0
HomeAyurveda

DEPRESSION

Depression also called Major depressive disorder or Clinical depression is common mood disorder in today’s world. It is described as feeling of loss, anger and sadness that interfere with persons day to life which persist more than two weeks. It influence relationship of person and may worsen chronic health conditions. The conditions that can get worse are:

  • obesity
  • arthritis
  • cardiovascular disease
  • asthma
  • diabetes
  • cancer

TYPES OF DEPRESSIONS :

There are different type of depression developed due to specific circumstances

  • Major Depression :

The person having symptoms for more than two weeks .It interferes with person’s ability to sleep, eat, study and work.

  • Persistent Depression:

The depression that last longer than 2 years . This show less severe symptoms of depression

  • Perinatal (Postpartum) Depression:

Women develops major depression during pregnancy or in weeks or months after child birth.

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):

Depression that comes and go with seasons. It usually start in late fall and early winters and gradually goes during summers and spring.

  • Depression with symptoms of psychosis:

Patient shows symptoms of depression along with psychotic symptoms like:

  • Delusion
  • Hallucination
  • Believing other person is trying to harm the patient.

   WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF DEPRESSION?

Some common causes of depression are:

  • BRAIN CHEMISTRY :Chemical imbalance in parts of brain may lead to depression.
  • HORMONAL IMBALANCE: The imbalance of hormones like estrogen, progesterone during the menstrual cycle, postpartum period, or menopause lead to depression.
  • FAMILY HISTORY: Person with family history of mental disorders may be at high risk of developing depression.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
  • SUBSTANCE USE: Substance or alcohol abuse may put person at risk.

RISK FACTORS:

Some of the risk factors for depression are:

  • Sex: Female are at higher risk of being depress than their male counterpart.
  • Socioeconomic status: Low social status individuals are at high risk of developing depression
  • Vitamin D deficiency

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION ?

Some of the common symptoms of depression are :

  • Feeling anxious, sad
  • Feeling worthless or guilty
  • Loss of interest in hobbies
  • Feeling desperate, irritable or restless
  • Having suicidal thoughts
  • Fatigue
  • Change in sleeping pattern
  • Appetite loss
  • Difficulty in concentration or decision making
  • Fluctuation in weight
  • Unexplained physical problems like headache, pain , indigestion etc.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF DEPRESSION ?

If depression is not treated it can cause complication like:

  • weight gain or loss
  • substance use disorder
  • physical pain
  • panic attacks
  • social isolation
  • relationship problems
  • thoughts of suicide and self-harm

DIAGNOSIS:

  • Physical examination
  • Blood test to identify problems like thyroid or vitamin- D deficiency
  • Psychiatric evaluation

LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO PREVENT DEPRESSION:

  • Exercise
  • Finding new hobbies
  • Spending quality time with friends and family
  • Developing healthy eating habits

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

According to ayurveda depression is usually thought as imbalance of kapha dosha and tamas respectively due to nidana sevan.

The characteristic features of depression like poor mood, low energy, heaviness, sadness, reduced movement and general stagnation  are all symptoms of Kapha and tamas imbalance.

HERDS :

  • Jatamansi – It have brain protective property.
  • Brahmi – It is helpful in improving memory and reducing anxiety.
  • Guduchi – It has memory enhancing and Anti-stress properties.
  • Ashwagandha – It enhances the function of the brain and nervous system and also improves the memory.

AYURVEDIC PROCEDURES :

  • Virechana
  • Nasya karam
  • Shiro vasti
  • Shirodhara
  • Shiro abhyanga

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTER MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION :

 1. Brodley Syrup:

This syrup maintains the overall activity of the brain. As the herbs used for the preparation of this syrup are Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), etc. These all acts as a mind relaxant. The use of this syrup provides good results to the dementia patient. This syrup has the best memory boosting power and helps in increasing the blood flow to the brain. It is used as an antioxidant that increases retention power.

Recommended Dosage:Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

2. Mann Mitra tablet:

Mann Mitra tablet is herbal and purely ayurvedic medicine. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment for psychiatric conditions and help to balance all the three doshas of body i.e vata, pitta, kapha. CAC Mann Mitra tablet improves intelligence and speech problems. It is helpful for making the nervous system strong and nerves as well. It contains various herbs like Bala, Vacha, Shankhpushpi, Nagkeshar etc that help you fight insomnia, anxiety, and stress. It works as a antioxidant, anti depressant, immuno booster, anti epileptic and as neuro protective drug.

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

3. Rasayan Vati:

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

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Calm Sleep tablet:

Calm sleep tablet is an amazing combination of natural herbs like bhang, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stressful conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to calm minds and make your body relax and light. In Ayurveda when there is an imbalance of three energies i.e. vata, pitta and Kapha, it leads to disease. Vata has a sub dosha named prana doshas which regulates the sensory perception, brain, and mind. calm sleep tablets is effective in depression, anxiety, insomnia, amnesia, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, and hypertension.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice a daily.

5. Brain relaxant churna:

This churna is a pure Ayurvedic preparation which contains Amla (Emlica officinalis), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Marich (Piper nigrum), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Suddha gandhak, Lauha bhasma, etc. It is mainly used for the treatment of psychiatric conditions, speech problems, to improve the intelligence and also beneficial in sleep disturbances, panic attacks, phobia, and relieves stress.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablespoonful twice daily.

6. Stress care tablet:

Stress care tablets are pure herbal formulation prepared from ingredients like Sarpgandha (Rauwolfia serpentine), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Jatamansi (Nardostacys jatamansi).The herbs used for formulation of these tablets show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, anti-depressant, & immune-modulator properties. These herbal tablets gives good result in Stress, Depression, Anxiety, All neurological disorders, Increases intelligence, and Improves memory.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily.

DEMENTIA

Loss of Cognitive functioning like remembering , thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language and reasoning to such an extent that it tempers with daily activities and life of a person. It also effects relationship, behavior and feelings of person.

Dementia is not a single disease but results from a variety of diseases and injuries that primarily or secondarily affect the brain like Alzheimer’s disease.

The disease is incorrectly referred to as ‘senility or ‘senile dementia’ .

It have physical, social, economical and psychological affect not only on person suffering but also on family and society.

 WHAT CAUSES DEMENTIA ?

Damage to the brain cell causes dementia in a person. It effects the nerve cells of brain that hampers the ability of brain to communicate with its various areas.

Dementia can also result from blockage of the blood flow to brain, depriving brain from oxygen and nutrients leads to brain tissue death. Some dementia are irreversible and continues to worsen with time.

Some medical conditions like depression, alcohol abuse, vitamin deficiency etc that affects brain can also leads to formation of dementia. Thinking and memory problems caused by above conditions are reversible with proper treatment.

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA :

The symptoms of dementia are divides into 3 stages :

EARLY STAGE: Common symptoms includes:

  • Lose of track of time
  • Getting lost in familiar places
  • Absentmindedness

MIDDLE STAGE: The symptoms become more clear in this stage:

  • Increased difficult in communication
  • Forgetting latter information or events
  • Help needed in personal care
  • Experience confusion while at home
  • Repeating questions
  • Change in behavior

LATE STGE: Stage of near total dependence and inactivity.

  • Difficulty in walking
  • Increased dependence on others for personal care
  • Becoming oblivious of time and place
  • Difficulty in recognizing friends and relatives
  • Change in behavior escalate and include aggression.

DIAGNOSIS:

  • History taking
  • Blood test to determine infection , vitamin deficiency , under active thyroid etc.
  • CT-scan
  • MRI
  • Neurocognitive testing
  • Psychiatric evaluation

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

According to ayurveda dementia developed due to imbalance in three doshas vata, pitta and kapha due to nidana sevana.  Mainly aggravation of prana vata  have a considerable role in dementia.

HERBS USEFUL IN DEMENTIA:

  • Turmeric- Due to its antioxidant properties
  • Ashwagandha – Enhance brain function and improve memory.
  • Vacha – Stimulates the brain cells
  • Brahmi – Enhance brain memory
  • Lashuna – Rejuvenating benefits

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTER MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEMENTIA

1. Brodley Syrup:

This syrup maintains the overall activity of the brain. As the herbs used for the preparation of this syrup are Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), etc. These all acts as a mind relaxant. The use of this syrup provides good results to the dementia patient. This syrup has the best memory boosting power and helps in increasing the blood flow to the brain. It is used as an antioxidant that increases retention power

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

2. Mann Mitra tablet:

Mann Mitra tablet is herbal and purely ayurvedic medicine. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment for psychiatric conditions and help to balance all the three doshas of body i.e vata, pitta, kapha. CAC Mann Mitra tablet improves intelligence and speech problems. It is helpful for making the nervous system strong and nerves as well. It contains various herbs like Bala, Vacha, Shankhpushpi, Nagkeshar etc that help you fight insomnia, anxiety, and stress.

Recommended Dosage : Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Calm Sleep tablet:

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

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Rasayan Vati:

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

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

5. Detox Premium Powder:

This formulation act at the level of the nervous system and facilitate proper conduction of signal impulse from the nerves to the muscles. The powder contains – Moti pishti, Parwal pishti, Shukta pishti, Giloy satva, Kamdudha ras, Jahar mohra, Akik pishti, Gandhak rasayan, etc. These ingredients balance all the Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha). It provides relief in psychosis, helps in mental weakness like short temper, decreased the ability to think, improves the memory power, and reduces the calcium level that hampers the brain functions.

Recommended Dosage : Take 1 sachet twice a day with normal water.

 

CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE

Gradual deterioration in functions of liver over period of more than six months. Function including clotting factor and other protein synthesis, excretion of bile and detoxification harmful products of metabolism. Continuous inflammation, destruction and regeneration of liver parenchyma leads to fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver.

  • Growth of scar tissues due to inflammation, infection, injury or healing leads to Fibrosis. it hinders the proper functioning of liver which leads to cirrhosis.
  • Cirrhosis is the final stage of chronic liver disease. Normal functioning liver tissues get replaced by scared tissues. Scared tissues effects the processing of nutrients, hormones, drugs and poisons. Production of proteins and other substances gets effected.

Chronic liver disease is a common liver disease in modern world.

CAUSES OF CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE –

  • Abuse of alcohol
  • Autoimmune disorders like autoimmune hepatitis
  • Blocked or damaged bile ducts
  • Parasitic infection
  • Hereditary
  • Hepatitis A,B,C,D and E
  • Certain medication
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Repeated heart failure and high cholesterol

 SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE –

Symptoms of chronic liver disease may vary from patient to patient. Common symptoms includes :

  • Ascites
  • Muscle loss
  • Kidney failure
  • Loss of appetite
  • Spider-like veins on skin
  • Fatigue and weight loss
  • Itching
  • Jaundice
  • Encephalopathy

 COMPLICATION OF CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE –

  • PORTAL HYPERTENSION – Due to cirrhosis normal blood flow slows down in portal vein.
  • ASCITES- Collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
  • KIDNEY DISEASE OR FALIURE
  • TYPE 2 DIABETES

DIAGNOSIS OF CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE –

  • Liver function test
  • Liver biopsy
  • Ultrasound scan
  • CT-Scan
  • MRI Scan
  • Upper Endoscopy

AYURVEDIC APPROACH –

In ayurveda liver is called Yakrit. Chronic liver disease is compared with Yakrit vriddhi or Kumbhkamala. Main dosh residing in liver is Pitta dosha. Aggravation of pitta dosha leads to dysfunctioning  of liver which hampers the function of agni. Pitta dosha also leads to imbalance of vata and kapha dosha .Hampered agni along with aggravated doshas lead to intoxication of rasa and rakta dhatu causing cirrhosis.

AYURVADIC PROCEDURES-

  • Deepan
  • Pachana
  • Virechan karam

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTER MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE –

 1. Kutki Capsule

These herbal capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of Picrorhiza kurroa. The herb used in this capsule show anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties help in treating liver cirrhosis naturally.

Recommended Dosage: Take two capsules twice a day with normal water.

2. Detox Premium Powder

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains following ingredients: Moti pishti, Parwal pishti, Shukta pishti, Giloy satav, Kamdudha ras, Jahar Mohra pishti, Akik pishti, Gandhak rasayan, Shankh bhasam, Sutshekhar ras, Sudhyog tab, Shwet parpati, Yavakshaar. Premium detox powder keeps your liver cell healthy. It clears away the toxins from the body and stimulates the function of the liver and increases the flow of bile

Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice a day with normal water.

3. Liver Care Syrup

It is a herbo-mineral Syrup which is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care syrup helps in balancing Pitta dosha. This Syrup enhances regeneration of liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice. CAC Liver Care syrup contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. These herbs show Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, Hepato-protective, properties. This syrup improves digestion, enhances appetite.

It shows results in Fatty Liver, Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Liver Cancer, Hepatomegaly, Inherited diseases- Hemochromatosis and Wilson’s disease, and Jaundice.

DOSAGE– Take 2 tablespoon twice daily

4. Liver Care Tablet

It is a herbo-mineral tablet of size 650 MG and is a purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care tablets help in balancing Pitta dosha. These tablets stimulate the growth of new liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice. CAC Liver Care Tablets contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. it shows results in Hepatomegaly, Inherited diseases- Hemochromatosis and Wilson’s disease, Jaundice and Obstructive jaundice

DOSAGE: Take one tablet twice a day with normal water.

5. Panchsakar Churna

It is a herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It mainly works on your Vata and pitta dosha of your body. It can cure Chronic Constipation and help relieve symptoms of Acidity, indigestion, Belching and colic pain. It acts as a mild Laxative and reduces Bloating. It works very efficiently on a disease named IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) which is very common nowadays that affects your day to day activities. CAC Panchsakar churna is 100% natural and pure. It is prepared from various herbs like Haritaki, Shunthi, Swaran Patri, Shatapushpa, and Saindhav Lavan that show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and laxative properties.PANCHSAKAR CHURNA contains Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula), Shunthi (Zingiber Officinale), Saindhava Lavana (Rock Salt), Svarna Patri (Cassia Angustifolia), Shatapushpa (Foeniculum Vulgare)

DOSAGE: Take one tablespoon at night with normal water.

CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE

Gradual deterioration in functions of liver over period of more than six months. Function including clotting factor and other protein synthesis, excretion of bile and detoxification harmful products of metabolism. Continuous inflammation, destruction and regeneration of liver parenchyma leads to fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver.

  • Growth of scar tissues due to inflammation, infection, injury or healing leads to Fibrosis. it hinders the proper functioning of liver which leads to cirrhosis.
  • Cirrhosis is the final stage of chronic liver disease. Normal functioning liver tissues get replaced by scared tissues. Scared tissues effects the processing of nutrients, hormones, drugs and poisons. Production of proteins and other substances gets effected.

Chronic liver disease is a common liver disease in modern world.

CAUSES OF CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE –

  • Abuse of alcohol
  • Autoimmune disorders like autoimmune hepatitis
  • Blocked or damaged bile ducts
  • Parasitic infection
  • Hereditary
  • Hepatitis A,B,C,D and E
  • Certain medication
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Repeated heart failure and high cholesterol

 SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE –

Symptoms of chronic liver disease may vary from patient to patient. Common symptoms includes :

  • Ascites
  • Muscle loss
  • Kidney failure
  • Loss of appetite
  • Spider-like veins on skin
  • Fatigue and weight loss
  • Itching
  • Jaundice
  • Encephalopathy

 COMPLICATION OF CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE –

  • PORTAL HYPERTENSION – Due to cirrhosis normal blood flow slows down in portal vein.
  • ASCITES- Collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
  • KIDNEY DISEASE OR FALIURE
  • TYPE 2 DIABETES

DIAGNOSIS OF CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE –

  • Liver function test
  • Liver biopsy
  • Ultrasound scan
  • CT-Scan
  • MRI Scan
  • Upper Endoscopy

AYURVEDIC APPROACH –

In ayurveda liver is called Yakrit. Chronic liver disease is compared with Yakrit vriddhi or Kumbhkamala. Main dosh residing in liver is Pitta dosha. Aggravation of pitta dosha leads to dysfunctioning  of liver which hampers the function of agni. Pitta dosha also leads to imbalance of vata and kapha dosha .Hampered agni along with aggravated doshas lead to intoxication of rasa and rakta dhatu causing cirrhosis.

AYURVADIC PROCEDURES-

  • Deepan
  • Pachana
  • Virechan karam

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTER MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE –

 1. Kutki Capsule

These herbal capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of Picrorhiza kurroa. The herb used in this capsule show anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties help in treating liver cirrhosis naturally.

Recommended Dosage: Take two capsules twice a day with normal water.

2. Detox Premium Powder

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains following ingredients: Moti pishti, Parwal pishti, Shukta pishti, Giloy satav, Kamdudha ras, Jahar Mohra pishti, Akik pishti, Gandhak rasayan, Shankh bhasam, Sutshekhar ras, Sudhyog tab, Shwet parpati, Yavakshaar. Premium detox powder keeps your liver cell healthy. It clears away the toxins from the body and stimulates the function of the liver and increases the flow of bile

Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice a day with normal water.

3. Liver Care Syrup

It is a herbo-mineral Syrup which is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care syrup helps in balancing Pitta dosha. This Syrup enhances regeneration of liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice. CAC Liver Care syrup contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. These herbs show Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, Hepato-protective, properties. This syrup improves digestion, enhances appetite.

It shows results in Fatty Liver, Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Liver Cancer, Hepatomegaly, Inherited diseases- Hemochromatosis and Wilson’s disease, and Jaundice.

DOSAGE– Take 2 tablespoon twice daily

4. Liver Care Tablet

It is a herbo-mineral tablet of size 650 MG and is a purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care tablets help in balancing Pitta dosha. These tablets stimulate the growth of new liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice. CAC Liver Care Tablets contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. it shows results in Hepatomegaly, Inherited diseases- Hemochromatosis and Wilson’s disease, Jaundice and Obstructive jaundice

DOSAGE: Take one tablet twice a day with normal water.

5. Panchsakar Churna

It is a herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It mainly works on your Vata and pitta dosha of your body. It can cure Chronic Constipation and help relieve symptoms of Acidity, indigestion, Belching and colic pain. It acts as a mild Laxative and reduces Bloating. It works very efficiently on a disease named IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) which is very common nowadays that affects your day to day activities. CAC Panchsakar churna is 100% natural and pure. It is prepared from various herbs like Haritaki, Shunthi, Swaran Patri, Shatapushpa, and Saindhav Lavan that show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and laxative properties.PANCHSAKAR CHURNA contains Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula), Shunthi (Zingiber Officinale), Saindhava Lavana (Rock Salt), Svarna Patri (Cassia Angustifolia), Shatapushpa (Foeniculum Vulgare)

DOSAGE: Take one tablespoon at night with normal water.

ALLERGIC RHINITIS

Allergic rhinitis or Hay fever is an allergic response of the body to exposure of certain tiny particles present in air like pollens , dusts etc. Body reacts by releasing a chemical called Histamine when allergens enter body through mouth or nose .

Most common seasonal allergen is pollens from flowers and trees .

Allergic rhinitis have cold like symptoms which include sneezing , nasal congestion ,irritation of nose ,throat, mouth and eyes. It is not contagious like common cold .

CAUSES OF ALLERGIC RHINITIS –

Allergic rhinitis happen due to immune system reaction against certain allergen which are otherwise harmless to most people. The immune system try to protect the body from the allergen as it thinks of allergen as intruder. Immune system release chemical named Histamine in blood stream in response of allergen

Histamine cause inflammation of the mucous membrane in nose , eyes and throat to eject the allergen from the body.

Common allergens include :

OUTDOOR ALLERGENS-

  • Grass pollens
  • Mold spores

INDOOR ALLERGENS-

  • Dust mites
  • Pet dander

SYMPTOMS –

Usually person experience one or more symptoms immediately after coming in contact with allergen like :

  • Nasal congestion
  • Sneezing
  • Itchy nose , eyes and throat
  • Running nose
  • Coughing
  • Frequent headache
  • Under eye dark circles
  • Watery eyes
  • Sore throat and troubled breathing
  • Excessive fatigue and malaise
  • Eczema -like symptoms , such as dry, itchy skin
  • Hives

Some of the symptoms, like recurrent headache and fatigue occur after long-term exposure to allergens .Allergy due to outdoor allergens like pollens peaks in summer , spring and early fall as pollen counts are high in these seasons .Allergy due to indoor allergens like dust mites and pet dander peaks in winter because people spend more time indoors.

TYPES OF ALLERGIC RHINITIS –

SEASONAL

  • Usually occur during spring and fall season
  • They are in response to outdoor allergens

PERENNIAL

  • Occur all year or at time of the year
  • They are in response to indoor allergens

RISK FACTORS –

Person with family history of allergy may have high chances of developing  allergic rhinitis, although allergies can affect any one. People suffering from eczema and asthma are at high risk of having allergic rhinitis.

Some factors that can trigger or worsen the condition are :

  • Humidity and Cold temperature
  • Air pollution
  • Colognes, perfumes and hairspray
  • Wind
  • Wood smokes and fumes
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Chemicals

DIAGNOSIS –

Physical examination is sufficient in case of minor allergic reaction however , certain test are performed to determine best treatment and prevention plane .

Skin prick test is painless and most accurate test to determine allergen causing symptoms . Small sample of different allergens are injected on your forearm  . If person is allergic to a substance the red bump appear where it was injected .

Blood test called Immunoglobulin -E test is also done to determine the allergen .

COMPLICATIONS –

Allergic rhinitis can lead to complications in some case like :

  • Nasal polyps – Abnormal benign sacs of fluid growing inside nasal passages and sinuses.
  • Sinusitis- Infection caused due to nasal swelling and inflammation preventing mucus drainage from sinuses .
  • Middle ear infection

AYURVEDIC APPROACH –

Allergic rhinitis is compared with Vata-kaphaja pratishaya in ayurveda .Main dosha aggravated in this is kapha due to accumulation of ama in the body .  Ama is the formed due to impaired digestion and metabolism .ama effect the rasa and rakt dhatu leading to development of pratishaya.

AYURVEDIC PROCEDURES-

  • Deepanam
  • Swedan
  • Vamana
  • Virechana
  • Nasya treatment

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTER MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF ALLERGIC RHINITIS –

1. Detox Premium Powder

The powder is very beneficial to cure anybody pain as it removes excess toxins from the body and balances the aggravated pitta and vata dosha. It consists of several herbs and bhasmas such as shukta pishti, giloy satv, parwal pishti, kamdudha rasa, moti pishti, gandhak rasayan, akik pishti, etc. The ingredients help in reducing swelling, redness, shrinkage of tear lining in the anus, burning sensation, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice daily.

2. Nerve up tablet

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas. It reduces kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This tablet helps in the symptoms related to Allergy.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Curcumin Capsule

Curcumin Capsule helps in pacifying all three doshas. Curcumin Capsule is beneficial for variety of skin conditions like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dermatitis. This Capsule contains standardized extract of the herb Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric having powerful Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-microbial and Antioxidant properties.
Recommended Dosage: Take 2 capsules twice daily.

4. Amrit Tulsi Ras

This herbal preparation is in drops form prepared from five types of Tulsi. Shama Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Rama Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum), Kapoor Tulsi (Ocimum canum), Shwet Tulsi (Ocimum basilicum), Nimba Tulsi (Ocimum citriodorum) that provides good result in all allergic reactions.
Recommended Dosage: Take two to three drops twice daily.

5. Immuno Booster Tablet

It is a pure herbal combination that helps to build up immunity. It consists of effective levels of antioxidants. vitamin C and E circulate in the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals. It has natural immunity-boosting properties to prevent and ease cough, cold, headache, and infections. it provides quick relief from early signs of running nose, itching throat, body ache, and weakness.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

How To Treat Pneumonia in Ayurveda

WHAT IS PNEUMONIA?

Pneumonia is a medical condition in which there is inflammation of the alveoli of lungs. Alveoli are the air sacs which transmit air from the external environment to the inside of the lungs. During pneumonia, these air sacs get filled with pus or fluid, thus causing difficulty in breathing. Bacteria, fungi and viruses are the micro-organisms which can cause pneumonia. Fever, chills and cough with purulent discharge are some of the most common symptoms of pneumonia. The symptoms of pneumonia range from mild to severe. It can be fatal in infants and young children.

When both the lungs are involved in pneumonia, then it is called bilateral or double pneumonia.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF PNEUMONIA?

Different types of micro-organisms are responsible for the cause of pneumonia. There are various types of micro-organisms present in air such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. When a person’s immune system becomes weak, these micro-organisms overpower it and cause infection of the lungs.

Some of the causal micro-organisms are:

  • RSV virus
  • Flu virus
  • RSV virus
  • Streptococcus pneumonia
  • Mycoplasma pneumonia
  • Cryptococcus fungi
  • Pneumocystis jirovecii
  • Toxoplasma protozoa

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF PNEUMONIA?

Pneumonia can affect people of any age group but some of the factors make a person at more risk of developing the disease:

  • Weakened immune system
  • Children of 2 years or younger
  • People of 65 years or above
  • Suffering from asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Being on ventilator
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Suffering from neurological disease like parkinson’s disease
  • Pregnancy

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PNEUMONIA?

Some of the common signs and symptoms of pneumonia are:

  • Pain in chest during coughing or breathing
  • Cough with phlegm
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Body fatigue
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Sweating
  • State of mental confusion
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Pain in abdomen during coughing or deep breathing
  • Increased heart rate
  • Loss of appetite
  • Bluish nails, lips or nails – cyanosis
  • Restlessness

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF PNEUMONIA?

If not treated properly, then there can be some of the fatal complications which can arise with pneumonia:

  • Presence of bacteria in bloodstream – bacteremia
  • Accumulation of fluid in lungs called pleural effusion
  • Formation of abscess in lungs
  • Difficulty in breathing

HOW PNEUMONIA IS DIAGNOSED?

The doctor will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease to the patient. He will do a physical examination with stethoscope. He will take the patient’s complete medical history. He will suggest some of the following tests to the patient:

  • Blood tests
  • Pulse oximetry
  • Sputum test
  • Chest X-ray
  • CT scan
  • Culture of pleural fluid
  • Arterial blood gas test
  • Bronchoscopy

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PNEUMONIA

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

1. Kapha Powder

This ayurvedic powder is very effective in cough with mucus, cold, and other respiratory disorders. Cough powder is a mixture of some ayurvedic ingredients like talisadi churna, abharak bhasam, godanti bhasam, lakshmi vilas rasa, yashtimadhu churna, tankan bhasma, kaph ketu ras. These ingredients in combination show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, & expectorant properties.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice a day with honey.

2. Trikatu Tablet

As the name suggests three ingredients are used for its preparation like Shunthi, Pippali, & Maricha. These herbs in combination deal with the loss of appetite, gas, flatulence, bloating, abdominal distension, weak digestion, constipation, abdominal pain, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Cough Go Tablets

These herbal tablets are beneficial in cough, cold, bronchitis, & other respiratory disorders. Cough Go Tablets are ayurvedic formulation containing Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), etc. All these ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, & expectorant properties. This is very beneficial in fever due to phlegm and treats the chronic cough. It helps in reducing cough, headache, rhinitis, etc.

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

4. Giloy capsule

Giloy capsules are formed with the standardized extract of herb giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). The Giloy herb improves immunity, removes toxins from body, purifies blood, beneficial in cough, cold, fever, & bronchitis.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 capsules twice a day with normal water.

5. Nerve up tablets

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas and kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchla, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural vatahar properties and helps in curing vata disorders, speed up physical and mental processes. It act as Respiratory stimulant, helps in Joint pain, Inflammation, Stiffness, Gout, Arthritis, Bodyache, Erectile dysfunction, and Body weakness.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6. Amrit Tulsi Ras

Amrit Tulsi Ras is a pure herbal preparation containing five types of Tulsi extracts Ocimum sanctum, Ocimum gratissium, Ocimum canum, Ocimum basilicum, Ocimum citriodorum. This herbal drop increases immunity, helps to treat cough, common cold and skin, respiratory diseases specially bronchitis. It gives effective results in bacterial and viral infections.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 drops twice daily in a cup of water.

CELIAC DISEASE

WHAT IS CELIAC DISEASE?

Celiac disease is also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy or celiac sprue. It is a digestive autoimmune disorder that affects small intestine. It can affect different organs along with organs of digestive system. In this disease, the body starts over-reacting towards a protein called gluten. Gluten is easily found in wheat, barley and rye. This leads to damage of small intestine. Diarrhea, bloating, gas, anemia and weight loss are some of the most common symptoms of celiac disease. When children are affected, their growth and development gets hampered as the nutrients from food don’t get absorbed properly.

However, there is no permanent cure of celiac disease but a gluten-free diet can help in management of symptoms and helps in intestinal healing.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF CELIAC DISEASE?

The immune system of the body helps in protecting the body from the invasion of foreign micro-organisms. But in celiac disease, there gets abnormality in the functioning of the immune system. Gluten is a protein which is widely available in wheat, barley, etc. When it enters the body through food, the immune system considers it as a harmful agent. It starts attacking the lining of the small intestine. Villi are the small projections present on the lining of small intestine. They help in absorption of nutrients from food. When villi get damaged, the nutrients don’t get absorbed and this causes malnourishment.

RISK FACTORS OF CELIA DISEASE

Some of the factors which increase the risk of persons developing the disease are:

  • Having a close relative suffering from celiac disease
  • Suffering from diabetes
  • Thyroid problems
  • Turner’s syndrome
  • Down’s syndrome
  • Collagenous colitis
  • Addison’s disease

SYMPTOMS OF CELIA DISEASE

The common signs and symptoms of celiac disease are:

  • Bloating
  • Pain in abdomen
  • Gas
  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Decrease in body’s weight
  • Ulcers in mouth
  • Anemia
  • Inflammation of liver
  • Malnutrition
  • Stunted growth in children
  • Tingling sensation and numbness in legs
  • Muscle cramps
  • Osteoporosis
  • Headache
  • Injury to the nervous system
  • Decreased functioning of spleen
  • Pain in bones and joints

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF CELIAC DISEASE?

The complications which are associated with celiac disease are:

  • Malnutrition
  • Weight loss
  • Short height
  • Less density of bones
  • Infertility
  • Difficulty in conceiving
  • Intolerance of lactose
  • Seizures
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Cancer

HOW CELIAC DISEASE IS DIAGNOSED?

The doctor will first ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease to the patient. He will ask about his family history. He will make the patient do some of the following tests for the evaluation of the disease:

  • Serology testing
  • DNA testing
  • Endoscopy

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CELAIC DISEASE

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

1. Detox Premium Powder

These herbal sachets are prepared from ingredients such as Shankh bhasma, Sutshekhar ras, Parvalpishti, Shukta, Giloy, Kamdudha ras, Shvetparpati that gives calming effect on the stomach.

Shankh bhasma: This ayurvedic bhasma is prepared from conch shell. The bhasma shows antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antacid, digestive stimulant properties. The problems like indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, etc are easily treated with it.

Sutshekhar ras: It is an ayurvedic preparation that maintains pitta dosha in the body. This ras provides effective results in abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, fever, headache, epigastric tenderness, etc.

Parval pishti: This pishti is prepared from coral calcium processed in rose water. It provides effective results in acidity, burning sensation, headache, etc.

Shukta pishti: This pishti balances the pitta dosha in the body and removes all toxins from the body.

Giloy satv: Giloy satv possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, carminative, immunomodulator, etc properties. It eliminates the ama from body hence provide good results in acidity problem.

Kamdudha ras: This ras reduces heat, burning sensation, epigastrium tenderness, irritability, heartburn, and acidity.

Shwet parpati: It is also effective in acidity.

Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice daily.

2. Triphala Guggulu

Triphala Guggulu Tablet (3 fruits) tablet is a herbo mineral of size 650 mg and is a purely ayurvedic formulation. It is a polyherbal formulation comprising of three ingredients.
Each fruit is thaught to positively impact the body’s three doshas. Triphala Guggulu Tablet has been used in ayurvedic medicine since ages. It is thought to support bowel health and aid digestion. As an antioxidant, it is used to detoxify the body and support the immune system. It is known for its antibacterial, antioxidant, antiviral abilities. It is prescribed for a wide range of ailments like promoting oral health, treating fatigue and gastric distress, pneumonia, constipation, vaginal infections and most importantly boost the immune system.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Liver Care Tablet

Liver Care Tablet is a herbo-mineral tablet of size 650 MG and is a purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care tablets help in balancing Pitta dosha. These tablets stimulate the growth of new liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

4. Digestion Support Tablet

This tablet is unique blend of best digestive herbs like kutaz chal, bilav, dhania, mustak, shankh bhasm, piper mint, and dadim that maintain natural Ph balance in the stomach and aid digestion of all types of food. The herbs present in this control acidity, gas, flatulence and constipation. These all complex problems are root cause of all diseases. If digestive system is proper it leads to proper assimilation of the nutrients in the body.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

5. Pitta Balance Tablet

Pitta doshas is responsible for digestion, metabolism, blood quality, thirst, appetite, eyesight, skin color and quality, body temperature, and mental abilities of intelligence and courage. Pitta doshas is composed of a fire element that digests almost everything that a person eats or drink. The eaten food is transformed into energy for the body to use in various functions of the body.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

6. Sheet Dhara Syrup

This herbal syrup is prepared from ingredients such as ajwain satav, mushak kapoor, peppermint, etc that naturally relieve the symptoms like bloating, blenching, nausea, vomiting, feeling of discomfort, etc. The regular use of this herbal syrup neutralizes the high acid content, reduces abdominal pain, & cramps.
Recommended Dosage: Take half teaspoonful of this syrup in half a cup of water. Drink this mixture twice daily on an empty stomach.

ASTHMA

WHAT IS ASTHMA?

Asthma is a medical condition in which the airways of lungs become narrow and filled with mucus. This occur because of the inflammation of the air tubules. It leads to difficulty in breathing, coughing and wheezing sound during breathing. Asthma is also known as bronchial asthma as bronchi are affected. It can be a minor problem in some patients but it can lead to various health implications in others. Coughing and tightness of chest are the typical signs of asthma attack. Treatment of asthma involves symptomatic management and improvement of the quality of life of a person.

WHAT IS AN ASTHMA ATTACK?

When an asthma attack occurs, following three things occur:

  • Bronchospasm: This is the tightening of the muscles of airways which makes the airways narrow. Due to this, the air cannot flow freely through the narrow channels.
  • Inflammation: There occur swelling of the airways. Swollen air tubules lead to less flow of air through them.
  • Excessive mucus production: There is more production of mucus in the airways. This leads to blockage of air tubules.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF ASTHMA?

It has not been found what is the exact reason of asthma, but due to some of the factors it gets triggered. The triggers of asthma vary from person to person. Following are the triggers:

  • Allergens present in air like pollens, spores, dander, dust, etc
  • Excessive physical activity
  • Cold air
  • Weakened immune system
  • Infections of respiratory system like common cold
  • Air pollutants like smoke, toxic fumes
  • Emotional stress
  • Gastroeshageal reflux disease
  • Having a genetic predisposition towards asthma
  • Suffering from allergic conditions like atopic dermatitis
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Some types of medicines like aspirin, NSAIDS, beta-blockers

DIFFERENT TYPES OF ASTHMA

Asthma is of two types:

  • Intermittent asthma – The symptoms come and go and a person feels normal in between the asthma flares.
  • Persistent asthma – In this, the symptoms of asthma remain for most of the time.

SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA

The symptoms of asthma are different in different individuals. The most common symptom of asthma is wheezing. Wheezing is the whistling sound which occurs when a person breathes. The most common signs and symptoms of asthma are:

  • Coughing, especially at night
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Tightness in chest
  • Shortness of breath
  • Increased rate of respiration
  • Panic
  • Difficulty in speaking
  • Increased infections
  • Feeling tired
  • Difficulty in sleeping due to shortness of breath

AYURVEDIC SAY ABOUT ASTHMA

In Ayurveda, bronchial asthma is known as Tamak shwas. It requires prompt management. It is considered to be yapya but if treated early, the symptoms can be vanished. It is a Pranavaha strotas vikara which is caused by the vitiation of vata and kapha doshas. Tamak shwas occurs because of the following causes according to Ayurveda:

  • Aahar (diet) – intake of dry and heavy food
  • Vihar ( physical activity)
  • Consumption of cold water
  • Living in cold, damp and humid conditions
  • Cold water bath

HERBS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ASHTMA

Some of the herbs which can be helpful for treating asthma are:

GARLIC

  • Garlic has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Thus it helps in reducing inflammation and swelling in the air tubules. Use it in food for its benefits. It lessens the symptoms of asthma.

HONEY

  • It is a very good immunity booster. It helps in soothing sore throat and prevents cough. It is mostly used during winters. Mix a little bit honey in tea or just have one spoon of it with 2-3 tulsi leaves.

GINGER

  • Ginger is also having great anti-inflammatory properties. It can be very good in severe asthma. Add ginger in food or on tea especially during winters.

CAFFEINE        

  • Caffeine is a very good bronchodilator. It dilates bronchial muscles and thus relieves muscle fatigue. It improves functioning of lungs after a few hours of its intake.

TURMERIC

  • Turmeric contains curcumin, an anti-inflammatory agent. It is antibacterial and antifungal in nature and thus prevents infection. It also increases body’s immunity.

MANAGEMENT OF ASHTMA WITH THE MEDICATIONS OF CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER

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

1.Kapha Sachet

The powder contains a mixture of herbal ingredients which are mainly made for the treatment of asthma. Their properties generally balance the vata and kapha dosha. The sachet contains ingredients like – Sitopladi churna, Abhrak bhasma, Laxmi vilas ras, Godanti bhasma, etc. It is used mainly in chronic cough, whooping cough and trouble breathing. It also relieves congestion of chest, sore throat. The ingredients loosen the mucus accumulated in the chest thus making it easy to cough it out. Its main therapeutic effects appear on lungs, pleura, and airways.

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

2. Swas Kas Chintamani Ras

Swas Kas Chintamani Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form, used in the treatment of respiratory diseases. This medicine should be used under medical supervision. This medicine is most commonly used in north Indian Ayurvedic practice. These tablets are pure Ayurvedic preparatipon  which contains pure herbal ingredients like swarna bhasma, shuddha parad, shuddha gandhak, suwaranmakshik bhasma, abhraka bhasma, loha bhasma, yashtimadhu, kantakari, etc. It is used in the treatment of cough, cold, bronchitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchitis.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Anu Tailam

Anu tailam is herbal and ayurvedic oil used for the nasal instillation for curing the various diseases.  It is administrated through the nasal passage to lubricate, protect and calm the mind. It includes – Sesame oil, Bael tree root, Solanum root, Cinnamon stem bark, Holostemma tuber, cardamom fruit, etc. It mainly balances the Kapha dosha and is beneficial in diseases of head, brain, face, nose, and eyes. Its use is generally recommended in chronic headache, problem of migraine, sinusitis, improves the voice, and vocal cords. Anu tailam gives effective results to asthma patients.

Recommended Dosage– Put 2-3 drops of Anu tailam in each nostril.

4. Broncho care syrup

Broncho care is ayurvedic syrup containing ingredients such as Vasa patra (Adhatoda vasica), Kantkari (Solanum surattense), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Chitrakmool (Plumbago zeylanica), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), etc. It is mainly used in chronic cough, bronchitis, whooping cough, common cold, etc.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day.

5. Cough Go Tablets

These herbal tablets are beneficial in cough, cold, bronchitis, & other respiratory disorders. Cough Go Tablets are ayurvedic formulation containing Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), etc. All these ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, & expectorant properties.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

6. Kantha Sudharak Vati

The ingredients used for the preparation of the Kantha sudharak vati are Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Lavang (Syzygium aromaticum), Javitri (Myristica fragrans), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi).This is prepared from soothing and expectorant herbs thus relief all throat problems. It gives very effective results in chronic laryngitis, bronchitis and asthma.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 tablets thrice a day.

ASTHMA

WHAT IS ASTHMA?

Asthma is a medical condition in which the airways of lungs become narrow and filled with mucus. This occur because of the inflammation of the air tubules. It leads to difficulty in breathing, coughing and wheezing sound during breathing. Asthma is also known as bronchial asthma as bronchi are affected. It can be a minor problem in some patients but it can lead to various health implications in others. Coughing and tightness of chest are the typical signs of asthma attack. Treatment of asthma involves symptomatic management and improvement of the quality of life of a person.

WHAT IS AN ASTHMA ATTACK?

When an asthma attack occurs, following three things occur:

  • Bronchospasm: This is the tightening of the muscles of airways which makes the airways narrow. Due to this, the air cannot flow freely through the narrow channels.
  • Inflammation: There occur swelling of the airways. Swollen air tubules lead to less flow of air through them.
  • Excessive mucus production: There is more production of mucus in the airways. This leads to blockage of air tubules.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF ASTHMA?

It has not been found what is the exact reason of asthma, but due to some of the factors it gets triggered. The triggers of asthma vary from person to person. Following are the triggers:

  • Allergens present in air like pollens, spores, dander, dust, etc
  • Excessive physical activity
  • Cold air
  • Weakened immune system
  • Infections of respiratory system like common cold
  • Air pollutants like smoke, toxic fumes
  • Emotional stress
  • Gastroeshageal reflux disease
  • Having a genetic predisposition towards asthma
  • Suffering from allergic conditions like atopic dermatitis
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Some types of medicines like aspirin, NSAIDS, beta-blockers

DIFFERENT TYPES OF ASTHMA

Asthma is of two types:

  • Intermittent asthma – The symptoms come and go and a person feels normal in between the asthma flares.
  • Persistent asthma – In this, the symptoms of asthma remain for most of the time.

SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA

The symptoms of asthma are different in different individuals. The most common symptom of asthma is wheezing. Wheezing is the whistling sound which occurs when a person breathes. The most common signs and symptoms of asthma are:

  • Coughing, especially at night
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Tightness in chest
  • Shortness of breath
  • Increased rate of respiration
  • Panic
  • Difficulty in speaking
  • Increased infections
  • Feeling tired
  • Difficulty in sleeping due to shortness of breath

AYURVEDIC SAY ABOUT ASTHMA

In Ayurveda, bronchial asthma is known as Tamak shwas. It requires prompt management. It is considered to be yapya but if treated early, the symptoms can be vanished. It is a Pranavaha strotas vikara which is caused by the vitiation of vata and kapha doshas. Tamak shwas occurs because of the following causes according to Ayurveda:

  • Aahar (diet) – intake of dry and heavy food
  • Vihar ( physical activity)
  • Consumption of cold water
  • Living in cold, damp and humid conditions
  • Cold water bath

HERBS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ASHTMA

Some of the herbs which can be helpful for treating asthma are:

GARLIC

  • Garlic has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Thus it helps in reducing inflammation and swelling in the air tubules. Use it in food for its benefits. It lessens the symptoms of asthma.

HONEY

  • It is a very good immunity booster. It helps in soothing sore throat and prevents cough. It is mostly used during winters. Mix a little bit honey in tea or just have one spoon of it with 2-3 tulsi leaves.

GINGER

  • Ginger is also having great anti-inflammatory properties. It can be very good in severe asthma. Add ginger in food or on tea especially during winters.

CAFFEINE        

  • Caffeine is a very good bronchodilator. It dilates bronchial muscles and thus relieves muscle fatigue. It improves functioning of lungs after a few hours of its intake.

TURMERIC

  • Turmeric contains curcumin, an anti-inflammatory agent. It is antibacterial and antifungal in nature and thus prevents infection. It also increases body’s immunity.

MANAGEMENT OF ASHTMA WITH THE MEDICATIONS OF CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER

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

1.Kapha Sachet

The powder contains a mixture of herbal ingredients which are mainly made for the treatment of asthma. Their properties generally balance the vata and kapha dosha. The sachet contains ingredients like – Sitopladi churna, Abhrak bhasma, Laxmi vilas ras, Godanti bhasma, etc. It is used mainly in chronic cough, whooping cough and trouble breathing. It also relieves congestion of chest, sore throat. The ingredients loosen the mucus accumulated in the chest thus making it easy to cough it out. Its main therapeutic effects appear on lungs, pleura, and airways.

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

2. Swas Kas Chintamani Ras

Swas Kas Chintamani Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form, used in the treatment of respiratory diseases. This medicine should be used under medical supervision. This medicine is most commonly used in north Indian Ayurvedic practice. These tablets are pure Ayurvedic preparatipon  which contains pure herbal ingredients like swarna bhasma, shuddha parad, shuddha gandhak, suwaranmakshik bhasma, abhraka bhasma, loha bhasma, yashtimadhu, kantakari, etc. It is used in the treatment of cough, cold, bronchitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchitis.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Anu Tailam

Anu tailam is herbal and ayurvedic oil used for the nasal instillation for curing the various diseases.  It is administrated through the nasal passage to lubricate, protect and calm the mind. It includes – Sesame oil, Bael tree root, Solanum root, Cinnamon stem bark, Holostemma tuber, cardamom fruit, etc. It mainly balances the Kapha dosha and is beneficial in diseases of head, brain, face, nose, and eyes. Its use is generally recommended in chronic headache, problem of migraine, sinusitis, improves the voice, and vocal cords. Anu tailam gives effective results to asthma patients.

Recommended Dosage– Put 2-3 drops of Anu tailam in each nostril.

4. Broncho care syrup

Broncho care is ayurvedic syrup containing ingredients such as Vasa patra (Adhatoda vasica), Kantkari (Solanum surattense), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Chitrakmool (Plumbago zeylanica), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), etc. It is mainly used in chronic cough, bronchitis, whooping cough, common cold, etc.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day.

5. Cough Go Tablets

These herbal tablets are beneficial in cough, cold, bronchitis, & other respiratory disorders. Cough Go Tablets are ayurvedic formulation containing Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), etc. All these ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, & expectorant properties.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

6. Kantha Sudharak Vati

The ingredients used for the preparation of the Kantha sudharak vati are Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Lavang (Syzygium aromaticum), Javitri (Myristica fragrans), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi).This is prepared from soothing and expectorant herbs thus relief all throat problems. It gives very effective results in chronic laryngitis, bronchitis and asthma.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 tablets thrice a day.

CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS

INTRODUCTION

Cervical spondylitis is also known as cervical osteoarthritis or degenerative osteoarthritis. It is an age-related disorder which occurs due to the degeneration of spinal discs in the neck area. The discs may break down and lead to fluid loss. The ligaments become weak and lose their normal strength. The abnormal growths can occur in the bones of neck and these are called osteophytes. Osteophytes cause narrowing of the spinal column leading to stenosis of spine. Pain and stiffness in the neck area are the most common symptoms of cervical spondylitis.

More than 80 percent of people above the age of 60 years are affected by cervical spondylitis. But now-a-days, due to current lifestyle, it has become common in young adults also. In most of the people, cervical spondylitis shows no symptoms but with increasing damage, the symptoms are quite visible. There are various non-surgical treatments available for curing it.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS?     

With increasing age, the cervical bones, cartilages and ligaments wear and tear. This leads to the occurrence of cervical spondylitis. Some of the following changes which take place are:

  • Dehydration of the discs – Discs are the cushion like structures which are present in between the vertebrae. They shrink and dry as the age increases. This leads to more bone to bone contact, thereby damaging the vertebrae.
  • Herniation of disks – When cracks appear on the exterior surface of the discs, the internal soft material squeezes out of the disk. This presses the spinal cord and the surrounding nerves.
  • Stiffness of ligaments – Ligaments are the cords of tissues which join bone to bone. They get stiff due to increasing age leading to stiffness of neck.
  • Bone spurs – When discs break, the body produces extra amount of bone along the edges of vertebrae. These are called bone spurs or osteophytes. They can cause compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
  • Osteoarthritis – This is the degenerative disease of the bones. It leads to damage of the intervertebral discs between the cervical vertebrae.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS?

Some of the factors make a person at more risk of developing cervical spondylitis. The factors are:

  • Increasing age
  • Injuries of the neck
  • Having a genetic predisposition
  • Certain occupations like IT jobs
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Stress

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS?

Cervical spondylitis shows no symptoms in most of the cases. But when the nerves or spinal cord get compressed, then symptoms appear. Following are the common signs and symptoms of cervical spondylitis:

  • Pain in neck
  • Stiffness in neck
  • Headache
  • Tingling sensation and numbness in arms, hands, legs or feet
  • Difficulty in walking
  • Muscle weakness
  • Lack of coordination
  • Loss of bowel control
  • Urinary incontinence

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS WHICH ARISE WITH CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS?

Cervical spondylitis is associated with following complications:

  • Nerve compression
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Permanent disability

HOW THE DIAGNOSIS OF CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS IS DONE?

The doctor will ask about the signs and symptoms to the patient. He will check for neck stiffness, see the range of movement of neck and watches his/her gait. He may suggest some of the following screening tests for the evaluation of the disease:

  • X-ray
  • CT scan
  • MRI scan
  • Nerve conduction test
  • Electromyography

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS

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

1. Nerve up tablet

These tablets are pure ayurvedic formulation. Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas and kapha dosha. It acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, praval pishti etc. This tablet helps in Backache, knee pain, headache, bronchitis, depression.

Recommended Dosage- Take 1 tablet twice daily.

2. Back Care Tablet

CAC Back Care tablet is an herbal and purely Ayurvedic formulation. This tablet helps by strengthening your back muscles in relieving back painwhether it be by sciatica, arthritis, kidney infections, infection of the spine and cancer of spinal cord. It helps to pacify Vata dosha and also helps in maintaining proper blood circulation. This is often used for mild to moderate pain all over the body and relaxes your muscles. It contains herbs that act as natural pain relievers.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Pain-O-Kill Oil

This herbal oil provides good results in body pain, swelling, stiffness, & inflammation. Massage with this oil relieves pain, stiffness, & swelling. Pain-O-Kill oil is prepared from herbal ingredients like Jyotishmati, Kustha, Devdaru, Vatsnabh, Rasna, etc. These all ingredients show anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, & analgesic properties. The antioxidant nature removes all toxins out from the body. Anti-inflammatory & analgesic properties reduce inflammation & pain in the body.

Method of Application: Take few drops of oil in your hands after that gently massage over the affected area of your body pain.

4. Pain–O-Kill Syrup

It is an herbal remedy that helps to get relief from the severe pain which is associated with cervical spondylitis. It includes ingredients like- Hadjod stem, Ashwagandha root, Shalaki gum, Suranjan sweet gum, Punarnava root, Methi seeds, Nirgundi leaves, Garlic bulb, etc. This syrup helps in reducing the stiffness & rejuvenates the body tissues. It helps to improve muscle tone. This syrup has a good result in reducing the inflammation.

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

5. Panchsakar Churna

Panchsakar Churna is an Ayurvedic formulation that consists of five ingredients named as – Saindhav Lavana, Swarnapatri, Shatapushpa, Shunti, and Balaharitaki. It is naturally detoxifying, thus it removes the toxins from the body. This churna is mainly beneficial in cases of disc prolapsed, cervical pain, lower back pain, ligament sprain, neck stiffness, sprain in muscle, tendons. Panchsakar churna helps to relax the muscles around the neck and also reduces the inflammation.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 teaspoonful once a day with Luke warm water at bedtime.

6. Detox Standard Powder

These herbal sachets are prepared from ingredients such as  Sutshekhar ras, Parwal pishti, Shukta pishti, Giloy, Kamdudha ras, Shwet parpati that gives calming effect on the stomach. These sachets have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antacid like properties. It mainly affects in lowering the pitta dosha of the body and maintains proper digestion of the body.

Recommended Dosage:Take one sachet twice daily with normal water.