Introduction

Schizophrenia is a type of a mental disorder that is characterized by frequent or relapsed episodes of psychosis.  Major symptoms include hallucinations (hearing voices), paranoia, disorganized thinking and dilusions . 

Symptoms gradually come on, young adulthood phase, and in many cases it is never resolved. There is no objective diagnostic test though the diagnosis is often used to describe observed behavior that may come from numerous different causes. Besides the observed behavior, the doctors will also take the history that includes the reported experiences of the patient, and reports of others familiar with the patient, while diagnosing. To diagnose someone with schizophrenia, doctors are supposed to confirm that functions and symptoms impairment are present atleast for 6 months (DSM-5) or 1 month. Many people suffering from schizophrenia have other mental disorders, especially substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders and obsessive that is compulsive disorder.

Symptoms

There are many signs and symptoms that may vary from person to person. It also involves a range of problems related to thinking, patient’s behavior and their emotions.

Basic symptoms may include: 

Delusions: These are known as false beliefs that does not occur in reality. For instance, patient thinks that they are being harmed or harassed. Delusions occur in almost all the patients suffering from schizophrenia.

• Hallucinations: These involve hearing or watching things that don’t exist. Hearing voices is one of the most common hallucination.
• Disorganized speech: Disorganized thinking is inferred from disorganized speech. Effective communication could be impaired, and answers to all questions may be completely unrelated. 
• Abnormal motor behavior: Behavior isn’t focused on a goal, that’s why it’s hard to do tasks. Behavior may include resistance to instructions, bizarre posture, useless and excessive movementor a complete lack of response.
• Negative symptoms: This refers to inability of functioning normally. For instance, the patient may neglect personal hygiene or lack emotions. The patient may also loose interest in daily activities, socially inactive or inability to experience pleasure.

Symptoms can vary from severity over time, with periods of worsening and remission of symptoms

In men, the symptoms typically start from the early mid-20s and the symptoms may typically begin in the late 20s in the case of women. It is uncommon in children to diagnose with schizophrenia and rare for the old age people having age more than age 45.

Symptoms in teenagers

The symptoms of schizophrenia in teenagers are similar with the symptoms in adults, but the condition may be very difficult to recognize in them. This is because some of the early symptoms of the disease in teenagers are common for typical development during teen years, which may include:

• A drop in performance at school or college
• Irritability and depressed mood
• Lack of motivation
• Withdrawal from friends and family
• Trouble sleeping
• Insomnia
• Lack of appetite

Causes

The proper cause of schizophrenia is still unknown. But like diabetes and cancer, this disease is a real illness associated with a biological basis. Researchers have uncovered a number of things that appear to make someone more likely to get schizophrenia, that includes:

• Genetics: Schizophrenia can be a heredity disease, which means a greater likelihood to having this disease may be passed on from parents.
• Brain chemistry and circuits: Patients suffering from schizophrenia may be unable to regulate brain chemicals called neurotransmitters that control certain pathways of nerve cells that affect thinking and behavior.
• Brain abnormality: It can affect people without the disease.
• Environment: Things like viral infections, exposure to toxins like marijuana, this disease more often surfaces when the body is having hormonal and physical changes.

Diagnosis

The first step to diagnose schizophrenia is to consult a primary care doctor or psychiatrist. Ask them what steps you should take, by telling them the whole history especially if the person is not interested in seeking help.

The first thing the doctor should do is a complete medical exam and a psychological evaluation. They’ll ask about people in the family who may also still suffer from these symptoms or been diagnosed with the same disease, if they’ve ever been hospitalized for a mental condition and, how is the person’s behavior lately.

Treatment

In modern : The doctor can prescribe some of the modern drugs that may include:

• Aripiprazole 
• Brexpiprazole 
• Paliperidone 
• Quetiapine 
• Risperidone 
• Ziprasidone 
• Asenapine 
• Cariprazine 
• Iloperidone 
• Olanzapine 
• Clozapine 
• Lurasidone

In Ayurveda : There are many ayurvedic medicines for schizophrenia in Ayurveda, but the most effective medicines are found in the CHANDIGARH AYURVEDA CENTRE (CAC).

This medi-kit comes in the name of “Schizophrenia go kit” that contains the following combinations of medicines:-

• Detox Premium Powder
• Active Plus Tablet
• Brodley Syrup
• Mann Mitra Tablet
• Rasayan Vati
• Brain Relaxant Churna
• Calm Sleep Tablet

The medicines are very effective in the cure of schizophrenia as they contain high quality natural herbs and their action potential is amazing as compared to other brands.

The brief detail about the medicines is given below:-

1) Detox Premium Powder:

Detox premium powder is composed of herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients such as shukta pishti, giloy shwet parpati, yavakshaar, moti pishti, shudhyog tablet, etc. These all ingredients in combination deal with the symptoms of Schizophrenia patients.

2) Active plus Tablet:

active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is proved to be the best for patient’s physical and mental health, also helps in boosting up the immunity. 

3) Brodley Syrup:

This syrup is prepared from various herbs that deal with the delusion, disorganized behavior, hallucination, lack of emotions, and inappropriate posture, etc. 

4) Mann Mitra tablet :

It is helpful in making mind stong and helps in boosting the mind.

5) Rasayan Vati:

The ingredients used in this tablet shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic immune-modulator properties. 

6) Brain Relaxant Churna:

It helps to deal with health conditions such as hallucinations, feeling dilusions, disordered thinking& impair daily functioning related to schizophrenia patients.

7) Calm Sleep tablet:

They helps to calm mind and help to pacify the nervous system & makes your body relax and light.

For more details, visit our website

https://www.chandigarhayurvedcentre.com/product/schizophrenia-go-kit/ 

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• Chlamydia is a STI (sexual transmitted disease )caused by a specific strain of bacteria known as chlamydia trachomatis which can damage female reproductive system 
• Chlamydia is more common in women than men
•  In women infection occur between ages 15 and 24.
• In some cases of women the infection can spread to the fallopian tubes and this cause a pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

TRANSMISSION:

• It is transmitted through vaginal discharge or semen and also transmitted through genital contact or oral vaginal and anal sex without protection 
• Touching genitals together 
• Having a sexual partner who is having sex with other people
• Not using condoms 
• Having a history of CHLAMYDIA or other infection 

SYMPTOMS OF CHLAMYDIA:

In men – 

• Painful ejaculation
• Penile discharge 
• Testicular swelling 
• Yellow or green discharge from the penis
• Pain in the lower abdomen
• Pain in the testicles
• Inflammation or infection in the eye
• Sore throat

In women –

• Painful intercourse 
• Vaginal discharge 
• Bleeding between periods
• Burning sensation while urinating
• Abnormal discharge from the vagina
• Pain in the lower abdomen
• Inflammation of the cervix 
• Pus in your urine 
• Increased need to pee
• Itching or burning in and around your vagina.

 Chlamydia infection in the anus main symptoms are: 

• Discharge
• Pain
• Bleeding from this area

CAUSES OF CHLAMYDIA :

• A partner who has an STD
• Men who have sex with men
• Unprotected sex

COMPLICATIONS OF CHLAMYDIA:

Females complications of infertility untreated chlamydia:

• PID infection that damage the uterus, cervix, and ovaries
• Infertility 
• During pregnancy, the infection can pass to babies during birth, which can cause eye infections and pneumonia in newborns.

Male complications of untreated chlamydia:

• The infection can also spread to the prostate gland, causing a fever, painful intercourse, and discomfort in the lower back
• Epididymis

RISKS FACTORS OF CHLAMYDIA:

• Cervicitis — painful inflammation of the cervix that leads to vaginal discharge, bleeding and abdominal pain.
• Urethritis — painful inflammation of the urethra that can cause pain during sex, discharge from the urethral opening or vagina, and in men, blood in semen or urine.
• Proctitis — an inflammation of the lining of the rectum or anus.
• Spreading the infection to others
• Infecting other parts of the body, including the eyes, throat, and anus
• Infertility
• PID
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Higher risk of other STD (sexual transmitted disease)
• Prostate infection
• Infecting fetus during pregnancy

DIAGNOSIS OF CHLAMYDIA:

• Using a urine sample or swab.

PREVENTION OF CHLAMYDIA:

• Use barrier methods. Use condom or other barrier method to decrease the risk of infection.
• Communicate with your sexual partners.  Openly discussing sti prevention and using barrier methods every time have sex.
• Avoid sharing sex toys wash thoroughly between each use and cover with a condom.
• Get tested regularly for STI with new partners.
• Avoid having oral sex
• Use protection during oral sex

IN AYURVEDA:

AAHAR (diet recommendations)

• Use of nutritious food is advised. Eggs, poultry, fresh fruits, nuts, cereals and vegetables should be eaten.
• light and nutritious diet
• sweet and sour foods
• avoid Indigestion, excess salt, alcohol & astringent materials 

VIHAR (lifestyle changes)

• Follow (dincharya). This includes appropriate sleep and waking patterns, good quality and time for sleep, sexual activities, exercises 
• Take adequate rest
• Do not sleep very late at night
• Stress, excessive exercise, unprotected and excessive sex, and suppression of urges (vegavidharan) must be avoided.

NATURAL CURE IN CHLAMYDIA:

• Garlic- Garlic has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory that kills bacteria and reduce inflammation 
• Echinacea- Enchinacea boost immunity and help fight with bacterial and viral infections it may help reduce symptoms of chlamydia.
• Goldenseal is a natural antibiotic used as an immune system stimulant this medicinal plant may limit symptoms during an infection by reducing inflammation. Its antimicrobial properties  fights against viruses and bacteria, 
• Turmeric- Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties 
• Olive tree extract- It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiviral activities
• Oil of oregano– It has healing compounds to natural infection fighter. 
• Probiotics– Goat’s milk yogurt or kefir, coconut kefir, kombucha and amasai have high levels of healthy bacteria that will help you fight chlamydia and other “bad” bacteria.
• Proper diet 
• Yogurt in the diet it boosts immunity empowers the immune system to fight against the harmful bacteria. It also a natural probiotic 
• Vitamins are essential for carrying out body functions properly vitamin c is a great antioxidant that regulates white blood cell function.
• Aromatherapy essential oil. This oil curing the inflammation is tea tree oil. The anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties of this oil cure the infection (8). 

Other oils are such as lavender and myrrh oil.

• Stay hydrated water cleanses the body by removing toxins, poisonous metabolic waste, and harmful substances 
• Avocado are enriched with nutrients and vitamins that protect our system from foreign bodiesit has  antioxidants properties that  inhibit the infection and make the body healthy.and also has anti-inflammatory properties that helps reduce the pain and swelling felt during chlamydia.
• Lemon is used for treating chlamydia, owing to the abundance of vitamin c in it.
• Apple cider vinegar can cure chlamydia as it helps in keeping the vagina sterile by ejecting all the parasites and flushing the infectious and foul-smelling 
• Green tea is one such herbal remedy for chlamydia. It has antioxidants propertie that keep the body protected from chlamydia infections 
• Aloe vera it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties it is also great for detoxification and healing compounds 
• Usnea it is antimicrobial in nature cure the infections the herb is highly antiseptic 
• Sage sage tea is powerful in curing the infection and sage is antimicrobial and antioxidant propertries that prevents from infections 
• Cat’s claw is used in treating many sexually transmitted diseases and bacterial infections.

• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common condition where bacterias cause an infection in the urinary tract.
• Woman have more chance of getting a urinary tract infection is high because women have a shorter urethra than men. Bacteria don’t have to travel very far to reach and infect a woman’s bladder. 
• As per Ayurveda, all urinary tract infections are co related with   MUTRAKRICCHRA which includes kidney disorders and urinary tract infections. 
• Bacteria caused urinary tract infection is ESCHERICHIA COLI and this present in the bowel and around the anu 
• UTI IN MALES – Young males who develop UTIs may have a congenital malformation in a part of urinary system
• Males ages 20–35 are generally at low risk of developing UTIs unless it is caused by an STI (sexually transmitted infection) and having multiple sex partners and having sex without using a condom 
• UTIs in men are more common with older age because in older man develop noncancerous enlargement of their prostate gland, called benign prostatic hyperplasia. 

SYMPTOMS IN URINARY TACT INFECTION:

• Dysuria (pain or burning when urinating)
• Urinary retention 
• Urinary urgency 
• Increased urinary frequency
• Nocturia (waking up to urinate at night)
• in males – Milky discharge from the penis and cloudy urine 
• Foul-smelling urine
• Pain near the bladder
• Hematuria (blood in the urine)
• Incontinence (loss of bladder control)
• Flank pain 
• Fevers and chills
• Nausea 
• vomiting
• burning sensation while urinating 

CAUSES OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION:

• STIs
• Urethral stricture (blockage of the urethra)
• Previous UTIs
• Diabetes 
• Immune system problems
• urinary catheter for a prolonged time
• Prostate enlargement
• Congenital malformation of the urinary tract
• Cancer of the urinary tract

PREVENTING URINARY TRACFT INFECTION:

• Urinate when feel the need. 
• Don’t hold it in
• Drink adequate fluids. 
• During toileting, wipe from front to back.
• Keep genital area clean and dry.

NATURAL CURE IN URINARY TRACT INFECTION:

• VITAMIN C

Vitamin C can help increase acidity in the urine and kill off the bacteria vitamin sources is :

• Red peppers
• Oranges
• Grapefruits
• Kiwifruit

• CRANBERRY/BLUEBERRY JUICE Drink cranberry juice or juice that is unsweetened Cranberry is the best, and Blueberry tastes so good! Cranberries and blueberries help prevent infection by stopping the bacteria from urinary tract.

• GARLIC has antimicrobial properties and able to block bacteria growth and prevent UTI’s.

• DRINK LOTS OF WATER. Drinking lots of water, and emptying your bladder when you need to  helps flush harmful bacteria 

Recommend 8 glasses a day 

• AVOID BLADDER IRRITATING FOODS IN UTI citrus or very acidic foods, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, alcohol 

• MAINTAIN PROPER HYGIENE:  women can wipe from front to back after urinating to avoid spreading bacteria

• Also urinating immediately after sex can decrease the risk for UTIs.

• PARSLEY TEA Parsley has a mild diuretic effect which help flush UTI-causing bacteria 

• CHAMOMILE TEA Chamomile possesses a weak diuretic effect and contains plant compounds with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that helps to treat infection 

• GREEN TEA it has anti- inflammatory and antimicrobial properties 

• MINT Mint tea is used as a natural remedy for UTIs.

• D-MANNOSE it is a type of simple sugar that’s frequently used to prevent and treat mild UTIs.

• MARSHMALLOW ROOT   Marshmallow has a softening demulcent effect on irritated mucous membranes of the urinary tract.

• UVA URSI (BEARBERRY LEAF) compounds present in the plant have exhibited potent antimicrobial capabilities 

• NETTLES –nettle is mineral-rich plant and mild diuretic. It helps to flush the urinary tract and this has also mild anti-inflammatory properties 

• YARROW –it has antimicrobial, astringent, and diuretic properties 

• RED CLOVER –red clover is a gentle diuretic that helps with balancing hormones. it is known as a blood cleanser 

• DANDELION ROOT – it also acts as a diuretic, kidney, and liver cleanser 

• SUPPLEMENTS BENEFICIAL FOR UTIS

Vitamin C
Vitamin D3

CAC MEDICATION IN URINARY TRACT INFECTION:

• LIVER CARE TABLET

IT HELPS RO balancing pitta doshas AND ALSO improve the circulation of blood and it also helps or prevent against burning sensation of urine and removes urinary infection Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily 

• UTI CARE TABLET

it treats the root cause of diseases IT treats problems related to kidney, urinary bladder, urethra and ureters. It ALSO removes the kidney stones, renal colic, painful micturition, hypertension, and burning sensation during the passage of urine. it has antioxidant and anti -inflammatory properties

Dosage: take 1 tablet twice daily with plain water after meal.

• TRIKATU SYRUP

Trikatu syrup is it removes excess of Kapha doshas AND detoxifies the body. it has anti-inflammatory , analgesic and antioxidant properties. It boosts metabolism and works in dysuria, painful micturition, and reduce inflammation of the kidney 

Dosage: 2 tsp twice daily 

• DETOX PREMIUM POWDER

IT helps to reduce inflammation and burning sensation caused due to UTI infection. It has an anti-inflammatory action. It also helps to remove toxins due to its antioxidant properties. AND ALSO IT HAS antibacterial action 

Dosage: Take one sachet twice a day 

• SHEET DHARA

THIS works on doshas of the body especially pitta  doshas AND IT helps to reduce burning sensation during micturition. 

Dosage: Take 1 teaspoon twice daily