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• Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) can bring out extreme stress in your life. Dealing with ulcerative colitis, in which day-to-day fatigue, Digestion issues, Bloating, Loose motions, bleeding in stool etc. all health issues are commonly noticed in daily life, is not easy.  This autoimmune disease affect your energy and leaves you in a stressful condition.
• Yoga is a mind-body technique that include physical postures, breath control to promote health and to reduce stress and pain. Many Research studies show that it improve quality of life for people who are suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like ulcerative colitis.
• In Many studies it has been found that yoga can increase quality of life in patients of ulcerative colitis more effectively than simple self-care advice. Practicing daily yoga also reduced stress, anxiety, and depression.

Colitis treatment with Yoga

• It has been seen that the ulcerative colitis has a connection with the mental stability of patients. This  condition leads to stress in patients life.  Yoga exercises for ulcerative colitis have significance role to reduce the stress levels in the individuals.
• Healing of ulcerative colitis with yoga is also depends upon the endorphins that release in the bloodstream of the practitioner. Endorphins are natural pain killers which help to deal with the pain in the patient of colitis.
• Yoga poses are helpful strengthen the nervous system that reduce the inflammation of the mucosa of the colon. One of the links between stress and ulcerative colitis is that stress affects the immune system of the body hence the natural defense mechanism of the body disturbed.
• Yoga asanas for ulcerative colitis have been found to reduce the TNF- alpha protein in the mucosa of the colon.  Due to the reduction of this component there is anti-inflammatory changes occurs in colon.  

Yoga poses in ulcerative colitis

Vajrasna

Vajrasna is a simple sitting yoga pose. Vajrasna helps to aid digestion, prevent constipation, strengthen muscles, keep body and mind stable.

How to do it

• Sit on your knees, back on your legs to take the weight off on your knees.
• Keep both hands on your front of thighs and keep your back straight, inhale and exhale slowly.

Pranayama (breathing exercises)

• Pranayama is a simple way to control various kinds of health issues. It helps to strengthen the nervous system, relieve stress and stabilize the body and mind.
• In Pranayama Breathing exercise is done by closing your eyes and concentrating on your breathing process.

The Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)

It helps to improve metabolism, strengthen digestive system and also calms the brain. It reduces back pain, removes discomfort in your back.

How to do it

• Lie down on your back and fold your legs in a way that they are hip width apart.
• Uplift your hips by pressing your feet onto the ground and inhale .
• Lift your chest region with the help of putting pressure on arms and shoulders.
• Inhale and hold your breath for 5-10 seconds.
• Exhale and relax in normal position.
• Repeat this procedure for 4-5 times

The Wind Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana)

This pose strengthens the digestive system. It helps to improve the functioning of the internal organs of the digestive system.

How to do it

• Lie down on your back with your feet together.
• Keep your arms beside your body.
• Inhale and bring your knees toward your chest
• Bend your thighs towards the abdomen.
• Hold this position. 
• Repeat this 5-7 times and relax. 

By adding these simple yoga poses in your daily schedule will help to improve your quality of life, strengthen your immune system and nervous system. 

About Respiratory syncytial virus

• Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections respiratory tract and lungs. It is commonly seen in the children.  
• In adults and older, healthy children, symptoms of RSV are mild and are of same as common cold. RSV leads to severe infection in infants, especially premature infants, older adults, people having heart and lung disease, or anyone with a weak immune system.

Symptoms in RSV infection

In virus infection symptoms mostly occurs in 4-6 days after exposure to the virus. Common symptoms of RSV that are seen in individuals may include:

• Sore throat
• Headache
• Congested or runny nose
• Sneezing
• Dry cough
• Low-grade fever

In severe cases

When RSV infect the lower respiratory tract then leads to pneumonia or bronchiolitis .Signs and symptoms in severe condition may include:

• Fever
• Severe cough
• Wheezing sound while breathing
• Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing 
• Bluish discoloration of fingers, lips due to lack of oxygen (cyanosis)

Infants are most severely affected by RSV. Symptoms in infants include:

• Poor feeding
• Cough
• Short, shallow and rapid breathing
• Difficulty in breathing 
• Unusual tiredness (lethargy)
• Irritability

Most of the cases recover in one to two weeks. In Severe cases hospital care must be taken. 

RSV and COVID-19

• RSV and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects the respiratory tract of the individual, so some symptoms of RSV and COVID-19 can be same. 
• Having RSV may affect your immunity and increase the risk of getting COVID-19 — for kids and adults. And these may occur together, which can worsen the severity of COVID-19 illness.

Causes of infection

• Respiratory syncytial virus can enters the body through the eyes, nose or mouth. It spreads easily through the contaminated air on infected respiratory droplets of infected person. The virus can also passes to others through direct contact, like shaking hands.
• Touch your mouth, nose or eyes after touching a contaminated object can affect you with virus.
• Symptoms are more severe in first week of infection. But in infants and those with weakened immunity, the virus can persist for four weeks.

Risk factors

People at increased risk of severe RSV infections include:

• Infants, mainly premature infants 
• Children or adults who are suffering from any kind of immune-compromised condition such as cancer or treatment such as chemotherapy
• Children who have congenital heart disease, any neuromuscular disorder or chronic lung disease
• Adults with any kind of heart disease or lung disease
• Older adults, having age 65 and older.

Complications of respiratory syncytial virus include:

• Pneumonia. 
• Middle ear infection.
• Asthma. 
• Repeated infections. 

Prevention

There is no vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus yet. But some lifestyle habits can help to prevent the spread of this infection. These may include

• Avoid any kind of exposure to infection. 
• Cover your face properly while coughing or sneezing. 
• Avoid your baby’s contact with people who are suffering from fevers or colds.
• Wash your hands frequently. Teach your children the importance of hand-washing.
• Maintain proper hygiene. Keep your kitchen and bathroom countertops, doorknobs, and handles clean. Discard used tissues right away.
• Don’t share drinking glasses with others. 
• Don’t smoke. 
• Wash toys regularly. 

Protective medication

• The medication palivizumab (Synagis), is given in the form of a shot (injection), can help to protect infants, children, younger people who are at high risk of serious complications from RSV. 

Diagnosis

• Doctor may diagnose this respiratory syncytial virus by doing physical examination and by history taking. During the examination, the doctor will check lungs with a stethoscope for wheezing or other abnormal sounds.
• Laboratory and imaging tests are not needed. These can be helpful to diagnose RSV complications or rule out other conditions that may cause similar symptoms. Tests may include:
• Blood investigation to check WBC count or to look for viruses, bacteria and other germs
• Chest X-rays for lung inflammation
• Swab of secretions from inside the mouth or nose to detect the virus
• Pulse oximetry or a painless skin monitor, to detect levels of oxygen in the blood

Treatment of RSV infection

General treatment for respiratory syncytial virus infection generally involves self-care measures to make your child more comfortable (supportive care). But in severe cases hospital care may be required.

Supportive care

• Use of nasal saline drops help to clear a stuffy nose.
• Over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) to reduce fever.
• Use of antibiotics is done to treat the bacterial infection.

Hospital care

In severe cases hospital care is must. Treatments at the hospital may include use of 

• Intravenous (IV) fluids
• Humidified oxygen
• A breathing machine (mechanical ventilation), in severe cases

Ayurvedic Treatment  of respiratory syncytial virus

• Ayurvedic herbs possess anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and anti-asthmatic properties that are effectively used to treat the respiratory tract diseases. 
• Herbal-based medicines balance the aggravated doshas and expel out the excessive kapha clear the airways and reduce breathing difficulties. These herbs also help in boosting the immune system and also prevents secondary infections.

Why choose Ayurveda?

• Work on the root cause of disease: Ayurveda focus on treating the root-cause of any disease. It detoxifies the body that helps to strengthen immunity that increases body’s ability to fight with the disease.
• It is more than a medicinal option: Diet and lifestyle factors also play an important role in disease management that compliment along with medicines.
• Reduce any kind of future risk related to health: Since Ayurveda mainly focuses on diseases. People who have completed the treatment showed reduced signs of health complications.

Chandigarh Ayurved centre provides some herbal products that are very effective to prevent any kind of respiratory tract infection and boost your immunity. These products include

• Giloy capsule 
• Curcumin capsule
• Garlic capsule
• Amrit Tulsi ras
• Ayush kwath
• Immuno-booster tablet

These all medicine is effectively used to prevent any kind of infection, fight against infection and boost your immunity. One can use these products to avoid respiratory syncytial virus infection.

For more details you can visit our website

www.chandigarhayurvedcentre.com

DISCRIPTION:

CAC DIGESTION SUPPORT PLUS Tablets Is a herbo-mineral tablet of size  1000MG and is a pure ayurvedic formulation. CAC Digestion Support Plus tablet helps in balancing the agni and digestive disorders are due to imbalance of pitta dosha

• As per ayurveda Ama dosha leads to digestive disorders 
• Maintain natural Ph balance in the stomach and aids digestion of all types of food 
• The ingredients present in Digestive support plus tablet controls acidity, hyperacidity, gas, flatulence and constipation
• These all above or digestive problems are the main  root cause of all diseases
• If digestive system is proper or healthy it leads to assimilation proper nutrients in the body

Ingredients of CAC  DIGESTION SUPPORT PLUS TABLETS

Each 1000mg tablets contains:        

INGREDIENTS                                                                     QUANTITY

• Kuda chhal  (Holarrhena antidysenterica)                100mg
• Bel phal  (Aegle marmelos)                                           100mg
• Dhaniya  (Coriandrum sativum)                                  100mg
• Anardana  (Punica granatum)                                      100mg
• Pudina satva  (Mentha piperita)                                  100mg
• Choti elaichi  (Elettaria cardamomum)                      100mg
• Safed chandan  (Santalum album)                              100mg
• Amaltas (Cassia fistula)                                                 100mg
• Sot sekhar ras  (A.F.I)                                                    100mg
• Shankh bhasam  (A.S.S)                                                100mg

PROPERTIES AND BENEFITS OF INGREDIENTS:

• kuda chhal – managing diarrhea and dysentery
• bel phal – it is gut friendly and helps in constipation, diarrhea
• Dhaniya– aids digestion
• Anar dana – rich in vitamin C and has anti inflammatory properties
• Pudina satva – it is rich in antioxidants and calm stomach aches, helps to reduce acidity and flatulence
• Choti elaichi – it has anti oxidants and diuretic  properties 
• Safed chandan – it is anti inflammatory in nature and also soothes the inflammation of urinary system
• Amaltas – relieves hyperacidity and remove stored ama from digestive channels 
• sot shekhar ras–  it acts on pita dosha and reduced symptoms like abdominal pain, heartburn
• shankh bhasam – it is used in gastroesophageal reflux disease, helps in hyperacidity, loss of appetite, irritable bowel syndrome, and andominal pain 

DOSAGE :

Take one 1- 2 tablets twice or thrice daily with luke warm water or as directed by the physician

USES OF DIGESTION SUPPORT PLUS TABLET:

• Helps in digestion
• Acidity
• Flatulence
• IBS
• Ulcerative colitis
• Pacifies Pitta and Vata doshas
• Helps in proper absorption
• Relieves constipation
• Relieves hyperacidity

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Chandigarh ayurveda centre Products are 100% safe and natural 

• Made in India
• This product is formulated under the MD Ayurveda expert
• Natural and herbal products for overall health
• 100% natural and safe product 
• Maintains a healthy immune system

 DIGESTION SUPPORT PLUS TABLETS

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DESCRIPTION

Painful sores or ulcers develop in the lining of the stomach known as peptic ulcers. It may also develop in first part of the small intestine. A thick layer of mucus membrane protects the stomach lining from the effect of digestive juices. People who frequently take pain relievers medicines are more prone to develop ulcers.

PEPTIC ULCERS INCLUDE:

Gastric ulcers – occur inside the stomach
dDuodenal ulcers – occur inside the upper portion of small intestine known as duodenum.

CAUSES

1. Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
2. Pain-relieving NSAID medications.
   

• H. pylori bacteria

• H. pylori commonly infects the stomach. 
• The H. pylori bacteria present in the layer of mucus membrane in digestive tract and cause inflammation which can cause break down of protective lining and create problem because stomach contains strong acid for food digestion without the protection of mucus layer the acid can eat stomach tissue.
  

• Pain relievers

• Pain relievers medicines are major cause of peptic ulcer disease. NSAIDs a group of medications used in relieve pain.
  These medicines can wear the mucus layer in the digestive tract and have the potential to cause peptic ulcers include:
• Aspirin 
• Naproxen 
• Ibuprofen 
• Not everyone who takes NSAIDs will develop ulcers. 
• People infected with H. pylori and frequently used NSAIDs are more prone to damage mucus layer.
  

Rare causes

• Being seriously ill from various infections or diseases.
• Having surgery.
• Taking other medications, such as steroids.
• Peptic ulcer disease can also occur if people have a rare condition called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome where acid-producing cells form tumour in the digestive tract and these tumors can be cancerous or noncancerous.
  

SYMPTOMS OF AN ULCER

Common ulcer symptoms include:

• Discomfort between meals or during the night in duodenal ulcers 
• Discomfort when you eat or drink during gastric ulcer.
• Stomach pain that wakes you up at night
• Feel full fast
• Bloating, burning or dull pain in your stomach
• The discomfort lasts for minutes or hours

If ulcer becomes torn it becomes a bleeding ulcer. This can cause the following symptoms:

• Nausea
• Vomiting blood
• Unexpected weight loss
• Blood in your stool or dark stools
• Pain in your back
  

RISK FACTORS

• Smoke – Smoking increase the risk of peptic ulcers in people who are infected with H. pylori.
• Drink alcohol – Alcohol irritate the mucous lining of stomach and increases the amount acid production in stomach.
• Untreated stress – it may increase the chance of ulcer by irritating mucous membrane.
• Eat spicy foods – cause inflammation in stomach lining, if people already infected with H. Pylori.
  

COMPLICATIONS

• Internal bleeding – Bleeding leads to anemia severe blood loss may require hospitalization or a blood transfusion. Severe blood loss may cause black or bloody vomit or black or bloody stools.
• Perforation in stomach wall – Peptic ulcers can eat a hole through the wall of stomach or small intestine.
• Obstruction – Peptic ulcers can block the food passage of the digestive tract cause fullness, vomit and people lose weight either through swelling from inflammation or through scarring.
• Gastric cancer – Studies found that people infected with H. pylori have an increased risk of gastric cancer.
  

ALLOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR ULCER

• Proton pump inhibitors (PPI
• Histamine receptor blockers (H2 blockers
• Antibiotics
• Protective medications.

CAC TRATMENT FOR ULCERS

• Detox Premium Powder – These are herbal-mineral sachet especially designed for the ulcerative colitis patients. The various ingredients used for the formation of these sachets are prawal pishti, shukta pishti, Giloy satv, kehrva pishti, Jahar Mohra pishti, sutshekhar ras, shankh bhasma, kamdudha ras, moti bhasma that in combination provide good relief on the signs and symptoms of ulcerative colitis patients.

1. Shukta pishti – The bhasma is prepared from pearl oyster shell calcium. This pishti shows antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties that give deal with the ulcerative colitis patients.
2. Prawal pishti – It is made from coral calcium that reduces bleeding associated with ulcerative colitis patients.
3. Giloy satv – This herbal satv remove all toxins from the body. It reduces excessive Pitta from the body associated with ulcerative colitis.
4. Jahar Mohra pishti – The antidiarrheal property of this pishti stops loose stools that are the main symptoms in ulcerative colitis patient.
5. Kehrva pishti – This pishti provides good results in rectal bleeding, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and abdominal inflammation related to ulcerative colitis patients.
6. Sutshekhar ras – This preparation reduces bloating & gastritis. It provides calming effect on the body.
7. Akik pishti – It is a mineral-based medicine that reduces excessive heat, weakness, & general debility.
8. Kamdudha ras – This ras is beneficial in burning sensation, loose stools, bleeding tendencies related to ulcerative colitis patients.
9. Moti bhasma – The anti-inflammatory property of this herb reduces inflammation in the body.
   Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.
   

• Ulcer Heal Tablet – Ulcers are caused when the colon becomes inflamed and there is a formation of ulcers on the inner lining of the colon. The largest intestine is affected rather than the small intestine. These are painful, swollen, and leads to fullness and a perpetual feeling of going to pass stools. Ulcers heal tablets of CAC protect the endothelial layer, cure ulcers, and restores body metabolism.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water 30 mins after a meal.
  

• Digestion Support Tablet – This tablet is unique blend of best digestive herbs like kutaz chal, bilav, dhania, mustak, shankh bhasm, piper mint, and dadim that maintain natural Ph balance in the stomach and aid digestion of all types of food. The herbs present in this control acidity, gas, flatulence and constipation.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily
  

• Sheet Dhara Syrup – This herbal syrup is prepared from ingredients such as ajwain satav, mushak kapoor, peppermint, etc that naturally relieve the symptoms like bloating, blenching, nausea, vomiting, feeling of discomfort, etc. The regular use of this herbal syrup neutralizes the high acid content, reduces abdominal pain, & cramps.
  Recommended dosage – Take half teaspoonful of this syrup in half a cup of water. Drink this mixture twice daily on an empty stomach.

• Puran Pachak – Puran Pachak is a herbo-mineral Syrup of 200 ml and is Purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC Puran Pachak syrup helps in Digestion, Supports the Digestive system, and maintains the doshas in our body. It also helps to remove out impurities or ama from the body. This syrup reduce the Acidity, Detoxify the blood and also supports the body health. It shows Antacid, Digestive, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Expectorant, and Antioxidant properties. This syrup is made up of pure ayurvedic herbs such as Mulethi, Saunf, Vasakha, Ajwayan, Prpati etc. that helps to maintain the Digestive system and in the body.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.