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April 1, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair 2 Comments

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M2 tone is a polyherbal Ayurvedic supplement from Charak Pharmaceuticals India. Its efficacy in curing various female hormonal issues like PCOS, infetility , irregular menustration are proven. The unique combination of the herbs in this formulation is the reason for its miraculous effect in dealing the dreadly ailments. We are discussing the herbs in detail to reveal the scientific approach of this formula.

Andropogon muricatus, also known as Usheer , has been used to treat chronic head ache, debility and asthma.The useful part of this drug is its moola (roots) are bitter, sweet refrigerant, aromatic, digestive, antiemetic, constipating and antispasmodic. They are also useful in vitiated condition of Pitha and vata, burning sensation, ulcers, skin diseases, nausea, vomiting, hiccough, asthma etc.Plant pacifies hyperdipsia, ulcer, skin diseases, vomiting nausea, flatulence, dyspepsia, colic, cough, fever, low back pain, headache and general debility.

Nelumbium speciosum is a large aquatic plant with slender, elongate, branched and creeping rhizomes. From the nodes, roots and leaves arise. Leaves are peltate, 60-90 cm in diameter, petioles very long, smooth or with small prickles, much raised out of water. Flowers are solitary, large, fragrant, white or rosy with a centrally located yellow sponchy torus in which carpels are sunken; fruits are ovoid, nut like achenes. Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, urinary and cardiac system disorders, hyperdipsia, diarrhea, and vomiting, burning sensation on the body, nervous exhaustions, skin diseases, urinary retention and general debility.

Useful part: Whole plant.

Cuminum sativus is a small, slender annual herb, with a much-branched angular or striated stem, bearing 2 or 3 partite linear leaves, bluish green in color and having sheathing bases. The chief constituent of the volatile oil is cumaldehyde. In indigenous medicine, cumin seeds have long been considered stimulant and carminative. They are stomachic, astringent and useful in diarrhea and dyspepsia; improves appetite and taste. They are now chiefly used in Veterinary medicine. The seeds showed antifertility and abortifacient activity in female rats. They have been credited with aphrodisiac properties.

Zingiber officinale is an herbaceous, perennial herb, with aromatic rhizomes. Its principal constituents are Zingiberene (a- and b-zingiberene), and zingiberol. Ginger is valued in medicine as a carminative and stimulant to the gastro-intestinal tract. It is much in vogue as a household remedy for indigestion, relieves dyspepsia, flatulence and colic. Ginger is reported to contain an anti-histaminic factor. It is included among anti-depressants and it forms an ingredient of some anti-narcotic preparations. It is soothing for cough, colds, flu and other respiratory problems.

Mesua ferrea is a medium-sized to large evergreen tree with solitary flower and numerous stamens. Its principal constituent is the volatile oil from the flowers shows antibacterial, antifungal and antihelmintic activities. It exhibits significant anti-inflammatory and styptic activity.

Caryophyllus aromaticus is a pyramidal or conical evergreen tree with gland dotted leaves cultivated mainly for the flower buds (cloves).The clove bud oil contains free eugenol, eugenol acetate, Gallic acid and caryophyllene as its main constituents that are good antioxidants. The cloves are aromatic, stimulant and carminative. They are used in various forms of gastric irritation and dyspepsia. They are administered to relieve nausea and vomiting, to correct flatulence and to excite languid digestion. The oil is used as a local analgesic for hypersensitive dentine and carious cavities; a mixture of oil and zinc calx is used as a temporary filling for tooth-cavities. Used externally, the oil is rubefacient and counterirritant; internally, it is carminative and antispasmodic. Caryophyllus aromaticus is useful in coughs and other respiratory disorders. It improves the breath and is a popular remedy for sore throat, headaches and coryza.

Piper cubeba (Kankola ) consists of mature, dried fruits of Piper cubeba (Fam. Piperaceae); woodly, climbing, perennial with dioeceous flowers in spike, cultivated to a small extent in India, especially in the Karnataka state; fruits collected when mature but still unripe and carefully dried. Large trees with gray, scaly, fibrous bark. Leaves 3–foliolate; petiole angular or winged; leaflets sub sessile, elliptic–lanceolate. Flowers bluish–white, in terminal paniculate cymes. Drupe globose.Bangalore, Chikmagalur, Coorg, Hassan, Kolar, Mysore, North Koran, Shimoga, South Koran, Tumkur. South India, Sri Lanka Aruci; Mukharoga; Mutrakrcchra; Sula. Fruits–stomatitis, cardiac diseases, anorexia, blindness, leprosy, worm infestation, digestive, carminative.

Nardostachys jatamansi is an erect and perennial herb. Its principal constituents are jatamansone, jatamanshic acid and virolin. It has analgesic and stimulant properties. The oil possesses antiarrhythmic and hypotensive activity. It promotes hair growth and imparts a black color to the hair. Jatamansone, an active principle of N. jatamansi, brings forth a significant reduction in hyperactivity, restlessness and aggressiveness in hyperactive children.

Bombax ceiba is a lofty, deciduous tree with horizontally, spreading branches. The bark, on analysis, possesses tannins and non-tannins. It also contains lupeol, ß-sitosterol and its D-glycosides. The bark is given as a demulcent, emetic and tonic. Externally, it is used as a styptic, and also for fomenting wounds. The gum is credited with astringent, tonic, and demulcent properties and is used for dysentery, hemoptysis in pulmonary tuberculosis, influenza and menorrhagia.

Shuddha Gairika bhasma chemically Hematite Calx is an astringent, hematinic, which is useful for diarrhea.

Yashad bhasma / Jasad bhasma contains Zinc Calx is specially processed zinc. Zinc plays a significant role in protein synthesis, in cell division and in wound healing. It has shown beneficial effects in acne and is known to have antiseptic and astringent properties. Animals fed zinc deficient diets show anorexia, weight loss, growth retardation, various skin dystrophies and impaired glucose metabolism. These have also been observed in man. With age the zinc content of the abdominal aorta decreases. It is administered in sprue, diabetes, leucorrhea and hyperhydrosis.

Vang bhasma chemically known as Tin Calx is prepared from tin metal and has a wide range of therapeutic uses with special reference to the diseases of the genito-urinary tract. It is effective against a wide range of organisms in the urinary tract and thus, is of great clinical usefulness and efficacy in urinary tract infections of various origins. It improves digestion, is useful in wasting diseases and cures all ‘pramehas’ (A prameha is a urinary tract disease characterized by polyurea and turbid urine).

Muktashukti bhasma (MSB), an Ayurvedic compound, consisting of pearl, Aloe Vera and vinegar, inhibited acute and sub acute inflammation in albino rats as induced by sub planter injection of carrageenan, histamine, 5-HT, nystatin and subcutaneous implant of cotton pellets. In all the test procedures the anti-inflammatory response of 1000 mg/kg MSB was comparable to the response observed with 300 mg/kg acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). Oral premedication with MSB delayed castor oil-induced diarrhea in rats, indicating its prostaglandin inhibitory activity. The anti-inflammatory activity of the compound is attributed to its ability to cause inhibition of prostaglandins, histamine and 5-HT and also by stabilization of the lysosomal membranes. The anti-inflammatory activity of MSB seems one third to half as potent as ASA.

Mandur bhasma contains Ferric Oxide Calx is prepared by purifying and calcinating iron rust. Mandura is especially useful in anemia, amenorrhea, dysmenorrheal, menorrhagia, chlorosis, hepatic and splenic disorders. It is also used in diarrhea, chronic bowel complaints, dyspepsia, intestinal worms, nervous diseases, neuralgia of the 5th nerve due to debility, kidney diseases, albuminuria, etc. It is a powerful hematinic and tonic and is valuable in the treatment of hemolytic jaundice and microcytic anemia.

Kaseesam (Ferri Sulphas) is stringent, and acid. It is heating. It checks Vaata and Kapha. It is useful in the treatment of Visha, diseases of the eye, Leucoderma, Kushta and wounds

Action: – Astringent haematinic.

Uses: – It is considered in high esteem as a haematinic in cases of anemia and bloodlessness. It is also given as a substitute for other preparations of iron. For its astringent properties it is given in combination with other drugs in cases of dysentery, diarrhea and hemorrhage. In certain cases of jaundice and anemia it is considered as a specific. It improves the colour and vigor of the body by enrichening the blood.

Abhrak bhasma contains Biotite Calx is prepared by treating biotite (mica) with the juices of a number of reconstituent plants that make it a powerful cellular regenerator. It is a nervine tonic and is also widely used in respiratory tract infections, and anemia. It contains iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium and aluminum in traces.

Saraca asoca is a small evergreen tree.Its principal constituents are a steroid component and a calcium salt. The bark of Saraca indica contains the estrogenic compound ketosterol. The bark has a stimulating effect on the endometrium and ovarian tissue, is useful in menorrhagia due to uterine fibroids, in leucorrhea and in internal bleeding, where ergot is indicated. It is well established for its effectiveness in menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea. It also has a stimulatory effect on the ovarian tissue and may produce an estrogen-like effect that enhances the repair of the endometrium and stops bleeding.

Symplocos racemosa is an evergreen tree or shrub; with white flowers turning yellow and purplish black drupes.Its principal constituents are the three alkaloids, viz. loturine, loturidine and colloturine. The astringent bark is given for the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery and liver complaints. It is recommended in the treatment of menorrhagia and other uterine disorders. The stem bark is having anti-inflammatory property as well as hypothermic properties

Bryonopsis laciniosa is an herb common in India It is found in many parts of the world, like USA. This is counted as an invasive plant. This plant is a member of Cucurbitaceae plant family. This is an herbaceous, slender, extensive, monoecious climber. The leaves are palmately 3-7 lobed, membranous, and glabrous. The flowers are creamy white, in axillary fascicles. The berries are nearly sphericle and smooth. The seeds are obviate, creamy-white or pale yellow, minutely scorbiculate. The flowering season is August to December. In Ayurveda the leaves and the seeds are used for treatment of fevers with flatulence and as tonic, the plant is also useful in inflammation.

Terminalia chebula is a tree with a rounded crown and spreading branches. Its principal constituents are chebulagic, chebulinic acid and corilagin. Its fruits have laxative, stomachic, tonic and alterative properties. It is also known as an adaptogen, and hepatoprotective drug. It acts as a gentle laxative and helps in smooth evacuation. It is an effective purgative and helps in removing toxins and fats from the body, resulting in their reduced absorption.

Adhatoda zeylanica is an evergreen, gregarious, stiff perennial shrub. Its principal constituents are the several alkaloids which are present in the drug and its chief principal is a quinazoline alkaloid, vasicine. The leaves are rich in Vitamin C and carotene and yield an essential oil. The shrub is the source of the drug, vasaka, well known in indigenous systems of medicine for its beneficial effects, particularly in bronchitis. The leaves, flowers, fruits and roots are extensively used for treating cold, cough, whooping-cough, chronic bronchitis and asthma. It acts as a sedative-expectorant, antispasmodic and antihelmintic. The leaf-juice is stated to cure diarrhea, dysentery and glandular tumor, and, is given as an emmenagogue. The powder is reported to be used as a poultice on rheumatic joints, as a counter-irritant on inflammatory swellings, on fresh wounds, urticaria and in neuralgia. It has strong coagulant action which is very useful to minimize blood loss and also possesses uterine stimulant activity and acts as uterotonic. It is also useful in postpartum hemorrhage.

Ficus bengalensis is a very large tree, with spreading branches. The stem bark contains ß-sitosterol, a-D-glucose and meso- inositol. The leaves contain petunidin di-glycoside and quercentin 3-galactoside. The fruits contain cyanidin rhamnoglycoside and polysaccharides. Various parts of the plant are considered medicinal. The milky juice is externally applied for pains and bruises and as an anodyne in rheumatism and lumbago. It is also used as a remedy for toothache. The leaves are heated and applied as poultice to abscesses. The bark is tonic, astringent and cooling. The seeds are also considered as cooling and tonic.

Cedrus deodara is a large evergreen tree. The bark is thick, furrowed vertically and cracked transversely. Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, pain, arthritis, ear ache, inflammation, headache, epilepsy, insomnia, cough, bronchitis, hiccough, diabetes, urinary tract infections, calculi, skin diseases and cardiac disorders.
Useful parts: Leaves, Heartwood, Oil.

Hygrophilia auriculata is a robust, erect, annual herb, with sub-quadrangular stem, thickened at nodes and yellow spines in leaf axis. It is used in disorders of the genitourinary system and is helpful in the cases of impotence, spermatorrhea and seminal debilities.

Asparagus racemosus – a much-branched, spinous under-shrub, with tuberous, short rootstock bearing numerous fusiform, succulent, tuberous roots. The plant contains triterpene saponins – Shatavarin I – IV, which are phytoestrogen compounds.The plant, is used as a demulcent, diuretic, aphrodisiac, and galactagogue. The root extracts exhibit antiallergic activity. Along with the leaves of Gymnema sylvestre, they are given to diabetic patients.

Emblica officinalis is a deciduous tree with exfoliating bark. Its fruit contains the highest amount of vitamin C in natural form and cytokine-like substances identified as zeatin, z.riboside, and z.nucleotide.

Its fruit is acrid, cooling, refrigerant, diuretic, laxative and used in the preparation of hair dyes. A fixed oil extracted from the fruits is reported to have the property of promoting hair growth. The dried fruit is useful in hemorrhage, diarrhea and dysentery. It has anabolic, antibacterial, expectorant, cardio tonic, antipyretic, ant oxidative, antiviral, and anti-emetic and resistance building properties and used in the treatment of leucorrhea and arteriosclerosis. It is antibacterial and its astringent properties prevent infection and help in the healing of ulcers. It is used as a laxative to relieve constipation in piles. It has anti-inflammatory activity and is used for its activity against human pathogenic Epidermophyton, Trichophyton, Absidia ramosa and Microsporon gypsum. It has proven effective in a number of dermal diseases.

Indications
1) Irregular Menstrual Cycles
2) Secondary Amenorrhoea, Oligomenorrhoea and Menorrhoea

3) After Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) and Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)

4) Female infertility: Anouulatory in ART and unexplanied infertility

Dosage
Syrup :
General:
1. In dysfunctional uterine bleeding irregular cycles
15 ml twice daily for 3-6 cycles

2. In anovulatory unexplained infertility
15 ml twice daily till conception occurs

3. In Assisted Reproductive Techniques(ART) protocol
15 ml twice daily from the day of down regulation to the day of embryo transfer.

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Tablet :
General: One tablet twice a day for minimum three cycles.
Two tablets twice a day for minimum three cycles or till conception takes place.

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Benefits
1) It stops abnormal or excessive menstrual bleeding.
2) It regulates and restores normal menstrual flow.

3) Absence of Nausea and Vomiting, Breast tenderness, Headache, unlike hormones.

4) Safe for long term use

5) Can be taken even during menstrual cycle.

6) Improves pregnancy outcomes.

DO’S AND DON’TS
Do’s
1) Prefer wheat, milk and fruits

2) Morning walk

3) Weight reduction

Don’ts

1) Avoid hot and spicy food recipes and alcohol.

2) Avoid vegetables like Potato and Brinjal

3) Avoid day time sleeping and smoking

4) Avoid too much mental and physical exertion

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Premature ejaculation- Specific Yoga Asanas

March 25, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

Yoga harmonises the body and mind and bestows multifarious benefits on the practitioner. It tones up the muscles and increases the flexibility of the body. Yoga also gives gentle massage to the internal organs, and flushes out toxins from the body.

Other key benefits of Yoga include a decrease of blood pressure and respiratory rate. Endocrine functions get stabilized and consequently immunity increases. Reaction time and dexterity takes an upward swing. These are tips of the iceberg. The list is quite long.

It is now clear that overall performance of the body gets a tremendous boost due to the practice of Yoga. There are specific Yoga practices for specific ailments. Sexual debilities including premature ejaculation can also be controlled by the practice of Yoga. Many couples have reported that after taking to Yoga their sexual life and marital relationship has undergone sea changes.
The Yoga postures recommended for premature ejaculation are

1) SARVANGASANA (Shoulder Stand Posture)
2) DHANURASANA (Bow Posture)
3) HALASANA (Plough Posture)
4) BHADRASANA (Butterfly Posture)
5) MAYURASANA (Peacock Posture)
6) PASCHIMOTTANASANA (Back Stretching Posture)
7) BHUJANGASANA (Snake Posture)

Regular practice brings perceptible changes within few months. A sense of well being pervades the whole body.

Research by Dr Dhikav V, Dr Karmarkar G, Dr Gupta M, and Dr Anand KS. have conclusively proved the beneficial effects of Yoga in cases of premature ejaculation. The results have been published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Volume 4, Issue 6, Page 1739-1749, Nov 2007.

It is crystal clear, supported by adequate scientific research that Yoga can bring about astounding results in cases of sexual debilities in natural harmonious ways. But one word of caution: Please get the instructions for Yoga postures from a qualified Yoga practitioner. Other wise it could bring harm instead of benefits. Please be forewarned.
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Premature ejaculation- Panchkarma management

March 25, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

Ayurveda does not see things in isolation. It takes a holistic view of the situation for diagnosis and treatment. Panchkarma is an integral part of this holistic treatment in many cases. In the treatment of premature ejaculation also Panchakarma is practiced as a primer, to give a fillip to the treatment that ensues.

Panchakarma means five types of therapeutic measures. The panchakarmas are Vamana, Virechana, Snehavasti, Kashayavasti and Nasya. Vamana is the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth, Virechana is purging, Vasti is enema. Vasti can be classified in to two forms. One is done with medicated oils(Snehavasti) and the other with medicated decoctions(kashayavasti). Nasya is inhalation of medicines through the nose. Susrutha, the father of surgery, stresses on Rakthamoksha (blood-letting) as one of the panchakarma procedures . Panchakarma should not be administered to those below seven years and those above 80 years. Panchakarma cleanses the body and improves the digestion and metabolism. In Ayurvedic parlance it cleanses the body of Dosha (toxic materials).

Before the actual panchakarma, Purvakarma, has to be done for a period of 7 days. Snehan and Swedan are the two procedures. They prepare Tridoshas to be receptive to the treatment. After all the five or selected therapies of panchakarma, Paschatkarma has to be practiced which helps the body to re-establish its normal metabolism and immunity. Then follows rejuvenation therapy where specific Rasayana preparations are administered to bring back vitality. To quote one example Dr Charak of Charak Pharmaceuticals recommend Vasti for premature ejaculation along with their proprietary capsules Neo.

Ensure that the treatment is done under the supervision of a well qualified Ayurvedic physician. You will go back with a sense of renewed energy and well being.

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Premature ejaculation- Management with Ayurvedic medicines

March 25, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

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According to Ayurveda, premature ejaculation is due to imbalance of Vaata (wind) element. Pitta (bile) and Kapha (phlegm) are the other two elements. Vata is characterised by heightened sensitivity to the sense of touch. This translates in to predisposition towards quicker ejaculation. Ayurveda takes a holistic view of the situation and has specific treatment for premature ejaculation using herbal combinations. A brief description about some of the drugs of choice is given below..

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), a herb popularly known as Indian ginseng is very widely used in treating sexual debilities. Ashwagandha is used as Rsayana (Rjuvenator) and Vaajikarna (Ahrodisiac).

Kavach beej(Mucuna pruriens) is another herb of choice in premature ejaculation. It has also remarkable ability to increase the sperm count.

Salab mishri(orchis mascula) is yet another frequently used herb.

Jatiphala (Myristica Fragrans) used with milk is an effective remedy,

Almond taken in milk is good for improving sexual drive and sexually related problems Adding saffron to this milk drink makes it even more effective.

Speman tablet ( Manufactured by Himalaya Drugs) is a good drug.1 to 2 tablets taken twice a day after meals, is a useful remedy for premature ejaculation. The drug has been put through extensive clinical trials. Orchis mascula, Lactuca scariola, Mucuna pruriens, Parmelia perlata, Argyreia speciosa, Tribulus terrestris, Leptadenia reticulata, Suvarnavang (Mosaic gold) and Rauwolfia serpentina goes in to the manufacture.

Tentex Forte tablet (Manufactured by Himalaya Drugs) is another formulation useful in treatment of premature ejaculation. The intake is 1 to 2 tablets taken twice a day after meals. This drug also has been put through extensive clinical trials. Saffron, Amber, Muskdana, Nuxvomica (detoxified), Makardhwaj, Shilajeet (Purified), Orchis mascula, Anacyclus pyrethrum, Withania somnifera, Sida cordifolia, Bombax malabaricum, Argyreia speciosa, Mucuna pruriens and Trivang goes in to the manufacture. The formulation is processed in Sida cordifolia, Asparagus racemosus, Ipomoea digitata, Piper betle, Withania somnifera, Tribulus terrestris, Tinospora cordifolia, Argyreia speciosa, Acacia arabica fruit, and Dashamoola.

That was a quick glance at some of the options available in Ayurveda for premature ejaculation. A proper treatment under the guidance of a good Ayurvedic practitioner will bring salutary results sans any side effects.

Premature ejaculation- Myth and reality

Premature ejaculation is the most common sexual dysfunction in men, and plays spoil sport in the love life of many people. The root cause usually is faster than normal neurological response in the pelvic muscles It can also be caused by depression, stress and anxiety,. Several myths surround this subject. It pays to analyse the myths and come to terms with realities. This analysis will definitely contribute to better love life.

Let us have a look at the usual myths and realities surrounding premature ejaculation.

Myth: Alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and antidepressants helps to control premature ejaculation.
Fact : These drugs may help to bring down your inhibitions and give a sense of well being. But they are depressants and in the long run they will definitely harm you.

Myth: Anesthetic sprays and creams are good ways to control premature ejaculation
Fact: What they actually do is numb the feeling in the sexual organs. You may be able to prolong the ejaculation but at the cost of experiencing real feeling. You are closing the door to the wonderful feeling that comes out of joyful sex. To compound the problem premature ejaculation recurs the minute you stop using the products.

Myths: It is all in the head or it could a problem arising out of lack of experience.
Fact :Apart from physical problems there are many psychological reasons that can lead to premature ejaculation. Inexperience could be a cause in the early years but it will disappear as you gain experience.

Myth Diverting attention elsewhere is a good way to control premature ejaculation
Fact The question is what are you trying to prove?. Your sex life is one of the most powerful and pleasurable experiences in your life. What genuine pleasure do you get, thinking of something else at the time of coitus?. It is a fallacy.

Myth Ejaculation is not something that you can control.
Fact If the problem stems from a weak PC muscle (pubococcygeus muscle), ejaculation can be controlled by properly exercising pelvic muscles. This will help to delay ejaculatory response.

Proper treatment by a specialist will help you to overcome Premature ejaculation. If you ignore this irritant it can lead to frustration for both partners seriously affecting family life and your self esteem. Implications would be multifarious. Face the problem head on with help from a specialist and lead a happy contented sex life.

Premature ejaculation- Life style modifications

Life style and sex life are intimately related. The needs of modern life has placed increased demands on people. The break neck speed of corporate life often act as a damper on the sex life of many people. This also brings in its wake sexual dysfunctions like loss of interest in sex, erectile problems and premature ejaculation. This ugly spin off can put deleterious effects on family life. Happy family life gets splintered in many cases.

A study published in the February 2007 issue of “The American Journal of Medicine” by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins Hospital has established a direct correlation between age, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, lack of physical activity and erectile dysfunction. The researchers report that lifestyle changes like increase of physical activity, stricter dietary control and measures for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes may prevent or decrease cases of erectile dysfunction. These observations have relevance in the case of premature ejaculation also.

The recommended changes include reduction of saturated fat in diet , consumption of more fresh fruits and vegetables, more of whole grains, reduction of sodium intake, and consumption of food rich in fibre. Moderation of alcohol intake is a prime need that has been stressed. The study also make a plea for quitting smoking. The role of regular exercise has been highlighted. A separate study reported that older men who ran 40 miles a week boosted their testosterone levels by 25% when compared to inactive people.

Regular practice of Yoga and meditation is a great way to bring down stress-related problems which impacts sex life.

The writing on the wall is very clear. If you want to lead a happy contented love life you have to change the profligate life style and adopt measures in sync with genuine biological needs of the body.

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Obesity – An all round problem

March 25, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair 1 Comment

Obesity, which was once viewed as the result of lack of will power, or a lifestyle “choice” – the choice to overeat and under exercise, is now being considered more appropriately by the modern world as a chronic disease, which requires effective strategies for its management.
In Ayurveda obesity is referred to as Sthaulya, in fact obesity is recorded as a disease in Charaka Samhita which is dated back as 1500 BC. Charaka has classified obesity as medho roga. Medas (fat) is considered to be one of the seven dhaatus (basic tissue elements that govern the body).
Obese patients have been associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality relative to those with ideal body weight. Even modest weight reduction in the range of 5-10% of the initial body weight is associated with significant improvements in a wide range of co-morbid conditions.

Definition of Obesity
WHO used Body mass index, which is body weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared to define obesity.

Where BMI 18.5 – 24.9 is considered as normal
24.9 – 29.9 is considered as overweight
29.9 – 39.9 is considered as obese and
More than 40 are considered as morbidly obese.

In Ayurveda the functions of Medas is described as “Medaha sneha swedaudhrudatwam pushtim asthyancha”
The function of medas is to keep body moisturised, promote sweating, to store energy, and to nourish the bones.
Typical characteristics of an obese person is described as “Medo mamsativriddhatvaachalasphigudarastanaha”
There will be increase of medha and mamsa, hips, belly and breasts of obese person sag and they flap as the person move.Other symptoms mentioned in Ayurveda are the person gets tired easily, with associated wheezing, palpitation, sweating, and state of lethargy or sluggishness.

Causes of Obesity
Modern medicine attributes a person’s eating habits, level of physical activity, psychological disturbances, binge eating disorders, and some medications as cause of obesity apart from genetic predisposition.
According to Ayurveda causes of obesity are Avyayama: ie lack of physical activity or exertion, Divaswapna: day time sleeping, Shleshmala Ahara Vihara – Food and life style which increases kapha, and Madhura Ahara: over consumption of sweets.With similar diet and exercise pattern some become obese whilst others comparably don’t according to Ayurveda this can be attributed to their prakrithis, which is their doshic nature; there are 3 basic types of doshic nature vata, pitta and kapha. Though all 3 are susceptible to develop obesity, they develop obesity in different ways. Vata people are generally nervous, anxious and overactive by nature. They tend to eat more when they are stressed, this inevitably leads to obesity. One of the distinctive marker in these people are fluctuating body weight. Pitta people very rarely become obese as they have high metabolic rate and they have good Agni ie digestive fire. But they may develop ravening appetite leading to obesity. The people with kapha are most vulnerable to become obese due to their nature, low metabolic rate, and tendancy to retain water.

Complications of obesity
According to Ayurveda obese people are prone to diabetes, kidney related problems, low libido, skin disease, liver ailments, hepatitis, and low energy levels.

Ayurvedic Treatments
The treatments in Ayurveda depend on the prakrithi (nature) of the person and the vikrithi ( pathology) of the disease.
Some herbs used in Obesity
Ginger (Adraka), bitter gourd (Karela), Gooseberry (Amlaki), Nut grass (Musta), false pepper(vidanga) , Belleric Myroblan (Bibhitaki), Tinospora Gulancha(Guluchi), Chebulic Myroblan (Haritaki) to name a few.

Certain Ayurvedic preparations like Trikatu, Guggulu, Shilajit, Thriphala Guggulu, Amrutaday Guggulu, Arogya Vardhini, Chandraprabha Vati, Varadi Kashayam, Ayaskriti, Lohabhasmam, Vilangadi Choornam can be used with good efficacy.
Fasting in considered beneficial but care must be taken to avoid fruit juices while fasting; replacing this with vegetable juice will be advantageous.

Taking honey with equal quantity of hot water is also advisable.

Udvartana: This is a specialized Ayurvedic herbal massage treatment for effective weight reduction. An herbal powder prescribed by the physician is applied all over the body and deeply massaged with specific movements. Apart from weight reduction this also helps to remove cellulite and toxins from the body, and tones the skin & muscles.
It is prudent to lead a hard life, strain oneself, do exercise, avoid rich food, and get regular bowel movements.
Though these are all treatment aspects the most important thing to remember is to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has.
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Diabetic neuropathy – Yoga

March 25, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

Ayurvedic science a way of life, has its method of treating any type of bodily disorders by advising one to have simple changes in his lifestyle/diet and by taking ayurvedic herbal formulations along with a regular yogic practice. In the same manner, it manages Diabetic neuropathy too, which is a severe complication of diabetes affecting the nerves, where the symptoms are being manifested in the form of loss of sensation/balance etc.,

Ayurveda approaches it in a wholistic manner, in helping the patient to control it at all levels physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and intellectual. A regular yogic practice, which has three components in it viz asanas (postures), dhyana (meditation) and pranayama (breathing techniques) helps a lot in fighting the disease.

While doing yogic postures like Amarantha Kokkuasana (sitting crane), Nindra Kokkuasana (Standing crane) and Vil asana (Bow pose, rocking) and breathing exercises the pancreatic cells are rejunevated and its secretion is greatly influenced a lot by the abdominal contractions and relaxations.

Especially, if you practice udiyana bandam, it leads to abdominal squeeze which is very much useful in fighting the disease.

Also it is found that when we do some asanas related to muscular movements blood sugar is reduced. It helps in increasing the blood supply to various part of the body thereby improving insulin administration in the body.

Practising yoga asanas like Ardha-matsyendrasana (Spinal twist), Halasana (Plough pose, Kalapoy asana), Yoga mudrasana (Yogic Symbol pose), Bhujangasana (Serpent pose, Paambuasana), Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand), Supta Vajrasana (Sitting pose of Firmness), Chakrasana (Wheel pose), Shalabhasana (Grasshopper pose, Vittelasana) too help a lot in controlling diabetic neuropathy.

It develops a mental relaxation and a balance in life and changes one’s attitude towards the treatment that one has to undergo if afflicted with diabetes neuropathy.

Last but not least Ayurveda also recommends one to do a creative visualizing that pancreas are functioning properly and during meditation one has to concentrate on it, so that there is a desired positive effect on sugar levels.

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Diabetic neuropathy- Panchkarma treatment

March 25, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

Ayurveda, the basic science of life, treats diabetic neuropathy, a chronic complication of diabetes which leads to nerve damage by means of Panchakarma theraphy which an offshoot of ayurvedic treatment. It flushes out the toxins, rejunevates the body and treats the damaged nerves.

Pre-purification method :

a) Snehapanam – Medicated ghee is administered in empty stomach for a specified period which helps if flushing out the toxins out of the body. Ghee is mixed with spices/herbs like Malabar nut, sweet flag, neem, ginger etc.,

b) Shirodhara – Medicated warm oil/herbal decoctions/medicated milk/butter milk is being continuously poured on the forehead, in an oscillating manner, which leads to revitalization of the central nervous system.

c) Dhanyamladhara – Fermented liquid made of lemon, horse gram etc., are continually poured on the body for about 50 minutes which provides nourishment to the nerves.

d) Thalapothichil – Fruits and herbal paste of gooseberry, lotus seed, sandal etc are mixed with butter milk and the ground in to paste and applied over the scalp of the patient which relaxes the mind.

e) Thakradhara – Specially prepared buttermilk is being poured on the forehead of the person which calms down mind and reduces the stress.

Main purification method mentioned below are undergone to eliminate the toxins that are loosened by the above mentioned pre purification methods.

a) Virechanam – Purgative medicines that are made of herbs like cardamom, turpith are taken orally that leads to elimination of the toxins through the anal route.

b) Vamanam – Therapeutic vomiting – toxins are eliminated through upper gastro intestinal track and herbs that are used are nut grass tuber,liquorices etc.

c) Vasthi – Enema therapy – Here the ace colon is cleaned by introducing the special medicines through anal route. Rock salt, herbal pastes, honey are used.

After panchakarma treatment, the patient undergoes rasayana treatment which has oral medicines, diet regulations and yogic practice as its part that helps in rejunevating body, mind and soul.

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Diabetic neuropathy – Ayurvedic concept

March 25, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair 1 Comment

Introduction

Ayurveda, a holistic way of living, and a system of medicine which hailed from Indian sub continent is based on the theory that our individual body constitution is made up of three energies or doshas called as vata, pitta and kapha.

Imbalance in vata and kapha is the basic reason of a person being afflicted with diabetes. Its Cause are fat, urine, and Kapha buildups due to improper diet and an irregular lifestyle. In Ayurveda, diabetes is categorized under prameha, that are the urinary disorders, where the patient suffers a profuse urination with several abnormal qualities.

Diabetic Neuropathy is one of chronic, disabling and life threatening complications of Diabetes Mellitus. It is a nerve damage which occurs due to high sugar levels in blood for a prolonged period. Because of this the nerves cannot carry the messages to the brain and other parts of the body. Its symptoms are loss of sensation, loss of balance and co ordination, poor digestion, loss of appetite, nausea etc.,

Usually it affects the legs and feet and sometimes it may affect several parts of the body at the same time. Basically there are four different types of Diabetic Neuropathy, which are grouped based on their different symptoms and complications.
a) Neuropathic foot – Loss of sensation in lower extremity.
b) Symmetric distal polyneuropathy – In glove and stocking distribution of legs and arms unbearable pain is felt.
c) Assymetric neuropathy – Blurred vision.
d) Diabetic autonomic neuropathy – Head aches. dizziness, excessive sweating, etc.,

Ayurveda works in eradicating the root causes of Diabetic neuropathy by controlling the overeating habits, excessive eating of seets, more tension and worry Ayurvedic herbal formulations along with a modified life style, suitable diet, yogic practice, panchakarma therapy in order to balance both the vata and kapha doshas which then controls the sugar level.

Diabetic neuropathy- Diet and lifestyle

Ayurvedic science an ancient healing system of Indian medicine views Diabetes neuropathy as a chronic complication of diabetes which is being classified under madhumeha. The diet and lifestyle that is being recommended for controlling this disease are cited as below:

a) Take a natural, balanced healthy, low fat diet. Avoid refined sugars and processed food so that our body will cope up with processing glucose.

b) Avoid taking rice, potato, cereals, banana, and fruits that contains high concentration of sugars.

c) Take vegetables such as bitter gourd, string beans, cucumber, onion and garlic.

d) You may include home made cottage cheese, butter milk, eggs and Soya beans in your diet.

e) It is advised to take a meshashringi, a herb that deadens the taste buds in the tongue for few hours, so that your temptation for taking sweets will diminish.

f) Daily exercise regimen burns fat and reduces stress and body weight that contributes indirectly to the above disease. However take care to avoid over exertion that leads to raising blood pressure.

g) If you cannot do exercises a short regular walk is enough as it reduces demands on pancreas.

h) Include diet that has more of Vitamin B6 and B12 as it help to fight the intensity of diabetic neuropathy. Season your food with ¼ tea spoon of cinnamon as it will regulate the blood sugar level.

i) Limit intake of salty, refined, fatty foods. Take a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Try to include high fiber carbohydrates in your diet.

j) Oversleeping, suppression of natural urges, sedentary life style all indirectly contributes to DN. Hence take care to change this lifestyle.

k) It advises us not to overeat wholesome diet as that is also as bad as taking unwholesome diet.

l) It recognizes the impact of the negative emotional changes and stress as one of the contributing factor of Diabetes. For this practice yoga and meditation.

Hence ayurvedic approach to life aims at creating a harmony in daily life and applies self knowledge and self care.

Diabetic neuropathy – Ayurvedic management with medicines

Ayurveda, an age old holistic way of scientific living, manages Diabetic neuropathy, a chronic complication of diabetes which damages the nerves, by advising a modified life style, diet and yogic practice along with its oral medicines.

Ayurvedic oral medicinal formulations are being prepared from the extracts of medicinal herbs, leaves and spices. They try to work on restoring the balances of the vitiated doshas of vata and kapha, which are the main reason for diabetes neuropathy.

Generally Kashayam and Arishtam which are the herbal decoctions and fermentations or Lehyams which are semi solid formulations are recommended,Herbal formulations are used to control the sugar levels and needless to say that no chemicals are being added to it and they have no side effects.

** Gurmaar (Gymnema sylvestrae) – they will blend with the glucose molecules that are in intestines and prevent their entry into the blood.
** Karela (Momordica charantia) – it has such a good anti-diabetic property that prevents the diabetic complications.
** Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) – very useful to fight weakness, fatigue and weightloss that occurs due to diabetes.
** Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) – The leaves when used regularly controls the blood sugar level.
** Gourdin is a all-natural herbal supplement that has been prepared from the seeds of BitterGourd, that regulates the blood sugar level and prevents the complications like diabetic neuropathy.
** Turmeric with aloe vera gel can be used to treat the initial stages of diabetes that helps in regulating the pancreas and liver functions.
** Decoctions of triphala, fenugreek, musta, arjuna, sandalwood, lodhra, ajwan, gokshura, vidanga, guduchi, haritaki, and chitrak when taken with little ghee is highly beneficial for diabetic neuropathy.
** Saptrangi (Salacia oblonga) – effective in controlling the diabetes.
** Ayurvedic medicines like hyponidd, Diabecon, DB tone powder keeps the blood sugar normal.

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Virus – Ayurvedic Concept

March 25, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair 1 Comment

According to Ayurveda, an age old Indian natural healing system of medicine, each individual body constitution is made up of tridoshas namely vata, pitta or kapha. Any imbalance in the doshas which is caused by improper lifestyle and diet / stress leads to attract virus towards it.

Virus, a simple submicroscopic parasites of planst and animals, cannot multiply on their own so they invade a host cell and make more virus particles. For example sometimes even if one stands near a person who sneezes/coughs or shake hands with people who are infected with virus they get affected by virus. But one cannot avoid contacts with others totally and the best thing is that one can work one himself to boost his own immune system and be with a robust health.

Ayurvedic medicine is against the common belief that bacteria and viruses are the only causes of diseases. Simple ayurvedic logical reason, why only some are affected, even when all of us are exposed to them is that their immunity system is low.

To guard oneself from attacked by virus one has to have proper diet and avoid wrong eating habits as they lead to a great disturbances in the digestive system and thereby toxins are formed, which forms a breeding place for infections. This circulates throughout the system where the fight is taking place between the invading virus and the immunity of the body. If one’s immunity system is not so strong then the virus wins.

Ayurveda insists upon a correct way of living which is tailored to suit individual body constitution by clearing the toxins, strengthens the digestive system, normalizes imbalanced doshas thereby building immunity, for which it highly recommends the natural medicinal herbs, modified life style and dietary changes along with the yogic practice to gain the natural

Viral Diseases – Diet and Lifestyle

Ayurveda, a holistic way of living and an Indian originated medicinal system, believes that we are invaded by virus, if our immunity system is poor. Hence it basically works on improving the same by guiding us to have a modified diet and a lifestyle. Few tips offered by it are :

a) Include more spices like black pepper, coriander, cumin, clove, garlic and green tea etc in your diet.
b) Turmeric is known for killing the toxins and building immunity.
c) Take more sweet and bitter vegetables like leafy green vegetables, cabbage, cauliflower etc.,
d) Include more of sweet and ripe fruits like apples, coconut, oranges etc.,
e) Take a lot of grains like barley, oats, rice etc.,
f) During cold seasons avoid ice creams, yogurt, tomatoes, egg plants, bananas etc.
g) Avoid sticky, oily, fatty, hot, sour, spicy foods. Also avoid taking incompatible foods like milk and fruits together.
h) In the morning as soon as you get up drink two glasses of warm water.
i) Take care to eat your meals regularly and eat only if the previously taken food is digested.
j) Always eat freshly cooked warm food. Avoid alcohol and smoking, red meat etc.,
k) Avoid sleeping in afternoons, over physical and mental exertions and exposure to sunny climates.
l) Go to bed within 10 pm, as a restful sleep for atleast 7 to 8 hrs helps in building up immunity.
m) Take care to do pranayama – breathing technique as it will helps to clear of blockages in the system.
n) Take a walk regularly, as fresh air being circulated in the body will help the body’s defense mechanism.
o) Always live in a clean atmosphere as fungi and mold might weaken the immune system.
p) Always take care to surround yourself with people whom you love and who love you. Dare to cut strings with people who are not in wave length with you and feel stressed out, as it indirectly leads to a stronger immune system.
q) Last but not least , listen to body and mind needs, do a regular yogic practice as it helps people affected with viral disease to overcome physical stress and tiredness and help to fight the anxieties.

Viral Disease – Ayurvedic medicine

Ayurveda, an ancient health care system which has its origin in Indian subcontinent, views healthy life to be a combination of body, mind and soul. Any disorders related to human is thus treated in a whole, so that it is rectified at its root only. Hence it recommends the ayurvedic herbal formulations for treating various virus diseases, to be taken along with a modified life style/diet/relaxation techniques/yogic practice. To mention few of them are as below :

1) Smallpox which is caused by a virus named variola can be treated by taking a decoction of ingredients like neem bark, white sandal wood. amla, khas, parh, pitta papra. red sandalwood, kutki, yavasa etc and it has to be consumed along with raw sugar. Also one may take 100 mg of swarnamakhshik bhasma along with decoction of kanchnar bark

2) Tonsillitis which is caused by a viral infection can be treated by making a linctuses made of vast, honey., karajan, dacha etc. Also one may boil the flowers of banaphsa then mixed with water and drunk hot.

3) It is a great news that ayurveda has remedy for AIDS too, which is a set of diseases which results due to the loss of defense system of body by human immune deficiency virus HIV. For treating this deadly disease take Raktavardhak which helps in boosting the immunity, sookshma triphala tablets that helps in fighting the infections present in the body or one may take Chyavanprash that helps in making immune system strong at the same time it helps in digestive, respiratory and sexual system to function well.

4) It recommends to use honey along with cinnamon powder regularly as it helps in strengthening the white blood corpuscles and fight against the viral disease.

5) The person is more prone to viral disease, which is mostly air borne, can be prevented if his immunity is strong which can be enhanced by taking Ayurvedic herbal formulations like Ayurveda Guduchi rasayana.

Viral disease – Yoga management

Ayurveda, a holistic way of life, believes that yoga brings in an integrity/ sets a rhythm/ nourishes one’s spiritual life, with which he is able to gain strength to face the stressful situation which both his body and mind undergoes when he is affected by viral diseases.

When one is diagonised with disease like AIDS even his own family tends to neglect him, it is at this time regular yogic practice comes handly. It helps to balance himself and helps to withstand all the emotional hurt feeling that he is subjected to by the society and endure the physical pain that he has to undergo during the treatment.

Yoga helps one to be self centered. Practising Ujjayi pranayama, Nodi Shodhana, the simple basic techniques of pranayama (breathing exercises) helps one to go deep in to their inner life and gather physical and mental strength to face the viral disease like Hepatitis.

The fifth chakra exercise – Dog Breath – the most powerful exercise of all the kundalini yoga corrects our breathing pattern and helps in clearing the body and throat out of the toxins. It also aids in oxygenating body thereby helping to get rid of the many viral diseases.

Pneumonia, a viral infection that inflicts the lungs, occurs due to collision between kapha and vita doshas and ayurveda recommends one to practice the yoga positions like Half wheel (Ardha Chakrasaha) a dynamic backward bend and Bow (Dhanura Asana) a frontal position. These asanas help in improving the functions of respiratory and digestive systems.

Common cold, a mild infection in the nose and throat by a virus, can be prevented by doing a regular ling mudra along with the kapalbhati pranyama (breathing technique), which results in inhaling more oxygen in to lungs thereby curing cold.

Hence Yoga practice helps one to fight against many psychosomatic disorders/viral diseases and improves his immune system and handle the stressful situations in a more positive manner.

Viral Disease – Panchakarma

Ayurveda, an age old system of Indian medicine, firmly states that every person who is exposed to the same environment is not affected by viral diseases, hence it is the immune system that plays an important role in attracting the virus towards him. It suggests a modified diet, lifestyle and herbal formulations along with the panchakarma treatment.

Ayurveda aims at getting rid of the indigestible toxins that attract the virus towards him.
As we are all aware, the immune system is weakened due to accumulation of ama, the toxins in our body and panchakarma therapy which involves the entire body massaging steam saunas with herbs which helps to clear out the blockages and get rid of the foreign invaders like virus out of the body.

Pizhichil, one of the preparatory method for panchakarma is used to fight the chronic fatigue syndrome which a person feels when he has just recovered from the viral diseases. In this process, the medicated oil or milk is being continuously poured on the whole body and simultaneously four therapists give a gentle massage all over the body.. This leads to rejunevation.

Panchakarma can be said to be a scientific theory which helps in detoxifying and rejunevating the whole body. It includes Vaman (vomiting), Virechan (medicated purgation) Basti (cleaning the bowels with medicated enemas), Nasya (medication through nasal route), Rakta mokshan (blood-letting).One of these therapies may be used to treat according to the disease one has been diagonised with.

For example :

a) Vamana is a therapeutic vomiting which is administed on the patients who has been affected with viral diseases like Herpeszoster, related to kapha imbalance.

b) Common cold which is too contributed by a virus,can be treated with Basti karma, a powerful one out of five therapies of panchakarma. It involves introducing the herbal concoctions in to the rectum is done, by which the vata dosha is being flushed out of rectum.

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Rheumatic fever – Ayurvedic Medicines

March 17, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

Ayurveda, an age old truth and a time tested system of medicine views that any Rheumatic diseases including Rheumatic fever is caused basically by a Low digestive fire which creates toxins(metabolic wastes) and by leading a Vata aggravating lifestyle.

Treating it with Ayurvedic medicines includes :
a) Initially clean the toxins out of the colon by using Triphala plus or Avipattikar.
b) Next enhance the digestive fire by using amla, peppermint formula, Ginger etc.
c) Treat the fever by taking Boswellia, turmeric formulas, kaishor guggul, guduchi, musta, saffron etc.
d) Then massage with Brahmi oil or mahanarayana oil to calm the vata doshas.
e) Then administer enemas in order to clear vata by using castor oil or seasame oil.

Some of the Ayurvedic Herbal formulations recommended are :
** Amruthotharam Kashayam – treats ama vatham
** Ashwagandha – When processed with some particular oils has a great anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect
** Some of the popular ayurvedic formulations used to treat rheumatic fever are Dhanwantararishtam, devadaarvarishtam, Balarishtam Singhnad guggulu, airand pak, Trikatu Churna. Shunthi Pak, Amvatari bati, nageradi churna, Rason Pind etc.,

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Some of the Ayurvedi Home remedies recommended are :
** Nirgundi ( Vitex negundo), Ginger ( Zingiber officinale), Frankincense ( Boswellia serrata) are used in treating rheumatism.
** Leaves of amarhel or dhatura after heating it over the hot plates is being applied as a poultice.
** Neetel – cleanser of the blood and it renews the tissues
** Ginger – helps in circulatory properties
** Dandalion leaf – a mild laxative

Rheumatic Fever – Ayurvedic Concept

According to Ayurveda, the mother of natural medicine, Rheumatic fever occurs when the body is filled with rheuma, a form of ama, which is accompanied by pain in the joints and fever. It is classified under Rheumatic diseases.

When agni or jathar-agni (digestive fire) is disturbed due to various reasons, it results in toxins called ama which subsequently leads to indigestion, constipation etc., which are the root cause of all the body disorders including Rheumatic fever.

** Ayurvedic concept of Rheumatic fever can be explained as below.
Ama or toxins are the unmetabolised wastes that have a heavy and sticky quality and Vata is the functional principle of movement in the body. Ama (toxins) are being carried by vata into rasadhatu. And the imbalanced agni (digestive fire) and pitta dosha irritates the blood thereby leading to a systematic inflammation and Rheumatic fever.

Ayurveda attributes the following factors to the disturbance of digestive fire/doshic imbalance which indirectly leads to Rheumatic fever
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** Leading an improper lifestyle or consuming stale foods/cold foods/processed foods/fermented foods etc, which does not suit one’s body constituition
** Taking a lot of spicy/ fatty foods/incompatible foods like milk and fruits, fish and milk
** Either doing over exercises or not doing any exercises at all.
** Obesity/genetics/hormonal disorders/irregular eating and sleeping patterns
** Malnutrition that occurs due to nutrient deficiency
** Mental worries that prolongs for a long time

Rheumatic Fever – Diet and Lifestyle

Ayurveda, the mother of natural healing, emphasis that Rheumatic fever can be treated by leading a modified lifestyle and consuming proper diet along with its ayurvedic herbal formulations. The following are the few tips that it offers.

a) Always try to eat the food that are easily digestible. Take care to take food regularly at the stipulated time. Eat between 10 am to 12 am and 5 pm and 7 pm and take very light evening meals.
b) Always have a wholesome diet which is nutritious that includes fresh and green vegetables, fruits.
c) Take chapattis, rice, millet, barley etc., but do not include milk and its products more in your diet.
d) Eat a lot salads which includes green leafy vegetables, tomato, carrots, cucumber etc.,
e) Take a plenty of boiled vegetables but reduce intake of onions.
f) Avoid taking alcohol.
g) Fasting one day per week helps a lot.
h) Try to be in warm climate and totally avoid cold atmosphere.
i) Take care that your bowel movements are regular and avoid constipation.
j) Take care to maintain your height to weight ratio or body mass index.
k) Always do a regular and mild exercises like range of motion after consulting a rheumatologist as some exercises might be harmful.
l) Try to sleep for maximum hours as it has direct affect on creating rheumatic disorder symptoms in the body.
m) Also relaxation techniques are very helpful in managing stress that the patient undergoes as he has to live with this chronic disease.
n) It is advisable to take walks or use a treadmill or stationary bicycle or water aerobic classes.
o) Take an ample of rest with a calm mind.
p) Do a regular yogic practice like pawanmuktasana that are meant for treating rheumatic fever.
q) Pranayama or breathing technique helps in digestion and also to fight the depression related to rheumatic fever.

Above all he should strive to maintain a positive attitude towards one’s life and not be discouraged by the discomfort that he has to undergo with this chronic disease.Needless to say the changed lifestyle and diet with yogic practice at its base, gives him a moral strength and the disease process is controlled.

Rheumatic Fever – Panchakarma treatment

Ayurveda, an age old Indian system of medicine, emphasis that Rheumatic diseases occur due to accumulated ama accompanied by the vata dosha . Panchakarma, is a cleansing process, which is very much unique in Ayurvedic medicine and by undergoing it, the body is able to release excess doshas and amas (toxins) from the cells and it strikes at the root cause of Rheumatic fever.

Panchakarma means five therapeutic measures which are undergone for the purification of the body. The simple logic on which Ayurveda operates is that the body has to be purified before preparing it for treating it for the complex health problems.

The pre-purification measures of panchakarma are :

1.Snehana (abhyangam) – oil massage is done which helps the ama to move towards the gastro intestinal tract
2. Swedana (sweating) – a process which liquefies the toxins and increases the movement of ama towards the gastro intestinal tract.

Next comes the main purification measures :

1. Vamana – It is a therapeutic vomiting which eliminates the kapha casuing the excess mucus.
2. Virechana – It is a purgation therapy. To treat the fever which is the result of the excess Pitta being secreted in the gall bladder, liver or small intestine.
3. Nasya – It is believed that nose is the doorway to our brain which inturn is the doorway to consiousness. In Nasya, the excess of bodily humors especially the ones that are found in throat area, are eliminated through administration of medication through the nose.
4. Basti – It is an enema therapy where the herbal concoctions of seasame iols and other herbal preparations in the form of liquid medium are introduced in to the rectum. Janubasti is also very effective in treating vata disorders which results in RA disorders.

Hence panchakarma treatment is found very effective in treating the rheumatic disorders and after undergoing it the person is then advised to lead a modified lifestyle, take proper diet and do yogic exercises that helps him in keeping himself at bay from RA disorders in future too.

Rheumatic fever – Yoga

Ayurveda, a science of life, states that Rheumatic fever occurs due to accumulated ama in combination with the aggravation of vata dosha and can be cured by its ayurvedic herbal formulations accompanied by modified diet, life style and a regular yogic practice which is tailored according to individual body constitution.

Yogic management of Rheumatic fever includes asanas (yogic postures), pranayama (breathing exercise), and Dhyana (meditation).

a) Asana : Asanas helps in removing the rigidity in the joints and brings flexibility to it by flushing out the blockages in the joints. It increases the blood circulation and tones up the muscles and the joint fluid is restored. It has a good effect on the total nervous system of the body and helps one to fight Rhematic disorders.

Asanas like Pawanmuktasana encourages body to do a full range of movements and fully relaxes all the joints. It is advisable to soak the limbs in salt water before doing the asanas. Hala asana (the plough), Dhanur Asana (the bow), Ardhachakrasan (the half wheel), Prarambhik sthiti (base position), Padanguli Naman (toe bending), Ankle rotation, Vrikshasana (Ardha Chandrasana), Shashankasana, marjari-asana, shashank bhujangasana, and akarna dhanurasana. Vajrasana. Surya namaskar are also highly recommended.

b) Pranayama : This helps in doing the right technique of breathing and it includes abdominal breath, nadi shodhana and bhastrika which helps in boosting the digestive system.

c) Meditation : Helps one to release the suppressed emotional tensions and mental agitation, which is the chief reason for rheumatic fever and also gives a moral boost to the sufferer to deal with the fever more positive manner.

d) Yogic mudras helps to master any painful situation and it transforms the mental state to a more positive state and it drastically reduces intake of drugs.

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