A condition that develops  when blood sugar levels are high in body . It appears when pancreas produce insufficient or no insulin, or when the body does not appropriately react to effects of insulin. All ages are impacted by diabetes. For  cells that make up the muscles and tissues glucose is a source of energy. It is the main source of energy for the brain. When glucose entre your bloodstream, it need assistance to get used up by cells. The insulin is key . The glucose build up in your system and results in high blood sugar if pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or if body doesn’t use it effectively.

The major causes of each kind of diabetes vary. Yet, diabetes can result in an excess of sugar in blood regardless of kind individual have. Excess levels of blood sugar can lead to serious health issues. Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes both are chronic diabetes diseases. Diabetes disorders including gestational diabetes and pre-diabetes are reversible if managed properly. Greater than usual levels of blood sugar levels leads to pre-diabetes develops. However the blood sugar levels are not high enough to be categorized as diabetes. Also, if no preventative measures are done, pre-diabetes might progress to diabetes.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF DIABETES?

The most typical types include :

• Type 2 Diabetes : with this kind, body produces insufficient insulin or the insulin’s effect on cells is abnormal. This is most typical kind of diabetes. Although mostly affecting adults, it can also impact kids.
• Type 1 Diabetes : This form of auto-immune illness occurs when, for an unidentified cause, immune system assaults and kills insulin-producing cells in pancreas. Type 1 diabetes affects up to 10% of patients with the disease. While it can occur at any age, it is typically diagnosed in children and young people.
• Gestational Diabetes : Some people experience this sort of development when pregnant. After pregnancy, gestational diabetes often disappears. The chance of acquiring Type 2 diabetes later in life is increased if you have gestational diabetes, though.

Some other types of diabetes includes :

• Type 3c Diabetes
• Neonatal Diabetes
• Latent auto-immune Diabetes in adults
• Maturity-onset Diabetes of young
• Brittle Diabetes

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF DIABETES?

Diabetes, irrespective of the kind, is caused by an excess of glucose in blood. Yet, depending on the kind of diabetes , there are several causes for elevated blood glucose levels.

Diabetic causes includes :

• Insulin resistance : The major cause of type 2 diabetes is insulin resistance. When muscles, fat, and liver cells don’t react to insulin as they should, you have illnesses and circumstances, such as obesity, inactivity, food, hormone imbalances, heredity, and some drugs, cause variable degrees of insulin resistance.
• Hormonal imbalances : The placenta produces substances throughout pregnancy that lead to insulin resistance. If pancreas is unable to generate enough insulin to overcome the insulin resistance, individual may develop gestational diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can also be brought on by other hormone-related disorders such as Cushing syndrome and acromegaly.
• Pancreatic damage : Type 3c diabetes can occur from physical harm to pancreas which can happen as a result of a disease, surgery, or accident.
• Genetic mutation : MODY and neonatal diabetes may be brought on by certain genetic mutations.
• Certain medications : Type 2 diabetes can also result from long-term use of several medicines, including corti-costeroids and anti-HIV/AIDS drugs.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES?

Some of the common symptoms experienced by diabetes includes :

• Fatigue
• Increased thirst and dry mouth
• Unexplained weight loss
• Blurred vision
• Slow-healing sores or cuts
• Frequent urination
• Numbness or tingling in hands or feet
• Frequent skin and vaginal yeast infections.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES?

If not managed properly diabetes can lead to development of certain complications in individuals. The complications includes:

• Heart attack
• Atherosclerosis
• Coronary artery disease
• Stroke
• Diabetic nephropathy
• Diabetic retinopathy

WHAT AYURVED SAYS ABOUT DIABETES ?

In Ayurveda,  diabetes is referred to as ” Madhumeha“. Because madhu means sweet and Meha means pee, diabetes is referred to in Ayurveda as “sweet urine”. The term was developed from the order of diabetic urine, which is similar to honey. Ayurveda describes each person as a special synthesis of their doshas. The Doshas are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vata and pitta are dry and airy doshas, while Kapha is chilly, slimy and heavy dosha.

• Health problems are brought on by each Dosha’s imbalance. Diabetes is brought on by an imbalance in kapha dosha. Ayurveda makes use of medications that are made from various plants . These drugs helps the pancreas, which makes insulin, by mending and fortifying this organ.
• Allopathic drugs on the other hand, cause the pancreas to over work and eventually weaken it. After taking oral medicine for a few years, a diabetic patient has to take insulin.
• The other symptoms of diabetes, such as diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, and diabetic retinopathy, are also addressed by ayurveda. It provided precise preventative advice to stave against these illnesses. The immune system of humans is strengthened by ayurvedic drugs.

HERBS FOR DIABETES :

• Lodhra
• Haridra
• Jambu
• Bilva
• Asana
• Khadira
• Kathaka
• Saptaparna

PANCHAKARMA FOR DIABETES :

• Vasti
• Udvartan
• Abhyangam
• Virechan
• Patra potli pind swedan

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATIONS FOR TREATMENT OF DIABETES:

1. Madhumeha Kusumakar Rasa:

Madhumeha Kusumakar Rasa contains Suvarnayukta Vasant Kusumakar Rasa 10 mg, Mamejjaka Ghana 30 mg, Haridra 50 mg, Amalaki 50 mg, Guduchi 50 mg, Shuddha Shilajatu 40 mg, Yashada Bhasma 5 mg Processed in Bilva Patra Swarasa, Asana Kwath q.s. as active ingredients. Key benefits of Madhumeha Kusumakar Rasa:
Effectively treat diabetes and its complications.Help in reducing blood and urine sugar effectively due to their Kapha and Meda Pachak action. Also, prevents eyes from bad effect of Diabetes.

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

2. Ashwagandha Tablet:

These tablet are pure Ayurvedic preparation which contains pure extract of Ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is used for arthritis, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, tumors, tuberculosis, asthma, leukoderma, bronchitis, backache, fibromyalgia, menstrual problems, and chronic liver disease. Ashwagandha shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-stress properties. It also regulates sugar metabolism and cholesterol.

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

3. Diabo care tablet:

These tablets are pure Ayurvedic formulation. It contains herbal ingredients such as Karela, Jamun, Ashwagandgha, Gurmur, Shuddha Shilajeet, Neem, Dalchini. It Maintains overall health and wellbeing, best for the liver detoxification and controls high blood pressure. It maintains the blood sugar level. Jamun is well known to be effective in the treatment of Diabetes, thus it reduces the level of glycosuria. It contains Polypeptide-p which has shown to control diabetes naturally.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Diabo Care Kadha:

Diabo kadha is based on ancient Ayurvedic Science which includes ingredient like Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Methi dana (Trigonella foenum- graecum), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Haldi (Curcuma longa), etc. Diabo kadha increases the uptake of glucose by the cells, regenerate lipid mechanism, preventing micro-vascular damage and diabetic retinopathy. It also helps in the burning of palms and soles, wounds that take time to heal, skin infections, unexplained extreme fatigue, etc.

Recommended Dosage:Take 20 ml twice a day with normal water.

5. Shilajit Satva:

CAC Shilajit is available in the form of Shilajit Satva. It is a potent Immunity Booster and acts as an antioxidant, possesses anti-inflammatory properties. It has a tremendous effect on Male Harmones, Anaemia, Alziehmers disease, improves brain functions, Fatigueness, various Tumours and Cysts like PCOD in females. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties it works on inflamed lymph nodes as well. It balances blood sugar, increases absorption of nutrients, helps in detoxification, helps in reducing mood swings.

Recommended Dosage:As directed by physician.

WHAT IS CANCER?

Cancer is a broad term for a large number of diseases in which there occurs abnormal growth of cells due to their uncontrollable division. These cells invade the normal body tissue and thus destroy their structure. Cancer has the ability to spread throughout the body and is thus, life-threatening due to this ability. It is the one of the leading causes of death throughout the world.

Cancer can be of different body organs such as stomach, liver, lungs, cervix, etc. In all the cases, there occurs uncontrollable multiplication of cells leading to formation of tumor and thus causing dysfunctioning of the affected organ.

In the earlier times, the survival rates of cancer patients were lower but due to improvements in cancer screening and treatment procedures, the survival rates have gone up.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF CANCER?

Cancer occurs because of the mutation of DNA of the cells. Mutation is a process in which the genetic sequence of DNA changes leading to disturbance in expression of cells. Normally, the cells of body have a property called contact inhibition. In this, the division of cells remains controlled because as cells start touching each other, they inhibit further multiplication of cells. But in cancer, the cells lose this property of contact inhibition and this leads to uncontrolled growth if cells.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF CANCER?

There are several factors which make a person more prone to cancer. Following are the risk factors of cancer:

• Lack of physical exercise
• Excessive intake of alcohol
• Cigarette smoking
• Obesity
• Excessive exposure to Sun
• Bad eating habits
• Hormonal therapy
• Exposure to environmental toxins

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CANCER?

The different stages of cancer have different manifestation of symptoms on the part of body affected. Following are the basic signs and symptoms of cancer:

• Difficulty in breathing
• Rapid loss of weight
• Rapid increase in weight
• Presence of lumps below the skin
• Indigestion
• Wounds do not heal early
• Pain in body
• Hoarse voice
• Hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation of skin
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Fever
• Bruising
• Chronic cough
• Increased sweating

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT STAGES OF CANCER?

Cancer has four different stages. Each stage of cancer produces different symptoms and characterstics. Following are the four different stages of cancer:

• Stage I: In this stage, the cells multiply at a particular location and it doesn’t spread to other tissues or the nearby lymph nodes.
• Stage II: The growth of tumor increases at a location but it doesn’t spread.
• Stage III: The size of cancer increases and this time it spreads to the neighbouring lymph nodes and body tissues.
• Stage IV: In this stage, the cancer spreads to the other body tissues and organs. This is the last stage and has no comeback.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO PREVENT CANCER?

By following some of the certain steps, cancer can be prevented:

• Eating a healthy diet
• Quit smoking
• Avoid excessive exposure to sun
• Doing regular physical exercise
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Do not drink alcohol
• Go for regular cancer screenings
• Getting immunizations against certain viruses like human papillomavirus which is responsible for cervical cancer

WHAT IS THE AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF CANCER?

In Ayurveda, Cancer is known as Arbuda. It occurs because of the imbalance of the three doshas – vata, pitta and kapha. It is a tridoshaj disease which according to Ayurveda is caused by bad eating habits and unhealthy lifestyle. It can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle.

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurved centre which are used for the treatment of cancer:

1. Detox premium powder

This herbal powder contain herbo-mineral preparation. The ingredients in this powder are moti pishti, parwal pishti, shukta pishti, giloy satav, kamdudha ras, jahar mohra pishti, akik pishti, heerak bhasma, gandhak rasayan, tal sindoor, shankh bhasma, etc. These all ingredients in combination stop the extra cells growth & treat cancer easily.

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

2. Curcumin capsule

Curcumin capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of herb Turmeric. These capsules show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, & anti-cancer properties. All these properties will fight against the unwanted growth of cancer cells. It will build up a strong immunity in an individual dealing with the disease cancer.

Recommended dosage:Take 1 capsule twice daily with normal water.

3. Giloy capsules

Giloy capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). This herb shows antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator, & anti-pyretic properties. As in cancer patients, toxins are accumulated in the body so for proper detoxification these capsules give effective results. It builds up a natural immunity to fight against cancer cells.

Recommended dosage:Take 1 capsule twice daily with normal water.

4. Nerve up tablet

These tablets are pure ayurvedic formulation. Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas and kapha dosha. It 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 Backache, kneepain, headache, bronchitis, depression.

Recommended Dosage :Take 1 tablet twice daily.

5. Liver Care Tablet

These tablets are 100% safe and purely ayurvedic formulation. It maintains the proper functioning of the liver and stimulates the growth of new liver cells. 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. These herbs balances excess Pitta Dosha and helps in problems like abdominal bloating,flatulence, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and indigestion.

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

6. Unjha Cruel Capsules

These herbal capsules helps in reducing the abnormal tissue growth and checks the neoplasm, heal the chronic wounds, Promotes immunity and restores the energy, Checks the progression of the malignant conditions, Checks the degeneration and promotes the regeneration. Herbal ingredients present in these capsules are Hirak Bhasma, Panna Bhasma, Abhrak Bhasma, Suvarna Bhasma, Ras Kapoor, Sarveshwar Parpati, Laving, Tamra Bhasma, Safed Mari, Punarnava, Vayvarun, Yashtimadhu, Saragava, Rohitak, Tulsi. This is very effective in primary carcinoma, tuberculosis, secondary metastasis, degenerative conditions, and immune compromising conditions.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 Capsule twice daily with milk.

7. Swarna Guggulu

Swarna guggulu is one of the best and effective medicine to cure Arthritis, Sciatica, Joints pain, and other physical weakness. The main key ingredients of this tablet are Ashwagandha, Kumkum, and Swarna bhasma. These ingredients reduce stiffness, pain, cure difficulty in walking, and provide strength to the joints.

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

8. Panchasakar Churna

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

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

9. Shilajit satva

This is the Ayurvedic formulation of Shilajit satav. It is a potent Immunity Booster and acts as an antioxidant, possesses anti-inflammatory properties. It has a tremendous effect on Male Infertility, Anemia, Alzheimer disease, improves brain functions, Fatigue, various Tumors and Cysts like PCOD in females. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties it works on inflamed lymph nodes as well. It balances blood sugar, increases absorption of nutrients, helps in detoxification.

Recommended Dosage– 5 to 10 drops of Shilajit to be mixed in one glass of Luke warm milk

Rheumatoid arthritis is defined as systemic autoimmune disease that can be characterized by inflammatory polyarthritis which affects the joints mostly the small joints of the hand and foot. This disease occurs when the immune system doesn’t work properly. It is long term progressive and may produce a symptom such as inflammation, swelling and pain in and around the joints.

CAUSES OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

• Abnormal response of immune system due to change in hormones
• Infectious agent like bacteria or virus
• It could be related to obesity
• Triggered by stressful events like physical or emotional stress
• Smoking

STAGES OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

Stage 1: In first stage the tissue around the joints is inflamed and produce a symptom such as pain and stiffness.

Stage 2: In  second stage inflammation occurs and damage to the cartilage in joints and produce a stiffness and decreased range of motion.

Stage 3: In third stage inflammation is so severe and it damages bones and produce more pain,stiffness and even less range of motion.

Stage 4: In fourth stage inflammation stops but joints getting worse and may produce a symptoms such as severe pain, swelling and loss of mobility.

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

1. Fatigue
2. Swelling
3. Joint pain
4. Morning stiffness
5. Mild fever
6. Redness in joints
7. Dry eyes
8. Poor appetite
9. Fatigue

RISK FACTORS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

1. Obesity
2. Smoking
3. Autoimmune disorders
4. Age more than 40-60 years

PREVENTION OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS :

1. Quit smoking
2. Limit intake of alcohol
3. Good physical activity
4. Intake of balanced diet

INVESTIGATION:

1. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
2. C-Reactive protein
3. X-rays
4. Ultrasound
5. Magnetic Resonance imaging

AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

In ayurveda it is compared with amavata in which vata  dosha and ama affects the lining of joints causing a symptoms such as  shola, morning stiffness  and shotha .

PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES:

1. Baluka sweda

Baluka sweda produces sudative effect because of its medicinal action and temperature and act as counter irritant which is themal stimulus and may affect the pain sensation.

2. Parisheka :

It helps in reducing inflammation and pain .

3. Basti :

It helps on decreasing vata and ama dosha .

4. Lepa :

It increase the bioavaolability of drugs and also to provide the effect of herbs and got relief in pain and swelling.

SINGLE HERBS USED IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

1. Dashmoola
2. Rasna
3. Bala
4. Eranda
5. Shtavari
6. Guduchi
7. Ginger
8. Turmeric

WHOLESOME DIET IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

1. Olive oil
2. Broccoli
3. Green tea
4. Almonds
5. Oranges
6. Cherries
7. Carrot
8. Grapes
9. Pomegranate

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

1. Detox Premium Powder

Detox premium powder is a composition of herbal ingredients that detox your body by removing the toxins naturally. It contains ingredients like jahar mohra, akik pishti, gandhak rasayan, shankh bhasma, moti pishti, kamdudha ras, etc. It is the best medicine in reducing the redness, tenderness, stiffness, swelling in the case of rheumatoid arthritis.

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

2. Trikatu Syrup:

Trikatu combines the goodness of Black pepper, Ginger and, Long pepper to create an herbal remedy for digestive ailments, sluggish metabolism, obesity, and high cholesterol. This syrup has best results in anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and expectorant. It also help to tackle the weight problems or obesity. It can modulate your body’s immune response while cutting the characteristic inflammation associated with the rheumatoid arthritis.

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

3. Panchasakar Churna

As its name describes the churna has made up of a total of 5 natural ingredients – Swarna patri (Cassia angustifolia), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare), and Saindhava lavana (Rock salt).  This churna is very beneficial to decrease the effect of aggravated Vata dosha thus relieves the excessive pain, discomfort, tenderness, etc. This wonderful remedy also corrects the digestive problems and other associated symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablespoon with lukewarm water at bedtime.

4. Rasayan vati

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral ayurvedic formulation, which is 100% natural. Rasayan vati contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi , Swarn Makshik Bhasam, Yashad Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Amla, Kesar, Manjith, Anant Mool, Brahmi, Musali, Swarn Vang, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.

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

5. Nerve up tablets:

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas and kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchla, shudha shilajeet,  praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural vatahar properties and helps in curing vata disorders, speed up physical and mental processes. It act as Respiratory stimulant, helps in Joint pain, Inflammation, Stiffness, Gout, Arthritis, Bodyache, Erectile dysfunction, and Body weakness.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6. Sheet dhara syrup:

It works on all the three doshas of body but mainly act on pitta dosha. It contains Ajwain, Kapur (camphor) and Mint leaves that help reduce Acidityand burning sensation in chest region with its cooling effects. It relaxes your mind also maintains Bloodpressure. CAC Sheet dhara help in controlling mood swings by which many women are affected nowadays. It also controls burping ,nausea and bloating. Acid Reflux, Burning sensation in chest region, Bloating, Nausea, Burping, Hiccups, Maintain blood pressure, Control mood swings, Stomach ulcers, Improves Appetite.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1/2 or 1 teaspoon of sheet dhara twice daily empty stomach.

7. 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.

Condition that causes sudden weakness in one side of the muscles of face. The weakness is temporary and Significantly improves over weeks in most cases. Inflammation, compression or swelling of the nerves that controls facial muscles  leads to development of this condition. Half of the face appears to droop due to weakness and on afflicted side, individual find it challenging to smile or close your eye.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF BELL’S PALSY?

Damage to facial nerve that causes swelling can lead to Bell’s palsy. Viral infections can play a role in development of Bell’s palsy. Some of the viruses which may lead to Bell’s palsy includes :

• Herpes simplex 1 virus
• Epstein-barr
• Adeno virus
• Herpes zoster
• Coxsackie virus
• Rubella
• Influenza B
• Mumps

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF BELL’S PALSY?

Symptoms tends to come suddenly and reach peak severity within 48 to 72 hours. The symptoms differ in severity from mild weakness to total paralysis. Usually the symptoms start improving in three weeks but in severe cases it takes longer for nerve to heal and regain its functions.

Some of the common symptoms experienced by the individual with bell’s palsy includes :

• Weakness and drooping of facial muscles
• Feel pain in jaw or behind ear on affected side
• Less sense of taste
• Have headache
• Ringing in ears
• Sensitivity to sound
• Dry eyes and mouth
• Difficulty in talking
• Having trouble drinking and eating
• Muscle twitches in face
• Irritation of eye of affected side

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF BELL’S PALSY?

Certain factors tends to increase the risk for development of Bell’s palsy. The factors includes :

• Auto-immune disease
• Mononucleosis
• Respiratory infections like flu or cold
• Cold sores
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Pregnancy
• Family history of Bell’s palsy

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF BELL’S PALSY?

In severe cases individual may develop some complications like :

• Irregular re-growth of nerve fibers
• Irreversible damage to facial nerve
• Partial or complete blindness of eye which won’t close.

AYURVED APPROACH

In ayurved it can be correlated with Ardita, one among the 80 Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhis. Due to nidan sevan like intake of hard substances, excess laughing, day sleep, heavy weight bearing, improper lying or sitting posture etc leads to the vitiation of the Vata dosha. The aggravated vata travels to the face and get lodged in the corresponding nerves, veins and arteries situated there. The obstruction by vata leads to decline in function of nerves of nearby area which in turn produce symptoms there and cause Ardita.

HERBS FOR BELL’S PALSY :

• Nirgundi
• Lavanga
• Sarhapa
• Guggulu
• Hingu
• Bala
• Rasna
• Ashwagandha

PANCHKARMA FOR BELL’S PALSY:

• Nasyam
• shiro vasti
• dhoomapana
• mukh lepam
• shiro dhara

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR TREATMENT OF BELL’S PALSY:

1. Detox Premium Powder:

These are the herbo-mineral sachets which help in detoxification and maintain proper metabolism of all the functions. This formulation acts at the level of the nervous system and facilitate the proper conduction of signal impulse from the nerves to the muscles. These sachets have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune modulator. The ingredients present in it are moti pishti, parwal pishti, shukta pishti, Giloy satv, kamdudha ras, Jahar Mohra, akik pishti, gandhak rasayan, sutshekhar ras, etc. It is very beneficial in reducing the swelling, redness, stiffness, and improves the movements of joints.

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

2. 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, , praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. It is beneficial in the Bell’s palsy.

Recommended Dosage –Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Makar rasayan:

It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchla, guduchi satva, shudha shilajeet,  ras sindoor, moonga bhasma, shankh bhasma, praval pishti etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, analgesic and immune modulator properties. It helps to rejuvenate body tissues and act as an immune modulator, Immunity booster, Improves vitality, improves the overall health of an individual, Acts on Central Nervous System, Help reduces stress and anxiety.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Vata Tablet

Vata balance tablet is a rejuvenating blend of herbs is specially formulated to balance Vata doshas without aggravating Pitta or Kapha doshas. It may be used to support overall health and well-being by Vata constitutions with or without food. For those with a dual constitution that includes Vata or a tridoshic constitution, it is an excellent formula for the Vata season, which in most parts of the world is autumn and early winter.

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

5. Panchsakar Churna:

This churna is very effective for acidity patients as it shows antioxidant, anti- inflammatory, laxative, & analgesic properties. It is a classical herbal churna prepared from ingredients like Shatapushpa, Balaharitaki, Shunthi, Swarnapatri, & Saindhav lavana. It helps in removing all toxins from the body & provides good results in acidity. All signs & symptoms related to acidity are treated with the regular use of this churna.

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

6. Trikatu Syrup:

Trikatu Syrup helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports the respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification. 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). It is an Appetizer and improves digestion, supports normal gastric function, and normal circulation.

Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonful twice or thrice daily before meals.

INTRODUCTION

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disorder which is characterised by inflammation and swelling throughout the body. Any part of the body can be affected such as skin, joints, kidney, heart and lungs. In this, the cells of immune system start attacking body’s own cells, thereby affecting different body tissues and organs.  People between the age of 15 to 45 years are most commonly affected. The most common sign of systemic lupus erythematosus is a facial skin rash which represents the shape of wings of a butterfly, present on both the cheeks. The diagnosis of it is difficult as it has symptoms common to various other ailments. Currently, there has not been found any permanent cure of it but it can be managed with certain medicines, good eating habits and a healthy lifestyle.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS?

The exact cause of systemic lupus erythematosus is not known but it is believed to be due to abnormal functioning of the immune system. Normally , the immune system fights against foreign micro-organisms and protects the body from infections. The immune system gets defective and functions abnormally. It starts damaging body’s own cells and thus damages body’s tissues and organs. Some of thefactors which can be responsible for systemic lupus erythematosus are:

Having a family history of systemic lupus erythematosus

• Hormonal changes
• Exposure to sunlight
• Excessive stress
• Certain medications such as antibiotics, anti-seizure medicines, blood pressure medicines, etc
• Viral or bacterial infections

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS?

Here are some of the factors which increase the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus:

• Females are more prone to lupus in comparison to males
• Persons between the age of 15 to 45 years
• Certain races like Asian americans, Hispanics and African Americans

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS?

The symptoms of lupus develop gradually and they are not noticeable in the beginning. With time, the symptoms get severe. The symptoms of lupus develop in the form of episodes called flare ups. Following are the common signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus are:

• Fever
• Skin rashes – butterfly rash on face
• Pain in joints
• Mouth ulcers
• Increased senstivity to light
• Muscle ache
• Loss of hair
• Body weakness
• Dryness in eyes
• Difficulty in breathing
• Headache
• Pain in chest
• Mental confusion
• Swelling of glandd
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Seizures
• Anemia
• Stiffness and swelling in joints
• Loss of memory

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS WHICH ARISE WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS?

Systemic lupus erythematosus is associated with several complications. Following are the complications of it:

• Dizziness
• Presence of blood clots
• Inflammation of the blood vessels
• Bleeding in lungs
• Inflammation of the lining of chest wall
• Kidney damage
• Kidney failure
• Pneumonia
• Increased body infections
• Stroke
• Inflammation of the lining of heart called pericarditis
• Increased risk of cancer
• Complications in pregnancy such as miscarraige
• Heart attack
• Behavioral changes
• Death of bone tissue
• Inflammation of pleura called pleuritis

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS

Here are some of the medicines of Chandigarh Ayurved centre which are used for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus:

1. Curcumin capsule

CAC CURCUMIN CAPSULE is a herbo-mineral capsule of size 500 MG which is 100% safe and is the purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Curcumin Capsules helps in pacifying all three doshas. Curcumin Capsule is beneficial for a variety of skin conditions like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dermatitis. This Capsule contains a standardized extract of the herb Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric having powerful Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-microbial, and Antioxidant properties. These Capsules lowers the risk of Heart Attack, prevents Cancer by reducing the growth of cancerous cells, helps in treating Alzheimer’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, and also has Anti-depressant property. These Capsules are a very popular Anti-aging supplement.

Dosage: Take two capsules twice daily

2. Re Fresh Tablet

CAC Re Fresh Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for female 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 analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Dosage:1 tab twice daily with plain water after a meal

3. Trikatu Syrup

Trikatu Syrup is purely Ayurvedic formulation made up of three herbs. CAC 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.

Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily

4. Kanchnaar Guggul

CAC Kanchnaar Guggul is pure herbal medicines that check and treat any kind of abnormal growth in the body, healing of ulcers, thyroid disorders, hernia, lesions, and cancer. All kind of unwanted growth and fluid retentions in the body is treated by CAC Kanchnaar Guggul and it reduces all kinds of lumps in the body. The major ingredient in this medicine is Guggul, and Kanchanaar. Here are the health benefits of these: The botanical name of Kanchanaar is Bauhinia variegata and it belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is used as antibacterial, antifungal, antimalarial, Anti Inflammatory, Kapha har, and pain-reducing agents. The botanical name of guggul is Commiphora mukul. There are many medicinal properties of guggul such as anti-lipidemic (burn fat from the body), antifungal, antimicrobial, antitumor, and antioxidant.

Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily

5. Detox Premium Powder

This is the mixture of all herbal medicines which are beneficial in the treatment of leucoderma. The mixture contains ingredients like- Moti pishti, Parwal pishti, Giloy satva, Jahar mohra, Akik pishti, Gandhak rasayan, Tal sindoor, etc. These ingredients balance all the Tridosha. It brings the cooling effect and useful in the inflamed parts of the body.

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

It is defined as the chronic digestive and immune disorder that damages the small intestine. When you eat gluten rich food this disease triggers. Damage to the mucosa in small intestine impairs the ability  to absorb nutrients from food Causing nutritional deficiencies. It is also called celiac sprue.

CAUSES OF CELIAC DISEASE:

This disease is caused by abnormal immune system reaction to the protein gluten. Gluten is found in food such as cereals,pasta,muffin,fried food  and biscuits.

SYMPTOMS OF CELIAC DISEASE:

1. Headache
2. Nausea
3. Weight loss
4. Abpminal pain
5. Fatigue
6. Gastrointestinal distress
7. Brain fog
8. Hair loss
9. Anxiety and depression
10. Skin rash
11. Diarrhea
12. Foul smelling stools
13. Anemia

RISK FACTORS OF CELIAC DISEASE:

1. Family history
2. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
3. Addison’s disease
4. Alopecia areata
5. Down’s syndrome
6. Selective IgA deficiency
7. Sjogren’s syndrome
8. Turner’s syndrome
9. Osteoporosis

PREVENTION OF CELIAC DISEASE:

1. Eliminate gluten from your diet.
2. Drink aloevera juice
3. Avoid radiation exposure
4. Quit smoking
5. Maintain a healthy weight

GLUTEN FREE FOODS:

1. Besan
2. Potato
3. Rice
4. Soy
5. Eggs
6. Beans and lentils
7. Dairy products
8. Quinoa
9. Red meat
10. Fish
11. Popcorn
12. Millet
13. Vegetables such as spinach and fruits such as kiwi,banana etc.

FOODS TO BE AVOID IN CELIAC DISEASE:

1. Pastries
2. Bread
3. Biscuits
4. Grains
5. Soy sauce
6. Candy
7. Beer
8. Pasta

COMPLICATION OF CELIAC DISEASE:

1. Damaged tooth enamel
2. Rickets and osteoporosis
3. Infertility
4. Miscarriage
5. Anemia
6. Osteoporosis
7. Ataxia
8. Lactose intolerance

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF CELIAC DISEASE:

1. Anorexia nervosa
2. Crohn’s disease
3. Irritable bowel syndrome
4. Autoimmune enteropathy
5. Intestinal lymphoma

AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF CELIAC DISEASE:

In Ayurveda coelic disease is caused by the weak digestive fire. When the food is left undigested it travels upward or downward. If it moves in downward direction it will leads to constipation and cause inflammation of small intestine .

The treatment of this disease involves agni deepan and ama pachan properties. These herbs helps in regulating digestive fire and purging out toxins .

SINGLE HERBS USED IN CELIAC DISEASE:

1. Guduchi
2. Chitrak
3. Haridra (turmeric )
4. Ashwagandha
5. Hing
6. Sunthi
7. Kutaja
8. Ashwagandha
9. Neem

YOGA ASANA FOR CELIAC DISEASE:

1. Paschimottanasan
2. Veerabhadrasana
3. Hastpadasana
4. Bhujangasana
5. Trikonasana

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF CELIAC DISEASE:

1. Detox Premium Powder

These herbal sachets are prepared from ingredients such as Shankh bhasma, Sutshekhar ras, Parvalpishti, Shukta, Giloy, Kamdudha ras, Shvetparpati that gives calming effect on the stomach.

Shankh bhasma: This ayurvedic bhasma is prepared from conch shell. The bhasma shows antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antacid, digestive stimulant properties. The problems like indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, etc are easily treated with it.

Sutshekhar ras: It is an ayurvedic preparation that maintains pitta dosha in the body. This ras provides effective results in abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, fever, headache, epigastric tenderness, etc.

Parval pishti: This pishti is prepared from coral calcium processed in rose water. It provides effective results in acidity, burning sensation, headache, etc.

Shukta pishti: This pishti balances the pitta dosha in the body and removes all toxins from the body.

Giloy satv: Giloy satv possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, carminative, immunomodulator, etc properties. It eliminates the ama from body hence provide good results in acidity problem.

Kamdudha ras: This ras reduces heat, burning sensation, epigastrium tenderness, irritability, heartburn, and acidity.

Shwet parpati: It is also effective in acidity.

Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice daily.

2. Triphala Guggulu

Triphala Guggulu Tablet (3 fruits) tablet is a herbo mineral of size 650 mg and is a purely ayurvedic formulation. It is a polyherbal formulation comprising of three ingredients.
Each fruit is thaught to positively impact the body’s three doshas. Triphala Guggulu Tablet has been used in ayurvedic medicine since ages. It is thought to support bowel health and aid digestion. As an antioxidant, it is used to detoxify the body and support the immune system. It is known for its antibacterial, antioxidant, antiviral abilities. It is prescribed for a wide range of ailments like promoting oral health, treating fatigue and gastric distress, pneumonia, constipation, vaginal infections and most importantly boost the immune system.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Liver Care Tablet

Liver Care Tablet is a herbo-mineral tablet of size 650 MG and is a purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care tablets 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.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

4. 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. These all complex problems are root cause of all diseases. If digestive system is proper it leads to proper assimilation of the nutrients in the body.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

5. Pitta Balance Tablet

Pitta doshas is responsible for digestion, metabolism, blood quality, thirst, appetite, eyesight, skin color and quality, body temperature, and mental abilities of intelligence and courage. Pitta doshas is composed of a fire element that digests almost everything that a person eats or drink. The eaten food is transformed into energy for the body to use in various functions of the body.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

6. 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.

CAC Anu tail is herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It is used for ayurvedic treatment procedure known as Nasya treatment in most of the disease involving Ear, Nose and Throat involving pain. It has Tridosha balancing properties but mainly help to balance your Kapha dosha that cause Headache, running Nose or Sinusitis. It strengthens Ear, Eyes, Nose, Tongue and Throat.

INGREDIENTS:

• Swet Chandan:

It  has sedative, aromatic, diuretic, diaphoretic, disinfectant, aphrodisiac, cardio tonic, expectorant, haemostatic and antipyretic properties which can help to treat problems like acidity, gonorrhea, bronchial and skin ailments.

• Agru :

it is used to remove bad smells. It is also useful in various discomforts including allergies affecting ears and eyes. Agaru helps to alleviate pain also. It has an aphrodisiac and rejuvenating property.

• Tejpatra:

It has anti-flatulent and carminative properties. It may be useful in the management of gastric disorders such as flatulence.

• Daru haridra:

Daruharidra is used as a stomachic, bitter tonic, laxative, diaphoretic, antiseptic, and antipyretic. It is used to treat severe eye infections, ulcers, and haemorrhoids externally. The root bark is used to treat skin diseases, boils, wounds, liver problems, ear problems, and antidiarrhoea agent.

• Mulethi:

Mulethi has anti-viral, anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial properties; it maintains mucosal health of the digestive tract, relieves constipation, prevents gastric and peptic ulcers

• Balamool:

Bala herb is used to reduce chest congestion and it is very useful for bronchitis, asthma and stomatitis.

USES OF ANU TAIL:

• Mental stress
• Migraine
• Sinusitis
• Hoarseness of voice
• Neck stiffness
• Tonsillitis
• Weak eyesight

ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART OF  ANUTAIL  ALONG WITH ITS SIDE EFFECTS :

Composition: Oxymetazoline hydrochloride

Otrivin Oxy Fast Relief Adult Nasal Spray  belongs to the class of medications called nasal decongestants primarily used to treat nasal congestion caused by hay fever common colds, flu, sinusitis, or other allergic sinusitis. Nasal congestion also known as stuffy nose occurs when nasal passages become swollen with excess mucus and fluid. It contains Oxymetazoline, a nasal decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels in the linings of nasal passages.

SIDE EFFECTS:

• Irritation or dryness of the nasal mucosa
• Local burning sensation
• Headache
• Nausea

DRUG INTERACTIONS:

• Mipramine
• Desipramine
• Doxepin
• Clomipramine
• Linezolid
• Ergotamine
• Erogonovine