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Female Infertility (Bandhyatva)
- June 4, 2021
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Infertility is characterized as not having the option to get pregnant (imagine) following one year (or more) of unprotected sex. Since ripeness in ladies is known to decay consistently with age, a few suppliers assess and treat ladies matured 35 years or more established following a half year of unprotected sex.
As indicated by Ayurveda, Vandhya is a lady who has lost her Artava for example monthly cycle.
Samprapti of Female Infertility
Nidan Sewan
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Tridosh Prakop
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Agni Dushti
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Vata-Pitta Rasa Dushti Ama Rakta Dushti Vata-Kaph
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Kshayatma Dushti | Strotas Avarodh | Avarana Dushti
Upadhatu Dushti Alpa-Poshan
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Kha-Vaigunya
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Aartavvah Stotas Karyahani
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Vandhyatva
Causes of Infertility
In Ayurveda, four Garbha sambhava samagri (Essential segments) are given as Rutu (Period close to ovulation or solid feminine cycle), Kshetra (Healthy Uterus), Ambu (Healthy rasa dhatu for example quality food) and Beeja (Ovum and sperm), their anomalies influence the arrangement and advancement of Garbha. Disappointment of these causes Vandhyatva.
In modern science significant reasons for the infection are described as –
- Extreme endometriosis
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Ovulation issues
- Raised prolactin
- Polycystic ovary condition (PCOS)
- Early menopause
- Around 33% of couples over age 35 have ripeness issues.
Age diminishes the lady’s capacity to imagine by:
- Capacity of a lady’s ovaries to deliver eggs
- Expanded premature deliveries
Symptoms of Female infertility
- Irregular periods. The normal female’s cycle is 28 days in length.
- Excruciating or hefty periods. Most ladies experience cramps with their periods.
- No periods. It’s normal for females to have an off month to a great extent.
- Symptoms of hormonal changes.
- Pain during sex.
Risk factors
There are sure things that apply just to ladies. Any of the accompanying could cause issues with ovulation, chemicals, or your conceptive organs:
- Endometriosis
- Fallopian tube illness
- Persistent infection like diabetes, lupus, joint pain, hypertension, or asthma
- At least two unsuccessful labors
- History of sporadic periods
- Early menopause (before age 40)
- A strangely formed uterus
- Polyps in your uterus
- Extra scar tissue from a pelvic disease or medical procedure
- Uterine fibroids or blisters.
Treatment in Ayurveda for Infertility
Ayurveda manages separate branch named as Rasayana and Vajikarana which helps in the board of sicknesses of the genital arrangement of male and female. Treatment standards incorporate assessing and treating the reason as needs resemble Vandhyata chikitsa/Anartava chikitsa/ Garbhasaya balya chikitsa/Bijadosha chikitsa/Vrishya-vajikarana aushadha.etc.
- Nidan parivarjan: Smoking, liquor, admission of unfortunate food, openness to radiation, word related pressure and so on ought to be kept away from and a sound way of life ought to be followed for a sound descendants.
- Aahar: Ayurveda has likewise referenced the eating routine and regimens to be followed previously origination to build the properties of shukra.
- Rasayan Chikitsa-Pippali Rasayan, Chavan prash and so forth
- Vajikarana/vrushya chikitsa: “Vrushya” indicates the medications which can potentiate sexual life or advance shukra or both. Coming up next are considered as identical terms of vrushya.
- Shukra srutikara (expanding sexual longing)
- Shukra vruddhikara (improving spermatogenesis)
- Shukra sruti – vruddhikara (ownership of both the above properties)
Dietary suggestions
Diet that expansion Ojas suggested for the the board of fruitlessness, food varieties that lifts physical and emotional well-being ought to be devours to hold ordinary offspring. Filaments that can influences ordinary hormonal levels, handled starches, anti-infection, exorbitant uncooked meat and low quality nourishments can influence richness in this manner such kinds of diet should be kept away from.
Food like ghee, milk, nuts, dates, nectar, saffron, natural products, vegetables, beans, peas, entirety grains and flavors like; turmeric and cumin suggested for improving richness.
LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT IN THYROID
- June 4, 2021
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- The butterfly shaped gland or Thyroid is one of the most important glands in our body. It interacts with all other hormones and controls almost every function of our body.
- Function- It manages metabolism of food and regulates our sleep pattern. Thyroid plays an important role in managing our weight, mood swings, depression and anxiety.
- If this gland does not function properly then it can cause multiple problems.
- Along with the treatment diet and lifestyle plays a major role to get the normal functioning of Thyroid.
Make Changes in your Lifestyle-
- KEEP YOUR STRESS AWAY- Healthy nutritious food and low stress levels can minimize the chance of developing thyroid problems.
- Exercise regularly– It is good for weight-loss and also releases ‘happy hormones’ in the body which in turn reduces stress and help the person to cope with low moods and depression. Switch to Yoga and Pranayama for regulation of Thyroid levels.
- Maintain Weight- Major symptoms of thyroid disorder is the changes in the weight. It seems impossible to maintain an ideal weight but regular exercise or Yoga and proper diet management can help a lot in Management of better weight.
- Be active- Major culprit behind the rise in thyroid problem is the sedentary lifestyle. Inactive lifestyle may lead to the risk of obesity, heart diseases and stroke. Thus, an active lifestyle is necessary for proper thyroid management.
- Proper Night sleep – One should have a proper night’s sleep as it provide miraculous effect. Never compromise with your sleep, sleep duration should be of 7 to 8hours for a healthy well-being.
- The advantage of being physically active and busy during the day helps a lot in fighting fatigue and emotional problems, which are key problems of thyroid disorders.
- Sunlight- It is a good source of Vitamin –D. One should take sunbath in early morning hours.
Pathya-Apathya or What to eat and what to avoid?
Change your eating Habits-
BALANCE INTAKE OF IODINE IN DIET- Iodine is very important for the production of thyroid hormones.
For a normal production of thyroid hormones a small quantity of iodine is sufficient. An iodized salt is usually enough for providing the amount required. Try to balance the amount of iodine as excess iodine can cause Goitre.
In order to prevent iodine deficiency one should choose right amounts of iodine rich foods like seaweeds, iodized salt and seafood.
Good Gut Ecology- One should maintain your gut Health –
- Take probiotics or home-made dahi or yoghurt regularly. It reduces the anti-inflammatory response, ensuring better hormonal health.
- Eat lots of garlic which kills yeast.
- Drink plenty of fluids- Drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day. It plays an essential role in maintaining good metabolism, which is very much required in thyroid problems. It helps to fight bloating, constipation, fatigue and other symptoms of thyroid.
- Rich protein diet- Protein helps to transport the thyroid hormone to all over the body tissues and thus helps in the functioning of thyroid. For example- Eggs, nuts, seeds, fish and legumes in your diet.
- Fibre rich diet – Take a diet enriched with fibre. For example- Plenty of fresh fruits like Kiwi, Guava, Papaya, Grapes etc., Dry fruits, green and leafy vegetables.
- Omega–3 fatty acids – It is a rich source of healthy fats, also have seeds like flaxseeds and chia seeds. It helps in balancing thyroid hormones and maintaining healthy weight. Coconut oil is well known for improving metabolism and fight fatigue.
- Avoid foods containing preservatives- Avoid refined, packaged and processed food, triggers like gluten, dairy, soy, sugar, alcohol and any other food that is not tolerant to the person. Add on anti-inflammatory foods For Ex- ginger, turmeric, warm water, green tea, nuts and seeds for better health.
- Avoid caffeine or coffee immediately after taking thyroid pill as it may hamper the absorption and efficacy of the medication. So, it can be taken later on.
- The person with Hypothyroidism should avoid cruciferous veggies like cabbage, spinach, peanuts, soy products while those with hyperthyroidism may benefit from these foods. These specific foods can be altered based on your thyroid condition and medical advice.
- Decrease the intake of Dietary vegetable oils, polyunsaturated oils and hydrogenated fats as it is believed to be the cause behind the increased incidence of thyroid. Try to avoid Peanuts, peanut butter and soy products as it may also be the reason behind abnormal thyroid.
- Avoid Strong tea, coffee and tobacco when suffering from hyperthyroidism.
- Avoid smoking of Cigarette as they are more likely to develop eye complication associated with Graves’ disease.
- Intake of Vitamin D- The deficiency of Vitamin D is inter linked to thyroid as well. Adequate bone-building Foods should be taken For Ex.- Fatty fish, milk, dairy, eggs, and mushrooms. Some Supplements having vitamins and nutrients such as riboflavin, lecithin and thiamin may help.
- A low glycemic index diet or a diet based on controlling blood sugar helps in controlling thyroid.
- Eat food rich in antioxidants and cut down on foods with high sugar and fat.
- Thyroid can be managed by change in lifestyle i.e. by following the dietetics and various lifestyle measures one can live a healthy and happy life.
LYME DISEASE
- June 4, 2021
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What is Lyme disease?
- Lyme disease is a spirochete (A group of bacteria of Spiral shape, some of which are serious pathogens for the humans) infection transmitted by the bite of infected black legged or deer ticks of the Ixodes ricinus complex.
- It is a tick- borne infection that is the most common in the United States and Europe.
- Spirochetes are ingested by the ticks at the time of sucking blood from infected animals or humans.
- Ticks used to attack at night; they remain attached for less than 30 minutes before returning to their hiding places.
- Mode of transmission is either by a bite, through the infected saliva, or by contaminating mucosal membranes with infected coxal fluid.
- Incubation Period- 3 to 30 days
CAUSES
- Causitive Organism– Borrelia species like Borrelia burgdorferi, B.afzelii, Borrelia garinii etc.
- It is caused by a tick bite. The bacteria enter through the skin and make their way to the blood stream.
- The tick must be attached to the skin for 36 to 48 hours in order to transmit this disease.
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
Early Stage signs and symptoms
- A small, red bump that is similar to the bump of a mosquito bite that often appears at the site of a tick bite or tick removal and resolves over a few days. This is absolutely normal occurrence doesn’t indicate Lyme disease.
Signs and Symptoms occur after a month of Infection-
- Rash- Rash occur 3 to 30 days after an infected tick bite, an expanding red area might appear that sometimes clears in the center.
- Pattern of rash – bull’s-eye pattern
- The rash (erythema migrans) expands slowly over days and can spread to 12 inches (30 centimeters) across. It’s typically not itchy or painful but raised temperature may be noticed of the rash area on touch.
- One of the hallmarks of Lyme disease is Erythema migrans.
- Everyone with Lyme disease may not develop the rash. Some people experience this rash at more than one place on their bodies.
- Other associated symptoms- Fever, chills, fatigue, body aches, headache, neck stiffness and swollen lymph nodes along with the rash.
Later stage signs and symptoms
- Erythema migrans- The rash may appear on other areas of your body.
- Joint pain- Bouts of severe joint pain and swelling are especially likely to affect your knees, but the pain may shift from one joint to the other.
- Neurological problems- One may develop inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain (meningitis), Bell’s palsy or temporary paralysis of one side of your face, Feeling of numbness or weakness in your limbs, and impaired muscle movement may be noticed after weeks, months or even after years of infection.
Less common signs and symptoms
Several weeks after the infection the following symptoms may develop in some people-
- Heart problems like an irregular heartbeat
- Inflammation of eye
- Hepatitis or Liver inflammation
- Severe fatigue
Complications
If this disease is ignored and left untreated the following complications can be there-
- Lyme arthritis- Chronic joint inflammation particularly of the knee joint.
- Neurological symptoms- Facial palsy and neuropathy
- Cognitive defects like impaired memory
- Irregularities of the Heart rhythm
AYURVEDIC ASPECT AND TREATMENT-
- In Ayurveda all the microorganisms such as microbes. Bacteria, virus or parasites comes under the “Krimi” which means Worm.
- There is neurological involvement so it may be considered that there is Vitiation of Vata Dosha.
- The main aim of treatment will be elimination of the bacteria and to prevent the body from the symptoms due to deranged Vata dosha and also strengthening of the immune system.
- Maintain a good diet and lifestyle.
- Practice Yoga and Pranayama
- Panchakarma therapies like Abhyanga, Shali shashtik pinda sweda, Patra pinda pottali sweda etc. might help to relieve pain and stiffness associated with the disease.
- Food for intake– pungent and bitter is good choice of food for this disease.
- Food to be Avoided- Sweet taste food items, jaggery, curd, fermented products, newly cropped rice, Avoid leafy vegetables.
- Maintain a good sleep hygiene as sleep is an essential Key for the healing.
PREVENTION
The Lyme disease can be prevented by taking the following measures-
- Proper Covering up- While a walk through a wooded or grassy area, one should wear shoes, long pants tucked into your socks, a long-sleeved shirt, a hat and gloves.
- Try to avoid walking through low bushes and long grass. Keep your dog on a leash.
- Insect repellents- Whenever going outside apply insect repellent with a 20% or higher concentration of DEET to your skin. If applied to the children then avoid applying on their hands, eyes and mouth as it may have toxic effects.
- Try to make your Yard Tick-proof- Mow your lawn regularly, Clear bushes and leaves where ticks live. For discouraging rodents that carry ticks- Stack wood neatly in dry, sunny areas.
- Regular Checks- One should check your clothing, children and your pets for the ticks. One should be vigilant especially after spending time in the yard. Deer ticks are often no bigger than the head of a pin, so you might not discover them unless you search carefully.
- Take a Shower- On should take a shower as soon as you come indoors. Showering and using a washcloth might remove unattached ticks as they often remain on your skin for hours before attaching themselves.
- Don’t assume you’re immune- One can get this disease more than once.
- Remove a tick as soon as possible with Forceps- tick should be grasped gently near its head or mouth. Try not to squeeze or crush the tick, but pull them carefully and steadily. After removal of tick dispose it by putting it in alcohol or flushing it down the toilet, and antiseptic ointment should be applied to the bite area.
Hypertension (Raktagata vata)
- June 1, 2021
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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) is a typical condition where the drawn out power of the blood against our artery valves is sufficiently high that it might in the end mess wellbeing up, like heart disease.
Pulse is resolved both by the measure of blood your heart siphons and the measure of protection from blood stream in your arteries. The more blood your heart siphons and the smaller your conduits, the higher your circulatory strain. A circulatory strain perusing is given in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). It has two numbers.
- Top number (systolic pressing factor). The first, or upper, number estimates the pressing factor in your courses when your heart beats.
- Bottom number (diastolic pressing factor). The second, or lower, number estimates the pressing factor in your conduits between beats.
In Ayurveda, Hypertension can be considered as a Raktaj Roga, where the Vata is the related (Anubandha) Dosha. Consequently, the term Raktagata Vata is more suitable to the condition rather than the over two.
As indicated by Ayurveda, hypertension includes each of the three Doshas, the heart, and the veins. In hypertension we can see signs and indications of unsettling influence of Vata dosha that for the most part of ‘Vyana vayu’. The treatment is additionally on the premise to remedy of the equilibrium of Vata dosha.
Etiological factors of Hypertension
Primary Hypertension causes:
- Hereditary factor
- Environmental factor-packing, contamination, rivalry in work.
- Age and sex factor
- Habit of Alcohol and smoking
- Increase in lipid profile and serum cholesterol
- Obesity
- Psycho-social variables nervousness, strain.
- Dietary factor-more salt admission.
Secondry Hypertension causes:
- Because of organization of specific medications like preventative pills, steroids and so forth
- Hypertensive illnesses of pregnancy: Toxemias of pregnancy
- Renal causes: Acute nephritic condition, constant nephritis and polycystic kidney.
- Endocrinal causes: Thyrotoxicosis, myxedema and acromegaly.
- Metabolic causes: Diabetes mellitus, persistent gout and atherosclerosis.
- Congenital illnesses: Coarctation of aorta
- Collagenosis and different illnesses: SLE and polyarteritis nodosa.
- Neurological: Encephalitis, cerebrum tumor and cerebrovascular mishaps
Common symptoms of Hypertension
- Cerebral pain
- Nausea
- Numbness and consuming sensation in hands and feet
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
- Feeling of sluggishness, fretfulness
- Breathlessness
- Loss of hunger
- Chest torment
- Discomfort
- Bleeding from nose
- Swelling in legs and eyes
- Irritability
- Haziness of vision
Compalications of Hypertension
Uncontrolled hypertension can prompt after a few intricacies created in the human body:
- Heart assault or stroke: Hypertension can cause solidifying and thickening of courses (atherosclerosis), which can prompt the heart assault, stroke or other cardio-vascular inconveniences.
- Aneurysm: Hypertension can be reason for debilitate and protruding the veins, framing an aneurysm.
- Heart failure: Heart muscle thickens in view of the siphoning of blood against the higher pressing factor in veins. The thickened muscle may struggle for siphoning enough blood to body’s necessities, which can prompt heart disappointment.
- Organ malfunction: Debilitated and limited veins in kidneys and different organs, which keep such organs from typical working.
- Vision loss: Hypertension harms the little veins in the retina of eyes can be lead to vision misfortune.
- Metabolic disorder: Metabolic condition is a bunch of problems of body’s digestion, which including expanded midsection perimeter, high fatty substances, low HDL, high insulin levels and hypertension. In the event that individual has high blood pressure, it tends to be bound to have different parts of metabolic condition. The individual has the more serious danger of creating diabetes, coronary illness or stroke.
- Memory issues: Uncontrolled hypertension might be influencing the capacity of the individual to think, recall and learn. Issue with memory or understanding ideas is more normal in individuals with uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Treatment of Hypertension in Ayurveda
Nidana Parivarjan
- Evasion of etiological elements of a sickness is known as Nidana Parivarjanam. The accompanying causative components of hypertension ought to be rigorously kept away from.
- Excessive admission of salt, vegetable oils, chilies, quick food sources, low quality nourishments, zesty food varieties, tea and espresso and so on Alcohol utilization and smoking.
- Excitation, incitement, quarreling, stresses and tensions
- Tight apparel
- Excessive guilty pleasure in sexual exercises
Way of life Modifications
- Weight decrease
- Regular actual exercise, day by day energetic strolling for half 60 minutes
- Well-planned resting and arousing
- Regular act of Yoga and home grown Meditation
- Avoid the admission of slick, pungent, acrid and zesty food
- Intake of adjusted eating routine, more utilization of leafy foods vegetables in diet
- In diet more utilization of wheat, Barley, Sorghum, green gram, horse gram, Bitter gourd, Bottle gourd, Turnip,
- Carrot, Radish, Indian gooseberry, Cucumber, Black grapes, Pomegranate, Apple, Pineapple, milk and so forth
Oligospermia (Shukrakshya)
- June 1, 2021
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Oligospermia is a condition found in men, which is described by a low sperm include in their semen. To impregnate a lady, a sound measure of sperm in a man’s semen is normally fundamental. As expressed by WHO in the year 2009, if the sperm tally is under 15 million sperm for every milliliter (mL), at that point the condition is called oligospermia. Oligospermia can be ordered into three classes:
Mild oligospermia, when the sperm check is between, 10 to 15 million sperm/mL.
Moderate oligospermia is analyzed when sperm check lies between 5 to 10 million sperm/mL.
Severe oligospermia when the sperm tally is somewhere in the range of 0 and 5 million sperm/mL.
In ayurveda, Oligospermia is called as Shukralpta.
As per Ayurveda, infertility exists when a healthy couple can’t accomplish a pregnancy following at least two years or neglect to consider for quite a long while after the principal conveyance. To have posterity is a fantasy of each wedded couple.
Shukra Dhatu Kshaya and Oligospermia are not actually one and the equivalent. However, Oligospermia is a piece of Shukra Dhatu Kshaya showing quantitative vitiation of Shukra Dhatu. Sukra Dhatu Kshaya can be successfully contrasted and Oligozoospermia at the point when we associate it with low sperm check.
Samprapti (Pathogenesis) of Oligospermia
Vitiated Vata and Pitta are the main culprit
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Vitiated Dosha causes Jatharagni Vaishamya
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Finishing off with Aamotpatti which causes
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Rasavaha Srotorodha
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Reformist evaluative transformation of Dhatu is hampered driving to helpless sustenance of Shukra Dhatu.
Causes of Oligospermia
Hormonal imbalances: The chemicals needed for sperm creation are delivered by the nerve center and pituitary organs. The sperm creation gets hindered if any adjustment happens in these chemicals.
Ejaculatory issues: When semen as opposed to streaming out of the penis, inverts back to the bladder, at that point it is known as retrograde discharge. This condition can lessen the sperm includes and cause barrenness in men.
Undescended balls: Men brought into the world with this condition are probably not going to be ripe. In the case of during fetal turn of events, the gonads don’t slip from the mid-region into the sac that structures the scrotum, at that point the richness of that individual gets hampered.
Antisperm antibodies: Certain resistant framework cells known as against sperm antibodies will in general slaughter the sperm cells by erroneously distinguishing them as unsafe trespassers causing low sperm check.
Chromosomal anomalies: Certain hereditary issues like Klinefelter’s condition, Kallmann’s disorder and Kartagener’ condition can cause unusual advancement in the male regenerative organs.
Obsruction: Obstruction is one of the significant reasons for oligospermia. The cylinders that convey sperm, whenever obstructed by some strange improvements like cystic fibrosis or any injury due to earlier medical procedures and contaminations, can prompt a low progression of semen.
Injury or Trauma: Some medical procedures like vasectomy, hernia fix a medical procedure, scrotal medical procedures, prostate medical procedures, and so forth can decrease the sperm include in your discharge.
Certain meds: Certain prescriptions like antifungal, anti-microbial, ulcer medications, chemotherapy drugs, testosterone substitution treatment and so on can hinder sperm creation in one’s body.
Environmental factors: Exposure to synthetics, radiation, and weighty metals can diminish sperm creation.
Manifestations of Oligospermia
Common symtoms in Oligospermia
For certain men, there are no conspicuous signs and symptoms of oligospermia seen. Just when they discover trouble in imagining a kid, this ailment gets analyzed. In any case, if a man has oligospermia because of other basic issues like chromosomal irregularities, hormonal awkwardness or any obstacle, at that point certain signs and indications may happen. How about we investigate the side effects of oligospermia as given beneath:
- Expanding, pain, or bump in testis.
- Sexual working issues like the failure to keep an erection during sex or erectile brokenness.
- Low facial and body hair development and different indications of chromosomal irregularities and hormonal uneven characters.
- Thick release
- Extended and swollen veins in the scrotum.
- In the event that this issue occurs because of transmission of an infection, one can encounter some consuming sensation while peeing.
Risk Factors
There is various danger factors related with low sperm check. Underneath recorded are the dangers of oligospermia:
- Being overweight
- Despondency or stress in work and everyday life
- Being influenced by specific contaminations in past
- Openness to poisons and synthetic substances
- Gonads being presented to outrageous warmth
- Injury or injury to the gonads
- Utilization of specific prescriptions
- Undescended gonads
Treatment of Oligospermia (Shukrakshya)
The line of treatment for Shukrakshya as referenced in Ayurvedic writings are Snehana (oleation), Vamana (emesis), Virechana (purgation), Niruha (cured douche with decoction) Anuvasana (sedated purification with oil) and Shamana Aushadhi (palliative treatment) contingent upon the condition. As per these standards, it is upheld to utilize Shamana treatment in the wake of performing Virechana Karma (purgation).
Some of the suggested dravyas are cow’s milk, cow’s ghee, nectar, ashwagandha, bala, shatavari, triphala, shilajitu, musali pak, chyawanaprasha, vrishya vati, kushmanda avaleha, rasayana vati that are known to be useful in keeping up sexual health.
DIET RECOMMENDATIONS (AAHAR)
- Devour nutritious food like milk, explained spread, eggs, poultry, new natural products, nuts, grains and vegetables
- Increment take-up of food varieties and organic products high in lycopene like tomatoes, cherries, melons and so on might be useful
- Food sources plentiful in Vitamin-C, for example, citrus organic products (lemons, oranges and so on) might be utilized
- Madhur rasa (sweet) and master ahara (substantial) is suggested (Like Ghee, oils, fats, and so on)
- Keep away from food varieties that reason acid reflux, abundance salt, liquor and astringent food varieties
Lifestyles CHANGES (VIHAR)
- Follow an efficient every day lifestyle (Dincharya) that incorporates suitable resting and waking examples, great quality and time for rest, sexual exercises, and activities
- Stay away from exercises that lead to pressure
- Try not to perform unreasonable activities
- Keep away from concealment of desires (vegavidharan)
NATURAL WAYS TO HEAL STOMACH ULCERS
- June 1, 2021
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The Ulcers can develop in many parts of the body and it can also be present on the lining of stomach and associated with many symptoms.
Stomach ulcers – They are the sores that develop with time in the lining of the stomach or duodenum or the first part of the small intestine.
Other names- Peptic ulcer, gastric ulcers, or duodenal ulcers.
- According to Ayurveda, Peptic ulcer comes under the Grahni Dosha. Peptic ulcer comes under the Grahni disorder. Common cause of this is deranged Agni. Doshik involvement in this is the Pitta and Vata doshas.
Possible causes of ulcers –
- An infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria
- Use of non steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDS), such as ibuprofen or aspirin for long duration of time.
- Stress and spicy and junk food may cause ulcer or may make them worse by increasing acid production in the stomach.
Some Natural Remedies for stomach ulcers
Some effective remedies can help to relieve from symptoms associated with the ulcers.
Probiotics
Yogurts is a good choice because it contains probiotics which help to restore balance the bacteria in the digestive tract.
What are Probiotics?
They are the living organisms that help to restore balance to the bacteria in the digestive tract i.e. good for the gut health. So, it helps in treating ulcers.
It may reduce the amount of bacteria present, speed up the healing process, and may improve some symptoms but they cannot kill H. pylori bacteria.
Probiotics can be found in the following sources-
- Yogurt
- Fermented foods
- Probiotic supplements
Method of use-
- Take Probiotic before meals as it contains good bacteria that are beneficial for your gut health.
Shunthi or Ginger
Ginger is having gastro protective effects. It ca be used in other stomach and digestive conditions, such as bloating,constipation and gastritis.
Shunti or ginger can help with gastric ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria. Eating ginger may also prevent ulcers caused by medication.
Method of use-
- Take ½ table spoon of dried ginger powder and take it before meals twice a day.
- Try ginger tea by boiling shreds of ginger drink it once or twice daily.
Colorful fruits
Flavanoids are the compound present in many fruits. These compounds can help to reduce stomach ulcers.
They protect the stomach lining from developing ulcers by increasing stomach mucus, which further inhibits the growth of H. pylori.
Some examples of Flavonoids rich fruits are-
- Apples
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Lemons
- Oranges
- Nuts etc.
Plantain bananas
Plantains are a type of banana suggests that unripe plantains may have a positive effect on peptic ulcers.
Unripe plantains contain a flavonoid called leucocyanidin. It also increases the amount of mucus in the stomach. Thus, it may also reduce acidity, which can help prevent and relieve symptoms of ulcers.
Method of use-
Peel bananas and cut them in slices then dry them in sun or oven or food dehydrator, when dried Grind them in fine powder.
Mix 2tablespoons of powder in 1tsf of honey and consume it. It is very effective in case of stomach ulcers.
Honey
The Manuka variety of honey has antimicrobial properties that may be useful in treating ulcers.
This honey has antimicrobial effects against H. pylori. So it may be useful in treating stomach ulcers.
Method of use-
- Take 1tsf of honey mix it with luke warm water and drink it twice a day.
Turmeric
It is a famous spice and it contains a compound called curcumin. It possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities that may help prevent stomach ulcers.
Method of use-
- Take 1glass of milk and add 2g powder ( of dried root of turmeric) in it. Drink this milk once a day. It helps in relieving stomach ulcers.
- Add turmeric to your daily meals for flavor, color and getting great benefits.
Chamomile
Some people use chamomile flowers and chamomile teas to treat minor anxiety, intestinal spasms, and inflammation.
Chamomile extracts may also have anti-ulcer properties
Method of use-
- Intake of chamomile tea twice daily, helps to inhibit stomach ulcers and reduces the healing time.
Garlic or Rasona
It is popular in many parts of the world for adding flavor to food. It has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, which make it helpful in fighting infection.
Rasona or garlic could helps to prevent the development of ulcers and help speed up the healing process. It may also help prevent the growth of H. pylori.
Method of Use-
- Eat two cloves of garlic with a meal, twice a day, can have anti-bacterial effects against H. pylori.
- Take 4cloves of garlic and boil them in 1cup of milk also add 4cups of water and when only milk remains consume this liquid for relieving of gastric ailments.
Yashtimadhu or Licorice
Licorice is used as a traditional medications srom ancient period of time. Eating a dried licorice root can help to cure and prevent ulcers.
Method of use-
- Take half spoon of Yashtimadhu powder after meals twice a day.
Ghritkumari or Aloe vera
Ghritkumari is widely used plant-based gel that is found in many lotions, cosmetics, and foods products. It possesses analgesic, anti-inflammatory, & immuno-modulator properties. Thus, it helps in treating stomach ulcers.
Method of use-
- Make half a cup of fresh juice of Aloe vera, consume it once or twice daily as it reduces inflammation of the colon and stomach lining.
11. Pomegranate
It helps in reducing inflammation of the colon and stomach lining as it possesses anti-inflammatory & antioxidant properties. The regular use of this herb is beneficial for relieving ulcer.
Method of use-
- Make fresh juice of pomegranate & drink 30 to 50ml once or twice a day on a regular basis.
- Peel off the skin of pomegranate fruit. Cut it into small pieces & boil in two cups of water until remaining half cup. Strain the mixture with the help of a sieve and drink it.
CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR STOMACH ULCER-
- DETOX PREMIUM POWDER
- SHEET DHARA
- POORNA PACHAK
- ULCER HEAL TABLET
- DIGESTION SUPPORT TABLET
- KUTAJ GHAN VATI
PERIODONTAL DISEASE
- June 1, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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INTRODUCTION-
Periodontal disease is also known as gum disease. Other names are Pyorrhea, Periodontitis, and Gingivitis. It affects the tissues around the teeth and involving a set of inflammatory conditions.
Early stage symptoms – In early stage it is termed as gingivitis in which gums become swollen, red, and bleeding may be present.
Later stage-It is termed as periodontitis or more serious form. In this stage, the following symptoms are present- there is loosen teeth or teeth may fall due to loss of bone, gums can pull away, Bad breath may also be present. Further it can damage the ligaments, gums and supporting bone.
Advance Stage- At the later stage it is the main cause of loss of teeth in adults. Basically, it is due to poor Oral hygiene.
Causative Organism- Pyorrhea Alveolaris
Most affected – People with age group of 30 years and above is more prone to this disease, Male is more affected than females, Others- Smokers, and people with Diabetes are more prone to this disease.
SYMPTOMS
- Tender gums
- Swollen gums
- Bright red, dusky red, purplish gums or shiny surface
- Bleeding present in gums
- Bad breath
- Difficulty in eating food
- Loose teeth
- Formation of new spaces between teeth
- Recession of gums
- Pus discharge
- Pocket formation between tooth and gums
- Periodontal abscess
TYPES OF PERIODONTITIS-
The types of the periodontal disease are as follows-
- Chronic Periodontitis- It mainly affects the adults, children may also be affected.
This is the commonest type of Periodontitis in which there is formation of plaque and it involves slow disorientation that may improve and get worse over time but cause the destruction of the gums and bone and should be treated to prevent loss of teeth.
- Aggressive Periodontitis- It mainly occurs at the time of adolescence and affects some people. Further it leads to rapid progression in gums and bone and there are chances of teeth loss if left untreated.
- Necrotizing Periodontal Disease- In this type the process of necrosis starts in the gum tissue, ligaments and supporting bone due to lack of supply of blood and leads to severe infection. It is more common in the People with low immunity levels. For example- HIV infection, cancer treatment, malnutrition.
CAUSES
- It is triggered by bacterial activity and may be caused by indigestion and acidity.
- Due to poor oral hygiene a thin layer of harmful bacteria starts to build continuously upon our teeth leading to formation of plaque.
It is formed after eating meals and plaque is removed after brushing of teeth.
- Use of mouth wash containing chemical
- If Brushing is not done properly
- Stagnation of food particles
- Frequent use of toothpicks.
- High sugary diet, Carbohydrate rich diet.
- Intake of alcohol and smoking.
RISK FACTORS
- Gingivitis
- Poor oral health Hygiene and habits.
- Smoking
- Tobacco chewing
- Pregnancy or menopause- Hormonal changes
- Malnutrition
- Deficiency of Vitamin C
- Medication that cause dry mouth
- Bridges that won’t fit frequently
- Immuno-compromised conditions- For Ex. leukemia, AIDS and cancer treatment
- Other diseases- diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn’s disease , Obesity
- Old age
COMPLICATIONS
- Tooth loss
- Alveolar Bone destruction
- In advance stage it may involve heart, lungs and other parts of the body
- It may be linked with respiratory disease, coronary artery disease or rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteomyelitis may also be involved.
AYURVEDIC VIEW OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
In Ayurveda, the gum related problem is basically due to vitiation of Rasa and rakta dhatu. If there is impaired digestion the toxins are produced and these toxins mix with the Rasa and Rakta Dhatu. These toxins in turn produce pyorrhea.
Ayurveda works on the root cause i.e. correction of the metabolic issues and maintaining proper elimination of harmful toxins on a regular basis.
HOME REMEDIES
- Use of Herbal tooth powder is recommended.
- Apply Mustard oil mixed with pinch of salt on both gums and teeth are also helpful to inhibit further growth of bacteria.
- Yashtimadhu or Licorice root powder mixed with honey should be applied for gum massage.
- Drink fresh juices of carrot and spinach.
- Oil pulling with sesame oil, olive oil and compressed coconut oil may help to strengthen the teeth and gums.
- Rub rock salt or camphor powder on gums to improve oral hygiene and prevents pyorrhea.
- Use decoction of Triphala for Gargling prevents infections in the oral cavity and help in curing pyorrhoea.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE –
- Avoid oily and spicy food items and heavy meals during night time.
- Eat a Healthy diet enriched with fiber in order to maintain your gut health.
- Avoid junk food or packaged food items that disturbs the metabolism.
- One should be physically active i.e. avoid Sedentary lifestyle
- Late-night meals should be avoided
- Diwaswapna or day sleep should be avoided in order to maintain a healthy digestion.
- Don’t ignore your oral Hygiene. It ashould be well maintained by brushing twice a day.
- Correct your brushing technique and choose a right toothbrush as to avoid gum injuries.
- Eating of fresh fruits For Ex. guavas, bananas, and oranges etc. help a lot in maintaining oral hygiene.
BITTER APPLE (COLOCYNTH)
- June 1, 2021
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INTRODUCTION-
Colocynth is a great herbal plant with many useful properties. It is also known as citrullus colocynthis. Bitter apple belongs to the family of gourds and closely related to watermelon.
Indravaruni is the native of india and Africa. This plant can grow perennial or annual. Bitter apple is highly drought, tolerant, hard, herbaceous vine.
The flowers are of yellow color,solitary, peduncle, axillary, monoecious and corollas are five lobed. The fruit is smooth, spheric with a five to ten cm-diameter and extremely bitter taste. The calyx englobe the yellow-green fruit which becomes marble (yellow stripes) at maturity. The mesocarp is filled with a soft, dry, and spongy white pulp, in which the seeds are embedded.
- Latin Name– Citrullus colocynthis
- Kingdom– Plantae
- Order- Cucurbitales
- Family- Cucrbitaceae
- Genus- Citrullus
- Species- Citrullus Colocynthis
NAMES-
- Sanskrit name– indravaruni
- Hindi name-indrayan
- English name– bitter apple, colocynth, desert gourd and vine of Sodom.
- Marathi name– kadu, indravani
- Gujarati name-indrayan
- Telugu name- paparabudam, kuturubudama, cinna papara
- Punjabi name– ghurunba, kaudatumma
- Arabic name-hanthal, hanzal
- Malyalam name-paikummatti
- Spanish name– manzana amarga
PROPERTIES-
- Rasa (taste)- Tikta (Bitter)
- Guna (property)- Laghu (Light), Rooksha (Dry), Teekshna (Sharp)
- Veerya (potency)-Ushna (Hot)
- Vipaka (metabolic property/ after digestion)-Katu (Pungent)
EFFECTS ON DOSHAS-
It is pacifies kapha and pitta doshas.
PARTS USED– Root and fruits
CLASSICAL CATEGORIZATION-
CHARAK SAMHINTA-
- Moolini dravya– group of herbs, where root is the part used.
- Virechana dravya– group of herbs used for the purpose of purgation.
- Panchakarma therapy– this herb is the main ingredient and part of panchakarma.
SUSHRUTA SAMHITA-
- Shyamadi gana
- Adhobhagahara
VAGABHATA-
- Shyamadi gana
MEDICINAL USES OF BITTER APPLE –
HYPOGLYCEMIC-
Extract of bitter apple roots show great effect in reduction of blood sugar level.
Several active components present in this herb influence the insulin metabolism and this way show great positive activity in type 2 diabetes.
PIMPLES AND ACNE-
Wash to clean roots of the herb. Then extract its juice by crushing and adding water. Apply externally at affected areas. External use of fruit pulp and root help to cure pimples, acne and boils.
CONSTIPATION-
Fruit extract of this herb possesses strong laxative properties as it strengthens the intestional muscles and brings about defecation naturally therefore it is very useful to treat constipation.
Tips:
- Take 150 ml cococynths fruit juice, add hing, ajwain, elaichi and rock salt (1/4 teaspoon each).
- Mix its 1/4 teaspoon fruit juice in lukewarm water and drink.
ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIFUNGAL-
Root extract of indravaruni plant, helpful in management of Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, staphylococcus aureus and more. All extracts mean extracts of leaves, fruits and seeds showed showed activity against all strains.
ANTIOXIDANT-
Indrayan plant acts as very effective antioxidant. This plant has ability to scavenge free radicals like hydroxyl radical, superoxide anions and singlet oxygen.
RHEUMATISM-
Take Piper longum and Roots of citrullus colocynthis in eqaul quantities and grind them. Prepare pills by grinded powder,dry in sun.
Tips: take 1 pill with normal water
COLD AND COUGH –
Wash and dry roots of the herb then grind it to make powder. Add thus one pinch prepared churna in hot water and drink.
PILES-
Prepare pills by grinding Piper longum and Roots of citrullus colocynthis in eqaul quantities. Dry in sun. Take one pill with water.
INTESTINAL WORM-
If you are suffering from intestional worms you should take colocynth root powder.
Tips: mix bitter apple root powder (one pinch) in hot water and drink it.
Colocynths root paste is also useful in Breast inflammation and joint pain.
The Safe Dosage of Bitter Apple-
- Dried fruit powder: 13 -50 gm
- Root powder: 1-3 gm
Side Effects of Bitter Apple-
- In large doses it can cause stomach problems like vomiting, acidity, hiccup and bleching etc.
- It is emetic and gastro-intestinal irritant.
Facial paralysis (Ardita)
- May 31, 2021
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Bell’s palsy, or facial paralysis, is a loss of motion or extreme shortcoming of the facial muscles on one side of the face.
It is accepted to be because of an expanding of the nerve that controls the muscles of the face.
Ardita is an illness causing the Facial nerve loss of motion is the condition which gives the deviation of half of the face and connected with the disability of engine and tactile elements of the influenced side of the face. The inabilities of the looks are hampered in Ardita, a Vata Vyadhi which is more normal in the current day situation because of openness to cold, wind face.
SAMPRAPTI OF ARDITA
Due to the excessive exposure to cold wind
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Aggrivated Vata with Kapha is involved in the genesis of the disease
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Prakupita vata dosha (aggravated vata) along with Kapha
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Settles in Sandhi’s (joints of above clavicle) of Sira (head), Nasa (Nose), Hanu (Mandible), Lalata (forehead), and Netra (eye).
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Snayu (ligaments), Kandara (tendons) are affected by the Doshas
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Presented symptoms on the right half of the face
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Ardita vata
NIDANA (CAUSES) OF ARDITA
Counted Causes of Ardita in Ayurveda:
- Speaking boisterously in overabundance.
- Chewing of hard food stuffs.
- Excessive giggling, yawning and sniffling.
- Carrying hefty burdens on head, Sudden development of head and neck.
- Sleeping in an awkward stance.
- Use of cushions in wrong stance; either too high or too low and so on
- Rakta Kshaya,(depletion of blood) in explicit gathering of patients get burdened by Ardita: Pregnant woman, Recently conveyed woman, Children, Old individuals, Emaciated people.
- Following a physical issue.
- By doing day rest unnecessarily.
- Excessive tongue rejecting.
- Siravyadhana (Bloodletting whenever done inappropriately).
- Injury to the Marma (essential focuses in the head).
- Excessive scouring of the eyes, ears and nose.
- By devouring liquor, asavas in abundance and so on.
SIGN & SYMPTOMS OF FACIAL PALSY
Bending of the influenced side of the face (the mouth point is attracted over to the inverse side).If the patient attempts to giggle, the mouth point is attracted to the ordinary side.
- Incomplete conclusion of the eye influenced
- Distortion of the nose.
- Difficulty in discourse and dryness of voice.
- Hearing misfortune and hindrance in smell sensation and agony in the ear moreover.
- The demonstration of rumination and gulping of food gets disturbed.
- Sneeze gets stifled.
- Severe agony in neck, jawline, teeth, on the influenced side.
- Getting dread while dozing and here and there loss of memory too.
- The food ingested can’t gulped as expected, it gets gathered in the vestibule part of the mouth, while snickering, talking and so on
- The face gets digressed or mutilated to the typical side.
- Speech gets slurred, weak, with roughness of voice, lopsidedness of the face, eyebrows, temple, eye and jawline.
BELL’S PALSY: Bell’s paralysis is characterized as the facial loss of motion of intense beginning dared to be because of irritation of the facial nerve inside its waterway over the stylomastoid foramen.
Another SIGNS and SYMPTOMS: The indications of Bell’s paralysis are:
- Usually one-sided, seldom two-sided, Pain inside ear or mastoid district or jawline. Beginning is unexpected or suddenly occurs
- Paralysis of the muscles of facial expression.The upper and lower facial muscles are similarly influenced and intentional passionate and related developments are included.
- Eyelid hangs, incapable to scowl and eyebrow rising is unimaginable, unfit to close eyes totally. At the point when the patient endeavors to close the eye, the ball moves upwards and southwards called as Bell’s marvel.
- Impairment in lacrimal siphon system because of absence of flickering is the excellent reason for epiphora or expanded lacrimation. n
- Absence of Nasolabial overlay.
- If sore is in the center ear divide: taste is lost over the ant.2/third of the tongue on a similar side.
- If the nerve to stapedius is intruded on Hyperacusis – sharp sounds seems stronger than typical.
- Lesions in the interior hear-able meatus – influence the hear-able and vestibular nerves cause deafness and Tinnitus.
CHIKTHSA (TREATMENT) OF ARDITHA
All the works of art have portrayed the treatment convention for arditha pretty much same, as follows:
- Mordha tail to the head. (Application of oil)
- Nasya karma, Tarpana Kriya with sedated oil to the eyes and ears.
- Nadi Sweda, Upanaha Sweda must be controlled.
- Matishkyam, Shirovasti, Dhoomapana, Snehana -as per the Dosha included.
- If related with sopha (irritation), Vamana (Medicated regurgitating) must be directed.
- If related with daha and (consuming sensation), siravyadha (restorative blood draining) is suggested.
- In the event of Maargavarana janya ardita, from the outset avarna line of treatment must be followed from there on the treatment of kevala vata must be followed.
Kashayas: Dhanadanayanadi kashaya, Maharasnadi kashaya, Rasna dashamooladi kwatha, Mashabaladi kwatha.
Tailas: Masha tail, Mashadi tail, Mashabaladi tail, Karpasastyadi tail, Dhanwantharam tail, Mahamasha tail, Kshirabala tail.
Other prayogas: Rasona panda, Navaneetha lasuna.
VITAMIN B12
- May 31, 2021
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INTRODUCTION-
Vitamins are organic compounds which mean that it contains carbon. People need in very small quantities. Most vitamins need to get from food items because the body either does not produce them or produce very small quantity. Vitamins are organic substances present in minute amounts in natural foodstuffs. Having too little of any particular vitamin may increase the risk of developing certain health issues.
Vitamins are grouped into two categories:
Fat-soluble vitamins-
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
Water-soluble vitamins
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
VITAMIN B12-
Chemical names:
Vitamin B12 is commonly known as cyanocobalamin, hydroxocobalamin, methylcobalamin etc.
Importance of vitamin B-12-
- It plays a significant role in red blood cell (RBC) formation, neurological functions and DNA synthesis.
- It is essential for nerve tissue health and good brain function.
- It acts as cofactor for different enzymes that are required for DNA synthesis.
- Vitamin B12 is water soluble.
- Vitamin B-12 is a crucial B vitamin..
GOOD SOURCES OF VITAMIN B12-
vitamin B-12 can be found naturally in animal products include fish, shellfish, meat, eggs, poultry, milk and other dairy products, fortified cereals, fortified soy products, and fortified nutritional yeast. Vitamin B-12 not synthesized in plants and animals.
It is always better to maintain a balanced diet and receive healthful amounts of nutrients before active treatment is required. The symptoms of deficiency are easily avoided with a healthful diet.
The Good dietary sources of vitamin B-12 are given below:
- Cereals
- Fresh fruit juice such as beet root, carrot, cherry, pomegranate and apple
- Honey
- Eggs and fresh meat
- Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt
- fish, especially haddock and tuna
- some nutritional yeast products
- Some types of soya milk
HEALTH BENEFITS OF VITAMIN B-12-
It is beneficial for different health problems which are mentioned below-
- Energy metabolism-
It helps in metabolism of energy by regulating the enzyme succinyl CoA in citric acid cycle.
- Brain health–
It helps to maintain the brain health by maintaining the level of neurotransmitters. Deficiency of vitamin B12 leads to Alzheimer’s disease. It also helps to maintain the level of homocystiene that plays significant role in development of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Cancer prevention–
It prevents the damage of DNA. Damaged DNA results in cancer
- Depression-
It helps to maintain the synthesis of neurotransmitters in brain which are related to brain functions and prevents depression.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
Low level of Vitamin B-12 in your body may lead to some neurological problems and some types of anemia. Symptoms associated with deficiency of vitamin B12 are given below:
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite and Constipation
- Asthma
- Weight loss
- Anemia
- Weakness
- Depression
- Blurry vision or vision loss
- Mental disorders such as depression and anxiety.
- Pallor skin
DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH DEFICIENCY OF VITAMIN B12-
- Grave’s disease
- Diabetes
- Addison’s disease
- Pituitary gland
- Amenorrhea
- Vertigo
- Myasthenia gravis
SIDE EFFECTS OF VITAMIN B12-
Oral vitamin B-12 is safe to take at recommended doses but Injectable vitamin B-12, which is used to treat significant deficiencies, can cause the following side effects:
- Mild diarrhea
- skin rash ,itching and swelling
- headache
- dizziness
- nausea and vomiting
- pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure early in treatment
- vein thrombosis
- polycythemia vera (rare, slow growing blood cancer)
CORRECT DOSE OF VITAMIN B12-
- 0-6 months-0.4 mcg
- 6-12 months- 0.5 mcg
- 1-3 years- 0.9 mcg
- 4-8 years- 1.2 mcg
- 9-13 years-1.8 mcg
- for 14+ years -2.4 micrograms daily
- for pregnant women- 2.6 mcg daily
- for breastfeeding women- 2.8 mcg daily
Doctors may recommend that people with vegan diets take B12 supplements.