FIBROMYALGIA AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

There pain in muscles and joints throughout the body. There is feeling of fatigue and causes musculo-skeletal pain. Individual with fibromyalgia has flare-up of the symptoms and individual feel challenged and exhausted to navigate living with it.

There is no known cause of fibromyalgia but certain health conditions , stress or changes in life can trigger it. New pain in body is generally first sign of Fibromyalgia chiefly in muscles.

 WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF FIBROMYALGIA ?

There is no known cause of fibromyalgia but certain factors can increase the risk  of development of this condition. The factors includes :

• Age: Individuals with age more than 40 years are more likely to develop fibromyalgia.
• Gender : Females are more at risk of developing fibromyalgia than males.
• Infections : Individual affected with infection with severe symptoms may develop fibromyalgia afterward.
• Genetics : Certain genes inherited from parents can increase the risk of development of fibromyalgia in individual.
• Stress : Too much stress can affect the health and increase the risk of development of fibromyalgia.
• Chronic illnesses: Individuals suffering from depression, anxiety disorders, osteoarthritis, irritable bowel syndrome and chronic back pain are more at risk of developing fibromyalgia.
• Traumas : Individual with experience of emotional or physical trauma or serious injury are more likely to develop fibromyalgia.

 WHAT ARE THE TRIGGERS OF FIBROMYALGIA ?

Certain changes that can trigger the flare-up of fibromyalgia includes :

• Change in daily routine
• Getting sick
• Emotional stress due to financial situation, job, personal or social life.
• Temperature or weather changes
• Changes in Hormones
• Starting new medicines or treatment
• Change in diet or body not getting enough nutrition.
• Change in sleep pattern or not getting enough sleep.

 WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA ?

The common symptoms of fibromyalgia experienced by individual are :

• Fatigue
• Muscle pain or tenderness
• Migraines or Headaches
• Jaw and Face pain
• Bladder control issues
• Anxiety
• Insomnia and other sleep disorders
• Digestive problems like constipation and diarrhea
• memory problems
• Depression

 AYURVED APPROACH :

In Ayrved it can be correlated with Vata vyadhi. Due to intake of unwholesome food, day time sleep, excessive physical exertion etc leads to vitiation of vata dosha. The vitiated vata dosha also causes imbalance of Pitta and Kapha dosha leading to decrease in digestive fire. The decreased digestive fire forms ama in body. The accumulated ama along with other doshas block channels of the Mansavaha (muscle) and asthi-shandhivaha (bones and joints ) leading to dvelopment of the disease.

HERBS :

• Aloe vera
• Ashwagandha
• Shallaki
• Nirgundi
• Amla
• Bala
• Haridra
• Jivanti
• Guduchi

PANCHAKARMA :

• Vamana
• Patra pottali pind sweda
• Nasya
• Vasti
• Raktamoksha
• Virechan
• Abhyang
• Udvartan

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION   FOR TREATMENT OF FIBROMYALGIA

1. Detox premium powder:

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Giloy satv, Shukta Pishti, Kamdudha Ras, Gandhak Rasayan, etc.

Parwal Shukti – Parwal Shukti is very beneficial in the condition of headache, depression, temporomandibular joint disorder, tensions, irritable bowel syndrome etc. It also reduces the stiffness and boosts the immune system.

Shukta Pishti: It helps to balance the Pitta dosha in the body. All signs and symptoms related to Psoriasis patients are managed with this pishti.

Giloy Satva: Giloy satva helps in detoxification of body that removes all the toxins. It is best anti-inflammatory and blood purifier. This satva act as a strong antacid that deals with hyperacidity and all the gastric problems.

Kamdudha Ras: This herbal-mineral classical preparation balances Pitta dosha in the body.

Gandhak Rasayana: This herbal preparation is used since ancient times for all types of skin disorders.
It contains ingredients like Shuddh parad, Aloe vera, Gandhak, etc that relieve redness in psoriasis patients.

Akik Pishti: It act as a Cardiac tonic reduces the stress and improve the health. Also helps in reducing the inflammation by acting on body mechanism. Akik is also beneficial for preventing the acidity and neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals and other substances.

Yavakshara: It gives best result in chronic pain, nausea, muscle spasm, and nerve pain. Yavakshara also influences the areas of the brain associated with memory and co-ordination. Regular use of this sachet will help to improve the mental health.

Jahar Mohar : Jahar mohar is frequently used for managing the high blood pressure. It has different properties like, Antidiarrheal, Antiemetic, Antacid, and Digestive stimulant.

Recommended Dosage–Take 1 sachet twice a day with normal water.

2. Active Plus Tablet:

Active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Pain-O-Kill Oil:

This herbal oil contain ingredients like – Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), Kustha (Saussurea lappa), Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus), Vatsnabh (Aconitum ferox), Devdaru (Cedrus deodara) etc. This oil is an Ayurvedic medicine which gives best result in all types of pain. It is beneficial for the muscle relaxant, sports injury, low back pain, weakness, etc. This oil has a good result in reducing the inflammation.

Method of Usage – It is applied on the affected portion of the body and massage with light pressure. Do this procedure twice a day.

4. Pain-O-kill Tablets

As the name suggests these tablets will kill the pain naturally. The herbs present in the formation of these tablets are Ashwagandha, Hadjod, Punarnava, Nirgundi, Methi, Garlic, etc. These herbs in combination show antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties. The regular use of these tablets reduce body pain and acts on its root cause.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

5. Nerve up tablet:

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata dosha and reduces kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, praval pishti etc. This tablet helps in the symptoms related to Allergy, ankylosis spondylitis, provide relief from muscle pain.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6. Vata Tablet

Vata balance tablet is a rejuvenating blend of herbs is specially formulated to balance Vata doshas without aggravating Pitta or Kapha doshas. It may be used to support overall health and well-being by Vata constitutions with or without food. For those with a dual constitution that includes Vata or a tridoshic constitution, it is an excellent formula for the Vata season, which in most parts of the world is autumn and early winter.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.