The causes of joint pain can be multi-factorial. Poor posture or alignment of bones places stress on surrounding joints and muscles. The following procedure may help to correct alignment issues:

• Schedule an appointment with a chiropractor, physical therapist, yoga therapist, and massage therapist. Each type of therapy will address different aspects of your condition, for a comprehensive and thorough understanding. Make sure the professionals you seek have a strong background in therapy. There are many massage therapists that focus on stress reduction rather than therapy. Please ask the therapists for exercises you can do at home to improve your condition.
• Do the exercises given to you for a period of three months. Attend a weekly local anusara yoga class by a competent teacher. Anusara is excellent for teaching you proper alignment of your body. Don't be shy to ask your teacher questions before and after class.
• To release holding patterns and increase your conscious awareness of muscle groups and alignment in the target area, practice very slow contraction and release of muscles in the area. Continue until your movement is very smooth. Erratic movement is a sign that you are holding unconscious tension the area. As you release tension, you will be able to feel your pulse throbbing through the area. The process takes at least 1-3 months to complete.
• Finally, schedule another private consultation with a chiropractor, physical therapist, yoga therapist, and massage therapist. The purpose of this meeting is to correct any remaining unconscious patterns, relieve any residual tightness or tension.

Disclaimer: Conditions such as 'Joint pain' that cause tissue changes could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

DIET REMEDIES FOR 'JOINT PAIN'

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Turmeric

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HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'JOINT PAIN'

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Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & qualities. If you notice a quality or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.

GUNA	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
TOXIC ABOUT TOXIC GUNA A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body. LEARN MORE ABOUT TOXIC	AVOID TOXIC FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE JOINT PAIN	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna.

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ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 3

If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue.

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.

John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.

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For uterine fibroids we recommend working with a practitioner. It's difficult to give general advice for specific situations without a lot more information.

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