#joint mudra

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Hi Himanshu, My mother (aged 65 from UP, India) is suffering from osteoarthritis in both knees and faces lot of difficulty in walking. Doctors have suggested her knee replacement. She has been taking physiotherapy sessions for 6 months now. She complains of gastric issues; she is constipated twice a week. She is taking medicines - Calcicit + , Med for BP, D-Rise ; homeopathic - Aralia R, Kalmegh, Rauwalfia Ser - 10 drops (mor & eve) & Five Phos 6X - 4 tabs twice with water. Pl suggest. TIA.

The line of treatment given to her is ideal. Replace Calcicit with biochemic Calcarea Phosphorica 6X (3 pellets twice a day). She does not need separate medicine for Blood Pressure as she is already taking Rauwolfia Serpentina. The gastric issue, specifically constipation is the primary cause of rheumatism and vata related disorders in her body. Constipation has to be treated for relieving her of every other problem. Ask her to drink 2 cups (up to 200 ml) of warm water first thing in the morning. She has to consume it slowly in a sip by sip manner. She will not take anything for 45 minutes after consuming warm water. Teach and advise her to do Apana Mudra for at least 10 to 15 minutes in the morning. She can even do it while sitting on Toilet bowl. She should have a small table under her feet as to create a partial squat position. This routine is to be followed by her everyday. Advise her to avoid consuming rice, potatoes, noodles, milk products, cold water, soft drinks and breads made of refined flour in the evening meal. She must eat slowly, mindfully and must chew food till it becomes a liquid. This is difficult but she has to do it for her health. Also keep Bio Combination - 4 as SOS for constipation. The dosage will be 6 pellets.

In addition, keep warm water in thermos flask and ask her to drink a cup of it about 10 minutes before lunch and dinner. Warm water raises the temperature of digestive organs thereby helping in digestion.

The knee replacement can be avoided if damage is not deep. Teach and advise her to do Joint Mudra. Gently massage the knees and muscles around knees with Mahanarayan oil or heated sesame oil.

Wish her recovery and good health.

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Namaste Himanshu ji,thanks for your answers, my aunt is 75 and is having severe knee osteoarthritis ,having significantly reduced joint space,doctor advised her operation long time back but she doesn't want it, some financial and some fear of operative risk,her general health is ok but her knees are nearing late stage, i request you if she can be helped by any palliative or alternate treatment which can be given to her at home,say any biochemic salt or ayurvedic or similar therapy,thanks

Joint mudra can helpyour aunt. Please refer link for the holding instructions. She must hold thismudra for 15 minutes. The mudra needs to be repeated three or four times duringthe day. The next best thing is application of Castor oil on the knees andmuscles around knees. Massage lightly so that oil absorbs into the skin. Coverthe knees with a cotton cloth. This is required to prevent staining of clothes.Regular application of Castor oil will reduce the crackling, inflammation andpain in the knee joint.

There are some goodAyurvedic medicines; however, prescribing them without determining her dominantdosha (vata, pitta and kapha) can be counterproductive.

I am aware that kneereplacement cost over half million indian rupees and there is high cost for post-operativecare. I am sure that the mentioned treatment will help her to a great extent.

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Please suggest mudra for hair loss and gathiya

There are many factorsthat contribute to hair loss. Prithvi mudra helps in arresting hair fall butyou need to watch other factors. Washing hair with hard water (water with highsalt content), fluctuation in secretion of hormones, poor nutrition, mentalstress and excessive exposure to too dry/ too moist air can trigger hair fall.So correct if any of the factor is the cause in your case.

Gathiya (Hindi) orgout requires change in food habits and long term treatment with diuretics andanti-inflammatory medicines. Joint mudra helps in relieving pain and bringsmobility but the real cause has to be taken care of. Avoid non-vegetarian foodas it increases urea / uric acid in the blood. Gout is simply arthritis of thejoints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals in joint space. The spaceneeds to be cleared of the debris. Take Chandraprabha vati (ayurvedic medicine)two tablets twice a day with hot water for at least two months. This medicineis a diuretic and has anti-inflammatory properties. Drink lot of water andjuices to clear uric acid from blood, kidneys and joint spaces.

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Joint Mudra – mudra for relieving Joints Pain

Joint mudra reduces excess vata and dryness in the joints. It restores energy and heals the wearied out ligaments/tendons/muscles at and around the joints. Joint mudra can be applied to counter sore joints. A large population is involved in desk jobs and spends a large part of their day sitting in front of computer screens. This leads to stiffness and soreness in elbows, wrist, fingers and knees. Joint mudra helps by restoring the energy and space element in the joints. It reduces pain and facilitates movement.

Joint mudra is a blessing for old people and for individuals crossing their mid 40s. They should make it a habit.

To do Joint mudra you need to connect thumb and ring finger of your right hand (form Prithvi mudra); and thumb and middle finger of your left hand (form Akash mudra).

You can do it for 15 minutes twice a day. People or elders suffering from chronic joints pain should do it for 30 minutes thrice a day.

Tip: For chronic joints pain, gently massage Mahanarayan oil (an ayurvedic formulation) on the affected joint. Use Sesame oil if Mahanarayan oil is not available in your country/region. Cover the joints with thick cloth or crepe bandage to let the muscles absorb heat and medicinal effect of the oil.

Affirmation: Close your eyes and visualize yourself doing all the tasks with flexibility and dexterity.

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