OSTEOARTHRITIS – WEEKLY DIET PLAN

Osteoarthritis is referred to as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, known as Sandigata Vata in Ayurveda.

It is the most common type of Arthritis because it’s often caused by the wear and tear on a joint over a lifetime and causing pain, swelling and stiffness as bones rub together resulting in the process of gradual degeneration of the body.

It is most often found in the hands, knees, hips and spine. The physical disability arising from pain and loss of functional capacity reduces quality of life and rises in further morbidity.

In Ayurveda, Sandhigata Vata is the commonest form of articular disorder. It is a type of Vatavyadhi which mainly occurs in Vriddhavastha due to Dhatukshaya, which limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing, bathing etc. thus making patient disabled / handicapped.

• DO’S AND DON’TS
• DO’S:
• Take high calcium rich foods such as beans, milk, tofu, and dry fruit
• Eat everyday fresh vegetables and fruits.
• Consume homemade foods over outside foods.
• Always check iodine content on food labels.
• Include omega-3 rich foods
• DON’TS:
• Avoid consumption of caffeinated products.
• Limit the intake meat, soft drinks.
• Never consume Iron rich foods along with calcium rich foods as that might lead to mal-absorption.
• Foods with high levels of oxalic acid such as spinach, collard greens, sweet potatoes, rhubarb and beans prevent calcium absorption.