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Category: Joints

  • Relieve Joint Pain: Ama- and Vata-Related Joint Issues

    May 27, 2011  •  By Maharishi Ayurveda  •  In Joints  •  Tagged Ayurveda, joints, elim-tox, elim-tox-o

    Relieve Joint Pain with Maharishi Ayurveda

    Joint issues may be hereditary, caused by obesity, overexertion, stress, diet, lifestyle or a combination of these factors. Ayurvedic medicine highlights two types of joint disorders: Vata-related joint problems and Ama-related joint problems. The first type is connected with poorly nourished joints, low bone density or general joint weakness. The signs of this type of disorder may be cracking noises in the joints, which may worsen as the person ages. Bones that are not adequately nourished will eventually begin to degenerate. The second kind of …


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  • The Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Joints (part 2)

    January 10, 2011  •  By Maharishi Ayurveda  •  In Joints  •  Tagged joints, self care, Sesame oil, Pitta, Joint, Black pepper

    In part one of this article we looked Vata-Related Joint Problems, here we examine the second type, Ama-Related Joint Problems.

    2: Ama-Related Joint Problem

    This second type of joint problem is really a problem of ama (digestive toxins) in the joints, and is characterized by a heavy, stiff feeling. Sometimes a bout of cold, humid weather can trigger these symptoms. That is the first stage. If nothing is done to dissolve the ama and it sits in the joints for a long time, eventually the ama converts to amavisha, an even more toxic form of ama that is more irritating and reactive in nature.

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  • The Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Joints (part 1)

    January 10, 2011  •  By Maharishi Ayurveda  •  In Joints  •  Tagged Ayurveda, joints, self care, Transcendental Meditation, Ghee, Nutrition

    Joint disorders affect many of us. 80% of individuals over 50 years of age reportedly have joint concerns of one type or another. Reasons range from obesity to heredity. Improper use of the joints, overexertion, stress, diet and lifestyle contribute to the problem.

    The Ayurvedic Perspective

    Ayurveda identifies two major types of joint problems.

    • 1: Vata-Related Joint Problem is associated with poorly nourished joints or low bone density and overall weakness in the joints. This kind of problem starts with some discomfort, a cracking sound, and if not taken care of, results in eventual …


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