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Wednesday 11 November 2015

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Neurodegenerative Disorders

Neurodegenerative disorders are characterized by degeneration of neurons or nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing symptoms of ataxia (loss of balance and coordination) and dementia (disturbed mental functioning). Inflammation, oxidative stress, genetic mutation, early cell death, and abnormal protein deposits form the hallmark pathology in these diseases. Common diseases of this group include Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Ataxias (including Spino-Cerebellar Ataxia). Currently there is no treatment or cure for these diseases in the modern system of medicine.
Ayurvedic treatment has a significant role to play in the successful management of these diseases. Ayurvedic medicines strengthen the nervous system, improve general and specific immunity, reduce and treat inflammation, and reduce oxidative stress. Herbal medicines have properties which reduce abnormal protein synthesis and accumulation; help reduce genetic mutation and its effects; reduce premature programmed cell death; and help in reversing damage to nerve cells. Ayurvedic treatment also helps improve muscular strength and neuromuscular coordination.

The main treatment consists of oral medication, while local massage with medicated oils and Panchkarma treatments form complementary therapy. Usually, most affected individuals need treatment for about 6-8 months, depending upon disease severity and response to treatment. With a remission of symptoms, medicines can be gradually tapered off and a ‘wait and watch’ approach can then be maintained, in order to detect a relapse. Therapeutic results are best when treatment is commenced at the earliest, since neurological damage can be reversed easily at the earliest stage of presentation.
The author, Dr A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Tuesday 3 November 2015

A Brief Review of Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Cancer

Modern treatment modalities for cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, stem cell transplant, photodynamic therapy and laser treatment. Unfortunately, even a combination of these treatments is not fully successful in eradicating all known types of cancer, or preventing recurrence. Resistance to treatment and serious side effects of treatment also remain serious issues.

Ayurvedic treatment can be successfully utilized as adjuvant therapy to overcome all the major drawbacks of modern treatment. The single biggest advantage of Ayurvedic medicines is the ability to significantly improve body immunity, which can help overcome drug resistance and treatment failure, and bring about therapeutic success. Ayurvedic treatment also reduces side effects of modern treatment, and positively helps in reducing tumour size, speeding up the process of remission, and delaying chances for recurrence. Even advanced cancer can be controlled, with significant improvement in quality of life and survival time.

In order to derive maximum benefit from Ayurvedic treatment, it is imperative to commence treatment at the earliest possible. It would be rather unwise to turn to Ayurvedic treatment after exhausting all other therapeutic options, and then expecting miracle benefits in the terminal stage of cancer.

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