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Rheumatoid Arthritis Diseases

Diseases Definition

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint inflammation and pain. It is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake. RA mainly affects joints in the hands, wrists, and knees.

Naturopathy and Yoga

Yoga Massage Hydrotherapy Diet Ayurveda Siddha

Loosening Exercises

Asanas

Standing Series:

Tadasana, Ardhachakrasana, Uttitatrikonasana, Padahostasana, Parivritatrikonasa

Sitting Series:

Vajrasana, Yogamudrasana, Pachimottanasana, Janusirshasana, Ustrasana

Supine Series:

Crocodile posture, Sethubandasana, Powanmuktasana

Pranayam:

Nadishuddh, Brahmari, Aumkara chanting

Hand massage, Leg massage

Mechanism:

Improves healthy circulation throughout the arthritic joints.

Reduces swelling and improves quality of life.

Increases blood flow to painful areas, promoting healing and relief.

Hot mud application, Patrupodi application, Fomentation

Mechanism:

Helps remove barriers because water supports the weight, reducing pressure on joints.

Warm water soothes pain and improves circulation.

Water resistance aids muscle activity.

Warm water relaxes muscles and increases joint ROM.

7:30-8:00 am: Idly + chutney + kasayam

11:30 am: Green gram sprouts + sapota juice

1-2 pm: Rice + sambar kolambu

7-8 pm: Dosa + chutney + kasayam

Mechanism:

Reduces inflammation and swelling.

Boosts immunity.

Janu Vasti, Pichu, Podikizhi, Jllakizhi

Mechanism:

Soothes nerves and surrounding joint structures.

Improves joint flexibility and mobility.

Relieves swelling and inflammation.

Mooligai powder, Kasayam