According to Chinese medicine, Bi Syndrome (arthritis) can have four causes: The wind, cold, dampness and heat.
The wind type of arthritis is caused by direct draft. This can result in pain, throbbing and aching in the joints and muscles of the body.
The cold type of arthritis is caused by consuming cold food and beverages on a daily basis or allowing your body to get cold. This can result in dull aches in the muscles and joints, poor circulation and/or frequent urination.
The dampness type of arthritis is caused by living in wet, moldy environment,excessive weight, or water retention. People with these conditions will often feel a heavy tightness within their body (flu-like discomfort) sluggishness or possible exhaustion most of the time, and varying levels of depression.
The heat type of arthritis results from accumulation of wing, cold and dampness coupled with chronic viruses and stress. Symptoms are localized joint swelling and redness, fevers and an aching pounding.
Acupuncture treatment is utilized to eliminate symptoms, relieve pain and elevate the immune system.
Massage or self-massaging the joints can reduce the amount of discomfort experienced with the wind, cold and dampness types of Bi Syndrome.
Also, exercise is necessary for the generation of synovial fluid, or “joint oil”, a lubricant in the joints, tendon sheath or bursa.
