MANAGING FIBROMYALGIA WITH AYURVEDA

A chronic health condition that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body is known as Fibromyalgia. Symptoms for those who have fibromyalgia typically come and go in cycles. By altering how the brain and spinal cord process painful and non-painful signals, fibromyalgia magnifies painful sensations.

The exact cause of fibromyalgia is not known, but certain health conditions, stress etc can trigger this condition. Fibromyalgia may affect anyone at any time. People of all ages, including children, are affected.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR FIBROMYALGIA?

Main causes of fibromyalgia is not known but there are certain factors that might lead to fibromyalgia. The factors includes :

• Chronic Illnesses : Individuals with health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorder, osteoarthritis, chronic back pain and irritable bowel syndrome are at greater risk of developing Fibromyalgia.
• Age : Fibromyalgia is more likely to occur in people over 40.
• Infections : Some individual are more likely to develop fibromyalgia following an illness, particularly if they have severe symptoms.
• Gender : Females are more at risk of developing fibromyalgia than males.
• Trauma : Individual with any kind of traumatic experience or a serious injury are more at risk of developing fibromyalgia.
• Stress : Stress can have a negative impact on health and raise the possibility of developing fibromyalgia.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA?

Some of the common symptoms that an individual experience due to fibromyalgia includes :

• Fatigue
• Face and jaw pain
• Muscle tenderness or pain
• Digestive problems, such as constipation, diarrhea etc.
• Memory problems
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Bladder control issues
• Insomnia
• Depression
• Trouble falling asleep
• Rash
• Restless leg syndrome

WHAT AYURVEDA SAYS ABOUT  FIBROMYALGIA?

It can be compared to Vata vyadhi in Ayurveda. The vata dosha becomes vitiated as a result if excessive exposure to etiological factors like consuming unwholesome food, sleeping during day, engaging in excessive physical activities, suppressing natural urges etc. Additionally the vitiated vata dosha leads to an imbalance of kapha and pitta doshas which in turn leads to vitiation of digestive fire. Due to vitiated digestive fire there is formation of Ama in the body. This condition develops as a result of accumulated ama blocking the pathways of Mansavaha(muscle) and asthi-shandhivaha (bones and joints) together with other doshas.

Herbs :

• Haridra
• Jivanti
• Bala
• Ashwagandha
• Nirgundi
• Guduchi
• Shallaki

Panchakarma :

• Patra pottali pind sweda
• Vasti
• Abhyang
• Udvartan
• Nasya
• Udvartan

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR TREATMENT OF 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.
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.