Inflammation in Body- Causes, symptoms and Remedies

Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism that helps the body fight infections, injuries, and toxins. But when inflammation becomes chronic, it silently harms your health — from weight gain and hormonal imbalance to arthritis and digestive distress.

What is Inflammation & Its Root Causes

Inflammation refers to the body’s immune response to injury, infection, or harmful stimuli. While acute inflammation is protective, chronic low-grade inflammation leads to long-term damage.

Common Causes of Inflammation

• Ama (Toxin accumulation) due to poor digestion
• Virudh Ahaar – incompatible food combinations (e.g., milk with fruits, fish with curd)
• Hormonal imbalances – like PCOD, thyroid disorders
• Skipping meals or eating at irregular times
• Late-night snacking and poor sleep hygiene
• Liver & kidney overload due to toxin accumulation
• Autoimmune reactions, often linked to aggravated Vata or Pitta dosha
  

Panchakarma: Ayurvedic Detox for Chronic Inflammation

In Ayurveda, chronic inflammation is treated by addressing ama (toxins), dosha imbalance, and weak digestive fire (agni). Panchakarma is the gold-standard therapy to reverse deep-rooted inflammation.

How Panchakarma Helps:

• Eliminates deep-seated toxins from tissues
• Balances Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
• Revives gut health and metabolism
• Reduces swelling, pain, and fatigue
• Rejuvenates organs like liver and kidneys

Ayurvedic Remedies & Herbs for Inflammation

Ayurveda offers natural anti-inflammatory herbs that soothe the gut, cleanse the blood, and restore balance.

Top Herbs:

• Turmeric – powerful anti-inflammatory & antioxidant
• Giloy – detoxifies blood and enhances immunity
• Guggulu – relieves joint swelling and arthritis
• Punarnava – diuretic, reduces water retention and puffiness
• Triphala – supports digestion and regulates bowel movements

Diet & Lifestyle Tips to Reduce Inflammation

Your daily habits either feed or fight inflammation. Ayurveda emphasizes Ahara (food) and Vihara (lifestyle) for long-term healing.

Diet Tips:

• Eat freshly cooked, warm, easy-to-digest meals
• Avoid Virudh Ahaar (incompatible foods) like milk and fruits, milk and salt 
• Include turmeric, ginger, garlic, and cumin in meals
• Take warm water throughout the day to remove toxins
• Avoid refined sugar, cold drinks, and processed foods
  

Avoid:

• Skipping meals or eating at irregular times
• Late-night dinners or snacking
• Excessively spicy, fried, or sour foods
• Heavy dairy, curd at night

Lifestyle Practices:

• Follow Dinacharya (daily routine) and early-to-bed, early-to-rise schedule
• Practice light Abhyanga (oil massage) with anti-inflammatory oils like castor oil or sesame seed oil 
• Gentle yoga and pranayama like Anulom Vilom
• Avoid stress triggers – practice mindfulness or meditation
• Keep bowels clean with Triphala or Isabgol as prescribed

Final Words

Inflammation is not just a physical symptom — it’s a sign of internal imbalance. Ayurveda treats inflammation by removing toxins, correcting digestion, and realigning doshas. Whether you’re dealing with joint pain, hormonal issues, skin problems, or digestive woes — Ayurveda provides a complete root-cause-based healing system.

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