Ankylosing Spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that can cause some of the vertebrae to fuse in the spine to fuse over a period of time. Due to this fusion, spine becomes less flexible and results in a hunched-forward posture.
Ribs may also be affected. If ribs are affected, there is a
difficulty in deep breathing. It affects more in men than in women. There is no
specific cause for ankylosing spondylitis. Ayurveda offers excellent
therapies for treating Ankylosing Spondylitis pain.
The strength of Ayurveda in the area of spine and joint treatments
is globally appreciated as it works on the root cause of an issue. According to
Ayurveda, all rheumatic pains are caused by formation of Ama (toxins) in the
body therefore Ayurvedic treatment for ankylosing spondylitis aims at digestion
of Ama in the body and the balancing of Vata dosha.
The body organs most
commonly affected are:
§ The
vertebrates in the lower back
§ The
joints between the base of the spine and the pelvis.
§ The cartilage
between breastbone and ribs.
§ The hip
and shoulder joints.
Joints pain, Limping, Fatigue, Weight loss, severely
disturbed sleep etc. are symptoms of this painful condition.
Top 10 Natural Supplements
For Ankylosing Spondylitis Pain
1.Castor Oil – Take castor oil with warm milk at night
before going to bed is an effective remedy for ankylosing spondylitis.The
castor seeds mixed with ginger powder and sugar mixed together must be taken
early in the morning.
2.Turmeric – 1 tablespoon of turmeric boiled in milk for
half an hour is must be consumed regularly as turmeric has anti-inflammatory
and analgesic properties.
3.Drinking water from copper vessel –
Drinking water kept over-night in the copper vessel is quite
effective in treating the ankylosing spondylitis pain.
4.Vitamin-C-Regular intake of Vitamin-C in the diet is
helpful in increasing the flexibility of the joints. It also plays an important
role in fighting the disease. Use Amla (Indian
gooseberry) in the diet as it is the richest source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C
increases the immunity of the body.
5.Ginger-Include Ginger in the diet as it improves the digestion. Ginger
powder along with jaggery can be consumed before meals twice a day.
6.Pippali-Powders of Pippali (long
pepper), Pippalimool (root of long pepper), chavya (Piper
retrofractum) can be taken with hot water as this mixture prevents the
formation of Ama in the body.
7.Giloy-If fever persists, take decoction prepared from Giloy (Tinospora
cordifolia) or the powder of Giloy with plain water.
8.Massage -with herbal oils is an integral part of
Ayurvedic treatment for ankylosing spondylitis as Ayurveda believes that the
best remedy to pacify Vata dosha is the oil application as it provides lubrication
of the joints by helping in decreasing the Vata dosha. Massage over
the affected area with sesame oil is recommended.
9.Cow’s ghee – Include the intake of cow’s ghee in the
diet as it pacifies Vata dosha in the body. There are certain misconceptions about Cow’s
ghee. A person who is allergic to dairy products or gluten, it is not necessary
that he is also allergic to cow’s ghee. There are so many ways of consuming
cow’s ghee (clarified butter). Unlike milk, ghee improves the digestion
capacity (Bhav Prakash). But it does not help in Ama (altered digestion and
metabolic conditions)
10.Ashwagandha – Also known as Withania somnifera is a
powerful herb that provides strength to the joints. It is a boon for old-age as
well as patients suffering from joint problems. It is used for improving
immunity, muscle strength since ages. It balances Vata dosha. Take half tsp. to
1 tsp. of Ashwagandha powder with milk regularly.
One can opt for good quality Ashwagandha capsules for easy
convenience on daily basis for few days. Itis commonly used to increase
vitality after recovery of major illness and also in many painful conditions.
Also it has positive effects on central nervous system, cardiovascular system,
and endocrine system!!
Ashwagandha contains many useful medicinal compounds including
withanolides, alkaloids, choline, fatty acids, amino acids and a variety of
sugars.
Diet and Lifestyle Tips –
§ Include
cow’s ghee in the diet.
§ Avoid
sleeping during the day time
§ Try some
Yoga asanas such as – Dhanurasana, Vakarasana, Bhujangasana etc. and Pranayama
like – Bhramari, Nadi Shodhana, Chandrabhedi, Sheetali etc.
§ Ensure
proper evacuation of bowels. Avoid constipation at all costs.
§ Include
light foods and avoid the intake of oily foods items. Avoid curd,
buttermilk and sour foods like pickle.
§ Application
of heating pads and cold pads in the affected area relieve pain and stiffness.
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