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Wednesday 4 October 2017

Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Autoimmune Disorders

Autoimmune disorders are caused due to a dysfunction of the immune system of the body which attacks body organs and systems assuming them to be foreign, causing more than 160 different autoimmune diseases. Conservative modern treatment is in the form of immune suppression which results in temporary improvement in the symptoms; however, most patients with serious symptoms do not benefit in the long run, and may in fact exhibit serious side effects from treatment.
Almost all affected individuals exhibit some genetic predisposition to disease, along with exposure to environmental triggers. These include allergies, chronic infections, traumatic inflammation, degeneration, nutritional deficiencies, and toxic build up in the body. Ayurvedic treatment can be given for a few months to systematically detoxify the body; this is followed up with rejuvenation therapy for the next few months. When treated in this manner, patients can be gradually given medicines to treat generalized inflammation and also to gradually modulate a compromised immunity, without showing any aggravation of symptoms.
Treatment is also given to treat specific symptoms as they present. The key to successful treatment  is to treat specific and generalized inflammation, which is the hallmark of autoimmune disease. This can result in remission of commonly occurring autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), type 1 diabetes, psoriasis, alopecia areata, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), thyroiditis, Addison’s disease, pernicious anemia, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS), scleroderma, and mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD).
Simple diet instructions are given which can be easily followed by most affected people. Avoidance of fast food, fried food, and packed food items; minimization of sugar, salt, non-vegetarian food, and dairy; and consumption of large amounts of fresh vegetables and fruits (subject to tolerance) are recommended.
Most affected individuals report significant improvement with about four to six months of Ayurvedic herbal treatment, and go into a full remission after about eight to ten months of therapy. Medicines can then be gradually tapered off and then stopped altogether. Patients who are already on steroids and other immune suppressant drugs may require more time to obtain remission of symptoms as well as to gradually get off all modern medication. Early institution of Ayurvedic herbal treatment is important in preventing permanent damage to important organs.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be systematically used to comprehensively treat all autoimmune disorders.
The writer, Dr A A Mundewadi, is available as an Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Tuesday 16 May 2017

Chronic Kidney Failure - Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment


Chronic kidney failure is also known as chronic renal failure (CRF) or chronic kidney disease (CKD). There are several medical conditions which can cause this condition, including persistent high blood pressure, untreated and/or uncontrolled diabetes, renal artery stenosis, advanced and chronic polycystic kidneys, medical conditions like advanced autoimmune diseases, adverse drug reactions, drug abuse, severe infections, and large, impacted kidney stones.

An early diagnosis and early institution of effective treatment is crucial in preventing permanent kidney damage. Persistent presence of albumin in the urine, and a gradually increasing creatinine level – even though it may well be within the stipulated normal range – are indicators of gradual kidney damage.

Post renal causes usually include ascending infections, and damage resulting from blockage of urine due to impacted kidney stones. Such causes can usually be treated and removed completely, and the damaged kidneys usually recover completely in most patients. Pre-renal causes include generalized conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and diseases causing inflammation in different organs, such as auto-immune diseases; Ayurvedic herbal treatment is especially useful in treating such conditions which put the kidneys at risk.

Irrespective of the cause, the end result of chronic kidney disease is damage to nephrons, which are the functional and structural working units in the kidneys. Herbal medicines act specifically on the capillaries and nephrons in the kidney to reduce infection, remove inflammation and blockage, remove damaging immune complexes, and bring about healing to damaged tissue. Most patients with up to stage 4 kidney disease improve very well with long term Ayurvedic treatment, usually ranging from 6 to 10 months. Dialysis can be given concurrently to tide over the acute stage of kidney damage. Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus useful to treat and potentially reverse damage to kidneys, which is the hallmark of chronic kidney disease.

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

Friday 12 May 2017

Infertility - Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Though there are multiple possible medical causes of infertility, increasingly busy and stressful lifestyles have contributed to infertility levels in many young, married couples.
Male infertility can be due to poor sperm count, poor sperm quality, and issues related to erection and ejaculation. Ayurvedic herbal medicines can be successfully used to treat these issues and are safe, effective, and improve sperm quality and quantity while also improving performance and mutual satisfaction.
Female infertility can be due to hormonal imbalance, underdeveloped organs, ovulation failure, blockage due to growths (cysts or tumors) or inflammation, failure of conception due to sperm antibodies, or failure of implantation and embryonic growth due to infections. Most such conditions can be safely and effectively treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines.
More than a third of affected women fail to conceive in spite of all relevant examinations and reports coming out normal. Ayurvedic treatment which can be given in such a scenario is completely safe, can be given for long periods, and tends to help solve the issue without creating any new problem or side effects. Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be continued throughout pregnancy in order to prevent complications as well as to achieve safe and healthy offspring.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be utilized to successfully treat both male and female infertility. Treatment is both safe as well as highly economical. It is important to do a thorough examination as well as perform detailed medical tests so as to locate the exact cause and provide specific and effective treatment.
The author, Dr A A Mundewadi, is available as an Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Friday 10 March 2017

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Non-specific Lymphadenitis

Lymphadenitis means inflammation in the lymph nodes which can be generalized or localized. This condition usually points to some infection or inflammation. Generalized swelling of the lymph glands may point to more serious infections like HIV and tuberculosis, or may be indicators of serious diseases like cancer.
Clinical examination and relevant medical tests usually help pinpoint the exact cause of lymphadenitis, and conservative treatment is usually sufficient to help treat and cure the condition. Of late, however, more and more individuals have started presenting with gross lymphadenitis in various parts of the body, without evidence of any specific cause like tuberculosis, widespread infection, or cancer. It then becomes necessary to explore other causes for this condition.
Chronic inflammation appears to be the main causative factor, possibly due to diverse reasons such as stress, food allergies, exposure to toxins, hidden and obscure infections, and autoimmune processes within the body, Treatment needs to be given at various levels. Herbal medicines are given to reduce inflammation, and remove excess accumulated fluid. Herbs with known antiviral and antibacterial actions are given to treat infections. Immune-modulating herbs are used to treat a dysfunctional immune system. Specific diet instructions are given to address food allergies, and prevent inflammation. Adequate lifestyle recommendations are given to reduce stress and get sufficient, good quality sleep on a regular basis.
It is also necessary to normalize the digestive capacity and intestinal flora of affected individuals. Detoxification may also be necessary, especially for people who do not respond well to the treatment mentioned above. People with a strong autoimmune component may need more aggressive therapy for a longer period of time.
Most people having non-specific lymphadenitis respond very well to this line of treatment and report complete resolution of all symptoms. It is necessary for them to continue following a healthy diet and lifestyle so as to prevent a recurrence.
The writer, Dr A A Mundewadi is available as an Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com  

Saturday 14 January 2017

Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Hearing Loss in Children

Hearing is essential for young children to learn speech, develop learning and social skills, and for playing. In most developed countries, screening for hearing ability is done some time after birth. Otherwise, parents are usually the first to notice hearing defects in young children. Hearing loss is of three types- conductive; sensorineural and mixed.
Hearing loss in children can be congenital or acquired. Ayurvedic treatment can be very effectively utilized in successfully treating hearing loss in children. For hearing loss due to middle ear infections, medicines are given which reduce allergy, inflammation, infection, and fluid buildup. Results with treatment are quite good and hearing is restored to normal in the majority of affected children.
For sensorineural hearing loss in children, Ayurvedic treatment is given to provide nutrition, repair damage to the inner ear, and strengthen the auditory nerve and auditory brain center. This treatment is quite safe for long term administration in children more than 6 months of age. There is usually a hearing benefit of 15-25 percent with 4-6 months of treatment and about 40-60 percent benefit can be obtained with about 10-12 months of Ayurvedic treatment. This improvement can be verified with objective audiometric tests.
It is important to note that all treated individuals – both adults and children – are exposed to the same aggravating or risk factors for hearing loss, which normal people face. It is therefore necessary to avoid or minimize the risk from such aggravating factors to the maximum extent possible.

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

Monday 9 January 2017

Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Stargardt’s Disease

Stargardt’s disease is the juvenile firm of adult macular degeneration seen in the eyes. This condition has a hereditary component and usually begins in late childhood, gradually leading to legal blindness. A gradual buildup of lipid or fat deposits in the Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE) cuts off nourishment to the photoreceptor cells in the macular part of the retina. This causes a gradual degeneration of the photoreceptor cells, leading to loss of vision. Contrary to the adult macular degeneration, high doses of vitamin A seem to worsen Stargardt’s disease.
There is currently no known treatment for this condition in the modern system of medicine. Ayurvedic treatment for Stargardt’s disease is aimed at reducing deposition of lipids in the RPE, removing the toxic fats from the eyes, and providing healthy nutrition to the retina. Regular treatment for about 10-12 months helps in significantly improving and stabilizing vision. It also helps to adopt a healthy lifestyle, reduce stress, get adequate amount of sleep, and consume a diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables. It is also important to reduce exposure to toxins from the air, drinking water, processed and packaged foods, and cosmetics.
It is also important to monitor affected individuals on a long term basis even after completion of treatment, to ensure that there is no deterioration in vision.

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