Arthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. According to Ayurveda arthritis is primarily a vata (air) disease, which is due to accumulation of toxins in the joints and is known as amavata. Poor digestion and a weakened colon, resulting in the accumulation of undigested food and the buildup of waste matter, can cause this. Poor digestion allows toxins to accumulate in the body, and problems with the colon allow the toxins to reach the joints.Types of Arthritis :Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage that covers the ends of bones in the joint deteriorates, causing pain and loss of movement as bone begins to rub against bone. It is the most prevalent form of arthritis.Rheumatoid arthritis, is a chronic disease characterized by inflamed joints leading to swelling, pain, stiffness, and the possible loss of function. It occurs when the body's immune system attacks tissues (groups of cells) that make up joints. This destroys the joint's protective cartilage (the firm, rubbery tissue that cushions bones at the joints). The cartilage in those with rheumatoid arthritis breaks down and wears away. As a result, the bones rub together, causing the pain, swelling, and stiffness associated with this condition.Gout, which affects mostly men. It is usually the result of a defect in body chemistry. This painful condition most often attacks small joints, especially the big toe. Fortunately, gout almost always can be completely controlled with medication and changes in diet.Ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that affects the spine. As a result of inflammation, the bones of the spine grow together. Juvenile arthritis, a general term for all types of arthritis that occur in children. Children may develop juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or childhood forms of lupus, ankylosing spondylitis or other types of arthritis.Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), a serious disorder that can inflame and damage joints and other connective tissues throughout the body.Scleroderma, a disease of the bodys connective tissue that causes a thickening and hardening of the skin.Fibromyalgia, in which widespread pain affects the muscles and attachments to the bone. It affects mostly women.Symptoms :1. Fever, Stress.2. Immense pain & stiffness in affected muscles in case of chronic muscular rheumatism.3. Pain or tenderness in a joint which is aggravated by any movement or activity, such as walking, getting up from a chair, writing, typing, holding an object, throwing a ball, turning a key.4. Excruciating pain and stiffness in the joints in case of chronic articular rheumatism.Diet :There are reports of people with RA who experienced an improvement in their symptoms when they switched from a typical Western diet (high in animal protein and simple sugars) to a vegan diet with lots of uncooked berries, fruits, vegetables, nuts, roots, seeds, and sprouts. Vegan diets contain no animal products and obtain protein from vegetable sources. found to be effective in preventing frequent joint pains. The water in which the seeds are should also be taken along with the seeds the first thing in the morning. Drinking water kept overnight in a copper container also serves the same purpose.In severe cases, it will be advisable to put the patient on raw vegetable juice therapy for about a week.