In Ayurveda arthritis is primarily a Vata (air) disorder due to which pain is more.  Arthritis is mainly caused due to an excess of ama (a toxic by product due to improper digestion ) accumulated at the weak joints of the body like knee joint etc, along with disequilibrium of vata, inhibits joint function, mobility and causing pain.. Ayurveda is a holistic approach to healthcare with roots in ancient India. Osteoarthritis  a degenerative joint disease  occurs due to aggravation of  Vata and is  known as  Sandhigata vata. Symptoms of this Arthritis are edema, pain, tenderness, stiffness, pain on work etc. It  [ Read More ]