Osteoarthritis
Joint & Bone
Vata aggravation depleting synovial fluid causing joint degeneration and pain.
Affects millions globally · Joint & Bone condition · Ashtanga Hridayam
Root dosha
Vata
Why lifestyle matters
Root causes: (1) Vata drying asthi dhatu (bone tissue) and synovial fluid (2) Age-related depletion of meda and asthi dhatu (3) Excess dry, cold, rough foods depleting joint lubrication
Daily habits
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Daily warm sesame oil massage on joints — non-negotiable for sandhivata
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Gentle warm water exercise — swimming or warm pool reduces joint stress
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Keep joints warm at all times — cold is primary vata trigger
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Janu Basti (knee oil pool) weekly — specific for knee osteoarthritis
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Maintain healthy weight — excess meda increases joint mechanical stress