Author Archives: Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh

INTRODUCTION

Premenstrual syndrome is a group of physical, emotional and behavioral changes which occur in females before menstruation. It usually starts between ovulation and the onset of next periods. It lasts for a few days and lasts till the beginning of the upcoming period. The common signs and symptoms include tenderness in breasts, food cravings, mood swings, irritability and depression. Nearly every 3 out of 4 women experience premenstrual syndrome. The symptoms vary from person to person and their intensity ranges from mild to severe.

Premenstrual syndrome can have an impact on the daily life of an individual. But with the dietary and lifestyle modifications, the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome can be managed. There are various medicines also which are beneficial in it.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME?

The exact cause of premenstrual syndrome is not known but is believed to be due to several factors. Following are the reasons which can be responsible for premenstrual syndrome:

• Hormonal fluctuations
• Fluctuation in serotonin – a neurotransmitter that plays a role in mood states
• Depression
• Cigarette smoking
• Lack of physical exercise
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Lack of sleep
• Eating foods rich in sugar, fat and salt

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME?

The common signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome are:

• Abdominal cramps
• Bloating
• Tenderness in breasts
• Body pains
• Swelling in hands and feet
• Acne
• Headache
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Increased appetite
• Increase in body weight
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Difficulty in sleeping
• Forgetting things
• Mood swings
• Crying
• Angry outbursts
• Lack of concentration
• Social withdrawal
• Lack of interest in daily activities
• Back pain
• Clumsiness
• Decreased sexual drive

HOW PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME CAN BE PREVENTED?

Premenstrual syndrome can be managed by a lot of ways. The symptoms will not be totally vanished but they can be lessened to such an extent that it does not interfere in the life of an individual. Following are the steps which are good for prevention of PMS:

• Do regular exercise for 20-30 minutes a day
• Eat healthy diet which includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc
• Take proper sleep of 7-8 hours
• Avoid excess intake of salt and caffeine
• Say no to alcohol
• Quit smoking

YOGA FOR PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

Yoga is an ancient science which involves various types of asanas for body and mind relaxation. It helps in stretching of body and releasing pressure from the body. Different types of yoga asanas are very helpful in managing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Following are the yoga asanas beneficial in PMS:

1. MARJARIASANA

Marjari means cat and asana means body posture. Marjariasana is called cat stretch. It is an excellent stretching posture.

How to do it:

• Come onto the fours- arms and legs, with back forming the top of the table.
• Arms should be perpendicular to the floor and knees are hip-width apart from each other.
• While inhaling, raise the chin and bend the head backwards. Push the navel downwards and raise tailbone.
• This is the cat pose. Hold it for 1-2 minutes and take deep breathes.
• Then exhale and release the pose gradually.
• Do the pose for 4-5 times.

Contraindications:

• Neck injury
• Back injury

2. BHUJANGASANA

Bhujanga means cobra and asana means body posture. Bhujangasana is the cobra or snake pose. It can be done easily at home while lying down on the stomach and then stretching. It gives a good stretch to the body and instantly relieves stress.

How to do it:

• Lie down in stomach with the toes flat and soles facing upwards.
• Rest the forehead on the ground, keep the legs closer with feet and heels touching each other.
• Now slowly lift the body while taking a deep breath in. The navel should be kept in ground level.
• Both the hands should have equal pressure while pulling on and off of the torso from the ground.
• Hold the pose for 4-5 breaths. Then, breathe out and bring the abdomen, chest and head gently on floor.
• Repeat it for 4-5 times.

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Hernia
• Recent abdominal surgery
• Fracture of ribs or wrist joints

3. DHANURASANA

Dhanu means bow and asana means body posture. In dhanurasana, the shape of the body is made like that of a bow. The pose should be performed 4-5 hour after meals. The best time is of early morning.

How to do it:

• Lie in the stomach with the feet apart.
• Then fold the knees and take your hands backwards and hold the ankles.
• Breathe in and lift the chest up from the ground. Pull the legs upwards and more towards the back.
• Keep the body posture stable and see forward. Pay attention to the breath.
• Maintain posture for 15-20 seconds and bring the legs and chest gently to the ground.

Contraindications:

• Neck injury
• Hernia
• Hypertension or hypotension
• Lower back pain
• Migraine
• Recent abdominal surgery

4. MATSYASANA

Matsyasana is the fish pose asana. If this asana is carried out in water, the body will float easily like a fish.

How to do it:

• Lie on back with feet together and hands relaxed.
• Place the hands under the hips and bring the elbows close to each other.
• Lift the head and chest up while breathing in.
• When the chest is elevated, lower the head backwards and touch floor with the top of the head.
• Hold the pose as long as a person feels comfortable.

Contraindications:

• High or low blood pressure
• Migraine
• Insomnia

5. SHAVASANA

Shava means corpse and asana means body posture. Shavasana is also known as corpse pose. This asana is a rest and relaxation posture. It is usually performed at the end of a yoga session. It helps in deep healing of the body.

How to do it:

• Lie flat on the back without any cushions or props. Close your eyes.
• Keep the legs apart comfortably and let the feet and knees relax.
• The arms should be kept aside with a little distance from the body. Keep the palms open and facing upwards.
• Breathe slowly and gently and slowly relax your entire body. Surrender the whole body and let go everything. But do not fall asleep.

Body toxins or metabolic toxins are natural by-products of metabolism that occurs throughout the body systems that must be eliminated from the body. There is long list of metabolic pathway that creates variety of metabolic toxins in body like :

• Amino acid metabolism
• Intestinal dysfunctions
• Neurotransmitter metabolism
• Toxin metabolism
• Vitamin metabolism
• Detox dysfunctions and impairments
• Carbohydrate metabolism

If  there is hindrance in elimination of toxins from the body it can lead to damage  to organs and development of various health conditions . Like excessive production of ammonia in urea cycle leads to serious health problems .

ACCUMULATION OF  VARIOUS BODY TOXINS

Certain body toxin which are not flushed out from body due to any cause accumulates in body. Some of the body toxins are :

Hyperammonemia :

Ammonia is a waste product which is normally processed in liver and excreted through urine. High level of ammonia in blood is called as Hyperammonemia and can be toxin to CNS .

What are the causes of Hyperammonemia ?

Common causes are :

• Decreased blood flow to liver
• Liver diseases
• Renal failure
• Hepatic encephalopathy
• Reye’s syndrome

What are the symptoms of Hyperammonemia ?

Common symptoms of hyperammonemia includes :

• Abdominal pain
• Irritability
• Headaches
• Nausea and vomiting
• Behavioral changes
• Ataxia
• Seizures
• Coma
• Hyperventilation

Symptoms of mild hyperammonemia in children are :

• Hypotonia
• Failure to thrive
• Neurodevlopment delays

Uremia  :

Build up of toxins like urea and creatinine  in blood because kidneys stop filtering toxins out through urine. Untreated uremia can lead to serious health conditions or even death.

What  are the causes of Uremia ?

Uremia is caused due to extreme and irreversible damage to kidneys .This is mainly from chronic kidney disease where kidneys are no longer able to filter waste of body and flush it out through urine.  Common cause of Chronic kidney disease includes :

• Polycystic kidney disease
• Inflammation of glomeruli
• High bload pressure
• Diabetes
• Inflammation of kidney ‘s tubules and structure around them.
• Enlarged prostate.
• Recurring kidney infections

What are the symptoms of Uremia ?

Common symptoms of uremia includes :

• Muscle cramps
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath from accumulation of fluid
• Cognitive dysfunction
• Nausea
• Itching
• Unexplained weight loss

Hyperuricemia :

Accumulation of too much uric acid in body leads to condition called Hyperuricemia . If left untreat can lead to permanent damage to bones, tissues and joints etc.

What are the causes of Hyperuricemia ?

Individual is producing to much uric acid due to :

• Excessive intake of purine rich diet like meat, sea-food , beer etc.
• Break down of body cells due to certain conditions and exercise.

Not able to excrete uric acid from body due to :

• Acid and base imbalance
• Improper kidney functions
• Down syndrome
• Certain medications like cyclosporin, ethambutol, niacin etc
• Hypothyroidism

What are the symptoms of Hyperuricemia ?

Common symptoms of Hypreuricemia are :

• Joint pain mainly in big toe
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Kidney stones

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

In ayurveda accumulation of body toxins is correlated to Formation and accumulation of Ama in the body.

Ama is a product of indigestion in stomach which causes many systemic diseases. The immature digestive juices stagnated for longer duration sourness due to fermentation and decay is called ama which gets absorbed in system and put in circulation . When put in circulation it reaches various channels and tissues in body leading to their blockage giving rise to various health conditions.

What are the properties of ama ?

• Asamyuktam : It is non-homogenous compound of food which is not accepted by body cells. So it is nor absorbed neither processed thus becomes toxic and dangerous to body .
• Avipakum : Improper digested food forms ama so it is also in improperly digested form.
• Durgandham : It has natural foul smell due to unprocessed form of digestive juices.
• Pichchila : It is sticky in nature thus adheres to wall of cells and channels of body causing their blockage.
• Dravam : It is in liquid state.
• Guru : It is heavy in nature
• Tantumat : Has thready like appearance
• Nana varna : It has various colors
• Snigdha : It is very similar to fat and kapha in appearance and unctuous in nature.
• Sadanam sarva gatrani : It causes severe debility and heaviness in body.
• Srotamsi abhishyandayati : It cause oozing and blockage in body channels
• Ashukari : It is quick to spread in whole body

What are the causes of Ama formation in body ?

Some common causes of formation of ama in body are :

• Improper food combinations
• Fried food intake
• Overeating or emoitional eating habits
• Intake of highly processed food
• Excessive intake of sour, sweet or salty food.
• Lack of exercise
• Eating or sleeping before proper digestion of food
• Detrimental life style
• Sleeping in day time
• Irregular eating habits

What are the symptoms produce by ama in body ?

Ama causes various digestive symptoms like :

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Bloating
• Indigestion
• Fatigue after eating
• Gas
• Sinking stool and mucus in stool

Other symptoms produced in body by Ama  are :

• Poor circulation
• Joint inflammation and pain
• Depression and other disorders related to mood
• Deficiencies of vitamins and minerals
• Skin dryness and blemishes
• Fever
• Fatigue in body

Healthy conditions may caused due to Ama accumulation in body

• Gout
• Gallstones
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Late-onset Diabetes
• Leukocytosis
• Glaucoma ( increased intraocular pressure )
• Kidney stones
• Tumors

Treatment Principles of Ama :

Apatarpana (Depletion )treatment is used for treatment of ama and diseases caused by ama in body. it includes :

• Langhan
• Pachana
• Dosha avasechana

PANCHAKARMA THERAPIES FOR AMA :

Panchakarma treatments are cleansing and detoxification treatments which not only treats ama and conditions associated with ama dosha but also rejuveniates and revitalize whole body . Some of the panchakarma procedures helpful in ama dosha are :

• Swedan
• Vaman
• Virechan
• Vasti
• Leech therapy

HERBS

• Cinnamo
• Kutaja
• Neem
• Turmeric
• Ginger

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR body detox

1. Detox Premium Powder:

The powder contains all the Ayurvedic herbs which strengthen the immune system of the body and prevents the complication of dengue by potentiating immune system. It helps in controlling the disease within a period of 4 to 8 days. 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.

Ghandak Rasayan – Ghandak 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.

2. 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 Abhrak Bhasam, 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.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 tablet twice daily.

3. Detox tablets:

This Tablet is herbo-mineral pure Ayurvedic preparation. It contains ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Shukta Pishti, Giloy Satav, Kamdudha Ras, Jahar Mohra, Akik Pishti, Gandhak Rasayan, Shankh Bhasma, Sutshekhar Ras, Sudhyog Tab, Shwet Parpati, Yavakshaar, etc. This tablet increases overall immunity, improves digestion, relieves acidity, helps in fever, nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, mental diseases and eye diseases. It also helps in removing impurities and detoxifies the body.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Herbal Tea:

HERBAL TEA is a herbo-mineral preparation and is purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC Herbal Tea helps in detoxification of the body, helps in Weight loss, Improves brain functions, fights cold, reduces heavy cough, and lowers cholesterol. Herbal Tea shows Anti-hypertensive, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anti-ageing, Anti-depressant, and Immune-modulator properties.

Recommended Dosage: For 1 cup of herbal tea- boil 1 teaspoon of Herbal Tea in about 2 glasses of water and boil it until remaining half glass. For slimming purpose prefer this herbal tea with lemon on an empty stomach.

OVERVIEW :

According to ayurveda doshas are of three types vata, pitta and kapha . out of three Vata dosha is responsible for the movements in body . vata dosha is the most important . without vata, pitta and kapha cannot move. Every movement of the body eyes blinking , heart beating, talking ,jumping, circulation and elimination because of vata .vata is the air principle . it consist of the space and air elements .vata dosha is said to be powerful because

• It is quick acting
• It is very strong
• It has capacity to vitiate other dosha , tissue , excreta of body create a base for many diseases .
• It is one of the independent body element that controls everything .

DEFINITION OF VATA :

That which cause gati (movement ) is called as vata .

TYPES OF VATA :

PRANA VAYU :Located IN HEAD

UDANA VAYU : Located  IN CHEST

SAMANA VAYU : Located IN STOMACH AND INTESTINE

VYANA VAYU: Located  IN HEART

APANA VAYU : Below NAVEL

 VATA DOSHA  CHARACTERSTICS :-

• Vata is dry , mobile , cold, rough,sharp, subtle,light .The individual having vata dominance reflect these qualities in body and mind such as:
• Sleepless
• Slim and flexible .
• Kind by nature
• Constipation
• Love sour ,salty foods
• Physical active but low stamina and getting overtired easily
• Dreams full of movements.
• Quick and creative minds and found of dancing or travelling.

SYMPTOMS OF VATA IMBALANCE BODY :-

1. Susceptible to anger
2. Sensitive to cold weather
3. Poor blood circulation.
4. Appetite can vary .

CAUSES OF IMBALANCING VATA :

1. Excessive exercise and sexual intercourse .
2. Fall, injury ,fractures
3. Excessive awakening at night
4. Suppression of all natural urges .
5. Excessive consumption of cold foods and activities.
6. Fear and irritation.
7. Excessive consumption of dry foods , astringent, bitter, and pungent .
8. At evening during cloudy and rainy season

VATA DOSHA V/S AIR OUTSIDE THE BODY:

Vata is the representative of air element present outside the body. air outside body distributes heat and coldness and maintains their balance through vikshepa (distributing) function . Similarly vata dosha in our body will maintain balance of heat caused by pitta and coldness caused by kapha .

VARIATIONS OF VAYU:-

1. STHANA :state of balance
2. VRIDDHI: pathological increase
3. KSHAYA :-pathological decrease

VATA DOMINANCE DURING A DAY :-

• AM,PM vata is dominant .

VATA BALANCING DIET:

1. All sweet food pacify Vata and may be taken in moderation.
2. Fats and oils are beneficial in the digestive system and help reduce Vata. Use up to 2 teaspoons daily of ghee (homemade ghee is best) or olive oil.
3. Milk is easier to digest when warm or heated.
4. Rice and wheat are the best grains for balancing Vata. Reduce the amount of barley, corn.
5. Heavy fruits such as: bananas, avocados, mangoes, apricots, plums, coconut, figs, orange, lemon, papaya, peaches, pineapples, kiwi, dates and dried fruits.
6. Eat fewer dry or light fruits such as apples, cranberries, pears, and pomegranates. Fruits should not be eaten after meal.
7. Cooked vegetables are best. Raw vegetables should be minimized.
8. Beans, Sprouts and cabbage tend to produce gas and should be minimized.
9. Spices that pacify Vata include cardamom, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, salt, cloves, mustard seed, cilantro, fennel, oregano, sage , thyme, and black pepper.
10. All varieties of nuts are recommended.
11. Always eat cooked and warm food.

PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES FOR PACIFYING VATA :-

• Snehan
• Swedana
• Basti

COMMON TYPE OF MOVEMENT DISORDER ARE :

Ataxia. Impaired balance or coordination can be due to damage to brain , nerves or muscles.

Cervical dystonia. It is a painful condition in which neck muscles contract involuntarily  into abnormal position. It can cause repetitive twisting movements of your head and neck. It is also called spasmodic torticollis.

Chorea. It is a movement disorder that causes sudden and uncontrolled jerky movements of the legs, arms, and facial muscles.

 Dystonia.  It is a condition in which  sustained involuntary muscle contractions with twisting and repetitive movements.

Multiple system atrophy.   It is a rare condition in which nervous system causes damage to nerve cells in the brain  It can also cause low blood pressure, impaired bladder function and acting out dreams.

Parkinson’s disease. It is a brain disorder that causes uncontrolled movements such as shaking , stiffness, and difficulity with balance and coordination.

 Parkinsonism. it is a general term for slowness of movement along with stiffness, tremor or loss of balance. Parkinson’s disease and certain dopamine blocking medications are the most common causes.. Stroke or repeated head trauma also can cause parkinsonism.

Progressive supranuclear palsy.  It is a  neurological disorder that causes problems with walking, balance and eye movements. It sometimes may resemble Parkinson’s disease but is a distinct condition.

Restless legs syndrome. This movement disorder causes unpleasant feelings in the legs while relaxing or lying down, often relieved by movement.

Tourette syndrome. It is a neurological condition that starts between childhood and teen age and is associated with repetitive movements and vocal sounds.

 Tremor.  This movement disorder causes rhythmic shaking of parts of the body, such as the hands, head or other body parts.

Wilson’s disease.  It is a rare, inherited disorder that causes excessive amounts of copper to build up in the body and  cause a neurological problems, tremor,dystonia

The word phobia is derived from the greek word which means extreme fear and flight .It is a type of anxiety disorder that causes an  uncontrolled ,irrational fear of certain ,object , or activity.it is a rapid onset of fear. If the object or situation cannot be avoided they experience significant distress.people of all ages and  from all walks of life across the world develop phobic reaction .phobia are very common in women.

TYPES  OF PHOBIA :-

Three main types of phobia are:-

1.SOCIAL PHOBIA

2. AGORAPHOBIA

3. SPECIFIC PHOBIA

1. SOCIAL PHOBIA :-

It is defined as to feel nervous in some social situation.Fear of situation in which you may be judged negatively ,worry about embarrassing or impaired ability to function in atleast some aspect of daily life .

2. AGORAPHOBIA :-

It is a type of anxiety disorder which involves fearing of open spaces , crowds or in situation that the person cannot leave easily .

3. SPECIFIC PHOBIA :-

• Acrophobia :-fear of heights.
• Angrophobia:-fear of anger.
• Autophobia :-fear of being alone .
• Anthrophobia:-fear of people
• Arachnophobia:-fear of spiders.
• Bacteriophobia :-fear of bacteria .
• Belonephobia:-fear of pins and needles .
• Bibliophobia :-fear of books .
• Cynophobia :-fearof dogs .
• Equinophobia:-fear of horses.
• Emetophobia:-fear of vomiting .
• Erotophobia:-fear of sex .
• Hydrophobia:-fear of water.
• Iatrophobia:-fear of doctor .
• Necrophobia:-fear of death or dead things .
• Nyctophobia:-fear of dark
• Ophidiophobia:-fear of snakes .
• Pyrophobia:- fear of fire .
• Sociophobia:-fear of social evaluation.
• Xenophobia :- fear of strangers.
• Zoophobia:-fear of animals .

SYMPTOMS OF PHOBIA:-

• Chest tightness or pain .
• Chill or hot flashes.
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Rapid heartbeat .
• Sweating
• Fatigue
• Breathlessnessand nervousness.
• Weakness
• Trembling
• Blushing
• Confusion

CAUSE OF PHOBIA :-

• Past incidents or traumas .
• Learned responses from early life .
• Experiencing long term stress.
• Neagtive experiences .
• Changes in brain functioning .
• Endocrine and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Genetics:-research has shown that some phobias may run in families .

RISK FACTORS OF PHOBIA  :-

• AGE:- specific phobias can first appear in childhood ,other can occur in later stage of life.
• RELATIVE:- If someone in our family suffer      from phobia ,than other relative are more likely to develop it too.
• TEMPARAMENT .
• A NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE .

COMPLICATIONS OF PHOBIA  :-

1. Social isolation and difficult relationships.
2. Mood disorder such as anxiety or depression.
3. Some people with specific phobias may be a risk of suicide.
4. Negative thoughts.

INVESTIGATION OF PHOBIA :-

1.Hamilton anxiety rating scale.

2.ECG

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF PHOBIA :-

1.post traumatic stress disorders.

2.alcoholism

3. hypoglycaemia.

4.throtoxicosis.

HOW TO OVERCOME FROM PHOBIA:-

• Exposing yourself to your fear instead of avoiding .
• Support groups.:-attending support groups can involve discussing your thoughts and fear with like minded people.
• Partnership method.
• Learn relaxation techniques.

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

According to ayurveda it is correlated with chittodvega .in chittovega aggrevation  of vata dosha which affect the rajo guna . the vitiated vata goes to the manovaha srotas and produce the symptoms.Phobia is the effect of brain functioning afflicted by predominantly vitiated rajo gun quality.the rajo gun imbalance by the foods , acitivities and thoughts which bring disturbance  to the mind .it is associated with such fears and panic attacks and treating increased vata and bringing it to a state of balance.

CAUSES OF PHOBIA ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA :-

1.Spicy food(vidahi ahara)

2.Ushna ,tikshna ahara.

3.Junk foods

4.Dry food

5. Interest in others life and attitudes

How to overcome from phobias?

Firstly give ashwasana :- proper assurance help to correct the false believes and modifying way of thinking .

Follow sadvritta.(mental hygiene)

Avoid excessive consumption of coffee ,tea , soft drinks , alcohol, smoking.

Correction of attitudes towards life, family, and profession .

Reading self help books .

Mental and physical exercises like asana( virasana , tadasana , trikonasana, matsayasana , pranayama.

HERBS USED IN PHOBIA ARE:-

• Brahmi (indian penny wart)
• Shankhpuspi
• Yasthimadhu
• Mandookparni
• Draksha (raisins)
• Amla (gooseberry)
• Bala
• Chandana
• Jatamamsi

PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES:-

• Nasya karma ( nasal medication)
• Shirodhara
• Shiro Pichu

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR TREATMENT OF PHOBIA:-

1. Nerve up tablet

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata dosha. It reduces kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This tablet helps in the symptoms related to Alzeihmer patient.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

2. Stress Care Tablet

Stress care tablet is an amazing combination of natural herbs like Sarpgandha, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stress conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to increase the mental and physical performance.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Brain Relaxant Churna

This herbal churna is prepared from herb Atmagupta (Mucuna pruriens). The herb normalizes the nerve cell functions and supports brain function. It provides effective results in Alzheimer disease as it maintains the overall performance of the nervous system.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 teaspoonful twice daily.

4. Vata Tablet

Vata balance tablet is a rejuvenating blend of herbs is specially formulated to balance Vata doshas without aggravating Pitta or Kapha doshas. It may be used to support overall health and well-being by Vata constitutions with or without food. For those with a dual constitution that includes Vata or a tridoshic constitution, it is an excellent formula for the Vata season, which in most parts of the world is autumn and early winter.

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

OVERVIEW :-

According to the Ayurveda ,the best time to wake up before sunrise and sleep before 10pm .when the kapha period has induced dullness in the body. It’s also important to have a gap of at least 2 hours between dinner and sleep time. The three types of dosha in ayurveda :- vata,pitta, kapha.these three dosha are responsible for good health . the dosha determine various function include sleeping .sleep is caused by increased kapha, insomnia is caused by vata and pitta dosha .In ayurveda sleep is compared with nidra .nidra is one among the three upstambha . it is also important as ahara.  sleep is considered as a basic instinct of life which is essential for all living beings.

DEFINITION OF SLEEP:

When the mind gets exhausted or becomes inactive and the sensory , motor organs also becomes inactive then the individual sleep .During sleep our body enters into anabolic state that restores the body critical functions like immunity .

TYPES OF SLEEP :-

ACCORDING TO ACHARYA CHARAK :

1 . TAMOBHAVA :-

It is a type of sleep which is caused by increase in tamas guna .when tamas guna increase person will feel inside the shell of darkness .it can be natural whwn it occurs at night time .

2.SHLESHMA SAMUDHBHAVA  NIDRA :-

It is a type of sleep  which is caused by kapha dosha . kapha is said to be predominant in childhood. Children sleep more than a adult .

3.MANAH SHARIRA SHRAMA SAMBHAVA NIDRA :-

It is a type of sleep which occurs when there is exhaustion of mind and body.

4. AGANTUKI NIDRA :-

It is caused by the externally such as  effect of some medicines , injury etc.

5. VYADHYANUVARTINI NIDRA :-

It is a type of disease which is caused by complication of some disease such as sannipataj jwar

6. RATRI SWABHAVA PRABHAVA NIDRA :-

It is a type of sleep comes naturally at night time and it is healthy kind of sleep .

EFFECT OF DOSHA ON SLEEP :-

6-10 AM, PM :- KAPHA DOSHA  is dominant . In which prithvi (earth) and jal (water) elements is involved . In stomach food gets mixed with digestive juices and initial stage of digestion sets in it. There is heaviness in head ,eyes and wole part of body which makes sleep easier. Most part of relaxation happened this time .

11-2 AM,PM: – PITTA DOSHA  is dominant  in which agni ( Fire)  and jal ( water) elements is involved. Most part of the digestion and metabolism occurs at this stage .

3-6 AM, PM:- VATA DOSHA is dominant in which air (air) and space(akash ) elements is involved . 3-6 am stool and urine formation happens more at this stage .mind becomes more and more active at this time .

HOW MUCH SLEEEP IS ENOUGH ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA :-

Sleep accoding to ayurveda  varies as per  the prakriti of person .vata prakriti person requires more sleep .pitt prakriti person require moderate sleep .kapha prakriti person will require less time for sleep . in addition the mental status of person , health condition , age , determine how much sleep require for a person . 6-8 hours of sleep require for a healthy person.

BENEFITS OF SLEEP:-

• It provides nouriushment and strength .
• It can helpful in improving concentration.
• It can provide good health and happiness to the body.
• Reduced focus on negative things.

WHY DAYTIME SLEEP IS CONTRAINDICATED:-

Day time sleep is good in summer season because nights are shorter during summer and vata dosha increases . In other season if  person sleep in day time they will suffer from ajirna roga (indigestion) .

INDICATION FOR SLEEP IN DAY TIME :-

• If someone has been suffering from any injury or disease can sleep during the day time .
• People with weakness.
• People who work at night time.
• Elder or young children

AYURVEDIC TIPS FOR A GOOD SLEEP :-

• Fix your times to wake and sleep .
• Increase kapha food( which are sweet in taste) intake at bedtime if suffer from insomnia .
• Padabhyanga (massaging your feet).
• Listening to gentle and calming sounds .
• Eat boiled rice with yoghurt .
• Sleeping area is a comfortable clean and free from noise.
• Taking a hot shower or a relaxing bath.
• Make lunch is biggest meal of the day :-
• At noon when the sun is highest in the sky , the agni is also higher at that time and it is better to process a big meal .
• At evening ,agni is weaker the problem will that is when the people is eating a big meal in the evening .agni can not digest the food easily or cause sleep disturbance .
• Night time is the best time to rest , recharge and repair. If people take a big meal at dinner time the the body needs more work hard to digest the food .so, that aim for bigger lunch and lighter dinner abd finishing a minimum time of 3 hours before bedtime.
• Avoid caffeine , alcohol and nicotine late in the day .
• Avoid bright light in the evening and expose yourself to sunlight in the morning .
• exercise 20-30 minutes a day .

 GOOD FOODS TO EAT BEFORE SLEEP :-

1. Almonds are a good source of the sleep which regulates the melatonin hormone .
2. Kiwi fruit are rich in serotonin and antioxidants they help to improve sleep quality .
3. Wallnuts are also improve sleep quality .
4. Milk contains melatonin and tryptophan which provides good sleep when drink at bed time.

WHAT IS CARBOHYDRATES:

Carbohydrates are the organic substance in nature and they are essential constituents of all living things. It is formed by green plants from carbondioxide and water during the process of photosynthesis .it serves as a energy sources .

TYPES:

Monosaccharides:-are the simplest form of sugar and the most basic units from which the carbohydrates build .they are usually colorless , water soluble, and crystalline solids.example :- glucose fructose, galactose .

Disaccharides:-two molecules of a simple  sugar link to each other .example:-sucrose , lactose , maltose .

Oligosaccharides :-it is formed by the union of three to six monosaccharides units .

Polysaccharides:- It is the chain of many sugars.  It act as a food store for plants and animals. Example : cellulose , starch, glycogen.

 WHAT IS FAT:

Fats are a type of nutrient that you get from your diet .Fat usually means ester of fatty acids  .Fat in our body are made up of  three molecules joined together .the three molecules structure is called as triglyceride .

TYPES OF FAT :

Saturated fat :-it is solid at room temperature. It is found in butter , yoghurt.

Unsaturated fat :-it is liquid at room temperature . it is found in vegetable oil, fish.

Trans fat :-it is a worst type of fat which raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol .example:frozen pizza, microwave popcorn , cakes etc.

SOURCES OF LOW FAT OR LOW CARBOHYDRATES :

• Bean sprouts
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Pumpkin
• Spinach
• Berries such as blueberries ,strawberries
• Tomatoes
• Legumes

FOODS TO AVOID:-

1. Any packed chips or cookies
2. Fast food products and pasta sauces

• Canned fruits .

1. Avocado
2. High fat milk
3. Ice cream

• Fried food
• Beef

1. White sugar
2. Mayonnaise

PURPOSE OF LOW FAT DIET OR  LOW CARBOHYDRATE DIET :-

• Used for loosing weight .
• Used for reducing the risk of heart diseases
• Improve blood sugar level.

WHICH DIET IS BETTER LOW CARBOHYDRATE OR LOW FAT:

1. Low carb diet is more effective than low fat diet because Carbohydrate contain  four  calories per gram whereas fat contains nine calories per gram .
2. Low carb diet is more effective at improving levels of HDL  cholesterol and decrease triglyceride level than low fat diet .
3. Both diet are helpful in reducing blood pressure level.

4. carbohydrates gives instant energy whereas fat are energy reservoirs in our body

-carbohydrates are insoluble in water whereas fat are soluble in water.
-carbohydrates are made up of simple sugar whereas fat are made up of fatty acid and glycerol.

– carbohydrates contains more oxygen than fats.
– carbohydrate is converted into glucose which is used as energy metabolism process vs fat helps in absorbing vitamins like A,D,E, K .

DISEASE IN WHICH LOW CARB DIET IS REQUIRED:-

• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Liver disease .

DISEASE IN WHICH LOW FAT DIET IS REQUIRED:-

• Multiple sclerosis
• Heart diseases
• Obesity