Healing Osteoarthritis Naturally

Osteoarthritis is a the most common type of arthritis.  Mainly affecting the knees, hips, spine, feet and hands osteoarthritis can lead to chronic debilitating pain and possibly crippling.
 
Fortunately, Ayurveda gives us the tools we need to identify the cause of osteoarthritis and to stop it’s further development.  Ayurveda attempts to heal the root imbalance rather than placate the symptoms.  If you are willing to make changes to your diet and lifestyle, I can give you the guidance you need to begin your path to healing.   I can help you determine your imbalance and make individualized suggestions for improving your lifestyle and diet to bring you the most support. Additionally, there are many therapies to support the joints and provide pain relief such as Ayurvedic massage, marma therapy, and heat therapies. Let’s look at some things you can do to prevent the further worsening of arthritis and get relief.
 

In general, osteoarthritis is the result of too much vata.  Lifestyle changes include avoiding anything excessive, whether it is working too hard, exercising too strenuously, too much screen time  or having an irregular schedule.  Keep warm and avoid being out in the cold or wind.

Meditation is one of the best things you can add into your life.  Meditation reduces stress, relaxes the nervous system and helps you enjoy life.  Mindfulness meditation is a good place to start
 
If you have osteoarthritis, it is likely that you have impaired digestion.  In Ayurveda, poor digestion is considered the root cause of all disease.  During your consultation I can determine what you can do to bring your digestion up to a healthy balance.
 
In general, it is best to eat food which will support your digestion and decrease vata. Favor foods which are warm and simple to digest.  Avoid foods which are dry, cold and light and foods which are frozen, leftover or processed.
 
Oil massage/Abhyanga: Givng yourself a warm oil massage several times a week is one of the best treatments for osteoarthritis as it is fantastic for reducing vata, bringing calmness into your life and nourishing your tissues.  
 
Making some of these changes can bring you health, happiness and contentment.
Be well,
Shivani