Established Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Avascular Necrosis of Hip (AVN)

Long term use of steroids, excessive intake of alcohol, chronic blood disorders and autoimmune diseases cause a drastic and sudden reduction in the blood supply to the head of the hip joint. This causes a complete disorganization of the bone structure, ultimately leading to a collapse of the head of the bone; this condition is known as avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip. Other joints too can be affected, though the hip joint is usually more commonly affected. Modern treatment involves the use of medicines to help reduce bone absorption, surgery to reduce bone stress, or hip joint replacement. Overall, modern treatment options are unsatisfactory and not cost effective.

Mundewadi Ayurvedic Clinic has been singularly successful in effectively treating patients even with advanced AVN. The treatment consists of herbal medicines to be taken for eight months, along with some simple Panchkarma procedures which can be done at home. Most patients report a complete remission in symptoms like pain, stiffness and rigidity within 2-4 months of commencing treatment. After completion of treatment, individuals can lead a normal life without symptoms provided they abstain from high impact activities. Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus provide satisfactory management of a refractory condition like AVN, which is now being increasingly observed in young individuals.

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

Effective, Proven and Safe Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Advanced Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a common and debilitating condition which affects joints, causing severe limitations to quality of life and creating an enormous economic burden.  Though related to ageing, osteoarthritis can also be adversely affected by other factors like obesity, trauma, previous surgery or infection, and genetics.  Recent medical trends believe osteoarthritis to be a mix of inflammation and degeneration which affects the entire joint.  Weight bearing joints like the knee joints are primary affected with this condition.

In the initial stage of this disease, inflammation usually causes swelling of the joint and may last for prolonged periods ranging from years to several decades.  This stage is usually followed by a gradual loss of joint space due to softening and degeneration of the cartilage.  Advanced conditions usually causes joint deviation, for example, in the knee joint, there is a collapse of the inner side of the knee resulting in outward deviation of the joint and leg.

In the initial stages of osteoarthritis, almost any anti-inflammatory medicine, be it Allopathic or Ayurvedic, combined with local application of ointments, application of heat, and simple exercises, can result in a satisfactory resolution of symptoms and provide long term relief.  However, in the chronic phase of the disease, most medicines do not work and individuals affected with this disease usually progress and become suitable candidates for joint replacement or arthroplasty.  This is the usual state of affairs since there is no known Allopathic or modern medicine which can significantly stop the progress of the disease or modify the structural damage resulting from chronic and advanced osteoarthritis.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines have a dual advantage of complete safety and a significant ability to reverse the entire disease process as well as the structural damage resulting from osteoarthritis.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines help to reduce inflammation and swelling, repair damage to the cartilage, help in healing of damaged muscles and menisci, and remove overall inflammation and swelling of the entire joint capsule.  Herbal medicines also gradually repair damage to eroded bone ends.  Local applications of medicines as well as hot or cold compresses can provide immediate and temporal relief from pain; however, Ayurvedic herbal medicines, given orally, form the mainstay of treatment for chronic or advanced osteoarthritis.

Depending upon the severity of the condition and the degree of joint damage, Ayurvedic herbal treatment may be required for periods ranging from two to eighteen months; however, this treatment is usually successful in reversing the disease process and repairing structural damage to the maximum extent possible.  With this, even individuals with advanced osteoarthritis who have been advised joint replacement can successfully lead a normal quality of life and recover joint mobility to the maximum extent possible.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus a viable, safe, effective and proven treatment modality for advanced osteoarthritis as compared to surgical options which can be prohibitively costly and still provide limited mobility after surgery.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management of severe or advanced osteoarthritis.

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 Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an acquired immune-related inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nervous system, usually involving the nerve roots.  This condition involves the loss of protective covering of the peripheral nerves.  Symptoms of CIDP can be quite variable, and include numbness, tingling, pain, burning pain, progressive muscular weakness, loss of deep tendon reflexes, and abnormal sensation.  This condition usually results from an auto immune reaction.  The symptoms may be progressive and intermittent.  Autonomic dysfunction may be present in addition to the other symptoms, and includes symptoms like giddiness, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and cardiac problems.  Investigations like electromyography and nerve conduction studies are necessary for the diagnosis of CIDP.  The modern management of CIDP includes the use of steroids, plasmapheresis, intravenous immunoglobin and immuno-suppressants.  The prognosis of this condition is variable and includes relapses and remissions.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for CIDP involves the use of herbal medicines which have a specific action on nerve cells and on the entire nervous system.  These medicines help in a gradual and progressive regeneration of damaged peripheral nerves, and thereby gradually reduce symptoms.  Medicines may also be given for immunomodulation of the affected individual, so as to reduce the auto immune reaction and prevent further damage to the nervous system.  Specific symptoms need to be treated separately.

Supplementary treatment can be given in the form of local massage of the entire body or the affected limbs with the use of medicated oils, as well as the use of fomentation using medicated steam.  This treatment can hasten the process of recovery and provide a sense of well-being.

Depending upon the severity of the condition, treatment can be given for periods ranging from 6 to12 months.  Most individuals affected with CIDP usually obtain significant improvement with the help of Ayurvedic herbal treatment.  Long-term treatment with herbal medicines can also help to prevent relapses.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus very useful in the management and treatment of CIDP.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)

Neuromyelitis optica, also known as NMO or Devic’s disease, is a simultaneous inflammation and demyelination of the optic nerve as well as the spinal chord.  This condition is different from multiple sclerosis.  The symptoms include weakness and paralysis of the lower extremities, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and varying degrees of blindness. This condition is caused due to an autoimmune reaction in the body which is demonstrated by the presence of antibodies the blood.  This condition may be associated with other systemic diseases.  There is no cure for this condition in the modern system of medicines. Acute attacks can be satisfactorily treated with intravenous steroids, plasmapheresis, and the use of immuno-suppressants.  The acute condition subsides in a few weeks; however, nearly 85% patients relapse.  One characteristic of this disease is that the maximum disability is from acute attacks, while the chronic condition is rarely progressive.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for neuromyelitis optica involves the use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines to bring about immunomodulation of the body as well as to simultaneously treat both the inflammation as well as the degeneration of nerves within the eye and spinal chord.  Treatment involves a comprehensive protocol of herbal medicines which act on the retina; medicines which act on the nervous system and have a strengthening effect on the brain and spinal chord; medicines which have anti-inflammatory properties; and medicines which reverse the autoimmune process going on in affected individuals.

In addition to the use of herbal tablets to be taken orally, supplementary treatment can also be given in the form of eye drops as well as local applications in the form of medicated oils and ointments to be used directly on the back and lower extremities.

Depending upon the severity of the condition, Ayurvedic herbal treatment is usually required for periods ranging from six to eighteen months.  This treatment stabilizes the patient, prevents further degeneration of vision and lower limb disability, and brings about recovery to the maximum extent possible.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a definite role in the management of neuromyelitis optica.

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 Leber’s Optic Atrophy

Leber’s optic atrophy is a hereditary degeneration of nerve cells in the retina, leading to acute or sub acute loss of central vision.  This condition is usually observed in young adult males, and is transmitted through the mother.  Vision loss is usually observed in one eye, followed by the other eye a few weeks to a few months later.  There is no specific treatment for this condition in the modern system of medicine.  Affected individuals are monitored on a long-term basis and are asked to avoid the intake of substances which can aggravate the condition such as tobacco, alcohol, and drugs like ethambutol as well as some anti-hypertensive medications.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Leber’s optic atrophy involves the use of medicines which have a specific action on the eye and optic nerve and which strengthen the nerve cells within the retina.  Medicines which act on the nervous system can be utilised with good results in the treatment of this condition.  Medicines which act on the blood tissue and ‘Majja’ tissue of the body are used very effectively in the management of this condition.  Medicines need to be given in high doses and for prolonged periods ranging from 12 to 18 months in order to control the condition, prevent further degeneration of vision and salvage vision to the maximum extent possible.

Early commencement of Ayurvedic herbal treatment is important in order to restore vision and improve the quality of life of affected individuals.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a definite role to play in the management of Leber’s optic atrophy.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Hepatorenal Syndrome

Hepatorenal syndrome is a condition in which an individual with established liver disease simultaneously develops kidney failure.  The liver disease has to be chronic, advanced and with the presence of portal hypertension and ascites.  In this scenario, individuals who have a low arterial blood pressure, reduced sodium levels in the blood and severe urinary sodium retention have a high risk of renal vessel constriction, which usually causes renal failure.  The common signs and symptoms of this condition include a reduced urine output, progressive decline in renal function, and all the symptoms of chronic liver disease.  Hepatorenal syndrome is a potentially serious condition with high morbidity and mortality and therefore requires treatment by a team of specialists, and intensive care in the acute stage.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for hepatorenal syndrome is aimed at simultaneously treating the liver disorder as well as improving kidney function.  Herbal medicines which have a specific action on the liver and help in regeneration of the liver cells, and reduce inflammation as well as obstruction within the liver, are used in high doses in the management of this condition.  Restoration of the functioning of the liver to optimum levels and reduction of obstruction within the liver help in reducing portal hypertension as well as resolving fluid accumulation within the abdomen, which is known as ascites.  A correction in liver function also gradually brings about reduction in the risk factors for kidney failure.

Simultaneously, herbal medicines which have a specific action on the kidney are also used in high doses in order to prevent or treat kidney failure.  Herbal medicines are used to improve kidney function as well as improve the blood supply to the kidneys, resulting in a gradual correction of metabolism in the body and in the blood.  Herbal medicines are also used to flush the toxins generated in the process either through the kidneys or through the gastrointestinal tract.

Most individuals affected with hepatorenal syndrome, depending upon the severity of the condition, require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from six to nine months, in order to bring about a remission of the condition and possible cure.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Hepatorenal 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 Recurrent Epistaxis

Epistaxis is the medical condition signifying bleeding from the nose.  This usually results from trauma, direct blows to the nose, prolonged nasal congestion and repeated blowing of the nose, and bleeding disorders.  Epistaxis may sometimes occur without any known cause for the condition.  Recurrent epistaxis sometimes occurs in children, and occasionally runs in some families.  While in children, recurrent epistaxis may not have any particular cause, if there is a family history, it may be usually related to some bleeding disorder.

The immediate treatment of epistaxis involves the application of direct pressure to the nose for a few minutes in order to stop the bleeding.  Application of ice around the nose can also help to slow down or stop the bleeding.  It is also important to keep the affected individual in an upright position, so as to reduce the flow of blood to the nose.  In people with recurrent epistaxis, it is important to investigate for possible causes for the condition.  Treatment in such situations involves treating the cause, so as to treat recurrent epistaxis.

The Ayurvedic treatment of recurrent epistaxis involves treating the known causes of the condition, and also giving symptomatic treatment to stop the bleeding.  Medicines are given to treat nasal congestion and to strengthen the nasal mucosa, so that recurrent ulceration and bleeding can be prevented.  If there is a known bleeding disorder, specific treatment for this condition needs to be given.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the blood, blood vessels, and the mucous membrane are chosen so as to completely treat recurrent epistaxis and prevent further episodes.  While oral medications are important in the treatment of this condition, local application of soothing powders or medicated oils, is also equally important.

For recurrent respiratory infections, Ayurvedic medicines are given so as to prevent and treat infections and prevent further recurrence.  Most of the medicines useful in such situations also help to boost the general immunity of the body.  Treatment of the blood disorders may require the use of different medicines.  While treating recurrent epistaxis, it is also important to inquire about the use of drug misuse in the form of inhalation, and also to rule out exposure to irritant gases and dust. 

A judicious use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines is thus very effective in the treatment of recurrent epistaxis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Hypercholesterolemia

Hypercholesterolemia is a condition in which there is an increase of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) as compared to high density lipoprotein (HDL) in the blood.  This may result from inappropriate lifestyles such as reduced activity, ingestion of food containing high amounts of fat, and a familial tendency to have high cholesterol in the blood.  Hypercholesterolemia can cause various problems such as an increased risk of paralysis, heart attacks, and the blockage of circulation to the limbs, which may result in ulcers and gangrene.

Hypercholesterolemia can be treated with several Ayurvedic Herbal medicines which are highly effective in reducing the bad cholesterol from the blood.  These medicines treat both the cause of the disease and its after-effects in the body.  The medicines improve the ratio of bad cholesterol to good cholesterol, reduce the tendency of blood to stick together and form clots, and reduce the risk of thrombosis both in the heart as well as the brain.  This treatment therefore also prevents further complications resulting from hypercholesterolemia.  In addition, the same medicines help to improve the condition of the liver as well as the kidneys, and also improve appetite and help in reducing weight.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines need to be taken for about two to three months regularly in order to treat hypercholesterolemia effectively and to prevent its recurrence.  In addition, adequate lifestyle changes have to be adopted, such as regular exercise, eating good food, and avoiding unhealthy food.  Timely intervention in the form of medication and adopting healthy  lifestyle changes can prevent serious complications in the long run.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is a medical condition in which an affected individual has recurrent episodes of sneezing and running nose, usually after exposure to known allergens like dust, changing weather, damp locations and pets etc. This is a fairly common condition, and though not considered serious, can lead to considerable absenteeism from the workplace or school. The modern treatment of this condition is with anti-histaminic drugs and mucous-membrane stabilising sprays and medicines.

In spite of the availability of such modern medicines, many affected individuals continue to be severely affected with this problem, and can experience frustrating recurrences. Ayurvedic medicines have a special role to play in the treatment of this condition. Several Ayurvedic medicines can be used to give symptomatic relief of symptoms; the same medicines when used for 6-8 weeks can help to considerably reduce the frequency of recurrence of this condition, even after exposure to known allergens. Ayurvedic medicines reduce nasal congestion, inflammation, infection, and also help in repairing the damage to the mucous membrane of the nose and throat. The mucous membrane has microscopic hair known as cilia, which can be regenerated so that they start working effectively to reduce infection and inflammation in the entire respiratory tract.

Various medicated oils are used as local applications in the nose, and help to reduce frequent episodes of sneezing and watering of nose. The advantage of the regular use of such medicines is that they also treat nasal polyps, and provide additional benefits in the form of thickening and blackening of scalp hair, reduced hair fall, and prevent a deterioration of vision. Several Ayurvedic medicines can also be used as courses of two or three months to treat allergic rhinitis, recurrent asthma, and chronic bronchitis. People affected with allergic rhinitis may also be suffering from other allergic disorders such as eczema and asthma, and these conditions also need to be treated separately.  

To sum up, allergic rhinitis can be treated quite effectively with Ayurvedic medicines.

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