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About Fungal Infection: Infection caused by the microorganism called Fungus (yeast or mould). Not all fungi are causing infection some fungi  such as mushrooms are edible on the other hand other type of fungi like aspergillus can be life threatening. Fungal infection can infect anyone. Fungal infection can be contagious and its spread depends on hygiene also. It is more common in skin or nails but can also infect mouth, Urinary tract, groins lungs and other parts of the body.

Fungi are the living things spread their spores (vegetative parts) into the environment or air. And many other fungi are living on human body but only grow under favorable condition. Fungal infection may look like red, inflamed bump, fungus makes nail discolored, thick or crack. Some commonly known fungal infections are athelete’s foot, ring worm, yeast infection, onychomycosis (in nails), candidiasis, Tinea vesicolor etc.

Ayurveda view point on Fungal Infection:

As per Ayurveda, Fungal infection comes under the category of Kustha Roga. The aietiology behind the infection is the consumption of incompatible foods and habits   can lead to the vitiation of all three doshas ( body elements ) that are vata, pitta and Kapha can lead to skin disorders. Fungal infection is particularly described as Dadru kustha and Sidhma kustha in which there is vitiation of vata and kapha dosha predominantly. The person with a weak immunity and a poor hygiene have chances to get more infected by the microorganism. The symptoms mainly included such as:

• Kandu (itching)
• Raga (redness)
• Ruja (pain )
• Pidika (papule),
• Mandala (elevated lesions)

Who are at risk of getting infection:

• Having weak immunity
• Prolonged usage of antibiotics
• Unhygienic conditions
• Having diabetes
• Medications like immunosuppressant
• Skin care products
• Excess body weight
• Excess sweating
• Undergoing chemotherapy or cancer treatment
• Pregnant woman are more prone
• Experiencing incontinence (diaper rashes in babies)
• HIV/ AIDS

What are the symptoms caused by fungal infection:

• Redness or itchiness over skin
• Burning sensation
• Discoloration skin
• Rashes that gets worse with exercise
• Cracking or flaking of skin
• Discolored, thick or cracked nails
• Bald patches over scalp
• Blisters that oozes
• Swelling and inflamed skin
• Groin, thigh or buttocks can be red, flaky, darker or itchy
• Chest pain or asthma like symptoms (if lungs are infected)

Preventive measures:

• Avoid sharing personal items such as towels, soaps, clothes etc
• Keeping the affected part clean and dry
• Maintaining basic hygiene
• Wearing breathable fabrics such as cotton
• Avoid hot and humid environment
• Do not rub or scratch the skin if itching persists
• Take bath after excessive sweating
• Moisturized the skin with aloe vera gel or coconut oil
• Warm bath with Epsom salt

How fungal infection is managed with modern medicine?

• Anti-fungal medication: Anti-fungal medication works by killing the fungus and preventing the further growth of the fungus. Common anti-fungal medications are clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine, fluconazole. Ketoconazole etc. These can be used as topical or oral medication.

Side effects: The prolonged use can lead to various side effects such as:

• Rashes
• Diarrhea
• Allergic reactions
• Redness
• Itching or burning
• Nausea and vomitting
• Abdominal pain
• Feeling sick
• Liver damage

Managing Fungal Infection with Ayurveda:

Depending upon the dosha involvement, prakriti of the patient, seasons, symptoms involved there are various herbs and panchkarma therapies for the kustha roga such as dadru and Sidhma kustha. Ayurveda has some classical Ayurveda formulation for the managing fungal infection such as chandraprabha vati, arogyavardhini vati, khadiraristha, gandhak rasayan, kaishoor guggul etc.The panchkarma therapies may include:

• Vamana (medicated emesis)
• Virechana (medicated purgation)
• Rakta mokhna (bloodletting ) with leech etc
• Lepa (Topical applications of herbal pastes) like shigru, vidanga, shatdhaut ghrit, durva etc

Some potent herbs used for fungal infection are:

• Yastimadhu: Yastimadhu or mulethi balances the kapha dosha, have healing properties and have phytoconstituents that treats fungal infection. It purifies the blood and treat the condition of ama (toxins in the body).
• Haridra: It has potent anti-inflammatory, analgesics, anti-microbial properties that is really effective for correcting fungal infection.
• Neem: Neem contains important properties like anti septic, antiviral, disinfectant, insecticidal properties. It purifies the blood and there by reduces the fungal growth.
• Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha has the best immunomodulator that manages the candidiasis, one of the most common fungal infection that affects individual due to weak immunity.
• Tulsi: Tulsi is an anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory properties that cleanses the circulatory system that prevents any kind of infection.

Managing Fungal Infection with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

1. Detox Premium Powder :

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

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

2. Twak Churana:

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

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

3. Twak Tailam:

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

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

4. Skin care tablet:

Skin care tablet is a pure ayurvedic formulation. It help to maintain the texture of your skin depending on the type of skin you have. It contains various herbs like Haridra khand, Panchnimb churna, Khadir chahal, Chirayta, Mulethi, Chopchini, Gandhak, Ajmoda that work very effectively on all skin types. Skin care is a blood purifying tablet. It cools and detoxifies the blood, increase blood circulation of the skin. It minimizes the blemishes, lighten sun tan, delay ageing of skin and heal skin problems.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

5.Itch Care Tablet:

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

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6. Handmade Neem Soap:

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

Dosage: 1 cap twice daily after  meal with plain water

About the prostate:

Prostate is the part of male reproductive system is a small muscular gland. It surrounds the part of urethra which makes the fluid in the semen. The muscles in the prostate helps in propelling the semen through penis during intercourse.

Understanding BPH:

BPH is defined as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia which means enlargement of the prostate gland or non-cancerous growth of prostate. It occurs when the cells of the prostate multiply in numbers. Addition of these cells causes prostate gland to swell that squeezes the part of urethra passing through it. That ultimately limits the flow of urine. BPH is the benign that means it is non-spreadable as it does not increase the risk of cancer. But its symptoms can affect the quality of life. It is a very common among the men over 50 years. It is considered as normal condition of aging.

Ayurveda view point over BPH:

The condition of BPH in Ayurveda resembles “Ashtheela”. There are 13 types of “Mutraghata” (obstructive uropathies) described in ayurveda and Astheela is one of them. Astheela is elevated mobile swelling which obstruct the passage of urine. The vata dosha is vitiated in this condition. It generally happens when the food and activities  that aggravates vata dosha  with the conditions like dry, cold or light food, starvation, over exertion, suppression of urine  leads to Astheela or paurusha granthi vridhi (prostate gland enlargement).

Another explanation for BPH in Ayurveda is that human body is made of 7 dhatus (body tissues). The 7^th dhatu is Shukra dhatu which is related to the reproductive fluid of men. When there is over indulgence or over use of shukra dhatu (overindulgence in sexual activities) can lead to prostate issues.

What Causes BPH?

The exact cause of testosterone is not known, however it tend to occurs in older men. It is to be believed that Dihydrotestosterone (DTH), a hormone responsible for the development and growth of prostate gland. The drop in the level of testosterone in the older men, raises the accumulation of the DTH in the prostate. These excess of DTH promotes the growth of cells of the prostate. But it is just the theory.

People who are at risk?

• Men older than 40 years of age
• Family history is important
• Lack of physical exercise or obesity
• Medical conditions like cardiac diseases, Type -2 diabetes
• Erectile dysfunction
• Smoking

What are usual Symptoms of BPH?

The symptom of BPH is mainly due to the blockage of urethra and extra working of bladder muscles to push blocked urine. And these are as follows:

• Increased frequency of urination
• Increased urine urgency (unable to hold urine)
• Trouble in the urine stream
• Weak an interrupted urine stream
• Dribbling of urine at the end of urination
• Retention of urine
• Incontinence of urine
• Blood in the urine
• Fever with chills
• Discomfort in lower abdomen
• Painful urination or ejaculation
• Urine has unusual color or smell
• Increased frequency of urine at night (nocturia)

Complications of BPH:

• Acute or chronic urinary retention
• Bloody urine
• Bladder damage
• Kidney damage
• Bladder stones
• Urinary tract infection

How BPH is diagnosed?

• Urinalysis
• Rectal examination
• Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
• Transrectal ultrasound
• Prostate biopsy
• Cystoscopy

Lifestyle changes:

• Reducing the fluid intake particularly in the evenings
• Avoid taking alcohol and caffeinated beverages
• Avoiding medications like anti-histamines, antidepressants, diuretics
• Exercises for pelvic floor muscles
• Preventing constipation
• Training bladder to hold urine

Managing BPH with modern medicines:

• Medication: The medications are used to reduce symptoms, medicine that relaxes the muscles of the bladder and shrink the growth of prostate. The medications are:
• Alpha blockers: Relaxes the bladder and prostate to maintain the urine flow. Some alpha blockers are terazosin, tamsulosin, alfuzosin etc
• Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors: Relaxes the smooth muscle to reduce the urinary symptoms. For example tadalafil.
• 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: Blocks the production of DHT such as Finasteride,. Dutasteride

Side effects of medications:

• Altered sleep
• Back pain
• Allergic reactions like swelling of face, difficulty in breathing etc
• Weakness
• Diarrhea
• Pain or pressure on face

Minimal invasive procedure: It

• transurethral needle ablation
• transurethral microwave thermotherapy
• high-intensity focused ultrasound
• water-induced thermotherapy
• prostatic stent insertion

Surgery:

• Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
• Laser surgery
• Open prostatectomy
• Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)

Line of treatment in Ayurveda:

• Sodhana chikitsa (Bio-cleansing therapies): Sodhana therapy help in removal of toxin out of the body and rejuvenate the human body as a new born. These include:
• Snehan pana (oleation therapy)
• Avgahana sweda (sitz bath)
• Uttar basti or matra basti with varunadi ghrita or shatavaryadi ghrita
• Shamana chikitsa (Palliative therapy): some ancient Ayurvedic formulation for BPH are:
• Gokshuradi guggul
• Kanchnaar guggul
• Chandraprabha vati
• Shwet parpati
• Dhanvantara ghrit
• Varunadi ghrita
• Chandanasava
• Punarnavasava

Herbs in Ayurveda for BPH:

• Haridra (curcumin): Haldi reduces the metabolic toxins (ama) and is a potent anti-inflammatory agent. Thus helpful in BPH.

• Methi (fenugreek): Methi helps in reducing the enlargement of prostate gland and has anti-inflammatory properties

• Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris): It is an Ayurvedic diuretic which helps in maintaining urine flow and acts as organ cleanser. It also boost up energy.

• Varuna (Creteva nurvala): It is popular herb for the prostate infection and enlargement. It has anti-inflammatory properties and manages pain due to prostatic enlargement. It pacifies vata and kapha dosha.

• Alsi (Linum usitatissium): It is good herb to maintain overall health. It a natural herb that has anti-inflammatory properties, is antioxidant and analgesic. It is a folk medicine for enlarged prostate.

 Managing BPH with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

1. Detox Premium Powder:

Detox premium powder is made up of natural herbs and bhasmas like iloy satav, gandhak rasayan, tal sindoor, shankh bhasma, moti pishti, akik pishti, etc. The powder relieves the burning sensation, irritation, discomfort, and normalizes the aggravation of the pitta dosha.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

2. Trikatu Syrup:

Trikatu syrup is widely used to balance the aggravated Tridosha and mainly composed of Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), and Maricha (Piper nigrum). The ingredients used in the formation of the syrup reduce the symptoms and prevent further enlargement of the gland.
Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonfuls thrice daily.

3. UTI Care Tablets:

UTI Care Tablet is an herbal formulation of Sajjakshar (Bergenia lingulata), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), etc. The capsule cures the flow of urine, relieves the burning sensation, swelling, pain, and discomfort.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 Tablet twice daily with normal water.

4. Sheet Dhara Syrup:

This is the ayurvedic formulation of Ajwain satv, Peppermint, and Mushak kapoor that balances the vata and pitta dosha. The syrup has coolant properties thus it is very beneficial to cure abdominal pain, discomfort, and improves the metabolism of digestion.
Recommended Dosage – Take half teaspoonful of this syrup in half a cup of water. Drink this mixture twice daily on an empty stomach.

5. Panchasakar Churna:

The churna has best results in the detoxification of excess toxins from the body and maintains the proper metabolism. It is made up of a total of 5 ingredients – Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Svaran patri (Cassia angustifolia), Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare),Sauvarchala lavana (Rock salt). The powder reduces the inflammation, redness, relieves constipation, abdominal discomfort, etc. and also prevents it from re-occurring.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 teaspoonful at bedtime with lukewarm water.

6. Kanchnaar guggulu:

Kanchnaar guggulu has anti-bacterial, analgesic, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory properties that subside the symptoms of BPH quickly and is very beneficial for weight loss, any type of cyst, thyroid, etc. Each tablet consist of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum), Maricha (Piper longum), etc.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

What is Infertility?

In present scenario the rate of infertility is rising. The false dietary habits, pollution, sedentary lifestyle is contributing a lot for infertility. Primary infertility refers to as biological failure of a woman to conceive in her reproductive age after at least 1 year of unprotected intercourse without contraceptives or women who is unlikely to carry out full term pregnancy. While secondary infertility refers to couple who are unable to get pregnant but have been pregnant at least once. With the rising age of women the chances of infertility increases many folds. It is the estimation about 1 in 10 women in the age group 20 to 40 have in trouble conceiving. The causes of infertility may vary, there might be problem with female reproductive system, problem with female reproductive system or in both.

Ayurvedic view point over Infertility:

The Ayurveda revolves around the concept of tridosha, 7 Doshaand Dhatus and theAgni  (Digestive power). With the balanced dosha and agni there occurs the biotranformation of one dhatu to another and the last dhatu formed is Shukra Dhatu (semen or reproductive tissues). According to Ayurveda the conception is a state of healthy ovum, healthy sperm, healthy uterus. Ayurveda states that both women and men health depends on shukra dhatu (reproductive tissues). And healthy shukra dhatu depends on all other tissues in the body, the nutrition one’s get. Ayuveda classical text mentioned different types of infertility:

• Vandhya: women is considered to be sterile and is incurable
• Apraja: Women can conceive and is curable
• Sapraja: inflicted with infertility woman’s child bearing age and have one or more children

What causes infertility?

• Age over 35 years for women and over 40 years for females
• Diabetes
• Excessive alcohol abuse and smoking
• Continuous exposure to pollution, environmental toxins
• Over exercising or even no physical activity
• Sexually transmitted disease (STDs)
• Obesity
• Radiation therapy
• Eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia nervosa etc

Risk factors for Female infertility:

• Women having abnormal menstrual cycle
• Blocked fallopian tubes
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Hormonal imbalance such as thyroid dysfunction, pituitary dysfunction
• Uterine problems like endometriosis, uterine fibroid, ovarian insufficiency, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOD)
• Past ectopic pregnancy
• Sickle cell anemia
• Celiac disease

Risk factors for male infertility:

• Premature ejaculation or retrograde ejaculation
• Undescended testis
• Testicular cancer
• Low sperm count or low testosterone
• Misuse of anabolic steroids
• Varicocele in scrotum
• Injury to testis or scrotum

How modern medicine manages infertility:

• Medications: Hormonal pills to stimulate ovulation in female and to raise testosterone levels in males and other drugs to manage erectile dysfunction. But these induced hormones in female rises many other symptoms like:
• Mood changes like anxiety, depression
• Nausea, vomiting, headache, cramps, breast tenderness
• Ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome
• Increased risk of pregnancy loss
• Multiple births
• Surgery: surgery to remove the blockage fallopian tube, removing fibroid and polyps and varicocele surgery in males etc.
• IVF (In vitro fertilization): IVF defines as the assisted reproductive technology in which the egg and sperms are fertilized outside and then transferring the fertilized egg into the uterus. But these may include various side effects such as :
• Increased risk of multiple births
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Risk of miscarriage
• Birth defects
• Egg- retrieval procedure complications
• Premature delivery
• Low birth weight baby

Managing Infertility with Ayurveda Naturally:

According to Ayurveda preparing a healthy womb is the first and fore most factor to attain fertility. There are multiple herbs and Panchkarma procedures to improve metabolism to form healthy body tissues and keep vata, Pitta and Kapha  in balanced state.

Panchkarma: Panchkarma involves 5 therapies those are vaman (medicated emesis), virechana (medicated purgation), basti (medicated enema), uttar basti (vaginal or urethral enema), Nasya (admistering medications through nasal route). All these therapies help inremoving toxins from the body, rejuvenating the whole body and strengthen the reproductive system. Before panchkarma Agnideepan (enhancing digestive power) and Amapachana (digesting undigested food and eliminating toxins out of the body) is done with the herbs like chitraka, haritaki, trikatu etc

Some herbs for Infertility:

• Dashmoola
• Ashoka
• Punarnava
• Gokshur
• Guggul
• Shatavari
• Nagkeshar
• Jeevanti etc

Managing Infertility with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

1. Femine Care tablet:

CAC Femine care tablet is a pure and natural remedy that contains various herbs extract that works on the female reproductive system and make it healthy. These tablets show antioxidant properties, anti inflamatory and immuno modulater properties.

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

2. Nerve up tablet:

It is a herbo-mineral tablet and is purely ayurvedic formulation.  CAC 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, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural vatahar properties and helps in curing vata disease.

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

3. Woman Power Tablet:

CAC woman power tablet is a complete health supplement for women which is best for female health and vital energy. It helps to build up the immunity. This is a pure herbo mineral product of the best quality herbs. The herbs used are Ashoka, Shatavari, anatmool, etc. These are herbs used since ancient times to maintain female health metabolism. It works well in the reproductive system and other health-related disorders. The extract of these herbs is used which provides multiple health benefits. These herbs have the potential to improve female health and libido.

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

4. Vata balance 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 daily with normal water.

5. Woman Champion Syrup:

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

Dosage: 2 Teaspoon twice daily after meals.

6. Active plus Tablet:

active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 tablet twice daily with normal water.

CAC Cholesterol care tablet is a purely herbal formulation which is composed of a combination of different types of herbs. These herbs help in strengthening of heart muscles, regulate heart rate, keep a check on blood pressure and helps in controlling cholesterol levels.  Now-a-days many people are suffering from heart problems due to bad eating habits and unhealthy lifestyle. High level of triglycerides and cholesterol are the main reasons for heart attack.

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS OF CAC CHOLESTEROL CARE TABLETS?

The ingredients of CAC Cholesterol care tablets are:

• Karela (Momordica charantia)
• Jamun (Syzygium cumini)
• Garlic (Allium sativum)
• Dalchini (Cinnamomum verum)
• Yavakshar (Hordeum vulgare)
• Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)

PROPERTIES OF DIFFERENT INGREDIENTS OF CAC CHOLESTEROL CARE TABLETS

There are different herbs present in CAC Cholesterol care tablets. Each herb has its own properties and different mode of action. Following are the properties and functions of herbs present in CAC Cholesterol care tablets:

KARELA

Karela is known as bitter gourd. It is considered to be one of the healthiest vegetables. It is consumed as a vegetable, juice or pickle. It is full of different vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It decreases the amount of LDL (bad cholesterol) in blood and thus decreases the risk of heart attack. It also helps in unclogging of blocked arteries.

JAMUN

Jamun is called java plum or Indian blackberry. It is very beneficial for promoting overall heart health. It is loaded with potassium. It prevents deposition of plaque inside the walls of arteries and thus hardening of arteries. It checks blood pressure and keep the blood vessels healthy.

GARLIC

Garlic has a good effect on digestive system and cardiovascular health. It is rich in antioxidant properties and is anti-inflammatory in nature. It fights free radicals and prevents cell damage. It regulates cholesterol levels in blood and helps in lowering blood pressure. It reduces plaque buildup inside the walls of arteries.

DALCHINI

Dalchini is used in Indian cuisine for its special aroma and taste. However, it is well known for its medicinal properties. Dalchini has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It helps in checking the amount cholesterol and triglycerides in blood and thus helps in prevention of cardiovascular disease.

GILOY

Giloy is anti-inflammatory and cardio-protective in nature. It is rich in antioxidants and thus protects cell from damage. It increases immunity of body and helps in eliminating body toxins. It regulated triglyceride levels in blood and relieves stress.

WHAT ARE THE USES OF CAC CHOLESTEROL CARE TABLETS?

CAC Cholesterol care tablets are useful in the following health conditions:

• Increased triglycerides level in blood
• Blockage of arteries
• High blood pressure
• Stroke
• Congestive heart failure
• Heart attack
• Coronary artery disease

DRUGS FOR MAINTAINING CHOLESTEROL LEVELS IN BLOOD AND THEIR SIDE-EFFECTS

Following are the drugs which are given for regulation of cholesterol levels in blood:

STATINS

Statins help in lowering of cholesterol levels in blood. They are also anti-inflammatory in nature and thus help in reducing inflammation in the blood vessels. They are mostly prescribed to patients of heart attack, stroke, bypass surgery, etc. Some of the statins are atoravastin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, etc.

Side effects:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Indigestion
• Feeling sick

CHOLESTEROL ABSORPTION INHIBITOR

Cholesterol absorption inhibitors are the medicines which help in decreasing triglyceride levels and LDL cholesterol in blood. It also helps in increasing HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) levels. Ezetimibe is an example of cholesterol absorption inhibitor. They should not be taken in pregnancy and lactation.

Side effects:

• Fatigue
• Pain in abdomen
• Diarrhea
• Soreness in muscles

CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS

The calcium channel blockers relax muscles of blood vessels, thereby causing dilatation. They help in slowing heart rate. They are mostly preffered for older people. The drugs which come under calcium channel blockers are amlodipine, diltiazem, etc. These are given in combination with statins.

Side effects:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Rashes
• Flushing

These tablets helps to keep stomach clean and provide relief from constipation. According to ayuurveda if stomach is not clean than it can lead to development of many diseases in the body. These tablets helps to pacify vitiated vata and pitta dosha in the body. The ingredients used have properties that helps to treat Acidity, indigestion, chronic constipation, colic pain, belching and bloating.

INGREDIENTS IN EASY CLEAN TABLETS:

• Sanay patti  (Cassia angustifolia ): It helps to pacify vata and pitta dosha which are main cause of constipation. It have active bio compounds that helps to loosen up stool and also regulates bowel movements. It has laxative and purgative properties that helps to expel out waste from large intestine.

• Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi)  : The active compounds present in ajwain helps to promote digestion by enhancing the secretion of digestive juices in stomatch thus provide relieve from constipation , acidity, and indigestion.
• Svarjikshar : It has alkalinizing effects on body thus helps to relieve acidity and alsso aids in digestion.
• Kali mirch (Piper nigrum ): It helps regulate the secretion of HCL in stomach thus facilitates digestion. It has carminative properties that helps to relieve flatulence and also inhibits bacterial growth which cause gas.
• Yastimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra):   It helps to promote better absorption of nutrients and also have high concentration of fiber which helps to relieve constipation naturally. It also have anti-flatulent that helps reduce formation of gas thus reducing flatulence , abdominal distension,and bloating.
• Chhoti elaichi ( Elettaria cardamomum): The preesnce of active compound menthanolic extract helps to ease gasto-intestinal problems such as  flatulence, indigestion, acidity and stomach aches.
• Triphala churan : The three contents amlaki, bibhitaki and haritaki used in the preparation of triphala have astringent, lubricant, laxative properties along with it they are rich source of dietary fiber that helps to relieve chronic constipation and also helps in digestion of food.
• Saunf  ( Foeniculum vulgare ):  It contain ample amount of dietary fiber that helps to stimulate activities of intestine by escalating the bile secretions and gastric juices along with that also maintain peristaltic movement for smooth functioning of bowel.
• Nisoth (Operculina turpethum):  It has strong purgative properties that helps to increase bowel movement  thus beneficial for treatment of chronic constipation.
• Nimbukamlam( Citric acid ): It acts as stimulant and helps to flush out toxins from the body thus helps to cure indigestion, constipation and flatulence
• Castor oil : After consumption it break down into ricinoleic acid in small intestine and is absorbed there. Ricinoleic acid has potent laxative properties that help to increase movement of muscles in intestine thus helps facilitating smooth movement of waste out of body.

USES OF EASY CLEAN TABLETS :

• Abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Constipation problems
• Loss of appetite
• Hyperacidity
• Indigestion
• Hemorrhoids
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Acidic belching
• Headache
• Colic pain
• Intestinal disorders
• Supports intestinal immunity

Compared to East Clean Tablets the allopathic counterpart is Biscodyl

Biscodyl comes under class of drugs called as stimulant laxatives. It stimulates  bowel movements by working on colon.  Show effect in 6-12 hours when taken by oral route but suppositories take 10-45 minutes to show full effect.

MECHANISM OF ACTION

It stimulates the parasympathetic nerves in colon that increase the peristaltic movements and secretions that helps to ease out constipation.

It is present in market under brand names :

• Bidlax
• Baxative
• onlax
• Bo lax
• Julax
• Dulcolax

SIDE-EFFECTS:

• Stomach ache
• Rectal burning
• Nausea
• Vertigo
• Diarrhea
• Blood in stool
• Electrolytes and fluid imbalance
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramps

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Appendicitis
• Ulcerative colitis
• GI perforation
• Hypokalemia
• Breast-feeding mother
• Pregnancy

These tablets are herbal and purely Ayurvedic prepration.  These tablets helps to strengthen back muscles by relieve back pain associated with arthritis, sciatica , infection of spine, kidney infection etc. Tablets helps to pacify the vitiated Vata dosha and also maintain proper circulation of blood. These tablets are helpful in relieve mild  to moderate pain all over the body and also helps to relax muscles. It contain ingredients with natural pain relieving properties.

INGREDIENTS OF BACK-CARE TABLETS

• Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera):  Bioactive ingredient of ashwagandha has potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that provide relief from inflammation and pain. It helps to decrease markers for inflammation thus improving immune cells .
• Kakamachi   ( Solanum nigrum):  It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and analgesic properties thus helps to relieve inflammation and swelling in body and eliminating pain. It also have antioxidant properties that helps to reduce damage caused by free radical.  It is also used in UTI due to its diuretic properties.
• Nirgundi  (Vitex negundo):Nishindine alkaloid present in plant has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties thus helps to diminish muscle spasm and joint pain. It also helps to improve blood circulation in the body.
• Shudh Guggul (Commiphora mukul): It helps to pacify vitiated vata and kapha which plays main role in joint pain and swelling. It is natural vasodilator thus helps to treat muscle spasm, arthritic conditions, sore muscles and other inflammatory conditions.
• Vishtinduk  (Strychnos nux vomica ):It pacifies vata dosha and kapha dosha. IT has analgesic and nervine stimulant properties thus relieve pain and swelling in body. It also posses anti-spasmodic properties along with it also have cardiac stimulant properties.

USES OF BACK-CARE TABLETS :

• Headache
• Mild to moderate pain all over the body
• Menstrual cramps
• Muscle aches
• Backache
• Knee pain
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Cervical spondylitis
• Osteoarthritis
• Sciatica
• Cancer of the spinal cord
• Infections of the spine
• Ruptured or herniated disc
• Arthritis
• Kidney infections

Compared to Back-Care Tablets  the allopathic counterpart is Ibuprofen :

Ibuprofen comes under class of drugs called Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s).It is used provide relief from fever, pain and inflammation in body. It takes at least an hour to being its work in body.

MECHANISUM OF ACTION:

It is a non-selective Cyclo oxygenase inhibitor which is involved in synthesis prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are mediators of  inflammation, pain and fever in body. Thus decrease in levels of prostaglandins relieves pain , inflammation and fever.

Ibuprofen is accessible in market under the brand name of :

• Ibucon
• Avibru
• Ibugesic
• Myofen
• Tricofen
• Ibulite
• Bren
• Brufen
• Cipgesic

SIDE-EFFECTS:

• Rash
• Hives
• Unexplained weight gain
• Excessive fatigue
• pale skin
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Fever
• Swelling of face ,arms, throat , eyes or hands
• Loss of appetite
• Fast heartbeat
• Yellowing of skin
• Hoarseness
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Headache
• Stiff neck
• Blurred vision
• Confusion
• Tinnitus
• Aggression
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

• Renal impairment
• Cardiac conditions
• Hepatic disorders
• Asthma
• Stomach problems
• Blood disorders