Let's reduce the pain of Arthritis

Arthritis; a common ailment that most of us have seen people suffering with.  The pain and inflammation is unbearable and this gets worse with age. Medications give relief over a period of time and pain killers do release the pain but only until the medicine works. These days’ people are looking out for herbal and natural remedies to cure arthritis.

Weight is definitely a cause which aggravates the problem; therefore it is advised to keep your weight in check. There are few other ways which can provide major relief to those who are suffering from arthritis. One of such a treatment is called Hot and Cold Therapy. In this method, the patient is advised to take hot water bath in the morning. They can also use blanket or hot or cold water bag around the joints. This not only provides immediate relief but also helps in making the joints loosen up.

Some natural and readily available items like turmeric and aloe- vera are also popular in curing arthritis. These products are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric can easily be added in the food and is one of the known spices that are present in almost all Indian food items.

Aloe-vera on the other hand is widely used for soothing sunburn skin. What is not known is that, this product can be also used to soothe achy joints. Similar to Aloe-vera, Eucalyptus is a also easily available. It reduces the welling and thereby the pain subsided. 

Many people go for message which also relieves the pain over time. Eucalyptus oil can be used for messaging of arthritis joints. Message reduces pain and also improves the movement of joints.

Good gifts come in small packages

“Good gifts come in small packages” so true isn’t it? A small flower increases the beauty of the whole garden, tiny rain drops of the first monsoon elevates the spirit of the farmer, and a new born baby becomes the reason of joy for the whole family. In the similar way nature has bestowed us with a number of small gifts. We are surrounded by them but do not realize their importance.

Ayurveda studies such small elements and brings to us their benefits. It is such a vast subject that more you research about it, vaster its horizons become. The advantage of ayurveda is that it uses natural ingredients to cure human ailments. So it is easy, natural with no side effects and you can find these ingredients at home. Let us take a look at some known and available items.

1-      Turmeric- It is such a spice which is available in almost every house and it has so many benefits that make it “the Queen of spice”.  Its anti-inflammatory quality makes it beneficial in healing wounds and skin problems. It is used in enhancing beauty as it removes marks and makes skin fairer. Not only this, turmeric treats diseases like Alzheimer, diabetes, prevents cancer and also boosts the immune system.  

2-      Basil- Basil is considered a holy plant in India due to its amazing benefits. It is rich in anti-oxidants therefore it is very helpful in relieving stress. Basil is also known for its anti-aging quality which slows down the aging process.

3-      Garlic- It is very beneficial for diabetic patients. It reduces the glucose level and also has anti-oxidant qualities. As garlic is antimicrobial, it is used to cure eczema and other fungal infections.

4-      Coriander- Coriander is called a health booster. It removes toxic elements from the body and purifies blood.  It cures indigestion and also protects against urinary tract infection. Coriander lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol.

5-      Coconut Oil- A source of nourishment used by people from years. Coconut oil helps in retaining moisture in our body, and keeps it soft and supple. Lauric acid present in coconut oil helps in preventing heart diseases. Coconut oil if applied and also consumed, helps in preventing premature aging.

Similarly all other naturally available spices, fruits, vegetables, herbs and even oil have many hidden qualities. Ayurveda is not only for beauty enhancement but has permanent solutions for many diseases. Look into ayurveda for your problem and get surprised by finding the solution in your own kitchen. Keep exploring more with Ayurveda and stay healthy.

Balance of Nature

It has always been believed that human body is made up of four elements: Air, Water, Earth and Fire, and when we die we turn into these original elements. With the passage of time and excess workload we do not get enough space to take care for ourselves. The advantages of technology has several disadvantages too which we barely notice. We hardly remember any of our contacts these days, while there was a time when we used to have minimum 10-15 numbers stored in our mind. We do not have enough physical workouts these days because most of have sitting jobs and most of our works are done by machines. Result…? We put on extra pounds almost every week and take months for us to lose the same. Heart diseases, diabetes and other ailments are so common among people that we would be shocked to find someone without any disorders.

What should be the answer to these problems? In this busy world where we cannot turn our backs to our tight schedules, do we have any chance to make a positive change? The answer is yes because whenever there is a problem, there is always a solution.

Of course we cannot escape from our daily chores but we can always modify few things that would prove more fruitful. Let’s get back to the nature and find a cure in those four basic elements which made us.

1-      Air:

Get up early morning. Instead of hitting the gym, go out for a jog or do Yoga or meditation. Breathe freely and feel the difference of the fresh air. This will purify your lungs, will increase oxygen flow to your brain, and will keep you fresh and positive the whole day. Yoga is not only a complete physical workout but is also concealing the energy which helps in anti-aging process. Walk barefoot on the cool grass covered with the morning dew. This will not only rejuvenate you but will also make your eyesight better.

2-      Water:

More that 70% of human body is water. So water does not only purify our body by removing the toxic wastes but also is a great source of oxygen. Drink lots of water to purify your digestive system. This will also keep your skin glowing and will maintain moisture balance. Take bath with luke warm water to remain energetic. Wash your face with plain water 4-5 times a day. This will keep you fresh and will also not let oil and dirt clog your skin pores.

3-      Earth:

Earth is not only source of our food but also is the source of many minerals contents essential for our body. Eat organic fruits and vegetables. If organics fruits and vegetables are not available then keep then soaked in salted water for at least 20 minutes so that all the chemicals and pesticides are washed off. Try mud packs for your skin and hair. They have natural minerals and cooking agents. In many places even today mud packs are used to heal skin diseases.

4-      Fire:

Fire has been symbol of might, purity and life. Use fire to cook food instead of using oven and microwave. While cooking, cook in low heat and cover the vessel. This will not only trap the heat inside for quicker process but will also not let the vital nutrients escape because of the heat. Too much of heat easily makes elements like iodine evaporate as soon as we add salt to our preparation. Same thing happens with the nutrition of our food present in form of moisture. Cooking food in a covered vessel will not let this happen and you get more nourished food with amazing flavors which will be new for you. Using iron vessel for cooking will help you to get iron in your body. Just remember to transfer the food from the iron vessel to a regular dish when you have finished cooking.

Always remember that there is balance in everything. Just like there is land and water, males and females, day and night. There is also the balance of problems and solutions. It is just that we are too busy to find that natural balance.