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Tuesday 27 December 2011

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite which is acquired from contact with cats and their feaces, or with raw or undercooked meat.  Toxoplasmosis is part of the TORCH infections which can affect pregnant women and cause recurrent abortions or congenital defects in children.  This condition can cause multiple symptoms which include fever, bodyache, running nose, swollen lymph nodes, muscular aches, and long-term damage to the eyes, brain and other organs.  While this infection does not usually cause pronounced symptoms in normal people, it can lead to havoc in immunocompromised people.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Toxoplasmosis is aimed at treating infection, reducing inflammation, improving the immune system, and preventing long-term damage to the body.  Herbal medicines are used in the management of this condition, which have a specific anti-inflammatory and ant-infective action.  Medicines which act on the respiratory tract, the lymphatic system, and muscles are also used in the management of this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which possess properties of removing toxins from the body are also used in the management of this condition, so as to prevent long-term complications. These medicines remove toxins through the gastrointestinal tract or the kidneys. 

Toxoplasmosis can be best handled by significantly improving the immune status of the affected individual.  An improved immune function reduces inflammation, resolves injury, and provides long-term protection so that damage to the body, or in case of a woman, damage to the offspring can be prevented.
Individuals affected with Toxoplasmosis require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about six to twelve months in order to recover completely from the condition and avoid long-term or hereditary complications.

Pregnant women with diagnosed TORCH infections can also be treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines so as to minimise or avoid altogether the damage to the offspring.  Women with recurrent abortions or miscarriages due to TORCH infections can also be provided preventive treatment of two or three months before going in for conception.  In such cases, it is advisable to simultaneously treat the husband too, so as to minimise chances of infection and damage to the offspring.

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

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Tabes Dorsalis

Tabes Dorsalis is a medical condition involving a slow degeneration of the nerve cells and fibers in the spinal cord, usually caused by untreated syphilis infection, the symptoms appearing several decades after the infection.  The symptoms of Tabes Dorsalis include weakness, unsteady gait, progressive degeneration of the joints, loss of neuromuscular and balance coordination, recurrent episodes of pain and disturbed sensation, dementia, personality changes, and sensory impairment like deafness, visual defects and impaired response to light.  While the incidence of untreated syphilis has come down dramatically, the emergence of HIV infection at the global level has led to an increased incidence of Tabes Dorsalis.

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Tabes Dorsalis is aimed at halting the damage and reversing the degeneration of the nerve cells and fibers in the spinal cord, improving sensory and motor dysfunction, treating possible infection, as well as boosting the immune status of the affected individual.  Herbal medicines which have a specific action on nerve cells are used in high doses in the management and treatment of Tabes Dorsalis.  These medicines arrest the damage to the nervous system and bring about improvement in working of the nerves.  In addition, other herbal medicines are also used so as to improve the blood supply and provide improved nutrition to the nerve cells both in the brain and spinal cord.  Other medicines are also used improve neuromuscular coordination as well as reduce sensory and motor dysfunction.  Oral medication can also be supplemented with localised treatment in the form of massage with medicated oils followed by medicated steam fomentation.

If required, herbal medicines which have a specific anti-septic, anti-infective, and anti-inflammatory action are also used so as to reduce inflammation and infection of the nervous system.  These medicines help to reduce treatment time and bring about a better improvement in the symptoms.  Immunomodulatory herbal medicines are also used to boost the status of affected individuals so that infection is controlled easily, the resistance power of affected individuals improves significantly, and nerve degeneration is significantly reduced.  Individuals suffering from Tabes Dorsalis, depending upon the severity and chronicity of the condition, require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about 9 to15 months in order to get significant remission of the symptoms and obtain a cure or a near-cure.  Physiotherapy of affected joints may be required in order to improve neuromuscular and joint function. Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Tabes Dorsalis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Sporotrichosis

Sporotrichosis is a fungus infection of the skin which is usually seen among gardeners.  This condition usually involves the formation of a painless or mildly painful node under the skin which may or may not ulcerate.  This condition may remain unchanged for years or, or may spread along the lymph nodes and form new nodes along the infected arm or leg.  Very rarely, this condition may also involve the bones, joints, lungs and the brain, especially in immunocompromised individuals.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for sporotrichosis involves treatment of the infection as well as improvement of the immune status of the affected individual.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific anti-septic, anti-infective, and anti-fungal action are used in the management of this condition, so as to control the fungus infection at the earliest.  Other herbal medicines are also used which prevent the spread of this infection to the blood and lymphatic circulation.  Symptomatic treatment is also given in order to reduce the nodes.

In order to reduce the treatment time, bring about a complete recovery, and also prevent recurrence, it is very important to boost the immune status of the affected individual.  Ayurvedic immunomodulatory herbal medicines are used in high doses in order to bring about improvement in the immune status of the affected person.  This helps in an early resolution of the symptoms and also prevents recurrence, since exposure to such organisms is common as a professional hazard.

Most individuals affected with sporotrichosis on a chronic basis require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about 2 to 4 months in order to get complete relief from the condition.  Immunomodulatory treatment given for a few more months can provide individuals with significant resistance so as to prevent recurrence of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has have a significant contribution to play in  the management and treatment of sporotrichosis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Shigellosis

Shigellosis is a medical condition involving infection of the intestines by the Shigella organism.  This condition usually affects children between the age of six months to five years and involves symptoms which are similar to those of bacillary dysentery such as diarrhea and blood, abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, abdominal spasm, and passage of mucus along with stools.  The modern management of this condition involves the use of anti-infective and anti-protozoal medicines and other symptomatic treatment.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Shigellosis involves the use of herbal medicines in order to control the Shigella infection as well as bring about symptomatic treatment.  Ayurvedic medicines which have a definite anti-infective and anti-septic action form the mainstay of treatment in the management of this condition.  These medicines not only control infection but also reduce inflammation of the mucosa of the intestines.  Reduction of inflammation also brings about reduction in pain and spasm of the intestine as well as reducing the exudate within the intestine which causes diarrhoea.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also used for symptomatic improvement of diarrhoea, bleeding, fever, vomiting, and passage of mucus along with stools.  Herbal medicines which are used for the symptoms bring about in improvement in the digestion and absorption of nutrients and also help in healing the damage mucosa.  The action of these herbal medicines therefore reduces bleeding, pain, as well as fever, and reduces the number of motions as well as the passage of mucus.

Most individuals affected with Shigellosis require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about 1 to 4 weeks, depending upon the severity of the condition.  Other supportive treatment such as oral rehydration may also be required along with Ayurvedic herbal medicines.  Individuals who have a tendency for recurrence of Shigellosis may require preventive care, improvement of overall hygiene, controlled eating habits and additional Ayurvedic treatment in order to improve the resistance power of the intestine, so that recurrent infection can be prevented.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a definite role to play in the management and treatment of Shigellosis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Pick Disease

Pick disease is a type of dementia which involves the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain and presents as a progressive disease which includes psychiatric abnormalities, speech and language defects, symptoms of Parkinsonism, and is completely different from Alzeihemer's disease, since it occurs in a younger age group and runs a much shorter course.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Pick disease is aimed at treating the damaged brain cells, improving symptoms, preventing further deterioration, and improving the overall survival.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which strengthen the nervous system and brain are used in the management of the disease.  These medicines also improve the neurotransmission between the nerve cells and therefore bring about an overall improvement in brain function and neuromuscular coordination.  Aggressive treatment is required in order to prevent rapid degeneration of the brain and thereby maintain cognitive function and activities of day-to-day living.

Specific treatment may also be required in order to treat psychiatric abnormalities, speech and language defects, and symptoms of Parkinsonism.  The mainstay of treatment in the management of this disease is in the form of oral medication; however, different types of Panchkarma treatments can also be supplemented in order to improve the results and bring about a faster recovery.  Shiro-basti and Shiro-dhara are two treatment modalities which can help in the management of this condition.  In these treatments, medicated oils are either poured continuously on the scalp or kept on the scalp for some time.  These treatment modalities help in quickly containing psychiatric symptoms and improving symptoms related to stiffness, rigidity and tremor.

Individuals affected with Pick disease require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from 9 - 12 months in order to benefit significantly from the treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can bring about definite improvement in this condition and either brings about a remission of the symptoms or a complete cure.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant contribution to play in the management and treatment of Pick disease.

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

Thursday 22 December 2011

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Zollinger Ellison Syndrome

Zollinger Ellison syndrome is a rare disorder involving tumour formation in the pancreas or in the duodenum, which causes an excessive production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.  This leads to formation of peptic ulcers which cause symptoms like heart burn, burning and pain in the stomach, nausea, vomiting, loose motions, and occasionally bleeding in the stools, as well as weight loss.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Zollinger Ellison syndrome involves the use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines in order to treat the tumour of the pancreas or duodenum as well as treat the ulcers and associated symptoms.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the pancreas and the gastrointestinal tract are used in high doses for prolonged periods in order to bring about a remission of the tumour and its associated symptoms.  Other medicines are also used which prevent the spread of the tumour to other parts of the body as well as prevent complications from the condition.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used to treat the peptic ulcers by reducing acid output, healing the ulcers, and strengthening the gastric mucosa.  Aggressive treatment is required at the earliest in order to prevent complications like perforation of the stomach and duodenum and possible bleeding.  Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents are also used in high doses for prolonged periods in order to help bring about an early remission of the tumour and help in early resolution of peptic ulcers and the associated symptoms.

Most individuals affected with Zollinger Ellison syndrome require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from nine to twelve months, in order to bring about significant improvement in the condition and associated symptoms.  Regular treatment also helps prevent recurrence of the condition.  Ayurvedic treatment can also be utilised in addition to modern conventional treatment of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play the management and treatment  of Zollinger Ellison syndrome.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Tularaemia

Tularaemia is an infection which usually spreads from animals to humans and causes symptoms like ulceration, swollen lymph nodes, bodyache, fever, sore throat, diarrhoea, vomiting, and in severe cases, diseases like pneumonia and septicemia.  This condition typically causes a granuloma type of skin infection associated with fever, which usually resolves within a few weeks to a few months.  The modern management of this condition involves the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines.  The management of Tularaemia also requires the adoption of appropriate preventive measures.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be instituted for individuals with Tularaemia who do not respond to conventional treatment or continue to have chronic complications from the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are utilised in order to treat and control infection, prevent the spread of infection to other parts of the body, and bring about an early resolution of symptoms.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a known anti-septic and anti-inflammatory action are used in the management and treatment of this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also utilised to remove the toxins from the body either through the gastrointestinal tract or through the kidneys.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also utilised to help treat the granuloma and resolve the lesions at the earliest.  Localised treatment in the form of medicated ointments and pastes can also be used to help bring about an early resolution of the condition.  In addition, Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory medicines are utilized to boost the immune status of the affected individual, so as to help reduce treatment time, bring about an early resolution of symptoms, and prevent long-term complications and serious conditions like pneumonia and septicemia.

Most individuals seriously affected with symptoms of Tularaemia require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about 2 to 4 months in order to bring about a complete resolution of the disease.  Some individuals may require immunomodulatory treatment for another few months.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of Tularaemia.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Tourette Syndrome

Tourette syndrome is a neurological and hereditary disorder which may usually be associated with other conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, and obsessive - compulsive disorder.  This condition involves repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations which in day-to-day language are termed as tics.  The symptoms usually appear in childhood and gradually decrease or disappear by early adulthood; however, about 10% of individuals affected may continue to have a progressive or disabling course of symptoms.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is required for those individuals who have increasing or disabling symptoms of Tourette syndrome.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the nervous system are used in high uses and for prolonged periods in the management of this condition. These medicines strengthen the nervous system and reduce irritation and hyper-reactivity of the brain and the peripheral nerves.  These medicines also improve the transmission of nerve impulses between the nerve cells of the brain.  Medicines are also used to reduce anxiety and psychological distress, and improve confidence and bring about a feeling of physical and mental well-being.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also used to reduce stress which may be instrumental in increasing the symptoms of Tourette syndrome.

Other associated conditions like ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, and learning disabilities also need specific treatment while managing the symptoms of Tourette syndrome.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines may possibly be required for periods ranging from six and to nine months in order to bring about significant improvement in these associated disorders as well as in the main symptoms of Tourette syndrome, as also to prevent recurrence of the condition.

Localised treatment may also be utilised along with oral medication the form of a complete massage of the entire body with medicated herbal oils, followed by medicated steam fomentation.  This may help to reduce the treatment time and improve neuromuscular coordination, while significantly reducing the tics.

Most individuals affected with Tourette syndrome recover completely after taking the full course of Ayurvedic treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Tourette syndrome.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Prolactinoma

A prolactinoma is a tumour which originates in the pituitary gland and causes excessive secretion of a hormone called prolactin.  This tumour causes different symptoms such as headache, visual disturbances, dysfunction of the pituitary gland, and increased production of prolactin which can in turn  lead to infertility or impotence.  The modern management of this condition includes treatment with medicines and surgical removal.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for prolactinoma involves the use of herbo mineral agents which have a specific action on the brain and nerve cells and also have an anti- tumour effect.  These medicines are used in high doses in order to treat the tumour and bring about an early remission.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment is especially useful for individuals with prolactinoma who cannot be operated upon for various medical reasons.  In such individuals, Ayurvedic herbal medicines help to bring about a remission of the symptoms as well as a regression of the tumour.  Different herbal medicines also need to be utilised which have a specific action on the pituitary gland and thereby help to regulate the dysfunctional hormonal production and its associated symptoms.

Symptomatic treatment for various symptoms also needs to be done; therefore, herbal medicines are used to treat headache, reduce visual disturbances, and treat infertility and impotence.  Combined treatment of the tumour as well as the symptoms helps to bring about an early improvement in the affected individual.  In most patients affected with this condition, treatment needs to be given for periods ranging from 9 to 15 months, in order to bring about a complete regression of the tumour as well as prevent a recurrence of the condition.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can also be given in combination with modern medicines or after surgical removal of the tumour.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant contribution to play in the management and treatment of prolactinoma.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Churg Strauss Syndrome

Churg Strauss syndrome is also known as allergic angiitis and allergic granulomatosis.  This disease can be caused as a reaction to certain medicines or because of a dysfunctional immune system and causes symptoms such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, skin rash, fever, gastrointestinal bleeding, joint pains and swelling; pain, numbness and tingling in the extremities, and bleeding.  This disease causes inflammation in the blood vessels, thereby reducing the blood supply to organs and tissues and causing a dysfunction of the organs or permanent damage, leading to peripheral nerve damage, scarring of the skin and long term complications of the heart and kidney.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Churg Strauss syndrome is aimed at treating the inflammation in the blood vessels and improving blood supply to the different organs and systems.  Medicines are also given to reduce the damaged done to different organs; prevent long term complications, and reducing or reversing the extent of damage to the organs.  Herbal medicines which have a known anti-inflammatory action and also have a specific affinity for the blood vessels are used in high doses in the management and treatment of this condition.  Other herbal medicines are also used which reduce and remove the toxins from the blood and flush them from the body either through the gastrointestinal system or through the kidneys.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given for symptomatic treatment for asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis, skin rash, fever, pain, swelling, and bleeding.  In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also used to strengthen the nervous system as well as peripheral nerves in order to prevent long-term damage and pain.  Ayurvedic immunomodulatory herbal agents are also used in high doses in order to boost the immune status of the affected individual so as to reduce treatment time and bring about a remission and cure.

Most individuals affected with Churg Strauss syndrome require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from four to nine months, depending upon the severity of the symptoms and the damaged to the different organs and systems.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a definite role to play in the management and treatment of this condition.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com  and  www.ayurvedaphysician.com For Ayurvedic herbal treatment of Churg Strauss Syndrome, kindly click here

Monday 5 December 2011

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Swine Flu

Swine flu, also known as swine influenza A, results from swine flu viruses which are easily transmissible among humans. Symptoms include fever, cough, nasal secretions, fatigue, headache, and gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. Swine flu is especially a cause for concern in young adults and children, and immunocompromised individuals. Anti-viral agents are effective in the treatment of this condition if taken within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for swine flu is aimed at treating the symptoms of the upper respiratory tract, providing anti-viral medication, as well as boosting the immune status of the affected individual.  Herbal medicines are used to reduce the inflammation and congestion of the nasal mucosa and the sinuses so as to reduce symptoms of fever, cough, nasal secretions and headache.  If the patient exhibits gastrointestinal symptoms, these are treated separately.  Herbal medicines which have an anti-viral action are used in high doses in order to control the viral infection at the earliest.

More importantly, Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the immune status of the affected individual are used in high doses so as to boost the immune system at the earliest.  This helps in an early resolution of symptoms and prevents long-term complications.  A strong immunity also helps to control the viral infection and prevents the possibility of a long-term latent infection.

Most individuals affected with swine flu require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about four to eight weeks, depending upon the severity of the symptoms and the immune status of the affected individual.  After completion of the mainstay of treatment, it is advisable to provide additional therapy to the patient so as to prevent a recurrence of the condition.  During an outbreak of swine flu, it is also advisable to use simple herbal medicines in order to prevent infection with this condition, especially for individuals who come in contact with affected patients.  Such preventive treatments are useful preventing large-scale outbreaks of conditions like swine flu.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Sudden Deafness

Sudden Deafness is also known as Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL) and denotes hearing loss which may occur instantaneously or over a period of up to three days.  It may also be accompanied by dizziness and ringing in the ears.  The causes for SSHL include infections, trauma, immune disorders, circulatory or neurological disorders, or drugs which are toxic to ears.  Most people recover spontaneously from SSHL within a few weeks; however, a few individuals experience progressively worsening symptoms.  The standard management of this condition includes removal of the known cause, antibiotics, steroids, and inhalation of carbon-dioxide and oxygen.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be given to individuals with SSHL who have progressively diminishing hearing.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the inner ear are used in the treatment of this condition.  These medicines halt the damage to the auditory nerve and other parts of the inner ear, which are commonly damaged in this condition.  Herbal medicines with strengthen the nervous system and brain are also used in the treatment of SSHL.  Depending upon the presentation of the condition, some individuals may also be advised to use Ayurvedic herbal ear drops.

Known causes for the condition such as infection, auto immune disorders, or diseases of the circulatory or neurological system also need to be treated specifically, in order to treat SSHL.  Toxins present within the affected individual need to be removed with the help of herbal medicines either through the kidneys or through the gastrointestinal system, since this helps to hasten the recovery process.

Most individuals having deteriorating SSHL need aggressive Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about four to six months in order to recover completely from this condition as well as prevent a relapse.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a definite role to play in the management and treatment of SSHL.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Meigs Syndrome

Meigs syndrome consists of a triad of symptoms which include ovarian tumor or cyst, ascites and pleural effusion.  The cause for Meigs syndrome remains unknown, but surgical removal of the cyst usually results in regulation of the other symptoms.  Most females affected with this syndrome usually have a normal life expectancy; however, a few individuals continue to have a recurrence of all the symptoms.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Meigs Syndrome consists of treating all the three main symptoms of the disease.  Ayurvedic medicines which have a specific action on the ovaries, on the abdominal peritoneum, and on the pleural linings covering the lungs, are used in high doses for prolonged periods.  Medicines which act on the blood as well as muscle tissue are also used in the treatment of this condition.  Specifically, medicines which reduce inflammation and blockage within the abdominal and chest blood circulation are used in the treatment of Meigs syndrome, since these help to remove the main pathology of the condition.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also used to remove the disease components of this condition either through the kidneys or through the gastrointestinal system, since this helps to prevent recurrence of the condition, after a complete remission of the tumour has been obtained.  Most individuals also benefit from a predominantly milk diet.

Usually, individuals suffering from Meigs syndrome require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about six to nine months in order to recover completely from this condition.  After herbal treatment, a recurrence is usually not observed in these females.  It is also advisable to give ‘Rasayan’ therapy after completion of the treatment, in order to boost the immune status of the individual and prevent recurrence of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines thus have a definite role to play in the management and treatment of Meigs syndrome.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Leiomyosarcoma

Leiomyosarcoma is known by several names such as spindle cell sarcoma, fibrosarcoma, and malignant fibrous histiocytoma, depending upon the location of the tumor.  These tumors are basically cancerous growths of the smooth muscle or fibrous tissue and can occur anywhere in the body.  Most of these tumors are very fast spreading and have an overall poor prognosis, with a tendency to recur even after surgical removal.

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment for leiomyosarcoma is aimed at treating the original tumour, preventing its spread through the blood and lymphatic circulation, and preventing a recurrence of the condition.  Since these tumours are known to be aggressive, Ayurvedic herbal treatment also needs to be given aggressively and instituted at the earliest possible, in order to provide the best results.  Treatment is also aimed at maintaining the strength of the affected individual, as well as boosting the immune status of the body.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on muscle and fibrous tissue are used as the mainstay of treatment for leiomyosarcoma.  Treatment is supplemented with other herbal medicines which destroy cancerous cells the blood and lymphatic circulation and also prevent new growths of the cancer in the body.  In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a known immunomodulatory effect are also used in high uses in order to normalise the immune status of the affected individual, so as to bring about faster results and help in a complete remission of the tumour.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to be given for six to nine months continuously in order to bring about maximum improvement in the affected individual.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines can help to prolong survival, improve the quality of life of the affected patient, and also bring about a complete remission of the condition.  A combination of modern management in the form of surgical removal, supplemented by aggressive Ayurvedic herbal treatment can bring about faster and better results, and improve chances of a complete cure.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines thus have a definite role to play in the management and treatment of leiomyosarcoma.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Acute Kidney Failure

Acute kidney failure is of short duration and is usually due to three main causes.  Prerenal causes are the commonest and usually result from insufficient blood supply to the kidneys due to dehydration or other causes like low blood pressure, heart attack or heart failure.  Postrenal causes include obstruction to the flow of urine due to kidney stones, tremors, enlarged prostate etc.  Renal causes include damage to the renal blood vessels or kidney tissue due to infection, inflammation, or injury.  The modern management of acute kidney failure includes hospitalization, treatment of the specific cause of the condition, supplementing or replacing the filtration of the kidneys, correction of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, and treatment to restore blood circulation and maintain blood pressure.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is useful in acute kidney failure when there is damage within the kidneys either to the blood circulation or to the actual kidney tissue.  Herbal treatment is especially useful when there is inflammation of the kidney tissue or blood vessels.  Herbal medicines are given in high doses so as to reduce the inflammation and reverse the damage to the kidneys.  Toxins generated within the blood circulation are also flushed out either through the kidneys themselves or through the gastrointestinal system.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines help to maintain the kidney function and bring about a gradual reversal of inflammation and the resulting damage to the kidneys

Ayurvedic medicines can be given in combination with modern intensive care for acute kidney failure.  These medicines provide a supportive role and help to bring about a long-term correction of kidney function.  Herbal medicines not only bring about an early cure, but also prevent long-term complications like chronic kidney failure.  Individuals affected with acute kidney failure require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about 4 to 8 weeks in order to provide significant relief from the symptoms.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines thus have a definite role to play in the management and treatment of acute kidney failure.

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

Friday 2 December 2011

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Sciatica

Sciatica is a medical condition which usually has a dramatic onset and is caused by a ruptured or herniated disc in the lower back which presses on the sciatic nerve roots and causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the lower back, radiating down to the affected leg and foot.  This pain can be severe enough to cause acute limitation of movement and considerable distress to the patient.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for sciatica is aimed at giving immediate relief from the acute pain, treating lower back muscle spasm, and also giving long-term treatment so as to bring about a complete cureof the condition.  Medicines which are used in this condition usually provide relief from pain by bringing about an immediate reduction in pain, spasm and inflammation in the affected area of the lower back.  These herbal medicines have a specific action on the muscle, tendons as well as irritated nerves.  Oral medication needs to be given in high doses in order to bring about an immediate relief in the pain.  Oral medication is supplemented by localised therapy in the form of application of medicated oils on the affected area, followed by steam fomentation with herbal decoctions.  A combination of local therapy and oral medication usually helps in bringing about a complete relief from the pain in about 2 to 6 days.

Once the acute condition has subsided, herbal treatment is given in order to treat the ruptured or herniated vertebral disc in the lower back and prevent recurrence of the condition.  Medicines are continued In order to reduce the irritation of the sciatic nerve, as well as to provide nutrition and strength to the vertebral bones as well as the inter-vertebral discs.  This treatment is supplemented with graded exercises, preferably under the supervision of a physiotherapist..

Most individuals affected with acute sciatica require treatment for about f4 to 12 weeks in order to bring about a complete relief from the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a definite role to play in the management and treatment of sciatica.

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 Recurrent Rhinitis

Recurrent rhinitis or common cold is usually is supposed to be a trivial ailment; however, this condition is responsible for significant loss of man-hours and school-hours for both adults as well as children.  Commonly, adults are affected by recurrent rhinitis about 2 to 4 times in a year, while children are affected about 5 to10 times in a year; however, some individuals may be affected by recurrent common cold almost daily or every few weeks, thus making their lives miserable.

Recurrent rhinitis is usually believed to be caused by viral infection, allergies to different offending substances, and a reduced immunity of the respiratory mucosa.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment for recurrent rhinitis is aimed at treating the local pathology of the disease as well as boosting specific and general immunity of the affected individual.  Ayurvedic medicines which are used in this condition in the acute phase usually help to remove the congestion and swelling in the nose and the upper respiratory tract.  These medicines also help to remove other associated symptoms like fever, bodyache, headache, and weakness.

Once the acute phase of this condition has passed, other Ayurvedic medicines are used in order to build up the specific immunity of the nasal mucosa as well as the mucosa in the throat and lungs.  The medicines useful for boosting this sort of immunity act on the respiratory mucosa and normalise the hairy linings in the mucosa, so that susceptibility to allergy and infection is reduced, and it can easily expel offending substances from the respiratory tract.  In addition, Ayurvedic medicines are also given to boost the general immune status of the affected individual, so as to bring about a feeling of well-being and good help.

Most individuals affected with recurrent rhinitis usually require an initial treatment period of about four to six weeks, followed by an immune-boosting treatment for about 2 to 4 months.  With this treatment, a majority of patients affected with recurrent rhinitis report significant improvement or a complete cure in this condition.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Nephritis

Nephritic syndrome is also known as rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, and is usually seen in adults.  Common symptoms of this condition include a reduced urine output, presence of blood and protein in the urine, and swelling in the body.  Glomerulonephritis is believed to result from a dysfunction of the immune system of the body, usually resulting from the after-effects of a viral infection or autoimmune disease.  Since this condition involves damage to the kidneys, the outcome of this disease in most patients may not be very favorable.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for nephritic syndrome is aimed at treating the symptoms as well as reversing the damage done to the kidneys, while at the same time normalising the immune system of the affected individual.  Herbal medicines which have a specific action on the kidneys are used in high doses in this condition, in order to bring about a rapid response and prevent long-term damage.  The medicines used for the treatment of this condition usually act both on the kidney tissue as well as on the microcirculation supplying the kidneys.  This helps in minimizing damage, healing damaged tissue, and bringing the filtration process to a normal or near normal level.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given in order to bring about a systematic immunomodulation of the affected individual so as to bring about an early recovery and prevent relapse of the condition.  Medicines which have known immune boosting properties are used in high doses in order to overcome the effects of viral infection or autoimmune disease.  Early institution of Ayurvedic treatment is important in order to bring about a complete recovery and prevent long-term damage to the kidneys.

Most individuals affected with nephritic syndrome require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about four to six months, in order to get significant relief from the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of nephritic syndrome.

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 Hemorrhagic Stroke

Hemorrhagic stroke is also known as intra cerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and basically involves sudden bleeding in the brain.  In addition to focal neurological deficits, patients with ICH also exhibit severe headache, altered mental status, seizures, nausea, vomiting, and severe hypertension.  ICH is a medical emergency associated with a higher mortality rate, and all such patients require urgent hospitalization and emergency treatment.

Patients with ICH usually require hospitalization in order to tide over the crisis, limit the damage, and help in early recovery.  Once the patient has been stabilized, Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be instituted in order to manage and treat the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines can also be given while the patient is still in intensive care, since these medicines can provide additional and supportive treatment of the patient, without disturbing treatment given in the intensive care unit.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given in order to minimise the bleeding within the brain, help in early resolution of the bleeding, and prevent further bleeding.  These medicines have a specific action on the blood as well as on the walls of the blood vessels and capillaries.  These herbal medicines help to build up the cellular matrix of the microcirculation so as to dissolve the blood clots, minimise bleeding, and strengthen the capillaries and blood vessels.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given in order to minimise neurological damage and help repair the damaged brain cells and normalise the transmission between nerve cells.  These medicines strengthen the entire nervous system and help to maintain and normalise neuromuscular coordination, balance and movement.  Localised treatment in the form of whole-body massage with medicated oils followed by steam fomentation can be started about four to six weeks after the incident, provided blood pressure is under control.  Localised treatment helps to minimise neurological deficit and aids in early recovery.

Early treatment with Ayurvedic herbal medicines can help to minimise the damage and bring about an early and complete recovery.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a definite role to play in the management and treatment of hemorrhagic stroke.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Cervical Spondylosis

The brachial nerve originates in the neck and extends down into both the arms till the hands.  Cervical spondylosis is a disease which causes irritation of the brachial nerve, causing pain, tingling and numbness in the neck and shoulder, which radiates down to the arm and fingers.  Cervical spondylosis usually has a gradual onset of pain due to degeneration of the vertebrae in the neck.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for cervical spondylosis is aimed at treating the pain as well as halting and reversing the damage to the vertebrae in the neck region.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given in order to provide nutrition to the vertebral bones, and improve circulation in this area so as to strengthen the bones of the vertebrae as well as the surrounding muscular tissue.  In addition, medicines are also given to reduce the irritation of the brachial nerve as well as reduce pain, tingling and numbness resulting from the disease.  This treatment can be provided in the form of oral medication as well as localised therapy.

Local therapy is given in the form of application of medicated oils in the neck region as well as on the affected shoulder and arm, followed by fomentation of the area with medicated steam.  This usually provides an immediate relief from pain and stiffness.  The oral medication provides long-term treatment as well as a prevention of the condition.  In addition to providing nutrition to the cervical vertebrae, the herbal medicines also facilitate early healing and opening up of the microcirculation in the cervical vertebrae, so that the degeneration of the vertebrae is reversed at the earliest.

Physical exercises in the form of neck and shoulder exercises as well as grip exercises of the hands are also beneficial in the treatment of cervical spondylosis.  Most individuals affected with this condition require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about four to six months in order to get a complete relief from this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus as a definite role to play in the management and treatment of cervical spondylosis.

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