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WHAT ARE THE LUNG PROBLEMS HOW TO CURE THEM

Lungs are pair of spongy, air filled organ located on the either side of the chest.

FUNCTIONS OF LUNGS:

The main function of lungs is to process of gas exchange called respiration

Hemostatic function

Supplies oxygen to the blood by inhaling

Remove carbon dioxide from the and release it outside the body this is done by exhale

Maintenance if acid base balance and as a resevoir for blood

 

PNEUMONIA:

Pneumonia is a lung infection and a inflammatory disease affecting  the air sacs in lungs to fill with fluid or pus.

CAUSES OF PNEUMONIA:

Pneumonia is caused by

Bacteria

Virus – common in infants

Fungi present in inhaled air

SYMTOMS IN PNEUMONIA:

Chest pain when cough and breath

Productive cough

Shortness of breath

Loss of energy

Fatigue

Headache

TREATMENT IN PNEUMONIA:

In bacterial pneumonia – Oral antibiotics

In viral pneumonia – Antibiotic medications don’t work on viruses viral pneumonia clear on their own with at-home care.

HOME REMEDIES IN PNEUMONIA:

Salt water gargle

Drink herbal teas

Lukewarm compress

Eat vitamin D-rich foods
ginger tea

Drink warm soup and warm water

CAC MEDICATION FOR PNEUMONIA:

·         Cough powder:

·         Trikatu Tablet:

·         Cough Go Tablets:

·         Giloy capsule:

·         Nerve up tablets:

·         Amrit Tulsi Ras:

 

ASTHMA :

In asthma the airways in the lungs swell up this obstructs the air exchange in the lungs.

TYPES OF ASTHMA:

·         Allergic asthma –  in allergic asthma airways are more sensitive to allergy

·         Non allergic asthma  this is not related to any allergy, it may develops later in life, and can be more severe

·         Cough variant asthma chronic and non productive cough, high sensitive cough reflex

CAUSES OF ASTHMA :

·         Genetics

·         History of viral infection-  history of severe viral infections during childhood, such as respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV),

·         Hygiene hypothesis

·         Health conditions, such as respiratory infections

·         Exercise

·         Environmental irritants

·         Allergens

·         Intense emotions

·         Extreme weather conditions

·         Pests

SYMPTOMS IN ASTHMA:

Shortness of breath

Difficulty in breathing

Chest tightness

Coughing

Wheezing

Headache

restlessness

CURE IN ASTHMA:

Bronchodilators Bronchodilators work within minutes to relax the tightened muscles around your airwaves and decrease symptoms quickly.

 Anti-inflammatories. 

 Anticholinergics

First aid asthma treatment inhaler or nebulizer.

HOME CARE IN ASTHMA:

Eucalyptus essential oil essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties that may help treat asthma.

Breathing exercises The exercises aim to reduce hyperventilation

a)      Breathing through the nose

b)     Slow breathing

c)      Controlled holding of breath

Tea or coffee

CAC MEDICATION IN ASTHMA:

I.            Kapha Sachet

II.            Swas Kas Chintamani Ras:

III.            Anu Tailam

IV.            Broncho care syrup:

V.            Cough Go Tablets: beneficial in cough, cold, bronchitis, & other respiratory disorders. bronchodilator, & expectorant properties.

VI.            Kantha Sudharak Vati: It gives very effective results in chronic laryngitis, bronchitis and asthma.

 

LUNG CANCER:

CAUSES OF LUNG CANCER:

·         History of lung cancer

·         Secondhand smoke or smoking

·         Aging

·         Occupational chemicals

·         Radiation therapy

·         Air pollution

SYMPTOMS IN LUNG CANCER:

·         Shortness of breath

·         Shoulder, arm, chest pain

·         Persistent cough

·         Repeated respiratory infection

·         Coughing with blood

·         Weight loss

TREATMENT IN LUNG CANCER:

·         Surgery

·         Chemotherapy

·         Radiations

·         Immunotherapy

·         Treatment of metastasis

 

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD):

SYMPTOMS IN COPD

·         Chronic Cough and sputum the produce mucus

·         Swelling in ankles, feet or legs

·         Chest tightness

·         Weight loss

·         Wheezing

·         Chronic dyspnea

·         Lack of energy

·         Blue fingernails

·         Low energy

CAUSES OF COPD

·         Smoking

·         Air pollution

·         Sudden airways constriction in response to inhaled irritants

·         Exposed to things like dust, air pollution, or certain chemicals for long periods of time.

TREATMENT IN COPD:

·         Bronchodilators – helps open airways.

·         Corticosteroids –  reduced airway inflammation.

·         Combination inhalers

·         Antibiotics.

·         Roflumilast(Daliresp)

·         Pneumonia vaccines-  reduce risk of respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19.

·         Pulmonary rehabilitation-  includes exercise, disease management, and counseling

·         Oxygen therapy-  reduce shortness of breath

HOME REMEDIES IN COPD(CORONARY OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE):

·         Garlic, Onion, Turmeric(but do not breathe turmeric), Mallow, Cardamom add in your diet

tuberclosis:

·         Tuberclosis is a contagious infection A type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes tuberclosis

TRANSMISSION IN TUBERCLOSIS:

·         Tuberclosis spreads through spend a long time around someone who has a lot of the bacteria in their lungs. it can be from co-workers, friends, and family members.

·         Droplets from cough and sneezes by the infected person

SYMPTOMS IN TUBERCLOSIS:

 

·         Coughing that lasts three or more weeks

·         Coughing up blood

·         Fever

·         Night sweat

·         Chest pain

·         Pain during coughing and breathing

·         Weight loss

·         Fatigue

PREVENTION IN TUBERCLOSIS:

·         Stay covered

·         Cover your mouth

·         Ventilate room

·         Wear a mask

 

BRONCHITIS:

Inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes which carry air to and from lungs

SYMPTOMS OF BRONCHITIS

·         Wheezing

·         Fever with chills

·         Tightness in chest

·         Feeling of fullness

·         Breathing problem

·         Severe coughing green, yellow mucus

·         Sore throat

CAUSES

·         Bronchitis caused by virus that infects the epithelium of the bronchi, resulting inflammation and increased secretion of  mucus

ACUTE BRONCHITIS –  Inflammation due to viral and  bacterial respiratory infection.

·         cough lasting three weeks or less

·         Sore throat

·         Headache

·         Nasal congestion

·         Fever

·         Environmental and weather changes

 

CHRONIC BRONCHITIS –  Inflammation due to environmental contaminates such as chemical or tobacco smoking

·         Daily coughing lasting three months

·         Shortness of breath

·         Wheezing

·         Genetic factors

TREATMENT

·         Antibiotics

·         Anti-inflammatory drugs

·         Bronchodilators

·         Combination drugs that mix of steroids and long- or short-acting bronchodilators

CAC MEDICATION IN BRONCHITIS

1. Broncho care syrup:
2. Cough Go Tablets:
3. Kapha Sachet
4. Giloy capsule:
5. Trikatu Syrup:

 

Sprained_foot

What is sprain and how to cure them naturally?

What is Sprain?

  • A sprain is a condition that is characterized by stretching or tearing of ligaments (fibrous tissue that connect two bones together in your joints). Sprain is most commonly occurring in your ankle.
  • Mild sprains can be treated at home effectively by rest, ice, compression and elevation. Severe cases of sprains sometimes require surgery to repair torn ligaments.

How to differentiate a sprain and a strain?

  • The difference between a sprain and a strain is that in a sprain injury occurs to the bands of tissue that connect two bones together and on the other hand strain involves an injury of a muscle or to the band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone.

Symptoms of sprain

Signs and symptoms of sprain may vary depend upon the severity of the injury.  Symptoms may include:

  • Bruising
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Difficulty to move the affected joint

Causes of sprain

A sprain commonly occurs when there is overextension or any kind of tear occurs in ligament while severely stressing a joint. Sprains often occur in the following circumstances:

  • Knee — during any exercise or athletic activity
  • Ankle — May occur while Walking, running or exercising on an uneven surface, landing awkwardly from a jump
  • Back – During heavy weight lifting, exercising
  • Wrist — landing on an outstretched hand during a fall
  • Thumb — Overextension while playing sports, like

Risk factors

Factors that may contribute to sprains include:

  • Environmental conditions – Uneven surfaces can make you more prone to injury.
  • When you get tired after doing any exercise or running etc. then tired muscle does not provide good support for your joints. When you’re tired, you have to apply extra forces that could stress a joint.
  • Poor equipment – Poorly maintained footwear or other sporting equipment can be a risk factor for sprain to develop.

Prevention

  • Regular stretching and strengthening exercises will help to maintain flexibility of body. Regular exercises are necessary for your sport, fitness or work activity that can help to minimize your risk of sprains. If you have a physically demanding occupation, then regular exercising can help you to prevent injuries.
  • By working to strengthening the muscles around the joint you can protect your joints in the long term from injury. The best support and protection that you can give yourself is your own “muscle brace.”

When to see the doctor

Mild sprains or ligament injuries can be treated at home. But the injuries that cause severe sprains, such as fractures should need proper medical treatment. You should consult a doctor if you:

  • Unable to move or difficulty in bearing  weight on the affected joint
  • Have pain in the bones of an injured joint
  • Have numbness around the injured area

Diagnosis of sprain

  • Diagnosis can be made by doing physical examination. During the examination, your doctor will look for swelling and tenderness around the joint in your affected limb.
  • The intensity of your pain can be helpful to determine the extent and nature of the severity of injury.
  • Imaging techniques like X-rays are helpful to rule out a fracture or other bone injury. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is also used to help diagnose the extent of the injury.

Treatment Options

Some home remedies for cure sprain naturally include

  • RICE

Every parent or athlete knows this age old remedy for miner cases of sprain. For immediate self-care of a sprain at home, one should follow the R.I.C.E. approach that involves- rest, ice, compression, elevation:

  • Rest – Avoid all the activities that leads to pain, swelling or discomfort and get proper rest.
  • Ice – Use an ice pack or bath of ice and water for 15 to 20 minutes each time and repeat this after every two to three hours. It will help to reduce pain and swelling.
  • Compression – To reduce swelling, compress the area with an elastic bandage until the swelling stops. Don’t wrap it too tightly that will hinder circulation.
  • Elevation – Elevating the injured area above the level of your heart, reduce the flow of blood and other fluids to the injury site by which allows gravity to help reduce swelling.

Try to start this practice as soon as possible after sprain occurs as it controls body’s natural inflammatory response.

  • OTC medications
  • Over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) also can be effective.
  • Epsom salt
  • It’s important to use cold compression during the first few days of an injury but after few days, you can soak your ankle in a warm bath with Epsom salt. Epsom salt will help soothe sore muscles and connective tissues that reduce stiffness of the joints.
  • Add Epsom salts to a warm or hot water then use this water for local application or for steaming around the area 1-2 times per day.
  • Natural Poultices
  • There are number of natural anti-inflammatory herbs that are effectively used to treat inflammation, pain of sprain. A traditional poultice that helps to reduce swelling can be made by using turmeric, garlic, onion, castor oil, or olive oil.
  • Gently heat these ingredients and apply to a sprained ankle. You can also wrap them around ankle in a bandage form for several hours. This work wonders for your pain and swelling and promote healing.

The Final word

  • All of the above-mentioned remedies may help to support healing after an ankle sprain. These can be effective in mild cases of sprain to cure them. But in severe cases, In addition to these approaches, advice from medical expert is needed.
  • Some life style and dietary modifications can also be helpful for faster recovery. Like wearing a supportive brace and staying off the affected leg may help to immobilize the ankle joint and allow the damaged tissues to heal. Because your body is also doing work to repair itself, getting proper rest, staying hydrated, and taking a healthy diet may help ensure that your body has what it needs to heal.
Sprained_foot

What is sprain and how to cure them naturally?

What is Sprain?

  • A sprain is a condition that is characterized by stretching or tearing of ligaments (fibrous tissue that connect two bones together in your joints). Sprain is most commonly occurring in your ankle.
  • Mild sprains can be treated at home effectively by rest, ice, compression and elevation. Severe cases of sprains sometimes require surgery to repair torn ligaments.

How to differentiate a sprain and a strain?

  • The difference between a sprain and a strain is that in a sprain injury occurs to the bands of tissue that connect two bones together and on the other hand strain involves an injury of a muscle or to the band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone.

Symptoms of sprain

Signs and symptoms of sprain may vary depend upon the severity of the injury.  Symptoms may include:

  • Bruising
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Difficulty to move the affected joint

Causes of sprain

A sprain commonly occurs when there is overextension or any kind of tear occurs in ligament while severely stressing a joint. Sprains often occur in the following circumstances:

  • Knee — during any exercise or athletic activity
  • Ankle — May occur while Walking, running or exercising on an uneven surface, landing awkwardly from a jump
  • Back – During heavy weight lifting, exercising
  • Wrist — landing on an outstretched hand during a fall
  • Thumb — Overextension while playing sports, like

Risk factors

Factors that may contribute to sprains include:

  • Environmental conditions – Uneven surfaces can make you more prone to injury.
  • When you get tired after doing any exercise or running etc. then tired muscle does not provide good support for your joints. When you’re tired, you have to apply extra forces that could stress a joint.
  • Poor equipment – Poorly maintained footwear or other sporting equipment can be a risk factor for sprain to develop.

Prevention

  • Regular stretching and strengthening exercises will help to maintain flexibility of body. Regular exercises are necessary for your sport, fitness or work activity that can help to minimize your risk of sprains. If you have a physically demanding occupation, then regular exercising can help you to prevent injuries.
  • By working to strengthening the muscles around the joint you can protect your joints in the long term from injury. The best support and protection that you can give yourself is your own “muscle brace.”

When to see the doctor

Mild sprains or ligament injuries can be treated at home. But the injuries that cause severe sprains, such as fractures should need proper medical treatment. You should consult a doctor if you:

  • Unable to move or difficulty in bearing  weight on the affected joint
  • Have pain in the bones of an injured joint
  • Have numbness around the injured area

Diagnosis of sprain

  • Diagnosis can be made by doing physical examination. During the examination, your doctor will look for swelling and tenderness around the joint in your affected limb.
  • The intensity of your pain can be helpful to determine the extent and nature of the severity of injury.
  • Imaging techniques like X-rays are helpful to rule out a fracture or other bone injury. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is also used to help diagnose the extent of the injury.

Treatment Options

Some home remedies for cure sprain naturally include

  • RICE

Every parent or athlete knows this age old remedy for miner cases of sprain. For immediate self-care of a sprain at home, one should follow the R.I.C.E. approach that involves- rest, ice, compression, elevation:

  • Rest – Avoid all the activities that leads to pain, swelling or discomfort and get proper rest.
  • Ice – Use an ice pack or bath of ice and water for 15 to 20 minutes each time and repeat this after every two to three hours. It will help to reduce pain and swelling.
  • Compression – To reduce swelling, compress the area with an elastic bandage until the swelling stops. Don’t wrap it too tightly that will hinder circulation.
  • Elevation – Elevating the injured area above the level of your heart, reduce the flow of blood and other fluids to the injury site by which allows gravity to help reduce swelling.

Try to start this practice as soon as possible after sprain occurs as it controls body’s natural inflammatory response.

  • OTC medications
  • Over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) also can be effective.
  • Epsom salt
  • It’s important to use cold compression during the first few days of an injury but after few days, you can soak your ankle in a warm bath with Epsom salt. Epsom salt will help soothe sore muscles and connective tissues that reduce stiffness of the joints.
  • Add Epsom salts to a warm or hot water then use this water for local application or for steaming around the area 1-2 times per day.
  • Natural Poultices
  • There are number of natural anti-inflammatory herbs that are effectively used to treat inflammation, pain of sprain. A traditional poultice that helps to reduce swelling can be made by using turmeric, garlic, onion, castor oil, or olive oil.
  • Gently heat these ingredients and apply to a sprained ankle. You can also wrap them around ankle in a bandage form for several hours. This work wonders for your pain and swelling and promote healing.

The Final word

  • All of the above-mentioned remedies may help to support healing after an ankle sprain. These can be effective in mild cases of sprain to cure them. But in severe cases, In addition to these approaches, advice from medical expert is needed.
  • Some life style and dietary modifications can also be helpful for faster recovery. Like wearing a supportive brace and staying off the affected leg may help to immobilize the ankle joint and allow the damaged tissues to heal. Because your body is also doing work to repair itself, getting proper rest, staying hydrated, and taking a healthy diet may help ensure that your body has what it needs to heal.
blisters

HOW TO TREAT BLISTERS ON BURNT SKIN AFTER INITIAL PERIOD?

OVERVIEW:

  • BURN – burn are a result of the effects of the thermal injury on the skin and other tissues and burn is a type of injury that is caused by excessive heat, flame and chemical
  • it happens when het energy is transfer to ski and damage the layers, muscles and tissues of the skin
  • Human skin can tolerate temperatures upto 42- 44 degree C
  • IN AYURVEDA – burn compare with AGNIDGDHA

TYPES OF BURN:

  1. First-degree burns –
  • first degree burns  are mild  (due to sunburn) and affects the top layer of skin (epidermis) turns red, swelled and painful
  • first degree burns are minor and not form blisters
  • this  burn easily cure at home and heal within a week
  • DEPTH – epidermis
  • THICKNESS – superficial
  • APPEARANCE – bright red
  • SYMPTOMS – redness, pain, mild swelling
  1. Second-degree burns- 
  • in second stage burn are little deeper and reach in the second layer of skin and  affects the skin’s top and lower layers (dermis). symptoms like pain, redness, swelling and blister formation
  • DEPTH – dermis : pepillary region
  • THICKNESS – superficial partial
  • APPEARANCE – cream colored
  • SYMPTOMS – pain, blisters, severe swelling
  1. Third-degree burns –
  • In third stage affects all three skin layers: epidermis, dermis and fat.
  • and also destroys hair follicles, sweat glands and tissues because third-degree burns damage nerve endings
  • DEPTH – dermis : reticular region
  • THICKNESS – deep partial
  • APPEARANCE – grey and white
  • SYMPTOMS – relatively painless, white and leathery
  1. FULL
  • these burns reaches to body fat, muscle, tendons, bone and joints also results in the loss of body parts
  • DEPTH – hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue)
  • APPEARANCE – white black and brown

 

Classification of Burn in Ayurveda (AGNIDGDHA classified in 4 stages) :

  • Pluṣṭa: 

plushta is a simple burns only color of the skin is affected or changed

  • Durdagdha: 

The burns in which small or large vesicles appear with redness, extreme burning in this burn pus formation occur

  • Samyagdagdha

The burns are not deep

  • Atidagdha

The burn which causes much injury leading to vein, nerve and bone

BLISTER:

Blisters are small pocket of fluid-filled bubble, that can form on the upper or outer layers of the skin.

TREATMENT OF BLISTERS :

  • Apply an antibiotic or an aloe -vera gel to affected areas to prevent infection
  • Sterile gauze applied for 24 hours will help in the healing
  • To change the bandage, soak it in warm water before removing to prevent the open blister from sticking to the gauze

HOME CARE TO TREAT BURN:

  1. burn place under running cool water

It reduces the pain and also prevents from  burn before worsening and damaging deeper layers of skin.

  1. Clean the burn

clean the burn with any anti bacterial soap and do not scrub the affected area

  1. Bandages

bandage may provide a barrier against infection but wrap the bandage loosely.

  1. Antibiotic creams

if burn has open blisters use antibiotic creams and ointments.

Antibiotic creams help prevent infection and help the burn heal faster.

  1. medication

Ibuprofen ( pain reliever) It is a non steroidal inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can decrease inflammation

SIMPLE PREPARATIONS IN AYURVEDA TO CURE BLISTER: 

  • Fresh juice of  Svarasa obtained from Ghṛtakumārī (aloe vera)
  • Atasī Taila (linseed oil) and honey mixture
  • A lotion prepared by mixing a part of Cūrṇodaka (lime water) with Atasi taila
  • Mixture of Tila Taila (gingelly oil) and Nārikelā Taila (coconut oil).
  • Lepa prepared with finely powdered Vanśalocana (bamboo manna) or Śuddha Gairika (purified ochre) or stem of Guḍūcī, or bark of Plakṣa or wood of Rakta Candana (red sandal) in four parts of Ghṛita
  • Taila prepared with bark of Paṭali and tila Taila (gingelly oil) by Taila Paka method.
  • The Bhasma prepared from burning Yava (barley) and mixed with Tila Taila (gingelly oil).
  • Pathya
  • Vilepi prepared from Laghu articles, liquid diet and Ghṛita, of Agnidagdha.
  • Apathya
  • Guru, madhur Ras dravy,curd, acidic food, and chillies

HOW TO DRAIN BLISTER:

  • Wash hands with soap and warm water.
  • Use a sterilized needle to puncture the blister
  • Apply an ointment on the  blister and cover it with a gauze bandage.
  • If the fluid is white or yellow, thick or smelly, the blister is infected and cure with medically
  • Do not remove the skin over a broken blister because the new skin needs the protective cover
  • Then apply an antibiotic ointment

HOW TO COVER A BLISTER :

  • Cover the blister – Cover your blister with loose wrapped bandage also can use a regular adhesive bandage
  • cushion the blister – Cover blister with a cushioned adhesive bandage . It prevents from bacteria and reduce pain on the process of blister heals.
  • Pad the blister –  Be sure to cover the padding with a regular bandage to keep out bacteria.

AVOID THESE THINGS:

  • Do not pop up the blisters otherwise it could increase the risk of infection and cause slow process of healing because blister is natural barrier hat body forms to protect against the infection
  • Do not place ice directly on burn area because it reduce the blood circulation
  • Do not use any food on burn area like butter etc because it produces more heat on burn area
  • Do not use cotton wool on burn area  because they may cause infection on burn area

SOME PRECAUTIONS :

  • Avoid sun rays
  • Aloe vera – Aloe vera has anti -inflammatory and anti- bacterial proprties and aloe vera is a common ingredient in many creams, sunscreens, and moisturizers.
  • Honey- honey has antibacterial anti- inflammatory properties protected from infection honey also helps to soothing the burnt skin
  • Plastic wrap

How to increase Body Weight Naturally?

In this Modern era everyone wants to look attractive and stay fit.  Although being lean can often be healthy, being underweight can be a concern if it’s the result of poor nutrition or suffering from any other health concerns.

What Are the Health Consequences of Being Underweight?

  • According to Research, being underweight has 140% greater risk of early death in men and 100% in women. However being underweight may put bad effect on your health.
  • Obesity was associated with a 50% greater risk of early death, indicating that being underweight may be even worse for your health.
  • Being underweight can affect your immune system, raise your risk of infections, lead to osteoporosis and fractures and cause fertility problems.

Medical condition that can contribute someone to become Underweight

There are various medical conditions that can cause unhealthy weight loss, including:

  • Thyroid problems: In condition of hyperthyroidism metabolism increases and leads to unhealthy weight loss.
  • Eating disorders: like anorexia nervosa, a serious mental disorder.
  • Celiac disease: Celiac disease is common and severe form of gluten intolerance.
  • Diabetes: If patient is suffering from diabetes (mainly type 1) then severe weight loss.
  • Cancer: Cancerous tumors often burn large amounts of calories, cause weakness in the body, further its treatment like chemotherapy also destroy body cells so can cause someone to lose a lot of weight.
  • Infections: Certain infections can put severe effect on one’s physical health and patient become underweight. These infections includes parasites, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.

If you’re underweight, then you must consult with doctor to rule out any serious medical condition.

Here are some healthy ways by following which you can gain weight

  • Take nutrient-rich foods
  • Choose a healthy and balanced diet, choose whole-grain breads, pulses and cereals; fruits and vegetables; dairy products; lean protein sources; and nuts and seeds.
  • Eat More Calories than Your Body Burns
  • This is the most important thing that you can do to gain weight i.e your intake of calories is more than your body burn.
  • If you want to gain weight slowly, then your intake 300–500 calories more than you burn every day.
  • But if you want to gain weight fast, then aim for 700–1,000 calories above your maintenance level.There are many tools that can help you to calculate calories.
  • Try smoothies and shakes
  • Reduce or avoid intake of soda, coffee and other drinks that have few calories and little nutritional value. Instead of all these go for smoothies or healthy shakes that are made with milk and fresh fruits, and sprinkle in some ground flaxseed.
  • Make every bite count
  • Snack on peanut butter, nuts, cheese, dry fruits and avocados. During bedtime take any snack like sandwich , peanut butter or a wrap sandwich or sliced vegetables, and lean meat or cheese.
  • Have an occasional treat
  • Even when you are trying to gain weight, be mindful to take excess sugar and fat. An occasional slice of pie with ice cream you can take but mostly try to add healthy and nutritious diet in addition to calories. Muffins, yogurt and granola bars are good options.
  • Eat Plenty of Protein
  • For gaining healthy weight the single most important nutrition is protein.
  • High-protein diet includes eggs, meats, fish, dairy products, legumes, nuts and others. Protein supplements like whey protein can also be useful if you struggle to get enough protein in your diet.
  • Proteins are the building blocks of your muscles. Taking protein in sufficient amount is required to gain muscle weight.
  • Fill up on Plenty of Carbs and Fat
  • If gaining weight is your priority then you have to take at plenty of high-carb and high-fat foods. It is best to eat plenty of protein, fat and carbs at each meal.
  • For weight gain, make sure to eat at least three meals daily and try to add in energy-dense snacks whenever possible.
  • Eat Energy-Dense Foods and Use Sauces, Spices
  • You can add spices, sauces to your food to make it tastier. The tastier the food then it will be easier to take it. But avoid all kind of unhealthy, junk food.
  • Also, take energy-dense foods in more quantity. These are foods that contain many calories relative to their weight.
  • Some energy-dense foods that can be taken for gaining weight:
  • Grains: Whole grains like brown rice and oats.
  • High-fat dairy: Whole milk, full-fat yogurt, cheese, cream.
  • Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, etc.
  • Dried fruit: Raisins, dates, prunes and others.
  • Tubers: Potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams .
  • Fats and oils: Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil.
  • Meat: Chicken, beef, pork, lamb, etc. Choose fattier cuts.
  • Dark chocolate, avocados, peanut butter, coconut milk, granola, trail mixes.
  • Green vegetables, fruits should be taken. Try to take fruits that don’t require too much chewing, like bananas.
  • Improve Your Strengthening power
  • You have to make sure that the excessive calories that you are taking must go to your muscles instead of just fat cells, for this purpose weight lifting can be helpful.
  • Go to a gym and lift 2–4 times per week. Lift heavy and try to increase the weights and volume over time.
  • Doing some cardio exercises for some time is also helpful to improve fitness and well-being.
  • Stay Stress free
  • Avoid any kind of stress in your daily routine. Stress has negative effect on our body, nervous system that decreases immune function. Taking stress can lead to excessive weight loss. Stress also affects tour appetite. So manage your stress with meditation and other breathing exercises.

Herbal products by CAC for weight gain

In Ayurveda there are numerous herbs for bodybuilding and weight management without any side effects. Chandigarh Ayurveda centre combination of medications that are effectively helpful to gain weight. CAC Weight gain kit contains 4 herbal  products-

  • Active plus
  • Re-Active Protein powder
  • Weight gain tablet
  • Ashwagandha tablet

For more information you can visit our website

https://www.chandigarhayurvedcentre.com/product/weight-gain-kit/

anxiety-and-depression

What are Anxiety disorders and how to recover from it naturally?

What is Anxiety?

  • Anxiety is a condition in which people experience intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. People experience rapid breathing, fast heart rate, sweating and feeling tired. Experience occasional anxiety is normal part of life.
  • These feelings of anxiety and panic disturb your daily activities, are difficult to control. You may avoid situations or other conditions that are trigger your condition to prevent these feelings.
  • Anxiety disorders include specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder. Person may have more than one anxiety disorder.

Symptoms of anxiety disorders

Common signs and symptoms of anxiety that people experience may include:

  • Feeling nervous, restless
  • Having a sense of danger
  • Having an increased heart rate, breathing
  • Sweating
  • Feeling weak or tired
  • Having disturbed sleeping
  • Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems

Common types of anxiety disorders include:

  • Agoraphobia

It is a type of anxiety disorder in which the person avoids the situations or places that may be reason for your panic attack and make you feel helpless or embarrassed.

  • Panic disorder

Involves frequent episodes of feelings of anxiety and fear. Person may experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or Heart palpitations.

  • Generalized anxiety disorder

It includes excessive anxiety and worry for prolonged period of time even about ordinary, routine issues.

  • Anxiety disorder due to a medical condition

It includes symptoms of anxiety or panic that are caused by any health .

  • Separation anxiety disorder

It is a childhood disorder in which child experience anxiety from the developmental level and related to separation from parents or others family members.

  • Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)

It involves feeling of anxiety, fear and avoidance of social situations due to thinking about embarrassment, self-consciousness and having concern about being judged by people.

You should consult with doctor if

  • Your fear, anxiety is difficult to control
  • You you’re worrying too much and it’s affecting your work, relationships or other parts of your life
  • You are in depression
  • You have suicidal thoughts or behaviors
  • Your worries may not go away on their own, and they may get worse over time if you don’t consult with doctor about your condition.

Causes of Anxiety disorders

  • However the causes of anxiety disorders aren’t fully known. Life experiences like traumatic events, Loss of near one, facing failures in life may trigger anxiety in people.
  • Hereditary factors can also be a reason.

 Medical causes

For some people, anxiety may be due to any medical issue. Medical problems that can lead to anxiety may include:

  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism
  • Respiratory disorders like COPD etc.
  • Occur after any drug withdrawal
  • In conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, IBS

Risk factors

Factors which may increase your risk of developing an anxiety disorder:

  • Children who experience abuse or trauma in childhood or Adults who witnessed traumatic events are at higher risk of developing an anxiety disorder at some point in life.
  • Stress buildup. Buildup of stressful situations of life may trigger excessive anxiety
  • Other mental health disorders. People with insomnia, depression, often have an anxiety disorder.
  • Having family history with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders can run in families.
  • Drugs or alcohol. Drug or alcohol use or withdrawal can cause or worsen your anxiety.

Complications

Having an anxiety disorder can lead to many complications which include

  • Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
  • Depression (which often occurs with an anxiety disorder) or other mental health disorders
  • Digestive or bowel problems
  • Substance misuse
  • Headaches and chronic pain
  • Social isolation
  • Problems functioning at school or work
  • Poor quality of life
  • Suicide

Prevention

You can take some steps to reduce severity and impact of symptoms if you’re anxious:

  • Stay active. Participate in activities in which enjoy and that make you feel happy. Enjoy social interaction
  • Meditation and breathing exercises
  • Avoid alcohol or drug use.
  • Consult with doctor timely

Diagnosis

  • Doctor may go for your psychological evaluation. This involves discussing about your thoughts, feelings and behavior to confirm the diagnosis and check for related complications.
  • Doctor may compare your symptoms to the criteria in the DSM-5 that published by the American Psychiatric Association, to diagnose an anxiety disorder.

Treatment of Anxiety disorders

Two main treatments that are used for anxiety disorders include psychotherapy and medications.

  • Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective form of psychotherapy.
  • Medications

Medications that are used to relieve symptoms include

  • Anti-depressants.
  • An anti-anxiety medication like buspirone .
  • Sedatives, like benzodiazepines.

Lifestyle and home remedies

This condition of anxiety can also be better managed with lifestyle changes along with psychotherapy or medicinal treatment. These changes involves

  • Keep physically active.
  • Avoid alcohol and other drugs.
  • Quit smoking
  • Use stress management and other relaxation therapies.
  • Take a good quality of sleep
  • Eat healthy and nutritious diet

Management of Anxiety of with Ayurveda

Chandigarh Ayurved centre provides effective medications that are helpful to treat all kind of anxiety disorders naturally. These products are made up of pure ayurvedic herbs without any adulteration. CAC provide Anti-stess kit that treats the condition effectively. Herbal products in Anti-stress kit include

  • Rasayan Vati
  • Mann Mitra Tablet
  • Stress Care Tablet
  • Brain Relaxant Churna

These medicines are balances the overall nervous system and manage the condition.

For more information you can visit our website

https://www.chandigarhayurvedcentre.com/product/anti-stress-kit/

tumors

WHAT ARE TUMORS HOW TO CURE THEM NATURALLY

  • Tumor is a abnormal growth and  the mass or lump of tissue that leads to swelling
  • In ayurveda swelling as mentioned either as ‘Granthi’ (minor neoplasm) or ‘Arbuda’ (major neoplasm)

BENIGN TUMOR:

  • Benign tumor does not spread to the other parts of body
  • Benign tumors are not cancerous. They cannot spread or grow and they grow very slowly

CAUSES OF BENIGN TUMOR:

  • Environmental toxins
  • Genetics
  • Diet
  • Stress
  • Local trauma or injury
  • infection
  • inflammation

TYPES OF BENIGN TUMOR:

ADENOMAS– Adenomas grows in the liver,  adrenal, pituitary, or thyroid gland

FIBROMAS- fibromas are tumors that can grow in any organ. Fibroids commonly grow in the uterus. They are not cancerous, Uterine fibroids causes heavy vaginal bleeding, bladder problems,  pelvic pain or pressure.

HEMANGIOMAS– Hemangiomas are a common type of birthmark appear on the head, neck, or trunk. they are red or blue in color

LIPOMAS- lipoma are grow from fat cells they found in the neck, shoulders, back, or arms Lipomas are slow growing, usually round and movable, and soft to the touch and common tumor in adults 

MENINGIOMAS– tumors that develop from the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.. Many grow slowly. Others grow more quickly.

MYOMAS – these grows from the muscles

PREMALIGNANT TUMOR :

  • In these tumors, the cells are not cancerous
  • Premalignant conditions, which we also may refer to as precancerous conditions,

TYPES OF PREMALIGNANT TUMOR:

ACTINIC KERATOSIS-This growth has symptoms of crusty, scaly, and thick skin.It mainly affect fair-skinned people and due to sun exposure

CERVICAL DYSPLASIA–  The cells are not cancerous, but they may become malignant

METAPLASIA – Of the lung these occurs in the bronchi, the tubes that carry air into the lungs. In some people, including smokers,
LEUKOPLAKIA-  It causes white patches in the mouth these patches are painless, irregular shape, slightly raised

MALIGNANT TUMOR:

  • Malignant tumors are cancerous.
  • cancer occurs anywhere in the body including breast, intestine, lungs, reproductive organs, blood, skin

 

BENIGN TUMOR  MALIGNANT TUMOR
Small  Large
Slow growing  Fast growing
No spread and no metastasis That spread and metastasis
No recurrence Recurrence after surgery
No bleeding while cut the affected area Bleeding while cut the affected area
Does not invade the surrounding tissues Invades surrounding tissues
They are non cancerous They are cancerous

NATURAL CURE FOR TUMORS:

TURMERIC:  Inhibit growth of cancer cells. It is also an anti-inflammatory.
GINGER: Ginger has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties protect against cancer.
HOT PEPPER – This hot pepper contains capsaicin, a powerful antioxidant that helps with weight loss and is an anti-inflammatory food also contains beta-carotene to be toxic to cancer cells and helps prevent growth of cancer cells.
SAFFRON: . It contains crocins  (water-soluble carotenoids) that may inhibit tumor growth and progression of cancer.
OREGANO: oregano is the richest source of antioxidants oregano herbs slows cancer growth and promotes cell death. It has antibacterial properties and it is a natural disinfectant.
Garlic: garlic is anti-cancer spice. Garlic helps boost the immune system to help fight diseases, It also decreases the growth of cancer cells
BERRIES: Berries contain particularly powerful antioxidants,
BLACK PEPPER:  inhibited the growth of cancerous stem cells of breast tumors.
GREEN TEA: drink green  is a powerful antioxidant and an important part of an anti-cancer diet
USE OLIVE OIL: in daily routine cooking

EAT FISH –  fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, a type of fatty acid that reduced risk of prostate cancer

COIX SEEDS – kanglaite is an anti tumor drug it contains extracts from coix seeds

  • Aromatherapy – infused scents applied during massage or oil can be added to the bath water
  • Exercise
  • Hypnosis – a type of concentration
  • Massage
  • Meditation
  • Music therapy
  • Relaxation techniques calm mind and relax your muscles
  • Yoga

CAC MEDICATIONS FOR TUMOR:

1. IMMUNO UP POWDER

Immuno up powder strengthen the immunity this pacifies tridosha (Vata, pitta and Kapha) and it detoxify the body.

  1. LIVER CARE SYRUP

Liver Care syrup balancing Pitta dosha. decrease the regeneration of liver cells, promote proper functions of liver, improve blood flow

  1. CURCUMIN CAPSULES

Curcumin Capsules helps in pacifying all three doshas. Curcumin Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric having powerful Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-microbial and Antioxidant properties., prevents Cancer by reducing the growth of cancerous cells, helps in treating Alzheimer’s disease

  1. TRIKATU TABLET

Trikatu Tablet helps to eliminate excess Kapha from the body triphala  supports respiratory system, detoxify the body remove all toxins from the body It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties.

  1. KAISHORE GUGGUL

kaishore balancing Pitta dosha in body. Kaishore it remove all toxins from the body and it  boosts immunity.

  1. KANCHNAR GUGGUL

kanchnar treats any kind of abnormal growth in the body effective in cancer also  reduces any lumps in the body it has antibacterial, antifungal, antimalarial, Anti Inflamatory ,Kapha har and pain reducing agents. 

Dandruff

HOW TO GET RID OF DANDRUFF NATURALLY?

Dandruff is a condition that causes skin on the scalp a scaly white or grayish flakes of dead skin cells
Dandruff happens due to irregularity of three doshas – vata, pita, kapha

CAUSES OF DANDRUFF

  • Hormone imbalance
  • Use harsh hair products
  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Nutrition deficiency
  • Due to stress
  • Weather changes

NEEM LEAVES :

  • Neem controls hair loss
  • Add shines and smoothness to the hair
  • Relieves itchiness and dryness from the scalp
  • Controls dandruff
  • Neem has anti -fungal properties

HOW TO APPLY – Add two handful of neem leaves to 3-4 cups of hot water. Let it stand for 2-3 hours. Strain the leaves and use it to rinse your hair.

YOGURT:

  • It acts as natural exfoliant it has lactic acid content that helps to cleanse the dirt and dead skin of scalp
  • It boosts hair growth
  • Reduces hair loss
  • Reduce dandruff
  • Makes hair smooth and shiny

HOW TO APPLY

  1. 1TSP OF HONEY +1tsp of yogurt+ half lemon juice mix it well than apply on the hair for 30mins than rinse off with luke warm water
  2. half a cup of yoghurt and mix it with peeled and smashed papaya. Keep it in your hair for 30 minutes and wash your hair with lukewarm water

FENUGREEK SEEDS (METHI):

  • Fenugreek seeds are high in protein and  nourish the hair and prevent hair fall.
  • Help to strengthen the hair and scalp
  • It repairs hair follicles and helps in hair re growth.
  • Promotes hair growth
  • Prevents premature hair greying

 HOW TO APPLY – Soak the fenugreek seeds in water and leave it overnight. In the morning, grind the seeds to a smooth paste and add lemon juice in the paste and mix it well apply this paste to scalp and hair. Leave it on for 30 minutes than wash your hair

 

ALOE VERA :

  • Aloe vera makes hair soft and shiny and smooth
  • Strengthens and nourishes it from the roots.
  • it has a cooling effect on the scalp
  • it has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which prevent dandruff and calm the itchiness

HOW TO APPLY – sequeeze aloe vera leaf to extractits gel apply on the scalp and hair massage it gently and wrap a warm towel on head leave it for few minutes and than wash it off withmild shampoo

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

  • Balancing the PH of your scalp.
  • Stimulating the shedding of dead skin cells from your scalp.
  • Reducing fungal growth on your scalp and hair.

HOW TO APPLY – 2 tsp of water and and 2 tsp of apple cider vinegar and add 5 drops of tea tree oil than apply it on scalp and massage it well for few minutes. then rinse off

 

MASHED BANANA:

  • It controls dandruff
  • Improves hair textures
  • It has antimicrobial properties that aid in clearing up dry scalps.
  • They’re incredibly nourishing and moisturising the scalp, hence, make for a great treatment to dry scalp and dandruff.

 HOW TO APPLY Start by peeling and mashing the banana mix until the mixture is an even texture and consistency.apply the hair mask, in scalp and the roots of your hair. Leave in for 10–15 minutes.

TEA TREE OIL:

  • Tea tree oil is rich in antiseptic, antifungal, and antibiotic properties.
  • Clearing out dandruff and dry skin,
  • Helps in getting rid of the fungus that causes it.
  • Moisturises the scalp and clears blocked pores to stop further dryness.
  • It improves scalp health
  • Helps to get rid of lice

HOW TO APPLY – Add a few drops of tea tree oil to coconut oil or to olive oil and massage into your scalp. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.

tenden injury

WHAT ARE TENDON INJURIES? AYURVEDIC TREATMENT TO CURE IT NATURALLY

OVERVIEW:-

  • Tendons join muscles to bones, ensuring joint movement. With progressive age, tendons become more susceptible to degeneration followed by injuries.
  • A common sports injury is a strain, which is damage to a tendon or the muscle to which it connects. The injury can be very painful.High strains may take weeks or months to heal.
  • Trauma from falling or may be suddenly twisting a tendon can cause a strain. People who are inactive may be more susceptible to strains, especially if they suddenly become active or practice muscle weakness because of inactivity.

SYMPTOMS:-

  • Bruising to the skin
  • General weakness in the knee joint
  • Numbness in the knee due to damage to nerves
  • Stiffness
  • Inflammation along the outside of the knee
  • Tenderness around the ligament
  • Sensation feel during movement
  • Numbness in your fingertip

CAUSE:-Following causes for tendon injury,such as:-

  • Any cut on arm,hand and fingers.
  • Certain sports activities can cause tendin injuries
  • Rock climbing
  • Certain health condition like Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Aging
  • Overuse
  • Long-term steroid use
  • DIAGNOSIS:-It may include:-
  • Physical examination
  • X-ray
  • MRI
  • Evaluation of range of tendons
  • RISK-FACTORS:-
  • Age:- The peak age for Achilles tendon rupture is 30 to 40.
  • Sex:- Tendon rupture is up to five times more likely to occur in men than in women.
  • Recreational sports
  • Steroid injections
  • Certain antibiotics
  • Obesity

PREVENTION:-

Warm-up your body before any activity

  • Stretching
  • Avoid during too much exercise
  • Always use proper technique and body mechanics when playing

AYURVEDIC VIEW FOR TENDON INJURY:-

  • According to Ayurveda, tendons are considered to devlop from the Rakta dhatu . The Rakta dhatu is managed by the pitta dosha and, hence any tendon related problem may comes under the Pitajja vyadhi.
  • According to ayurveda this is a pitta kapha vitiation which will result in vata kopa and results in difficulty in movements, in acute cases mainly pitta get vitiated and results in kapha and vata vitiation, this condition can easily be cured with special external treatments and internal medicines.
  • In chronic conditions due to kapha dosha it can take In both cases the main line of treatment contains increasing circulation and reducing degeneration along with rejuvenation of destroyed muscle fibers.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR TENDON INJURY:-

  • The treatment process includes panchakarma therapies, internal medications, and Advice of food and life style changes.In Panchkarma therapies involves Panchakarma :-
  • NASYA
  • LEPUM
  • VIRECHANA
  • BASTI
  • ABHYANGA
  • PATRA POTTALI SWEDAN
  • SHASTIK SHALI PIND SWEDAN
  • KASHAYA SEKA
  • JALOKAVACHARAN
  • STHANITHANIKA BASTI
  • DHARA
  • PICHU
  • LEPA

 SOME AYURVEDIC MEDICINE USED IN TENDON INJUERY:-

  • RASANASAPTAK KWATH
  • DASHMOOLARISHTA
  • YOGRAJ GUGGUL
  • VATAVIDHVANSAK RASA
  • SAHCHARADI KASHAYA

DIET RECOMMANDATION:-

  • Drinking lot of water helps to keep hydrated and avoid vitiation of vata.
  • Avoid pitta increasing foods like hot,spicy, sour and fermented foods
  • Lepa (pastes of herbs/ ointment) prepared sheeta and madhur rasa herbs to heal the injury faster
  • Citrus fruit like lemon, oranges and tangerines are good source of Vitamin C and may help in preventing sprains.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES :-

  • Provide satisfactory rest to the injured part
  • Do oil massage with mustard oil mix turmeric on the injured area
  • Provide warmth through Sweden karma (Sudation)

HOME REMEDIES:-

  • Cold Compresses:- A cold compress helps ease pain and swelling, two main symptoms of tendon injury. It will also help to relax the affected muscles.
  • Warm Wraps or Elastic Bandages:- Use warm wraps or compressive, elastic bandages to reduce the stress placed on the affected muscles. This will help to decreases swelling and pain and speeds up the healing process.
  • Massage:- This is another benificial way to treat tendon injury. A gentle massage will help increase circulation, relax the muscles, and reduce inflammation and stiffness. For massaging, can use mustard oil,coconut and olive oil.
  • Castor Oil:- Castor oil to ease the symptoms of tendon injury. The oil is mainly contained of ricinoleic acid, which act as anti-inflammatory agent. Do gentle massage with castor oil on the affected part 2 or 3 times a day. This helps relieve pain and reduce inflammation of the tendon.

Vitamin E:- Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that helps to relieve inflammation and pain . Vitamin E also improves circulatory function, which reduces inflammation and promotes healing process.

AYURVEDIC HERBS USED IN TENDON INJURY:-

  • ASHWGANDHA
  • SHILAJIT
  • SONTH
  • LASHUN
  • AMALAKI
  • LAKSHA
  • HADJOD
  • GUGGUL
  • HALDI

CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR TENDON INJURY:-

  • RASAYAN VATI
  • ASTHI JOD TABLET
  • AYUVITA TABLET
  • CURCUMIN CAPSULES
SPONDYLOSIS

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR SPONDYLOSIS IN KERLA

INTRODUCTION:-

  • Spondylosisdefines the general degeneration of the spine that can occur in joints, discs, and bones of the spine as we age.
  • Spondylosis is common, but it is generally not serious. Many who have it experience no pain, though it can be painful for some.It is a degenerative condition that may worsen as a person grows older, and can affect any region of the spine.

REGION OF SPINE:-

  • Cervical — neck
  • Thoracic — upper, mid-back
  • Lumbar — low back
  • Lumbosacral — low back/sacrum

SYMPTOMS :-Several symptoms  appear, it may include:-

  • Stiffness
  • Paresthesia
  • Limited motion
  • Pain

CAUSE:-

  • Age – Spondylosis is a normal part of ageing.
  • Sedentary Lifestyle means no physical activity
  • Bad food habits
  • Occupation means having a job that needs heavy lifting or a lot of bending and twisting.
  • Any kind of injuries or Surgery
  • Genetic Factors
  • Being Overweight

DIAGNOSIS:-It may include:-

  • PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
  • X-RAY
  • MRI
  • CT-SCAN

RISK FACTORS:-

  • Age
  • Being overweight or obese
  • Sedentary lifestyle with little or no exercise
  • Smoking
  • Some medical conditions like diabetes, gout, psoriasis, tuberculosis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and Lyme disease
  • High-impact activities, and repeat occupational trauma

PREVENTION:-

  • Avoid do these activities that put pressure on the neck.
  • Avoid lifting heavy weights.
  • Take short breaks in-between work
  • Daily calcium intake should be met.
  • Stay hydrated.
  • Eat fruits and green leafy vegetables.
  • Exercise regularly

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR SPONDYLOSIS IN KERLA:-

  • Spondylosis management is one of the strongest positives of Ayurveda.The main focus of treatment is to restore bone strength and rehydrate them.
  • In Ayurveda, there are many diseases namely Greevagraham, Viswachi, Grudhrasi, Katigraham etc. which can be linkedto spondylosis .
  • The symptoms can be attributed to vitiatedVata with rare involvement of Kapha or Pitta, from person to person. The treatment process involved areSnehana and Swedana which helps in relieving the swelling, tenderness and strengthening of paravertebral muscles.
  • Along with these treatments paravertebral muscle strengthening exercises and regular yoga are equally important to improve spinal flexibility, build strength and endurance. Certain lifestyle changes also required.

AYURVEDIC MEDICATION FOR SPONDYLOSIS:-These formulations used for spondylitis are:-

  • RASNASAPTAK KASHAYAM
  • ASHTAVARGAM KASHYAM
  • PRASARINYADI KASHYAM
  • DASHMOOLA RASNADI KASHAYAM
  • DHANADANAYANADI KASHYAM
  • ASWAGANDHA CHOORNAM
  • BALARISHTAM
  • DHANWANTHARAM ARISHTAM
  • ASWAGANDHA ARISHTAM
  • PRASARINYADI THAILAM
  • EKANGVEER RAS
  • ERAND PAK

PANCHKARMA THEREPIES FOR SPONDYLOSIS:-

  • ROOKSHA SWEDAN
  • CHOORNA PINDA SWEDAM
  • PATRA PINDA SWEDAN
  • KAYASEKA
  • GREEVA VASTI
  • KATI VASTI
  • MERUDANDA VASTI
  • MAATRA VASTI
  • NIROOHA VASTI
  • VAITHARANA VASTI
  • TAILDHARA

HOME REMEDIES FOR SPONDYLOSIS:-

Because of the strong anti-inflammatory properties, the below mentioned herbs and superfoods can act as the best medicines to manage the Spondylosis condition.

Castor Oil:- This helps cleansing ama (toxins) and balancing vata.It can use both way orally and local application. It is very effective remedy for spondylosis patients.

Garlic:-Eat  raw garlic buds on an empty stomach each morning with water. Also use by  heat 2 to 3 crushed garlic cloves in a pan with any kind of vegetable oil. Use it to massage the painful area for 5 to 10 minutes. Also follow this with a warm bath. Do this 2 times daily.

Turmeric:-Consume turmeric powder in a glass of milk. Heat it on low heat for 5 minutes. Drink it 2 times daily.It is very helpful remedy and turmeric also has anti-inflammatory or antioxidant properties.

Sesame Seeds:-Apply warm sesame oil on the affected area and massage for ten minutes. Then apply a hot compress on the painful area. It reduceinflammation. It improve vertebra health.

Ginger:-Drink ginger tea twice  a day. It remove muscle soreness and tenderness. Ginger can help to relieve joint pain and reduce inflammation.

Cayenne Pepper:-Cayenne pepper powder mix with 2 tablespoons of lukewarm olive oil. Apply it on the painful area. Cover it with a cloth and. Do thisdaily.It has a capsaicin chemical that relieves pain.

Exercise:-One of the major causes of spondylosis is lack of physical activity. It can reduce pain and stiffness around  neck and shoulders by incorporating regular physical exercise into lifestyle.

Rotate  head in both clockwise and anti -clockwise directions, and do neck side to side from one shoulder to the other. Do this for 10 minutes 2 or 3 times daily. It will help to relieve the pain in  neck and back.

ASANAS FOR SPONDYLOSIS:-

  • BHUJANGASANA (Cobra Pose)
  • ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA (Sitting Half-Spinal Twist)
  • DHANURASANA (Bow Pose)
  • MARJARASANA (Cat Pose)
  • SETU BANDHASANA (Bridge Pose)
  • MATSYASANA (Fish Pose)

AYURVEDIC OIL GOOD FOR SPONDYLOISIS:-

  • ERAND TAIL
  • BALA TAIL
  • MAHANARYAN TAIL
  • RASNA TAIL
  • KARPURADI TAIL
  • DHANWANTRAM TAIL
  • MURIVENNA TAIL

AYURVEDIC HEBS USED FOR SPONDYLOSIS:-

  • LASHUN
  • GILOY
  • ASHWGANDHA
  • SONTH
  • GUGGUL
  • NIRGUNDI
  • DEODAR
  • SHILAJEET
  • MARICH
  • PIPPALI

CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR SPONDYLOSIS:-

  • PAIN-O-KILL OIL
  • PAIN-O-KILL SYRUP
  • TRIKATU SYRUP
  • VATA BALANCE
  • RASAYAN VATI
  • NERVE UP TABLET