ARTHRITIS TREAT PAINS & ACHES NATURALLY BY DR. MEENA.K SR. NATUROPATH, JNI

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1 ARTHRITIS TREAT PAINS & ACHES NATURALLY BY DR. MEENA.K SR. NATUROPATH, JNI

2 PAIN An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony.

3 Pain process an injury to joints the damaged tissues release chemicals that alert nearby sensory nerves. These nerves carry the message up your spinal cord to your brain brain processes the message and sends a signal to motor nerves to take action.

4 Pain process release painkilling chemicals, called endorphins. The brain also sends signals through the nerves to block additional pain messages from being received thereby cutting off the sensation of pain

5 NORMAL JOINT Connects 2 bones making it possible to bend and turn in different directions allows person to sit, walk and move around.

6 Cartilage is a protein substance that serves as a "cushion" between the bones of the joints

7 JOINT PAIN Joint pain can be caused by injury affecting any of the ligaments, bursa sac[surrounds joints], cartilages or tendons surrounding the joint.

8 ARTHRITIS any disorder that affects joint Symptoms joint pain stiffness redness, warmth,

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10 OSTEOARTHRITIS mechanical stress on the joint and low grade inflammation breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints and underlying bone affected.

11 Commonly seen in weight bearing joints such as hip and knee joints. Also seen in spine and hands. Both males and females are affected. More common in older women.

12 CAUSES Natural aging process. Repeated trauma. Diabetes mellitus Hormonal disorders Gout Obesity Gender Hereditary Occupational Lifestyle No exposure to sun Smoking nicotine intake.

13 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Pain. Tenderness. swelling Stiffness.. Loss of flexibility. Grating sensation. Bone spurs. Weakness and numbness of limbs [spine].

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15 MANAGEMENT

16 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS autoimmune disease in which the body s immune system which normally protects its health by attacking foreign substances like bacteria and viruses mistakenly attacks the joints.

17 SYMPTOMS Fatigue Joint pain Joint tenderness Joint swelling Joint redness Joint warmth Joint stiffness Loss of joint range of motion Limping Joint deformity Many joints affected (polyarthritis) Both sides of the body affected (symmetric) Loss of joint function Anemia Fever

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20 CAUSES Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system attacks the synovium the lining of the membranes that surround your joints. The resulting inflammation thickens the synovium, which can eventually destroy the cartilage and bone within the joint. The tendons and ligaments that hold the joint together weaken and stretch. Gradually, the joint loses its shape and alignment genes can make more susceptible to environmental factors such as infection with certain viruses and bacteria that may trigger the disease

21 PARTS AFFECTED Rheumatoid arthritis can affect many non joint structures, including: Skin Eyes Lungs Heart Kidneys Salivary glands Nerve tissue Bone marrow Blood vessels

22 COMPLICATIONS Osteoporosis Rheumatoid nodules Dry eyes and mouth Infections Abnormal body composition Carpal tunnel syndrome Heart problems Lung disease Lymphoma Anemia Vasculitis

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24 GOUT caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints Uric acid is normally found in the body as a byproduct of the way the body breaks down certain proteins called purines

25 JOINTS AFFECTED Ankles Knees Wrists Fingers Elbows

26 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS rapid onset of pain in the affected joint followed by warmth, swelling, reddish discoloration, and marked tenderness. The small joint at the base of the big toe is the most common site for an attack. Intense joint pain Lingering discomfort. Inflammation and redness Limited range of motion

27 Causes of an elevated blood uric acid level (hyperuricemia) includes Lifestyle Obesity Genetics Medical conditions Medication such as diuretics(water pills)

28 Lifestyle triggers of gout: Crash diets and starving Drinking too much alcohol Eating large portions of certain foods high in purines (red meats or shellfish) Dehydration (not getting enough fluids) Sweet sodas Aspirin diuretics

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31 Naturopathic Managements Rest One of the most important things for you to do if you have acute or severe pain is to take REST. Pushing yourself too hard can only make fatigue/pain worse.

32 PRESERVE YOUR JOINTS BY BRACING WELL FITTING FOOT WEAR USE WALKING AIDS AVOID LOW CHAIRS AND BEDS AVOID OVER USAGE

33 Manage Body Weight 1 kg body weight keeps 6 times extra stress on hip joints and 3 time as much on knee joints Every 10 pound extra weight raises the risk of OA by 30%

34 Hydrotherapy Improving range of joint motion Increasing muscle strength Eliminating muscle spasm Enhancing functional mobility Easing pain

35 1. Hot & cold application Cold for sudden flare up Hot for sore achy, stiffness

36 A 15-minute hot bath or shower can help you relax and soothe painful joints and muscles. applying heat to an area with a heating pad chilling out with an ice pack or ice water. Alternating hot packs with cold ones can also offer powerful relief.

37 2. Epsom Salt bath GIB WITH SALT IMMERSIO N BATH COMPRESS

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39 3. Steam/ Sauna bath

40 4. Foot bath & Arm bath

41 EXERCISE Exercise strengthens the muscles so they better support your joints. gentle range of motion exercises can increase your flexibility and decrease pain in affected joints. best low-impact exercises swimming, water aerobics, cycling walking yoga

42 Swimming TOP LOW IMPACT AEROBIC EXERCISE retirement community its told swimmers are more healthier than golfers

43 Aqua Exercise

44 Yoga yoga asanas (postures) strengthen the quadriceps and emphasize stretching, begin asanas slowly and carefully should be performed only after a warm up

45 YOGA

46 Very beneficial in easing muscle tension related to joint stress, and just helping you relax and feel better. Massage

47 BASTI

48 Mustard Pack

49 Hot Mud Wax

50 Acupuncture Acupuncture can trigger the body to release the feel-good hormones known as endorphins, thus reducing pain.

51 Diet Management Omega-3 fatty acids are great for helping to lower inflammation

52 Fresh fruits and vegetables are loaded with antioxidants that flow the effects of aging.

53 Leafy greens, sweet potatoes, bananas, avocados and coconut water are foods that have a good balance of electrolytes to speed the healing process. Minerals

54 SUN BATH FOR VIT D

55 NATURAL PAIN KILLERS

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58 AVOID Red meat-high levels of saturated fat, which can exacerbate inflammation and also contribute to obesity Sugar and refined flour Fried foods Gluten Alcohol Processed foods

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60 They can cause severe inflammation in the body.

61 Simple Home Remedies Roast and crush a handful of fenugreek seeds, take 2 tsp of this powder and add lukewarm water to make a thick paste. Apply on the affected area and remove after drying. Fry 2 cloves of garlic in 2 tbsp of sesame oil or mustard oil until they turn black, remove from heat and strain the oil.

62 Hot soups of lentils, pulses and meat should be taken with powder of ginger, black pepper and long pepper added to them. Ghee and oils in moderate amounts are necessary in daily diet, as these keep the normal joints properly lubricated and also provide lubrication to the dried up joints

63 CONCLUSION Strategies for treating arthritic pain will necessarily involve multimodal therapy with both pharmacological and nonpharmacological measures. Natural ways to lower joint pain symptoms include: treating an underlying health condition, stretching and exercising, resting the area if needed, applying heat or warmth, diet modifications, supplements and possibly losing weight if needed.

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