Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Vogt Koyanagi Harada (VKH) Syndrome

Vogt Koyanagi Harada (VKH) Syndrome, also known as uveodermatologic syndrome, is a rare disease which affects the melanocyte-containing organs present in the body, including the eyes, hair, skin and inner ears.  Individuals affected with this condition present with symptoms of uveitis (inflammation of the inner parts of the eye), visual impairment, white skin patches, whitening of hair, and meningitis.  This condition is believed to have an autoimmune origin, resulting from a dysfunction of the T helper cells of the body. It is seen more in people of Asian, Latin and Mediterranean origin.  Treatment in the modern system of medicine is usually symptomatic, and prognosis is not very good.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment of Vogt Koyanagi Harada Syndrome is aimed at treating the dysfunctional immune system as well as providing corrective treatment for the affected tissues of the body.  Symptomatic treatment is provided for the eyes, ears, skin, hair as well as brain.  Ayurvedic treatment is basically focused on giving medicines to treat the blood tissue as well as providing strengthening treatment for the central nervous system.

Medicines which treat vat and pitta vitiation are especially useful in the management of this condition. Most patients affected with this condition require treatment for about 6 to 9 months to obtain significant benefit from treatment.  Treatment is tailor-made for each patient according to the presentation and severity of symptoms.  Regular treatment provides considerable relief to almost all patients suffering from this condition. Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management of Vogt Koyanagi Harada (VKH) Syndrome

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

Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is usually of three types: sensorineural, which results from a dysfunction of the auditory nerve leading up to the hearing centre in the brain; conductive, which results from a dysfunction of the middle ear; and a mixed type, which includes both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss.  This medical condition may be related to various causes such as infections, trauma, medications, misuse or occupational overexposure to loud sounds. The modern system of medicine cannot provide any effective medication for such types of hearing loss, and the only options are surgical correction and the provision of hearing aids.

Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) can usually be treated completely with the help of Ayurvedic herbal medicines.  Treatment is usually given for about six months, depending upon the severity and presentation of each individual case.  Associated symptoms like diabetes, blood pressure, buzzing sound in the ear, and discharge from the ear can complicate the symptoms and may require additional medications.  Individuals affected with this condition, and who do not have discharge from the ear are also advised to use local ear drops.  Most patients report improvement in hearing with the first two months of treatment, and report an overall improvement in hearing of nearly 80 to 90% on completion of treatment.

Conductive hearing loss is usually related to an ossification of the tiny bones which connect the eardrum to the auditory nerve and thereby conduct sound impulses from outside to the inner ear.  The response to Ayurvedic treatment for conductive hearing loss is mixed; about 50% of patients improve very well with the first two months of treatment, while the remaining 50% report no change in this condition.  Based on past experience, further wastage of financial resources and time is prevented in the second group of patients by advising them to go in for surgical correction of the condition.  Those patients who respond well in the first two months are continued with the treatment, and most of them are able to carry on with their normal lives after taking a full course of six months of treatment.

Individuals with mixed hearing loss are treated on a case-to-case basis, depending upon the individual presentation and severity of symptoms.  However, most of these patients do require treatment since there is a sensorineural component to the hearing loss, and the majority of patients report an improvement in hearing of about 40 to 70%.  Ayurvedic treatment thus has a definite role in the management of all the different types of hearing loss.

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

Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of Hip

Avascular necrosis is a disease in which the blood supply to the head of the hip joint reduces drastically, leading to a disorganization and ultimate collapse of the head of the hip joint.  While this medical condition usually relates to the hip joint, it is also less commonly seen in other joints such as the shoulder joint. This disease usually occurs due to unknown causes, but it may also be related to trauma and the use of medication such as steroids.

Ayurvedic treatment has been very successful in the management of this disease, by reversing the main pathology of the disease, by improving and normalising the blood circulation to the head of the hip joint.  In addition, Ayurvedic medicines are also very successful in treating the symptoms of this disease such as pain, stiffness, and impaired mobility.  Treatment is usually in the form of oral medication and is supplemented by local applications and fomentation.  Intensive therapy is usually given for about six months, after which the affected individual can take supplemental therapy for another twelve months.  Pain and stiffness disappear in about four to six months, usually due to reversal of the pathology of the disease.  However, the process of remodelling of bone structure of the head of the hip joint takes a much longer time and may continue for twelve to eighteen months.  This is why maintenance therapy is necessary and recommended.

Currently, there is no treatment for this condition in the modern system of medicine, other than providing medication for pain relief and advising graded exercises for reducing stiffness and impaired mobility.  Gross changes in the structure of the head of the hip joint are surgically corrected, or a complete replacement is advised.  In this scenario, it is heartening to note that Ayurvedic medicines can successfully treat this disease completely and reverse the entire pathology of the disease.

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

Heavy Metals in Ayurvedic Medicines: A Real Cause for Concern?

An article published in 2004 by Saper and other researchers stated that about 20% of Ayurvedic medicines which were tested by them showed abnormally high content of heavy metals, which include mainly mercury, arsenic, lead and chromium.  Subsequently, several articles have been published concerning information related to heavy metals present in water, air, and products obtained from the soil.  Large number of industrial products, commercial packaging, nutritional supplements, food supplements, cosmetics and some Ayurvedic and modern medicines are stated to contain heavy metals.

It cannot be disputed that if a large amount of heavy metals are ingested in a very short span of time, heavy metal toxicity is highly likely to occur and harm the individual considerably.  As far as Allopathic (modern) medicines are concerned, all these medicines are usually single (chemical) molecules and therefore it is very easy to maintain quality control of such medicines.  The issue with Ayurvedic medicines is much more complicated, since even a single herb contains a large number of molecules, possibly in hundreds.  This scenario makes it very difficult to choose some common, standard parameters for quality control.  However, this very situation is also responsible for bringing about the well-known safety of herbal medicines, since some molecules from the medicine bring about the therapeutic effects; other molecules contribute a synergistic effect, while the remaining molecules in the medicine prevent serious adverse effects.

Herbo-mineral medicines are known to contain mercury, sulphur and metals in oxidized, ash form.  However, the medicines are the end-result of an elaborate system of purification and processing which renders these medicines harmless and biologically acceptable to the body.  In addition, even single herbs, as mentioned above, possess multiple molecules which bring about a positive therapeutic effect and prevent side-effects.  And this is precisely the reason why patients who take Ayurvedic medicines under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician do not exhibit any serious side-effects even after prolonged use of the medicines for several years.  This has been proved and documented with respect to the functioning of the heart, lungs, liver and kidneys of patients on long-term Ayurvedic therapy.  Serious side-effects are usually observed when patients resort to self-medication, use spurious drugs without medical advice and supervision, or take treatment from quacks. It can therefore be concluded that while heavy metals may be harmful to the human body, the proper use of Ayurvedic medicines has not demonstrated any toxic effects of heavy metals.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Bleeding Disorders and Hereditary Anemias

Bleeding disorders include different diseases like Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) and heamophilia A, B and C,   Hereditary anemias include diseases like Thalassemia Beta major and minor and sickle-cell anemia.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment has immense scope in the management of these diseases, since there is no known treatment or cure for these conditions in the modern system of medicine.

Simple herbal medicines can be used to treat HHT and heamophilia to such an extent that all the symptoms of bleeding and its long term complications can be prevented for several months or even up to several years.  This results in preventing long term complications, and brings about an overall improvement in quality of life as well as morbidity and mortality.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can also increase the hemoglobin count in hereditary anemias such as Thalassemia and sickle-cell anemia.  The tendency of the rupture of the RBCs in the blood can be decreased significantly with the help of Ayurvedic herbal treatment.  This reduces complications such as acute pain crises, arthritis, infections, fatigue, low blood count, leg ulcers, liver and spleen congestion, and damage to the lungs, heart and eyes,

Both in terms of simplicity of treatment as well as safety from adverse effects, Ayurvedic treatment has a strong edge over other treatment modalities and can definitely redefine the management and treatment of bleeding disorders as well as hereditary anemias.

Dr. A. A. Mundewadi is available as an Ayurvedic Consultant at http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com/

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Wernike's Encephalopathy

Wernike's encephalopathy is a condition involving a combination of loss of balance, eye disease, confusion, and short-term memory loss.  This is usually caused due to damage to different parts of the brain resulting from inadequate consumption or absorption of vitamin B1 and carbohydrate.  The situation can usually be seen with chronic alcohol consumption, cancer of the stomach, chronic gastritis, Crohn's disease, and intractable vomiting.  The modern management of this condition involves intravenous or intramuscular injection of vitamin B1 and other intravenous fluids. Early treatment brings about a prompt and complete recovery; however, established brain damage can cause long-term complications, with an increased morbidity and mortality.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Wernike's encephalopathy is aimed at treating the root cause of the disease and preventing its long-term complications.  Treatment for the acute condition is usually with hospitalization; however, long-term treatment can be done with Ayurvedic medicines and other associated treatments.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which strengthen the brain and nervous system and bring about regeneration of damaged nerve cells form the mainstay of treatment in the chronic management of this condition.  Known deficiencies in affected individuals can be treated with appropriate nutritional supplements.

Herbal medicines which have an anti-inflammatory action and which have a specific action on the brain are also used the management of this condition.  These medicines remove the swelling and damage in different parts of the brain and commence the process of regeneration and repair, as well as improve the communication between different nerve cells.  While the main treatment is in the form of oral medication, local treatment can also be used as a supplement, in order to bring about an early recovery and reduce the overall treatment time.  Local therapy is in the form of massage with medicated oils followed by medicated steam fomentation.  Panchkarma treatments like Shiro Basti and Shirodhara can also be used to provide local treatment on the scalp, which in turn help reduce brain damage.

Depending upon the severity of the condition and the presence of complications, Ayurvedic herbal long-term treatment of Wernike's encephalopathy may be required for about 6 to12 months.  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 www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is a rare form of cancer which occurs in early childhood and usually affects the eye, especially the retina.  Common symptoms include pain in the eyes, diminished vision, an opaque white appearance of the eyes, and a visible bulge in the eye.  This tumour can spread through the optic nerve to the brain and other parts of the body, especially the bones.  The pressure of the enlarging tumor usually displaces the retina, thereby causing gradual blindness. The modern management of this condition includes a combination of laser surgery, cryotherapy, radiation and chemotherapy. 

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for retinoblastoma is aimed at treating the primary tumour as well as its spread to other parts of the body, especially the bones.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific antitumor action as well as a specific affinity for the eyes and the retina are used in high doses and for prolonged periods in the management of this condition.  Medicines are also given in order to preserve eyesight to the maximum extent possible; however, the best way to preserve eyesight and to prevent further damage is to bring about remission of the tumour at the earliest.

Immunomodulation is an important part of treatment in which Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents are used in combination with the above-mentioned medicines, so as to bring about remission of the tumour at the earliest, reduce treatment time, prevent its spread, and improve the overall outcome of the tumour.  While treatment for this tumour is mainly in the form of oral medication, it can also be supplemented with local therapy in the form of eye drops and the application of medicated oils, ointments, and pastes in and around the eyes.  Local therapy can help in reducing symptoms quickly and reducing the overall treatment time.

Most children affected with this tumour require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from nine to eighteen months in order to obtain significant benefit from treatment.  Ayurvedic treatment can definitely improve the chances for a remission or cure from this condition.

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 Poliomyelitis

Poliomyelitis is a medical condition resulting from an enteroviral infection which can cause an apparent infection, abortive disease, non-paralytic poliomyelitis, and the paralytic form of poliomyelitis.  Non-specific symptoms of disease include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The non paralytic type exhibits symptoms like neck rigidity, severe headache, back pain, and pain in the lower extremities.  The paralytic form of poliomyelitis is characterized by asymmetric loss of muscle function and muscular atrophy involving the major muscle groups in the extremities.  Timely and universal vaccination for poliomyelitis is a must in the prevention of this condition, while early treatment and physical rehabilitation can help prevent long-term disability in children with established infection.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for poliomyelitis is aimed at treating the enteroviral infection, improving the immune status of the affected individual, preserving muscle function of the extremities, and preventing long-term a trophy and disability.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are initially given to treat the viral infection as well as remove the generated toxins from the body either through the gastrointestinal tract or through the kidneys.  Herbal immunomodulation is also simultaneously given in order to help reduce treatment time and prevent long-term complications.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific anti-inflammatory action on the muscles and tendons are used in the management of this condition.  These medicines help to preserve muscle function and strength and avoid degeneration of muscle fiber.  Treatment is mainly in the form of oral medication; however this can be supplemented with localised therapy in the form of application of medicated oils, ointments and pastes, followed by medicated steam fomentation.  A combination of oral medication and local therapy helps in providing rapid relief from pain, muscle spasm, stiffness and flexibility.  Early treatment helps in preventing long-term loss of muscular strength and function and the resulting atrophy and disability.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a specific role to play in the management and treatment of poliomyelitis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Paget's Disease

Paget's disease is also known as osteitis deformans and is a chronic bone disorder in which the formation and breakdown of bone tissue becomes disorganized.  This leads to bone pain, headache, hearing loss, pressure on the spinal nerves, hip pain, damage to cartilage of joints, and increased head size, limb bones, and spine curvature.  It can also cause arthritis, heart disease, kidney stone, loosening of teeth, decreased vision, and bone sarcoma.  Early treatment is important in the management of this condition so as to provide significant benefit before the occurrence of major deformities in affected bones.  Affected individuals also need to get regular exposure to sunshine and exercise regularly.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Paget's disease is aimed at giving treatment to regularise the deposition and breakdown of bone tissue to the maximum extent possible.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on bones and on bone formation form the mainstay of treatment in the management of this condition.  Ayurvedic medicines which provide healthy bone tissue are also used while treating this condition.  Treatment is required to normalise bone metabolism and also remove unhealthy bone tissue and breakdown debris either through the gastrointestinal tract or through the kidneys.

Symptomatic treatment is also required to treat neurological symptoms, bone pain, and other local symptoms due to deformities of bones.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines have to be utilised according to the presenting symptoms in affected individuals.  Treatment is also required to protect vital organs and prevent long-term complications to joints, the sensory organs, and the heart and kidney.

Depending upon the severity of the symptoms in affected individuals, Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Paget's disease is required for about six to twelve months in order to bring about a significant improvement in the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can bring about a significant change in this condition for the better and can also effectively prevent long-term deformities and complications.

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 Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer which involves the lining covering organs which include the lungs, abdominal cavity, and the heart.  Environmental or occupational exposure to asbestos is believed to be the cause for this condition, in which the disease manifests usually several decades after exposure and involves mainly the lungs.  Common symptoms include breathlessness, chest pain, pleurisy, and weight loss.  This cancer can spread to different parts of the body and produce symptoms according to the organs affected.  The modern management of this condition involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy; however, the overall outcome is poor, with an average survival of 1 to 2 years after a confirmed diagnosis.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Mesothelioma involves treatment of the main tumor as well as treatment of affected organs and metastases.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific antitumor effect and which target the specific organ affected, be it the lungs, the abdomen or the heart, are used in high doses and for prolonged periods.  These medicines are used in combination with other medicines which prevent the spread of the cancer through the blood as well as the lymphatic circulation.

Immunomodulatory herbal agents are also used in the management of this condition in order to boost the immune status of the affected individual at the earliest, so as to help bring about an early remission or control of the tumour, prevent its spread, prevent long-term complications, and improve the overall survival of the affected individual.  Medicines may also be required to flush out the dead cancer cells from the lymphatic and blood circulation either through the gastrointestinal tract or through the kidneys.

Since Mesothelioma is an aggressive tumour with a poor survival rate, treatment needs to be started at the earliest possible, once the diagnosis has been confirmed.  Depending upon the extent of spread of the tumour, affected individuals may require treatment for periods ranging from nine to eighteen months.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can however provide significant improvement with regular treatment and can definitely prolong the survival of affected individuals, with an improved quality of life.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is also known as Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome.  This is a rare and genetically determined disorder which causes a tendency to bleeding from blood vessels in the body.  While bleeding within the conjunctiva, nose, mucosa and skin usually has a favorable prognosis, bleeding in the lungs, liver, and brain is present in a small percentage of patients and may have serious complications.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for this condition is aimed at treating the bleeding tendency inherent in the affected individual.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the blood and on the clotting mechanism in the blood are used in the management of this condition.  Herbal medicines which act on the blood vessels and capillaries are also important while treating this condition.  A combination of these medicines gradually reduces the tendency to bleeding and can help affected individuals lead normal lives.

Once the bleeding tendency in affected individuals has been controlled, further Ayurvedic treatment is given so as to prevent recurrence of the condition and provide for long-term remission from the condition.  In order to achieve this, Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the blood tissue, the liver and spleen, and the bone marrow are used on a long-term basis so that the bleeding tendency does not return even after discontinuing the medicines.  A majority of individuals affected with this condition require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for four to six months in order to obtain significant remission from the symptoms of this condition.  Most individuals can lead perfectly normal lives after a successful course of treatment of Ayurvedic medicines.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant contribution to play in the management and treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.  Individuals affected with this condition may need to adopt adequate lifestyle changes to prevent damage and injury to the limbs and internal organs.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity

Carotid sinus hypersensitivity is a condition in which affected individuals, usually elderly people, demonstrate an exaggerated response to carotid sinus stimulation, causing dizziness or fainting.  This is caused by a reduced blood supply to the brain due to a slowing of heart rate and a drop in blood pressure, resulting from even mild stimulation of the neck in the form of pressure or sudden rotation.  This condition can be both spontaneous and induced and is associated with an increased risk of falls, drop attacks, bodily injuries, and fractures in elderly patients.  Carotid sinus hypersensitivity is usually associated with a high blood pressure and coronary artery disease.  Affected individuals need to avoid precipitating events such as wearing tight neck collars or sudden rotating neck movements as well as activities such as driving.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for this condition is aimed at treat the root cause of the condition and reducing the hypersensitivity of the carotid sinus.  It also involves treatment of associated conditions such as a high blood pressure and coronary artery disease.  Medicines which have a specific action on the vascular structures of the body such as the arteries and veins form the mainstay of treatment in the management of this condition.  These medicines have a soothing effect on the walls of the arteries and veins and also reduce inflammation in the vessels as well as in the circulating blood.  Simultaneous treatment is also required for treating excessive cholesterol and fats within the blood.  Treating high blood pressure effectively also contributes in controlling the overall symptoms.

Treatment of carotid sinus hypersensitivity also involves treatment of the nerves supplying the carotid sinus.  Herbal medicines which have a specific soothing, anti-inflammatory, and strengthening action on the nervous system, the brain, as well as nerve cells are successful in the management of this condition.  Depending upon the severity of the condition, most affected individuals require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about four to six months, in order to achieve significant benefit from treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of carotid sinus hypersensitivity.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Astrocytoma

Astrocytoma is rare type of brain tumour which is considered to be the most common glioma since it occurs in star-shaped brain cells.  This tumour can occur in any part of the brain or within the spinal cord.  High-grade tumour is more common in adults while low-grade tumour is often found in children or young adults.  Early surgical removal of this tumour can prolong the lifespan of the affected individual by several years.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for astrocytoma is aimed at treating the tumour with medicines which have a specific anti-cancer activity as well as a specific action on the brain and spinal cord.  Treatment is initiated aggressively and with high doses of the medicines, so as to help reduce the tumour at the earliest and bring about an early remission of this condition.  Early control of the tumour also helps in preventing long term complications like paralysis, pain and other neurological symptoms.

Immunomodulation forms an important part of the treatment and herbal medicines which have a specific immunomodulatory action and also act on the nervous system, especially the brain cells, form an important part of treatment in the management of astrocytoma.  Some herbal medicines have a specific anti-inflammatory action on the nervous system and these are also often included in the treatment of this condition, since they reduce treatment time as well as other symptoms like pain, vomiting, headache and other related sensory and motor symptoms.

Ayurvedic Panchkarma treatment like Shiro-Basti and Shirodhara may also be included in the management of astrocytoma, in order to treat symptoms at the earliest, and help bring about an early remission of the tumour.  In these treatments, medicated oils are either kept on the scalp for a fixed time period or a steady drip of the oil is focused on the scalp.

Most individuals affected with astrocytoma require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from twelve to eighteen months in order to obtain significant benefit from treatment.  Ayurvedic treatment can definitely help bring about an early remission and improve long-term survival.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Wilson Disease

Wilson disease is rare, inherited disorder involving a dysfunctional metabolism due to excessive absorption of copper from the small intestine and decreased excretion from the liver, resulting in an excessive deposition of copper in the liver, brain, and other tissues. Symptoms of this condition include liver dysfunction, jaundice, tremors, uncoordinated movements, psychotic symptoms, Kayser-Fleicher rings in the eyes, arthritis, anemia and kidney disease.  Patients present with liver disease in the first decade of life or acute psychiatric symptoms in the third decade.  Alcohol and other hepato-toxic drugs need to be avoided by such individuals, who may need lifelong and uninterrupted treatment.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Wilson disease is aimed at treating the root cause of the condition, preventing or reducing the damage to important organs, and preventing long-term complications.  Most individuals need a lifelong chelating therapy to reduce copper deposition.  Ayurvedic treatment is aimed at improving the excretion of copper through the liver and from the intestines with the help of specific herbal medicines which promote excretion of harmful and toxic substances from the body.

Herbal medicines which have a specific action on the liver, brain the central nervous system as well as other affected organs are also utilised in order to reduce specific tissue and organ damage and help in regeneration of healthy tissue.  Special care needs to be taken to protect the liver, kidneys, and brain.  Herbal medicines also need to be given to control the specific symptoms of affected individuals.

Depending upon the severity of the presenting symptoms in affected individuals, aggressive therapy may be required for about four to six months in order to control the symptoms or possibly bring about a complete remission of symptoms.  After this, maintenance therapy in low doses with just a few medicines can be continued by the patient in order to prevent further deposition of copper in the body.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Wilson disease.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Sjogren's Syndrome

Sjogren's syndrome is also known as sicca complex and is a chronic, autoimmune disorder causing drying and lymphocytic infiltration of the exocrine glands.  This condition is seen more in women and is characterized by symptoms which include dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue, muscular pains, dry skin, vaginal dryness, involvement of lymph node and parotid gland, polyneuropathy, and diseases of the kidney.  This condition does not involve increased mortality; however, it can cause considerable disability from the symptoms.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Sjogren's syndrome is aimed at treating the symptoms as well as removing the root cause of the disease, and also addressing the issue of autoimmune origin.  Herbal medicines which have a specific action on the exocrine glands are used in high doses and for prolonged periods in order to normalise the secretions from these glands, which in turn cause remission of symptoms of this condition.

Herbal medicines are also used to treat the lymphocytic infiltration in order to prevent further damage to the organs and prevent long-term complications.  Immunomodulatory herbal medicines are especially important in the management of this condition since this is a chronic autoimmune disorder.  Immunomodulation helps in obtaining early relief from the symptoms, reducing treatment time, bringing about a complete cure, and preventing a relapse.

Herbal medicines which reduce inflammation and strengthen the nervous system as well as the lymphatic circulation and lymph nodes are useful in the management of this condition.  Medicines which have a protective action on the kidneys are also required to treat this condition and prevent long-term complications.  Since Ayurvedic treatment for this condition requires some time to bring about a remission of symptoms, moisturizers can be utilised in the initial phases of the treatment in order to bring about an early relief from symptoms.

Depending upon the severity of the condition, most individuals affected with this condition require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for 4 to12 months.  Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment thus has a significant role in the management and treatment for Sjogren's 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 Dumping Syndrome

Dumping syndrome is also known as rapid gastric emptying and is likely to occur after surgery in which the stomach or part of it has been removed.  This condition occurs due to the undigested content of the stomach been transported or dumped into the small intestine too rapidly.  The common symptoms of this condition include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, bloating, dizziness, weakness, and palpitations.  This condition requires dietary adjustments in order to prevent recurrence of symptoms and minimise the severity.  Such individuals are advised smaller meals, preferably without fluids and to avoid extra carbohydrate, fat and acidic foods.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for dumping syndrome is aimed at helping in digestion of food both within the stomach as well as in the intestines.  Herbal medicines which have a strong digestive action are used so that the majority of the ingested food is digested, absorbed and assimilated properly.  Herbal medicines can also be given to reduce the motility of the remnant part of the stomach as well as the intestines, so as to effectively reduce the dumping seen in this condition.

In addition to the above-mentioned treatment, such individuals can be given long-term specialized Ayurvedic treatments known as ‘Vardhmaan Rasayan’.  Medicines which have a specific action on the small intestines are given in gradually increasing doses on a regular basis till reaching a maximum predetermined those, after which the dose is tapered gradually and then stopped.  This course of treatment is usually given for a period of 19 days, and can be repeated after a gap of one or two weeks.  Medicines selected for this type of treatment depend upon the presenting symptoms in the affected individual.  Such treatments have a very good effect in improving the strength and function of the stomach and small intestine and thereby effectively reduce symptoms.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of dumping syndrome.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Dissociative Disorders

Dissociative disorders constitute serious mental illness in which affected individuals escape reality in involuntary and unhealthy ways by suppressing memories or assuming alternate identities, usually to escape from or cope up with some form of trauma.  The common symptoms of this condition include memory loss for certain time periods, events and people, mental health problems, depersonalization, derealization, and a blurred sense of identity.  Dissociative disorders are usually of four types which include amnesia, identity disorder, fugue and the personalization.  Treatment for this condition includes psychotherapy, hypnosis, medication, creative art therapy, and cognitive therapy, in which collective treatment may be required with coordinated efforts by a Psychiatrist, counselor, and social worker, possibly with a support system from family and friends.  Though treatment can be difficult, many individuals suffering from this disorder are able to learn new ways of coping and lead healthy, productive lives.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be given either as independent therapy or as a supportive therapy to the modern management of this condition.  Joint teamwork is usually preferable in successfully and safely handling such affected individuals.  Ayurvedic medicines can be used in the management of this condition which help the affected individuals to cope up with trauma and help to adjust and accept reality.  Ayurvedic medicines work on the nervous system as well as the brain and affect the thinking process of individuals in order to remove derealization and depersonalization, and bring about acceptance of reality and normal behaviour.  Treatment needs to be aggressive and long-term in order to bring about good results.

Ayurvedic oral medication can also be supplemented with different Panchkarma treatments such as Shiro Basti, Shirodhara, medicated enemas, and full body massage.  These Panchkarma treatments help to bring about earlier results, and improve the chances of full recovery.  Depending upon the severity of the condition and degree of psychosis, most individuals affected with this condition require treatment ranging from six months to several years.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has definite and significant role to play in the management and treatment of dissociative disorders.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Botulism

Botulism is an illness which causes paralysis of muscles caused by a neurotoxin known as botulism toxin which is produced by a bacterium known as Clostridium botulinum.  This condition causes respiratory paralysis, double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty in swallowing, dry mouth and muscle weakness.  Paralysis of the respiratory muscles causes acute respiratory failure which needs to be treated in the intensive care-unit of a hospital with the help of a ventilator, along with nursing care for several weeks.  Individuals who survive an acute episode may experience fatigue and shortness of breath for several years.  Botulism is of 3 types: food borne, wound botulism and infant botulism.  Food borne botulism is considered to be a public health emergency.  The food borne and wound type of botulism can be treated with an antitoxin which blocks the action of the neurotoxin circulating in the blood.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for botulism is aimed at treating the neurotoxin, removing it from the body, and neutralizing its toxic effects on the body.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the nervous system and which strengthen the nerve cells are used in the management of this condition.  Other herbal medicines which improve neuromuscular coordination and prevent muscular paralysis are also very important in the management of this condition.  There are yet other herbal medicines which act on the neurotoxin and remove it from the body circulation either through the kidneys or through the gastrointestinal tract.

Localised treatment in the form of full body massage with medicated oils, and Panchkarma treatments like medicated enemas as are also useful in the management of botulism, along with herbal Ayurvedic medication.  These treatments can also be given as supportive therapy in addition to modern medicines and nursing care.  Especially, patients who have recovered from acute episodes and suffer from long-term fatigue and breathlessness can be helped to recover completely with the help of Ayurvedic treatment.

Depending upon the severity of the condition, most individuals affected with botulism require treatment for about 4 to12 weeks.  Patients with long-term complications may require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about 4 to 6 months.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can significantly improve the outcome both in acute botulism as well as in the chronic phase of the disease.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Dupuytren's Contracture

Dupuytren's contracture is also known as Dupuytren's disease, and is a comparatively uncommon condition in which the connective tissue beneath the skin of the palm gradually contracts and thickens, thus causing a deformity of the hand, with contracture of the ring finger and little finger.  A family history of this condition, diabetes, and history of tobacco and alcohol use are known risk factors for this condition.  Physiotherapy forms an important part of the management of this condition.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Dupuytren's contracture is aimed at treating the contracture of the connective tissue in the palm, which is the main cause for this condition.  It is important to diagnose this condition and start treatment at the earliest, in order to obtain maximum benefit from treatment, and avoid long term disability.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on muscles, tendons, and connective tissue are used in the management of this condition.  Anti-inflammatory medicines also have a role to play in the management of Dupuytren's contracture.

While the main treatment of this condition is in the form of oral medication, it can also be supplemented with localised therapy.  This is done in the form of application of medicated oils, ointments and pastes, which can be followed up with medicated steam fomentation.  Local therapy helps in bringing about relief from muscular spasm and pain, and delay the contracture process.  Thickening and contracture of the connective tissue can also be directly treated with herbal medicines which are known to reduce fibrosis and help in the generation of normal tissue.

Depending upon the stage of presentation of the affected individual, treatment is usually required from periods ranging from 2 to 4 months in order to bring about significant relief in this medical condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Dupuytren's contracture.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Cytomegalovirus Infection

Cytomegalovirus infection is a condition which is usually asymptomatic in normal and healthy individuals, but which can cause significant symptoms and affect almost any body organ in immunocompromised individuals.  An infected mother can pass on the infection to her unborn child resulting in significant congenital abnormalities, or the mother may experience frequent abortions.  The prognosis for Cytomegalovirus infection thus usually depends upon the underlying disease as well as the overall immune status of affected individual.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Cytomegalovirus infection is usually focused upon improving the immune status of affected individuals.  Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents are used in high uses so as to boost the immune status in as short time as possible, so as to reduce the total treatment time of affected individual, reduce the severity of symptoms, prevent complications, and avoid recurrence of the infection.  In order to treat the infection, Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a known anti-viral action can also be used to control the infection at the earliest so as to treat the symptoms and prevent long-term complications.

Pregnant women who are positive for TORCH infections or who have a history of recurrent abortions or congenital abnormalities in the newborn can be treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines to remove the root cause of the condition.  Treatment for Cytomegalovirus infection can be started about two or three months in advance of conception, so as to prevent complications during childbirth as well as prevent congenital abnormalities in the newborn.

The duration of treatment for Cytomegalovirus infection in immunocompromised individuals depends upon the severity of the infection as well as the immune response of the patient; however, almost all individuals benefit significantly from Ayurvedic herbal treatment and can obtain a long lasting cure from this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant contribution to play in the management and treatment of Cytomegalovirus infection.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Coccidioidomycosis

Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection which usually affects the lungs and is often self-limiting; however it can cause flulike illness, pneumonia or other pulmonary complications.  This condition can worsen in immunocompromised patients and spread to the skin, bone, joints and meninges.  Common symptoms of this condition include fever, breathlessness, arthritis, rash, weight loss, and lymphadenopathy.  A history of travel or residence in an endemic area is important in establishing the risk of exposure, or to confirm the diagnosis of this condition.  This condition is known to relapse and hence a follow-up of at least one to two years is necessary to confirm a complete resolution of the disease.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Coccidioidomycosis is aimed at treating the basic fungal infection, providing treatment for complications and other symptoms, and boosting the immune status of the affected individual.  Herbal medicines which have a definite anti-inflammatory, anti-infective, and antifungal action are used in high doses and for prolonged periods in the management of this condition.  Medicines which have a specific action on the lungs and the respiratory tract are also important for treating this condition.  In advanced cases, medicines may also be required to treat infection in the skin, bone, joints, and meninges.

Symptomatic treatment for fever, breathlessness, arthritis, rash, lymphadenopathy, and weight loss are also required concurrently along with the above-mentioned treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory are used aggressively in order to control infection at the earliest, prevent complications, maintain the health of the affected individual, and bring about remission of all the symptoms.  Judicious use of immunomodulatory herbal agents helps in a complete resolution of the condition as well as preventing a relapse or recurrence of this condition.

Depending upon the severity of the condition, most individuals required Ayurvedic herbal treatment for six to nine months in order to bring about a complete cure of the condition.  Immunomodulatory treatment is especially pertinent in the management of this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus very useful in the management and treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is also known as sprue, non tropical sprue, gluten enteropathy, and adult celiac disease.  This is a disease of the small intestine in which the inner lining gets inflamed and destroyed due to an immunological reaction to gluten protein, which is present in wheat, rye, barley, and oats.  This damage causes a reduction in the absorption of dietary nutrients and therefore causes nutritional, vitamin and mineral deficiencies.  Symptoms of this condition include diarrhoea, malodorous flatulence, abdominal bloating, increased amounts of fat in the stool, weight loss, fluid retention, anemia, osteoporosis, easy bruising, peripheral neuropathy, infertility and muscle weakness.  Therefore, individuals affected with this condition required vitamin and mineral supplements and should follow a gluten-free diet.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for celiac disease is aimed at treating the root cause of the condition as well as giving symptomatic treatment.  Herbal medicines which have a digestive action and improve absorption and assimilation of food are important in the management of this condition.  These medicines can only be useful if these are combined with other medicines which can help improve and regenerate the inner lining of the small intestines.  In addition, immunomodulatory herbal medicines are also used in order to prevent or cure the immunological reaction present within the small intestines.

Individuals suffering from celiac disease for prolonged periods need an aggressive therapy in the form of progressively increasing doses of Ayurvedic medicines in order to bring about a regeneration of the inner lining of the small intestine, and a remission of all associated symptoms.  These treatments are known as ‘Vardhmaan Rasayan’ in the Ayurvedic system of medicines.  Treatment is generally required for about four to six months in order to bring about a complete remission of all symptoms.  Individuals taking Ayurvedic treatment usually need to adopt a diet of yogurt, buttermilk, and juices and solutions of cereals, pulses and fruits.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Causalgia

Causalgia is also known as complex regional pain syndrome or reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.  This is a chronic, progressive and painful condition in which the pain is intense and continuous, and completely out of proportion to the severity of injury.  This condition mostly affects the entire extremity, which shows dramatic changes in color and temperature, accompanied by intense and burning pain, skin sensitivity, sweating and swelling.  A dysfunctional sympathetic nervous system or a disturbed immune response are two causes believed to be responsible for causalgia.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for this condition is aimed at giving symptomatic treatment for pain, swelling and burning as also treating the root cause of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are therefore used which target the sympathetic nervous system and also bring about immunomodulation in the affected individual.  Herbal medicines which remove inflammation and repair the damage done to nerve cells are useful in this condition, as also medicines which strengthen the nervous system.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which improve the blood supply to damaged nerves are also important and are used in the management of this condition.

Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents are also very useful in the management of causalgia, in order to boost the immune status of the affected individual, reduce treatment time and treat symptoms at the earliest.  Immunomodulatory agents also bring about an early reduction in pain, inflammation and damage to the extremities as well as to the nerves supplying the affected extremity.

Oral medication can also be supplemented with localized therapy in the form of application of anti-inflammatory and soothing ointments, pastes and medicated oils.  This can be followed by medicated steam fomentation, which brings about an early control of pain and swelling.

Most individuals affected with causalgia require treatment for about four to six months, depending upon the severity of the condition.  Regular and aggressive treatment helps in bringing about a complete remission of symptoms.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus very useful in the management of causalgia.

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