Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Hearing Loss in Children

Hearing is essential for young children to learn speech, develop learning and social skills, and for playing. In most developed countries, screening for hearing ability is done some time after birth. Otherwise, parents are usually the first to notice hearing defects in young children. Hearing loss is of three types- conductive; sensorineural and mixed.

Hearing loss in children can be congenital or acquired. Ayurvedic treatment can be very effectively utilized in successfully treating hearing loss in children. For hearing loss due to middle ear infections, medicines are given which reduce allergy, inflammation, infection, and fluid buildup. Results with treatment are quite good and hearing is restored to normal in the majority of affected children.

For sensorineural hearing loss in children, Ayurvedic treatment is given to provide nutrition, repair damage to the inner ear, and strengthen the auditory nerve and auditory brain center. This treatment is quite safe for long term administration in children more than 6 months of age. There is usually a hearing benefit of 15-25 percent with 4-6 months of treatment and about 40-60 percent benefit can be obtained with about 10-12 months of Ayurvedic treatment. This improvement can be verified with objective audiometric tests.

It is important to note that all treated individuals – both adults and children – are exposed to the same aggravating or risk factors for hearing loss, which normal people face. It is therefore necessary to avoid or minimize the risk from such aggravating factors to the maximum extent possible.

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

Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Stargardt’s Disease

Stargardt’s disease is the juvenile firm of adult macular degeneration seen in the eyes. This condition has a hereditary component and usually begins in late childhood, gradually leading to legal blindness. A gradual buildup of lipid or fat deposits in the Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE) cuts off nourishment to the photoreceptor cells in the macular part of the retina. This causes a gradual degeneration of the photoreceptor cells, leading to loss of vision. Contrary to the adult macular degeneration, high doses of vitamin A seem to worsen Stargardt’s disease.

There is currently no known treatment for this condition in the modern system of medicine. Ayurvedic treatment for Stargardt’s disease is aimed at reducing deposition of lipids in the RPE, removing the toxic fats from the eyes, and providing healthy nutrition to the retina. Regular treatment for about 10-12 months helps in significantly improving and stabilizing vision. It also helps to adopt a healthy lifestyle, reduce stress, get adequate amount of sleep, and consume a diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables. It is also important to reduce exposure to toxins from the air, drinking water, processed and packaged foods, and cosmetics.

It is also important to monitor affected individuals on a long term basis even after completion of treatment, to ensure that there is no deterioration in vision.

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

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

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

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

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

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