“A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY ON THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF VAITARANA BASTI AND YOGARAJA GUGGULU IN AMAVATA W.S.R. TO RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS”

Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic syndrome that is characterized by inflammation of the peripheral joints, but it may also involve the lungs, heart, blood vessels, and eyes. The prevalence of this autoimmune disease is between 0.3% to 1.5% of the population in the United States (Feinberg, pp 815). It affects women two to three times more often than men, and the onset of RA is usually between 25 and 50 years of age, but it can occur at any age (Reed, pp 584). RA can be diagnosed by establishing the presence of persistent joint pain, swelling in a symmetric distribution, and prolonged morning stiffness. RA usually affects multiple joints, such as the hands, wrists, knees, elbows, feet, shoulders, hips, and small

I have integrated various holistic practices into my treatment plans including acupuncture, yoga, massage, meditation and prayer. I also discuss and recommend the importance of balance in our lives, which is a major philosophy of Ayurvedic Medicine, “balance between body, mind and spirit” (What is the philosophy, n.d.). I stress how healthy choices regarding diet, exercise and relationships can impact a patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual balance in their life.

Rheumatoid arthritis Current best evidence-based practice for Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis has been subject of numerous studies and researches in the look for a better understanding of how it effects the individuals diagnosed with it. There is a higher incident of females diagnosed with RA than male as well as a relationship with genetic and environmental factors involved. Around one percent of the world population is affected by RA; therefore, diverse studies have been performed to understand how the lives of the diagnosed patients can be impacted by the disease. For example, how RA affects the mobility, safety and activities of daily living in general as well as the development of interventions to better approach RA. On

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the incurable diseases and turns chronic with progressive inflammatory of the synovial lining of peripheral joins. It is characterized by symmetric, chronic, and deforming polyatrhitis that causes long term joint disability when not controlled early. Considering there is no cure for this disease, management focuses

Although, RA was a very common disease in ancient history. Arthritis and diseases of the joints have been plaguing mankind since ancient times. According to Choy (2013), “In around 1500 BC Ebers Papyrus described a condition that is similar to rheumatoid arthritis” (p.3). This is one of the first references to this disease. Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease was well-known in Egypt because of the evidence found while researching Egyptian mummies. Researchers found that RA was a common disease in ancient times due to lack of nutrition and lack of healthcare (Choy, 2013, p.4). In ancient times, treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis included bloodletting and leeching, which would likely lead to a variety of other health concerns. Next, Choy (2013) states, “The Far East developed practices of acupuncture, acupressure, and moxibustion” (Choy, 2013, p.3). Moxibustion means the use of heat. In the past, RA was also treated with plant extracts of Willow bark and leaves. These leaves contained silicon, and this relieved other arthritis pains for patients. Today, treatment changed to pharmaceutical medications named

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a growing and life- changing disease in Australia, creating negative social and economic consequences for both the individual patient and society. A disorder in which the body attacks its own healthy cells and tissues resulting in limited movement and inflamed joints in the body. Rheumatoid Arthritis has been chosen as a National Health Priority Area as it is a prevalent disease and the conditions are a significant cause of disability. The topics being discussed in this essay will include the definition of the disease Rheumatoid Arthritis: reasons for inclusion as a priority health issue focusing on the incidence and prevalence in the Australian population, risk factors for developing Rheumatoid Arthritis and

Top 5 Benefits of Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that is characterised by the inflammation of the joints, often accompanied by deformities. Moreover, rheumatoid arthritis is a gradual condition, developing over several months and years. Furthermore, diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis the moment its symptoms appear is vital for its treatment and prevention. Considering the fact that rheumatoid arthritis has no exact cause and no known cure, many people are participating in rheumatoid arthritis clinical trials.

In addition, osteoarthritis is one of the most frequent causes of physical disability among adults, which is the reason why the study was conducted among the certain age group of people fifty and over. A benefit of this study follows its success of decreases 40 percent of pain and improving nearly 40 percent of function compared to the other assessments, such as the sham acupuncture and control groups, who benefit nearly as much. These are positive results because they are unbiased as the recipients were randomized in treatment style, and were unable to see which acupuncture they received so a placebo affect would not occur. Thus., the trial establishes acupuncture as an effective complement to conventional arthritis treatment and can be used to treat the symptoms of

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the mobile joints. It appears to be an autoimmune disorder, meaning that the body’s own immune system produces antibodies, which attack its tissues. This results in inflammation and pain in varying degrees. It should not be confused with Osteoarthritis, which is caused by the ‘wear and tear’ of joints (Lahita, 2001).

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily attacks all synovial joints. RA is the second most common form of arthritis, with osteoarthritis being the most common (Clements, 2011). It can occur at any age, however it generally affects those between the age of 30 and 50 (Marieb and Hoehn, 2013). If left untreated, active rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint damage, frailty, a decrease in quality of life, cardiovascular disorders along with other dire consequences (Scott, Wolfe, & Huizinga, 2010).

Hindus may use a variety of what is called Ayurvedic medicines, home remedies and spiritual remedies. Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that is practiced by many Indians around the world. It is a highly revered and respected science in India. It seeks to maintain a balance between the body?s three elemental energies. Good and bad health is related to the level of balance of these three energies. With this in mind, it is vital that a comprehensive list of their home medications including homeopathic medications is obtained. Furthermore, the patient must be educated on the potential adverse reactions that can occur when taking the homeopathic medications in conjunction with prescribed medications. In order to provide optimal and cultural sensitive care it would also be helpful to provide options for alternative medications if that is what the patient prefers. This will help avoid the patient from self- medicating or being non-compliant all together posing more harm to

Introduction Arthritis is a joint disorder, which affects one or several joints in the body. The condition has more than one hundred types of diseases with osteoarthritis being the most common. Osteoarthritis results from joint infection, or age. Patients that suffer from arthritis complain about pain in the joints. In most cases, the pain remains constant in the affected joint. It is worth noting, “The pain from arthritis is due to inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle strains caused by forceful movements against stiff painful joints and fatigue” (Reid, Shengelia & Parker, 2012, p. 40). However, joint pain could result from various diseases, and in such

Lifestyle changes thought difficult to sustain, are one of the most important things one can do to slow down type 2 diabetes if not prevent it altogether. There are many types of yoga that could be tested for a solution for diabetes. “In this study, a randomized trial with one-year follow-up comparing restorative

In Ayurveda, diseases are grouped by causes: genetic (adibalapravritta), congenital (janmabalapravritta), constitutional (doshabalapravritta), traumatic (sanghatabalapravritta), seasonal (kalabalapravritta), infectious and spiritual (daivabalapravritta), as well as natural (swabhavbalapravritta) (Warrier, 1997, p. 130). They can also be classified depending on their effect, intensity, cause, what part of the body is affected, and what treatment is best. Examples of genetic ailments include asthma, tuberculosis, asthma, epilepsy and some mental disorders. Congenital disorders include deafness and blindness. Seasonal disorders include frostbite. Most diseases are considered to be caused by spiritual means, especially according to those strictly rooted in their Indian culture. Ayurvedic treatment depends on the disease, prognosis, and state of the patient but usually consists of drugs and diet. Plant based medicines are at the center of the Ayurveda healing process. Various herbs and medicines are commonly used for treatment including taleespatradi vatakah, which is used to treat kapha related illness (Warrier, 1997, p. 140). Other common medicines and herbs are trivrt, rasna, candana, bala, anu taila, and pasamoola rishtum to name just a few of the many options available. Common diseases or illnesses that occur in India include fevers, malaria, headaches, heart problems and many other diseases (Albert et al, 2015). According to the Khasi and Garo tribes of Meghalaya, the most

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY A grievance is a complaint formally stated in writing. Management should be concerned with both complaints and grievances, because both indicate potential problems within the workforce. A grievance is a sign of the employee’s discontent with the job and its nature. Grievance is caused due to