Bursitis means inflammation of one or more bursae, which are small sacs filled with synovial fluid. They are found in the joints, in-between the bones and muscles. They aid in smooth, painless movements of the joints. In the absence of bursae, there would be a lot of friction happening every time there was a movement. Bursitis is usually caused due to excessive use of a particular joint and the elbows and knees are the most commonly affected joints.

Bursitis causes pain and stiffness in the affected joint, which is worse during and after movement.

Causes of Bursitis

Common causes of bursitis are overuse, trauma and excessive pressure on a joint. However, it can also be caused by infection, gout or arthritis.

The cause of bursitis also depends on the location of the joint and the kind of activity performed by that particular joint.

The different types of bursitis and their causes are as follows:

• Prepatellar Bursitis: This refers to bursitis affecting the knee joint. It is commonly seen in obese people with arthritis. It can also happen due to activities like kneeling for long hours, which causes pressure on the knee joint.
• Trochanteric Bursitis: This refers to bursitis affecting the hip joint. It is caused due to pressure on the hip joint because of standing for long hours.
• Subachromial Bursitis: This refers to bursitis affecting the rotator cuff of the shoulder. It happens due to injury, lifting weight or overuse of the shoulder joint.
• Olecranon Bursitis: This is associated with pain and swelling of the elbows. It happens due to repeated forward and backward movements of the elbow, especially with sports activities.

Signs and Symptoms of Bursitis

• Stiffness around the affected joint
• Pain, which could range from a dull ache to severe pain. Pain is worse on moving the joint.
• Swelling around the joint
• Redness and warmth in the affected area

Diagnosis of Bursitis

Bursitis usually resolves itself with conservative treatment, including rest. A doctor needs to be consulted if the pain does not subside for 2 weeks, or if there is fever.

A physical examination of the affected part along with a history of symptoms is sufficient to make a diagnosis. The affected part is painful to touch, and also warm. Some amount of redness is also noticed.

X-ray of the joint is done to exclude other conditions like arthritis.

Allopathic treatments focus on providing pain relief rather than understanding the root cause of the condition. Thus, allopathic treatments do not cure Bursitis. They are merely a way of suppressing your symptoms. The popular drugs recommended for Bursitis include antibiotics Analgesics, Corticosteroids, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Counterirritants (for topical use), etc.

The drugs used in conventional treatments offer the following respite:

• NSAIDs  reduce the inflammation and pain
• Antibiotics fight any underlying infection
• Local steroid injection, in case of severe pain

However, these treatments are not without their fair share of side-effects. NSAIDS are known to induce mild heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, or constipation; blurred vision, ringing in the ears or skin rash as potential side-effects. Excessive use of Steroid injections may cause the bone, ligaments, and tendons to weaken. Western medicine has no known cure for Bursitis. Every time Bursitis flares up, occidental Doctors only offer symptomatic relief.

Complementary Natural Care

Instead of treating the symptoms of bursitis, natural remedies combining herbs and homeopathic combinations are traditionally believed to strengthen your bursae, muscles, ligaments, and cartilages.

Every single ingredient in every Biogetica kit has huge amounts of traditional use data from Ayurveda and Homeopathy and is supported by modern studies and trials. However, people and governments today tend to have varying opinions and laws regarding natural medicine and complementary therapies, which their FDA may not have studied yet. We, therefore, prefer not to make any claims, but instead, point all Patients and Doctors to independent research and clinical studies that support their effects in a scientific manner. In some cases, we compare the results of these studies to those of pharmaceutical medicines in order to show that natural products can be just as, or even more effective than drugs, which tends to have side effects.

In order to present this information in an unbiased and up to date manner, we simply show you Google Scholar search results of all scientific articles available on a certain product. We support you in your right to know and choose natural medicine!

Nutraceutical research

• Vitamin E: Studies suggest that this natural supplement may strengthen the connective tissue, muscles, ligaments and cartilages. ¹

Advanced Resonance Homeopathic Research

• Aconite: Studies suggest that this resonance homeopathic may relieve symptoms of pain, inflammation, redness and stiffness. ²
• Belladonna: Studies suggest that this resonance homeopathic remedy may strengthen your bursae, surrounding muscles and connective tissues, thereby preventing further episodes. ³
• Ferrum phos: Studies suggest that this resonance homeopathic remedy may strengthen your connective tissue and cartilages. ⁴

Conventional Treatment for Bursitis

• NSAIDS: A few common side effects of NSAIDs include nausea, heartburn, and dizziness. There may also be side effects of NSAIDs which require immediate medical attention, including chest pain, shortness of breath, or weakness in the body. ⁵
  

Aforementioned research papers make it amply clear that many of these herbs, dietary supplements and resonance Homeopathies have shown significant promise in numerous studies for issues related to Bursitis. 

Research in the use of medications as an adjunct to bursitis treatment revealed that NSAIDS which are used as an aversive medication create an acutely unpleasant, potentially dangerous physical reaction.

A study conducted by a medical department in the University of Verona, Italy, investigating the effects of homeopathic medicines, such as Belladonna on inflammatory cells showed significant results, particularly in relation to low dilutions.

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General Tips to Manage Bursitis

• Mild exercises can be started to strengthen the muscles, once the swelling and pain reduce.
• Bursitis can be prevented by avoiding repetitive movements of any particular joint.
• Adequate rest for the affected joint.
• Avoid using hard surfaces to rest the joints. Sitting in one posture for prolonged periods can also cause bursitis. So, frequent breaks should be taken during every activity.

Biogetica’s mission is to provide you with integrated natural solutions that target root issues across the physical, energetic and informational spectrum of your life. Our Doctors research all possible ingredients and combine them synergistically into kits to potentially lead you back to health and freedom.

The proof of our methods is evident from the ground-breaking results we have seen in independent clinical trials, and more importantly, in the lives we've helped uplift!

In order for you to get lasting relief, you need to address the reason that your air sacs are prone to inflammation in the first place. Biogetica's natural therapies are believed to strengthen your bursae, muscles, ligaments and cartilages. The Homeopathic and advanced bioenergetic ingredients in the kits are believed to work by:**

• Using ingredients that are traditionally believed to bring ease and comfort
• Using bioenergetic impressions of healthy muscle, ligament and cartilage tissues to teach your body optimal functioning*
• Strengthening your connective tissues, to allow for greater flexibility of movement

Can a diet really help alleviate bursitis? The answer is yes, as it is famously said “All diseases stem from the gut”; food can thus play a major role in fighting the inflammation of bursitis and tendonitis. Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin c & Vitamin E help reduce the symptoms of bursitis.

Recommended food

• Gluten free vegetarian diet improves the signs and symptoms of Bursitis. Bitter and sour edibles and food easy to digest is useful in bursitis. Flaxseeds and fish are good source of omegar-3 fatty acids - Intake of Omega - 3 is known to naturally reduce the inflammation and pain.

Foods for Moderate Consumption

• Oily food, butter, food heavy to digest, too much of wheat even whole wheat bread should be moderated

Foods to Avoid

• High fat such as fatty beef, pork, and lamb, poultry skin, ice cream, butter, cheese, bacon, bologna, salami, pepperoni, and beef sausage., too much calories from candies, cookies, soft drinks and refined food such as white rice, white bread

Home Remedies

• Liquorice is very effective in bursitis, taking an infusion prepared from licorice roots soaked overnight relieves chronic pain associate with bursitis.

Prana' stands for life force, and as the name suggests, it is instrumental in keeping us alive. 'Pranayama' is the process that helps us control 'Prana', and thus in a way, control our life. On careful observation, it is clear that there exists an intimate connection between the breath and energy-currents. Proper coordination of the breathing process leads to the control of vital inner-currents and energies. It ultimately results in the control of the body, mind and soul continuum. Over the millenia yogis have understood how each pranayama affects the energy meridians of the body and therefore these yogis recommend particular pranayamas for particular conditions and constitutions.

1.Tandem Breathing ('Sahita Kumbhaka') 

It has 2 types, based on whether or not there is any concomitant chanting of Mantras with the Pranayama exercise. 

Steps:

1. Comfortable aasana like Padma-asana or Swastika-asana.
2. Slow inhalation; with concomitant chants of the mantra 'OM AARAH', if possible.
3. Hold the breath for a short period of time. 
4. Slow Exhalation.

Significance:

It's a daily and constant process, which we seldom appreciate.

Benefits:

It encourages concentration with closed eyes while we inhale and exhale.

2. Awakening breath ('Surya Bheda')

Steps:

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana / Swastika asana / Siddhasana. Concentrate with eyes closed.

2. Rest the right thumb on the right nostril (Avoid applying any pressure or blocking the nostril). At the same time, rest the right index finger on the space between 2 eyebrows and close the left nostril with the right ring and little finger.

3. Slow inhalation through the right nostril is pursued, till comfortable.

4. With the thumb applied to the right nostril, retain the breath firmly pressing the chin against the chest. There is no specific limit to this and it can be pursued till there is discomfort.

5. Slow and silent exhalation through the left nostril. It is followed by a short gap wherein inhalation is avoided. This same procedure is to be repeated again. 

Time limit: 

Hold your breath till you perspire. This point cannot be reached at the very outset. The period of retention of breath needs to be gradually increased. 

Advantages:

• It cures the diseases caused by excess of Vata & Kapha
• Improves digestion
• Awakens 'Kundalini Shakti'

Indications:

• Intestinal worms
• Arthritis
• Sinusitis

3. Hissing breath ('Ujjayi')

Steps: 

1. Sit comfortably in Padma-asana / Swastika asana / Siddhasana. Close the mouth. 
2. Fold the tip of the tongue and rest it on the palate. The tongue will appear to be 'twisted'. 
3. Inhale air slowly through both the nostrils in a uniform manner till the breath fills the chest. This results in a peculiar sound uniform in pitch and continuous in nature.
4. Retain the breath as long as you can, till there is any discomfort.
5. Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
6. Exhale slowly through the left nostril.

Time limit:

3 min to hr

Advantages:

• Strengthens the nervous system
• Improves the tone of voice
• Relieves stress
• Increases lung capacity

Indications:

• Indigestion
• Koch's
• Bronchitis
• Pharyngitis
• Spleen disorders
• Tonsillitis
• Cough
• Ascites

• Purifies the blood
• Quenches thirst and appeases hunger

• Spleen disorders
• Chronic dyspepsia
• Indigestion
• Bilious disorders

5. Cooling Breath (Shitkari) 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Fold the tongue so that its tip is brought to rest over the upper palate. Inhale air through the mouth accompanied by a hissing sound 'Si'/ 'C'. 
3. Retain the breath as long as you can, till there is any discomfort.
4. Slowly exhale through both the nostrils.

Time limit: 

Gradually increase by 1 minute every week, till 5 minutes.

Advantages:

• Helps to keep the body cool in summer
• Improves vigor & beauty
• Helps quench thirst when thirsty

Indications:

• Dental carries
• Bleeding and inflammation of gums
• Ulcers
• Colitis
• Throat infection
• Hypertension patients can practice this type of Pranayama to decrease blood pressure.

6. Bellow Breath (Bhastrika)

It draws similarity with the bellows of a blacksmith. It involves rapid expulsion of breath and is a powerful exercise. It can be termed as a combination of Kapalabhati and Ujjayi. 

Steps: 

1. Upright position (with a straight neck) in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Body, head and neck in erect posture. Close the mouth. 
3. Inhale air (chest expands and abdominal muscles are pulled in) and quickly exhale 10 times (1 set). While doing so a hissing sound is produced. 
4. When 1 set is on the verge of completion the final expulsion should be followed by a deepest possible inhalation. 
5. Retain breath as long as you can till there is some any discomfort. 
6. Follow it with a complete slow exhalation. This marks the end of one round. 
7. After a short rest (with normal breathing pattern) begin the next round. 

Time limit: 

Practice three rounds daily in the morning and evening. 

Advantages:

• Decreases anxiety and depression
• Stimulates appetite
• Improves resistance power
• Gives warmth to the body
• Purifies 'Nadi' and awakens the 'Kundalini' quickly

Indications:

• Abdominal disorders
• Throat and chest infection

Note:

• In case you encounter any giddiness, stop the practice and take a few normal breaths. Continue after the giddiness has subsided.
• In summer, practice it in the morning only during cool hours.
• Those wishing to practice it in the long-term and in an intense manner, should live on 'Khichdi', and take an Enema ('Bhasti') in the morning before starting the practice.
• People suffering from heart or lung disorders should do it slowly.

7. Humming Breath (Bhramari)

 Its name is derived from the fact that a sound like that of 'humming of bees' is produced when it is practiced.

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana or Swastika-asana. Keep the neck and back erect.
2. Place your thumbs on the ears, index fingers just above the eyebrows (near the sinuses) and the remaining three fingers on the eyes. The finger-tips should slightly press the ridge of the nose on each side.
3. Inhale and exhale air rapidly through both the nostrils, making a humming sound resembling that of a Bee ('Bhramara'). Concomitantly chant 'Om'.
4. The process can be continued till you perspire profusely. 
5. Next inhale through both the nostrils and retain the breath as long as you can, till there is some discomfort. 
6. Exhale slowly through both the nostrils. 

Time limit: 

Beginners may practice it 3 times, and advanced practitioners 11-21 times.

Advantages:

• Improves speech and voice-quality
• Helps in the achievement of ultimate peace ('Samadhi')

Indications:

• Sinusitis
• Hypertension
• Depression
• Stress

Contraindications

• Epilepsy
• Head injury
• Brain tumor
• Migraine
• Severe or persistent headaches

8. Supreme Breath ('Murcha Pranayama') 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Close the eyes and concentrate on the space between the 2 eyebrows ('Trikuti'). 
3. Inhale slowly through the mouth and retain the breath till you feel faint. 
4. Sever off your connection with the surroundings and focus on the center-point between the 2 eyebrows.
5. Apply the chin on the chest and then exhale slowly. 

Advantages:

• Practice without distraction endows divine happiness
• Makes you feel pleasant and relaxed

Indications:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mental disorders

9. Unconditioned Breath ('Kevala Kumbhaka') 

Perfection in Tandem breathing (mentioned earlier) paves the way for Kevala Kumbhaka. Thus, an existence devoid of inhalation and exhalation and unconditioned by space, time and number is unconditioned breath.

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana.
2. It involves the sudden stopping of the breath without resorting to inhalation or exhalation.

Advantages:

• Attainment of Raja Yoga and perfection in Hath Yoga
• Arousal of Kundalini Shakti
• Cures diseases and promotes longevity

10. Alternate Breath

A simple, yet scientific exercise that can be practiced virtually anywhere. It is based on the fact that we alternate between the two nostrils when we breathe. 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. Tilt your head slightly forward.

2. First half round:

• Fold the index and middle fingers of the right hand into its palm. The other fingers should be extended.
• Close the right nostril with your right thumb.
• Inhale through the left nostril for a definite period of time – say 5 seconds.
• Close the left nostril with the right ring-finger and little-finger.
• Concurrently remove your thumb from the right nostril, and exhale.
• This is to be done for twice the inhalation period, i.e. for 10 seconds.
• This completes the first half of one round. 3. Second half round
• Inhale through the right nostril for a definite period say 5 seconds.
• Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
• Exhale through the left nostril for a period that is twice that of inhalation i.e. 10 seconds.
• This completes the other half of one round.

3. Second half round:

• Inhale through the right nostril for a definite period – say 5 seconds.
• Close the right nostril with your right thumb.
• Exhale through the left nostril for a period that is twice that of inhalation i.e. 10 seconds.
• This completes the other half of one round.

Time limit: 

If there is no discomfort of any kind after practicing as instructed above, increase the inhalation period gradually second-by-second. Correspondingly change the exhalation period.

Number of Rounds: 

Begin with 3 rounds. If there is no discomfort, 1 round can be added every week, until you are doing 7 rounds.

This exercise can be practiced as often as you wish, but do remember to do it at least once a day.

Advantages:

• Cleanses/detoxifies the Pranic channels
• Regulates Prana
• Imparts relaxation
• Improves mental functioning and alertness
• Imparts optimum creativity and optimum logical, verbal activity of the brain
• Improves sleep

Indications:

• Stress and related disorders
• Physical and mental fatigue
• Tension headaches

Contraindications

Cold/ Nasal block (Stuffed nose). Forced breathing is not advocated and can lead to complications.

The mind is a tool developed for our survival. You are not the mind, nor the body but rather one that can perceive the mind and the body. However, one is now constantly wagged around by the mind and its fears and desires. Often we find ourselves trampled in a parade of thoughts and washed around in a flood of emotions. Meditation is simply the process of returning Home to our true nature as the witnessing consciousness in which arise all thoughts and emotions. It is merely the fragrance of Being Human.

Meditation cannot be done, it will happen once we stop doing everything and anything. Now is all that exists, all else is merely grasping at the wind hoping to change things that are generally way beyond our control.

Talking about meditation and whether you believe you can do it or not, is pointless. When we rise above our mind, emotions and body, meditation will happen. Simply listening and following is enough. Meditation is in our very nature, and it happens for us all. Behind all those thoughts is a Witness. You are that Witness.

So please, let it happen.

 

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