Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Medical Conditions Related to the Heart

In the modern age of stress, modernization, globalization, pollution, and global warming, diseases of the heart are a leading cause for death worldwide. Ayurvedic management of these conditions is comprehensive and highly successful. A short summary of medical conditions and their Ayurvedic treatment is given below.

Hypertension or high blood pressure has become very common in the young and middle aged population, due to high stress, and competitive lifestyles. Ayurvedic treatment with simple herbs, coupled with relaxation techniques, deep breathing and Reiki, can very well manage mild to moderate blood pressure, without the need for modern anti-hypertensive drug therapy.

Congenital diseases related to the heart can be managed - and in most children, successfully treated - with the use of Ayurvedic herbs and herbo-mineral medicines. It is important to commence treatment at the earliest, immediately after diagnosis, and to continue treatment for at least six to twelve months. Conditions like Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) fall in this category. Even babies just a few months old can be safely treated with Ayurvedic medicines.

Most mild to moderate conditions related to the valves of the heart can be very well treated with Ayurvedic medicines. Both valve stenosis and regurgitation can be successfully treated with good long term results. Even with patients having severe involvement of the heart valves, surgery can be successfully delayed for several decades with aggressive Ayurvedic treatment. Aortic stenosis and regurgitation, and Mitral Stenosis and regurgitation fall in this category.

Medical conditions involving the heart muscle, usually called myopathies, are quite serious and have significant morbidity and mortality. Ayurvedic treatment can be judiciously used to treat these conditions, though the treatment time required here is more. Conditions like dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and restrictive cardiomyopathy fall in this category.

Congestive cardiac failure needs to be treated keeping in mind the known causes for the condition. Most patients can be successfully treated if Ayurvedic treatment is continued for about two to three years. Complete success can be obtained using a combination of Ayurvedic medicines and heart health supplements.

Coronary artery disease (CAD), causing angina (with partial blocks) or heart attacks (with complete blocks), have become very common even in young people. Ayurvedic treatment, combined with a healthy life style - including regular exercises, deep breathing techniques, yogasanas, and healthy food - can completely reverse CAD in most people.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus very useful in successfully managing most medical conditions related to the heart.

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

Chronic Pancreatitis - Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Chronic pancreatitis is a condition in which the patient experiences chronic or intermittent severe abdominal pain, due to a chronic, continuing inflammatory process which gradually destroys the pancreas either fully or partially. The presence of stones, cysts, increased lobularity, dilated ducts and calcification are typical signs of chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatic enzyme blood levels are either normal or mildly elevated. In time, the organ gradually loses its functions and the patient may end up with complications like diabetes and malabsorption syndrome.

            Alcohol abuse, gall bladder stones, autoimmune disorders, and trauma are the known causes of chronic pancreatitis, while in some patients the cause remains unknown. Standard treatment includes pain management, prevention and treatment of known causes, treatment of organ insufficiency or failure, and surgery.

            Ayurvedic herbal medicines can be very effectively used in chronic pancreatitis to reduce pain and prevent or minimize long term, irreversible damage to the organ. Herbal medicines can reduce the inflammation in the pancreas and thereby prevent long term complications like cyst formation and calcification. Treatment can change according to the known cause of the condition. It is advisable to start Ayurvedic treatment at the earliest possible since this can bring about a complete reversal of the inflammation and a complete cure. Even patients with chronic history and visible damage to the pancreas have made a complete recovery without a recurrence. Children with recurrent pancreatitis also do well with Ayurvedic treatment and recover completely with treatment.

Any fresh episode of pain can usually be treated successfully with Ayurvedic medicines, with very few exceptions.  Most patients who tend to relapse or do not respond well to treatment usually have a history of faulty compliance to treatment, inadequate diet control and a tendency to binge on fatty foods and alcohol. Average treatment time for chronic pancreatitis is six to eight months, depending upon the severity of organ damage and the response to treatment.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is therefore a viable treatment option for chronic and recurrent pancreatitis. Early treatment can prevent irreversible damage and bring about complete recovery, with minimal chances of recurrence.

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Hyperhidrosis - Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Hyperhidrosis refers to excessive perspiration especially from the palms, soles, and armpits as well as the head and forehead. This medical condition can cause social embarrassment, depression, and inability to do office work like writing or handling paper documents. Hormonal disorders, diabetes, obesity, stress and high temperatures can aggravate this condition.

The modern treatment of hyperhidrosis consists of the local use of antiperspirants, oral anticholinergic medicines, iontophoresis, Botox injection, surgical denervation, radiofrequency ablation, surgical removal, and subcutaneous liposuction. However, major concerns with these treatments are limited improvement; repeated sittings for treatment; considerable treatment cost; serious or troublesome side effects, and recurrence of symptoms.

Excessive sweating is believed to be due to an overactive autonomic nervous system. In Ayurvedic pathophysiology, it is believed that faulty Meda (fatty tissue) metabolism results in excessive production of waste material, thereby causing excessive sweating.

The primary treatment of hyperhidrosis, therefore, is to normalize the Meda metabolism. Medicines which act on the Meda tissue and also on the overactive autonomic nervous system are given in high doses or rubbed locally on affected body parts. It is also beneficial to treat stress, obesity, diabetes mellitus and other conditions which aggravate or cause excessive sweating.

Complete cessation of sweating is not desirable, since sweating regulates body temperature, maintains fluid balance, and keeps the skin and sweat pores soft. Patients may require Ayurvedic treatment for periods ranging from three to six months or more. Later, the patient can be treated with reduced doses to prevent a relapse of the condition.

Ayurvedic treatment is safe for long term use, and significant relief can be obtained on a very long term basis. In addition to reduction of excessive sweating, patients report feelings of improved relaxation, increased confidence, and better control while handling stressful situations; and these results are reported several months to even several years after stopping treatment. Ayurvedic treatment therefore has a significant role to play in the management of hyperhidrosis.

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Addiction – Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Physical and emotional dependence on alcohol, tobacco, or drugs is labeled as addiction. Severe addictions can cause ill health, antisocial behavior, absence from work, emotional and physical trauma to the family, economic deprivation, and significantly increased morbidity and mortality. Usually, family members bring the affected individual for treatment; a few individuals come directly seeking treatment. Drug addiction is best treated in a specialized institution using a multi-disciplinary approach. However, most patients having tobacco or alcohol addiction can be safely treated on an outpatient basis.

The mainstay of treatment while handling addiction is to normalize and protect the metabolism of the body as well as the mental state of affected individuals. Herbal medicines are given to improve liver function, detoxify body tissues, protect the heart and nervous system, and improve elimination through the intestines and kidneys. Herbal medicines are also given to improve alertness, concentration and confidence, while reducing stress.

Affected individuals are advised a diet consisting predominantly of milk, ghee, honey, fruits, and vegetables. Recommendations are given to be in good company, remain busy, and get involved in interesting and fruitful work. Professional counseling may be required for serious emotional, family and work related issues.

Ayurvedic treatment has a very good effect on people affected with alcohol and tobacco addiction. Some individuals have reported giving up the use of tobacco or alcohol within just one week of starting treatment. However, it is important to not discontinue treatment due to a risk of relapse. An average of three to six months’ treatment is usually required to completely get an individual off the addiction. It is important to monitor the patient and see that all vital organs are working well and the person is mentally stable.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP)

Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP) is an acute manifestation pf porphyria, which is an inherited metabolic disorder. Deficiency of enzymes leads to deficient conversion into heme and thereby accumulation in the body of porphyrins. This causes neurological, visceral, psychiatric, or cutaneous manifestations of symptoms including severe abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting, muscular pain, convulsions, tingling, weakness, confusion, hallucinations, high blood pressure, tachycardia, itching and rash.

Urine in the acute presentation is typically red colored, and contains high amounts of porphobilinogen, which is diagnostic of this condition. Treatment is with intravenous glucose, simple pain killers, and oral or intravenous hematin. Medications, fasting, smoking, infections, surgery, stress, alcohol use, menstrual hormones, and exposure to sun are known to precipitate symptoms of this condition.

The pathology suggests disturbed metabolism and creation of unhealthy blood tissue and vitiated pitta. Features are indicative of Raktapitta disease moving in the downward direction. Depending upon the exact pathophysiology, skin, brain and kidneys are also liable to be affected.

Treatment involves correction of faulty pitta and normalization of blood tissue, correction of metabolism, along with control of a disturbed vata. Other symptoms can be concurrently treated with Ayurvedic medicines. Most patients can be well controlled with Ayurvedic therapy of a few weeks to a few months. Recurrent attacks of pain can be well controlled, provided the patient meticulously avoids all known aggravating causes. Patients having severe neuropsychiatric symptoms may require prolonged treatment of about 6-10 months.

After the initial treatment, once all symptoms have gone in complete remission, it is usually sufficient to just observe the patient for any signs of recurrence or relapse. Most day to day medical issues can be easily handled with Ayurvedic medication, and the patients as well as caretakers quickly learn to manage the situation on their own. It is fortunate that most Ayurvedic medications are well tolerated by patients suffering from porphyria, and so affected individuals need not get intimidated by the long list of Allopathic medications which they cannot take.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Age Related Macular Degeneration, also known as ARMD or AMD, is an age related eye condition which gradually results in diminished central vision. The risk factors for this condition are age over 60, female gender, a positive family history, faulty diet (reduced intake of omega fatty acids and dark green vegetables) , excessive exposure to the sun, smoking, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and obesity.

AMD is of two types, wet and dry. Dry AMD is more common, and nearly 80-85% patients have this type of AMD.  In this type, the macula gradually gets thinner, and toxic deposits cause tiny clumps of protein known as drusen. There is a gradual and slow loss of central vision, which usually occurs in both eyes. Dietary supplements may help reduce or stabilize this condition.

The wet type of AMD is present in only about 15 % of affected individuals; however, this type is more serious and is responsible for nearly 80% of vision loss occurring from this condition. New, abnormal blood vessels grow beneath the retina; these cause leakage of blood and fluid, eventually leading to scarring of the macula. This type of vision loss may be faster- often occurring in a few days to a few weeks- and more extensive. Vision loss typically affects one eye. Treatment includes dietary supplementation, injection of antivascular endothelial growth factor drugs, laser photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, and use of low vision devices.

Dry AMD can be treated with Ayurvedic medicines using the Rasayan (rejuvenating) herbs. Use of Triphala and Mahatriphala Ghrut is beneficial, as well as the prolonged use of Netra Tarpan procedure. Medicines which help remove toxic deposits and strengthen the retina are very useful, but need to be given for prolonged periods in order to get good benefit. Associated risk factors and concurrent medical conditions need to be treated in order to give the patient the full benefit of Ayurvedic treatment.  Treated in this way, most affected individuals can retain a decent vision for more than three decades.

For patients with the wet type of AMD, the use of leeches can avert sudden and drastic vision loss. Mild and repeated purgation helps in reducing fluid build up beneath the retina. Medicines can then be given to remove toxic collection from the eyes, as well as to help reduce the abnormal vessel growth and frequent leakages. Vision can be gradually restored fully or partially (depending upon the stage at which treatment has been commenced), and further loss of vision can be prevented.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously used to effectively treat both the dry and wet types of AMD.

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Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)

Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune disease which includes Reynaud’s phenomenon (discoloration of fingertips and toes in extreme temperatures), arthritis, esophageal dysfunction, myositis (inflammation of muscles), pulmonary hypertension, sclerodactyly (swollen and hardened fingers and toes), skin rash, reduced white blood cell counts, pleuritis (inflamed coverings of lungs), pericarditis (inflamed coverings of heart), along with high levels of ribonucleioprotein antibodies. Women are ten times more affected by this condition than men.

Autoimmune diseases are those clinical conditions in which the immune system of the body becomes dysfunctional and starts targeting body organs and tissues, resulting in long term inflammation and damage. The modern, conservative treatment of MCTD is to suppress the dysfunctional immune system using steroids or immunosuppressant drugs; while this brings about an early relief from symptoms, most patients tend to relapse in the long run. The Ayurvedic treatment protocol for the management of MCTD consists of treating symptoms, treating the damaged tissues and organs, normalizing metabolism, soothing a hyper-reactive immune system, and treating all possible causes of the disease. Causes include chronic allergies, chronic inflammation, chronic infections, nutritional deficiencies, degeneration, and toxic build up in the body.

Detoxification, rejuvenation treatment of tissues and organs, immune modulation and symptomatic treatment need to be done separately or concurrently. Treating and protecting important internal organs like the heart, lungs and kidneys, and bringing about successful immune modulation, need to be accorded top priority in the long run. When it becomes apparent that the immune system is gradually functioning at optimal levels, the herbal medicines can be tapered off gradually. Depending upon the severity of the condition and the treatment response of the patient, treatment time may range anywhere from six to twenty-four months. Educating the patient about a healthy diet and lifestyle becomes important at this stage so as to enjoy optimal health and avoid a relapse of the condition.

Concurrent treatment with modern medicines and Ayurvedic herbal medicines can be safely given on a long term basis; however, adequate monitoring and testing is essential.

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

Congestive Cardiac Failure (CCF) - Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Congestive cardiac failure (CCF) is a medical condition in which the heart is unable to pump oxygenated blood to the body with its normal efficiency. CCF, if left untreated, becomes gradually progressive over time and leads to symptoms like chest pain or discomfort, breathlessness, fatigue, pain in abdomen, swelling in feet and abdomen, increased nocturnal urination, and decreased appetite.

Early diagnosis and management of this medical condition is important in order to prevent permanent and irreversible damage to the heart and increased mortality. In addition to modern conservative care, institution of aggressive Ayurvedic treatment to treat both the cause and effects of CCF can result in highly gratifying results. Ayurvedic medicines are very effective in quickly controlling high blood pressure; this reduces the work load on the heart thereby reducing heart muscle fatigue and compromised pumping action. Herbal medicines work very well to reduce atherosclerosis and obstruction in narrowed coronary vessels so as to improve the blood flow to the heart muscles. Damage to heart muscles due to valvular insufficiency, heart muscle disease, or alcohol and drug abuse can be corrected using specific herbal therapy for the same. Work efficiency of the heart can be improved using appropriate herbo-mineral therapy.

With regular treatment, affected individuals notice a definite improvement in symptoms like swelling, breathlessness, fatigue and reduced appetite. Objective tests like a chest x-ray and 2-d echo test reveal improvement in such parameters as reduction in the size of enlarged heart chambers, improved valvular efficiency, improved heart ejection fraction, reduced load on the lungs, and resolution of swelling in and around the pericardium.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously used to treat refractory patients having CCF. Concurrent Ayurvedic treatment can dramatically improve the overall outlook of long term treatment of CCF and significantly bring down mortality resulting from this condition.

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Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Autoimmune Disorders

Autoimmune disorders are caused due to a dysfunction of the immune system of the body which attacks body organs and systems assuming them to be foreign, causing more than 160 different autoimmune diseases. Conservative modern treatment is in the form of immune suppression which results in temporary improvement in the symptoms; however, most patients with serious symptoms do not benefit in the long run, and may in fact exhibit serious side effects from treatment.

Almost all affected individuals exhibit some genetic predisposition to disease, along with exposure to environmental triggers. These include allergies, chronic infections, traumatic inflammation, degeneration, nutritional deficiencies, and toxic build up in the body. Ayurvedic treatment can be given for a few months to systematically detoxify the body; this is followed up with rejuvenation therapy for the next few months. When treated in this manner, patients can be gradually given medicines to treat generalized inflammation and also to gradually modulate a compromised immunity, without showing any aggravation of symptoms.

Treatment is also given to treat specific symptoms as they present. The key to successful treatment  is to treat specific and generalized inflammation, which is the hallmark of autoimmune disease. This can result in remission of commonly occurring autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), type 1 diabetes, psoriasis, alopecia areata, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), thyroiditis, Addison’s disease, pernicious anemia, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS), scleroderma, and mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD).

Simple diet instructions are given which can be easily followed by most affected people. Avoidance of fast food, fried food, and packed food items; minimization of sugar, salt, non-vegetarian food, and dairy; and consumption of large amounts of fresh vegetables and fruits (subject to tolerance) are recommended.

Most affected individuals report significant improvement with about four to six months of Ayurvedic herbal treatment, and go into a full remission after about eight to ten months of therapy. Medicines can then be gradually tapered off and then stopped altogether. Patients who are already on steroids and other immune suppressant drugs may require more time to obtain remission of symptoms as well as to gradually get off all modern medication. Early institution of Ayurvedic herbal treatment is important in preventing permanent damage to important organs.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be systematically used to comprehensively treat all autoimmune disorders.

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

Chronic Kidney Failure - Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Chronic kidney failure is also known as chronic renal failure (CRF) or chronic kidney disease (CKD). There are several medical conditions which can cause this condition, including persistent high blood pressure, untreated and/or uncontrolled diabetes, renal artery stenosis, advanced and chronic polycystic kidneys, medical conditions like advanced autoimmune diseases, adverse drug reactions, drug abuse, severe infections, and large, impacted kidney stones.

An early diagnosis and early institution of effective treatment is crucial in preventing permanent kidney damage. Persistent presence of albumin in the urine, and a gradually increasing creatinine level – even though it may well be within the stipulated normal range – are indicators of gradual kidney damage.

Post renal causes usually include ascending infections, and damage resulting from blockage of urine due to impacted kidney stones. Such causes can usually be treated and removed completely, and the damaged kidneys usually recover completely in most patients. Pre-renal causes include generalized conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and diseases causing inflammation in different organs, such as auto-immune diseases; Ayurvedic herbal treatment is especially useful in treating such conditions which put the kidneys at risk.

Irrespective of the cause, the end result of chronic kidney disease is damage to nephrons, which are the functional and structural working units in the kidneys. Herbal medicines act specifically on the capillaries and nephrons in the kidney to reduce infection, remove inflammation and blockage, remove damaging immune complexes, and bring about healing to damaged tissue. Most patients with up to stage 4 kidney disease improve very well with long term Ayurvedic treatment, usually ranging from 6 to 10 months. Dialysis can be given concurrently to tide over the acute stage of kidney damage. Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus useful to treat and potentially reverse damage to kidneys, which is the hallmark of chronic kidney disease.

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

Infertility - Successful Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Though there are multiple possible medical causes of infertility, increasingly busy and stressful lifestyles have contributed to infertility levels in many young, married couples.

Male infertility can be due to poor sperm count, poor sperm quality, and issues related to erection and ejaculation. Ayurvedic herbal medicines can be successfully used to treat these issues and are safe, effective, and improve sperm quality and quantity while also improving performance and mutual satisfaction.

Female infertility can be due to hormonal imbalance, underdeveloped organs, ovulation failure, blockage due to growths (cysts or tumors) or inflammation, failure of conception due to sperm antibodies, or failure of implantation and embryonic growth due to infections. Most such conditions can be safely and effectively treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines.

More than a third of affected women fail to conceive in spite of all relevant examinations and reports coming out normal. Ayurvedic treatment which can be given in such a scenario is completely safe, can be given for long periods, and tends to help solve the issue without creating any new problem or side effects. Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be continued throughout pregnancy in order to prevent complications as well as to achieve safe and healthy offspring.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be utilized to successfully treat both male and female infertility. Treatment is both safe as well as highly economical. It is important to do a thorough examination as well as perform detailed medical tests so as to locate the exact cause and provide specific and effective treatment.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Non-specific Lymphadenitis

Lymphadenitis means inflammation in the lymph nodes which can be generalized or localized. This condition usually points to some infection or inflammation. Generalized swelling of the lymph glands may point to more serious infections like HIV and tuberculosis, or may be indicators of serious diseases like cancer.

Clinical examination and relevant medical tests usually help pinpoint the exact cause of lymphadenitis, and conservative treatment is usually sufficient to help treat and cure the condition. Of late, however, more and more individuals have started presenting with gross lymphadenitis in various parts of the body, without evidence of any specific cause like tuberculosis, widespread infection, or cancer. It then becomes necessary to explore other causes for this condition.

Chronic inflammation appears to be the main causative factor, possibly due to diverse reasons such as stress, food allergies, exposure to toxins, hidden and obscure infections, and autoimmune processes within the body, Treatment needs to be given at various levels. Herbal medicines are given to reduce inflammation, and remove excess accumulated fluid. Herbs with known antiviral and antibacterial actions are given to treat infections. Immune-modulating herbs are used to treat a dysfunctional immune system. Specific diet instructions are given to address food allergies, and prevent inflammation. Adequate lifestyle recommendations are given to reduce stress and get sufficient, good quality sleep on a regular basis.

It is also necessary to normalize the digestive capacity and intestinal flora of affected individuals. Detoxification may also be necessary, especially for people who do not respond well to the treatment mentioned above. People with a strong autoimmune component may need more aggressive therapy for a longer period of time.

Most people having non-specific lymphadenitis respond very well to this line of treatment and report complete resolution of all symptoms. It is necessary for them to continue following a healthy diet and lifestyle so as to prevent a recurrence.

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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