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How to Treat Psoriasis through Ayurveda?

April 29, 2020
Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a skin-related auto-immune disorder that causes the multiplication of skin cells up to 10 times faster than normal.

This leads to the built-up of bumpy red patches covered with white scales on the skin.

These patches can grow anywhere, but mostly they appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Psoriasis can’t be passed from one person to another. Sometimes, it happens in members of the same family.

Formation of scales on the joints, such as elbows and knees. Other body parts include the Hands, feet, neck, scalp, and face.

What is an Ayurvedic view of Psoriasis?

In Ayurveda texts, psoriasis is correlated with the ‘Kitibha’and is considered one of the common varieties of eleven Ksudrakushta.

It is caused due to the imbalance of Vata as well as Kapha Dosha. Its symptoms are – Syavam (Blackish brown skin discoloration), Parusa (hard to touch) and Kinakharsparsa (affected skin will be rough like, scar tissue).

If Vata dosha is dominant dosha then the symptoms will be excessive dryness and flaking are seen and if Kapha is the dominant dosha then silvery wet scaling with a lot of itching and swelling is seen.

What are the types of psoriasis?

Pustular psoriasis: In this condition, there is the formation of scaly skin with tiny pustules on the palms of the hands as well as soles of the feet.

Guttate psoriasis: This often starts in childhood or young adulthood, which causes red spots, mainly on the torso and limbs. The triggering factors are respiratory infections, strep throat, tonsillitis, stress, and injury to the skin.

Inverse psoriasis: There is a formation of bright red, shiny lesions that appear in skin folds, such as the armpits, groin, or under the breasts.

Erythrodermic psoriasis: It causes redness of the skin and shedding of scales. The triggering factors are severe sunburn, infections, certain medications, etc.

What are the symptoms of psoriasis?

Psoriasis symptoms may differ from person to person and depend on its types. The affected can be as small as a few flakes or can cover the whole body.

The most common symptoms of psoriasis include:

Patches on the skin are red, raised and inflamed
Formation of whitish-silver scales or plaques
Dry skin may get crack and bleed
Soreness around the patches
Itching and burning sensation over the skin
Nails become thin and pitted
Painful and swollen joints

Not every person will experience all of these symptoms because the symptoms may vary according to the condition.

The symptoms may become severe for a few days or weeks, and then may clear up and be almost unnoticeable.

Then, in a few weeks the condition may flare up again but sometimes, symptoms disappear completely.

In some of the cases, people with psoriasis can also get a type of arthritis called psoriatic arthritis. This leads to pain, inflammation, and swelling in the joints.

The National Psoriasis Foundation has estimated that between 10% to 30% of people who are suffering from psoriasis also have psoriatic arthritis.

What are the risk factors for psoriasis?

Here are some of the factors that can increase your risk of developing the disease:

Family history: Having one parent with psoriasis increases the risk of getting psoriasis.

Viral and bacterial infections: People with HIV who have a weak immune system are more likely to develop psoriasis than people with healthy immune systems.

Stress: Stress can also impact your immune system which increases the risk of psoriasis.

Obesity: Excessive weight gain increases the risk of psoriasis because the lesions mainly develop in skin creases and folds.

Smoking: Smoking and tobacco chewing not only increases the risk of psoriasis but also increases the severity of the disease.

What is the Panchakarma Treatment of Psoriasis?

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre is providing the best panchakarma therapies which detoxes the body naturally that ultimately balances the Vata dosha and cures the psoriasis.

Some panchakarma therapies:

Patra Pottali Pinda Sweda – Patra Pottali Pinda Sweda mainly works on balancing the Vata and Kapha dosha. It also shows excellent results in relieving the symptoms associated with psoriasis.

Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda – This therapy has been used in Ayurveda for many ages which improves blood circulation, nourishes the body and improves the tissue strength.

Anuvasan Basti –Anuvasan Basti therapy facilitates the direct absorption of the medicine into the rectal canal. This procedure promotes the health of the body.

Body Lepam – In this therapy, herbal paste is spread over the affected area which is very helpful in reducing the symptoms related to arthritis, psoriasis, and all other skin problems.

Ayurvedic treatment:

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides the best and effective kit which is very helpful in treating psoriasis i.e., Psoriasis Care Kit. This kit contains—Detox Premium Powder, Blood Purifier Syrup, Twak Tailam, Skincare tablet, Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu, Panchsakar Churna, and Neem soap. These formulations are very effective in balancing the doshas.

Detox Premium Powder:

Detox Premium Powder is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains various ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Kamdudha Ras, Shukta Pishti, Gandhak Rasayan, Giloy satv, etc. All signs and symptoms related to Psoriasis are managed with this formulation. It also balances the Pitta dosha and shows analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

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

Blood Purifier Syrup:

Blood purifier syrup consists of various natural ingredients such as Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Khadir Chall (Acacia catechu), Harad (Terminalia bellirica), Baheda (Terminalia chebula), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), etc. As the name suggests this syrup removes the toxins from the blood and gives complexion to the skin.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

Twak Tailam:

Twak tailam improves the skin luster and nourishes the skin tissues. It consists of yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) which are the best blood purifying herbs. The oil improves the skin complexion and purifies the blood naturally.

Method of Application – Apply over the affected area of the skin.

Skin care tablet:

skincare tablet helps to maintain the skin texture depending on the type of skin you have. The main herbs present in it are Chopchini, Chirayta, Mulethi, Haridra Khand, Gandhak, Panchnimb churna, Ajmoda that are natural blood-purifying agents. Being a detoxifier it eliminates the toxins and increases blood circulation. It also heals the skin-related problems.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu:

Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu comprises of ingredients such as Vasa(Adhatoda vasica), Patola(Cucumis acutangulus), Nimba(Azadirachta indica), Guduchi(Tinospora cordifolia), etc. This tablet promotes skin rejuvenation and is a natural source of antioxidants.

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

Panchsakar Churna:

As the name suggests, it consists of five ingredients named as – Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa), Balaharitaki

(Unripe fruits of Terminalia chebula), Swarnapatri (Cassia angustifolia), Shunti – (Zingiber officinale) and Saindhav Lavana (Rock Salt). This Churna is a natural detoxifier that eliminates toxins from the body. It relieves inflammation because it has an anti-inflammatory property due to which it also reduces swelling.

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

Neem soap:

Neem soap is herbal handmade soap prepared from the standardized extract of Neem (Azadirachta indica). Neem herb has been used in Ayurveda for many ages to cure acute and chronic skin problems such as itching, redness, dryness, scars, etc. This effective herb shows Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Antifungal, and Antiseptic properties. It acts as a blood purifier that protects the skin from various infections, Psoriasis, Eczema, Leprosy, etc.

Method of Application: Neem Soap can be regularly used on the face and body, as a bath soap.

How to Treat Diabetes Mellitus Naturally?

April 29, 2020
Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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What is diabetes mellitus?

Did You Know…

Blood “sugar” really means blood glucose.

Diabetes mellitus is the immune-related disorder in which blood glucose (sugar) levels are high because the body is unable to produce enough insulin to meet its necessary needs. Diabetes damages the nerves and causes a sensation problem.

Diabetes occurs in one of the following situations:

The pancreas (an organ behind your stomach) is not able to produce little insulin or no insulin at all. Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone that is produced by the beta cells of the pancreas.

What is an Ayurvedic View of Diabetes Mellitus?

In Ayurveda, diabetes mellitus is correlated with ‘’Madhumeha’’ (Hyperglycemia) in which a person passes honey-like (sweet) urine. In Ayurveda, there are 20 types of Prameha (Urological disorder).

It occurs due to the excessive use of Amla (sour), guru (heavy to digest), navannapana (food preparation from newly harvested grains), Snigdha (unctuous), Asya sukha (sedentary lifestyle), etc.

The aggravated Kapha dosha leads to disturbance in Kapha primarily which is associated with Pitta.

This imbalance of doshas move towards Medo dhatu (fatty tissues) which affect fat metabolism, lead to a further imbalance of kleda.

Hence, all kleda accumulates in the urinary system and there will be increased production of urine leading to excessive urination, gradually leading to Prameha.

What are the types of diabetes?

There are mainly two types of diabetes mellitus:

Type 1 diabetes mellitus

Type 1 diabetes occurs because the beta cells that produce insulin in the pancreas are damaged.

In this type, the pancreas produces little or no insulin, so sugar cannot get into the body’s cells for use as energy.

People must use insulin injections to control their blood glucose levels. It is the most common form of diabetes in people who are under the age of 30, but it can also occur at any age. Some of the people with diabetes are diagnosed with type 1.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

In type 2 diabetes the body doesn’t produce enough, or the insulin does not work properly.

Most of the people are suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus. It occurs most often in people who are above the age of 40 but can also occur even in childhood if there are risk factors regarding this.

Sometimes, it can be controlled with a combination of diet, weight management, and exercise.

Other types of diabetes are gestational diabetes (high blood glucose level during pregnancy), surgery, use of certain medications, and various illnesses.

What causes diabetes?

The main cause of diabetes mellitus is not known. The following causes that may increase your chance of getting diabetes:

Family history of diabetes mellitus
Being overweight or obese
Physical stress (like surgery or any chronic illness)
Use of certain medications, like steroids
Injury to the pancreas due to infection, tumor, or surgery
Autoimmune diseases
High blood pressure
Abnormal blood cholesterol or triglyceride levels
Age (risk increases with the age)
Smoking
History of gestational diabetes

Scientists believe that an environmental factor such as viral infection or a nutritional factor causes the immune system to destroy the insulin-producing cells.

It is important to know that sugar itself does not cause diabetes. Eating a lot of sugar causes tooth decay, but it does not cause diabetes mellitus.

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

The symptoms of diabetes include:

Increased thirst
Increased hunger (especially after food intake)
Dryness in mouth
Frequent urination or excessive urination
Unexplained loss of weight (even though you are eating and feel hungry)
Weakness or feeling tired
Blurring of vision
Numbness or tingling sensation under the soles of feet or palms of hands
Slow-healing of sores or cuts
Dryness and itchy skin
Urinary tract infections
Feeling confused
Headache
Feeling cranky
Poor coordination
Bad dreams or nightmares
Unable to focus on one subject
Numbness in your mouth and tongue

What is the Panchakarma Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus?

In Ayurveda, Panchakarma procedures have been used for many ages for purifying and naturally detoxifying the body.

Panchakarma procedures like Abhyanga, Swedan, Basti, and Virechana are very effective in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus.

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides wonderful therapies that work on the root cause of the diabetes mellitus.

Abhyanga is useful in relieving the stress by relaxing the muscles and improves the blood circulation which further causes increased glucose absorption.

Swedan therapy opens the pores, eliminates the doshas and cleanses the system through the skin through sweat.

Virechana– Virechana is a medicated purgation therapy that eliminates toxins from the body which gets accumulated in the liver as well as the gallbladder. Doshas are removed in the form of feces through the rectum and cleanses the gastrointestinal tract.

Basti– Basti karma eliminates the toxins from the body through the rectal canal. In this treatment, there is the introduction of Medicinal substances, such as medicated oil and decoctions in a liquid medium into the anal region of the patient with the help of rubber catheters under the supervision of an expert Ayurvedic doctor.

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides you the best herbal and natural formulations which is ‘’Diabetes Mellitus Care Kit’’, This kit contains vasant kusumaker rasa, Ashwagandha Tablet, Diabo care tablet, Diabo Care Kadha, and Diabo Care Kadha. The regular use of this kit shows effective results.

Vasant Kusumakar Rasa:

Vasant Kusumakar Ras is a herbo-mineral formulation which comprises of Swarna Bhasma, Mukta Pishti, Vanga Bhasma, Raupya Bhasma, Praval Pishti, Ras Sindoor, Abhrak Bhasma, Loha Bhasma, Naga Bhasma, Vasaka (Adhatoda Vasica), Haldi (Curcuma Longa), Shatavari (Asparagus Racemosa), Ikshu (Saccharum Officinarum).

These ingredients are used as anti-hyperglycemic, aphrodisiac and cardio-protective. This formulation normalizes and stabilizes the blood glucose level. It also shows effective results in urinary disorders, nervous disorders, and geriatric diseases.

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

Ashwagandha Tablet:

Ashwagandha tablets are prepared from the pure extract of Ashwagandha. In Ayurveda texts, it is mentioned that this herb shows anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress properties.

It also regulates the metabolism of sugar and cholesterol. These capsules are useful in treating asthma, arthritis, tuberculosis, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, tumors, leukoderma, bronchitis, backache, fibromyalgia, menstrual problems, and chronic liver disease.

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

Diabo care tablet:

Diabo care tablet is a pure Ayurvedic formulation which consists of Karela, Gurmur, Dalchini, Ashwagandha, Jamun, Shuddha Shilajeet, and Neem.

These are very effective in maintaining the blood sugar level. Being the best detoxifier, it is effective liver detoxification and controls high blood pressure. Jamun is a well-known herb treating Diabetes, thus it reduces the level of glycosuria.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

Diabo Care Kadha:

Diabo care kadha comprises of ingredients like Methi dana (Trigonella foenum- graecum), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), etc.

This kadha regenerates lipid mechanism, preventing microvascular damage and diabetic retinopathy. It is also helpful in the burning of palms as well as soles, non-healing wounds, skin infections, unexplained extreme fatigue, etc.

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

How Ayurvedic Treatment is Helpful to Cure Arthritis?

April 29, 2020
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Rheumatoid Arthritis termed as Amavata in Ayurveda is known as an autoimmune disease that leads to chronic inflammation and causes severe pain in the small and large joints.

It is also responsible for inflammation of the tissue surrounding the joints, as well as in other organs in the body such as kidneys, eyes, heart, and lungs.

Autoimmune diseases are diseases that occur when own body’s tissues are attacked by their immune system.

Patients with autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis or Amavata consist of antibodies in their blood that attacks their body tissues, where they lead to inflammatory conditions.

Because it can affect multiple organs of the body, Rheumatoid Arthritis or Amavata is referred to as a systemic illness and also known as rheumatoid disease.

It was noticed that about 75% of RA patients are women. About, 1 – 4% of women may get rheumatoid arthritis in their lifetime.

The disease most often begins between the ages of 30-50. Rheumatoid Arthritis is defined as a chronic disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and decreased movement of the joints.

Small joints in the feet and hands are most commonly affected. The stiffness of joints in active RA is often the worst in the morning that commonly lasts for one to two hours (or even the whole day).

It generally improves with the movement of the joints. If the person having stiffness for a long time in the morning it is indicated that you may have RA, as this is not common in other conditions.

Generally, there are 100 different types of arthritis but most common is osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

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Symptoms:

Pain in joints
Inflammation in joints
Stiffness, swelling, redness, and warmth
Tenderness in inflamed joints
Fever
Weight loss
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Dry eyes and mouth from a related health problem
Morning stiffness for 30 minutes or longer
The same joints on both sides of the body are affected.

Causes:

The specific causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis have yet to be identified. Thus it is an autoimmune disease but several conditions that cause rheumatoid arthritis are given below –

Family history
Environmental exposures
Obesity
Smoking
Hormonal imbalance
Weak immune system.
Age
Injury
Genetic defect
Gradual deterioration of cartilage

Diagnosis:

Physical examination- check swelling, redness, and tenderness
Imaging examination- X-ray, MRI
Joint fluid analysis- fluid is withdrawn with a needle from the affected joint and with this one can check inflammation or any infection that causes pain.

Ayurveda view:

In Ayurveda, Rheumatoid Arthritis is termed as ‘’Amavata’’. Amavata is a disease in which vitiation of Vata Dosha and accumulation of Ama take place in joint(s), and it simulates rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in modern parlance.

Ama is an undigested product, which is not homogeneous for the body. Whenever that Ama gets localized in the body tissue or joints, it can lead to the production of pain, stiffness, swelling, tenderness, etc in the related joints.

Common signs and Symptoms are Jwara (pyrexia), Alasya (lethargy), Apaka (indigestion), Aruchi (anorexia), Gaurava (heaviness in the body), Asyavairasya (altered taste perception), Daurbalya (weakness), Akarmanyata (inability to do work), Utsahahani (laziness), Angamarda (body ache), Daha (burning sensation), Trishna (increased thirst), etc.

Tips:

A Vata-type arthritis diet is used to increase Vata doshas – so indigestible food, easily digestible, cold drinks and cold foods, like salads & smoothies, should be avoided. Legumes, barley, dried grains of corn and, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants have to be avoided.

Normally, resin and extract of the Guggulu plant are used as medicine for treatment.

Guggulu has a multipurpose effect – it acts as an anti-inflammatory, expels gases and also acts as a laxative and detoxifying agent, and many more.

Besides, it helps in lubrication and rejuvenation of the joints, helps in the movement of joints. There are different types of guggul, for balancing Vata doshas e.g.: Yograj guggul. Haritaki is also useful in this. Useful in osteochondrosis, gout, etc.

It helps to restore the mobility of joints and keeps them fit.

Pitta Arthritis is a diet that increases Pitta doshas. Hot and spicy foods, spinach, yogurt tomatoes, etc. are to avoid. Amalaki is very useful

Apply Cold coconut or castor oil on affected joints is very beneficial. A paste made with sandalwood water and dust, which is rubbed in affected areas provides a soothing effect.

In the case of tenderness and inflamed joints, cold compresses heal inflammation and pain in joints.

Kapha Arthritis uses a diet to balance Kapha doshas – avoid cold drinks and dairy products. Punarnava Guggal, Bibhitaki, etc. are recommended for this type of arthritis.

It is advisable to take a spoonful of Triphala churan with half to one glass of lukewarm water at night time.

Triphala is an effective treatment in all types of arthritis. In rheumatoid arthritis, the chavanprash consists of 50 herbs and minerals, has a very good healing effect.

Food to be taken:

Grains which are easy to digest like cooked rice, oats, and cream of wheat
Legumes like lentils, dal, moong beans, tofu, and miso
Consume only lukewarm or water boiled with ginger root, which eases digestion and helps to remove toxins from the body
Take more and more green and leafy vegetables
Buttermilk
Berries
Take spices like garlic, ginger, and turmeric as they have anti-inflammatory properties and aid with digestion
Sweet potatoes
Cooked or soaked raisins
Cooked apples
Squash

Exercise:

Exercise like yoga, swimming, tai chi, and walking are recommended. Deep breathing like anulom viyom and daily meditation is also recommended.

Yoga may be especially beneficial for RA. Helps to relieve pain, provide energy and maintain overall physical and mental health,

going to bed early and rising early is best in arthritis
avoiding naps during the day if not needed much
take a light dinner two to three hours before bed, and then go with light walking
do massage of the soles of the feet with warm sesame oil a or putting on socks before getting into bed

Ayurveda treatment by CAC:

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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 Abhrak Bhasam, 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, abhrak bhasma, 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.

USES OF SHEET DHARA:

Acid Reflux
Burning sensation in the chest region
Bloating
Nausea
Burping
Hiccups
Maintain blood pressure
Control mood swings
Stomach ulcers
Improves Appetite

Panchkarma

Medications can reduce inflammation in joints to relieve pain and prevent or slow joint damage. Occupational and physical therapy can help in protecting joints.

If joints are severely damaged by arthritis Panchakarma plays the best role in preventing the damage and allow the patient to work free from any kind of stiffness, discomfort, pain, etc.

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides the best Panchakarma therapies to manage the symptoms of arthritis in any stage. The procedures are done by experienced therapists under the guidance of expert Doctors. The therapies are given below –

Anuvasana Vasti – Anuvasana means to stay. They neither aggravate the doshas nor cause any complication. Saindhvadi oil is effective oil for anuvasana Vasti in amavata. Vasti is considered as the most useful therapeutic procedures in which medicated oils, decoctions, decoctions with milk, are introduced into the large intestines through the rectum with the help of basti yantra. Vasti is the best treatment for vata dosha, so also for pitta, kapha, rakta in sansarga & sannipata doshas. Vasti can eradicate most of the diseases occurring in Sakha, kostha & marma sthana.
Kshara Vasti – Kshara Vasti is considered as a Shodhana Chikitsa in the case of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Patients who have symptoms like Aruchi, Jwara, Shula, Shoth, are mainly recommended for this procedure. The therapy is very beneficial in removing the toxins and maintains the normal functioning of the digestive system.
Baluka Sweda – Swedan is a specialized treatment in Ayurveda which helps in providing unparalleled relief in pain, redness, swelling, stiffness, etc. In Baluka sweda we use heated sand tied in a bolus to provide heat to the pain-affected joints or body parts.

Best Ayurvedic Treatment to Cure Infertility

April 29, 2020
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As per Ayurveda Infertility refers to the biological inability of a woman to conceive at their reproductive age & also the condition in which a woman is unable to carry pregnancy till delivery.

Infertility is also termed as the failure to conceive after repeated intercourse for a year without any contraception method.

Female infertility often results due to hormonal problems, physical issues and environmental or lifestyle changes.

“WHO stated infertility as “a disorder of the reproductive system defined as the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of continuous unprotected sexual intercourse”

Pregnancy is a natural and spontaneous process that occurs when a couple is mentally and physically healthy. Motherhood is the world’s best experience and best gift given by God to womankind.

It is full of hopes, dreams, failure, disappointment, and forgiveness. Over the last few years, our lifestyle is influencing fertility.

An unhealthy lifestyle like smoking and drinking affect female fertility and had a bad impact on our reproductive system.

The problem of infertility is quite common nowadays due to lifestyle changes and it has become the need of the hour to find out a way which is less complicated & can be affordable by the common couple.

Mostly the cases of female infertility results due to the inability of producing eggs.

One problem caused due to premature ovarian failure, a condition in which both the ovaries stop functioning even before natural menopause.

Another reason for infertility is PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome wherein the ovaries fail to release an egg on a regular basis or fails to release healthy eggs.

According to Ayurveda, conception takes place when a healthy sperm and a healthy ovum, and a healthy uterus are there.

In both men and women, reproductive health totally depends upon the healthy Shukra dhatu or reproductive tissue.

In women, the Shukra dhatu helps to create the ovum as part of the monthly cycle, and in men, the semen is formed due to sexual stimulus.

Due to the long chain of metabolic transformations, the Shukra is created. It starts from the digestion of food, then goes on to conversion of food into nutrient fluid, blood, muscle, fat, bone, bone marrow, and finally, to Shukra dhatu.

The health of all the other tissues in the body is important for healthy shukra dhatu.

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Causes:

Intemperance sex – As per Ayurveda, it leads to ‘Shukra kshya’ or decrease of ‘shukra dhatu’ and can lead to impotence or ‘klehya’.

Inappropriate quality or quantity of ‘Artava dhatu’ – ‘Artava dhatu’ or menstrual blood is the name of the female reproductive tissues. If the quantity or quality of this artava is insufficient, then it can be a cause of infertility in women.

Mental stress – Ayurveda says that a person suffering from depression, anxiety, and insomnia can face issues mostly.

Food consumption –Delaying in the conceiving process if a person consumes a lot of spicy food as this increases ‘pitta’ and weakens the formation of ‘shukra dhatu’.

Controlling sexual urges – If you control or subside your sexual urges for a longer period of time, it may lead to ‘veerya-avarodha’ or obstruction of semen that causes a decrease in libido.

Other:

Anovulation
Endocrinal abnormalities like PCOD, hypothyroidism, amenorrhea, etc
Blocked fallopian tube
Cervical stenosis, cervical polyps
A disorder like tuberculosis, chocolate cyst
Obesity, age factor
Psychological and immunological problems
Sexually transmitted diseases
Chemotherapy
Hormonal imbalance
Pelvic inflammatory diseases
Premature menopause
Surgical adhesions

As per Ayurveda:

Ritu(fertile period)
Kshetra(reproductive organs)
ambu (nutritive fluid)
Beeja(ovum)

Types of infertility:

Male infertility
Female infertility
Combined infertility

Risk factors:

Multiple miscarriages
Uterine problems
Growing age
Uterine fibroids
Stressful lifestyle
Blockage of the fallopian tube
Problems related to ovulation

Diagnosis:

Thyroid function test
PAP smear
Laparoscopy
Endometrial examination
Hysteroscopy
Pelvic examination

Tips to follow:

Massage to enhance fertility– This main function of this massage is to bring freshly oxygenated blood to the female eggs, besides eliminating from the uterus stagnate blood and tissues. It also eliminates congestion in the fallopian tubes.

Eating healthy food- Food with Pesticides spray is harmful to the female hormones hence women should consume organic foods like black bean, eggs, tomatoes, lentils, , carrots, cabbage.

Consuming high folate food not only builds cells but prevents birth defects as well. This includes broccoli, spinach, and fortified cereals.

Progesterone Cream– This bio-identical hormone cream helps to balance the estrogen and progesterone levels in the female body.

Apply the cream directly after ovulation i.e. day 14 in the menstrual cycle.

Regular exercise to Balance the hormones– Engage in weight training exercises to balance out the hormones.

Proper exercising keeps the waistline in place which increases the chances of conceiving. Avoid strenuous or long-distance cardio exercises as much as possible.

Yoga- yoga is a good option for women struggling with fertility issues. It helps to reduce stress as well as maintain healthy body weight. Some yoga postures that women can try:

Nadi Sodhan Pranayama- alternate nostril breathing techniques
Bhramari Pranayama- Bee breath
Viparita Karani – legs-up-the-wall pose
Hastapadasana- standing forward bending posture

Ayurvedic medicines:

Ayurvedic herbs and medicinal preparations act as a herbal tonic to male and female reproductive organs.
Helps to maintain the menstruation process; hence hormonal imbalance is corrected by natural herbs.

Panchakarma (Detoxification of the body):

Ayurveda helps in the treatment of infertility by Panchakarma procedures like Basti, Uttar Basti, Vaman, Virechan, Nasya with the help of different Ayurvedic formulations

Basti done in Vata predominantly. It helps to increase the strength of reproductive organs
Uttarbasti – A procedure of intrauterine instillation of sterile medicated oil or ghee is termed as Uttar Basti. It acts on endometrial receptors of the body.
Vamana and Virechana helps in detoxification of the whole body and improve the digestive system for proper nourishment of reproductive hormones and organs.
Yoniprakshalana or Irrigation of vulva and vagina with warm decoction with medicated decoction and Pichudharan (Insertion of a sterile tampon soaked in medicated ghee or oil in the posterior fornix of the vagina) are also helpful in infertility

According to Ayurveda; A cheerful mind forms the basis of pregnancy; so relaxing panchakarma procedures like massage, steam, head massage, Shirodhara are done to reduce stress and its impact on infertility treatments.

Diet:

Avoid hot, spicy and salty food.
The proper food can help to provide proper nutrition to reproductive organs.

Lifestyle modification:

Ayurvedic Doctor can guide you to modify lifestyle according to your body constitution (Dinacharya) and seasonal variations (Rutucharya).
Quit cigarette smoking, tobacco, and alcohol as they reduce conception chances. Practice yogasana (e.g. Surya Namaskara, Naukasan , Sarvangasana, Gomukhasan, Pavanmuktasan, Ardhamatsyendrasan, Dhanurasan, Shalabhasan, etc. and Pranayam.

Ayurvedic treatment by CAC

1. Femine Care tablet:

CAC Femine care tablet is a pure and natural remedy that contains various herbs extract that works on the female reproductive system and make it healthy. These tablets show antioxidant properties, anti inflamatory and immuno modulater properties.

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

2. Nerve up tablet:

It is a herbo-mineral tablet and is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas. It reduces kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural vatahar properties and helps in curing vata disease.

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

3. Woman Power Tablet:

CAC woman power tablet is a complete health supplement for women which is best for female health and vital energy. It helps to build up the immunity. This is a pure herbo mineral product of the best quality herbs. The herbs used are Ashoka, Shatavari, anatmool, etc. These are herbs used since ancient times to maintain female health metabolism. It works well in the reproductive system and other health-related disorders. The extract of these herbs is used which provides multiple health benefits. These herbs have the potential to improve female health and libido.

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

4. Vata balance 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 daily with normal water.

5. Woman Champion Syrup:

CAC Woman Champion is purely herbal and ayurvedic formulation. It is a very effective tonic for women and help to maintain their health. It balances all the doshas of body and also maintain hormone levels . It contains herbs like Lodhra, Manjishta, Ashok chaal, Punarnava,Shatavar,Bala,Daruharidra,Nagarmotha that help women typically with mood changes, stress, headache and pain. CAC Women champion helps in leading a life of minimum discomfort during those difficult days every month. It act as antioxidant, anti inflammatory, anti spasmodic, uterine tonic and immunity booster.

Dosage: 2 Teaspoon twice daily after meals.

6. Active plus Tablet:

active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain, acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

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

How to Treat Chronic Kidney Disease through Ayurveda?

April 15, 2020
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Kidneys are responsible for filtering the excessive fluids and waste products from the blood which is then eliminated in the urine.

Chronic kidney failure refers to the loss of functioning of kidneys over months or years.

In advanced stages, there is a backup of dangerous levels of wastes and fluids in the body. This condition is also called chronic kidney disease.

The term “chronic kidney disease” refers to the long-lasting damage to the kidneys that can get worse with time.

If the damage is very worse, then the kidneys may stop working. This condition is also known as kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

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What is the Ayurvedic view of Chronic Kidney Disease?

In Ayurved, chronic kidney diseases come under “Vrikk Roga” in which there is an imbalance in the tridoshas (Vata, pitta, and Kapha) which causes an accumulation of ama in the strotas.

What are the causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

Anyone can get chronic kidney disease. Some people are more at risk than others and there are several causes that increase the risk for CKD include:

Diabetes mellitus: too much glucose level in the blood can damage the tiny filters in the kidneys
High blood pressure (hypertension): With time, high BP can put a strain on the small blood vessels in the kidneys and stop the proper functioning of kidneys.
Heart-related disease or high cholesterol: There is a build-up of fatty deposits in the blood vessels supplying the kidneys, which can make it harder for them to work in a proper manner.
Having a family member with kidney disease
Being over the age of 60 years or old
kidney infections
glomerulonephritis – kidney inflammation
Polycystic kidney disease – This is an inherited condition where abnormal growths called cysts develop in the kidneys.
Blockages in the flow of urine – Such conditions are kidney stones that keep coming back or an enlarged prostate.
Long-term use of certain medicines – Medications such as lithium and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are also the main cause.

What are the stages of chronic kidney disease?

Changes in the GFR rate assess the stages of advanced kidney disease is. In the UK, and other countries, the stages of chronic kidney disease are classified as follows:

Stage 1 – In this stage, the GFR rate is at a normal range. However, evidence of kidney disease has been detected.
Stage 2 – In stage two, the GFR rate is lower than 90 milliliters, and evidence of kidney disease has been detected.
Stage 3 – GFR rate is lower than 60 milliliters in this stage, and regardless of whether evidence of kidney disease has been detected.
Stage 4 – GRF rate is lower than 30 milliliters, and there is regardless of whether evidence of kidney disease has been detected.
Stage 5 – In this, the GFR rate is lower than 15 milliliters and renal failure has occurred.

Most of the patients with chronic kidney disease rarely progress beyond Stage 2.

It is important for kidney disease to be diagnosed and treated early which prevents the serious damage.

What are the symptoms of kidney failure?

There are one or more of the following symptoms if the kidneys are beginning to fail such as:

Itching
Muscle cramps
Nausea and vomiting
Not feeling hungry
Swelling in your feet and ankles
Too much urine (pee) or not enough urine
Trouble catching your breath
Trouble sleeping

If the kidneys stop working suddenly then it is acute kidney failure, and you may notice one or more of the following symptoms:

Abdominal (belly) pain
Back pain
Diarrhea
Fever
Bleeding from nose
Rashes
Vomiting

Having one or more symptoms may be a sign of serious kidney problems.

What is the Ayurvedic Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease?

Panchakarma is the best way to detoxify your body internally as well as externally.

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides three procedures for Kidney patients along with the ayurvedic medicines mentioned above:

Various panchakarma procedures for chronic kidney disease patients are:

Kshara Basti: Kshara Basti is given to the kidney patients which is prepared from teeksha dravyas and gomutra.

It is effective in kaphaja, amaja, & medoja conditions and treats mutrakrichh, mutra sharkara, shoola, mutrashmari, etc.

Patra potli pind sweda: In this procedure, medicated leaves are wrapped in a bag and it is dipped in medicated oil.

The whole body of the patient is massaged with this bag. It reduces pain as well as inflammation related to CKD.

Anuvasan Basti: This Basti is prepared from Brihat, saindhav, etc and administered in kidney patients. It provides wonderful results to the chronic kidney patients.

Ayurvedic treatment:

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides a wonderful kit that contains a combination of various herbs that increases the functioning of kidneys. This kit is known as “Kidney Care Kit” that comprises of UTI care tablet, Detox premium powder, gokshuradi guggul, and kidney care churna.

Product details:

UTI care tablet

UTI care tablets are prepared from ingredients like Yavakshar (Hordeum vulgare), kalmi Shora (Pottasium nitrate), Naushadar (Ammonium chloride), and Swarna Gairik (Red ochre). It provides effective results in acute as well as chronic kidney disease like urethritis, chronic renal failure, cystitis, nephropathy, urinary tract infections, & prostatitis.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.

Detox premium powder

Detox Premium Powder is a herbo-mineral preparation that comprises of various ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Kamdudha Ras, Shukta Pishti, Varun twak, Gandhak Rasayan, Giloy satv, Gokshru, etc. This combination gives effective results to kidney patients by reducing the serum creatinine level and maintains all other kidney function test levels. It also treats edema, general weakness, shortness of breath associated with CKD.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

Gokshuradi Guggulu

Gokshuradi Guggulu is a classical herbal formulation that contains ingredients like Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Shuddha Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Pippali (Piper longum), Black Pepper (Piper nigrum), Amla (Emblica officinalis), etc.

These tablets show anti-inflammatory, analgesic, muscle relaxant, properties. These herbal tablets improve the kidney functioning and act as a diuretic.

It also gives results in urinary tract infection, difficulty in passing urine, kidney stones, excessive uric acid, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 tablets thrice daily with normal water.

Kidney Care Churna

Kidney care churna is prepared from herbs like Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) and Bhumiamla (Phyllanthus niruri).

These herbs ineffective combination show anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antioxidant, analgesic, etc properties.

As the name suggests, it improves all kidney functions and keeps kidney function tests (serum creatinine, urea, sodium, potassium, chlorine, & uric acid), etc in the normal range.

It also reduces swelling in the body, remove kidney stones, deal with urinary tract infection, general weakness, & fatigue, etc related to kidney diseases.

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

How to Treat Diarrhea in Ayurveda with Herbal Remedies?

April 15, 2020
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Diarrhea is the frequent passage of loose and watery stools with or without abdominal pressure and cramps.

It is commonly referred to as gas or flatulence. It is one of the most common illnesses in all age groups as the main cause of lost days of work or school.

People of all age groups can suffer from the condition, and the average adult has one episode of acute diarrhea per year.

The main cause of severe illness is the loss of fluids and electrolytes. The fluid passes out of the body before it is absorbed by the intestines.

When it is unable to drink fluids fast enough to compensate for the water loss due to which diarrhea is impaired, this results in dehydration.

Diarrhea is generally divided into two types:

Acute
Chronic

Acute diarrhea is a condition that lasts from a few days up to a week.

Chronic diarrhea can be defined in several ways, but it usually lasts for more than three weeks.

There’s another type which is known as traveler’s diarrhea. It happens when there is diarrhea after being exposed to bacteria or parasites while on vacation in a developing nation.

What is the Ayurvedic view of Diarrhea?

In Ayurveda, diarrhea is referred to as “Atisara”. As per the doshas, Atisara has been classified into 6 types– vataj, pittaj, kaphaj, sannipatik, bhayaj, and shokaj types.

Vataj atisara is mainly caused by Vata dosha and is marked by painful loose stools with gases and sounds.

In Pittaj atisara there is a vitiation of pitta dosha and passing of stools with a burning sensation and offensive odor.

Stool in kaphaj atisara is sticky, oily, and whitish with a foul odor. Sannipatik atisara is caused due to the vitiation of three doshas and have mixed characteristics.

Bhayaj and Shokaj atisara is caused due to fear as well as grief.

What are the causes of diarrhea?

The main causes of diarrhea include viral and bacterial infections, intestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome [IBS]), reactions to medications, and food intolerance.

Other causes include:

Alcohol consumption
Allergies to certain foods
Diabetes mellitus
Other diseases of the intestines (such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis)
Eating foods that upset the digestive system
Bacterial infections (the cause of most types of food poisoning) or other organisms
Laxative abuse is also the reason by taking too many laxatives or taking them too frequently
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
Radiation and chemotherapy
Running (It is “runner’s diarrhea” whose reasons aren’t clear.)
Surgery related to digestive system
Trouble in the absorption of certain nutrients also called “malabsorption”
Diarrhea may also follow constipation, especially for those who have irritable bowel syndrome.

Dysentery is a type of diarrhea that contains blood, pus, or mucus.

What are the symptoms of diarrhea?

The main symptom of diarrhea is watery stools. This usually happens due to a virus that gets into your gut.

The passage of red-colored stool suggests intestinal bleeding and could be a sign of a more severe infection.

The passage of thick and tarry black stools suggests significant intestinal bleeding.

The stools appear green in color because it passes through the intestines faster than the usual.

Some of the people call it “intestinal flu” or “stomach flu.”

Other symptoms are-

Stomach cramps
Fever and chills
Abdominal Bloating
The urgency of bowel movements
Dehydration
fatigue
dry mucous membranes
increased heart rate
a headache
lightheadedness
increased thirst
Decreased urination
dry mouth
confusion
sunken eyes

How to diagnose diarrhea?

Some laboratory tests to examine urine and blood samples.

Other tests that determine the cause of diarrhea and other related conditions which includes:

Stool culture to check for bacteria, parasites, or signs of disease
Colonoscopy to check the entire colon
Sigmoidoscopy to check the rectum and lower colon
A colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy to determine an intestinal disease if you have severe or chronic diarrhea.
Blood tests to look for certain diseases or disorders
Stool tests to check for bacteria or parasites

What is the Panchakarma Treatment for Diarrhea?

There are no panchakarma treatments for diarrhea patients because the patient is so weak due to dehydration.

The medicines that are mentioned below are very effective in treating diarrhea.

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre is providing a wonderful kit named Diarrhea Go Kit which is useful in treating acute as well as chronic bacteria.

This kit comprises of- Detox standard powder, sheetdhara syrup, kutaj Ghan Vati, and liver care syrup.

These ingredients balance the three doshas.

Detox Standard Powder

Detox standard powder comprises of a combination of natural and pure herbo-mineral ingredients such as- Giloy satav, shankh bhasam, Sudhyog tab, Parwal pishti, shwet parpati, Tal sindoor, Moti pishti, Sutshekhar ras, Akik pishti & Jahar mohra pishti.

The pishti present in it are useful in the treatment of diarrhea problems.

It also treats the symptoms associated with diarrhea like general weakness, fatigue, abdominal pain, cramps, etc.

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

Sheetdhara Syrup

Sheetdhara syrup is a natural antacid that neutralizes the stomach content and relieves heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach.

This formulation is helpful in other health conditions like gastritis, abdominal bloating, cramps, etc. It also balances the pitta dosha and relieves burning sensation in the body.

Recommended Dosage: Take half teaspoon twice a day with four teaspoons of water on an empty stomach.

Kutaj Ghan Vati

Kutaj Ghan Vati is a classical herbal formulation that is very effective in curing acute as well as chronic diarrhea, intestinal infection, etc.

Kutaj Ghan Vati contains ingredients like Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica), Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum) that manage the symptoms like loose stools, general weakness, fatigue, cramps, etc.

These herbs also show antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Recommended Dosage: Take two tablets twice a day before a meal with water.

Liver care syrup

Liver Care syrup balances the Pitta dosha and enhances the regeneration of liver cells and promotes liver functioning. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, and obstructive Jaundice.

The herbs and minerals present in it are Bhumi amla( Phyllanthus niruri), Kutaki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Giloy(Tinospora Cordifolia), Mukta Shukta pishti, Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), etc.

Being an Antioxidant, it eliminates the ama dosha and also relieves inflammation. This formulation also shows hepato-protective, properties. Regular use of this syrup treats the symptoms related with diarrhea.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

How to Treat Back Pain in Ayurveda with Herbal Remedies?

April 9, 2020
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Back pain is the most common problem in today’s lifestyle. Pain in the back can lead to a lot of discomforts and cause difficulty in performing day to day activities.

It affects people of any age and can happen due to various reasons. With the increase in the age the chances of developing lower back pain increases. The reasons might vary from previous occupation and degenerative slip disc disease.

Lower back strain is commonly linked to the lumbar spine ligaments around the spine, muscles of the lower back, abdominal and pelvic internal organs, discs in between the vertebrae of the spine, spinal cord and nerves, and the skin around the lumbar region.

Problems with the spine-related condition like osteoporosis can lead to back pain.

The human spine consists of a complex structure of muscles, ligaments, tendons, disks, and bones, which works together and provides support to the body. The spine segments are cushioned with cartilage-like pads which are called as discs.

In case of any problem with these components, it can lead to pain in the back. In some of the cases, the main cause of lower back ache is unknown. But other common causes like strain, poor posture, etc.

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What are the causes of back pain?

Back pain comes suddenly but lasts not for more than five or six weeks, this is called as acute back pain, and this can be caused by a fall or heavy lifting.

Chronic pain in the back lasts for more than three months, but it is less common than acute lower back pain.

Here are the conditions that are commonly linked to sudden lower back pain

1) Muscle or ligament strain

This occurs due to repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movement that strains back muscles as well as spinal ligaments.

2) Bulging or ruptured disks

Disks act as cushions between the spinal vertebrae. These discs can bulge or rupture and press on a nerve. Sometimes there will be bulging or ruptured disk without signs of back pain.

3) Arthritis

Osteoarthritis affects the lower back, which leads to a narrowing of the space around the spinal cord, and this condition is called spinal stenosis.

4) Strain or injury

Back pain commonly stems from strain or injury. Most of the frequent causes of lower back chronic pain are – muscle spasm, muscle tension, damaged disks.

Activities that can lead to strains are:

Lifting heavy objects, abrupt and awkward movements, body structure related problems, etc.

5) Sciatica

In this condition pain that travels through the buttock and down towards the back of the leg which is caused due to a bulging or herniated disk pressing on a nerve.

What are the symptoms of lower back muscle pain?

The main symptom of back pain is pain anywhere in the back region, and sometimes it radiates towards the buttocks and legs.

Some back issues can cause pain in other parts of the body, and it depends on the nerves that are affected.

Other symptoms of lower right back pain can include:

Muscle pain
Shooting or stabbing pain in the affected area
Pain that radiates down your leg
Pain that worsens standing, walking or lifting heavy objects
Pain that improves with reclining

What are the risk factors for back pain?

Some of the risk factors that develop extreme lower back pain:

Age: As the age increases, it usually starts around the age group of 30 or 40.

Lack of exercise: Weak muscles and lack of exercise might lead to sharp lower back pain.

Excessive weight gain: It puts extra stress on the back or spine, leading to spinal pain.

Disease: Some diseases related to bones like arthritis and cancer can lead to back pain.

Psychological conditions: Conditions like depression and anxiety are vulnerable to back pain.

Smoking: It reduces blood flow to the spine and unable to deliver nutrients to the back. It slows down the healing process.

What is the Ayurvedic treatment for back pain?

Panchakarma Treatment

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre is providing wonderful panchkarma procedures which work on the root cause of the disease. It includes-

1) Kati Vasti

Kati Vasti is a circular ring is made on the back area with dough, and lukewarm medicated oil is poured into it. This procedure is done to relieve lower spine pain.

2) Patra Potli Pind Sweda

In this procedure, a potali (bag) is filled with herbal leaves and is cooked in medicated oil. With this potali lower back is massaged to reduce the pain as well as inflammation.

3) Shasti Shali Pind Sweda

The shasti shali rice is cooked in medicated oil and the affected area of the back is massaged with this potali.

4) Abhayang

In this procedure, the lower back is massaged with the medicated herbal oil for removing the toxins that lead to pain and inflammation.

Ayurvedic treatment

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides effective treatment for back painwhich is known as Backache solution kit.

This kit consists of various Ayurvedic formulations for back pain treatment that balances the vitiated doshas.

It contains- Ras Rajeshwar Ras, Vishtinduk Vati, Panchsakar Churna, Backache Relief Oil, & Trikatu Syrup.

Description of products-

1. Nerve up tablet:

Nerve up tablets are pure ayurvedic formulation to treat backache that helps in balancing the Vata doshas as well as Kapha dosha.

The ingredients present in it are praval pishti, abhrak bhasma, shudha shilajit, shankh bhasma shudha kuchala, etc.

Being a nerve stimulant, it provides strength to the central nervous system. It treats Backache, knee pain, headache, bronchitis, depression, etc.

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

2. Nerve Plus tablet:

Nerve pus tablet has Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Anti-bacterial, Antioxidant, and immune-modulator properties.

It comprises of herbal ingredients like Kali Mirch (Piper nigrum), Ghritkumari (Aloe barbadensis), shudha shilajit, shudha kuchala, Giloy satav (Tinospora cordifolia), shudha vatsnabh, etc.

It shows effective results in lower backache, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, increases appetite, etc.

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

3. Panchasakar Churna:

Panchsakar Churna is a classical Ayurvedic formulation for pain in back that consists of five ingredients named as – Balaharitaki – (Unripe fruits of Terminalia chebula), Shunti – (Zingiber officinale), Shatapushpa – (Anethum sowa), Swarnapatri – (Cassia angustifolia), Saindhavan Lavana – (Rock Salt). It eliminates the harmful toxins from the body in a natural way.

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

4. Pain-O-Kill Oil:

This herbal oil comprises of Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus), Devdaru (Cedrus deodara), Kustha (Saussurea lappa), Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), Vatsnabh (Aconitum ferox), etc.

As the name suggests, it gives the best result in all types of pain. This oil has a good result in reducing the inflammation, treats low back pain, weakness, etc.

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

5. Trikatu Syrup:

Trikatu consists of Ginger, Black pepper and Long pepper and is the best herbal remedy for digestive ailments, obesity, and high cholesterol.

It boosts up the body’s immune response and treats inflammation associated with the back pain. It also eliminates the toxins from the body.

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

6. Detox Premium Powder:

Detox Premium Powder consists of a combination of parval pishti, shukta pishti, gandhak rasayan, giloy satv, kamdudha rasa, etc.

It relieves discomfort, pain, numbness, etc. from the back region. It also balances the Vata dosha in a naturally.

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

Ascites and its Ayurvedic treatment

April 9, 2020
Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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What is Ascites?

Accumulation of fluid inside the abdomen (belly) is called ascites.

Ascites is the most common problem in patients who are suffering from cirrhosis (scarring), and it usually develops when the liver is starting to fail.

In general, the development of ascites indicates ascites liver disease in 80% of patients, and they should be referred for consideration of liver transplantation.

What causes Ascites?

Liver cirrhosis ascites is the most common cause of and many underlying diseases that can be responsible for causing ascites, heart failure, kidney failure, infection or cancer can also be the cause of ascites.

When liver cirrhosis and ascites occurs, blood flow through the liver is blocked and causes an increase in pressure in the portal vein that delivers blood from the digestive organs to the liver.

This increase in the pressure causes a decrease in liver function, and this condition is called portal hypertension.

Ascites occurs when this portal hypertension develops. The kidneys cannot work properly and cannot get rid of the body of enough sodium through urine. This urine gets accumulated as fluid in the abdomen, causing ascites.

What are the Symptoms of Ascites?

Most of the ascites signs and symptoms include abdominal distension, rapid weight gain, swelling of ankles and shortness of breath from accumulation of fluid around the lungs. Additional mild ascites symptoms may occur and are listed below.

Nausea
Indigestion
Tiredness
Breathless
The urgency to pass urine
Constipation

Retention of fluid in stomach symptoms causes pressure on other internal organs, which often results in discomfort. It may also cause bloating, abdominal pain, difficulty in walking and back pain.

What are the Risk Factors for Ascites?

Generally, it is observed that the development of ascites in the patients is caused by liver cirrhosis, and in such cases, the patients are recommended liver transplantation.

Common risk factors for the development of ascites include hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and alcoholism/alcohol abuse.

Some other diseases that can lead to fluid buildup are congestive heart failure and kidney failure.

Other risk factors that are related to the other underlying conditions are congestive heart failure, malignancy, and kidney disease.

How to Diagnose Ascites?

Some diagnostic tests for ascites that you may receive include:

1. Ultrasound

2. CT scan

3. MRI

4. Blood tests

5. Laparoscopy

6. Angiography

What is an Ayurvedic View of Ascites?

In Ayurveda, ascites can be correlated with jalodara. It is a type of udararoga in which there is an aggravation of Vata dosha which gets accumulated in udar (abdomen) between twaka (skin) as well as mamsa (muscles).

What is the Ayurvedic Treatment for Ascites?

Panchakarma therapies:

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre offers effective ways to cure ascites through panchakarma therapies.

Therapies that are recommended in ascites are Niruh vasti, Patra potli pind Sweda, and Anuvasana vasti and are done by the experienced therapists.

Such therapy is an effective treatment for the root cause of ascites.

1) Patra potli pinda sweda

It is a classical method that has been used in Ayurveda for many ages that provides heat by using leaves of medicinal plants.

This procedure provides relief from stiffness, inflammation, & improves the blood circulation.

2) Niruh vasti

It is a procedure of giving enema using herbal decoction which balances the metabolism of the body and improves the complexion.

3) Anuvasana vasti

Anuvasana vasti is a procedure of giving enema using herbal medicated oil or ghee through anal route.

It provides nourishment to the body, improves digestion, beneficial in chronic constipation and deal with abdominal distension and ascites.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Ascites

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides a wonderful kit in treating ascites which is known as the Ascites Care kit.

This kit comprises of gokhru capsule, detox premium powder, panchsakar churna, sheet dhara syrup, trikatu churna, and gokhru churna. These formulations are very helpful in balancing the three doshas.

1. Gokhshura Capsule

Gokhshura capsule is pure and natural diuretic medicine for ascites which is very effective in ascites as it has an anti-inflammatory property that reduces the inflammation.

These ayurvedic capsules for ascites are formulated with the pure extract of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). It also eliminates harmful toxins from the body.

Recommended Dosage: Take one capsule twice daily with normal water.

2. Detox Premium Powder:

Detox premium powder contains various herbo-mineral ingredients like Prawal pishti, Akik pishti, Giloy satva, Kamdudha ras, Moti pishti, Jahar mohra, Gandhak rasayan, Shukta pishti, Yavakshaar, Tal sindoor, Sudhyog tab, Shankh bhasm, Sutshekhar ras, Shwet parpati, etc.

As the name suggests, it helps in the removal of toxins from the whole body. It also provides strengthen to the body, and helps in maintaining the general health of the body.

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

3. Panchsakar Churna:

It is classical churna which is very effective for constipation patients as it has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and laxative properties.

This herbal churna comprises of various ingredients like Balaharitaki, Shunthi, Shatapushpa, Swarnapatri, Shatapushpa, and Saindhav lavana. It also provides relief in symptoms of ascites.

Recommended Dosage: Take one teaspoonful at bedtime with warm water.

4. 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.

5. Trikatu Tablet

Trikatu tablets are a mixture of three Ayurvedic herbs like Marich (Piper nigrum), Saunth (Zingiber officinale), and Pippali (Piper longum).

These tablets improve the digestion and eliminate the kapha dosha from the body. It also supports respiratory functions and removes ama from the body.

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

6. Kidney Care Tablet:

A healthy working kidney plays an important role in keeping the whole body clean, well-fueled, strong and functioning properly. Kidney failure puts the body at risk, allowing waste to accumulate and damage the kidneys from inside. It is a good idea to do a kidney cleansing and keep a check on the health of the kidneys in your middle and old age. The toxins that buildup results in nausea or feeling sick to the stomach, lack of concentration and blood pressure changes are all symptoms of kidney failure. The herbs used are very effective in treating kidney disorders and revive damaged kidney. It has diuretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and analgesic properties.

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

Some Healthy Tips and Diet

Here are some of the healthy tips & diets that helpful in ascites patients.The tips that are mentioned below give wonderful results:

1. Avoid alcohol consumption.

2. Limits the amount of fluid intake daily

3. Limit the salt intake daily

4. Use ginger as it improves digestion and removes the feeling of abdominal discomfort, stiffness, pain, etc.

5. Drink garlic juice mixed with water as it treats ascites.

6. Drink fresh bitter gourd juice mixed with water daily three times in a day.

7. Crush fennel seeds and boil it in hot water as fennel seeds reduce inflammation and bacteria causing bloating.

8. Eat healthy food daily.

9. Avoid processed, fried, & stale food.

10. Do exercise daily as this helps in developing abdominal muscle.

7 Effective Home Remedies to Reduce Uric Acid Naturally

April 3, 2020
Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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What is Uric Acid?

Best Home Remedies to Reduce Uric Acid Naturally. Uric acid is a chemical that is produced when the body breaks down the substances called purines. Purines are produced normally in the body and are also found in some foods and drinks like liver, anchovies, mackerel, dried beans and peas, and beer. All these can lead to uric acid problems in the body of a person. Mostly, uric acid dissolves in blood and travels to the kidneys. From there, it filtered out into the urine or passes through your intestines to regulate “normal” levels of uric acid. Not only it can cause chronic kidney disease but affects the overall health of the individual. If the body produces too much uric acid or does not remove enough of it, you can get sick. Excessive production of uric acid in the blood is known as hyperuricemia. Normal Uric acid levels in females are 2.4-6.0 mg/dL and 3.4-7.0 mg/dL in males. The uric acid formation may occur when the blood uric acid level rises above the level of 7 mg/dL. It causes ailments such as chronic kidney stones, and gout (collection of uric acid crystals in the joints, especially in your toes and fingers), may occur.

Home remedy for Uric Acid, How to reduce uric acid naturally? If a person suffers from gout and he wants to know how can he reduce the uric acid level than he should avoid meat, refined flour, alcohol and smoking. All of these factors are responsible for the increased level of uric acid in human body. As it is said that prevention is better then cure. So we have made up some natural home remedies for you which can help you to get relief from pain caused by gout. Find uric acid treatment at home, uric acid home remedies, treatment for uric acid, how to reduce uric acid home remedy, what is uric acid, how to reduce uric acid home remedies

What are the Causes of high Uric Acid?

Most of the time, a high uric acid level occurs when the kidneys don’t eliminate an efficient level of uric acid.

This remains accumulated in the kidney and can cause severe kidney diseases.

Causes of high uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) can be divided into primary (increased uric acid levels due to purine), and secondary (high levels of uric acid due to another disease). Sometimes, there is a high production of uric acid than it can excrete.

Most of the factors that may cause a high uric acid level in the blood include:

Diuretics (water retention relievers)
Drinking too much alcohol
Genetics (inherited tendencies)
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
Immune-suppressing drugs
Niacin, or vitamin B-3
Obesity
Psoriasis

High uric acid levels during radiation and chemotherapy kill a lot of cells in the body, which may raise the level of uric acid in the blood. The test is done to check that the level doesn’t get too high.

Primary Hyperuricemia

Increased production of uric acid from purine
Your kidneys cannot get rid of the uric acid in the blood, results in high levels of uric acid.

Secondary Hyperuricemia

Chronic Kidney disease – This may cause not been unable to clear the uric acid out of the system, thus causing hyperuricemia.
Medications can cause an increase in the level of uric acid in the blood
Endocrine or metabolic conditions -certain forms of diabetes, or acidosis can cause hyperuricemia.

What are the Symptoms of Hyperuricemia?

You may not have any symptoms but if there is an elevation of blood uric acid in the blood and a person is undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia or lymphoma, then the symptoms related to severe kidney problems, or gouty arthritis from high uric acid levels in your blood will be there.

Other symptoms may be fever, chills, fatigue if the uric acid levels are elevated (caused by tumor lysis syndrome)
Intense joint pain which becomes more severe in the first 12 to 24 hours
This pain that lasts from a few days to a few weeks and spreads to more joints with time
There will be redness, tenderness, and swelling of the joints

Herbal Home Remedies for Reducing Uric Acid : How to Reduce Uric Acid Naturally

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre is recommending the best home remedies to treat gout naturally with these simple home remedies for uric acid that are easy to use and free from side effects. These home remedies can reduce the pain and ease other symptoms. It includes:

1. Ginger Root for Uric Acid:

Ginger root has an anti-inflammatory property and is used as one of the main herbs that reduce uric acid levels.

Ginger root is another commonly used herbal remedy for reducing the uric acid levels in your body and prevents or treat gout. Uric acid is a chemical produced by your body. When the uric acid levels are high, you may develop painful gout symptoms on the soles of your feet, elbows and knees. Ginger root helps reduce the uric acid levels and lower your risks of developing gout when you take it regularly.

How to use – One way to take ginger root is to just use ginger it into your daily meals when cooking.

You can add half teaspoon of ginger root in a cup of boiling water and drink this mixture once it has been cooled.

Another way is to make a paste of ginger root mixed with normal water and apply it to the affected area. Leave it on for about 30 minutes.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar:

Apple cider vinegar is the most effective home remedies for relieving pain and swelling. The acidity in the vinegar helps to decrease the uric acid levels in the body.

Apple cider vinegar is one of the most effective home remedies for relieving pain and swelling caused by gout itself, or resulting from physical activity or injury. To use apple cider vinegar to relieve gout pain, dissolve 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink it three times a day while also cutting back on food high in purines. Drink at least two quarts of water daily in order to flush uric acid from the body.

How to use – Add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and mix it properly. Drink it two to three times daily.

3. Lemon Juice:

Lemon is used to relieve joint pain and swelling by reducing the amount of uric acid in the bloodstream. Lemon juice alkalizes the body and reduces the acid amount.

How to use – Squeeze one lemon and mix this lemon juice with half a teaspoon of baking soda. Once the fizzing has stopped, add it in one glass of water and drink it immediately.

Another option is to add lemon juice in one glass of water and drink around three glasses daily for about one month.

4. Olive Oil for Uric Acid:

Olive oil contains healthy fats that show an anti-inflammatory effect on the swollen joints in gout and various types of arthritis.

Olive oil contains polyphenols that are responsible for this beneficial action. It is also helpful in eliminating the toxins from the body due to its antioxidant activity.

Olive oil is rich in polyphenols and helps lower the levels of uric acid in the blood. Olive oil consumption helps remove toxic substances such as lead, cadmium and arsenic.

How to use – Include olive oil in your regular diet and it is mainly recommended for gout patients. Start using this oil in all your salads and other dishes for its benefits.

5. Fenugreek Seeds:

The seeds are proven useful and are an effective remedy to ease the symptoms related to high uric acid. Consumption of seeds is very helpful in reducing internal as well as external inflammation of the body.

How to use – Soak 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seed in half cup of water. Keep it untouched overnight and drink that water in the morning and chew those soaked seeds. This helps in reducing the swelling of the joints and can relieve pain.

6. Garlic for Uric Acid:

Garlic is considered as a wonderful herb that removes the excess amount of uric acid from the body and relieves the symptoms related to high uric acid in the blood.

Garlic for Uric Acid contains Allium sativum herb, which is considered as a wonderful herb that removes the excess amount of uric acid from the body and relieves the symptoms related to high uric acid in the blood.

How to use – Chew one pod of garlic or chop the garlic and then consume it. For best results, eat this remedy for about 15-20 days regularly.

7. Celery Seeds:

Celery is highly recommended in high uric acid to treat naturally and is proven to be the best home remedy.

These seeds are rich in Omega-6 fatty acids and contain diuretic oils.

Being a diuretic, it helps in cleaning the system of excess liquids by flushing out the uric acid from the kidneys. It alkalizes the blood and reduces the inflammation in the body.

How to use – Take half a teaspoon of dried celery seeds once a day and drink plenty of water with it.

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Insomnia: Causes, Symptoms, Types, and More

March 31, 2020
Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Insomnia

Sleep is a natural phenomenon for the mind and body to rest, detoxify, reset and rejuvenate. Sleep is essential; both cognitive and physiological functioning. It gets disturbed which results in insomnia.

A common sleep disorder that makes it difficult for a person to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or makes you get up too early and unable to fall asleep again.

The person feels lazy and tired of waking up. Your energy level and mood get sapped due to unable to sleep it also affects your health, work performance, and lifestyle.

The condition can be acute or short term or can be chronic Insomnia that lasts for a longer time.

Insomnia lasts from 1 night to 1-2 weeks known as acute insomnia when it lasts for 3 nights a week or more than 3 months or more is termed as chronic insomnia.

It may results in many problems during the day, such as low energy, tiredness, poor concentration, and irritability.

The risk of insomnia increases in old-age and with serious diseases, such as cancer, heart patients and it needs to be treated with Ayurvedic treatment of insomnia.

Although it is generally believed that 10% to 15% of the adult population suffers from the condition of insomnia.

People over the age of 65 are affected more often than younger people and it has been shown that females are more often affected than males. Insomnia can be triggered by your behaviours and sleep patterns.

Treatment for insomnia can include psychological, behavioural, medical or some combination.

Causes

Stress
Anxiety
Tumors
Asthma
Cancer
Stressful life
Environmental factors like excessive noise, light or extreme temperatures can lead to chronic insomnia.
Allergies
Heart problems
Too much intake of alcohol
Physical injuries
Hormonal disturbance in females
Aging
Menopause
Disturbed lifestyle such as eating too late or heavy in the night
Medications –glucosamine, ace inhibitors, ssri antidepressants, beta-blockers, statins, etc.
Other factors – parasites, genetic conditions, pregnancy, overactive mind, etc.
Depression
Intake of caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol in excess

Symptoms

Insomnia symptoms may include:

In between waking up during the night
Hard to fall asleep at night
Waking up too early
The feeling of laziness after a night’s sleep
Sleepiness or Daytime tiredness
Irritability, anxiety or depression
Difficulty in focusing on tasks or paying attention or remembering
Increased accidents
Ongoing worries about sleep
Anger
Depression
Severe headache
Gastro-intestinal distress
Fatigue or low energy
Behavior problems, such as feeling impulsive or aggressive.

Types

Primary insomnia – In this, the person is having sleep problems that are not directly associated with any other health condition or problems.
Secondary insomnia–In this, the person is having sleep problems because of health conditions like asthma, depression, arthritis, cancer or heartburn.
Acute insomnia – It is a very common type and lasts for a few days or weeks. It may be due to stress or life events and most people recover naturally and can be easily treated with home remedies for insomnia.
Chronic insomnia – It lasts for a month or more and is likely to cause problems like fatigue, concentration or mood changes.

Consequences of Insomnia

Decreases libido
impairment of cognitive ability
Impairs the judgment capacity
Weight gain and obesity
Increase the incidence of depression

Risk factors

Females
Old age above 60 years
Mental disorders
Changing shifts
Regular night shifts
Traveling long distance

What is an Ayurvedic View on Insomnia?

‘Nidranasha’ or ‘Anidra’ is a term of Ayurveda used for loss of sleep.

Nidranasha is the difficulty in maintaining sound sleep or waking up early without complete sleep and unable to sleep again, or waking up with a feeling of tiredness and exhaustion.

According to the Ayurvedic perspective, the disease is responsible due to Tarpak Kapha, Sadhak Pitta or Prana Vata.

Tarpak Kapha is a sub-dosha of Kapha; it nourishes the brain cells and facilitates a good sleep at night time.

Imbalance of Tarpak Kapha dosha causes poor nourishment of brain cells, leading to insomnia. Sadhak pitta is a sub-dosha of Pitta and controls the emotions, desires, spirituality.

Prana vata is a subtype of Vata and is linked to insomnia, worry, anxiety, etc. Prana Vata causes the nervous system sensitive, this sensitive nervous system coupled with an aggravated Prana vata leading to insomnia.

Home remedies for Insomnia

Lavender- It is an herbal tonic to our nervous system. Massage of lavender oil helps to induce sleep.
Lettuce: Lettuce is full of sedative properties and it is useful home remedy for sleep disorders.
Kava- kava is a drink helps to relax and soothe our body and feel us fresh.
Warm milk- one glass of warm milk makes us relaxed and getting closer to fall sleep.
Chamomile- 1/2 glass of juice of chamomile flowers or a teaspoon of chamomile flowers play a vital role to treat insomnia at home.
Cherry- raw cherry fruit or one glass of cherry juice also helps to treat insomnia because of melatonin.
Banana- eat some slices of banana before going to bed because banana contains serotonin a chemical in the brain that helps us to sleep
Use whole-wheat flour and brown rice instead of refined varieties.
Avoid caffeinated drinks, alcohol, and aerated drinks after dusk.
Avoid watching television or working on the computer late at night.
Create a quiet, dark atmosphere. Use clean, fresh sheets and pillow. Keep the room temperature comfortable.
Tomatoes, Grapes, Cherries, Chickpeas, Mushrooms, Bell peppers, Banana, Walnuts are very beneficial for improving sleep quality.
Reduce salt intake in the diet, it can cause high blood pressure which also affects sleep.
Exercise regularly to control stress levels both physical and mental.
Shavasana, Supta mastsyendrasana, Surya bhedna, Supta baddha konasana, Viparti karani, Halasana are some of the yoga asanas which helps to reduce the stress, keep the mind calm, and induces the sleep.

Ayurvedic treatment

Instead of using allopathic medicines, you should use natural treatment for insomnia which is very beneficial to treat the condition.

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provided you the best Ayurvedic remedies that help you to get rid of insomnia known as “Insomnia Go Kit’’

1. Detox Standard Powder

It is a mixture of natural herbs especially made for relaxation of mind and enhances the quality of sleep. The powder consists of ingredients like– Giloy satva, Jahar mohra, Gandhak rasayan, Shukta pishti, etc.

This home remedy for insomnia helps to reduce fatigue and an excellent health promoter. Detox standard powder is mainly used in conditions such as restlessness, headache, weakness of heart muscles, depression, high blood pressure, etc.

Regular use of medicine subsides all the above-mentioned conditions and improves sleep.

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

2. Brodley Syrup

Brodley syrup is considered as 100% natural, pure, organic and has no coloring, artificial flavors, and preservatives. It is an excellent source for naturally inducing sleep.

The syrup contains herbs like – Yashti madhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), etc. It is rich in anti-oxidants and good for the functioning of your brain and improves nerve functioning.

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

3. Brain relaxant churna

It is a herbal and purely ayurvedic formulation. It is 100% natural and pure. It is prepared from herbs that show the calming effect on the brain and gives you relaxation.

It contains various herbs like Amla, Sonth, Pippali, Marich, Haldi, Bala, Suddha Gandhak, Lauh bhasma, etc. that are Stressbuster and provide you relief from anxiety.

Herbs present in CAC Brain relaxant churna show antioxidant, Neuroprotective, carminative and anti-inflammatory properties.

4. Stress care tablet

It is an amazing combination of natural herbs like Sarpgandha, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stress conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to increase mental and physical performance.

In Ayurveda when there is an imbalance of three energies i.e. Vata, pitta and Kapha, it leads to disease. Vata has a sub dosha named prana doshas which regulates the sensory perception, brain, and mind.

Tarpak Kapha subtype of kapha, governs cerebrospinal fluid, sadhak pitta subtype of pitta doshas governs emotions and their impact on the heart. So any vitiation of these doshas leads to stress.

DOSAGE: 1-2 tablets a day after meal

5. Mann Mitra tablet

CAC Mann Mitra tablet is herbal and purely ayurvedic medicine to treat sleep disorders. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment for psychiatric conditions and helps to balance all the three doshas of body i.e Vata, pitta, Kapha.

CAC Mann Mitra tablet improves intelligence and speech problems. It helps make the nervous system strong and nerves as well.

It contains various herbs like Bala, Vacha, Shankhpushpi, Nagkeshar, etc that help you fight insomnia, anxiety, and stress. It works as an antioxidant, antidepressant, immune booster, anti-epileptic and as a neuroprotective drug.

DOSAGE: 2 tablets a day after meal