Arthritis occurs due to degeneration of bones and joints leading to inflammation and swelling. It is very common in old age and leads to symptoms like pain, swelling, stiffness and restricted movements. Certain factors like excessive weight, indigestion, addiction, accidental injuries etc can worsen the symptoms of arthritis. Follow these

5 simple tips for joint care and to lead a pain free life.

1. Avoid excessive walking

Excessive walking especially if you are overweight can put a lot of pressure on your knees further complicating the symptoms of arthritis. A 15 to 20 minutes  along with other moderate exercises and yoga is sufficient to maintain the flexibility of joints and reduce stiffness.

2. Use garlic in diet 

Herbs like garlic and ginger have anti inflammatory and anti arthritic properties which helps to reduce inflammation off knee joint thereby reducing pain, swelling,  stiffness. They also improve digestion and metabolism and enhance calcium absorption which favors the strength of bones and joints.

3. Correct posture 

Maintaining a correct posture while sitting, exercising or sleeping is very important to avoid abnormal pressure on joins and prevent further injury. Excessive folding of knee joint during exercise or while sitting can affect the ligaments and worsen pain and swelling.

4. Have fiber rich diet

It is observed that Constipation and flatulence can worsen the symptoms of arthritis and hence should be controlled. Long hours of sitting and exerting too much pressure while passing motions can put a lot of pressure on knees as well and increase pain and swelling. Avoiding refined flour, fermented food, meat etc and increasing the intake of fiber rich food in diet can soften the stools and relieve Constipation.

5.     Get a detox

Ayurvedic panchakarma or detox is the best way to remove the excess Vayu from the body and take care of joints. It is best to be done in rainy season or whenever advised by your ayurvedic doctor depending on the severity of your complaints. So follow these 5 simple tips and incorporate Ayurved in your life to fight arthritis in the most natural way..