Dr. Kranthi R Vardhan - Weekly Newsletter - Issue #37

Ayurvedic Tips To Prevent Joint Pain During Winters

Stiffness, joint pain, restlessness, and subsequent frustration.

All are the unwanted guests we dread in winter.

Though these occurrences are natural, they can have long-lasting harmful effects on your body.

Let’s see how we can prevent joint pain this winter.

Ayurveda Says

This phenomenon is due to the prevalence of Vata Dosha (dry and cold) during winters. Problems like arthritis, lupus, and gout can be aggravated in this season and cause discomfort.

The Vata Dosha can be overpowered through multiple easy-to-do Ayurvedic practices and be addressed at the root cause.

5 Golden Tips To Alleviate Seasonal Joint Pain

Include Kapha Foods In Your Diet

Kapha is essential for lubrication, flexibility, and firmness in our bodies. Balancing foods like sweet fruits, warm soups, and herbal teas can soothe painful muscles and expedite tissue maintenance. These also facilitate the proper functioning of joints, especially in winter.

Consume Fenugreek (Methi)

Being a high-grade antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, Fenugreek makes an ideal joint pain treatment. You can mix one teaspoon of fenugreek powder with honey and lukewarm water, and sip it slowly.

Reduce Intake Of Pungent Spices

Intake of spices like peppers, garlic, wasabi, and chilies, can have a very drying effect on the body. Since dryness is a characteristic of the Vata dosha, we find ourselves in a vicious cycle of reduced lubrication, eventually resulting in joint pain.

Practice Alternate Nostril Breathing

This type of Pranayama which is popularly known as Anuloma Viloma is extremely beneficial in calming inflamed muscles and balancing Vata dosha. Breathing exercise cleanses the Nadis (arteries and veins) by increasing the flow of oxygen and relieving pain.

Oil Massages

According to Ayurveda – stress, exertion, and tiredness are responsible for increasing the Vata dosha. Massaging joints with warm oil improves blood circulation and relaxes the body.

Wrapping Up

Abhyanga, Kati Basti, and Patra Pinda Sweda are some Ayurvedic therapies that can also help in pain management.

The frequentness of seasonal joint pains makes it all the more necessary to nip this problem in the bud.

These tips will definitely shoo away your aches and pains, enabling you to enjoy the winter season!