1. Overview
The main focus of Ayurvedic treatment for arthritis is to eliminate stiffness, inflammation, pain and swelling around the joints, promoting overall health and wellbeing of your body. If you are someone who has tried all sorts of medications for arthritis, opt to experience the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatments for arthritis in Sri Lanka by making a quick reservation with Arabiers.
2. Planning an Ayurveda Treatment with Arabiers
If you are interested in getting an Ayurveda treatment in Sri Lanka, connect with Arabiers to experience a stress free process.
Here are the first steps you have to follow when planning your Ayurveda treatment with Arabiers :
Collecting Medical Reports
depending on your arthritis condition, you will be requested to provide some medical reports to Arabiers
Reviewing Your Reports and Providing Feedback
once you submit your medical reports, we will send them to our expert Ayurvedic doctor for review. You will receive feedback based on the results of your medical reports
Initial Online Consultation
after receiving feedback, you will be requested to join online for consultation session with one of our expert Ayurvedic doctors. If required, the doctor will ask for more information related to your arthritis condition ( your medical history, family medical history, etc )
Preparing and Starting the Treatment Plan
after the online consultation session, we will start preparing your treatment plan. For this, we will require you to inform us about the time you can visit Sri Lanka, the duration you can stay in Sri Lanka, and other details required to plan the treatment plan
Making Payments to Arabiers to Confirm the Package
we will share the treatment plan with you, after preparing it. If you are satisfied with the Ayurvedic package you can confirm the package by making the payment to Arabiers
Arriving at the Colombo Airport
after confirming the package, all you have to do is come to Sri Lanka on the days you have mentioned
Transfer to the Ayurvedic Hospital
we will be waiting for you at the airport to meet and greet you. Afterwards, you will get your private transfer to the Ayurvedic hospital by a private vehicle arranged just for you
Starting the Treatment Plan and Daily Routine
starting from the first day onwards, you will be instructed and guided on how the upcoming days will be spent. You will be given a personalized treatment schedule, including a daily routine schedule
Final Consultation
final consultation session will take place during the last few days of your Ayurveda treatment. A highly qualified doctor will do the consultation to check your progress
Holistic Lifestyle Guide for Post – Treatment Care
before you go back to your usual life, you will be given ample instructions on leading a holistic lifestyle and post – treatment instructions to carry out the healing process even after leaving Sri Lanka.
3. Introducing the Package for Arthritis
Arthritis refers to the inflammation of the joints, affecting one or more joints in the body. Arthritis can affect either minor joints like the wrist joints ( Manibanda Sandhi ) or ankle joints ( Gulps Sandhi ) ; or major joints in the body such as knee joints ( Janu Sandhi ).
In Ayurveda, arthritis and orthopaedic disorders correlate with Vata Rogas. In Ayurveda Samhitas, Vata Roga is considered a form of Maharoga.
- Different types of arthritis are:
- sandhigata vata ( Osteo Arthritis )
- ama Vata ( Rheumatoid Arthritis )
- Conditions categorized under Orthopaedic diseases are:
- grudhrasi ( sciatica )
- avabhahuka ( frozen shoulder )
- kati graha ( ankylosis spondylitis )
Ayurvedic treatments which we provide for arthritis focus on patients who suffer from symptoms such as :
- Pain
- Stiffness in the joints
- Swelling in the joints
- Redness of the joints
- Ever
- Thirstiness
- Loss of appetite
- heaviness in the body
- Other symptoms in the joints
4. Package – Inclusions
- Consultation and diagnosis
- Full – board accommodation
- Guided yoga and meditation
- Ayurvedic diet and treatments
- Daily examination
- Air conditioned room
- Swimming pool and gym facilities
- Airport transfer
- Sight – seeing tours
5. Recommended Treatments
Below are some of the Ayurvedic procedures and therapies that our expert doctor will prescribe at the Ayurvedic hospital. Every patient will receive treatment every morning and every evening.
The type of treatment may differ from patient to patient depending on their arthritis condition.
All patients will only receive two treatments per day :
- Sarvanga Abyanga (Full body massage)
- Sweda Karma (Steam bath - Local/General)
- Pattu (Herbal paste application)
- Parisheka (Decoction pouring)
- Vasti (Enema)
- Niruha (Decoction enema)
- Anuwasana (Oil enema)
- Pottali Sweda (Fomenting by bolus preparation)
- Ata Pottali (Herbal seed preparation)
- Patra Pottali (Herbal leaves preparation)
- Valuka Pottali (Salted sand preparation)
- Kiribath Pottali (Medicated milk rice)
- Sarvanga Dhara (Oil pouring)
- Avagaha (Herbal bat)
6. Ayurvedic Treatments are Suitable For
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (Amavata)
- Osteo Arthritis (Sandhigathavata)
- Sino arthritis of the knee (Koshtuka Sheersha)
- Ankle Arthritis (Vata kantaka)
- Torticollis (Manyasthamba)
- Frozen shoulder (Avabahuka)
- Spasticity of thighs (Urusthmabha)
- Gout (Vatarakta)
7. Ayurvedic Treatments are NOT Suitable for
- Elderly people
- Infants
- Pregnant women
- Acute kidney failure patients
- Allergy to Ayurveda medicines and drugs
9. Ayurvedic Diet for Arthritis Patients
The main focus of an Ayurvedic diet for arthritis patients is reducing inflammation and promoting joint health. This is done by balancing the three doshas in the body.
Here are some of the Ayurvedic dietary requirements that must be followed by arthritis patients :
- Include fresh and whole foods that are easy to digest in your diet
- avoid foods such as processed food, fried food and cold food as these will increase your arthritis symptoms
- Include anti – inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, ginger and garlic in your meals ( helps in reducing joint pain and swelling )
- Consume warm cooked meals at all times to promote good digestion
- Eat at regular times to maintain a steady digestive fire ( Agni)
- Keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water
- Drink herbal teas to promote overall joint health
Following such dietary procedures can help you manage your arthritis symptoms naturally, therefore promoting long – term well being and physical comfort.
10. Ayurvedic Lifestyle Practices for Arthritis
Reducing inflammation and balancing the three doshas in the body is the main purpose of consuming Ayurvedic treatment for arthritis and following Ayurvedic lifestyle practices for arthritis.
If you are a person suffering from arthritis, here are some of the effective Ayurvedic lifestyle practices that you must include in your life :
- Consume anti – inflammatory foods such as turmeric, ginger, leafy greens
- Avoid processed food items and fried foods
- Engage in a gentle exercise like Yoga regularly to promote body flexibility and strengthen the muscles around the joints
- Spend time on stress management techniques such as meditation, deep breathing because stress can worsen arthritis conditionss
- Include daily massages ( abyanga ) using warm medicated oils in