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• Atherosclerosis is narrowing and hardening of arteries which is caused due to deposition of cholesterol, fats or other substances inside the walls. This deposited material is called plaque.
• Atherosclerosis is considered to be a heart problem but it can affect arteries of any part of the body.
• It is also called arteriosclerosis or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
• Plaque consists of deposits of cholesterol, cellular waste products, fats, calcium and fibrin. Its accumulation inside the artery makes the artery walls thickened and stiff.
• Sometimes plaque gets removed from the artery and blocks its lumen. This can make the artery burst.
• It is the main cause of heart attack, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.
• Atherosclerosis is a slow and progressive disease. It can also occur in children. However, it grows rapidly in adults.
• Arteries carry oxygenated blood from heart to other parts of the body. Due to atherosclerosis, there occurs shortage of blood supply and thus oxygen to the tissues of the body.
• Healthy lifestyle habits can help in preventing the disease.

CAUSES

• The blood vessels are lined by a layer called endothelium. When endothelium starts getting damaged, then it leads to atherosclerosis.
• Due to high cholesterol level in blood, it starts getting deposited in the inside of the wall.
• This deposition increases with time. The deposition is called plaque.
• Plaque is made up of fatty substances, cholesterol, calcium, fibrin, etc.
• This causes narrowing of blood vessels and there occurs shortage of blood supply to the vital organs.

RISK FACTORS

Following are the factors which makes a person more prone to atherosclerosis:

• Hypertension
• High cholesterol level
• High triglyceride level
• Obesity
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• Lack of physical activity
• Inflammation in body

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of atherosclerosis develop slowly as the plaque deposits gradually in artery. Symptoms vary depending on the affected artery.

Following are the signs and symptoms of the disease:

• Shortness of breath
• Arrhythmia
• Numbness in arms and legs
• Headache 
• Chest pain
• Fatigue 
• Confusion
• Sweating 
• Muscle weakness
• Abdominal pain
• Vision problems
• Difficulty in speaking
• Nausea
• Loss of balance
• Paralysis 

COMPLICATIONS

Here are some of the complications which are associated with atherosclerosis:

• Coronary artery disease
• Peripheral artery disease
• Carotid artery disease
• Aneurysm
• Chronic kidney disease
• Heart attack
• Heart failure
• Stroke 

PREVENTION

Atherosclerosis can be prevented by some of the dietary and lifestyle changes. These are:

• Exercise regularly
• Quit smoking
• Eating healthy foods
• Maintaining proper weight
• maintaining a healthy blood pressure
• maintaining cholesterol level
• maintaining blood sugar level

DIAGNOSIS

• The doctor will do a thorough physical examination of the patient. He will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease. 
• He can also suggest some tests:

1. Blood tests
2. Exercise stress test
3. ECG
4. Doppler ultrasound
5. Echocardiogram 
6. CT Scan

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS

According to Ayurveda, atherosclerosis is a kapha disorder. Kapha dosha affects vyana vayu in raktavaha srotas. This leads to formation and deposition of meda dhatu in raktavaha srotas. This results in narrowing of raktavaha srotas and leads to blockage.

Some of the herbs which are used for the treatment of atherosclerosis are:

• Arjuna

• It is used as a cardiac tonic since times immemorial.
• It strengthens the cardiac muscles and lowers blood pressure.
• It reduces deposition inside the arteries and thus good for the management of atherosclerosis.
• It is having anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Guggul

• It helps in lowering bad cholesterol and raises good cholesterol.
• It is very effective for the treatment of atherosclerosis and various other heart ailments.

• Pushkarmool

• It also reduces cholesterol level in blood.
• It shows very good results in the treatment of angina and hardening of arteries.

• Brahmi

• It lowers blood pressure and thus acts as a hypotensive agent.
• It normalizes functioning of the heart.

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDA CENTER’S MEDICATIONS

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Some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurveda Centre which are used in the treatment of atherosclerosis are:

1. HEART UP TABLET

• Heart Up Tablet is a unique formulation and is very effective in the treatment of heart diseases and related symptoms.
• It acts as a cardioprotective and anti-arrhythmic medicine providing strength to the heart muscles and maintains heart rate. 
• This medicine is very useful in relieving pain and maintains blood optimum viscosity.

Recommended Dose – 1 tablet twice a day with normal water

2. TRIKATU SYRUP

• Trikatu Syrup helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling.
• It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties.
• This syrup is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body. 
• The regular use of this syrup balances the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally. 
• It is an Appetizer and it improves digestion, supports normal gastric function, and normal circulation.

Recommended Dose – 2 teaspoonful twice a day before meals

 3. KAPHA BALANCE TABLET

• Kapha balance tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas.
• It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance.
• It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring.
• It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season.
• The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in the management of weight, healthy lungs, and the immune system.

Recommended Dose – 1 tablet twice a day with normal water

4. NERVE UP TABLET 

• Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas, kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant.
• It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system.
• It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc.
• This tablet helps in memory boosting, reduces stress, act as immune-modulator. It also shows effective results in disorders of heart and circulatory system.

Recommended Dose – 1 tablet two times a day

 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 Dose –1 tablet  twice a day

• Back pain is one of the most common problems.  It is referred as Pain of any nature felt in any region ranging from the thoracic spine to the pelvis.
• Generally back pain is classified as mechanical or non- mechanical and can be sub divided into regional involvement
• Typically , the commonest area of back pain is Lower back pain or pain in limbo- sacral region which  is triggered by overuse, muscle strain and injury to the muscles, ligaments and disc that support the spine.

CAUSES

• There can be numerous causes of back pain
• Generally, pain can be attributed to:

1. Nerve root compression and subsequent inflammation
2. Mechanical damage and inflammation of spinal components
3. Degenerative and bony changes

• Back pain can be idiopathic too.
• common Causes of lower back pain are – vertebral fracture, osteo arithritis, herniated disc etc.
• kidney stones or kidney problems can also cause back pain
• osteoporosis
• Genetic 

RISK FACTORS

• Age : Onset of pain is relatively even from 16 to early 40s. As people get older, chances of developing lower back pain increases.
• Co- morbidities – Back pain is usually associated with osteo arithritis
• Occupation : Back pain is more common in  people who undertake heavy lifting
• Obesity 
• excess weight
• sedentary life style
• pregnancy

SYMPTOMS

• Persistent pain
• Numbness around buttocks
• Pain radiating to legs
• Stabbing and shooting pain 
• Urinary incontinence
• Pain that worsens with standing , lifting and bending
• Indigestion

DIAGNOSIS

• CT Scan
• MRI
• X- rays
• electromyography
• Bone scan
• Myelogram
• DEXA scan

TYPES :

It is basically of two types- Acute and Chronic

• ACUTE BACK PAIN : if the pain persists for less than 6 weeks then it comes under acute
• CHRONIC BACK PAIN: If the pain lasts for  three months or longer then it will be considered chronic.

PREVENTION

• Standing : Standing for long periods of time can put a lot of stres on your back.
• Sitting posture : sit in firm seats with striaght backs, keeping your back flat/ straight with knees bend to about 90 degrees and Rest your feet flat on the floor or on a footstool. Throw head well back , then bend if forward to pull in the chin, this will straighten the back.
• Sleeping : sleep on a firm, flat mattress. Its best to keepsleep on your side with your knees and hips bent and apillow under yopur head.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT:

• Ayurveda contains various herbs that balance vata dosha naturally. Ayurvedic medicines act on the root cause of disease & relieve all symptoms without causing any side-effects.
• CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE contains a complete BACKACHE SOLUTION KIT  for the natural and ayurvedic treatment of Back Pain.

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These tablets are pure ayurvedic formulation. Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas and kapha dosha.

INGREDIENTS: shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc.

BENEFITS:

• It acts as nervine stimulant. 
• It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system.
•  This tablet helps in:  Backache, knee pain, headache, bronchitis, depression.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

2. BACK CARE TABLET

Back Care tablet is an herbal and purely Ayurvedic formulation. This tablet helps by strengthening your back muscles in relieving back pain whether it be by sciatica, arthritis, kidney infections, infection of the spine and cancer of spinal cord.

BENEFITS :

•  It helps to pacify Vata dosha and also helps in maintaining proper blood circulation
• This is often used for mild to moderate pain all over the body and relaxes your muscles. 
• It contains herbs that act as natural pain relievers.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. PANCHSAKAR CHURNA:

INGREDIENTS:  Saindhavan Lavana – (Rock Salt), Swarnapatri – (Cassia angustifolia), Shatapushpa – (Anethum sowa), Shunti – (Zingiber officinale), Balaharitaki – (Unripe fruits of Terminalia chebula).

BENEFITS:

• Panchasakar Churna is naturally detoxifying, thus it removes the toxins from the body. 
• The churna has an anti – inflammatory properties due to which it can reduces the swelling.
• It is also effective in reducing the weight, which can help to reduce the pressure on lumbar area.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 teaspoonful with Luke warm water at bedtime.

4. PAIN-O-KILL OIL

INGREDIENTS: Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), Kustha (Saussurea lappa), Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus), Vatsnabh (Aconitum ferox), Devdaru (Cedrus deodara) etc.

This oil is an Ayurvedic medicine which gives best result in all types of pain.

BENEFITS: 

• It is beneficial for the muscle relaxant
•  Helps in sports injury
•  Cures low back pain
•  Improves weakness etc. 
• This oil has a good result in reducing the inflammation.

Recommended dosage – It is applied on the affected portion of the body and massage with light pressure. Do this procedure twice a day.

5. PAIN-O-KILL TABLET

INGREDIENTS:  Jivanti, Musta, Usher, Bilwa, Shatavri  and Kantakari.

BENEFITS:

• 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 All these herbs are natural pain relievers.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

PANCHKARMA TREATMENT

• Kati Basti is a very effective panchkarma  treatment used for lower backaches and lumbo sacral region including slip discs etc.
• It pacifies one of the primary sites of vata 

 BACK EXERCISES

• Ankle pump
• Heel slides
• Abdominal contractions
• Wall squats
• Heel raises
• Straight leg raises
• Knee to chest stretch
• Hamstring stretch
• Exercise with swiss ball

OVERVIEW

• Atopic keratoconjunctivitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the eye. 
• In atopic keratoconjuncitivitis, the conjunctiva of the eyelids gets swollen and red. The lower lid is more commonly affected than upper eyelid.
• Atopy is the reason of its occurrence. It is a genetic condition in which immune system produces more than normal antibodies in response to a given allergen.
• It can occur in any part of the year but it most commonly affects in winter. It is a perennial disease.
• It is more commonly seen in males than females. It appears during adolescence and adulthood.
• If not treated, it can lead to scarring, ulceration, keratoconus, cataract and corneal vascularization.

CAUSES OF ATOPIC KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS

• Atopic keratoconjunctivitis is a genetic disease in which immune system of the body gets overactive.
• Due to this atopy occurs. Atopy leads to an excessive production of antibodies in response to an allergen. 
• It causes inflammation of the inner lining of eyelids and surface of the eyes.

RISK FACTORS OF ATOPIC KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS

There are several factors which increases a person’s chances of developing the disease. These risk factors:

• Family history of atopic keratoconjunctivitis
• Personal history of atopic dermatitis
• Patient is suffering from asthma
• Personal history of eczema

SYMPTOMS

A person with atopic keratoconjunctivitis develops the following symptoms:

• Increased sensitivity to light
• Burning sensation in eyes
• Itching
• Hardened and discolored eyelids
• Tearing sensation
• Blurred vision
• White discharge from eyes
• Reddish color of eyes

DIAGNOSIS

• A doctor will begin the diagnosis by taking patient’s medical history. He will ask him about the signs and symptoms of the disease.
• He will ask about his family history. 
• He will do physical examination of the patient’s eyes.
• He may also carry out a conjunctival biopsy.

TREATMENT

The treatment of atopic keratoconjunctivitis involves the following:

• Topical antihistamines
• Oral antihistamines
• Mast cell stabilizers

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF ATOPIC KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS

• According to Ayurveda, eye is the site of pitta dosha. Atopic conjunctivitis is caused due to imbalance of pitta and kapha dosha. It thus causes redness, watery discharge, itchiness, etc. in eyes.
• It is called Abhishyanda in Ayurveda.

Following are the home remedies for the treatment of atopic keratoconjunctivitis:

1. COLD COMPRESS

• Cold compress provides immediate relief to the patient.
• It reduces swelling and itchiness in eyes.
• Do it 4-5 times in a day.

2. SALINE SOLUTION

• Wash your eyes with saline water is a very good treatment for atopic conjunctivitis.
• Saline water is prepared by mixing salt with water.
• It helps in reducing irritation and inflammation in eyes.

3. ROSE WATER

• Rose water is anti-inflammatory in nature. It has soothing properties. 
• Pour 2-3 drops of rose water in eyes.
• It minimizes inflammation in eyes.

4. ALOE VERA GEL

• Aloe vera is rich in aloin and amodin components. These have antibacterial and antiviral properties.
• It heals allergic conjunctivitis due to any foreign substance.
• Apply aloe vera gel around the infected area. It speeds up the healing process against allergy.
• It doesn’t have any bad effect on cornea of the eyes.

5. TURMERIC

• Turmeric is known since times immemorial for healing properties.
• It is a very good anti-inflammatory agent and thus reduces redness in eyes.
• It has antibacterial properties and cures infection in eyes.

6. CHAMOMILE TEA

• Chamomile tea is used as eyewash or as a cold compress.
• It gives relief from itching and swelling.
• It is having anti-microbial properties and thus good for allergic conjunctivitis.

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDA CENTRE’S MEDICATIONS

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurveda Centre’s medications which are used for the treatment of atopic keratoconjunctivitis:

1. TRIPHALA GUGGULU

• Triphala guggulu is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal formulation consisting of the dried fruits of three medicinal plants –Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), and Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica). 
• Triphala can correct the imbalance of doshas as well as bring them to normalcy along with a specific vision promoting effect. 
• It helps in the conjunctivitis. 
• Triphala is very beneficial for the improvement of eye vision, relieves the headache, eye strain, burning sensation in the eyes etc.

Recommended Dose – 1 tablet twice a day with normal water

2. DETOX PREMIUM POWDER

• The powder contains a combination of natural and pure herbs which is the best remedy for the treatment of all eye problems.
• This mixture contains ingredients such as – Tal sindoor, Gandhak rasayan, Akik pishti, Jahar mohra, Moti pishti. 
• The powder is used for the treatment of eye floaters and eye infections.
• It helps to treat cloudy vision, blurred vision, difficulty in seeing in the dark, fuzzy spots etc.

Recommended Dose –1 sachet twice a day with normal water

 3. AMRIT TULSI RAS

• This herbal preparation is in drops form prepared from five types of Tulsi. Shama Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Rama Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum), Kapoor Tulsi (Ocimum canum), Shwet Tulsi (Ocimum basilicum), Nimba Tulsi (Ocimum citriodorum) that provides good result in all allergic reactions. 
• This is effective in Dry eye, eye infection and conjunctivitis.

Recommended Dose – Two to three drops twice a day

 4. ROSHANI EYE DROPS

• Roshani eye drop is pure Ayurvedic formulation used in problems like frequent travel, work on a computer, and lack of sleep. 
• This eye drops contains herbal ingredients like Nimba (Azadirachta indica), Bhringraj (Eclipta alba), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shwet Chandan, Rakta chandan, Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Haridra( Curcuma longa), Gulab (Rosa damascena), Adrak (Zingiber officinale), Bahera (Terminalia bellirica), Pudina (Mentha spicata), Saindhavan lavan, Phitakari, etc. 
• This eye drop soothes up the eyes, prevents infections and clears off particles in the eyes, improves vision. 
• This eye drop is beneficial in diseases like conjunctivitis, double vision, night blindness, cataract or glaucoma, etc.

Recommended Dose – put one drop in each eye in the morning and at bed time