Actress Gulfam Khan suffered from arthritis at the age of 27, tried home remedies, now is fit and healthy even after 40

Gulfam Khan suffered from arthritis at the age of 27

That day I was going on a bike with a friend. Then suddenly the bike slipped and we fell. After that I started having knee pain. I thought, the pain is due to falling from the bike.

But when I couldn’t bear the pain, I went to the doctor. Then it was revealed that this pain was not due to falling from the bike, but due to arthritis. The gap in my knees was increasing. I was only 27 years old then. The doctor told me that I have premature arthritis and it cannot be cured completely. It can be prevented from growing by strengthening the legs through exercise. Having arthritis at such a young age was no less than a shock for me.

Gulfam defeated arthritis

On the advice of the doctor, I joined the gym and started exercising. She also started taking physiotherapy treatment. In physiotherapy, I was made to do those exercises which were made to resemble a cock when we made a mistake in school. Sports played in childhood like Kabaddi, Kho Kho, See Saw, all these strengthen the shoulders and back. I started doing every physical activity that would give me relief from arthritis.

I believe that if the body has become weak then it can become strong again. Whenever I am in a negative situation, the first thing I think is that there is a solution to everything, there will definitely be a solution to this too. I thought the same thing about my illness.

My friend explained to me that our body never leaves us. Even when our life is about to end, our body continues to suffer because it does not want to give up its life. I thought, when our body supports us so faithfully, then it is our duty to protect it. Then I started paying attention to my body and tried to make it as healthy as before.

95% of diseases are cured in the kitchen

I believe that the cure for most of our diseases is present in our kitchen itself. I started searching for home remedies to get rid of arthritis. Along with the treatment prescribed by the doctor, I started asking people about the treatment of arthritis and started reading books related to it.

Along with the treatment, I started learning about the things in the kitchen that could give me relief from this disease. I believe that the cure for 95% of diseases lies in our kitchen. We should have correct information about the benefits of grains, spices and dry fruits present in the kitchen.

Take cinnamon-honey for arthritis

I changed my lifestyle and eating habits. I wanted to get rid of arthritis completely. I started drinking lukewarm water mixed with half a teaspoon of cinnamon and one teaspoon of honey every morning and evening. I benefited a lot from this. I removed all unhealthy things from my diet. Started eating home cooked food with less ghee and oil.

Arthritis cured in six months

I started devoting one hour every day for my fitness. After starting the workout, I felt more changes in myself than before. Physical fitness also improves mental health and we are able to do our work faster and better than before.

Obesity is the cause of many diseases in the body, so first of all it is important to reduce your obesity. I started every prescription and physical activity that could help me get rid of arthritis. Within six months my arthritis problem was gone.

​Learn to love yourself

I was able to bear toxic relationships, betrayals in friendships, ups and downs in my acting career because nothing is important to me. I believe that when we ourselves are happy and healthy, we are able to take better care of others.

When I lost my parents, I became stronger. Then I realized that when I can live without my parents, I can do anything. Despite seeing so much, I never allowed myself to get depressed. I fought and won every situation.

I try my grandmother’s remedies

Earlier, children did not remain glued to TV and phones at home. The specialty of our generation was that we were brought up along with the entire locality. Everyone used to visit each other’s houses and share their happiness and sorrow. Even today, I remember the remedies tried by my elder mother and the neighboring grandmothers in my childhood and they are very useful to me. When needed, I try those remedies and cure many diseases at home.

I believe that the entire dispensary is present in our house itself. If you know which kitchen item to take in which quantity for which disease, then you can treat many diseases at home.

Once hot tea spilled on my body. I immediately broke the egg and placed it there. Due to this, there were no blisters on the body. The doctors were surprised as to how there were no blisters on the burnt area. If there is no egg in the house, then apply wheat flour on the burnt area. Music director Sajid-Wajid’s mother told that if her hands get burnt while cooking, she applies toothpaste. I also tried this recipe many times.

Drinking 4-5 drops of nigella oil in the morning reduces sugar, cholesterol and thyroid. If you always have migraine due to acidity, then eat jalebi mixed with hot milk. After that put your feet in hot water. You will get instant relief.

Drinking lemon squeezed in hot water in the morning detoxifies the liver. Fatty liver fat is reduced and helps in weight loss. Intermittent fasting of 12-14 hours keeps us fit and protects us from many diseases.

Changed lifestyle after 40

After 40, hormones started changing, metabolism started decreasing, heat started increasing. As soon as these changes occurred, I increased my physical activities and kept my diet under control. Started eating on time, eating right, eating in right quantity and eating home-cooked food. To reduce the heat, I wear light clothes and eat things with cooling effect like fruits, curd, buttermilk, gum laddus, sattu.

I give myself one hour every day. At this time I do yoga, dance, badminton, brisk walk, whatever I like. I believe that women should start paying attention to their diet and fitness after the age of 35.

Along with physical activities, do brain exercises also. This makes the mind sharp and prevents amnesia. For this, play games like Sudoku, crossword or read books.

I love reading. I believe that there can be no better friend than books. Books never leave us alone. For me, painting is like meditation. When I paint, I get so engrossed in it that I am not even aware of what is happening around me.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.