WHAT IS ARTHRITIS?

Arthritis belongs to a group of joint disorders. There are more than 100 types of arthritis. It is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It can affect people of all sexes and all age groups. Arthritis is characterized by the inflammation and swelling of joints. The affected joints are stiff and tender and their range of motion gets decreased. The severity of symptoms varies from person to person. As there are variety of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common form of arthritis.

Arthritis can lead to permanent damage to the joints. There are several types of treatments available for arthritis. Different forms of arthritis have different treatments. The goal of treatment is to reduce the signs and symptoms and improve the quality of life of an individual. With some of the dietary and lifestyle modifications also, the symptoms can be managed.

SOME OF THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF ARTHRITIS

There are different forms of arthritis affecting different joints with different signs and symptoms:

OSTEOARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It mostly affects joints of knees, hands, hips and spine. The cartilage present in between the joints as cushion gets damaged. The damage cannot be reversed. A person finds difficult to move and he/she has problem in performing day to day activities.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammation of the joints. It mostly affects smaller joints like joints of feet, hands, wrist joint, etc. It is considered to be an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system of body starts attacking the body’s own cells.

GOUT

Gout occurs because of the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints. It is associated with severe attacks of pain, swelling and tenderness in joints. Big toe is most commonly affected. The attack occurs suddenly and it seems as of the big toe is on fire.

PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS

Psoriatic arthritis is the form of arthritis which occurs in the patients suffering from psoriasis. Swelling and stiffness in joint, pain in joint are some of the most common symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. The symptoms range from mild to severe and can affect any part of body.

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

It is the inflammatory condition affecting the bones of spine. The vertebrae of spinal column fuse and the spine becomes less flexible. This causes hunched posture. Sometimes, the ribs also get affected and this leads to difficulty in breathing.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF ARTHRITIS?

The causes of arthritis are different in different forms of arthritis. Following are the causes of arthritis:

• With increasing age, there occur degenerative changes in the joints
• Females are having higher chances of contracting arthritis as compared to males
• Having a genetic predisposition to arthritis
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Lack of physical activity
• Obesity
• Certain body infections
• Suffering from autoimmune disorders
• Weakness of muscles
• Cigarette smoking
• Alcohol abuse

COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ARTHRITIS

Arthritis has some common symptoms. Following are the signs and symptoms of arthritis:

• Pain in the affected joint
• Swelling and stiffness
• Tenderness and warmth
• Redness of joint
• Decreased motion of joint

COMPLICATIONS WHICH ARISE WITH ARTHRITIS

There are complications which are associated with arthritis. The complications are:

• Inflammation in other parts of body such as eyes, skin, lungs
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol levels in blood
• Heart diseases
• Gain in weight due to less mobility
• Increased fractures due to more falls
• Anxiety
• Depression

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF ARTHRITIS

In ayurveda, arthritis occurs because of the vitiation of the vata dosha. It then leads to imbalance of other two doshas – pitta and kapha in body. According to Ayurveda, the body is composed of three doshas – vata, pitta and kapha. All these doshas are present in harmony with each other and a person is healthy. But due to imbalance of any of the doshas, the functions of body get disturbed and disease manifests.

Ayurveda recommends certain dietary and lifestyle modifications for the management of arthritis. Oral medications and panchkarma therapies are done for treating arthritis.

Panchkarma therapies for arthritis are:

• Snehana
• Swedana
• Janu vasti
• Janu lepa
• Upnaha

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ARTHRITIS  

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

1. Detox Premium Powder

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

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

2. Trikatu Syrup:

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

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

3. Panchasakar Churna

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

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

4. Rasayan vati

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral ayurvedic formulation, which is 100% natural. Rasayan vati contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi 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.

Understanding Schizophrenia:

Schizophrenia refers to a spectrum of disorder or a single condition that affects the person’s ability to think, behave or taking any decision. It is a serious mental disorder in which a person interprets reality abnormally or we can say they have lost touch with reality. It results in combination of delusions, hallucination, behavioral disorders and extreme thinking disorders. The condition is distressing for themselves, for their family and friends also. With schizophrenia a person finds it difficult to focus on everyday activities. It is severe and chronic mental illness. To a person with schizophrenia the world may seem like a jumble of confusing sounds, thoughts and images. A sudden change in behavior and personality is being noticed in the person with schizophrenic episode.

Keynotes:

• Schizophrenia affects all areas of life including personal, social, family, occupational or educational.
• Discrimination, stigma, violation of human rights are common with schizophrenic person
• More than 2 out of 3 people in the world do not receive mental health care

What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia symptoms may include cognitive, psychotic and negative symptom are as follows:

• Persistent delusion
• Persistent hallucinations of the touch, feel, smell or feel
• Highly disorganized behavior
• A person may experience that one’s feelings, impulses, actions or thoughts are being controlled or influenced
• Negative symptoms such as limited speech, restriction in expressing emotions, social withdrawal etc
• Unpredictable or inappropriate emotional or behavioral responses
• Extreme agitated or slowing of movements
• Abnormal body movements
• Having trouble in planning and sticking to activities
• Having very low energy and spending a lot of time in doing passive activities
• Problem in concentrating and memory
• Suicidal thoughts and behavior
• Lack of motivation
• Irritable or depressed mood
• Trouble in sleeping

Ayurvedic outlook on schizophrenia:

Schizophrenia is termed as Unmaad,  a Manshika vikara (mental disorder) as per Ayurveda. Ayurveda explained three physical energies (vata, pitta and kapha) and three psychic energies (satva, raja and tama). When the manshik doshas raja and tama are vitiated, blocks the channels of mind and nerve impulses affecting the functioning of brain and intelligence. The accumulation of toxins (ama)  in the srotas (channels) and impaired movement of vata dosha leads to disease.  In this person fails to differentiate between what is real and what is imaginary. Consuming unhealthy and contaminated foods and thoughts, poor lifestyle are the basic reasons for  the vitiation of doshas that leads to  Unmada.

Risk factors:

• Genetics or family history
• Environmental factors like winter season
• Extreme stress for longer period of time
• Developmental and birth circumstances like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, malnutrition or vitamin D deficiency while pregnant
• Teenage drug abuse such as marijuana (cannabis) etc
• Childhood traumas
• Losing loved ones
• Exposure to viral infections

How is Schizophrenia treated with modern medicines along with its adverse effect:

• Psychosocial therapy: It includes various therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Individual Psychotherapy, family therapy, Rehabilation. These therapies help the individuals to learn to manage their symptoms and identify relapse or warming signs and making mind stronger.

• Medications: primary medications given in Schizophrenia are antipsychotics. These medicines only help in overcoming symptoms not curing Schizophrenia. Some examples are Chlorpromazine, haloperidol, clozapine, olanzapine

Side Effects:

• Confused and agitated
• Dry mouth and tooth decay
• Drowsiness
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Erectile dysfunction
• Hallucination
• Weight gain
• Hormonal imbalance

Curing Schizophrenia with Ayurveda:

Ayurveda focuses on managing schizophrenia by balancing dosha to its actual state. Ayurveda recommends three types of chikitsa:

• daivavyapashraya chikitsa (divine or spiritual therapy): These includes mantra, (incantation), oushadhi (sacred herbs), mani (wearing precious gems), homa (sacrifice), upahara (offerings), prayaschitta (ceremonial penitence), niyama (vows), mangala (propitiatory rites)etc.
• yuktivyapashraya chikitsa (physical medicine): These includes ahara (diet) and ousdhadha (drugs). The essential herbs used balances all the doshas inside the body and cleanses the channels from ama (toxins). It also includes some panchkarma disorders such as:
• Virechana (medicated purgation)
• Basti (enema)
• Nasya (nasal therapy)
• Abhyanga (poleation therapy)
• Shirodhara (porunig medicated oil or decoctions on forehead)
• Dhoopan karma (fumigation)
• Shirolepa
• Raktamokshana (blood letting with leech etc)

• satwavajaya chikitsa (psychotherapy): This refers to restrain the mind from unwholesome objects. These includes verbal interaction with patients and approaching jnanam (knowledge), vijnanam (analytical thinking), dhairya (courage), smriti (scriptural learning), and samadhi (concentration). And controlling over the emotions like kama (excessive desires), shoka (grief), krodha (anger), irsha (jealousy), moha (infatuation), harsha (excitement) , bhaya (fear) etc. Along with this calming the patient with the words of assurance, religious and moral importance.

Some herbs for Schizophrenia are:

• Brahmi (Bacopa monirrie)
• Ashwagandha (Withania somniferous)
• Sarpagandha (Rauvofolia serpentine)
• Jatamansi (Nardosetachys jatamansi)
• Vacha (Acorus calamus)

Managing Schizophrenia with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre

1) Detox Premium Powder:

Detox premium powder is composed of herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients such as moti pishti, shukta pishti, giloy satav, parwal pishti, kamdudha ras, akik pishti, gandhak rasayan, shankh bhasma, sutshekhar ras, shwet parpati, yavakshaar, & shudhyog tablet. These all ingredients in combination deal with the signs & symptoms related to Schizophrenia patients.

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

2) 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 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3) Brodley Syrup:

This syrup is prepared from the extract of various herbs that deal with the delusion, hallucination, disorganized behavior, lack of emotions, & inappropriate posture, etc. The syrup is prepared from herbs such as Shankhpushpi, Brahmi, Jatamansi, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Saunf. These herbs show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator, & mind relaxant properties. These properties show good results in schizophrenia patients.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily.

4) Mann Mitra tablet :

CAC Mann Mitra tablet is herbal and purely ayurvedic medicine. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment for psychiatric conditions and help to balance all the three doshas of body i.e vata, pitta, kapha. CAC Mann Mitra tablet improves intelligence and speech problems. It is helpful for making 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 a antioxidant, anti depressant, immuno booster, anti epileptic and as neuro protective drug.

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

5) Rasayan Vati:

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral Ayurvedic formulation which contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Shatavar, Brahmi, Abhrak Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Vang Bhasam, , Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Manjith, Brahmi, Musali, Shatavar, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immune-modulator properties. This tablet provide good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, schizophrenia, and improves immunity.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6) Brain Relaxant Churna:

This churna is pure Ayurvedic which helps to rejuvenate the brain cells, improves memory, give strength to the body, & increases the concentration by calming down the brain. It is prepared from herbs that show calming effect on brain and gives you relaxation. Brain relaxant churna shows antioxidant, Neuroprotective, carminative and anti-inflammatory properties. Ingredients present in this churna are Amla (Emblica officinalis), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Marich (Piper nigrum), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Suddha Gandhak, Lauha Bhasma. It helps to Maintain blood sugar level, Anti-depressant, Insomnia, Increase Haemoglobin levels, Cures indigestion, Helpful in Ulcerative colitis, and Nerve tonic. It helps in dealing with health conditions such as feeling delusion, hallucinations, disordered thinking, disabling, & impair daily functioning related to schizophrenia patients.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablespoon of this churna twice daily.

7) Calm Sleep tablet:

calm sleep tablet is an amazing combination of natural herbs like bhang, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stressful conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to calm minds and make your body relax and light.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

About Fungal Infection: Infection caused by the microorganism called Fungus (yeast or mould). Not all fungi are causing infection some fungi  such as mushrooms are edible on the other hand other type of fungi like aspergillus can be life threatening. Fungal infection can infect anyone. Fungal infection can be contagious and its spread depends on hygiene also. It is more common in skin or nails but can also infect mouth, Urinary tract, groins lungs and other parts of the body.

Fungi are the living things spread their spores (vegetative parts) into the environment or air. And many other fungi are living on human body but only grow under favorable condition. Fungal infection may look like red, inflamed bump, fungus makes nail discolored, thick or crack. Some commonly known fungal infections are athelete’s foot, ring worm, yeast infection, onychomycosis (in nails), candidiasis, Tinea vesicolor etc.

Ayurveda view point on Fungal Infection:

As per Ayurveda, Fungal infection comes under the category of Kustha Roga. The aietiology behind the infection is the consumption of incompatible foods and habits   can lead to the vitiation of all three doshas ( body elements ) that are vata, pitta and Kapha can lead to skin disorders. Fungal infection is particularly described as Dadru kustha and Sidhma kustha in which there is vitiation of vata and kapha dosha predominantly. The person with a weak immunity and a poor hygiene have chances to get more infected by the microorganism. The symptoms mainly included such as:

• Kandu (itching)
• Raga (redness)
• Ruja (pain )
• Pidika (papule),
• Mandala (elevated lesions)

Who are at risk of getting infection:

• Having weak immunity
• Prolonged usage of antibiotics
• Unhygienic conditions
• Having diabetes
• Medications like immunosuppressant
• Skin care products
• Excess body weight
• Excess sweating
• Undergoing chemotherapy or cancer treatment
• Pregnant woman are more prone
• Experiencing incontinence (diaper rashes in babies)
• HIV/ AIDS

What are the symptoms caused by fungal infection:

• Redness or itchiness over skin
• Burning sensation
• Discoloration skin
• Rashes that gets worse with exercise
• Cracking or flaking of skin
• Discolored, thick or cracked nails
• Bald patches over scalp
• Blisters that oozes
• Swelling and inflamed skin
• Groin, thigh or buttocks can be red, flaky, darker or itchy
• Chest pain or asthma like symptoms (if lungs are infected)

Preventive measures:

• Avoid sharing personal items such as towels, soaps, clothes etc
• Keeping the affected part clean and dry
• Maintaining basic hygiene
• Wearing breathable fabrics such as cotton
• Avoid hot and humid environment
• Do not rub or scratch the skin if itching persists
• Take bath after excessive sweating
• Moisturized the skin with aloe vera gel or coconut oil
• Warm bath with Epsom salt

How fungal infection is managed with modern medicine?

• Anti-fungal medication: Anti-fungal medication works by killing the fungus and preventing the further growth of the fungus. Common anti-fungal medications are clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine, fluconazole. Ketoconazole etc. These can be used as topical or oral medication.

Side effects: The prolonged use can lead to various side effects such as:

• Rashes
• Diarrhea
• Allergic reactions
• Redness
• Itching or burning
• Nausea and vomitting
• Abdominal pain
• Feeling sick
• Liver damage

Managing Fungal Infection with Ayurveda:

Depending upon the dosha involvement, prakriti of the patient, seasons, symptoms involved there are various herbs and panchkarma therapies for the kustha roga such as dadru and Sidhma kustha. Ayurveda has some classical Ayurveda formulation for the managing fungal infection such as chandraprabha vati, arogyavardhini vati, khadiraristha, gandhak rasayan, kaishoor guggul etc.The panchkarma therapies may include:

• Vamana (medicated emesis)
• Virechana (medicated purgation)
• Rakta mokhna (bloodletting ) with leech etc
• Lepa (Topical applications of herbal pastes) like shigru, vidanga, shatdhaut ghrit, durva etc

Some potent herbs used for fungal infection are:

• Yastimadhu: Yastimadhu or mulethi balances the kapha dosha, have healing properties and have phytoconstituents that treats fungal infection. It purifies the blood and treat the condition of ama (toxins in the body).
• Haridra: It has potent anti-inflammatory, analgesics, anti-microbial properties that is really effective for correcting fungal infection.
• Neem: Neem contains important properties like anti septic, antiviral, disinfectant, insecticidal properties. It purifies the blood and there by reduces the fungal growth.
• Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha has the best immunomodulator that manages the candidiasis, one of the most common fungal infection that affects individual due to weak immunity.
• Tulsi: Tulsi is an anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory properties that cleanses the circulatory system that prevents any kind of infection.

Managing Fungal Infection with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

1. Detox Premium Powder :

Detox premium powder is a very effective ayurvedic medicine to cure blemishes as it purifies the whole body by removing excess toxins from the body. The powder is composed of shukta pishti, giloy satv, gandhak rasayan, moti pishti, akik pishti, shankh bhasma, etc. The ingredient reduces all the signs and symptoms associated with the blemishes.

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

2. Twak Churana:

This herbal powder is prepared from two herbs Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) & Chopchini (Smilax malabarica) that in combination reduces uneven pigmentation. Manjishtha mainly helps in deep detoxification and blood purification. It can also be used for hand lotion to treat dry, cracked hands, or feet. This herbal powder is good for dry skin, rashes, acne. It has been used in psoriasis. Skin Glow powder removes toxins and impurities of blood. This powder helps to rejuvenate and promote the longevity. It helps to open the blocked sweat pores. This powder is used in infectious conditions like, eczema, pimples, and chronic skin disorders.

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

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.Itch Care Tablet:

It is pure herbal combination which is purely natural. Skin primarily protect our body from toxins present in environment. Itching is related to various skin problems like dermatitis or irritates such as nickel in jewelry, infected cut. Chronic skin condition like psoriasis, acne and due to internal conditions like blood, lungs, and liver. Mainly toxins in skin arises due to excess rakta dhatu and rasa or  plasma nourishes the skin.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6. Handmade Neem Soap:

NEEM capsules 100% Safe and purely Ayurvedic preparation. CAC NEEM CAPSULES is natural and herbal product 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. Neem leaves are rich in Vitamin-E, Fatty acids & emollients. 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.

Dosage: 1 cap twice daily after  meal with plain water

About the prostate:

Prostate is the part of male reproductive system is a small muscular gland. It surrounds the part of urethra which makes the fluid in the semen. The muscles in the prostate helps in propelling the semen through penis during intercourse.

Understanding BPH:

BPH is defined as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia which means enlargement of the prostate gland or non-cancerous growth of prostate. It occurs when the cells of the prostate multiply in numbers. Addition of these cells causes prostate gland to swell that squeezes the part of urethra passing through it. That ultimately limits the flow of urine. BPH is the benign that means it is non-spreadable as it does not increase the risk of cancer. But its symptoms can affect the quality of life. It is a very common among the men over 50 years. It is considered as normal condition of aging.

Ayurveda view point over BPH:

The condition of BPH in Ayurveda resembles “Ashtheela”. There are 13 types of “Mutraghata” (obstructive uropathies) described in ayurveda and Astheela is one of them. Astheela is elevated mobile swelling which obstruct the passage of urine. The vata dosha is vitiated in this condition. It generally happens when the food and activities  that aggravates vata dosha  with the conditions like dry, cold or light food, starvation, over exertion, suppression of urine  leads to Astheela or paurusha granthi vridhi (prostate gland enlargement).

Another explanation for BPH in Ayurveda is that human body is made of 7 dhatus (body tissues). The 7^th dhatu is Shukra dhatu which is related to the reproductive fluid of men. When there is over indulgence or over use of shukra dhatu (overindulgence in sexual activities) can lead to prostate issues.

What Causes BPH?

The exact cause of testosterone is not known, however it tend to occurs in older men. It is to be believed that Dihydrotestosterone (DTH), a hormone responsible for the development and growth of prostate gland. The drop in the level of testosterone in the older men, raises the accumulation of the DTH in the prostate. These excess of DTH promotes the growth of cells of the prostate. But it is just the theory.

People who are at risk?

• Men older than 40 years of age
• Family history is important
• Lack of physical exercise or obesity
• Medical conditions like cardiac diseases, Type -2 diabetes
• Erectile dysfunction
• Smoking

What are usual Symptoms of BPH?

The symptom of BPH is mainly due to the blockage of urethra and extra working of bladder muscles to push blocked urine. And these are as follows:

• Increased frequency of urination
• Increased urine urgency (unable to hold urine)
• Trouble in the urine stream
• Weak an interrupted urine stream
• Dribbling of urine at the end of urination
• Retention of urine
• Incontinence of urine
• Blood in the urine
• Fever with chills
• Discomfort in lower abdomen
• Painful urination or ejaculation
• Urine has unusual color or smell
• Increased frequency of urine at night (nocturia)

Complications of BPH:

• Acute or chronic urinary retention
• Bloody urine
• Bladder damage
• Kidney damage
• Bladder stones
• Urinary tract infection

How BPH is diagnosed?

• Urinalysis
• Rectal examination
• Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
• Transrectal ultrasound
• Prostate biopsy
• Cystoscopy

Lifestyle changes:

• Reducing the fluid intake particularly in the evenings
• Avoid taking alcohol and caffeinated beverages
• Avoiding medications like anti-histamines, antidepressants, diuretics
• Exercises for pelvic floor muscles
• Preventing constipation
• Training bladder to hold urine

Managing BPH with modern medicines:

• Medication: The medications are used to reduce symptoms, medicine that relaxes the muscles of the bladder and shrink the growth of prostate. The medications are:
• Alpha blockers: Relaxes the bladder and prostate to maintain the urine flow. Some alpha blockers are terazosin, tamsulosin, alfuzosin etc
• Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors: Relaxes the smooth muscle to reduce the urinary symptoms. For example tadalafil.
• 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: Blocks the production of DHT such as Finasteride,. Dutasteride

Side effects of medications:

• Altered sleep
• Back pain
• Allergic reactions like swelling of face, difficulty in breathing etc
• Weakness
• Diarrhea
• Pain or pressure on face

Minimal invasive procedure: It

• transurethral needle ablation
• transurethral microwave thermotherapy
• high-intensity focused ultrasound
• water-induced thermotherapy
• prostatic stent insertion

Surgery:

• Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
• Laser surgery
• Open prostatectomy
• Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)

Line of treatment in Ayurveda:

• Sodhana chikitsa (Bio-cleansing therapies): Sodhana therapy help in removal of toxin out of the body and rejuvenate the human body as a new born. These include:
• Snehan pana (oleation therapy)
• Avgahana sweda (sitz bath)
• Uttar basti or matra basti with varunadi ghrita or shatavaryadi ghrita
• Shamana chikitsa (Palliative therapy): some ancient Ayurvedic formulation for BPH are:
• Gokshuradi guggul
• Kanchnaar guggul
• Chandraprabha vati
• Shwet parpati
• Dhanvantara ghrit
• Varunadi ghrita
• Chandanasava
• Punarnavasava

Herbs in Ayurveda for BPH:

• Haridra (curcumin): Haldi reduces the metabolic toxins (ama) and is a potent anti-inflammatory agent. Thus helpful in BPH.

• Methi (fenugreek): Methi helps in reducing the enlargement of prostate gland and has anti-inflammatory properties

• Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris): It is an Ayurvedic diuretic which helps in maintaining urine flow and acts as organ cleanser. It also boost up energy.

• Varuna (Creteva nurvala): It is popular herb for the prostate infection and enlargement. It has anti-inflammatory properties and manages pain due to prostatic enlargement. It pacifies vata and kapha dosha.

• Alsi (Linum usitatissium): It is good herb to maintain overall health. It a natural herb that has anti-inflammatory properties, is antioxidant and analgesic. It is a folk medicine for enlarged prostate.

 Managing BPH with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

1. Detox Premium Powder:

Detox premium powder is made up of natural herbs and bhasmas like iloy satav, gandhak rasayan, tal sindoor, shankh bhasma, moti pishti, akik pishti, etc. The powder relieves the burning sensation, irritation, discomfort, and normalizes the aggravation of the pitta dosha.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

2. Trikatu Syrup:

Trikatu syrup is widely used to balance the aggravated Tridosha and mainly composed of Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), and Maricha (Piper nigrum). The ingredients used in the formation of the syrup reduce the symptoms and prevent further enlargement of the gland.
Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonfuls thrice daily.

3. UTI Care Tablets:

UTI Care Tablet is an herbal formulation of Sajjakshar (Bergenia lingulata), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), etc. The capsule cures the flow of urine, relieves the burning sensation, swelling, pain, and discomfort.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 Tablet twice daily with normal water.

4. Sheet Dhara Syrup:

This is the ayurvedic formulation of Ajwain satv, Peppermint, and Mushak kapoor that balances the vata and pitta dosha. The syrup has coolant properties thus it is very beneficial to cure abdominal pain, discomfort, and improves the metabolism of digestion.
Recommended Dosage – Take half teaspoonful of this syrup in half a cup of water. Drink this mixture twice daily on an empty stomach.

5. Panchasakar Churna:

The churna has best results in the detoxification of excess toxins from the body and maintains the proper metabolism. It is made up of a total of 5 ingredients – Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Svaran patri (Cassia angustifolia), Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare),Sauvarchala lavana (Rock salt). The powder reduces the inflammation, redness, relieves constipation, abdominal discomfort, etc. and also prevents it from re-occurring.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 teaspoonful at bedtime with lukewarm water.

6. Kanchnaar guggulu:

Kanchnaar guggulu has anti-bacterial, analgesic, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory properties that subside the symptoms of BPH quickly and is very beneficial for weight loss, any type of cyst, thyroid, etc. Each tablet consist of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum), Maricha (Piper longum), etc.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

What is Infertility?

In present scenario the rate of infertility is rising. The false dietary habits, pollution, sedentary lifestyle is contributing a lot for infertility. Primary infertility refers to as biological failure of a woman to conceive in her reproductive age after at least 1 year of unprotected intercourse without contraceptives or women who is unlikely to carry out full term pregnancy. While secondary infertility refers to couple who are unable to get pregnant but have been pregnant at least once. With the rising age of women the chances of infertility increases many folds. It is the estimation about 1 in 10 women in the age group 20 to 40 have in trouble conceiving. The causes of infertility may vary, there might be problem with female reproductive system, problem with female reproductive system or in both.

Ayurvedic view point over Infertility:

The Ayurveda revolves around the concept of tridosha, 7 Doshaand Dhatus and theAgni  (Digestive power). With the balanced dosha and agni there occurs the biotranformation of one dhatu to another and the last dhatu formed is Shukra Dhatu (semen or reproductive tissues). According to Ayurveda the conception is a state of healthy ovum, healthy sperm, healthy uterus. Ayurveda states that both women and men health depends on shukra dhatu (reproductive tissues). And healthy shukra dhatu depends on all other tissues in the body, the nutrition one’s get. Ayuveda classical text mentioned different types of infertility:

• Vandhya: women is considered to be sterile and is incurable
• Apraja: Women can conceive and is curable
• Sapraja: inflicted with infertility woman’s child bearing age and have one or more children

What causes infertility?

• Age over 35 years for women and over 40 years for females
• Diabetes
• Excessive alcohol abuse and smoking
• Continuous exposure to pollution, environmental toxins
• Over exercising or even no physical activity
• Sexually transmitted disease (STDs)
• Obesity
• Radiation therapy
• Eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia nervosa etc

Risk factors for Female infertility:

• Women having abnormal menstrual cycle
• Blocked fallopian tubes
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Hormonal imbalance such as thyroid dysfunction, pituitary dysfunction
• Uterine problems like endometriosis, uterine fibroid, ovarian insufficiency, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOD)
• Past ectopic pregnancy
• Sickle cell anemia
• Celiac disease

Risk factors for male infertility:

• Premature ejaculation or retrograde ejaculation
• Undescended testis
• Testicular cancer
• Low sperm count or low testosterone
• Misuse of anabolic steroids
• Varicocele in scrotum
• Injury to testis or scrotum

How modern medicine manages infertility:

• Medications: Hormonal pills to stimulate ovulation in female and to raise testosterone levels in males and other drugs to manage erectile dysfunction. But these induced hormones in female rises many other symptoms like:
• Mood changes like anxiety, depression
• Nausea, vomiting, headache, cramps, breast tenderness
• Ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome
• Increased risk of pregnancy loss
• Multiple births
• Surgery: surgery to remove the blockage fallopian tube, removing fibroid and polyps and varicocele surgery in males etc.
• IVF (In vitro fertilization): IVF defines as the assisted reproductive technology in which the egg and sperms are fertilized outside and then transferring the fertilized egg into the uterus. But these may include various side effects such as :
• Increased risk of multiple births
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Risk of miscarriage
• Birth defects
• Egg- retrieval procedure complications
• Premature delivery
• Low birth weight baby

Managing Infertility with Ayurveda Naturally:

According to Ayurveda preparing a healthy womb is the first and fore most factor to attain fertility. There are multiple herbs and Panchkarma procedures to improve metabolism to form healthy body tissues and keep vata, Pitta and Kapha  in balanced state.

Panchkarma: Panchkarma involves 5 therapies those are vaman (medicated emesis), virechana (medicated purgation), basti (medicated enema), uttar basti (vaginal or urethral enema), Nasya (admistering medications through nasal route). All these therapies help inremoving toxins from the body, rejuvenating the whole body and strengthen the reproductive system. Before panchkarma Agnideepan (enhancing digestive power) and Amapachana (digesting undigested food and eliminating toxins out of the body) is done with the herbs like chitraka, haritaki, trikatu etc

Some herbs for Infertility:

• Dashmoola
• Ashoka
• Punarnava
• Gokshur
• Guggul
• Shatavari
• Nagkeshar
• Jeevanti etc

Managing Infertility with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

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.