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COMMON DISEASES IN SPRING SEASON
- February 14, 2023
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SPRING SEASON:
It is the season of the year between winter and summer during which temperature gradually rise. During the spring season flowers bloom and trees begin to grow and reproduce. The days are longer and temperature becomes warmer in spring season.
According to Ayurveda it is compared with vasant ritu. The climate is warmer so kapha will accumulated in shishir ritu and liquefies in this ritu by hot sun rays. It diminishes the digestive power and increases various diseases like cough, cold, sinusitis, indigestion or allergic condition. New pollens are released on trees so different allergies affected health.
COMMON DISEASES DURING SPRING SEASON:
- Asthma :
Asthma is a respiratory disorder that is characterized by the inflammation of airways. The airway become narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This causes difficulty in breathing, trigger coughing produce wheezing sound. With spring season a lot of asthma cases because in environment lot of triggering factor is present such as dust,pollen, fertilizers etc.
- Lyme disease:
It is most common tick borne illness caused by black legged tick .spring time is the peak time for lyme disease. Pain in muscle, joints, bones, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breathe, inflammation of brain and spinal cord, nerve pain, numbness or tingling sensation in hand and feet’s . This disease can effect your nervous system the tick borne illness is common in spring season because insects and bugs more active in warm weather.
- Gastroenteritis:
It is the inflammation of the linning of stomach and intestine .the main symptoms including nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and pain muscle ache or headache, low grade fever. Rhinoviruses, noroviruses thrive in warm weather.
- Seasonal allergies :
Pollen from trees serves as one of the most common allergy trigger. when all these minute particles enters into nose cause a symptom such as runny nose, watery eyes, coughing, sneezing dark circles under the eyes.
- Conjunctivitis:
It is a condition in which conjunctive becomes inflamed. Allergens like pollen and pet dander can cause conjunctivitis in spring season .Eye are very sensitive to air because in this season more pollutants or irritants in air. Redness, watering from ey, feeling foreingn body sensation, itching, and irritation are the common symptoms of conjunctivitis.
- Sinusitis:
Acute inflammation of the sinus mucous membrane is called as sinusitis. Runny nose, stuffy nose, headache, sore throat, cough, bad breathe are the symptoms of sinusitis. Plant start releasing pollens that cause many people to suffer from this disease.
PREVENTION OF COMMON SPRING DISEASES:
- Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth again and again.
- Avoid day sleep
- Avoid heavy or oily food
- Avoid repeated eating or overeating.
- Keep the house clean from pollens or dust.
- Proper washing of hands
- Keep your immune system healthy with nutritious diet.
PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES:
- Vamana
- Nasya
GOOD FOODS TO EAT IN SPRING SEASON:
- Barley
- Ragi
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Turmeric
- Sweet potato
FOODS TO AVOID IN SPRING SEASON:
- Tomatoes
- Melons
- Alcohol
- Dairy products like curd, cheese.
- Ice creams
- Sweet dishes
CAC MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISESASES OCCUR IN SPRING SEASON:
1. Detox Premium Powder
The powder is very beneficial to cure any body pain as it removes excess toxins from the body and balances the aggravated pitta and vata dosha. It consists of several herbs and bhasmas such as shukta pishti, giloy satv, parwal pishti, kamdudha rasa, moti pishti, gandhak rasayan, akik pishti, etc. The ingredients help in reducing swelling, redness, shrinkage of tear lining in the anus, burning sensation, etc.
Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice daily.
2. Nerve up tablet
Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas. It reduces kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This tablet helps in the symptoms related to Allergy.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.
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. Amrit Tulsi Ras
This herbal preparation is in drops form prepared from five types of Tulsi. Shama Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Rama Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum), Kapoor Tulsi (Ocimum canum), Shwet Tulsi (Ocimum basilicum), Nimba Tulsi (Ocimum citriodorum) that provides good result in all allergic reactions.
Recommended Dosage: Take two to three drops 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.
6. Kapha Sachet
The powder contains a mixture of herbal ingredients which are mainly made for the treatment of asthma. Their properties generally balance the vata and kapha dosha. The sachet contains ingredients like – Sitopladi churna, Laxmi vilas ras, Godanti bhasma, etc. It is used mainly in chronic cough, whooping cough and trouble breathing. It also relieves congestion of chest, sore throat. The ingredients loosen the mucus accumulated in the chest thus making it easy to cough it out. Its main therapeutic effects appear on lungs, pleura, and airways.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 sachet twice daily.
7 . Anu Tailam
Anu tailam is herbal and ayurvedic oil used for the nasal instillation for curing the various diseases. It is administrated through the nasal passage to lubricate, protect and calm the mind. It includes – Sesame oil, Bael tree root, Solanum root, Cinnamon stem bark, Holostemma tuber, cardamom fruit, etc. It mainly balances the Kapha dosha and is beneficial in diseases of head, brain, face, nose, and eyes. Its use is generally recommended in chronic headache, problem of migraine, sinusitis, improves the voice, and vocal cords. Anu tailam gives effective results to asthma patients.
Recommended Dosage – Put 2-3 drops of Anu tailam in each nostril.
8. Kantha Sudharak Vati:
The ingredients used for the preparation of the Kantha sudharak vati are Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Lavang (Syzygium aromaticum), Javitri (Myristica fragrans), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi).This is prepared from soothing and expectorant herbs thus relief all throat problems. It gives very effective results in chronic laryngitis, bronchitis and asthma.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 tablets thrice a day.
LEPROSY AND ITS AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
- February 14, 2023
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OVERVIEW
Leprosy is an infectious disease which occurs because of the bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It is also known as Hansen’s disease. The bacteria affect the nerves of the limbs, upper respiratory tract, lining of the nose and skin. There occur severe skin sores, body disfigurement, muscle weakness and nerve damage in the legs, arms and skin. It is one of the oldest diseases recorded. However, it is not easily transmitted from one person to another but spreads through close and repeated contact with mouth and nose droplets. Children are more commonly affected than adults. If not treated at time, it can cause disfigurement and disability.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF LEPROSY?
Leprosy is caused by the bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae. The bacteria spread from the air droplets which are released through coughing or sneezing and multiply slowly. When someone inhales those droplets, they get infected. However, the disease does not spread through the casual contact like hugging, sitting next to them, shaking hands, etc. It only spreads through close and repeated contact for a longer duration of time.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF LEPROSY?
The common signs and symptoms of leprosy are:
- Flat skin lesions
- Numbness in the affected areas
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Nodule formation
- Formation of reddish plaques on the skin lesion
- Peripheral nerve thickening
- Muscle weakness
- Limb disfigurement
- Thick and dry skin
- Ulcers on the soles of feet (painless)
- Loss of eyelashes and eyebrows
- Paralysis in hands and feet
- Nose bleeding
- Nasal congestion
- Burning sensation in skin
DIFFERENT TYPES OF LEPROSY
Leprosy is of different types depending on the type of lesion involved. Following are the various types of leprosy:
- Tuberculoid leprosy: It is a mild form of leprosy. In this, there are only one or few patches of discolored skin. The affected area is numb due to nerve damage. It is a less contagious form of leprosy.
- Lepromatous leprosy: It is a more severe form of leprosy. There occurs widespread skin rashes and bumps along with muscle weakness and numbness. Other body organs such as kidneys, nose and reproductive organs may get affected.
- Borderline leprosy: This type of leprosy has characterstics of both tuberculoid and lepromatous leprosy.
WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS WHICH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH LEPROSY?
If leprosy is not treated at time, it can lead to several complications. Following are the complications which are related to leprosy:
- Loss of hair
- Blindness
- Inflammation of iris
- Face disfigurement
- Glaucoma
- Infertility
- Erectile dysfunction
- Muscle weakness
- Renal failure
- Nose bleeds
- Nasal congestion
- Permanent damage to the nerves of arms, legs and feet
AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF LEPROSY
In Ayurveda, a body is composed of three doshas – vata, pitta and kapha. Each dosha is related to a particular set of functions. For a body to be completely healthy, all these doshas should be in complete harmony with each other. When any of the dosha gets disturbed, a disease manifests in body.
Leprosy comes under the category of kushta roga in Ayurveda. It occurs because of the vitiation of the three doshas, rakta and mamsa dhatu. Some of the herbs which are found to be very beneficial for management of leprosy are:
- Pippali
- Chitraka
- Guduchi
- Bakuchi
- Kalka
- Khadira
- Neem
- Manjishtha
CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF LEPROSY
Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurved centre which are used for the treatment of leprosy:
1. Detox Premium Powder
This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Giloy satv, Shukta Pishti, Kamdudha Ras, Gandhak Rasayan, etc.
Parwal Pishti: This Pishti reduces inflammation, flaking, itching of the skin. The Pishti is composed of natural coral calcium processed with rose water.
Shukta Pishti: It helps to balance the Pitta dosha in the body. All signs and symptoms related to Psoriasis patients are managed with this article.
Giloy Satv: This satv is prepared from the herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties of this herb deal with psoriasis easily.
Kamdudha Ras: This herbal-mineral classical preparation balances Pitta dosha in the body.
Gandhak Rasayana: This herbal preparation is used since ancient times for all types of skin disorders.
Tal Sindoor: It contains ingredients like Shuddh parad, Aloe vera, Gandhak, etc that relieve redness in psoriasis patients.
Akik Pishti: This Pishti reduces all types of Pitta related disorder hence it gives good results in psoriasis.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with plain water.
2. Blood Purifier Syrup
It is ayurvedic syrup that consists of various natural ingredients such as Khadir Chall (Acacia catechu), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Harad (Terminalia bellirica), Baheda (Terminalia chebula), Amla (Emblica officinalis), etc. As the syrup purifies the blood by removing excess toxins it is very beneficial in maintaining proper circulation and improves the skin naturally.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.
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. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu
Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu is an ayurvedic preparation mainly used for skin diseases. This tablet contains pure herbal ingredients such as Nimba(Azadirachta indica), Patola(Cucumis acutangulus), Guduchi(Tinospora cordifolia), Vasa(Adhatoda vasica), etc. This tablet promotes detoxification and rejuvenation. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu tablet is a natural source of anti – oxidant. It promotes engender vibrant and healthy skin.
Recommended Dosage–Take 1 tablets twice a day with normal water.
6. Panchsakar Churna
Panchsakar Churna is an ayurvedic formulation that consists of five ingredients named as – Saindhav Lavana (Rock Salt), Swarnapatri (Cassia angustifolia), Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa), Shunti – (Zingiber officinale), Balaharitaki (Unripe fruits of Terminalia chebula). Panchsakar Churna is naturally detoxifying, thus it removes the toxins from the body. It relieves inflammation and useful in all types of skin problems.The powder has an anti – inflammatory properties due to which it can reduces the swelling.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 teaspoonful with lukewarm water at bedtime.
7. Neem soap
Neem soap is natural and herbal handmade soap 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. 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. It restores the health of damaged skin, tones skin complexion, prevents premature ageing, Wrinkles, Fine lines can protect against UV rays, and acts as a natural moisturizer for the skin.
Method of Application: Neem Soap can be regularly used on face and body, as a bath soap.
8. Trikatu Tablet
Trikatu Tablet helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps totake out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties. This tablet is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
CAC PAIN-O-KILL TABLETS
- February 14, 2023
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These tablets are purely herbal and ayurvedic formulation. These tablets helps to relax body muscles and muscle cramps to provide relieve from the muscle pain. They have tridosha (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) balancing properties and also helps to maintain the proper circulation of the blood throughout the body. The tablets have soothing effect on the affected area of pain. The contents like Guggulu , jaiphal, shallaki, shigru and hingul used in the preparation of these tablets posses multiple properties that make these herbs natural pain relievers.
INGREDIENTS OF CAC PAIN-O-KILL TABLET:
- JAIPHAL (Myristica fragrans ) : It has potent anti-inflammatory properties due to presence of active compounds like eugenol, elemicin, myristicin and safrole that hinders the action of inflammatory enzyme thus helps to ease muscle and joint pain and also lessen the swelling.
- SHALLAKI (Boswellia serrata ) : According to Ayurved rheumatoid arthritis and other bone disorders are due to accumulation of the ama ( toxin) in body because of improper digestion and vata dosha. Shallaki have vata balancing properties that helps to reduce ama and also lowers the swelling in joints.
- SHUDH GUGGULU ( Commiphora mukul ) : It has potent anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and anti-arthritic properties thus helps to relive the pain and inflammation in the muscles and joints. It also has anti-oxidant properties that helps to reverse the damage caused by free radical in the body.
- SHIGRU (Moringa oleifera) : It has anti-inflammatory properties that helps to effectively cures the painful issues like arthritis as it helps to relieve the swelling and pain from affected area.
- NIRGUNDI (Vitex negundo) : It contain active compound called nishindine which exhibits analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties thus helps to alleviate joint pain and muscle spasm.
- VATSANABH SHUDH (Aconitum ferox ) : It has anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, nerve stimulating and anesthetic It has active compound like tannins and alkaloids that helps to inhibits activity of inflammatory protein thus reduce joint pain and swelling for the affected area.
- SHUDH HINGUL (Ferula narthex ) : It has potent anti-inflammatory , anti-oxidant and anti-spasmodic properties and helps to improve the circulation of the blood in the body thus helps to relive pain and muscle cramps.
USES OF CAC PAIN-O-KILL TABLET :
- Knee pain
- Good for overall health
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Cervical spondylitis
- Backache
- Osteoarthritis
- For any-body pain
COMPARED TO CAC PAIN-O-KILL TABLETS ITS ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART IS TRAMADOL :
Tramadol comes under class of drugs known as Opioid agonist. It is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is taken from oral route and starts to show its affect usually within an hour. It affects the brain and alter the body response to pain.
MECHANISM OF ACTION :
Tramadol is similar to endorphins present in brain which binds with the receptors to decrease the pain signals send by the body to brain. The tramadol also work similarly by acting on mu opioid receptors thus blocking the neurons from communicating pain to the brain.
It is available in the market under brand name of :
- Adamon
- Acupain
- Bestodol
- Atdol-DT
- Contramal
- Combitram
- Damol SR
- Dolriz
- Eltram P
- Dolta
- Inodol
- Hyperdol
- Madol
- Jpdol
SIDE-EFFECTS :
- Constipation
- vomiting
- drowsiness
- nausea
- lightheadedness
- headache
- dry mouth
- dizziness
- indigestion
- sweating
- low energy
- abdominal pain
- itching
WITHDRAWAL AND PHYSICAL DEPENDENCY SYMPTOMS INCLUDES:
- Dilated pupils
- Teary eyes
- Feeling anxious, restless or irritable
- Fast heart rate
- Troubled sleep
- Chills
- Muscle aches, joint pain or back pain
- Sweating
- Fast breathing rate
CONTRA-INDICATION OF TRAMADOL :
- History of seizures
- Head injury
- Epilepsy
- Metabolic disorder
- Pregnant and lactating women
- History of alcohol or drug abuse
NON ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD) AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
- February 14, 2023
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Type of steatosis of liver which is caused due to factors other than excessive alcohol use. Storage of some fat in liver is normal but in steatosis more than 10% of the liver weight is fat which hinders the normal functioning of the liver and if not managed properly may leads to other health complications.
Many individuals suffering from Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are asymptomatic and some may never know that they are suffering from this condition. 2 to 5% of peoples suffering from NAFLD tends to experience the associated complications from the fat deposited in the liver. When the fats causes inflammation and damage the liver cells it is termed as Steato-hepatitis.
WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD)?
The main cause of this condition is not known yet but certain factors contributes in the development of this condition. The factors includes :
- Being overweight or obese : Overweight individual mainly having fat around the waist area increase the risk of NAFLD in individual
- High blood pressure
- Age : Age plays an important role and individual with age more than 50 years are at more risk.
- Type-2 Diabetes
- Underactive Thyroid
- Insulin resistance like in poly-cystic ovary syndrome
- Certain conditions affecting how body uses insulin
- Metabolic syndrome
- Smoking
- High cholesterol
WHAT ARE THE STAGES OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD)?
This condition gradually progress and eventually causes permanent damage to liver if not detected early. The main stages includes :
- Simple Fatty liver or Steatosis : There is large harmless build-up of the fat in liver cells which is mostly undetected.
- Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis : There is inflammation of the liver cells in this stage as it is more serious form of NAFLD.
- Fibrosis : Due to persistent inflammation there is scaring of the tissues around liver along with nearby blood vessels. Even after scaring the liver is still functioning normally.
- Cirrhosis : After year of inflammation the liver shrinks and becomes lumpy and scarred . The damage is permanent which can lead to liver cancer and liver failure.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD)?
There are usually no symptoms but some of the common symptoms experienced includes :
- Discomfort or pain in upper abdomen on right side
- Fatigue
- Yellowing of eyes and skin
- Abdominal swelling
- Red palms
- Enlarged blood vessels beneath skin surface
- Ascites
AYURVED APPROACH :
In Ayurved it can be correlated with Yakrutodar Rog. Due to exposure to etiological factors the pitta and kapha get vitiated . The vitiated kapha dosha enters the yakrit (liver) which is said to be place of pitta where it cause obstruction of the srotos leading to development of the condition.
HERBS :
- Bhumiamalaki
- Patoladi
- Guduchi
- Haritaki
- Katuki
- Pippali
- Triphala
- Hingu
PANCHAKARMA :
- Virechana
- Raktamokshan
- Vasti
- Parishek
CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATIONS FOR TREATMENT OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD):
1. Detox Premium Powder:
As the name suggests this herbal powder helps in overall detoxification of the liver. This herbal powder contains ingredients such as giloy satv, shukta pishti, parval pishti, kamdudha ras, gandhak rasayan, etc. It reduces pain, swelling, abdominal pain, & abdominal swelling.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.
2. Liver care tablet:
Liver Care tablet help in balancing Pitta dosha. These tablets stimulate the growth of new liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice. Liver Care Tablets contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. It helps in removing fats from the liver cells & keeps your liver healthy.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
3. Kutki Capsules:
Kutki capsules are a pure herbal extract of Kutki herb whose main function is to balance Vata and pitta doshas. It helps in the removal of harmful toxins from the body. Kutki capsules of CAC show great results in the case of liver diseases, purify the blood, and treats respiratory disorders. It maintains the overall digestive system and useful in various diseases like abdominal distension, ascites, constipation, etc. it has anti-inflammatory properties, also reduces the stiffness of joints.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily with plain water.
4. Panchsakar Churna:
As the name suggests five ingredients are used for the preparation of this herbal churna. The ingredients such as shunthi, shatapushpa, balaharitaki, saindhavan lavana, & swarnapatri are used for removing toxins from the body. The abdominal pain, swelling, loss of appetite, fatigue, etc related to fatty liver are treated.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 teaspoonful at bedtime with lukewarm water.
5. Liver Care Syrup
Liver Care Syrup is a herbo-mineral Syrup which is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care syrup helps in balancing Pitta dosha. This Syrup enhances regeneration of liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepato-megaly, and obstructive Jaundice.
Recommended dosage: take 2 tablespoon morning and evening after meal
CAC PROSTATE CARE TABLET
- February 14, 2023
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CAC Prostate care tablet is herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. These tablets are 100% natural and safe containing lahsuna,gokhru, Kaishore guggulu, kanchnar guggulu, Shwet parpati, Chandra pabha vati, yavakshar, Trinpanchmool kwath. These herbs are used for the formulation of this tablet showing antioxidant, diuretic, anti-proliferative properties. It helps you recover from enlarged prostate, treats urinary tract infection.
USES :
- Maintain urinary tract infection.
- Support healthy PSA level.
- Restores male energy.
- It supports healthy prostate and male urogenital function.
- Reduce symptoms of enlarge prostate.
INGREDIENTS :
Lahsuna (Allium sativum):
It is particularly rich source of organosulphur compounds. It is a potential safe, non toxic for preventing prostate growth in men with BPH. It has been known to have anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antioxidant.
Gokhru(Tribulus terrestris) :
It gives relief in benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate gland due to its diuretic or cold properties. This helps to increase urine secretion and reduce the swelling and burning sensation during urination. It might be useful for cancer as it induces apoptosis while leaving the non-cancerous cells unharmed. It also have anti proliferative property and might reduce the growth of cancer cells .It has diuretic effect.
Kanchanar guggulu:
It may have antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory properties which is an effective remedy for lymph node swellings.
Shwet parpati:
It is classically indicated in amlapitta, ashmari, dysuria, obstruction in urinary tract. It helps in pacifying all the three dosha. It also act as appetizer or digestant. It reduces the irritation, itching and burning sensation in urinary tract disorders.
Chandraprabha vati :
It might be useful in managing various urinary complications. It helps to prevent the formation of toxins and remove them through urine by increasing urine flow. It also helps in removing kidney stone by increasing the production of urine. It acts as a mild blood pressure lowering agents. It may have anti-infective properties. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesics properties.
Yavakshar:
It is an alkali preparation of yava or barley containing potassium chloride and useful in treatment of abdominal diseases, urinary problems, rheumatoid arthritis and various other diseases. It is useful in BPH which is urological condition caused by the non-cancerous enlargement of prostate gland in males.
Trinpanchmool :
It maintains healthy metabolism and kidney function, supports healthy blood circulation. Kusha, kasha, nala, Darbha, kandekshu are the drugs consist in trinpanchmools.
ALLOPATHIC COUNTER PART OF PROSTATE CARE TABLET ALONG WITH ITS SIDE EFFECTS:
FINASTERIDE
BRAND NAMES:
- Proscar
- Propecia
Finasteride is a white crystalline powder with a melting point near 250°C. The empirical formula of finesteride is C23H36N2O2. Finasteride is a 5α- reductase inhibitor and works by decreasing the production of dihydrotestosterone. Finasteride is used for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia. It has a role as an androgen antagonist and antihyperplasia drug. Finasteride blocks the action of an enzyme called 5 α reductase. This enzyme changes testosterone to other hormone that causes the prostate to grow or hair loss. It will increase testosterone level in body which decreases prostate size and increases hair growth on scalp.
USES :
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- Better urine flow with less straining.
- Increase testosterone level in body.
- Androgenetic alopecia.
SIDE EFFECTS:
- Loss of libido.
- Abnormal ejaculation
- Breast pain.
- Pain in testicles.
- Tingling of the hands or feet.
- Presence of Blood in
CONTRAINDICATION:
- Liver problems
- Pregnancy
- High grade prostate cancer
- Suicidal thoughts
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
- February 14, 2023
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Group of diseases that cause muscle weakness and decrease muscle flexibility over time is known as Muscular Dystrophy. It is generally due to the problem in the genes that tends to control how body keeps muscles healthy. These diseases are type of Myopathy , conditions affecting skeletal muscles. Over a period of time muscles becomes weaker and shrink thus affecting the ability of individual to walk and perform daily activities. This disease can also affect lungs and heart.,
Some types of Muscular dystrophy starts to develop at birth or during childhood while some develop later in adulthood.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ?
There are various types of muscular dystrophy . Some of the common types includes :
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) :
Symptom of this type can appear anytime between 5 to 60 years of age but usually develop during teen years. The condition affects thigh, hip and shoulder muscles than eventually affects the heart of the patient. Males are more prone to develop Becker muscular dystrophy.
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) :
This conditions usually affect boys aging between 2 to 5 years but girls can also develop this condition. One may notice toddler having hard time during walking, jumping or running and as the disease starts to progress it may affect the heart and lungs of the child. It is the most common type of muscular dystrophy.
- Facio-scapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) :
It mostly affects the face , upper arms and shoulder blades and its symptoms usually appears before the age of 20. This type is third most common type of Muscular dystrophy.
- Congenital Muscular Dystrophy :
This condition is present at the time of birth. The infant is present with weak muscles, joints that are too stiff or loose and a curved spine. The child may experience seizures, learning disabilities and vision problems.
- Emery-Dreiffus Muscular Dystrophy (EDMD) :
This type of muscular dystrophy usually affects the children and is present with symptoms like weak upper arms, shoulders and calf muscles that appears by the age of 10. It can also affect the heart in the patient.
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) :
In this type of muscular dystrophy the muscles closest to body that includes hips and shoulders. It tends to affect people of all age group.
- Myotonic Dystrophy :
Individuals with this type of condition have trouble in relaxing their muscles. The condition can also affects the lungs and heart of the individual.
- Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy (OPMD) :
It is a rare type of Muscular dystrophy that weakens the muscles in throat and eyelids. The symptoms includes droopy eyelids and individual also experience difficulty in swallowing. The symptoms tends to appear between 40s and 60s.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ?
Some common symptoms experienced by individuals with Muscular dystrophy includes :
- Muscle weakness depending on the type affecting different muscles
- Unusual walking tempo
- Learning disabilities
- Muscle pain
- Enlarged calf muscles
- Stiff or loose joints
- Difficulty in running or walking
- Curved spine
- Heart problems like heart failure, arrhythmia etc.
- Breathing problems
AYURVED APPROACH
In Ayurved it can be correlated with Mamsa-shosha which develop due to imbalance of dosha and dhatus ( basic elements for maintaining body structures ). There is vitiation of kapha which hinders the digestive fire in the body causing formation of ama. The kapha along with the ama due to their similar properties cause obstruction of the Srotus ( channels) leading to vitiation of the vata dosha .
The Vitiated Vata in turn cause depletion of the region it affects . Along with this there is Vitiation of the Dhatwagni ( metabolism) which is responsible for the metabolism of respected Dhatu ( basic element ) also leading to depletion of the mamsa ( muscles).
HERBS :
- Bala
- Musta
- Guduchi
- Ashwagandha
- Arjuna
- Triphala
- Gokshura
- Guggulu
PANCHAKARMA :
- Abhyanga
- Vasti
- Sashtika Shali Pinda Sweda
- Shiro Dhara
- Sarvanga Dhara
CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY :
1. 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, kneepain, headache, bronchitis, depression.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.
2. Immuno up Powder
Immuno up powder is pure herbal formulation. The importance of working on your immunity is now on an all-time high. If a person fall ill easily, it means their body’s immunity is low. This pacifies tridosha (Vata, pitta and Kapha), strengthen your immunity, keeps your digestive system fit and also detox your body. it also works in cold, fever and flu conditions. It consists of effective levels of antioxidants, Vitamin C and E which circulate in the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals. it is a natural immune-modulator properties to prevent and ease coughing, sneezing, etc. It provides quick relief from early signs of running nose, Sore throat, body pains, and weakness.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 Sachet twice daily with normal water.
3. 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.
4. Makar Rasayan tablet:
It is a herbo-mineral tablet and is purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC MAKAR RASAYAN tablet help in balancing all the three doshas. It helps to rejuvenate body tissues and act as an immunomodulator. It helps in proper blood circulation. It prevents the skin from dryness. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchla, guduchi satva, shudha shilajeet, ras sindoor, moonga bhasma, shankh bhasma, praval pishti etc. Herbs and minerals used for the formulation of these tablets show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, analgesic and immunomodulator properties.
Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily.
ASTHMA AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
- February 13, 2023
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Asthma is a respiratory disorder that is characterized by the inflammation of airways. The airway become narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This causes difficulty in breathing, trigger coughing produce wheezing sound.
CAUSES OF ASTHMA:
- Cigarette smoking.
- Air pollution
- Exposure to cold or dry weather
- Infection such as cold, flu, sinusitis, bronchitis
- Dust mites.
- If someone in our family is suffer from asthma or allergic diseases.
- Stress
- Reflux of stomach acid
- Physical exertion
SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA:
- Shortness of breathe
- Chest tightness or pain
- Wheezing when exhaling
- Feeling tired
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Feeling tired
- Increased rate of respiration.
TYPES OF ASTHMA:
1.Mild intermittent asthma : It is defined as having symptoms less than once a week and having forced expiratory volume in one second or peak expiratory flow ≥80% predicted with <20% variability.
- Mild persistent asthma: symptoms occur more than twice a week but less than once a day and affect activity.
- Moderate persistent asthma: Symptoms occur daily. Flare ups occur and usually last several days.it may disrupt the daily activities and make it difficult to sleep. Night time fare ups may occur more than once a day.
- Severe persistent asthma: It involves symptoms that persist throughout the day and night.
INVESTIGATION OF ASTHMA:
- Blood test
- CT scan
- X-ray chest.
- MRI scan.
TRIGGERING FACTOR IN ASTHMA:
- Irritants in the air.
- Pets
- Anger
- Exercise or physical activity.
- Tobacco smoking
- Pollen
- molds
- fungus spores
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF ASTHMA:
- Chronic obstruction of pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Bronchitis
- Cystic fibrosis
- Pneumonia
AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF ASTHMA:
In ayurveda asthma is compared with tamaka swas .It is mainly caused by vata and kapha dosha. When vayu gets vitiated it starts moving in the upward direction. The abnormally moving vayu occupies and invades all the strotas . When vayu reaching in head region grips the head and neck and also provokes the kapha located in these regions. The provoked kapha with vayu causes cold and congestion .kapha is being blocked in these channels produces sound. Dyspnea, elevation of eyes,wheezing sound on exhale, sweating of forehead, dryness of mouth ,episode of breathlessness occur.
FIVE TYPES OF SWASA IN AYURVEDA:
- Maha swasa
- Urdhwa swasa
- China swasa
- Tamaka swasa
- Kshudra shwasa
PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES IN TAMAKA SWASA :
- Snehan
- Swedan
- Vamana
- Virechna
- Vasti
- Dhumapana
PATHYA AHAR IN TAMAK SWAS:
- Red rice
- Horse gram
- Goat milk
- Honey
- Brinjal
- Barley
- Sleeping during day time
- Garlic
- Raisins
- Cardamom
APATHYA AHARA IN TMAK SWAS:
- Fish
- Dry foods
- Food which are heavy to digest
- Contaminated water
SINGLE HERBS GOOD FOR TMAK SWAS:
- Vasa (Adhatoda vasica)
- Black pepper
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Katuki(picrorrhiza kurroa
- Ela (cardamom)
- Guduchi (Tinospora cardifolia)
- Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
YOGA ASANA FOR TAMAK SWASA :
- Kapal bhati
- Pavanmuktasana
- Ardha matseyendrasana
- Setu bandhasana
- Bhujangasana
- Shavasana
- Bandhakonasana
CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF ASTHMA:
1. Kapha Sachet
The powder contains a mixture of herbal ingredients which are mainly made for the treatment of asthma. Their properties generally balance the vata and kapha dosha. The sachet contains ingredients like – Sitopladi churna, Laxmi vilas ras, Godanti bhasma, etc. It is used mainly in chronic cough, whooping cough and trouble breathing. It also relieves congestion of chest, sore throat. The ingredients loosen the mucus accumulated in the chest thus making it easy to cough it out. Its main therapeutic effects appear on lungs, pleura, and airways.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 Sachet twice a day with normal water.
2. Swas Kas Chintamani Ras:
Swas Kas Chintamani Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form, used in the treatment of respiratory diseases. This medicine should be used under medical supervision. This medicine is most commonly used in north Indian Ayurvedic practice. These tablets are pure Ayurvedic preparatipon which contains pure herbal ingredients like swarna bhasma, shuddha parad, shuddha gandhak, suwaranmakshik bhasma, loha bhasma, yashtimadhu, kantakari, etc. It is used in the treatment of cough, cold, bronchitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchitis.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.
3. Anu Tailam
Anu tailam is herbal and ayurvedic oil used for the nasal instillation for curing the various diseases. It is administrated through the nasal passage to lubricate, protect and calm the mind. It includes – Sesame oil, Bael tree root, Solanum root, Cinnamon stem bark, Holostemma tuber, cardamom fruit, etc. It mainly balances the Kapha dosha and is beneficial in diseases of head, brain, face, nose, and eyes. Its use is generally recommended in chronic headache, problem of migraine, sinusitis, improves the voice, and vocal cords. Anu tailam gives effective results to asthma patients.
Recommended Dosage – Put 2-3 drops of Anu tailam in each nostril.
4. Broncho care syrup:
Broncho care is ayurvedic syrup containing ingredients such as Vasa patra (Adhatoda vasica), Kantkari (Solanum surattense), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Chitrakmool (Plumbago zeylanica), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), etc. It is mainly used in chronic cough, bronchitis, whooping cough, common cold, etc.
Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day.
5. 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.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.
6. Kantha Sudharak Vati:
The ingredients used for the preparation of the Kantha sudharak vati are Mulethi(Glycyrrhiza glabra), Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Lavang (Syzygium aromaticum), Javitri (Myristica fragrans), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi).This is prepared from soothing and expectorant herbs thus relief all throat problems. It gives very effective results in chronic laryngitis, bronchitis and asthma.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 tablets thrice a day.
ANEMIA AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
- February 13, 2023
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Anemia is a blood disorder in which blood has reduced ability to carry oxygen due to less number of red blood cells or a reduction in amount of hemoglobin.
CAUSES OF ANAEMIA:
- Iron deficiency anemi.
- Deficiency of Vitamin B12.
- Folate deficiency.
- Chronic diseases such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Sudden heavy blood loss.
- Lead poisoning.
- Renal failure.
- Multiple myeloma.
SYMPTOMS OF ANEMIA:
- Weakness
- Pale or yellowish skin .
- Irregular heartbeats .
- Shortness of breath.
- Cold hands and feet .
- Irregular heartbeat.
- Loss of appetite.
- Mouth ulcers.
- Muscle weakness .
TYPES OF ANEMIA:
- Aplastic anemia: It is a condition occurs when your bone marrow cannot make new blood cells in sufficient number.
- Iron deficiency anemia: It is caused by lack of iron. Where there are too few red cells in the body due to shortage of iron .
- Sickle cell anemia: It is a form of inherited disorder in which RBC changes its shape and turning round flexible discs into stiff and sticky sickle cells that blocks blood flow .
- Thalassemia: It is a genetic condition in which the production of haemoglobin is affected .
- Vitamin deficiency anemia: It is a lack of healthy red blood cells caused by lower amount of vitamin B12 and folate .
RISK FACTORS OF ANEMIA:
- Pre mature baby.
- Heavy menstrual cycle .
- Taking diet low in vitamin, minerals and iron.
- Family history .
- Chronic illness such as diabetes, kidney disease , heart failure .
PREVENTION OF ANEMIA:
- Taking a balanced diet .
- Drinking more water .
- Avoid exposure to chemicals .
- Proper washing of hands to avoid infection.
AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF ANEMIA:
In Ayurveda it is compared with pandu . The pathology of anemia finds its roots in the imbalance og agni the digestive fire leads to the formation of ama .the vitiation of vata dosha caused disruption of pitta dosha .vataja ,pittaja ,kaphaja ,tridoshaja ,mrittikajanya pandu are the types of pandu roga.
CAUSATIVE FACTORS OF PANDU ROGA :
- Excessive consumption of salt or sour things
- Incompatible foods
- Sleep during day time
- Min affected by fear,panic,anger,grief.
- Excessive physical exercise or excessive indulgence in sex .
SIGNS OF BAD PROGNOSIS OF PANDU:
- Chronic pandu.
- Swelling all over the body.
- Constipation
- Stool with phlegm.
- Less faeces
FOOD GOOD FOR ANEMIA:
- Red meat, pork.
- Seafood
- Dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach.
- Raisin
- Apricot
- Pomegranate
- Beans
FOODS TO BE AVOID IN ANEMIA
- Tea and coffee
- Milk and some diary products.
- Food that contain tannins such as corn.
- Brown rice .
SINGLE DRUGS IN ANEMIA:
- Amalaki ( Emblica officinalis)
- Draksha
- Guduchi
- Raisin
- Musta
CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANEMIA:
1. Detox Premium Powder
These herbal sachets are prepared from ingredients such as Shankh bhasma, Sutshekhar ras, Parvalpishti, Shukta, Giloy, Kamdudha ras, Shvetparpati that gives calming effect on the stomach.
Shankh bhasma: This ayurvedic bhasma is prepared from conch shell. The bhasma shows antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antacid, digestive stimulant properties. The problems like indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, etc are easily treated with it.
Sutshekhar ras: It is an ayurvedic preparation that maintains pitta dosha in the body. This ras provides effective results in abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, fever, headache, epigastric tenderness, etc.
Parval pishti: This pishti is prepared from coral calcium processed in rose water. It provides effective results in acidity, burning sensation, headache, etc.
Shukta pishti: This pishti balances the pitta dosha in the body and removes all toxins from the body.
Giloy satv: Giloy satv possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, carminative, immunomodulator, etc properties. It eliminates the ama from body hence provide good results in acidity problem.
Kamdudha ras: This ras reduces heat, burning sensation, epigastrium tenderness, irritability, heartburn, and acidity.
Shwet parpati: It is also effective in acidity.
Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice daily.
2. Platfer Tablet:
Platfer Tablet Boosts platelet count and reverse the thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) associated with dengue. It decreases the peripheral platelet destruction and strengthens the host immune system. Platfer tablets also helps reduce fever (antipyretic property) and protect the liver (hepatoprotective property). This herbal combination is prepared from herbs like Papaya (Carica papaya) and Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) which increases the platelet counts naturally. It provides good and effective results for patients. It increases the physical and mental strength of a person and builds up immunity.
Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily.
3. Power Blood Syrup:
Power Blood Syrup is 100% natural & safe prepared from various extracts of herbs. The herbs used for formulation of this syrup shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and immuno-modulator properties. It is best known for purifying the blood. It helps in eliminating the toxins from blood that cause acne and blemishes. It’s a perfect herbal remedy for skin diseases like acne vulgaris, boils, skin rashes, blemishes, urticaria, and nose bleeding.
Recommended Dosage: Take 2 Teaspoon twice daily.
4. Noni capsules
These are herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. Noni is a fruit found mainly in South India which contains many health benefits. Noni fruit is known for its high level of antioxidants like beta carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C and various other minerals which help to Strengthen the immune system. People suffering from Respiratory problems may benefit from this. Noni Capsules promotes immunity, Arthritis relief, circulation of blood, energy and digestive health. It contains standard extract of Morinda Citrifo. Noni capsules have anti inflamatory properties that help reduce inflammation of the body.
Recommended Dosage: Take one capsule twice daily.
5. Kutki Capsules:
Kutki is an amazing herb of Ayurveda. Kutki means bitter. It has a cooling action, used to treat bleeding disorders like nasal bleeds, menstrual problems, etc. Also known as Bedhniya herb due to its piercing nature. CAC Kutki capsules are a pure herbal extract of Kutki herb whose main function is to balance Vata and pitta doshas. It helps in the removal of harmful toxins from the body. Kutki capsules of CAC show great results in the case of liver diseases, purify the blood, and treats respiratory disorders. It maintains the overall digestive system and useful in various diseases like abdominal distension, ascites, constipation, etc. it has anti-inflammatory properties, also reduces the stiffness of joints.
Recommended Dosage: Take one capsule twice daily.
HOW GOOD METABOLISM HELPS TO TREAT HEALTH PROBLEM?
- February 13, 2023
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Metabolism is the chemical reaction in the body cells that changes food into energy. The metabolism process help in growth and reproduction and help in maintaining the structure of living organisms. Two processes occur in metabolism are catabolism or anabolism. Catabolism helps in breaking down larger organic molecule into smaller molecule and releases energy. Anabolism involved in building up or synthesizing compounds from simpler substances required by cells. This process requires and store energy.
In Ayurveda it is compared with agni which means digestive fire. Enzymes, hydrochloric acid are the factors involved in digestion are termed as agni. Agni is important for metabolic physiology or pathology. Agni determines our vitality, life force, strength, energy, clarity of mind. Agni is one of the panchmhabhuta and is referred to as “Teja Mahabhuta. Agni keep us alive if agni extinguished a person dies. To balance agni deepan pachan drugs is used. Deepan means balancing the digestive fire and eliminate toxins from the body. Pachan means to digest, burn or neutralize ama. Almost all diseases are caused by malfunctioning of agni. When the food is not properly digested and metabolized is known as ama and the undigested food particles act like as toxins. The most important agni is Jatharagni. It is located in the stomach and duodenum area. It plays an important role in digesting food by converting into minute particles which is assimilated by body tissue and cell. Jatharagni is classified into four types.
- Sama agni: Digestive function is proper there is no episode of acidity and constipation. It maintain equilibrium and seen in individual who have balanced dosha.
- Vishama agni: Digestive fire is disturbed by vata dosha. Changes in vata dosha there are episodes of alternating cycles of irregular appetite, abdominal distension, variable digestion or indigestion.
- Tikshana agni : Digestive fire is disturbed by pitta. In tikshanagni pitta and agni have same properties so that there is episodes of excessive eating.
- Manda agni : Digestive fire is disturbed by kapha dosha in which there are poor appetite, sluggish metabolism and tendency to weight gain.
CAUSES OF IMPAIRMENT OF AGNI :
- Excessive starvation.
- Contaminated food.
- Irregular habit of eating
- Excess water intake.
- Cold food.
FUNCTION OF AGNI:
- Transformation
- Digestion, absorption, assimilation
- Tissue nutrition
- Skin color, complexion, glow
- Mental clarity.
- Intelligence, joy
- Patience and longevity.
HOW GOOD METABOLISM HELPS IN VARIOUS DISEASES:
- OBESITY: If metabolism is high than the person burn more calories at rest or during physical activity .
- DIABETES: Metabolism plays an important role in managing or preventing diabetes .
- ATHEROSCLEROSIS: Alteration in metabolic enzymes carry the potential to influence plague progression or stabilization becoming potential immunometabolic modulation in atherosclerosis .
- WILSON’S DISEASE: Copper accumulation and deficiency are reciprocally connected to lipid metabolism. It is caused by genetic loss of function of copper transporting P-type ATPase beta ,copper accumulates mainly in the liver and lipid metabolism is disregulated.
- GAUCHER’S DISEASE: It is a type of lipid metabolism disorder.if you do not have enough of enzyme called glucocerebrosidae this causes too much of a fatty substance to build up in liver, spleen, lungs.
- ACIDITY: Stomach acid facilitates the breakdown and absorption of nutrients essential to elimination and detoxification of stored fat tissue.
TIPS FOR MAINTAINING AGNI AND METABOLISM:
- Eat three healthy meals in a day.
- Eat largest meal of the day when pitta dosha increases in body.
- Drink ginger tea.
- Avoid cold food items.
- Don’t overeat.
- Get 6-8 hour of sleep.
HERBS TO IMPROVE METABOLISM:
- Fenugreek
- Ginger
- Black pepper
- Ginseng
- Cinnamon
- Cumin
- Garlic
HYDRONEPHROSIS AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
- February 13, 2023
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One or both kidneys get swollen because of incomplete emptying of urinary tract is known as Hydronephrosis. This condition can be sudden or chronic, one sided or bilateral, partial or complete. It can develop anywhere in urinary tract from opening of kidneys to ureters, bladder or urethra. Hampering of any of the structure of urinary tract can cause problem in emptying the urinary system along with back up of fluid and pressure.
In Unilateral Hydronephrosis only one kidney is affected but if both the kidneys are affected then it is known as Bilateral Hydronephrosis. Individual with this condition is not provided with right treatment it can lead to permanent kidney damage or may cause kidney failure.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF HYDRONEPHROSIS ?
Most commonly underlying health conditions leads to development of Hydronephrosis, which includes :
- Cancer : Tumors in parts of or near the urinary tract like tumors of prostate gland, uterus, bladder etc can cause blockage which can disrupt flow of urine leading to development of Hydronephrosis.
- Urinary retention : Due to inability to empty bladder the urine may be held inside body.
- Kidney Stones : Blockage in kidney or urinary tract due to stones lodged there.
- Vesico-ureteral Reflux : Health condition in which there is back flow of urine from bladder to kidney can lead to development Hydronephrosis.
- Blood Clots : Development of blood clots in kidney or ureter.
- Nerve or muscle problems : Nerve or muscle related problems like in diabetes mellitus can affect ureters or kidney.
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Due to enlargement of prostate gland in males there is blockage of urine because of pressure on urethra by the enlargement.
- Narrowing or Stricture of Urinary Tract : Narrowing of the tract due to injury, birth defects, infection or surgery.
- Utreocele : The protrusion of low part of ureter into bladder can cause Hydronephrosis.
- Uterine Prolapse : Condition in which uterus slips or sage out can cause development of Hydronephrosis.
- Pregnancy : Due to expansion of uterus there is pressure exerted on ureters which causes blockage of flow of urine.
- Cystocele : Health condition in which the wall between vagina and bladder becomes weak thus allows bladder to droop into vagina.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HYDRONEPHROSIS ?
Some of the common symptoms experienced by individual suffering from Hydronephrosis includes :
- Vomiting
- Sudden or intense pain in side or back
- Blood in urine
- Nausea
- Fever due to UTI
- Painful or frequent urination
- Malaise or weakness.
AYURVED APPROACH :
In Ayurved it can be correlated with Mutraghata. Due to intake of dry food , Suppression of natural urges etc leads to vitiation of the Doshas in body Predominantly Vata Dosha. The Vitiated doshas get mixed with Urine causing obstruction of the flow of urine.
HERBS :
- Sariva
- Bala
- Punarnava
- Gokshura
- Ikshu
- Guduchi
- Plagu
PANCHAKARMA :
- Patra pottali pind swedan
- Uttara basti
- Virechana
CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATIONS FOR HYDRONEPHROSIS
1. Gokshura Capsules:
Gokshuru capsules are pure ayurvedic medicine which is very effective in kidney disorders 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). It provides effective result in acute & chronic kidney disease, chronic renal failure, cystitis, and urethritis, nephropathy, and urinary tract infections.
Recommended Dosage: Take one capsule twice daily with normal water.
2. Kidney Care Tablet:
kidney plays an important role in keeping the whole body clean, well-fueled, strong and functioning properly. Kidney failure puts the body at risk, allowing waste to accumulate and damage the kidneys from inside. It is a good idea to do a kidney cleansing and keep a check on the health of the kidneys in your middle and old age. The toxins that buildup results in nausea or feeling sick to the stomach, lack of concentration and blood pressure changes are all symptoms of kidney failure.
Recommended Dosage: Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.
3. Kidney Care Churna:
The kidney care churna is prepared from herbs like Bhumiamla (Phyllanthus niruri), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), & Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa). These herbs in combination show anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antioxidant, analgesic, etc properties. Kidney care churna keep all kidney function tests (serum creatinine, urea, sodium, potassium, chlorine, & uric acid), etc in normal range. The use of this churna reduces swelling in the body, remove kidney stones, deal with urinary tract infection, general weakness, & fatigue, etc related to kidney patients.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 teaspoonful twice daily with normal water.
4. UTI Care Tablet:
UTI Care Tablets helps to treat Urinary tract infections along with the diseases related to kidney, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. This tablet contains pure herbal ingredients which are Yavakshar (Hordeum vulgare), kalmi Shora (Pottasium nitrate), Naushadar (Ammonium chloride), Swarna Gairik (Red ochre), etc. UTI Care Tablets are also beneficial in kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, renal colic, burning sensation or pain during micturition, and Hypertension.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.
5. Detox Premium Powder:
The powder contains all the Ayurvedic herbs which strengthen the immune system of the body and prevents the various complications by potentiating immune system. The powder includes :
Parwal Pishti – Parwal pishti is prepared from Coral calcium. It is mainly used in Pitta related disorders and helpful in bleeding disorders. This pishti relieves Ama dosha and improves the digestion power. It also improves the strength and immunity.
Shukta Pishti – It is prepared from Pearl oyster shell. Shukta pishti pacifies Pitta and Kapha dosha. It is the best ant-acid and relieves the abdominal distention. Shukta pishti reduces the rashes on the arms and legs.
Giloy Satva–Giloy satva includes water-soluble extract of Giloy/Guduchi (Tinospora Cordifolia). It balances the aggravated pitta and acts as a mild-antipyretic, antacid, and immuno-modulator. It also reduces burning sensation in the hands, feet, and body.
Kamdudha Ras–According to Ayurveda principles, Kamdudha Ras has Sheeta Virya thus it is beneficial in every Pitta Roga classified in Ayurveda. It is beneficial in the symptoms like burning sensation, restlessness, bleeding tendencies, excessive thirst, and hot flashes, vomiting with yellowish or sour water.
Akik Pishti – Akik bhasma contains Silicon Dioxide and some herbal extracts derived into in during processing with Aloe vera and Rose water. It is used in General debility, Restlessness. It works well in loss of appetite, weight loss, and feeling of excessive heat in the body.
Gandhak Rasayan – Gandhak Rasayan is a great antibacterial, antiviral ayurvedic medicine. It acts as an anti-pyretic, analgesic, & blood purifier.
Sutshekhar Ras–It is an important medicine used in Ayurveda, which acts on Pitta dosha and reduces the symptoms like nausea, vomiting, fever, headache, sour taste of mouth, restlessness, etc.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 sachet twice a day with normal water.