Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Gout

Gout is a medical condition which is usually characterized by attacks of arthritic pain, most commonly seen in the base of the big toe, though other joints like the ankles, knees, wrists, fingers, and elbows can also be affected.  Alcohol binges, hypertension, obesity, the use of certain medications, and some diseases like hyperthyroidism and leukemia can predispose to gout.  Some people may have only the manifestation of high blood levels of uric acid, a condition known hyperuricemia.  With other patients, gout symptoms include arthritis, reduced kidney function and kidney stones.  The arthritis of gout is characterized by severe pain in the affected joint, redness, swelling and discoloration, and usually results from the deposition of the uric acid crystals in the tissues.

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment for gout consists of giving symptomatic treatment for the symptoms as well as treating the root cause of the disease, which is an excess of uric acid, and which is deposited in abnormal locations.  Several Ayurvedic herbal medicines are known to be specific in their action for the treatment and management of gout.  These medicines reduce the presence of uric acid in the blood and also flush the uric acid crystals deposited within tissues and joints.  These medicines usually remove the uric acid through the kidneys.  Medicines are also used which treat the inflammation, swelling, and pain in different joints.  Medicines are also given to preserve and repair the kidney function, and to help dissolve kidney stones if present.

It is also important to investigate the affected individual thoroughly in order to diagnose any conditions responsible for high uric acid levels.  If present, such medical conditions like hyperthyroidism and leukemia need to be treated.  Ayurvedic treatment for gout and its complications usually needs to be continued for about two to four months in order to get complete relief from the condition.  Complications like chronic kidney failure may need to be treated for longer periods.  Conditions like leukemia need to be treated aggressively for at least six to nine months.

Overall, a judicious use of Ayurvedic Herbal medicines can completely cure gout and prevent its recurrence.  Adequate lifestyle changes need to be adopted in order to avoid factors predisposing to gout.

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 Dyspepsia

Dyspepsia is also known as functional dyspepsia, non-ulcer dyspepsia, or simply, indigestion.  Dyspepsia is a functional medical disorder in which the affected individual experiences upper abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, belching, and early satiety.  The symptoms are usually aggravated after eating.  Infection, depression, and menstruation are known to aggravate this condition.  While this condition is usually chronic, the affected individual usually does not suffer from any serious complications.  Dyspepsia or indigestion is usually diagnosed by ruling out other specific medical conditions.  Dyspepsia is believed to occur due to a hypersensitivity or dysfunction of the nerves and muscles of the stomach.

Dyspepsia is believed to be a functional disorder and the modern management of this condition usually consists of reassurance, and the use of carminative medicines and sedatives.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment is more specific in the management and treatment of dyspepsia, since different herbal medicines can be used which specifically target the cause for this condition, and also treat symptoms and the tendency to predisposition for this medical condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines give symptomatic improvement from the bloating, nausea, abdominal pain and distension.  Herbal medicines are very good to improve digestion and normalize the movement of the stomach and intestine.  Herbal medicines also improve appetite and reduce early satiety.

While treating dyspepsia, it is advisable to rule out other medical conditions like hyperacidity and peptic ulcer.  However, the use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines makes treatment much simpler, since most of these medicines treat both the dyspepsia as well as show equally effective results for hyperacidity and peptic ulcer.  These medicines not only improve the symptoms and cure the disease, but they also bring about a feeling of well-being in the affected individual.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus very effective in the management of dyspepsia and is much superior to modern treatment in this aspect.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Phobias

Phobia is a medical condition in which an affected individual has an abnormal and overwhelming fear of an object or situation which does not actually pose any real danger.  There are several different types of phobias and are related to abnormal fears for people, animals, enclosed places, open spaces, public speaking, air travel, injections, surgery etc. Phobias can severely affect individuals both physically as well as psychologically, and can drastically affect day-to-day working.  Genetic susceptibility, traumatic past experiences, and a dysfunction of the neurotransmitters in the brain are believed to be responsible for this medical condition.

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment for phobia is aimed at treating the known cause for the condition.  If the affected individual has suffered severe emotional trauma, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given to soothe the mind and nervous system of the affected individual as well as boost confidence and help the individual to cope up with the traumatic situation.  Individuals with a known genetic susceptibility or suspected dysfunction of the brain cells are given Ayurvedic herbal medicines to strengthen the brain cells as well as the neurotransmitters within the brain.  These medicines also have a sedatives effect and considerably improve the cognitive power of the brain.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines treat anxiety, fear, depression, and help the individual to gain confidence and face the particular phobia he or she is suffering from.

Cognitive and behavioural therapy is believed to provide good results in the management and treatment of phobias.  This type of treatment involves counseling, psychotherapy, and graded exposure of the individual in supervised conditions to the known phobia.  Exposure to the phobia is then gradually increased in such a manner that the affected individual is able to handle the phobia without external help.  However, such treatment may not be successful in all affected individuals.  The addition of Ayurvedic herbal treatment to this behavioural therapy can definitely improve the chances of successfully treating and curing phobias.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines, if used judiciously, not only reduce treatment time, but also give better results and prevent recurrence.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment is usually required from four to eight months, depending upon the severity of the phobia.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus very effective in the management and treatment of phobias.

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 Pericarditis

Pericarditis is a medical condition in which the membrane surrounding the heart gets inflamed and later on either sticks to the heart, or accumulates excess fluid.  This condition can cause toxicity within the body and effect the normal functioning of the heart.  While the cause for pericarditis is unknown in a majority of affected individuals, some patients may develop this condition after a heart attack or after a severe infection of the heart or lungs.  Pericarditis may have serious implications with respect to morbidity and mortality in the affected individual.

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment for pericarditis involves the use of herbal medicines which reduce swelling and inflammation in the pericardium, and also treat symptoms such as fever, chest pain, breathlessness, and heart failure.  These medicines rapidly resolve the pericarditis and prevent long-term complications related to the condition.  Rapid commencement of treatment after diagnosis of the condition can prevent complications like constrictive pericarditis and cardiac tamponade, which can both have serious consequences for the affected individual.  Medicines are also given to reduce the collection of fluid in the pericardial sac, so that a direct pressure on the heart can be avoided.  If left untreated, the pericardium in some individuals constricts considerably and exerts pressure on the heart, thereby preventing or reducing the contraction of the heart.  This results in a reduced cardiac output, and can thereby adversely affect the whole body.

Affected individuals who have pericarditis also need to be treated for any possible bacterial or viral infections which have caused the condition.  A correct diagnosis of this condition and aggressive treatment rapidly resolve the pericarditis and prevent toxins from the infection from spreading to the body.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment, if given judiciously, rapidly cures the infection and prevents permanent damage of the heart as well as other important internal organs.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be utilised efficiently to treat and cure pericarditis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Insomnia

Insomnia is a medical condition in which an affected individual is unable to get or maintain sleep for the desired average duration of time.  Loss of sleep can result in fatigue, irritability, lack of concentration, disturbed social interaction, and an inability to work properly or carry on day-to-day activities.  Insomnia can result from stress, anxiety, excessive travel, changes in the workplace, physical diseases, use of certain drugs, and drug misuse.  The modern management of insomnia consists of pep talk as well as the use of sedatives and sleep inducing drugs, which unfortunately are habit forming and have lesser effect over time.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for insomnia consists of first looking for the cause of insomnia and treating this cause.  Stress and anxiety can be treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines, which are safe and not habit forming; these medicines treat the root cause of the condition and thereby cure insomnia.  The presence of diseases which contribute to insomnia need to be investigated and treated properly with the appropriate Ayurvedic herbal medicines.  If insomnia results from drastic or undesirable changes in the workplace, medicines can be given to boost the confidence of the individual so that he or she and successfully cope up with the changes.  Drug misuse can similarly be treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines so that the abuse can be stopped or minimized and its effect on the body can be treated completely.

In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given to regularize the digestion as well as to remove excessive heat from the body through the kidneys.  In most individuals affected with chronic insomnia, this treatment is sufficient to cure the insomnia and bring about a feeling of well-being.  Lastly, people who do not improve with all the above-mentioned medicines are given herbal medicines which soothe the brain and gradually bring about regular sleep in the desired quantity.  Herbal medicines used for this purpose strengthen the brain and nervous system and treat anxiety and agitation.  These medicines cure insomnia, but are not habit forming, and can be gradually discontinued without any fear of a relapse of the condition.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus very effective in the management and treatment of insomnia.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a medical condition in which the secretions from the thyroid gland are less than normal due to various causes such as inflammation or destruction of the thyroid gland, deficiency of iodine or iron, and abnormalities in the pituitary or hypothalamus of the brain.  Hypothyroidism can cause symptoms such as course and thick skin, weight gain, depression, cold intolerance, constipation, decreased concentration, excessive sleep, and pain and swelling in the body.  Hypothyroidism can also cause accumulation of fluid in the heart or lungs.  The modern treatment of hypothyroidism consists in supplementing the body with synthetic thyroxin, which controls the symptoms partially, but needs to be taken life-long.

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment for hypothyroidism consists of treating the cause of the disease as well as giving symptomatic treatment.  Deficiency of iodine or iron needs to be corrected within the daily dietary intake.  Abnormalities of the brain in the pituitary and the hypothalamus need to be properly investigated, after which the appropriate Ayurvedic treatment can be instituted to correct the abnormality.  Inflammation of the thyroid gland can be treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines which reduce inflammation and gradually bring the thyroid gland back to normal.

Simultaneously, Ayurvedic medicines are also given reduce the retention of fluid in the body and gradually increase the metabolism so that symptoms like thick skin, weight gain, depression and swelling and pain in the body disappear, and the body returns to normal.  Excess fluid from the body is washed out through the kidneys with the help of Ayurvedic herbal medicines; in addition, toxins from the blood are treated and also flushed out.  Medicines which act directly on the thyroid gland and thyroid cells are used, so that the thyroid gland starts functioning normally and smoothly.  Normally, treatment is required for a period of four to six months, in which most people affected with hypothyroidism recover completely.  Patients who have developed hypothyroidism after the intake of radioactive iodine suffer large-scale destruction of the thyroid gland; in such individuals, treatment may be required with Ayurvedic herbal medicines for a much longer time.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus very effective in the successful management of hypothyroidism.

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 Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a medical condition involving the thyroid gland in which there is excessive secretion from the gland, which causes symptoms like palpitation, diarrhea, nervousness, weight loss, excessive sweating, loss of concentration, and scanty menses in women.  Hyperthyroidism usually results from inflammation and hyperactivity of the thyroid gland, which can result from extra growth of the thyroid, excessive intake of iodine, and overactivity of hormones in the blood.  Stress, smoking, and different viral and bacterial infections can precipitate hyperthyroidism.  The modern treatment for hyperthyroidism is unsatisfactory, since radioactively iodine can cause hypothyroidism, and other anti- thyroid drugs have serious complications like significantly reducing the white blood cells

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment for hyperthyroidism is aimed at treating the cause of the disease and also giving symptomatic treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used to treat any excess growth of the thyroid as well as treat or reduce the inflammation in the gland.  This treatment usually suffices to treat the condition of hyperthyroidism in most people affected with this condition.  If required, treatment is also given to treat the state of hyperactivity in the body and resulting symptoms such as palpitation, nervousness, weight loss, and excessive sweating.  Excessive intake of iodine should be avoided and stopped completely in patients with hyperthyroidism.  If there is overactivity of hormones in the blood, or excessive secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone, the cause for this should be investigated.  Usually, this is due to overactivity of the pituitary gland in the brain, most resulting from a tumor.  In such a situation, treatment needs to be given to correct the abnormality in the brain.

Most individuals affected with hyperthyroidism are successfully managed with modern medicines, though as mentioned above, side-effects or complications may be substantial.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be offered to individuals who do not respond to these medicines, or do not wish to take the risk of the side-effects of modern treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to be given regularly for about three to six months in order to completely treat and cure people affected with hyperthyroidism.

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