Joint pain is often brushed aside as a normal part of growing older. A stiff knee in the morning, low energy through the day, or catching a cold every few weeks feels almost routine for many people. But what if these signs are not about age at all? What if they are early warnings that the body is ageing faster than it should?
That is exactly what Delhi-based doctor Saleem Zaidi explains in a recent video on his YouTube channel Healthy Hamesha. Speaking directly to viewers, he challenges a belief many of us hold and asks us to look deeper than surface-level symptoms. His message is simple but powerful: the real issue is not age, but fast biological ageing.
According to Dr Zaidi, when the body begins ageing faster than its actual years, the first area to suffer is the joints. Soon after, immunity weakens, energy drops and overall quality of life slowly starts declining. This is why treating only symptoms rarely brings lasting relief.
Joint Pain Is Often The First Warning Sign
Dr Zaidi explains that joint pain, morning stiffness and weakness are not isolated problems. They are often connected to what is happening at a cellular level. Many people rely on painkillers, calcium or vitamin supplements. While these may offer short-term comfort, they do not repair internal damage.
From an Ayurvedic perspective, the problem begins when ama, or toxins, build up in the body and ojas, the life force responsible for immunity and strength, starts reducing. Pollution, stress, poor sleep and late meals increase free radicals so much that common antioxidants often fail to cope. As a result, cells age faster, joints weaken and immunity drops.
To address this root cause, Dr Zaidi talks about Maharishi Amrit Kalash. He does not call it a medicine. Instead, he describes it as a daily health ritual. This Ayurvedic rasayan has been globally researched and is known for its strong antioxidant action. Studies suggest its antioxidant strength is far higher than that of vitamin C or vitamin E. Because it contains specially processed ghee, these antioxidants reach the mitochondria, the energy centre of the cell, helping slow cellular ageing.
A Complete Approach To Healthy Ageing
People who use Amrit Kalash regularly often notice changes beyond fewer illnesses. According to Dr Zaidi, joints feel more flexible, mornings feel lighter, energy crashes reduce, and mental clarity improves. Seasonal infections also become less frequent. Most importantly, ageing becomes slower and more graceful.
He also highlights that a sugar-free version is available, making it suitable for people with diabetes or those watching calories. The suggested routine is simple and easy to follow daily.
Alongside this, Dr Zaidi strongly stresses lifestyle habits. He says that healthy ageing depends on daily discipline. Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables helps protect cells. Cutting down sugar and refined foods reduces internal damage. Daily walking keeps muscles strong and joints active. Good sleep allows the body to repair itself. Managing stress through breathing exercises, sunlight and gratitude keeps hormones balanced.
Maintaining muscle mass after 40 is crucial, even through simple home exercises. Avoiding habits like smoking, excess alcohol, late nights, and prolonged sitting also makes a big difference. Even a gentle 12 to 14-hour gap between dinner and breakfast can activate natural repair processes.
In the end, longevity does not come from one solution alone. It comes from consistent choices made every day. As Dr Zaidi says, health is not a luxury. It is a responsibility—to yourself and to those who depend on you.
