Ayurveda

Know about Anxiety and Natural solutions for Anxiety

2012-02-03T11:03:00.000+05:30

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is becoming much common in younger age groups nowadays, especially younger men and women from IT, ITES, BPO etc are more reported than other industrial groups. Many companies have introduced the EIS – Emotional intelligence Score to analyze the employee’s psychological abilities, stress resistance, etc.

Anxiety disorder is characterized by the following symptoms

a. Unrealistic worries lasts more than six months – Subject could be anything job, money, marriage etc
b. Trembling
c. Feeling body or head ache all the times
d. Insomnia or Disturbed sleep
e. Abdominal upset, Frequent motions
f. Dizziness
g. Constant and un wanted irritability
h. Poor concentration
i. Reduced memory

Anxiety disorder is classified based on the cause as follows

a. OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
b. Panic Disorder
c. PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
d. Social Anxiety Disorders
e. Phobias

General causes include hereditary, brain chemical imbalances, life experiences etc.

Ayurveda concept of anxiety disorder

Ayurveda, unlike the modern medical system, takes a comprehensive approach in the management of Anxiety disorder. Ayurveda considers this condition is due to the vitiated Prana Vata which weakens the CNS and triggers the psychological imbalance. It also affects the Neuro-Hormonal systems and functions.

Ayurveda recommends a holistic approach to manage and heal anxiety disorder through diet, aromatherapy, color therapy, sound therapy and touch (massage) therapy along with yoga and meditation.

Ayurveda therapies for Anxiety Disorders

Ayurveda recommends a fourfold therapy process to heal Anxiety Disorder.

a. Abhyangam – Ayurveda Herbal oil Application: After the understanding the nature of the person and nature of the diseases, suitable medicated oil is selected. This medicated oil is applied all over the body in a rhythmic action to reduce the vitiated Vata dosha.

b. Ayurveda medicated enema- Administration of a mild herbal enema after the massage and heat treatments completes the cleansing process. Ayurveda theory describes how the massage and heat treatments drive many of the impurities into the lower bowel area and, therefore, it is necessary to administer enema as the last step in the purification process.

c. Ayurveda Oleated sudation Therapies – This is again divided into three therapies.

Shirodhara: Ayurveda medicated oil is poured on the third eye as a stream for 45-55 minutes. This therapy enhances the nervous system and removes the mental fatigue in no time.

Pizhichil: Warm medicated herbal oil poured all over the body as a continuous stream for 45- 55 minutes. This improves the regeneration process and removes the psychological fatigue.

Swedana: Herbal steam application to improve the blood circulation / to remove the impurities.

Pinda Swedana: Application of medicated bolus prepared from rice, herbs, meat and processed with herbal powders. This helps to regularize the excessive metabolic activities and eliminate the unwanted the toxic byproducts.

An Ayurveda physician after considering the ten diagnostic factors of Ayurveda recommends a treatment schedule varies from 14-28 days inclusive and mixture of the above mentioned therapies. This process helps the patient to completely detoxify and rejuvenate which in turn helps the patient to come out the illness quickly.

Herbal remedies good for Anxiety Disorders

Common Name	Botanical Name	Health Benefits
California Poppy	Eschscholtzia californica	Tension, stress, Anti Anxiety, Anti spasmodic. Helps in Insomnia, headache, muscular pain, Safe for children
Hops	Humulus lupulus	Calms the CNS, restlessness and tension. Good for Insomnia, stress, sleep loss, indigestion and alcohol withdrawal
Kava kava	Piper methysticum	Reduces anxiety, fear and tension. Good for emotional stress, improve interpersonal and career performance, redice grogginess. Muscular relaxation and improves sound sleep
Lemon barln	Melissa officinalis	Tonic, reduces anxiety, restlessness and nervousness. Good for panic disorder, palpitation, Hyper activeness. Good for stress, anxiety, nausea, indigestion and colic
Linden	Tilia europea	Reduces tension, helps relax. Good for stress, anxiety, hypertension, palpitation and ulcers
Passion Flower	Passiflora incarnate	Mild sedative, good for anxiety, tension, spasms, pain and neuralgia. Good for sleep, induces relaxation. Suitable for children and elderly – specially for nervousness
Skullcap	Scutellaria laterifolia	Relaxation, tones the nervous system, good for Hypersensitivity. Helps hysteria, depression, exhaustion and stress during PMS
St. John’s Wort	Hypericum perfoliatum	Anxiety and tension, Irritability and depression. Very effective for mood swings, menstrual problems related to anxiety
Valerian	Valeriana officinalis	Sedative and muscular relaxant good for anxiety and stress, muscular tension, pain, cramps, restlessness, insomnia, over work and over study, Improves poor concentration, Liver Tonic
Wild Lettuce	Lactuca virosa	Anxious children and adolescents, Good for Insomnia, pain, anti spasmodic and irritable coughs
Wood Betony	Stachys officinalis	Sedative, reduces tension, anxiety and nervous exhaustion. Calms hyperactive, Good for headache, pain. Improves memory and clarity, IQ

Source: Dr Gowthaman, Medical Director, Dr Gowthaman’s Ayurveda Panchakarma Center, Chennai. For appointments write to drkgowthaman@gmail.com / 91 99400 79511

Ayurveda's De-addiction Solutions

2012-02-02T13:15:00.002+05:30

I spendtime to educate younger people about benefits of Ayurveda lifestyle, therapiesetc. Recently, I came across many questions and doubts from younger age groupswhich I would like share it with you all.

All thesequestions were just about lost interest in life, lack of concentration in jobor higher studies, high fatigue etc. Then I started asking them about the diet,illness if any, medications if any etc. Finally when I narrowed down to lifestyle habits I just got shocked as most of them either use alcohol and smokingas a day to day affair. They boys and girls are from younger age groups, allare below 35 years. Interestingly some of them even spent some time inrehabilitation centers and counseling etc. The fortunate fact is that they wantto come out of this addiction, but just wanted a help from Ayurveda.

Let meeducate about addiction. The worst thing with Younger age group they somehownever realizes that they are addicted to any such things until some healthperson or counselor pointed it out.

Addictionis a pathological condition which arises due to frequent use of drugs,medicines; alcohol or clinically even coffee is termed as addiction.

Stage ofaddiction explained as follows

a. Progression of acute drug usage

b. Development of drug seeking behavior

c. Vulnerability to relapse

d. Decreased ability to stimuli

e. Decreased motivation to lifeactivities

InterestinglyAyurveda, terms addiction as a social disorder as it leads to failure inschools, crime, violence etc.

Thisaddiction process starts with people who desperately try to reduce the physicaland emotional stress or discomfort. Even though it helps to relax for shorttime, they really do not help to treat the cause. Hence the person is urged touse it continuously for longer time. Unfortunately, the physical,psychological, and social consequences of drug abuse and addiction become worsethan the original problem you were trying to cope with or avoid.

Ayurvedaand Addiction

Ayurvedaterms this condition as ‘Madatyaya’ which means intoxication.

Ayurvedaeven though restricts this condition into alcohol and drugs, the mode oftreatment are very effective for smoking too. According to Ayurveda, alcohol, drug or any intoxicating materials etcreduces the essence of life (Ojas).

Both modernand Ayurveda shares the four stages of addiction

a. Acute intoxication

b. Withdrawal symptoms

c. Drug dependence

d. Drug abuse

Ayurvedadoshas and addiction

Doshas and Addiction

Doshas	Aggravated symptoms
Vata	Headache, difficulty in breathing, insomnia, vivid dreams, dry hallucinations, anxiety, constipation, mood swings, erratic thoughts
Pitta	Burning in the stomach and digestive problems, excessive sweating and thirst, diarrhea, fever, giddiness, aggression and violence
Kapha	Excessive sleep, lethargy, heaviness in the body, nausea, and vomiting
Tri dosha	combination of the above symptoms
Common symptoms	Restlessness, piercing pain in the heart, sweating, diarrhea, thirst, fever with chills, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, dizziness and disturbed sleep

All these symptomsare experienced in the variety of modern drugs like opium, alcohol, nicotineetc. So, the Ayurveda concepts of Madatyaya and treatment, therapies etc arevery much relevant to today’s addiction therapies.

Ayurvedatreatment protocol for Addiction

1. Detoxification:Ayurveda recommends personalized detoxification therapies to address thisissue. Depends upon the condition, vitiated dosha one among the fivepurification methods like medicated emesis/ medicated purgation/ medicatedbloodletting/ medicated enema/ medicated nasal drops therapy is administered.

2. Strengthening/ Rejuvenating the system: Since addiction is only affects the body but alsomind Ayurveda recommends a dedicated diet and nerve rejuvenation therapy toimprove the lost IQ etc. Herbal juices like Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri),Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), andShankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis). These herbs also improve memory,concentration and comprehension.

3. Ayurvedicpsycho therapy: Ayurveda is the first medical system to recommend a dedicatedpsycho therapy for addiction in order to improve the Stawa guna or mentalhealth. According to Ayurveda, activities like walking or sitting in naturalsurroundings, flowers, associating with good friends, wearing neat and cleanclothes, listening to soft music, and other forms of relaxation andentertainment can uplift the mind and soul and make you happy. All theseactivities pacify the excited and disturbed body and mind that have beeninfluenced by the drug abuse.

4. Ayurveda Diet therapy: Ayurvedarecommends treatment to enhance Sattva Guna (quality of goodness) for promotionof mental health. People suffering from drug addiction should take fresh andnatural vegetarian foods, practice meditation and Yoga, and establish a dailyroutine that minimizes stress and anxiety.

Conclusion

Addictiontherapy is not a short time one. It requires several weeks to months. Removingthe unwanted toxins and bringing back the normalcy in the dosha functionreduces the dependability a lot. With the proper diet, yoga and exercises it iseasy to perform better in life.

I stronglybelieve that Addiction whatever may be of the nature can be eradicated from thesociety with the support of the family, life style changes, and detoxificationand Ayurveda therapies.

For a personalized Ayurveda De-Addiction solutions please write to drkgowthaman@gmail.com / Call 99400 79511

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Ayurveda Q&A: Tips to prevent dandruff | Sify Health

2012-01-31T13:14:00.000+05:30

Ayurveda Q&A: Tips to prevent dandruff | Sify Health

Itchy Scalp, Dandruff - Ayurveda help?

2012-01-30T11:22:00.001+05:30

My son is 16, recently started using conditioner after hair bath. now he has dandruff like scales on scalp which are not dry. it is very itchy and sticky but goes off when he takes hair bath, forms again after 2 or 3 days. is this dandruff and how to treat it? - Question from www.health.sify.com

Answer from Dr Gowthaman

Yes, Wet scalp will lead to dandruff. Please make sure the scalp is properly dried. Application of Dhordoorapatradi coconut oil helps improves the hair structure and reduces the dandruff formation. Weekly once external application / head pack of amla powder with fresh curd and fresh lemon juice improves the condition in no time.

Vitamin K and Vitamin B deficiencies often contributes to dandruff issues try boosting your consumption through diet. he foods highest in Vitamin K are green, leafy vegetables such as kale, collard greens, spinach, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, spinach, parsley, asparagus, lettuce, endive, okra, and mustard greens. Exactly how much of the nutrient is present in each serving depends on the exact type of vegetable and how it is prepared.

Shirodhara using Jasmine leaves, wheatgrass juice, aloe vera juice with 1 lemon juice added with one liter cold water ( 25ml juice of each items). Well filtered once in a day preferably at night will certainly reduced the problem.

•Grind Kattu Seeragam (Vernonia anthelminticum) with lime juice and apply on the head and wash your hair after half an hour.

•Apply Dhoordhoorapathradi coconut oil on the scalp gently massage with fingers in a circular motion so that the oil gets absorbed into the scalp gradually, leave for an 30 minutes then take head bath.

•Boil 20 g Triphala powder in water, cool and rinse hair with it.

•Soak the fenugreek seeds overnight in water to soften the seeds and grind it in the morning to make paste , apply this paste on scalp leave it for half an hour.

•Use mild herbal shampoo or Shikai powder for hair wash.

To Prevent:

•It is important to keep the hair and scalp clean to minimize the accumulation of dead cells. This can be done by washing the hair regularly.

•While taking a hair wash, rinse the hair thoroughly.

•keep separate hair brush or comb.

•Take healthy greens and foods rich in proteins and iron. Also, drinking enough water helps to cleanse the system and eliminate the root cause of dandruff.

•Follow proper medication ,diet and yoga.

For a personalized Ayurveda consultation and treatment for Dandruff please write to drkgowthaman@gmail.com

Thyroid, Hypertension and High Cholesterol - Ayurveda help?

2012-01-30T11:12:00.001+05:30

I am 28 yrs. I am taking tablets for Thyroid, High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol from 5 yrs. Can you please suggest me How can I control High Blood pressure with Food or Exercise. I have white tiny patches under the eyes. Doctor says its not curable. Can you suggest some tips for my eyes as well. Thank you - Question from health.sify.com viewers

Answer from Dr Gowthaman

Ayurveda deals with compound problems differently. Unlike the modern medicine one medicine for one complaint. We understand the cause of the disease and try to eliminate it through medicines, exercises and diet.

When you told me that you are taking medicines for Thyroid, High Blood pressure and High Cholesterol, I assume your may be obese with sedentary habits / Stressed. Improving the life style habits will help you to get rid of all these three troubles. Please follow the following advises to get rid of all three complaints

1. Drink 2-3 liters of warm water a day

2. Simple walk for 45 minutes or Walking inside the swimming pool does help

3. Reduced salt, oil and spicy intake helps

4. Fresh juice of Adathoda vasica 30 ml once a day in empty stomach is a very effective remedy for High Cholesterol and Hypertension

5. Drum sticks leaves soup 50 ml a day keeps the disease away. Continuous use for 40 days improves the condition clinically

6. 2 gm of clove powder with 30 ml warm milk once a day in empty stomach

For a personalized consultation please write to drkgowthaman@gmail.com

Herbal remedies for anxiety | Sify Health

2012-01-29T20:06:00.000+05:30

Herbal remedies for anxiety

Ayurveda Q&A: For improving digestion | Sify Health

2012-01-24T20:22:00.000+05:30

Ayurveda Q&A: For improving digestion | Sify Health

Dr Gowthaman's Special Therapy for Dandruff

2012-01-24T11:17:00.001+05:30

Dandruff – This term has become one of the commonly discussed term or condition with all working age groups today. One of the surveys says that working women and men with in the age group of 20-40 spends as much as 50-100 US $ a month to tackle this issue.

Dandruff is a skin disorders affects the scalp skin. It is characterized by itching scalp with falling of dry white flakes. It is clinically termed as Seborrheic dermatitis, where the sebaceous glands are affected and leads to excessive itchy scalp with high amounts of scales. Dandruff is one of the primary causes for hair fall and early baldness or patchy baldness.

Common causes

a. Hygiene
b. Stress and depression
c. Water and hard shampoo
d. Cold condition and higher hot conditions
e. Excessive intake of salty, spicy, sour, non vegetarian foods and drinks
Understand your Dandruff

1. Understand the allergies. Most of the cases allergic foods lead to Dandruff. Reduce intake milk, curd, butter, cheese, salted, spicy foods and drinks helps.
2. Diabetes usually related to Dandruff and itchy scalp. Check for Diabetes or maintain your blood sugar.
3. Many of the Indians are unaware of food allergies. Many surveys shows that people who are allergic to yeast, bread or backed foods, cheese, vinegar added foods and alcoholic beverages have more prone for dandruff. Avoiding such foods and drinks in diet heals them physiologically.
4. Check the water and shampoo. Most of the times, these two create a false Dandruff.
5. Alcohol can lead to Dandruff. Reduce the alcohol intake.
6. Reduced blood circulation can leads to sluggishness which in turn leads to itch and dandruff. Gentle oil massages can help resolving this issue.
7. Stress and depression are directly connected to itching which in turn leads to excessive scale formation
8. Consult a Physician to different diagnose weather it is just dandruff or psoriasis as most of the times both misunderstood.

Ayurveda remedies for Dandruff

a. Ayurveda texts recommend Sandalwood oil mixture with fresh lemon juice as scalp massage followed by warm water wash. This helps to improve the blood circulation and dead skin.
b. Ayurveda recommends a special therapy for Dandruff – “Shirolepa” which means head pack. Simple head pack with fresh Amla paste is very effective to reduce and prevent Dandruff. This also helps improving hair growth.
c. Application of water over night soaked Fenu Greek seeds as pack does help bringing the normalcy in no time.
d. One of the most effective and highly practiced home remedy is application of fresh Aloe Vera gel. Even today most of the Villagers do practice it for healthy scalp and hair.
e. Many Chinese tribal practitioners recommend fresh ginger processed olive oil before bath as day to day practice for prevention and to improve hair growth.

Ayurveda medicines like Dhoor doora patradi coconut oil, Karkunthal, Eladi coconut oil etc are very effective to improve the scalp health. In chronic conditions medicines like Khadira Arishtam, Loha asavam, Chandana asavam, Gandhaka Rasayanam, Bakuchi capsules, Keshmani Capsules, Haridra Kanda Choornam etc are prescribed.

Conclusion

Ayurveda medicines and therapies with changes in the lifestyle and food habits can cure this problem permanently. The results may be slow but it is without any side effects and permanent. Instead of using chemical based products for symptomatic relief, better use natural home remedies for prevention and easy permanent cure.

Ayurveda to improve life in Cancer Survivors

2012-01-21T11:06:00.000+05:30

Cancer is one of the deadliest disorders with high mortality rates. However the modern day chemo and radio therapies help patients to prolong the life span. But they not only suffer from the disease pain but also the complications of Radio and Chemo therapies make them go through a phase of psychological, emotional and physical distress. Patients even though clinically comes out of Cancer, still suffers from sleep problems, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, sudden onset of severe body pains, depression and other anxiety disorders for long time. These complications are common over 80-95% of all Cancer survivors.

These statistic shows that obviously any Cancer survivor needs a holistic personalized therapy or program which heals them physically, psychologically more important the nutritional and emotional balance is established. But the Modern day medical practice is just treating this like any other common disease. Obviously today even the oncologists and surgeons themselves are suggest using alternative medical system to quickly comes back to Normal life from stressful post treatment trauma.

What are the primary Benefits?

a. Combating Side Effects - Many researchers have documented that using Alternative medical systems like Yoga, Herbal therapies, Ayurveda, nutritional therapies etc during before or radio therapies have shown significant reduction in fatigue, insomnia, anxiety and improvement in building positive mind set. And great reduction in complications after the therapies, especially patients were able to go back to their routine life much quicker than other patients.

b. Building Psychological strength- Any time when a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the stress and anxiety levels increases which again helps the disease spread faster. Alternative medicine therapies like Abhyanga, Yoga with planned diet improves the life style of patients especially as pre cancer therapies. Some of the Cancer experts suggest Ayurveda medications and therapies as a part of pre therapy procedure to minimize the side effects and increase the positive outcome of the treatment. Small group of Cancer patients in Japan, when subjected to Yoga, Herbal medications with a planned nutritional diet. As a result the patients were less stressed than the other patients and were able to go back to normal life much faster than other patient.

c. Stress and Cortisols – Patient’s stress levels during the treatment plays a major role in outcome of the treatment. If the stress levels goes beyond a limit the body physiologically increases Cortisols and cytokine production which in directly decreases the cancer therapy’s out come. Some of the researches in China say that herbal medicines like Ginseng, Asparagus, Green apple etc when supplemented as food decreases the bad stress and the patients were able to resume the older life much faster than others.

d. Improving the net out come- Some physicians say that an holistic and integrative approach with Ayurveda and Yoga as pre cancer therapy and post cancer therapy improves the outcome of the cancer therapy with minimized complications and improved life style of the patient. Surprisingly the patients were able to resume the normal life much faster than the other patients.

e. Decreasing Insomnia and Depression- Most of the time in Cancer especially after the cancer therapies the insomnia and depression kills the patient then the cancer itself. Since the Modern medical system is working on the ways to eliminate or minimize the insomnia and depression. One of the Chinese researches says that herbal medicines, Chinese oil external therapies, with planned diet improves the sleep and reduces the incidence of depression. Some of the American cancer institutes have introduced alternative therapies like music therapy, yoga, increased anti oxidant intake, traditional detoxification therapies etc to reduce the negative thoughts about the outcome of the treatment.

Ayurveda approach to Cancer as Pre or Post Cancer therapies

Generally, Ayurveda approach to Cancer has three phases

1. Detoxification
2. Cancer treatment
3. Rejuvenation or Prevention of Cancer

a. Detoxification - Often the body is filled with various kinds of toxin including residue of unutilized medicines, Cancer toxins, free radicals, metabolic waste etc. So it should be purified to get the maximum results of treatment. According to Ayurveda, the purification procedures are important and are termed as Pancha Karma that is emesis, purgation, bloodletting, medicated enema and medicated nasal drops therapies. Depends upon the nature of the Cancer one of these therapies are selected.

b. Treatment - Once the body is detoxified, the next stage is the treatment. Where the patient is given herbal medications and diet. This process improves the Actual Cancer therapies work better. Some of researches has shown that these therapies and medicines actually increases the bio availability of the Chemo or radio therapy which in turn helps in getting better results.

c. Rejuvenation - It is always important to make sure that the body is completely free from diseased cells. Here we start the last phase of the treatment that is rejuvenation of the body, since it is important to rejuvenate all the organs in the body to lead a normal healthy life.

Ayurveda therapies, Personalized Yoga & breathing exercise, planned diet etc when supplemented with existing cancer therapies could bring a good outcome which in turn helps the patient to resume his or her life swiftly.

Spiritual & Healing Practices

2012-01-19T19:25:00.000+05:30

Spiritual & Healing Practices

Natural Remedies for Hair Growth (Dr. Gowthaman's Ayurveda Center)

2011-12-31T09:53:00.001+05:30

Hair loss or Alopecia is an extremely emotionally distressing hair disorder. Hair loss can be of many types, the most common being androgenetic alopecia which refers to male pattern baldness or female pattern baldness. Natural remedies can significantly improve this hair disorder. Telogen effluvium is another hair disorder which appears as a diffuse thinning of hair on the scalp and is caused by a change in the number of hair follicles growing hair. This condition is totally reversible. Another common form of hair loss is the Alopecia areata (AA). It is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the hair follicles. Other types of alopecia such as scarring alopecia can cause lot of damage and permanent hair loss. Again, congenital hypotrichosis is a hair disorder that involves genetic aberrations or defects of embryonic development.

Causes of hair loss

•    Hormonal imbalance
•    Dandruff or lice
•    Problems with bowel movement
•    Certain drugs and chemicals
•    Anemia, weakness after diseases, stress and anxiety
•    Genetic aberrations

Remedies for hair loss

Most of the remedies for hair loss are applied to the hair, whereas others are for regular internal consumption that helps prevent hair loss. Certain precautions and lifestyle changes can also help prevent hair fall. Some of the natural remedies are listed here.

Massages and application

•    Massage the head with hot olive oil for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off with shampoo. This can effectively reduce hair fall.
•    Apply a mixture of lemon juice and amla (Phyllanthus emblica) and wash it off after half an hour. This helps control dandruff.
•    Mix neem (Azadirachta indica) oil with coconut oil and massage the head for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with shampoo. Alternatively, boil neem leaves in water for an hour and let it cool. Wash the hair with this water. This helps reduce hair fall.
•    Massage juice of fresh coriander onto the scalp to reduce hair loss.
•    Apply a well blended paste made from pigeon pea and red gram on the hair and scalp and leave it on for about half an hour. Wash it off. This remedy helps treat hair loss and baldness.
•    Add 1 gm of ground black pepper in 100 gm of curd/yogurt and apply to the scalp. Wash hair with warm water. Applying it once a week will stop further hair loss.

Lifestyle changes

•    Stress and tension is known to cause hair loss. So, learn to relax. Try to reduce stress and tension in your life through yoga and meditation.
•    Diet and nutrition also plays an important role in hair growth and maintenance. Include plenty of fresh fruits and leafy vegetables in your diet. Pay special attention to your breakfast.
•    Conditioners can damage hair roots. Take care to apply conditioner (after shampooing) only on the hair and not to the scalp or hair roots.

Herbal and Ayurvedic remedies for hair loss

Ayurvedic treatment involves attacking the root cause of the disorder. It is believed that excess of Pitta dosha in the body is the main cause of hair disorders. Pitta is increased by excessive consumption of tea, coffee, alcohol, and excessive smoking. Oily, spicy, and acidic foods also tend to increase Pitta. So the first step is to change the diet or lifestyle conditions responsible for increasing Pitta dosha. Regular physical exercise and inclusion of fresh fruits and green vegetables in the diet is useful in correcting hair disorder.

Irregular bowel movement and constipation can indirectly affect hair health. A mild laxative or Triphala (Ayurvedic preparation) can be useful in such cases.

We are born with 5 million hair follicles of which only one million hair (shafts) show up on the head. Five million hair follicles is the maximum we can have because we do not generate new hair follicles during our lives. Drinking a mixture of lettuce juice and spinach juice regularly helps induce hair growth by stimulating the dormant hair follicles. Alfalfa juice, carrot juice, and lettuce juice mixed in equal proportion also serves the same purpose.

Grind licorice in milk and apply the paste on the bald patches of the scalp. This helps induce hair growth.

There is a special Ayurvedic treatment for hair loss and it is called ‘Thala podichil’. The treatment involves application of an herbal pack for 21 days. The herbal pack consists of just one herb or a mixture of herbs depending upon the constitution of the patient.

An Ayurvedic remedy prepared from Bhringaraj herb (Eclipta alba), Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), corals, iron, and black sesame seeds is very beneficial for treating hair loss as well as graying of hair.

Oil massage helps stop hair loss. Gently massage the scalp with coconut oil or mustard oil at least three times a week. Herbal massage oils such as Mahabhringaraj oil, Amla oil, or Arnica oil are also very useful in controlling hair fall.

Since chemicals and certain drugs are responsible for causing hair loss, it is best to use natural shampoos or soaps to clean the hair.

Here’s a home made recipe for shampoo – Soak dried fruits of Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), Reetha (Sapindus detergens), and Shikakai (Acacia concinna) overnight and boil the mixture in the morning. Allow it to cool before using it as natural shampoo.

Yoga and meditation also help control hair fall by reducing stress and other hair loss causing conditions. Vajransana, Pawanmuktasana, the camel pose, are some of the important yogasanas that help tackle hair problems.

Although there is no dearth of hair loss treatments available in the market, natural remedies for hair loss can be a feasible option if we consider the fact that it has no side effects, it is easily available, and it is relatively inexpensive.

For a personalized one to one Ayurveda Hair Fall consultation and Therapies, Please call 9940079511/ drkgowthaman@gmail.com

Beating Winter Joint Pains With Ayurveda and Yoga

2011-12-30T11:25:00.000+05:30

Arthritis is one of the most common problems in developing as well as developed countries and according to statistics about 25% of the world population are affected by this disease. In medical terms it is referred as ‘pain and swelling in the joints which may lead to disability of the joint or limb if untreated properly’. The word ‘arthro’ means joints, hence, ‘arthritis’ means pain or inflammation of joints. The condition mostly affects menopausal women in developing countries, however, it can affect anyone irrespective of age, sex, or occupation.

Common Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis

1.    Stiffness of the joints
2.    Swelling and painful joints
3.    Creaky joints
4.    Deformation of the joints (later stages)
5.    Disability

Common causes

1.    Erosion of the inter-articular cartilages
2.    Infection to the inter-articular fluids
3.    Injury
4.    Immune disorder (Rheumatoid arthritis)
5.    Renal malfunctions (Gout)

Yoga Therapies

Most Yoga texts and experts recommend the following Yoga postures for arthritis.

a.    Makarasana
b.    Bhujangasana
c.    Trikonasana
d.    Vrikshasana
e.    Simple Pranayama to strengthen the immunity

Ayurvedic Management of Arthritis

Arthritis can be better managed with Ayurveda rather than any other systems of medicine. This therapy includes internal medicines and external therapies like application of medicated oil, pouring medicated oil, and application of medicated herbal rice mixture.

In India, people prefer Ayurveda for any kind of arthritis related problems.

Diet and Nutrition

The following foods are recommended for managing arthritis -

1.    Food and drinks rich in minerals, vitamins, and proteins
2.    Fiber rich fruits
3.    Green vegetables
4.    Raw vegetable juices

Common Home Remedy

1.    Consuming milk processed with fresh ginger
2.    Drinking water processed with cumin seeds
3.    External application of oil processed with camphor
4.    Consuming raw juice of white radish once a month
5.    Application of hot vinegar on the affected areas
6.    Intake of coconut milk as well as external application

Naturopathy experts claim that taking lemon juice with honey in empty stomach is effective in reducing the arthritis pain and inflammation. Similarly, fresh juice of cucumber, pumpkin, and carrot help relieve arthritis pain. Tribal medicine practitioners claim that taking water or milk with turmeric juice is effective. And in cold areas, crushed garlic can be applied to reduce pain and inflammation.

Conclusion

Arthritis can be effectively managed through Complementary and Alternative systems of medicines such as Ayurveda and Yoga. There is no requirement for continuous intake of antibiotics, pain killers, or steroids which may lead to other unwanted complications such as liver disorders, cancer, etc.

For free personalised health expert advice write to drkgowthaman@gmail.com  with your age, sex, history of present and past illness, medication history, repeated infections if any, life style, and dietary habits.

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Ayurveda for Pain and Stress (Dr Gowthaman's Approach to Pain and Stress Management)

2011-12-29T11:59:00.003+05:30

Chronic pain can often be caused by a variety of imbalances that have become deeply embedded in the physiology over years. True healing of these imbalances requires a comprehensive approach, using several healing modalities. A quick review of the chronic pain condition shows how many imbalances could contribute to the condition. Therefore, gaining true relief from pain will usually require a multifaceted, natural approach.

Poor diet, digestion and elimination can lead to buildup of toxins in tissues that activate the pain response. Certain foods sensitize the nerves to increased pain response. Accumulation of stress and disruption of bodily rhythms through poor lifestyle destabilize the nervous system and predispose the individual to increased pain. Lastly, any factor that depresses the body's natural healing ability will slow the recovery from the experience of chronic pain

Because there are so many factors that could create a symptom, the Ayurveda assessment of balance and imbalance does not simply identify the gross physical abnormality and match up drugs to a symptom. This is also because people can have the same disorder for different reasons. For example, ten people could walk into a doctor's office with a headache and have it for ten different reasons. Likewise not everyone has chronic pain for the same reasons

An Ayurveda evaluation determines the imbalances in the functioning modes of the body. These underlying imbalances are the root causes of a condition and must be removed if real healing is to occur. By determining the causal imbalances at the basis of a disorder, an Ayurveda evaluation helps The Ayurveda Health Consultants address the fundamental source of ill health in the individual.
Since chronic pain can be influenced by many factors, such as diet, digestion, toxin accumulation, stress, exercise levels and daily routine, the Ayurveda approach to the condition is a comprehensive one that balances many physiological functions simultaneously.

The Root Causes of Chronic Pain According to Ayurveda, the following are the general types of imbalances at the source of most chronic conditions, including chronic pain:

Toxins accumulating in tissues and blocking circulation
Poor nutrition
Poor digestion
Imbalance of the nervous system (vata )
Accumulation of physical and mental stress
Lowering of natural resistance and immunity
Disruption of natural biological rhythms The common modern medical approach that matches drugs to symptoms does not completely address many of these factors. As a result, modern medicine often cannot fully remove the disorder and the condition becomes chronic.

Chronic means that the condition persists over time even with the best modern medical treatment. Currently over 10 million Indians suffer from a chronic condition, indicating that some new approach is needed in our health care A Natural Treatment Program for Chronic Pain

Following is a discussion of how Dr Gowthaman's wellness program for chronic conditions provides the most comprehensive set of natural recommendations available today to address the true causes of chronic pain. These therapies are not only effective at removing the imbalances at the basis of chronic disorders but also have no significant side-effects. The goal of this approach is to enliven the body's natural healing and self-repair ability not only to help cure chronic pain, but also to prevent disorder and create the highest state of health and well-being.

Most chronic disorders start when toxins accumulate in tissues and begin to disrupt the delicate biochemistry there. Toxin buildup can also obstruct the channels of circulation and elimination. This blockage prevents proper nutrition from reaching the tissues and blocks the processes that cleanse them of impurities.

Dr Gowthaman will provide natural recommendations to remove and help prevent toxin accumulation from Hard-to-digest food Poor digestion & elimination Improper metabolism Mental and physical stress Dr Gowthaman Therapy Treatments The most powerful treatments for removing toxins and opening circulation are the Dr Gowthaman's therapy treatments you receive each day.

This treatment program of massage, heat treatment and mild herbal application is the cornerstone. These three treatments received in combination every day for 5 to 21 days create the ideal internal physical environment for healing. Dr. Gowthaman's Wellness therapy treatments address the problem of toxin accumulation by systematically: Loosening impurities that have become embedded in tissues and helping liquefy them for easy absorption into the circulation and eventual elimination. Softening and opening the channels of circulation and elimination so proper nourishment can reach the tissues and impurities can be more easily eliminated from them. Activating the elimination process for the most thorough cleansing of the entire physiology Herbalized Oil Massage Herbalized oil massage is used our treatments to aid the cleansing process. Dr Gowthaman will choose specific herbalized oil that is individually prepared for your condition. You will also be instructed in the technique of Ayurveda massage, which involves using specific strokes over different parts of the body. Herbalized oil massage provides a deeply soothing and balancing effect for the entire physiology.

The motion of massage creates heat and friction which enhance circulation and help cleanse affected tissues of chemical impurities that could be causing symptoms of chronic pain. The oil and herbs cleanse and nourish the tissues to aid in their repair and development. The various herbs that have been boiled into a base oil, and the oil itself, are specifically chosen for their effectiveness in removing the imbalances at the basis of your condition.

The oil helps the balancing process by allowing the herbs to more deeply penetrate the affected tissues. Your program involves two types of Ayurveda herbalized massage: The home program involves herbalized self-massage for 5-10 minutes in the morning before you take your shower. During the program, highly trained Ayurveda technicians will give you a very specialized massage each day using oils in which as many as 50 herbs have been cured. These special oils are only available as part of the in-residence program.

2) Proper Nutrition Your Ayurveda Health Consultant will provide you with detailed understanding of which foods to favor and avoid for your condition. Avoid foods that are hard-to-digest, clogging to the physiology and aggravating to the functioning modes that are already imbalanced in you. Favor foods that are easy-to-digest, nourishing, cleanse the physiology, strengthen digestion and balance your body's inner intelligence. One of the great strengths of the Ayurveda dietary approach is that it contains knowledge of how to have a light, easy-to-digest diet that still is both satisfying and nourishing. Many individuals have easily followed this diet and have improved their digestion and energy while also reducing their symptoms.

Ayurveda herbs Herbs are considered nutritional supplements in Ayurveda. Their purpose is to restore balance to the specific functioning modes whose malfunctioning is causing your condition. During your personal interview our Ayurveda Health Consultant will select the appropriate herbal formulas for aiding the healing process, strengthening digestion and helping the body purify itself of toxins and free radicals. Free radicals are a specific class of chemicals that are highly irritating to the physiology. Scientific research has found that free radicals contribute to a wide variety of disorders. When appropriate, our Ayurveda Health Consultants can recommend Ayurveda herbs that research has shown contain powerful anti-oxidants and free radical scavengers.

Ayurveda herbs can also have a holistic influence of balancing and nourishing the entire physiology. Traditional Ayurveda theory says that herbs are most effective after a person completes an internal cleansing program. The cleansing and rejuvenation treatments that you will receive daily are the main focus of your in-residence stay. Once this program is finished, you are ready to gain maximum benefits from your herbal program.

3) Creating Strong Digestion Our ability to properly digest food is as important as what specific food we eat. Incompletely digested foods create toxins and impurities that are eventually absorbed, travel throughout the physiology, localize in tissues and disrupt their functioning. This process plays a major role in a wide variety of chronic conditions, including chronic pain. Our Ayurveda Health Consultant will provide recommendations for strengthening digestion including information in the following areas: Proper use of spices and cooking oils Herbal preparations for improving digestion Important differences between breakfast, lunch and dinner foods A simple system to determine a balanced diet Digestion-enhancing foods to favor Digestion-depressing foods to reduce Eating behavior for maximum digestion Proper food combinations to avoid indigestion Non-dietary regiments to improve digestive strength including exercise, specific Yoga asana and breathing techniques.

4) Balancing Nervous System Activity The nervous system controls most bodily functions, and almost every chronic condition is affected in some way when the nervous system activity becomes imbalanced. According to Ayurveda, the physiological principle at the basis of nervous system stability and activation is called Vata. Because nervous system imbalance contributes to chronic pain, from the Ayurveda perspective Vata imbalance is an underlying cause of the condition and needs to be reversed. Dr Gowthaman contains a wide variety of time-tested Ayurveda recommendations to help restore balance to Vata and remove the symptoms caused by its aggravation. These include specific diets, herbs, cleansing programs, the Transcendental Meditation technique, Yoga asana and Yoga breathing exercises.

5) Stress Management Excessive mental, emotional and physical stress can worsen the symptoms of many chronic disorders, including chronic pain. This is due to hormonal changes and other biochemical responses to stress that can imbalance the nervous system and depress the healing ability of the body. Enhancing the body's ability to recover from stress is an integral part of Dr Gowthaman’s approach to health and well-being. Instruction in Yoga asana postures If you choose to learn meditation at Dr Gowthaman, highly trained teachers are available to instruct you. This technique has a wealth of scientific research verifying its effect on reducing many of the mental and stress factors associated with chronic pain. Research shows that Yoga practice creates virtually the opposite physiological response that stress does and helps the body recover more quickly from stressful stimuli. Practice of the Yoga twice a day is a powerful mind-body healing approach to the problems of chronic pain

6) Lifestyle and Daily Routine One of the most important factors for maintaining healthy functioning is to have a lifestyle that does not disturb natural bodily rhythms. When we eat, sleep and exercise in constantly fluctuating and disturbing patterns, the body loses its natural balancing cycles and cannot cleanse or heal itself as effectively. Therefore, regularity in our daily routine can be extremely effective in reducing physiological imbalance at the basis of chronic pain. Our Ayurveda Health Consultants will review your daily routine and provide the information you need to create a daily schedule that will increase balance in your physiology and aid in healing your body. Ultimately every treatment approach must depend on the body's natural healing ability for a real cure of the condition. Dr Gowthaman's approach is not to attack the disorder with something from the outside, like drugs or surgery, but to attempt to enliven the innate healing response of the body. The healing response is one of the most complex and coordinated activities within the human physiology and often cannot be strengthened significantly without a comprehensive natural approach like that provided at Dr Gowthaman. Taken together, all the Dr Gowthaman programs described above aim to create the ideal mental, physical and behavioral environment for healing

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Question: i am a diabetic patient of past four years. on 16th december 2011 we took blood test.all results are normal but except platelets counts. platelets is only 7000. doctsrs says platelets tansfusion is best. but iam feared about it. what is the natural remedy for increase platelets in my blood. please give answer immediately

Answer: As the doctors suggested please go for the platelet transfusion for the acute management. It is as simple as blood transfusion. Drum stick leaves are best remedy to improve platelets count. Add it as a soup or pastry in daily diet. Please check your spleen and thyroid functions

Ayurveda medications like Kaseesa (101) + Rasa Sindooram (6) - 125 mg each thrice daily can improve the platelets counts. Improve your Vitamin D and K intake. Fish oil capsules and Chicken liver soups can help you swiftly.

For treatments please call 99400 79511 / drkgowthaman@gmail.com

Ayurveda Treatment for IBS? - Question from Sify Health

2011-12-28T14:24:00.000+05:30

I am suffering from IBS, Irregular Bowel Syndrome. I underwent allopathic and homeo medicine, but not cured.I still have urge to go to toilet any time and my bowel is not cleared in one go. Pl advice in Ayurvedic medicine. I am 48 years and have clean habits. thanking you,

Answer from Dr Gowthaman

IBS is a specialty of Ayurveda. Only a Holistic approach with Ayurveda, Yoga and diet can help as this problem involves psychological causes too. Add as much as curry leaves, fresh ginger in diet. These two are the specialized home remedies for IBS. Buttermilk is a very effective remedy too.

1 cup curd + 4 Cup of water, Churned in the mixer for 5 minutes. Remove the froth and add 5 gm of curry leaves and fresh ginger powder. Take this medicated processed buttermilk up to 500 ml a day. This will improve the bowel movements and reduce the urge for frequent motions up to a great extent.

Yoga plays a vital role, Please visit a expert yoga house and explain them all your health problems and get a personalized yogic plan, try to practice it at least 15 minutes a day.

Musta Arishtam 30 ml thrice daily after food and Dadimashtaka Choornam 3 gm + Bola parpati + Trivanga Bhasma 125 mg thrice daily 15 minutes before food with buttermilk helps.

Avoid Spicy, salty and oily foods, non vegetarian foods especially chicken products. Add adequate amount of water. Water processed with cumin seeds helps a lot.

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Ayurveda solutions for left leg pain? Question from Sify Health

2011-12-28T14:17:00.000+05:30

Im 44 years old and Im 84 kgs. Consume bot Veg and Non Veg. When ever I walk long distances, I get pain on my left leg which percolates from the lower left back. I also feel that I have pain on my left shoulder blades which percolates to the left hand?

Wight is the concern. Please try to improve your weight loss exercises. Since you are 44, good physical exercises and planned diet would help. Just take one fruit before breakfast, lunch and dinner can fasten the weight loss. Reduced blood circulation and muscular stiffness could lead to this painful condition. The following simple home remedy can help you. 100 ml of milk + 200 ml of water + 5 gm of fresh garlic processed in mild fire until it becomes 100 ml. Please filter this and take once a day in empty stomach for 21 days. This will improve the blood circulation and relaxes the muscles.

Try a simple Ayurveda Abhyanga therapy in near by Ayurveda center. Please guide them to use Kottanchukkadi thailam followed by steam bath. This can improve your condition swiftly. Alternatively, buy this medicated oil from any Ayurveda store, apply it all over the body followed by warm water bath after 15 minutes does help.

Avoid Non vegetarian foods, reduce your salt and spicy food intake, especially cut down the oil based fried foods. Add as much as 3 liters of water as part of diet. Please take Lumbaton + Cervilon + Gandha Thailam capsules, each 1 twice daily after food with warm milk for 30 days. This will fasten the healing.

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Ayurveda for Parkinson's disease

2011-12-26T13:25:00.000+05:30

Ayurveda can improve lifestyle of a Parkinson’s diseasepatient

Parkinson’s diseasewas identified and explained by Dr James Parkinson in 1817 which wascharacterized by tremors of hands and feet, difficult or no control over thebody movements, drooling, tremor, rigidity and dementia etc.

This condition is notnew to Ayurveda. Charaka Samhita, one of the oldest general medicine books ofAyurveda explains this condition as ‘Kampa Vata’ completely with causes, signsand symptoms, pathogenesis, complications, treatment protocol etc in detailmuch better than the Modern medical system.

Pathogenesis

Ayurveda opines thatthe three functional elements and seven physical elements are the basis ofhuman body. Any derangement in their function is termed as disease/ disorder.

Parkinson’s diseaseis caused by the derangement of the functional element that is the Vata doshawhich is responsible for the nourishments of tissues and every nervousactivity. Ayurveda says that the metabolism plays a vital role in thiscondition. Malnutrition and aggravated Vata dosha leads to deficiency ofrequired nutrient supply to the brain which in turn on a long run leads to thiscondition.

Ayurveda says thatthe treatment process thus includes diet, detoxification and simple exerciseswhich can regulate the better nourishment process.

Signs and Symptoms

Primary signs andsymptoms include tremors, rigidity, and postural instability. Secondarysymptoms includes drooling, freezing, insomnia, dementia, speech and swallowingdisturbances, constipation, depression, excessive sweating, dry skin, slow responseto physical and psychological stimuli, cramped handwriting and changed feeblevoice.

Ayurveda andParkinson’s disease

Ayurveda the scienceof life effectively treats this condition over thousands of years. Though thistreatment process is slow, the efficacy is well appreciated by the patients.

Ayurveda recommends atwofold treatment protocol for Parkinson’s disorder

a. Ayurveda detoxification therapies followed by rejuvenation therapies

b. Ayurveda medication therapy with Diet and Yoga

Ayurveda detoxificationtherapies

Ayurveda recommends apersonalized approach for this condition. Based on the Prakriti, stage of thedisease, season, complications, age of the patient etc are considered carefullyby the physician before creating a healing plan. Even though Ayurveda textsadvises a simple vata hara Chikitsa for Parkinson’s disease that is Oleationand fomentation therapies followed by medical enema therapies the technique andusage of herbs varies based on the above factors.

Following steps arecarefully advocated by the physician

a. The digestion plays a vital role in this condition. Ayurveda recommendsmedicines to improve the Jatara Agni (Gastric fire) as the first step towardsthe healing as this purification and rejuvenation requires stronger gastric fireto nourish the nervous system and brain.

b. After the restoration of the digestive fire, Ayurveda recommends itstraditional treatments like Abhyanga, Pizchil, Ela kizhi, Navara Kizhi etc.This process not only strengthens the systems but also keeps the body ready toremove the unwanted and long standing toxins. These treatments usually advisedfor 7-41 days depends on the condition and chronicity of the disease.

c. Medicated enema therapy is thespecialty of Ayurveda. Ayurveda recommends oil based and herbal decoction basedenema therapies as a well calculated treatment. This helps in restoring theaggravated vata elements which in turn helps the restoration of health andrejuvenation processes. These medicated enema therapies usually advocated for7-21 numbers depends on the condition.

Ayurveda Medicationtherapy

An holistic therapywith Ayurveda medicines, diet and yoga can improve the life style of aParkinson’s patient in no time. Ayurveda recommends processed herbs as diet.Herbs like Mucuna pruriens, Pantago zeylanica, triphala, amla, Ulmus fulva,Glycyrriza glabra, Ashwagandha, jatamansi, Shanka Pushpi, Hydrocotyle asiaticaetc helps in improving the digestion, nourishes the body tissues and nervoussystems, brings back the normalcy and feeling of a well being in the affectedpatients without any side effects.

Ayurveda recommends avata hara diet schedule like adding limited oil, meat soups, and warm water asdiet. Ayurveda do recommend personalized yoga and simple exercises for thequick healing.

Conclusion

Ayurveda’s holisticapproach to this condition helps to build a positive wellbeingness. Traditionaluse of Mucuna seeds as diet for this condition is confirmed by modernscientific researches is the simple evident that the Ayurveda system can bringthe positive health in Parkinson’s disease patients.

Having said that,Ayurveda not just recommending medicines and therapies for the healing butadvises to bring in a good positive change in the life style for the completecure, without this fact a complete cure or a feeling well being a merely adream.

Its official, Ayurveda Therapies helps improve life in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

2011-12-09T15:10:00.001+05:30

Compression of Median nerve is what clinically termed as ‘Carpal tunnel syndrome’. The median nerve travels down the arm into the hand through a narrow path. At wrist this narrow path is compressed by various physical and physiological reasons end up in discomfort. The level of discomfort varies from simple dull ache to complete numbness of the hand. The symptoms inclusive of tingling sensation, numbness, weakness, pain in hand as a whole or restricted to some fingers, forearm and elbow.

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be result of overuse, strain, forceful or stressed motions of hands and wrists. Recent studies have indicated that continuous typing; excessive usage computers etc are primary causes for Carpal tunnel syndrome though the clinical evidences are still not satisfactory. Clinically software engg, IT professionals, architects and computer users are reported in high numbers than common people.

Incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome in women is as much as three times higher than men. Age does play a role as the incidence is recorded high between the ages of 45 and 52. Other health conditions contributes to this condition like diabetes, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disorders, long time contraceptives, menopause, PMS. Fluid retention in women too contributes. Studies have shown that smokers and alcoholics may experience acute symptoms and slower recovery than non smokers and non alcoholics.

Carpal tunnel syndrome starts with mild pain or discomfort in the wrist region and slowly spreads to hand and forearm. Common symptoms of this condition includes

a. Numbness of fingers and hand specifically over thumb, index and middle fingers.
b. This numb or pain increases during driving, holding any object or simply when wake up in the morning
c. Usually associated with radiating from wrist towards upper arm and shoulders
d. More confined to front side of the forearm
e. Persistent sense of weakness in the hands
f. Numbness of hand or fingers

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome is suspected based on the symptoms and the distribution of the hand numbness. Examination of the neck, shoulder, elbow, pulses, and reflexes is performed to exclude other conditions that can mimic carpal tunnel syndrome. The wrist is examined for swelling, warmth, tenderness, deformity, and discoloration.

Ayurveda’s views of Carpal tunnel syndrome

Ayurveda explains that the three bio energies are responsible for all physical and psychological wellbeing. Imbalance or vitiation of these three together or any one leads to the formation of the disease/ disorder. Increase or vitiation of Vata or air element results in compression and pain. Ayurveda’s management of Carpal tunnel syndrome involves the management of vitiated vata dosha (air element). Ayurveda’s primary aim is to ease the inflammation and pain by improving the blood circulation and relaxing the muscles.

Ayurveda itself recommends a holistic approach with Ayurveda medicines and therapies, Vatahara life style and diets, Yoga and exercises for the management of Carpal tunnel syndrome.

Ayurveda therapies like Pizchil, Navara Kizhi, Ela Kizhi, Mamsa Navara Kizhi etc are very effective in reducing the pain and numbness. A 7-21 day therapy program comprises of general massage with herbal steam to Mamsa Navara Kizhi (Meat based External application) to bring back the normalcy.

Mamsa Navara Kizhi is one of the specialized treatments used specifically to treat this condition. Warm oil application followed by external application of warm or hot paste made from red meat, green gram, rice and herbal powders. This process improves the blood circulation, relaxes the muscular system and heals the affected nervous system swiftly. This treatment is offered for 7-21 days depends on the condition of the patient.

Ayurveda medicines like cervilon, Zeotone, Yoga raja Guggulu, Kaishora Guggulu, Lakshadi Guggulu, and Tryodashanga Guggulu etc are very effective in managing pain and inflammation.

Ayurveda recommends Abhyanga – Oil massage followed by herbal steam bath once a week for the prevention and management of this condition.
Prevention is better than cure

a. Relax and reduce the force: Simple daily practice that keeps the hands and wrists soft should be practiced. For example, prolonged hand writing, using long pen with soft grip.
b. Break: Taking break during continuous hand usage helps the muscles to relax and there by helps prevention
c. Improving the posture: Maintain correct posture during walking, sitting, driving, sleeping helps
d. Maintain warmth: Cold environment, working or exposure to cold weather can stiffen the muscles and leads to painful conditions. Keeping the palms and hand warmth helps the muscles relaxed.

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Dear Karthik

A table spoon of black cumin seeds tied in a thin cotton cloth provides relief when inhaled.

Take few capsules of cayenne during or after each meal for several days till the infection is cleared up. Alternatively put 1 tea spoon of cayenne in cup of hot water and drink a cupful of this thrice a day.

Add few drops of eucalyptus oil to 1/2 cup boiling water. Pour the mixture into a bowl and inhale the steam for 10 - 15 minutes with your head covered with a large towel.

Put few drops of eucalyptus oil on your handkerchief and sniff periodically.

Dissolve 1 tsp of salt in 2 cups of water and use it through a nasal inhaler.
Make a nasal flush by mixing 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp baking soda in one cup of warm water. Fill the syringe with the solution and drop the mixture up your nose.

Dissolve 1 tsp uniodized salt and 1/2 tsp baking soda in a pint of water and inhale it through nasal inhaler.

Steep 1-2 tsp of thyme in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. Drink a cupful of this mixture three times a day. Because of its strong antiseptic properties, thyme is good for respiratory infections.

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Sniffling whenever your nostrils feel stuffed is a good way to drain the sinuses and stale secretions down the throat.

Press your thumbs to the either side of the nostril to bring a fresh blood supply to the area and soothing relief.

Apply warm wash cloth over your eyes and cheekbones. Leave it till you feel the sinus pain subsiding.

Carrot and spinach juice taken regularly is also found to be highly beneficial.

Eat pungent herbs like garlic, horseradish because it contains a chemical that moves mucus and makes it less sticky.

Garlic, Onions, Horseradish, Hot Pepper and Ginger added to any soup broth will open the sinuses.

Steep fresh basil in cupful of water and drink it to alleviate the stuffiness caused by inflamed membranes.

Pungent oils such as thymol and camphor help open clogged passages.

Tilt your head back and place a tsp of onion juice in each nostril. Repeat when needed.

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Ayurveda Home remedy for Diabetes with Jeera and Hygrophilia Spinosa

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One of the famous Ayurveda Book - Sarabendra Vaidya Chintamani explains specialised remedies for Diabetes. More than 100 remedies were discussed in this Subject.

I am planning to Share one remedy a day which can be practiced by anyone at home or anywhere.

Seeds of Hygrophilia Spinosa Powder (Kokolaksha seeds) - 1 part

Cumin seeds (Jeera Powder) - 1 part

powder mixed with warm milk (5 gm) taken twice daily in empty stomach in good for Diabetes.

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Ayurveda: rVita's approach to Gall Stones

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rVita's approach to Gall Stones

2011-01-31T12:05:00.000+05:30

Gall Stones

Basic Symptom Description:

Generally the main symptom that is associated with the Gall Stones is Gall Colic or Billiary Colic or severe steady pain. This if experienced by a patient carrying the stones can last anywhere between 30 minutes to 5 hours on each occasion. Even after the colic subsides there is a soreness that remains in the upper abdomen or epigastrium (Right Upper Quadrant) for up to 24 hours or more. Besides this acute phase of the disease which causes intolerable pain/colic occasionally or even frequently the other symptoms that may also occur include - nausea, indigestion, loss of appetite, acidity, abdominal wind/gas/ flatulence, etc.

Gall Bladder Stone Complications: Obstructive jaundice, Pancreatitis, Cholecystitis

rVita’s Unique Perspective on the Disease

Gall bladder stones are a very commonly occurring phenomenon. It is estimated that about 20% of women and 8% of men have Gall bladder stones. However, the important point to observe is that most of them are 'silent' stones and do not exhibit any symptoms or complications. Most of them are detected through routine diagnosis like Ultra Sonography (USG) or X-Ray or CT Scans. It is a well documented fact that if a stone remains silent for 15 years it virtually has no chance of exhibiting any symptoms or complications. Hence, we must take the view that removing the stone through surgery or lithotripsy is completely unnecessary.

rVita’s Treatment Strategy for Gall Bladder Stones:

The treatment strategy is aimed to achieve the following:

Immediate Pain Relief: Provide fast and immediate pain relief. If at all the pain/colic occurs to the patient, we are able to do this with our Specific pain killer for this disease itself. Patients have reported pain relief usually within 5 to 20 minutes of taking the medicines in almost all cases. More importantly the relief that ensues from this medication is a complete one and the patient feels normal without any remaining soreness. Most importantly these medicines do not have any side-effects unlike any other painkiller in allopath medicine. The role of this medicine is not only to provide immediate relief to the pain but also to reduce the chances of recurrence of the colic.

Prevent Incidents of Colic: Provide medications and management to prevent the occurrence of pain due to gall stones or gall colic. Almost all patients have never had colic once they started our treatment and followed our extremely simple management advises.

Dissolution of Stone: Provide medications that gradually dissolve the stone. This is achieved by using our medications continuously over a period of time. The length of this treatment depends on the size and chemical composition of the stone and varies from case to case. However, during this period of prolonged treatment the patient remains free from any symptoms related to this disease and is able to carry on his/her normal life.

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How the telemedicine service would work for this disease?

There would be two scenarios

The First scenario, where the patient is already been diagnosed Gall Bladder Stones by regular physician. In this case we would need all the medical records that are related as well as unrelated to the disease. We would want to know what other diseases you are suffering from and what all treatments you are undergoing. If you have undergone any medical investigations like X-Ray, CT-Scan, MRI, as well as pathological reports for Blood, urine, etc. We would ideally like to have copies of all these reports - which can be scanned and emailed to us or even, can be directly uploaded to the Patient Management System (PMS) at our web site (www.rvita.com)

After reviewing the reports and online Prakriti analysis, the rVita medical expert creates a healing plan with Ayurveda medications, Yogic exercises with Diet plan. The Ayurveda medications include two sets of medicines. One set should be consumed irrespective of any physical symptoms. The second set would be taken only when there is acute onset of pain, nausea etc. This set of reserve medicines is called the 'Gall Bladder Stone kit'. It gives the telemedicine Centre the ability to respond to any emergencies or even minor discomforts that may be experience by the patient from time to time. Many of these symptoms may not be related to the disease directly but we have found a strong concurrence of these conditions from our vast experience in treating such patients over years.

The Second scenario, the patient only complains of certain symptoms and is unaware of any diagnosis. Based on the patient's description of the symptoms we suspect gall bladder stone and if the patient is in a position to we advise an Ultra Sonography (USG), or an X-ray if USG is not possible for any reason. This is only to confirm our suspicion. However, if for any reason beyond the control of the patient, he/she is unable to get a scan done and is in a lot of pain, we can straight away initiate the treatment if we are satisfied, based on our vast experience, after speaking to the patient about the symptoms. This approach is very safe in our case as there is no scope of any side-effects if for any reason the diagnosis is ultimately corrected when the patient actually could go for the confirmatory investigations. This is an extreme rarity for us because we have been successfully treating and absorbing the experience of treating all kinds of patients including those suffering from Gall Bladder Stones.

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Know about Types of Diabetes - Series 1

2011-01-30T16:00:00.000+05:30

Ayurveda, the science of life classifies Diabetes as 20 types based the invlovement and symptoms of functional elements of the body viz vata, pitta and kapha.

Lets first review about kapha type of Diabetes and its symptoms

Unlike today, in olden days the Diabetes was diagnosed by physical symptoms and urine analysis.

Types of Diabetes

1. Udaha meha - Like water - Urine goes out like water, white in colour and cool in nature with out any bad smell. The patient feels as if he is passing the water which he has drunk earlier.

2. Ikshu Meha - Sugarcane juice Like - Urine goes out like sugarcane juice, thick, cool and sticky in nature.

3. Sandra meha - Thick. after passing urine a sediment stays in the area

4. Sandra prasda meha - Mixed with hard and soft sediments (If the urine stored in a vessel)

5. Shukla Meha - White in colour - The urine goes out like milk with frequent urination

6. Sukra Meha - Semon mixed urine, skicky and increased urination

7. sheeta Meha - Cool, ants crawls at the urinated area, Smells like sugar

8. Sikata Meha - Urine goes out with minute sand like particles

9. Snahaihi meha - Urine goes very slowly, passes only after pressure

10. Lala Meha - Urine passes out like thread, sticky saliva with very bad smell

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Successful Management of Poly Cystic Ovariesat rVita health center in Chennai

2010-12-08T13:44:00.000+05:30

Case study Poly Cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

History: 28 years old unmarried girl history of delayed menses, additional hair growth in the face, weight gain, mental irritability since 2 years

Personal History

Diet Vegetarian

Appetite Good, Able to take little quantity, often feels hungry

Bowels Normal

Urine Normal

Sleep Normal

Prakruti Pitta and Kapha

Desired taste Spicy, salty, warm foods and drinks

Patient details

Registration date 22.01.2010

Family history No relevant family history (One girl child)

Disorder history Diagnosed with PCOD with USG

Medication history Ovaral –G (Combination of estrogen and Progesterone) – one tablet daily for 21 days with a gap of 7 days for six months. Menses were normal in this period but general health conditions were not improved.

Menstrual history Menarche at the age of 12 years.

Past MC – 4-5/ 28-30 day cycle; Moderate flow and mild pain

Since last six month menstrual cycle – 2-3/ 40-45 days, scanty flow and sometimes pain

Last menstrual cycle: 29.11.2009

Physical examination

General examination Build & Nutritional status: satisfactory

Pallor: Mild

No evidence of thyroid enlargement

BP 120/80 mm/Hg / Pulse 72 per minute

Height: 156 cm

Weight: 69 Kg

Respiration rate 19 per minute

Systemic examination Cardio Vascular system

Heart sounds (S1, S2) – Normal, No added sound, HR-62 per minute

Respiratory system

Clear, equal air entry, no added sound

Per abdomen

Soft, No palpable mass and no organomegaly, No abnormality detected

Investigations Hemoglobin – 12.6 mg/dl (11 – 14 gm/dl)

TLC, DLC and ESR, within normal range

Hormone profile

Prolactin – 18.12 ng/ml (3.24-29.15 ng/dl)

L H – 3.09 mIU/ml (1.00-18.00 mIU/ml in follicular phase)

PSH – 6.34 mIU/ml (4.00 mIU/ml/ml in follicular phase)

Thyroid profile

TSH – 3.2 mU/ ml (0.49-4.67 mIU/ml)

Thyroxin – 0.87 ng/dl (0.71-1.85 mg/dl)

Tridothyrixine – 2.36 pg/ml (1.45-3.48 pg/dl)

Insulin – fasting – 4.9qU/ml (0-9 qU/ml)

Radiology USG – 20.12.2009 – Enlarged ovaries with multiple small follicles in peripheral distribution with increased stromal echogenecity suggestive of poly cystic ovaries

Follicular study 29.11.2009 – Anovulatory cycle

X Ray – PA view – No abnormality detected

Clinical evaluation of the patient on clinical and biochemical basis on frequent follow ups

Clinical findings On registration date

(22.01.2010) 2 nd follow up

(07.03.2010) 5 th follow up

(01.11.2010)

Lethargy ++++ ++ Nil – Fresh and Energetic

Pallor ++ Nil Nil

Irregular periods Last menses on 29.11.2009 (3 days, scanty and painful) On 40 th day (01.03.2010), 3-4 days Every 30 th day, regular for 4-5 days

Amount of menses Scanty normal normal

Weight 62 Kg 59.2 Kg 50 Kg (Unchanged since 4 months)

Investigations 07.03.2010 18.05.2010 25.10.2010

Hb gm% 11.6 gm/dl 12.1 gm/dl 14.6 gm/dl

Prolactin 16.12 ng/dl 18.11 ng/dl 15.46 ng/dl

LH Normal Normal Normal

PSH Normal Normal Normal

Free Testosterone Normal Normal Normal

Thyroid profile Normal Normal Normal

Ultra sound scan Enlarged in volume, Increased number of cyst (Peripherally ) Ovaries enlarged with fair amount of cysts with mild stromal thickening Ovaries normal, no visible cyst mass, No stromal thickening, Normal study

Follicular study Anovulatory cycle Anovulatory cycle Ovalatory cycle, Ovulation occurs at Day 16

Diagnosis

Anemia and thyroid disorder are ruled out. Hormonal studies and USG exhibits Poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Management Done

Food – Green gram, Red rice, wheat, Green, fresh vegetables, Milk etc

Avoid – spicy, salty, fermented foods and drinks, canned foods and drinks, curd

Exercises- 30 minutes walk every day with Pranayama and meditation for 10-15 minutes

Medicines advised

1. Saptasaram Kashayam Tablets

3 tablets – with warm water 30 minutes before breakfast and Dinner

2. Kalyanaka Kshara (21)

250 mg after food with curd water thrice daily after food

3. Satavari gulam

5 gm at bed time followed by 200 ml of warm milk

Conclusion

In PCOS is a condition caused by abnormalities of hypothalamic – pituitary axis and ovarian or adrenal steroidogenic pathway.

Ayurveda names this condition as ‘Arthava Dushti’ – means abnormalities in the functions elements of the menstrual cycle. This condition is termed under easily treatable disorders section.

At rVita we combine best of the ancient Indian systems like Ayurveda and Yoga with modern diet and nutrition plans with a unique personalization based on the bio energy or Prakriti analysis. This helps the person to attain the self healing in due course of time and the disease is cured permanently.

rVita currently enrolling patients for PCOD program (Women health) with unique Online patient Management system which enables to upload all the medical records and monitor health etc online.

For more details about the Online PCOD program (Women health) please feel free to call 1800 425 4325 (India Only) / 00 91 9500123412 / visit www.rvita.com and click the ‘rVita personalized consultation’ tab

Alternatively, please visit our flag ship rVita health center at No.2, Krishnamacharya Avenue, Adayar, Chennai 600020, (Opposite to Adayar Ananda Bhavan Sweets), and India. For appointments please call 044 42187226 / 1800 425 4325 (India Only) / 9500123412 / gowthaman@rvita.com

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