The word phobia is derived from the greek word which means extreme fear and flight .It is a type of anxiety disorder that causes an  uncontrolled ,irrational fear of certain ,object , or activity.it is a rapid onset of fear. If the object or situation cannot be avoided they experience significant distress.people of all ages and  from all walks of life across the world develop phobic reaction .phobia are very common in women.

TYPES  OF PHOBIA :-

Three main types of phobia are:-

1.SOCIAL PHOBIA

2. AGORAPHOBIA

3. SPECIFIC PHOBIA

1. SOCIAL PHOBIA :-

It is defined as to feel nervous in some social situation.Fear of situation in which you may be judged negatively ,worry about embarrassing or impaired ability to function in atleast some aspect of daily life .

2. AGORAPHOBIA :-

It is a type of anxiety disorder which involves fearing of open spaces , crowds or in situation that the person cannot leave easily .

3. SPECIFIC PHOBIA :-

• Acrophobia :-fear of heights.
• Angrophobia:-fear of anger.
• Autophobia :-fear of being alone .
• Anthrophobia:-fear of people
• Arachnophobia:-fear of spiders.
• Bacteriophobia :-fear of bacteria .
• Belonephobia:-fear of pins and needles .
• Bibliophobia :-fear of books .
• Cynophobia :-fearof dogs .
• Equinophobia:-fear of horses.
• Emetophobia:-fear of vomiting .
• Erotophobia:-fear of sex .
• Hydrophobia:-fear of water.
• Iatrophobia:-fear of doctor .
• Necrophobia:-fear of death or dead things .
• Nyctophobia:-fear of dark
• Ophidiophobia:-fear of snakes .
• Pyrophobia:- fear of fire .
• Sociophobia:-fear of social evaluation.
• Xenophobia :- fear of strangers.
• Zoophobia:-fear of animals .

SYMPTOMS OF PHOBIA:-

• Chest tightness or pain .
• Chill or hot flashes.
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Rapid heartbeat .
• Sweating
• Fatigue
• Breathlessnessand nervousness.
• Weakness
• Trembling
• Blushing
• Confusion

CAUSE OF PHOBIA :-

• Past incidents or traumas .
• Learned responses from early life .
• Experiencing long term stress.
• Neagtive experiences .
• Changes in brain functioning .
• Endocrine and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Genetics:-research has shown that some phobias may run in families .

RISK FACTORS OF PHOBIA  :-

• AGE:- specific phobias can first appear in childhood ,other can occur in later stage of life.
• RELATIVE:- If someone in our family suffer      from phobia ,than other relative are more likely to develop it too.
• TEMPARAMENT .
• A NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE .

COMPLICATIONS OF PHOBIA  :-

1. Social isolation and difficult relationships.
2. Mood disorder such as anxiety or depression.
3. Some people with specific phobias may be a risk of suicide.
4. Negative thoughts.

INVESTIGATION OF PHOBIA :-

1.Hamilton anxiety rating scale.

2.ECG

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF PHOBIA :-

1.post traumatic stress disorders.

2.alcoholism

3. hypoglycaemia.

4.throtoxicosis.

HOW TO OVERCOME FROM PHOBIA:-

• Exposing yourself to your fear instead of avoiding .
• Support groups.:-attending support groups can involve discussing your thoughts and fear with like minded people.
• Partnership method.
• Learn relaxation techniques.

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

According to ayurveda it is correlated with chittodvega .in chittovega aggrevation  of vata dosha which affect the rajo guna . the vitiated vata goes to the manovaha srotas and produce the symptoms.Phobia is the effect of brain functioning afflicted by predominantly vitiated rajo gun quality.the rajo gun imbalance by the foods , acitivities and thoughts which bring disturbance  to the mind .it is associated with such fears and panic attacks and treating increased vata and bringing it to a state of balance.

CAUSES OF PHOBIA ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA :-

1.Spicy food(vidahi ahara)

2.Ushna ,tikshna ahara.

3.Junk foods

4.Dry food

5. Interest in others life and attitudes

How to overcome from phobias?

Firstly give ashwasana :- proper assurance help to correct the false believes and modifying way of thinking .

Follow sadvritta.(mental hygiene)

Avoid excessive consumption of coffee ,tea , soft drinks , alcohol, smoking.

Correction of attitudes towards life, family, and profession .

Reading self help books .

Mental and physical exercises like asana( virasana , tadasana , trikonasana, matsayasana , pranayama.

HERBS USED IN PHOBIA ARE:-

• Brahmi (indian penny wart)
• Shankhpuspi
• Yasthimadhu
• Mandookparni
• Draksha (raisins)
• Amla (gooseberry)
• Bala
• Chandana
• Jatamamsi

PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES:-

• Nasya karma ( nasal medication)
• Shirodhara
• Shiro Pichu

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR TREATMENT OF PHOBIA:-

1. Nerve up tablet

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata dosha. 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. This tablet helps in the symptoms related to Alzeihmer patient.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

2. Stress Care Tablet

Stress care tablet 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 the mental and physical performance.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Brain Relaxant Churna

This herbal churna is prepared from herb Atmagupta (Mucuna pruriens). The herb normalizes the nerve cell functions and supports brain function. It provides effective results in Alzheimer disease as it maintains the overall performance of the nervous system.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 teaspoonful 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

OVERVIEW :-

According to the Ayurveda ,the best time to wake up before sunrise and sleep before 10pm .when the kapha period has induced dullness in the body. It’s also important to have a gap of at least 2 hours between dinner and sleep time. The three types of dosha in ayurveda :- vata,pitta, kapha.these three dosha are responsible for good health . the dosha determine various function include sleeping .sleep is caused by increased kapha, insomnia is caused by vata and pitta dosha .In ayurveda sleep is compared with nidra .nidra is one among the three upstambha . it is also important as ahara.  sleep is considered as a basic instinct of life which is essential for all living beings.

DEFINITION OF SLEEP:

When the mind gets exhausted or becomes inactive and the sensory , motor organs also becomes inactive then the individual sleep .During sleep our body enters into anabolic state that restores the body critical functions like immunity .

TYPES OF SLEEP :-

ACCORDING TO ACHARYA CHARAK :

1 . TAMOBHAVA :-

It is a type of sleep which is caused by increase in tamas guna .when tamas guna increase person will feel inside the shell of darkness .it can be natural whwn it occurs at night time .

2.SHLESHMA SAMUDHBHAVA  NIDRA :-

It is a type of sleep  which is caused by kapha dosha . kapha is said to be predominant in childhood. Children sleep more than a adult .

3.MANAH SHARIRA SHRAMA SAMBHAVA NIDRA :-

It is a type of sleep which occurs when there is exhaustion of mind and body.

4. AGANTUKI NIDRA :-

It is caused by the externally such as  effect of some medicines , injury etc.

5. VYADHYANUVARTINI NIDRA :-

It is a type of disease which is caused by complication of some disease such as sannipataj jwar

6. RATRI SWABHAVA PRABHAVA NIDRA :-

It is a type of sleep comes naturally at night time and it is healthy kind of sleep .

EFFECT OF DOSHA ON SLEEP :-

6-10 AM, PM :- KAPHA DOSHA  is dominant . In which prithvi (earth) and jal (water) elements is involved . In stomach food gets mixed with digestive juices and initial stage of digestion sets in it. There is heaviness in head ,eyes and wole part of body which makes sleep easier. Most part of relaxation happened this time .

11-2 AM,PM: – PITTA DOSHA  is dominant  in which agni ( Fire)  and jal ( water) elements is involved. Most part of the digestion and metabolism occurs at this stage .

3-6 AM, PM:- VATA DOSHA is dominant in which air (air) and space(akash ) elements is involved . 3-6 am stool and urine formation happens more at this stage .mind becomes more and more active at this time .

HOW MUCH SLEEEP IS ENOUGH ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA :-

Sleep accoding to ayurveda  varies as per  the prakriti of person .vata prakriti person requires more sleep .pitt prakriti person require moderate sleep .kapha prakriti person will require less time for sleep . in addition the mental status of person , health condition , age , determine how much sleep require for a person . 6-8 hours of sleep require for a healthy person.

BENEFITS OF SLEEP:-

• It provides nouriushment and strength .
• It can helpful in improving concentration.
• It can provide good health and happiness to the body.
• Reduced focus on negative things.

WHY DAYTIME SLEEP IS CONTRAINDICATED:-

Day time sleep is good in summer season because nights are shorter during summer and vata dosha increases . In other season if  person sleep in day time they will suffer from ajirna roga (indigestion) .

INDICATION FOR SLEEP IN DAY TIME :-

• If someone has been suffering from any injury or disease can sleep during the day time .
• People with weakness.
• People who work at night time.
• Elder or young children

AYURVEDIC TIPS FOR A GOOD SLEEP :-

• Fix your times to wake and sleep .
• Increase kapha food( which are sweet in taste) intake at bedtime if suffer from insomnia .
• Padabhyanga (massaging your feet).
• Listening to gentle and calming sounds .
• Eat boiled rice with yoghurt .
• Sleeping area is a comfortable clean and free from noise.
• Taking a hot shower or a relaxing bath.
• Make lunch is biggest meal of the day :-
• At noon when the sun is highest in the sky , the agni is also higher at that time and it is better to process a big meal .
• At evening ,agni is weaker the problem will that is when the people is eating a big meal in the evening .agni can not digest the food easily or cause sleep disturbance .
• Night time is the best time to rest , recharge and repair. If people take a big meal at dinner time the the body needs more work hard to digest the food .so, that aim for bigger lunch and lighter dinner abd finishing a minimum time of 3 hours before bedtime.
• Avoid caffeine , alcohol and nicotine late in the day .
• Avoid bright light in the evening and expose yourself to sunlight in the morning .
• exercise 20-30 minutes a day .

 GOOD FOODS TO EAT BEFORE SLEEP :-

1. Almonds are a good source of the sleep which regulates the melatonin hormone .
2. Kiwi fruit are rich in serotonin and antioxidants they help to improve sleep quality .
3. Wallnuts are also improve sleep quality .
4. Milk contains melatonin and tryptophan which provides good sleep when drink at bed time.

WHAT IS CARBOHYDRATES:

Carbohydrates are the organic substance in nature and they are essential constituents of all living things. It is formed by green plants from carbondioxide and water during the process of photosynthesis .it serves as a energy sources .

TYPES:

Monosaccharides:-are the simplest form of sugar and the most basic units from which the carbohydrates build .they are usually colorless , water soluble, and crystalline solids.example :- glucose fructose, galactose .

Disaccharides:-two molecules of a simple  sugar link to each other .example:-sucrose , lactose , maltose .

Oligosaccharides :-it is formed by the union of three to six monosaccharides units .

Polysaccharides:- It is the chain of many sugars.  It act as a food store for plants and animals. Example : cellulose , starch, glycogen.

 WHAT IS FAT:

Fats are a type of nutrient that you get from your diet .Fat usually means ester of fatty acids  .Fat in our body are made up of  three molecules joined together .the three molecules structure is called as triglyceride .

TYPES OF FAT :

Saturated fat :-it is solid at room temperature. It is found in butter , yoghurt.

Unsaturated fat :-it is liquid at room temperature . it is found in vegetable oil, fish.

Trans fat :-it is a worst type of fat which raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol .example:frozen pizza, microwave popcorn , cakes etc.

SOURCES OF LOW FAT OR LOW CARBOHYDRATES :

• Bean sprouts
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Pumpkin
• Spinach
• Berries such as blueberries ,strawberries
• Tomatoes
• Legumes

FOODS TO AVOID:-

1. Any packed chips or cookies
2. Fast food products and pasta sauces

• Canned fruits .

1. Avocado
2. High fat milk
3. Ice cream

• Fried food
• Beef

1. White sugar
2. Mayonnaise

PURPOSE OF LOW FAT DIET OR  LOW CARBOHYDRATE DIET :-

• Used for loosing weight .
• Used for reducing the risk of heart diseases
• Improve blood sugar level.

WHICH DIET IS BETTER LOW CARBOHYDRATE OR LOW FAT:

1. Low carb diet is more effective than low fat diet because Carbohydrate contain  four  calories per gram whereas fat contains nine calories per gram .
2. Low carb diet is more effective at improving levels of HDL  cholesterol and decrease triglyceride level than low fat diet .
3. Both diet are helpful in reducing blood pressure level.

4. carbohydrates gives instant energy whereas fat are energy reservoirs in our body

-carbohydrates are insoluble in water whereas fat are soluble in water.
-carbohydrates are made up of simple sugar whereas fat are made up of fatty acid and glycerol.

– carbohydrates contains more oxygen than fats.
– carbohydrate is converted into glucose which is used as energy metabolism process vs fat helps in absorbing vitamins like A,D,E, K .

DISEASE IN WHICH LOW CARB DIET IS REQUIRED:-

• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Liver disease .

DISEASE IN WHICH LOW FAT DIET IS REQUIRED:-

• Multiple sclerosis
• Heart diseases
• Obesity

OVERVIEW

Veganism is a way of living in which animal products are excluded from daily use from diet, clothing or any other purpose. Vegan diet has become very popular now-a-days. People are getting aware about the environmental concerns due to numerous animal deaths. So they are adopting vegan diet for environmental, health and ethical concerns. The diet includes plant-based foods and no animal products like meat, eggs or dairy products. If taken properly, it can lead to various health benefits like controlling blood sugar, preventing chronic diseases, maintaining heart health and losing weight.

However, it is said that complete plant-based diet causes nutrient deficiency as there are various types of nutrients that usually come from omnivorous diet. But persons who go for vegan diet are need to be more aware of their nutrient intake.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VEGAN DIET AND VEGETARIANISM?

In vegan diet, people do not consume meat like chicken, pork, fish, etc, eggs and dairy products. But in vegetarianism, people do not eat meat only. They consume dairy products, eggs or both. So the vegan diet is more restrictive and people will need to think more about their nutrients requirements.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF VEGAN DIET?

The vegan diet is of different types depending on the type of food involved:

• Raw food vegan diet
• Whole food vegan diet
• Starch solution diet
• 80/10/10 diet
• Raw till 4
• Thrive diet
• Junk food vegan diet

WHAT ARE THE FOODS WHICH CAN BE EATEN IN VEGAN DIET?

On a vegan diet, a person can eat the following foods which are obtained from plants:

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Nuts and seeds
• Legumes like peas, lentils, beans, etc
• Rice and breads
• Soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk
• Vegetable oils
• Tofu, tempeh
• Flaxseeds, chia seeds and hemp
• Calcium-fortified yogurt and milk
• Algae
• Cereals and pseudocereals
• Fermented plant foods

FOODS WHICH ARE TO BE AVOIDED IN VEGAN DIET

Following are the foods which are not to be taken in vegan diet:

• Meat such as lamb, beef, pork, chicken, turkey, etc
• Seafood like crabs, mussels, squid, lobsters, shrimp, etc
• All types of fishes
• Eggs
• Dairy products such as milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, etc
• Bee products like honey, royal jelly, bee pollen, etc
• Mayoneisse
• Whey, casein, lactose, etc.

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF VEGAN DIET?

There are various benefits of vegan diet, if taken regularly and properly. Following are the health benefits:

• Helps in losing weight
• Maintains a good heart health
• Reduces symptoms of arthritis like pain, swelling and stiffness in joints
• Helps in lowering sugar levels in blood, thereby preventing diabetes
• Helps in detoxifying body, thus keeps kidney healthy
• Reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
• Prevents various types of cancers like uterine, cervical, mouth cancers, etc

These are disorders and injuries which affect the musculoskeletal system and hampers the human body movements. Musculoskeletal disorders includes muscles, nerves , tendons, blood vessels, ligaments and discs among others.

MSDs are among one of the common problems in today’s hectic world. Severity can vary , in some cases disorder cause discomfort and pain interfering in day to day life of individual. With increasing age the risk of developing MSDs also increase. Early diagnosis and proper management may be beneficial to  ease symptoms and improve long-term aspect.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON TYPES OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER ?

Some common types includes :

• Tendinitis :
  • Tendons are thick cords that happens to join muscles to the bones .
  • Irritation or Inflammation of tendons is termed as Tendinitis.
  • Tendinitis cause tenderness and acute pain making movement of affected joint difficult.
  • It can develop in any tendons but usually develops in tendons of knee, shoulder, elbow , wrist or heels
• Carpal tunnel syndrome :
  • This syndrome happens due to pressure put on median nerve by swelling in the wrist.
  • Median nerve is located on the palm side of both hands and provide sensation to index finger, long finger, thumb and part of ring finger. It also supplies impulse to muscle going to thumb.
  • This syndrome can develop in both hands
  • This caused weakness, tingling and numbness on the side of hand near thumb.
• Osteoarthritis :
  • It is chronic common joint condition also called as wear and tear arthritis , degenerative joint disease and degenerative arthritis
  • In Osteoarthritis the cartilage breaks down causing bones within joint to rub together which causes symptoms like stiffness, pain and tenderness
  • It can develop in any joint in body but usually effect joints of fingers, shoulder, hips, knees etc.
• Rheumatoid arthritis :
  • It is an auto immune disorder which usually affect same joints on both sides of body like if joint of one arm is affected then same joint of other arm is also affected
  • It causes pain, damage and inflammation of joints
  • It commonly affects joints of knees, wrist and hands but may also effect organs and tissues throughout the body including hearts, eyes and lungs
• Epicondylitis :
  • Overuse injury which occurs when tendons become overloaded which leads to degeneration, inflammation and potential tearing .
  • It most commonly affects elbow laterally or medially.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS ?

Some common factor that may contributes in development of MSDs are :

• Age : The risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders gradually increase with old age
• Life style : Individual living sedentary life style or having habit of smoking or drinking is at great risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders.
• Occupation : Working long hours, maintaining poor posture , vibration, poor lighting or cold working environment etc can increase the risk of development of MSDs
• Family history :Having history of MSDs in family may increase the risk of developing MSDs.
• Activity level : Certain activities like sitting in same position for long hours, engaging in repetitive motions, lifting heavy weight etc contributes in development of MSDs

WHAT  ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS ?

Some of the common symptoms of MSDs includes :

• Burning sensations in muscles
• Aching and stiffness
• Fatigue
• Pain worsens with movements
• Disturbed sleep
• Muscle twitching
• Swelling
• Limited range of motion of affected joints
• Some time redness of overlying skin
• Bruising and discoloration

 AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

In ayurveda main causative factor for musculoskeletal disorder is aggravated Vata dosha. Nedan sevan like vata vitiating foods, excessive physical work, intake of unwholesome food, sedentary life style etc leads to aggravation of the Vata dosha. The aggravated vata obstruces all the empty channels of body leading to the development of the disorder in a portion of body or entire body.

HERBS :

• Bala
• Castor
• Ashwagandha
• Rasna
• Guggulu
• Pippli
• Nirgundi

PANCHAKARMA :

• Snehana
• Abhyanga
• Patra potli pind swedan
• Kativasti
• Greeva vasti
• Janu vasti

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS :

1. Pain O kill tablet

Pain o kill tablet is ayurvedic and purely herbal formulation. It help to relax your muscles and muscles cramps thus relieving pain. It balances all the three doshas of your body thus maintaining proper blood circulation. It provides soothing effect to the affected area of pain. It contains various herbs like Jivanti, Musta, Usher, Bilwa, Shatavri  and Kantakari. All these herbs are natural pain relievers.

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

2. 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. Vata is characterized by the properties of dry, cold, light, minute, and movement. All movement in the body is due to the properties of Vata. Pain is the characteristic feature of deranged Vata. Some of the diseases connected to unbalanced Vata are flatulence, gout, rheumatism, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily after meals.

3. Panchsakar Churna

It is a pure and classical preparation known as Panchsakar churna. This churna is used since ancient time for the detoxification of the body. The churna contain five ingredients as the name suggests Haritaki, Shunthi, Krishna Pippali, Trivrit, and Sauvarchala lavana. As toxins are removed from the body knee pain will automatically subsides.

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

4. Rasayan vati

Rasayan vati are 100% natural and safe containing herbo-mineral extracts. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.These tablets give good results in General debility, Sexual disorders, and  Improves immunity.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily after meals.

5. Pain o kill oil

Pain o kill oil is ayurvedic and purely herbal formulation. It help to relax your musclesand muscles cramps thus relieving pain. It balances all the three doshas of your body thus maintaining proper blood  It provides soothing effect to the affected area of pain. It contains various herbs like Jivanti, Musta, Usher, Bilwa, Shatavri  and Kantakari. All these herbs are natural pain relievers.

Recommended Dosage: Apply to the affected area twice daily.

Acquired or inherited skin condition that develop when skin doesn’t  shed its dead skin cells and skin surface becomes thick, dry and scaly. It is the most common and mildest form of Ichthyosis.  Icthyosis vulgaris is also called as “Fish scale disease”.

This condition mostly begin in childhood mainly in the first year of life. Adults can also develop the disease. In most cases it is mild and confined to certain areas of the body. But some case are severe and cover large areas of body comprising back, legs , abdomen and arms.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF ICHTHYOSIS VULGARIS ?

It is usually caused due to mutation of gene responsible for encoding Filaggrin a protein that helps to create skin’s natural barrier. Without natural skin barrier skin cells begin to harden and thicken as they age and then they move to surface of skin where they become fixed scales.

Common cause for Acquired ichthyosis includes :

• Hodgkin lymphoma
• Sarcoidosis
• Impaired thyroid function
• Medication containing Nicotinic acid
• HIV
• Many targeted cancer therapy drugs
• Medication with Kava as ingredient
• Organ failure mostly kidney and liver ffailure
• Hydroxyures

Some conditions can also cause Ichthyosis are :

• Systemic conditions
• Conditions that affect entire body
• Use of certain medications

WHAT ARE THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF ICHTHYOSIS VULGARIS ?

Symptoms of Ichthyosis vulgaris varies from person to person. Some of the common symptoms includes :

• Itchy , dry skin
• Rough, thick skin which looks dirty , generally noticeable on palms and soles of feet.
• Extra lines on palms and soles may run deep in severe cases causing cracks in skin which may develop infection if cracks are deep enough .
• Gray, White or brown scales appears on front of legs, back of arms, back , scalp or stomach.
• If scales appear on face then it mostly appears on cheeks and forehead and sometimes edges of scales curls to make skin feel rough.
• Inability to perspire adequately in severe cases leading to overheating of body.
• Rough bump on thighs, arms and buttocks which are often mistaken for acne blemishes.

HOME REMEDIES FOR ICHTHYOSIS VULGARIS

Some of the things to do at home to manage symptoms of Ichthyosis Vulgaris :

• Soaking in bath to help soften skin and gently remove scales using loofa or pumice stone. Avoid the usage of harsh soaps as they make cause dryness of skin.
• Pat dry your skin with towel instead of rubbing your skin. Pat drying helps to keep some moisture in skin and avoid further irritation of skin.
• Using lotions and moisturizer containing propylene glycol or urea right after bathing to helps keep most moisture in the skin.
• Add moisture in air by using humidifier in dry winter season to counter dryness.

  AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

In ayurveda it can be correlated with Eka kushtha in which the skin resembles scales of fish. Due to Nidan sevan like intake of unwholesome fooed, Suppressing natural urges like vomiting etc, Intake of kapha vitiating food etc leads to  vititation of mainly Vata and kapha dosha along with pitta dosha . The aggravated three doshas in turn contaminates tvak(skin) , mamsa(flesh), rakta (blood), and ambu(body fluids) leading to development of the disease.

Herbs :

• Neem
• Patola
• Amalaki
• Khadira
• Guduchi
• Kutaja
• Yashtimadhu
• Raktachandana

PANCHKARMA :

• Snehan
• Vaman
• Swedan
• Virechan
• Raktmokshan
• Shirodhara

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT Of ichthyosis vulgaris

1. Detox Premium Powder:

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Giloy satv, Shukta Pishti, Kamdudha Ras, Gandhak Rasayan, etc.

Parwal Pishti: This Pishti reduces inflammation, flaking, itching of the skin. The Pishti is composed of natural coral calcium processed with rose water.

Shukta Pishti: It helps to balance the Pitta dosha in the body. All signs and symptoms related to Psoriasis patients are managed with this article.

Giloy Satv: This satv is prepared from the herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties of this herb deal with psoriasis easily.

Kamdudha Ras: This herbal-mineral classical preparation balances Pitta dosha in the body.

Gandhak Rasayana: This herbal preparation is used since ancient times for all types of skin disorders.

Akik Pishti: This Pishti reduces all types of Pitta related disorder hence it gives good results in psoriasis.

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

2. Blood Purifier Syrup :

It is ayurvedic syrup that consists of various natural ingredients such as Khadir Chall (Acacia catechu), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Harad (Terminalia bellirica), Baheda (Terminalia chebula), Amla (Emblica officinalis), etc. As the syrup purifies the blood by removing excess toxins it is very beneficial in maintaining proper circulation and improves the skin naturally.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

3. Twak Tailam :

Twak tailam is very effective for the skin as it deeply nourishes the tissues and improves the skin luster. The tailam is composed of yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), etc. The tailam supports skin health, helps in reducing uneven pigments, improves complexion, and helps in deep detoxification and blood purification without any side effects.

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

4. Skin care tablet:

skin care tablet is a pure ayurvedic formulation. It help to maintain the texture of your skin depending on the type of skin you have. It contains various herbs like Haridra khand, Panchnimb churna, Khadir chahal, Chirayta, Mulethi, Chopchini, Gandhak, Ajmoda that work very effectively on all skin types. Skin care is a blood purifying tablet. It cools and detoxifies the blood, increase blood circulation of the skin. It minimizes the blemishes, lighten sun tan, delay ageing of skin and heal skin problems.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

5. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu:

Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu is an ayurvedic preparation mainly used for skin diseases. This tablet contains pure herbal ingredients such as Nimba(Azadirachta indica), Patola(Cucumis acutangulus), Guduchi(Tinospora cordifolia), Vasa(Adhatoda vasica), etc. This tablet promotes detoxification and rejuvenation. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu tablet is a natural source of anti – oxidant. It promotes engender vibrant and healthy skin.

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

6. Panchsakar Churna:

Panchsakar Churna is an ayurvedic formulation that consists of five ingredients named as – Saindhav Lavana (Rock Salt), Swarnapatri (Cassia angustifolia), Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa), Shunti – (Zingiber officinale), Balaharitaki  (Unripe fruits of Terminalia chebula). Panchsakar Churna is naturally detoxifying, thus it removes the toxins from the body. It relieves inflammation and useful in all types of skin problems.The powder has an anti – inflammatory properties due to which it can reduces the swelling.

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

7. Neem soap:

Neem soap is natural and herbal handmade soap prepared from the standard extract of herb Neem (Azadirachta indica). Neem herb is widely used to cure acute to chronic Skin problems such as Pimples, Itching, Dryness, Blemishes, Dark spots, Pigmentation, Scars etc. It is such a wonderful herb that is easily available and shows Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial, Antifungal, Antiseptic properties. Neem cleanses the pores and protects the skin from various infections, Psoriasis, Eczema, Leprosy, Skin ulcers. It restores the health of damaged skin, tones skin complexion, prevents premature ageing, Wrinkles, Fine lines can protect against UV rays, and acts as a natural moisturizer for the skin.

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

8. Trikatu Tablet:

Trikatu Tablet 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 tablet 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.

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

INTRODUCTION

Infertility refers to the biological inability of a man or a woman of reproductive age to conceive or for a woman to complete full term of pregnancy. A couple has difficulty in conception after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse. Infertility has become very common now-a-days due to unhealthy lifestyle and stress. There are various other causes also which contribute to infertility. However, there are several treatment options available which are effective, safe and affordable.

CAUSES OF INFERTILITY

Infertility is a both male and female issue. However, reasons for infertility in females are:

• Improper formation of ovum or egg
• Ovulation defect
• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Presence of polyps or fibroids in uterus
• Structural defect of uterus or cervix
• Increased levels of prolactin hormone in blood
• Blocked fallopian tubes
• Swelling and inflammation of the fallopian tubes
• Endometriosis
• Adenomyosis
• Hormonal imbalance
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Adhesions
• Cancer of uterus, cervix

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF INFERTILITY IN FEMALES?    

Here are some of the factors which increase the risk of females developing infertility:

• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Strenuous physical exercise
• Age above 35 years
• Alcohol consumption
• Cigarette smoking
• Diabetes
• Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia
• Excessive stress
• Exposure to radiation
• PCOD
• Cushing’s syndrome

MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES OF INFERTILITY IN AYURVEDA     

The main reason of infertility in Ayurveda is agni mandaya and tridoshaj dushti. So following are the principles according to which infertility is treated in Ayurveda:

• Agni deepana and ama pachana: Due to vitiation of the agni, there occurs formation of ama or accumulation of toxins in the body. So some medications or herbs are given for increasing digestive fire. Diet is regulated properly and panchkarma is recommended for removal of toxins from the body.S
• Vatanulomana: In infertility, main dosha involved is vata dosha. So vatanulomana is done in infertility. Some ayurvedic medicines and exercise is done for vatanulomana.
• Shodhana: Shodhana is detoxification of body. It helps in expulsion of toxins from the body. Prior to shodhana, snehana and swedana are done. Shodhana procedures involve vaman, virechana, vasti and uttarvasti.

All these procedures help in relieving tension and impurities from the body. They strengthen immune system and nourish body.

Some of the herbs which are very helpful in improving quality of female egg:

• Shatavari
• Ashwagandha
• Amalaki
• Ashoka
• Dashmoola
• Guggulu
• Jeevanti
• Guduchi
• Punarnava

Yoga is found to be very beneficial in dealing with infertility. Following are the yoga asanas which are very helpful in strengthening female reproductive system:

• Malasana
• Dhanurasana
• Bhujangasana
• Shavasana
• Badhkonasana
• Janushirshasana

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF INFERTILITY

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh ayurved center which are used for the treatment of infertility:

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 Championis 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

CAC 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.

Force with which blood pushes against artery walls is called as Blood pressure. Blood pressure goes up and down due to regular activities like moving around and sleeping. Blood pressure is made up of 2 measurement :

• Systolic pressure : Measurement of blood pumping through arteries when ventricles squeeze the blood
• Diastolic pressure: Measurement of pressure your arteries are under between heart beats .

Low blood pressure is also known as Hypotension. The blood pressure is under 90/60 millimeters of mercury in this condition.  It can be a  condition on its own or it is a symptom of a wide range of conditions.

It may not cause symptoms in many people but in some cases hypotension is fatal and require medical attention.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF LOW BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPOTENSION) ?

Low blood pressure types includes :

• Postprandial hypotension : Blood pressure drops 1-2 hours after eating. It mostly effects older adults usually individuals with high blood pressure or autonomic nervous system disease like Parkinson’s disease.
• Orthostatic hypotension: Sudden drop of blood pressure when standing up from sitting position or after lying down . It is usually caused due to dehydration, pregnancy, long term bed rest , certain medical conditions and some medications. This common in older adults .
• Neurally medicated hypotension : Blood pressure drops due to standing for long period. It mostly affects young adults and children. It is due to miscommunication between brain and heart.
• Multiple system atrophy with orthostatic hypotension : Also known as Shy-drager syndrome .It is a rare disorder affecting nervous system which controls involuntary functions such as blood pressure, breathing, heart rate and digestion.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF LOW BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPOTENSION) ?

Some of the common causes of low blood pressure are :

• Dehydration : Due to dehydration the amount of blood in body decrease which can cause blood pressure to drop. Vomiting, severe diarrhea, fever, strenuous exercise and overuse of diuretics can lead to dehydration.
• Pregnancy : Due to changes in pregnancy blood vessels expand which may cause blood pressure to drop. Condition of low blood pressure is common in first 24 weeks of pregnancy. Blood pressure mostly return to its normal levels after delivery.
• Blood loss : Injury or internal bleeding leads to lose of lots of blood also reduces blood volume causing severe drop in blood pressure.
• Heart and heart valve conditions : Heart failure, heart valve disease, heart attack and bradycardia can lead to low blood pressure.
• Severe infection : If infection enters the bloodstream, it can cause life-threatening drop in blood pressure called as septic shock.
• Hormone related diseases : Conditions which affects parathyroid or adrenal gland like Addison’s disease may cause blood pressure to drop . Hypoglycemia and sometime diabetes can also lower blood pressure.
• Severe allergic reaction : Sudden and dramatic drop of blood pressure is a symptom of severe allergic reaction.
• Lack of certain nutrients in diet : Low level of folate, vitamin B-12 and iron in body leads to low production of RCBs (anemia) which can lead to low blood pressure.
• Certain medications : Certain medicines like alpha blockers, diuretics, beta blockers , antidepressants etc can leads to lowering of blood pressure in individual.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF LOW BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPOTENSION) ?

Common symptoms of low blood pressure includes :

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Fainting or passing out
• Vomiting
• Shallow, fast breathing
• Blurred or distorted vision
• Lethargic or sluggish feeling
• Fatigue
• Agitation or other unusual behavioral changes
• Trouble concentration
• Confusion
• Thirst

HOME REMEDIES FOR LOW BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPOTENSION) :

• Caffeine helps : Beverages containing caffeine like coffee or tea may boost individuals blood pressure temporarily. caffeine inhibitis adenosine receptors which promotes catecholamine production that has vaso-constricting effects leading to raise systolic blood pressure in individual.

Individual suffering from low blood pressure can have a cup of coffee in morning for instant boost low blood pressure.

• Tulsi leaves : It has number of minerals including magnesium and potassium which helps to maintain healthy blood pressure. It also contain Vitamin-C which also maintain relatively normal blood pressure. chew 5-6 leaves every morning for enhancing low blood pressure
• Munakka: It helps to increase Vitality and blood circulation which further helps to ensure a healthy blood pressure. Soak munakka overnight and have it in morning empty stomach , also drink water used to soak munakkas.
• Beetroot juice : Beetroot helps to stabilize blood pressure in individuals. For hypotensive patients intake of two glass of beetroot juice for a week can give good results.
• Liquorice tea : Liquorice helps to normalize blood pressure due to low cortisol levels. It also helps toheal chronic fatigue symptoms. Drinking liquorice tea daily for few weeks can provide good results in hypotensive patients.
• Almond milk : Almond milk does not have saturated fats and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids thus prevents falling of blood pressure. Including almond milk in low blood pressure diet provides good results in long terms .

AYURVEDIC HERBS FOR LOW BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPOTENSION) :

• Arjun
• Manjishtha
• Rason
• Amla
• Ashwagandha
• Ginger
• Brahmi
• Cinnamon
• Ajwain

PANCHAKARMA :

• Snehapana
• Nasya
• Nitya Virechana
• Shirodhara