Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Bed-wetting

Bedwetting is also known as nocturnal enuresis and is defined as bedwetting in children aged five years or more, having at least one or two episodes per week over at least a three month period.  Children up to seven years usually grow out of this condition and may not require treatment; however children more than 8 years of age having nocturnal enuresis usually require treatment in order to avoid social embarrassment and adversely affecting academic performance.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for bedwetting is aimed at treating the known cause of the condition as well as treating any known causes or contributing factors which may be perpetuating or aggravating the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the neuromuscular activity related to the urinary bladder are used for periods of two to four months in order to bring about a good control of the bladder sphincter in the affected child.  These medicines improve the tone of the bladder muscles as well as bring about a gradual voluntary control of the sphincter of the urinary bladder.

It is equally important to investigate into psychological factors like fear, anxiety and social ills like bullying, ragging and abuse, since bedwetting may originate as a consequence of these situations.  Other medical conditions like chronic constipation, recurrent diarrhoea and worm infestation can also contribute to bedwetting.  All such contributory factors need the appropriate treatment as well as counseling.

Most children having nocturnal enuresis need regular treatment for about two to four months, after which the dosage of medicines as well as the frequency can be reduced gradually and then stopped completely in another month or two, so as to prevent a recurrence of the condition.  Almost all children suffering from this condition recover completely with regular Ayurvedic herbal treatment.

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 Baldness (Alopecia)

Baldness or hair loss was initially considered to be clearly age related; however, premature baldness is being seen quite often even in very young men and women, often due to diverse factors such as genetics, diseases, medications, stress, and injury or damage to the hair.  Generalised hair loss is known as alopecia, while small and circular bald patches on the scalp are known as alopecia areata.  The latter is usually due to immune dysfunction.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for baldness is aimed at treating the known cause for the condition as well as providing nourishment to the scalp and to the hair follicles.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which are known to act on the skin as well as on the hair tissue are used for several months in order to reduce the rate of hair fall and to increase the growth rate.  According to Ayurvedic pathophysiology, hair is considered to be a sub-tissue of the bone and therefore treatment for baldness includes treatment to strengthen the bone tissue as well as to normalise and regulate the metabolism of bone tissue.  This treatment is both in the form of oral medication as well as local application of medicated oils on the scalp.  Local application is usually done in the form of a light massage of the medicated oil from the base of the neck right up to the forehead once a day, usually at night or about one hour prior to taking a bath.

In addition to treating known causes for hair loss such as disease, injury and damage to hair and the use of medications, it is very important to treat chronic stress which is not usually reported by the affected individual and can cause several insidious symptoms in addition to premature hair loss.  The addition of herbal anti-stress medication to other treatment for baldness brings about very fast improvement and hair fall reduces noticeably in a short period.  Most individuals require treatment for periods ranging from 4to 8 months, at the end of which affected individuals report a growth of thick and luxuriant hair.  It is equally important to maintain a good and healthy as well as balanced diet, and adopt a healthy lifestyle.

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 Asthma

Bronchial asthma is a medical condition in which there are recurrent episodes of breathlessness and wheezing in the lungs, usually resulting from allergy to dust mite, pollen grain, dust and different foodstuffs.  Bronchial asthma is a chronic condition which can seriously affect quality of life and result in frequent absences from school or work places.  The modern management of bronchial asthma involves the use of oral medication as well as different types of inhalers, which serve to control an attack as well as gradually reduce the frequency of episodes; however, these treatments cannot completely eradicate the disease.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for bronchial asthma is aimed at treating the pathology in the lungs as well as increasing the strength and resistance power of the respiratory mucosa so as to gradually reduce symptoms as well as the frequency and severity of recurrent episodes.  The large airways in the lungs are believed to have increased reactivity in individuals affected with bronchial asthma.  This leads to chronic inflammation in the lungs with an increased amount of mucous production which blocks the airways and further aggravates breathlessness.  The chronic inflammation gradually leads to permanent damage of the respiratory mucosa within the lungs. 

Ayurvedic herbal medicines treat the inflammation in the lungs and gradually reduce the amount of mucous production as well as hyper-reactivity of the airways.  In addition, some herbal medicines have a direct and specific action on the respiratory mucosa and help in a complete healing of the mucosa along with strengthening so that it gradually becomes immune to offending substances.  This gradually leads to a reduction in the frequency and severity of the episodes of bronchial asthma. Once this stage is achieved, further treatment is given in order to improve the overall immune status of the individual as well as strengthen the lungs considerably, so that this condition is significantly controlled and possibly cured.  Most individuals affected with bronchial asthma require regular treatment periods ranging from sixto nine months.

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

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 Alcohol and Tobacco Addiction

Addiction to alcohol or tobacco is a stage where an affected individual becomes physically and emotionally dependent upon the substance being misused.  Drug addiction treatment usually requires hospital admission and hence is not discussed here, as also alcohol addiction which is severe enough to warrant hospital admission, since such individuals may have serious withdrawal problems including convulsions.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be given to individuals addicted to alcohol or tobacco on an outpatient basis; however, all such patients need to be under the supervision of a local physician in order to treat withdrawal symptoms or any other medical situation or emergency which may arise.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for alcohol and tobacco addiction is aimed at treating the tendency to addiction as well as treating on the associated problems and symptoms.  The success of all such addiction treatments depends upon the innate initiative and drive of the affected individual to become free of the addiction.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines can be given in order to reduce the craving for alcohol or tobacco, reduce anxiety, increase confidence and also increase a positive outlook towards the addiction and toward life as a whole.

In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given to detoxifying the circulation and to stimulate the liver as well as the gastrointestinal system.  This helps the affected individual to feel fresh and full of vitality, increases appetite and brings about a feeling of well-being.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given to reduce stress and anxiety, which are usually quoted as being the reasons for the addiction.  It is also important to simultaneously treat withdrawal symptoms which present in the affected individual.  If the detoxification treatment is started early, the chances for the occurrence of withdrawal symptoms are reduced considerably.

Most individuals addicted to alcohol or tobacco, irrespective of the duration of addiction, usually require de-addiction treatment for about four to six months in order to become completely free from the addiction and also obtain good physical and mental health.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the successful management and treatment of alcohol and tobacco addiction.

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 Acne

Acne vulgaris, also known as acne, pimples, or zits, are boils which occurs mostly on the face or upper part of the shoulder and the back and are present mostly in the age group of 15 to 25 years, and possibly extend in some individuals till 35 years of age.  Hormonal changes in the adolescent age group and changes related to menstruation, stress, obesity, and chronic constipation are all believed to be related to the occurrence an aggravation of acne.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for acne is aimed at treating the boils on the face as well as treating the known cause of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a known anti-inflammatory action as well as an antiseptic effect are used for prolonged periods in moderate or high doses, depending upon the severity of the condition. Large sized boils or cystic acne may require several medicines in combination and in high doses.  In addition to treating the boils present on the face in the affected individual, treatment is also given so as to treat the infection and reduce the chances of recurrence by using herbal medicines which act on the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, as well as the microcirculation supplying the skin of the face.

Additional treatment also needs to be given to individuals affected with acne depending upon the known causes for the condition or any known factors present which have a strong contributing effect to acne.  Stress is treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines which reduce anxiety and stress and strengthen the nervous system.  Hormonal dysfunction and imbalance is also treated with the appropriate Ayurvedic herbal medicines.  Obesity, chronic constipation, and excessive secretion of oil in the skin of the face are treated with medicines which reduce overall fat in the body as well as treat the gastrointestinal system and the liver so as to promote regular bowel movement as also to reduce excessive oil secretion in the skin.

In addition to oral medication, local therapy can also be utilised in the form of application of ointments and pastes which usually include medicines which have an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and soothing action on the skin so as to help the boils subside and heal properly without scar formation.  Depending upon whether the affected individual has a dry skin or an oily skin, the appropriate ointments are used to treat the skin.

Individuals affected with severe acne need regular treatment for periods ranging from four to eight months; however, almost all individuals affected with acne report very good results with regular Ayurvedic herbal treatment.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Stomatitis

Stomatitis is a medical condition in which there is recurrent inflammation and ulceration of the mucosa in the mouth.  Poor oral hygiene, burns due to hot foodstuffs, allergic reactions to food or medication, nutritional deficiencies, and infections can cause stomatitis, which is of two types, acute and chronic.  Apthous ulcer is another known type which is recurrent and quite bothersome to affected individuals.  The modern management of stomatitis usually depends upon the cause for the condition and involves the use of oral antiseptic mouthwashes, treatment of infection, and supplementation of vitamins.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for stomatitis involves the use of herbal medicines which build up the resistance of the oral mucosa as well as heal the inflammation and ulceration present in the mouth.  Oral medication is used to treat the stomatitis as well as to treat infection, and provide nutritional supplementation as well as improve resistance which can be both general as well as local.  In order to bring about an early relief from symptoms, local application of medicated pastes and liquids can be used.  Local applications control infection, treat inflammation, and help the ulcers in the mouth to heal quickly.

Most individuals affected with recurrent stomatitis, especially apthous ulcers also need additional medicines to treat gastrointestinal disorders, especially infection and hyperacidity problems.  Simultaneous treatment of stomatitis along with these intestinal problems brings about an early resolution of stomatitis and also prevents recurrence.  Depending upon the type of stomatitis, its severity, and other associated medical conditions, individuals affected with this problem require treatment for periods ranging from two weeks to about four months, in order to completely heal the problem and prevent recurrence of the condition.  Adequate attention needs to be given to any known causes for the condition, while lifestyle changes as well as changes in food habits also need to be undertaken in order to prevent a recurrence or aggravation of this condition.

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

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 Sinusitis

Sinusitis is a medical condition which involves inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the sinuses in and around the face.  Sinusitis can be either acute or chronic, out of which chronic sinusitis can prove to be a frustrating experience for affected individuals.  The modern management of this condition involves the use of anti- allergic medications, antibiotics if required, and lastly, surgery if no improvement is observed.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for sinusitis is aimed at treating the inflammation in the sinuses, treating infection if present, treating the symptoms of fever and pain, as well as improving the resistance of the affected individual in order to bring about an early remission and also prevent a recurrence of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the respiratory mucosa and especially the mucosa of the nose and throat are used to treat sinusitis.  These medicines reduce the inflammation and congestion in the nose, the throat, as well as all the sinuses in and around the face.  These medicines also reduce collection of mucous and pus in the sinuses and ensured adequate drainage from the sinuses so as to clear the congestion present.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the respiratory mucosa and which strengthen the mucosa and prevent repeated bouts of inflammation, congestion and infection are used in high doses for the treatment of sinusitis.  Most individuals affected with sinusitis also require treatment with Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents so as to improve the general immune status and prevent frequent allergic reactions or respiratory infections.  Depending upon the severity of sinusitis and the acute or chronic stage, individuals affected with sinusitis require treatment for periods ranging from two weeks to four months, in order to get a complete cure from the condition.  Treatment can then be continued with a reduced dose and a reduced frequency so as to maintain the therapy in order to prevent a recurrence of the condition.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can bring about a dramatic improvement in individuals affected with sinusitis and can be used specifically to clear this condition completely.

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