Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Duchene Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Duchene muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder involving the muscles.  There is a gradual degeneration of muscles leading to inability to stand and move, gradual loss of muscle bulk, skeletal deformities, finally leading to respiratory failure.  Females are carriers of this disease but are not affected, while males are affected with this disease.  Symptoms are apparent after the first few years of life.  The normal life span of children affected with this condition is around 25 years.  Currently, there is no treatment or cure for this disease.  Management is supportive and conservative.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Duchene muscular dystrophy is aimed at treating the root cause of the condition.  Treatment is given to help prevent and slow down the degeneration of muscles in the body.  Medicines which act on the muscular tissue are given in high doses, along with other local procedures like fomentation and body massage with medicated oils.  Medicated enema, aka basti are also given first to prevent degeneration and loss of muscle tissue.

It is important to commence treatment at the earliest, once the diagnosis is made, in order to bring about maximum benefit of treatment and help the affected individual live a normal life to the maximum extent possible.  Ayurvedic medicines can considerably reduce disability from disease and possibly increase the normal life span of affected individuals.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Cholesteatoma

Cholesteatoma is a noncancerous growth which can occur in the middle ear canal.  This usually results from keratinizing squamous epithelium in the middle ear and/or mastoid process. Though this is not a cancerous growth, it can cause considerable destruction of the inner and middle ear and surrounding regions.  It can therefore cause deafness, giddiness, ear discharge, pain and irritation of the facial nerve, and rarely cause infection and damage to the brain.  A chronic and persistent ear discharge accompanied by deafness is usually taken to be due to cholesteatoma unless proved otherwise.  Physicians need to be very alert in order to diagnose this condition in a timely manner.  Modern management of this condition is by surgery; however the surgery itself can cause permanent damage and hearing loss.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for cholesteatoma is aimed at treating the growth aggressively so as to cause a complete remission at the earliest and prevent damage to the middle and inner ear structures as well as surrounding organs and brain.  Herbal medicines which reduce tumor growth as well as act specifically on the ear are used in high doses.  There are several medicines and herbal combinations which have a specific action on different diseases of the external and internal ear organs.  A combination of these medicines is used in order to treat and cure the disease.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment may be required for periods ranging from three to six months; however, regular assessment is important in order to ensure that the disease is responding to treatment so as to prevent risk of life and other complications.

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 Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is also known as atopic eczema or eczema.  This disease causes characteristic inflammation of the skin followed by oozing, crusting and later dryness and fissuring of the skin.  This condition is present both in children as well as in adults; the skin-wise distribution of the disease is different in children as compared to adults.  Individuals who are allergic or have a family atopy (tendency of immediate onset allergic reactions) are usually predisposed to this condition and may also concurrently suffer from other allergic conditions like allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, and food allergies.  Conventional treatment is in the form of local moisturizer applications, and steroids in the form of local application or oral medication.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for atopic dermatitis is aimed at reducing the sensitivity of affected individuals as well as strengthening the skin, subcutaneous tissue, as well as the local muscular structures in the affected lesions.  Herbal treatment is given to treat and strengthen the blood tissue as well as skin and subcutaneous tissue.  Herbal medicines are also given to improve the immunity of the skin as well as general immune status of affected individuals.  Treatment is usually in the form of oral medication supplemented by local applications.  Individuals suffering from very chronic or severe forms of the disease can also be given additional treatment modalities like Panchkarma procedures, which bring about detoxification and purification of affected body tissues.

Depending upon the severity of the disease, Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to be given for periods ranging from two to six months.  Almost all individuals affected with the disease can be cured completely.  Affected individuals need to make adequate lifestyle modifications and diet restrictions in order to prevent and avoid aggravation or recurrence of the disease.

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 Aortic regurgitation (AR or AI)

Aortic regurgitation (AR), also known as aortic insufficiency (AI), is a medical condition in which the aortic valve is incompetent and thereby allows a backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.  This may be due to damage to the valves or enlargement of the originating part of the aorta (the aortic root).  This can result from infections, drugs, or diseases like hypertension and chronic autoimmune disorders.  Conventional management involves the use of medicines to control blood pressure and reduce peripheral resistance, thereby reducing the load on the heart.  Long-term AR normally results in enlargement of the left ventricular, symptoms like breathlessness, and in the long run, congestive cardiac failure (CCF).  Surgical treatment involves replacement of the defective valve.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for AR is aimed at treating the known cause of the condition.  Herbal medicines are used in order to reduce any possible chronic infection, improve the functioning of the heart, treat damaged heart muscle as well as damaged and enlarged aortic root, and strengthen the tendons attached to the valves.  A combination of such treatments is helpful in bringing about a gradual improvement in the functioning of the valves, thereby reducing symptoms.  This helps to gradually reduce the load on the overburdened left ventricle and thereby reduces or prevents left ventricular hypertrophy and the long-term risk for congestive heart failure.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to be given for periods ranging from 6 to 12 months in order to bring about significant improvement in patients suffering from AR.  Herbal treatment is completely safe for long-term use and can be used along with conventional modern therapy.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can significantly improve the quality of life of patients suffering from AR and can also improve overall survival, as well as reduce the requirement for surgery.

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 Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)

Auto immune hemolytic anemia, also known in short is AIHA, is a disease related to the blood cells.  Normally red blood cells have a lifespan of 100 to120 days; in this disease the cells get destroyed prematurely within a few days or weeks, and in severe cases may cause acute anemia and require blood transfusions. Affected individuals display symptoms of mild jaundice and anemia.  The liver and spleen may be enlarged.  As the name of this disease suggests, this disease has an auto immune origin.  The dysfunctional auto-immune status may result from infections, drugs and diseases like chronic auto immune disorders and cancers.  Treatment is usually with steroids and immune suppressants; if this does not work, splenectomy is a viable surgical option.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for AIHA is usually aimed at treating any known cause for the disease.  In addition, medicines which improve the immune status of the body are used in high doses.  Medicines which act on the liver and spleen are also used in high doses.  These medicines need to be given for chronic periods ranging from 8 to 12 months.  A combination of such Ayurvedic medicines gradually helps to improve the blood picture and improve the viable lifespan of red blood cells.  This gradually normalizes the size of the spleen and reduces the need for blood transfusions.

AIHA is a rare disease which is quite refractory to conventional treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can bring about significant improvement in such patients and cause long-term or permanent remission of the disease.

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

Safe and Effective Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN)

Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is an autoimmune disorder involving spontaneous inflammation of the arteries usually affecting muscles, joints, intestines, nerves, kidneys and skin.  These cause symptoms which include fever, pain, fatigue, weight loss, bleeding, and dysfunction of affected organs.  Though this disease usually affects the elderly population, it may be seen in all age groups.  The severe form of this disease can be fatal.

The modern management of this condition involves the use of steroids and immuno-suppressant drugs.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment for PAN is aimed at treating the root cause of the disease, that is, inflammation of the arteries.  The symptoms for this disease .point to a severe disturbance in the Pitta Dosha of the body; hence, herbal medicines which act on Pitta and reduce its disturbed properties, are used in high doses in the management of this condition.  The autoimmune component of the disease also needs to be handled aggressively so that inflammation of arteries can be treated at the earliest possible.

Since bleeding from different parts of the body and damage to internal organs can be quite severe in the advanced stage of the condition, it is important to initiate treatment at the earliest possible in order to bring about a rapid remission, prevent permanent damage of important organs and reduce morbidity and mortality to the maximum extent possible.  Ayurvedic treatment can be done in the form of oral medication as well as Panchkarma which mainly includes induced purgation, and courses of medicated enemas, if required.

Symptomatic treatment to reduce damage to the skin, muscles, joints, intestines, nerves, and kidneys needs to be given on a patient-to-patient basis, keeping in mind severity of the symptoms, and the need to provide treatment of the root cause.  If treatment is started early, a complete remission can be obtained within a few months, and later on, low dose treatment can be continued in order to prevent a relapse of the condition.  An acute and severe presentation of the disease requires highly aggressive treatment in the form of high doses of herbal medicines which are nevertheless very effective in controlling symptoms and bringing a rapid resolution of the disease.  Even severe forms of the disease can be treated completely within a span of six to eight months.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be very judiciously utilised to effectively treat PAN.  Herbal medicines are quite safe for prolonged use and can be used safely both in the pediatric as well as elderly population.

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

Highly Successful and Effective Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip

Avascular necrosis is a disease resulting from death of bone tissue due to lack of blood supply.  The hip bone is the most commonly affected due to this condition and long-term disease leads to eventual collapse of the joint. Modern management consists of the use of biphosphanates to reduce or slow down calcium loss from the bone, decompression surgery, physiotherapy, and - as a last resort – surgical joint replacement.

This condition usually causes severe pain, stiffness, and limitation of joint movement.  Activities of daily living are restricted because of this disease.  Most patients who resort to decompression surgery seldom obtain any benefit from the procedure.  Total joint replacement is a costly procedure and does not offer full joint mobility.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is highly effective and successful in the management AVN of the hip.  Treatment consists of aggressively using herbal tablets which are safe and effective for long-term use.  Additionally, a medicated enema is given weekly along with local application of medicated oils and fomentation.  Graded physiotherapy is also beneficial along with other treatment.  This combination treatment is very effective and successful in treating all the symptoms of AVN related to pain, stiffness, and limitation of movement.  Most people affected with AVN can walk normally and lead a normal life after a few months of Ayurvedic treatment.

In order to prevent further deterioration of the joint and to prevent a relapse, medicines can be continued in low dose as a supplementation therapy.  However, most patients consider themselves fully cured within a few months of treatment.  It is important to initiate Ayurvedic herbal treatment at the earliest possible in order to get maximum benefit and a complete cure.  The greater the joint destruction at commencement of therapy, the longer is the treatment required to reverse the entire pathology as well as all the symptoms.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilized in successfully and effectively treating AVN of the hip joint.

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