Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite which is acquired from contact with cats and their feaces, or with raw or undercooked meat.  Toxoplasmosis is part of the TORCH infections which can affect pregnant women and cause recurrent abortions or congenital defects in children.  This condition can cause multiple symptoms which include fever, bodyache, running nose, swollen lymph nodes, muscular aches, and long-term damage to the eyes, brain and other organs.  While this infection does not usually cause pronounced symptoms in normal people, it can lead to havoc in immunocompromised people.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Toxoplasmosis is aimed at treating infection, reducing inflammation, improving the immune system, and preventing long-term damage to the body.  Herbal medicines are used in the management of this condition, which have a specific anti-inflammatory and ant-infective action.  Medicines which act on the respiratory tract, the lymphatic system, and muscles are also used in the management of this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which possess properties of removing toxins from the body are also used in the management of this condition, so as to prevent long-term complications. These medicines remove toxins through the gastrointestinal tract or the kidneys. 

Toxoplasmosis can be best handled by significantly improving the immune status of the affected individual.  An improved immune function reduces inflammation, resolves injury, and provides long-term protection so that damage to the body, or in case of a woman, damage to the offspring can be prevented.

Individuals affected with Toxoplasmosis require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about six to twelve months in order to recover completely from the condition and avoid long-term or hereditary complications.

Pregnant women with diagnosed TORCH infections can also be treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines so as to minimise or avoid altogether the damage to the offspring.  Women with recurrent abortions or miscarriages due to TORCH infections can also be provided preventive treatment of two or three months before going in for conception.  In such cases, it is advisable to simultaneously treat the husband too, so as to minimise chances of infection and damage to the offspring.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has as a significant contribution to play in the management and treatment of Toxoplasmosis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Tabes Dorsalis

Tabes Dorsalis is a medical condition involving a slow degeneration of the nerve cells and fibers in the spinal cord, usually caused by untreated syphilis infection, the symptoms appearing several decades after the infection.  The symptoms of Tabes Dorsalis include weakness, unsteady gait, progressive degeneration of the joints, loss of neuromuscular and balance coordination, recurrent episodes of pain and disturbed sensation, dementia, personality changes, and sensory impairment like deafness, visual defects and impaired response to light.  While the incidence of untreated syphilis has come down dramatically, the emergence of HIV infection at the global level has led to an increased incidence of Tabes Dorsalis.

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Tabes Dorsalis is aimed at halting the damage and reversing the degeneration of the nerve cells and fibers in the spinal cord, improving sensory and motor dysfunction, treating possible infection, as well as boosting the immune status of the affected individual.  Herbal medicines which have a specific action on nerve cells are used in high doses in the management and treatment of Tabes Dorsalis.  These medicines arrest the damage to the nervous system and bring about improvement in working of the nerves.  In addition, other herbal medicines are also used so as to improve the blood supply and provide improved nutrition to the nerve cells both in the brain and spinal cord.  Other medicines are also used improve neuromuscular coordination as well as reduce sensory and motor dysfunction.  Oral medication can also be supplemented with localised treatment in the form of massage with medicated oils followed by medicated steam fomentation.

If required, herbal medicines which have a specific anti-septic, anti-infective, and anti-inflammatory action are also used so as to reduce inflammation and infection of the nervous system.  These medicines help to reduce treatment time and bring about a better improvement in the symptoms.  Immunomodulatory herbal medicines are also used to boost the status of affected individuals so that infection is controlled easily, the resistance power of affected individuals improves significantly, and nerve degeneration is significantly reduced.  Individuals suffering from Tabes Dorsalis, depending upon the severity and chronicity of the condition, require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about 9 to15 months in order to get significant remission of the symptoms and obtain a cure or a near-cure.  Physiotherapy of affected joints may be required in order to improve neuromuscular and joint function. Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of Tabes Dorsalis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Sporotrichosis

Sporotrichosis is a fungus infection of the skin which is usually seen among gardeners.  This condition usually involves the formation of a painless or mildly painful node under the skin which may or may not ulcerate.  This condition may remain unchanged for years or, or may spread along the lymph nodes and form new nodes along the infected arm or leg.  Very rarely, this condition may also involve the bones, joints, lungs and the brain, especially in immunocompromised individuals.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for sporotrichosis involves treatment of the infection as well as improvement of the immune status of the affected individual.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific anti-septic, anti-infective, and anti-fungal action are used in the management of this condition, so as to control the fungus infection at the earliest.  Other herbal medicines are also used which prevent the spread of this infection to the blood and lymphatic circulation.  Symptomatic treatment is also given in order to reduce the nodes.

In order to reduce the treatment time, bring about a complete recovery, and also prevent recurrence, it is very important to boost the immune status of the affected individual.  Ayurvedic immunomodulatory herbal medicines are used in high doses in order to bring about improvement in the immune status of the affected person.  This helps in an early resolution of the symptoms and also prevents recurrence, since exposure to such organisms is common as a professional hazard.

Most individuals affected with sporotrichosis on a chronic basis require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about 2 to 4 months in order to get complete relief from the condition.  Immunomodulatory treatment given for a few more months can provide individuals with significant resistance so as to prevent recurrence of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has have a significant contribution to play in  the management and treatment of sporotrichosis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Shigellosis

Shigellosis is a medical condition involving infection of the intestines by the Shigella organism.  This condition usually affects children between the age of six months to five years and involves symptoms which are similar to those of bacillary dysentery such as diarrhea and blood, abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, abdominal spasm, and passage of mucus along with stools.  The modern management of this condition involves the use of anti-infective and anti-protozoal medicines and other symptomatic treatment.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Shigellosis involves the use of herbal medicines in order to control the Shigella infection as well as bring about symptomatic treatment.  Ayurvedic medicines which have a definite anti-infective and anti-septic action form the mainstay of treatment in the management of this condition.  These medicines not only control infection but also reduce inflammation of the mucosa of the intestines.  Reduction of inflammation also brings about reduction in pain and spasm of the intestine as well as reducing the exudate within the intestine which causes diarrhoea.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also used for symptomatic improvement of diarrhoea, bleeding, fever, vomiting, and passage of mucus along with stools.  Herbal medicines which are used for the symptoms bring about in improvement in the digestion and absorption of nutrients and also help in healing the damage mucosa.  The action of these herbal medicines therefore reduces bleeding, pain, as well as fever, and reduces the number of motions as well as the passage of mucus.

Most individuals affected with Shigellosis require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about 1 to 4 weeks, depending upon the severity of the condition.  Other supportive treatment such as oral rehydration may also be required along with Ayurvedic herbal medicines.  Individuals who have a tendency for recurrence of Shigellosis may require preventive care, improvement of overall hygiene, controlled eating habits and additional Ayurvedic treatment in order to improve the resistance power of the intestine, so that recurrent infection can be prevented.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a definite role to play in the management and treatment of Shigellosis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Pick Disease

Pick disease is a type of dementia which involves the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain and presents as a progressive disease which includes psychiatric abnormalities, speech and language defects, symptoms of Parkinsonism, and is completely different from Alzeihemer's disease, since it occurs in a younger age group and runs a much shorter course.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Pick disease is aimed at treating the damaged brain cells, improving symptoms, preventing further deterioration, and improving the overall survival.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which strengthen the nervous system and brain are used in the management of the disease.  These medicines also improve the neurotransmission between the nerve cells and therefore bring about an overall improvement in brain function and neuromuscular coordination.  Aggressive treatment is required in order to prevent rapid degeneration of the brain and thereby maintain cognitive function and activities of day-to-day living.

Specific treatment may also be required in order to treat psychiatric abnormalities, speech and language defects, and symptoms of Parkinsonism.  The mainstay of treatment in the management of this disease is in the form of oral medication; however, different types of Panchkarma treatments can also be supplemented in order to improve the results and bring about a faster recovery.  Shiro-basti and Shiro-dhara are two treatment modalities which can help in the management of this condition.  In these treatments, medicated oils are either poured continuously on the scalp or kept on the scalp for some time.  These treatment modalities help in quickly containing psychiatric symptoms and improving symptoms related to stiffness, rigidity and tremor.

Individuals affected with Pick disease require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from 9 - 12 months in order to benefit significantly from the treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can bring about definite improvement in this condition and either brings about a remission of the symptoms or a complete cure.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant contribution to play in the management and treatment of Pick disease.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Zollinger Ellison Syndrome

Zollinger Ellison syndrome is a rare disorder involving tumour formation in the pancreas or in the duodenum, which causes an excessive production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.  This leads to formation of peptic ulcers which cause symptoms like heart burn, burning and pain in the stomach, nausea, vomiting, loose motions, and occasionally bleeding in the stools, as well as weight loss.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Zollinger Ellison syndrome involves the use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines in order to treat the tumour of the pancreas or duodenum as well as treat the ulcers and associated symptoms.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the pancreas and the gastrointestinal tract are used in high doses for prolonged periods in order to bring about a remission of the tumour and its associated symptoms.  Other medicines are also used which prevent the spread of the tumour to other parts of the body as well as prevent complications from the condition.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used to treat the peptic ulcers by reducing acid output, healing the ulcers, and strengthening the gastric mucosa.  Aggressive treatment is required at the earliest in order to prevent complications like perforation of the stomach and duodenum and possible bleeding.  Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents are also used in high doses for prolonged periods in order to help bring about an early remission of the tumour and help in early resolution of peptic ulcers and the associated symptoms.

Most individuals affected with Zollinger Ellison syndrome require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for periods ranging from nine to twelve months, in order to bring about significant improvement in the condition and associated symptoms.  Regular treatment also helps prevent recurrence of the condition.  Ayurvedic treatment can also be utilised in addition to modern conventional treatment of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play the management and treatment  of Zollinger Ellison syndrome.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Tularaemia

Tularaemia is an infection which usually spreads from animals to humans and causes symptoms like ulceration, swollen lymph nodes, bodyache, fever, sore throat, diarrhoea, vomiting, and in severe cases, diseases like pneumonia and septicemia.  This condition typically causes a granuloma type of skin infection associated with fever, which usually resolves within a few weeks to a few months.  The modern management of this condition involves the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines.  The management of Tularaemia also requires the adoption of appropriate preventive measures.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be instituted for individuals with Tularaemia who do not respond to conventional treatment or continue to have chronic complications from the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are utilised in order to treat and control infection, prevent the spread of infection to other parts of the body, and bring about an early resolution of symptoms.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a known anti-septic and anti-inflammatory action are used in the management and treatment of this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also utilised to remove the toxins from the body either through the gastrointestinal tract or through the kidneys.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also utilised to help treat the granuloma and resolve the lesions at the earliest.  Localised treatment in the form of medicated ointments and pastes can also be used to help bring about an early resolution of the condition.  In addition, Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory medicines are utilized to boost the immune status of the affected individual, so as to help reduce treatment time, bring about an early resolution of symptoms, and prevent long-term complications and serious conditions like pneumonia and septicemia.

Most individuals seriously affected with symptoms of Tularaemia require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about 2 to 4 months in order to bring about a complete resolution of the disease.  Some individuals may require immunomodulatory treatment for another few months.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of Tularaemia.

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