What is Cough ?
Cough is also usually a Kapha (water) disorder. It is caused by accumulation of mucus, or by irritation to the mucus membranes of the respiratory tract.
The modern science do not regard cough as a disease but the rather consider it as only a symptom of an impending respiratory disease or disorder or a manifestation of some cardiopulmonary distress.
membranes of the respiratory tract.
The modern science do not regard cough as a disease but the rather consider it as only a symptom of an impending respiratory disease or disorder or a manifestation of some cardiopulmonary distress.
What are the symptoms ?
The common symptoms of colds and coughs are a running or blocked nose, sneezing repeatedly specially when exposed to cold air or when drinking ic cold drinks, a sore throat, cough, congestion, headache and sometimes a low fever with body pains. Anorexia, laziness and difficulty in sleeping are also seen when the symptoms become servere.
What are the causes ?
Colds and coughs are a very common problem and are caused by aggravation of Kapha Dosha. It may sometimes be caused by a weak digestion. When the food we eat is not fully digested it changes into mucus, which in Ayurvedic language is known as ama. This mucus or ama mixed with various circulation reaches the respiratory system and causes colds or coughs.
Other causes are exposure to cold or humid condition and cold air. Exposure to hot and cold condition alternatively within a short period and exposing the body to extreme temperature condition also aggravates the condition. The most common instance of this is drinking ice cold drinks when we are hot and perspiring. Eating hot and cold food at the same time e.g. ice cream with hot cofee is also not adviced.
It is also generally caused at the time of change of season. Eating foods that increase Kapha like milk products, foods heavily fried in oil or ghee (clarified butter) will accelerate the problem.
What is the treatment ?
Kapha cough involves expectorating thick or slimy mucus of clear or white color and an infrequent cough. A distaste for food, feeling of heaviness, and sweet taste in the mouth with excess saliva or feeling of nausea will be symptoms. The patient will complain of cold, and the lungs may be full of phlegm.
Treatment involves anti-Kapha diet, avoiding dairy and other mucus-forming foods. Ice, cold water and fruit juices should not be taken. Hot spicy herbs, particularly long pepper, dry ginger or chitrak as a milk decoction, are helpful as is Trikatu compound.
Pitta type cough involves expectorating yellow phlegm, sometimes streaked with blood. There will be a burning sensation in the throat and chest, along with fever, thirst and dryness of the mouth. The mouth will taste bitter or pungent.
Treatment is much like that for Pitta type colds. Ghee can be used to soothe the throat. Powdered lotus seed with honey is helpful. Licorice combination can be used.
Vata type cough is usually a dry cough with little expectoration. Cough will be frequent, painful and with a particular sound. Pain in the chest and heart, or a headache is typical. There will be dryness in the mouth, hoarseness and perhaps nervousness, anxiety or insomnia. .
Treatment involves anti-Vata diet. Anti-cough and demulcent herbs are prescribed, licorice, marshmallow, comfrey root, shatavari and ash-wagandha. Formulas include Cardamom combination and Draksha, plus formulas indicated under the common cold.
Diet and routine
Cold foods, cold drinks, ice cream, sweets, fried foods, milk products like cheese, creams, yoghurt etc. should not be taken.
Hot milk without fat can be taken if boiled with a pice of crushed ginger.
Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder mixed with the milk is effective.
Sweet fruit juice should also be avoided, Breads, meats, nuts and pastries are not advisable.
It is good to take a light warm diet like boiled or steamed vegetables; vegetable soups and fruits, which areok
not juicy, like papaya and apple.
Spiced teas, herbal teas and other hot drinks are beneficial.
Sleeping during the daytime should be avoided.
Taking cold showers, exposure to cold winds, fans, air conditioners etc. should be avoided
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical Spondylosis is a condition of degeneration of the inter-vertebral disks, which advances with advancing age and which, in course of time, also involves the adjacent vertebrae and the para-vertebral structures.The elasticity of the inter-vertebral disks is lost and it predisposes the disks to injury and tear. It also leads to inflammatory changes which in turn brings about calcification (deposition of calcium) leading to extra bone formations called osteophytes in the adjoining structures. Spondylosis is a specific form of arthritis, which attacks vertebrae and connecting bone, and ligament structures. The spines of majority of people above the age of 50 have certain degree of osteo arthritic changes. But they seldom cause acute symptoms. Certain precipitating factors like trauma, incorrect posture of the body, pressure while sleeping and excessive intake of sour food usually precipitate spondylitis attacks. In ayurveda this condition is known as Griva Sandhigata Vata.
What are the commonly encountered problems relating to the cervical spondylosis?
Pain in the back of neck, shoulder and arms,hands, back of the scalp, numbness in the hands,lack of sensation in certain areas of the hands, difficulty and restriction in the movement of the neck,Head ache localized at the back of the head & giddiness on jerky neck movements,stiffness of the neck and even paraplegia occur due to spondylitis condition. The movement of the spine generally aggravates the pain of the neck. It is often associated with loss of memory and sleeplessness.
What are these caused due to?
Pain in the neck region can be caused by a variety of reasons. Different centres in and around the cervical vertebrae are sensitive to pain and problems connected with any of these regions can cause pain. The Periosteum ( The outer layer of the cervical vertebrae ), The anterior and posterior ligaments ( the ligaments which run along the vertebrae and stabilize them ), The facet joints ( the joint formed between the sideward protrusions of the vertebrae ) The para-vertebral muscles are all pain sensitive and any lesions to the above structures are capable of producing pain.
Pain, numbness and lack of sensation in the other areas are produced by problems effecting the nerves that emerge from the cervical region. By far, the most common cause of neck pain is the spasm of the para-vertebral muscles of the neck.
The main causes of these problems are 1) Spondylosis, 2) Herniated inter-vertebral disks, 3) Fibro-myalgia and myo-fascial pain syndromes. Though the three refer to three different entities, they are interrelated and often super-imposed.
What is Herniated inter-vertebral disk? The inter-vertebral disks are made-up of two concentric layers, the inner gel like Annulus Pulposus and the outer fibrous Annulus fibrosus. As a result of advancing age, the nucleus looses fluid, volume and resiliency and the entire disc structure becomes more susceptible to trauma and compression. This condition is called as Dehydration of the disk. The disk then is highly vulnerable to tears and as these occur, the inner annulus pulposus protrudes through the fibrous layer, producing a bulge in the inter-vertebral disk. This condition is named as herniated disk. This can then cause compression to the spinal cord or the emerging nerve roots and lead to associated problems.
What is fibromyalgia and myo-fascial pain syndrome? These are conditions characterized by pain in the muscles following severe spasm associated with morning stiffness, disturbed sleep, a feeling of swelling and have clear trigger points. These points are tender and when palpated produce the typical pain.
Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis
neck pain (may radiate to the arms or shoulder)
loss of sensation or abnormal sensations of the shoulders, arms, or legs
weakness of the arms or legs
neck stiffness that progressively become worse
loss of balance
headaches, particularly in the back of the head ,Muscle spasms
loss of control of the bladder or bowels (if spinal cord is compressed)
You may feel or hear grinding or popping in the neck when you move.
permanent disability (occasional)
General tiredness and anxiety - can be present.
Cervical spondylosis vs Ankylosing spondylosisEven though ankylosing spondylitis and cervical spondylitis sound similar, they are different. Spondylitis is a term relating to "wear and tear" and is more common with the people of older age .Ankylosing spondylosis relates to an inflammatory condition in which new bone is produced and then leads to fusion. The vigorous exercise therapy suggested for people with ankylosing spondylosis might be harmful to those suffering from spondylitis.
Does Cervical Spondylosis affects other organs
Consequences
Increasing neck pain is a key indication of cervical spondylosis. It may be the only symptom in many cases. Examination shows that ability to flex the head to the side and to rotate the head becomes limited.Weakness or sensation losses indicate damage to specific nerve roots or to the spinal cord.The condition gradually progresses with age and the patients develop diminition in the range of movement in all directions apart from Myelopathy (Degeneration of the myelin sheath of the nerves) leading to weakness, atrophy, difficulty in using the small muscles of the hands and sensory loss in the extremities. Herniated cervical disk:- Herniation of the cervical disk produces problems according to the site of herniation and if the bulge is central it can lead to compression of the spinal cord leading to de-myalination and to myelopathy charecterised by a feeling of chillness, loss of bladder and bowel control and generalized lack of strength of the muscles in the region below the site of lesion.. If lateral, it may compress the emerging spinal nerve roots and produce symptoms like pain, numbness, loss of sensation and reduction in reflexes in the areas innervated. Fibromyalgia:- This condition only produces the immediate symptoms and does not lead to other long-term complications. It only predisposes the patient to injury.
Complications involved in Cervical spondylosis are
chronicneck pain
progressive loss of muscle function or feeling
inability to retain feces (fecal incontinence) or urine (urinary incontinence)
Loss of bladder and bowel control In extremely severe cases, if the spinal cord is affected, there will be loss of balance and also loss of bladder and bowel control.
Muscle weakness The muscles responsible for maintaining the neck in erect position can become weak.
Sensory loss The bones of the neck applies pressure over the nerves passing through them and can causes loss of sensation in the arm or fingers.
What are the current approaches to treatment of these conditions in modern medicine?
Fibromyalgia:- Treatment is often difficult and frustrating. In some patients mild analgesic drugs, heat and massage yield temporary relief. In patients with trigger points, massage or local injection with local anesthetics may give relief. For some patients combination of the above with treatment of associated psychological disorders is necessary for long-term relief. Herniated cervical disk:- Though the management of herniated disk is controversial, the first step is bed rest. For those not responding to rest, surgical removal of the bulging disk followed by fusion of the vertebrae is the only option in modern medicine. Cervical spondylosis:- Conservative management comprises of bed rest, cervical traction and use of cervical soft collar. If patients develop progressive neurological deficit, surgical removal of the disk with spinal fusion is the only option in conventional medicine.What are the long terms consequences of the above therapeutic approaches? There is no known medical treatment in modern medicine and the long term success of the conventional therapy is highly limited. Surgery offers moderate relief but is associated with the risks of a major surgery involving delicate structures and vital parts. Apart from the same, it leads to restricted mobility.
Do other systems of medicine offer better modes of treatment?
Yes. Ayurveda offers a unique concept in the management of problems of the cervical region. It offers comprehensive solutions to the problem in all stages.
How does Ayurveda interpret these conditions? Ayurveda understands the functioning of the body as comprising of three basic functions, Movement, Change and growth & stability, which are referred to as the three doshas Vata, Pitta & Kapha. These functions in a state of equilibrium lead to health and in-equilibrium to diseases. The disturbance to any one of these ultimately leads to problems related to all the three functions. Treatment in Ayurveda is aimed at restoring the equilibrium through correction of the underlying functional in-equilibrium. Treatment comprises of three approaches, Elimination (Sodhanam) of the accumulated toxic products of digestion, metabolism and the disease process , Pacification (Samanam) and correction of the entities responsible for altered functioning and Rasayanam (Rejuvenation) of the bodily tissue to regain and maintain natural strength and vitality. Vata, the principle of movement is the predominant function with the skeleto-muscular system and the nervous system. Problems relating to these systems are predominantly caused by vitiated Vata. The vitiation of vata is caused by two mechanisms. One of them is obstruction to vata due to malfunctioning of kapha and pitta. The other one is increase of vata independently as in the case of the degenerative problems. The therapeutic approach to the two types of vitiation are different. If Vata’s functions are deranged due to Kapha and Pitta, as in the case of inflammation, correcting them through elimination and pacification is the method to be adopted. For diseases due to Vata alone ( the degenerative disorders), the concept is to use medications which arrest the degenerative processes. While fibromyalgia is a condition where Vata is deranged due to Pitta and Kapha, the other two problems are due to Vata alone. The treatment of cervical spondylosis and herniated disk comprises of use of medications to arrest the degenerative process.
Natural Herbal treatment for Cervical SpondylosisIn Cervical Spondylosis,Any external massage is not of much use. Violent massage with deep pressure is very harmful for the spondylitis patient. Only gentle massage over the muscles of the neck and shoulder joints should be applied and for this purpose Mahanarayan taila is best suited. This gentle massage can be given 2-3 times a day .In winter season; this medicated oil should be gently warmed before application.Guggulu, gum resin extracted from the plant is the best medicine for the treatment of cervical spondylosis. Ayurvedic physicians for the treatment of this condition popularly use a compound preparation named as simhanada guggulu. It is given in a dose of 2-4 tablets, 4 times a day. Usually hot water or hot milk id given to the patient after the administration of this medicines. This medicine has slightly laxative effects. For the patient to recover from cervical ailments, it is necessary that this bowel should move clearly and regularly. This medicine is very much helpful for this purpose. For patients having clear motions, this medicines should be given in a dose of 2 tablets and constipated patients the dose should be 4 tablets. If the constipation is not relieved even by taking 4 tablets the dose can be further increased to 6 tablets.At night some medicines should be given to the patients, which will act as a purgative. Triphala powder is the best medicine for spondylitis. One teaspoonful of triphala should be given to the patient, mixed with a cup of warm milk and one spoon of sugar. In the motions become regular by the intake of simbanada guggulu, then triphala powder should be given only twice a week otherwise it can be given every day.Hot fomentation on the vertebrae of the neck is very useful for cervical pains.In a big handkerchief about 500gms of salt should be kept over a frying pan till it becomes tolerably hot. Then this should be applied over the neck. Care should be taken to see that it should not be too hot. In that case, it may cause burns. Sometimes patients suffering from cervical Spondylosis develop some anesthetic patches in the back, neck, shoulders and arms because of the pressure from nervous systems .The patient is therefore not able to feel the quantum of heat applied during fomentation. It should therefore be the responsibility of the attendant to examine the heat of the bolus before applying it on the affected parts .This fomentation should be continued about ½ an hour every day.After fomentation the affected part should not be exposed to cold wind. In winter season therefore immediately after fomentation, the affected part should be covered with some wool engarment. In other seasons also the affected part should be kept covered with some cotton garments after fomentation. It is very convenient to take the fomentation before bedtime. After the fomentation the patient should go to sleep so that he does not run the risk of exposure.DietSour things particularly curd, are strictly prohibited. Fried things, pulses and various preparations of pulses are also contra- indicated in this condition. Bitter vegetables like bitter variety of drumstick, neem flowers and bitter gourd are very useful. Wheat is better than rice for the patient.He should however, avoid taking refined wheat which is known as maida (flour) and suji (semolina). To some extent they are constipated and do not help the patient in the recovery.LifestyleExposure to cold,cold bath and any violent exercise of the neck muscles, including pressure, are very bad for the patients of Cervical spondulosis.Under the impression that this pain is being caused by some defects in the muscles, people undertake different types of neck exercises .While reading and writing ,one should maintain a comfortable posture. Morning walk gives some relief to the patient, but if it is cold outside the patient should always use a woolen scarf around his neck while going out of the house.
What are the commonly encountered problems relating to the cervical spondylosis?
Pain in the back of neck, shoulder and arms,hands, back of the scalp, numbness in the hands,lack of sensation in certain areas of the hands, difficulty and restriction in the movement of the neck,Head ache localized at the back of the head & giddiness on jerky neck movements,stiffness of the neck and even paraplegia occur due to spondylitis condition. The movement of the spine generally aggravates the pain of the neck. It is often associated with loss of memory and sleeplessness.
What are these caused due to?
Pain in the neck region can be caused by a variety of reasons. Different centres in and around the cervical vertebrae are sensitive to pain and problems connected with any of these regions can cause pain. The Periosteum ( The outer layer of the cervical vertebrae ), The anterior and posterior ligaments ( the ligaments which run along the vertebrae and stabilize them ), The facet joints ( the joint formed between the sideward protrusions of the vertebrae ) The para-vertebral muscles are all pain sensitive and any lesions to the above structures are capable of producing pain.
Pain, numbness and lack of sensation in the other areas are produced by problems effecting the nerves that emerge from the cervical region. By far, the most common cause of neck pain is the spasm of the para-vertebral muscles of the neck.
The main causes of these problems are 1) Spondylosis, 2) Herniated inter-vertebral disks, 3) Fibro-myalgia and myo-fascial pain syndromes. Though the three refer to three different entities, they are interrelated and often super-imposed.
What is Herniated inter-vertebral disk? The inter-vertebral disks are made-up of two concentric layers, the inner gel like Annulus Pulposus and the outer fibrous Annulus fibrosus. As a result of advancing age, the nucleus looses fluid, volume and resiliency and the entire disc structure becomes more susceptible to trauma and compression. This condition is called as Dehydration of the disk. The disk then is highly vulnerable to tears and as these occur, the inner annulus pulposus protrudes through the fibrous layer, producing a bulge in the inter-vertebral disk. This condition is named as herniated disk. This can then cause compression to the spinal cord or the emerging nerve roots and lead to associated problems.
What is fibromyalgia and myo-fascial pain syndrome? These are conditions characterized by pain in the muscles following severe spasm associated with morning stiffness, disturbed sleep, a feeling of swelling and have clear trigger points. These points are tender and when palpated produce the typical pain.
Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis
neck pain (may radiate to the arms or shoulder)
loss of sensation or abnormal sensations of the shoulders, arms, or legs
weakness of the arms or legs
neck stiffness that progressively become worse
loss of balance
headaches, particularly in the back of the head ,Muscle spasms
loss of control of the bladder or bowels (if spinal cord is compressed)
You may feel or hear grinding or popping in the neck when you move.
permanent disability (occasional)
General tiredness and anxiety - can be present.
Cervical spondylosis vs Ankylosing spondylosisEven though ankylosing spondylitis and cervical spondylitis sound similar, they are different. Spondylitis is a term relating to "wear and tear" and is more common with the people of older age .Ankylosing spondylosis relates to an inflammatory condition in which new bone is produced and then leads to fusion. The vigorous exercise therapy suggested for people with ankylosing spondylosis might be harmful to those suffering from spondylitis.
Does Cervical Spondylosis affects other organs
Consequences
Increasing neck pain is a key indication of cervical spondylosis. It may be the only symptom in many cases. Examination shows that ability to flex the head to the side and to rotate the head becomes limited.Weakness or sensation losses indicate damage to specific nerve roots or to the spinal cord.The condition gradually progresses with age and the patients develop diminition in the range of movement in all directions apart from Myelopathy (Degeneration of the myelin sheath of the nerves) leading to weakness, atrophy, difficulty in using the small muscles of the hands and sensory loss in the extremities. Herniated cervical disk:- Herniation of the cervical disk produces problems according to the site of herniation and if the bulge is central it can lead to compression of the spinal cord leading to de-myalination and to myelopathy charecterised by a feeling of chillness, loss of bladder and bowel control and generalized lack of strength of the muscles in the region below the site of lesion.. If lateral, it may compress the emerging spinal nerve roots and produce symptoms like pain, numbness, loss of sensation and reduction in reflexes in the areas innervated. Fibromyalgia:- This condition only produces the immediate symptoms and does not lead to other long-term complications. It only predisposes the patient to injury.
Complications involved in Cervical spondylosis are
chronicneck pain
progressive loss of muscle function or feeling
inability to retain feces (fecal incontinence) or urine (urinary incontinence)
Loss of bladder and bowel control In extremely severe cases, if the spinal cord is affected, there will be loss of balance and also loss of bladder and bowel control.
Muscle weakness The muscles responsible for maintaining the neck in erect position can become weak.
Sensory loss The bones of the neck applies pressure over the nerves passing through them and can causes loss of sensation in the arm or fingers.
What are the current approaches to treatment of these conditions in modern medicine?
Fibromyalgia:- Treatment is often difficult and frustrating. In some patients mild analgesic drugs, heat and massage yield temporary relief. In patients with trigger points, massage or local injection with local anesthetics may give relief. For some patients combination of the above with treatment of associated psychological disorders is necessary for long-term relief. Herniated cervical disk:- Though the management of herniated disk is controversial, the first step is bed rest. For those not responding to rest, surgical removal of the bulging disk followed by fusion of the vertebrae is the only option in modern medicine. Cervical spondylosis:- Conservative management comprises of bed rest, cervical traction and use of cervical soft collar. If patients develop progressive neurological deficit, surgical removal of the disk with spinal fusion is the only option in conventional medicine.What are the long terms consequences of the above therapeutic approaches? There is no known medical treatment in modern medicine and the long term success of the conventional therapy is highly limited. Surgery offers moderate relief but is associated with the risks of a major surgery involving delicate structures and vital parts. Apart from the same, it leads to restricted mobility.
Do other systems of medicine offer better modes of treatment?
Yes. Ayurveda offers a unique concept in the management of problems of the cervical region. It offers comprehensive solutions to the problem in all stages.
How does Ayurveda interpret these conditions? Ayurveda understands the functioning of the body as comprising of three basic functions, Movement, Change and growth & stability, which are referred to as the three doshas Vata, Pitta & Kapha. These functions in a state of equilibrium lead to health and in-equilibrium to diseases. The disturbance to any one of these ultimately leads to problems related to all the three functions. Treatment in Ayurveda is aimed at restoring the equilibrium through correction of the underlying functional in-equilibrium. Treatment comprises of three approaches, Elimination (Sodhanam) of the accumulated toxic products of digestion, metabolism and the disease process , Pacification (Samanam) and correction of the entities responsible for altered functioning and Rasayanam (Rejuvenation) of the bodily tissue to regain and maintain natural strength and vitality. Vata, the principle of movement is the predominant function with the skeleto-muscular system and the nervous system. Problems relating to these systems are predominantly caused by vitiated Vata. The vitiation of vata is caused by two mechanisms. One of them is obstruction to vata due to malfunctioning of kapha and pitta. The other one is increase of vata independently as in the case of the degenerative problems. The therapeutic approach to the two types of vitiation are different. If Vata’s functions are deranged due to Kapha and Pitta, as in the case of inflammation, correcting them through elimination and pacification is the method to be adopted. For diseases due to Vata alone ( the degenerative disorders), the concept is to use medications which arrest the degenerative processes. While fibromyalgia is a condition where Vata is deranged due to Pitta and Kapha, the other two problems are due to Vata alone. The treatment of cervical spondylosis and herniated disk comprises of use of medications to arrest the degenerative process.
Natural Herbal treatment for Cervical SpondylosisIn Cervical Spondylosis,Any external massage is not of much use. Violent massage with deep pressure is very harmful for the spondylitis patient. Only gentle massage over the muscles of the neck and shoulder joints should be applied and for this purpose Mahanarayan taila is best suited. This gentle massage can be given 2-3 times a day .In winter season; this medicated oil should be gently warmed before application.Guggulu, gum resin extracted from the plant is the best medicine for the treatment of cervical spondylosis. Ayurvedic physicians for the treatment of this condition popularly use a compound preparation named as simhanada guggulu. It is given in a dose of 2-4 tablets, 4 times a day. Usually hot water or hot milk id given to the patient after the administration of this medicines. This medicine has slightly laxative effects. For the patient to recover from cervical ailments, it is necessary that this bowel should move clearly and regularly. This medicine is very much helpful for this purpose. For patients having clear motions, this medicines should be given in a dose of 2 tablets and constipated patients the dose should be 4 tablets. If the constipation is not relieved even by taking 4 tablets the dose can be further increased to 6 tablets.At night some medicines should be given to the patients, which will act as a purgative. Triphala powder is the best medicine for spondylitis. One teaspoonful of triphala should be given to the patient, mixed with a cup of warm milk and one spoon of sugar. In the motions become regular by the intake of simbanada guggulu, then triphala powder should be given only twice a week otherwise it can be given every day.Hot fomentation on the vertebrae of the neck is very useful for cervical pains.In a big handkerchief about 500gms of salt should be kept over a frying pan till it becomes tolerably hot. Then this should be applied over the neck. Care should be taken to see that it should not be too hot. In that case, it may cause burns. Sometimes patients suffering from cervical Spondylosis develop some anesthetic patches in the back, neck, shoulders and arms because of the pressure from nervous systems .The patient is therefore not able to feel the quantum of heat applied during fomentation. It should therefore be the responsibility of the attendant to examine the heat of the bolus before applying it on the affected parts .This fomentation should be continued about ½ an hour every day.After fomentation the affected part should not be exposed to cold wind. In winter season therefore immediately after fomentation, the affected part should be covered with some wool engarment. In other seasons also the affected part should be kept covered with some cotton garments after fomentation. It is very convenient to take the fomentation before bedtime. After the fomentation the patient should go to sleep so that he does not run the risk of exposure.DietSour things particularly curd, are strictly prohibited. Fried things, pulses and various preparations of pulses are also contra- indicated in this condition. Bitter vegetables like bitter variety of drumstick, neem flowers and bitter gourd are very useful. Wheat is better than rice for the patient.He should however, avoid taking refined wheat which is known as maida (flour) and suji (semolina). To some extent they are constipated and do not help the patient in the recovery.LifestyleExposure to cold,cold bath and any violent exercise of the neck muscles, including pressure, are very bad for the patients of Cervical spondulosis.Under the impression that this pain is being caused by some defects in the muscles, people undertake different types of neck exercises .While reading and writing ,one should maintain a comfortable posture. Morning walk gives some relief to the patient, but if it is cold outside the patient should always use a woolen scarf around his neck while going out of the house.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CANCER
Radical liberals are not a political group, but a kind of very active molecule that is suspected of being one of the causes of cancer. How can you protect yourself? Diet plays an important role here, especially in the absorption of anti-oxidants. The strongest anti-oxidizing agent is Vitamin E, which is found in wheat germ oil and sunflower seeds. Next comes Vitamin C (oranges, grapefruits, lemons, red peppers etc.).Beta carotene also absorbs large amounts of radical liberals. This substance seems to act as a protecting agent against most types of cancer. Where do you find it? In red vegetables (like tomatoes), orange ones (carrots), yellow (squash), and dark green (broccoli). All theseare rich in beta carotene. So make them a regular part of your menu!
होम REMEDIES
Acne
Grated cucumber applied over the face ,eyes and neck for fifteen minutes are very much beneficial for acne and ब्लाच्खेअड्स
Asthma
Take a teaspoon of fresh ginger juice mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste। This mixture acts as a excellent expectorant in the treatment of asthma.
Backache
Garlic is the most important home remedy for backache. Two or three cloves should be taken every morning. An oil prepared form garlic and rubbed on the back will give a good result in backache.
Bad Breath
Wash your mouth with lime juice mixed with water. This will prevent bad breath.
Bleeding external
Apply ice cube or sandalwood paste.
Bleeding internal
Drink a glass of warm milk with a 1/2 teaspoon of saffron & turmeric powder.
Boils
Betel leaves are a valuable remedy for boils. A leaf is gently warmed till it becomes soft. It is then coated with a layer of castor oil.
Burns
Add coconut oil to the paste of fresh gel of aloe vera blended with a pinch of turmeric Powder and apply।
Cold
Boil teaspoonful of ginger powder or eucalyptus leaves in one quart of water & inhale the steam.Congested nose? Apply eucalyptus oil to the sides of your nose! Or inhale a pinch of calamus root powder in each nostril !
Constipation
Don't forget to take in a glass of hot milk with a teaspoon of clarified butter at bedtime। Or Drink a glass of boiled water with one teaspoon of flax seed.
Cough
Add a pinch of salt with two pinches of turmeric powder to one glass of warm water and gurgle. Or chew a clove with a piece of rock candy. Take basil decoction or basil juice with honey. If your cough has been troubling you for long, try this : Take a half teaspoonful of ginger powder, a pinch of clove with a pinch of cinnamon powder and honey in a cup of boiled water and drink it as tea.
Ear ache
Use 3 drops of garlic oil in your affected ear. Make a mixture of a teaspoon full of onion juice with a half teaspoon of honey. And use 5 to 10 drops into affected ear.
Ears (ringing)
Use 3 drops of clove oil in your effected ear.
Exhaustion (heat)
Consume a glass of coconut water or grape juice. Or Churn out a juice of three dates with eight ounces of water and drink.
Eyes burning
Apply castor oil to the soles of the feet.Or put 3 drops of pure rose water into the affected eye. Apply aloe Vera gel.
Gas
Consume a cup of water with a pinch of baking soda & lemon juice.
Gums (bleeding)
Massage the gums lightly with coconut oil.Squeeze a half lemon into a cup of water and drink.
Headache
Dilute a paste of ginger powder (half teaspoon) with water & apply to the Forehead। A burning sensation may persist. But it's not harmful.
Temporal headaches: It's related to Kapha. Hence apply ginger paste to the forehead and Sinuses.
Occipital headaches:It is because of the aggravated Pitta in the stomach. Make tea with cumin & coriander seeds in a cup of hot water & consume it. Also apply a sandalwood paste to the तेम्प्लेस
Sinus headaches:Indicate toxins in the colon। Take one teaspoon of flax seed at bedtime With a glass of warm milk। At the same time, apply ginger paste behind the ears.
Hemorrhoids
Down a cup of aloe vera juice thrice a day.
Take two parts honey with one part castor oil.
Insomnia
Card is very useful in insomnia. The patient should take plenty of curd and massage in on the head. This will induce sleep.
Honey is a very useful in Insomnia. It should be taken with water ,before going to bed ,in doses of two teaspoons in a large cup of water.
Menstrual cramps
Have a tablespoon of aloe vera gel with two pinches of black pepper thrice a day.
Muscle Strain (upper part of the body)
Apply warm ginger paste with turmeric to the affected area twice a day.
Try to avoid it. As it disturbs the nervous system, specially the intelligence.
Overeating
Consume a cup of warm water squeezed with a half lemon juice & a pinch of baking soda.
Or roast fennel & coriander seeds (one teaspoon each) with pinch of salt.
Pain (external)
Blend 2 teaspoon of ginger powder with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder with enough water. Warm the paste and spread it evenly on a piece of cotton cloth. Then the gel is ready for a ginger compress.
Rash
Apply the pulp of cilantro leaf to the affected area.
Or drink coriander tea.
Lack of Sleep
Gently massage the soles of the feet with sesame oil. Rub oil into the scalp.
Introduces 5 to 10 drops oil into each ear.
Drink a cup of piping hot cow milk with rock candy or honey.
Excess Sleep
Take black coffee, gotu kola or calamus root tea at bed time.
Go for an early dinner and eat less.
Swelling
Drink barley water or coriander tea
For external। Swelling : Apply two parts of turmeric powder with one part salt to the affected area.
Toothache
Apply 3 drops of clove oil to the affected teeth.
Grated cucumber applied over the face ,eyes and neck for fifteen minutes are very much beneficial for acne and ब्लाच्खेअड्स
Asthma
Take a teaspoon of fresh ginger juice mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste। This mixture acts as a excellent expectorant in the treatment of asthma.
Backache
Garlic is the most important home remedy for backache. Two or three cloves should be taken every morning. An oil prepared form garlic and rubbed on the back will give a good result in backache.
Bad Breath
Wash your mouth with lime juice mixed with water. This will prevent bad breath.
Bleeding external
Apply ice cube or sandalwood paste.
Bleeding internal
Drink a glass of warm milk with a 1/2 teaspoon of saffron & turmeric powder.
Boils
Betel leaves are a valuable remedy for boils. A leaf is gently warmed till it becomes soft. It is then coated with a layer of castor oil.
Burns
Add coconut oil to the paste of fresh gel of aloe vera blended with a pinch of turmeric Powder and apply।
Cold
Boil teaspoonful of ginger powder or eucalyptus leaves in one quart of water & inhale the steam.Congested nose? Apply eucalyptus oil to the sides of your nose! Or inhale a pinch of calamus root powder in each nostril !
Constipation
Don't forget to take in a glass of hot milk with a teaspoon of clarified butter at bedtime। Or Drink a glass of boiled water with one teaspoon of flax seed.
Cough
Add a pinch of salt with two pinches of turmeric powder to one glass of warm water and gurgle. Or chew a clove with a piece of rock candy. Take basil decoction or basil juice with honey. If your cough has been troubling you for long, try this : Take a half teaspoonful of ginger powder, a pinch of clove with a pinch of cinnamon powder and honey in a cup of boiled water and drink it as tea.
Ear ache
Use 3 drops of garlic oil in your affected ear. Make a mixture of a teaspoon full of onion juice with a half teaspoon of honey. And use 5 to 10 drops into affected ear.
Ears (ringing)
Use 3 drops of clove oil in your effected ear.
Exhaustion (heat)
Consume a glass of coconut water or grape juice. Or Churn out a juice of three dates with eight ounces of water and drink.
Eyes burning
Apply castor oil to the soles of the feet.Or put 3 drops of pure rose water into the affected eye. Apply aloe Vera gel.
Gas
Consume a cup of water with a pinch of baking soda & lemon juice.
Gums (bleeding)
Massage the gums lightly with coconut oil.Squeeze a half lemon into a cup of water and drink.
Headache
Dilute a paste of ginger powder (half teaspoon) with water & apply to the Forehead। A burning sensation may persist. But it's not harmful.
Temporal headaches: It's related to Kapha. Hence apply ginger paste to the forehead and Sinuses.
Occipital headaches:It is because of the aggravated Pitta in the stomach. Make tea with cumin & coriander seeds in a cup of hot water & consume it. Also apply a sandalwood paste to the तेम्प्लेस
Sinus headaches:Indicate toxins in the colon। Take one teaspoon of flax seed at bedtime With a glass of warm milk। At the same time, apply ginger paste behind the ears.
Hemorrhoids
Down a cup of aloe vera juice thrice a day.
Take two parts honey with one part castor oil.
Insomnia
Card is very useful in insomnia. The patient should take plenty of curd and massage in on the head. This will induce sleep.
Honey is a very useful in Insomnia. It should be taken with water ,before going to bed ,in doses of two teaspoons in a large cup of water.
Menstrual cramps
Have a tablespoon of aloe vera gel with two pinches of black pepper thrice a day.
Muscle Strain (upper part of the body)
Apply warm ginger paste with turmeric to the affected area twice a day.
Try to avoid it. As it disturbs the nervous system, specially the intelligence.
Overeating
Consume a cup of warm water squeezed with a half lemon juice & a pinch of baking soda.
Or roast fennel & coriander seeds (one teaspoon each) with pinch of salt.
Pain (external)
Blend 2 teaspoon of ginger powder with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder with enough water. Warm the paste and spread it evenly on a piece of cotton cloth. Then the gel is ready for a ginger compress.
Rash
Apply the pulp of cilantro leaf to the affected area.
Or drink coriander tea.
Lack of Sleep
Gently massage the soles of the feet with sesame oil. Rub oil into the scalp.
Introduces 5 to 10 drops oil into each ear.
Drink a cup of piping hot cow milk with rock candy or honey.
Excess Sleep
Take black coffee, gotu kola or calamus root tea at bed time.
Go for an early dinner and eat less.
Swelling
Drink barley water or coriander tea
For external। Swelling : Apply two parts of turmeric powder with one part salt to the affected area.
Toothache
Apply 3 drops of clove oil to the affected teeth.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Simple natural ways to keep your skin healthy and glowing
Ayurveda mentions many simple natural ways to maintain healthy and glowing skin, thousands of years ago. The vital force of the body, which is called Ojas is responsible for glow and luster, is depleted by the modern lifestyle we lead. Lack of proper exercise, pollution, irregular eating habits etc. all contribute towards weakening of our energy.
Therefore, using these natural ways, one can stay beautiful and charming for a longer period without having to suffer the side effects of the chemicals। Below are some simple natural ways that you can use in your daily life।
Therefore, using these natural ways, one can stay beautiful and charming for a longer period without having to suffer the side effects of the chemicals। Below are some simple natural ways that you can use in your daily life।
- · Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice, rose water and limejuice. Apply it to the face (after washing) overnight, and wash it in the morning. It clears the complexion of the skin and keeps it healthy.
· Take 50 ml. of raw (not boiled) milk, and mix a pinch of salt and two teaspoonful of limejuice in it. Use it as a cleansing lotion. It helps to clean the deep pores of skin.
· Take 50 ml. of tomato juice, and mix some one teaspoonful of lemon juice in it. Apply this mixture to the face. It helps to make the skin soft and glowing.
· Take equal quantities of turmeric powder and wheat flour, and make paste with sesame oil. Apply it to the face. It helps to remove the unwanted hair of the face.
· Take some juice of orange, and apply it to the face with the help of a cotton piece. It makes the skin smooth and soft.
· Take 30 ml. of cabbage juice and mix one teaspoonful of honey in it. This mixture, if applied regularly to the face, helps to keep the wrinkles away.
· Make a paste of raw carrots, and apply it to the face. Wash it after one hour and experience a wonderful glowing skin.
· Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice, lemon juice and rose water. Applying this lotion to the face makes the face glowing.
· Mix equal quantities of limejuice, glycerin and rose water. This lotion if applied to the face regularly at bedtime is very useful to remove the pimples, blackheads and other blemishes. It makes the skin soft, and can be applied to other parts (hands, feet etc.)
Stress Management
What is Stress?
The term "stress" is difficult to define and may mean different things to different people in divergent circumstances. The oldest definition is that of Hans Selye who defined stress as the "non-specific (i.e. common) result of any demand on the body, whether the effect be mental or somatic".
According to latest health reports, Stress is said to be one of the largest killers of man today. Stress is now becoming more accepted as being crucially related to our total health - physical, mental and emotional. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the majority of all physician visits are prompted by stress-related symptoms that are known to cause or worsen medical conditions.
Stress is our response to specific stimuli called "Stress inducers". Or they are the events that generally produce stress. They may be temporary or chronic, leading to negative health consequences or outcomes changing a person's life. Although life itself is dependent upon certain forms of stress, it is only when stress is handled poorly by the body or mind that it becomes a health hazard. Stress that is expressed or experienced negatively can be linked to many physical complaints, from headaches and hypertension to symptoms affecting a person's mental state. Anxiety, depression and feelings of anger, fear, helplessness or hopelessness, and other emotions are often linked to stress.
Two powerful body systems cope with stress। The nervous system controls the rapid body changes, while the endocrine system regulates the longer-term patterns of stress response by releasing hormones into the blood. The adrenal activates the sympathetic nervous system, reducing the normalizing effects of body function. This increases the metabolic rate, heart rate, circulation and blood pressure. In addition, effectiveness of the digestive system is diminished and disturbances in sleep patterns become common.
How stress is created?
Interchangeably used with the word anxiety, stress relates mutually to our social and psychological environment. Major situations like divorce, marriage, retirement, death in the family, pre-natal conditions, a job loss and other emotional upheavals as well as minor hassles like waiting in line for hours, getting struck in a traffic jam, misplacing or losing something, disputes, even daily household chores and competitive examinations in fact any unsettling human experience can sometimes become stressful and play havoc with a person's health.
In the work place and even at home, stress can test a person's problem-solving abilities। The demands of everyday living are numerous and if a warning bell is sounding somewhere within you, it's time you pay heed to it.
Stress alarm - Identify your Stress त्रिग्गेर्स
What are the warning signals? Are you moving towards a stress burnout? If you have been experiencing the symptoms listed below, over extended periods of time, it's time you acted - now!
· Can't cope, can't concentrate, Feel hopeless, helpless, depressed.
· Always tired
· Often irritable and angry. Can't control your temper
· Eat too much or too little. Eat too many fats, too much salt and sugar
· Have trouble sleeping. Don't get enough sleep, or sleep too much and still feel tired
· Smoking in excess. More than normal intake of alcohol, caffeine or drugs
· Have frequent headaches, backaches, and stomachaches
· No time to talk to friends and family
· Cut back on exercises
· Family tensions run higher than usual. You and your spouse fight more often
· Not interested in sex.
· Always sick lately. Get cough and colds and other viral infections more often than you used to
· Allergies and skin rashesDisinterested in life, in जनरल
What are the causes of stress?
"stressors" or "triggers।" There are two kinds of stressors: external and internal.
External stressors include:
The Physical environment noise, bright lights, heat, confined spaces.
Social (interaction with people): rudeness, bossiness or aggressiveness on the part of someone else.
Organizational: rules, regulations, "red tape," deadlines.
Major life events: death of a relative, lost job, promotion, and new baby.
Daily hassles: commuting, misplacing keys, mechanical breakdowns.
Internal stressors include:
Lifestyle choices: caffeine, not enough sleep, overloaded schedule.
Negative Thinking: Pessimism, self-criticism, over-analyzing.
Mind traps: unrealistic expectations, taking things personally, exaggerating, rigid thinking.
Stressful personality traits: perfectionist, workaholic, pleaser.
It is important to note that most of the stress that most of us have is actually self-generated। This is a paradox because so many people think of external stressors when they are upset (it is the weather, the boss, the children, the spouse, the stock market). Recognizing that we create most of our own upsets, however, is an important first step to dealing with them. The most important thing is, to be able to monitor your stress levels and know how to deal with your problems as they appear. The body is superbly equipped to deal with stress, but up to a certain level. If you're adaptive resources become overworked and exhausted, your body ceases to function smoothly. Different organs then can become stress targets.
So how do you guard against stress?
Herbs:
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi)
Meditation:
Yoga
Plough (HALA ASANA)
Corpse (SHAVA ASANA)
Ayurvedic Massage
Go SIROVASTI OR SIRODHARA
Other stress management तेच्निक़ुएस
Get sufficient sleep
Get fresh air
Get physical exercise through yoga or aerobics
Enjoy a pure and natural diet. Have a balanced meal
Learn to say "no" more often
Deal with emotions constructively
Develop a sense of humor
Develop meaningful relationships
Develop a support group
Give your life a purpose and meaning
Pamper yourself sometimes
Buy a pet, especially if you are living alone
Enjoy nature
Express your aesthetic self
Enjoy a favourite recreation
Learn time management and delegation techniques
Practice deep breathing and relaxation skills
The term "stress" is difficult to define and may mean different things to different people in divergent circumstances. The oldest definition is that of Hans Selye who defined stress as the "non-specific (i.e. common) result of any demand on the body, whether the effect be mental or somatic".
According to latest health reports, Stress is said to be one of the largest killers of man today. Stress is now becoming more accepted as being crucially related to our total health - physical, mental and emotional. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the majority of all physician visits are prompted by stress-related symptoms that are known to cause or worsen medical conditions.
Stress is our response to specific stimuli called "Stress inducers". Or they are the events that generally produce stress. They may be temporary or chronic, leading to negative health consequences or outcomes changing a person's life. Although life itself is dependent upon certain forms of stress, it is only when stress is handled poorly by the body or mind that it becomes a health hazard. Stress that is expressed or experienced negatively can be linked to many physical complaints, from headaches and hypertension to symptoms affecting a person's mental state. Anxiety, depression and feelings of anger, fear, helplessness or hopelessness, and other emotions are often linked to stress.
Two powerful body systems cope with stress। The nervous system controls the rapid body changes, while the endocrine system regulates the longer-term patterns of stress response by releasing hormones into the blood. The adrenal activates the sympathetic nervous system, reducing the normalizing effects of body function. This increases the metabolic rate, heart rate, circulation and blood pressure. In addition, effectiveness of the digestive system is diminished and disturbances in sleep patterns become common.
How stress is created?
Interchangeably used with the word anxiety, stress relates mutually to our social and psychological environment. Major situations like divorce, marriage, retirement, death in the family, pre-natal conditions, a job loss and other emotional upheavals as well as minor hassles like waiting in line for hours, getting struck in a traffic jam, misplacing or losing something, disputes, even daily household chores and competitive examinations in fact any unsettling human experience can sometimes become stressful and play havoc with a person's health.
In the work place and even at home, stress can test a person's problem-solving abilities। The demands of everyday living are numerous and if a warning bell is sounding somewhere within you, it's time you pay heed to it.
Stress alarm - Identify your Stress त्रिग्गेर्स
What are the warning signals? Are you moving towards a stress burnout? If you have been experiencing the symptoms listed below, over extended periods of time, it's time you acted - now!
· Can't cope, can't concentrate, Feel hopeless, helpless, depressed.
· Always tired
· Often irritable and angry. Can't control your temper
· Eat too much or too little. Eat too many fats, too much salt and sugar
· Have trouble sleeping. Don't get enough sleep, or sleep too much and still feel tired
· Smoking in excess. More than normal intake of alcohol, caffeine or drugs
· Have frequent headaches, backaches, and stomachaches
· No time to talk to friends and family
· Cut back on exercises
· Family tensions run higher than usual. You and your spouse fight more often
· Not interested in sex.
· Always sick lately. Get cough and colds and other viral infections more often than you used to
· Allergies and skin rashesDisinterested in life, in जनरल
What are the causes of stress?
"stressors" or "triggers।" There are two kinds of stressors: external and internal.
External stressors include:
The Physical environment noise, bright lights, heat, confined spaces.
Social (interaction with people): rudeness, bossiness or aggressiveness on the part of someone else.
Organizational: rules, regulations, "red tape," deadlines.
Major life events: death of a relative, lost job, promotion, and new baby.
Daily hassles: commuting, misplacing keys, mechanical breakdowns.
Internal stressors include:
Lifestyle choices: caffeine, not enough sleep, overloaded schedule.
Negative Thinking: Pessimism, self-criticism, over-analyzing.
Mind traps: unrealistic expectations, taking things personally, exaggerating, rigid thinking.
Stressful personality traits: perfectionist, workaholic, pleaser.
It is important to note that most of the stress that most of us have is actually self-generated। This is a paradox because so many people think of external stressors when they are upset (it is the weather, the boss, the children, the spouse, the stock market). Recognizing that we create most of our own upsets, however, is an important first step to dealing with them. The most important thing is, to be able to monitor your stress levels and know how to deal with your problems as they appear. The body is superbly equipped to deal with stress, but up to a certain level. If you're adaptive resources become overworked and exhausted, your body ceases to function smoothly. Different organs then can become stress targets.
So how do you guard against stress?
Herbs:
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi)
Meditation:
Yoga
Plough (HALA ASANA)
Corpse (SHAVA ASANA)
Ayurvedic Massage
Go SIROVASTI OR SIRODHARA
Other stress management तेच्निक़ुएस
Get sufficient sleep
Get fresh air
Get physical exercise through yoga or aerobics
Enjoy a pure and natural diet. Have a balanced meal
Learn to say "no" more often
Deal with emotions constructively
Develop a sense of humor
Develop meaningful relationships
Develop a support group
Give your life a purpose and meaning
Pamper yourself sometimes
Buy a pet, especially if you are living alone
Enjoy nature
Express your aesthetic self
Enjoy a favourite recreation
Learn time management and delegation techniques
Practice deep breathing and relaxation skills
Reduce excess weight
Reduce excess weight
Excess weight is a condition in which individual is significantly overweight. Excessive bodyfat is accumulated on the belly, buttocks, breasts and thighs। An individual is considered obese when weight is 20% (25% in women) or more over the maximum desirable for their height. When an adult is more than 100 pounds overweight, it is considered morbid obesity.
In ayurveda, Charak Samhita describes eight different types of bodies that are disease prone. Out of these, the obese body is described as ‘Medoroga’ the one afflicted with the most diseases and troubles. Obesity is the condition or physical state of the body when excessive deposition of fat takes place in the adipose tissue. Extra fat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys, liver and the joints such as the hips, knees and ankles and thus, overweight people are susceptible to several diseases like coronary thrombosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, liver and gall bladder disorders. Chief cause of obesity is overeating, irregular eating habits and not following the rules of eating or mixing non-compatible food items in one meal.
Common Consumption of more food (specially heavy, sweet, cooling food) than the body can useExcess alcohol intake
Sedentary lifestyle
Genetic फक्टोर्स
Some diseases like, Hypothyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome, depression and certain neurological प्रोब्लेम्स
Pathogenesis/ How the disease is created: - (in Ayurvedic Principles)
Body is made of 7- Dhatus {Rasa (Lymph), Rakta (Blood), Maans (Muscle), Meda( Fat), Asthi (Bones), Majja (Nervous System) Shukra (Reproductive System)}. But in Obese fellow Meda is excessively nourished and remaining other Dhatus get malnourished. Kapha gets accumulated in between. Roll of medicines with dietary correction is to remove obstructed Kapha and let all Dhatus nourish equally. When Kapha increases in abnormal fashion, Fat metabolism gets hampered and person becomes Obese।
Important points for loosing weight:
Controlling eating habits
Regular exercise
Avoiding excess consumption of alcohol
Avoid sedentary लिफेस्त्य्ले
Herbs that are useful in Excess weight:
Guggulu (Commiphora mukul):
Guggulu is the yellowish resin (or gum) that is produced by the mukul Commiphora mukul treeand has been used to treat arthritis, water retention, rheumatism and mainly for obesity in addition to use in lowering cholesterol. Intake of Guggulu derivatives regularly for three months results in four times the weight loss. This herb also possesses effective purifying and rejuvenating abilities, which have been used in Ayurvedic medicine. In the Sushruta Samhita (1960s- ancient Sanskrit medical text), Guggulu was also suggested for fat loss (medoroga, a disease that closely resembles the symptoms of high cholesterol and hardening of the arteries) and the relief of arthritis। Some recent studies have noted benefits for these conditions as well as acne and other conditions.
Neem (अज़दिराकhta indica):
It is used in Ayurveda for skin disorders, pimples, diabetes, tumours, obesity, arthritis, viral fevers, jaundice and as a blood purifier।
Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa): Punarnava is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity as almost all anti-obesity herbal preparations contain it in one or the other form. It is beneficial in the treatment of several common ailments like dropsy, ascities, oedema, anaemia, cough, pluerisy, nervous weakness, constipation and paralysis.
Diet that helps to loose weight:
Early morning - A glass of hot water mixed with the juice of half a lemon। A teaspoonful of honey can be added if you like।
Breakfast - Wheat or Moong (green beans) sprouts and one cup skimmed milk।
Mid morning- A glass of orange, pineapple or carrot juice।
Lunch - Salad of raw vegetables such as carrot, beet, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes। In case you can not digest raw vegetables, either steam or boil them. Whole grain bread or whole wheat chapatis (Indian recipe) and a glass of buttermilk. It will be good to add some roasted cumin seeds, green coriander leaves, a little salt and some grated ginger in the butter milk.
Mid afternoon - Coconut water or dry fruits or lemon tea or vegetable soup.
Dinner - Whole grain bread or chapatis, steamed vegetables and any seasonal fruit.
Lifestyle
Religiously do all kinds of exercises: walking, swimming, and क्य्क्लिंग
Think पोसितिवे
Go for sauna baths, steam baths and regular massages
Go for Panchakarma
Self-care for weight loss and obesity can be approached in a number of ways—but it can be hard to know just where to start। To make it easier, our doctors recommend trying these simple steps first:
Find a diet that fits For long-term success, choose a healthy diet that you can stay with Find support Improve your chances for long-term weight loss by joining a group while you adjust to new diet and exercise habits
Create a custom exercise plan Exercise you truly enjoy is that much easier to stick to, so find activities that fit your personal style, fitness level, and work-out opportunities
Excess weight is a condition in which individual is significantly overweight. Excessive bodyfat is accumulated on the belly, buttocks, breasts and thighs। An individual is considered obese when weight is 20% (25% in women) or more over the maximum desirable for their height. When an adult is more than 100 pounds overweight, it is considered morbid obesity.
In ayurveda, Charak Samhita describes eight different types of bodies that are disease prone. Out of these, the obese body is described as ‘Medoroga’ the one afflicted with the most diseases and troubles. Obesity is the condition or physical state of the body when excessive deposition of fat takes place in the adipose tissue. Extra fat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys, liver and the joints such as the hips, knees and ankles and thus, overweight people are susceptible to several diseases like coronary thrombosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, liver and gall bladder disorders. Chief cause of obesity is overeating, irregular eating habits and not following the rules of eating or mixing non-compatible food items in one meal.
Common Consumption of more food (specially heavy, sweet, cooling food) than the body can useExcess alcohol intake
Sedentary lifestyle
Genetic फक्टोर्स
Some diseases like, Hypothyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome, depression and certain neurological प्रोब्लेम्स
Pathogenesis/ How the disease is created: - (in Ayurvedic Principles)
Body is made of 7- Dhatus {Rasa (Lymph), Rakta (Blood), Maans (Muscle), Meda( Fat), Asthi (Bones), Majja (Nervous System) Shukra (Reproductive System)}. But in Obese fellow Meda is excessively nourished and remaining other Dhatus get malnourished. Kapha gets accumulated in between. Roll of medicines with dietary correction is to remove obstructed Kapha and let all Dhatus nourish equally. When Kapha increases in abnormal fashion, Fat metabolism gets hampered and person becomes Obese।
Important points for loosing weight:
Controlling eating habits
Regular exercise
Avoiding excess consumption of alcohol
Avoid sedentary लिफेस्त्य्ले
Herbs that are useful in Excess weight:
Guggulu (Commiphora mukul):
Guggulu is the yellowish resin (or gum) that is produced by the mukul Commiphora mukul treeand has been used to treat arthritis, water retention, rheumatism and mainly for obesity in addition to use in lowering cholesterol. Intake of Guggulu derivatives regularly for three months results in four times the weight loss. This herb also possesses effective purifying and rejuvenating abilities, which have been used in Ayurvedic medicine. In the Sushruta Samhita (1960s- ancient Sanskrit medical text), Guggulu was also suggested for fat loss (medoroga, a disease that closely resembles the symptoms of high cholesterol and hardening of the arteries) and the relief of arthritis। Some recent studies have noted benefits for these conditions as well as acne and other conditions.
Neem (अज़दिराकhta indica):
It is used in Ayurveda for skin disorders, pimples, diabetes, tumours, obesity, arthritis, viral fevers, jaundice and as a blood purifier।
Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa): Punarnava is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity as almost all anti-obesity herbal preparations contain it in one or the other form. It is beneficial in the treatment of several common ailments like dropsy, ascities, oedema, anaemia, cough, pluerisy, nervous weakness, constipation and paralysis.
Diet that helps to loose weight:
Early morning - A glass of hot water mixed with the juice of half a lemon। A teaspoonful of honey can be added if you like।
Breakfast - Wheat or Moong (green beans) sprouts and one cup skimmed milk।
Mid morning- A glass of orange, pineapple or carrot juice।
Lunch - Salad of raw vegetables such as carrot, beet, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes। In case you can not digest raw vegetables, either steam or boil them. Whole grain bread or whole wheat chapatis (Indian recipe) and a glass of buttermilk. It will be good to add some roasted cumin seeds, green coriander leaves, a little salt and some grated ginger in the butter milk.
Mid afternoon - Coconut water or dry fruits or lemon tea or vegetable soup.
Dinner - Whole grain bread or chapatis, steamed vegetables and any seasonal fruit.
Lifestyle
Religiously do all kinds of exercises: walking, swimming, and क्य्क्लिंग
Think पोसितिवे
Go for sauna baths, steam baths and regular massages
Go for Panchakarma
Self-care for weight loss and obesity can be approached in a number of ways—but it can be hard to know just where to start। To make it easier, our doctors recommend trying these simple steps first:
Find a diet that fits For long-term success, choose a healthy diet that you can stay with Find support Improve your chances for long-term weight loss by joining a group while you adjust to new diet and exercise habits
Create a custom exercise plan Exercise you truly enjoy is that much easier to stick to, so find activities that fit your personal style, fitness level, and work-out opportunities
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