Ayurveda and Rheumatoid Arthritis: What It Can Offer, and What It Can't Promise
Search for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment online and you will quickly find Ayurvedic clinics, especially in Kerala, promising a "complete cure" with "no side effects." For someone living with swollen, stiff, aching joints, that is an appealing message. It is also one that deserves a careful look. Ayurveda is a centuries-old system of medicine, and some of its therapies can bring real comfort. But RA is a serious autoimmune disease, and the difference between supportive care and a cure matters. This post explains how Ayurveda approaches RA, what the therapies involve, and how to use them without risking your joints. What rheumatoid arthritis actually is RA occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of the joints. The result is inflammation that causes pain, swelling and morning stiffness, typically in the small joints of the hands and feet on both sides of the body. Left uncontrolled, the inflammation erodes cartilage and bone. Over time t...