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Tuesday 23 April 2013

Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Chronic Psoriasis


Psoriasis is an immune-related disease known for its chronic and refractory nature.  There are five different types of psoriasis, of which the commonest is the plaque type, in which skin cells pile up and create a silvery appearance.  When the plaque is removed, pinpoint bleeding spots can be seen in the skin below. It is estimated that nearly six million people in the US and nearly 21 million people in India are affected with various forms of psoriasis.  While not life-threatening, this chronic skin condition can cause considerable disability and loss of quality of life, in addition to being socially embarrassing and psychologically distressing.

Various treatments are currently available for psoriasis in the form of local applications and oral treatment.  While these treatments do provide temporarily relief, currently there is no known cure for psoriasis with conservative treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines, given in high doses, can gradually bring about a complete remission in most patients of chronic psoriasis.  Treatment needs to be regularly taken for about four to six months to obtain a complete remission, with a complete resolution of all the patches on the skin, which assumes a normal appearance.

After a complete remission of the disease, medicines which were initially  required to be given thrice daily can then be reduced to twice daily for a few months and then once daily for another few months.  This ensures that the patient remains in remission and there is no relapse of the disease.  Local Ayurvedic applications in the form of ointments, oils and pastes can be used to help supplement the oral treatment.  The treatment protocol for psoriasis requires to be individualised according to the response of each patient; however, significant relief can be obtained by nearly all patients, provided regular treatment is taken.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus provide relief to millions of people affected with psoriasis.

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 Advanced Osteoarthritis


Osteoarthritis is a chronic and degenerative disease caused by inflammation and break-down of the cartilage between the bones of weight bearing joints.  Currently, there is no cure for this disease and the aim of conservative treatment is to reduce pain, improve functioning of the joint, as well as improve quality of life.  Current therapeutic measures include graded exercises, weight control, heat therapy, medicines to control pain and inflammation, dietary supplements to strengthen cartilage, and surgery as a last option.  Joint replacement can treat intractable pain of severe and advanced osteoarthritis; however, this option does not restore full joint mobility and can be cost prohibitive.

The disability burden of osteoarthritis is considerable, with an estimated 21 million people in the US, and an estimated 70 million people in India currently being affected with this disease.  Since the disease is life-long, pain and suffering from this disease are long-term or life-long.  Hence, a comprehensive treatment for this disease holds considerable significance both in terms of reducing disease morbidity as well as financial loss due to disability.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines have proved to be very useful in the treatment of chronic osteoarthritis as well as advanced forms of this disease.  Ayurvedic medicines have a comprehensive action of reducing inflammation, strengthening bone cartilage, strengthening the muscles and tendons around joints, as well as significantly reducing the pain which is a hallmark of this disease.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines, given in high doses, can bring about significant relief to affected individuals within about one or two months of commencing treatment.  Results are equally effective even in patients of advanced osteoarthritis and obesity.  The duration of treatment ranges from 6 to 12 months; once relief is obtained from pain, medicines can be gradually reduced for the next few months and stopped altogether.  Local applications in the form of oils and ointments, as well as fomentation therapy can be used to supplement oral treatment.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines have proved to be very effective in the treatment of both chronic as well as advanced osteoarthritis.  Considering the side-effects of modern drugs, and the high cost of surgical joint replacement, Ayurvedic treatment can prove to be a great boon for patients affected with osteoarthritis.

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

Monday 15 April 2013

Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Aplastic Anemia


Aplastic Anemia is a medical condition which results due to a failure of the bone marrow to produce sufficient quantity of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.  This results in severe anemia in the affected individual, leading to frequent infections, fever, and possible bleeding within the body.  Currently, there is no known cure for this disease.  Conservative treatment is in the form of blood transfusions as required and supportive treatment according to the requirements of each individual.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be judiciously utilised to successfully treat and cure patients affected with aplastic anemia.  Herbal medicines have a powerful effect on the bone marrow and stimulate it to start producing normal red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.  This process usually takes about three to six months, depending upon the immune status and overall physical condition of the affected individual.  The majority of affected individuals usually go into a complete remission within six months of starting Ayurvedic herbal treatment.  Most affected individuals do not require blood transfusions after about three to four months of commencing Ayurvedic treatment.  Once the blood picture comes to a complete normal, medicines which are initially given thrice daily can then be gradually reduced to twice daily for a few months and once daily for another few months, and then stopped completely.  This gradual tapering of medicines helps in bringing about a prolonged remission of affected individuals for the treatment of aplastic anemia.  This disease, which is considered currently incurable and has a high mortality rate, can be treated quite satisfactorily with the help of Ayurvedic herbal medicines.  This is probably a major contribution of Ayurveda in the treatment of a serious medical condition like aplastic anemia.

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 aplastic anemia, kindly click here