Arthritis is a painful and deforming condition of the body joints. The joints of the body such as the finger joints, elbow joints, the shoulder joints, the hip, the knee and the feet, all these joints may be affected in arthritis.
Arthritis is primarily of three types. Inflammatory arthritis such as Rheumatoid arthritis affects usually the smaller joints. It can cause pain, inflammation and swelling, ultimately leading to deformity. On the other hand, degenerative arthritis such as osteoarthritis, usually affects the knees, the weight bearing areas of the body. This is a painful condition that may make the person bed-ridden out of pain and fear. The third type of arthritis is called gouty arthritis, primarily affects the toes. It affects the joints of the big toe, and is due to the deposit of urate, that is Uric acid crystal. Yoga can help the arthritic patient in many ways. It improves the tolerance of pain. Some people feel that even a thorn prick is like a knife stabbing them, whereas others can tolerate severe pain as if it is just a thorn pick. This lies in the mind. Yoga helps tolerate pain better. If you can tolerate pain better, your life's quality is definitely improved. Yoga improves the movements at all the joints, the flexibility, the mobility, the turn ability, ability to turn. This again improves the condition of the arthritic patient.
Home Remedies For Arthritis -
Drinking boiled water with dry ginger once a day ,
During meals eating 1 to 2 tea spoons of Coconut Oil (Please consult your medical advisor before) ,
Before taking shower / bath, massage the painful part / joint with Castor Oil,
Before going to bed, drink 2 spoons of Castor oil + 1 spoon Honey + ¼ cup warm water.