Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Bell's Palsy

Bell's palsy is a medical condition in which the affected individual gets paralyzed on one side of the face and may also have a dysfunction of the sense of taste, salivation, and tear formation.  Bell's palsy usually occurs due to damage to the facial nerve.  Usually, this condition resolves spontaneously within a few weeks to a few months; however, a few affected individuals may have permanent residual facial weakness.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Bell's palsy is aimed at treating the damage to the facial nerve as well as treating any other known causes for the condition, including damage to the circulation in the brain.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a direct action on the facial nerve are used in high doses for a few weeks, to bring about an early a remission of this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which are useful in this condition usually have different modes of action which include directly strengthening the nerve cells and the communication between the nerve cells, as well as normalizing the microcirculation to the nerve.

The main treatment for Bell's palsy is by oral medication; however, this treatment can be supplemented by localized therapy in the form of application of medicated oils on the affected part of the face followed by medicated steam fomentation.  This brings about earlier results and reduces the treatment time.  Most individuals affected with Bell's palsy require treatment for about 4 to 12 weeks in order to get a complete remission from the condition.  It is also important to treat other contributing causes such as high blood pressure, diabetes and atherosclerosis.  An individual who does not respond adequately to treatment may require more investigations in order to correctly diagnose the medical condition and any hidden causes for it.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of Bell's palsy.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle cell anemia is an inherited medical condition which is caused by inherited abnormal haemoglobin which produces sickle shaped red blood cells.  These sickle shaped cells are fragile and prone to rupture due to situations such as injury, dehydration, and anesthesia.  The hemolysis of these abnormal red blood cells causes sickle cell anemia and the blocking of the circulation due to these abnormal cells after rupture creates symptoms in different parts of the body including severe anemia, migratory pain crises, joint pain and swelling, bacterial infection, liver and spleen congestion, lung and heart injury, leg ulceration, aseptic necrosis and damage to the bones, and damage to important organs of the body like the eye, brain, kidney and the nervous system.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for sickle cell anemia is aimed at treating the root cause of the disease as well as treating the presenting symptoms of the condition.  Herbal medicines are given to treat anemia, joint pains and infections as well as to resolve the block in the microcirculation to important organs like the eye brain, kidney and nervous system.  Medicines which act on the liver and spleen are given in order to treat congestion of these organs.  Herbal medicines are also given to remove the ruptured and abnormal sickle shaped red blood cells either through the gastrointestinal system or through the kidneys.

In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given which act on the bone marrow, the blood tissue, as well as the liver and spleen so that medicines act on the DNA and genetic matter of the red blood cells and gradually alter and correct the dysfunctional status of red blood cell production in the bone marrow.  This helps to gradually correct the dysfunctional sickle cell production, so that repeated episodes of sickle cell anemia can be reduced or stopped altogether.  Treatment needs to be given regularly for about six to nine months, in order to bring about significant improvement in the condition.

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

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Hemolytic Anemia

Hemolytic anemia is a condition in which there is an excess and major destruction of red blood cells because of which the bone marrow production gets decompensated, leading to anemia, breathlessness, leg ulcers or even angina and heart failure.  Hemolytic anemia can result from hereditary and acquired disorders and usually result from reactions to drugs, chemicals, and some offending food products.  The modern management of this condition includes blood transfusions for severe acute anemia, conservative management with folic acid, steroids, immunoglobin therapy and rarely, surgical splenectomy.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for hemolytic anemia is aimed at treating the known causes for the condition, so that excess destruction of red blood cells is controlled or stopped altogether, and the bone marrow is simulated to produce sufficient number of red blood cells.  The complications of hemolytic anemia also need to be treated in order to prevent emergency situations like angina, heart attack, or thrombosis and ulceration in the extremities.  Individuals with inherited disorders which leads to excess hemolysis of red blood cells in certain situations need to be treated accordingly with Ayurvedic herbal medicines, which act on the bone marrow, the liver, the spleen, and the circulatory system so that the existing red blood cells remain more stable, and hemolytic anemia can be prevented or significantly reduced.  Any existing bacterial or viral infections need to be treated aggressively in order to prevent a secondary hemolysis from the infection.

Depending upon the severity of the condition and the known causes for hemolytic anemia, Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to be given for periods ranging from six to nine months in order to bring about a significant improvement in the condition, so that there is a remission from the disease.  Further treatment may be required in order to prevent recurrence of the condition, and known aggravating factors should be strictly avoided.

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

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Dementia

Dementia is a medical condition in which there is a gradual decline in cognitive functions which include reasoning, memory and other mental abilities.  Dementia gradually impairs day-to-day activities such as household work, driving, and personal care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.  This condition affects about 1% of the elderly population and is different from age-related memory loss in which an individual may forget small details but will still be able to learn new things and is generally overall self-dependent.  Dementia can be of two types: irreversible which includes causes such as brain damage resulting from Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and Parkinson's disease; the reversible type of dementia includes causes such as head injury, infections, CSF fluid accumulation, tumours, metabolic and hormonal disorders, drug reactions, toxic exposure, and poor oxygen supply.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for dementia involves the use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the brain, strengthen the brain cells, improve neurotransmission between the brain synapses, and gradually help reverse the process of degeneration in the brain.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the central nervous system are used in high doses for prolonged periods, in order to treat dementia.  Treatment is also given to correct any known causes for the condition, such as inflammation, infection, pressure due to tumour or excess fluid, the development of toxicity due to drugs or chemicals, as well as the correction of metabolic and hormonal disorders.  Treatment of atherosclerosis and a gradually diminishing supply of oxygen to the brain is an important aspect of treatment especially in the elderly, and more so in individuals with known cardiovascular disease.

It is important that a correct diagnosis of dementia be made at the earliest, This helps in commencing early treatment and in halting the degeneration of the brain cells.  Depending upon the severity of the condition, individuals affected with dementia may require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from 6 to 15 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 Dyslexia

Dyslexia is the most common form of learning disability in children and can cause a dysfunction in the child's ability to read, write, spell, or speak.  Dyslexia is not caused by vision or hearing problems or as a result of brain damage, impaired intelligence, or mental retardation.  This medical condition results more from impairment in the brain’s ability to translate images received from the eyes or ears into understandable language.

The modern management of dyslexia includes an accurate diagnosis, a specification of the actual learning disability of the affected child, and organized teamwork in order to help create optimum learning conditions and practical avenues for optimum academic performance of the child. Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be added as supportive treatment in the management of dyslexia.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the central nervous system are used in high doses and for prolonged periods in children affected with dyslexia.  The advantage of using these medicines is that these medicines have a specific action on the brain cells as well as on the neurotransmitters connecting the brain cell synapses, and are safe for long-term use even in children.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to be given for about six to twelve months in order to bring about a significant improvement in the ability of the dyslexia child to read, write, spell words or speak correctly.  Ayurvedic treatment is also given to correct all the tissues of the body as well as metabolic and physiological function of the different systems.  This combined treatment helps to bring about an optimum functioning of the brain so that the disability of the child is significantly reduced or corrected.  The response to treatment varies considerably between different individuals, and therefore the overall management and the treatment package needs to be tailor-made in order to suit individual requirements.

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

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

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