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About Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh

Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.

FATTY LIVER – YOGA ASANAS

Liver is one of the important organ of the body that helps in metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats in body and helps in detoxification of blood. It is also responsible for the production of bile .

Due to today’s stressful and unhealthy lifestyle many complications of liver may arise. Yoga consist of simple and effective asans that helps the person to maintain overall health of body.  Yoga poses exert pressure on liver thus strengthens it and improve overall liver functions .

WHAT IS FATTY  LIVER ?

Small amount of fat is present in liver is normal but too much can become a health problem. It is also called as Hepatic steatosis.

When there is too much fat present in liver it can lead to liver inflammation which in turn cause liver damage and create scarring.

TYPES OF FATTY LIVER :

There are mainly two types of fatty liver disease :

  • Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) : It is caused by excessive consumption of alcohol.
  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) : It occur in people with history of high BP, liver cirrhosis , diabetes etc but they do not drink alcohol or have history of alcohol abuse.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF FATTY LIVER ?

Some of the common causes of fatty liver are :

  • Insulin resistance
  • High level of fat, specially triglycerides in blood
  • Obesity
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Certain medications like diltiazem , amiodarone etc

WHAT ARE THE RISK FATORS OF FATTY LIVER ?

  • Old age
  • Genetics
  • Smoking
  • History of infections like hepatitis C
  • Pregnancy
  • PCOS

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF FATTY LIVER ?

Common symptoms of fatty liver are :

  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Yellowish whites of eyes and skin
  • Edema in abdomen and legs
  • Abdominal pain
  • Mental confusion
  • Fatigue
  • Easy bruising
  • Weight loss

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

In ayuveda Fatty liver can be correlated with Yakrithodar roga . In it due to nidan sevan the kapha and pitta get vitiated . The vitiated kapha dosha entres yakrit the place of pitta and cause accumulation of fat or triglycerides in yakrit. Accumulation cause enlargement of yakrit and produce symptoms like agnimandya , panduroga , balaksheenta causing Yakrithodar roga.

 

YOGA ASANAS :

  1. NAUKASANA ( BOAT POSE) : It helps to strengthen abdominal muscles , reduce belly fat and improve digestion. It also helps to stimulate and strengthen the liver functions thus allowing removal of harmful toxins out of the body.

STEPS :

  • Lie down straight on your back keeping legs stretched forward
  • Put hands close to the waist
  • Raise both legs and torso at same time in air along with hands that whole body weight lies on hips
  • Hold the posture for 20-30 seconds
  • Gradually return to the initial position.

PRECAUSTIONS :

  • Spinal diseases
  • Severe headache
  • Asthma
  • Migraine
  • Pregnancy
  • Heart conditions
  • Menstrual cycle

 

  1. MANDUKASANA ( FROG POSE) : It helps to improve blood circulation and relives the pain. It also improve digestive system by encouraging digestive tract movement thus providing relieve from bloating, gas and cramps.

    mandukasana

STEPS :

  • Kneel down on mat and keep knees hip-width apart.
  • Place both hands on umbilicus and take a deep breath
  • Slowly exhale while slightly pressing in your stomach and start to bend forward.
  • Touch the chest with the knees
  • Hold the pose for 30 seconds and then slowly return to initial position.

PRECAUSTIONS :

  • Peptic or duodenal ulcers
  • Lower back injury
  • Recent abdominal surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Diarrhea
  • Knee or ankle pain
  • High blood pressure
  • Hip pain

 

  1. PADAMASANA ( LOTUS POSE ) : It helps to overcome weakness of liver . It also helps to relax mind and reduce muscle tension. It aids in improvement of digestive system.

    padamasana

STEPS :

  • sit down on mat with crossed legs keeping feet on thighs across from one another
  • Keep the back straight
  • Place hands on knees in mudra position keeping the head straight and spine erect
  • Hold the posture while continuing taking long breaths in and out
  • Gradually come out of the pose and relax .

PRECAUSTIONS :

  • Ankle or knee injury
  • Sciatica
  • Sacral infection
  • Spinal injury
  • Calf injury

 

  1. ADHOMUKHA SVANASANA ( DOWNWARD FACING DOG POSE) : It increase the circulation of blood in the body . It also stimulates the digestive organs. It aids in production of bile in the liver.

ADHOMUKHA

STEPS :

  • Stand on your legs hip width apart
  • inhaling deeply start to bend down with palms touching the ground
  • Both arms should be at shoulder-width apart
  • Make an inverted V shape and head should be placed between the upper arms.
  • While doing it ensure soles and heels touches the floor
  • Hold the pose for 5-8 breaths and then slowly return to original posture.

PRECAUSTIONS :

  • Ankle or wrist injury
  • Spinal injury
  • Knee or shoulder pain
  • Migraine
  • Vertigo
  • High blood pressure
  • Epilepsy

 

  1. PAWANMUKHTASANA(KNEE TO CHEST POSE ) :It is helpful to relieve flatulence and improve the digestion of the body. It helps to flex back and hip muscles. It strengthen the abdominal and hip muscles also.

pavanmukt

STEPS :

  • Lie down on your back and legs stretched forward with knees touching the ground.
  • Inhale deeply while bringing both knees  toward the chest. The spine should be straight.
  • Reach both hands around the back of thighs to provide support .
  • Stretch more by lifting the head and tucking your chin into the chest.
  • Hold the pose for a minute and then slowly return to the initial position.

PRECAUSTIONS :

  • Neck pain
  • Piles
  • Hernia
  • Slipped disc
  • Heart conditions
  • High blood pressure
  • Pregnancy

LEUCORRHEA – YOGA ASANAS

INTRODUCTION

Leucorrhea is the whitish discharge from vagina. It is a very common problem in females, especially in present era due to unhealthy lifestyle and eating habits. There are glands which are present in vagina and cervix. They secrete fluid which helps in removing harmful bacteria and dead cells from the reproductive tract. Thus it helps in keeping the reproductive tract healthy. But when there is excessive discharge and changed consistency of the discharge, then it is called leucorrhea.

Normally, the color of vaginal discharge is between transparent to milky white. The amount of discharge differs during phases of a menstrual cycle. It often increases during the sexual arousal, lactation and ovulation. So when the discharge is not normal and there is associated symptoms like burning sensation and itching, then it requires medical attention.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF LEUCORRHEA?

The reasons for the occurrence of vaginal discharge are:

  • Not maintaining personal hygiene
  • Infection in female reproductive tract
  • Sexually transmitted infections
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Excessive vaginal douching
  • Vaginal sprays
  • Use of scented and harsh soaps
  • Trichomoniasis
  • Diabetes
  • During pregnancy
  • Stress
  • Heavy weight-lifting

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS WHICH ARISE WITH LEUCORRHEA?

Leucorrhea is associated with the following signs and symptoms:

  • Vaginal itching
  • Swelling of vulva (female external genitalia)
  • Burning sensation in vagina
  • Fishy odor from vagina
  • Yellowish- white discharge
  • Thick cheese like discharge from vagina
  • Pain during urination
  • Pain in pelvis
  • Abdominal pain
  • Pain during sexual intercourse
  • Low grade fever
  • Lower backache
  • Vaginal swelling
  • Constipation
  • Indigestion

HOW LEUCORRHEA CAN BE PREVENTED?

Leucorrhea can be easily prevented by following some of the following steps:

  • Personal hygiene
  • Avoid genital sprays and usage of harsh soaps
  • Avoid alcohol intake
  • No to consumption of oily and junk foods
  • Not indulging in excessive sexual activity

HOW YOGA CAN BE BENEFICIAL IN CURING LEUCORRHEA?

Leucorrhea is the result of an unhealthy lifestyle and bad eating habits. Females are undergoing a lot of stress now-a-days due to their household and office commitments. Yoga asanas can be beneficial in managing stress and leads to normal functioning of the body.

Some of the asanas which are recommended for treatment of leucorrhea are:

1. BHADRASANA

buddhakonasana

It is also known as Badhkonasana. Badh means restrained, kona means angle and asana means posture.  How to do it:

  • Sit with spine erect and legs spread straight out.
  • Bend the knees and bring the feet towards the pelvis. The soles of the feet should be touching each other.
  • Grab the feet tightly with the hands and make the heels as close to genitals as possible.
  • Then, press the knees and thighs downwards towards the floor. Now flap both the legs up and down like the wings of a butterfly. One should start slow and then increase the speed gradually. Breathe normally.
  • Fly as high as possible and as fast as a person can. Then slow down and stop.
  • While breathing out, gently release the posture and straighten the legs in front and relax.

Contraindications:

  • Knee injury
  • Injury of the groin
  • Lower back problem

 

2. SARVANGASANA

sarvangasan

Sarvangasana is also known as shoulder stand. It is a yoga pose in which the whole body is balanced on the shoulders. Sarv means all, anga means a part of body and asana means body posture. It has an influence on the functioning of all the body parts. This asana is known as Queen of the asanas. It is very beneficial for maintaining physical and mental health.

How to do it:

  • Lie on the back with hands on the side
  • Then, with one movement, lift the legs, buttocks and back so that their weight comes on the shoulders. Support the back with both the hands.
  • Keep the legs and spine straight with the help of elbows and hands to the back. The weight should be supported on shoulders and upper arms not on head and neck.
  • Breathe deeply while maintaining the posture for 30-60 seconds.
  • Then, lower the knees to forehead and bring your hands down to the floor. Without lifting the head, bring the spine down. Lower the legs on the floor and relax for a minimum of 60 seconds.

Contraindications:

  • Pregnancy
  • Menstruation
  • Hypertension
  • Glaucoma
  • Slip disc
  • Neck pain
  • Spondylosis

 

3. DHANURASANA

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. VAJRASANA

vajrasan

Vajra means diamond or thunderbolt and asana means body posture. So vajrasana is thunderbolt pose. It is also known as adamantine pose.

How to do it:

  • Sit with the legs stretched straight in front.
  • Fold both the legs and sit in a kneeling position. Hips are placed on the heels and toes are pointed behind. Big toes should touch each other.
  • Head, neck and spine should be kept in straight line. Place the palms on thighs and face upwards.
  • Now exhale and inhale. Beginners can hold the pose for 30 sec whereas experts can hold for a few minutes. After that, straighten your legs.

Contraindications:                                              

  • Slipped disc
  • Trouble in foot, ankle and knees

 

5. 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

ARRHYTHMIA – YOGA ASANAS

Heart is organ that work continuously without any break. It is vital organ responsible for circulation of blood in the body. Food habits , sedentary lifestyle and stress  contributes in disturbance of normal functioning of heart thus increasing  the risk of cardiovascular conditions.

Yoga helps to maintain a healthy heart . It manages the stress and relax mind and body  which is in turn  improve overall heart health.

WHAT IS ARRHYTHMIA ?

The irregularity of heartbeat is called Arrhythmia . In Arrhythmia some time heart beat faster than normal and some time heart beat slower than normal.

It happens when electrical signal coordinating  heart beat are not working properly. Faulty signal cause heart to beat to slow or too fast. It may feel like racing heart and may be harmless but in some cases it can be life threatening .

TYPES OF ARRHYTHMIAS :

  • Supraventricular arrhythmias :It begins in the upper chambers of heart or in atria
  • Ventricular arrhythmias : It begins in the lower chambers of heart or in ventricles
  • Brady arrhythmias :In it slow heat beat is caused by disease in hearts conduction system like SA nodes , HIS-purkinje network or AV node.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF ARRHYTHMIA ?

  • Wrong balance of electrolytes in blood
  • Heart diseases
  • Infection or fever
  • Healing after heart surgery
  • Heart injury
  • Certain medications
  • Strong emotions
  • Stress
  • Alcohol or Tobacco abuse
  • Excessive caffeine intake

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMES OF ARRHYTHMIA ?

In some cases symptoms be un-noticeable . Some of the common symptoms are :

  • Pounding in chest
  • Palpitations
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dizziness
  • Chest tightness or pain
  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Sweating
  • Blurred vision
  • Low ejection fraction

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS ?

Some of the risk factors are :

  • Genetics : Family history of some type of heart disease increase the risk of arrhythmia
  • Lifestyle : Having sedentary lifestyle or abuse of substances can also increase risk of arrhythmia
  • Age : Old age persons are more prone to it
  • Medical conditions : Person suffering from high BP , obesity, low blood sugar, sleep apnea may develop arrhythmia

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

In ayurveda it can be correlated with hridroga . Due to nidan sevna three doshas get aggravated . The aggravated dosha contaminate the rase dhatu. Doshas along with rase dhatu enters the heart causing Hridroga.

  • Imbalanced vata cause irregularity in heartbeat
  • Imbalanced pitta increase the hearbeat
  • Imbalanced kapha results in slow heart rate.

YOGA ASANAS :

1. UTTHITA HASTAPAD ASANA ( EXTENDED HANDS AND FEET POSE ) : It helps to distribute oxygen equally in entire body thus helps in regulation of blood circulation too. It also improve focus and stamina of body.

utthita hastapadasana

STEPS :

  • Stand straight on mat with legs apart
  • Slowly inhale while bringing both hands above the head
  • Now exhale while bending your waist to touch your feet with hands
  • Keep your knees straight and head should touch the knees
  • Hold the posture for some seconds than slowly return to standing position.

PRECAUTIONS :

  • Ankle injury
  • Hip or knee injury
  • Recent surgery
  • Flat foot
  • Hip issues
  • Vertigo
  • Hernia

2. VIRABHADR ASANA ( WARRIOR POSE) : It improves body balance and stamina of the body . It improves blood circulation of body thus helps to keep heart rate in check.

VIRABHADR

STEPS :

  • Stand straight with feet 3-4 feet apart
  • Slowly turn right foot out so that it at 90 degree angle and turn left foot by 15 degree
  • Lift both arms sideways to shoulder height slowly with palms facing downward
  • Exhale deeply while bending right knee and turn head to the right
  • Stretch the arms more and hold the head high
  • Hold the pose for some time while taking deep breaths
  • Slowly breath in and lower the arms to release the pose

PRECAUTIONS :

  • Severe neck pain
  • High blood pressure
  • Knee or shoulder pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Suffering from spinal ailments
  • History of stroke

3. MARJARI ASANA ( CAT POSE) : It helps to normalize heart rate and become rhythmic and soft. It enhance the blood circulation in body. It is a relief asana.

MARJARI ASANA

STEPS :

  • Come on your four on the mat with back straight
  • Look ahead and inhale expanding the belly downward and raise chin tilting head back.
  • Stretch like cat pointing tailbone up.
  • Slowly exhale with pulling bell in toward the spine with chin resting on chest .
  • Back should be round
  • Repeat the above steps as many time as comfortable
  • Then return to resting position.

PRECAUTIONS :

  • Pregnancy
  • Knee pain
  • Back or neck pain
  • Migraine
  • Spondylitis
  • High blood pressure

4. ARDHA MATSYENDER ASANA (SITTING HALF SPINAL TWIST POSE ) : It helps to built chest muscles and expanding lung region thus improving lung capacity. it also helps to regulate blood pressure.

ARDHA

STEPS :

  • Sit on ground while stretching the legs outward.
  • Slowly and gradually bring right foot to outside of left hip with knee pointing forward
  • Then move left foot outside to right thigh while bringing left hand to ground behind you.
  • Wrap right arm around leg thigh
  • Slowly turn upper body to right as far as comfortable
  • Hold the pose for few minutes , then gently return to initial position
  • Repeat the procedure to other side.

PRECAUTIONS :

  • Peptic ulcer
  • Spinal issues
  • Hernia
  • Pregnancy
  • Menstrual cycle
  • Neck pain

5.TRIKONASANA ( TRIANGLE POSE ) : It helps to expand chest and also improves stamina.

trikonasana

STEPS :

  • Stand straight and keep feet 3 to 4 feet apart .Then turn one foot outward.
  • Slowly raise both arms parallel to ground than bend at hips and lower on arm to leg and raise other toward the sky.
  • Exhale and bend down while placing  arm on your knee or ankle. Alignment of hips is to be straight.
  • Hold the posture for few deep breaths and then slowly exhale and return to standing position  .
  • Repeats same on opposite side .
  • Repeat the above steps as many times as comfortable .

PRECAUTIONS :

  • Headache
  • Insomnia
  • Low blood pressure
  • Diarrhea
  • Pregnancy
  • Lower back pain

BRONCHITIS – YOGA ASANAS

WHAT IS BRONCHITIS?

Bronchitis is a medical condition in which there occurs inflammation of the airways of lungs. Trachea and bronchi are the air tubules which carry air to and from the lungs. They get irritated and swell up due to any reason. The bronchi become thick and there is excessive production of mucus leading to cough. Cough is the main symptom of bronchitis. It can last for a few days to a couple of weeks. Infection, smoking and chemical irritants are some of the common causes of bronchitis.

Bronchitis is of two types – acute and chronic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is very common and mostly develops from a respiratory infection. However, chronic bronchitis is a long term condition which is caused by the constant inflammation of the air tubules. It is mostly caused by smoking.

Acute bronchitis gets cured within a few days but chronic bronchitis is difficult to treat. Chronic bronchitis comes under chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). With dietary and lifestyle changes, the symptoms can be managed.

WHAT CAUSES BRONCHITIS?

Bronchitis is caused by the following factors:

  • Viral infection from different viruses such as adenovirus, rhinovirus, coronavirus, etc
  • Bacteria like Bordetella pertussis, Mycoplasma pneumonia, etc
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Weakened immune system
  • Toxic fumes in air
  • Air pollution
  • Intake of tobacco products or marijuana
  • Having a genetic predisposition
  • Suffering from asthma
  • Repeated bouts of acidity
  • Allergies

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF BRONCHITIS?

Following are the common signs and symptoms of bronchitis:

  • Tightness in chest
  • Shortness of breath
  • Runny nose
  • Persistent cough
  • Feeling tired
  • Production of excessive mucus
  • Mucus can be of white, green or grayish color
  • Presence of blood in mucus
  • Fever and chills
  • Tenderness in chest
  • Wheezing sound during breathing

HOW BRONCHITIS CAN BE PREVENTED?

With some of the following steps, bronchitis can be prevented:

  • Eating a healthy diet
  • Regular physical exercise
  • Avoid cigarette smoking
  • Wear a mask in polluted areas
  • Washing hands regularly
  • Getting vaccine of flu or pertussis
  • Take proper rest
  • Avoid triggers like dust, pollen, pets, etc

HOW YOGA CAN BE BENEFICIAL FOR TREATING BRONCHITIS?

Yoga is very good for treating various types of respiratory disorders. There are several types of asanas which are done in respiratory problems. They help in improving the efficiency of lungs and makes the flow of air smooth into and out of the lungs.

Following are the asanas which are helpful in bronchitis:

1. BHUJANGASANA

BHUJANGASAN

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

2. KAPAL BHATI

kapalbhati

Kapalbhati pranayam is a breath conscious yoga practice. It helps in strengthening immune system of body and keeps our body and mind healthy. Bu regularizing our breath, the stress hormone of the body decreases and excessive acid production is reduced.

How to do it:

  • Sit in a straight posture with spine erect and place the hands on knees with palms open.
  • Then take a deep breath in and exhale. During exhalation, pull the navel inwards as much as a person feels comfortable.
  • As the navel and abdomen relaxes, the air flows in deeply.
  • One should take 20 rounds of breath to complete one round of kapalbhati.

3. PAVANMUKTASANA

pavanmukt

Pavan means air, mukta means release and asana means body posture. So pawanmuktasana is a wind-relieving asana. Both mind and stomach are connected. If stomach is healthy and a person ha healthy mind and vice-versa. Pawanmuktasana helps in relieving constipation and gas.

How to do it:

  • Lie on the back with joined feet and arms beside the body.
  • Bring the right knee towards the chest and press the thigh with the clasped hands.
  • Then bring the left knee towards the chest. Press both the knees against the stomach with the clasped hands.
  • Lift the head and chest off the floor. Hold this position for a few minutes. Then relax.

Contraindications:

  • Heart problem
  • Hernia
  • Slip disc
  • Problem in testicles
  • Menstruation
  • Neck problem
  • Back problem

4. SHAVASANA

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.

5. USTRASANA

ustarasana

Ustra means camel and asana means body posture. It is a level back-bending yoga posture which causes opening of heart chakra. This posture increases flexibility of body and strengthens the body posture.

How to do it:

  • Kneel on the mat and place the hands on the hips.
  • The soles of the feet should be facing the ceiling.
  • Arch the back and slide the palms over the feet till the arms are straight.
  • Avoid straining the neck and keep it in a neural position.
  • Stay in this position for a few seconds.

Contraindications:

  • Injury of the back
  • Neck injury
  • High blood pressure
  • Hypotension

ARTHRITIS – YOGA ASANAS

INTRODUCTION

Arthritis is a medical condition in which there occurs inflammation of one or more joints of the body. Ligaments, capsule of the joint and surrounding connective tissues are also involved in arthritis. Arthritis can affect any joint of body such as wrist joint, knee joint, hip joint, etc. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout are the more common forms of arthritis. The common symptoms of arthritis include swelling of joint, stiffness and pain in the affected joint.

There are several treatment options available for arthritis. Different types of medicines are given along with dietary and lifestyle changes. Surgery is recommended as the last option.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF ARTHRITIS?

Arthritis is caused by several factors. Following are the causes of arthritis:

  • Having a family history of arthritis
  • Having a physical injury to the joint
  • Abnormal functioning of the immune system
  • Defaulting metabolism of body
  • Obesity
  • Weakened immune system
  • Increasing age

DIFFERENT TYPES OF ARTHRITIS

Arthritis is of various types depending on the cause and joint involved:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Gout
  • Spondylosis
  • Septic arthritis
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Thumb arthritis
  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ARTHRITIS?

Each form of arthritis has some of its specific symptoms but they have some of the symptoms in common. Following are the basic signs and symptoms of arthritis:

  • Swelling in the concerned joint
  • Joint stiffness
  • Pain and redness in joint
  • Decreased range of movement of joint

HOW ARTHRITIS CAN BE PREVENTED?

Arthritis can be prevented by following some of the dietary and lifestyle modifications:

  • Regular physical exercise
  • Eating nutritious diet
  • Avoid smoking
  • Say no to tobacco products
  • No alcohol intake
  • Yoga

HOW YOGA CAN BE HELPFUL IN MANAGING ARTHRITIS?

Now-a-days arthritis has become very common. Every third person is affected from it. Arthritis word is an umbrella term for various diseases in which there is inflammation of joints. Yoga can be very helpful in managing the symptoms of arthritis and preventing it also. Here are some of the yoga asanas which can be beneficial in them:

1. TRIKONASANA

trikonasana

Trikonasana is called triangle pose also. It leads to stretching of legs and torso. It opens up chest space and promotes effect of deep breathing.

How to do it:

  • Stand with the feet wide apart. Then stretch the right foot outwards while keeping the leg closer to the torso.
  • Keep the feet firmly on the ground and balance the weight equally on both the feet. Then bend the right arm and touch the ground. Meanwhile, the left arm goes up.
  • The waist should be kept straight. The body should bend sideways and not forwards and backwards.
  • Repeat the same procedure on the other side also.

Contraindications:

  • Neck pain
  • Headache
  • Insomnia
  • Pregnancy
  • Diarrhea

2. SETUBHANDASANA

It is also known as bridge pose. In this asana, there occurs stretching of chest, neck, back muscles and spine. It is very helpful in relieving back pain and helps in strengthening of bones.

How to do it:

  • Lie on the back on the floor
  • Press onto the feet and slightly lift the hips upwards. You can slide a yoga block under them for giving support.
  • During relaxing, remove the yoga block and bring the legs and hips down on the floor.

Contraindications:

  • Pregnancy
  • Neck injury
  • Stomach ulcers
  • Hernia

 

3. SHAVASANA

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.
  • After 10-20 minutes, slowly roll onto the right side and remain in that position for a minute. Then with the help of the right hand, sit up into a seated posture known as sukhasana.

4. VAJRASANA

vajrasan

Vajra means diamond or thunderbolt and asana means body posture. So vajrasana is thunderbolt pose. It is also known as adamantine pose.

How to do it:

  • Sit with the legs stretched straight in front.
  • Fold both the legs and sit in a kneeling position. Hips are placed on the heels and toes are pointed behind. Big toes should touch each other.
  • Head, neck and spine should be kept in straight line. Place the palms on thighs and face upwards.
  • Now exhale and inhale. Beginners can hold the pose for 30 sec whereas experts can hold for a few minutes. After that, straighten your legs.

Contraindications:

  • Slipped disc
  • Trouble in foot, ankle and knees

 

MATSYASANA

MATYASANA

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

 

CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS – YOGA ASANAS

Yoga asanas can do wonders for cervical spondylosis.  Yoga ensure that body receive required amount of movement on daily basis. It helps to improve bad posture thus providing relief from cervical pain.

WHAT IS CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS?

The natural wearing down of disks, ligaments, cartilage and bones in neck is called as Cervical spondylosis. It is a age related condition that affects the discs and joints in cervical spine.

It is a common condition in today’s world that tends to get worst with age.

WHAT  ARE THE CAUSES OF CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS ?

Some of the causes for cervical spondylosis are :

  • Bone spurs : To compensate for the age related degeneration of discs body try  to grow extra bone to make spine strong. The bone spurs can press on delicate area like spinal cord or nerve causing pain.
  • Dehydrated discs : Discs between vertebras act like cushions. With age discs began to dry out causing bone to bone contact between vertebras.
  • Stiff ligaments : Ligaments in spine can become stiff with age making  neck less flexible.
  • Herniated discs : Leakage of internal cushioning material due to cracks developed in spinal discs . The leaked material press on spinal cord and nerves causing symptoms like numbness, radiating pain in arms.

 

WHAT  ARE THE RISK FACTORS ?

Some common risk factors that contribute in development of cervical spondylosis are :

  • Cigarette smoking
  • Family history
  • Being over weight
  • Age
  • Straining neck often for job.
  • neck injury
  • Heavy weight lifting

WHAT  ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS ?

  • Neck stiffness or pain
  • Nagging soreness in neck
  • Muscle spasms
  • Dizziness
  • Popping, Grinding or clicking sound with movement of neck
  • Numbness or Tingling which mainly affect arms and shoulder .

Some rare symptoms if spinal cord or nerve is pressed are :

  • Loss of balance
  • Loss of bowel movement control
  • Loss of bladder movement control

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

In ayurveda it can be correlated with Greeva graham. Greeva means neck while Graham means stiffness. Due to nidan sevan the vata dosha of the body get aggravated . The increased vata cause degeneration and dryness that leads to dcrease of kapha . Sleshaka kapha is responsible for cushioning between joints. So, the disc degeneration leads to cervical spondylosis.

YOGA ASANAS :

  1. MATSYASANA ( FISH POSE ) : It helps to strengthen the spine . It also helps to improve spine flexibility and get rid of back and neck soreness.

MATYASANA

 

STEPS :

  • Lie down on your back keeping your feet together.
  • Place hands on floor with palms facing downward. Slowly move hands beneath thighs closer to buttocks
  • Keeping forearms firmly on ground slowly lift your chest up by putting weight on your elbows.
  • Lower the head back until it touches the ground with elbow bearing the whole weight not head.
  • Take even breaths as your body is now an arch.
  • Hold the posture for few minutes and then gradually return to resting position.

PRECAUTIONS :

  • High or low blood pressures
  • Neck injury
  • Lower back injury
  • Migraine
  • Insomnia

 

  1. MAKAR ASANA ( CROCODILE POSE ) : It is helpful pose to release the stress and relax the spine.

MAKARASANA

STEPS :

  • Lie down on your stomach and your hands folded under head with feet 40cm apart
  • Place the head over your folded arms in relaxed way with eyes closed.
  • Slowly stretch the legs as far as possible with toes pointing outwards
  • Relax all body muscles while taking slow and steady breaths.
  • Hold the posture for 2-5 minutes.
  • Slowly return from posture bringing feet together and unfold the arms .Come to prone position.

PRECAUTIONS :

  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy
  • Lower back injury
  • Inflated lumber curves
  • High blood pressure
  • Neck injury

 

  1. DHANAUR ASANA ( BOW POSE) : It helps to stretch and stimulate the neck providing relief from stiffness and pain.Dhanurasana_

STEPS :

  • Lie down on your stomach and keep feet apart with arms at side of the body.
  • Steadily fold your knees and take both hands backward to grab your ankles.
  • Inhale deeply and lift your chest off the floor along with pulling your leg toward the back.
  • Keep your gaze ahead and hold the posture for 15-20 seconds
  • Exhale deeply and gradually return to resting position.

PRECAUTIONS :

  • Heart ailment
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Hernia
  • High blood pressure
  • Colitis

 

4.BHUJANG ASANA ( COBRA POSE ) : The backward bending in this pose helps to improve spine flexibility and strengthens it. It helps remove stiffness of neck and shoulder region.

BHUJANGASANA

STEPS :

  • Lie down on your stomach and toes flat with sole facing upward.
  • Rest your forehead on ground and keep your legs together with heels and feet touching each other .
  • Extent your toes backward.
  • Taking deep breath press both hands down on ground and start lifting head and chest off the ground while keeping naval on ground.
  • Keep your arms straight and stretch the neck
  • Hold the posture for some time and then slowly bring down head and chest to floor while exhaling.

PRECAUTIONS :

  • Recant abdominal surgery
  • Hernia
  • Ulcers
  • Asthma
  • Back pain
  • Pregnancy
  • Headache
gout

HOW AYURVEDA IS BETTER IN MANAGING GOUT?

What is Gout?

Gout is the form of arthritis which is very painful. It leads to inflammation of the joints causing pain in one or more joints typically affecting the big toe but progressively affects the knee, ankle, wrist, hand, elbow etc. the pathology behind gout is disturbance in uric acid metabolism in the blood. That’s why it is also known as hyperuricemia.

In gout the uric crystals (monosodium urate) gets deposited in the articular catilage of the tendons, joints and surrounding tissues due to rise of uric acid level in the blood. Deposition of uric acid crystals thus provokes inflammatory reaction giving symptoms like excrutiating, sudden, burning pain, swelling, stiffness, warmness etc. The pain is of two types one directly in the area where crystals are deposited and the surrounding area of inflammation. Even the slightest touch causes severe pain. Prolonged deposition of uric acid crystals are known as tophi.

What Ayurveda Says About Gout?

Hyperuricemic condition in Ayurveda is known as “VATARAKTA”. It is very much clear by the name, there is vitiation of  Vata dosha  and Rakta Dhatu. When a person takes excessive food and lifestyle that aggravates vata dosha and rakta dhatu. Vitiated rakta dhatu blocks the passage of vata dosha and interferes in the movement of vata.. This  vitiated  vata dosha  further contaminates the rakta or blood. This vitiated rakta by vata dosha travels throughout the bodycausing inflammation (sotha), swelling, pain, redness etc. This amalgam of vitiated Vata and Rakta is called vata rakta.

What causes Gout?

  • According to Ayurveda the excessive intake of food that contains salts, alkaline, sour, pungent, fat, leguminous vegetables, curd, horse gram etc leads to Gout
  • Sleeping during day time vitiates Rakta dhatu.
  • Intake of excessive proteins in the diet like red meat, milk, egg etc
  • Renal failure
  • Excessive alcohol intake
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Medications like asprin, pyrazinamide
  • Anger

How a patient with presents?

  • Intense joint pain- It started from the big toe and slowly progresses to the whole body joint
  • Lingering discomfort that lasts for few days to few weeks
  • Joints are inflamed, tender, red
  • Burning or warmth like fire
  • Stiffness of the joints
  • Heaviness and numbness over the joints

Keynote:

  • Some people may experience the attacks more frequent while others experience episodic attacks. Episodes make gout a chronic disease.
  • certain thing should be avoided like red meat, organ meat, seafood, alcohol

  Who are at Risk?

  • Overweight or obese
  • Family history of gout
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Diabetes
  • Renal failure
  • High protein diet
  • Excessive diuretics
  • Severe alcoholism

Types :

 According Modern medicine:

  • Accute
  • Chronic

According to Ayurveda:

  • Uttana (in superficial tissues)
  • Gambhir (deep seated)

Managing Gout with modern medicine along with their side effects:

  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Naproxen, Indomethacin. Prolonged use of NSAIDs causes serious side effects like indigestion, stomach ulcers, heart disease etc
  • Corticosteroids causing side effects like mood changes, increased blood pressure, hyperglycemia, fluid retention etc
  • Colchicine such as Colcrys, Mitigare. Prolonged use of Colchine causes symptoms like burning sensation in skin,muscle weakness, numbness in fingers and toes, hives like swelling, black tarry stool, blood in urine and stool etc
  • Xanthane oxidase inhibitors such as Allopurinols (lopurin,zyloprim) and Febuxostat. The prolonged use of these causes liver damage, renal failure, tinnitus, deafness, blurred vision etc.
  • Surgeries like tophi removal surgery, joint fusion surgery, joint replacement surgery.

 How Ayurveda manages the condition of Gout Naturally?

Since gout is metabolic disorder, Ayurveda aims to regulate Metabolism to prevent the rising level of uric acid in the blood that causes damage to joints. Metabolism means enhancing Agni (Digestive power) along with increasing immunity in the body. Panchkarma therapies like Baluka Sweda (sand fermentation therapy), anuvasan vasti (oil enema), vaitrana vasi etc are also very effective in gout since it provides best detoxifications.

Some Ayurveda herbs for Gout:

  • Giloy
  • Ginger
  • Neem
  • Punarnava
  • Dashmool khashaya
  • Guggul

Yoga and pranayama:

  • Surya namshkara (sun salutations)
  • Naukasana (boat pose)
  • Halsana
  • Sarvangasana
  • Ushtrasana
  • Nadi sodhana
  • Kapalbhati

Managing gout with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

      GOUT-CARE-KIT

 1. Pain o kill oil is ayurvedic and purely herbal formulation. It help to relax your muscles and muscles cramps thus relieving pain. It balances all the three doshas of your body thus maintaining proper blood circulation. It provides soothing effect to the affected area of pain. It contains various herbs like Jivanti, Musta, Usher, Bilwa, Shatavri  and Kantakari. All these herbs are natural pain relievers.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily before meal.

2. Easy Clean Tablet:

easy clean tablet  keeps the stomach clean and removes constipation. Ayurveda states that if the stomach is not clean, then in a way, it is responsible for many diseases. So according to that, stomach cleansing is a medicine that prevents a lot of diseases. With the use of easy clean, we also get relief from gas problems. If someone has problems with gas, then the head is usually heavier than that. So the use of stomach protection gives relief from gas problem.

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

3. Nerve up tablet:

These tablets are pure ayurvedic formulation. Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata and kapha dosha. It acts as a 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. It is very beneficial to relieve the swelling, tenderness, inflammation of the joints. This also helps in the treatment of joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, sciatica, etc.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Pain-O-kill Tablets:

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

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

5. Uric care tablets:

Uric care tablets reduces Kapha doshas impacting high URIC ACID levels of the body and acts as a potent diuretic. It helps reduce the pain while passing urine and clear the obstruction of urine. It is also used to treat cough, oedema, asthma and various kidney problems. It contains ingredients like gokhru, imali kshar, yavakshar, kalmi shora, nausadar, swarna gairik etc. This formulation possesses hypotensive, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac and diuretic properties.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

How Ayurveda Is Better In Managing Fatty Liver Naturally?

Understanding organ Liver:  Liver is the largest gland inside the body. Liver is the center of metabolism. Liver secretes all the essential digestive enzymes that aid healthy digestion. It is very essential for fat metabolism hence also the common site for fat accumulation. It is the organ of detoxification. It is also a storage organ for storing vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates. It is the factory for clotting factor and plasma protein such as albumin. And it performs various functions.

What is fatty Liver?

Fatty liver defines as abnormal accumulation of the fat or triglycerides inside the liver cells. The process of fat accumulation is called steatosis and is reversible. Fatty liver occurs when fatty content in the liver extends more than 5%. In some people fatty live is accompanied with inflammation of the liver and liver cell death called as steatohepatitis.  Fatty liver is hard to detect because its symptoms are not noticeable easily. Fatty liver can be of two types:

  • Alcoholic Fatty Liver
  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver

Reasons behind Fatty liver:

  • Overweight or obesity
  • Lack of physical exercise
  • Poor lifestyle
  • Heavy alcohol drinking
  • Insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
  • Metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, high blood pressure, high triglyceride levels)
  • Certain medications like steroids, tamoxifen, diltiazem etc
  • Exposure to some toxins
  • Certain infections like hepatitis C etc
  • Middle aged or older
  • Females are more prone
  • genetics

How Patient with Fatty Liver Presents?

Normally a person with fatty liver often have no symptoms until the disease progress to liver cirrhosis. A person comes with the complaints such as:

  • Pain in abdomen
  • Feeling of fullness in the upper right side of the abdomen
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Upset gut
  • Yellow discoloration of the skin and white part of the eye
  • Fatigue and tiredness
  • Mental confusion
  • Rapid weight loss
  • Itchy skin
  • Enlargement of breast
  • Swelling of the legs

Diagnostic criteria:

  • Ultrasonography
  • CT scan
  • Liver biopsy
  • Fibro Scan
  • Liver function test

Management of the fatty liver with modern medicines:

Modern medicines do not provide any complete cure for the disease. Only symptomatic treatment and lifestyle management helps a little like:

  • Lipid or cholesterol lowering agents like statins, bempedoic acid, bile acid sequestrants, Ezetimibe etc. But again these medications do not reversed the change
  • Lifestyle changes like uptake of reduced amount of total and saturated fats in the diet, weight reduction exercises or running, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, staying hydrated.
  • Anti-diabetic medications like metformin etc
  • Intake of omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin E, vitamin D
  • Nicotinic acid to control the high cholesterol
  • Nutritional supplements like soy protein, garlic, plant stanols and sterols etc

 

Ayurveda on Fatty liver:

According to Ayurveda, liver or Yakrit is the seat of pitta dosha and Agni (fire). Pitta has hot potency and handles the metabolism and biochemical reactions that produces heat and energy for normal functioning of the body. on the other hand Kapha dosha has cold potency and stabilized in nature. When there is excessive rise in kapha dosha, it has tendency to suppress pitta dosha. Hence balancing the kapha dosha along with pitta dosha is required to treat Fatty Liver.

 

Managing Fatty liver with Ayurveda:

  • Vaman (therapeutic emesis)
  • Utsadan (application of kapha reducing pasteon the body)
  • Upvasa (fasting)
  • Pachana dravya (katu, tikta rasa and hot potency drugs to digest Ama (toxins)
  • Some Ayurvedic herbs to haridra (turmeric), aloe vera, Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri), Punarnava (boeharavia diffusa), kutki etc

 

Managing fatty liver with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

Fatty-Liver-Care

1. Detox Premium Powder:

As the name suggests this herbal powder helps in overall detoxification of the liver. This herbal powder contains ingredients such as giloy satv, shukta pishti, parval pishti, kamdudha ras, gandhak rasayan, etc. It reduces pain, swelling, abdominal pain, & abdominal swelling.

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

2. Liver care tablet:

Liver Care tablet help in balancing Pitta dosha. These tablets stimulate the growth of new liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice. Liver Care Tablets contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. It helps in removing fats from the liver cells & keeps your liver healthy.

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

3. Kutki Capsules:

Kutki capsules are a pure herbal extract of Kutki herb whose main function is to balance Vata and pitta doshas. It helps in the removal of harmful toxins from the body. Kutki capsules of CAC show great results in the case of liver diseases, purify the blood, and treats respiratory disorders. It maintains the overall digestive system and useful in various diseases like abdominal distension, ascites, constipation, etc. it has anti-inflammatory properties, also reduces the stiffness of joints.

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

4. Panchasakar Churna:

As the name suggests five ingredients are used for the preparation of this herbal churna. The ingredients such as shunthi, shatapushpa, balaharitaki, saindhavan lavana, & swarnapatri are used for removing toxins from the body. The abdominal pain, swelling, loss of appetite, fatigue, etc related to fatty liver are treated.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 teaspoonful at bedtime with lukewarm water.

5. Liver Care Syrup

Liver Care Syrup is a herbo-mineral Syrup which is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care syrup helps in balancing Pitta dosha. This Syrup enhances regeneration of liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice.
Recommended dosage: take 2 tablespoon morning and evening after meal

PCOS

Why is Ayurveda better in managing PCOS?

Introduction: Term PCOS defines as polycystic ovarian syndrome. It is also known as polycystic ovarian disorder. The word syndrome in PCOS defines complex systems and organs of the body those are insulin resistance, obesity, menstrual problems etc. 5-12% of women are suffering from polycystic ovaries. It is most commonly found in women of reproductive age and is the leading cause of infertility among women. The biggest factor contributing towards Polycystic ovaries are lifestyle changes, poor dietary habits, too much processed food, stress etc.

What happened in PCOD?

There is imbalance in female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) in ovaries which suppresses the maturation of follicles in the ovaries (which every month releases ovum every month in normal conditions). So the ovum is poorly matured and so as the release of the ovum (anovulation). For fertilization ovum is required to fertilize sperms during intercourse that leads to conception. But in case of PCOS there is no ovum and hence no conception. The size of the ovaries get enlarged and have many cysts formed. It also causes various menstrual issues like delayed menses, painful periods, scanty or unstoppable periods.

How a patient of  PCOS presents?

The women with PCOD often have an impact on physical and mental well-being. The quality of life of women is impared. Most of the women presents symptoms like:

  • Mood swings
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Low self esteem
  • Diabetes
  • Delayed or unpredictable menstruation
  • Heavy bleeding during mentruation
  • Obesity or weight gain
  • Acne on face
  • Darkening of skin or pigmentation
  • Hair loss
  • Excessive body hair
  • Difficulty in conception
  • Distrupt eating patterns
  • Sleep disorder
  • headache

Leading causes of PCOD:

The exact cause is still unclear. But the changing lifestyle and environmental changes can be the serious cause of PCOS

  • Unhealthy Diet
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Lack of physical exercise
  • Eating hormonal pills
  • Pollution
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Insulin resistance

Risk factors:

  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Stroke
  • High blood pressure
  • Infertility
  • Endomertrial cancer
  • Miscarriages or premature births
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Sleep apnea

Management of polycystic ovarian syndrome with modern medicines along with their side effects:

  • Hormonal pills: Hormonal pills or birth control pills are the most common treatment of PCOD to restore the normal menstrual flow. The single hormone progestin could help in bringing back periods but this do not provide permanent cure and it also alters the hypothalamus ovarian axis that imbalances the whole body.
  • Metformin: Metformin is the drug used to lowers down insulin resistance preventing type 2 diabetes and helps to reduce weight. But it has to be taken for prolonged period and is responsible for vitamin B12 deficiency. So the person might feel tired, breathless, low in energy etc.
  • Hair removal medication to get rid of excessive hair growth. The drug like eflornithine is commonly used. But it has various side effects like skin rashes, swollen patches of skin, acne etc. And it do not provide any permanent cure.
  • Laproscopic Surgery to destroy the androgen producing tissues. But sugery is not cost effective to people normally.

Ayurveda and Polycystic Ovarian Disorder:

According to Ayurveda in Polycystic Ovarian disorder the vitiated doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) further vitiates the dhatu like mamsa, meda and rakta that is mixed with kapha produced a raised, circular swelling called as Granthi (cyst). This condition is known as Granthibhuta artava dhusti that is Cyst as in PCOS, the follicle becomes cyst instead of a mature ovum.

Also Agneya guna of pitta is reduced that leads to vitiation of Apana vayu ( vata residing in genitals) and kapha avarana giving symptoms like scanty menses, annemorhoea etc.

Managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Ayurveda naturally:

Ayurveda while managing polycystic PCOS focuses on correcting doshas, kostha suddhi (detoxification) and enhacing the Agni (Digestive Fire). The main focus is on:

  • Rectifying Agni (digestive power)
  • Alleviating sroto avrodha (detoxification of micro channels )
  • Regularizing apana vata
  • Yoga asana for lifestyle modification like shavasna, matyasna, sarvanga asana, surya namaskar etc
  • Pranayama (breathing techniques)
  • Diet rich in nutients
  • Usage of single herbs like varuna, hareetaki, pippali, sunthi, pumarnava, haridra etc

Keynote: Some ancient Ayurveda’s classical formualtions are dashmoolaristha, dhatrayadi ghrit, chitrakadi Gutika, Arogyavardhini vati, rajopravartini vati, varunadi khashaya etc.

Managing Polycystic ovarian Syndrome with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

PCOD

1. Detox Premium Powder:

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Giloy satv, Shukta Pishti, Kamdudha Ras, Gandhak Rasayan, etc.

Parwal Pishti: This Pishti reduces inflammation, flaking, itching of the skin. The Pishti is composed of natural coral calcium processed with rose water.

Shukta Pishti: It helps to balance the Pitta dosha in the body. All signs and symptoms related to Psoriasis patients are managed with this article.

Giloy Satv: This satv is prepared from the herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties of this herb deal with psoriasis easily.

Kamdudha Ras: This herbal-mineral classical preparation balances Pitta dosha in the body.

Gandhak Rasayana: This herbal preparation is used since ancient times for all types of skin disorders.

It contains ingredients like Shuddh parad, Aloe vera, Gandhak, etc that relieve redness in psoriasis patients.

Akik Pishti: This Pishti reduces all types of Pitta related disorder hence it gives good results in psoriasis.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with plain water.

 

2. Women Champion Syrup

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.

Recommended Dosage–  Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day with normal water.

 

3. Kanchnaar Guggul

It is one of the very efficient Ayurvedic herbal medicine that contain ingredients like

Kanchnaar (Bauhinia variegata)

Shunti (Zingiber officinale)

Maricha (Piper nigrum)

Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)

Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), etc.

Kanchnaar guggul is mainly administrated in the cysts.These tablet are used in the condition of dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia. It is the best medicine for the Rakta – Shodaka.These tablets are very beneficial for hormonal imbalance. It enhances female reproductive health and infertility.

Recommended Dosage –Take 2 tablets twice a day with normal water.

 

4. Woman power tablet

It is a complete health supplement for women who are 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. The main Ingredients Rajah pravarthini vati, Femine care tablet, Shatavar extract, Ashoka chall extract, Ashwagandha extract, Giloy extract. It shows a great effect on menopausal women. It works well in hot flushes and mood swings. It regulates the female menstrual cycle, relieve menstrual pain, Used in leucorrhea is excessive discharge from the vagina, excessive menstruation, painful menstruation and delayed menstruation the herbs can alleviate almost every female problem when used for a long, regular period.

Dosage – 1 tab twice daily after meal.

 

5. Cyst Heal Tablet

CAC Cyst heal tablet is a pure ayurvedic medicine that contains various herbs extract that works on the any kind of abnormal growth like cyst, myoma, polyp, lipoma, lumps in breast, benign or malignant tumor. Cyst heal tablet helps in reducing any kind of abnormal growth in the body and reducing overall body weight. It treats menstrual irregularity, increases ovulation and follicular maturity, PCOS and treats female infertility as well.

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

 

6. Femine Care Tablet

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.

Insomnia

MANAGING INSOMNIA WITH AYURVEDA

What is insomnia?

Insomnia refers to as sleep disorder in which a person have trouble falling asleep, stay asleep, waking up at night, wakeup several hours after waking up or feel restless after waking up. It is very common sleep disorder. A person may experience fatigue and difficulty functioning throughout the day. Quality sleep plays an important role in overall health. Not getting enough sleep on regular basis makes a person mentally and physically unhealthy.

Classification of Insomnia:

  1. Transient Insomnia: Lasting from a night to 1 week usually caused by altered sleep patterns, change in environment, travelling etc.
  1. Short term Insomnia or primary: It lasts for few weeks usually due to emotional factors like stress or worry.
  1. Chronic Insomnia or secondary: It lasts for months or more usually due to some pathology like neurological or mental ailment or due to prolonged medication.

Ayurveda and Insomnia:

Ayurveda refers Insomnia as Anidra or Nidranasha which is caused by imbalance of dosha vata, pitta and kapha.

  • Vata Dosha: Specifically prana vayu gets vitiated which makes our nervous system sensitive causing insomnia. The reason behind is worrying, anxiety or depression.
  • Pitta Dosha: Sadhak pitta is a type of pitta seated inside the heart which controls all the emotions, desires, spirituality etc. Imbalance in sadhak pitta leads to emotional disturbances which causes insomnia.
  • Kapha Dosha : Tarpak Kapha is the type of Kapha which nourishes the brain cells that results in the restful night sleep. Imbalance in Tarpak kapha leads to insomnia.

What causes Insomnia?

Many environmental, physiological, psychological factors are contributing towards Insomnia:

  • Everyday life stressors like work pressure, relationships, financial issues etc
  • Unhealthy lifestyle
  • Poor sleeping habits or sleeping late night
  • Mental health issues like anxiety, depression etc
  • Hormonal issues such as thyroid dysfunction, menopause, menstruation
  • Neurological disorders like parkinson’s, alzhimer disease
  • Heartburn or hyperacidity
  • Chronic diseases like cancer
  • Other sleeping disorders like restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea etc
  • Jetlag
  • Using phone during sleep hours

Risk factors for Insomnia:

  • Women are more prone then men
  • Pregnancy leads to hormonal shifts
  • Insomnia becomes more prominent over the age of 60.
  • Older people have increased Vata dosha inside the body
  • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or menopause

How a person with Insomnia presents:

  • Difficulty in falling asleep
  • Waking up in the middle of the night and difficulty in returning back to sleep
  • Feeling tired or fatigued during daytime
  • Depressed mood or irritable
  • Lack of concentration
  • Having memory issues
  • Increased anxiety
  • Struggling with work, school or in relationships

Prevention for Insomnia:

  • Avoid late night snacking
  • Don not consume caffeine during evening hours’
  • Have nutrient rich meals
  • Physical exertion with yoga or exercises
  • Breathing exercises and meditation to calm mind
  • Drinking hot milk during sleep time
  • Reading a book before sleeping
  • Put TVs, smartphones, laptops away 30 min before bedtime
  • Practice meditation before bedtime

Managing Insomnia with Modern medicines:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): It includes various techniques like Stimulus control (includes quite, relaxing activities until you fall asleep), Sleep Restrictions, Bright light therapy. It also includes counseling by a therapist that helps a person to identify and replace thoughts and behavior
  • Medications: Taking sleeping pills such as eszopiclone, zolpidem, triazolam can only help for short interval. These medications leads to various side effects like:
  • Headache
  • Dependence
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Allergic reactions
  • Not fully awake or drowsiness during day time
  • Melatonin Hormone replacement: Hormonal supplements are not safe to use for prolonged interval of time as it makes dependence and alters body’s normal hormonal cycle and giving side effects like:
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Daytime drowsiness

 

Managing Insomnia with Ayurveda Naturally:

  • Balancing doshas normally brings back the normal sleep cycle of the person. Some powerful herbs like Ashwagandha, Tagar, Mulethi, Draksha (grapes) etc. have soothing and calming properties that aids mental peace and brings sleep. All these herbs balances Vata dosha predominantly.
  • Samvahana (body massage): Massaging full body with medicated oils (vatahar) calms and nourishes the body and brings peaceful sleep. Some essential oils like jasmine, almond, sesame, sandalwood, lavender oil can be used.
  • Medhya rasayana (Nootropic herbs): The herbs like Ashwagandha, tulsi, Brahmi, Mandookparni, Yastimadhu etc falls under medhaya rasayana. These herbs has the power to rejuvenate the brain cells and increases intellect. In addition to this these enhancing memory, prevents neurodegeneration, cognition and restores normal sleep.
  • Panchkarma: panchkarma procedures like Shirodhara (pouring warm oil, herbal decoctions over the fore head), Nasya therapy (pouring oil drops in nasal cavity ) are really helpful in restoring normal sleep and managing Insomnia as it nourishes the brain cells.

Managing Insomnia with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

INSOMNIA

1. Calm Sleep tablet

CAC calm sleep tablet is an amazing combination of natural herbs like bhang, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stressful conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to calm minds and make your body relax and light.

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

2. Brain relaxant churn

It is a herbal and purely Ayurvedic  formulation. It is 100% natural and pure. It is prepared from herbs that show calming effect on brain and gives you relaxation. It contains various herbs like Amla, Sonth, Pippali, Marich, Haldi, Bala, Suddha Gandhak, Lauh bhasma etc. that are Stress buster and provide you relief from anxiety. Herbs present in CAC Brain relaxant churna shows antioxidant, Neuroprotective, carminative and anti inflammatory properties.

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

3. Mann Mitra tablet

It 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. The main ingredients are Ashwagandha, Vacha, Jeevak, Bala, Swaran bhasma. It shows effective results in Insomnia, Sleep disturbances, Anxiety, Stress booster, Immuno modulator, Schizophrenia and Panic attack.

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

 

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