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Ayurvedic Treatment for paralysis mainly focuses on helping a paralysed person adapt to life by making them as independent as possible. Paralysis in Ayurveda is called as Pakshaghat which is one of the Vata vyadhis mentioned in the classical texts. Ayurvedic treatment for paralysis consists of several types of massages that relax the muscles and stimulate nerves. Therapies that correct vata doshas also are also considered as important Ayurvedic treatment for paralysis.

What is a paralysis?

Paralysis is loss of muscle function for one or more muscles. Paralysis can be accompanied by a loss of feeling (sensory loss) in the affected area if there is sensory damage as well as motor. Paralysis can affect the entire body or a specific body part. When the whole body is affected it is known as complete paralysis. When it affects a specific body part it is known as partial paralysis. A facial paralysis is one of the most common disabilities resulting from stroke and mainly affects one side of the face.

What are the causes of paralysis?

The main cause of paralysis is the impairment of nerves in the spinal cord or brain. Stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis are considered as the four most common causes of paralysis. However, some more brain disorder, infections, or even environmental toxins can also cause paralysis. Have a look at the following list that gives the causes of paralysis.

Neurological diseases, such as Cerebral Palsy, Bell’s Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, and Peripheral Neuropathy

Infectious or autoimmune diseases such as HIV, Lyme disease, Spondylitis, and Guillain-Barre syndrome

Serious or life-threatening conditions such as brain tumor, trauma, hemorrhage, or stroke

Trauma such as a herniated vertebral disk, broken or severed spinal cord, or direct trauma to a nerve

Environmental factors such as toxins, radiation or poisons

What are the signs and symptoms of paralysis?

Paralysis impairs the muscle power and thus may result in total or partial immobility. Even if it is a partial paralysis it has a significant effect on the other systems in the body. The common signs and symptoms of paralysis include,

• Changes to circulation and respiration
• Changes to the kidneys and gastrointestinal system
• Changes to muscles, joints, and bones
• Spasticity of the limbs
• Muscle spasms
• Pressure sores
• Edema
• Blood clots in the lower limbs
• Feelings of numbness or pain
• Skin injury
• Bacterial infection
• Disruption of the normal working of the tissues, glands, and organs
• Constipation
• Loss of control of urination
• Sexual difficulties
• Abnormal sweating
• Abnormal breathing or heart rate
• Balance problems
• Behavioral issues
• Difficulty speaking or swallowing
• Vision problems

What are the type of Paralysis?

Paralysis can affect any body parts and impair body functions in several ways. As a result there are several types of paralysis. However, based on the body region involved there are 4 main types of paralysis.

Overweight and obesity :Excessive weight in obesity puts too much stress and pressure on the knee joints during regular activities such as walking or standinge

Monoplegia : Monoplegia refers to the paralysis of limb, most typically one limb. Cerebral palsy is the main cause of this paralysis. However, it may also be caused due to stroke, tumour or brain injuries.

Hemiplegia : Hemiplegia is a partial paralysis and affects an arm and a leg on the same side of the body.

Paraplegia : Paraplegia is a paralysis of body parts below the waist. It usually affects both legs, hips. People who have paralysis of lower body have difficulty with functions, such as sexuality and elimination.

Quadriplegia : Quadriplegia indicates is paralysis of body below the neck. This type of paralysis affects all four limbs, and the torso. Spinal cord injuries occurring following a heavy velocity accident, falls or sports injury can cause this type of paralysis.

How does Ayurveda cure Paralysis?

According to Ayurveda the main line of treatment of paralysis is normalizing the flow of Prana Vayu. This is done by following therapies and should be carried out in all stages of paralysis depending on the general condition of the patient.

Abhyangam : An Ayurvedic full body massage that relaxes the muscles and nerves

Padabhyanga : Padabhyanga relaxes muscles and ligaments in the lower limbs.

Pizhichil : Pizhichil Ayurvedic Treatment includes massage with warm oil and therefore can stimulate the nerves and muscles.

Sneha Vasti : Since paralysis is one of the Vata vyadhis mentioned in the classical Ayurvedic text texts, Sneha vasti is used to correct the vata dosha.

What are the Side Effects of Ayurvedic Treatment of Paralysis?

The Ayurvedic therapies for paralysis are generally safe, and use herbal or natural oils and medications. It is recommended to visit a professional Ayurvedic centre and get advice from a qualified Ayurvedic doctor before starting a treatment.

KARKIDAKA CHIKITSA

Karkidaka chikitsa is a tradition that has been in practice since several centuries, in kerala. It’s a fabulous healing strategy to exploit times of physical, mental and spiritual challenge, to achieve healing and prolonged well being.

Why Karkidaka

Karkidaka is considered the most challenging month of the year in terms of spiritual, mental and physical health. Statistically it’s a month when deaths due to illnesses, accidents and unnatural causes are one of the highest. Our ancestors had followed several customs to address and minimize the inflictions during Karkidaka .

KARKIDAKA PRACTISES

Recital or listening to spiritual scriptures and empowering discourses.

Special healing diet [oushada kanji] to enhance immunity.

Karkidaka chikitsa to alleviate existing health conditions and to prevent illnesses.

Healthy routines - for example during karkidaka all members of the family are advised to get back home by evening; no late nights. Another practice is to drink only warm water boiled with purifying herbs during karkidaka.

Satsanga – Social gatherings for spiritual dialogues to keep everyone close and in a positive frame of mind to support mutually if a need arise to one of the members of society.

Influence of karkidaka monsoon on health.

Over 80% of the diseases that inflict us are waterborne. The rains increase the chances of disease spread through drinking water, drainage water, water in atmospheric air etc. causing fever, infections etc. In addition the humidity in the atmosphere often aggravates several conditions including arthritis, allergies, asthma etc.

What are the goals of Karkidaka chikitsa

Detoxify – Over days and months we ingest toxins and pollutants that accumulate in your system. These come from polluted air we breathe that is full of vehicle exhaust and industrial pollution; polluted foods that are grown with chemicals and pesticides and prepared or cooked with additives for taste; polluted water that contain numerous contaminants etc. These toxins accumulate in your body and when it reaches a certain level it gives rise to symptoms like allergies, body pains, swellings, depression and even auto immune disorders. The Karkidaka Chikitsa attempts to mobilize the toxins in your body and eliminate them through channels of cleansing.

Boost Immunity – The Oushada kanji which is prepared with herbs proven to enhance and strengthen the immune system will compliment the detoxification strategies to boost the immunity.

Rejuvenate – The massage therapies will improve circulation and increase oxygen and nutrient level in the tissues to rejuvenate and refresh the body.

Shed the flab – The therapies will also help to shed the flab by breaking down fat deposits and toning the body.

Alleviate current health concerns – An experienced physician can advise ways to address the current ailments and heal them. If you treat and heal your health conditions in the most challenging of times, the chances are that the body will be equipped to deal challenges during less testing times more efficiently and as seen in most cases, rest of the year will be symptom free.

GOALS OF KARKIDAKA CHIKITSA

Detoxify
Boost ImmunityRejuvenate
Shed the flab
Exfoliates to reveal fresh skin
Alleviate current health concerns

PRACTISES TO FOLLOW DURING THE COURSE OF KARKIDAKA

Drink atleast 2 litres of luke warm water daily
Avoid non-vegetarian foods, fried foods, alcohol and smoking
Get back home early and go to bed early
Find time to spend with family and friends and people you enjoy sharing your time with.
Do deep breathing exercise for 10 minutes in the morning daily

When to start?

In 2016, Karkidaka begins on 16th of July and extends till 16th of August. However due to global warming, climate changes are steadily moving to extremes. A warmer climate causes atmosphere to collect, retain, and drop more water. This influence weather patterns in a way that wet times become wetter and dry times drier. Since last few decades the rains start as early as June and intensify by July. Adapting to the changing times, taking the fundamental goals into consideration, Doctor Panickers Ayurveda Hospital starts monsoon treatment program from last week of June through July and August.

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Ayurvedic Treatment for Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a non-infectious, inflammatory disease of the skin. It is characterized by well-defined erythematous (reddish) plaques with large adherent silvery scales. The main abnormality in psoriasis is an increased proliferation of the skin layers due to excessive division of the cell in the basal layers of the skin. Severe itching may associate with the plaques. Dryness of the skin and silvery scaling are characteristics of this condition.
1% to 3% of the most population has Psoriasis. It is very common among Europeans and North Americans. It is often seen between 15 to 40 yrs of age.

The exact reason behind Psoriasis is unknown. There is frequently a genetic predisposition. A child with one affected parent has a 15% chance of developing the disease and this rises to 50% if both the parents are affected. Streptococcal infection of the upper respiratory tract may exacerbate the condition. Deprivation of sunlight influences this condition and mental stress plays an important role in aggravating the condition. Certain drugs may aggravate this condition.
The peculiar lesions will be raised and red with dry, silvery-white scaling. Size may vary from a few millimeters to several centimeters in diameter. Common sites are scalp elbows knees and lower back. Pitting of the nails is very common. Involvements of palm is not uncommon. Many may develop sero-negative inflammatory arthritis, which is characterized by multiple involvements of joints and pitting on nails.

The Natural Psoriasis Remedy

Ayurvedic view:

Psoriasis Causes

Many basic Ayurvedic texts have explained skin diseases, which resembles Psoriasis. According these references, Psoriasis can be considered as the vitiation of Vata and Kapha. (Two of the basic energies/humors, which maintains our body equilibrium) Accumulation of low potency poisons (Dooshi vishas), are the basic pathological changes taking place in the system. Irregular food habits, consumption of foodstuffs that cannot be eaten together (Eg: diary products with fish), excessive intake of yogurt, black gram, seafood, sour and salted items etc can activate the pathogenesis. Alcohol and tobacco consumption will act as a catalyst here. Ayurveda do emphasize on the effect of stress in the pathogenesis of Psoriasis.

Psoriasis Treatment

Coming to the treatment aspects of Psoriasis according to Ayurveda, it aims at the detoxification of the body or elimination of toxins from the body fluids. It is achieved by "Panchakarma" treatments.

Current schedule, comprising various treatment aspects of Ayurveda is aiming at a better control of Psoriasis. This includes internal and external medications purely of plant origin. Rough out line of this schedule is as follows.

(i) Consumption of medicated ghee, considering the Dosha type of the Psoriasis and the person, for 5 to 7 days.

(ii) Detoxifying, by inducing vomiting (Vamana) and purgation (Virechana).
This is followed by medicated buttermilk dripping overhead (Dahara) and pasting the entire body with a paste of medicines and mud. 

(iii) Basthies (medicated enemas) are being done for 8 days and internal medicines like herbal concoctions; medicated ghee has to be consumed for at least 90 days.

Psoriasis Diet

 A strict diet regime has to be followed during the entire treatment period and it is better to continue as vegetarian. Yogurt, black gram, chilies and salted thing have to be restricted. It is better to avoid refrigerated/chilled foods. Psoriatic must keep a state of mental calmness.

Useful Herbs in the Treatment of Psoriasis 

Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum)- Kakmachi - The juice of the leaves of the black nightshade can be applied locally on the affected regions. It helps in reducing the inflammation of the skin, and also has beneficial properties in allaying the pain and the itch.

Garlic (Allium sativum) 

 Garlic is a blood purifier. Eating a few cloves of garlic every morning on an empty stomach filters the toxins out of the blood and provides protection against psoriasis.

Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum)

  The flowers of the jasmine have good effects in the treatment of psoriasis. The flowers are crushed, made into a paste and are directly applied on the inflamed parts. This application reduces the pain and the itchiness of psoriatic inflammations.

Guggul

Itis an Ayurvedic herb from a resin of a small tree, which grows in northwestern India, its useful in treating psoriasis. It has anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering actions, helps remove fat, excess fluids from the body and penetrates deep into the tissues. It is a effective Kapha- and Vata-pacifying supplement.Kaishore guggul is useful remedy for psoriasis.

Neem

It is one among the best blood purifier and detoxifier known to Ayurveda. It enhances immune system and neem oil is an antiseptic in itself. Leaf extracts are used in antiseptics and can be effectively used in treating psoriasis. It destroys fungus and bacteria and is best for almost all kinds of skin diseases including redness of skin and itching.

Turmeric 

The spice has a long history in Ayurveda, and is a primary component for cooking. The powdered form can be used with food, or is available as capsules as a dietary supplement. Due to the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, it relieves the pain, swelling and inflammation associated with psoriasis, arthritis etc.

Treating Anxiety According To Ayurveda

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Ayurveda strives to achieve balance within the individual’s mental and physical state of being. According to Ayurveda, anxiety disorders are caused due to pragya apradh (the unhealthy adaptation of physical and mental type leading to the mental imbalance).

Symptoms of depression and anxiety are triggered by excessive mental and physical stress, or disruptions of natural biological rhythms. According to Ayurveda, psychological problems start when fundamental imbalances develop in the biological intelligence that controls all bodily processes.

-Vata imbalance contributes to anxiety, fear, mental instability and insomnia

-Pitta imbalance may give rise to anger and irritability

-Kapha imbalance may lead to lethargy and depression

Anxiety According To Ayurveda

Anxiety comes under the umbrella of mental diseases called as manovaha strota vyadhi. Unmaad (hysteria) and apasmaar (epilepsy) are some of the mental diseases described in Ayurveda.

The pathology of the anxiety disorders in Ayurveda is due to the vikriti of manovaha strota due to vata. The basic line of treatment would be to eliminate the vata dushti (reason). Nasya therapy (inhalation therapy) is used as the nasal cavity is considered to be the entrance to the brain.

The anxiety disorders and the symptoms described in the classical ayurvedic texts are almost similar to those mentioned in modern science. The symptoms in anxiety disorders can be divided into physical and mental symptoms.

Physical And Mental Symptoms Of Anxiety

The physical symptoms of anxiety are the consistent condition of the reflex action that body shows in cases of danger like increased pulse, hot or cold flashes, stiff muscles, stomach pain, nausea, dizziness, headache and insomnia.

The mental symptoms are restlessness, behavior problems, nervousness, imaginary fear, hyperactivity, and confusions.

Herbs To Treat Anxiety According To Ayurveda

-Sarpagandha

-Khus

-Jatamansi

-Bramhi

-Kevada

-Vacha

-Tagar

-Amla

-Rose

Brain Tonics And Relaxation Herbs

Medhya (brain tonics /intellect improvisers) are used to balance the loss of concentration, memory, and insomniac disturbances that occur with anxiety.

-Nervine tonics like ashwagandha and bala are used to strengthen the nervous system.

-The choorna of single and multiple combinations are used. Like saraswat choorna, tagaradi choorna and ashvagandhadi choorna, and single drug choorna like vacha choorna, jatamansi choorna are used.

-Along with these medicines, the Rasayana preparation Brahmi Rasayana, ghrita (ghee based medicines) like maha paishachik ghrita, panchagavya ghrita, puran ghrita, and brahmi ghrita are also given.

-Fermented preparations like saraswatarishta, balarishta are used. The rasa (mercuric) preparations like krishna chaturmukh ras, unmad gajkesari ras and smriti sagar ras are frequently used in anxiety disorders.

-For controlling insomnia, jatamansi kwath (decoction) and madananand modak (big shaped sugar mixed pill) are given.

-The herb brahmi (bacopa monari) is a good anti-anxiety medicine (see- bacopa monari). The jatamansi herb is also a good sedative and safe, it doesn’t build up dependence and cause withdrawal symptoms like conventional medicines.

-Regular use of Brahmi medicated oil on the scalp at bedtime and inhalation can prevent anxiety attacks.

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What Is The Ayurvedic Treatment For Herniated Disk In The Lower Back?

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Herniated disk what we commonly call ‘slipped disk’.  It can be a very painful and debilitating condition.

How does Ayurveda help treat herniated disc naturally and safely?

In Ayurveda, herniated disk is a condition that happens due to an imbalance of Vata element. This throws your body out of equilibrium. Ayurvedic treatment is a good way to restore the basic functional strength of your body.

In some people, symptoms like severe back pain, leg pain, or weakness of the lower extremity muscles are traced to a herniated disc. When the cushion that sits between the spinal vertebra is pushed outside its normal position, you have a herniated disc. This can occur as a result of rupture or bulging due to injury, disease, or deterioration. The spinal disc when pushed out irritates the spinal nerves that lay very close to the edge of these spinal discs causing severe pain.

Herniated disc can occur to anyone. It is, however, seen more commonly in people between the ages of 35 to 45 who perform heavy manual labour or drive motor vehicles for long periods of time. There are a plethora of effective Ayurvedic treatments for herniated disks that help restore the equilibrium that is caused by Vata imbalance and provide you relief from lower back pain.

How Ayurvedic therapies help in treating herniated disk?

The ayurvedic healing therapies are beneficial in many ways:

• -They help in strengthening the supportive tissues that hold your spine.
• -They help release the muscular spasm and nerve compression.
• -They nourish the joints by enhancing circulation and relieve pain.

Here are the Ayurvedic therapies you can employ to treat herniated disk:

Kativasti

The term ‘Kativasti’ is made up of two parts – ‘Kati’ meaning the waist area of your body and ‘Vasti’ meaning a pouch like arrangement. In Kativasti treatment, medicated oils are used on your back to treat the herniated disk condition.

Procedure:

The patient is made to lie down on his/her stomach on a bed. Medicated oil is spread over the lumbo-sacral area. After this, a reservoir or a ring is made on this lumbo-sacral region with dough made out of black gram powder. It is made sure that the ring is free from any leakage.

Medicated lukewarm oil is slowly poured into this ring. The temperature of the oil is preserved by reheating and continuously adding more oil. This is done for 30 to 40 minutes.

Later, the affected area is massaged lightly. It is followed by steaming for another 15 minutes which allows better absorption of medicated oil in your body. This process is carried over five to seven days as prescribed by the ayurvedic doctor.

How safe is Kativasti?

Kativasti is pretty safe for you. There are no side effects. This treatment is even safe for heart patients as only gentle massage is given. The only precaution to be taken is to keep the temperature of the medicated oil lukewarm to avoid blistering or scalding of skin.

Abhyanga

Abhyanga is a process where a person is given massage in slow and rhythmic movements throughout the body from head to toe. Warm medicated oils are used by one or two massage therapists for 40 to 60 minutes. The Abhyanga massage is performed in seven postures in by varying pressure at different points in the body.

What are the benefits of Abhyanga?

• -It harmonizes the imbalance in the body due to Vata.
• -It provides nourishment and vitality to the bones, tissues, ligaments, helps reduce pain and enhances your healing capacity.
• -It keeps you full of vitality, removes fatigue and relaxes your body and mind.

Kizhi

Kizhi involves massaging your body with poultices that are made of therapeutic herbs and medicated healing oils. These warm poultices are used to massage the body. This helps the oil to get absorbed by your body tissues, helps in eliminating accumulated toxins.

This therapy rejuvenates your body, improves blood circulation throughout the body, removes muscular fatigue, alleviates mental stress and effectively helps treat herniated disk condition as well as other joint ailments or injuries.

Dhanyamla Dhara

‘Dhanyamla’ means body and ‘Dhara’ means continuous flow of liquid. This therapy involves pouring of herbal medicated oils throughout different parts of your body. This is done by pouring warm oil from a vessel hung overhead over the affected areas of your body in a rhythm.

It is given for 45 to 60 minutes and lasts for 7 to 12 days depending upon your doctor’s assessment.

This therapy helps relieve body ache and muscular spasms by boosting blood circulation. It revitalizes your body and enhances immune system immensely. It is an effective method of treating herniated disk.

Here are Some Pain Relieving Ayurvedic Remedies You Would Like to Know

Vata imbalance causes herniated disk condition. So, by correcting this imbalance, the symptoms of herniated disk get treated. the following ayurvedic remedies and medicines help treat herniated disk condition effectively:

• Take 30 ml of aloe vera juice on an empty stomach before breakfast. This will help lower your Vata imbalance.
• Take 5 gm Triphala Churna with luke warm water at bedtime daily. This will ensure the expulsion of excess Vata from your system.
• Take 5 – 10 ml of Gandharvahastadi Castor oil before food, or on empty stomach, once or twice a day or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor to relieve lower back pain.

Go for these Ayurvedic therapies and remedies for relieving the herniated disk. They are free from side effects and are an alternative to surgical procedures. Let your doctor decide upon the Ayurvedic treatment best suited to your condition.