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IMMUNITY

IMMUNITY BOOST
IMMUNITY BOOSTING SUPPLIMENTS
IMMUNITY AFTER COVID

  • Immunity was considered only as the immunity of the organism to infections or infectious diseases, but later it was found that it gives our body the power to fight against all kinds of diseases and at the same time it helps to fight diseases. It also changes the cells of the body.
  • Immunity also called disease resistance. The immune system functions to defend the body against infection. Pathogens are foreign disease causing bacteria and viruses that people come in contact with every day. The immune system attacks these germs and helps keep us healthy.
  • B lymphocytes work to make antibodies. These proteins block specific antigens. After the antibody is made, it stays in our body to fight the same germ again. So if someone who gets sick with a disease like chickenpox usually won’t get sick again. Antibodies can recognize an antigen and destroy it.
  • An immune response is the body’s defense system to fight antigens and protect the body. If a person has a disease, then there is a presence of antibodies against that disease in that person’s system, then immunity is obtained from that disease.

TYPES OF IMMUNITY

There are two types of immunity – innate and additive immunity.

  1. Innate Immunity – It gives protection to the person against diseases but it is not long term.
  2. Additive Immunity – This gives an individual protection against diseases as well as long-term protection against specific pathogens.

SIGNS OF A WEAK IMMUNE SYSTEM

There are some signs of weak immunity. If you get frequent infections, take a long time to recover from infections, or sores take a long time to heal, the immune system may be weakened. Symptoms of a weak immune system include.

  • Fatigue

Everyone gets tired from time to time, but if you have trouble sleeping, can’t sleep, then your immune system is weak. This is because there is a connection between sleep and the immune system. Being sick or having a viral infection can have a negative effect on your sleep, while good sleep strengthens the immune system.

  • Frequent chills

Winter comes every year and it is normal to experience 2-3 winters in a year. But if you get cold again and again, then it is a sign that your immune system is weak.

  • More stress

Prolonged exposure to stress and loneliness has a negative effect on the immune system. Because stress lowers lymphocyte levels, it becomes harder for the body to fight infection. Therefore, if you are under stress about any work or anything, fall ill, then you should make efforts to manage stress.

  • Frequent infections

Individuals who have a weak immune system are often prone to bronchitis, pneumonia, and meningitis, among other infections.

  • Digestive problems

Many digestive problems are a sign that your immune system is not working properly and is weak. These problems are: diarrhea, bloating, gas, cramping and even constipation.

CAUSES OF LOW IMMUNITY

The immune system can be weakened due to many reasons. Common causes of a weak immune system include:

  • Smoking

People who smoke have a weak immune system. Smoking spoils the lungs which has an effect on immunity.

  • Alcohol abuse

People who are addicted to alcohol often have a weak immune system. Alcohol is injurious to health.

  • Poor nutrition

If diet is not proper excessive consumption of fried, canned food reduces the immune system. You should eat healthy and fresh diet.

  • Medicine

Medicines for many diseases are also a reason for weak immunity. Taking any kind of drugs or chemotherapy or other cancer treatments weaken person immunity.

  • Obesity

Obesity becomes the cause of many diseases. People who are overweight often suffer from many diseases. That’s why people should control your weight.

  • Infection

This happens even if we get caught by an infection like: flu, mono, and measles etc. So you have to stay away from these infections. Take special care of cleanliness for this.

  • Stress

People who live under stress, their immunity becomes weak and diseases occur twice as fast. The reason is weak immunity, so try to remain stress free.

  • Diabetes

Today many people are suffering from diabetes. The immunity of people suffering from diabetes becomes weak and they become unable to face diseases.

  • Ageing

The effect of age is on everything, as the age increases, the immune system stops working properly and becomes weak.

  • Cancer

Cancer is the most common cause of death in the world. So people who are facing cancer may also have to face weak immunity.

  • Severe infection

Any serious infection that has made a place in your body, it also affects your immunity, and this is also one of the main reasons.

  • HIV or AIDS

Those who have HIV or AIDS also become victims of weak immunity.

SUPPLIMENTS TO INCREASE IMMUNITY NATURALLY

Vitamin C
Vitamin C is one of the most effective vitamins for boosting immunity. This helps in preventing infections. For this, you can consume many types of foods from citrus fruits to green vegetables. In which vitamin C can be found.

You can consume these foods for Vitamin C

  • Citrus fruits like oranges and lemons
  • Spinach, Broccoli and Kale
  • Strawberry and Lychee
  • Papaya and Guava
  • Capsicum
  • Vitamin C deficiency can cause scurvy disease.

Vitamin A
Vitamin A also helps us fight infections. It can be found in two types of food. Vitamin A is already present in many animals and animal products such as meat and milk. It can be consumed as a part of daily diet. Let us know from which foods can we get Vitamin A for vegetarians.

You can consume these foods for Vitamin A

  • Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Colorful vegetables like carrots and bell peppers
  • Yellow colored fruits like papaya and mango
  • Dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt

Vitamin D
Vitamin D is beneficial for strengthening our immunity. These vitamins can be obtained when our body comes in contact with sunlight. Vitamin D works to strengthen our bones and teeth. Vitamin D can be obtained from sunlight. Apart from this, you can also get it through some foods.

You can consume these foods for Vitamin D

  • Salmon and Tuna Fish
  • Fortified milk
  • Cheese
  • Eggs
  • Mushroom

Vitamin E
Vitamin E acts as a powerful antioxidant in our body. This helps in keeping the infection away. It also prevents the formation of clots in the arteries of our heart. Vitamin E can be found mainly in oils, nuts, seeds and a variety of fruits and vegetables.

You can consume these foods for Vitamin E

  • Almond
  • Groundnut
  • Spinach
  • Common
  • Capsicum

Zinc
Zinc is a mineral that is found in small amounts in our body. It produces new cells. It is in small quantity. That’s why we should consume zinc regularly to increase immunity.

  • Baked Beans
  • Dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt
  • Red meat
  • Chickpeas and lentils
  • Pumpkin, Sesame and Hemp Seeds
  • Peanuts, Cashews and Almonds
  • Eggs
  • Grains like wheat and rice
  • Potato

IMMUNITY AFTER COVID

  • It is essential to understand the transmission and the effect of the virus which has made it a pandemic. Covid 19 has its place to the coronavirus family, which includes the SARS virus (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and MERS (Middle East Respiratory Symptoms) virus. The family of Coronavirus includes virus strains that cause the common cold and flu.
  • Covid 19 primarily infects the lungs of affected individuals and in severe cases it causes’ death.
  • A person who is immune-compromised has easier to get an infection and diminishes the ability to fight the infection.
  • When a person with a weakened immune system does get an infection, it tends to be more serious because it affects more organs and causes more damage to their body.
  • In covid the respiratory system is the most commonly affect. However, the virus can affect any organ in the body, or multiple organs are often affected.  COVID now infected more than one lakh people and killed nearly 3,500 individuals around the world everyone is focusing on preventive measures, at least until an effective cure is found. With the help of some ayurvedic herbs people can overcome with this illness.
  • As people want to keep themselves protected from covid, Ayurveda experts have stressed that medicinal herbs such as amla, giloy, shilajit and neem are helpful in strengthening the immune system which is key to fighting the deadly virus.
  1. Chywanprash – daily enhances immunity and it may help prevent the spread of the virus.
  2. Amla (Emblica Officinalis) – Strong immunity is necessary to fight any kind of foreign body or disease.
  3. Guduchi/Glioy (Tinospora Cordifolia) – increase immunity and prevent infection.
  4. Neem (Azadirachta Indica) – anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that help keep your skin clean, radiant and healthy. Neem also has blood-purifying properties. It helps clear toxins and impurities from the blood leaving you with a strengthened immune system
  5. Kutki (Picrorhiza Kurroa) – Kutki protect, decongest and detoxify the liver and bile ducts, support healthy external skin, maintain the integrity of the intestinal and respiratory inner skin, and maintain healthy lymphatic, antioxidant and immune function.
  6. Tulsi (Basil) – Tulsi is rich in Vitamin C and zinc. It thus acts as a natural immunity booster and keeps infections at bay. It has immense anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties which protect us from a variety of infections.

Lymphatic System and their diseases

What is Lymphatic System?

Lymphatic system is a part of our immune system that has enormous functions. The most common function is to protect body from any kind of illnesses (immune defense). Lymph is almost similar to plasma constitutes cellular debris, waste product together with protein and bacteria. It is defines as the network of tissues, vessels and organs work in integrity to watery, colorless fluid that is lymph into circulatory system. Around 20 liters of plasma circulates in arteries and capillaries everyday.

Lymphatic system mainly has three functions:

  • Fluid balance: Lymphatic system returns excess protein and fluids from tissues and cells that cannot return through the blood vessels.
  • Absorption: Lymph absorbs fats and proteins from intestine and return it back to blood.
  • Protection: lymphatic system forms and releases lymphocytes (white blood cells) and other cell to fight against foreign invaders like bacteria, virus, fungus etc.
  • Lymphatic system transport and helps in removal of waste products and abnormal cells from the lymph.

Constituent of lymphatic system:

  • Lymph
  • Lymphatic vessels
  • Collecting duct
  • Spleen (filters and stores blood, formation of White blood cells)
  • Thymus (matures specific type of White blood cells and helps in scavenging)
  • Tonsils and adenoids (taps pathogens from air we breathe and food and kills them-fist line of defense)
  • Bone marrow (formations of WBC, RBC and platelets takes palce)
  • Peyer’s patches (lymph nodes in small intestine
  • Appendix

Ayurveda and lymphatic System:

“Rasa dhatu” is compared with the lymphatic system. Ras dhatu is the essence of nutrition circulating through the arteries. It is mentioned as lymph, plasma or simple quoted as nutrition in circulation. It helps in detoxifying the body, delivering nutrients like fats, proteins that provides energy and prevents oneself from bodily stresses and diseases. Its constitute most of the immunity of a person. Due to external factors like stress or poor eating habits there is accumulation of Ama (toxins) that impaired the formation of Rasa Dhatu or other words lymph nodes in the gut gets congested compromising Immunity and energy leading to many diseases and various health issues.

Causes of Lymphatic congestion:

  • Stress
  • Impaired Digestion
  • Poor Diet
  • Lack of physical exercise
  • Excess alcohol of alcohol
  • Infections (bacterial or viral)

Symptoms of poor lymphatic drainage:

  • Bloating and water retention
  • Joint stiffness
  • Fatigue
  • Brain fog
  • Weight gain
  • Cellulitis
  • Dry and itchy skin
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Cold extremities
  • Fever
  • Chronic cold, sinusitis, sore throat etc

Various diseases of Lymphatic system:

Swollen Lymph nodes: There are specifically two main reasons for swollen Lymph nodes direct infection (Lymphadenitis) of lymph  node or reaction to an infection.

Symptoms:

  • Tonsillitis
  • Glandular fever
  • pharyngitis

Lymphedema: lymphatic system functioning is impaired. Drainage Is not proper leads to accumulation of fluid that further causes swelling in arm or legs known as Lymphedema.

Symptoms:

  • Tender lymph nodes
  • Tight, hard skin
  • Excessive fluid may leak up through skin
  • Fever

Lymphoma: lymphomas are the cancer of  the lymphatic system. It is regarded as most dreadful condition of the lymphatic system. Hodgkin Lymphoma is a type of Lymphoma that specifically affects B lymphocytes. And Non Hodgkin Lymphoma can rise from B or T lymphocytes.

Ways in Ayurveda to boost up Lymphatic Drainage:

  • Abhyanga (oleation therapy): Oil massage promotes tissue nourishment, joint health, circulation, relaxation, muscle tone, better drainage of lymph nodes.it restores the balance of body.
  • Panchkarma: Panchkarma is the sodhana therapy (detoxification) of body as a whole. It involves Five Karmas vamana (medicated Vomiting), Virechana (medicated purgation), raktamokshana (bloodletting), nasya (nasal therapy), shirodhara (pouring oil on hair). It removes toxins from the each and every part of the cell and rejuvenate body just like an new born.
  • Marma therapy: Marma are specific points present on the body known as “prana” (energy). Massaging these points immediately rejuvenate body, mind and soul, delay aging, releasing deep tension in tissues, improving circulation, clearing blockages.
  • Maintaining Gut health with proper nutrition
  • Proper hydration to detoxify to get rid of toxins
  • Herbs useful for lymph detox:
  • Manjistha
  • Neem
  • Brahmi

Managing Lymphatic system diseases with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

1. Kapha Powder:

Cough powder of Chandigarh Ayurved Centre is safe and made up of all natural herbs. The herbs &
minerals used for preparation of this churna has properties like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, digestive, and immuno-modulatory. It is composed of ingredients like Talisadi Churna, Abharak Bhasam, Godanti Bhasam, Laxmi Vilas Ras, Yashti Madhu Churna, Tankan Bhasam, Kaph Ketu Ras. Dosage: 1 sachet twice daily with Luke warm water 30 mins after meal.

2. Kanchnaar Guggulu:

The tablet is composed of Kanchnaar (Bauhinia variegata), Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), etc. These tablets pacifies all the three doshas and helps in reducing inflammation. This medicine checks and treats any kind of abnormal growth in the body. All kind of unwanted growth and fluid retentions in the body is treated by Kanchnar Guggul and it reduces all kinds of lumps in the body.

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

3. Trikatu Syrup:

The main herbs used for the formation of this syrup are Marich (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum), & Shunthi (Zingiber officinale). This herbal syrup helps in increasing the digestive fire (AGNI) that prevents toxin accumulation. Impaired digestive power is the root cause of every disease going inside the body.  It is very effective syrup for different disorders.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily.

4. Curcumin Capsules:

Curcumin Capsule is a herbo-mineral capsule of size 500 MG which is 100% safe and is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Curcumin Capsules helps in pacifying all three doshas. 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 (helps in fighting against infections). These Capsules lowers the risk Cancer by reducing the growth of cancerous cells.

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

5. Kapha Balance Tablet:

Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season. The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in boosting up of the immune system.

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

SLEEP APNEA

Understanding Sleep Apnea: sleep disorder is a serious health condition that causes temporary stoppage of breathing while sleeping. Or else we can say that breathing tends to stops and starts again and again. Brain wakes you up while you stop breathing as a protective mechanism but it prevents healthy sound sleep. This condition often leads to serious complications if not treated. Sleep apnea are may be of particularly three types:

  • Central sleep apnea (improper signaling of muscles that control breathing by brain)
  • Obstructive Sleep apnea (breathing is interrupted by blockage of air flow)
  • Complex sleep apnea syndrome (combination of obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea)

Symptoms:

  • Loud snoring
  • Reoccurring episodes
  • Gasping for air while sleeping
  • Awaking in sleep with dry mouth
  • Altered sleep
  • Morning headache
  • Irritability
  • Difficulty in paying attention while awake
  • Excessive day time sleep
  • Mood changes
  • Sexual dysfunction

Risk factors:

  • Excessive weight gain
  • Narrow airways
  • Being male
  • Oldage
  • Nasal congestion
  • Smoking or alcoholism
  • Use of sedatives or tranquilizers
  • Medical conditions like diabetes, parkinson’s disease, asthma

Ayurveda on sleep apnea:

Ahara, nidra and bhrahmacharya (upstambha) three pillars in Ayurveda. And sleep is counted as one of the important pillar for good health and wellness. When it gets disturbed it leads to physical and mental disorder. Out of  three dosha Vata, pitta and Kapha, vata is most important factor for sleep disturbances (nidra roga).

Maha shwash is the term given to Sleep apnea as per Ayurveda. The person Suffering from Maha shwash  breathes loudly with much difficulty and distress.  He/she always wakes up suddenly. There will loss of self-consciousness and self-orientation.and person might feel totally lost, disturbed or collapsed.

Home Remedies for Sleep apnea:       

  • Maintain a healthy body weight by engaging oneself in various physical activities like Yoga, cardiac exercises, running, swimming etc
  • Practices some wholesome techniques like meditation
  • Alter sleep position
  • Use humidifier to add moisture to the air along with Adding essential oils like lavender, peppermint or Eucalyptus that soothes breathing and are anti- inflammatory
  • Panchkarma procedures like nasya therapy, shirodhara is beneficial in sleep apnea
  • Drink herbal teas like chamomile, jasmine, lemon balm etc those are beneficial in sleeping
  • Nut like walnuts, almonds are helpful
  • Avoid alcohol or smoke

Management of Sleep Apnea with Chandigarh Ayurveda Centre:

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.

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.

It maintain healthy sleep pattern and keeps us healthy.

Ingredients

  • Jatamansi 150 mg
  • Brahmi 150 mg
  • Tagar 150 mg
  • Bhang            100 mg
  • Amla 100 mg

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.

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.

It maintain healthy sleep pattern and keeps us healthy.

Ingredients

  • Jatamansi 150 mg
  • Brahmi 150 mg
  • Tagar 150 mg
  • Bhang            100 mg
  • Amla 100 mg

CAC DETOX PREMIUM POWDER: are herbo-mineral sachets which are purely Ayurvedic formulation. These sachets mainly detox the body and eliminate toxic substances and helps in proper metabolismof all the functions. This formulation act at the level of the nervous system and facilitate proper conduction of signal impulse from the nerves to the muscles. These sachets have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and immune-modulator. The ingredients present in it are moti pishti, parwal pishti, shukta pishti, Giloy satv, kamdudha ras, Jahar Mohra, akik pishti, gandhak rasayan, sutshekhar ras, etc. These ingredients balances all the three doshas (Vata, Pitta & Kapha) and helps in blood purification, reduces burning sensation, weakness, and hot flashes in ulcerative colitis patients. It reduces the level of high uric acid in the body. The powder is very beneficial in relieving discomfort, numbness, muscle ache, and reduces swelling of the pelvic region. This powder provides a cooling & calming effect on the mouth ulcers. It is very beneficial in reducing the swelling, redness, stiffness, and improves the movements of joints.

SLEEP APNEA

Understanding Sleep Apnea: sleep disorder is a serious health condition that causes temporary stoppage of breathing while sleeping. Or else we can say that breathing tends to stops and starts again and again. Brain wakes you up while you stop breathing as a protective mechanism but it prevents healthy sound sleep. This condition often leads to serious complications if not treated. Sleep apnea are may be of particularly three types:

  • Central sleep apnea (improper signaling of muscles that control breathing by brain)
  • Obstructive Sleep apnea (breathing is interrupted by blockage of air flow)
  • Complex sleep apnea syndrome (combination of obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea)

Symptoms:

  • Loud snoring
  • Reoccurring episodes
  • Gasping for air while sleeping
  • Awaking in sleep with dry mouth
  • Altered sleep
  • Morning headache
  • Irritability
  • Difficulty in paying attention while awake
  • Excessive day time sleep
  • Mood changes
  • Sexual dysfunction

Risk factors:

  • Excessive weight gain
  • Narrow airways
  • Being male
  • Oldage
  • Nasal congestion
  • Smoking or alcoholism
  • Use of sedatives or tranquilizers
  • Medical conditions like diabetes, parkinson’s disease, asthma

Ayurveda on sleep apnea:

Ahara, nidra and bhrahmacharya (upstambha) three pillars in Ayurveda. And sleep is counted as one of the important pillar for good health and wellness. When it gets disturbed it leads to physical and mental disorder. Out of  three dosha Vata, pitta and Kapha, vata is most important factor for sleep disturbances (nidra roga).

Maha shwash is the term given to Sleep apnea as per Ayurveda. The person Suffering from Maha shwash  breathes loudly with much difficulty and distress.  He/she always wakes up suddenly. There will loss of self-consciousness and self-orientation.and person might feel totally lost, disturbed or collapsed.

Home Remedies for Sleep apnea:       

  • Maintain a healthy body weight by engaging oneself in various physical activities like Yoga, cardiac exercises, running, swimming etc
  • Practices some wholesome techniques like meditation
  • Alter sleep position
  • Use humidifier to add moisture to the air along with Adding essential oils like lavender, peppermint or Eucalyptus that soothes breathing and are anti- inflammatory
  • Panchkarma procedures like nasya therapy, shirodhara is beneficial in sleep apnea
  • Drink herbal teas like chamomile, jasmine, lemon balm etc those are beneficial in sleeping
  • Nut like walnuts, almonds are helpful
  • Avoid alcohol or smoke

Management of Sleep Apnea with Chandigarh Ayurveda Centre:

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.

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.

It maintain healthy sleep pattern and keeps us healthy.

Ingredients

  • Jatamansi 150 mg
  • Brahmi 150 mg
  • Tagar 150 mg
  • Bhang            100 mg
  • Amla 100 mg

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.

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.

It maintain healthy sleep pattern and keeps us healthy.

Ingredients

  • Jatamansi 150 mg
  • Brahmi 150 mg
  • Tagar 150 mg
  • Bhang            100 mg
  • Amla 100 mg

CAC DETOX PREMIUM POWDER: are herbo-mineral sachets which are purely Ayurvedic formulation. These sachets mainly detox the body and eliminate toxic substances and helps in proper metabolismof all the functions. This formulation act at the level of the nervous system and facilitate proper conduction of signal impulse from the nerves to the muscles. These sachets have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and immune-modulator. The ingredients present in it are moti pishti, parwal pishti, shukta pishti, Giloy satv, kamdudha ras, Jahar Mohra, akik pishti, gandhak rasayan, sutshekhar ras, etc. These ingredients balances all the three doshas (Vata, Pitta & Kapha) and helps in blood purification, reduces burning sensation, weakness, and hot flashes in ulcerative colitis patients. It reduces the level of high uric acid in the body. The powder is very beneficial in relieving discomfort, numbness, muscle ache, and reduces swelling of the pelvic region. This powder provides a cooling & calming effect on the mouth ulcers. It is very beneficial in reducing the swelling, redness, stiffness, and improves the movements of joints.

How to Heal Chronic Fatigue Syndrome naturally?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

As it is very well understood by the name chronic fatigue syndrome is a disorder characterized by tiredness or extreme fatigue that last at least for 6 months, persists even on rest and with unexplained underlying medical condition. The fatigue worsens with mental and physical activity. Medically this term is referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or Systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID). The causes of chronic fatigue Syndrome are unknown but it can be due to combination of psychological stress, viral infection etc. It is more common in women of age 40s and 50s  but can happen in men also.

What causes chronic Fatigue Syndrome:

  • Physical and emotional trauma
  • Impaired immune system
  • Stress
  • Hormonal imbalance (hypothalamus, pituitary or adrenal glands)
  • Viral infection (Epstein-Barr virus, human herpes virus 6)
  • Environmental factors
  • Genetic predisposition

Signs and symptoms:

  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Unexplained muscle or joint pain
  • Not feeling fresh after a good 7-8 hours of sleep
  • Extreme exhaustion after physical and mental exercise
  • Unable to concentrate
  • Dizziness that worsens with moving, sitting or lying down
  • Swollen or tender lymph nodes of neck armpits
  • Loss of memory

Ayurveda say about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:

Ayurveda has listed combination of enormous reasons for chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It starts with impairment of the Agni (digestive fire). Low or weak digestive fire leads to unhealthy formation of Dhatus (body tissues), aggravation of doshas predominantly vata dosha and accumulation of ama (toxins) inside the body. Vata dosha impaired the functioning of nervous system, sleep, bone tissues etc. As a result of impaired dhatu formation ojas (immunity) is also impaired. Ojas is known as essence of the digested food. It provides endurance and psychological stability. Ojas is a power that is used by body to provide nourishment to higher state of consciousness. As body and mind are connected to each other for their integrated functioning.

Healing chronic Fatigue syndrome naturally:

  • Rectifying the malfunction of agni (Digestive fire) which is the root cause of the disease.
  • yoga and meditation for stress management and for the release of healthy hormones
  • healthy balanced diet including fruits and vegetables, more fiber content, soaked nuts, cow ghee etc
  • Panchkarma therapies to detoxify the deep seated toxins such as

vamana (medicated emesis)

virechana (medicated purgatuion)

vasti (medicated enema)

raktamokshana (bloodletting)

nasya (medication through nasal route)

  • Using classical herbal formulations like
  • Ashwagandhaghan vati
  • Brahmi vati
  • Shilaji
  • chandraprabhavati
  • chitrakadivati
  • agnitundivati
  • Rasayan therapy for rejuvenation of the body tissues like
  • gandhak rasayan,
  • chyawanprash
  • amlaki rasayan
  • triphala rasyan

Managing Chronic Fatigue syndrome with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

ALL PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION IN DETAIL:

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1. Brodley syrup:

Brodley syrup contains Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis ), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare),Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra),etc. This syrup mainly acts as anti-depressant and reduces the stress level. It boosts power memory and increases the blood flow to the brain. Brodley syrup also acts as an anti-oxidant and increase the retention power & beneficial in chronic fatigue syndrome.

Recommended dosage- Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day.

2. Rasayan vati:

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral ayurvedic formulation, which is 100% natural. Rasayan vati contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi Abhrak Bhasam, Swarn Makshik Bhasam, Yashad Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Amla, Kesar, Manjith, Anant Mool, Brahmi, Musali, Swarn Vang, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.  These tablets provide good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improves immunity.

Recommended dosage-Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Stress care tablet:

Stress care tab contains Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Sarpgandha (Rauwolfia serpentina), Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi). Stress care tab acts as a brain tonic. It also acts on anxiety, depression . It calms down the brain and thus relieves the stress.

Recommended dosage- Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

4. Active plus Tablet:

Active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended dosage – Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

5. Re active powder:

Re active powder consists of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosa), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera),Safed musli(Asparagus abscendens), Vidarikand (Puerania tuberosa), Shudha shilajeet(Asphaltum punjabianum), Kaunch beej (Mucuna pruriens). Re active powder maximize stamina. It provides extra bone strength, maximize anabolic activity. It also maximizes muscle growth and power.

Recommended dosage- Take 1 teaspoon with milk twice a day.

Treating Pneumonia Naturally with Ayurveda

Pneumonia is an inflammation of airways of one or both the lungs. The air spaces are filled with purulent material (pus) or fluid causing the cough reflex with phlegm or pus. Also having other symptoms of infection such as fever with chills, difficulty in breathing etc. there are plenty of microorganism causing pneumonia like bacteria, virus and fungus. Pneumonia ranges from mild to serious life threatening. But it is the most serious infection in infants, young children, older people and people with low immunity.

It can be of two types:

  • Lobar Pneumonia (affecting one or more lobes)
  • Bronchial Pneumonia (affects patches throughout the lungs)

What causes Pneumonia?

It can be bacterial, viral or fungal.

Viruses causing Pneumonia: It only constitutes one third of the pneumonia. People usually acquire bacterial pneumonia if he/she is having viral pneumonia.

  • Influenza virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
  • SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
  • Rhino virus
  • adenovirus

Bacteria causing Pneumonia: It is the most common cause occur in individuals having poor immunity, poor nutrition, old age etc . It affects all ages.

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus)
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Fungal causing Pneumonia:

  • Histoplamosis
  • Blastomycosis
  • aspergillosis

Who are at risk?

  • Children Younger than 2 years
  • Older people more than 65 years
  • Smoking
  • People having certain medical conditions
  • Weaker immunity

Sign and Symptom:

  • Fever and chills
  • Blue discoloration of lips and fingernails
  • Greenish yellow cough with blood or mucus
  • Delirium or altered mental state
  • Rapid breathing
  • Extreme tiredness and low energy
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stabbing chest pain that worsen over coughing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Headache

 

What does Ayurveda say about Pneumonia?

     Shwasanaka jwara is the term given to Pneumonia in Ayurveda. Out of three doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha, predominantly kapha dosha is vitiated along with ama formation  (accumulation of toxins). These toxins or ama blocked the srotas (microchannels) of the body results in the adulturating the Agni (digestive Fire).  Spreading the Agni throughout the body from its place Kostha (stomach), pushing heat towards the skin resulting in rise of body temperature. Ayurveda focuses on reduction of Kapha dosha to promote healing and decreasing symptoms of pneumonia.

 Treatment Protocol according to Ayurveda:

  • Langhan (Fasting)
  • Vamana (medicated emesis)
  • Herbs like Amalaki, Giloy, Vasa, Kutaj, Bhringraj etc
  • Classical Ayurvedic formulations like Sanjeevani vati, Sudershanghanvati, sudershan churna, giloy satva, arogyavardhini vati etc

Managing Pneumonia Naturally With Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

Product description:

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 Rasa:

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.

GUT HEALTH

Ayurveda science always revolves around this thought that “all diseases begins in the Gut”. Our gut is foundation of our body.  A healthy gut health is critically important for the overall wellness of the body. Disturbance in the gut not only shows gastrointestinal symptoms but may lead to various physical and mental health issues. Urbanization has been a biggest cause of deteriorating Gut health worldwide.

Modern science also believes in healthy gut is the result of balanced good (helpful) and bad (potentially harming) bacteria and yeast in our digestive system.  In fact gut health is responsible for majority of immune health and serotonin levels. This clearly says that immune system and hormones not able to work properly if gut isn’t healthy and you probably get sick.

Factors affects gut Health:

  • Stress
  • Poor nutrition
  • Long term use of antibiotics
  • Prolonged use of antacids
  • Poor eating habits
  • Processed and packed food

Signs of Unhealthy Gut:

  • Gas or acidity
  • Bloated belly
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Brain fog
  • Difficulty in concentrating
  • Poor memory
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Frequent mood swings
  • Chronic pain
  • Fatigue
  • Autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, Diabetes, multiple sclerosis etc

Ayurveda concept behind:

“अग्न्यधिष्ठानमन्नस्य ग्रहणाद्ग्रहणी मता |

नाभेरुपर्यह्यग्निबलेनोपष्टब्धोपबृंहिता ||

अपक्वं धारत्यन्नं पक्वं सृजति पार्श्वतः |

दुर्बलाग्निबला दुष्टा  त्वाममेव विमुञ्चति ||”

Grahni is the seat of Agni (digestive power), it also holds the food we eat till the digestion is completed and assimilated. Agni holds the undigested food and pushes forward the digested food. But when agni becomes weak and vitiated by various factors like unhealthy eating, stress etc, it affects the proper digestion of food and formation of Ama leads to accumulation of toxins (byproduct of undigested food). These toxin circulates in whole body through the blood causing various diseases starting from the gut to each and every part of the body. Hence your Gut Health is good if your Agni is functioning well.

Methods of improving Gut Health With Ayurveda:

Ayurveda focuses on certain dietary and lifestyle changes to improve gut health.

  • Eat freshly cooked warm food with digestive spices like turmeric, ginger, pepper, cumin seed, methi seeds etc to strengthen the digestion.
  • Eating fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables with nutritive and antioxidant properties that energize the system.
  • Good gut bacteria is needed for the proper absorption of nutrition. Hence one should avoid processed food as they contain high sugars and chemicals that destroy gut bacteria. And adding on the probiotic rich food like yogurt, buttermilk, fermented food like cheese etc
  • Adding water soluble fibers into diet \ that aids digestion such as whole grains like oats or quinoa, legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables, chia seeds, flax seeds, nuts like almonds etc.
  • Adding spices into diet like turmeric, cumin, coriander, pink salt, fennel seeds, ginger etc as it adds flavor to our diet and aids digestion by increasing secretion of enzymes.
  • Natural source of probiotics : probiotics helps in calcium uptake and boost the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut.
  • Banana
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Asparagus
  • Soyabean
  • Fermented food are rich in lactobacillus and are a great source of probiotics.
  • Yogurt
  • Kimchi
  • Kombucha

Some herbal formulations that are beneficial for the growth of good gut bacteria by Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

1. 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.

As per Ayurveda digestive disorders are due to imbalance of Pitta doshas. The Ama formation leads to digestive disorders.

Ingredients:

  • Kutaz chal
  • Bilav
  • Dhania
  • Mustak
  • Shankh bhasm
  • Piper mint
  • Dadim

2. CAC TRIKATU TABLET: 

It is a hebo-mineral tablet of 650 MG and is purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC Trikatu Tablet helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification,reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties. This tablet is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body. The regular use of this tablet balances the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism It is an Appetizer and it improves digestion, supports normal gastric function, and normal circulation.

PLANT PROTEIN

WHAT ARE PLANT PROTEINS?

Plant protein is the protein which is present in plants only. It is not available in sea animals or land animals. It is highly nutritious and is found in variety of sources such as tofu, pulses, legumes, nuts, seeds, beans, peas, certain grains, tempeh and seitan. They provide not only protein but are a rich source of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Pulses are the leguminous plants which include lentils, chickpeas, different types of beans and split peas. Tofu, tempeh and TVP (texturize vegetable protein) are the processed foods and are used as a substitute of meat. Some vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, kale, mushrooms and potatoes are also a good source of proteins.

Now-a-days people are moving towards vegetarian diet and reducing their use of animal products. A variety of more fortified and nutritious plant based foods are available in market.

VARIOUS PLANT-BASED PROTEINS

Some of the good plant-based proteins are:

LENTILS

Lentils are a good source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and different types of phytonutrients. They are rich in antioxidants, iron and potassium. They can be added to lunch or dinner. They can be added in salads, rice, curries and stews to add an extra portion of protein in them. According to research, lentils have anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, anti-cancer, anti-obesity and anti-diabetic properties.

CHICKPEAS

Chickpeas are loaded with proteins, fiber, folate, iron, phosphorus and essential fatty acids. They can be eaten in variety of recipes such as curries (dal), stews and in rice. They can be eaten boiled and added different spices along with.

When chickpea paste is made, it is called hummus. Hummus can be used in sandwiches as a substitute of butter.

TOFU

Tofu is made up of soyabean. Soy contains all the essential amino acids and is thus a complete protein. It is also the basis of other different types of foods such as soy milk, tempeh, edamame, miso and soy nuts. Tofu is often used as a meat substitute. It is rich in potassium, calcium and iron. It can be used in soups or sandwiches.

NUTS

Nuts are a good source of proteins. Almonds, pistachios, walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts are rich in proteins. 10-15 nuts a day can be a god source of protein and fiber. They also contain unsaturated fatty acids which help in lowering of cholesterol and thus good for heart health. They can be added in diet like in smoothies, salads or on veggies.

QUINOA

Quinoa is a whole grain with a high-protein content and also contain other nutrients such as iron, magnesium, manganese, etc. It is also high in fiber content. It is thus a complete protein. It can be used as a substitute of pasta, rice, etc. It can be easily added in diet like it can be taken with milk, as a salad and as a meal with veggies.

PEANUT BUTTER

Peanuts are a rich source of proteins and essential fatty acids. It can be taken in the form of peanut butter which is a healthy protein snack. It is very delicious and is considered to be a high quality plant based protein.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PLANT PROTEINS?

There are various benefits of plant proteins:

  • They help in lowering the risk of heart diseases
  • They help in managing blood sugar levels
  • They are easier to digest and thus aids digestion
  • They lower cholesterol level in blood
  • They help in reducing body weight
  • They maintain pH of body
  • They help in muscle growth and repair
  • They are packed with various vitamins and minerals and thus help in increasing immunity of body

SHINGLES

WHAT IS SHINGLES?

Shingles is an infection which is caused by varicella-zoster virus. It is also known as herpes zoster virus. There occur skin rashes on body which are very painful. The same virus causes chickenpox also. Shingles can occur anywhere on body but it most commonly appears on one side of torso. It appears in a single stripe of blisters. People who had chickenpox in the past can develop shingles. Even after the treatment of chickenpox, the virus remains inside the body remaining dormant in the nervous system. Then it gets reactivated as shingles.

Shingles is not fatal but it is very painful. Even after the disappearance of the blisters, the pain of shingles remains for a long time. Treatment of shingles involves certain medications and maintaining cleanliness. However, vaccines are also available, they help in lowering the risk of contracting shingles.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SHINGLES?

The causal organism is varicella-zoster virus. It also causes chickenpox. After the recovery of chickenpox, the virus enters the nervous system and remains inactive there. When this virus gets activated, this leads to occurrence of shingles. The virus travels along the nerve pathways and produces blisters at nerve endings. The reason of the activation of shingles is however, unknown.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF SHINGLES?

The factors which increase the risk of developing shingles are:

  • People above the age of 50 years are more prone to shingles
  • Weakened immune system
  • Prolonged use of steroids
  • Stress
  • Physical or emotional trauma
  • Chemotherapy
  • Patients undergoing radiation therapy
  • Suffering from cancer, HIV

SYMPTOMS OF SHINGLES

Shingles are usually present on one side of the body. Following are the common signs and symptoms of the disease:

  • Reddish skin rashes
  • Sever pain in rashes
  • Pain and burning sensation
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Presence of fluid-filled blisters
  • Intense itching
  • Increased sensitivity to light
  • Headache
  • Body fatigue
  • Indigestion
  • Enlargement of lymph nodes

COMPLICATIONS OF SHINGLES

The complications which are associated with shingles are:

  • Continuation of pain even after the clearance of blisters
  • Eye infections
  • Loss of vision
  • Bacterial skin infections
  • Facial paralysis
  • Hearing problems
  • Inflammation of brain

DIAGNOSIS OF SHINGLES

The doctor will take a complete medical history of the patient. He will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease to the patient. He will do a physical examination of the patient. He will also make the patient do swab test from the scrapings of blisters.

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SHINGLES

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

1) Detox Premium Powder

It is purely a herbal formulation that helps to remove toxins due to its antioxidant properties. It comprises of Moti Pishti, Parwal Pishti, Shukta Pishti, Giloy Satav, Kamdudha Ras, Jahar Mohra, Akik Pishti, Gandhak Rasayan, Tal Sindoor, Shankh Bhasma, Sutshekhar Ras, Sudhyog Tab, Shwet Parpati, Yavakshaar. It has an antibacterial action and provides a cooling and calming effect to the body. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. This powder helps to detoxify the body physically and mentally.
Dosage: Take one sachet twice a day with normal plain water.

2)  Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu

The tablets are very beneficial in curing skin diseases as it contains the Pitta pacifying ingredients such as Shuddh guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Amrita (Tinospora cordifolia), Gajapippali (Piper chaba), Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis), etc. The tablet is Tridoshahara, thus is very effective in maintaining the hormonal level in the body.

Recommended Dosage –Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.

3) Skin Care tablet

Skin care tablet is herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It contains various herbs like Haridra khand, Panchnimba churna, Panchatikta guggulu, Patol patra, Ajmoda, Khadir chhal, Chirayta, Mulethi, Manjistha, Chopchini, Gandhak, etc. Skin care tablet is a blood purifying. It cools and detoxifies the blood, dissolves obstructions in the blood flow that further increase blood circulation of the skin. It minimises the blemishes, lighten sun tan, delay ageing of skin and heal skin problems. These tablet also act as a skin moistuirizer, Improves blood circulation, Remove blemishes, Reduce itching and burning sensation of skin, Prevent acne and pimples, Relieves leucoderma.

Recommended Dosage –Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.

4)  Aloe Vera Gulab Gel

Aloe Vera Gel is formed with the pure extract of herb Aloe Vera and the mixture of rose petals. Thus this wonderful composition provides a cooling effect on the skin that relieves from burning sensation, itchiness, etc. The gel helps in maintaining healthy skin and repairing skin damage.

Recommended Dosage – Gently apply over the affected area of the skin.

5)  Trikatu Tablet

Trikatu tablets are mixture of three herbs which are Saunth (Zingiber officinale), Marich (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum). These tablets improve digestion, boost your metabolism, helps in eliminating fat tissues and kapha dosha, support respiratory functions, and remove impurities and ama from the body.
Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily with normal water.

6)  Blood Purifier Syrup

It is ayurvedic syrup that consists of various natural ingredients such as Khadir Chall (Acacia catechu), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Harad (Terminalia bellirica), Baheda (Terminalia chebula), Amla (Emblica officinalis), etc. As the syrup purifies the blood by removing excess toxins it is very beneficial in maintaining proper circulation and improves the skin naturally.

Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

FIBROMYALGIA

INTRODUCTION

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder which is characterized by muscular and joint pain. It is a long term illness which is accompanied by fatigue, sleep problems, memory loss and mood issues. The symptoms of fibromyalgia may come and go on their own. But certain factors like physical trauma, infection, stress, etc. can play a role in triggering it. The exact cause is however, unknown. There is no permanent cure of fibromyalgia but with some dietary and lifestyle changes, the symptomatic management can be done.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR THE OCCURRENCE OF FIBROMYALGIA?

The specific reason of occurrence of fibromyalgia is unknown but scientists found there occurs repeated nerve stimulation of the brain and spinal cord and this causes change in both of them. The change causes an abnormal increase in level of chemicals signaling pain sensation in brain. The brain receptors develop a memory of pain and thus they start over-reacting to both painful and non-painful signals.

The factors which lead to these changes are:

  • Having a genetic predisposition to fibromyalgia
  • Body infections
  • Stress
  • Lack of physical exercise
  • Physical injury such as accident
  • Autoimmune disorders like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, etc

SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH FIBROMYALGIA

The main signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia are:

  • Constant dull ache throughout the body
  • Feeling tired always
  • Stiffness in body
  • Headache
  • Inability to focus
  • Loss of memory
  • Lack of concentration
  • Pain in joints
  • Poor sleep
  • Anxiety
  • Digestive problems such as diarrhea or constipation
  • Pain in jaw
  • Numbness in hands or legs
  • Irritable bowel syndrome

SOME OF THE COMPLICATIONS OF FIBROMYALGIA

The persons suffering from fibromyalgia can also develop some of the following other conditions:

  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Insomnia

DIAGNOSIS OF FIBROMYALGIA

The doctor will do a thorough physical examination of the patient. He will ask about his family history, will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease. He may suggest some of the following tests to the patients:

  • Complete blood count
  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
  • Rheumatoid factor
  • Anti-nuclear antibody
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Vitamin D test
  • Celiac serology

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF FIBROMYALGIA

Here are some of the medicines of Chandigarh ayurved center which are used for the treatment of fibromyalgia:

FIBROMYALGIA

1. Detox premium powder

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Giloy satv, Shukta Pishti, Kamdudha Ras, Gandhak Rasayan, etc.

Parwal Shukti– Parwal Shukti is very beneficial in the condition of headache, depression, temporomandibular joint disorder, tensions, irritable bowel syndrome etc. It also reduces the stiffness and boosts the immune system.

Shukta Pishti: It helps to balance the Pitta dosha in the body. All signs and symptoms related to Psoriasis patients are managed with this pishti.

Giloy Satva: Giloy satva helps in detoxification of body that removes all the toxins. It is best anti-inflammatory and blood purifier. This satva act as a strong antacid that deals with hyperacidity and all the gastric problems.

Kamdudha Ras: This herbal-mineral classical preparation balances Pitta dosha in the body.

Gandhak Rasayana: This herbal preparation is used since ancient times for all types of skin disorders.

Tal Sindoor: It contains ingredients like Shuddh parad, Aloe vera, Gandhak, etc that relieve redness in psoriasis patients.

Akik Pishti:It act as a Cardiac tonic reduces the stress and improve the health. Also helps in reducing the inflammation by acting on body mechanism. Akik is also beneficial for preventing the acidity and neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals and other substances.

Yavakshara: It gives best result in chronic pain, nausea, muscle spasm, and nerve pain. Yavakshara also influences the areas of the brain associated with memory and co-ordination. Regular use of this sachet will help to improve the mental health.

Jahar Mohar: Jahar mohar is frequently used for managing the high blood pressure. It has different properties like, Antidiarrheal, Antiemetic, Antacid, and Digestive stimulant.

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

2. Active Plus Tablet

Active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

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

3. Pain-O-Kill Oil

This herbal oil contain ingredients like – Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), Kustha (Saussurea lappa), Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus), Vatsnabh (Aconitum ferox), Devdaru (Cedrus deodara) etc. This oil is an Ayurvedic medicine which gives best result in all types of pain. It is beneficial for the muscle relaxant, sports injury, low back pain, weakness, etc. This oil has a good result in reducing the inflammation.

Method of Usage – It is applied on the affected portion of the body and massage with light pressure. Do this procedure twice a day.

4. Pain-O-kill Tablets

As the name suggests these tablets will kill the pain naturally. The herbs present in the formation of these tablets are Ashwagandha, Hadjod, Punarnava, Nirgundi, Methi, Garlic, etc. These herbs in combination show antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties. The regular use of these tablets reduce body pain and acts on its root cause.

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

5. Nerve up tablet

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata dosha and 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, praval pishti etc. This tablet helps in the symptoms related to Allergy, ankylosis spondylitis, provide relief from muscle pain.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6. Vata Tablet

Vata balance tablet is a rejuvenating blend of herbs is specially formulated to balance Vata doshas without aggravating Pitta or Kapha doshas. It may be used to support overall health and well-being by Vata constitutions with or without food. For those with a dual constitution that includes Vata or a tridoshic constitution, it is an excellent formula for the Vata season, which in most parts of the world is autumn and early winter.

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