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It is a disease that develops when the body attacks its own hair follicles which cause loss of hair in the body.

CAUSES:

1. Family history: It is the most common reason for balding that occurs with maturing. It is called androgenic alopecia.
2. Hormonal changes and medical condition: Changes in hormones during pregnancy, labor, menopause and thyroid problems it will lead to alopecia areata.
3. Drugs and medication: Hair loss can be a result of certain medication such as Adramycin, docetaxel, etoposide, Fluorouracil and dactinomycin etc.
4. Use of hair chemicals such as gels or hair dyes it will cause hair loss.
5. Mental stress and anxiety.

CLINICAL FEATURES:

• Acute onset of hair loss may manifest in number of patterns.
• Patchy alopecia Areata is the most common pattern producing
• Hair loss
• Round or oval patches on the skin.
• Scalp is mostly affected but it also affects the Beard, eyebrows, and eyelashes.

Less common pattern include

1. Alopecia totalis: In alopecia totalis complete loss of scalp hair.
2. Alopecia Universalis : Complete loss of body hair
3. Ophiasis: Bandlike hair loss on the occipital and temporal scalp margins.
4. Diffuse alopecia areata : Rapid and widespread hair loss
5. Sudden greying of hair: loss of pigmentation of hairs.

RISK FACTORS OF ALOPECIA AREATA:

1. Chromosomal disorders such as Down Syndrome
2. Family history
3. Autoimmune diseases such as vitiligo and thyroid disease.
4. Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 1.
5. Age
6. Stress
7. Improper nourishment

AYURVEDIC APPROACH POF ALKOPECIA AREATA:

In Ayurveda it is compared with khalitya or Inderlupta. It is caused by vitiation of the vata and pitta dosha in rom kupa(hair follicles) . Kapha dosha along with Rakta dhatu forms a covering in hair follicles.and prevention of formation of new hairs. In Khalitya Bhrajaka pitta localize in skin and opening of hair follicle gets vitiated and enter in skin through hair follicles with vitiated vata dosha due to which hair fall occurs, after that vitiated rakta and kapha dosha blocks the hair follicle than stoppage of new hair growth.

PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES IN ALOPECIA AREATA:

1. Raktamokshan
2. Shirodhara
3. Shiroabhyanga
4. Shiropichu
5. Shirobasti
6. Nasya

PATHYA AHARA AND VIHARA IN ALOPECIA AREATA:

1. Moringa
2. Patola
3. Haritaki
4. Bhringaraja oil
5. Draksha
6. Amra
7. Pomegranate
8. Positive and stress free mind.
9. Green gram
10. Maintain social and personal hygiene

APATHYA AHARA AND VIHARA IN ALOPECIA AREATA:

1. Stress and mental tension
2. Referigerated food
3. Ecessive intake of cold, salt, spicy food.
4. Day sleep
5. More intake of amla rasa (Sour food).

YOGA ASANA FOR ALOPECIA AREATA:

1. Padmasana
2. Sukhasana
3. Sarvangasana
4. Supta baddha konasana
5. Marichyasana
6. Suryanamaskar

SINGLE HERBS USED IN ALOPECIA AREATA:

1. Nimba (Azadirachta indica )
2. Patola (Trichosanthes dioica)
3. Amla (Emblica officinalis)
4. Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula)
5. Haridra(Curcuma longa)
6. Kushta (Saussurea lappa)
7. Pippali (Piper longum)
8. Chitraka(Plumbago Zeylanica)

 CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF ALOPECIA AREATA:

1. Hair Live Herbal Shampoo

It is used in various kinds of hair related issues like Baldness, Graying of hairs etc. It contains very good herbs that work on your hair and roots of hair in your scalp. It makes your hair shiny and thick. The herbs used for formulation of this oil shows antioxidant, anti-dandruff, anti-inflammatory properties. This product is herbal and natural formula for maintaining hair health. It is used in Hairball, graying of hair, dandruff, dry scalp, thinning of hairs, baldness, alopecia and loss of lusterless.

Method of usage– Apply it on wet hair, massage into a rich lather for 2-3 minutes and rinse properly with water.

2. Hair Live Tablet

Hair Live Tablet is formulated with ingredients like Bhringraj  (Eclipta alba), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Dhatry Loha (Purified iron), & Shud Gandhak (Purified sulphur). This herbal kit is formulated to take care of all the hair problems. It is an amazing combination of various natural herbs which can be beneficial for both male and female hair problems. It provides nourishment to the hair from the root level, repairs broken, splinted and damaged hair. This kit gives a natural strength and smooth texture.

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

3. Hair Live Oil

It is used in various kinds of hair related issues like Baldness, Greying of hairs etc. It contains very good herbs that work on your hair and roots of hair in your scalp. It makes your hair shiny and thick. The herbs used for formulation of this oil shows antioxidant, anti-dandruff, anti-inflammatory properties. This product is herbal and natural formula for maintaining hair health.Til oil (Sesamum indicum) Almond oil (Prunus dulcis) Jotishmati oil (Celastrus paniculatus) Amla (Embelia officinale) Bhringraj (Eclipta alba), etc

Method of usage – Gently massage your hair once or as per requirement

4. Amla Juice

Amla Premium Juice will strengthen the heart muscles, provide relief from constipation, stimulate bowel movements, prevent the signs of aging, control diabetes problem, reduce cholesterol levels, flush toxins out of the body and improve your hair texture and solve the problem of hair fall. Two spoonful of Amla Premium Juice everyday will help in making your hair smooth and shinier.

Dosage: Take 20 ml twice daily.

The lung are lined by the tissues called as Pleura. When that  lining around the lungs gets inflamed and cause sharp chest pain is called as Pleurisy. The chest pain tends to get worst with breathing and coughing. The space between pleura is filled with fluid which allows smooth sliding when  individual breath but due to inflammation they rub against each other instead.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF PLEURISY?

Some of the common causes of pleurisy are :

• Viral, bacterial or other infection in lungs
• Lung or pleural disease like mesothelioma, tuberculosis, lung cancer or asbestosis.
• Blood clot in lung
• Chest surgery or any trauma
• Autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or Familial Mediterranean fever
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Certain medications like isoniazid, hypdralazine and procainamide
• Sickle cell disease

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PLEURISY?

Some of the common symptoms experienced by individual are :

• Stabbing, sharp or knife like pain in chest
• Shortness of breath
• Cough
• Extreme fatigue
• Fever
• Weight loss
• Poor appetite
• Rapid shallow breaths
• Dizziness
• Itching in sites on back
• Fast heart rate

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF PLEURISY?

Some of the complications are :

• Hair loss
• Constipation
• Peri-carditis
• Pus in pleural cavity
• Shortness of breath

AYURVED APPROACH

In Ayurved it can be correlated with Parshva Shool. Due to excessive exposure to etiological factors like unwholesome food etc leads to aggravation of Kapha. The aggravated kapha dosha moves towards the sides of body and gets lodged there causing obstruction of the vata pathway. The obstructed vata along with vitiated Kapha leads to development of the condition in the chest region.

HERBS FOR  PLEURISY :

• Curcumin
• Giloy
• Tulsi
• Amalaki
• Kutaja
• Vasa
• Bhringraj

PANCHAKARMA FOR PLEURISY :

• Lepam
• Vaman
• patra ppotali pind swedan
• parisheka

WHOLESOME DIET FOR PLEURISY :

• Meat soup of partidge, quail,, grey francolin prepared with ghee and add lemon juice
• food prepared with barley, wheat or rice to serve with soup of horse gram or radish.
• Intake of water processed with laghu panchamoola group .
• Vegetables like bitter gourd, drumsticks, pointed gourd should be consumed
• Fruits like grapes or pomegranates to be consumed

UNWHOLESOME DIET AND LIFE STYLE HABITS FOR PLEURISY :

• Avoid consumption of chickpeas
• sesame, junk foods etc should be avoided
• do not supress the natural urges like empting the bowels and urination
• Avoid physical activities , day time sleep and eating frequently.

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR TREATMENT OF PLEURISY :

1. Kapha Powder

This is a combination of pure and natural herbs which mainly acts on the upper respiratory tract. The mixture contains – Sitopladi churna, Talisaadi churna, Yashtimadhu churna, Laxmi vilas ras, Godanti bhasma,  etc. It is used mainly in chronic cough, Whooping cough, congestion of chest, chronic fever. The powder has best results in the problem of thirst and temperature associated problems. Some of the ingredients are coolant in nature, thus it relieves burning sensation and controls body temperature.

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

2. Cough Go Tablets:

These herbal tablets are beneficial in cough, cold, bronchitis, & other respiratory disorders. Cough Go Tablets are ayurvedic formulation containing Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), etc. All these ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, & expectorant properties. This is very beneficial in fever due to phlegm and treats the chronic cough. It helps in reducing cough, headache, rhinitis, etc.

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

3. Gokshura Capsule:

Gokshura capsule is pure ayurvedic medicine which is very effective in ascites as it has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the swelling of the abdomen. It also acts as diuretic which causes increased urine secretion from the body and removal of all the toxins. These capsules contain pure extract of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris).

Recommended Dosage: Take one capsule twice daily with normal water.

4. Rasayan Vati

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral ayurvedic formulation, which is 100% natural. Rasayan vati contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi , Swarn Makshik Bhasam, Yashad Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Amla, Kesar, Manjith, Anant Mool, Brahmi, Musali, Swarn Vang, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.  These tablets provide good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improves immunity.

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

5. KasShwas Chintamani Rasa

Kas Shwas chintamani rasa is an excellent medicine for entire Pranavaha srotas. It acts as a vata-kaphaghna. These tablets contain ingredients like– Shwas kasa chintamani rasa, Laxmivilas nardiya rasa, Sutashekhar rasa, Talisadi churna processed in Bhawana Vasa Kwath. The tablet has best result in recurrent cough, cold, asthma, and sinusitis. It is effective in recurrence of Pranavaha Srotas related vikar developed due to low immunity & give effective results to asthma patients.

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

Food poisoning is the food borne illness that is caused by contaminated food. Contaminated means it is infected with bacteria, virus, fungi, parasite and virus.

CAUSES OF FOOD POISONING:

1. The different types of virus that are transmitted through food such as norovirus, sapovirus, rotavirus and astrovirus are responsible for it.
2. Most common bacteria of severe food poisoning are E-Coli,Salmonella,Campylobacter.
3. Parasites: Toxoplasma is the parasite that is commonly responsible for food poisoning which makes immune system weak.
4. Bad or expired food
5. Intake of dirty water
6. Eating raw food
7. Unwashed hand and utensils
8. Food that is not properly covered or sealed.

SYMPTOMS OF FOOD POISONING:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Headache
• Weakness
• Loss of movements in limbs
• Changes in sound of voice
• Burning sensation
• Sleep disturbances
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain

 WHO IS MORE PRONE TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESS?

1. AGE: Children less than 5 years have immature immune system. Mature immune system begins to decline after the age of 65 years.
2. PREGNANCY: At the time of pregnancy immune system is altered.
3. CHRONIC ILLNESS: Much chronic condition can affect the immunity including infection, cancer, autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases.
4. MEDICATIONS: Corticosteroids and immunosuppressant can repress your immune system and make more prone to illness.

PREVENTION OF FOOD POISONING:

• Wash hand properly with soap and water.
• Wash clothes and towels regularly.
• Wash worktops before and after preparing food
• It is important to keep raw meat separate
• Always cover raw meat and store it on bottom of shelf
• Monitor food temperature
• Avoid street food and processed food.
• Avoid cross contamination.
• Do not preserve milk products, cakes, breads for more than a day.
• Always clean your fruits & vegetables with filtered water before using it

COMPLICATION OF FOOD POISONING:

• Dehydration
• Diarrhea
• Kidney failure
• Brain damage
• Nerve damage

AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF FOOD POISONING:

According to Ayurveda in which disturbance of vata,pitta and kapha dosha. It is correlatedwith virudh ahara .Imbalance in tridosha leads to the disorders such as alaska and vishuchika which are same as food poisoning. People who have low digestion strength in which vata dosha gets vitiated and associated wuth kapha dosha to obstruct the movement of undigested food in the digestive tract. Certain diets and their combinations having properties opposite to the Dhatus which thereby inhibit and interrupt to the processes of formation and metabolism of the body tissues.  If Digestive fire  gets disturbed, it starts unbalancing energies and leads to diseases.

PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES IN FOOD POISONING:

1. Vamana
2. Virechna
3. Nabhi basti

PATHYA AHARA VIHARA IN FOOD POISONING:

1. Light and easy digestible food
2. Warm food
3. Green gram
4. Buttermilk
5. Take good rest
6. Intake Of Luke warm water
7. Eat banana
8. Don’t overeat food
9. Maintain proper hygiene

APATHYA AHARA VIHARA IN FOOD POISONING

• Cold and warm water
• Nan vegetarian diet
• Strenuous exercise
• Day sleep
• Non vegetarian diet

SINGLE HERBS FORE FOOD POISONING

1. Haritaki(Terminalia chebula)
2. Kutaja ( Holarrhena antidysentrica)
3. Adraka ( Zingiber fficinale)
4. Amla (Emblica officinalis)
5. Peppermint
6. Bilwa
7. Ginger
8. Cumin
9. Tulsi

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF FOOD POISONING:

1) Detox Premium Powder:

Detox premium powder is a herbo-mineral preparation with ingredients like moti pishti, parwal pishti, shukta pishti, giloy satav, akik pishti, gandhak rasayan, tal sindoor, shankh bhasam, sudhyog tab, shwet parpati, yavakshaar. These ingredients help in detoxification of the body for removing all toxins in a food poisoning patient.

Recommended dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

2) Sheet Dhara Syrup:

Sheet Dhara Syrup is a pure herbal preparation containing ingredients like ajwain satv, peppermint, mushak kapoor. This herbal syrup deals with problems like nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, etc associated with this syrup.

Recommended dosage: Take 1/2 teaspoonful with a half cup of water.

3) Puran Pachak

Puran Pachak is a herbo-mineral Syrup of 200 ml and is Purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC Puran Pachak syrup helps in Digestion, Supports the Digestive system, and Maintains the doshas in our body. It also helps to remove out impurities or ama from the body. This syrup reduce the Acidity, Detoxify the blood and also Supports the body health. It shows Antacid, Digestive, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Expectorant, and Antioxidant properties. This syrup is made up of pure ayurvedic herbs such as Mulethi, Saunf, Vasakha, Ajwayan, Prpati etc. that helps to maintain the Digestive system and in the body.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily.

4) Pitta Balance Tablet

Pitta doshas is responsible for digestion, metabolism, blood quality, thirst, appetite, eyesight, skin color and quality, body temperature, and mental abilities of intelligence and courage. Pitta doshas is composed of a fire element that digests almost everything that a person eats or drink. The eaten food is transformed into energy for the body to use in various functions of the body.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

5) Digestion Support 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.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

CAC Woman Champion is purely herbal and Ayurvedic  formulation. It is a very effective tonic for women and help to maintain their health. It balances all the doshas of body and also maintains hormone levels. It contains herbs like Lodhra, Manjishta, Ashok chaal, Punarnava, Shatavar, Bala, Daruharidra, Nagarmotha that help women typically with mood changes, stress, headache and pain. CAC Women champion helps in leading a life of minimum discomfort during those difficult days every month. It acts as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, uterine tonic and immunity booster.

INGREDIENTS:

• Anantmool:

It is the best detoxifying herb which helps in cleaning the body. It helps to purify blood and skin texture. It is helpful in clearing infections and blocks in the reproductive system of males and females.

• Yashti madhu:

 It is used to balance excessive gastric secretion and heal gastric and duodenal ulcers. It also soothes uneasiness caused by Gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD). Its anti-cough property helps in treating throat irritation, coughs and respiratory disorders.

• Plash pushp:

The flower and leaves of  Palash have astringent property. It causes the contraction of skin cells and thus helps to control pimples and boils on the skin. It also increases the production of urine due to its diuretic activity.

• Ashok chaal:

 It helps in managing problems related to menstruation (periods) like irregular periods, stomach pain, cramps etc. It acts as a uterine tonic and helps to manage menstrual flow and hormones.

• Bala:

It works as the best nerve tonic for treating numerous vata disorders, purifies blood, cures piles and boosts fetal growth and development.

• Ashwagandha:

 It helps to manage stress, provide physical and emotional well-being, improve skin health, nourish hair and enhance fertility.

• Shankhpushpi:

Shankhpushpi helps to calm down the brain and relieve stress as well as anxiety. It also improves memory by acting as a brain tonic due to its Medhya (improves intelligence) property.

• Shatavari:

Shatavari increases the production of prolactin, a hormone that is important for breastfeeding and Hormone balancing. Women use shatavari to treat conditions related to hormone imbalance such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and infertility. Reduce symptoms of menopause.

USES OF WOMEN CHAMPION:

• Uterine tonic
• Balance hormones
• Stress reliever
• Painful menses
• Mood swings
• Immuno modulator
• Vaginal discharge

ALOPATHIC COUNTERPART OF WOMEN CHAMPION SYRUP ALOMG WITH ITS SIDE EFFECTS:

HAEM UP SYRUP:

Haem UP liquid is an iron tonic fortified with folic acid and minerals that is used to treat anemia due to iron deficiency, lack of appetite, weakness, low intake of iron, convalescence (recovery after illness or injury), during pregnancy and after delivery. Haem up Syrup contains a combination of vitamin B9 (Folic acid) and iron, two crucial components the body requires for optimal health. It is used to treat iron and foliate deficiencies. Haem Up works by replenishing the iron stores in the body. Iron and folic acid are essential for the synthesis of red blood cells. It helps to improve the immunity, oxygen supply to muscles, energy levels, overall health and well-being of an individual.

COMPOSITION:

• Ferric ammonium citrate 160mg
• Folic acid 0.5 mg
• Cyanocobalamin 7.5 mg
• Cupric sulphate 30mcg
• Magnesium sulphate 30 mcg

SIDE EFFECTS:

1. Constipation
2. Vomiting
3. Nausea
4. Diarrhea
5. Changes in the color of stool

DRUG INTERACTION:

1. Tetracycline
2. Levothyroxine
3. Esomeprazole
4. Ranitidine
5. Abacavir
6. Lamivudine
7. Calcitonin

CONTRAINDICATION:

• Allergy
• Peptic ulcer
• Kidney disease
• Pernicious anemia
• Drug allergy

A balanced diet is a diet that contains different types of food in certain qualities and proportions. A proper balanced diet includes all the essential nutrients of the day. Balanced diet contains 20-60 % carbohydrates, 12-20 % protein and 30% percent fat. A well balanced diet helps in lowers the risk of disease and enhances general health.

ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF BALANCED DIET:

1. Carbohydrates:

It is a group of organic compounds occurring in living tissues and foods in the form of starch, cellulose and sugars. It is also known as carbs and it is a primary source of energy. Carbohydrates divided into two categories: simple or complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates include sugar like glucose, fructose, lactose and sucrose. A complex carbohydrate includes starch and cellulose. Two types of diet based on carbohydrates i.e. low fiber diet and fiber rich diet. A Fiber diet slows down the absorption of lipids and carbohydrates. It also helps in lowering blood pressure level and cholesterol level. A low fiber diet is healthier because it is based on refined and processed foods rich in simple carbohydrates.  Sources of carbohydrate are:

• Whole grains
• Legumes
• Vegetables
• Millets like Ragi, Vajra, Barley.

2. Protein:

A molecule made up of amino acids. Proteins are required for growth and repair of body tissue. Protein is the source of amino acids which is used by the body to form structures. Proteins are called body building fat. It helps in build muscles and develops skin and hair. It should constitute 10-12% in a diet. Sources of protein are:

• Legumes
• Beans
• Eggs
• Nuts and seeds
• Greek yoghurt

3. Fat:

It is a class of macro-nutrients used in metabolism called triglycerides. The body uses fat as a fuel source and fat is the major storage of energy, protects organs, support cell growth, keeps cholesterol and blood pressure under control and helps your body to absorb vital nutrients. Major types of fats are saturated fat, mono-saturated fat and polyunsaturated fat. Main sources of fat are

• Avocados
• Nuts
• Seeds
• Olive oil
• Sunflower
• Soy and corn.

4. Vitamin:

Vitamins are a group of substances that are needed for normal cell function, growth and development.13 essential vitamins are Vitamin-A(Retinol), C(Ascorbic acid ), D (Cholecalciferol), E (Tocopherol), K and the vitamin B complex (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B6,Vitamin B12 and folic acid. Sources of vitamin are

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Seeds
• Nuts

5. Minerals:

Minerals are a natural occurring substance that is found in earth. Some minerals are found in food and drink. Mineral are important to stay healthy. It helps in making enzymes and hormone. Two types of minerals are macro minerals and trace minerals. Those essential for health include calcium, magnesium, chloride, iron, zinc, manganese, selenium, phosphorus and fluoride. Sources of minerals are:

• Fish
• Meat
• Beans
• Nuts and seeds
• Cereals

6. Fiber:

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate which cannot be digesting by body. Though most carbohydrates are broken down into sugar molecules called glucose, fiber cannot be broken down into sugar molecules and it remains undigested. Fiber helps in digestion and also helps in lowering cholesterol levels and controlling sugar levels.  Insoluble, soluble, prebiotic fiber is the essential to our health and wellbeing. Best sources of fiber are

• Beans
• Broccoli
• Popcorn
• Apple
• Dried fruits

7. Water:

It is calorie free and helps to restore fluids lost through metabolism, breathing, sweating and the removal of waste. It helps in lowering temperature of body, lubricates the joints and tissues, and maintains healthy and glowing skin and it is necessary for proper digestion. The essential nutrients present in drinking water are calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium.

FOODS TO AVOID

• Highly processed foods
• Refined grains such as noodles, pasta and white bread.
• Added sugar and salt
• Alcohol
• Trans fat

IMPORTANCE OF BALANCED DIET:

Eating a balanced diet gives more energy, improving health and boosting immunity. A well balanced diet provides all of energy that you need to keep active throughout the day, nutrients need for growth and repair helping you to stay strong and healthy and help to prevent diet related illness. When we consume balanced diet we will maintain our physical as well as mental health.

SOME TIPS TO BECOME HEALTHIER:

• Increase the habit of eating vegetables more than meat.
• At the time of baking, switch from refined flour to whole wheat.
• Use the blotting technique to remove excess oil from the food.
• Switch to low-fat yogurt from mayonnaise.
• Add fruit slices to yogurt rather than having packet flavored yogurt from the convenience store.
• Use non-stick utensils to reduce the amount of oil needed.
• Food such as butter cream and cheese contain high saturated fat substitute with low fat cheese or nuts spread.

BENEFITS OF BALANCED DIET

1. Support muscles.
2. Helps in weight control
3. Strengthens bones
4. Boosts immune system
5. Lower risk of heart disease,type-2 Diabetes mellitus
6. Support healthy pregnancies and breastfeeding
7. Helps the digestive system function properly
8. Keep skin, eyes, teeth healthy.
9. Prevents illness.

Myasthenia Gravis is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which antibodies destroy the communication between nerves and muscle resulting in weakness of the skeletal muscles. It affects the voluntary muscles of the body, mainly those muscles that control the eyes, mouth, throat and limbs.

CAUSES OF MYASTHENIA GRAVIS:

1. The causative factor is unknown, but the disorder may have a genetic link
2. In myasthenia gravis, the receptors at the muscle surface are destroyed or deformed by antibodies that prevent a normal muscular reaction from occurring.
3. Autoantibodies that destroys acetylcholine receptors
4. Thymus tumors

SYMPTOMS OF MYASTHENIA GRAVIS:

1. In eyes

• Diplopia
• Drooping of one or both eyelids.

2. Face and throat muscles

• Difficulty in swallowing
• Impaired speech
• Changes facial expression
• Laryngeal involvement produces dysphonia.
• Bulbar muscle weakness cause nasal regurgitation.

3. Chest

• Respiratory failure is caused by weakness in the diaphragm and chest muscles that may lead to myasthenia crisis.

4. Arms and legs

• Myasthenia gravis affects the muscles of arms and legs leading to the symptoms such as
• Weakness in finger, hands, legs and arms.
• Problem in lifting objects and climbing stairs.

INVESTIGATION:

1. History and physical examination.
2. Blood test
3. Anti MuSK (Muscle Specific Kinase) antibody.
4. Tensilon test (edraphonium test).
5. Electromyography
6. CT scan
7. MRI scan

RISK FACTORS:

• Women at the age of 20-40 years and Men between the ages of 60-70years.
• Neonates with mothers who have abnormal antibodies that have entered in the body via placenta during pregnancy.
• Smoking
• Insufficient diet
• Lack of Physical inactivity
• Having undergone extensive surgeries in the past.
• People who have rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES:

1. Intake more amount of water
2. Avoid strenuous or exhausting activities
3. Avoid excessive heat and cold
4. Avoid emotional stress

WHOLESOME DIET IN MYASTHENIA GRAVIS:

1. Bananas
2. White rice
3. Eggs
4. Chicken
5. Orange
6. Avocados
7. Apricots

AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF MYASTHENIA GRAVIS:

It is caused due to vitiation of vata and kapha dosha at the sites of muscles. It  is also caused due to impairment of the metabolic fire-Agni,which leads to the accumulation of ama in the body.Thus suppression of Agni leads to the aggravation of dosha.

PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES:

Panchkarma is a cleansing therapy in Ayurveda that involves a series of treatments to purify the body and eliminate toxins It is believed to help with various health problems.including neurological disorders.

1. Abhyanga:

It increases circulation to massaged area bringing more oxygenated nutrients and blood to the area which in turn reduces muscle fatigue and soreness.

2. Nasya:

It prevents skin diseases,cures nasal congestion  and strengthens sensory nervous system

3. Kizhi Swedan:

It improves circulation and reduce body stiffness and pain

4. Shalishastika swedana:

 It is used to improve muscle strength,rehuvenate and re-energize body.  It maintains the thermoregulation system of the body by maintain Equlibrium between core temperature.

5. Basti:

Basti expel the body toxins and vitiated dosha by introducing medicated liquids or liquid through anal route, urethra or vaginal canal.

SINGLE HERBS USED IN MYASTHENIA GRAVIS:

1. Brahmi
2. Ashwagandha
3. Mulethi
4. Guduchi
5. Bala

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF MYASTHENIA GRAVIS:

1. Detox Premium Powder:

Detox premium powder of CAC are specially formulated for ulcerative collitis. The various ingredients used for the formation of these sachets are Prawal pishti, Shukta pishti, Giloy satv, Kehrva pishti, Jahar Mohra pishti, Sutshekhar ras, Kamdudha ras that in combination provide good relief on the signs and symptoms of ulcerative colitis patients.
– Shukta pishti: This is prepared from pearl oyster shell calcium. This pishti shows antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties that treat the fever and reduces ankle swelling.
– Prawal pishti: It is made from coral calcium that provides cooling effect and also reduces vitiated pitta doshas.
– Giloy satv: This herbal satv remove all toxins from the body. It reduces excessive Pitta from the body. It increases the RBC, WBC or platelets associated with SLE patients.
– Akik pishti: It is a mineral-based medicine that reduces excessive heat, weakness, & general debility.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

Method of Application – Apply over the affected area of the skin.

2. Nerve Up Tablet:

It is pure herbo-mineral formulation which helps to balance the vata dosha. It act as nervine stimulator and also reduces Kapha doshas. It mainly acts on central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like Shudha kuchala, Shudha shilajeet, Praval pishti etc. These contain natural Vatahar properties and helps in curing vata diseases. It speeds up physical and mental processes. It helps in painful joints, stiffness , inflammation, swelling and general weakness.
Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water after meal.

3. Curcumin Capsule

Curcumin Capsule helps in pacifying all three doshas. Curcumin Capsule is beneficial for variety of skin conditions like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dermatitis. This Capsule contains standardized extract of the herb Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric having powerful Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-microbial and Antioxidant properties.
Recommended Dosage: Take 2 capsules twice daily.

4. Rasayan vati:

CAC Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral ayurvedic formulation, which is 100% natural. Rasayan vati contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi , Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Amla, Kesar, Manjith, Anant Mool, Brahmi, Musali, Swarn Vang, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.  These tablets provide good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improve immunity.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily

5. Immuno Booster Tablet

It is a pure herbal combination that helps to build up immunity. It consists of effective levels of antioxidants. Vitamin C and E circulate in the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals. It has natural immunity-boosting properties to prevent and ease cough, cold, headache, and infections. It provides quick relief from early signs of running nose, itching throat, body ache, and weakness.

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

Otomycosis is an ear infection which is caused by fungus. It causes dryness, pain, inflammation and discharge in the ear canal. It can affect either one or both the ears. People of the warm or tropical areas are most commonly affected. It affects the external ear canal and is also known as otitis externa. The external ear canal starts from the eardrum and continues to the outside of head. In some cases, middle ear is also affected. Otomycosis occurs mostly in people who do swimming, have diabetes or some skin infection.

Otomycosis has several treatment options available. It is usually treated with topical antifungal medications.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF OTOMYCOSIS?

Otomycosis occurs because of several reasons. Following are the causes of otomycosis:

• Fungal infection – There are many types of fungi responsible for otomycosis. The most common type of fungi responsible for it are – Aspergillus and Candida. Aspergillus is a fungus which is found everywhere in the form of spores. Candida is a type of yeast which lives inside or outside the body. But it is present in optimum amount. When the amount increases from an optimum level, it leads to infection.
• Increased use of antibiotics – Widespread and prolonged use of antibiotics can lead to decreased body resistance. It affects the pH level of ear canal and kills the bacteria which compete with fungi. Therefore, when the bacteria die due to antibiotics, fungal growth becomes easier.
• Overuse of steroids
• Weakened immune system – Immune system helps in providing protection to the body against foreign micro-organisms. When the immune system is weak, various types of micro-organisms can cause infection.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF OTOMYCOSIS?

There are some factors which make a person more prone to otomycosis. Following are the risk factors of otomycosis:

• Suffering from diabetes mellitus
• Ear trauma due to use of hearing aids or cotton swabs
• Swimming in contaminated water
• Surfing
• Chronic skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis
• Decreased formation of wax in ear as it leads to excessive growth of bacteria and fungus in the ear canal
• Using chemical irritants such as hair dye or hair spray
• Any ear injury

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OTOMYCOSIS?

The signs and symptoms of otomycosis are:

• Pain in the affected ear
• Inflammation or swelling
• Feeling of fullness in ear
• Itching
• Redness in the outer ear
• Flakiness
• Loss of hearing
• Ringing sound in ears
• Headache
• Discharge of fluid from the ear which can be white, yellow, brown or green
• Burning sensation in the affected ear

HOW OTOMYCOSIS CAN BE PREVENTED?

Otomycosis can be prevented by following some of the precautionary steps:

• Wear earplugs or swim cap while swimming
• Do not use cotton swabs or any other objects to clean the ears
• Use hair dryer on low setting for removal of moisture from the ears
• Do not scratch the ears which anything sharp

HOW DIAGNOSIS OF OTOMYCOSIS CAN BE DONE?    

The doctor will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease to the patient. He will do physical examination of the patient through otoscope. The fungal spores and debris may be present in the ear canal. A sample can be taken from there and will be sent to the laboratory  for identification of the micro-organisms.

MANAGEMENT OF THE OTOMYCOSIS WITH THE MEDICATIONS OF CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurved centre which are used for the treatment of otomycosis:

1. Detox Premium Powder

Detox premium powder is a very effective ayurvedic medicine to cure blemishes as it purifies the whole body by removing excess toxins from the body. The powder is composed of shukta pishti, giloy satv, gandhak rasayan, moti pishti, akik pishti, shankh bhasma, etc. The ingredient reduces all the signs and symptoms associated with the blemishes.

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

2. Twak Churana

This herbal powder is prepared from two herbs Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) & Chopchini (Smilax malabarica) that in combination reduces uneven pigmentation. Manjishtha mainly helps in deep detoxification and blood purification. It can also be used for hand lotion to treat dry, cracked hands, or feet. This herbal powder is good for dry skin, rashes, acne. It has been used in psoriasis. Skin Glow powder removes toxins and impurities of blood. This powder helps to rejuvenate and promote the longevity. It helps to open the blocked sweat pores. This powder is used in infectious conditions like, eczema, pimples, and chronic skin disorders.

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

3. Twak Tailam

Twak tailam is very effective for the skin as it deeply nourishes the tissues and improves the skin luster. The tailam is composed of yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), etc. The tailam supports skin health, helps in reducing uneven pigments, improves complexion, and helps in deep detoxification and blood purification without any side effects.

Method of Application– Apply over the affected area of the skin.

4. Skin care 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.

5. Itch Care Tablet

It is pure herbal combination which is purely natural. Skin primarily protect our body from toxins present in environment. Itching is related to various skin problems like dermatitis or irritates such as nickel in jewelry, infected cut. Chronic skin condition like psoriasis, acne and due to internal conditions like blood, lungs, and liver. Mainly toxins in skin arises due to excess rakta dhatu and rasa or  plasma nourishes the skin.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6. Handmade Neem Soap

NEEM capsules 100% Safe and purely Ayurvedic preparation. CAC NEEM CAPSULES is natural and herbal product prepared from the standard extract of herb Neem (Azadirachta indica). Neem herb is widely used to cure acute to chronic Skin problems such as Pimples, Itching, Dryness, Blemishes, Dark spots, Pigmentation, Scars etc. Neem leaves are rich in Vitamin-E, Fatty acids & emollients. It is such a wonderful herb that is easily available and shows Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial, Antifungal, Antiseptic properties. Neem cleanses the pores and protects the skin from various infections, Psoriasis, Eczema, Leprosy, Skin ulcers.

According to Ayurveda shoola occurs due to vitiation of vata dosha. It causes obstruction of channels and depletion of tissues. Shoola and roga both have the same meaning i.e giving pain. It can appear as a symptom or complication of disease. It is classified as swatantra shoola and paratantra shoola. Swatantra shola as vyadhi itself  and paratantra shoola as a complication of disease. Types of shola are vataja, pitaja, kaphaja, sannipataja, dwandaja and amaja shola.

Definition of Pain:

Pain is a signal in nervous system that something wrong with body. It defines uncomfortable sensation in body. It is an unpleasant feeling such as prick, tingle, sting or ache.

Causes of pain:

1. Cuts, burns or strains
2. Traumatic injury
3. Wearing high heels
4. Kidney stones
5. Childbirth
6. Trigeminal neuralgia
7. Endometriosis
8. Shingles

Types of pain:

1. Acute pain: It occurs suddenly and for a short period of time. For example: Injuries such as cuts, burns or bone fractures, Illness such as food poisoning or appendicitis.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF ACUTE PAIN:

Somatic pain: Superficial pain on the skin or soft tissues just below the skin.

Visceral pain: Pain originates in internal organs and lining of cavities in the body.

Referred pain:  It is a type of pain that is perceived at a location other than the site of the painful stimulus.

2. Chronic pain: This pain occurs for a long time and cause severe diseases. Chronic pain can be mild or severe. It may result from various health conditions such as arthritis, Fibromyalgia, chronic migraine.
3. Nociceptive pain: It arises from tissue damaged by physical or chemical agents such as trauma, surgery or chemical burns.
4. Neuropathic pain: It is the type of pain i.e caused by a lesion or disease of the somatosensory nervous system. This pain may results from shingles, multiple sclerosis or cancer.
5. Functional pain: It is characterized by a subset of individuals who experience pain and related symptoms and disability without clear structural and disease etiology. For example: Irritable bowel syndrome cause abdominal pain, Temporomandibular dysfunction cause jaw pain.
6. Radicular pain: It is a type of pain that radiates from your back and hip to legs through the spine. For example trauma likes fall or car accidents.

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF PAIN:

1. Frowning, sad or frightened face
2. Grimacing, wincing, eye tightening or closing
3. Distorted facial expression
4. Rapid blinking.
5. Disturbed sleep
6. Anorexia

CHARACTERISTICS OF PAIN:

1. Location
2. Radiation
3. Mode of onset
4. Character
5. Temporal pattern
6. Exacerbating and Relieving factors
7. Intensity

STAGES OF PAIN:

1. Transduction: It is the process by which a painful physical or chemical stimulus is transformed into a signal that can be carried to the central nervous system and perceived as pain.
2. Transmission: A part of a survival response to prevent tissue damage and attend to and protect damaged tissue.
3. Modulation: It is the process by which body alters a pain signal as it is transmitted along the pain away.
4. Perception: It involves a number of psychological processes, including attentional orienting to the painful sensation and its source. In this phase individual becomes aware or conscious about pain.

Investigation:

1. Blood test, urine test, stool test, CSF test
2. Endoscopy
3. X-ray
4. CT scan
5. MRI scan
6. USG scan
7. Biopsy
8. Nerve function test

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SHOOLA:

1. Langhana
2. Pachan
3. Swedan
4. Snehan
5. Lepan
6. Basti

PATHYA AHARA IN SHULA:

1. Drumstick
2. Sea salt
3. Hot water
4. Castor oil
5. Rice stored from 1 year
6. Gomutra (urine of cow)
7. Garlic
8. Bitter gourd
9. Abhyanga

APATHYA AHARA VIHARA IN SHULA:

1. Dry foods
2. Alcohol
3. Dicot
4. Food which are heavy to digest
5. Grief
6. Sorrow
7. Anger
8. Awakening till late night

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAIN:

1. Pain-O-kill Tablets

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

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

2. Pain-O-kill Syrup

Pain-O-Kill herbal syrup is prepared from ingredients like Shunthi, Shudh Guggulu, Ashwagandha, Hadjod, Nirgundi, etc that reduces pain naturally. This herbal syrup helps to reduce body pain, muscle stiffness, inflammation, & swelling. The ingredients used for the preparation of the syrup possess antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc properties.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily.

3. Nerve up tablet

These tablets are pure ayurvedic formulation. Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas and kapha dosha. It acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet,  praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This tablet helps in Backache, knee pain, headache, bronchitis, depression.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Nerve Plus tablet

Nerve plus tablets shows Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Analgesic and immune-modulator properties. It contains herbal ingredients Ghritkumari (Aloe barbadensis), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), Giloy satav (Tinospora crdifolia), shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, shudha vatsnabh, shudh singraf. It is beneficial for migraine, lower back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, stimulating nerves and appetite.

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

5. Pain-O-Kill Oil

Pain-O-kill oil provides good results in body pain, swelling, stiffness, & inflammation. Massage with this oil relieves pain, stiffness, & swelling. Pain-O-Kill oil is prepared from herbal ingredients like Jyotishmati, Kustha, Devdaru, Vatsnabh, Rasna, etc. These all ingredients show anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, & analgesic properties. The antioxidant nature removes all toxins out from the body. Anti-inflammatory & analgesic properties reduce inflammation & pain in the body.

Method of Application: Take few drops of oil in your hands after that gently massage over the affected area of your body pain.

These tablets are Herbo-mineral and purely Ayurvedic formulation. These tablets helps to balance the kapha dosha and acts on the Pranavaha srotas ( respiratory system ). It has excellent results in Phlegm related disorders , chronic cough, fever, common cold. It is also effective in all respiratory diseases like bronchitis, laryngitis, bronchial asthma, seasonal allergy etc. These tablets helps to treat the root cause and also increase immunity of person. These tablets contain ingredients like sonth, kali mirch, mulethi, pippali, hing, laxi villas ras, chandramrit ras, abhark bhasam, shring bhasam, tankan bhasam. These ingredients have natural kapha dosha har properties, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and anti-oxidant properties.

INGREDIENTS OF CAC COUGH GO TABLET:

• Sonth ( Zingiber officinale) : It has expectorant properties that helps to loosen mucus from lungs and also soothes lung tissues. The chemical compound oleoresins prevents the formation of excessive mucus.
• Pippali ( Piper longum) : It tends to provide relief from congestion and cough and also helps to remove the mucus deposits from the respiratory tract. It has potent anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that helps to shield body from various infections and also improve immune system of the body.
• Kali mirch ( Piper nigrum): It promotes the circulation and mucus flow. It also helps to treat asthmatic symptoms and clear respiratory tract.
• Mulethi ( Glycyrrhiza glabra) : It has anti-biotic, anti-inflammatory and anti-asthmatic properties thus helps to manage cough, common cold and flu symptoms. It also thins the phlegm deposits in the chest and nasal cavities thus helps to ease breathing and also get rid of excessive mucus.
• Hing (Ferrula assa-foetida): it has anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties thus helps to provide relief in conditions like bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, whooping cough, cold etc. It helps to remove excessive mucosa from respiratory tract thus ease breathing.
• Chandramrita rasa : It helps to balance out vata and kapha dosha. It is also used in treatment of cough and also clear extra mucus to ease breathing.
• Laxmi vilas rasa : It is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation that is useful in treatment of cough, cold and rhinitis. It also helps to soothes throat and loosen the mucus accumulation in chest.
• Abhrak bhasam : It has antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and anti-asthmatic properties thus hold high significance in treatment of cough, cold and flu symptoms. It helps to maintain the overall lung health.
• Shringa Bhasma : It is useful in asthma, bronchitis, cold and cough. It also provides strength to joints, bone and cartilages.
• Tankan Bhasma : It is used in treatment of respiratory diseases like bronchitis, wheezing, asthma, cough and chest congestion.

USES OF CAC COUGH GO TABLET :

• Sore Throat
• Laryngitis
• Chronic cough
• Pharyngitis
• Common cold
• Bronchitis
• Fever
• Whooping cough
• Asthma
• Throat problems
• All respiratory disorders

COMPARED TO CAC COUGH GO PLUS TABLETS  THE ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART IS GUAIFENESIN

Guaifenesin comes under the class of drugs called Expectorants. It is also known as Glyceryl guaiacolate. It helps to clear mucus from the chest in cold, flu, bronchitis etc. It is not used for ongoing cough from smoking or any long term breathing problems.

Mechanism of Action:

Guaifenesin increase the volume and reduce viscosity of secretions in trachea and bronchi. It also aids in flow of respiratory tract secretions by allowing ciliary movement to carry loosened secretions upwards toward the pharynx. Thus increasing efficiency of cough reflex and facilitates removal of secretions.

It is available in market under the brand name :

• Cervithin
• Barkeit
• Mucusnil
• Tussalyate g
• Cervclear
• Cervifen

SIDE-EFFECTS :

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Decreased uric acid levels
• Rashes
• Kidney stone formation
• Swelling of tongue/face/throat
• Troubled breathing

CONTRA-INDICATIONS :

• Hypersensitivity
• Phenyl-ketonuria
• Liver disease
• Diabetes