कॅन्सर:- आयुर्वेदिक शास्त्रीय दृष्टिकोन

कॅन्सर:- आयुर्वेदिक शास्त्रीय दृष्टिकोन

 कॅन्सर म्हणजे काय?

1) शरिरात प्रत्येक क्षणाला नविन पेशी तयार होतात व जुन्या नष्ट होतात.ही क्रीया नियमितपणे होत असते.जेव्हा ही क्रीया बिघडून अनियमित पणे खुप प्रमाणात पेशी तयार होऊ लागतात तेव्हा त्याला कॅन्सर म्हणतात.

2) ह्या अनियमित पणे वाढलेल्या पेशी आजुबाजूच्या भागात पसरतात,तसेच रकत,रसाच्या माध्यमाने एका भागातून दुसऱ्या भागात जातात 

******कॅन्सर कशामुळे होतो?

‘असे कोणतेही कारण ज्यामुळे शरिराची प्रतिकारशक्ती कमी होते त्या सर्व कारणांमुळे कॅन्सर होऊ शकतो.’

जसे शारिरीक आघात ,मानसीक  आघात, केमिकल्स,व्यसने,औषधी,कृमी(व्हायरसेस) , प्रदुषितवातावरण,दुषित आहारीय पदार्थ, आनुवंशिकता इत्यादी.

***केवळ एकाच कारणामुळे कॅन्सर होत नाही .अनेक कारणांच्या परिणामस्वरूप कॅन्सर होतो.

**जर शरिराची प्रतिकारशक्ती चांगली असेल तर कॅन्सरची शक्यता कमी असते

प्रतिकारशक्ती म्हणजे---आपल्या शरिरात बाहेरचे पदार्थ आत आले तर आपल्या शरिरातील रक्षक सेना त्यांना आत येऊ देत नाही,त्याला बाहेर हाकलून लावते.त्या सेनेलाच प्रतिकारशक्ती म्हणतात.

****कॅन्सर होऊ नये म्हणून उपाय

-आयुर्वेदिक पद्धतीने दिनचर्या,ऋतुचर्या,आहारनियम पालन करावे

-रसायन सेवन करावे

-ऋतुनुसार पंचकर्म करावे

-मानसीक आरोग्यासाठी प्रयत्न करावे

-योग,आसने, प्राणायाम , सूर्यनमस्कार नियमाने करावे

• -जीवनाकडे सकारात्मक दृष्टीकोन ठेवावा.

***कॅन्सर झाल्यावर उपाय:-

1) आधुनिक शास्त्रानुसार सर्जरी, केमोथेरपी,रेडियेशन ही ट्रिटमेंट केली जाते. परंतु केमोथेरपी  ने व्याधीयुक्त पेशी बरोबर चांगल्या निरोगी पेशी सुद्धा नष्ट होतात.ह्यामुळे रोगप्रतिकारक शक्ती कमी होते.बऱ्याचवेळा ह्या ट्रिटमेंट च्या साइड इफेक्टस् मुळे रुग्ण दगावण्याची शक्यता वाढते.

2) आयुर्वेदिक रसायनांने , पंचकर्माने रुग्णाची रोगप्रतिकारक शक्ती वाढते.रसायन औषधी रोगप्रतिकारक शक्ती वाढवतात , त्यामुळे कॅन्सरसारखा दुर्धर आजाराशी आनंदाने लढता येते.याशिवाय औषधांचे दुष्परिणाम देखील होत नाही.

LABOUR:

LABOUR:

Labor is the process of delivering a baby and the placenta, membranes, and umbilical cord from the uterus to the vagina to the outside world. 

CAUSES OF  LABOUR 

IN FULL TERM PREGNANCY :

1 ) Mother’s Pituitary : Secretes Oxytocin when the baby is fully developed and ready to be born.

 Oxytocin is the hormone that stimulates contractions, prepare the cervix for labor. The more mobile the cervix gets, the more the vagina widens, and labor starts.

2)The Baby's Lungs Signal :

Fetal lungs provide the signal to initiate labor. 

When the fetal lungs have reached full maturation, they produce a certain type of protein. These protein in turn sends a wave of  prostaglandins through the mother's body and starts labor. 

3) Baby's Adrenal Glands :

These gland signal Labor.

Maturation of baby's adrenal glands might trigger labor.

However, until weeks 38 to 40 baby's adrenal glands are engaged in what's called the HPA Axis . Fully developed HPA Axis, the fetal adrenal glands secrete the hormone cortisol. The release of cortisol in utero causes a hormonal disturbance of progesterone and estrogen, and labor begins.

***CAUSES OF ONSET OF LABOUR IN FULL TERM PREGNANCY,

ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA:***

सु.सं.नि8/7,8,हा.सं.षष्ठस्थान1/23,भे.सं.शा.3/13

1) नाडी़- निबन्ध-मुक्ति-  : detachment of fetus from mother for nutrition through umbilical cord.

2)  स्वभाव (Unknown cause)

3) गर्भ -वास-वैराग्य-Development of indifference by fetus from its intrauterine stay.

4) गर्भ संपूर्णता-Full maturity of the fetus.

5) काल प्रकर्ष-Appropriate ,specific time.

Why Nausia Vomiting occurs During Pregnancy ?

Why Nausia Vomiting occurs During Pregnancy ?

*Symptoms usually begin four to eight weeks after 4weeks, peak at about 9-11 weeks, and go away by 14-16 weeks into the pregnancy.

*Ayrveda have  described nausea, vomiting and other symptoms of normal pregnancy.

*Causes of nausia, vomiting according to Ayurveda:

1) Vitiated vata - Vayus vitiated due to  stimulation by fetus . The  vitiated Vayu cause Vomiting in pregnancy मा.नि.15/3मधु.व्या.

2) Non fulfilment of desires of  pregnant woman:

Normally the  pregnant woman desires the substance which are deficient in her body. Nonfulfillment of desires may cause Vomiting. सु.सं.उ.49/12 डल्ह.टी.,

3) First three months the fetus is in Amawastha . (आमावस्था)

  च.सं.शा.8/25 अ.हृ.शा.4/8

In the first trimester it is Ama awastha of fetus( Garbha). Therefore she suffers from Ama symptoms such as nausia, vomiting.

*According to modern science exact cause of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is not clear

Following may be probable causes of vomiting in normal pregnancy

1) Rapid changes in hormone levels. These fluctuations may cause changes in the muscle contraction and relaxation patterns of  stomach and intestines, thus leading to nausea and vomiting.

The hormones  include  human chorionic gonadotropin(hCG), estrogen, and progesterone,thyroid , etc.

2)Psychological :

condition may be a woman's psychological reaction against the pregnancy and might arise from conflict within the family and her home environment. 

*Hyperemesis gravidarum: This condition occurs when a pregnant woman has ongoing vomiting that results weight loss than 5% of her body weight, and evidence dehydration.

** This is not the symptom of normal pregnancy

 Hyperemesis gravidarum is an extreme form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that sometimes requires hospitalization. 

If nausia, vomiting does not  reduce  or if she is unable to take  any liquids for more than 24 hours then there is need to search for any other associated cause.

   If the vomiting is associated with these symptoms

• Fever

• Abdominal pain

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Fainting

• Weakness

• Fatigue

• Fever

• Diarrhea

• Abdominal pain

In these condition patient needs of urgent help.

MENOPAUSE

MENOPAUSE

*Menopause is a stage in life when a woman stops having her monthly period.

- It is a normal part of aging and marks the end of a woman's reproductive years.

- Menopause typically occurs in a woman's late 40s to early 50s. However, women who have their ovaries surgically removed undergo "sudden" menopause.

-Menopause that occurs before the age of 45, regardless of the cause, is called early menopause. 

-Menopause that occurs at 40 or younger is considered premature menopause.

*Menopause is one of the most significant events in a woman's life and brings in a number of physiological changes that affect the life of a woman permanently.

For women undergoing natural menopause, the process is gradual and is described in three stages:

1)Perimenopause or "menopause transition

"Perimenopause can begin 8 to 10 years before menopause, when the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen. It usually starts in a woman's 40s, but can start in the 30s as well. 

Perimenopause lasts up until menopause, the point when the ovaries stop releasing eggs. 

-In the last 1-2 years of perimenopause, the drop in estrogen accelerates. At this stage, many women can experience menopause symptoms. -Women are still having menstrual cycles during this time, and can get pregnant.

The average length of perimenopause is four years, but for some women this stage may last only a few months

2)Menopause is the point when a woman no longer has menstrual periods. At this stage, the ovaries have stopped releasing eggs and producing most of their estrogen. 

--Menopause is diagnosed when a woman has gone without a period for 12 consecutive months.

3 )Postmenopause -the years after menopause. During this stage, menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, can ease for many women. But, as a result of a lower level of estrogen, postmenopausal women are at increased risk developing osteoarthritis,heart disorders, diabetes ,etc

Symptoms of menopause:

In transitioning(perimenopausal) into menopause patient may begin experiencing some or all of the following symptoms:

• Hot flashes (a sudden feeling of warmth that spreads over the body)

• Night sweats and/or cold flashes

• Vaginal dryness; discomfort during sex

• Urinary urgency (a pressing need to urinate more frequently)

• Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)

• Emotional changes (irritability, mood swings, mild depression)

• Dry skin, eyes or mouth

Women who are still in the menopause transition (perimenopause) may also experience:

• Breast tenderness

• Worsening of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

• Irregular periods or skipping periods

• Periods that are heavier or lighter than usual

Some women might also experience:

• Racing heart

• Headaches

• Joint and muscle aches and pains

• Changes in libido (sex drive)

• Difficulty concentrating, memory lapses (often temporary)

• Weight gain

• Hair loss or thinning

***However, women affected with new symptoms of racing heart, urinary changes, headaches, or other new medical problems should see a doctor to make sure there is no other cause for these symptoms.

Treatment depends on severity.

Menopause is a natural process with treatments that focus on symptomatic relief.  Medications , ayurvedic Panchakarma,improvement in life style and diet  ,meditation,some exercises,reduce the severity of “menopause” .

It is the very important stage of life. 

*AYURVEDIC TREATMENT:

-Shirodhara, Shiropichu,Nasya

-Yoni Pichu 

 -Massage,Steam,Basti, Ksheer Dhara,

-Ayurvedic diet plan

-Stress management therapy

FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR FULL TERM HEALTHY BABY

FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR FULL TERM HEALTHY BABY

According to Ayurveda:

शुक्रासृगात्माशयकालसंपद् यस्योपचारश्र्च हितैस्तथाऽन्नै:।

गर्भश्र्च काले च सुखी सुखं च सञ्जायते संपरिपूर्णदेह:॥च.सं.शा.2/6

1) Good quality of sperms(शुक्र संपद्)

2) Good quality  of ovum and ovarian hormones(अस्रृक् संपतद्)

3) Self  perfection(आत्मा संपद्)

4) Healthy Uterus (आशय संपद्)

5) Proper time :age of couple and secretory phase etc (काल संपद् )

6) Proper following of treatment and mode of life  (उपचारश्र्च हितै:)

7) Proper following of dietetics ( स्तथा ऽन्नै:)

Fulfilment of above factors   results in delivery of full term, healthy baby ,  at proper time and having normal all  body parts.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES of ANTENATAL CARE (ANC):

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES of ANTENATAL CARE (ANC):

*Systematic supervision of a woman during pregnancy is called antenatal care.

*The aims of antenatal care are 

1)To optimise maternal and fetal health,

2) To offer women maternal and fetal screening, 

3)To make medical or social interventions available to women where indicated

4)To improve women's experience of pregnancy and birth 

5) To prepare women for motherhood whatever their risk status.

*The  objectives of antenatal care are:-

The main objective is to ensure a normal pregnancy with delivery of a healthy baby from a healthy mother.

Other objectives are:

1. Maintenance of health of mother during pregnancy

2. Identification of high risk cases and appropriate management

3. Prevent development of complications

4. Decrease maternal and infant mortality and morbidity

5. Remove the stress and worries of the mother regarding the delivery process

6. Teach the mother about child care, nutrition, sanitation and hygiene

7. Advice about family planning.

Musk (कस्तुरी)

Musk (कस्तुरी) 

Ayurvedic Medicinal Uses :

Musk/Kasturi: –  ls a secretion from the animal Moschus Moschiferus or popularly known as Musk Deer found in the Himalayan mountains. 

*The musk is used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, neurological diseases, nausea, bad odour, strengthening cardiac muscles and respiratory diseases. 

***Useful when there is deficiency of Pruthvi Tatva (पृथ्वी तत्व)*****

1) It is useful in hysteria with  weak pulse and uncontrolled laughing.

2) It is used in nervous hiccups.

3) Useful in impotence associated with diabetes

4) It is useful in Menorrhagia, with the episode of fainting .

5) It is useful in Hypotension.

6) Useful in hysteric spasm of chest, asthma due to fear, anxiety, without expectoration of cough.

7) It is aphrodisiac(वाजीकर) and  rejuvenator and useful in oligospermia, repeated abortion, female infertility.

8) It is used in COPD, Asthma, cough, cold.

9) Is useful in abdominal tumor, diabetes,  Kshaya. 

10) Useful in IBS,anemia,  urinary calculi, polyurea.

11) Useful in sudden construction  of larynx and trachea ,hoarseness of voice & loss of speech,

12) In toxic involvement of C.N.S

13) In metastatic gout

14) Useful in low fever with general debility and anaemia.

15) It is used  in Udwartan  (उद्वर्तन  -applying herbal powders on body) to remove bad smell of the body and also for Vajeekarana.

16) If diseases occurs  sudden on set and do not follow a normal course ,then in this condition it is very useful.

*Adverse effects:-

Excess use of kasturi can cause burning sensation, intoxicating effect and giddiness.

*Antidote:- Camphor(कर्पुर)

AYURVEDIC BASIC PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT FOR DISEASES DURING PREGNANCY :

AYURVEDIC BASIC PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT FOR DISEASES   DURING PREGNANCY : 

1) The treatment is the same as the principal applicable to the  disease in all human beings according to Dushya,Desh,Bala kala etc.

*The pregnant woman should be treated just like a pot filled fully with oil .As slight oscillation of this pot causes spilling of oil,in the same way slight stimulation to the pregnant woman can initiate abortion etc.

2) Shodhana (Panchakarma) should be avoided .

3) Medicines using to treat should be soft,sweet,cold, pleasant and gentle in nature.

4) Anuvasan, Asthapan basti (enema) should not be used frequently, but if the disorder is acute then moderate use of basti can be used.

5) After 8 months of pregnancy if disease has  very much needed of  Vaman etc,then it is permitted,but it should be very gentle.

 *It is best to use spitting (निष्ठीवन), suppositories( फलवर्ति)to get the results for Vaman (वमन) and Virechan (विरेचन) respectively.च.शा.8/22चक्र.टी.

6) If the disease is very serious then the life of woman should be saved by use of drastic, extreme measures and pungent drugs,even it causes harm to the fetus. अ.सं.शा.2/62,63

FACTORS TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY:-

FACTORS TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY:-

Ayurveda has been stated certain factors to avoid during pregnancy, which can cause harm to the pregnant woman and fetus.

Some of these are as follows:-

1)Travel on irregular roads, travel in speeding vehicles

2)Wearing of red clothes

3)Sitting on hard and irregular surface

4)Intercourse, smoking, narcotic drugs, wine ,sedatives.

5)Sleeping in supine position

6)Taking fish in large quantity,

7)Food which is Guru( heavy to digest), Tikshna(irritative in stomach) , Ushna ( hot) 

9)Holding of natural urges

10)Excessive exercise

11)Predominant use of one taste in large quantity has following effect on child after birth.

-Sweet – Baby will be fat and may develop diabetes.

-Sour – Skin diseases, diseases of eyes and allergies.

-Salty – Hair become white early, graying hairs,wrinkles on the skin.

-Pungent – Weak and may cause infertility.

-Bitter - weak and dry.

Pregnancy, Hypertension and oedema: (Preeclampsia) : Ayurvedic opinion :-

**Pregnancy, Hypertension and oedema:(Preeclampsia):***Ayurvedic opinion:--

-Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys. 

-Preeclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women whose blood pressure had been normal. Even a slight rise in blood pressure may be a sign of preeclampsia.

*Sign and Symptoms of Preeclampsia:-

1)High blood pressure ,that exceeds 140/90  mm Hg or greater — documented on two occasions, at least four hours apart — is abnormal.

2)Other signs and symptoms of preeclampsia may include:

• Excess protein in urine (proteinuria) or additional signs of kidney problems

• Severe headaches

• Changes in vision, including temporary loss of vision, blurred vision or light sensitivity

• Upper abdominal pain, usually under  ribs on the right side

• Nausea or vomiting

• Decreased urine output

• Decreased levels of platelets in  blood (thrombocytopenia)

• Impaired liver function

• Shortness of breath, caused by fluid in lungs

• Sudden weight gain and swelling (edema) — particularly in your face and hands — may occur with preeclampsia. 

***Visit the doctor immediately if  have severe headaches, blurred vision or other visual disturbance, severe pain in your abdomen, or severe shortness of breath.****

---------Causes of preeclampsia:----

The exact cause of preeclampsia involves several factors.

 -Experts believe it begins in the placenta .

‘Placenta is the organ that nourishes the fetus throughout pregnancy.’

**How preeclampsia occurs: -?***

-Early in pregnancy, new blood vessels develop and evolve to efficiently send blood to the placenta.

- women with preeclampsia, these blood vessels don't seem to develop or function properly. These vessels are narrower than normal blood vessels and react differently to hormonal signals.This   phenomenon  limits the amount of blood that can flow through them.

**Causes of these abnormal development of blood vessels may include:****

• Insufficient blood flow to the uterus

• Damage to the blood vessels

• A problem with the immune system

• Certain genes

*Classification of Preeclampsia:- Preeclampsia is classified as one of four high blood pressure disorders that can occur during pregnancy. 

•1) Gestational hypertension:-

 Women with gestational hypertension have high blood pressure but no excess protein in their urine or other signs of organ damage. 

• 2) Chronic hypertension:-

Chronic hypertension is high blood pressure that was present before pregnancy or that occurs before 20 weeks of pregnancy. 

•3) Chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia :-

This condition occurs in women who have been diagnosed with chronic high blood pressure before pregnancy, but then develop worsening high blood pressure and protein in the urine or other health complications during pregnancy.

-Risk factors:------

 Risk factors include:

•a) History of preeclampsia.

A personal or family history of preeclampsia significantly raises risk 

• b) Chronic hypertension. If the patient already have chronic hypertension,  have a higher risk of developing preeclampsia.

• c) First pregnancy. The risk of developing preeclampsia is higher in first pregnancy.

•d) New paternity. Each pregnancy with a new partner increases the risk of preeclampsia more than does a second or third pregnancy with the same partner.

•e) Age. The risk of preeclampsia is higher for very young pregnant women as well as pregnant women older than 40.

• f) Obesity. The risk of preeclampsia is higher in obese.

•g) Multiple pregnancy. Preeclampsia is more common in women who are carrying twins, triplets or other multiples.

•h) Interval between pregnancies. Having babies less than two years or more than 10 years apart leads to a higher risk of preeclampsia.

• i) History of certain conditions.

 Having certain conditions before become pregnant 

— such as chronic high blood pressure,

- migraines,

- type 1 or type 2 diabetes, 

-kidney disease, 

-a tendency to develop blood clots, or lupus.

These above factors increases  risk of preeclampsia.

• j) In vitro fertilization. (Test tube baby) risk of preeclampsia is increased if baby conceived with in vitro fertilization.

*****Complications of Preeclampsia:---

• Fetal growth restriction

• Preterm birth,

• Placental abruption, condition in which the placenta separates from the inner wall of  uterus before delivery. 

• HELLP syndrome. 

H stands for hemolysis (the destruction of red blood cells)

EL- elevated liver enzymes and LP- low platelet count

This syndrome is a more severe form of preeclampsia, and can rapidly become life-threatening . 

• Eclampsia. When preeclampsia isn't controlled, eclampsia — which is essentially preeclampsia plus seizures — can develop. 

• Other organ damage. Preeclampsia may result in kidney, liver, lung, heart, or eyes, and may cause a stroke or other brain injury. 

• Cardiovascular disease. Having preeclampsia may increase risk of future heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease.

*****Prevention of Preeclampsia:-****

 No clear strategies have emerged to prevent Preeclampsia.

* Eating less salt, changing your activities, restricting calories, or consuming garlic or fish oil doesn't reduce  risk.

 *Increasing  intake of vitamins C and E,D hasn't  have a benefit.

**In certain cases  

• Low-dose aspirin.

• Calcium supplements. 

May reduce preeclampsia.

Diagnosis of preeclampsia:-

After 20th weeks of pregnancy

A) high blood pressure 

B) and one or more of the following complications ,

1)Protein in your urine (proteinuria)

2)A low platelet count

3)Impaired liver function

4)Signs of kidney trouble other than protein in the urine

5)Fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema)

6)New-onset headaches or visual disturbances

***Certain tests, including:-

• Blood tests.  liver function tests, kidney function tests and also platelets

• Urine analysis(culture). urine for 24 hours, for protein in urine. 

• Obstetrics ultrasound. 

• Nonstress test ,biophysical profile. 

****Treatment:---

- only cure for preeclampsia is delivery. 

***Medications:-

Possible treatment for preeclampsia may include:

-Medications to lower blood pressure..

• Corticosteroids. an important step in preparing a premature baby for life outside the womb.

• Anticonvulsant medications.such as magnesium sulfate, to prevent a first seizure.

-Hospitalization

Severe preeclampsia may require hospitalized. 

******Preeclampsia in AYURVEDA *******

In Ayurveda there is no direct mention of hypertension during pregnancy or preeclampsia but some symptoms as complication of pregnancy have been described they are 

:1)शोथ(Oedema)का.सं.चि.2/8,खि.10/126,162,यो.र.स्री.रो.चि.page no.284 )हा.सं.तृतीयस्थान51/13,च.सं.सु.18/6,अ.सं.नि.13/18,30अ.हृ.नि.13/26,28

2),मुत्रग्रह, मुत्रविबंध,मुत्ररोध(retention of urine)  का.सं.खि.10,हा.सं.तृती.51/11 ,

 3) मुर्छा, नेत्रे मुस्तोत्थिताकारे woman  becomes repeatedly unconscious,eyes  swollen)

का.सं.खि.10/161,162

सु.सं.नि.8/6अ.सं.शा.4/31

4)आक्षेप (convulsions) का.सं.खि.10/111-117, सु.सं.नि.8/6अ.सं.शा.4/31

5)संज्ञानाश ( coma) का.सं.खि.10/170-171.

TREATMENT  

1) Treatment of oedema-

a)-Oral route-

Decoction of root of Varshabhu mixed with Devdar,/Bhadradaru,Murva with honey का.सं.खि.10/126,का.सं.चि.2/5

-Decoction of Prushniparni,Bala,Vasaयो.र.स्त्री.रो.चि.,page no 280

b) External application-

-Sudation with hot waterहा.सं.तृती51/13

-A paste made up of Chandan,Madhuka,Ushir, Nagkeshar,Til,Ajashrungi, Mangistha,Ravimula,Punarnava is beneficial. यो.र.स्त्री.रो.चि

*Contraindication: -Should never give strong purgatives in Shotha(oedema). हा.सं.तृती51/13

2) Treatment of retention of urine:

Oral route -Decoction,paste, medicated milk of Shatavari,Darbha root,Madhuka,Kheermorat,Pashanbheda,Usheer,Katakphala is beneficial

का.सं.खि.10/144,145

-Powdered seeds of snake cucumber and cumber ,Magadhi,Sheelabheda,Sugar, with Tandul water.

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2) Treatment for convulsion

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* In vata predominance:-

- juice of Matulunga (one type of lemon) with vid salt and rock salt)

-decoction of Agnimantha and Varuna

-soup of meat of quail or partridge mixed with fat.

-juice or decoction of drugs capable of suppressing the Vata.

*In Pitta predominance:-

-Sweetened meat soup of wild animals or decoction of medicines of Madhura group mixed with pomegranate is useful.

*In Vata Kapha predominance,

Meat soup of wild animals with Yawakshara is always beneficial.

*****Sushruta says that if the condition is untreatable and intolerable, abortion should be induced . Available short time should be use promptly to save the life  of the pregnant woman. Available time  should not be wasted*****

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It is important that don’t take any medications, vitamins or supplements without consulting to the doctor.

Menstrual Migraine

Menstrual migraine:-

-Menstrual migrain is a specific condition where the timing of attacks is linked to the menstrual cycle.

 -‘Menstrual migraine’ is a specific condition where menstruation is a migrain trigger.

*PMM(pure menstrual migraine) is defined as 

-migraine without aura occurring exclusively on  two days before menstruation(−2) through three days during menstruation,

-of at least two of three menstrual cycles without migraine at other times in the cycle . 

*MRM (menstrually related migrain) defined as above, with the caveat that migraine can occur at other times during the cycle .

 **Cause for menstrual migraine are:----

1. the withdrawal of oestrogen as part of the normal menstrual cycle and

2. the normal release of prostaglandin during the first 48 hours of menstruation.

***How The Menstrual Cycle Causes Migraine Attacks*****

The  important females hormones involved in menstrual cycle are progesterone and estrogen.

1)Oestrogens are  naturally occurring steroid hormones in women that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics . 

2)Progesterone is a natural steroid hormone  in the female menstrual cycle .It stimulate the uterus to prepare for pregnancy. It is a naturally occurring hormone in the female body and keep  female functions normal.

3)During the cycle, the levels of progesterone and estrogens also change in relation to each other. This occurs as part of being a healthy fertile woman. 

4)Women with menstrual migraine attacks may be sensitive to the changes in their estrogen level relative to progesterone.

5)If this balance is slightly off for what the body , then it results in migraine attacks.

 

*******Ayurvedic Treatment For Menstrual Migrain

1) Follow Ayurvedic  Diet,Sleep, Sexual Regimen(आहार, निद्रा,ब्रम्हचर्या )

2) Yoga and Exercise   daily for body and mind equilibrium.

 (but not during menstrual bleeding)

 3) Follow Rajaswala charya(Ayurvedic regimen during menstruation)

4) Detoxification  :-  As  food and environmental is full of toxins ,there is need of detoxification treatment like Panchakarma.

5) Rasayana Treatment :--To increase tolerance and boost  immunity.

6) Drink Desi cow milk daily to avoid hormonal imbalance and get nutritional contents.

7) Use Shatavari,Mangishtha, Ashwagandha,Sariva  regularly

8) Arogyavardhini, Tapyadi Loha,Navayasa Loha, Laghumalini Vasant are beneficial.

9) At the time of migraine attack,use of

 Sutshekhar Ras, Kamdudha, Prawal Pishti,Vat vidhwans Ras, Avipattikar churna,GandharvaHaritaki,Tagar,Dhamasa,

Jatamasi,Brahmi,etc as per the condition of the patient,

9) Yashtimadhu ghreeta nasal drops 4-6 times a day during attack.

***** Acute Migraine Treatment In modern science*******

 Non steroidal anti inflammatory such as iburopofen, naproxen , mefenamic acid,Others may use a low dose of a triptan such as frovatriptan, sumatriptan or naratriptan.

*But these medicines have side effects  such as:- stomachpain.nausea.vomiting.heartburn

constipation.diarrhea.rash.dizziness.etc.

***Always follow diet, exercise and medicines under medical supervision.**

OBESITY: CAUSES OF OBESITY ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

OBESITY: CAUSES OF OBESITY ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

1) Excess intake of  food

2) Eating food which is heavy to digest

3) Sweet food

4) Cold food

5) Oily food.

6) Lack of physical exercise,

7) Abstinence  of sexual intercourse,

8) Sleeping at daytime

9) Being happy all the time

10) No stress, worries

11) Heredity

Curd (दही)

Curd (दही):- .

 Methods of consumption and contraindications :-

Methods Of Eating Curd:-

1)  As curd is hot in nature , should   be avoided during autumn, summer and spring seasons. 

2) Curd should not be eaten daily

3) It should not be eaten at night

4) It should not be consume after heating.

5)Curd should  be taken along with green gram(मुंग )soup/ with honey/ ghee and sugar / Awala(Gooseberry)

6 )Never use Manda ( मंद) type of curd

*** If someone doesn’t follow above rules of eating curd  it may cause  fever, bleeding disorders, skin diseases, anaemia and dizziness.***

*In ayurvedic text(Bhavaprakash) ,there is mentioned 5 types of curd

1)Manda (Semi formed curd):-

 It is not well formed curd. It increases the production of urine and feces, vitiates tridoshas and causes burning sensation.

 It is not good for health.

2 )Swadu (Sweet and thick curd),

 lt is formed properly and is sweet in taste . It is an aphrodisiac.It increases fat and Kapha and minimise Vata . 

3) Swadamla (Sweet sour curd):

It is good  appetiser and increases pitta and kapha.

Daily consumption causes and increases disorders of blood.

4) Amla (Sour curd) :

  It is very sour in taste. 

This curd vitiates pitta , kapha  and blood.

 5) Atyamla (Excessively sour curd):

 While eating  it produces tingling sensation in teeth and burning sensation in throat.

 This acts as appetiser but it Vitiate  vata, pitta and blood.

*********Characteristics of Curd According To Ayurveda:-*

1)All types of curd are sour .After digestion also it convert in sour .

It acts as absorbent in the intestines. It is heavy to digest

2)It is hot in nature

3)It pacifies Vata Dosha 

4)It Increases fat, Shukra( in male female both), 

5)It increases Kapha ,Pitta,Rakta, digestion strength. 

6)It increases oedema,inflammation.

USES:-

1)It improves taste therefore useful in anorexia

2)It is useful in chronic, recurrent fever

3)It is useful in  rhinitis

4) It is useful in dysuria

5 )Curd after removing fat from it, is useful  in malabsorption syndrome

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*Curd from various milk:-

1)Curd from Deshi Cow’s milk –increases appetite, strength and good for heart. It is best  among all type of curds.

2)Curd prepared from Buffaloes’ milk –  It is an aphrodisiac.

3)Curd from Goat’s milk – .It is helpful in breathing disorders, cold, cough, hemorrhoids, and emaciation.

********Curd is good for health if it consumed in scientific way suggested by Ayurveda.************

METABOLIC SYNDROME AND IT’S SOLUTIONS THROUGH AYURVEDA:-

METABOLIC SYNDROME AND IT’S SOLUTIONS THROUGH AYURVEDA:-

1) Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms and it is a relatively new definition.

2) Metabolic syndrome is closely linked to overweight ,obesity and inactivity.

3) It is a condition of insulin resistance. 

4) It  helps  to easily identify people at risk of cardiovascular disease (Heart diseases) and diabetes.

 *A cluster of signs and symptoms of metabolic syndrome (MS )are:-

Diagnostic Criteria for MS in Indians:-

1) Abdominal Obesity- 

Waist circumference in Indian men: greater than 90cm

Indian women: greater than 80cm

2)Elevated fasting glucose 100mg/dl in both

3)Blood pressure above 130/85 for both

4)Triglycerides above 150 mg/dl in both male and female

5) LDL  above 130 mg/dl

In both male and female

6) HDL below 40 mg/dl in male and below  50 mg/dl in female

*There is a two-fold risk of cardiovascular diseases  and a five-fold risk of diabetes. Therefore there is urgent need of  accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment of MS to avoid further consequences.

 

**Causes of Metabolic Syndrome:-*****

 -Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors, it does not  have a single cause. A person being centrally obese or overweight is the major factor responsible for metabolic syndrome,

-Too much eating of energy food ,junk food,fast food

- Sedentary life style

- Family history and ethnic background of obesity , having combination of sedentary lifestyle and too much energy food .

*Metabolic syndrome( MS) is also known as Insulin Resistance syndrome******

**Health Hazards of Metabolic Syndrome:-

- It can lead to serious problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease, gout, fatty liver ,  sleep and breathing disorder, certain cancers, problems in reproductive system etc  .

-ln female  polycystic ovarian syndrome, Cervical and endometrial cancer.

-Male and female infertility, difficulty to conceive by artificial reproductive technology (Test tube baby)

- Increases the risk of  abortions, complications during pregnancy and delivery. 

-There is  increasing the possibility of being   fetal malformations, hypoglycemia, macrosomia  etc 

 ** TREATMENT FOR METABOLIC SYNDROME ACCORDING TO ALLOPATHY:-

1) Lifestyle modification :-

Lifestyle  changes can delay or even prevent the development of serious health problems.

2) Eating healthier, avoiding smoking, alcohol.

3)Exercise under proper guidance. **** Too hard exercise and improper diet without consulting experts may causes stress to the heart and inflammation in the body.

Therefore it should be followed strictly under experts guidance ****

4) Medicine:- 

when lifestyle modification is not enough or fail to control  then some medicines are recommended for Hypertension, cholesterol, Diabetes, Low dose of aspirin etc .as required.

***But these drugs have some side effects too.

*****METABOLIC SYNDROME IN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE:-******

  Bruhana(बृहण) causes:-

1) Profound obesity (अतिस्थौल्य)

2) Scrofula/swelling of lymph nodes( अपची)

3) Insulin resistance,Diabetes, urinary disorders( प्रमेह, मधुमेह),

4) Fever (ज्वर)

5) Enlargement of abdomen (उदर)

6) Fistula in ano (भगंदर)

7) Cough (कास)

8) Loss of consciousness (संन्यास)

9) Dysuria ( मुत्रकृच्छ)

10) Disorder of  Incomplete digestion/poor digestion (आमरोग)

11)  Skin diseases and other dangerous diseases.

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AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR METABOLIC SYNDROME:-

***Use the Food and Medicine which  reduces fat (मेद) ,Vata (वात) and Kapha,(कफ).

These are as:-

A) FOOD PRODUCTS:-

1) Use grains like Kulatha ( कुळीथ- Dolichos Biflorus),Jowar (ज्वारी- Sorghum) Shyamyak (श्यामाक- is the name of a cultivated millet Panicu,

Yav(यव/ barly )

Mung (मुग /green gram) 

Use of these grain daily.

2) Madhuudak( मधु उदक):- Honey with cold water daily

3) Mastu मस्तु:- Take squeezed water from curd 

 4)  Takra(.तक्र):- Drink buttermilk

 5) Arishta(अरिष्ट)

 B) LIFE STYLE:-

 Awekening (जागरण) -Less sleep during night and avoiding sleeping at daytime.

C) MEDICINES BY ORAL ROUTE:-

1) Lick powder of Triphala  /Guduchi/Haritaki/Musta with honey

2) Drink decoction of Agnimantha with Rasanjan/Bruhana panchamul/Guggul/Sheelajeet

3) Lick Powder of Vidang,Shunthi, Yawakshara,Kala Loha Bhasma,in equal quantity with honey,Amalaki powder and Yava powder

D) PANCHAKARMA

E) Psycological :-Try to adopt worrying behaviour (चिंता).

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