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May 22nd, 2024Role of Panchakarma Treatment for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that primarily affects the spine, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. While modern medicine provides symptomatic relief, Ayurveda offers a holistic approach through Panchakarma therapies. Panchakarma, a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, comprises five purification and detoxification procedures aimed at balancing the doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—and removing toxins from the body. This excerpt explores how specific Panchakarma therapies like Abhyanga, Swedana, Basti, Nasya, and Raktamokshana effectively alleviate the symptoms of AS by reducing pain, enhancing joint flexibility, and promoting overall well-being.
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July 25th, 2021The 10 Things You Should Never Do with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic and crippling form of arthritis that mainly affects the spine, pelvis, and sacroiliac joints. Because it’s an inflammatory condition in which bones fuse together (hence ‘ankylos,’ meaning joined or fused). Because of this patients with AS can suffer from intense back pain during flare-ups. Ankylosing spondylitis is affecting around one… Continue reading The 10 Things You Should Never Do with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
