RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS TREATMENT IN CANADA

Rheumatoid arthritis is defined as systemic autoimmune disease that can be characterized by inflammatory polyarthritis which affects the joints mostly the small joints of the hand and foot. This disease occurs when the immune system doesn’t work properly. It is long term progressive and may produce a symptom such as inflammation, swelling and pain in and around the joints.

CAUSES OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

• Abnormal response of immune system due to change in hormones
• Infectious agent like bacteria or virus
• It could be related to obesity
• Triggered by stressful events like physical or emotional stress
• Smoking

STAGES OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

Stage 1: In first stage the tissue around the joints is inflamed and produce a symptom such as pain and stiffness.

Stage 2: In  second stage inflammation occurs and damage to the cartilage in joints and produce a stiffness and decreased range of motion.

Stage 3: In third stage inflammation is so severe and it damages bones and produce more pain,stiffness and even less range of motion.

Stage 4: In fourth stage inflammation stops but joints getting worse and may produce a symptoms such as severe pain, swelling and loss of mobility.

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

1. Fatigue
2. Swelling
3. Joint pain
4. Morning stiffness
5. Mild fever
6. Redness in joints
7. Dry eyes
8. Poor appetite
9. Fatigue

RISK FACTORS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

1. Obesity
2. Smoking
3. Autoimmune disorders
4. Age more than 40-60 years

PREVENTION OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS :

1. Quit smoking
2. Limit intake of alcohol
3. Good physical activity
4. Intake of balanced diet

INVESTIGATION:

1. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
2. C-Reactive protein
3. X-rays
4. Ultrasound
5. Magnetic Resonance imaging

AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

In ayurveda it is compared with amavata in which vata  dosha and ama affects the lining of joints causing a symptoms such as  shola, morning stiffness  and shotha .

PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES:

1. Baluka sweda

Baluka sweda produces sudative effect because of its medicinal action and temperature and act as counter irritant which is themal stimulus and may affect the pain sensation.

2. Parisheka :

It helps in reducing inflammation and pain .

3. Basti :

It helps on decreasing vata and ama dosha .

4. Lepa :

It increase the bioavaolability of drugs and also to provide the effect of herbs and got relief in pain and swelling.

SINGLE HERBS USED IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

1. Dashmoola
2. Rasna
3. Bala
4. Eranda
5. Shtavari
6. Guduchi
7. Ginger
8. Turmeric

WHOLESOME DIET IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

1. Olive oil
2. Broccoli
3. Green tea
4. Almonds
5. Oranges
6. Cherries
7. Carrot
8. Grapes
9. Pomegranate

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

1. Detox Premium Powder

Detox premium powder is a composition of herbal ingredients that detox your body by removing the toxins naturally. It contains ingredients like jahar mohra, akik pishti, gandhak rasayan, shankh bhasma, moti pishti, kamdudha ras, etc. It is the best medicine in reducing the redness, tenderness, stiffness, swelling in the case of rheumatoid arthritis.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

2. Trikatu Syrup:

Trikatu combines the goodness of Black pepper, Ginger and, Long pepper to create an herbal remedy for digestive ailments, sluggish metabolism, obesity, and high cholesterol. This syrup has best results in anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and expectorant. It also help to tackle the weight problems or obesity. It can modulate your body’s immune response while cutting the characteristic inflammation associated with the rheumatoid arthritis.

Recommended Dosage –Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day before meal with normal water.

3. Panchasakar Churna

As its name describes the churna has made up of a total of 5 natural ingredients – Swarna patri (Cassia angustifolia), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare), and Saindhava lavana (Rock salt).  This churna is very beneficial to decrease the effect of aggravated Vata dosha thus relieves the excessive pain, discomfort, tenderness, etc. This wonderful remedy also corrects the digestive problems and other associated symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablespoon with lukewarm water at bedtime.

4. Rasayan vati

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral ayurvedic formulation, which is 100% natural. Rasayan vati contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi , Swarn Makshik Bhasam, Yashad Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Amla, Kesar, Manjith, Anant Mool, Brahmi, Musali, Swarn Vang, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

5. Nerve up tablets:

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas and kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchla, shudha shilajeet,  praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural vatahar properties and helps in curing vata disorders, speed up physical and mental processes. It act as Respiratory stimulant, helps in Joint pain, Inflammation, Stiffness, Gout, Arthritis, Bodyache, Erectile dysfunction, and Body weakness.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6. Sheet dhara syrup:

It works on all the three doshas of body but mainly act on pitta dosha. It contains Ajwain, Kapur (camphor) and Mint leaves that help reduce Acidityand burning sensation in chest region with its cooling effects. It relaxes your mind also maintains Bloodpressure. CAC Sheet dhara help in controlling mood swings by which many women are affected nowadays. It also controls burping ,nausea and bloating. Acid Reflux, Burning sensation in chest region, Bloating, Nausea, Burping, Hiccups, Maintain blood pressure, Control mood swings, Stomach ulcers, Improves Appetite.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1/2 or 1 teaspoon of sheet dhara twice daily empty stomach.

7. Pain-O-kill Tablets

As the name suggests these tablets will kill the pain naturally. The herbs present in the formation of these tablets are Ashwagandha, Hadjod, Punarnava, Nirgundi, Methi, Garlic, etc. These herbs in combination show antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties. The regular use of these tablets reduce body pain and acts on its root cause.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.