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VERTIGO DEFINITION

It cause dizziness that creates false sense to people. People feel their surroundings are spinning or moving round.

CAUSES

Common causes include: 

• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – most common cause of vertigo and creates a brief sense that people spinning or moving. These episodes are triggered by a rapid change in head movement such as a blow to the head.
• Infection – A viral infection in vestibular nerve called vestibular neuritis cause intense and constant vertigo.
• Meniere’s disease – When excessive fluid builds up in the inner ear result sudden episodes of vertigo that last for several hours.
• Migraine – it induced vertigo that last for minutes to hours.
  

SYMPTOMS

• Balance problems
• Lightheadedness
• A sense of motion sickness
• Nausea and vomiting
• Tinnitus
• A feeling of fullness in the ear
• Headaches
• Uncontrollably eye movements usually from side to side
  

HOME REMEDIES FOR VERTIGO

Ginger tea

• Ginger root can decrease the effects of vertigo better than manual repositioning. 
• Ginger root can be dipped into a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. 
• Honey can help with the bitter taste. 
• Drink ginger tea twice a day may help in dizziness, nausea, and other vertigo symptoms.
  

Almonds

• Almonds are rich source of vitamins A, B, and E. 
• Eating daily handful of almonds can help with vertigo symptoms.
  

Staying hydrated

• Dehydration can cause vertigo. 
• Mild dehydration can trigger vertigo.
• Staying hydrated can help in minimize the dizziness and balance issues.
• The body needs 8 to 12 cups of liquid per day this includes all liquids but water is the best option because it is calorie- and caffeine-free and not a diuretic. 
• Diuretics increase the amount of water and salt the body expels as urine.
  

Apple cider vinegar and honey

• Both apple cider vinegar and honey have curative properties to relieve blood flow to the brain. 
• Two teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar can prevent and treat vertigo.
  

Yoga

• Yoga can help to regain balance, focus, coordination, and movement and reduced the effects of vertigo. 
• Simple positions like Child’s Pose with deep, regular breaths can calm the body and mind. 
• Reducing anxiety.
• Yoga and deep breathing prevent vertigo attacks in some people.
  

Epley Maneuver Technique 

• The Epley Maneuver technique is advised by physical therapists for managing Vertigo at home. 
• This Technique involves a series of head-tilting exercises which Vertigo patients are required to do before they go to bed at night. 
• Exercise involve head movements for repositioning loose calcium carbonate crystals inside the inner ear.
  

Essential Oils 

• Essential oils can also be useful in managing Vertigo symptoms like headache, nausea, and dizziness. 
• These oils can be inhaled or applied topically to relieve the condition. 
• Some beneficial essential oils for treating Vertigo include peppermint, lavender, lemon, and ginger essential oils.
  

Adequate Amount of Sleep 

• Lack of sleep or sleep deprivation can be one of the causes of Vertigo attacks. 
• A short duration of sleep during Vertigo attack can help to managing the condition in a natural way by resolving the feelings of dizziness and spinning.
  

Avoid Alcohol Consumption 

• Avoiding alcohol completely or cut its consumption can be helpful in managing Vertigo symptoms. 
• Alcohol trigged feeling of dizziness, affect body balance, and give dehydrating effect on the body.

DESCRIPTION

• Migraine is neurological disease where headache can cause severe throbbing pain or pulsing sensation 
• it affects half part of the head and lasts for long
• Migraine is very painful condition and it is very common in individuals these days. 
• Due to heavy work pressure and over loaded schedule migraine gaining popularity these days. 
• Stress level increases day by day and also environmental changes which ultimately give rise different types of diseases. 
• Globally 15% of population suffering from this disease.
  

CAUSES

The major causes are still unknown. 

• Genetics 
• Smoking
• Heredity and environmental factors 
• Stress level – people may get migraines more if they have high-stress. Stress can trigger migraine.
• The condition further worsens on being exposed to sound and light.
  

SYMPTOMS

the symptoms of migraine can progress through four stages: Prodrome, Aura, Attack and Post-Drome. Not every people who has migraines goes through all stages.

Prodrome

Constipation

• Mood changes, from depression to euphoria
• Food cravings
• Neck stiffness
• Increased urination
• Fluid retention
• Frequent yawning
  

Aura

• Numbness and tingling.
• Visual disturbances. 
• Temporary loss of sight.
• Weakness on one side of the body.
• Speech changes.
  

Headache 

• Neck pain, stiffness.
• Depression, giddiness and/or anxiety.
• Sensitivity to light, smell and sound.
• Nasal congestion.
• Insomnia.
• Nausea and vomiting.
  

Post-drome

Inability to concentrate.

• Depressed mood.
• Fatigue.
• Lack of comprehension.
• Euphoric mood.
  

MIGRAINE TRIGGERS

Some common migraine triggers include:

• Hormone changes – Many women observe that they have headaches around their period, while they are pregnant or when they are ovulating, menopause, birth control, or hormone replacement therapy.
  
• Stress – during stressed brain releases chemicals that cause blood vessel changes and lead to migraine.
  
• Foods – Some foods and drinks such as cheese, alcohol, and food additives may be responsible for migraine in some people.
  

Skipping meals

• Caffeine – Getting too much or not getting as much use of caffeine may cause headaches. 
  
• Changes in weather – Storm fronts, changes in barometric pressure, strong winds, or changes in altitude all can trigger a migraine pain.
  
• Senses – Loud noises, bright lights, and strong smells can trigger migraine.
  
• Medications – Vasodilators, which dilate blood vessels can trigger migraine.
  
• Physical activity – This includes exercise and sex.
  
• Tobacco
  
• Changes to sleep pattern – You might get headaches when you sleep too much or not enough.
  

FOOD ITEMS WHICH ARE KNOWN TO TRIGGER MIGRAINE ATTACK

• Tea, coffee, soft drinks, packed juices junk food and processed food.
• Fermented foods like bhatura dosa, vada and idli etc. 
• Fruits like grapes, lemon, bananas, and resins etc.
• Vegetables like beans, onions & garlic etc. 
• Chinese food items. Nuts like peanuts, walnuts & cashew nuts etc.
  

AYURVEDIC OUTLOOK

• Medication can help to reduce the frequency and severity of the migraine pain. 
• In Ayurveda this condition is known as “Sooryavarta”. 
• Soorya means “Sun” and avarta means “blockage”. 
• The headache which gets worsened on sunrise, peaks during noon hours and reduces after evening.
  

CAUSE OF MIGRAINE ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA (SOORYAVARTA)

• Indigestion
• intake of unhygienic food 
• exposure to sunlight for long time 
• Intake of dry, pungent, salty and spicy food. 
• Anger, Jealousy and stress etc.
• Due to this the Pitta doshas aggravated and obstruct the vayu in brain and lead throbbing pain on the one side of the brain that is called Sooryavarta. 
• Chandigarh Ayurveda Center provides the herbal remedies for migraine. 

CAC HERBAL TREATMENT FOR MIGRAINE 

• Nerve up tablet – CAC Nerve up tablet is a herbo-mineral tablet and is purely ayurvedic formulation.  CAC Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas. It 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, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural vatahar properties and helps in curing vata diseases.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
  

• Panchasakar Churna – This churna is specially made to remove the toxins from the body on a regular basis. This herbal remedy is made up of ingredients such as Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Swarna patri (Cassia angustifolia), Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), and Saindhavan lavana (Rock salt). It balances all the doshas and reduces the symptoms of associated diseases.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablespoon with Lukewarm water at bedtime.
  

• Brain relaxant churna – CAC Brain relaxant churna is an herbal and purely ayurvedic formulation. It is 100% natural and pure. It is prepared from herbs that show calming effect on brain and gives you relaxation. It contains various herbs like Amla, Sonth, Pippali, Marich, Haldi, Bala, Suddha Gandhak, Lauh bhasma etc. that are Stress buster and provide you relief from anxiety. Herbs present in CAC Brain relaxant churna shows antioxidant, Neuroprotective, carminative and anti-inflammatory properties.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablespoon with Lukewarm water at bedtime.
  

• Digestion cure tablet – This tablet is unique blend of best digestive herbs like kutaz chal, bilav, dhania, mustak, shankh bhasm, piper mint, and dadim that maintain natural Ph balance in the stomach and aid digestion of all types of food. The herbs present in this control acidity, gas, flatulence and constipation. These all complex problems are root cause of all diseases. If digestive system is proper it leads to proper assimilation of the nutrients in the body.As per Ayurveda digestive disorders are due to imbalance of Pitta doshas. The Ama formation leads to digestive disorders.
  Recommended Dosage – 1 tablet twice daily with plain water
  

• Stress care tablet – It is an amazing combination of natural herbs like Sarpgandha, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stress conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to increase the mental and physical performance. In Ayurveda when there is an imbalance of three energies i.e. vata, pitta and Kapha, it leads to disease. Vata has a sub dosha named prana doshas which regulates the sensory perception, brain, and mind. Tarpak Kapha subtype of kapha, governs cerebrospinal fluid, sadhak pitta subtype of pitta doshas governs emotions and their impact on the heart. So any vitiation of these doshas leads to stress.   It helps for maintain stress level, Provide strength to the nervous system, good in neurological problems, works in anxiety, loneliness, insomnia, sleep, Negative emotions, Memory loss, Palpitations
  Recommended Dosage– 1 tab twice daily with plain water.

DESCRIPTION

• People experiences unexpected heavy loss of hairs called hairfall.
• Generally human shed 50 and 100 single hairs per day. 
• Hair shedding is part of a natural balance maintaine some hairs out while others grow in. 
• When the balance is interrupted hair falls more and less hair grows at last loss of hair occur. 
• Hair loss is different than hair shedding. The medical term for hair loss is “alopecia.”
  

CYCLE OF HAIR GROWTH

The cycle of hair growth goes through three cycles:

1. The anagen phase (growing phase) – last from two years to eight years. This phase generally refers to about 85% to 90% of the hair on head.
2. The catagen phase (transition phase) – in this phase hair follicles shrink and takes about two to three weeks.
3. The telogen phase (resting phase) – takes about 2 to 4 months. At the end of this phase the hair out from the scalp.
   

WOMEN WHO EXPERIENCE HAIR LOSS

• Any girl or woman can be affected by hair loss and it is usually more common in:
• Women older than 40.
• Women who just had babies.
• Women who have had chemotherapy 
• Women have been affected by other medications.
• Women hairstyles that pull on the hair
• Use harsh chemicals on hair.
• Menopausal women
  

WHAT ARE THE MYTHS ABOUT HAIR LOSS?

• Losing hair because use shampoo too much 
• Colored it or gotten a perm.
• Dandruff causes hair loss in women.
• Stress causes hair loss in women.
• If people shave his head hair will grow back twice as thick.
• If people stand on his head there will increase circulation, stimulating hair growth.
• If people brush his hair 100 strokes a day that will make your hair healthier.
• Hats and wigs cause hair loss in women.
• Hair loss only affects intellectual women.
  

CAUSES

1. Nutritional deficiencies – essential nutrients may be missing from diets such as iron, copper, zinc and proteins. 

• Vitamin D deficiency all responsible for hair loss.
  

2. Hormonal Imbalance – many women can experience hormonal imbalance which can cause hair loss. 

• This is mainly caused by excessive dihydrotestosterone conversion. 
• Estrogen is the main hormone that women produce, testosterone and other androgens such as
• DHEA also take place in the female body. After reach a certain age, they may begin to convert these androgens to DHT.
  

3. Thyroid issues – If the thyroid gland produces excessive or an insufficient amount of the thyroid hormone, then the hair growth cycle may change.

4. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a hormonal imbalance which creates higher levels of androgens than normal. 

• This causes hair to grow on the face and body, while the hair on the head grows thinner
  

5. Birth Control Pills – these birth pills also cause hair loss. The hormones in the pill suppress ovulation and cause hair to thin, especially in women with a family history of hair loss. Other drugs associated with hair loss are blood thinners high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, and depression medication.

6. Stress – Extreme stress can cause sudden hair loss which last for several months. 

• Minimizing stress through exercise, meditation yoga and massages will reduce chances of experiencing hair loss.
  

7. Hairstyling products – hair loss due to the toxic chemicals found in dyes and styling products.

• Almost all shampoos contain Sodium lauryl sulfate which has a toxic effect on immune system and impede hair growth
  

8. Alopecia areata – An autoimmune disease that affects up to 2% of the population. 

• It causes hair loss in round patches and can lead to total baldness.
  

9. Genetics – Hair loss that is genetic is known as androgenetic alopecia and the most common cause of hair loss.    

• The gene can be inherited from either mother’s or father’s side of the family.
  

NATURAL REMEDIES TO TREAT HAIRFALL

1. Egg mask 

• It is rich in sulphur, phosphorous, selenium, iodine, zinc and protein all these together promote hair growth.
  Method to prepare the mask: 
• Separate white portion of one in a bowl and add a teaspoon each of olive oil and honey.
• Beat them together to make a paste and apply it all over from root to tips.
• After 20 minutes, rinse with a mild shampoo.

2. Licorice root 

• Licorice help to prevents hair loss and further damage to the hair. It soothe the scalp and get rid of dry flakes and dandruff.
  Method of preparation 
• Add a tablespoon of ground liquorice root and a quarter teaspoon saffron to one cup of milk.
• Apply this paste to scalp and hair length and leave it overnight.
• Wash hair next morning.
• Repeat this process twice a week.
  

3. Coconut milk 

• The protein and essential fats present in coconut milk promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
  Method to prepare the milk: 
• Grate a medium-sized coconut and simmer it in a pan for five minutes.
• Strain and cool.
• Then add one tablespoon of crushed black pepper and fenugreek seeds to the milk.
• Apply on scalp and hair.
• After 30 minutes rinse with a shampoo.
  

4. Green tea 

• Green tea rich in antioxidants which boost hair growth and prevent hair loss.
  Method of preparation: 
• Soak two three teabags in one-two cups of hot water depending on the length of hair.
• When it cools pour this over scalp and hair
• Gently massaging head.
• Rinse with cool water after an hour.
  

5. Beetroot 

• It is rich in vitamins C and B6, folate, manganese, betaine and potassium
• All are essential for healthy hair growth.
• Acts as a detoxification agent by keep the scalp clean.
  Method of preparation:
• Boil 7-8 beetroot leaves 
• Grind along with 5-6 henna leaves.
• Apply this paste on scalp and leave for 15-20 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
  

6. Greek Yoghurt and Honey

• Add 2 tablespoons of yoghurt with 1 tablespoon of honey and lemon mix all these in a bowl.
• Apply this paste to the scalp and roots.
• Leave it for 20-30 minutes and rinsing with cold water.
• Apply this paste once a week.
  

7. Aloe Vera 

• Aloe Vera is good remedy for hair loss and boost hair growth. 
• It is also effective scalp problems like itching and flaking.
  Method of preparation:
• Take Aloe Vera stalk and extract the pulp.
• Apply it to hair and scalp and leave it for about 45 minutes.
• Rinse with normal water. 
• Repeat this process three to four times a week to see better results.
  

8. Fenugreek

• Methi seed is among the most effective home remedies to stop hair loss. 
• It repairs the hair follicles and helps in hair re-growth.
  Method of preparation:
• Soak the fenugreek seeds overnight in water.
• Grind it to a fine paste add one of teaspoon coconut oil and apply to hair and scalp.
• Leave the paste on head for about 30 minutes.
• After 30 to 40 minutes rinse it with normal water.
• Repeat this process twice a week to control hair fall.
  

9. Onion juice

• The antibacterial properties of onions help to fight against scalp infections, while the sulfur content improves the circulation of blood to the hair follicles it also promotes hair growth and controls the loss of hair.
  Method of preparation 
• Grind the onion and extract the juice from it.
• Dip the cotton ball in the onion juice and apply it to scalp.
• Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes and then wash it using normal water and a mild shampoo.
• Follow this procedure once a week.

SINUSITIS 

• it is an inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses. 
• These are hollow spaces within the bones between eyes, cheekbones, and forehead. 
• Mucus make inside the sinus which keeps the nose inside moist and protect against dust, allergens, and pollutants. 
• Healthy sinuses are filled with air but when they blocked and filled with fluid, germs and cause an infection.
  

CAUSES

• Viral infections – common cold 
• Bacterial infections – infection of upper respiratory tract persists long for 10 or more days then it likely to be caused by bacterial infections.
• Fungal infections – weakness and various abnormalities are observed if sinusitis caused due to fungal infection.
• Nasal polyps
• Deviated septum which shift in the nasal cavity.
  

TYPES

• Acute sinusitis – usually starts with runny, stuffy nose and facial pain.
  It may start suddenly
  last 2 to 4 weeks.
• Subacute sinusitis – lasts 4 to 12 weeks.
• Chronic sinusitis – last 12 weeks or longer.
• Recurrent sinusitis – occur several times a year.
  

SYMPTOMS OF SINUSITIS

• Headache 
• Facial swelling 
• Severe pain Fever 
• Discolored nasal drainage 
• Nasal congestion 
• Post nasal drip 
• Sore throat 
• Cough and cold 
• Eye, ear and tooth pain 
• Bad breath 
• Fatigue 
• Itching and sneezing
  

RISK FACTORS OF SINUSITIS

• GERD or immune system disorders, 
• Cystic fibrosis. 
• Nasal passage abnormality 
• Hay fever 
• Allergic conditions 
• Excessive exposure to pollutants.
  

COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH SINUSITIS

• Asthma 
• Chronic sinusitis 
• Meningitis 
• Ear infections 
• Eye related problems
  

AYURVEDIC VIEW

• “PEENAS” is ayurvedic term used for sinusitis. 
• Shirodwar (nasal cavity) is the entry point to brain and is important for brain proper functioning.
• Obstruction to this pathway is called sinusitis (peenasroga). 
• Excessive intake of heavy, oily, spicy, very cold and very hot foods, which are heavy to digest. 
• All this cause tridosha (vata, pitta and kapha) impairement in the body. 
• Dosha responsible for peenas is kapha and aggravation of this dosha blocks the passage of vata in nasal cavity. 
• Imbalanced pitta dosha cause inflammation in nasal cavity. 
• Environmental and lifestyle factors are also responsible for peenas roga.
  

REMEDIES FOR SINUSITIS

• Drink plenty of water – help to flush the virus out of body system.
  Aim to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water in a day.
• Consume foods with antibacterial properties – antibacterial foods like garlic, ginger, and onions to meals.
  People can also drinking ginger tea.
  Add raw honey for an extra boost because it is packed with antioxidants, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
• Add moisture – Keep sinuses hydrated can relieve pressure inside the sinuses. Some tips for hydrated sinuses:
  At night sleep with a humidifier, relieve nighttime nasal blockages.

Use natural saline nasal sprays during the day and before bed help to break up congestion.

• Steam – it helps relieve congestion by loosening mucus. Take a bowl filled with boiling water and lean over it for 10 minutes. 
• Warm compresses for reduce pain – Applying moist, warm heat may soothe sinus pain. Place warm towels around nose, cheeks, and eyes to reduce facial pain and help to clear the nasal passages from outside.
• Neti pot – it is use to rinse out the nose which keep the mucous membrane moist and relieve pressure in the sinuses.
  Methods how to use a Neti Pot:

• Wash the hands
• Fill the pot with sterile water
• Lean directly over a sink
• Tilt the head sideways
• Gently insert the spout into the highest nostril
• Breathe through the mouth
• Pour water into the nostril
• Flush out pollen, bacteria, and other debris.
• Repeat this process on both nostrils.
• Use sterile or distilled water.
  

• Sleep with elevated head – This will help sinuses drain, reducing congestion.
  
• Eat spicy foods – Spicy foods like peppers or hot mustard open up nasal passages and give relieve from the sinus pain and pressure. Some evidence shows that capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, can help relieve some type of pain.

HERBAL TREATMENT FOR SINUSITIS

• Cough Care Powde – This is a mixture of pure herbs & minerals which contains – Abhrak bhasma, Sitopladi churna, Godanti bhasma, Laxmi vilas rasa, etc. The powder is beneficial in a variety of diseases relating to respiratory disease, digestive system, immune system, etc. It can work in the management of cough, chronic fever, sore throat, tonsillitis, etc.

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

• Kas Shwas Hari Rasa – Kas Shwas Hari rasa is an excellent remedy for upper respiratory related problems. It balances Kapha and reduces Vata Dosha. The tablets contain – Shwas kasa chintamani rasa, Sutshekhar rasa, Laxmivilas nardiya rasa, Talisadi churna processed in Bhawana Vasa Kwath. It is traditionally administrated in problems like recurring cough, migraine, asthma, sinusitis, etc.

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

• Cough go tablets – Cough Go tablets help in balancing the kapha dosha. It shows effective results in Chronic Cough,common cold, and all respiratory diseasesalong with Seasonal Allergy, Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma. It contains pure herbal ingredients like Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), Laxmi vilas rasa, Abhrak bhasam, Tankan bhasam etc. These ingredients contain natural Kapha doshahar properties and help in curing all respiratory diseases and diseases related to Kapha dosha, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Bronchodilator, Immuno-modulator, Expectorant properties.

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

• Broncho care syrup – Broncho Caresyrup is herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It act on Vata and Kapha dosha from which it mainly reduces Kapha. It means it reduces phelgm production in the lungs and balances sections in the body. It exerts mucolytic and expectorant action on the respiratory system. It increases digestive firewhich help improve appetite. It also help in chronic bronchitis and asthma symptoms. Broncho care is antioxidant, anti inflammatory, immuno modulator and a good detoxifier.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily.

• Anu Tailam – Anu tailam is the wonderful Ayurvedic nasal oil that is a very effective remedy for allergies, sinusitis, headache, etc. This herbal oil has both the lubricating and cooling effect. It cleanses and moistens the mucous membranes, kills bacteria and fungi, thin mucus and stimulates its flow, shrinks swelling in the mucous membrane of the sinus. Anu tailam is very refreshing and can be used for mental fatigue also. The base oil of Anu Tailam is Sesame oil and other ingredients like– Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Brihati (Solanum indicum), Chandan (Santalum album), Mustaka (Cyperus rotundus), etc. It possesses anti-bacterial properties and eliminates the excess mucus from the nasal cavity and balances adequate secretion of mucus.

Recommended Dosage – Put 2-3 drops of Anu tailam in each nostril.

• Trikatu tablets – Trikatu Tablet helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. This tablet is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body. The regular use of this tablet balances the thyroxin hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally. It is an Appetizer and it improves digestion, supports normal gastric function, and normal circulation, Flatulence, Loss of appetite, Abdominal bloating, Abdominal distension, Indigestion, Hyperthyroidism, Belching, Tinnitus, Boosts metabolism, Weight management.

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