Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common condition that causes inflammation of the body’s connective tissues, causing the joints to be often feverish, swollen, and painful. An autoimmune condition that arises as the immune system erroneously attacks the healthy tissues that line the joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis is believed to be a result of poor qi and blood circulation, along with the presence of cold pathogens and dampness, according to TCM. These variables may result in blood stagnation and muscle and bone deterioration, resulting in painful joint swelling.
Acupuncture Role in Treatment
TCM aids in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms by alleviating joint inflammation and pain, resulting in substantial improvements in joint swelling. Based on TCM principles, specific acupoints are chosen and stimulated through acupuncture, using warming needles or moxibustion, by influencing the flow of meridians. Although acupuncture and moxibustion can play a beneficial role as long-term supplementary treatments, acute rheumatic bone pain may still require medical attention.
Dietary Adjustments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), changes in diet play a critical role in managing rheumatoid arthritis. Diets that are rich in fruits, such as apples and grapes, and beverages that are free of additives may be helpful. It is great to include vegetables and fruits abundant in vitamins E, C, A, and B.
These consist of radishes, bean sprouts, seaweed, onions, kelp, and dried fruits such as chestnuts, walnuts, almonds, and sunflower seeds. Other nutritious foods included strawberries, prunes, bananas, tomatoes (which contain salicylic acid), oranges, and cucumbers. Avoid the intake of purine-rich foods like duck, sausage, lamb, seafood, and fermented foods, and minimize consumption of soy products, alcohol, spicy food, milk, goat’s milk, peanuts, chocolate, millet, cheese, toffee, and sweets.
TCM Food Therapy
TCM emphasizes that wind, cold, dampness, and irregularities influence the presence of rheumatoid arthritis. As a result, we frequently use ingredients in our food therapy that eliminate wind, repel cold, reduce dampness, and provide warmth. Leeks, coriander, green onions, celery, cole, and pepper are examples of such foods.
We may tailor your herbal diet based on your specific symptoms. Prevention and Early Treatment Early detection and treatment are critical in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. along with acupuncture and dietary adjustments. Cold pathogens must be avoided to prevent rheumatoid arthritis. It is critical to promote blood circulation and avoid the accumulation of cold pathogens. TCM emphasizes the importance of staying warm to facilitate joint movement and reduce swelling, stiffness, and pain. However, dampness can aggravate the condition or cause it to develop.
