Arthritis  is a painful inflammation of joints and surrounding tissues.In advanced stage ,it can lead to deformity of bones and joints.

                      Causes-due to stagnation of blood,lymph,neurological circulation.predisposing factors-stress,lack of exercise,imbalanced diet.

                   Types -1)osteoarthrities(degenrative arthritis)-pain, tenderness, stiffness,inflamation of joints.2)rheumatoid arthritis-if deformity is there,loss of function.3)ankylosing spondylitis-Pain is often severe on rest, and improves with physical activity, but many experience inflammation and pain to varying degrees regardless of rest and movement.4)gout-due to elevated urine uric acid it occur -inflammatory arthritis and 5)septic arthritis-infectious agent that produces arthritis.

                   Diagnosis-Blood test,x-ray of affected joints.

            Treatment-1)Red cherry juice for 3to 4 days.2)Eat a garlic clove 4 times a day.3)Juices of green leafy vegetables,potato juice-diluted with water in ratio of 50:50.4)Mix camphor ,turmeric and garlic in warm coconut or mustard oil and massage it over joints.5)Acupuncture is effective.

                   Diet should be alkaline.Consume raw vegetablesas salads.Avoid dairy product,tomatoes,potatoes and citrus fruits.Avoid constipation and cold water treatments.

                   Yoga-Bhujangasana,savasna,vakrasana,jalaneti.

                  Other therapies -Body should be kept warm.sea-baths are beneficial.Luke-warm enemas,neutral immersion bath,hot foot bath,infra red treatment,steam baths,mud packs,sun bath useful.

                 One most important therapy is exercise therapy to reduce pain and to make strong muscle