DISEASE WISE AYURVEDIC THERAPIES

DISEASE WISE AYURVEDIC THERAPIES



SPINE RELATED DISORDERS:

Any disorders relating the Spine is termed as Spine Related Disorders.  Low Back Ache, Sciatica, Cervical Spondylosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis  etc are some of the Spine Related Disorders.

Disorders involving the Lumbar Vertebrae and Sacrum  and related soft tissue structures such as muscles, ligaments and nerves is manifested as Low Back Ache.
Sciatica is due to the compression of  Sciatic Nerve or its roots due to herniation of  the Lumbar Disc.

Cervical Spondylosis may be due ot degeneration of Cervical Vertebrae or Cervical Disc prolapse.
Ankylosing Spondylitis caused Ankylosing of Vertebra by  infection.



Rheumatic Disorders



Rheumatoid Arthritis (Vataraktha):

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic systemic disorder characterized by tissues and organs causing destruction of articular structures and leading to akkylosis of the joints.


Treatment

In all these diseases there is vitiation of Vata Dosha or it may be associated with Pitta or Kapha Dosha. According to dosha predominance, the treatments are decided.
Treatment in Ayurveda is to bring the vitiated ‘Dosha’ back to the state of equilibrium and thereby to the state of health. For treating these diseases, internal as well as external treatments are done. Herbal preparations are administered internally. Daily purgation is recommended to restore the vitiated ‘Dosha’ to the state of normalcy. Treatments like Snehana, Swedana, Abhyanga (Medicated Oil massage), Pathra Podala Swedam (Massage using herbal leaves), and Shashtika Pinda Swedam (Massage using Navara Rice) are done to prepare the body for Panchakarma Treatments. Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments like Virechana (Purgation using medicines), Vasthi (Medicated enema) are very much helpful in relieving and correcting abnormalities.
Diet – Vegetarian food to be consumed. Dairy products, sweets, oily foods, junk and fast foods, salty and sour foods, jaggery, black gram, fish, cold drinks and ice creams are to be avoided.
Life style – One should avoid cold breeze and excessive wind. Warm water bath is recommended. Take a gentle walk after consumption of food.




Obesity (Athisthoulyam):



Obesity is a body condition in which excess fat of the body is accumulated to such an extent that it can adversely effect the health. A person is said to be Obese when his Body Mass Index (BMI) is greater than 30 Kg. per M2 . Obese persons are prone to diseases like Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes, Malignancies, and Joint Disorders & Sleep Disturbances etc.


Treatment:

In Obese patients there is increase in Kapha Dosha and Medodhathu. We are doing special Ayurveda Panchakarma Treatments along with internal & external application of medicines to decrease the excess amount of fat in the body. After the specialty treatment the patient’s body weight is considerably decreased.



Mental disorders



Mental stress (Manasikaroga):


Stress is a normal physical response to unprecedented events that may disturb the normal balance of a person. In the present day life frustrations, excess demands and many other hassles can lead to mental tension, lack of concentration, insomnia, headache, and general loss of peace of mind.


Treatment:

According to Ayurveda mental and physical conditions are closely related. Any change in the equilibrium state of Manodoshas will alter Tridosha and vice versa. Special internal and external treatment, Panchakarma treatment with special medicines will bring the Manodoshas and Tridoshas to their equilibrium state. Yoga and meditation practice doing here relaxes mind and daily practice of yogasanas and breathing exercises reduces mental stress.

DIET:
Special Diets are given to patients which they need to follow during and after treatment. Those who follow these diets strictly can overcome all life styles diseases now a day.

EXERCISE:
Suitable slight physical exercises, Yoga and meditation are given to the patients who help them decrease their bodyweight and unwanted fat.






JOINT PAIN:

Joint Pain is seen as a symptom in the following diseases – Osteo Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthiritis, Gout etc.
Osteoarthritis or otherwise known as Degenerative Joint Disease is caused due to the degeneration of the Articular structures including cartilages and Articular surfaces of bones. Pain, Tenderness, Stiffness, Inflammation, Creaking and Locking of joints etc, are some the clinical features of this disorder.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic systemic disorder characterized by tissues and organs causing destruction of Articular structures and leading to akkylosis of the joints.
Gout is a disease in which there is deposition of Uric Acid in the Articular structures such as Cartilages, Tendons and also the surrounding tissues. Gout is characterized by increased blood uric acid level, which is marked by transient painful attacks of acute Arthritis.





INFERTILITY:


Primary infertility may be defined as the couple who have never been able to become pregnant after unprotected sexual intercourse for atleast one year. Secondary infertility may be defined as the couple who have been pregnant at least once, but have not been able to become pregnant again. Causes of infertility include a wide range of both physical and emotional factors. A couple’s infertility may be due to female factors, male factors, or both. Male factors may be Oligospermia, Decreased Sperm Motility, and Abnormal Sperm Morphology. Most common causes for Female Infertility are poly cystic ovarian disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis and uterine fibroids.


Treatment:


Male infertility treatment is explained under Vajikarana chikitsa. Special internal medicines using Vajikarana Dravyas (single drugs and preparations). Panchakarma Treatment including Virechana, Vasthi (special vajikarana vasthi) will increase the sperm count, motility and improves sperm morphology. Female infertility can be effectively managed with Ayurvedic Treatment. According to Ayurveda Arthavakshaya (menstrual problems) is due to decrease in pitta, Rasadathu, Rakthadathu or Rajas. Special internal medicines which increases pitta and raktha decreases obesity and induces ovulation are using in treating poly cystic ovarian disease. Internal medicine that reduces infection is using in treating pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis. Special Utaravasti strengthen the uterine endometrium increases the chance for conception.


Hypertension:


Hypertension can be termed as the blood pressure above 140/90 mm of Hg. Vasoconstriction and deposition of lipids may lead to Hypertension. It is important to monitor blood pressure regularly, or else it can lead to Stroke, Renal Failure, and Coronary Heart Disease etc.


Treatment:


In Hypertension there is srotovaigunyam (damage of blood vessels) along with prakopa of three doshas. Ayurveda treatment including internal medicines and Panchakarma purifies and relaxes srotas (blood vessels) and thereby reduces hypertension. Diet and life styles to be followed also given which prevent further srotovaigunyam.



Refractive errors:


The  most common refractive errors are Astigmatism, Myopia & Hyperopia and their medical manifestations are described as :
Astigmatism is a condition in which an abnormal curvature of the cornea can cause two focal points to fall in two different locations – making objects up close and at a distance appear blurry. Astigmatisms may cause eye strain and may be combined with nearsightedness or farsightedness. Hyperopia commonly known as farsightedness, hyperopia is the refractive error in which an image of a distant object becomes focused behind the retina, either because the eyeball axis is too short, or because the refractive power of the eye is too weak.
Myopia commonly known as nearsightedness, is a condition in which, opposite of hyperopia, an image of a distant object becomes focused in front the retina, either because the eyeball axis is too long, or because the refractive power of the eye is too strong. Myopia is the most common refractive error seen in children.


Treatment:
In all this refractive errors Brimhana treatments are done. Special medicated oils are applied internally and externally. Panchakarma treatments including Nasyam, Sirovasthy and specialty treatments like Tharpana, Pudapaka will improve the condition of the patient. Repeat treatment is required to cure the condition.


Blindness:
Blindness is the condition of visual impairment due to physiological or neurological factors. Malnutrition, age related factors and disease like cataract, Diabetic retinopathy, Glaucoma are the common causes of blindness.


Treatment:
In neurological causes special Brimhana treatments are done that give strength to nerves. Special medicated oils are applied internally and externally. Panchakarma treatments including Nasyam, Sirovasthy and specialty treatments like Tharpana, Pudapaka will improve the condition of the patient.




Diabetes Mellitus:



Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar level with or without glycosuria either due to insulin deficiency or insulin resistance or both. It is characterized by polyuria increased thirst, fatigue, & weight loss. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus may lead to recurrent urinary tract infection, vision problems and peripheral neuropathy.


Treatment:

In Ayurveda Kapha Dosha is vitiated along with Vata and Pitta Dosha. We give internal medicines and external treatments like Udwarthana, Rookshaswedas, and some specialty treatments. Ayurveda Panchakarma Treatment with special medicines are also given.




Development Disorders:



Developmental disorders are disorders that occur at any stage development of child causing retardation in the development. These may include psychological and physical disabilities. Developmental disabilities are generally seen in children with Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, and Autism.
In Ayurveda there is effective for development disorders in children. In our hospital we conduct special camps every month for development disorders. We have specialist Doctors in this field. We are treating about 200 such cases every year. After treatment they are getting symptomatic relief and improvement in their physical and mental development.


Cerebral palsy:


Cerebral palsy is a condition that causes retardation in the physical and mental development. The cause of Cerebral Palsy include intrauterine growth retardation, Asphyxia during birth causing Hypoxia of the Brain, Trauma during birth, Complications during neonatal period and is usually common in multiple births. Children with Cerebral Palsy are characterized by behavioural and communication problems and usually they have Epilepsy and Musculoskeletal problems.


Treatment


In cerebral palsy the major feature is delayed milestones and decreased motor activities is due to vitiation of vata. By Ayurveda treatments using special medicines give nourishment to dhatus decreases delay in milestones.

Pervasive development disorders:

Pervasive developmental disorders include a group of development disorders that cause communication and social skill impairment in children. Most well known pervasive developmental disorder is Autism. Avoiding eye contact, disturbed social interaction, unusual movements, repetition in the style of playing with toys, not looking at people and objects pointing, delayed developmental milestones or loss of milestones achieved are the common features of children with pervasive development disorders.


Mental retardation:


Mental retardation is a developmental disorder, in which there is limitation in intellective and cognitive activities of the child and he cannot fulfill his daily routine activities. Usually onset of mental retardation is below 18 years. Epilepsy is common in children with mental retardation and its severity and frequency depends upon the cause of mental retardation. There is direct relationship between severity of intellectual disability and frequency and severity of chronic epileptic seizures.

Treatment:

In development disorder like mental retardation effective treatments are explained in ayurveda text books. Brimhana chikitsa (treatment that gives nourishment to body building tissues) is done using special ghritas and oils internally and externally. Special Panchakarma Treatments like Virechana, Vasthi with Brimhana Dravyas also improve the condition of the patient. With these treatments the intellectual condition of the patient will improve and there is decrease in frequency of epileptic seizures.

ADHD:

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurobehavioural developmental disorder. ADHD is the most common psychiatric disorder in children and usually onset is before 7 years. Usually signs of ADHD in childhood continue to adulthood. ADHD is characterized by attentional problems and hyperactivity.
Treatment:
In Ayurveda these symptoms are broadly described in the topic Graha and effective treatment described in Grahachikitsa. Grahachikitsa is the branch that deals with psychological disorders of unknown cause. Special Panchakarma treatment along with external and internal treatments to bring manasika doshas and saririka doshas to its equilibrium states. Special dhoopana dravyas are given to prevent grahavesa.





Detoxification



AYURVEDIC DETOXIFICATION:


Sree Chithra Ayur Home was built with the primary goal of offering a safe and enjoyable detoxification program of unquestionable and unparalleled result. We are very proud to offer you these detoxification and rejuvenation programs, sharing with you the oldest known medical system in the world, with pure, uncompromised value.
“Thanks to modern chemistry, eggs don’t stick to the pan, underarms are fresh all day, and SUV’s hit 60 in six seconds. But such convenience has a price: Chemicals that suffuse modern life – from well known toxins to newer compounds with unknown effects – are building up in our bodies and sometimes staying there for years.” (Article titled ‘The pollution within’ – ‘National Geographic’ Magazine, October 2006. Open the entire article by David Ewing Duncan in a separate window)
Toxins from chemicals in our food, our polluted environments, occasional drinking and smoking, stress and chemical medication all accumulate in our body over a period of time. These toxins are the cause of myriad diseases, and the effects of which are unfortunately anything but subtle. Western medicine has great difficulty removing fat soluble toxins safely and effectively from our body. Through the Ayurvedic Medical Science native to the Indian sub-continent, detoxification and rejuvenation is achieved with ‘Panchakarma’, which will not only facilitate the removal of these deep seated toxins, but do so with no negative side effects.
Removing these toxins and allowing your body to rejuvenate through Panchakarma requires a minimum of 7 nights. At Sree Chithra Ayur Home, we appreciate that no matter how much we may want to free ourselves of all of these toxins, we do not immediately have the time to do so.





BACK PAIN:


Low Back Ache (Kateegraha):

Disorders’ involving the Vertebrae and related soft tissue structures such as muscles, ligaments and nerves are manifested as Low Back Ache. Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Degeneration of disc between the vertebrae or herniation of the disc may be the physical cause of Low Back Ache. Low Back Ache resulting from Disc Prolapse cause radiating pain to legs due to compression of Sciatic Nerve – (Sciatica – Gridhrasi).



ASTHMA & ALLERGY:


Allergies occur when a hypersensitive immune system reacts to a common or unusual substance. In some people it is hereditary, but one can also develop an allergy at any time in his or her life. Any substance, whatever its origin, is a possible allergen. Foods, Chemicals in foods, Medicines, and Environmental factors, including Pollen, Parasites, Dust, Animal hair, and Chemical toxins, for example, can all cause allergic reactions almost anywhere in the body.

Ayurveda sees ama (toxins) and low immunity as the primary causes of most allergies. Ama can settle at the digestive level or in the various tissues, with different symptoms at each level. Ama toxicity aggravates blood and Pitta, or it can aggravate Kapha, with different symptoms.



Low Back Ache (Kateegraha):


Disorders’ involving the Vertebrae and related soft tissue structures such as muscles, ligaments and nerves is manifested as Low Back Ache. Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Degeneration of disc between the vertebrae or herniation of the disc may be the physical cause of Low Back Ache.



Osteo Arthritis (Sandhigatavata):


Osteoarthritis or otherwise known as Degenerative Joint Disease is caused due to the degeneration of the Articular structures including cartilages and Articular surfaces of bones. Pain, Tenderness, Stiffness, Inflammation, Creaking and Locking of joints etc, are some the clinical features of this disorder.



Rheumatoid Arthritis (Vataraktha):


Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic systemic disorder characterized by tissues and organs causing destruction of articular structures and leading to akkylosis of the joints.


Gout (Sandhigatavata):



Gout is a disease in which there is deposition of Uric Acid in the Articular structures such as Cartilages, Tendons and also the surrounding tissues. Gout is characterized by increased blood uric acid level, which is marked by transient painful attacks of acute Arthritis.

Treatment:

In all these diseases there is vitiation of Vata Dosha or it may be associated with Pitta or Kapha Dosha. According to dosha predominance, the treatments are decided.

Treatment in Ayurveda is to bring the vitiated ‘Dosha’ back to the state of equilibrium and thereby to the state of health. For treating these diseases, internal as well as external treatments are done. Herbal preparations are administered internally. Daily purgation is recommended to restore the vitiated ‘Dosha’ to the state of normalcy. Treatments like Snehana, Swedana, Abhyanga (Medicated Oil massage), Pathra Podala Swedam (Massage using herbal leaves), and Shashtika Pinda Swedam (Massage using Navara Rice) are done to prepare the body for Panchakarma Treatments. Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments like Virechana (Purgation using medicines), Vasthi (Medicated enema) are very much helpful in relieving and correcting abnormalities.

Diet – Vegetarian food to be consumed. Dairy products, sweets, oily foods, junk and fast foods, salty and sour foods, jaggery, black gram, fish, cold drinks and ice creams are to be avoided.

Life style – One should avoid cold breeze and excessive wind. Warm water bath is recommended. Take a gentle walk after consumption of food.



Yoga and Yogasana:


The cause of the pain is most often due to pushing oneself beyond physical or emotional capacity. The spine needs stability and, therefore, the mind must first be steady. So, the first step is to learn to relax the mind and focus on the specific areas of back pain. With practice, you can redirect the body’s energy and affect the pain. Among the Yogasanas, when there is pain, one should start with simple back-bends, such as Locust, Cat, and Sunbird. To keep the spine aligned practice Hero Pose.
Along with treatment, physiotherapy, organized lifestyle, vegetarianism, suitable physical exercises, yoga and meditation should be practiced. Ayurvedic treatment, a holistic approach for Rheumatoid Arthritis has been designed identifying the fact that the power of mind can overcome any physical aberrations.