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anorexia

ANOREXIA NERVOSA, CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

  • Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder which can be serious and life-threatening. It is characterized by an abnormally low weight and an intense fear of gaining weight.
  • People with anorexia limit their number of calories and due to this, they extremely restrict their diet. They, thus, lose weight but their body’s weight-height ratio is not proportionate.
  • Anorexia nervosa often occurs in teenage years or early adulthood, but it can sometimes begin before teenage or in later life.
  • In this, the person does excessive exercise or purges the food he has eaten by intentional vomiting or misuse of laxatives.
  • Anorexia isn’t really about food, it often involves emotional challenges and can be life threatening sometimes. It is an obsessive eating disorder.
  • A research has shown that females are not the only victims of the disease. It is very common among transgender also.

CAUSES

The exact cause of anorexia is not known as it is a complex condition. People suffering from anorexia actually develops a negative body image. Thus, it is a combination of various psychological, biological and environmental factors:

  • Psychological: Person with anorexia may be suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. This makes him follow more strict diet and forgo food despite being hungry. They may also show signs of extreme anxiety.
  • Biological: There are some genes which make the person more prone to anorexia. Although it’s not yet clear which genes are involved, but it can be linked to it.
  • Environmental: In today’s world, thinness is preferred. A person becomes more influential and smart if he/she is thin. So peer pressure helps fuel the desire of getting slim, especially among young girls.

SYMPTOMS

People with anorexia show symptoms at different levels. Some are the physical signs and symptoms and other are emotional and behavioral signs.

Physical symptoms

  • Extreme weight loss
  • Yellowish and blotchy skin
  • Thinning of hair
  • Fatigue
  • Sleeplessness
  • Dizziness
  • Bluish discoloration of fingers
  • Constipation
  • Absence of menstruation
  • Abdominal pain
  • Dry skin
  • Slow heart rate
  • Low blood pressure
  • Swelling of arms and legs
  • Dehydration

Emotional and behavioral symptoms

  • Exercising excessively
  • Extreme dieting or fasting
  • Some people first do binge eating and then purge, either by self-induced vomiting or using laxatives or enema.
  • Skipping meals
  • Making excuses for not eating food
  • Eating food which is low in fat and calories
  • Spitting food out after chewing
  • Repeatedly checking weight because of fear of gaining weight
  • Frequent seeing of her body figure in the mirror
  • Complaining about being fat
  • Always feeling low
  • Avoid social gatherings
  • Irritability
  • Insomnia
  • Feeling overweight, though she is underweight
  • Going to the bathroom right after eating

RISK FACTORS

People of any age can develop anorexia. However, it is more common among girls. There are certain factors which put people at a greater risk for developing anorexia.

Following are the risk factors:  

  • Having a sibling or any of the close relative diagnosed with anorexia
  • Adolescents and young adults
  • Girls at any age as they are more conscious about their body figure
  • Excessive dieting can later lead to anorexia
  • More common in people of certain professions like models, runners, gymnasts, wrestlers and dancers
  • Some big changes in life like getting an admission into a college, new school or job, relationship breakup
  • History of psychiatric disorders
  • History of sexual abuse

PREVENTION

  • There is no proven way to prevent anorexia nervosa. But a thorough examination by the physician can help in looking out for symptoms of the disease. This helps in diagnosis and thus early treatment of the disease.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA

  • In Ayurveda, anorexia nervosa is called ARUCHI. It is caused by aggravation of vata, pitta and kapha disorders and by the increase of rajas and tamas gunas leading to increased fear, anger and stress. This causes indigestion of food as ama forms. It blocks gastrointestinal channels and thus causes aruchi.
  • There are different methods in Ayurveda which are used for treatment of Anorexia Nervosa. Following are the ways :
  • Kavala and gandoosh
  • It is also called oil pulling. In this, the oil is being hold in the mouth for sometime.
  • It cleanses toxins in the mouth and thereby stimulates appetite.
  • Deepana and Pachana
  • It focuses on balancing the digestive system as it is imbalanced in anorexia
  • Some herbs and a particular diet is used that helps in digestion of ama, thereby increasing the digestive fire.
  • Abhyanga
  • In this, massage of whole body is done with warm oils.
  • Oil is applied from top of the head to bottom of the feet
  • It helps in reducing stress levels
  • Shirodhara
  • It is a technique in which liquid is poured by someone on the patient’s head
  • The liquid is either herbal oil or a decoction
  • It is sometimes combined with abhyanga
  • It helps in lowering down anxiety levels
  • Virechana
  • It is a part of panchkarma therapy
  • It is a controlled drug induced purging process which eliminates toxins from the body, thereby unblocking the body channels. This cause an increase in appetite.

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDA CENTRE’S (CAC) MEDICATIONS

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurvedic Centre which are used in Anorexia nervosa :

Brain relaxant churna

  • This churna helps in rejuvenating brain cells and increases the concentration by relaxing the brain.
  • It works as an anti-depressant and cures indigestion.
  • Some of the herbs which are present in the churna are: Amla (Emblica officinalis), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Marich (Piper nigrum), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Suddha Gandhak, Lauha Bhasma .
  • Recommended dose – 1 tablespoon twice a day

Trikatu tablet

  • It helps in eliminating excessive kapha or mucous from the body.
  • It manages weight, removes ama and detoxify the body.
  • Recommended dose: 1 tablet twice a day

Active plus tablet

  • It is a herbo-mineral formulation, good for patient’s physical and mental health. It refreshes the mind and body.
  • Recommended dose: 1 satchet twice a day
Scleroderma

SCLERODERMA, TYPES, CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

  • Scleroderma is also called as systemic sclerosis. It is a chronic autoimmune disease in which there is hardening and tightening of the skin.
  • It is a rare disease in which the normal tissue is replaced with thick tissue due to extra collagen.
  • Scleroderma can also affect other parts of the body like lungs, heart, gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels, muscles and joints.
  • Normally, the immune system of the body helps in protection against disease and infection. However, sclerodermic patients’ immune system triggers excessive production of an elastic protein called collagen. This protein provides elasticity to the skin but when produced in excess, it causes hardening and thickening of the concerned tissue.
  • Scleroderma also can affect many other parts of the body including the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, kidneys, heart, blood vessels, muscles and joints. Scleroderma in its most severe forms can be life-threatening.

TYPES OF SCLERODERMA

There are two major types of scleroderma:

  • Localized scleroderma
  • Systemic scleroderma

 

LOCALIZED SCLERODERMA 

  • It mainly affects the skin and only at a few places.
  • It appears in the form of waxy patches or streaks present on the skin.
  • When present in the form of round patches, it is called morphea. The patches are first red or purple in color and then turn white in the center.
  • When thickened lines or streaks are present on the arms, legs or face, it is called linear scleroderma

SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA

  • It is also known as Generalized Scleroderma. It affects many parts or systems of the body.
  • Systemic Scleroderma is further of 2 types :
  • Limited scleroderma
  • It slowly affects the skin of face, hands and feet.
  • It affects many internal organs like lungs, intestine, oesophagus
  • It is also known as CREST syndrome as it has 5 common signs:
  • Cfor Calcinosis – abnormal calcium deposition in the skin.
  • Rfor Raynaud’s phenomenon – less blood flow to parts of the body such as fingers, toes or nose. Body parts may turn blue.
  • Efor Esophageal immotility – difficulty in swallowing
  • Sfor Sclerodactyly – skin thickening, causes problems in movement of fingers or toes
  • Tfor Telangectasias –  small blood vessels grow near the surface thus making red spots on the skin
  • Diffused scleroderma
  • It spreads rapidly. It mostly affects the middle part of the body, upper arms, hands and feet.
  • Heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract and kidneys get affected.

CAUSES

  • The exact cause of scleroderma is unknown. It is a rare autoimmune disease in which immune system starts attacking the body’s own cells causing inflammation of the area.
  • It is caused by an overproduction and accumulation of collagen protein in body tissues. Collagen is an elastic and fibrous protein that makes up connective tissues of the body. However the cause of this overproduction by immune system is not exactly known.
  • It also runs in families. It is thus caused by a combination of environmental, genetic and immune system problems.

RISK FACTORS

It mostly affects women and people above the age of 35 years. However, there are certain risk factors which make the person more prone to scleroderma:

  • Genetics: People having certain genetic variations are more likely to have scleroderma. So it is seen in some families over the generations.
  • Environmental triggers: Scleroderma appears on exposure to certain environmental factors like certain viruses, drugs or medications. Repeated exposure to certain harmful substances increases the risk of scleroderma.
  • Immune system problems.It is an autoimmune disease.  The body’s immune system starts attacking its own connective tissues. People with scleroderma may show some symptoms of another autoimmune disease — such as Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.

SYMPTOMS

Scleroderma affects many body parts or organ systems. These are:

  • Hard or thick skin that looks shiny and smooth. It is mostly present on hands and face
  • Sores or ulcers on fingertips and toes
  • Small red spots on the chest and face
  • Dysphagia
  • Painful and swollen joints
  • Fatigue
  • Sjogren’s syndrome- dry eyes and dry mouth
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Bloating
  • Acidity
  • Loose stools
  • Weight loss
  • Excessive calcium deposition in the skin
  • Tight facial skin
  • Persistent cough
  • Gastrointestinal problems
  • Constipation
  • Hair loss
  • Fecal incontinence
  • Dizziness

COMPLICATIONS

Scleroderma has various complications ranging from mild to severe. Following are some of the complications:

  • Scarring of lung tissue leads to decreased ability to breathe and less tolerance for exercise
  • Restricted blood flow in fingertips can cause sores on tips
  • Sudden increase in blood pressure
  • Heart tissue scarring increases risk of abnormal heartbeats and congestive heart failure
  • Inflammation of membrane of heart
  • Digestive problems like heartburn and difficulty in swallowing
  • Decrease in joint mobility and flexibility
  • Kidney failure

DIAGNOSIS

As scleroderma affects many different areas of the body, it’s diagnosis is difficult.

The doctor will do a thorough physical examination. He will look for various signs and symptoms of the disease. If scleroderma is suspected then he will suggest the following tests:

  • Blood tests
  • Imaging tests such as X-rays and CT scans
  • Pulmonary function tests
  • Echocardiogram
  • Gastrointestinal tests such as endoscopy

TREATMENT

There is no cure for scleroderma. However, the treatment is directed at controlling and managing the symptoms of the disease. Scleroderma has various symptoms and a combination of different approaches is needed to treat the disease.

MEDICATIONS

  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or aspirin. These medicines help in relieving pain and swelling
  • Steroids help to slow the immune system thereby lessening the immune response. This helps with joint, muscle or internal organ problems.
  • Drugs which increase blood flow to the fingers and toes
  • Medicines for management of blood pressure
  • Acid reflux medication
  • Antibiotics

Other methods which are helpful in recovery from scleroderma along with medications are :

  • Physical Exercise
  • Skin treatment like light and laser therapy
  • Increased intake of fiber and fluids in the diet
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Stress management
  • Organ transplant if required
Scleroderma

SCLERODERMA, TYPES, CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

  • Scleroderma is also called as systemic sclerosis. It is a chronic autoimmune disease in which there is hardening and tightening of the skin.
  • It is a rare disease in which the normal tissue is replaced with thick tissue due to extra collagen.
  • Scleroderma can also affect other parts of the body like lungs, heart, gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels, muscles and joints.
  • Normally, the immune system of the body helps in protection against disease and infection. However, sclerodermic patients’ immune system triggers excessive production of an elastic protein called collagen. This protein provides elasticity to the skin but when produced in excess, it causes hardening and thickening of the concerned tissue.
  • Scleroderma also can affect many other parts of the body including the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, kidneys, heart, blood vessels, muscles and joints. Scleroderma in its most severe forms can be life-threatening.

TYPES OF SCLERODERMA

There are two major types of scleroderma:

  • Localized scleroderma
  • Systemic scleroderma

 

LOCALIZED SCLERODERMA 

  • It mainly affects the skin and only at a few places.
  • It appears in the form of waxy patches or streaks present on the skin.
  • When present in the form of round patches, it is called morphea. The patches are first red or purple in color and then turn white in the center.
  • When thickened lines or streaks are present on the arms, legs or face, it is called linear scleroderma

SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA

  • It is also known as Generalized Scleroderma. It affects many parts or systems of the body.
  • Systemic Scleroderma is further of 2 types :
  • Limited scleroderma
  • It slowly affects the skin of face, hands and feet.
  • It affects many internal organs like lungs, intestine, oesophagus
  • It is also known as CREST syndrome as it has 5 common signs:
  • Cfor Calcinosis – abnormal calcium deposition in the skin.
  • Rfor Raynaud’s phenomenon – less blood flow to parts of the body such as fingers, toes or nose. Body parts may turn blue.
  • Efor Esophageal immotility – difficulty in swallowing
  • Sfor Sclerodactyly – skin thickening, causes problems in movement of fingers or toes
  • Tfor Telangectasias –  small blood vessels grow near the surface thus making red spots on the skin
  • Diffused scleroderma
  • It spreads rapidly. It mostly affects the middle part of the body, upper arms, hands and feet.
  • Heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract and kidneys get affected.

CAUSES

  • The exact cause of scleroderma is unknown. It is a rare autoimmune disease in which immune system starts attacking the body’s own cells causing inflammation of the area.
  • It is caused by an overproduction and accumulation of collagen protein in body tissues. Collagen is an elastic and fibrous protein that makes up connective tissues of the body. However the cause of this overproduction by immune system is not exactly known.
  • It also runs in families. It is thus caused by a combination of environmental, genetic and immune system problems.

RISK FACTORS

It mostly affects women and people above the age of 35 years. However, there are certain risk factors which make the person more prone to scleroderma:

  • Genetics: People having certain genetic variations are more likely to have scleroderma. So it is seen in some families over the generations.
  • Environmental triggers: Scleroderma appears on exposure to certain environmental factors like certain viruses, drugs or medications. Repeated exposure to certain harmful substances increases the risk of scleroderma.
  • Immune system problems.It is an autoimmune disease.  The body’s immune system starts attacking its own connective tissues. People with scleroderma may show some symptoms of another autoimmune disease — such as Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.

SYMPTOMS

Scleroderma affects many body parts or organ systems. These are:

  • Hard or thick skin that looks shiny and smooth. It is mostly present on hands and face
  • Sores or ulcers on fingertips and toes
  • Small red spots on the chest and face
  • Dysphagia
  • Painful and swollen joints
  • Fatigue
  • Sjogren’s syndrome- dry eyes and dry mouth
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Bloating
  • Acidity
  • Loose stools
  • Weight loss
  • Excessive calcium deposition in the skin
  • Tight facial skin
  • Persistent cough
  • Gastrointestinal problems
  • Constipation
  • Hair loss
  • Fecal incontinence
  • Dizziness

COMPLICATIONS

Scleroderma has various complications ranging from mild to severe. Following are some of the complications:

  • Scarring of lung tissue leads to decreased ability to breathe and less tolerance for exercise
  • Restricted blood flow in fingertips can cause sores on tips
  • Sudden increase in blood pressure
  • Heart tissue scarring increases risk of abnormal heartbeats and congestive heart failure
  • Inflammation of membrane of heart
  • Digestive problems like heartburn and difficulty in swallowing
  • Decrease in joint mobility and flexibility
  • Kidney failure

DIAGNOSIS

As scleroderma affects many different areas of the body, it’s diagnosis is difficult.

The doctor will do a thorough physical examination. He will look for various signs and symptoms of the disease. If scleroderma is suspected then he will suggest the following tests:

  • Blood tests
  • Imaging tests such as X-rays and CT scans
  • Pulmonary function tests
  • Echocardiogram
  • Gastrointestinal tests such as endoscopy

TREATMENT

There is no cure for scleroderma. However, the treatment is directed at controlling and managing the symptoms of the disease. Scleroderma has various symptoms and a combination of different approaches is needed to treat the disease.

MEDICATIONS

  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or aspirin. These medicines help in relieving pain and swelling
  • Steroids help to slow the immune system thereby lessening the immune response. This helps with joint, muscle or internal organ problems.
  • Drugs which increase blood flow to the fingers and toes
  • Medicines for management of blood pressure
  • Acid reflux medication
  • Antibiotics

Other methods which are helpful in recovery from scleroderma along with medications are :

  • Physical Exercise
  • Skin treatment like light and laser therapy
  • Increased intake of fiber and fluids in the diet
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Stress management
  • Organ transplant if required
bipolar-disorder

BIPOLAR DISORDER, SYMPTOMS, CAUSES AND AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

OVERVIEW

  • Bipolar disorder is also called Maniac depression. In this disease, the patient experiences extreme mood swings.
  • Persons with bipolar disorder undergo changes in energy and activity levels which makes their day to day life difficult. However, the impact varies between different individuals.
  • Normally, people experience mood changes in their daily life but bipolar disorder patients have more intense mood changes. Some people experience hallucinations, delusions and paranoia. The mood changes last for a few hours.
  • Bipolar disorder can make a persons’ relations bitter with their loved ones. They find themselves unable to work in a group or a team.
  • It runs in families. Most of the people having bipolar disorder have a relative suffering from the disease.
  • Bipolar disorder doesn’t have a permanent cure but with treatment symptoms can be controlled. Patient learns how to manage mood episodes, thereby improving his quality of life.
  • Between the mood episodes, the person’s mood may remain stable for months or years, especially if they are having a treatment.

TYPES

There are three different types of bipolar disorder:

  • Bipolar disorder I
  • Bipolar disorder II
  • Cyclothymia

BIPOLAR I

  • In bipolar disorder I, the person has experienced one episode of mania.
  • Patient may have had a major depression episode before.

BIPOLAR II

  • People with bipolar disorder II shows episodes of hypomania with state of depression. The depression is the dominant state.
  • This is more common in women.

CYCLOTHYMIA

  • Patients suffering from cyclothymia have episodes of hypomania and depression but the symtoms are less severe than those caused by bipolar I and bipolar II.

CAUSES

Bipolar disorder arises by a combination of factors. However, the exact cause is unknown. Following are the factors:

  • Genetics – more common in people with first degree relative suffering from the disease like a sibling or a parent
  • Biological – there is some kind of physical changes in brain leading to imbalance in neurotransmitters or hormones affecting the brain.
  • Environmental – life events like sexual abuse, loss of a relative or any other traumatic event

SYMPTOMS

People having bipolar disorder show various symptoms. These symptoms vary between individuals. In some people, an episode can last for months or years. Following are the symptoms of the disease:

Mania or hypomania symptoms:

  • A sense of distraction
  • Impaired judgment
  • Underperformance in school or at work
  • Feeling bored
  • Frequent absents at school or work
  • Increased sexual desire
  • Feeling euphoric
  • Having high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem
  • Having “racing” negative thoughts

Depressive symptoms:

  • Feeling gloomy and hopeless
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety about minor issues
  • Extreme sadness
  • Pain or physical problems that do not respond to treatment
  • Feeling tired all the time
  • Not showing interest in any work
  • Lack of concentration
  • Memory loss
  • Irritability
  • Sensitivity to noises, smells, and other things that others may not notice

COMPLICATIONS

If bipolar disorder is not treated, it can result in some serious complications which can affect patient’s life drastically. Following are the complications:

  • Substance abuse such as drugs or alcohol
  • Anxiety
  • Increased sugar level
  • Financial problems
  • Poor school or work performance
  • Heart problems
  • Damaged relationships
  • Unhealthy weight
  • Suicidal thoughts

DIAGNOSIS

Diagnosis of bipolar disorder is complex as there are so many other mental conditions which are having symptoms very common with it. There are certain methods which are used by the doctors for patient’s evaluation:

Physical examination

  • The doctor undergoes thorough physical examination of the patient
  • He will do some diagnostic tests like blood tests or urine tests to rule out other medical problems

Psychiatric assessment

  • The doctor may talk to the patient about his feelings, thoughts and behavior patterns. He can also ask patient’s family members and friends.

Mood charting

  • Doctor may ask the patient to keep a daily record of his moods or sleep pattern. This will help in right diagnosis.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF BIPOLAR DISORDER

  • In Ayurveda, bipolar disorder comes under Unmada includes some other mental conditions also. In this, there is imbalance of vata, pitta and kapha doshas alongwith vitiation of sattva, rajas and tamas gunas.
  • It affects mind, intelligence, perception and behavioral activities.
  • The different methods which are used in Ayurveda for the treatment of bipolar disorder are:
  • Abhyanga– massage of whole body is done with warm oils
  • Swedana– steam is given to the patient which leads to removal of toxins from the body
  • Nasya– patient is given medicine in the form of nasal drops
  • Shirodhara– liquid (oil or decoction) is poured on patient’s forehead
  • Virechana– controlled drug induced purgation

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDA CENTRE’S  MEDICATIONS

Here are some of the medications which are used for the treatment of bipolar disorder:

1. Brodley Syrup

  • It helps in curing hallucinations, delusions, disorganized behavior, lack of emotions, etc.
  • All these herbs show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory & mind relaxant properties.
  • Recommended Dose – 2 teaspoons twice a day

 

2. Nerve Plus Tablets

  • These tablets are anti- bacterial, anti- inflammatory and immune-modulator.
  • These are beneficial for migraine, stimulating nerves and increasing appetite.
  • Recommended Dose: 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

 

3. Stress care tablet

  • It helps in relaxing the nervous system and thereby reduces the symptoms of the disease.
  • It acts as an anti-depressant and relieves anxiety and Insomnia
  • Recommended Dose–1 tablet twice a day

 

4. Brain Relaxant Churna

  • It improves memory and increases the concentration by calming down the brain. It is prepared from herbs that show calming effect on brain and give the patient relaxation.
  • It helps in maintaining blood sugar level,.
  • It acts as an anti-depressant. It helps in dealing with hallucinations and delusions.
  • Recommended Dose – 1 tablespoon twice a day
numbness home remedies

Simple Home Remedies To Ease Numbness In Hands & Feet

  • Are you waking up in the morning with feeling of numbness , tingling sensation in your arms or feet or prolonged sitting or standing is troubling you? Although tingling sensation in hands and feet though is not a serious issue, but may affect your day to day activities by restricting your movements.
  • Peripheral nerves send messages from brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body, when these nerves gets damaged, then messages are disturbed and this affects the way the body responds to pain, temperature and other reflexes.

List of some remedies

Many natural and traditional remedies are available that will help to easing pain and curing the conditions.  There is list of some home remedies that enhance the nerve functions and treat tingling sensation.

Essential Oils

Essential oils are very beneficial and effectively used to cure many neurological problems like tingling in hands and feet. Lavender essential oil is one of the best oils that is used for treating tingling sensation. This oil possesses anti-inflammatory and analgesics properties that help to reduce nerve pain and repair nerve damages. Regular massaging with these essential oils helps to repair nerve damage and restore the functioning of the nerves

How To use

  • Add 12-14 drops of lavender oil with a base oil like coconut or olive oil, mix this well and massage this oil properly in the hands and feet. Keep it for overnight. Repeat this once daily for best result.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar(ACV)
  • Apple cider vinegar possess anti-inflammatory effect and is reservoir of acetic acid that will help to restore and repair damaged nerves. Besides this, due to presence of vital nutrients in ACV helps in boosting energy and speed up the recovery process.
  • How To use
  • Add 1 teaspoon of ACV to a glass of warm water, add honey in little amount and then mix well. Use this water for drinking once daily for a good result.
  • Massage Therapy
  • Massage Therapy works wonders in treating temporary as well as chronic cases of tingling sensation in the hands and feet. Massaging strengthen the nervous system that stimulates the nerves, enhance the blood circulation in body and restores normal nerve functioning thereby facilitates to maintain nerve health.
  • Epsom Salt
  • Epsom salt contains good amounts of magnesium that will help to lower the inflammation in the body. It works by restoring affected and inflamed nerves causing the tingling sensation.
  • How To Do
  • Add a cup of Epsom salt in a tub filled with water and then immerse in the tub for sometime about 15-20 minutes and take bath, doing  this once daily will help to improve blood circulation and lower the tingling sensation.
  • Warm Compress
  • Warm Compress is one of the best way to promote the blood circulation in the affected hands and feet. Warm compress promote blood circulation in the body and improve nerve functioning that helps in treating the tingling sensation.
  • How To Do
  • Take a warm compress and place it over the affected regions of your body for 5-10 minutes. Repeat this 2-3 times in a day to ease pain and tingling sensation.
  • Ginger Tea
  • Ginger can also be helpful to improve blood circulation and reduce the symptoms of paresthesia. It contains constituents that have a warm effect on the body, resulting in better blood circulation.
  • Exercise
  • Doing Exercise is another good treatment for paresthesia . You can do some basic stretches or exercise a little to improve your blood circulation. Doing regular exercise improve your flexibility and prevents many kind of health problems.
numbness home remedies

Simple Home Remedies To Ease Numbness In Hands & Feet

  • Are you waking up in the morning with feeling of numbness , tingling sensation in your arms or feet or prolonged sitting or standing is troubling you? Although tingling sensation in hands and feet though is not a serious issue, but may affect your day to day activities by restricting your movements.
  • Peripheral nerves send messages from brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body, when these nerves gets damaged, then messages are disturbed and this affects the way the body responds to pain, temperature and other reflexes.

List of some remedies

Many natural and traditional remedies are available that will help to easing pain and curing the conditions.  There is list of some home remedies that enhance the nerve functions and treat tingling sensation.

Essential Oils

Essential oils are very beneficial and effectively used to cure many neurological problems like tingling in hands and feet. Lavender essential oil is one of the best oils that is used for treating tingling sensation. This oil possesses anti-inflammatory and analgesics properties that help to reduce nerve pain and repair nerve damages. Regular massaging with these essential oils helps to repair nerve damage and restore the functioning of the nerves

How To use

  • Add 12-14 drops of lavender oil with a base oil like coconut or olive oil, mix this well and massage this oil properly in the hands and feet. Keep it for overnight. Repeat this once daily for best result.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar(ACV)
  • Apple cider vinegar possess anti-inflammatory effect and is reservoir of acetic acid that will help to restore and repair damaged nerves. Besides this, due to presence of vital nutrients in ACV helps in boosting energy and speed up the recovery process.
  • How To use
  • Add 1 teaspoon of ACV to a glass of warm water, add honey in little amount and then mix well. Use this water for drinking once daily for a good result.
  • Massage Therapy
  • Massage Therapy works wonders in treating temporary as well as chronic cases of tingling sensation in the hands and feet. Massaging strengthen the nervous system that stimulates the nerves, enhance the blood circulation in body and restores normal nerve functioning thereby facilitates to maintain nerve health.
  • Epsom Salt
  • Epsom salt contains good amounts of magnesium that will help to lower the inflammation in the body. It works by restoring affected and inflamed nerves causing the tingling sensation.
  • How To Do
  • Add a cup of Epsom salt in a tub filled with water and then immerse in the tub for sometime about 15-20 minutes and take bath, doing  this once daily will help to improve blood circulation and lower the tingling sensation.
  • Warm Compress
  • Warm Compress is one of the best way to promote the blood circulation in the affected hands and feet. Warm compress promote blood circulation in the body and improve nerve functioning that helps in treating the tingling sensation.
  • How To Do
  • Take a warm compress and place it over the affected regions of your body for 5-10 minutes. Repeat this 2-3 times in a day to ease pain and tingling sensation.
  • Ginger Tea
  • Ginger can also be helpful to improve blood circulation and reduce the symptoms of paresthesia. It contains constituents that have a warm effect on the body, resulting in better blood circulation.
  • Exercise
  • Doing Exercise is another good treatment for paresthesia . You can do some basic stretches or exercise a little to improve your blood circulation. Doing regular exercise improve your flexibility and prevents many kind of health problems.
Paresthesia

Paresthesia – Symptoms, Causes and treatment

What is Paresthesia ?

  • Paresthesia is a condition that is characterized by feeling of numbness, burning sensation that is common in extremities like in hands, arms, legs, or feet, but that can occur anywhere in the body as well.
  • Almost everyone has experienced paresthesia on many times. People get familiar with feeling of pins and needle in their arms or legs .This sensation mainly occurs when there is pressure on a nerve. It generally resolves after you change your position to remove the pressure from the affected nerve , this is temporary type and usually resolves without any particular treatment. If this condition of paresthesia remains for longer time, you may need a treatment.

What are the symptoms of paresthesia?

  • As paresthesia can affect any part of the body, but it is commonly noticed in the: hands, arms, legs, feet. It can be temporary or chronic condition. The symptoms of paresthesia can include feelings of:
  • Numbness
  • Weakness
  • Tingling sensation
  • Burning sensation
  • Cold
  • In Chronic paresthesia people may have stabbing pain. When paresthesia affects your legs and feet, then there is difficulty in walking.
  • You should consult with doctor if your symptoms of parenthesia persist for longer time or affect your quality of life. It could be a sign that you are suffering from any medical condition that needs treatment.

What causes paresthesia?

There is not any specific cause of paresthesia so it is difficult to determine the cause of paresthesia.

  • Temporary paresthesia is often due to pressure on any nerve or poor circulation. This commonly happen when you fall asleep on your hand or sit with your legs crossed for too long or pressure on some parts of body for long time.
  • Chronic paresthesia may be due to nerve damage. Two common types of nerve damage are radiculopathy and neuropathy.

Radiculopathy

In Radiculopathy nerve roots become compressed, irritated, or inflamed. This occur due to

  • Herniated or bulging disk presses on a nerve
  • Any unwanted growth compresses the nerve as it exits the spinal column
  • A narrowing of the spinal canal
  • When Radiculopathy affects your lower back then it is known as lumbar radiculopathy. Lumbar radiculopathy can lead to paresthesia in your legs or foot. In severe cases, compression of the sciatic nerve can occur and may lead to weakness, numbeness in your legs.
  • In Cervical radiculopathy nerves that provide sensation and strength to your arms are affected. In cervical radiculopathy, common symptoms are
  • Chronic neck pain
  • Paresthesia of the upper extremities
  • Arm and hand weakness

Neuropathy

Neuropathy is a condition in which there is chronic nerve damage. The most common cause of neuropathy that is seen among people is hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar.

Other causes of neuropathy include:

  • Repetitive movement injuries or any Trauma
  • Neurological diseases, such as MS
  • Autoimmune disorders, like rheumatoid arthritis
  • Liver disorders
  • Kidney diseases
  • Stroke
  • Bone marrow or connective tissue disorders
  • Tumors in the brain or near nerves
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Many Vitamin Deficiencies B-1, B-6, B-12, E, or niacin
  • Hypervitaminosis of vitamin D
  • Infections, such as Lyme disease, shingles, or HIV
  • Certain medications, like chemotherapy drugs
  • Exposure to some toxic substances, like chemicals or heavy metals
  • Sometimes Nerve damage can lead to paralysis or permanent numbness.

Who is at risk for paresthesia?

Anyone can experience temporary paresthesia. People that are at risk or prone to radiculopathy are

  • Who perform repetitive movements that compress your nerves, such as typing, playing an instrument, or playing a sport such as tennis
  • Drink heavily and taking a poor diet that leads to vitamin deficiencies, specifically vitamin B-12 and folate
  • Suffering from type 1 or 2 diabetes
  • Having autoimmune condition
  • Any neurological disorder

How is paresthesia diagnosed?

  • Your doctor can diagnose the condition by taking your medical history and by some investigations to confirm the cause and to rule out other conditions.
  • Give your proper medical history that will help doctor make a diagnosis.
  • Blood investigation and other laboratory tests, such as a spinal tap, may help them rule out certain diseases.
  • Imaging techniques, such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans are helpful to know nerve compression.

What is the treatment for paresthesia?

  • Treatment depends upon the cause of paresthesia. It is possible to treat your condition by avoiding the cause in some cases. For example, avoiding repetitive movements that compress nerves, some lifestyle changes or physical therapy may help to solve the problem.
  • If your paresthesia is due to any disease or medical condition, then take proper treatment for that disease can be helpful ease the symptoms of paresthesia.
  • Temporary paresthesia usually resolves within a few minutes.
  • Chronic paresthesia can affect and complicate your daily life if the symptoms are severe. That’s why it’s very important to find the cause.
  • The severity of chronic paresthesia is totally depends on the cause that leads to paresthesia. In some cases, treating the underlying condition can solve the problem.

How can you prevent paresthesia?

You can take some preventive measures that will help you to reduce the severity of your symptoms. For example, use of wrist splints at night may help to reduce the compression of the nerves of your hand and resolve the symptoms of paresthesia you experience at night.

Follow these tips for preventing chronic paresthesia:

  • Avoid putting pressure on your body parts repetitively.
  • Rest properly
  • Do exercise or yoga in routine that will help to maintain proper blood circulation and prevent nerve damage.
  • If you have diabetes or any other chronic or medical disease, then take proper treatment. Careful monitoring and management will help to lower your chances of having paresthesia.
What is the role of acid in our stomach

What is the Role of Acid in our Stomach?

  • Gastric acid or stomach acid is a watery, colorless fluid that is produced in your stomach.
  • This stomach acid helps break down food for easier digestion. Due to which our body absorb nutrients more easily as food moves through your digestive tract.
  • In order to break down everything that we eat stomach acid has to be highly acidic.
  • Our body is designed in such a way to handle levels of stomach acid so it doesn’t lead to any illness or health complications.
  • Sometimes, due to disturbance in the system gastric juices with low or high levels of acidity can be lead to problems.

What is the role of Hydrochloric acid in our stomach?                                         

  • Acidity level is measured on a pH scale. The lower the level of pH , the stronger is the acidic levels.
  • Gastric juices helps in breakdown of the larger foods particles that we eat into easier-to-digest particles. This HCl acid also acts as the first line of defense against many pathogens and microbes. These actions require a liquid that’s quite acidic.
  • Stomach acid has pH range between 1 and 2. That makes it quite acidic.

Which acid is produced in our stomach?

  • Stomach acid’s low pH level is largely due to hydrochloric acid (HCl).However, there’s only a very small amount of HCl in stomach acid. Other components like potassium chloride (KCl) and sodium chloride (NaCl) are also present.
  • The cells lining your stomach wall secrete this gastric juices also release many enzymes and mucus.
  • This mucus secreted is also important for the process of digestion. This mucus protects the stomach lining so the acid and other gastric juices don’t damage the sensitive organ.

Low levels of hydrochloric acid

  • Stomach acid’s level may vary from time to time. Certain situations, Dietary factors, medication and stress, can interfere with the process. These factors may affect the production of HCl in your stomach and leads to many GI related problems.

Symptoms of low HCl levels

People may experience symptoms like:

  • Indigestion
  • Burping
  • Bloating
  • Nausea & Vomiting
  • Flatulence
  • Generalized weakness

In early stages of low HCl people have difficulties in digesting food and absorbing the nutrients that body needs to function properly.

Treatment for low HCl levels

The treatment for low acid gastric juices will depend upon the type of cause.Your doctor may prescribe HCl supplement that will increase your stomach acid’s pH level.  Doctor may also recommend medications with the enzyme pepsin that helps to increase stomach acidity.

Other treatments include:

  • Antibiotics to treat an underlying infection
  • Proper diet management and increased supplements
  • Medication management
  • Stress management

What happens if your stomach acid has high levels of HCl? 

If the level of gastric acid in your stomach is too high, then mucus in your stomach may stop being effective. Increased value of stomach acid can lead to many complications, including:

  • Gastric ulcers
  • Acidity
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Symptoms of high HCl levels

The most common symptoms of high stomach acid levels include:

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Bloating
  • Decreased appetite
  • Anorexia
  • abdominal discomfort that may be worse on an empty stomach
  • Diarrhea
  • Heartburn
  • Weight loss

How to treat Acidity or high HCl levels

  • In modern science , high stomach acid is most commonly treated with medications. Proton pump inhibitor work to lower stomach acid. Sometimes PPIs can be given with other medications.
  • Other treatments will also be used that depend on cause of these high acid levels. These treatments may include:
  • Antibiotic
  • dietary changes

 Acidity natural treatment     

  • Acidity may leads to Heartburn, burning sensation in the chest region or throat, difficulty in swallowing, hiccups etc. These symptoms affects the quality of life of a person .
  • So, here are list of simple and effective home remedies that will help you get relief from acidity.

Acidity natural treatment

Drink cold milk

  • This is one of the simplest and commonly used home remedies for acidity. One glass of cold milk help in preventing acidity. Milk is rich in calcium, it may prevent acidic buildup in your stomach.

Coconut water

  • Taking coconut water daily might help you with heartburn relief. It is rich in fiber, helps to soothe your digestive system.

Ginger

  • Ginger can be used as the one of the most effective home remedy for acidity. Ginger has digestive and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Ginger can be used in cooking or you can just chew a slice of fresh ginger. Also, it can be used after boiling in water as herbal tea.

Buttermilk

  • Buttermilk is the most helpful home remedies for acid reflux and heartburn. It contains lactic acid that normalizes the acidity in stomach effectively.
  • Drink a glass of buttermilk daily after any meal may help to get relief from acidity.

Mint leaves

  • Mint leaves acts as natural cooling agent. It is commonly known as pudina . Mint leaves possess digestive properties and helps you get relief from acidity and heartburn.

Tulsi leaves 

  • Also known as Basil, that help to produce mucous in stomach and may soothe the stomach lining as well.
  • You can chew 2-3 basil leaves or boil them in water and drink it to get immediate relief from acidity.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Acidity

Chandigarh Ayurved centre provides the best ayurvedic treatment to treat acidity . CAC provides effective combination of medicines that are made up of natural herbs in the form of   ‘Acidity care kit’. This kit contains combination of medicines that prevents the acid reflux and other symptoms of acidity

Acidity care kit contains

  • Agnimukha Churna
  • Puran Pachak
  • Sheet dhara
  • Panchaskar churna
  • Liver care tablets
  • Pitta balance tablets

For  detailed description  about the medicines you can visit our website

https://www.chandigarhayurvedcentre.com/product/acidity-care-kit/

 

 

 

memory loss

Home Remedies For Memory Loss

The person whose memory power becomes weak or he forgets things very often, he has to face many problems in life.

Effective home remedies for memory loss

Weakness of memory is not a simple disease, it is a serious disease and weakening of memory also increases the chances of many other diseases like Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Schizophrenia. Weak memory is actually a very painful and painful condition for a person. Think about how it would feel if you forgot the moments spent with your family and friends. Although the disease related to memory occurs in the elderly, but sometimes in some people this problem occurs even at a young age, sometimes due to any injury, the memory becomes weak but there are some home medicines and foods which make your memory strong.

Effective Home Remedies for Memory Loss

Rosemary is a natural medicine used for flavoring and flavoring Italian cuisine. Apart from curing diseases related to memory, rosemary is also very helpful in the treatment of many other diseases. You can use 30 to 40 milligrams of rosemary daily, either dry or fresh. According to studies, rosemary supplementation is also helpful in returning the lost memory and apart from this it also helps in strengthening the memory and functioning of brain cells properly. Also Read – Home Remedies: Are you troubled by the open pores of your face? So these 5 tips will come in handy. Watch Video

Blueberry

Blueberry is not only delicious but it is also full of many health properties and very effective in bringing back the lost memory. Blueberry also prevents short term memory loss. You can also use blueberries as a fruit or make a shake. By including blueberries in your daily life, you can stay away from diseases related to memory, besides it is rich in anti-oxidants which is beneficial for your overall health.

Herbal tea

You can use a variety of herbal teas as a treatment for memory loss. Herbal tea can be made using rosemary, sage, basil etc. Boil half a teaspoon of any of this medicine in a cup of water and boil it for 15 to 20 minutes and then filter it and drink it. Herbal tea calms your mind by removing stress because sometimes stress also increases the risk of memory loss. Apart from this, these medicines can be used for massage in the form of oil. For massage, mix a few drops of olive oil in basil or rosemary oil and massage the area around the head and neck with a light hand daily.

Carrot

Carrots are very beneficial for increasing memory power and memory loss because the caroten found in carrots is a natural memory booster. Therefore, to avoid memory loss and strengthen memory cells, use carrots daily. You can also use carrot raw or make its juice.

Soybean

Lecithin found in soybean is very helpful in the treatment of memory loss. It provides strength to the brain cells and protects the nerves and cells of the brain from weakening. If you use soybean every day, it gives you psychological and mental strength. You can use soya by making juice and apart from this, you can also take ready-made juice from the market.

After an age, often while doing some work, we forget what we have to do now or who we are going to call now. All this happens because of the weakness of our memory. The main reason for this is the lack of nutrients available to our body, due to which we forget small things.

But we want to tell you through this news that how you can increase your memory by adopting home remedies and get rid of the problem of forgetting. For this, we are going to tell you five ways, with the help of which you can make your memory like before

Brahmi

Brahmi is considered such a herb of Ayurveda which can easily treat 97 percent disorders of the brain. Its regular consumption will not only improve our memory but also improve our intellectual ability. Brahmi contains many bioactive chemicals like bauxite, sitagmasterol, which improves the functioning of our brain and maintains our memory even in old age.

Apple

It is often said that eating one apple every day does not require a doctor. But you will be surprised to know that there are many such chemicals in apple which provide energy not only to our body but also to our brain. Apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin, which prevents the degradation of cells in the brain over a period of time. It also reduces the risk of diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Fish oil supplement

Fish oil contains do-cohexaenoic acid, including omega 3 fatty acids and eic-septanoic acid, which work to enhance memory while reducing fat stress and anxiety. If your memory is weak then consuming fish is beneficial for you.

Consumption of ginseng

it is also considered better for increasing memory and intellectual ability. It contains an active ingredient called ginsenoside which works to enhance the nootopic effect. With the help of which it helps to remember something for a long time.

Consumption of Shankhpushpi

Consumption of Shankhpushpi is also considered beneficial in strengthening the memory. There are many types of anti-oxide in this herb, which not only helps in improving our diminishing memory, but its use also treats stress, insomnia, anxiety. It enhances the connection between brain cells and improves brain function.

memory loss

Home Remedies For Memory Loss

The person whose memory power becomes weak or he forgets things very often, he has to face many problems in life.

Effective home remedies for memory loss

Weakness of memory is not a simple disease, it is a serious disease and weakening of memory also increases the chances of many other diseases like Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Schizophrenia. Weak memory is actually a very painful and painful condition for a person. Think about how it would feel if you forgot the moments spent with your family and friends. Although the disease related to memory occurs in the elderly, but sometimes in some people this problem occurs even at a young age, sometimes due to any injury, the memory becomes weak but there are some home medicines and foods which make your memory strong.

Effective Home Remedies for Memory Loss

Rosemary is a natural medicine used for flavoring and flavoring Italian cuisine. Apart from curing diseases related to memory, rosemary is also very helpful in the treatment of many other diseases. You can use 30 to 40 milligrams of rosemary daily, either dry or fresh. According to studies, rosemary supplementation is also helpful in returning the lost memory and apart from this it also helps in strengthening the memory and functioning of brain cells properly. Also Read – Home Remedies: Are you troubled by the open pores of your face? So these 5 tips will come in handy. Watch Video

Blueberry

Blueberry is not only delicious but it is also full of many health properties and very effective in bringing back the lost memory. Blueberry also prevents short term memory loss. You can also use blueberries as a fruit or make a shake. By including blueberries in your daily life, you can stay away from diseases related to memory, besides it is rich in anti-oxidants which is beneficial for your overall health.

Herbal tea

You can use a variety of herbal teas as a treatment for memory loss. Herbal tea can be made using rosemary, sage, basil etc. Boil half a teaspoon of any of this medicine in a cup of water and boil it for 15 to 20 minutes and then filter it and drink it. Herbal tea calms your mind by removing stress because sometimes stress also increases the risk of memory loss. Apart from this, these medicines can be used for massage in the form of oil. For massage, mix a few drops of olive oil in basil or rosemary oil and massage the area around the head and neck with a light hand daily.

Carrot

Carrots are very beneficial for increasing memory power and memory loss because the caroten found in carrots is a natural memory booster. Therefore, to avoid memory loss and strengthen memory cells, use carrots daily. You can also use carrot raw or make its juice.

Soybean

Lecithin found in soybean is very helpful in the treatment of memory loss. It provides strength to the brain cells and protects the nerves and cells of the brain from weakening. If you use soybean every day, it gives you psychological and mental strength. You can use soya by making juice and apart from this, you can also take ready-made juice from the market.

After an age, often while doing some work, we forget what we have to do now or who we are going to call now. All this happens because of the weakness of our memory. The main reason for this is the lack of nutrients available to our body, due to which we forget small things.

But we want to tell you through this news that how you can increase your memory by adopting home remedies and get rid of the problem of forgetting. For this, we are going to tell you five ways, with the help of which you can make your memory like before

Brahmi

Brahmi is considered such a herb of Ayurveda which can easily treat 97 percent disorders of the brain. Its regular consumption will not only improve our memory but also improve our intellectual ability. Brahmi contains many bioactive chemicals like bauxite, sitagmasterol, which improves the functioning of our brain and maintains our memory even in old age.

Apple

It is often said that eating one apple every day does not require a doctor. But you will be surprised to know that there are many such chemicals in apple which provide energy not only to our body but also to our brain. Apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin, which prevents the degradation of cells in the brain over a period of time. It also reduces the risk of diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Fish oil supplement

Fish oil contains do-cohexaenoic acid, including omega 3 fatty acids and eic-septanoic acid, which work to enhance memory while reducing fat stress and anxiety. If your memory is weak then consuming fish is beneficial for you.

Consumption of ginseng

it is also considered better for increasing memory and intellectual ability. It contains an active ingredient called ginsenoside which works to enhance the nootopic effect. With the help of which it helps to remember something for a long time.

Consumption of Shankhpushpi

Consumption of Shankhpushpi is also considered beneficial in strengthening the memory. There are many types of anti-oxide in this herb, which not only helps in improving our diminishing memory, but its use also treats stress, insomnia, anxiety. It enhances the connection between brain cells and improves brain function.