Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Autism

Autism is a medical condition classified as a neuro-developmental disorder in which boys are more affected than girls, and display problems with social interactions, impaired verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as repetitive behaviour, along with narrow and restricted interests.  Environmental, immunological, and metabolic factors contribute to causing autism, while genetics is believed to play the most important role.  The modern management of children with autism consists of behavioural therapy combined with specific education, and periodical assessment by a multidisciplinary team. 

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for autism involves the use of herbal medicines which have a known affinity for the central nervous system and which strengthen the brain cells as well as the connections between the brain synapses.  Herbal medicines need to be given for prolonged periods in high doses in order to bring about a noticeable improvement in children affected with autism; however, since herbal medicines have a very wide safety margin, there are no concerns about the prolonged use of these medicines even in children, and no major side-effects of treatment are observed.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given improve verbal and non-verbal communication in affected children.  Herbal medicines are also given to improve neuromuscular coordination as well as improve the functioning of all the sense organs.  This brings about a wholesome improvement in affected individuals, and significant improvement can be seen within about four to six months of starting treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to be given for about 9 to12 months in order to bring about a complete control of most of the dysfunctional symptoms which are normally seen in autism.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of children affected with autism.

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 Aplastic Anemia

Aplastic anemia is a medical condition resulting from bone marrow failure in which the production of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets decreases drastically.  Nearly 80% of individuals affected with aplastic anemia have some acquired cause of the disease which includes infectious diseases, toxic exposure, drug reactions, and unknown factors.  A severely dysfunctional immune system is believed to be the cause for aplastic anemia.  Common symptoms for this condition include severe anemia, bleeding, fever, and infections.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for aplastic anemia is aimed at treating the known cause of the condition, improving the immune status of the affected individual, and giving medicines which act on the bone marrow.  Treating the dysfunctional immune status of the individual is of utmost importance, since a strong immunity can help bring about an early reversal of symptoms and a complete cure.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act directly on the bone marrow and stimulate it to produce the normally required amount of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, are used in high doses for prolonged periods.

In addition, medicines which act on the liver and spleen as well as the blood tissue are also used in combination with the above-mentioned medicines.  This combination treatment helps in an earlier remission from the symptoms of aplastic anemia, brings about an early cure, and prevents recurrence of the condition.  The use of Ayurvedic immunomodulatory herbal agents reduces the treatment time and helps in maintaining the strength, stamina and vitality of the affected individual.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can also be given as supportive treatment in addition to modern conventional treatment.  Treatment with Ayurvedic herbal medicines is normally required for a period of about six to nine months, in order to bring about significant improvement in the affected individual.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of aplastic anemia.

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 Anxiety Neurosis

Anxiety neurosis is a medical condition in which an affected individual exhibits an excessive and exaggerated anxiety and worry about normal day-to-day events, to the extent that it interferes with daily functioning and interpersonal relationships.  Genetics, environmental factors, and a dysfunction of the brain neurotransmitters are believed to be the causes for anxiety neurosis.  Individuals affected with this condition display excessive worry and tension, an unrealistic attitude towards problems, restlessness, lack of sleep, concentration and energy, and frequent urination.  The modern management of this condition includes the use of sedatives, and sedatives, and the use of Cognitive behavioural therapy.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for anxiety neurosis is aimed at correcting the dysfunction of the brain, strengthening the nerve cells in the brain, and improving the coordination between the neurotransmitters and the nerve cells of the entire nervous system.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific affinity for the central nervous system and especially the brain, are used in to high doses, and can bring about a dramatic change in individuals affected with severe anxiety neurosis.  Medicines are also given to reduce anxiety as well as to boost the confidence of the affected individual.

People affected with anxiety neurosis, depending upon the severity of the condition, required aggressive treatment for periods ranging from four to six months.  Cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT, in addition to counseling and psychotherapy, can be given along with Ayurvedic herbal treatment.  Medicines can also be given to help the affected individual to sleep well.  In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given to improve the general stamina and vitality of the affected individual, since this brings about a feeling of confidence and well-being, and therefore contributes to reducing the anxiety.

Since individuals affected with anxiety neurosis respond very differently to treatment, the overall treatment package needs to be tailored to suit individual requirements.  However, Ayurvedic herbal treatment is effective in curing a significant majority of people affected with anxiety neurosis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Angioedema

Angioedema is a medical condition which is similar to but more serious than urticaria, and may occasionally have a fatal outcome.  It may be either acute if it has occurred for less than six weeks, or may be considered chronic for longer lasting attacks.  This condition can be either allergic, hereditary, or may occur due to unknown causes.  The causes for this condition include drug reactions, food allergies, local trauma, exposures to extremes of temperatures, allergy to animals, emotional stress, and illness.  This condition is more common in women than men, and usually affects the face, extremities and genitalia.

Acute angioedema is best treated in a hospital, since it can be life-threatening.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment is very effective for chronic angioedema.  Treatment is aimed at reducing the allergic reaction and swelling which is seen in this condition.  Treatment is also given according to the known cause for the condition.  Medicines which act on the blood, the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, as well as the gastrointestinal system, are usually very useful in the treatment and management of chronic angioedema.  Medicines may also be required to treat food allergies and allergy to animals, as well as to reduce and treat emotional stress.  Ayurvedic immunomodulatory herbal agents may also required to treat chronic illnesses and improve the immune status of the affected individual.

Individuals affected with chronic angioedema usually require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from two to six months, depending upon the severity of the condition, and the individual response of the affected patient to the medicines.  Once the symptoms started regressing, the frequency and dosage of the medicines can be gradually reduced and the affected individual can be kept on a maintenance dose, so as to prevent recurrence of the condition.  With regular treatment, almost all individuals affected with angioedema recover completely from this condition.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia or memory loss in which there is slowly a progressive degeneration of the brain characterized by impairment of memory and gradually a disturbance in reasoning, planning, language and perception.  Alzheimer's disease accounts for nearly one half of all the cases reported for dementia.  The risk factors for Alzheimer's disease are old age, genetic factors, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, high levels of cholesterol, a history of head injury and poor academic education.  Alzheimer's disease may also be a type of amyloidosis, since there is an abnormal protein deposition in some parts of the brain.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Alzheimer's disease is mainly aimed at strengthening the brain cells and slowing down as well as reversing the degeneration process in different parts of the brain.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which specifically act on the brain cells and strengthen the nerve cells as well as improve the functioning of the brain, are used in high uses for prolonged periods, depending upon the severity of the affliction in the affected individual.  Herbal medicines are also used so that the nerve cells start communicating with each other properly and start functioning at optimum on near optimum levels.  In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also used to remove the deposition of abnormal protein in different parts of the brain, which cause damage and dysfunction of the brain. This abnormal protein which is removed from the brain cells is then removed from the circulation either through the gastrointestinal system or through the kidneys.

Alzheimer's disease is a chronic condition and in most affected individuals is already in an advanced state, by the time an accurate diagnosis is made.  This presents serious limitations on the benefit that medicines can offer to such affected individuals.  However, Ayurvedic medicines can be used in high doses for prolonged periods without any serious adverse effects, and can therefore bring about a slow but sustained improvement in people affected with Alzheimer's disease.  Treatment needs to be continued regularly for about 9 to15 months.

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 ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is also known as ADHD and is a medical condition in which the affected individual is not able to focus and concentrate on a specific task or purpose.  This can affect the individual's ability to be productive, and may also adversely affect social relationships and self-esteem.  Three types of ADHD are usually seen: Primarily hyperactive type is rarely seen; primarily inattentive type is seen more in girls and in adults of both sexes; and the most common type is the combined inattentive and hyperactive type.  Genetics is considered to be the primary cause for ADHD although environmental factors also contribute to its occurrence.  This condition results from an imbalance of neurotransmitters in some parts of the brain, which may be underdeveloped in some people affected with ADHD.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for ADHD is aimed at strengthening the central nervous system, especially the brain and normalizing and regulating the function of the neurotransmitters in the brain.  Treatment is also given according to the specific type of ADHD seen in the affected individual.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the nerve cells as well as the brain are used in high doses for prolonged periods.  In addition, medicines which act on the blood tissue and which improve the circulation of the brain and provide proper nutrients to it, are used in combination with the above-mentioned medicines.  Depending upon the type of ADHD and the age of the affected individual, different types of herbal and herbomineral medicines are used in the management and treatment of ADHD.

Certain Ayurvedic Panchkarma treatment procedure such as Shiro-Basti and Shirodhara may also be very effective in the treatment of ADHD; however, these procedure may be difficult or contraindicated in smaller children.  Most individuals affected with severe type of ADHD may require treatment for about six to nine months in order to achieve significant benefit from treatment.  However, Ayurvedic herbal treatment is very effective in treating the symptoms of ADHD and dramatically changing the life of the affected individual.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of ADHD.

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 Atelectasis

Atelectasis is a medical condition in which there is a diminished volume in the active part of the lungs.  Atelectasis can be either obstructive due to foreign body, tumours, or mucous plugging; while non-obstructive atelectasis is because of pleural effusion, pneumothorax, surfactant deficiency, and chronic lung inflammation which leads to scarring.  This condition can also occur post operatively after thoracic or upper abdominal surgical procedures.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for atelectasis is aimed at giving symptomatic treatment as well as treating the known cause for the condition.  The treatment for atelectasis can be either surgical or nonsurgical.  For nonsurgical causes, Ayurvedic treatment can be given to treat tumours, excess accumulation of fluid, pus, or mucous or specific treatment can be given to treat inflammation of the lungs.  Individuals affected by surfactant deficiency need specialized and specific treatment for this problem.  Mainly, Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the blood tissue as well as have a special affinity for the respiratory tract, the respiratory mucosa and the lungs, are useful in the treatment of atelectasis.

Depending upon the cause for atelectasis, individuals affected with this condition usually require treatment for about four to six months, or more.  The response to treatment also depends upon the known cause of the condition, the severity, as well as the immune status of the individual.  In order to bring about a complete recovery at the earliest, individuals affected with atelectasis are also given Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents in high doses.  This helps in maintaining the strength and stamina of the affected individual as well as bringing about an early recovery.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given to strengthen the respiratory tract and the respiratory mucosa.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of atelectasis.

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