Antardhwani - A support Group for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.

Not every body moves the same way, so why should everyone follow the same yoga routine? Factors such as age, flexibility, posture, fitness level, injuries, and chronic health conditions all affect how we move and respond to exercise. What Is Personalized Yoga? Personalized yoga is an approach that adapts poses, breathing techniques, and movements to suit an individual's specific needs and abilities. Instead of following a one-size-fits-all routine, personalized yoga focuses on what works best for your body. Benefits of Tailoring Yoga to Your Body When yoga is customized to your needs, it can offer several advantages: Improved Mobility Gentle, targeted movements help maintain flexibility and support healthy joint function. Better Posture Many people spend hours sitting at desks or looking at screens. A personalized routine can address posture imbalances and strengthen supporting muscles. Reduced Risk of Injury Working within your body's capabilities helps prevent unnecessary str...

Autoimmune diseases are no longer limited to older adults, they are now increasingly affecting young Indians. Conditions such as seropositive rheumatoid arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis are being diagnosed earlier, raising concerns about long-term health and quality of life. Key Reasons Behind the Rise 1. Lifestyle Changes Immune balance is increasingly under threat due to our sedentary lifestyles, long working hours and general lack of physical activity. Factors such as these have significantly upped the risk factors associated with ankylosing spondylitis. 2. Dietary Habits Process foods and increased sugary intake can affect your gut health which is crucial for your immune system. 3. Genetic & Environmental Triggers Genetic factors and ankylosing spondylitis genetic risk play a significant role in the development of ankylosing spondylitis . However, exposure to pollution and environmental toxins appears to be hastening the onset of symptoms. 4. Stress & Mental Health St...

Planning a pregnancy while living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) will require a lot of preparation, thought and will need to be carried out under the guidance of the medical team. Having RA means you have a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of the joints and disruption to the way your immune system works. This all needs to be well managed before and during pregnancy in order to impact on as little as possible on your own health and that of your unborn baby. Many women with RA are able to have healthy babies. However, it’s very important to plan well before becoming pregnant. Control of the disease, following instructions from the doctor or midwife and a generally healthy lifestyle will all help. It is very important for women with RA to see their rheumatologist and medical team to try to reduce as many risks to the mother and unborn child as possible. Practical Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy with RA Follow an anti-inflammatory diet Consuming a balanced diet that incl...

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is often associated with older age, but a growing number of young adults are being diagnosed with this chronic autoimmune condition. Despite decades of research, the exact cause of RA is still not fully understood. What experts do know is that RA develops due to a complex interaction of genetic, immune, hormonal, environmental, and lifestyle-related factors – many of which can begin influencing the body years before symptoms appear. Autoimmune Dysfunction Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the synovium, the lining of the joints. This leads to chronic inflammation, pain, and progressive joint damage that may begin silently in young adults. Genetic Predisposition Certain genetic variations increase susceptibility to RA, especially in individuals with a family history of autoimmune diseases. Genetics alone do not cause RA but significantly raise risk when combined with external triggers. Environmental Tr...