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 

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.

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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