Air frying is the process of frying food with negligible amount of oil in it. For air frying special appliances are used which are called air fryers. Air fryers have become a popular kitchen appliance now-a-days as it is a healthy option in comparison to deep frying involving a lot of oil. Air fryers work on the principle of convection current. The food is kept inside it with a minimal 15ml of oil in it. Then hot air is circulated inside the chamber and the food gets crunchy and crispy from the exterior. A chemical reaction called Malliard reaction occurs inside the food in which an amino acid and a reducing sugar reacts in the presence of heat leading to change in flavor and color of foods.
HOW AIR FRYING IS BETTER THAN DEEP FRYING?
Air frying involves very less amount of oil in the food whereas in deep frying, large amounts of oil are used. Air frying helps in cutting the fat content from food and thereby makes it healthy. Near about 75% of the fat content is reduced in air frying foods.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AIR FRYING?
The food which is cooked through air frying has lower fat and calories content in it. The food which is cooked has:
Crispiness
Texture and flavor of food is just like as of traditional deep frying
WHAT IS DEEP FRYING ALONG WITH ITS HARMFUL EFFECTS?
Deep frying is a cooking technique in which food is cooked by immersing it in extremely hot oil. The oil conducts heat very well due to which deep frying is a rapid cooking preparation technique. The foods are crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. It is usually delicious. Deep fryer, chip pan, vacuum fryer are used for it. It can be prepared at home, given in restaurants and street stalls.
The ideal temperature of deep frying is around 177 degree Celsius. The oil should not burn or catch fire during the deep frying process, so the oil must have a very high smoking point. Safflower and peanut oils are good choices for deep frying. However, olive oil and butter are the poor choices as they have low smoking points.
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin which is very common but life-threatening. It can occur on any part of the body but it usually affects lower legs. The area which gets involved becomes swollen and inflamed. It gets warm and painful to touch. The swelling spread to the nearby areas rapidly. The discoloration is of pinkish red color in lighter skin tones to grayish purple color in dark skin tones. The bacterial infection occurs when the skin gets break at a particular place leading to entry of bacteria in the body.
It can be treated with medications but if not treated properly, the infection spreads to the underlying tissues, nearby lymph nodes and bloodstream.
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WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE REASONS OF CELLULITIS?
The bacteria which cause cellulitis are streptococcus and staphylococcocus bacteria. When the skin gets breakdown either through a crack or injury, then the bacteria enter through that break into the body. The bacteria enter through cuts, puncture wounds, ulcers, dermatitis, athlete’s foot and recent surgical sites.
SYMPTOMS OF CELLULITIS
The signs and symptoms of cellulitis are:
Inflammation of the skin
Swelling of the concerned area
Pain and tenderness
Soreness of skin
Tight and glossy skin
Area is warm on touch
Fever
Abscess
Chills
Dizziness
Feeling tired
Dizziness
Muscle aches
Sweating
Blisters on the affected skin
Shivering
Dimpling of skin
COMPLICATIONS OF CELLULITIS
Some of the complications which are associated with cellulitis are:
Permanent swelling of the concerned part
Septic shock
Severe damage of tissue causing gangrene
Damage to the nearby internal organs
Amputation
Endocarditis
Osteomyelitis
Necrotising fasciitis
Death
DIAGNOSIS OF CELLULITIS
The doctor will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease to the patient. He will do a physical examination. He will ask about the previous history of any bug bite or skin injury, etc. He may suggest some of the tests like blood tests, CT scan for the evaluation of the disease.
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF CELLULITIS
Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh ayurved center which are used for the treatment of cellulitis:
1. Kapha Balance tablet
CAC Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season. The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in the management of weight, healthy lungs, and the immune system.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.
2. Trikatu syrup
TRIKATU SYRUP is purely Ayurvedic formulation made up of three herbs. CAC Trikatu Syrup helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 tablespoon in a day.
3. 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.
4. Twak churna
Twak Churna balances all the three doshas of your body. It help reduce symptoms of various skin diseases like ECZEMA, PSORIASIS, cure FRECKLES, and other skin allergies. It help reduce Pigmentation of skin, MELASMA over face and Acne along with Urticaria, Cellulites and all kinds of Dermatitis. It contain ingredients like Yashtimadhu and Manjishtha that possess antioxidant, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 teaspoon twice daily with normal water.
5. Skin Care tablet
Skin care tablet is herbo mineral and purely 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, removes stagnant blood and dissolves obstructions in the blood flow that further increase blood circulation of the skin.
Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily.
6. Detox Premium Powder
The eczema sachet consists of various herbo-mineral preparations in it.
Parwal Pishti:This Pishti is prepared from natural coral calcium processed with rose water. It reduces the inflammation in the eczema patients.
Shukta Pishti:It contains pearl oyster shell calcium processed in different ways. This Pishti balances the pitta dosha in the body.
Giloy Satv:This satv is prepared from the herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). The antioxidant nature of this herb removes all toxins out from the body.
Gandhak Rasayana:The main ingredient in this is purified sulphur that acts as a blood purifier. This rasayana deal with all signs and symptoms related to eczema.
Sudhyog Tab:These are herbal tablets that provide very effective result in eczema patients.
Moti Pishti:This is an ayurvedic preparation that shows anti-inflammatory properties. As it reduces inflammation in eczema patients.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with plain water.
Arthritis is the inflammation or tenderness of one or more joints of the body. There are various conditions in which bones involving the joint along with surrounding connective tissues are involved. Pain in joint, stiffness and swelling in joints are some of the most common symptoms of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. However, gout and rheumatoid arthritis are the other prevalent forms of arthritis.
The treatment of arthritis is different for different types of arthritis. Some of the lifestyle and dietary changes with certain medications helps in reducing pain and swelling in the joints. It improves the quality of daily life of an individual.
TYPES OF ARTHRITIS
Following are the different types of arthritis:
Osteoarthritis
Gout
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Psoriatic arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Septic arthritis
Thumb arthritis
CAUSES OF ARTHRITIS
There are several reasons for the occurrence of arthritis:
A defective metabolism such as in gout and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease
Physical trauma to the joint which can cause degenerative arthritis
Having a genetic predisposition to osteoarthritis
Suffering from lyme disease
Improper functioning of the immune system such as rheumatoid arthritis
RISK FACTORS OF ARTHRITIS
Following are the risk factors which make a person more prone to arthritis:
Increasing age
Having a close relative suffering from arthritis
Females are at more risk as compared to males
Increased body weight
Diabetes
Recent arthroscopy
Use of immunosuppressant drugs
Artificial joint implants
Bacterial infection
Having a previous sport injury
SYMPTOMS OF ARTHRITIS
The main symptoms of arthritis are:
Pain in one or more parts of the body
Stiffness in joint
Swelling and redness in the affected joint
Difficulty in movement of joint
PREVENTION OF ARTHRITIS
With some of the following steps, arthritis can be prevented:
Doing physical exercise daily
Eating healthy diet
Avoid alcohol abuse
Saying no to cigarette smoking
Avoid use of tobacco products
DIAGNOSIS OF ARTHRITIS
The doctor will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease to the patient. He will do a physical evaluation of the joint and see the range of motion. He will take the patient’s family history also. He will make the patient do some of the following tests:
Blood tests
X-ray
CT scan
MRI scan
Ultrasound
Joint fluid examination
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:
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.
Asthi Shakti
This herbal tablet is prepared from ingredients such as Amalaki, Ashwagandha, etc. that provide good result to osteoarthritis patients. These tablets help in reducing stiffness, pain, swelling, & inflammation of the joints.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
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.
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.
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.
Pain o kill oil
Pain o kill oil 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 bloodcirculation. 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.
Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness, fear, stress and dread. anxiety might cause heart rate to rise, restless, sweat, tense etc. Everyone one or other day might feel anxious when in trouble, making important decisions, during examinations, at work. Normally some amount of anxiety is an energy boost to cope up the situation or help to focus better. But for some people this fear, stress, anxiety is not for a short interval but that person remains overwhelmed for prolonged time. That situation is calleds as anxiety disorder and gets worse with time. It interferes with people’s day to day activities, relationships, job etc. it can be divided into generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder or phobias.
Who is prone to anxiety?
Faced trauma in childhood or in adulthood
Family history
Stressful events
Altered thyroid
Arrhythmias
Certain personality traits like being shy, poor coping skills
Cardiopulmonary disorders
Symptoms:
Hard to control anxious thoughts
Constant worrying
Unable to focus on work
Restless
Pouding or rapid heart rate or palpitations
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Change in behavior
Repeated flashbacks, dreams
Increased muscle tension
fatigue
Trembling hands
Loss of appetite
Insomnia
Ayurveda say:
Anxiety is a manas vikara (mental disorder) by acharyas. There are three manas guna or qualities of mind; Satva (purity), raja (activity) and Tama (darkness). There is mild vitiation of Raja and Tama dosha in the manas roga like in anxiety. As there are three Sharirik doshas; vata, pitta and Kapha. Both the sharirik and mansik doshas are related to one another. Due to the imbalance of raja and tama there is an imbalance of sharirik doshas as well giving physical symptoms along with anxiety. Aperson having a bad state of mind has bad physical health too.
Ayurvedic management of Anxiety:
“SATVAVAJYA CHIKITTSA” is mentioned by our acharyas to treat mental disorders. . It means to increase the Satva gun inside the body that gives a sense of control over the mind. In simple words it means withdrawal of mind from unwholesome objects. It mentions:
“ Dhee dhaiya atmadi vigyanam manopaushadham param” that means deeper level of understanding mind
Procedures:
Abhyanga ( external oleation)
Snehapanam (Internal oleation)
Shirodhara (Pouring warm oil in the forehead)
Takradhara ( pouring medicated yogurt over the forehead)
Shiroabhyanga (Head massage)
SOME HERBS FOR ANXIETY
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Ashwagandha balances all three doshas, restores sleep, boosts energy and stamina and is a potent immunomodulator. Take 1-2 teaspoons of dried ashwagandha root powder with warm milk. It helps to reduce anxiety and stress.
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri): Brahmi is known to be potent Medhya rasayana (brain rejuvenator). Brahmi decreases the level of stress causing hormones, it enhances the concentration. Take 8-10 leaves and make tea. This helps to maintain calm and is a good stress reliever.
Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi): jatamansi is an anti fatigue and anti stress rasayana herb. The roots of jatamansi have magical effects in keeping the mind and body calm. It helps in removal of toxins from the body. Jatamansi shows great results when taken 1 teaspoon with a pinch of loha bhasma.
Vacha (Acorus calamus): Vacha has mind calming properties. Vacha helps in relieving anxiety and helps you sleep better. Take 1 teaspoon of Vacha powder with lukewarm water 1 hour post meal.
Bhringraj (Eclipta alba): Bhringraj tea detoxes the body and energizes the mind. Massing warm bhringraj oil over the scalp helps in calming the mind.
Tagar (Valeriana wallichii) : Tagar has antipsychotic antioxidant properties and also hepatoprotective activity. Tagar is well known to treat insomnia and anxiety. 1-3 gram of tagar should be consumed to calm the mind.
MANAGEMENT OF ANXIETY WITH CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE
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. These tablets provide good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improves immunity.
Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily.
2. 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 help 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. It act as Anti-depressant, relieves Insomnia, Anxiety.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.
3. 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.
4. Mann Mitra tablet:
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.
Nutrition is all about having balanced healthy food. Food we eat is a source of various micro and macronutrients for the proper functioning of the body. Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals like iron, copper, magnesium, zinc, manganese etc . These micronutrients are needed in a small amount of the body but their deficiencies can cause severe life threatening conditions. And on the other hand macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water required in a large amount. Macronutrients are the basis of structure and functions of the human body. When the body is not getting enough nutrition it lands into nutritional deficiencies leading to various diseases like anemia etc.
Major Nutritional deficiencies and their management with herbs:
Calcium:
Calcium is the constituent of bone. It makes bone stronger. It controls nerves and muscle functions.
Deficiency symptoms:
Numbness
Tingling fingers
Abnormal heart rhythm
Joint pain
Prone to fractures
Natural sources:
Milk
Cheese
Yogurt
Green leafy vegetables like kale or broccoli
Herbs Rich in calcium:
Asthishrikhla
Shatavari
Shigru
Shilajit
Amla
Giloy
Ashwagandha
Vitamin D:
Vitamin D is essential for bone health. It is required for better absorption of calcium in the bones. The best source of Vitamin D is sunlight. At least 30 min exposure of direct sunlight is needed.
Deficiency symptoms:
Fatigue
Bone pain
Mood swings
Muscle pain
weakness
Osteoporosis
Prone to fractures
Hairfall
Natural sources:
Mushroom
Fish
Egg yolk
Cod liver oil (fish oil)
Yogurt
Herbs Rich in Vitamin D:
Basil
Thyme
Oregano
Rosemary
Potassium:
Potassium is necessary in maintaining a healthy blood Pressure. It helps our Heart muscles, nerves to work properly. It removes toxins from the body.
Deficiency symptoms:
Muscle weakness, twitching, cramps
Constipation
Tingling and numbness
Palpitations
Arrythmiya
Natural sources:
Banana
Milk
Lentils
Kidney beans
Legumes
spinach
Herbs Rich in Potassium:
Coriander
Basil
Parsley
Turmeric
Dill weed
Iron:
Iron is useful in producing Red blood cells that carry oxygen to the body cells as tissues.Deficiency of iron is commonly known as anemia.
Deficiency symptoms:
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Increased heart rate
Pale face
Frequent headaches
Brittle nails
Cold hands and feet
Scanty periods in menstruating women
Natural sources:
Spinach
beetroot
Beans (kidney bean, soybean)
Lentils
Beef
pomegranate
Nuts
Dark chocolate
Herbs Rich in Iron:
Amalaki
Draksha
Haritaki
Punarnava
Giloy
Shilajatu
Shatavari
Vitamin B12:
This tremendous Vitamin is useful in formation of DNA and blood cells. It also improves the function of neurotransmitters. It is essential for brain and nervous system functions. Its deficiency is known as pernicious anemia.
Asthma is a respiratory disorder that is characterized by the inflammation of the airways. The airways become narrow and swollen and there is accumulation of thick mucus in them. This causes difficulty in breathing. It is a chronic condition and can be life-threatening. Some of the main symptoms of asthma are cough, shortness of breath and wheezing sound. In some persons, asthma doesn’t cause much problem but for some, it can hamper their daily activities.
There is no permanent cure of asthma but with some of the dietary and lifestyle changes, the symptoms can be managed.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF ASTHMA?
Asthma has various reasons for its occurrence:
Having a genetic predisposition to asthma
Increased body weight
Cigarette smoking
Suffering from allergies like atopic dermatitis, hay fever, etc
Air pollution
Exposure to certain chemicals
Dust mites
Excessive exercise
Animal dander
Tobacco smoke
Respiratory infection such as respiratory syncytial virus, etc
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA?
The common signs and symptoms of asthma are:
Difficulty in breathing
Pain in chest
Wheezing
Coughing
Shortness of breath
Difficulty in talking
Feeling tired
Increased rate of respiration
Frequent respiratory infections
Insomnia
Pale or blue lips
Dizziness
Gasping for air
Pale or blue fingernails
Confusion
PREVENTION OF ASTHMA
Asthma can be prevented by following some of the following steps:
Reducing exposure to allergens like dust or molds, etc
Stay away from certain perfumes, chemicals, etc which have caused breathing problems in the past
Taking allergy shots in a routine
Regular physical exercise
Eating a healthy and well-balanced diet
Quit smoking
DIAGNOSIS OF ASTHMA
The doctor will do a proper physical examination of the patient. He will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease to the patient. He will take his family history also. He will suggest some of the following tests to the patient:
Spirometry
Blood tests
Chest X-ray
CT scan
MRI scan
CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ASTHMA
Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurved Center which are used for the treatment of asthma:
Kapha Sachet
The powder contains a mixture of herbal ingredients which are mainly made for the treatment of asthma. Their properties generally balance the vata and kapha dosha. The sachet contains ingredients like – Sitopladi churna, Abhrak bhasma, Laxmi vilas ras, Godanti bhasma, etc. It is used mainly in chronic cough, whooping cough and trouble breathing. It also relieves congestion of chest, sore throat. The ingredients loosen the mucus accumulated in the chest thus making it easy to cough it out. Its main therapeutic effects appear on lungs, pleura, and airways.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 Sachet twice a day with normal water.
Swas Kas Chintamani Ras
Swas Kas Chintamani Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form, used in the treatment of respiratory diseases. This medicine should be used under medical supervision. This medicine is most commonly used in north Indian Ayurvedic practice. These tablets are pure Ayurvedic preparatipon which contains pure herbal ingredients like swarna bhasma, shuddha parad, shuddha gandhak, suwaranmakshik bhasma, abhraka bhasma, loha bhasma, yashtimadhu, kantakari, etc. It is used in the treatment of cough, cold, bronchitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchitis.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.
Anu Tailam
Anu tailam is herbal and ayurvedic oil used for the nasal instillation for curing the various diseases. It is administrated through the nasal passage to lubricate, protect and calm the mind. It includes – Sesame oil, Bael tree root, Solanum root, Cinnamon stem bark, Holostemma tuber, cardamom fruit, etc. It mainly balances the Kapha dosha and is beneficial in diseases of head, brain, face, nose, and eyes. Its use is generally recommended in chronic headache, problem of migraine, sinusitis, improves the voice, and vocal cords. Anu tailam gives effective results to asthma patients.
Recommended Dosage – Put 2-3 drops of Anu tailam in each nostril.
Broncho care syrup
Broncho care is ayurvedic syrup containing ingredients such as Vasa patra (Adhatoda vasica), Kantkari (Solanum surattense), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Chitrakmool (Plumbago zeylanica), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), etc. It is mainly used in chronic cough, bronchitis, whooping cough, common cold, etc.
Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day.
Cough Go Tablets
These herbal tablets are beneficial in cough, cold, bronchitis, & other respiratory disorders. Cough Go Tablets are ayurvedic formulation containing Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), etc. All these ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, & expectorant properties.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.
Kantha Sudharak Vati
The ingredients used for the preparation of the Kantha sudharak vati are Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Lavang (Syzygium aromaticum), Javitri (Myristica fragrans), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi).This is prepared from soothing and expectorant herbs thus relief all throat problems. It gives very effective results in chronic laryngitis, bronchitis and asthma.
Nutrition is all about having balanced healthy food. Food we eat is a source of various micro and macronutrients for the proper functioning of the body. Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals like iron, copper, magnesium, zinc, manganese etc . These micronutrients are needed in a small amount of the body but their deficiencies can cause severe life threatening conditions. And on the other hand macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water required in a large amount. Macronutrients are the basis of structure and functions of the human body. When the body is not getting enough nutrition it lands into nutritional deficiencies leading to various diseases like anemia etc.
Major Nutritional deficiencies and their management with herbs:
Calcium: Calcium is the constituent of bone. It makes bone stronger. It controls nerves and muscle functions.
Deficiency symptoms:
Numbness
Tingling fingers
Abnormal heart rhythm
Joint pain
Prone to fractures
Natural Sources:
Milk
Cheese
Yogurt
Green leafy vegetables like kale or broccoli
Herbs Rich in calcium:
Asthishrikhla
Shatavari
Shigru
Shilajit
Amla
Giloy
Ashwagandha
Vitamin D: Vitamin D is essential for bone health. It is required for better absorption of calcium in the bones. The best source of Vitamin D is sunlight. At least 30 min exposure of direct sunlight is needed.
Deficiency symptoms:
Fatigue
Bone pain
Mood swings
Muscle pain
weakness
Osteoporosis
Prone to fractures
Hairfall
Natural sources:
Mushroom
Fish
Egg yolk
Cod liver oil (fish oil)
Yogurt
Herbs Rich in Vitamin D:
Basil
Thyme
Oregano
Rosemary
Potassium: Potassium is necessary in maintaining a healthy blood Pressure. It helps our Heart muscles, nerves to work properly. It removes toxins from the body.
Deficiency symptoms:
Muscle weakness, twitching, cramps
Constipation
Tingling and numbness
Palpitations
Arrythmiya
Natural Sources:
Banana
Milk
Lentils
Kidney beans
Legumes
spinach
Herbs Rich in Potassium:
Coriander
Basil
Parsley
Turmeric
Dill weed
Iron: Iron is useful in producing Red blood cells that carry oxygen to the body cells as tissues. Deficiency of iron is commonly known as anemia.
Deficiency symptoms:
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Increased heart rate
Pale face
Frequent headaches
Brittle nails
Cold hands and feet
Scanty periods in menstruating women
Natural sources:
Spinach
beetroot
Beans (kidney bean, soybean)
Lentils
Beef
pomegranate
Nuts
Dark chocolate
Herbs Rich in Iron:
Amalaki
Draksha
Haritaki
Punarnava
Giloy
Shilajatu
Shatavari
Vitamin B12: This tremendous Vitamin is useful in formation of DNA and blood cells. It also improves the function of neurotransmitters. It is essential for brain and nervous system functions. Its deficiency is known as pernicious anemia.
Introduction: Air pollution has been a topic of public health concern worldwide. Air pollution has various substantial adverse effects on the health of humans. Bad air quality can induce asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), increasing respiratory morbidity and mortality. The effect of air pollution depends on factors like type and mix of pollutants, their concentration and the amount of pollutants that get into the lungs. Various types of air pollutants are:
Particulate matter (irritate and damage airways)
Nitrogen dioxide (irritate airways and flare up asthma or copd)
Sulfur dioxide (flares up asthma)
Ozone (reduce air lung capacity)
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Effects of air pollution:
Airways irritation
Shortness or difficulty in breathing
Wheezing
Coughing
Flare up asthma attacks
Empyema
bronchitis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Aggravated cardiovascular illnesses
Lung cancer
Who are at risk:
People with heart disease
People with lung disease like asthma, COPD etc
Children under 14 years
Elderly and old people
Pregnant women
Athlete who exercise vigorously outside
Ayurvedic view:
Ayurveda while mentioning about the causative factors of air pollution emphasis on the human activities that produce impurities in the environment. And this was so explained some 2500 years ago. “Janpadodwamsa” is the title given to the unhealthy environment due to adharma (disharmony with nature). They mentioned four elements which are polluted by humans: vayu (air), jal (water), desh (land) and kala (time or season). Kala being the most powerful of all causing disaster. In Janpadodwamsa, person having distinct prakriti (constitution), deha (body), Aahara (diet), bala (strength), mana(mind), satmya (suitableness), vaya (age) are being suffered by the toxic pollutants.
Ancient protocols by Ayurveda to manage toxic air effects:
Rasayan chikitsa:
Rasayana are the herbs that are immunomodulator as well as rejuvenators to maintain overall health. Rasayan strengthens the immune system and provides proper nourishment to body tissues. It helps in delaying the aging process, increases longevity, increases intelligence and builds resistance power against diseases. Some rasayana herbs are:
Guduchi (Tinospora Cordifolia)
Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica)
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)
Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza Glabra)
Dhupana karma (Fumigation) with herbs to purify surrounding air:
there are plenty of herbs that are helpful in purifying toxic air and improves the quality of breathing air. Some drugs used for fumigation are:
Guggulu (Commiphora Mukul)
Vacha (Acorus calamus)
Nimba (Azadirachta indica)
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
Kutha (Saussurea lappa)
Sarsapa (Brassica campestris)
Ghrita (cow ghee)
Nasya karma:
Nasya karma in panchakarma procedure in which the medicine is given through nasal route. It used to prevent allergies caused by pollutants in the air. It flushes out the toxins and prevents them from crossing the nasal pathway.
Herbs useful to combat air pollution:
Haridra (curcumin): Haridra contains powerful antioxidants and anti allergic properties that strengthen the respiratory system. One can take regular turmeric milk or can take 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric mixed with cow ghee or honey.
Tulsi (basil): tulsi is another powerful herb that fights infections and pollutant effects and strengthens the respiratory system. One can simply chew 2-3 tulsi leaves or take it with ginger juice and honey or can drink tulsi decoction or tulsi tea.
Trikatu: three herbs that come under trikatu are Ginger, Black Pepper and Pipli. These herbs are very good for the respiratory system. It clears the respiratory passage. One can take trikatu powder with lukewarm water or honey.
Ginger: Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and has the quality to remove mucus, reducing lung damage.
Triphala: triphala is the amalgam of three herbs amla, harad and baheda. Triphala reduces inflammation in the lungs and reduces the histamine release.
Managing respiratory health with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:
1. Kapha Sachet:
The powder contains a mixture of herbal ingredients which are mainly made for the treatment of asthma. Their properties generally balance the vata and kapha dosha. The sachet contains ingredients like – Sitopaladi churna, Abhrak bhasma, Laxmi vilas ras, Godanti bhasma, etc. It is used mainly in chronic cough, whooping cough and trouble breathing. It also relieves congestion of chest, sore throat. The ingredients loosen the mucus accumulated in the chest thus making it easy to cough it out. Its main therapeutic effects appear on lungs, pleura, and airways.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 Sachet twice a day with normal water.
2. Swas Kas Chintamani Ras:
Swas Kas Chintamani Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form, used in the treatment of respiratory diseases. This medicine should be used under medical supervision. This medicine is most commonly used in north Indian Ayurvedic practice. These tablets are pure Ayurvedic preparation which contains pure herbal ingredients like swarna bhasma, shuddha parad, shuddha gandhak, swarnamakshik, abhrak, loha bhasma, yashtimadhu, kantakari, etc. It is used in the treatment of cough, cold, bronchitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchitis.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.
3. Anu Tailam:
Anu tailam is herbal and ayurvedic oil used for the nasal installation for curing various diseases. It is administered through the nasal passage to lubricate, protect and calm the mind. It includes – Sesame oil, Bael tree root, Solanum root, Cinnamon stem bark, Holostemma tuber, cardamom fruit, etc. It mainly balances the Kapha dosha and is beneficial in diseases of head, brain, face, nose, and eyes. Its use is generally recommended in chronic headaches, problems of migraine, sinusitis, improves the voice, and vocal cords. Anu tailam gives effective results to asthma patients.
Recommended Dosage – Put 2-3 drops of Anu tailam in each nostril.
4. Broncho care syrup:
Broncho care is ayurvedic syrup containing ingredients such as Vasa patra (Adhatoda vasica), Kantkari (Solanum surattense), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Chitrakmool (Plumbago zeylanica), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), etc. It is mainly used in chronic cough, bronchitis, whooping cough, common cold, etc.
Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoons twice a day.
5. Cough Go Tablets:
These herbal tablets are beneficial in cough, cold, bronchitis, & other respiratory disorders. Cough Go Tablets are ayurvedic formulations containing Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), etc. All these ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, & expectorant properties.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.
6. Kantha Sudharak Vati:
The ingredients used for the preparation of the Kantha sudharak vati are Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Lavang (Syzygium aromaticum), Javitri (Myristica fragrans), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi).This is prepared from soothing and expectorant herbs thus relief all throat problems. It gives very effective results in chronic laryngitis, bronchitis and asthma.
Introduction: Primarily the day to day life habits of every individual is changing giving rise to lifestyle diseases in abundance. All these lifestyle disorders further lead to severe chronic non communicable diseases which are proven to be life threatening. Present day lifestyle brings a lot of stress in return. Stress is the response to a psychological or physical trigger that the body faces as threatening or challenging. And this stress is the biggest factor contributing to heart disease or cardiovascular diseases. Heart, its vessels, its valves, the heart’s electrical pathway, muscle contraction all get affected by the stress.
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Causative agents contributing to stress and heart diseases:
Lack of physical exercise
Unhealthy eating
Lack of physical exercise
Obesity
smoking
Alcoholism
Loss of loved one
Intense fear
Chronic illness
What does stress do to heart?
Our body has a mechanism to cope up with the everyday mild stress. But when the stress is chronic or long lasting it has harmful effects on our body. Stresses that increase the risk of heart disease are perceived stress.
Work related stress, social isolation, stresses during childhood. During stress our body releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that may increase the heart rate, raises glucose levels. Both these factors are well known contributors to heart disease.
Stress affects heart as follows:
Cardiovascular disease (affecting heart vessels)
Cardiomyopathies (affecting heart muscles)
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Arrhythmias
Death
Stress give rise to various symptoms like:
Chest pain
Sweating
High blood pressure
Irregular heart rate
Shortness of breath
Dizziness
Confusion
Preventive measures:
Regular exercise
Healthy diet
Meditation and mindfulness
Staying happy
Therapy
Managing heart health with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre
All Products Description in Detail
1. Trikatu Syrup:
Trikatu Syrup helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucus from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties. This syrup is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body. The regular use of this syrup balances the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally. It is an Appetizer and it improves digestion, supports normal gastric function, and normal circulation.
Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoons twice daily before meals.
2. Kapha Balance Tablet:
Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season. The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in the management of weight, healthy lungs, and the immune system.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
3. Heart Up Tablet:
Heart Up Tablet is a unique formulation and is very effective in the treatment of heart diseases and related symptoms. It acts as a cardioprotective and antiarrhythmic medicine providing strength to the heart muscles and maintains heart rate. This medicine is very useful in relieving pain and maintains blood optimum viscosity.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
4. Nerve up tablet:
Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas & kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shuddha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This tablet helps in memory boosting, reduces stress, act as an immune-modulator. It also shows effective results in disorders of the heart and circulatory system.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.
5. Active Plus Tablet:
Active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from the best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for a person’s mental and physical health, and also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain a person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improve digestion, eliminate constipation, stress, nourishes the brain, acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.
Shingles is an infection which is caused by varicella zoster virus. Varicella zoster virus is also responsible for chickenpox infection. Shingles is also known as herpes zoster. In this, skin rashes occur which is characterized by shooting pain. The virus affects a single sensory nerve ganglion and the nerve which supplies the skin surface. It can present on any part of the body. The skin rash usually affects one side of the body in a single stripe of blisters either present on the left or right side of the body. The rashes mostly disappear within 3 to 5 weeks.
Shingles is not life-threatening but it is very painful. Even after the clearance of blisters, the pain of shingles persists. Vaccines of shingles help in lowering the risk of contracting shingles. They reduce the risk of developing complications. There are medications also which help in the management of shingles.
CAUSES OF SHINGLES
Shingles is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster virus. This virus also causes chickenpox. A person who has developed chickenpox can also develop shingles. A person after recovery from chickenpox enters the nervous system and remains dormant for years. Sometimes, it reactivates and travels along the nerve pathways, producing shingles.
RISK FACTORS OF SHINGLES
Some of the factors can make a person at more risk of developing shingles:
People above the age of 50 years develop shingles more
Weakened immune system
Long term use of steroids
Multiple sexual partners
Unprotected sexual intercourse
Suffering from AIDS or cancer
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
SYMPTOMS OF SHINGLES
The symptoms of shingles usually occur on one side of the body. The common signs and symptoms of shingles are:
Appearance of red skin rash
Shooting pain in the concerned area
Burning sensation
Severe itching
Presence of fluid-filled blisters
Oozing of blisters
Crust formation
Fever
Headache
Feeling tired
Increased sensitivity to light
Digestion problem
COMPLICATIONS OF SHINGLES
Following are the complications which are associated with shingles are:
Eye infection
Blurry vision
Persistence of pain long after the disappearance of blisters
Inflammation of brain
Hearing problem
Facial paralysis
Bacterial skin infection
DIAGNOSIS OF SHINGLES
The doctor will do a proper physical examination of the patient. The blisters of shingles appear in the form of a single band and are present on one side of the body. The doctor will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease. He will take his past history also. Scraping or a swab of the fluid of blisters may also be sent to the laboratory for diagnosis.
CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SHINGLES
Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayruveda Center which are used for the treatment of herpes:
1) Detox Premium Powder
It is purely a herbal formulation that helps to remove toxins due to its antioxidant properties. It comprises of Moti Pishti, Parwal Pishti, Shukta Pishti, Giloy Satav, Kamdudha Ras, Jahar Mohra, Akik Pishti, Gandhak Rasayan, Tal Sindoor, Shankh Bhasma, Sutshekhar Ras, Sudhyog Tab, Shwet Parpati, Yavakshaar. It has an antibacterial action and provides a cooling and calming effect to the body. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. This powder helps to detoxify the body physically and mentally. Dosage: Take one sachet twice a day with normal plain water.
2) Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu
The tablets are very beneficial in curing skin diseases as it contains the Pitta pacifying ingredients such as Shuddh guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Amrita (Tinospora cordifolia), Gajapippali (Piper chaba), Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis), etc. The tablet is Tridoshahara, thus is very effective in maintaining the hormonal level in the body.
Recommended Dosage –Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.
3) Skin Care tablet
Skin care tablet is herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It contains various herbs like Haridra khand, Panchnimba churna, Panchatikta guggulu, Patol patra, Ajmoda, Khadir chhal, Chirayta, Mulethi, Manjistha, Chopchini, Gandhak, etc. Skin care tablet is a blood purifying. It cools and detoxifies the blood, dissolves obstructions in the blood flow that further increase blood circulation of the skin. It minimises the blemishes, lighten sun tan, delay ageing of skin and heal skin problems. These tablet also act as a skin moistuirizer, Improves blood circulation, Remove blemishes, Reduce itching and burning sensation of skin, Prevent acne and pimples, Relieves leucoderma.
Recommended Dosage –Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.
4) Aloe Vera Gulab Gel
Aloe Vera Gel is formed with the pure extract of herb Aloe Vera and the mixture of rose petals. Thus this wonderful composition provides a cooling effect on the skin that relieves from burning sensation, itchiness, etc. The gel helps in maintaining healthy skin and repairing skin damage.
Recommended Dosage – Gently apply over the affected area of the skin.
5) Trikatu Tablet
Trikatu tablets are mixture of three herbs which are Saunth (Zingiber officinale), Marich (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum). These tablets improve digestion, boost your metabolism, helps in eliminating fat tissues and kapha dosha, support respiratory functions, and remove impurities and ama from the body. Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily with normal water.
6) 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.
