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INTRODUCTION

• Yoga helpful in people suffering from anxiety. 
• There is some evidence to suggest that it is useful particularly in people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
• Yoga is a form of exercise that includes stretching, breathing, relaxation, and meditation.
  

HOW YOGA HELP TO EASE ANXIETY

• Yoga give direct benefits to both the body and mind through reduce the symptoms of anxiety and stress.
• Yoga helps to induce a relaxation response and reduce heart rate on a psychological level, mindfulness promotes a focus on the present moment, 
• Guiding thoughts away from anxiety and worry about future events.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF YOGA

• When people experiencing anxiety the “alarm center” located in the brain has gone into a state of high-alert. 
• The deep breathing exercise associated with yoga speak directly to the amygdala to lower the state of arousal. 
• Yoga activates the parasympathetic nervous system which encourages body relaxation. 

Yoga also helps to:

• Lower blood pressure
• Reduce heart rate
• Release muscle tension
• Increase body awareness
• Aid in relaxation
  

PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF YOGA

Yoga help in:

• Promote compassionate observation of the dialogue in your head
• Provide space for intentional thought patterns
• Aid in present-moment awareness
• Increase self-connection

YOGA POSES FOR ANXIETY

There are many types of yoga. Some popular forms include:

• Satyananda – This yoga includes gentle poses, deep relaxation, and meditation. It is suitable for beginners and reduce stress.

• Hatha yoga – One of the most popular forms of yoga
  Hatha is also quite gentle.
  It involves holding poses and concentrating on breathing.
  Hatha yoga is suitable for beginners and reduce stress.

• Power yoga – this yoga tends to be more intense and involves more movement through poses.
  It focuses on fitness as well as relaxation.

• Hero pose – this seated posture yoga can help to find your center.
  Focusing on breath may help to find ease in the stillness of this pose.
  Muscles worked:

• Erector spinae
• Quadriceps
• Knee muscles
• Ankle muscles
  

• Tree pose – This standing pose may help to focus inward, quieting racing thoughts.

Muscles worked:

• Abdominals
• Psoas
• Quadriceps
• tibialis anterior
  

• Triangle pose – This energizing yoga pose ease tension in neck and back region.
  Muscles worked:

• latissimus dorsi
• Internal oblique
• Gluteus maximus and medius
• Hamstrings
• Quadriceps
  

• Standing Forward Bend – This resting standing yoga pose relax mind while releasing tension in body.
  Muscles worked:

• Spinal muscles
• Piriformis
• Hamstrings
• Gastrocnemius
• Gracilis
  

• Fish pose – This backbend yoga pose relieve tightness in chest and back.
  Muscles worked:

• intercostals
• Hip flexors
• Trapezius
• Abdominals
  

• Extended Puppy post – this yoga pose stretches and lengthens the spine and give relieve in tension.
  Muscles worked:

• Deltoids
• Trapezius
• Erector spinae
• Triceps
  

• Child’s pose – This relaxing yoga pose help to ease stress and fatigue.
  Muscles worked:

• Gluteus maximus
• Rotator muscles
• Hamstrings
• Spinal extensors
  

• Head-to-Knee Forward Bend – This pose may help soothe your nervous system.
  Muscles worked:

• Groin
• Hamstrings
• Spinal extensors
• Gastrocnemius
  

• Seated Forward Bend – This yoga pose calm the mind while relieving anxiety.
  Muscles worked:

• Pelvic muscles
• Erector spinae
• Gluteus maximus
• Gastrocnemius
  

• Legs-Up-the-Wall pose – This restorative yoga pose allows complete relaxation of mind and body.
  Muscles worked:

• Hamstrings
• Pelvic muscles
• Lower back
• Front torso
• Back of the neck

DESCRIPTION

• Ascites is a buildup of fluid in abdomen. 
• It also happen as a result of liver cirrhosis disease. 
• Concern healthcare provider if people have cirrhosis and notice gaining weight very quickly they will talk to you about treatments often include a low-salt diet.
• Peritoneum covers the abdominal organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and kidneys it has two layers ascites occur when fluid builds up between the two layers.
  

RISK FACTOR OF ASCITES

• Non-alcohol associated fatty liver disease.
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Alcohol use disorder
• Autoimmune hepatitis.
• Genetic liver diseases

Other conditions include:

• Congestive heart failure
• Kidney failure
• Abdomen and pelvis organ cancer.
• Infections.
  

CAUSES

• Cirrhosis is the most common cause of ascites. 
• Other conditions include heart failure, kidney failure, infection or cancer.
  

HOW DOES CIRRHOSIS CAUSE ASCITES?

• When people suffering from liver cirrhosis, the liver does not function properly. 
• Reduction in liver function combines with portal hypertension to cause ascites symptoms. 
• Portal hypertension is high pressure in the portal vein that delivers blood to liver. 
• The high pressure causes fluid to leak out of veins into your belly and collect there.
  

SYMPTOMS OF ASCITES

• Large belly and rapid weight gain is the main symptom of ascites.

Other may include:

• Swelling in ankles.
• Shortness of breath.
• Bloating, 
• Abdominal pain, 
• Loss of appetite, 
• Indigestion and constipation.
• Back pain.
• Difficulty sitting.
• Fatigue.
  

DAILY DIET SECHUDULE FOR ASCITES PATIENT

Early morning 

1 tsp. fenugreek seed / garlic juice.

BREAKFAST

Broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Semolina (veg upma) /Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) /Veg poha (Rice flakes) /Veg Oats /Semolina/pancake /Stuffed Chapatti /Chapatti with veg or Dal /1- egg’s white part only.

MID‐MORNING

Fruits / Steamed Salad / Dandelion tea

LUNCH

Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Veg / Dal + Steamed salad

EVENING

Herbal Tea / Green tea / Ginger tea / Roasted Rice flakes

PRE DINNER

Soups (Home-made)

DINNER

Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Veg khichri / Veg Dalia / Veg + Dal

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

CEREALS

CEREALS TO BE CONSUMED

Whole wheat flour, Oats, Whole grains cereals, Porridge, Brown rice, Rice flakes, Puffed rice, Whole grain bread, Barley, Quinoa

CEREALS TO BE AVOIDED
White refined flour, Corns, White rice, White bread.

PULSES

PULSES TO BE CONSUMED
Split with skin removed pulses
PULSES TO BE AVOIDED
Whole pulses, Soya products and frozen pulses.

FRUITS

FRUITS TO BE CONSUMED
Avocado, Apple, banana, Muskmelon, Papaya, Pomegranate, Dates, Figs, and Pears
FRUITS TO BE AVOIDED
Canned and packaged fruits, all citrus fruits, and Coconut

VEGETABLES

VEGETABLES TO BE CONSUMED
Broccoli, Carrots, Onion, Garlic, Beans, Cabbage, Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Round gourd, Bitter gourd, Cauliflower, Bell peppers, Green peas, Potatoes, Radish, Turnip
VEGETABLES TO BE AVOIDED
Tomato, Mushroom, Olives, , Green leafy vegetables, Yam, Red pepper, Sweet potatoes, Celery, Taro roots, soy products, Jackfruit, and dried beans

FLESH FOODS

FLESH FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
White part of egg, Roasted or Grilled Lean meat, Skinless chicken and fish.
FLESH FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Lean beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Very lean minced meat, Turkey, Veal, Rabbit, Egg yolk, Fish roe, Sausages, Mutton, Organ meat like Liver, Kidney, Chest,  Salami, Bacon, Duck, Goose, Visible fat on meat, Red meat, Marbled and fatty Meats, Smoked and canned fish.

SPICES

SPICES TO BE CONSUMED
Fennel, Turmeric, Cumin, Thyme, Black pepper, Coriander, Rock Salt (limited), Cardamom, Cinnamon, Fenugreek
SPICES TO BE AVOIDED
Red chili, Table Salt, Garlic salt

DAIRY PRODUCTS

DAIRY PRODUCTS TO BE CONSUMED
Nil
DAIRY PRODUCTS TO BE AVOIDED
Low-fat cheese, Cream cheese, Condensed milk, Whole milk and cream, Cocoa butter, Low-fat milk, Tofu, and Soya milk.

DRY FRUITS AND SEEDS

DRY FRUITS AND SEEDS TO BE CONSUMED
Flax seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Walnuts, Almonds
DRY FRUITS AND SEEDS TO BE AVOIDED
Cashew nuts, Pistachio, Peanuts, and Raisins.

OIL

OIL TO BE CONSUMED
Canola oil, Cow ghee, Rice bran oil
OIL TO BE AVOIDED
Coconut oil, Butter, Olive oil, Palm oil, Hydrogenated oil.

OTHER FOODS

OTHER FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
Jaggery (Homemade only) 

OTHER FOODS TO BE AVOIDED

Maggie, Pasta, All bakery and processed products, Macaroni, , Fruit jellies, Jams, , White sugar, Tomato Sauces, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Mayonnaise, Dark chocolate, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Buttered popcorn, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Chutneys, All Spicy foods, Too much salty food, Soya sauce.

DRINKS

DRINKS TO BE CONSUMED
Buttermilk, Clear soups, Garlic juice, Pomegranate juice, Coconut water, Green tea, Garlic juice, Herbal tea, Carrot juice, Garlic juice, Dandelion tea, and  Radish juice,
DRINKS TO BE AVOIDED
Cream based liqueurs, Alcohol, Canned soup and packaged soup, Sweetened drinks, Hot chocolate drinks, Squashes, Diet soda, Coffee, Tea Whole milk drinks,

DESCRIPTION

• ADHD is most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. 
• Usually diagnosed in childhood and lasts into adulthood. 
• Child suffering from ADHD disease may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors or active.
  

ADHD SYMPTOMS

Symptoms in children

Symptoms are grouped into three types:

Inattentive. 

• A child with ADHD:
• Is easily distracted
• Doesn’t follow directions or finish tasks
• Doesn’t seem to be listening
• Doesn’t pay attention and makes careless mistakes
• Forgets about daily activities
• Problems with organizing daily tasks
• Doesn’t like things that require sitting 
• Often loses things
• Tends to daydream

Hyperactive-impulsive. 

• A child with ADHD:
• Often squirms, fidgets, or bounces when sitting
• Doesn’t stay seated
• Has trouble playing quietly
• Always running or climbing on things.
• Talks excessively
• Has trouble waiting for their turn
• Blurts out answers
• Interrupts others

Combined. 

• This involves signs of both other types.

SYMPTOMS IN ADULTS

• With age the symptoms of ADHD may change. They include:
• Often being late or forgetting things
• Anxiety
• Low self-esteem
• Problems at work
• Trouble controlling anger
• Impulsiveness
• Substance misuse or addiction
• Trouble staying organized
• Procrastination
• Easily frustrated
• Often bored
• Trouble concentrating when reading
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Relationship problems
  

ADHD CAUSES

Several things may lead to ADHA may include:

• Genes – ADHD tends to run in families.
• Chemicals – chemicals present in the brain may be out of balance in people with ADHD.
• Changes occur in brain – brain area that control attention are less active in children with ADHD.
• Infections, Poor nutrition, drinking, smoking, and abuse substance during pregnancy can affect a baby brain development.
• Lead – lead may affect a child brain development.
• Brain injury or a brain disorder – Damage frontal lobe can cause problems in controlling impulses and emotions.
  

UNDERSTANDING ADHD DISEASE UNDER THE AYURVEDA CONCEPT

ADHD is not mentioned in Ayurveda. Some irregular behavior has been recorded in Ayurveda that could possibly be linked with ADHD.

1. Dhee’s vitiation (rational thinking)
2. Smriti’s (memory)
3. Dhriti (the retaining/intellect force of the mind).

Two subdoses in the part of Smriti that is:

1. Sadhaka Pitta that monitors emotions and their effect on the heart functioning.
2. Prana Vata that controls mind, sensory perception, and brain.

• Madhya herbs are used to enhance mental function and balance vitiated Vata dosha are the main lines of ADHD treatment.
  Vata dosha is responsible for controls movement, expression, activity, the process of thought etc.
• In ADHD the child mind is unable to have clear control under the influence of the aggravated Vata Dosha that’s why he becoming hyperactive. 
• Manovaha strotas are mainly affected that block the normal functioning of these channels.
  

AYURVEDA TREATMENT OF ADHD

• Vata dosha affects manovaha strotas. 
• Ayurvedic herbal treatment or Panchakarma corrects the imbalance of the dosha, improves and normalizes brain problems with memory, intelligence, focus, learning capacity, and speech production.
• Psychotherapy, speech therapy, behavioral therapy, etc. well in this disorder. 
• Ayurvedic medicines and Panchakarma therapies improve the digestive system, intellect, and mental of child.
  

THE PRINCIPLE INVOLVED IN TREATING ADHD

Deepana and Pachana—

• Deepana and pachana maintain digestive fire and digests ama. 
• Treat appetite, 
• eliminating the ama by removes canal obstructions
• deepana and pachana helps to feed all seven tissues.
  

Strotoshodhan (cleansing the channels) –

• The natural flow of doshas is obstructed that cause loss of attention, learning and memory impairment.
• Ayurvedic herbs helping to remove obstruction in channels particularly manovahastrotas because of its penetrating and digestive properties helps to clears the canals by digesting the ama and helps the brain to function normally.
  

NATURAL TREATMENT FOR ADHD IN CHILDREN

Ashwagandha

• Ashwagandha improve the nervous system function. 
• It improve brain function, comprehension and cognitive function. 
• Reduce tension, anxiety, sleeplessness, boost physical ability, forgetfulness and act as herbal rejuvenation.
  

Brahmi 

• It is a great memory enhancing Ayurvedic herb. 
• It improve cognitive abilities and memory.
  

Guduchi 

• Helps to improves digestion
• relieves ama,
• enhances immunity, 
• improves cognitive and memory performance, 
• Relieves anxiety and stress.
  

Shankapushpi

• Increases intelligence and memory. 
• Shankapushpi help in mental illness, anxiety, depression, relieves sleeplessness, improves metabolism, immunity, and physical stamina.
  

Ghee 

• Ghee is highly beneficial for memory improvement. 
• It can be included in the regular diet and improve digestion, memory, and intelligence.
• It feeds and rejuvenates the body.
  

PANCHAKARMA TREATMENT FOR ADHD

• Rejuvenates the brain and nervous system. 
• It balances the Vata with the Kapha dosha. 
• Helps to improve the digestion force.
  

Abyanga 

• Body oil massage alleviate Vata dosha, relaxes body muscles and soothes the mind.
  

Shirodhara 

• This technique involved the pouring of medicinal liquids over the head. 
• Used to treat heat-related illness. 
• It calms mind, increases concentration, relieves sleeplessness, depression, and anxiety. 
• Vata relieving oil and liquid more effective for ADHD patient.

OVERVIEW:-

The eyelids most of the time develop small lumps due to blockage in the oil glands and this condition is called to as Chalazion. It can usually develop on any region of the eyelid and it is not a serious illness.

• In many cases, there is even no need for any treatment and the problem will cure  within few days. 
• It is observed that people suffering from stye in the past it can easily develop this condition  again and even advanced stages of stye lead to Chalazion.

 SYMPTOMS:-

• Painless swelling on the eyelid
• Eyelid tenderness typically none-to-mild
• Increased tearing
• Heaviness of the eyelid
• Redness of conjunctiva

CAUSES:-

Some  causes of chalazion are:-

• Rosacea 
• Chronic blepharitis, eyelid inflammation (redness, swelling and irritation).
• Seborrheic dermatitis 
•  Tuberculosis (TB).
• Viral infections. Habitual rubbing of the eyes
• Addiction of fingering of the lids and nose
• Chronic blepharitis
• Metabolic factors

DIAGNOSIS:-

Following ways to diagnose this condition like:-

• Health history:- Give your complete health history. Medical history can help to doctor to find the causative issues that could be contributing to the formation of a chalazion.
• External eye exam: -Doctor will examine  eye, eyelid, eyelashes and skin texture.
• Thorough eyelid exam:- Eye specialists flash a bright light and use magnification to look at the base of  eyelashes. They also observe the oil glands’ openings.

PREVENTION:-

Some essential things for good hygiene include:-

Hand-washing:- Wash your hands  before  touch the eyes, make sure to wash your hands.

Contact lens care: –Wash your hands before removing contact lenses. Make sure to properly clean  contacts with a lens cleaning solution. 

Face-washing:- Wash face daily to remove dirt and makeup before going to bed. Doctor  may recommend cleaning your eyelids with a special scrub or baby shampoo, especially if you are a susceptible to blepharitis.

Makeup hygiene:- Throw away all of your old or expired makeup products .Be sure to change eye shadow and mascara every two to three months. Also never share or use another’s makeup products.

DIFFERNTIAL DIAGNOSIS:-

Differential diagnosis are:-

• Sebaceous gland adenoma
• Sebaceous gland carcinoma
• Sarcoid granuloma
• Foreign body granuloma

RISK- FACTORS:-

Chalazion happen more often in adults than children. They might be more likely if you have:

• Eyelid inflammation (blepharitis)
• A skin condition like seborrheic dermatitis or acne rosacea
• Another health condition such as diabetes
• Had a chalazion before

PREVENTION:-

There’s no sure way to prevent chalazion. Prevent following things and keeping your eyelids clean:

• Wash your hands often, especially before touching  the eyes and handling contact lenses.
• Wash your eyelids before you to go to bed to remove makeup and other things .
• change your eye makeup every 2 or 3 months. Don’t share makeup with anyone else.

AYURVEDIC VIEW FOR CHALAZION:-

• Chalazion is non-infective lipogranulomatous inflammation of Meibomian gland. It’s also called Meibomian cyst.
• It is corelated to Utsangini in Ayurveda. Utsangini is explained under Vartmagatha Rogas by  Sushrutha and Vagbhata.
• Utsangini is a Tridoshaja Sadhya Vyadhi according to Sushrutha. But according to Vagbhata it is a Raktaja Sadhya Vyadhi. 
• Both Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa is showed in the treatment of Utsangini.  Ayurveda can give safe and effective result in Chalazion.  A disease Chalazion successfully treated with Ayurvedic management is recorded.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR CHALAZION:-

MEDICATIONAL TREATMENT:-

• AROGYAVARDHINI VATI
• KISHORE GUGULL
• TRIPHLA GHRIT
• PATOLADI GHRIT

PANCHKARMA THERAPIES IN CHALAZION:-

• NASYA
• SHIRODHARA
• AKSHITARPAN
• VIDALAK

SURGICAL PROCEDURE:-

• LEKHAN KARM
• CHEDAN KARAM

AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR CHALAZION:- 

• Guluchyadi Kashaya
• Manjishtadi Kashayam
• Kanchanara guggulu
• Avipattikara churna
• Vimala Varthi
• Guggulupanchpala Churna
• Mukkadi Purampada
• Patoladi Ghritham
• Traiphala Ghritham
• Triphaladi Tailam
• Asanamanjishtadi Tailam

HOME REMEDIES FOR CHALAZION:-

• A warm compress is one of the best and effective way to treat a stye. The warmth helps come the pus to the surface, and dissolves the pus and oil so the stye can drain naturally.
• use a warm tea bag. Black tea give good results because it helps  to reduce swelling and has some antibacterial properties.
• Local application of a paste Moringa olefera leaves.
• Apple cidar vinegar is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It help to cure the chalazion
• Tomato have antioxidants, such as lycopene, which help inhibit  eyelid cyst.
• Guava leaves anti inflammatory properties and their  natural healing potency help to reduce pain, swelling.
• Acacia leaves help to reduce  the bump that blur  your vision in the elimination of chalazion.

CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR CHALAZION:-

• TRIPHLA SYRUP
• DETOX TABLET
• KPHA BALANCE TABLET
• NERVE UP TABLET
• ROSHNI EYE DROP

OVERVIEW:-

The thyroid is a gland in the throat that secretes hormones. These hormones affect metabolism, body temperature, and growth. 

• When a person has a  thyroid, it can affect both their physical and mental health.  Yoga is an exercise that helps decrease person’s stress levels. 
• Stress is often related with thyroid problems. For this reason, yoga may be helpful for thyroid health.
• There are a several types of conditions that affect the thyroid. Two of the most common conditions are:-

• Hyperthyroidism:- It is a condition in which thyroid produces an excessive quantity of thyroid hormones. The underlying cause of hyperthyroidism may be  overactive thyroid.
• Hypothyroidism: –This is when thyroid hormone production is too low. This is often caused by an autoimmune disease that has damaged the thyroid.

SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTHYROIDISM:-

The signs of hyperthyroidism, which is an overproduction of thyroid hormones, include:-

• Extreme tiredness
• Shaking hands
• Mood swings
• Anxiety
• Rapid heartbeat
• Heart palpitations
• Dry skin
• Trouble sleeping
• Unexplained weight loss
• Light or missed periods

BENIFICIAL YOGAS FOR  THYROID:-

Beneficial yoga poses:-

The following yoga poses acts on stimulating the throat. They are thought to improve circulation, as well as  strengthen the neck where the thyroid is located.

SUPPORTED SHOULDER STAND(SARVANGASANA):-

The supported shoulder stand pose involves being upside down, which is known in yoga as an inversion.

• Inversions helps  to increased blood flow to the throat. 
• lie down flat on the back
• place a folded towel or blanket under the shoulders to support them
• bring the shoulders to the edge of the towel while your  head  rest on the mat.
• Keep the arms on either side with palms facing down
• press arms and back firmly into the floor
• breathe in and lift legs up at a right angle
• push hands into the lower back for support the lower region
• Keep the stomach pulled in, so the core is strong
• hold the body and legs in a straight line up from the shoulders
• keep the chin tucked into the chest
• breathe deeply three times
• lower the legs back down slowly, keeping the core engaged

PLOW POSE(HALASANA):-

The Plow Pose is also believed to stimulate the thyroid

• Come the legs right over and behind their head
• Rest their toes on the floor behind their head
• Keep your lower back supported with their hands Breathe deeply three times
• Bring the legs back above the head
• Gradually lower the legs back to the floor, keeping the core engaged.

FISH POSE(MATASYASANA):-

The Fish Pose is best pose to do after a shoulder stand or Plow, as it stretches the body in the other direction. In yoga, people refer to this as a counter pose.

• The Fish Pose is straightforward to perform and goodfor beginners
• Sit down with the legs  and extended in front of them
• Keep  the hands on the mat behind them with their fingers tucked under their buttocks
• Place the chest up and open, imagining a string pulling it up to the sky.
• Breathe deeply three times slowly lift the head up and release the arms to come out of the position

 BRIDGE POSE(SETUBANDHA SARVANGASANA):-

• The Bridge Pose is beneficial for strengthening the back. It may also help promote thyroid health.
• Lie on the mat with their back on the floor
• Keep the feet and knees in position with the hips
• With arms by the sides of the body, press the palms into the floor
• Up the hips up to the sky, imagining a string pulling the hips upward
• Tuck the chin into the chest
• Breathe deeply three times
• Gradually lower the hips to come out of the position

COBRA POSE(BHUJANGASANA):-

The Cobra Pose gently stimulates the throat and thyroid.

• Lie down on their stomach on the mat
• Place the palms on the mat under the shoulders
• Squeeze the elbows into their sides
• Press the palms into the mat
• Lift the head up until the chest lifts of the mat and the back is arched
• Drop the head back towards the bottom if this feels comfortable.

BENEFITS OF YOGA ASANAS IN THYROID:-

The advantage of  yoga is that it can be beneficial  for both hyper and hypothyroidism.

• It improve the circulation of blood, which in turn improves hormone secretion. 
• It help to strengthen the neck and focus more on stimulating the throat where the gland is situated. 
• One needs to understand that yoga is a slower process, and the results do take time to reflect on the body.

CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR THYROID:-

• CAC TRIKATU SYRUP
• THYROHEAL TABLET
• DETOX TABLET
• PANCHSKAR CHURNA

OVERVIEW:-

• Cervical radiculopathy is a disease process marked by  nerve compression from herniated disk material or arthritic bone spurs. 
• Neurological illness, such as numbness, altered reflexes, or weakness, may radiate anywhere from the neck into the shoulder, arm,  or fingers.
• Needles tingling and/or pain, it can range from pain to shock-like or burning, may also radiate down into the arm and/or hand.

SYMPTOMS:-

The major symptom of cervical radiculopathy is pain that spreads into the arm, neck,  upper back and shoulders. Neck stiffness that gets worse with the time.

• Tingling, numbness and weakness in your shoulders, arms, hands etc.
• Pain during neck movements
• Difficulty in writing, holding objects etc.
• Muscle weakness
• Difficulty in walking, lack of co-ordination.

CAUSE:- 

Degenerative changes:- Most  people’s spine discs degenerate over the time.Normal degenerative changes  of the discs can cause pressure on nerve roots. In older people this condition  may get more severe.

Injury: –In younger people, cervical radiculopathy tends to be the result of a ruptured disc,and a result of trauma. Disks often herniate with physical activity, such as during bending, lifting, twisting, or pulling. 

Other causes:-

Cervical radiculopathy is caused by:-

• Infections in the spine
• Tumors in the spine 
• Benign, or noncancerous, growths in the spine
• Sarcoidosis, the growth of inflammatory cells

RISK FACTORS:-

Some factors can raise your risk for cervical radiculopathy. 

• Smoke cigarettes
• Had a prior radiculopathy
• Lift heavy items
• Drive equipment that vibrates
• Play golf

DIAGNOSIS:-

They may also do these tests:

• Physical examination
• X-ray, it shows narrowing of vertebral opening or disk injury
• CT scans:- It shows more detailed pictures of  cervical spine
• MRI:- It shows to check for damage to nerve roots or soft tissues
• Electromyography:-It shows  how muscles work when they are at rest and contracted

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS:- 

• Spinal Tumor
• Systemic diseases known to cause peripheral neuropathies
• Cervical myelopathy
• Ligamentous Instability
• Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency (VBI)
• Shoulder Pathology
• Peripheral nerve disorders
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Brachial plexus pathology
• Systemic disease
• Parsonage-Turner syndrome
• Superior pulmonary sulcus tumor

AYURVEDIC VIEW IN CERVICAL REDICULOPATHY:- 

• In ayurvedic this condition called as Greeva stambh.
• Greeva means neck and stambh refers stiffness.It is caused by aggravated vata condition.Increase vata leads depletion of body tissue.
• The dryness and degeneration caused by vata leads to decrease kapha dosha.Shleshak kapha is responcible for cushioning in between bone joints.
• In this condition doctors give advice to avoid  intake of enhancing food. Ayurveda considers that the loss of equllibrium among these three doshas vata, pitta, kapha causes medical illness.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR CERVICAL REDICULOPATHY:-

Ayurvedic treatment is a combination of ayurvedic formulations, a diet that is vata pacifying, diet and lifestyle changes. Line of treatment  for  cervical radiculopathy is following:-

• SNEHNA:- Both external  or internal oleation beneficial. It is a very good therapy for this condition.
• SWEDANA:-It is called as sudation therapy. This process involves inducing sweat in the patient.It is very beneficial in cervical radiculopathy. 
• MRIDU SHODHANA:-With castor oil mixed with milk or Aragvadha phala Majja.

These procedure help to normalize movement of vata in proper function.

• GREEVA BASTI:- In this procedure a compound created around the neck with black gram flour paste. Medicated oil like ksheerbala tail, Mahanarayan tail etc. is heated and is retained  for a few minutes.
• The warmed oil helps to improve the space between to neck bones leading to relief for herniation disc. Oral medicine helps to improve nourishment of disc cartilage.

HOME REMEDIES FOR CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY:-

Because of the strong anti-inflammatory properties, the below mentioned herbs and superfoods can act as the best medicines to manage the Cervical Radiculopathy condition:-

• Castor Oil:-Massage with castor oil  twice a day.It can also take orally. This helps cleansing ama (toxins) and balancing vata.
• Garlic:-Eat a couple of raw garlic buds on an empty stomach each morning with water or you can heat two to three crushed garlic cloves in a pan with some vegetable oil. leave it to cool, then use it to massage the painful area for 5 to 10 minutes. Follow this with a warm bath. Do this 2 times daily.
• Turmeric:-Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of milk. Heat it on low heat for . Add a little honey. Drink it 2 times daily.
• Sesame Seeds:-Apply  warm sesame oil on the affected area and massage for 10 minutes. After that apply a hot compress on the area. 
• Ginger:-Drink ginger tea 3 times a day. To make the tea, boil  thinly sliced ginger in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes. Add honey and drink it.
• Cayenne Pepper:-Mix  1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder and 2 tablespoons of lukewarm olive oil. Apply it on the affected area. Do it two times daily for a week.
• Exercise:-One of the major causes of cervical radiculopathy is lack of regular exercise. Therefore.Do regular physical exercise into your lifestyle.It help to reduce pain and stiffness.
• Rotate  head in both clockwise and anti clockwise directions, and nod the neck side to side from one shoulder to the other.  This will help to reduce pain and stiffness.

YOGA AND ASANAS FOR CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY:-

Physcial therapy, stretching, and yoga can help to cure cerviacal radiculopathy:-

• BALASANA
• SHAVASANA
• PADAHASTASANA
• BHUJANGASANA
• KARNAPIDASANA

AYURVEDIC HERBS USED IN CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY:-

• ASHWAGANDHA
• BALA
• SHATAWARI
• RASNA
• SONTH
• PRISHNPARNI
• SHALLAKI
• CASTOR ROOT

CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY:-

• NERVE UP TABLET
• RASAYAN VATI
• PAIN-O-KILL OIL
• PAIN-O-KILL SYRUP
• PANCHSKAR CHURNA
• DETOX PREMIUM POWDER