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Friday 29 July 2011

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a medical condition characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles in which the eye muscles, and muscles of the face and throat as well as the muscles of the arms and legs are more frequently affected.  This condition results from an immune dysfunction which reduces the affectivity of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which transmits impulses from the nerve endings to the muscles at the neuromuscular junctions.  Myasthenia gravis is more commonly seen in women younger than 40 and in men older than 60.  The modern management of myasthenia gravis includes the use of acetylcholine blockers which make this neurotransmitter available for longer time to the muscles.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for myasthenia gravis is aimed at treating the root cause of the condition, strengthening the nervous system as well as the muscular system, and giving specific treatment to stimulate neuromuscular junctions.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines as well as herbo mineral combinations which act on the central nervous system and strengthen each nerve cell are used in high doses so that the dysfunction of the nervous system and neurotransmitters is treated and cured.  Medicines which act specifically on muscle tissue as well as on nerves are also used so as to correct the dysfunction of neuromuscular junctions.

In addition, immune dysfunction which is invariably present in people affected with myasthenia gravis is treated with the help of Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents, which boost the immune status of the affected individual and treat the immune dysfunction.  This helps in an early recovery in the symptoms of myasthenia gravis, as well as prevents a relapse of the condition.  Most people affected with myasthenia gravis need Ayurvedic herbal treatment for a period of about four to six months, so as to get significant relief from the condition, and avoid a relapse after discontinuation of therapy.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of myasthenia gravis.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Leukemia

Leukemia is a blood cancer in which the bone marrow produces abnormal and immature white cells.  Leukemia is divided into acute type which further consists of acute lymphocytic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia; the chronic type of leukaemia consists of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and chronic myeloid leukaemia.  Infection due to viruses, a severely weakened immunity, exposure to toxins, chemicals, chemotherapy and radiation, as well as individuals suffering from Down's syndrome, increase the susceptible to leukaemia.  The common symptoms of leukaemia include fever, weakness, headache, spontaneous bleeding, joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, enlarged spleen, and a susceptibility to frequent infections.  The modern management of leukaemia includes a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biological therapy, and bone marrow transplantation.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for leukaemia consists of treating the symptoms of the disease, preventing complications from this disease, as well as treating the root cause of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used to stimulate the bone marrow first to stop producing abnormal and immature white cells, and start producing normal white cells in a regulated manner.  Specific herbal medicines, which target and act on the bone marrow, are used in high doses, in order to bring about a quick remission for leukaemia.  Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory medicines are also used simultaneously with the above treatment in high doses in order to bring about a rapid relief from this condition.  Immunomodulatory medicines maintain the health and stamina of the affected individual and improve quality of life.

The common symptoms of leukaemia are treated symptomatically with the appropriate Ayurvedic herbal medicines. Anti-inflammatory medicines are used for controlling joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, enlarged spleen, and fever and body ache.  Herbal medicines which control infection are used in order to reduce the susceptibility to infections.  Other symptoms like bleeding, weakness, and weight loss are naturally controlled with immunomodulatory treatment and treatment to stimulate the bone marrow.

Leukemia, including all its types, is a serious medical condition and needs to be treated aggressively and continuously on a long-term basis in order to bring about a fast relief from the condition and prevent relapses.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to be given for about six to nine months in order to bring about significant improvement, as well as prevent relapse.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Infectious Mononucleosis

Infectious mononucleosis is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus which causes an increase in lymphocytes.  This disease is also known as Glandular Fever and Mono.  It is also known as Kissing Disease, since it is usually transmitted through the saliva during close person-to-person contact and especially kissing.  The common symptoms of this condition include fever, chills, malaise, sore throat, swollen lymph glands in the neck, and white coated tonsils.  Rarely, affected individuals may have a rash on the body as well as an enlarged liver and spleen.

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment for infectious mononucleosis consists of giving symptomatic treatment of the affected individual as well as treating the viral infection.  Herbal medicines are given for fever, chills, sore throat, and malaise.  Anti-inflammatory medicines which work on the respiratory tract are used to treat the sore throat and swollen lymph glands in the neck, as well as inflammation of the tonsils.  If the affected individual has complications like skin rash and enlarged liver and spleen, specific treatment is given to treat these complications.  Most herbal combinations which are used in influenza and common cold give quick relief from symptoms in infectious mononucleosis.

In addition to the above treatment, herbal medicines are also given which have a known anti-viral action.  These medicines deactivate the Epstein-Barr virus and bring down the infection quickly and easily.  Since viral infections dominate in situations of compromised immunity, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used which have an immunomodulatory action.  These medicines increase the resistance of the body and help to control the infection as well as its associated symptoms.  For most individuals affected with infectious mononucleosis, treatment for about 2 to 4 weeks is sufficient to completely cure the condition.  Individuals with complications like liver and spleen enlargement or skin rash may require prolonged treatment for about 2to 4 months.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be utilised in the management and treatment of infectious mononucleosis.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Cancer of Larynx

Cancer of the larynx is also known as laryngeal cancer and is a squamous cell type of carcinoma of the voice box situated in the throat.  This cancer is seen more in men, especially those who smoke and drink alcohol excessively or are exposed to asbestos or sulphuric acid.  The common symptoms of laryngeal cancer include a hoarseness of voice, cough, breathlessness, and a feeling of a lump in the neck.  The modern management of this condition includes the use of radiation therapy, surgery, and chemotherapy.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for cancer of larynx is aimed at treating the primary tumour, treating the symptoms of the condition, giving treatment to prevent its spread to other parts of the body, as well as treating the known causes for this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which treat uncontrolled growth of cells in general, are used for the treatment of cancer of the larynx; in addition, specific herbal medicines which act on the larynx are used in order to bring about an early response in the treatment of this tumour.  Herbal medicines which act on the blood and lymph tissue are also given in order to destroy the cancer cells present in the circulation, so as to prevent a spread of the cancer in the body.  If the affected individual has known metastases of the laryngeal cancer, these new growths need to be treated separately with medicines specific to the affected organs.

In combination with the above treatment, medicines also need to be given to boost the immune status of the patients affected with laryngeal cancer, in order to help the body fight against this cancer.  Immunomodulation with herbal medicines helps to maintain the strength and vitality of the patient, brings about a significant improvement with treatment, and considerably reduces the treatment time.  A robust immune system definitely helps in bringing about a complete remission of the cancer, provided treatment is started at the earliest and continued regularly till complete remission is obtained.  Overall, most people affected with laryngeal cancer require treatment for about six to nine months in order to get significant improvement from this condition.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be utilised in the management and treatment of laryngeal cancer.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Age Related Macular Degeneration

Age related macular degeneration is also known as ARMD or AMD and is a medical condition which causes a gradual deterioration in the central vision of the eye.  ARMD can be either wet or dry; the wet type involves growth of abnormal blood vessels behind the retina which bleed and cause rapid loss of vision.  In the dry type of ARMD, there is a gradual break down of the light sensitive cells in the macula which causes a gradual loss of vision.  A family history, female gender, age over 60, obesity, and a history of smoking are risk factors for ARMD.  The modern management of this condition includes the use of oral medication, injections, laser surgery, and photodynamic therapy.

The overall results of modern treatment in both types of ARMD are not very encouraging.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment has a significant role to play in the treatment of this medical condition, both for the dry and wet types.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines prevent a deterioration of the retina as well as the optic nerve, and provide micronutrients to the macula which transmits the sensation of vision to the brain.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines also display an anti-inflammatory as well as soothing action on the micro capillaries within the retina as well as the optic nerve.  The combined action of these medicines is to reverse the pathology in both the dry and wet types of ARMD, prevent further loss of vision,
 stabilize vision, and increase visual acuity in the affected individuals.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also utilised to increase the general immune status of the individual affected with ARMD, so as to slow down the degeneration process both in the eye as well as in the whole body, and provide health, vigor and vitality.  Immunomodulatory treatment with the help of herbal medicines not only speeds the healing and recovery process in ARMD, but it also ensures that there is no further deterioration or relapse after discontinuation of treatment.  Most individuals affected by ARMD need treatment for about nine months to one year in order to get significant improvement in all the symptoms as well as vision.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of ARMD.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Thursday 28 July 2011

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is a cancer of the ovaries which can occur especially in elderly women over 55, or women with a family history of cancer, a history of prolonged estrogen treatment, or history of no pregnancies.  Ovarian cancer presents mostly with non-specific pressure symptoms such as a swollen abdomen, pain in the abdomen, back and legs, nausea diarrhoea, indigestion, gas or constipation, as well as severe fatigue.  The modern management of ovarian cancer includes a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for ovarian cancer is aimed mainly at treating the primary tumour, preventing a spread of the cancer cells, treating or preventing metastases, and improving the immune function of the affected individuals.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on uncontrolled growth of cells are used in the treatment of this tumour.  In addition, herbal medicines which act specifically on the ovary are used in high doses in order to treat this tumour quickly and aggressively.  Herbal medicines which act on the blood and the lymph tissue are used in order to prevent the spread of this tumour to other parts of the body through the blood circulation and the lymphatic circulation.

If the tumour has already spread to other parts of the body, the metastases are also treated separately, with herbal medicines which act specifically on the affected organs.  Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents are also used in high doses in order to boost the immune status of the affected individual, so that the immune system is strengthened in its fight against the cancer.  This treatment also helps to kill the cancer cells and brings about an early remission of the cancer.  Immunomodulation also helps to revitalize the affected individual and maintain stamina and strength.

Pressure symptoms and symptoms related to the gastrointestinal tract also need to this treated separately.  Most patients affected with ovarian cancer complain of a severe loss of appetite, weight loss, and chronic constipation.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act specifically on the gastrointestinal tract are used in order to treat the specific symptoms.

Most women affected with ovarian cancer need aggressive Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about six to nine months in order to bring about a significant improvement and remission of the ovarian cancer.  Treatment may need to be continued further in order to completely eliminate all cancer cells from the body.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can dramatically alter the prognosis of ovarian cancer, provided treatment is taken regularly on a long-term basis.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy includes a group of inherited muscle diseases, which result from a genetic deficiency of dystrophin, a muscular protein, because of which muscles display an unusual susceptibility to damage and therefore progressively weaken.  Muscular dystrophy includes several diseases like Duchene’s muscular dystrophy, Becker's muscular dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy (also known as Steinert's disease), facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (also known as Landouzy-Dejerine dystrophy), limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, congenital muscular dystrophy, oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, distal muscular dystrophy and Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy.  Each condition has characteristic symptoms and may have variable outlooks.  Duchene’s muscular dystrophy is the most common type of inherited muscular disorder.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for muscular dystrophy is aimed at treating the genetic deficiency which results in progressive muscular damage and weakness.  Different types of herbal medicines are utilised in the treatment of muscular dystrophy.  These include herbal medicines which act on the blood tissue as well as the muscle tissue of the body.  These medicines regulate and normalize metabolism of both these tissues at the microcellular level, so that the breakdown of muscle at an accelerated rate is prevented or minimized.  Ayurvedic treatment can be given both in the form of oral medication as well as local application.  Medicated herbal oils are used for massage on the entire body, after which medicated steam fomentation is given to supplement the effect of the local application.
In addition, medicines are also given to detoxify the body from the buildup of the elements of muscle breakdown.  Other specific herbal medicines are also used which act on the cellular DNA of the body so that the genetic deficiency can be regulated and modified to the maximum extent possible.  These treatments help in minimizing the long-term damage of muscular dystrophy, improving muscle strength and tone, reducing long term disability, improving the quality of life, as well as in prolonging survival of affected individuals, especially those having Duchene’s muscular dystrophy.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant contribution in the management and treatment of muscular dystrophy.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Mental Retardation (MR)

Mental retardation (MR) is a medical condition signifying a low IQ and deficits in functional life skills.  While the majority of individuals affected with mental retardation do not have an identifiable cause, an exposure to toxins in the prenatal or postnatal stage or a prenatal thyroid dysfunction are some of the causes believed to cause MR.  This condition is more commonly seen in children born into families with low IQ, poor education, and a low socio-economic status.  The common symptoms of MR include behavioural disturbances, language impediments, and neuromuscular incoordination and abnormalities.  This neuro-developmental disability can originate at any stage right from conception up to the age of 18 years.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for MR includes treating any known cause for the condition, as well as primarily giving treatment in order to improve the IQ of the affected individual, as well as providing treatment to strengthen the neuromuscular system of the body.  A known exposure to toxins like lead as well as exposure to disturbed thyroid hormones is treated with the appropriate Ayurvedic herbal medicines, so that a detoxification of the entire body takes place, and the effect of disturbed, hormones on the body is reduced or neutralized.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used in high doses in order to strengthen the brain cells and as well as the neurotransmitters connecting the different parts of the brain.  This treatment also brings about a development of the brain, the spinal cord, the peripheral nerves as well as their connections to muscular structures throughout the body.  Long-term treatment of the nervous system and brain gradually helps in reducing or reversing all the symptoms of MR such as behavioural and language problems, and dysfunction incoordination and movement.

While aggressive treatment needs to be given for about six months, maintenance, low dose treatment can be continued for another twelve months.  This treatment brings about significant improvement in most individuals affected with MR, and can dramatically change the life of affected individuals for the better.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant contribution to play in the management and treatment of MR.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a blood cancer primarily affecting the lymphatic system of the body and develops from abnormal or immature lymphocyte cells, on the basis of which it is classified as Hodgkin lymphoma or non-Hodgkin lymphoma.  The common risk factors for lymphoma include old age, infections, a severely compromised immune status, exposure to toxic substances, and a family history of this condition.  Lymphoma results in a disturbed immunity and causes symptoms like painless and enlarged lymph nodes, spleen enlargement, fever, chills, weight loss, fatigue, night sweats, and itching.  The modern management of this condition includes chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and biological therapy; however, the overall long-term results of this treatment are not very encouraging.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for lymphoma is aimed at treating the lymphatic system in order to produce normal and nature lymphocyte cells, treating the symptoms resulting from this condition, as well as normalizing the immune status of the affected individual.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the bone marrow, the liver and spleen are used in high doses so that normal lymphocyte production commences in a regulated way.  In addition, the uncontrolled production of abnormal lymphocyte is  reversed, and these cancerous cells art flushed out from the body via the circulation and then from the gastrointestinal tract or through the kidneys and the urinary tract.

Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents are used in high doses in order to boost the immune status of the affected individual, so that lymphoma can be treated at the earliest, and long-term complications resulting from this condition can be reduced or prevented.  Symptomatic treatment is also given for enlarged lymph nodes and for other symptoms like fever, chills, night sweats, and itching.  Medicines which boost the immunity of the affected individual also bring about a reduction in fatigue and help the affected individual to put on weight.  All types of lymphoma are serious blood cancers and have a grim outlook.  Aggressive and long-term treatment lasting for about six to nine months is essential in order to bring about a complete remission from this condition.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the successful management and treatment of lymphoma.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is also known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura and is a medical condition relating to a blood clotting disorder which results from very low levels of platelets.  This condition can cause easy bruising or bleeding and pin point sized discolored spots on the skin, known as petechiae, are characteristic of ITP.  A disturbed or weakened immunity is believed to be the cause for ITP.  This condition is usually seen more in young women and can become chronic in most affected adults.  ITP usually results after a recent viral infection.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for ITP is aimed at treating the bleeding disorder as well as the complications of the disease and also improving the immunity of the affected individual.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given to boost the production of platelets by stimulating the bone marrow as well as the liver and spleen.  Medicines which act on the blood tissue are also given in order to normalize the metabolism of the blood tissue and bring about a normal production of all the different components of blood.

Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents are also used in high doses in order to boost the weakened immunity of the affected individual.  This treatment helps to revitalize the patient and also brings about an early symptomatic improvement in individuals affected with ITP.  Medicines are also given to reduce the bleeding patches in the skin and subcutaneous tissue, as well as to strengthen the connective tissue of micro capillaries, in order to prevent spontaneous bleeding.  Additional herbal medicines are also used in order to help the existing platelets to bring about normal clotting and prevent hemorrhage.

Most individuals affected with ITP need Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about four to six months in order to improve significantly from this condition or get cured completely.  It is important to avoid stress, strenuous exercise, and offending foodstuffs which may cause an aggravation in the condition from infections and wear-out.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be utilised in the successful management and treatment of ITP.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Wednesday 27 July 2011

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Thromboangiitis Obliterans

Thromboangiitis obliterans, also known as Buerger disease, is a medical condition involving inflammation and resulting blockage of small and medium-sized arteries and veins, especially in the extremities of the affected individual.  This causes pain at rest, non healing ulceration, and gangrene of the fingers and toes.  Thromboangiitis obliterans is not related to atherosclerosis, but is however precipitated by a disturbed and weakened immunity and has a strong association with the chronic and heavy smoking.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for thromboangiitis obliterans is aimed at reducing the inflammation in the arteries and veins.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a soothing and anti-inflammatory action and can specifically target the walls of the arteries and veins are used in high doses, in order to treat the inflammation and thereby either prevent or reduce the blockage in the arteries and veins.  This treatment needs to be given aggressively, in order to prevent complications like non healing ulcers and gangrene.

Herbal medicines which strengthen the muscular fibers and connective tissue of the arteries and veins are also used along with the anti-inflammatory treatment, to help in an early healing of the arteries and veins and thereby prevent long-term damage.  Since this medical condition is related to a disturbed immunity, immunomodulatory herbal agents are also used in high doses in order to boost the immune status of the affected individual, so as to bring about a quick and early relief from the symptoms.

If the affected individual already has complications like non healing ulcers, these need to be treated separately with Ayurvedic herbal medicines which bring about a healing of ulcers as well as prevent gangrene, by helping in improving the microcirculation of the affected tissue.  Treatment of the root cause of the disease as well as the presenting complications needs to be given simultaneously so as to bring about a complete cure of this condition.  Depending upon the severity of the condition, patients affected with thromboangiitis obliterans need to take treatment for about four to eight months in order to recover completely from this condition.  Cessation of smoking is a must in order to obtain early benefits of treatment.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Porphyria

Porphyria is a group of inherited disorders which result from incomplete conversion of porphyrins into heme, which is present in all body tissues, but is most commonly found in the red blood cells.  The build up of porphyrins in the body causes symptoms like abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting, muscular pain, convulsions, tingling and weakness, confusion, hallucinations, high blood pressure, and red urine -- all symptoms arising from a dysfunction of the nervous system.  When porphyria affects the skin, it causes symptoms like itching, redness, swelling, blisters, and red urine.  Porphyria can be precipitated by medications, fasting, smoking, infections, surgery, stress, menstrual hormones, excessive use of alcohol, and exposure to sun.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for porphyria is aimed at reversing the incomplete conversion of porphyrins into heme.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the blood tissue at the microcellular level are given in high doses in order to normalize the metabolism of porphyrins into heme.  In addition, medicines which act on the bone marrow are also given so as to have a combined effect with the above mentioned medicines to correct porphyria.  Medicines are also given to flush the porphyrins from the circulation either through the gastrointestinal tract or through the kidneys and the urinary tract.  This results in a reduction of porphyrins from the circulation and from the nervous system, which in turn brings about a gradual improvement in symptoms like pain, tingling and numbness, convulsions, skin symptoms, and red urine.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given to strengthen the nervous system as well as the subcutaneous tissue and skin, so as to help in the improvement of the affected individual and bring about an earlier relief from all the symptoms of this disease.  Immunomodulatory herbal treatment also helps in reducing the overall treatment time  In addition, medicines which normalize and regulate the cellular metabolism of all the tissues is also added to the treatment, so that patients do not have a relapse of the condition after discontinuing the medicines.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of porphyria.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a cancer which affects the plasma cells in the bone marrow. These immature plasma cells create a crowding effect in the large bones, leading to the typical symptoms of the condition which include bone pain, fractured bones, weakness and fatigue, weight loss, nausea, constipation, frequent urination, and frequent infections and fevers.  The modern management of this condition includes chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplantation.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for multiple myeloma is aimed at treating the root cause of the condition as well as giving treatment for the different symptoms related to this disease.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used which act on the bone marrow in order to stimulate it to start producing normal plasma cells.  Additionally, other Ayurvedic medicines are given to remove the immature plasma cells from the affected bones and flush these out of the body through the gastrointestinal tract or through the kidneys and the urinary tract.

In addition, medicines which act on the blood tissue as well as the liver and spleen are given in order to supplement the treatment for multiple myeloma, so that the regulatory response in the bone marrow is brought about at a much faster rate.  Ayurvedic medicines are also given to boost the immune status of the body so that the body starts fighting against the cancer and the immature plasma cells.

With the above treatment, the cancerous plasma cells gradually start reducing, while the bone marrow start producing normal plasma cells which later on mature into different types of red and white cells.  This treatment also gradually strengthens the bones so that pain is reduced and bone fractures start healing.  The overall process of treating the root cause and reversing of the effects of multiple myeloma is a slow one, and treatment needs to be taken for at least 8 to12 months in order to improve significantly with Ayurvedic herbal medicines.  However, Ayurvedic herbal treatment can bring about a dramatic change even in patients severely affected with multiple myeloma, and can significantly change the grim outlook of this disease.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a type of cancer responsible for the most cancer deaths throughout the world.  Almost all different types of lung cancer have very serious associated morbidity and mortality.  Most lung cancers arise from the epithelial cells lining the airways and are hence known as bronchogenic carcinoma.  Lung cancer can be divided into small cell lung cancer and non small cell lung cancer.  Non small cell lung cancer is further divided into adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma.  Most of these types of cancer spread very fast and can be lethal.  Risk factors for this condition include long-term heavy smoking, an age over 65, lung diseases, air pollution, exposure to asbestos fibers, and a family history of this condition.  The modern management of this condition includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy; however, survival rate for this disease does not improve significantly with modern treatment.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for lung cancer is aimed at treating the primary tumour, preventing the spread of cancer to other parts of the body, treating metastases, improving the quality of life of the patient, and improving overall survival.  The primary lung cancer tumour is treated with a combination of Ayurvedic herbal medicines which treat uncontrolled cell growth, and also which target the lung tissue specifically.  In addition, medicines which act on the blood and lymph tissue are used in order to destroy the cancer cells in the circulation.  Known metastases are treated with specific medicines which act on the affected organs.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given boost the immune status of the body so as to help in the fight against the cancer.  In addition, symptomatic treatment also needs to be given for symptoms such as breathlessness, weakness, loss of appetite, cough, and sputum with blood.  Because of the lethal nature of this cancer, aggressive treatment needs to be given in order to control the tumour and improve the survival of the affected individuals.  Most individuals affected with lung cancer need high dose, aggressive therapy for about 9 months to one year.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a definite role to play in the management and treatment of lung cancer.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)

Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP), also known as anaphylactoid purpura, is a medical condition more frequently seen in children and results usually from a disturbed immune reaction to an infection or some medication.  The symptoms of HSP include skin rash at the back of the lower extremities, pain and swelling in joints, and cramping pain in the abdomen.  The main pathology of this medical condition is inflammation of blood vessels, also known as vasculitis, in which small blood vessels in the capillaries get inflamed and start bleeding.  This reaction can thus be seen in the skin, kidneys, joints, as well as the abdomen.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for HSP is aimed at reversing the pathology of the disease as well as giving symptomatic treatment for the presenting symptoms in the affected individual.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the blood as well as on blood vessels are used in high doses in order to reverse the pathology quickly and easily.  These herbal medicines have a soothing and anti-inflammatory action not only on the blood vessels but on other inflamed tissue within the body.  Because of this action of the medicines, pain, swelling, and bleeding are controlled very easily.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given which give strength to the connective tissue in the damaged parts of the body.

In addition, herbal medicines are also given to boost the immunity of the body so as to control rash, swelling, itching as well as the other symptoms seen from this disease.  Immunomodulation helps in the control of the disease as well as in preventing a recurrence of the condition.  It is also equally important to preserve vital organs such as the kidneys.  Medicines are given which flush the inflammatory debris and toxins from the blood and the damaged organs and expel these through the gastrointestinal tract as well as the kidneys and the urinary system.  Medicines which act specifically on the kidneys are used in order to prevent long-term damage to the kidneys.

Most patients affected with HSP usually require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for a period of 2 to 4 months.  Almost all patients recover completely from this disease without any long-term complications.  This demonstrates the utility and effectivity of Ayurvedic herbal medicines in the treatment of HSP.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Tuesday 26 July 2011

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Thalassemia

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder involving defective production of haemoglobin, because of which the normal lifespan of blood cells decreases dramatically, requiring the use of periodical blood transfusion.  Thalassemia major is a beta type of Thalassemia and is a more serious type of this condition.  It is also known as Cooley's Anemia and Mediterranean Anemia.  Symptoms of this condition include a pale skin, irritability, growth retardation, jaundice, hemolytic anemia, and enlargement of the liver and spleen.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Thalassemia is aimed at providing supportive treatment so as to increase the lifespan of the affected blood cells, stimulate the bone marrow to produce normal red blood cells, as well as to possibly correct the defective production of haemoglobin.  The affected individual can initially be provided blood transfusions as and when required.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the bone marrow are used in high doses for periods of six to nine months.  These medicines have a stimulating and correcting action on the bone marrow so that normal type of red blood cells can be produced.  Ayurvedic medicines are also used to act on the blood cells so that defective production of haemoglobin can be corrected or minimized to the extent possible.

Long-term use of these medicines can gradually correct the abnormal production of haemoglobin and defective red blood cells, so that the lifespan of the red blood cells can be gradually corrected and brought to as near the normal as possible.  This reduces the need for blood transfusion and gradually treats all the known symptoms of Thalassemia major such as enlargement of the liver and spleen, jaundice, pale skin, and growth retardation.  In addition, Ayurvedic medicines are also used which act on the basic cellular structure of the body so that it continues to produce normal haemoglobin as well as normal blood cells even after discontinuation of the treatment.  Herbal medicines which have a specific action on the blood tissue as well as on the liver and spleen are also used in addition to the medicines which act on the bone marrow.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the successful management and treatment of Thalassemia major.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Reynaud's Disease

Reynaud's disease is a medical condition which causes spasm and narrowing of arteries in the extremities, leading to numbness, coolness, and discoloration in the fingertips, toes and tip of the nose and ears.  Without any underlying medical condition this disease is known as primary Reynaud's disease, while second Reynaud's disease usually results from repetitive trauma, smoking, injuries, the use of medications, and because of auto immune disorders like scleroderma, lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Reynaud's disease depends upon the cause of the condition.  For primary Reynaud's disease, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given which act specifically on the arteries and provide a soothing action on the muscular fibers of the arteries so that spasm and inflammation in the muscular walls of the arteries can be prevented or minimized.  This treatment usually succeeds in preventing or reversing the symptoms associated with primary Reynaud's disease.  It is also important to avoid known precipitating factors like excessive cold temperature and stress.


Secondary Reynaud's disease is usually treated according to the known cause for the condition.  This condition usually results from auto immune disorders which need to be treated accordingly.  Ayurvedic immunomodulatory agents need to be used in high doses for prolonged periods in order to reverse the auto immune status of the body.  This treats the symptoms of scleroderma, lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis, and also simultaneously reduces symptoms associated with Reynaud's disease.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a known anti-inflammatory action are used along with immunomodulation, so that the pathology of the auto immune disorder as well as of inflammation in the arteries is treated at the earliest.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to given for about four to six months in order to bring about significant improvement in secondary Reynaud's disease.  It is also important to avoid known causes and offending agents like smoking and the use of certain medicines.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be successfully utilised in the management and treatment of Reynaud's disease.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a slow growing malignant tumour of the prostate gland.  Risk factors for this condition include advancing age, genetics and hormonal factors, and exposure to environmental pollutants such as toxins, chemicals, and industrial waste products.  Symptoms of this condition are usually seen only in the advanced state and include diminished flow of urine, burning urination, blood in the urine, and later on, other symptoms like back pain, pain in the lower abdomen, jaundice, chest pain, and other symptoms related to pressure symptoms of the disease.  The modern management prostate cancer includes observation, surgery, radiation and hormonal therapy, and cryotherapy.


Ayurvedic herbal treatment for prostate cancer is aimed at treating the primary tumour, preventing its spread to other parts of the body, treating the symptoms, and giving further treatment to prevent a recurrence of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the urinary tract as well as the prostate are used in high doses in order to treat the prostate cancer and kill the cancer cells, without harming other normal cells.  Dead cells and debris from the growth are flushed out through the urinary tract with the use of specific herbal medicines.  Ayurvedic medicines which have a general action on the uncontrolled growth of cells are also used in addition to the above-mentioned herbal medicines.  With aggressive therapy, the prostate cancer can usually be treated in a span of four to six months.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the blood as well as on the lymphatic circulation are used in order to kill cancer cells present in the circulation.  If there is any known metastasis of the disease, treatment is given specifically according to the organ involved.  In addition, in order to completely treat and cure the cancer, herbal immunomodulatory agents are also used to boost the immune status of the affected individual, so that the body can fight against the tumour and overcome it.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be utilised in the management and treatment of prostate cancer.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Polyarteritis Nodosa

Polyarteritis nodosa is an auto immune disorder which involves inflammation of the arteries, especially in the elderly population.  Symptoms of this condition include fever, pain, fatigue, weight loss, bleeding, and dysfunction of organs affected by the inflammation.  Usually muscles, joints, intestines, nerves, kidneys, and the skin are affected due to polyarteritis nodosa.  The modern management of this condition usually includes the use of steroids and immune suppressant drugs.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for polyarteritis nodosa is aimed at giving symptomatic treatment for the symptoms of the disease as well as treating the root cause for this condition, which is inflammation of affected arteries.  Medicines which reduce pain and fever are routinely used to give symptomatic relief from the symptoms.  In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used to treat the inflammation in the arteries.  Medicines which have a specific and targeted action on the blood and blood vessels are used in high doses in order to bring about a quick and complete cure for this condition.  This treatment reverses the pathology of this disease and brings about improvement in other symptoms such as pain, bleeding, and dysfunction of the organs.

In addition, Ayurvedic immunomodulatory herbal medicines are also used in the treatment of this condition, so that the immune status of the affected individual can be corrected in order to help in the fight against this disease.  This treatment quickly reverses the pathology of the condition, reduces and treats the symptoms completely, reduces the treatment time, and brings about a completely healing.  Combined herbal treatment to treat the inflammation as well as for immunoregulation brings about a complete reversal of the pathology, so that all the symptoms are controlled and condition is cured.  This treatment also prevents recurrence of the condition, and improves the health and resistance of the affected individual, who starts reporting a feeling of well-being.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously employed in the management and complete treatment of polyarteritis nodosa.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a tumor originating from nerve cells and is most often seen in children aged 5 or less.  This tumor is most commonly seen in the adrenal glands; however, it may also arise from groups of nerve cells in the abdomen, chest, neck and pelvis.  Symptoms of neuroblastoma usually relate to the tumor size and its pressure symptoms on the surrounding areas, spinal chord compression and tumor secretions.  A family history of this condition is a strong risk factor for small children.  The modern management of neuroblastoma is with a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy; however, conventional treatment is not always successful in treating this tumor.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for neuroblastoma aims at treating the main tumor as well as pressure symptoms caused by it.  The spread of this tumor to other parts of the body also need to be treated; in addition, treatment also needs to be given to prevent recurrence of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used to destroy the cancerous nerve cells in the Neuroblastoma.  Herbal medicines acting on the blood as well as an lymph tissue are used in order to destroy the neuroblastoma cells present in the circulation.  This treatment not only destroys the primary tumor but also prevents spread to other parts of the body.

The cancer cells which are destroyed are flushed out of the body with the help of herbal medicines through the gastrointestinal system as well as to the kidneys.  In addition, herbal medicines are given to boost the immune status of the affected patient, so that the body becomes healthy, and full of vigor and vitality.  Immunomodulatory treatment also helps to normalize the function of the nervous system as well as all the different body systems is.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of neuroblastoma. 

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Saturday 23 July 2011

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition which causes the formation of a granuloma in any part of the body and especially in the lungs or lymph nodes.  The common symptoms for sarcoidosis include weight loss, fatigue, night sweats, fever, skin rash, eye inflammation, cough and breathlessness.  The diagnosis of sarcoidosis is mainly through a process of exclusion of other diseases.  The significance of sarcoidosis is that while it is neither cancerous nor contagious and mostly heals spontaneously in 2 to 3 years, it can however, cause serious damage to vital body organs like the heart, lungs liver, kidneys and the nervous system.  The modern management of sarcoidosis is mainly with the use of steroids.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for sarcoidosis is based on treating the inflammatory process in the body, as well as treating the presenting symptoms of this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given to reduce cough and breathlessness, as well as fever, night sweats and skin rash.  Ayurvedic anti-inflammatory medicines which have a soothing action on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, blood as well as the entire body, are used in high doses in order to reverse the pathology of sarcoidosis.  This condition is believed to result from a disturbed immunity of the body; hence Ayurvedic immunomodulatory herbal medicines are used on a long-term basis in order to boost the immunity of the body and help in an early resolution of the symptoms and this disease.

Herbal medicines are given to treat the toxins within the circulatory system as well as the lymph nodes and lungs, and these toxins are then removed through the gastrointestinal system or through the kidneys and the urinary system.  This treatment helps to dissolve the granuloma present in the body.  In addition, immunomodulatory treatment also helps to bring about quicker relief from the symptoms, and also prevent a recurrence of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given to improve appetite, to remove dysfunction of the affected organs, and to help the affected individual put on weight.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and successful treatment of sarcoidosis.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com