Introduction Vatarakta refers to “Gout” (joint inflammation caused by uric acid where crystals get deposited in the joint space). Vatarakta is made up of two words – Vata & Rakta. Vata- It is the king among doshas without which no disease may take place. Rakta- It is also a very important dhatu which gives nutrition to each and everybody tissues…
साइटिका की समस्या आपके दिन भर एक जगह बैठे रहने से और काफी समय तक गाड़ी चलाने से भी हो सकती है इस बीमारी में आपको रीढ़ की हड्डी से दर्द उठना शुरू होता है और वो दर्द नितम्बों के रास्ते टांगों से पैरों तक जाता है। यह दर्द असहनीय होता है। इस दर्द के कारण ना तो ठीक से…
What is Iselin disease? Iselin disease is a rare condition that can be very confusing and difficult to distinguish from fracture, sprain or traction apophysitis. It is a painful inflammatory condition of the growth plate (apophysis) of the 5th metatarsal (foot bone) where one of the leg muscles inserts. It is considered as the rare cause of lateral foot pain. The awareness…
Overview Usually, the camphor found on the tree pits and branches is called Apakava (natural) karpura. The height of the camphor tree can be up to 100 feet and width is 6 to 8 feet. The bark of its stem is rough and thick above the top and smooth from inside. Its leaves are yellow, smooth, alternate, fragrant, green and…
Overview Weak muscles and fragile bones is how your body appears if you lack vitamin D. It enhances the chances of deficiency that can cause asthma in children, cognitive impairment in older age, intolerance to glucose and multiple disorders and diseases of heart. The Important Role of Vitamin D Vitamin D is essential to keep one’s bones strong; its deficiency…
Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are nitrogen-containing compounds which are either made inside the cells of our body or come from foods. Most uric acid dissolves in the blood and travels to the kidneys and gets flushed out in urine. If the body produces too much uric acid, it gets…
You know how devastating condition can become if you have arthritis. Arthritis is a kind of condition that causes swelling, pain, and stiffness in your joints. It can happen to all age groups, genders, and ethnic backgrounds. There are many types of arthritis-osteoarthritis is one type, which happens in the joints due to many reasons. Another type is rheumatoid arthritis,…
What is Osteoarthritis? As per modern aspect: Osteoarthritis is the most common and long-lasting condition in which ‘osteo’ means bone and ‘arthritis’ means pain and inflammation in the joints. In this condition, the cartilage that protects the ends of the bones wears down, results in the damage of joints and underlying bone. It commonly affects the joints of hands, hip,…
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? As per modern aspect: Rheumatoid Arthritis is the most common type of autoimmune disorder that mainly affects the joints such as knee, shoulder, neck, elbow, wrist, and hip. In this condition body’s immune system is not working properly, resulting in inflammation and pain. Common symptoms include: Pain, swelling, morning stiffness, weakness, and weight loss. As per…
Knee pain is an extremely common condition that can be caused by both short and long-term problems, in which short-term problem recovers normally on its own but in long-term problem help of a doctor is required. It comprises of tibia, patella, fibula and other ligaments. It can occur at any stage of life. What are the Causes of Knee Pain?…