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Conditions affecting skin which may cause inflammation, itchiness, rashes or other skin changes. Skin is mirror of individuals internal health. It is the largest organ that covers and protect body and have many functions like :

• Prevents dehydration and hold fluids in
• Keeps our viruses, bacteria and other causes of infections
• Skins exposure to sun helps to synthesize vitamin-D
• Helps feel sensations like pain or temperature

What are types of skin diseases:

1. Acne: Happens due to blockage of skin follicles leads to buildup of oil, dirt, bacteria and dead skin in pores.
2. Eczema: Characterized by white or yellow scaly patches that flakes off. Appears red on light skin but brown, gray or purple on darker skin
3. Psoriasis: Scaly, silvery, sharp defined patches of skin commonly located on elbow, scalp, knees and lower back.
4. Cellulites : Painful swelling of skin with or without oozing caused by entry of virus or bacteria in the skin through crack or cut in the skin. Feel hot and tender to touch.
5. Keratosis pilaris: Caused by excessive keratin in skin which often leads to bumpy , slight red appearance and feel rough in touch. mostly seen on legs and arms but may occur on face , trunk and buttocks.
6. Ringworm: Caused by Fungus named Tinea corporis. It form circular rash with raised borders and middle appears clear and healthy. It feel itchy and spreads outwards.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SKIN DISEASES?

Some common causes are:

• Genetics
• Bacteria trapped in hair follicles or pores
• Conditions affecting immune system, thyroid or kidneys
• Contact with triggers like Allergens etc.
• Viruses
• Diabetes
• Sun
• Certain medications
• Fungus or parasites living on skin

WHAT ARE THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF SKIN DISEASES?

Symptoms varies depending on different skin conditions .Some of the common symptoms are :

• Dry skin
• Peeling skin
• Skin discoloration
• Open sores, ulcers or lesions
• Red, white or pus filled bumps
• Rough or scaly skin
• Rashes with pain or itchiness

AYURVEDIC APPROACH:

In ayurveda all skin conditions can be classified under Kushta. Due to nidan sevan like suppression of natural urges, intake of unwholesome food leads to vitiation of three Dosha Vata, Pitta and Kapha  which in turn contaminate Twak(skin), Rakta(blood), Mamsa(Flesh) and Ambu( Body fluids) Leading to formation of skin diseases of various presentation and forms.

PANCHKARMA FOR SKIN DISEASES:

• Vaman karma
• Virechana karma
• Lepa
• Rakta mokshana
• Parisheka
• Avagahan
• Nasya

HERBS FOR SKIN DISEASES :

• Turmeric
• Neema
• Patola
• Daruharidra
• Vidanga
• Manjishta

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTER MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF SKIN DISEASES

1. Detox Premium Powder

CAC Detox Standard Powder contains a combination of natural and pure herbo-mineral ingredients which is the best remedy for the treatment of diarrhea problems. The mixture contains ingredients like– Parwal pishti, Giloy satav, shankh bhasam, Sutshekhar ras, Sudhyog tab, shwet parpati, Akik pishti, Jahar mohra, & Moti pishti. It relieves the body from the condition like general weakness, loose stools, fatigue, abdominal pain, cramps, etc.

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

2. 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.

3. Skin Glow Kadha :

This herbal decoction gently and deeply cleanses the skin. It makes your skin fair and bright. The decoction is composed of dalchini, giloy, tulsi, chirata, haldi, mahaguni, bahera, etc. Skin Glow Decoction reduces spots, marks, and blemishes. It contains saffron which reduces the Melanin pigment in the skin. This decoction is suitable for all skin types.

Recommended Dosage – Take 10 mL twice a daily with normal water.

4. Twak Churana :

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

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

5. Panchasakar 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.

6. Orange Face Cream :

Orange Face Cream makes your skin look beautiful, softer, and healthier for long duration. Oranges are rich in calcium, fibre and vitamin C which aid in skin exfoliation and help to dry out acne, improving the overall look of your skin. Orange face cream helps in drawing out all the impurities leaving a beautiful healthy glow. Natural oils present in Oranges help to moisturise skin.

Recommended Dosage – Gently apply on your face twice daily.

7. Aloe Vera Gel :

Aloe Vera herb is well known for its medicinal properties and has multiple benefits in case of skin problems. The gel is made up of pure extract of aloe vera that has a mixture of rose petals in it. The gel has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties and also provides a
coolant effect to the skin. This gel provides good result in Acne or Pimples, Dry Skin, Hyper- Pigmentation, Provides natural glow to the skin.

Method of Application – Gently apply over the affected area of the skin.

8. Skin Care Plus Tablet :

Skin care is a blood purifying It cools and detoxifies the blood, removes stagnant blood and dissolves obstructions in the blood flow that further increase blood circulation of the skin. It minimises the blemishes, lighten sun tan, delay ageing of skinand heal skin problems.

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

Introduction: liver is the largest gland in the body. Liver produces proteins, enzymes and hormones for the process of digestion. It helps in conversion of vitamins, nutrients, medicines into the substances for the usage of body. Liver produces bile that aids digestion, acts as store house of glycogen, useful in cleaning the blood, detoxifies the whole body and what not. It is the primary organ of metabolism that metabolize nutrients as well as drugs into easier form for the use of body or which are not toxic. And throw out the substances that are toxic to body.

Alcohol and liver: 90% of the alcohol consumed is processed by liver. It takes about 1 hour to process alcohol. It takes longer period of time to higher alcohol content. At a particular time liver can only process certain amount of alcohol. The times when someone drunk too much alcohol, it is left unprocessed by the liver and circulates through bloodstream. The alcohol in the blood starts affecting brain and heart. And the people become intoxicated.

When there is chronic alcohol abuse there is first destruction of liver cells which results in scarring of liver cells known as liver cirrhosis, alcoholic hepatitis and cellular mutation that final leads to liver cancer. These conditions usually progress first from fatty liver to hepatitis to cirrhosis to mutation of cells. And this is how it is known as Alcohol-Related Liver Disease (ARLD).

Symptoms of Alcohol-Related Liver Disease (ARLD):

Liver does not usually produces symptoms until the severe damage is happened. And symptoms may include:

• Loss of appetite
• Feeling sick
• Weight loss
• Yellow pigmentation of white part of eye and skin
• Confusion
• Drowsiness
• Swelling in abdomen and ankle
• Blood vomiting
• Blood in the stool

Stages of alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD):

1. Alcoholic fatty liver disease: Drinking too much alcohol leads to deposition of fat in the liver tissues. It is the first stage of ARLD. It rarely causes any symptom but it is an important warning sign of liver damage. It is easily reversible.

2. Alcoholic Hepatitis: It is a serious condition of alcohol abuse for longer period of time. It is a result of binge drinking that means if a person drink large amount of alcohol in short period of time. It is serious and life threatening condition.

3. Liver cirrhosis: This stage occurs when the liver has damaged significantly with scar formation. This condition is difficult to reverse. Drinking at this stage might lands person on to death bed.

Preventive Measures:

• Complete abstinence from alcohol
• Have healthy and balanced diet
• Non-fatty diet
• Quit smoking
• Avoid hepatotoxic agents
• High protein diet
• Regular exercise or running

Best Ayurveda Herbs to cure Alcohol-Related Liver Disease (ARLD):

• Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa): It has anti-inflammatory and hepato-protective properties. It basically protects the liver cell damage by free radical and is potent antioxidant. It improves metabolism and generates appetite.
• Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia): Giloy has antioxidant, hepatoprotective, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, adaptogenic and anti-cancerous properties. It improves metabolism and boost up immune system. It increases human life expectancy. It is helpful in removing toxins from the liver as well as whole body and leads to regeneration of healthy body cells.
• Turmeric: It has very good anti-inflammatory and antineoplastic properties. It detoxifies liver and prevents build-up of fat in the liver. It aids in growth of healthy liver cells while restoring liver functions.

4. Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa): Punarnava cleanse and revitalizes the liver. It has purification and diuretic properties that helps in removal of toxins from liver cells. It is also a very good appetizer.

Managing liver disease with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

1. Kutki Capsule

These herbal capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of Picrorhiza kurroa. The herb used in this capsule show anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties help in treating liver cirrhosis naturally.

 Recommended Dosage: Take two capsules twice a day with normal water.

2. Detox Premium Powder

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains following ingredients: Moti pishti, Parwal pishti, Shukta pishti, Giloy satav, Kamdudha ras, Jahar Mohra pishti, Akik pishti, Gandhak rasayan, Shankh bhasam, Sutshekhar ras, Sudhyog tab, Shwet parpati, Yavakshaar. Premium detox powder keeps your liver cell healthy. It clears away the toxins from the body and stimulates the function of the liver and increases the flow of bile

Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice a day with normal water.

3. Liver Care Syrup

It 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, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice. CAC Liver Care syrup 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. These herbs show Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, Hepato-protective, properties. This syrup improves digestion, enhances appetite.

It shows results in Fatty Liver, Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Liver Cancer, Hepatomegaly, Inherited diseases- Hemochromatosis and Wilson’s disease, and Jaundice.

DOSAGE– Take 2 tablespoon twice daily

4. Liver Care Tablet

It is a herbo-mineral tablet of size 650 MG and is a purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care tablets 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. CAC 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 shows results in Hepatomegaly, Inherited diseases- Hemochromatosis and Wilson’s disease, Jaundice and Obstructive jaundice

DOSAGE: Take one tablet twice a day with normal water.

5. Panchsakar Churna

It is a herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It mainly works on your Vata and pitta dosha of your body. It can cure Chronic Constipation and help relieve symptoms of Acidity, indigestion, Belching and colic pain. It acts as a mild Laxative and reduces Bloating. It works very efficiently on a disease named IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) which is very common nowadays that affects your day to day activities. CAC Panchsakar churna is 100% natural and pure. It is prepared from various herbs like Haritaki, Shunthi, Swaran Patri, Shatapushpa, and Saindhav Lavan that show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and laxative properties.PANCHSAKAR CHURNA contains Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula), Shunthi (Zingiber Officinale), Saindhava Lavana (Rock Salt), Svarna Patri (Cassia Angustifolia), Shatapushpa (Foeniculum Vulgare)

DOSAGE: Take one tablespoon at night with normal water.

Ritucharya is highly significant in Ayurveda that means following seasonal regimes (Do’s and Don’ts) particularly in diet and lifestyle. The principle behind ritucharchya is living one’s life according to the flow of the seasons. Following this regime is helpful in making immune system stronger and gives power to fight against season-specific disorders. It helps the body to acclimatize with seasonal enforcement without affecting homeostasis of the body.

The ritus in winter season are hemant “(mid -November to mid-January and shishir  (Mid-january to mid-march).  During this season the strength of the body is relatively high and digestive power is also high which is responsible for good appetite. Hence skipping meals is strictly not allowed.

Some important tips:

• One can take dairy products like milk, cheese, butter, ghee etc
• Sweets made of jaggery
• Including til or sesame in diet
• Drinking warm water throughout the day
• Doing yoga regularly to overcome accumulated kapha
• Avoid morning walks in early morning
• Massaging body with oil regularly and taking steam baths afterwards
• Avoid sleeping during day time
• Scalp is prone to dandruff in this Ritu due to dryness therefore massage with herbal hair oil.
• Resides in warm and cozy place
• Taking golden milk (turmeric milk) during bed time
• Breathing exercises should be done
• Sunbathing is essential
• Eating seasonal fruits like oranges, dates etc
• Eating meals at proper timing since digestive fire is at peak during this season

Important herbs during winter season:

• Turmeric: turmeric is well known herb worldwide. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and analgesic properties. It helps in boosting immunity to fight against diseases. It is powerful herb for ailments such as common cold, joint pain, itching, dry skin, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis etc.
• Tulsi (Holy basil): Tulsi is known to be sacred planet on earth according to our vedic puranas. It is helpful in building respiratory resistance. Tulsi have anti-infective, anti-histaminic, anti-viral properties. A cup of Tulsi green tea is helpful in boosting immunity.
• Ginger: Every household is aware of the fact that ginger is the best herb to cure cough, cold and other respiratory problems. It is having anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It also boost immune system to fight against diseases.
• Mulethi: It is also known as liquorice. It is revitalizing herb and increases immunity. It also acts as brain tonic that boost the functioning of nervous system and helpful in preventing aging.

 Boosting immunity with Chandigarh Ayurved centre

1. Herbal Chyawanprash CAC

CAC herbal Chyawanprash is a pure herbal ayurvedic formulation that aids in boosting immunity, thereby protect our body from day to day infections like cold & flu caused due to bacteria, dust, virus, and weather changes. it is a natural supplement for the overall growth of the body. it can be taken by every age group of people like kids, adults and elderly people. It is a rich source of vitamin C and has antioxidant properties that provide numerous health benefits.

2. CAC Golden Milk

CAC golden milk powder is pure herbal and delicious formulation. Consume this herbal golden milk for your Daily Dose of Immunity, this is to ward off seasonal niggles such as cough, cold and flu. The significance of working on your immunity is now on an all-time high. If you often fall sick, it means your body’s immunity is low. You can boost up immunity with the help of this golden milk which is a blend of various Ayurvedic herbs such as Haridra, Dalchini, Tulsi, Elaichi and Kalimirch. These herbs help to balance Vata, pitta and Kapha doshas (bio-energies), stimulates digestion, strengthen your immunity, and also detoxify the body.  Golden milk powder works wonder in flu and different allergic problems. 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. This herbal powder has natural immune-modulator characteristics to fend off and ease coughing, headache, sneezing, cold, itching, shortness of breath and infections. It provides relief from running nose, itching throat, body ache, and weakness.

3. Ashwagandha Tablet

CAC Ashwagandha tablet is an herbal and purely ayurvedic formulation. Ashwagandha has been called the kings of Ayurvedic herbs. Its root has a horsey smell. It boosts your immune system and relieves stress. It is made from the goodness of Ashwagandha also known as Indian ginseng. It helps you recover from anxiety and depression, boost your brain. It may also modestly enhance strength performance, improve glucose metabolism, increase testosterone levels It is a good antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer and anti-stress properties.

4. Amrit Tulsi Ras 

CAC Amrit tulsi ras is Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) or tulsi is a powerful herb that has been used in Ayurveda and other traditional medical treatments in India for thousands of years. The small holy basil shrub with tiny flowers is considered a sacred plant in India. It was believed that the holy basil leaves had potent powers to flush out toxins from the body. People have tulsi water (water which has tulsi leaves soaked overnight) or chew on a tulsi leaf to improve overall health. Several health products are available with tulsi extracts to help treat cold, cough, and the flu.

5. Curcumin Capsule

CAC CURCUMIN CAPSULE is a herbo-mineral capsule of size 500 MG which is 100% safe and is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Curcumin Capsules 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. These Capsules lowers the risk of Heart Attack, prevents Cancer by reducing the growth of cancerous cells, helps in treating Alzheimer’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis and also has Anti-depressant property. These Capsules are very popular Anti-aging supplement.

It is a medical emergency caused by body’s response to infection. It can be a life-threatening condition. It is an out-come of wide spread inflammation in body. Blood clotting and inflammation during sepsis  leads to reduced blood flow to limbs and vital organs that can cause organ failure and even death.

Bacterial infections are most common cause of sepsis in body. It is also called as Blood poisoning or septicemia.

WHAT CAUSES SEPSIS ?

Most common causes of sepsis is bacterial infections but can also be caused by Parasitic, fungal or viral infections including Covide-19 virus. Common sites along with types of infections that leads to sepsis are :

• Central Nervous system: Brain or spinal cord infection
• Abdomen : Infection of appendix( Appendicitis), infection of abdominal cavity(Peritonitis), bowel problem and liver or gallbladder infections.
• Skin: Entry of bacteria in skin through wounds or skin inflammation, or through opening made by Intravenous, catheters. Cellulites can also cause sepsis.
• Lungs : Lung infections like pneumonia.
• Urinary tract : Urinary tract infections especially in patients having urinary catheter to drain urine.

INDIVIDUAL AT RISK FOR SEPSIS ARE ?

Sepsis can affect any individual but some peoples are at risk. Those at risk includes :

• Infancy
• Previous use of corticosteroids or antibiotics
• Older age
• Compromised immune system
• Chronic liver or kidney disease
• Invasive devices like breathing tube or catheters
• Individual with severe injuries like large wounds or burns

STAGES OF SEPSIS :

Sepsis have main three stages :

• Sepsis : In it infection gets into bloodstream thus causes inflammation in body.
• Severe sepsis : Inflammation and infection become severe enough that it start affecting function of organs.
• Septic shock : It is a severe complication of sepsis that can lead to significant drop in blood pressure which may cause serious complications like :
  • Stroke
  • Organ dysfunction
  • Heart or Respiratory failure
  • Possible death.

 WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SEPSIS ?

Common symptoms of sepsis are :

• Shaking or chills
• Fast heart rate
• Disorientation or confusion
• Fever or hypothermia
• Warm or sweaty/clammy skin
• Hyperventilation or shortness of breath.
• Extreme discomfort or pain

Symptoms of severe sepsis :

• Chill due to dropped body temperature
• Difficulty breathing
• Bluish discoloration of skin mostly fingers, lips, toes
• Dizziness
• Extreme fatigue
• Decreased urination
• Thrombocytopenia
• Changes in mental ability
• Unconsciousness
• Abnormal heart functions

Symptoms of septic shock :

Some symptoms like difficulty breathing, bluish skin and acute confusion are same as Severe sepsis. Key symptom of septic shock is “Very low blood pressure“.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS ?

When not treated complication can develop in severe sepsis cases like :

• Gangrene
• Blood clots
• Organ damage
• Increased risk of infection
• Organ failure mostly heart, kidney and lungs.

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

Herbs useful in sepsis are :

• Turmeric : Curcumin compound found in turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that helps to boost immunity of body . It also have antiseptic properties thus helps to cure infection in body.
• Garlic : It has anti bacterial and antibiotic properties that helps to counter the bacterial infection in person.
• Honey: It is high in antioxidants and also helps to fight bacterial and fungal infections in the body. It is a potent immunity booster and is easy to digest.
• Neem : It has strong anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties that are extremely helpful in prevention of infections. It also has detoxifying properties thus helps to purify blood and improve blood circulation.
• Manjishtha : It is a potent blood purifier that helps to enhance the function of lymphatic system thus helps to boost immune system .
• Giloy : It has natural anti-pyretic effect thus helps to treat fever. Also exhibits potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties thus helpful in treatment of
• Tulsi: It has anti-bacterial and antibiotic properties that provide protection against viral or bacterial infection. Also has anti-pyretic properties thus treats fever quickly.

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTER MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF SEPSIS

1. Giloy Capsules:

As the name suggested “Giloy” is the main ingredient of this medicine. It is a potent immuno-modulator herb. It is beneficial for improving the immunity and prevents from common infections. These tablets provide palliative treatment in fever. The vati reduces Kapha dosha, pacifies Vata and detoxifies the Pitta dosha. It is beneficial in general weakness, recurrent infections, periodic fever syndrome, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 capsules twice a day with normal water.

2. 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.

3. Detox Premium powder:

Detox premium powder is a herbo-mineral preparation containing ingredients such as jahar mohra pishti, parwal pishti, shukta pishti, shankh bhasma, kehrva pishti, moti bhasam, giloy satv, kamdudha ras, etc. This herbal powder help in overall detoxification of the body, balances pitta dosha in the body, reduces inflammation, pain, sudden pain, etc.

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

4. Garlic Capsules:

This is purely Ayurvedic preparation. Garlic capsules shows anti-fungal, antioxidant, anti-microbial, immune-modulator properties. These capsules contains pure extract of garlic. This is effective in atherosclerosis, diabetes, high level of cholesterol, hypertension.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 capsules twice daily.

5. Panchsakar Churna:

Panchsakar Churna is an herbal preparation containing five ingredients such as shunthi, haritaki, pippali, trivrit, & sauvarchala lavana. The use of this herbal churna deals with sudden abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, etc. It helps in overall detoxification of the body.

Recommended dosage: Take 1 teaspoonful with lukewarm water at bedtime

It is an Ancient ayurvedic practice. Word ritucharya is comprised of two words “Ritu” which means season and ” Charya ” meaning discipline or regimen. It consists life-style and ayurvedic diet routine to counter the mental and bodily impacts caused by changes in seasons as per Ayurveda.  It helps to be in sync with ever-changing nature and maintaining health at the same time.

Ritucharya also helps to balance three doshas  and keep individual mentally and physically health throughout the year.

SEASONS ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA :

In ayurveda whole year is divided into two periods each containing 3 seasons . The two periods are :

• Uttarayana or Adana Kala: Sun is in northward position to earth and with its hot rays absorbs all the moisture from environment. Due to flow of excessive dry wind there is further dryness in three seasons Shishira, vasanta and grishma that comes under adana kala. The dryness in these seasons  leads to predominance of Tikta(Pungent) , kashaya( astringent) and Katu (bitter)rasa respectively. There is gradual increase of weakness in human beings during this period.
• Dakshinayana or Visarga Kala : Sun is in southward position to earth. Varsha, sharada and hemanta ritu come under it. The Madhur(sweet), amla (sour)and lavan(salty) rasa are predominant in these seasons respectively. Due to soothing effect of moon in these seasons there is gradual increase in body strength.

SEASONAL VARIATIONS IN STRENGTH:

• In beginning of Visarga kala and end of adana kala the body strength is very low
• In middle of both the kala’s the body strength is medium
• In end of Visarga kala and starting of adana kala body strength is at its highest.

RITUS IN WINTER SEASONS

Both Hemanta and shishira ritu comes under winter season . these are extremely cold ritus of the year .

Hemanta Ritucharya :

It starts from mid-november to mid-january. Due to contact with cold wind the digestive fire/ Agni of healthy individuals gets trapped inside the body thus it become strong enough to digest inherently heavy and excess in quality food.

If a person don’t meet the demand of the digestive fire then the increase agni start to consume the rasa( intrinsic fluid) of body leading to vitiation of vata dosha.  So follow the Ritucharya to pacify the Vata dosha.

Pathya Ahara

• Consumption of greasy, sour and salty food items
• Intake of meat of fatty , marshy and aquatic animals.
• Drinking of alcohol
• Sesame seeds and its preparations
• Use of honey is advised
• Consumption of milk and milk products
• Consumption of sugar cane products
• Food prepared with black gram, wheat flour and  freshly harvested grains.
• Drink warm water

Pathya Vihara

• Body massage and head massage with warm oil to balance Vata dosha
• Wash off the oil with astringent powder
• Utilization of warm water
• Sun-bath
• Lepa of Agaru powder on body
• Use of thick sheet made of silk, leather, cotton, wool or bark of tree which are light in weight should be used during sleep
• Wear foot wears all the time
• Reside in inner most apartment or in underground chamber of warm house.

Apathya Ahara-Vihara

• Intake of vata vitiating food or drinks
• Intake to food that is light to digest
• Exposure to direct strong winds
• Intake of diluted gruel
• Sleeping in Day-time

Shishira Ritucharya :

It starts from Mid-January to mid-March. Hemant and Shishira ritus are almost sme in characteristic with some slight changes. There is increase in dryness due to onset of Adana kala and due to winds, rain and clouds.

All the ahara-vihara are same as Hemanta ritu in addition stay in less windy and more warm shelter.

Apathya Ahara-Vihara

• Intake of predominantly bitter, pungent and astringent food or drinks
• Intake of cold food.
• Vata vitiating food

COMMON DISEASES IN WINTER SEASON :

Some of the common diseases of winters season are :

• Common cold
• Asthma
• Eczema
• Influenza Flu
• Fever
• Migraine
• Sore throat
• Swelling of joints
• Seasonal affective depression

PANCHAKARMA PROCEDURES IN WINTER SEASON

• Abhyanga : Massage with medicated oil improves blood circulation and helps to generate warmth in the body.
• Shiro Vasti: Helps to relieve the dryness in head region and also calms the Nervous system along with strengthening of the mind.
• Nasya Karma: Provide relief from the headache, migraine, dry nasal passage , respiratory disorders etc
• Shirodhara : Helps to pacify vitiated vata dosha and provide relief from stress and anxiety.
• Shashtik shali pinda sweda : Quite affective in treatment of joint pains, paralysis and muscular dystrophy.
• Pathra pinda pottali sweda : Relieves heaviness, ache, stiffness and coldness in body. Also remove toxins from body through sweating.

Abstract: Babies having fever is very common concern among parents. Fever is defines as the temporary rise in body temperature. However it is a positive sign that baby’s body is fighting against infections. Although fever is a sigh of healthy immune system, parents and care givers may worry. Newborn baby is many folds vulnerable to fever. For adults and child fever bring an uncomfortable condition but for an infant there might be a serious infection. After few days it generally subsides. The body temperature of the babies may rise due to other reasons such as crying for longer period of time, during the time of teething, sitting in the hot sun, spending more time in playing etc

What is Fever in Baby?

A child under the age of 12 months has average rectal temperature of 98.6 degree Fahrenheit or 37 degree Celsius. In the morning the temperature can be low and rises later in the day. A body of a baby is less able to regulate body temperature because they have under developing thermoregulatory system. This means that baby’s body took more time to cool down in fever than a usual adult.

Fever of child depends on the method of taking the temperature:

• Rectal thermometer: Above 100.4 degree Fahrenheit (38 degree C)
• Oral thermometer: Above 100 degree Fahrenheit (37.8 degree C)
• Armpit thermometer: Above 99 degree Fahrenheit (37.2 degree C)

What are the causes of Fever in the baby?

• Viral infection such as cold, flu
• Bacterial or viral pneumonia
• Meningitis
• Ear infection
• Fever after vaccination (within 12 hours of shot and lasts for 2-3 days)
• Hot weather or playing in the Sun
• Teething
• Urinary tract infection
• Low birth weight baby is more prone to infections

Other symptoms of fever:

• Sweating
• Cough and congestion
• Chill and shivering
• Headache
• Muscle ache
• Pain in abdomen
• Irritability
• Crankiness
• Tired and lethargic
• Not interested in playing
• Blue cyanosed lips
• Dehydration
• Loss of appetite
• General weakness
• Crying for no often reason
• Fever lasts more than 3 days
• Rarely seizures or convulsions
• Vomits repeatedly
• Refuses to take breastfeed
• Body rashe

Prevention of Fever according to Ayurveda:

• Give your child sponge bath with lukewarm water
• If fever is along with cough give ginger juice with honey two times a day
• Give decoction of ginger and turmeric
• Feed the baby with more liquids mainly milk
• Boil basil or tulsi leaves in hot water and give 1-2 tablespoon 3-4 times a day to a baby
• Forehead sponging with the cotton cloth dipped in a normal room temperature
• Give homemade light food like vegetable soup, khichadi etc

Thing to avoid while baby is having Fever:

• Never delay for medical advice for a newborn or an infant
• Never give any medication to child without checking the temperature
• Avoid over dressing of child
• Avoid giving cold water to child
• Stop giving foods that are hard to digest like raw food, vegetables \etc
• No ice cream, chocolates, fast food etc

Ayurveda View point over fever:

Fever is known as “Jwara” in Ayurveda. The ancient explanation behind Jwara is the vitiation of Agni (digestive fire) by the doshas such as vata, Pitta and Kapha. The hotness of the digestive fire shifts to the periphery and causes rise in the bodily temperature. So during the treatment of fever one should focus on the digestive fire along with balance of doshas and increasing Rogpratirodhak khshmata (immunity)

Herbs effective for Fever:

• Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)
• Tulsi (holy basil)
• Ginger
• Turmeric
• Amla (indian gooseberry)
• Shigru (moriga)
• Garlic

Managing fever with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

1. Giloy capsules

These herbal capsules are prepared from the extract of herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) that improves the immunity & prevent infections in the body. The antipyretic property of this herb reduces fever naturally. Giloy capsule shows antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, rejuvenating, immunomodulator, etc properties that relieve dengue fever signs and symptoms. These herbal tablets reduce Kapha dosha, detoxifies pitta dosha, & pacifies Vata dosha. This vati prevents all types of fever, deal with recurrent infection, cold, weakness, etc.

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

2. Amrit Tulsi Ras

CAC Amrit tulsi ras is Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) or tulsi is a powerful herb that has been used in Ayurveda and other traditional medical treatments in India for thousands of years. The small holy basil shrub with tiny flowers is considered a sacred plant in India. It was believed that the holy basil leaves had potent powers to flush out toxins from the body. People have tulsi water (water which has tulsi leaves soaked overnight) or chew on a tulsi leaf to improve overall health. Several health products are available with tulsi extracts to help treat cold, cough, and the flu.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2-3 drops twice daily with normal water.

3. 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. It consists of Giloy, Ashwagandha, Bala – 100 mg, Mulethi, Kali mirch, Lavang, Harar, Tulsi, etc

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

4. LIVER CARE SYRUP

It 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. CAC Liver Care syrup contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia) etc. These herbs shows Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, Hepato-protective,properties. This syrup improves digestion, enhances appetite.

Learning disabilities are neuro-developmental disorders  that affect individuals brain’s ability to collect , process, analyze or store information. It affect wide range of functional and academic skills which includes the ability to:

• Listen
• Write
• Speak
• Read
• Organize information
• Reason
• Spell

Learning problems that are due to hearing, visual or motor handicap, mental retardation, environmental/ economical/cultural disadvantages or emotional disturbance are not included in Learning Disabilities.

It generally affect people with average or above average intelligence.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF LEARNING DISABILITY ?

There is no specific cause for Learning disability but some factor may contribute to it:

• Heredity : Having parents with learning disability may put the child at risk of developing learning disability
• Stress during early childhood: Experiencing stressful incidents after birth like Head injury, fever or poor nutrition can also contributes to learning disability.
• Environment : Excessive exposure to toxins such as lead etc can increase the risk of learning disability.
• Problems during or after pregnancy : Injury or illness during or after birth, low birth weight, exposure of fetus to drugs or alcohol, premature or prolonged labor etc may enhance the risk of learning disability.

TYPES OF LEARNING DISABILITIES :

• Dyslexia : Language processing disorder in which individual face difficulty in reading, speaking, writing or understanding words. Child vocabulary develops at slow pace.
• Dysgraphia : Individual have problem in putting thoughts into writing. Characterized by poor handwriting as individual show struggle with spatial awareness, letter spacing and motor planning. Person finds it hard to think and write simultaneously.
• Dyscalculia : Also known as math dyslexia . Individual have difficulty with numbers, reasoning and concept. They struggle to read clock, tell time, identify number patterns, count money and apply mathematical formulae.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF LEARNING DISABILITY ?

Some of the common signs are :

• Difficulty telling time
• Short attention span
• Difficulty spelling out words
• Poor memory
• Difficulty in telling time
• Difficulty in reading or writing
• Not able to distinguish between letters, sounds or numbers
• Difficulty in focusing.
• Tendency to reverse letters
• Poor hand-eye coordination
• Disorganized
• Confusion between right or left
• Delayed development of speech.
• Difficulty in expressing emotions and thoughts
• Resistance to changes
• Trouble with following and listening instructions
• Restlessness
• Impulsiveness
• Difficulty with discipline

WHAT ARE THE SUPPORT OPTIONS FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES ?

To support child with Learning Disabilities following options are helpful:

• Special education : Specially trained teacher that helps child to built on child’s strengths and improve child’s academic skills.
• Individualized Education program (IEP) : Developing a special program to specify child’s academic goals and ways to obtain the said goals.
• Therapies: Depending upon the type of learning disorder therapies like speech therapy, occupational therapy, language therapy etc might helps the individuals.

HEALTHY LIFE-STYLE HABITS FOR LEARNING DISABILITY PERSON :

• Sleep : Well rested mind helps to process information more easily. So set a timetable for sleep and limit the screen time before bedtime as light emitted by screens activate the brain.
• Exercise : Regular physical activities helps to improve energy, mood and also provide mental clarity. It helps child to stay attentive and alert throughout the day.
• Diet : Nutrient rich healthy diet helps in development and growth of child thus helps to boost mental focus. Eat good breakfast and eat once every four hours to keep energy levels stable throughout the day.
• Also encourage healthy emotional habits to make them feel connected with their feelings and gradually learning to calm down and regulate their emotions.

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

In Ayurveds altered functioning of  either one of Indriyas( sense organs ), Manas(mind) and Buddhi( intellect )  hampers the learning process.  When function of Dhi is impaired it cause disability of proper judgment of things. Dhrti vibhramsa cause loss of control over Indriya to maintain perception. Bhuddi become confused due to smriti vibhramsa and Manas get covered by tamas and rajas leading to many behavioral and emotional problems . All these things act as barrier in learning.

PANCHKARMA :

• Nasya : In ayurveda nose is said to be gate way of shira. So drug administered through nose helps to eliminate vitiated doshas and provide nourishment to brain , eyes , ear and throat.
• Shiro-abhyanga :It helps to improve blood circulation in head area thus relax the mind and provide nourishment to brain structures.
• Shiro pichu: It is highly beneficial for nerves, brain, sense organs and hairs. It also pacify the vitiated vata and pitta dosha in head.
• Shiro-dhara: It helps to control brain and spinal cord functions and also control and act on marmas ( vital points ). It relaxes the mind thus enhance awareness, improve memory and clear the tone of voice

HERBS :

• Kushmanda
• Jeevanti
• Amalaki
• Vidari
• Vacha
• Aswagandha

YOGA ASANAS :

• Savasana
• Sukhasana
• Padmasana
• Pavanamuktasana

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTER MEDICATION FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES

1. Brodley Syrup:

This syrup maintains the overall activity of the brain. As the herbs used for the preparation of this syrup are Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), etc. These all acts as a mind relaxant. The use of this syrup provides good results to the dementia patient. This syrup has the best memory boosting power and helps in increasing the blood flow to the brain. It is used as an antioxidant that increases retention power

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

2. Mann Mitra tablet:

Mann Mitra tablet is herbal and purely ayurvedic medicine. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment for psychiatric conditions and help to balance all the three doshas of body i.e vata, pitta, kapha. CAC Mann Mitra tablet improves intelligence and speech problems. It is helpful for making the nervous system strong and nerves as well. It contains various herbs like Bala, Vacha, Shankhpushpi, Nagkeshar etc that help you fight insomnia, anxiety, and stress. It works as a antioxidant, anti depressant, immuno booster, anti epileptic and as neuro protective drug.

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

3. Rasayan Vati:

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral Ayurvedic formulation which contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi, Abhrak Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, , Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Brahmi, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immune-modulator properties. These tablets provides good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improves immunity.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Brain relaxant churna:

This churna is a pure Ayurvedic preparation which contains Amla (Emlica officinalis), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Marich (Piper nigrum), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Suddha gandhak, Lauha bhasma, etc. It is mainly used for the treatment of psychiatric conditions, speech problems, to improve the intelligence and also beneficial in sleep disturbances, panic attacks, phobia, and relieves stress.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablespoonful twice daily.

Manic disorder is also known as Bipolar 1 disorder or manic depressive disorder. It is a form of mental illness in which affected individual have at least one manic episode in their entire life.

Manic episode– A period of time where individual have abnormally irritated or elevated mood and high energy along with abnormal behavior that rattle daily life.

People also suffer episodes of depression. In between Depression and mania episode many individuals with this disorder can live normal life .

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF MANIC DISORDER ?

Main causes of manic disorder are not known. However there are certain factors that can contribute to it. Some of the factors are:

• Chemical imbalance in brain
• Family History: Having history of manic disorder may increase chances of developing it.
• Difficult life situation like abuse, trauma or problems related to money, loneliness etc.
• Sleep: Change in sleep pattern or lack of sleep.
• History of other mental illness or neurologic conditions
• Exposure to stressful conditions and inability to manage it

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF MANIC DISORDER ?

Symptoms of manic episodes are :

• Sudden and severe change in mood
• Racing thoughts and rapid speech
• Highly Impulsive behavior and poor judgment
• Risk-taking and reckless behavior
• Increased energy
• Psychosis- Person experience delusions and hallucinations

Symptoms of depressive episodes are :

• Feeling guilt or worthlessness
• Fatigue
• Extreme feeling of sadness or despair.
• Change in sleep pattern
• Change in appetite
• Suicidal thoughts
• Loss of interest in hobbies
• Difficulty in concentration
• Restlessness
• Slowed movements or speech

LIFE-STYLE CHANGES TO MANAGE MANIC DISORDER :

• Maintaining healthy sleep routine: Significant change in sleep pattern tends to trigger an episode. So maintain a constant sleep schedule for a quality sleep helps in management of manic disorder
• Exercise : Daily physical activity helps to improve physical and mental health. It has significant effect on persons mood also thus may helps to manage manic disorders related symptoms.
• Meditation : Meditation helps to relax mind and reduce stress. It also helps to have better control on one’s thoughts and mood thus helps to manage symptoms of manic disorder.
• Quit tobacco or alcohol : Do not indulge in tobacco or alcohol use as they have adverse affect on brain functioning and may trigger an manic episode.
• Management of stress: Stress play a significant role to worsen symptoms of manic disorder . So involve in stress relieving activities, develop hobbies, spend time with loved ones  and let go of toxic relationships to manage the symptoms.

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

According to ayurveda it occur due to imbalance of three doshas vata, pitta and kapha along with qualities of consciousness(sattva, rajas and tamas).  There is imbalance of ojas that signifies the strength, immunity and ability of body.

• Imbalance of vata dosha causes Racing thoughts, Excitement, Talkativeness, Impulsive behavior.
• Imbalance of pitta dosha causes Irritability, Aggression, Over confidence, Hyperactivity etc.
• Imbalance of kapha dosha causes Inactivity, Loss of appetite, Sadness, Low feeling etc.

PANCHAKARMA :

• Shirodhara: It is a traditional ayurvedic therapy used to relax mind and relieve stress. Medicated oils or decoctions used also helps to rejuvenate mind and provide sound sleep.
• Abhyanga : Massaging body with medicated herbal oils helps to pacify vata dosha and also relieve stress and fatigue of body and mind.
• Nasya karma : It helps to reduce stress and also helps to promote mental clarity
• Shiro-vasti: It helps to strengthen nerve tissues and also sooths mind .It enhance the blood circulation in mind and also provide relieve from fatigue and stress.

HERBS :

• Tagar
• Shankh pushpi
• Jyotishmati
• Haritaki
• Brahmi
• Kappokacchu

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF MANIC DISORDER

1) Detox Premium Powder:

Detox premium powder is composed of herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients such as moti pishti, shukta pishti, giloy satav, parwal pishti, kamdudha ras, akik pishti, gandhak rasayan, shankh bhasma, sutshekhar ras, shwet parpati, yavakshaar, & shudhyog tablet. These all ingredients in combination deal with the signs & symptoms related to Schizophrenia patients.

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

2) Brodley Syrup:

This syrup is prepared from the extract of various herbs that deal with the delusion, hallucination, disorganized behavior, lack of emotions, & inappropriate posture, etc. The syrup is prepared from herbs such as Shankhpushpi, Brahmi, Jatamansi, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Saunf. These herbs show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator, & mind relaxant properties. These properties show good results in schizophrenia patients.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily.

3) Stress Care tablet:

It is an amazing combination of natural herbs like Sarpgandha, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stress conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also help to increase mental and physical performance. In Ayurveda when there is an imbalance of three energies i.e. Vata, pitta, and Kapha, it leads to disease. Vata has a sub dosha named prana doshas which regulates the sensory perception, brain, and mind. Tarpak Kapha subtype of kapha, governs cerebrospinal fluid, sadhak pitta subtype of pitta doshas governs emotions and their impact on the heart. So any vitiation of these doshas leads to stress. It act as Anti-depressant, relieves Insomnia, Anxiety, and helps in the sign and symptoms of Schizophrenia.

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

4) Brain Relaxant Churna:

This churna is pure Ayurvedic which helps to rejuvenate the brain cells, improves memory, give strength to the body, & increases the concentration by calming down the brain. It is prepared from herbs that show calming effect on brain and gives you relaxation. Brain relaxant churna shows antioxidant, Neuroprotective, carminative and anti-inflammatory properties. Ingredients present in this churna are Amla (Emblica officinalis), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Marich (Piper nigrum), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Suddha Gandhak, Lauha Bhasma. It helps to Maintain blood sugar level, Anti-depressant, Insomnia, Increase Haemoglobin levels, Cures indigestion, Helpful in Ulcerative colitis, and Nerve tonic. It helps in dealing with health conditions such as feeling delusion, hallucinations, disordered thinking, disabling, & impair daily functioning related to schizophrenia patients.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablespoon of this churna twice daily.

5) Nerve Plus tablet :

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

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