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Thursday 18 August 2016

Established and Effective Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Chronic and Recurrent Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is a medical condition in which the affected individual experiences severe abdominal pain, often accompanied by vomiting and fever.  Pancreatitis is a serious condition with significant morbidity and mortality.  This condition is usually associated with obesity and repeated bouts of alcohol drinking.  Some people may have repeated attacks of pancreatitis, which may result in complications in the long run.  Pancreatitis may also results as a complication of gall bladder inflammation.  Chronic pancreatitis may destroy parts of the pancreas or may form cysts within the pancreas, which may affect its normal functioning.

Acute and severe pancreatitis is best treated in a hospital since there is a real-time risk of severe complications; however, mild or chronic and recurring pain can be effectively treated with Ayurvedic medicines. Most importantly, recurrent pancreatitis can be very effectively treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines, both in children as well as in adults. This can gradually stop recurrent episodes of pain, minimize damage to the pancreas, and prevent long term complications. Treatment is usually required for about 6 months, after which the medicines can be gradually tapered and stopped completely.


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

Friday 5 August 2016

Established Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Avascular Necrosis of Hip (AVN)

Long term use of steroids, excessive intake of alcohol, chronic blood disorders and autoimmune diseases cause a drastic and sudden reduction in the blood supply to the head of the hip joint. This causes a complete disorganization of the bone structure, ultimately leading to a collapse of the head of the bone; this condition is known as avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip. Other joints too can be affected, though the hip joint is usually more commonly affected. Modern treatment involves the use of medicines to help reduce bone absorption, surgery to reduce bone stress, or hip joint replacement. Overall, modern treatment options are unsatisfactory and not cost effective.
Mundewadi Ayurvedic Clinic has been singularly successful in effectively treating patients even with advanced AVN. The treatment consists of herbal medicines to be taken for eight months, along with some simple Panchkarma procedures which can be done at home. Most patients report a complete remission in symptoms like pain, stiffness and rigidity within 2-4 months of commencing treatment. After completion of treatment, individuals can lead a normal life without symptoms provided they abstain from high impact activities. Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus provide satisfactory management of a refractory condition like AVN, which is now being increasingly observed in young individuals.
The author, Dr A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Wednesday 11 November 2015

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Neurodegenerative Disorders

Neurodegenerative disorders are characterized by degeneration of neurons or nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing symptoms of ataxia (loss of balance and coordination) and dementia (disturbed mental functioning). Inflammation, oxidative stress, genetic mutation, early cell death, and abnormal protein deposits form the hallmark pathology in these diseases. Common diseases of this group include Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Ataxias (including Spino-Cerebellar Ataxia). Currently there is no treatment or cure for these diseases in the modern system of medicine.
Ayurvedic treatment has a significant role to play in the successful management of these diseases. Ayurvedic medicines strengthen the nervous system, improve general and specific immunity, reduce and treat inflammation, and reduce oxidative stress. Herbal medicines have properties which reduce abnormal protein synthesis and accumulation; help reduce genetic mutation and its effects; reduce premature programmed cell death; and help in reversing damage to nerve cells. Ayurvedic treatment also helps improve muscular strength and neuromuscular coordination.

The main treatment consists of oral medication, while local massage with medicated oils and Panchkarma treatments form complementary therapy. Usually, most affected individuals need treatment for about 6-8 months, depending upon disease severity and response to treatment. With a remission of symptoms, medicines can be gradually tapered off and a ‘wait and watch’ approach can then be maintained, in order to detect a relapse. Therapeutic results are best when treatment is commenced at the earliest, since neurological damage can be reversed easily at the earliest stage of presentation.
The author, Dr A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Tuesday 3 November 2015

A Brief Review of Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Cancer

Modern treatment modalities for cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, stem cell transplant, photodynamic therapy and laser treatment. Unfortunately, even a combination of these treatments is not fully successful in eradicating all known types of cancer, or preventing recurrence. Resistance to treatment and serious side effects of treatment also remain serious issues.

Ayurvedic treatment can be successfully utilized as adjuvant therapy to overcome all the major drawbacks of modern treatment. The single biggest advantage of Ayurvedic medicines is the ability to significantly improve body immunity, which can help overcome drug resistance and treatment failure, and bring about therapeutic success. Ayurvedic treatment also reduces side effects of modern treatment, and positively helps in reducing tumour size, speeding up the process of remission, and delaying chances for recurrence. Even advanced cancer can be controlled, with significant improvement in quality of life and survival time.

In order to derive maximum benefit from Ayurvedic treatment, it is imperative to commence treatment at the earliest possible. It would be rather unwise to turn to Ayurvedic treatment after exhausting all other therapeutic options, and then expecting miracle benefits in the terminal stage of cancer.

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

Monday 19 October 2015

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Autoimmune Disorders

Autoimmune disorders are diseases which manifest when the immune defence system of the body identifies the body organs and systems as foreign and attacks them, resulting in long term damage and disease. A hereditary predisposition to autoimmune diseases is required, along with environmental factors which trigger the unnatural response of the immune system. Conventional treatment is with steroids and immunosuppressant medicines which can significantly reduce symptoms; however, in most individuals, they fail to provide a complete cure, and may in fact cause a host of severe side effects.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines can be effectively and safely used to treat inflammation, which is the hallmark of all autoimmune diseases. Further, depending upon the organ or system/s affected, specific herbal medicines can be used to provide highly targeted therapy for each individual autoimmune disease. Herbal medicines can also provide immunomodulation, which helps in treating the root cause of autoimmune diseases.


While steroids and immunosuppressants can bring about faster relief from symptoms within a few weeks, these do not actually cure the disease. Ayurvedic treatment may take longer – about 4-6 months – to show significant improvement; however, affected individuals can achieve a complete recovery with regular treatment ranging from 12 -24 months. Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus provide a comprehensive treatment and cure for most of the autoimmune diseases. It is also important to commence treatment at the earliest, so that organ and system damage can be reversed to the maximum extent possible.

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

Saturday 8 August 2015

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Viral Hepatitis

Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver with viral infection.  Viral hepatitis can be caused due to different types of viruses known as A, B, C, D, and E.  These infections have different symptoms and presentations and variable long-term outcomes and complications.  Viral hepatitis A usually has an acute course, resolves within a few months, and rarely has any long-term complications.  Hepatitis B, C, D, and E. usually have long-term courses and cause complications like chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer.  Vaccines are available for most of these infections.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is very effective in the management and treatment of all different types of viral hepatitis.  Several medicines have achieved worldwide fame for the specific and effective action on the liver.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines reduce infection and inflammation in the liver cells and help to reduce long-term complications as well as permanent damage.  Many herbal medicines also have specific anti-viral action and therefore help to eliminate viruses which cause hepatitis.

Herbal medicines and combinations are available in tablet form as well as liquid form and can therefore be given both to adults as well as children.  Depending upon the type of infection, the presenting symptoms, as well as the severity of liver damage, treatment needs to be given for periods ranging from four weeks to one year, in order to achieve significant improvement or a complete cure.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines have completely changed the prognosis and overall treatment outcomes for all different types of hepatitis.

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 Tinnitus

Tinnitus is a medical condition in which affected individuals perceive an abnormal sound in the ears, which is usually subjective.  The sound in usually described in various ways such as a clicking or whooshing sound, and it may also be of highly varied intensity.  Tinnitus usually results from deafness induced by high sound, but it may also result from neurological or metabolic disorders or be drug induced. Psychological symptoms are usually commonly associated with this condition.  There is no specific modern treatment for this condition.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is very useful in the successful management of tinnitus.  It is useful to take a detailed history and try to locate the specific cause for the condition.  Treating the cause will usually help in reducing or completely curing the tinnitus.  Medicines are also given to help strengthen the auditory nerve and sensory hair in the inner ears, which may cause the tinnitus.  General Ayurvedic tonics which act on all the body tissues, and especially those which are effective on the respiratory tract, have been found to be effective in the treatment of tinnitus.  Medications need to be given for periods ranging from two to six months, depending upon the severity of the condition and other associated medical problems.

Most individuals obtain significant relief or cure from this condition after regular treatment with Ayurvedic herbal medicines.  Avoiding exposure to loud sounds is the best way to prevent this condition.

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