DIABETES

‘Prameha’ is a syndrome described in ancient Ayurvedic texts that includes clinical conditions involved in obesity, prediabetes, diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome. It refers to metabolic disorders caused by ‘Dhatuagni’ dysfunction. In the present scenario, ‘Apathyanimittaja Prameha’ (acquired) is more prevalent than ‘Sahaja Prameha’ (genetic) . According to Ayurveda, ‘Apathyaahara’ and ‘Vihara’ (improper diet and regimen) lead to ‘Dhatuagnimandya’ which results in Prameha. Twenty types of Pramehas are explained in Ayurveda depending on their chronicity. Out of this, 10 are due to ‘Kapha dosha’ (early stage), 6 are due to ‘Pitta dosha’ (acute stage), and 4 are due to ‘Vata dosha’ (chronic stage).

Holisitic Treatments

Prameha Vyadhi is treated holistically at Shatamjeeva. According to the chronicity of the condition, we opt for ‘Shodana’ or ‘Shamana’ therapy. Dietary adjustments and yoga are also equally important. External therapies like ‘Udwarthana’ and ‘Takradhara’ along with internal medication like ‘Shilajith’ help to correct the metabolic impairment and lead a healthy life.

CONSTIPATION

Constipation is a very common gastro-intestinal disorder experienced by most people at some point during their lives. A poor diet with insufficient fibre, insufficient fluid intake, side effects of certain medications, aging, stress, ignoring the urge to defecate and a lack of excretion can all cause apanavayau vaygunya, which leads to constipation.

Dietary modification with internal medication and Panchakarma therapies like Vasti and Virechana are highly beneficial. Doing yoga regularly can help maintain regular bowel movements. Abhayarishtam, Thripala, etc. can be used as internal medicines.

Holisitic Treatments

A highly effective home remedy for constipation is Soaking a handful of black raisins overnight in 100ml of water and consuming the infused water the next morning. Mixing 1/4 tsp of castor oil with 50 ml of milk or buttermilk will also help to relieve constipation. Pavanamuktasana, Vajrasana, Bhujangasana are some of the postures that help to relieve constipation. Increasing the intake of fibre rich food, doing regular exercise and drinking lots of water will also help to prevent constipation.

HYPERTENSION

In Ayurveda, hypertension is considered Raktagata Vata. The cause of hypertension is both physical and mental. Stressful lifestyles play an important role in triggering hypertension. Physical factors include hormonal variation, old age, sleeplessness, chronic constipation, Srodhorodha, and metabolic disorders. Due to this etiology, the vata will get vitiated and affect the rakta, with the other two doshas causing hypertension.

There are two methods for managing hypertension. One is a preventive approach in which life-style modification is done through Nidanaparivarjana ahara and vihara. Another is a curative method in which shodana or shamana therapy is done on the basis of etiology. The man-made forest atmosphere of Shatam Jeeva will ease mental stress and purify the respiratory system with pure air. Ayurvedic therapies like Vasti, Shirodhara, Nasyam will help cure hypertension. Sarpagandha and Brahmi are some of the herbs that are beneficial.

Holistic Treatments

Moringa leaf(1 tablespoon) boiled in 1 1/2 glass of water and reduce to 1 glass and to be consumed in morning empty stomach can help to maintain Hypertension. Sukhasana, shavasana, bhujangasana, sethubandasana, kapalabhati, anulom viloma are some of the yoga asanas that can be practised. Reducing intake of salt and spicy food, reducing stress, taking healthy diet and regular excercise will help to prevent hypertension. K

OBESITY

Obesity is one of the nutritional disorders that results in increased body weight and fat deposition, in all age groups. Due to fast food culture and a sedentary lifestyle, excess fat deposition takes place in our bodies due to the dysfunction of medo dhatu agni, resulting in medo dhatu dushti. According to Ayurveda, Sthoulya is Santharpana janya vyadhi (over nourishment of the body). On the long run, it may cause Hypertension, degenerative disorders, diabetes, cardiac issues, acidity, cholesterol, depression, etc.

Ayurvedic treatment aims at correction of dietary patterns in the form of nidanaparivarjana, pathya aharavihara, apatarpana chikitsa, etc., to correct vitiated dosha and agni. Cycling, yoga, and nature walks will help to keep our body and mind active, which is also an important part of the therapy. Ayurvedic panchakarma therapies like vasti,virechana, Udwartana, and choorna panda sweda are really effective in curing this condition.

Holistic Treatments

1-inch piece of cinnamon boiled in 1 L water and to be taken daily. Doing regular excercise, avoid day sleep and reduce intake of carbohydrates, sweets and carbonated water will help to reduce weight. Regular practice of suryanamaskara will help to loose excess of fat deposition.

OSTEOARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disorder that mainly affects the weight bearing joints. The most common sites to get affected are the knees, hips, and hands. Ayurveda considers it Sandhigatavata. Intake of ruksha, sushkaahara, alpabhojan, ativyayama, abhighata, and sthoulya can cause vata vridhi, which results in sandhigata vata. If this condition is left untreated, it can progress to an advanced stage, which causes wear and tear on joints.

The acute stage of OA is easily manageable with Ayurvedic therapies. In the chronic stage, periodic check-up’s and specific therapies are indicated, which help prevent further progression of the disease. Abhyangam, upanaham, vasti, and various types of potali treatments are some of the authentic ayurvedic therapies. Practicing yoga and specific exercises under guidance will help to strengthen the muscles while relaxing the mind and body.

Holistic Treatments

Increase the usage of ginger, curcumin, black pepper in your diet is really beneficial in this. If there is no swelling in the joints apply mahanarayana thailam and do regular massage for 10min and take warm shower. If stiffness or swelling is present, only dry heat( hot water bag) to be applied on the affected part.This will help to give a symptomatic relief.Controlling weight, practise regular excercise will help to reduce the symptoms.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

RA, or Amavata is a chronic inflammatory joint disease. Amavata is a kapha vataja vyadhi affecting all joints. It is caused by the degeneration of agni, which results in the production of ama (toxins), and this ama gets circulated all over the body by means of vitiated vata and gets dislodged in kapha sthana (amasaya, sandhi, etc.), starting with pain, swelling, and stiffness of small and big joints. Prolonged arthritic conditions can even cause deformity of joints.

Ayurveda has certain effective ways to cure this condition. The first step is normalising the impaired agni by using langhana (alpabhojana), deepana, and pachana dravyas, and later detoxification is done with ayurvedic panchakarma procedures like vasti and virechana, which eliminate amatva from the body. External therapies like Dhanyamladhara, valukaswedam, and Choornapinda Swedam are highly effective in treating this condition. Yoga, Pathyaaharavihara, and ayurvedic therapies can help improve quality of life and restrict the progression of disease.

Holistic Treatments

Drinking dry ginger water will help to reduce the amatva. Pavanamuktasana, paschimottanasana, bhujangasana, shalabasana are some of the yoga asanas that can be done according to disease condition. Maintaining body weight, practising yoga, and avoiding oily and sweet food will help to maintain RA in a balanced state.

IVDP

IVDP (intervertebral disc prolapse) has become the most common problem now. Disc prolapse can occur anywhere in the vertebral column, which causes compression of the nerve root, resulting in radiating pain, numbness, weakness, and restriction in movements. In Ayurveda, it is considered vata vyadhi. It can be caused by trauma, an improper diet and regimen, obesity, overexertion, etc.

This condition can be managed by internal medicines and external therapies. As the condition is due to vata aggravation, ,basic line of management is to pacify vata by performing panchakarma therapies. Therapies are carried out according to the intensity of disc protrusion. Ayurveda has a very effective prognosis up to the stage of extrusion. Therapies such as patrapotala swedam, dhanyamladhara, and various types of vastis are used.

Holistic Treatments

As a home remedy 1 tsp of castor oil to be taken with buttermilk in empty stomach. It act as laxative and reduce the abdominal pressure so that low back pain will get reduced.Practising Uthanapadasana,Shalabasana,Pavanamuktasanwill help to strengthen the back muscles and thereby reducing the complications of IVDP in its initial stage. One has to be cautious in maintaining healthy weight, nutritious food intake and avoiding strenuous activities.

ANXIETY

Anxiety is a major issue nowadays. From an Ayurvedic perspective, it is caused by vata vitiation.

The treatment should be focused on the sharirika, manasika and adhyatmika levels. At Shatam Jeeva Ayurvedic Panchakarma, Shirodhara, Takradhara and various massage methods are used help to cleanse the physical body. Meditation, yoga, and interaction with nature help in curing mental distress. For healing the Atma, Hawan, mantra chanting and other spiritual rituals are conducted. The atmosphere of Shatam Jeeva is blessed with an abundance of trees, and its calming atmosphere helps in soothing every person’s distress.

Holistic Treatments

Regular head massage with coconut oil in the morning, limit the intake of spices, garlic and onion will help in reducing anxiety. Avoid coffee and tea. Veerabhadrasana, trikonasana, matsyasanana, padahastasana will help to control anxiety.Doing activities that you enjoy, spending time with nature, reducing stress,breathing exercises, spending time with family and friends will help to ease anxiety to some extent.

SPONDYLITIS

Spondylitis is a medical condition that is characterized by inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae in the spine. This condition can cause pain and stiffness in the neck and back, and can also affect other joints in the body, such as the hips and shoulders.

There are several types of spondylitis, including ankylosing spondylitis, which primarily affects the spine, and psoriatic arthritis, which affects both the skin and joints. The exact cause of spondylitis is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Ayurveda considers it vata kapa vyadhi, affecting Asthi and Majja . Ahita bhojana, alpahara, ahitasayana, and virudhahara cause spondylitis. Pain and stiffness are the main symptoms of this disease.

In Shatamjeeva, shodhana and shaman therapies are given according to the chronicity of the disease. Therapies like Dhanyamaladhara and Choornapinda Swedam are given. Along with therapies, proper following of diet, Suryasnanam, Yoga, and internal medicine is also mandatory.

Holistic Treatments

Usage of curcumin, ginger and black pepper in your diet will help to improve the digestion which is also an important factor in this. Uthanapadasana, markadasana, shalabasana are practised in this, according to condition of each person. Being active, practising good posture and following satvic diet is also important.

SINUSITIS

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INSOMNIA

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MIGRAINE

Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by recurring episodes of severe, throbbing headaches that are often accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines can be extremely debilitating, and they can last anywhere from a few hours to several days.

The exact cause of migraines is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors that affect the way the brain processes sensory information. Migraines can be triggered by a wide range of factors, including stress, certain foods or drinks, hormonal changes, and changes in sleep patterns.

Treatment options for migraines may include medications to relieve pain and prevent future attacks, lifestyle modifications such as stress management techniques and dietary changes, and supportive therapies such as acupuncture and massage.

Preventing migraines may involve identifying and avoiding triggers, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, staying hydrated, and managing stress. It is also important to seek medical advice if you experience frequent or severe headaches, as this can help ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.

Over and above this, Ayurveda offers various effective treatments for Migraine. Come to Shatam Jeeva and experience for yourself.