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About Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh

Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.

Acne vulgaris

Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles. Acne is a common skin related problem, which can trouble a person of any age. Those who have oily skin, this problem bothers them more, so they take it more seriously. Many people think that this problem is caused by overeating, but did you know that this skin disorder is caused due to inflammation of the oil-producing glands and hair follicles within our skin. Hair follicles are present under our skin. These follicles are made up of many tissue-like structures present within our skin, which help in hair growth. The oil-producing glands, when they produce oil, moisturize your skin as well as your hair.

The problem of acne arises when the production of oil released from the skin increases but there is a decrease in the spread of skin cells. Due to this condition, the skin cells get blocked and the oil present in them stays there. Due to the accumulation of oil in the skin cells, the bacteria present in the hair follicles also clogs the pores, resulting in inflammation and acne. Acne can come out of both boys and girls in the days of youth and it is not at all that people do not get acne at the age of 40 to 50. They can make you their victim at any age. Let us know the easy way to get rid of them.

Types of acne

Explain that there are six types of acne, in which problems like blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and ulcers are prominent.

1-Blackheads: Blackheads on your skin are stubborn black spots that occur when the skin pores open due to dead skin cells and excess oil. The oil present in these pores turns black due to exposure to air.

2-Whiteheads: Whiteheads occur when the pores are clogged by dead skin cells and oil.

3- Small clots (Papules): These small red clots occur when you touch your face more and it hurts to touch them.

4- Pimples: These small red clots appear like a white tip on your skin. Pimples, as the name suggests, are filled with pus.

5-Nodules: These types of acne are hidden deep in your skin, which are quite solid.

6-Cyst: A cyst, a large lump filled with pus, is the most severe form of acne and can cause permanent scarring on your skin.

Symptoms of acne

Pimples can appear as small lumps of pus or pus formed on your skin. These clots keep on increasing their size. Acne is more in the part of the face where the oil glands are more active, such as the face, neck, shoulders, upper part of the chest and back.

Acne causes and risk factors due to acne

Acne usually results from an increase in androgen hormone levels. This hormone increases the size of the oil glands, which also increases the production of oil. When the bacteria present on our skin work to absorb this oil, then our skin starts getting irritated and due to this our pores get blocked and acne occurs.

1- The rise and fall of hormone levels in women during pregnancy or menstruation.

2- Pressure on the skin due to wearing things like helmet or hat while playing.

3-Acne can also occur due to the use of products used for hair such as hair pomades, heavy lotions / creams, waxes, etc.

4-Environment, in which the amount of humidity is high.

5-Air pollution.

6-Working in an environment with smooth surfaces such as a restaurant.

7- Excessive use of contraceptive pills.

There is no connection between lack of cleanliness, poor diet and acne. Keep in mind that frequent washing of the face also causes acne.

Risk factors for acne

Acne is more common in teens and young people. Although it can occur in people of any age, acne is more common in men during adolescence and predominant in women during adulthood.

Acne prevention

Preventing acne caused by normal hormonal changes in the body is difficult, but it is not impossible at all. You can reduce your chances of developing acne by:

1- Wash your face daily with mild face cleanser and warm water.

2- Use moisturizer regularly.

3- Avoid touching the face.

4- People who do makeup should use products labeled “non-comedogenic” so that those products don’t block your pores. It is very important to remove makeup before sleeping.

Diagnosis of acne

A doctor can usually diagnose acne by examining your skin. The doctor can tell you about the type of acne and the type of acne that occurs and the right treatment. Let us tell you that some other problems occurring on the skin seem like acne, due to which the method of treatment may be different. These conditions require a different treatment strategy such as:

1- Rosaceae

2- Folliculitis

Acne treatment

Your doctor can prescribe treatment based on these factors: Will suggest a treatment plan:

1- Age of the affected person

2- type of acne

3- Which place has acne

4- How did acne come about

5- Have any treatment in the past

6- How are the dark spots or marks due to acne visible.

Lifestyle changes can reduce acne

If you are not following a good skin care routine then you can definitely become a victim of acne. Therefore, it is important that you follow a proper and good skin care routine or implement the following measures in your lifestyle so that you can avoid the outbreak of acne.

1- Wash your face at least twice a day. Also, wash your face as soon as possible after sweating.

2- Always use a gentle, alcohol free product on the skin. Avoid using products like exfoliants, astringents and toners as these can irritate the skin.

3- Do not scrub the skin.

4- Use your fingers instead of a mesh cloth or washcloth to apply the cleanser.

5- Always use lukewarm water to wash the face.

6- Quit the habit of touching the face again and again throughout the day.

7- People who have oily hair should shampoo regularly.

8- If you have applied any kind of medicine for acne, then avoid going out in the sun because some medicines increase the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet light.

9- Do not try to suppress or break out acne as they can take longer to heal and cause scars.

Complications

Severely visible acne can leave lifelong physical scars. These marks can cause you to lack self-esteem and prevent you from participating in social gatherings and sports activities.

Alternative acne treatment

Your doctor may recommend using these therapies to treat acne:

1. steroid- The doctor may recommend the use of steroids to treat severe acne or large lumps.

2. Chemical Peel- The doctor may recommend a chemical peel to reduce acne scars. In this special chemicals are used to remove the top layer of your skin, hence called chemical peel treatment.

3. Dermabrasion- In this therapy, an electrical machine is used to remove the top layer of skin and reduce scarring. This whole process is called dermabrasion.

4. laser

5. In this whole process mainly treatment is done to remove acne scars. Special laser technology used in this

 

Acneiform Eruptions- Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, What is Acneiform eruptions?

  • Acneiform eruptions is one type of skin disorder .  It is a group of disorders that characterized by papules and pustules that resembles the condition acne vulgaris. This condition has  an acute onset . The lesion found in acne vulgaris may be a nodule, papule, pustular or a cyst. The main difference between acne vulgaris and acneiform drug eruptions is that acne vulgaris typically consists of comedones ( blackheads ) but acneiform eruptions  lack comedones.
  • Acneiform eruptions can affect any age group and can affect both genders. Individuals most prone to develop this condition are those who are exposed to bacteria or any other infective agent and those who use antibiotics. The condition often seen in   hospitalized patients.

Causative factors for Acneiform eruptions

  • Acneiform eruptions (Acne-like eruptions) can develop from many reasons. Infections, hormonal, or metabolic abnormalities, genetic disorders, drug reactions, contact with chemicals are some common causative factors. 
  • Some causes for acneiform eruptions include exposure to halogenated  hydrocarbons . Use of some drugs like penicillin ,  isoniazid, corticotropin, naproxen, and hydroxychloroquine etc.can cause acneiform eruptions.
  • Many organisms are also responsible for causing acneiform eruptions like infections by by Klebsiella, Escherichia coli, and Enterobacter. Infections that are responsible to cause acneiform eruptions may  include secondary syphilis, mycotic infections, cutaneous coccidioidomycosis etc.

Pathophysiology of Acneiform eruptions

Drug-induced acne

  • This acne can occur due to use of corticosteroids, anticonvulsants drugs like phenytoin, antidepressants, the antipsychotics olanzapine and lithium, intake of antituberculosis drugs like  thiourea, thiouracil, disulfiram, corticotrophin. 
  • Antibiotics like penicillins and macrolides are responsible for causing acute generalized pustular eruption without comedones.
  • Usually  lesions appear after the intake of systemic corticosteroids. Use of topical corticosteroids can also be the reason for causing acneiform eruption over skin where these are applied or in some cases eruptions occur around the nose or mouth in the case of inhaled steroids.

Occupational acne

  • Chlorophenols  that are commonly used as insecticide and fungicide agents  can cause acneiform eruptions.  
  • Exposure by inhalation, ingestion, or come in direct contact of contaminated compounds or foods can induce a cutaneous eruption of polymorphous comedones and cysts which is called as chloracne. Skin findings like xerosis, and pigmentary changes are also associated with thid . Sometimes Internal organs like eyes, central nervous system and liver may also be affected.
  • Exposure to Chemicals that contain iodides, bromides, and other halogens can also cause an acneiform eruption . These are similar to steroid acne, but iodide-induced eruption are more serious. 

Chemical acne

  • Chemical like heavy oils, waxes, cutting oils, heavy coal tar derivatives , vegetable oil in cosmetics can be reason for causing  causes acneiform eruptions.

Mechanical acne

  • Pressure and friction can  induce this skin condition  over the neck of violin players, under arm bands due to prolonged immobilization. Weather conditions , excessive hot or spicy foods, alcohol, ingestion of a high-dose vitamin B6 and Demodex folliculorum mites can trigger this condition.

Clinical presentation of Acneiform eruptions

  • Papules, pustules are seen usually over face, trunk and back. Sometimes  nodule like lesions can be seen. 
  • Itching is also common in patients .

Diagnosis of Acneiform eruptions

  • Diagnosis of Acneiform eruptions is done by taking proper history of patient like history of onset, morphology, development of eruptions. 
  • Biopsy and culture of discharge can be done to confirm the diagnosis.
  • Withdrawal of suspected medicines is another way to confirm diagnosis.

Management of acneiform eruptions

  • The line of treatment of acneiform eruptions depends upon the causative factor of acneiform eruptions . Mostly Treatments that have been used to treat acneiform eruptions include laser ablation, excision, topical or oral antibiotics, drug withdrawal or use of topical or oral retinoids. If the cause is a fungal infection like pityrosporum folliculitis, then the use of a topical antifungal drugs can be helpful like  econazole, ketoconazole etc.
  • Some patients with  pustular folliculitis can be treated with  short course of oral indomethacin. If didn’t get result by using this then lesions are treated with cyclosporine.
  • Use of skin cleaners like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide  is suggested to reduce the oily skin .
  • Use of antihistamines is done to treat the Itching in acneiform eruptions as itching is very common symptom in patients with acneiform eruptions. 
  • Patients who develops this condition from infection of  gram-positive organisms  may also treated with  doxycycline.
  • Use of retinoid to treat acneiform eruptions has increased with success. Use of both oral and topical retinoids has been used. These agents help to decrease the production of sebum and rapidly resolve the eruptions. 

Differential diagnose of Acneiform eruptions

  • Acne vulgaris
  • Folliculitis
  • Dry eruptions
  • Allergic contact dermatitis
  • Rosacea

Ayurvedic concept of Acneiform eruptions

  • According to ayurveda, there is vitiation of   doshas mainly kapha and vata and “Rakhta” (blood) due to which this condition occur. 
  • Ayurveda believes that this skin  is caused by improper diet and other internal factors. In this condition , Vitiated Kapha blocks channels and thus  the normal excretory function of skin and due to which the waste material remains  inside, produces  symptoms like itching, pustules and nodules formation.
  • Vitiated vata and Raktha is cause for multiple eruptions, redness and scars. These vitiation of doshas cause various symptoms of the disease. 

AYURVEDIC MENEGEMENT

  • In Ayurveda this condition is treated with panchakarma procedures as well as with medications . Panchakarma procedures are done for detoxification of the body after that medicines are given. 
  • Chandigarh ayurveda centre provide the complete solution to this condition. CAC provide the ‘Acne go kit’ for treating acneiform eruptions. This kit is combination of  medicines that are purely ayurvedic and free from any kind of  adulteration . 

For Detail prescription about Acne go kit visit our website.

https://www.chandigarhayurvedcentre.com/product/acne-go-kit/

 

ACTINIC CHEILITIS

DESCRIPTION

Actinic cheilitis sometimes known as “farmer’s lip” or “sailor’s lip.” It is a lip inflammation that cause lip dryness and thickening typically along the line that separates the lips from the skin of the face. It is caused by long-term sunlight exposure. It appears as very chapped lips, then may turn white or scaly. Actinic cheilitis may be painless, but sometimes it cause squamous cell carcinoma a type of skin cancer if left untreated. The lower lip is most often affected. People with actinic cheilitis often complain of persistent dryness, cracking of the lips, sun-damaged skin, and extensive wrinkling.

CAUSES OF ACTINIC CHEILITIS

  • This is usually due to sun exposure and caused by damage from ultraviolet light. Using tanning beds or sunlamps also damage skin. Extensive damage from UV light can change skin cells known as keratinocytes. Skin cells change texture and color over time due to the UV damage.
  • Some people have a higher risk of developing actinic keratosis risk may be higher if people have any kind of these factors:
  • Fair skin that sunburns easily
  • Albino skin
  • Naturally light-colored hair, such as red or blond
  • Light-colored eyes
  • 50 years or older
  • Organ transplant recipient
  • Have certain immune system disorder
  • Not using sun protection

WHAT ARE THE CLINICAL FEATURES OF ACTINIC CHEILITIS?

Actinic cheilitis mostly commonly affects lower lip in 90% of cases presenting as:

  • Dryness
  • Thinned, fragile, skin
  • Thickened, scaly papules and plaques.

Other clinical features of actinic cheilitis may include:

  • Swelling
  • Redness
  • Soreness
  • Fissuring, focal ulceration and crusting
  • Loss of demarcation between the lip border and its adjacent skin
  • White thickened patches (leukokeratosis)
  • Discoloured skin with pale or yellow area
  • Prominent folds and lip lines
  • Difficulty applying lipstick, which tends to bleed 

COMPLICATIONS OF ACTINIC CHEILITIS

  • It is a premalignant condition predisposes to: 
  • Intraepidermal carcinoma 
  • Invasive squamous cell carcinoma
  • Lip cancer is more common in smokers than in non-smokers. 
  • Oncogenic human papillomavirus, alcohol abuse, and immunosuppression.

HOW CAN ACTINIC CHEILITIS BE PREVENTED?

  • It can be prevented by protecting the lips from sun exposure.
  • Reduced smoking cessation.
  • Avoiding long-term unprotected sun exposure is the best way to prevent actinic cheilitis.
  • Sun protection tips for the lips include:
  • Applying sunscreen to the body and face daily, 
  • Applying lip balms or moisturizers that contain sunscreen, frequently throughout the day, especially during day time. 
  • Wearing a wide hat and long-sleeved light cloth in the sun
  • Men can grow a beard or mustache 

Other ways to reduce the risk may include:

  • Stopping smoking or chewing tobacco
  • Avoiding excessive alcohol use
  • Avoiding tanning beds
  • Avoiding creams, facial washes, and medications 
  • Treating oncogenic human papillomavirus properly
  • Keep hydrated, especially when in the sun.

WHO GETS ACTINIC CHEILITIS?

  • Actinic cheilitis mainly affects adults with fair skin who live in tropical or subtropical areas.
  • Especially affects outdoor workers. 
  • People often having sunburned lips in earlier years. 
  • People who have actinic keratosis on other sun-exposed sites of the scalp, ears, face, and hands.

DIAGNOSIS

  • Characteristics used to diagnose the condition include:
  • Skin dysplasia, also called abnormal skin cell growth
  • Inflammation in the dermis of the skin tissue just below the upper layer
  • Loss of skin elasticity
  • Skin thickening, usually in patches
  • Atrophy causing the skin to appear wrinkled

CAC TREATMENT FOR ACTINIC CHEILITIS

  • Detox Premium Powder – CAC DETOX PREMIUM POWDER are herbo-mineral sachets which are purely Ayurvedic formulation. These sachets mainly detox the body and eliminate toxic substances and helps in proper metabolism of all the functions. This formulation act at the level of the nervous system and facilitate proper conduction of signal impulse from the nerves to the muscles. These sachets have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and immune-modulator. The ingredients present in it are moti pishti, parwal pishti, shukta pishti, Giloy satv, kamdudha ras, Jahar Mohra, akik pishti, gandhak rasayan, sutshekhar ras, etc. These ingredients balances all the three doshas (Vata, Pitta & Kapha) and helps in blood purification, reduces burning sensation, weakness, and hot flashes in ulcerative colitis patients. It reduces the level of high uric acid in the body. The powder is very beneficial in relieving discomfort, numbness, muscle ache, and reduces swelling of the pelvic region. This powder provides a cooling & calming effect on the mouth ulcers. It is very beneficial in reducing the swelling, redness, stiffness, and improves the movements of joints.
    DOSAGE – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water

  • Blood Purifier Syrup – It is ayurvedic syrup that consists of various natural ingredients such as Khadir Chall (Acacia catechu), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Harad (Terminalia bellirica), Baheda (Terminalia chebula), Amla (Emblica officinalis), etc. As the syrup purifies the blood by removing excess toxins it is very beneficial in maintaining proper circulation and improves the skin naturally.
    Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

  • Skin Care Plus tablet – skin care tablet is a pure ayurvedic formulation. It help to maintain the texture of your skin depending on the type of skin you have. It contains various herbs like Haridra khand, Panchnimb churna, Khadir chahal, Chirayta, Mulethi, Chopchini, Gandhak, Ajmoda that work very effectively on all skin types. Skin care is a blood purifying tablet. It cools and detoxifies the blood, increase blood circulation of the skin. It minimizes the blemishes, lighten sun tan, delay ageing of skin and heal skin problems.
    Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

  • Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu – Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu is an ayurvedic preparation mainly used for skin diseases. This tablet contains pure herbal ingredients such as Nimba(Azadirachta indica), Patola(Cucumis acutangulus), Guduchi(Tinospora cordifolia), Vasa(Adhatoda vasica), etc. This tablet promotes detoxification and rejuvenation. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu tablet is a natural source of anti – oxidant. It promotes engender vibrant and healthy skin.
    Recommended Dosage –Take 1 tablets twice a day with normal water.

  • Twak tailam  – Twak tailam is the herbal oil and is purely Ayurvedic preparation. CAC Twak Tailam provides relief from various skin problems such as pimples, blemishes, scars, ulcers, wounds, skin rashes, dry patches, itching, skin irritation, reduces redness, etc. It is composed of natural herbs that pacifies all three dosha and provides healthy skin. This oil is made up of pure herbs such as yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), manjistha (Rubia cordifolia). Twak tailam supports skin health, helps in reducing uneven pigments, delays the process of ageing, improves complexion, and helps in deep detoxification, blood purification without any side effects. This oil moisturizes your skin, and makes your skin spotless and glowing naturally.
    Method of Application – Apply over the affected area of the skin.

 

Things to do in winters for healthy life

Things to do in winters for healthy life 

Winter season is considered to be the best for health as the heat stored in food keeps our body warm due to fall in temperature. This means that food is easily digested in cold weather. Apart from food, if some things are taken care of, then we can not only stay healthy in the cold season, but our immune system is also strong in this season.

Eat a balanced diet

Carbohydrates give energy to the body, but they are not enough for health. The body needs fat, protein, fiber and fluids equally. Generally in winters, the desire to eat fried, canned and junk food increases, due to which the intake of carbohydrates increases. Second, reduced physical activity does not result in extra calorie consumption. Due to this, fat starts accumulating rapidly in the body. Emphasize on seasonal fruits and vegetables during this season. Take green vegetables, salad and soup with food. Due to this the body will get enough nutrients and fiber. Do not let the body lack water.

Winter fitness tips

Don’t forget to sunbathe

Do you feel tired despite getting enough rest? Or is there pain in the bones and muscles? If your answer is yes, then it is likely that you need vitamin D supplements. According to experts, 70 out of 100 people are suffering from vitamin D deficiency. The winter season is a good opportunity to make up for this shortfall. Sunlight on the skin around noon is considered the best in terms of vitamin D. While sleeping in the afternoon removes vitamin D, the sleep pattern is also disturbed at night. One should definitely sit in the sun for some time in the afternoon.

Exercise

Do not give up the habit of exercising everyday in winters. Exercising regularly releases hormones that feel happy in the body. Reduces depression. Even so, due to decreased physical activity in winter, the possibility of increasing body weight increases. Exercising also maintains the flexibility of the body.

Do not dry clothes indoors

According to experts, drying wet clothes indoors spreads aldehydes and benzene particles in the air, which damage the skin. The problem of people suffering from asthma also increases with this. Drying wet clothes inside can cause headache, sore throat, and eye irritation even if asthma is not a problem. If drying wet clothes indoors, keep the windows open.

Don’t apply too much cream

The cold winter air makes the skin dry. The skin needs more moisture, but this does not mean that you apply unnecessary creams and lotions. Applying more cream increases the risk of dust and soil staying on the skin for a long time. Dead skin remains on the face, which increases the risk of acne and skin allergies.

If you have asthma, go out less

Nowadays people are troubled by smog. Those who have asthma, they are struggling with smog every day, now the increasing winter will also torment them. Asthma is an allergic problem. The suffering of asthma patients increases in winter. Due to increasing fog in winter, the elements of allergy do not fly in the air due to fog, but remain nearby. Asthma sufferers suffer from these elements. Sometimes there is also difficulty in breathing. In such a situation, do not stay out of the house in the cold for a long time. Keep your throat, nose, ears and head covered while going out. Take medicines regularly.

Tormenting joint pain

Most of the people start suffering from bone pain in winters. People who already suffer from joint pain, the problem is more common. This is also due to increased stiffness in the body during winters. If you have arthritis, this season can be troublesome, especially if you don’t take special care of yourself. In winter, the problem of swelling in the joints increases. There is a narrowing of the veins. In such a situation, exercise to avoid joint pain or any other problem related to bones. Keep yourself as warm as possible.

Dry skin

Those who have dry skin, the problem of dryness of the skin starts increasing more. These days this happens due to less moisture content in the atmosphere. Apply a good quality moisturizer. Coconut oil is also a better option. Apply oil or lotion all over the body after bathing.

Be careful with high blood pressure

People suffering from high blood pressure and heart disease should be cautious if they want to avoid the chilly winds. According to doctors, those who have high blood pressure, they need to be more aware. Actually, due to lack of sweat in the cold, the level of salt in the body increases. Because of this, the blood pressure also starts increasing. These days blood pressure remains normal, for this, take medicines regularly. Exercise daily. Take nutritious diet. Use salt in food wisely.

Effect of changing weather on mind

Climate change also affects mental health. Some people lose their mental balance and become depressed. Since the days are shorter in winter, this creates an imbalance in hormones. There is a deficiency of Vitamin D in the body. It affects the heart as well as the mind. To avoid depression in winter, sit for some time in the sunlight. Get enough sleep.

Don’t let the temperature drop

In winter, when the body temperature drops below 35 degrees, it is called ‘hypothermia’. In this the hands and feet become cold, there is difficulty in breathing. Heart beat increases, BP decreases. If the body temperature drops, then death can also occur. In such a situation, do not go in cold winds in the morning. Eat hot foods.

 

Ailments in Sharad Ritu (Automn)

Every season brings with it its own set of diseases and health issues. Weather changes influences the health of people and  with  weather fluctuations it is  hard  to adjust to the changes  for the human body and as a result of this most of us fall sick or become prone to many allergies or diseases . 

Dosha involvement in Automn

  • There is accumulation and aggravation of doshas in each ritu . Due to unequilibrium in doshas we are exposed to risk of acquiring many illnesses.  In Shard ritu, there is an aggravation of Pitta dosha. This is due to the reason because there is accumulation of Pitta dosha in the previous seasons and due to increased intensity of sun in shard ritu it gets aggravated. 
  • In this season , there are chances of acquiring diseases like a cough, cold, flu and more. Only a strong immune system can help you to protect from seasonal diseases and help to sustain healthy life. So to protect from these ailments one must know about these illnesses and take the preventive measures.

Common illnesses during autumn

Influenja

The seasonal flu is one of the most commonly occurring illness among the individuals of all ages. If this left untreated can cause severe diseases like bronchitis, pneumonia etc.

Symptoms 

  • Nausea & Vomiting
  • Excessive fatigue
  • Persistant cough 
  • Sore throat
  • Chest congestion 
  • Fever and chills
  • Headache
  • Body aches
  • Loose motions

Common cold 

Common cold can occur in any season but this automn season is peak time

Symptoms

  • Low grade fever
  • Running nose
  • Generalized weakness
  • Cough and sneezing
  • Chest congestion
  • Sore throat

Seasonal Allergies 

Seasonal Allergies occurs due to dust, pollen and influence the normal life of people.

Symptoms 

  • Coughing and sneezing
  • Runny nose
  • Watery and itchy eyes
  • Sore throat
  • Snoring
  • Ear congestion

Sinusitis 

Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissue that lines the sinuses, that are cavities or tract around the nasal passage. Sinusitis is more common in this season , because the most common causes of sinusitis include the allergies, cold, and flu. Also this  weather worsens the condition with increasing  associated with sinus headaches.

Symptoms

  • Severe headache
  • Tenderness around eyes
  • Nasal discharge
  • Watery eyes
  • Post nasal discharge

Arthritis

Arthritis is the inflammation of joints. This condition worsens with age. Symptoms of Arthritis aggravates  in this weather conditions.

Symptoms 

  • Swelling and stiffness of joint
  • Tenderness around joint
  • Affect the function of joint
  • Fatigue

Acute Bronchitis

Acute bronchitis is the condition in which there is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air into the lungs. It is mostly caused by a virus ,allergies and often occurs after a common cold, sore throat, or the flu. The viruses or bacteria that cause acute bronchitis to flourish in the cold weather.

Symptoms 

  • Respiratory problems
  • Chest congestion
  • Breathing difficulties like shortness of breath
  • Wheezing
  • Generalized weakness
  • Sore throat

Ear Infections 

Ear infections are caused due to an inflammation or infection in the middle ear and are more likely to occur in this season. Sometimes  can also occur from other illnesses such as allergies, cold, and the flu. Ear infections are more common in children.

Symptoms

  • Ear pain and tenderness
  • Dizziness
  • Affect hearing sometimes loss of hearing occur 

Asthma

As in this season allergies are common so increases the risk of asthma attacks by drying up the airways and cause breathing difficulties. Other triggers include Common cold and flu.

Symptoms 

  • Breathing difficulties
  • Chest pain and congestion
  • Wheezing
  • Cold and cough

Throat infection 

Another common and chronic ailment that is seen among individuals is throat infection. It is a painful, itchy and scratchy condition that cause discomfort in throat. Most throat infections occur due to persisting infection or some environmental factors, such as dry air. 

Symptoms

  • Difficulty in swallowing 
  • Swelling of glands in neck
  • Hoarse voice
  • Anorexia
  • Body ache

Pneumonia

One of the most significant ailments that is affecting people in autumn is Pneumonia. It’s a kind of lung infection that is caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses. Symptoms of Pneumonia must not be ignored or taken lightly, for if the infection is not treated at the earliest, then it can affect functionality of the lungs, the brain and many related organs so can lead to many kind of other health problems in the body. 

Symptoms

  • Respiratory difficulties
  • Cough and cold
  • Fever 
  • Chest congestion

Stomach infection

Prevalence of stomach infection is more in this season. When immune system becomes weak, it becomes difficulty for body  to fight against the effects of bacteria. Due to which infections occur and risk of occurring digestion related issues increases.

Symptoms

  • Nausea & Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Abdominal pain

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that affects many people. SAD is a serious disorder that can be reason of depression. Depression can lead to many problems like sleeping disturbance and eating disorders and make a person more prone to illness. 

Symptoms 

  • Lack of concentration
  • Sleeping disturbances
  • Generalised weakness
  • Restlessness

Preventive measures

Dietary preventions

  • Always take healthy and balanced diet that includes fruits, green vegetables, fish, and nuts.
  • Herbal tea should be taken.
  • Stay hydrated.
  • Dietary supplements should be taken to increase immunity.
  • Avoid all kind of junk, hot , spicy , acidic and packed food

Life style preventions 

  • Wash your hands frequently
  • Avoid spending time in crowded places
  • Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing
  • Stay away from the trigger factors that can lead to any kind of infection or disease.
  • Manage your allergies with proper care.
  • Avoid travelling
  • Control your body weight.
  • Daily yoga and meditation should be done.
  • Take Proper sleep and  rest
  • Exercise regularly and breathing exercises should be performed.

 

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Kutki is an amazing herb of Ayurveda. Kutki means bitter. It has a cooling action, used to treat bleeding disorders like nasal bleeds, menstrual problems, etc. Also known as Bedhniya herb due to its piercing nature. CAC Kutki capsules are a pure herbal extract of Kutki herb whose main function is to balance Vata and pitta doshas. It helps in the removal of harmful toxins from the body. Kutki capsules of CAC show great results in the case of liver diseases, purify the blood, and treats respiratory disorders. It maintains the overall digestive system and useful in various diseases like abdominal distension, ascites, constipation, etc. it has anti-inflammatory properties, also reduces the stiffness of joints.

USES

  • Liver disorders
  • Fevers due to vitiated pitta and Kapha dosha
  • Skin disorders
  • Autoimmune disorders like psoriasis and vitiligo
  • Stimulates digestion
  • Cough & heat of the body
  • Laxative, used in case of chronic constipation
  • Local application to get relief from burning sensation.

INGREDIENTS

Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) – 500 mg
Dosage – 1 cap twice daily with plain water after a meal.

KUTKI HEALTH BENEFITS

  • Promote digestion – kutki Imbued with excellent carminative and digestive properties. The anti-flatulent property reduces the formation of gas in the alimentary canal, thus reducing flatulence, bloating, constipation, and abdominal distension.  The antacid property of the herb prevents the formation of excessive acids in the stomach thereby treating indigestion, ulcer, and gastritis and promoting better absorption of nutrients in the body.
  • Liver anomalies – kutki possesses potent hepatoprotective and hepatostimulative properties which makes it a magical remedy during jaundice, in which the liver gets mostly effected. It also cleanses and detoxifies the liver and improves liver functioning.
  • Aids in weight loss – The presence of flavonoids in kutki root helps the body shed excess weight faster. Being loaded with fiber and essential nutrients. The herb also reduces the accumulation of LDL in the body. Improving metabolism and helping the body to maintain a proper weight.
  • Fights with respiratory issues – kutki have anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic, and anti-asthmatic properties. Kutki is well-known traditional remedy for all respiratory troubles. It holds high significance in treating the common cold, sore throat, cough and flu symptoms. It is also beneficial in treating bronchitis and asthmatic conditions.
  • Prevents Ulcers – The anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer properties of the kutki root plays important role in treating different types of ulcers like ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcer, canker sores or mouth ulcers, etc. The bioactive components help in healing mouth and gastric ulcers. It also helps to speed up the healing process in the inflamed mucosal layer and reduce the risk of ulceration.
  • Treat arthritis – The anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties of the Kutki root is extensively used for providing relief from pain and inflammation due to arthritis. It is also extremely effective against Rheumatoid arthritis which is known as Amavata in Ayurveda.
  • Maintain skin health – antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of kutki offers blood purifying properties which helps in removing toxins from the blood and helps to manage skin diseases. It also reduce the risk of the various signs of aging like wrinkles, blemishes, spots, fine lines, and dark circles, but also treats allergic conditions like acne, pimples, zits, psoriasis, scabies and various other skin infections.

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What is Writer’s cramp and How to treat it?

About Writer’s cramp

Writer’s cramp is a type of focal dystonia that affects hands , fingers and fore arm . It is an idiopathic movement disorder of adult onset that is  characterized by abnormal posturing and movement of the hand and forearm during tasks requiring skilled hand use, such as writing.  Focal dystonia of the hands or Writer’s cramp  is a neurologic movement disorder.  This disorder is characterized by involuntary and excessive muscle contractions which occurs as a result of wrong information send  by  the brain to the muscles These signals can twist hands or fingers into odd postures.

Writer’s cramp is known as a task-specific dystonia. As It happens almost only while performing  a particular activity or task. Like during playing musical instrument that’s why also known as musician’s cramp.  

Types of writer’s cramp

There are mainly two types of writer’s cramp i.e. simple and dystonic.

  • Simple writer’s cramp – This type of writer’s cramp  involves difficulty with only writing. It affects person’s ability to write . In this type the abnormal postures and involuntary movements occur after  picking up a pen for writing. 
  • Dystonic writer’s cramp – In this type symptoms are noticed in patients not only during writing , but also seen while doing other activities with hands like while typing ,  shaving . 

Symptoms of Writer’s Cramp

Common symptoms that are seen in patient’s of writer’s cramp are

  • Wrist flexing
  • Gripping of pen or pencil is very hard with fingers
  • Difficult to hold pen or pencil
  • Abnormal postures of hands or fingers
  • Hand’s discomfort and uneasiness
  • Stiffness and pain of hand muscles 
  • Feeling of vibrations in affected hand
  • limited hand activities 
  • Stress and mental fatigue 

Causes Of  Writer’s Cramp

  • It is presumed to be the consequence of dissipation of voluntary muscular activity.
  • Any kind of injury in brain is also can be the reason of writer’s cramp
  • Heredity reason  have been reported.
  • The failure in functioning of basal nuclei in cerebral cortex and motor cortex results in the writer’s cramp.
  • Many other disorders which can lead to writer’s cramp are hypoxia, ischemia, malignancy, and heavy metal poisoning.

Diagnosis of Writer’s Cramp

There is not any specific test for confirming Writer’s cramp. But there are specific parameters that can be helpful in deciding the severity of disease.

  • ADDS (Arm Dystonia Disability Scale) and WCRS (Writer’s Cramp Rating Scale) – These are helpful to check writing ability 
  • MRI to check systemic abnormality
  • EMG to check unusual contractions.

Treatment of Writer’s Cramp

  • Physical and occupational therapy. Different techniques and ways to learn how to hold your pen, use of  fatter pens and changing your paper or arm position can all help writer’s cramp.
  • Botulinum neurotoxin (Botox) injections. Use of  Botox injections into selected muscles can help in treating  this disorder , especially in condition of unusual postures of wrist and fingers.
  • Oral medications. Many kind of oral medications like Anticholinergic drugs can be helpful in this condition.
  • Sensory motor retuning. This rehabilitation therapy uses splints on your unaffected fingers to help retrain the affected fingers.
  • Surgery. Procedures like pallidotomy and pallidal deep brain stimulation effectively helpful in generalized dystonia.   

Ayurvedic treatment for Writer’s Cramp

  • Ayurveda is an ancient and traditional system of medicine that is based on balancing tri doshas i.e. vata, pitta and kapha. When there is any kind of imbalance in these doshas diseases occur. Ayurveda is a science of life that treat the root cause of the disease to prevent its further occurrence. Also importance of diet and life style is given in ayurveda for treating disorders.
  • Many kind of herbs have been given in ayurveda that are used from many years in treating various disorders.

Herbs for Writer’s cramp

  • Ashwagandha – Withania somnifera

Ashwagandha is widely used herb in ayurveda that is commonly used in treating various disorders . Ashwagandha not only posses therapeutic properties but also acts as an immunity booster. It acts as anti oxidant agent so in helps preventing oxidative damage and  inflammations. Ashwagandha  nourishes the weakened muscles as well as tissues that prevents unwanted contractions and unusual postures of hands or fingers thus acts as good nerve tonic that strengthens the physical . Also  helpful in relieving stress or anxiety so strengthen nervous system.

  • Giloy- Tinospora cordifolia

Giloy is designated as ‘ Amrit herb of ayurveda ‘due to its ability to treat many disorders . Giloy contains chemical  constituents like berberine, giloin, choline due to which it acts as anti-inflammatory, anti stress, immunomodulator etc.

  • Brahmi – Bacopa monnieri

Bacopa monnieri commonly known as brahmi is  designated as ‘Herb of Grace’ . Brahmi is a very good  CNS stimulator, that is helpful in treating brain disorders. Brahmi contains  active constituents like triterpenoids saponins , alkaloids, sterols which help in overcoming the many disorders like mental diseases related to memory impairment, sleeplessness and protects bone from arthritis and inflammations. Brahmi acts  a brain tonic which relaxes muscle contraction associated which brain cells and soothes the nerve cells and helps in prevention of writer’s cramp.

  • Guggulu – Commiphora mukul

Guggulu is considered as one of the best medicine in ayurveda for treating vata disorders. Guggulu is very helpful in treating painful condition also a very good anti inflammatory agent. So it helps in balancing the vitiated doshas of the body.

  • Turmeric – Curcuma longa 

Turmeric is one of widely used herbs in ayurveda . Turmeric contains curcumin which helps in  relieving pain, inflammation and stiffness. Antioxidants presents in turmeric  neutralize free radicals thus helping to protect our cells and tissues and relieves pain 

  • Ginger – Zingiber officinalis

Ginger contains chemical compounds like gingerols and shogaols that posses  anti-inflammatory properties . These compounds also have antioxidant properties so helpful in  providing strength to nervous system and relieve pain and stiffness.

 

Foods to boost Kids Immunity

Children have less immunity than adults, so they are more prone to get sick soon. At the same time, children are often reluctant to bring food and drink, due to which many times the body lacks essential nutrients, which directly affects the immunity of the body. In such a situation, increasing the weak immunity of children can be a serious matter. We are going to tell the reasons for low immunity in children and effective ways to increase it along with the symptoms. For complete details read the article till the end.

What is immunity?

The immune system is considered to be the body’s defense mechanism. Actually, it is a network of cells and tissues along with the organs of the body, which together help to protect the body from infection and diseases. When a bacteria or virus enters the body, the body’s immune system becomes active and works to fight them . Therefore, doctors or experts recommend more consumption of those foods, which work to boost immunity.

Symptoms of low immunity

Immunodeficiency is a serious medical problem that cannot be completely cured with food and home remedies. This may require special medical treatment. Weakness of immunity can be recognized through the following symptoms :

  • Infection caused by bacteria or other germs
  • Not responding well after treatment to an infection
  • Failure to fully recover from infection or disease.
  • Pneumonia
  • Fever
  • Ear infections such as otitis media
  • Frequent diarrhea
  • Skin problems such as dermatitis (skin rash with itching)
  • Central nervous system infection
  • Complications associated with vaccination, such as diarrhea after rotavirus.
  • Delay in wound healing .

The third wave of Covid-19 in India is expected to hit India in July-August and this wave is said to be very contagious for children. In such a situation, making children’s immune system strong is the easiest and most important way to protect them from infection. 

Foods to boost Kids Immunity

Tips to increase immunity of children

The corona virus pandemic has affected the lives of children in a big way. Due to restrictions related to open air play and play, where children are finding it difficult to stay physically active. At the same time, due to lack of sunlight in children, the risk of problems like vitamin D deficiency in kids, obesity and lethargy or fatigue is also increasing in them. At the same time, due to weak immunity of kids, the fear of getting infected by these children also remains constant. Significantly, health experts have announced that the third wave of Kovid-19 will come in India in July-August and this wave will be very deadly and contagious for children and young people. In such a situation, making children’s immune system strong is the easiest and most important way to protect them from infection. 

Children’s diet should be like this to protect them from diseases

ways to boost children’s immunity with the help of diet increase the immunity power of children. 

Pickle-chutney and marmalade

In summer, pickles, chutneys and murabbas are made from seasonal fruits and vegetables like mango, lemon, amla and gooseberry. These delicious things have always been consumed to increase immunity. Introduce your kids to the sour-sweet taste of pickles and traditional chutneys. Serve them sweet or sour pickles, chutneys and murabbas as per their choice. Being rich in probiotics, they increase the balance of gut bacteria. 

Fruits

Seasonal fruits found in India in the season like mango, jackfruit, amla, guava and gooseberry are rich in vitamin C. All these fruits help children grow better, children’s immunity increases and bones become strong.

Be like this evening snack

Between 4-6 pm, give children hot roti with jaggery and healthy and tasty things like ghee, rajgira laddoos, gram flour ladoos, halwa. The time of 4-6 pm is when the level of cortisol hormones in the body is low. Serve healthy homemade recipes to kids to give them some energy and boost their mood during this time. This takes away their boredom. 

Consumption of rice is beneficial for children

Rice is an ideal food for kids as it is easy to digest and tasty. Children love to eat rice. In such a situation, encourage children to eat rice with lentils and ghee. Rich in amino acids, rice is also a good source of B vitamins. It also reduces problems like irritability and constipation in children.

Cashew is a healthy snack

Give a handful of cashews to the children daily to eat. Try feeding cashews to babies at any time of the day. Enriched with micro-nutrients and healthy fats, cashews will nourish kids, boost immunity and boost their mood. 

Coconut oil

Coconut oil is considered very good for health. It contains lauric acid and caprylic acid. Which helps in strengthening the immunity of children. Therefore, use coconut oil while cooking. Apart from this, give half a teaspoon of coconut virgin oil to children on an empty stomach in the morning.

Citrus fruits

Vitamin C is found in high amounts in citrus fruits. Which strengthens your immune system. Therefore, you can make your children consume orange, lemon, kiwi etc.

Berries

Make children consume berries like Jamun, Strawberry, Blackberry, Mulberry etc. Because it is rich in antioxidant properties.

Lentils

Vitamins and minerals are found in abundance in pulses, which boost the immunity of children and protect them from many diseases. Therefore, feed children beans, gram, rajma or other pulses daily.

Curd

In addition to calcium, protein, lactose, iron, phosphorus are also found in it. Along with this, there are good bacteria present in it which can improve the immune system. Therefore, give some curd to the children daily.

 

Best Foods To Eat In Winter To Stay Healthy

Winter season brings with it the problem of low immunity, due to which people easily fall prey to colds and infections. To avoid all this, you have to take special care of your diet, as well as include such super foods in your diet, which will make you strong from inside as well as make you healthy.

The winter season is the best for food and drink. In this season, your digestive capacity remains fine, due to this whatever you eat, it is easily digested. With the change of season, there is a substantial change in the food habits as well. With the increase of cold in winter, apart from diseases like cold and cold, other diseases also start knocking. Apart from this, the problem of lethargy and laziness also surrounds the winter season. Therefore, by including things that provide heat to the body in your diet, you can keep yourself  healthy and fit in winter.

Eat food immediately when you are hungry

During the winter season, the gastric fire  works very fast, due to which there is a lot of hunger. Whatever you eat, it is easily digested due to the good digestion capacity. The winter season good enzymes are produced in the body, which increase your digestive capacity. In winter season hunger is more than other days. The reason for this is that when your body tries to protect itself from the cold outside, the body’s energy is spent, due to which the body burns extra calories. Therefore, in this season, as soon as you feel hungry, you should eat food immediately, otherwise your body’s strength will be less due to the burning of calories in your body.

How is the diet

In the winter season, such things should be included in your diet, which are supposed to provide heat to the body. Even if your diet is less in this season, but the amount of nutrients and calories needed by the body should not be low. Include those things in the food of all three times, which fulfill the deficiency of protein, calcium, vitamins, mineral salts along with the calories needed by your body. Include items rich in anti-oxidant elements in your diet. By consuming them, the immunity of the body increases, due to which you are protected from seasonal diseases. The natural moisture of the body decreases during this season. To avoid this, drink plenty of water even in the winter season. To meet the lack of protein in your diet, consume whole sprouted grains regularly.

Make diet chart

In the morning breakfast, include eggs, bread, upma, poha, idli-dosa with sambar or coconut chutney, along with a salad of fruits and vegetables. Do not forget to use a glass of skim milk in the morning breakfast in the winter season. Include any seasonal green vegetable, roti, fresh curd or buttermilk, peeled lentils and rice in lunch. You can also include any soup in lunch. Be sure to use green chutney mixed with amla, mint and coriander leaves in lunch. To increase the quality of chutney, ginger and garlic can also be used in it. Green chutney is rich in anti-oxidants. It also fulfills the deficiency of multi vitamins. Eat dinner at least three to four hours before sleeping, so that it is easily digested. Dinner should be lighter than lunch. Mix vegetables in it and consume multi-grain porridge and khichdi. Take a glass of milk mixed with turmeric every night before sleeping.

Vitamin D deficiency

It is true that you can overcome the deficiency of Vitamin D to some extent by sunlight, but to meetthe defiiency of Vitamin D required by the body, include things that are rich in Vitamin D in your diet. A diet rich in vitamin D contains anti-oxidants, which relieve joint pain in winter. Fish is rich in Vitamin D. Use fish and eggs in your diet to meet the deficiency of vitamin D in the body. Egg yolk is rich in protein as well as vitamin D. If you are a vegetarian, then include vitamin D fortified milk and curd available in the market in your diet to meet the deficiency of vitamin D.

Citrus fruits and green vegetables

To protect yourself from seasonal diseases and keep yourself healthy during this season, include vitamin C rich fruits like apple, orange, grapes, guava, pomegranate, gooseberry and lemon in your diet. They contain anti-oxidant elements, which prove to be helpful in increasing the immunity of the body. Spinach is available in abundance in winter. Along with being rich in iron and folic acid, spinach is also rich in anti-oxidants. Apart from vegetables, you can also use spinach as a soup and salad. Use carrot, beet, radish, cabbage, capsicum, broccoli as a salad. Pumpkin found in winter is very beneficial for health.

include liquids

During this season the moisture in the body starts decreasing, due to which the skin becomes dry. To avoid this, drink liquid things. Even if you do not feel thirsty, but seven to eight glasses of water throughout the day

Daily Diet Tips

  • Seasonal fruits such as oranges, strawberries and amla are rich in anti-oxidants and vitamin C properties. Include these in your daily diet.
  • Similarly, green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, fenugreek, mustard, sova and green onions can prove to be very beneficial for your health.
  • In winter, our gastric fire intensifies, due to which food is easily digested. In such a situation, apart from whole grains like jowar, bajra, nachni, you should include protein-rich urad dal, rajma and beans in your daily diet.
  • Make vitamin C-rich citrus fruits, tomatoes, red peppers and sweet potatoes a part of your daily diet, to improve your immunity and boost energy levels.
  • Zinc helps to strengthen your immunity, so include zinc-rich fruits such as black berries, pomegranates, avocados, guava, peach, kiwi in the diet. Apart from this, chickpeas, beans, meat, eggs etc. are also zinc rich food.
  • Milk, cheese along with salmon and cod fish are good sources of vitamin B12. Along with making your immunity strong, they protect you from fatigue and stress.
  • Eating roasted potatoes and sweet potatoes will prove to be very beneficial for you.
  • In winter, eat only fresh and hot food cooked at home. Do not eat pre-prepared or packaged food.
  • Take full care of hydration as well. Apart from water, take herbal tea, green tea, soup etc.
  • If the mood is not feeling good due to cold weather, then eat dark chocolate. It is a mood changer, which will give you a good feeling.

Winter Super Foods

The winter season brings with it the best variety of super food. Apart from fruits and vegetables, there are some other foods, which you must include in your winter diet, so that winter does not affect your health. They help keep you warm.

Honey: Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, honey is the best remedy for winters. It gives you relief from cold-cold, throat infection and many types of allergies.

Dry fruits: What can be better than dry fruits early in the morning to stay energized throughout the day. In addition to almonds, pistachios, walnuts, which are rich in vitamins and minerals, you should also include raisins, figs and apricot in your winter diet.

Black pepper, fenugreek and asafoetida: This season is such that you need to include warming things in your food. Whether it is tea or soup or lentils in daily food, increase the quantity of black pepper, fenugreek, asafoetida, cumin and mustard seeds a little.

Basil and Ginger: Tulsi, which is rich in antibacterial, antibiotic and antiviral properties, is essential for you in every season, but due to cold and cold in winter, its need increases a bit. Whether it is a sore throat or a complaint of phlegm- Ginger gives you relief from all the minor problems caused by cold.

Ghee: People have a big misconception that Ghee increases fat, while research has also proved that it reduces bad fat from your body. It helps you to stay in shape. In winter, eat a spoonful of ghee daily.

Jaggery: Along with improving digestion, it also strengthens your immunity. Also, it keeps you warm, so that there is no problem of cold and flu.

Garlic: Garlic becomes even more important in winters due to its antibacterial and antiviral properties. It protects you from diseases occurring in this season.

 

Diet Regimen in Sharad Ritu

Introduction

In  Ayurveda, according to movement and position of sun, the year is divided into two parts that are Aadaan kaal (Uttarayan) & Visarga kaal (Dakshinayaan).  Three ritus are described under each kaal.

  • Adan kaal – Shishir,  basant , grishma
  • Visarga kaal- Varsha, sharad , hemant 

Each ritu remains for 2 months and so there are six ritus in a year . These six ritus are:

  • Sishira (winter) – from mid January to mid march
  • Basanta(spring)- from mid march to mid may
  • Greeshma (summer) – from mid May to mid July
  • Varsha(rainy season) –from mid July to mid September
  • Sarad (autumn) – from mid September to mid November
  • Hemanta (dew) – from mid November to mid January

Dosha changes occur in the body in Sharad ritu

In Sharad ritu, there is  an aggravation of Pitta dosha. This is due to the reason because there is accumulation of Pitta dosha in the previous seasons and due to increased intensity of sun in sharad ritu it gets aggravated . 

Ahara to be taken in  Sharad Ritu

  • Pitta dosha is the dosha in the body that is responsible for  regulating digestion, skin colour, focus, eye sight and also plays role in developing “medhya” or intelligence.  But for all of these functions to occur properly , Pitta dosha  has to be in the balance state. Aggravated pitta dosha can cause many kind of digestion related issues like diarrhoea, ulcers, acidity issues and many other health issues.
  •  So to maintain the equilibrium of doshas various kind of diet regimen has been prescribed in ayurveda so that one can maintain health properly and sustain a healthy life. The food that can be taken in sharad ritu  must be easy to digest and light. All Ahara that should be taken in sharad ritu must have predominantly madhura, tikta and Kashaya (sweet, astringent and bitter) tastes.
  • Ahara that can be taken in sharad ritu are 
  1. Grains :  Grains like Wheat, Rice and Barley  can be used in sharad ritu 
  2. Barley is sweet and diuretic in nature , so it is a good to take this in this season
  3. Green gram should be preferred in this season. Tuvar dal can be also be used . 
  4. Sweet bitter and astringent vegetables should be taken. Parwal / Pointed gourd, bottle gourd are very good to take  as they are sweet and slightly bitter in taste.
  5. One can have small amount of bitters like bitter gourd, methi, etc.
  6. Vegetables like young radish, Carrot, beetroot etc can be taken in moderate quantities. 
  7. Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage should be taken in reduce quantity and must be cooked well with ghee.
  8. Cow milk, jaggery,honey, cumin, turmeric can be used in ample quantity.
  9. Fruits like plums, pears, apple, ripe banana, grapes and avocado can be taken.
  10. Dry fruits like figs, raisins, dates can be taken.
  11. Herbs like Amla, patol, shtavari, chandan , ushira can be used internally to pacify heat.
  12. Dry, lean meat is suggested like rabbit, quail, partridge etc.

Diet to be avoided in Sharad ritu

  • All kind of hot , spicy , sour , salty food , food that is hot in potency should be avoided.
  • Chana, Rajma, urad shoul be avoided.
  • Frozen food should be avoided.
  • Heavy to digest food should be avoided like potatoes.
  • High fat meat like broiler chicken, pork, etc is to be avoided in this season.

Drinks that should be used

  • Water must be taken after boiling with pitta reducing herbs like punarnava, lodhra, amla etc. 
  • Buttermilk with cumin, coriander should be consumed.
  • Oither drinks that are madhur, tikta, kashya in taste shoul be taken.

Other Foods and drinks suggested

  • Ghee medicated with bitter taste herbs should be taken 
  • Honey
  • Draksha or draksha ras
  • Amla or amla svarasa
  • Slightly cool, light and easy to digest foods and drinks

Hansodaka: special feature of Sharad Ritu

  • In Sharad Ritu, there is  the effect of the Agastya constellation . Rays of agastya constellation are supposed to make water more medicinal , pure and better to drink.
  • It is said in ayurveda that water in sharad ritu that has been exposed to the sun rays of , Moon Rays and the rays of Agastya constellation at night is known as hansodaka  and this contains  good medicinal properties. Use of this water can be done for bathing , drinking etc.

Other regimen to be followed for Sharad Ritu

  • In this Sharad  Ritu,where there is aggravation of pitta dosha so one should follow the life style by which aggravated pitta can be control . It can be done through relaxation, fragrances and water-based activities, using various kind of Pitta balancing scents, and fragrances. So it is said that one should   sail in beautiful lakes, watch swans swim in water bodies, or spend time near ponds / water bodies with bees, lotus flowers and lily flowers.
  • One should wear light clothes and should avoid very bright pitta promoting colours like dark reds, fiery oranges, etc. Pleasing and mind relaxing environment should be preferred.
  • Pitta reducing  herbs should be used  in our hair and skin products like Vetiver, Chandana, Agaru, Rose, Patranga, Musta, etc.
  • A special daily activity suggested in Sharad Ritu is to spend the late evenings absorbing the moon rays, as it will relaxes our mind and thus aggravated pitta dosha.
  •  One should avoid spending  late nights in this atmosphere because it can severely aggravate Kapha dosha and can cause seasonal allergies.

So to maintain the proper health one should understand   importance of diet and life style according to the season and follow the certain given regimens.

 

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