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Bronchitis & Asthma ------------------- In Ayurveda, Bronchial Asthma - an allergic condition resulting from the reaction of the body to one or more allergens and is one of the most fatal respiratory diseases - is named `tamaka shvasa' and its seat of manifestation is the lungs. Symptoms During an attack of Bronchial Asthma you have to literally gasp for every breath - breathing out being more difficult than breathing in, since the air cannot be properly driven out of the lungs before you have to take another breath. For chronic patients these frequent attacks, specially in the night or early morning, are often preceded by nasal congestion and sneezing. Root Causes Either allergy inducing factors as weather conditions, dust, food, drugs, perfumes, pollution etc. or psychological factors as deep-seated emotional insecurity, an intense need for parental love etc. or hereditary / genetic factors. Healing Options Herbs Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) Vasak (Adhatoda vasika) Ayurvedic Suppliments Vasavaleh Kanakasav Talisadi Churna Kantakaryavaleha Diet A limited quantity of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. A liberal amount of alkali-forming foods - fresh fruits, green vegetables, sprouted seeds and grains. Avoid foods which tend to produce phlegm - rice, sugar, lentils and curd. Avoid difficult-to-digest foods - strong tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages, condiments, pickles, sauces and all refined and processed foods. Lifestyle Avoid excess humidity Avoid exposure to dust, fumes & pollen grains Check your allergens Yoga Half Wheel (Ardha Chakrasana) Bow (Dhanura Asana) ----------------------------- Constipation ------------ A very common disturbance within the digestive tract, it restricts regular bowel movement. Since improper stool produces toxins (ama) which find their way into the blood stream and are then carried to all parts of the body, in chronic cases this problem can give way to serious diseases as rheumatism, arthritis, piles, high blood pressure and even cancer. Symptoms Infrequency, irregularity or difficulty in eliminating hard faecal matter Coated tongue Foul breath Loss of appetite Headaches Dizziness Dark circles under the eye Depression Nausea Pimples Mouth ulcers Diarrhoea alternating with constipation Varicose veins Pain in the lumbar region Acidity Heart burn Insomnia Root Causes Improper diet & irregular eating habits Insufficient intake of water and high fibre food. Excessive intake of animal protein Irritable colon Spastic colitis Emotional disturbances Lack of physical activity Paralytic or mechanical obstruction to the passage of stools. Healing Options Herbs Hartaki (Terminalia chebula) Isabgole (Plantago ovata) Sennaleaves (Cassia angustifolia) Nisoth (Ipomoea turpethum) Ayurvedic Supplements Kabzhar Triphala Panchasakar Churna Diet Avoid white flour, rice,bread,pulses,cakes, pastries, biscuits, cheese, white sugar & hard-boiled eggs. Take the following unrefined foods: Wholegrain Cereals : Wheat Green Vegetables : Spinach, brocculi Fruits : Bael, pear, Guava, Grapes, Orange, Papaya & Figs Dairy : Milk, Clarified butter, Cream Lifestyle Attend to the call of nature regularly even if you do not get your motion. Indulge in the following active physical activities / outdoor games a) brisk walking b) swimming c) exercises Yoga Bow (Dhanurasana) Yogamudra ------------------------ Diabetes Mellitus ----------------- Termed `Madhumeha' in Ayurveda, its incidence is higher amongst the older and the obese. Originating from an absolute or relative lack of insulin, it gives way to abnormalities in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fat in the body. Characterised by abnormally high levels of blood glucose and its subsequent excretion through urine. Symptoms Constant feeling of hunger and thirst. Weight loss Quick exhaustion. Drowsiness. Low sexual urge. Possible anaemia, constipation, itching around genital organs, palpitation. Slow healing of wounds. Root Causes Overeating and consequent obesity Excessive intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates Overloading of proteins and fats which get converted into sugar if taken in excess. Excessive tension, worry, anxiety & grief Hereditary factors Healing Options Herbs Neem (Azadirachta indica) Gurmar Leaves (Gymnema sylvestrae) Karela (Momordica charantia) Nayantatra (Vinca rosa) Ayurvedic Supplements Madhumehari Granules Shilajit Tablets Karela Tablets Diacont Diet Avoid sugar in any form-rice, potato, banana, cereals & fruits containing high percentage of sugar content. Do away with fatty stuff. Go for the following low-calorie, low-fat alkaline diet of high quality natural foods. Seeds: Paslane seeds .Seeds of bitter gourd & Fenugreek Vegetables: Bitter Gourd, string beans, cucumber, onion, garlic Fruits: Indian Gooseberry, Jambul Fruit, Grape Fruit. Grains: Bengal gram, black gram. Dairy Products: Home-made cottage cheese and various forms of soured milk such as curd and butter milk. Emphasis should be on raw vegetables & herbs as they play a part in stimulating the pancreas and enhancing insulin production. Lifestyle Lifestyle: Don't indulge in day-time sleep. Should take care not to injure yourself as you take time to heal. As a result, there is a possibility of the wound becoming septic. Should take adequate eye care as the disease in serious condition might affect the eye. If you are afflicted by any other disease, you should take prompt actions since you lack resistance. Foot care. Yoga A must for you a) Cobra (Bhujang Asana) b) Locust (Shalabh Asana) c) Bow (Dhanur Asana) Apart from Yoga daily some exercise must be done like cycling, swimming, jogging etc. ----------------------- Epilepsy -------- Referred to as `Apasmara' in Ayurveda, epilepsy, more popularly known as the falling disease, is a serious disorder of the central nervous system that affects both children and adults alike. Afflicting infants and early teenagers the most, it is categorised into two main types - Petit Mal & Grand Mal. Depending on the dominance of the three doshas and their combined effect it can come in four types - a fifth type, called Yoshapasmara, denotes hysteria which is more prevalent among women. Root Causes Petit Mal results from a strained nervous condition. Grand Mal is due to hereditary influences, serious shock or injury to brain or nervous system and diseases like meningitis and typhoid. Allergic reaction to certain food substances. Circulatory disorders. Chronic alcoholism. Lead poisoning. Use of cocaine. Mental conflict. Deficient mineral assimilation. Symptoms In case of petit mal, there is momentary loss of consciousness with no convulsions except a slight rigidity. In this case, the attack stops within a few seconds. Grand mal, on the other hand, has a dramatic effect. Violent convulsions accompanied by a sudden loss of consciousness, twitching of the muscles, biting of the tongue, distorted fixation of limbs, rotation of the head and deviation of the eyes continues for much longer. Healing Options Herbs Brahmi (Bacopa Monniera) Shankha Pushpi (Evolvulus alsinoides) Malkagni (Celastrus paniculatus) Jatamansi (Nardastachys jatamansi) Ayurvedic Supplements Brahmi Bati (with pearl and gold) Sarswat Churna Brahmi Ghrita Diet Avoid pungent, fried & greasy food, sugar & sweets, strong tea & coffee, alcoholic beverages, condiments & pickles. Adopt the following well-balanced diet Seeds: Alfalfa seeds Vitamin B 6: Rice,milk,brewer's yeast, cereals, legumes, carrots, peanuts, green leafy vegetables. Fruits: Oranges, grapes, grapefruits, peaches, pears, pineapples and melons. Don't get yourself overstuffed .Go for frequent small meals rather than an elaborate one. Lifestyle Should follow a daily routine (dinacharyaa) Try to keep tensions at bay. Keep yourself busy so that you get no time to brood. Avoid excitements of all kind. Go for an invigorating head and soles of the feet massage with sesamae oil daily. Yoga Opt for Meditation ----------------------- Flatulence Distension of the stomach and intestine owing to excess of wind in the system, it is called `Adhmana' in Ayurveda. Symptoms Loss of appetite Indigestion Breathlessness Headache Sleeplessness Root Causes Aerophagia, or swallowing of air. Faulty dietary habits like eating too fast or eating too spicy food. Logical factors as anxiety, fear and grief. Hyper-salivation due to gastritis. Reflex from angina or chronic cholecystitis. Fermentation in gastro-intestinal tract due to inadequately cooked starchy foods. Deficiency of pachaka pitta or disorder of samana vata. Healing Options Herbs Ginger (Zingiber officinalae) Hing (Asfoetida) Ayurvedic Supplements Gaisantak Bati Hingwastak Churna Ajwain Ark Diet Avoid pulses, beans, and fatty foods. Have lots of curd and butter-milk. Lifestyle Take rest after having a full meal. Drive your worries away. Yoga Peacock (Mayurasan) Knee to Chest (Pawan Muktasan) Leg Raises ----------------------- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Regarded as the silent killer and the biggest menace of the present generation, it happens when blood pressure crosses the systolic pressure i.e. the highest pressure reached during each heartbeat. Symptoms Pain experienced at the back of the head and neck on waking up, which soon disappears. Dizziness Palpitations Heart pain Frequent urination Nervous tension Fatigue Breathing Problem Root Causes Stress and hectic life-style. Vitiation of vata Smoking and an excessive intake of intoxicants Hardening of the arteries Obesity Metabolic disorders Excessive intake of common table salt Overloading of fast foods Healing Options Herbs Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina) Jatamansi ( Nardostachys jatamansi) Ayurvedic Supplements Sarpagandhaghan Bati Sarpagandha Tablets Stress Guard Diet Avoid meat, eggs and salt Reduce protein intake Follow the following vegetarian diet: Vegetables: Garlic, lemon,parsley, Fruits: Indian Gooseberry,Grape fruuit, watermelon, Dairy: Milk,Cottage cheese,clarified butter. Lifestyle Should get 8 hours of sleep Proper rest is of primary importance Avoid overstrain Don't worry be happy Yoga Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana) Cobra (Bhujanga Asana) Ayurvedic Massage Use Mahanarayan Taila Brihat Vishnu Taila ----------------------- Indigestion Not quite a disease by itself, this condition of 'Agnimandya' in Ayurvedic terminology, it denotes a condition wherein food taken does not get digested. Root Causes Aggravation of the three doshas - vata, pitta, kapha. Excessive intake of improper food (for more details, click diet planning). Psychic factors as anger, anxiety and worry. Fast eating habits Eating less of high-fibre foods. Symptoms Feeling of heavy stomach Stomach pain Puking Vomiting Nausea Diarrhoea Acidity Burning Sensation in the chest. Healing Options Herbs Hing (Asafoetida) Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Lemon juice with rock salt Ayurvedic Supplements Agni Bardhak Bati Lavan Bhaskar Churna Ajwain Ark Diet Take a light fat -less diet Have plenty of water and juices, especially lemon juice laced with a pinch of salt. Intake of raw garlic is very beneficial Lifestyle Avoid sleeping just after having a full meal. Try to gain mental peace. Physical exercise is a must. Yoga Peacock (Mayurasan) Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasan) ----------------------- Insomnia Denoting a complete lack of sleep, it has assumed alarming proportions among the upper classes in the present times. With sleep disturbances affecting the work of glands secreting hormones, there has been manifold rise in ailments as heart diseases & high blood pressure. Symptoms Sleeplessness Memory lapses Lack of concentration Loss of co-ordination Confusion Root Causes Aggravation of vata & pitta Mental tension Suppressed feelings & acute bitterness Constipation Dyspepsia Excessive intake of tea & coffee Environment Factors-excessive cold, heat or change of environment Healing Options Herbs Brahmi (Bacopa monneri) Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina) Ayurvedic Supplements Stress Guard Brahmi Bati Ashwagandharistha Diet Go for a low-salt diet Avoid white-flour foods, sugar, tea, coffee, chocolate, cola drinks: alcohol, fatty foods, fried foods Take the following diet Vitamin B1: Whole grain, cereals, pulses and nuts Vegetables: Lettuce, Bottle Gourd Dairy: Milk, Curd, clarified butter Seeds: Aniseed Lifestyle Exercise daily, must walk atleast 1 mile a day Enjoy a stress-free life Cultivate a creative hobby Avoid meeting impossible targets Meditate Yoga Cobra (Bhujangasana) Corpse pose(Shavasan) Ayurvedic Massage Massage whole body with Mahamas Taila or Mahanarayan Taila ----------------------- Jaundice / Hepatitis The most common of all liver ailments, this results in an increase in the bile pigments and bilurubin in the blood, giving the skin and mucus membrane a yellow tinge. And is called `Kamala' in Ayurveda. Symptoms Extreme weakness Severe headaches Constipation Nausea Yellow discoloration of the eyes, tongue, skin and urine Dull ache in the liver region of stomach. Possible itching all over the body Root Causes Excessive circulation of pitta (bile pigments) in the blood. Occurs when there is any obstruction in the bile duct or impairment of the functions of the liver or excessive destruction of the red blood cells. Ailments as typhoid, malaria, yellow fever, tuberculosis affect the liver to some extent Viral infections. Healing Options Herbs Ghritkumari (Aloe vera) Kakmachi (Solanum nigrum) Jaundice Berry (Berberis vultaris) Bhumiamla (Phyllanthus niruri) Ayurvedic Supplements Punarnava Mandoor Liverol Syrup Bhumiamla Capsule Kumariasava Diet Go for the boiled & spiceless diet. With vegetables- radish leaves, tomato, lemon . And dry fruits- dried dates with almonds & Cardemoms Have plenty of sugarcane juice, orange juice, bitter Luffa and barley water.This enhances urination which helps eliminate excess bile pigments in the blood. Lifestyle Take complete rest Avoid heat, sex and pshychic factors like anger and anxiety. Yoga Fish (Matsya Asana) Shoulder Stand (Sarvang Asana) Hidden Lotus (Baddhapadmasana) ----------------------- Obesity What is Obesity? In ayurveda, this condition is called medoroga. Obesity is caused by excessive fat acumulation in the body. It leads to serious health hazard affecting the functions of the vital organs like heart, liver and kidneys.It might also give way to diabetes. Root Causes Intake of excessive calories. Complete lack of mental & physical exercise. In rare cases, disturbances of thyroid or pitutary glands. Excessive and regular consumption of alcohol. Symptoms Abnormal girth and extra weight which hinders normal life activity Makes prone to many diseases as heart problems, diabetes etc. Breathlessness, even on slightest exertion. Development of asthmatic tendencies. Healing Options Herbs Guggulu (Commiphora mukul) Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa) Ayurvedic Supplements Medohar Vidangadi Lauh Punarnavadi Guggul Note: Please go for PANCHAKARMA therapy Diet Do away with carbohydrate and high-fat stuff Thrive on plenty of water and juices-lemon, grape fruit, orange, pineapple. Add garden-fresh salads , raw green vegetables and fres fruits to your low-calorie Lifestyle Religiously do all kinds of exercises: walking, swimming, cycling. Think positive Go for sauna baths, steam baths and regular massages Go for Panchakarma Yoga Deep breathing exercises(Pranayama) Locust (Salbha Asana) ----------------------- Oedema Basically it denotes the situation of accumulates of water in excess inside the tissues. Symptoms Non-inflammatory swelling of various parts of the body. Root Causes Ailments of the heart, liver, kidney and Anemia. Healing Options Herbs Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa) Hasti Sundi (Heliotropium indicum) Ayurvedic Supplements Sothari Mandur Sothari Lauh Punarnavaristha Diet Strictly avoid fried & fatty food, salt and curd. Go for vegetables like drumstick, green banana, gourd, patola, bitter gourd, ripe papaya. Lifestyle Do not indulge in daytime nap Move about and avoid sedentary habits Yoga Right Nostral Pranayam Meditation Ayurvedic Massage Ayurvedic Massage with Punarnawadi Tel ----------------------- Piles Called 'Arsha' in Ayurveda and stratified into dry and bleeding categories, it denotes the condition when veins in the anal region get varicosed. Symptoms Intense pain at the time of passing stool. Bleeding. Often leads to anemia due to profuse bleeding. Itching in the rectal region. Wind formation in the stomach. Sitting becomes problematic. Root Causes Chronic constipation and other bowel disorders. The pressure exerted to evacuate the constipated bowels affects the surrounding veins. This leads to piles. Prolonged periods of sitting or standing. Strenuous work Obesity Mental tension Hereditary factors. Common during pregnancy Healing Options Herbs Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) Jimikand (Amorphophallus campanulatus) Ayurvedic Supplements Arshoghani Bati Pirrhoids Tablets Abhyaristha Diet Avoid potato, yellow variety of pumpkin, colocasia Go for the following diet: Seeds: Mango Seeds, Sesame seeds Fresh Fruits: Jambul Fruit, Dry Figs, Papaya, Amalaki Vegetables: Radish, Turnip, Bitter Gourd, Onion, Ginger Grains : Rice, Wheat Lifestyle Intestine should be thoroughly cleansed Exercise is a must Do not indulge in sex in excess Avoid going for horse rides or sitting on hard seats. Drink lots of water Yoga Cobra (Bhujang Asana) Bow (Dhanur Asana) Ayurvedic Massage Kasisadi Taila ----------------------- Premenstrual Tension From the time of puberty and for the entire duration of adulthood of any woman, estrogen & progesterone get to be the main hormones that play key roles in her life. That ensure the menstrual cycle becoming a regular process that comes to a natural halt only during pregnancy and after a certain age. But due to their effects, before menstruation begins there is often some kind of psychological and physiological change in the person. Symptoms Depression Headaches Back ache A feeling of fullness in the breasts Swelling in the lower extremities Insomnia Root Causes Hormonal changes Anxiety Healing Options Herbs Citrak Mool (Plumbago zeylanica) Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) Ayurvedic Supplements Stress Guard Sundarikalp - Tablet & Syrup Rajahpravartini Bati Kumariasava Diet Have plenty of water and fruit juices,soups. Go for a nutritive diet, complete with cereals,green salads,boiled vegetables,milk. Avoid white flour products, rich cakes and pastries,spicy foods and pickles,strong tea and coffee. Lifestyle Try to keep your bowels regular. Go for a cold tub bath. Avoid smoking & consumption of alcohol. Ayurvedic Massage Oil massage for chest and back for 20 minutes twice a day with Mahanarayan taila Yoga Cobra (Bhujanga Asana) Plough (Hala Asana) - - - - - - - - - Return to Earth Medicine - Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine
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