Ayurvedic treatment, Kshara sutra treatment, Bleeding Piles/Hemorrhoids, Anal fissure, Fistula in ano, Pilonidal sinus, Colitis, Indigestion, Hyperacidity, IBS etc. Shri Dhanwantari Clinic, Ghaziabad, Delhi-NCR

Ayurvedic treatment, Kshara sutra treatment, Bleeding Piles/Hemorrhoids, Anal fissure, Fistula in ano, Pilonidal sinus, Colitis, Indigestion, Hyperacidity, IBS etc. Shri Dhanwantari Clinic, Ghaziabad, Delhi-NCR

Fibroids and Fibroadenoma of Breast; Ayurvdic view (Hindi)

Fibroids and Fibroadenoma of Breast

स्तन में गाँठ
स्तन में गाँठ होना बहुत आम समस्या होती जा रही है । यह चिंता का विषय भी है । अगर 1-2 ग्राम हल्दी के पावडर को सवेरे खाली पेट प्रतिदिन ले लिया जाए तो हर प्रकार की गांठें घुलनी प्रारम्भ हो जाती हैं । काचनार गुग्गल का प्रयोग भी गांठों को खत्म करने में सहायक है । कुछ पौधों का प्रयोग गाँठ पर लगाने के लिए किया जा सकता है । इससे गाँठ घुलनी शुरू हो जाती हैं :
~ अरंड अरंड के पत्ते पर थोडा सा सरसों का तेल लगाकर , हल्का सा गर्म करके स्तन पर नियमित रूप से बांधें । अरंड के तेल की मालिश करने से स्तन की गांठ भी घुलती हैं और स्तन में मुलायमी भी आती है जिससे गाँठ होने की सम्भावना कम हो जाती है । अरंड के पत्तों को उबालकर भी बाँध सकते हैं । अरंड के बीजों की गिरी को पीसकर उसका पेस्ट भी लगाया जा सकता है । अरंड के एक बड़े पत्ते को 200 ग्राम पानी में उबालकर, काढ़ा बनाकर, पीने से हार्मोन्स की गडबडी ठीक होती है, periods ठीक आते हैं ; इससे स्तन में गाँठ होने की सम्भावना भी कम हो जाती है । स्तन के nipple में crack हो या त्वचा फट जाए तो अरंड का तेल लगाना चाहिए ।
~ गेंदा गेंदे के पौधे की पत्तियों को पीसकर , लुगदी बनाकर गाँठ पर नियमित रूप से बांधें ।
~ पुनर्नवा पुनर्नवा (साठी ) की जड़ को घिसकर गाँठ पर लगाते रहें ।
~ सेमल सेमल की जड़ की छाल को को पीसकर लगाएँ या सेमल के तने पर उभरे मोटे कांटो को घिसकर लगाएँ ।
~ भुई आंवला इसके पत्ते पीसकर, लुगदी बनाकर लगाएँ ।
~ धतूरा पत्ते को हल्का गर्म करके बांधें ।
~ छुईमुई केवल जड़ घिसकर लगाएँ या फिर ;
अश्वगंधा की जड़ +छुईमुई की जड़ + छुईमुई की पत्तियां , इन सबको पीसकर स्तन की गाँठ पर लगाएँ। इससे स्तन का ढीलापन भी ठीक हो जाता है और दर्द और सूजन में भी आराम आता है ।
~ शीशम शीशम के पत्तों की लुगदी गाँठ पर लगाने से गाँठ घुलती है । इसके पत्तों को गर्म करके थोडा तेल मलकर बाँधने से गाँठ तो घुलती ही है साथ ही दर्द और सूजन हो तो उसमें भी आराम आता है ।
~ पत्थरचटा इसके पत्ते पर सरसों का तेल मलकर, पत्ते को हल्का गर्म करके गाँठ पर बांधते रहें ।

इसके साथ ही प्राणायाम तो अवश्य ही करते रहें ; विशेषकर कपालभाति प्राणायाम 

Author: Dr. Kuldeep Chauhan

Secretory, Ayurjeevanam sewa samiti, Rampur, U.P.

S.L.E Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Ayurveda (Hindi)

S.L.E Systemic Lupus Erythematosus को आयुर्वेद में वात व्याधि के अन्तर्गत माना जाता है।
आयुर्वेद में ८० प्रकार के वात रोग माने हे| इनमे यह S.L.E Systemic Lupus Erythematosus भी हमारे देश में बड़ी उम्र के लोगों के बीच है। 50 साल से अधिक उम्र के लोग यह मान कर चलते हैं कि अब तो यह होना ही था। खास तौर से स्त्रियां तो इसे लगभग सुनिश्चित मानती हैं। ऑर्थराइटिस का मतलब है जोड़ में जलन। यह शरीर के किसी एक जोड़ में भी हो सकता है और ज्यादा जोड़ों में भी। इस भयावह दर्द को बर्दाश्त करना इतना कठिन होता है कि रोगी का उठना-बैठना तक दुश्वार हो जाता है।
मरी़ज की कार्यक्षमता तो घट ही जाती है, उसका जीना ही लगभग दूभर हो जाता है। अकसर वह मोटापे का भी शिकार हो जाता है, क्योंकि चलने-फिरने से मजबूर होने के कारण अपने रो़जमर्रा के कार्यो को निपटाने के लिए भी दूसरे लोगों पर निर्भर हो जाता है। अधिकतर एक जगह पड़े रहने के कारण उसका मोटापा भी बढ़ता जाता है, जो कई और बीमारियों का भी कारण बन सकता है।
इसके लिए जि़म्मेदार होता है खानपान का असंतुलन,आयुर्वेद अनुसार भी यह मिथ्या आहार विहार से होता हे| इससे शरीर में यूरिक एसिड बढ़ता है। जब भी हम कोई ची़ज खाते या पीते हैं तो उसमें मौजूद एसिड का कुछ अंश शरीर में रह जाता है। खानपान और दिनचर्या नियमित तथा संतुलित न हो तो वह धीरे-धीरे इकट्ठा होता रहता है। जब तक एल्कली़ज शरीर के यूरिक एसिड को निष्कि्रय करते रहते हैं, तब तक तो मुश्किल नहीं होती, लेकिन जब किसी वजह से अतिरिक्त एसिड शरीर में छूटने लगता है तो यह जोड़ों के बीच हड्डियों या पेशियों पर जमा होने लगता है। यही बाद में ऑर्थराइटिस के रूप में सामने आता है। शोध के अनुसार 80 से भी ज्यादा बीमारियां अर्थराइटिस के लक्षण पैदा कर सकती हैं। इनमें शामिल हैं रिह्यमेटाइड ऑर्थराइटिस, ऑस्टियो ऑर्थराइटिस,गठिया, टीबी और दूसरे इऩफेक्शन। इसके अलावा ऑर्थराइटिस से पीडि़त व्यक्ति को रिह्यमेटाइड ऑर्थराइटिस, गठिया कमर दर्द की शिकायत हो सकती है। इनमें कई बार जोड़ों के बीच एसिड क्रिस्टल जमा होने लगते हैं। तब चलने-फिरने में चुभन और टीस होती है।

संकेत और लक्षण

हाथ का उपयोग करने के लिए या चलने में असमर्थता
अस्वस्थता और थकान का अहसास
बुखार
नींद कम आना
मांसपेशियों में दर्द और बदन दर्द
चलते समय कठिनाई होना
मांसपेशियों में कमजोरी
लचीलेपन की कमी
एरोबिक फिटनेस में कमी

रोग प्रमुख कारण

औरतों में एसट्रोजन की कमी के कारण भी अर्थराइटिस होता है।
थइराइड में विकार के कारण भी यह बीमारी होती है।
त्वचा या खून की बीमारी जैसे ल्यूकेमिया आदि होने पर भी जोड़ों में दोष पैदा हो जाता है।
अधिक खन-पान और शारीरिक कामों में कमी के कारण, शरीर में आयरन और कैल्शियम की अधिकता होने से भी यह रोग हो सकता है।
कई बार शरीर के दूसरे अंगों के संक्रमण भी जोड़ों को प्रभावित करते हैं जैसे टाइफायड या पैराटाइफायड में बीमारी के कुछ हफ़्तों बाद घुटनों आदि में दर्द हो सकता है।
आतों को प्रभावित करने वाले रिजाक्स नामक किटाणु जोड़ों में भी विकार पैदा करते हैं।
पोषण की कमी के कारण , खा़सतौर से बच्चों में रोग प्रतिरोधक क्षमता कम होने से रिह्यूमेटायड आर्थराइटिस होता है जिससे जोड़ों में दर्द , सूजन गांठों में अकड़न आ जाती है।

आप सभी से मेरा अनुरोध है कि इस किसी एक लक्षण के होने पर कृपया करके आप तुरंत डा० से सम्पर्क करें , जिससे आप को यदि यह रोग हो रहा हो तो आरंभिक अवस्था में ही इससे छुटकारा मिल जाए।

बदलें जीने का ढंग --
इससे निपटने का एक ही उपाय है और वह है उचित समय पर उचित खानपान। इनकी बदौलत एसिड क्रिस्टल डिपॉ़जि़ट को गलाने और दर्द को कम करने में मदद मिलती है। इसलिए बेहतर होगा कि दूसरी ची़जों पर ध्यान देने के बजाय खानपान की उचित आदतों पर ध्यान दिया जाए, ताकि यह नौबत ही न आए, फिर भी ऑर्थराइटिस हो गया हो तो ऐसी जीवन शैली अपनाएं जो शरीर से टॉक्सिक एसिड के अवयवों को खत्म कर दे।

इसके लिए यह करें-
एसिड फ्री भोजन करें और शरीर में एसिड को जमने से रोकें।
शरीर से एसिड का स़फाया करने वाले ज़रूरी पोषक तत्वों को शरीर में रोकने की कोशिश करें, जिससे एसिड शरीर में ही जल जाए।

खानपान का रखें ख्‍याल
इससे निपटने के लिए जरूरी है ऐसा भोजन जो यूरिक एसिड को न्यूट्रल कर दे। ऐसे तत्व हमें रो़जाना के भोजन से प्राप्त हो सकते हैं। इसके लिए विटमिन सी व ई और बीटा कैरोटीन से भरपूर खाद्य पदार्थो का इस्तेमाल किया जाना चहिए। इसके अलावा इन बातों पर भी ध्यान दें -
ऐसी ची़जें खाएं जिनमें वसा कम से कम हो। कुछ ऐसी ची़जें भी होती हैं जिनमें वसा होता तो है लेकिन दिखता नहीं, जैसे- केक, बिस्किट, चॉकलेट, पेस्ट्री से भी बचें। दूध लो फैट पिएं। योगर्ट और ची़ज आदि भी अगर ले रहे हों तो यह ध्यान रखें कि वह लो फैट ही हो।
ची़जों को तलने के बजाय भुन कर खाएं। कभी कोई ची़ज तल कर ही खानी हो तो उसे जैतून के तेल में तलें। चोकर वाले आटे की रोटियों, अन्य अनाज, फलों और सब्जियों का इस्तेमाल करें।
चीनी का प्रयोग कम से कम करें।

• अपने आहार में 25 प्रतिशत फल व सब्जि़यों को शामिल करें और ध्यान रखें कि आपको कब्ज़ ना हो।
• फलों में सन्तरे, मौसमी, केले, सेब, नाश्पाती, नारियल, तरबूज़ और खरबूज़ आपके लिए अच्छे हो सकते हैं।
• सब्जि़यों में मूली, गाज़र, मेथी, खीरा, ककड़ी आपके आदि लें।
• चोकरयुक्त आटे का प्रयोग करें क्योंकि इसमें फाइबर अधिक मात्रा में होता है ।

१) सबसे जरूरी और सबसे महत्वपूर्ण यह है कि मौसम के मुताबिक ३ से ६ लिटर पानी पीने की आदत डालें। ज्यादा पेशाब होगा और अधिक से अधिक विजातीय पदार्थ और यूरिक एसीड बाहर निकलते रहेंगे।
२) आलू का रस १०० मिलि भोजन के पूर्व लेना हितकर है।
३) संतरे के रस में १५ मिलि काड लिवर आईल मिलाकर शयन से पूर्व लेने से गठिया में आश्चर्यजनक लाभ होता है।
४) लहसुन,गिलोय,देवदारू,सौंठ,अरंड की जड ये पांचों पदार्थ ५०-५० ग्राम लें।इनको कूट-खांड कर शीशी में भर लें। २ चम्मच की मात्रा में एक गिलास पानी में डालकर ऊबालें ,जब आधा रह जाए तो उतारकर छान लें और ठंडा होने पर पीलें। ऐसा सुबह=शाम करने से गठिया में अवश्य लाभ होगा।
५) लहसुन की कलियां ५० ग्राम लें।सैंधा नमक,जीरा,हींग,पीपल,काली मिर्च व सौंठ २-२ ग्राम लेकर लहसुन की कलियों के साथ भली प्रकार पीस कर मिलालें। यह मिश्रण अरंड के तेल में भून कर शीशी में भर लें। आधा या एक चम्मच दवा पानी के साथ दिन में दो बार लेने से गठिया में आशातीत लाभ होता है।
६) हर सिंगार के ताजे पती ४-५ नग लें। पानी के साथ पीसले या पानी के साथ मिक्सर में चलालें। यह नुस्खा सुबह-शाम लें ३-४ सप्ताह में गठिया और वात रोग नियंत्रित होंगे। जरूर आजमाएं।
७) बथुआ के पत्ते का रस करीब ५० मिलि प्रतिदिन खाली पेट पीने से गठिया रोग में जबर्दस्त फ़ायदा होता है। अल सुबह या शाम को ४ बजे रस लेना चाहिये।जब तक बथुआ सब्जी मिले या २ माह तक उपचार लेना उचित है।रस लेने के आगे पीछे २ घंटे तक कुछ न खाएं। बथुआ के पत्ते काटकर आटे में गूंथकर चपाती बनाकर खाना भी हितकारी उपाय है।

आयुर्वेदिक चिकित्सा कई मामलों मे फ़लप्रद सिद्ध हो चुकी है।

८) पंचामृत लोह गुगल,रसोनादि गुगल,रास्नाशल्लकी वटी,तीनों एक-एक गोली सुबह और रात को सोते वक्त दूध के साथ २-३ माह तक लेने से गठिया में बहुत फ़ायदा होता है।

९) उक्त नुस्खे के साथ अश्वगंधारिष्ट ,महारास्नादि काढा और दशमूलारिष्टा २-२ चम्मच मिलाकर दोनों वक्त भोजन के बाद लेना हितकर है।

१०) चिकित्सा वैज्ञानिकों का मत है कि गठिया रोग में हरी साग सब्जी का प्रचुरता से इस्तेमाल करना बेहद फ़ायदेमंद रहता है। पत्तेदार सब्जियो का रस भी अति उपयोगी रहता है।

11) भाप से स्नान करने और जेतुन के तैल से मालिश करने से गठिया में अपेक्षित लाभ होता है।

१२) रोगी को कब्ज होने पर लक्षण उग्र हो जाते हैं। इसके लिये गुन गुने जल का एनिमा देकर पेट साफ़ रखना आवश्यक है।

१३) अरण्डी के तैल से मालिश करने से भी गठिया का दर्द और सूजन कम होती है।

१४) सूखे अदरक (सौंठ) का पावडर १० से ३० ग्राम की मात्रा में नित्य सेवन करना गठिया में परम हितकारी है।

१५) चिकित्सा वैग्यानिकों का मत है कि गठिया रोगी को जिन्क,केल्शियम और विटामिन सी के सप्लीमेंट्स नियमित रूप से लेते रहना लाभकारी है।

१६) गठिया रोगी के लिये अधिक परिश्रम करना या अधिक बैठे रहना दोनों ही नुकसान कारक होते हैं। अधिक परिश्रम से अस्थिबंधनो को क्षति होती है जबकि अधिक गतिहीनता से जोडों में अकडन पैदा होती
१७) एक लिटर पानी तपेली या भगोनी में आंच पर रखें। इस पर तार वाली जाली रख दें। एक कपडे की चार तह करें और पानी मे गीला करके निचोड लें । ऐसे दो कपडे रखने चाहिये। अब एक कपडे को तपेली से निकलती हुई भाप पर रखें। गरम हो जाने पर यह कपडा दर्द करने वाले जोड पर ३-४ मिनिट रखना चाहिये। इस दौरान तपेली पर रखा दूसरा कपडा गरम हो चुका होगा। एक को हटाकर दूसरा लगाते रहें। यह विधान रोजाना १५-२० मिनिट करते रहने से जोडों का दर्द आहिस्ता आहिस्ता समाप्त हो जाता है। बहुत कारगर उपाय है।

इसके अलावा असाध्य स्थिती में मैने एक मृत्युंजय चिकित्सा तैयार की है जो कि आधुनिक दौर में अत्यंत कारगर है इस चिकित्सा में दवाओं का योगदान ज्यादा नही है।

Be confident don't give up in life!

जिन्दगी से हारा आदमी कभी सफल नहीं बन सकता...........|

संसार में प्रत्येक व्यक्ति अपने जन्म से लेकर मृत्यु तक अपनी जिन्दगी से सतत् संघर्ष करते रहता है और इस संघर्ष में प्रायः जिन्दगी ही जीतते रहती है। जो जिन्दगी से जीतने की क्षमता रखते हैं वे सफलता की ऊँचाई में पहुँच जाते हैं और जो हारते हैं वे नीचे ही रह जाते हैं। जिन्दगी से संघर्ष में जीत और हार मानव समाज को दो हिस्सों में बाँट देती है, ये बँटवारा हैः

जीतने वालों का और हारने वालों का!

ऊपर वालों का और नीचे वालों का!

और यह भी तय है कि अगर आप ऊपर नहीं है तो इसका मतलब है आप नीचे हैं। आप जिन्दगी की लड़ाई हारे हुए हैं। जिन्दगी के क्रिकेट में या तो जीत होती है या हार, जिन्दगी के क्रिकेट में ड्रा नहीं होता।

जिन्दगी से हारा हुआ आदमी कभी भी सफलता प्राप्त नहीं कर सकता, कभी भी ऊँचाई पर नहीं पहुँच सकता।

हो सकता है कि आप भी जिन्दगी की लड़ाई हारे हुए हों। आप सफलता चाहते हैं किन्तु आपको सफलता मिलती नहीं। आप ऊपर न होकर नीचे हों। आप जिन्दगी की दौड़ में आगे न होकर पीछे हों।

किन्तु चिन्ता करने और निराश होने की कोई जरूरत नहीं है। आप जिन्दगी की लड़ाई जीत सकते हैं। आप नीचे से ऊपर पहुँच सकते हैं। याद रखिए कि नीचे दुनिया भर की भीड़ होती है किन्तु ऊपर हमेशा जगह खाली रहती है, आपके लिए भी ऊपर एक जगह है जो आपकी प्रतीक्षा कर रही है।

वास्तव में जिन्दगी की लड़ाई जीतना एक कला है। आपको यह कला सीखनी होगी।

क्या करना होगा आपको इस कला को सीखने के लिए?

सबसे पहले तो आपको इस प्रश्न का उत्तर खोजना होगा किः

जिन्दगी की लड़ाई में सफलता प्राप्त कर ऊपर चले जाने वाले लोग आखिर इस लड़ाई को जीत कैसे लेते हैं और आप इस लड़ाई में हार क्यों जाते हैं?

इस प्रश्न का सीधा सा उत्तर है कि जो लोग जिन्दगी की लड़ाई जीतते हैं वे आत्मविश्वास से भरे होते हैं और आपमें आत्मविश्वास की कमी होती है। रोजमर्रा की छोटी-छोटी बातें बता देती हैं कि आपमें कितना आत्मविश्वास है। जरा याद करके बताइए कि क्या आप दूसरों से आँखों में आँखें डाल कर बात करते हैं? आप किसी से अकड़कर सख्ती के साथ हाथ मिलाते हैं या मरियल सा होकर?

आत्मविश्वास की इस कमी के कारण आप निराशावादी हो जाते हैं। आप को स्वयं के ऊपर भरोसा नहीं रह पाता। याद रखिए कि इस संसार में आपको यदि कोई व्यक्ति सफलता दिला सकता है तो वह व्यक्ति आप और केवल आप ही हैं। और यदि आपको खुद पर भरोसा न हो तो आप अपने आप को कभी सफलता नहीं दिला सकते। सफलता पाने के लिए स्वयं पर भरोसा करना अनिवार्य है और कोई व्यक्ति खुद पर भरोसा तभी कर सकता है जब उसके भीतर भरपूर आत्मविश्वास हो।

इस बात को कभी भी न भूलें कि कोई दूसरा व्यक्ति आपको सफलता कभी दिला ही नहीं सकता क्योंकि जिस सफलता को आप प्राप्त करना चाहते हैं, उसी सफलता को वह दूसरा व्यक्ति भी प्राप्त करना चाहता है। फिर क्यों वह आपको सफलता दिलाएगा? वह तो आपका प्रतिद्वन्द्वी है। सच पूछा जाए तो सफलता प्राप्त करने के मामले में संसार का प्रत्येक व्यक्ति आपका प्रतिद्वन्द्वी है और आपको उन सभी से द्वन्द्व करते हुए, उन्हें हरा कर, आगे बढ़ते जाना है।

और विश्वास मानिए कि आप स्वयं में भरपूर आत्मविश्वास पैदा कर सकते हैं। इसके लिए आपको अभ्यास की आवश्यकता है। वृन्द कवि ने कहा हैः

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Healing of Non Healing Ulcers through Ayurveda

Healing of Non Healing Ulcers through Ayurveda

 

Non Healing Ulcer

Definition of an Ulcer:
An ulcer is a breach in the continuity of surface epithelium- skin or mucous membrane, due to molecular death of tissue. According to Ayurveda, Ulcer is considered as ‘Nija Vrana’ and Non Healing Ulcer is termed as ‘Dushta Vrana’. ‘Vrana’ is defined as the condition where the tissues undergo destruction (Vichurnan). ‘Vrana’ is a condition, which even after complete healing leaves a scar (Vrana vastu) over the area, which stays as long as the person is alive.
What is Non Healing Ulcer?

• The Non Healing Ulcer shows no tendency towards healing.
• The floor of the ulcer covered with pale (yellowish) granulation tissue.
• Sometimes the floor of the ulcer is covered with wash-leather slough, which is typically seen in syphilitic ulcer.
• Discharge is scanty or absent.
• The base of the ulcer considerably indurate and so is the edge and surrounding skin.

Non Healing Ulcer includes:

• Tubercular ulcer
• Diabetic ulcer
• Carbuncle
• Chronic fissure in ano
• Rodent ulcer
• Varicose ulcer
• Tropic ulcer (Neurogenic ulcer)
• Tropical ulcer
• Chronic bed sores
• Marjolin’s ulcer
• Meleney’s ulcer
• Gummatous ulcer
• Actinomycosis
• Hard chancre
• Soft sores
• Malignant ulcer
• Chronic ulcer of mouth
• Callous ulcer
• Non healing wound

Features of Non Healing Ulcer/ Infected Wound (According to Ayurveda):

• Very constricted (Ati samvrita)
• Very broad (Ati vivrita)
• Very hard (Ati kathina)
• Very soft (Ati mrudu)
• Very raised (Ati utsanna)
• Very depressed (Ati avasanna)
• Very cold (Ati sita)
• Very hot (Ati ushna)
• Black/ Yellow/ White/ Red coloured (Krishan/ Pita/ Sukla/ Rakta)
• Fearful features (Bhairava)
• Filled with necrotic tissues
• Foul smelling pus
• With discharge collected in pockets below or above the opening
• Unfavourable sight (Amanogna darshana)
• Dislikeable smell (Amanogna gandha)
• Severely painful (Atyartha vedana)
• Associated complications like severe inflammation, burning sensation, redness, itching, swelling, boils etc.
• Discharge of severely vitiated blood
• Associated with body from long time
• Based on prominence of Doshas – (Six varieties) i.e. Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, Raktaja, Sannipataja and Agantuja 

Features of Completely Healed Ulcer/ Wound:

Completely Healed Ulcer/ Wound are considered as ‘Samyaka rudh vrana’ in Ayurveda.
According to Sushruta (School of Ayurvedic surgery), the features of completely healed ulcer are-
(Reference: Sushruta Samhita Sutra sthana Chapter 23/ Verse 30)

• Margins of the ulcer are completely healed (Rudh vartma)
•  No swelling or inflammation surrounding the ulcer (Ashuna)
• No hardness /No scar tissues remaining (Agranthi)
• No pain remaining (Arujam)
• Colour of the site should be like that of the surrounding skin (Twak savarnam)
• The site should be flat /Neither raised nor depressed (Samtalam)

Ayurvedic treatment for Non Healing Ulcer/ Ayurvedic treatment for Infected wound:
(Reference: Sushruta Samhita Chikitsa sthana Chapter 2/ Verse 86-88)
1) Purification of body by Ayurvedic Panchkarma Therapy (Specifically by ‘Vamana’ (medicated emesis) and ‘Virechana’ (purgation) procedures)
2) Diet which can slim the body (One should follow the diet plan belongs to ‘Ayurvedic lifestyle’ given on homepage of this website)
3) Ayurvedic ‘Siravyadha chikitsa’ (Bloodletting)
4) The ulcer should be washed with the use of decoctions e.g. Panchvalkal kwath, Aargwadhadi kwath, Surasadi ghan kwath, Triphala  kwath
5) For proper dressing of the ulcer, one should use medicated oils (For external use only) e.g. Jatyadi taila( Jatyadi oil), Panchguna taila (Panchguna oil), Nimba taila (Nimba oil), Karanja taila (Karanaja oil), Arka taila (Arka oil), Apamarga kshar taila (Apamarga kshar oil)
Famous Ayurvedic formulations for Treatment of Non Healing Ulcers:
Medicated wines:
Aaragwadhaarishtam (Nagarjuna kerala Pharmacy), Ayaskruthi (Aryavaidhyasala Pharmacy), Nimbaadyarishtam (Nagarjuna kerala), Vidangaarishtam (Sandu Brothers Pharma), Khadirarishta
Choornnam (Powders):
Avipattikar Churna, Trivrutadi Churna, Panchnimba Churna, Harde Churna, Triphala Churna
Vati (Tablets):
Tab. Panchtikta grita guggulu, Tab. Kaishor guggulu, Tab. Triphala guggulu
Kwath (Decoction):
Aampaachak kwath, Triphala kwath, Pathyadi kwath, Faltrikaadi kwath, Aargwadhaadi kwath, Asanaadi kwath
Medicated Jam:
Haridra khand avleha, Thrivruthu lehyam (Nagarjuna kerala pharma), Amrut bhallatak avleha
Kashaayam (Decoction syrups):
Aaragwadham Kashaayam, Gulgulu Thikthakam kashaayam,  Guloochyaadi kashaayam, Mahaathikthakam kashaayam
Ghrutham (Medicated clarified butter):
Gulgulu Thikthaka ghrutham (Nagarjuna kerala Pharma), Mahaathikthaka ghrutham
Best Healing Drug for Non Healing Ulcer (For External Application):
(Reference:  Su. Chi. 1/65-69)
‘Nimbadi Kalka’ (Medicated herbal paste of Neem patra – Leaves of ‘Azadirechta indica’ and other ingredients:

Leaves of Neem Tree

Medicated herbal paste should be made by ‘Til’ (Grinded Sesame seeds), Madhu (Honey), Cow Ghee (Clarified butter made by cow milk) and Neem patra (leaves of Neem Tree- ‘Azadirechta indica’) in equal quantity. Take all the above ingredients in equal proportion and mix them well and make it a paste form. This herbal paste is known as ‘Nimbadi Kalka’. This paste should be applied on the wound or ulcer which shows no tendency towards healing. This will give excellent result in non healing ulcer or infected wound.

Cow Ghee

Honey

Sesame seeds

Hazards of Mobile Phones and Prevention Tips

Hazards of Mobile Phones and Prevention Tips

Hazards of Mobile Phones and Prevention Tips
Consideration:

• As we know the increasing use of mobile phones. We make cell phone call on road, at office, at home, during lunch and even at bathroom also. That means we use it from beginning of the day to the end of the activities, but we don’t know the risks associated with it and without noticing it, cell phone have become part of our daily lifestyle.
• Though there is no evidence of cell phones causing cancer or any such illness, but suspicion, or fear of the same is not baseless either.
• The electromagnetic radiation from cell phone does have a potential link to cancer. The fact that this radiation is invisible, intangible, and enters and leaves in our bodies without our knowledge makes it even more intimidating.
• Two minutes of exposure to emission from mobile phones can disable a safety barrier in blood causing proteins and toxins to leak into the brain, could increase chances of developing Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s.
• Scientist say exposure to the cell phones’ low level radiation causes red blood cells to leak haemoglobin and can lead to heart disease and kidney stones.
• Recent studies suggesting a link between cell phone use and brain tumours.
• Studies suggest the possibility that the microwaves could ignite petroleum fumes at gas stations. To reduce the risk of fire or blast, people are advised to switch off their mobile while entering in the petrol filling station.
• People are advised to switch off their mobile while entering in the ICU/ ICCU because it disturbs the electromagnetic rays of the equipments which finally gives the false result.
• Mobile interrupts the radio frequency in the aeroplane so passengers are advised to switch off the mobile at the time of air journey.
• Computer screen & T. V. screen are also disturbed by the mobile rings that are our common experience.

Possible Hazards for Cell Phone Users:

• Cataract
• Brain Tumour
• Early deafness
• Neck & Shoulder pain
• Ear pain
• Irritation
• Disturbance in amniotic fluid
• Learning Disability
• Early Maturity
• Sterility/ Infertility
• Dementia
• Sleep disturbance
• Migraine
• High per activity
• Disturbance in DNA
• Headache
• Memory disturbances
• Parkinsonism
• Disturbance in concentration

Specific Health concern:

Hazards for Mobile User

Pregnancy:
No studies have shown concrete effect on the growing foetus, but survival rates of the newborn baby are decreased five times with exposure to radiation.

Mobile phones and children:
Because of their smaller heads, thinner skull and higher tissue conductivity, children may absorb more energy from a given phone than adults.

WHO (World Health Organization) Guideline for Mobile Phone Users:

• Mobile phone user should limit their exposure to harmful radio frequency by cutting the length of the cell.
• Hand free devices cut exposure by keeping the instrument away from head and body.
• Driving cum mobile phone talking should be banned.
• Mobile phone should not be used in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) of hospital as they can pose a danger to patient by interfering with working of the pacemakers and defibrillators.
• People with hearing aid should not use mobile phone.
• Base station, which has low powered antennae on their terrace to communicate with cell phones, should not be located near children’s schools and play ground.
• Globalisation is the new Mantra. In this age, it is very difficult not to have technology. But with technology, come certain hazards. The only way to beat these again, again better technology.

Prevention Tips for Mobile Phone Users:

• Cell phones should be used for emergencies, and not for long conversations.
• Better use landline.
• Do conversations through SMS only.
• Do not keep mobile near your pets.
• Do not make your talk lengthy.
• Using a mobile head set is a good idea. You don’t have to hold phone nest to your ear all the time.
• Keep the mobile away from your body. Keep it on the table while working in the office, or keep it in your travelling bag while you travel.
• Do not keep mobile near your pillow or bed while go to sleep.
• Use high signal quality mobile instruments.
• Do not play with your mobile in lazar time.
• Do not use mobile which has metal body.
• Do not use mobile in close cabin, car, bus, train because it increase the intensity.
• Person who has any chronic disease should not use mobile
• Avoid passive radiation.
• Do not keep mobile in the pocket of the pent which may lead infertility.
• Use radiation protection devices.
• Use low S.A.R. (Specific Absorption Rate) which is accepted by British National Radiological Council.
• A small chip like cell phone microwave radiation protection device is available, which has the ability to absorb electromagnetic energy waves from your mobile phone. It helps in reducing the potential harmful effects of these emissions to the human body.
• Make Kinesiology test to know the adverse effects of the mobile.

 

Tips for Improving Immunity (Resistance Power) through Ayurveda

Tips for Improving Immunity (Resistance Power) through Ayurveda:

improve immunity and resistance power

Synonyms:
Immunity, Prevention of disease, Prevention against diseases, Body strength, Resistance power of body, Body resistance against disease, Vyadhikshamatva / Vyadhisaha (Ayurvedic Terminology)

Definition of Immunity (According to Ayurveda):
व्याधिसहानीति व्याध्युत्पादक प्रतिबन्धकानि | (Charak Samhita Su. Ch. 28/ Verse 7- Chakrapaani Comm.)
‘Vyadhisaha’ means one who is capable of resisting diseases.

The following persons are unable to resist diseases due to their body build and strength.

• Over obese individual
• Over emaciated person
• Person having cachexia whose blood and muscular tissues loss markedly
• Debilitated person
• One who consumes unwholesome food regularly
• Person having malnutrition
• One whose mental faculties are weak

Consideration:
न हि सर्वाणि अपथ्यानि तुल्यदोषाणि, न च सर्वे दोषा: तुल्येभ बला: न च सर्वाणि शरीराणि व्याधिक्षमत्वे समर्थानि भवन्ति | (Charak Samhita Sutra Sthana Chapter 28/ Verse 7))
As per Charaka (School of Ayurvedic Medicine) said, during certain conditions, or due to certain factors, even unwholesome food does not produce diseases immediately. All unwholesome food articles are not equally harmful, all vitiated doshas- body humors (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) are not equally powerful same as all person are not capable of resisting diseases.
Classification of Immunity (According to Ayurveda):
व्याधिक्षमत्वं व्याधिबलविरोधित्वं व्याध्युत्वाद प्रतिबंधकत्वमिति यावत् | (Ch. S.Su. Ch. 28/ 7- Chakrapaani Commentary)
According to Ayurveda, Immunity against diseases is of two types.  i.e. the one which attenuate the manifested disease and other variety prevents the manifestation of diseases.
त्रिविधं बलमिति- सहजं, कालजं, युक्तिकृतं च | (Ch. S. Su. Ch. 11/36)
Again, Resistance power of body is of three types as below.

• ‘सहजं’ (Sahaj)- Body constitutional strength:

It is an inherent characteristic property of an individual present since birth. It is because of equilibrium state of Doshas (Body humors- Vata, Pitta and Kapha)

• ‘कालजं’ (Kalaj)- Impact of Seasonal change on Body strength :

Seasonal strength is dependent on seasons and age. Loss of body strength is observed during ‘Adana kala’ (Northward movement of sun- Jan. to June). Strength is increasing during ‘Visarga kala’ (Southward movement of sun- July to December). Middle age is considered as full of body strength.

• ‘युक्तिकृतं’ (Yuktikruta)- Acquired strength of body:

Acquired strength is dependent on healthy practises related to diet, activities etc.

Tips for improve immunity (resistance power) or the acquired body strength through Ayurveda:
आहाराचार चेष्टासु सुखार्थी प्रेत्य चेह च | परं प्रयत्नमातिष्ठेत् बुध्धिमान् हितसेवन् || (Ch. Su. 7/ 60)
Means, Person who is desirous of ‘complete health’ (physical health, mental health and spiritual health) should adopt the healthy practices related to diet, conduct and activities mentioned in authentic Ayurvedic texts.
Kids, children, adults, pregnant women and even old people enhance their immunity (resistance power) by following healthy practises mentioned in Ayurveda as per below.

• ‘Ahara’ (Healthy food), ‘Nidra’ (Sound sleep) and ‘Brahmacharya’ (One who is having control over his senses and full of spiritual bliss) are the three pillars of healthy life. By the perfect balance of above these, body will be endowed with strength, complexion and growth and live longer.
• Consumption of proper amount of food certainly helps the individual in bringing strength, complexion, happiness and longevity.
• Regular Ayurvedic oil massages (by Mahanarayan Oil, Kumkumadi Oil, Dabur Red Baby Massage Oil etc.) leads to strong body physique.
• Practice of yoga and regular exercise is the best among strength promoters.
• Strength, health, longevity and breath are dependent on the proper digestion, metabolism and assimilation of food, so people have to try constantly for improving his digestive power by any means.
• Regular consumption of food having all tastes promotes strength.
• Regular use of Cow Milk and Ghee (Clarified butter) boost up immunity in kids and children.
• Food having Sweet and sour in taste enhances strength.
• For non-vegetarian people Meat of cock is strength promoter.
• Consumption of collected rain water in a clean vessel mitigates Tri-doshas(Vata, Pitta and Kapha), promotes strength, having rejuvenation effect  and best for intelligence.
• Consumption of Gooseberry fruit (Embelica officinalis) has body rejuvenation power.
• Person who is consuming wholesome diet regularly, who is not suppressing natural urges, who is always says truth, who is having control over his senses and full of spiritual bliss, who is devoted to ‘Aapta-purush’(Spiritual scientist), who is having helping nature and give forgiveness to all , will never get any disease.
• Person who is possessing excellent intellect, whose acts and speech are leading to ultimate bliss, who is having independent thinking, who has clarity of understanding, who is full of knowledge, who is practising yoga and spiritual activities does not fall victim of diseases.
• Person should not indulge in activities which are beyond his own capacity.
• One should not use Contradictory food articles. e.g. milk should not consume with green vegetables, onion, fruits having sour in taste and with salty food articles because these above combinations are contradictory due to their properties. If these are eating together, it will produce autotoxins in the body.
• Children, pregnant women, youngsters and even old people have to follow the ‘Ayurvedic lifestyle’ (including diet plan, daily routine, seasonal regimen and principles for having best nutrition from your diet) given on the home page of this website for enhancing their resistance power thoroughly.
• Desert land is healthy land.
• Non violence is the best among the promoters of longevity of living beings.
• ‘Virya’ (Semen) is the best among promoters of strength.
• Knowledge is the best among promoters of nourishment.
• Self control is the best for the promotion of delightfulness.
• Self realisation is the best among promoters of happiness.
• Celibacy is the best among those leading to salvation.

• Ayurvedic ‘Rasayana therapy’ (Ayurvedic Rejuvenation therapy/ Anti aging therapy): A person having Ayurvedic ‘Rasayana therapy’ attains, longevity, memory, intelligence, become free from diseases, youth, excellence of luster, complexion, voice, vak-sidhdhi (what he syas becomes true) and excellent potentiality of the body and the sense organs. One should use such ‘Rasayana’ body tonics in routine lifestyle. e.g. Chyavanprash, Agatsya haritaki avleha, Bhahma rasaya, Medhya rasayana,Triphala, Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, yashtimadhu. Everyone can use these ‘Rasayana’ body tonics including kids and pregnant women.

• Ayurvedic ‘Vajikarana’ therapy (Ayurvedic Aphrodisiac therapy): A person having ‘Vajikarana’ treatment attains nourishing of tissue elements, by which even in old age one does not get seminal debility, brings longevity, beauty, strength, vigour and vitality, instantaneous sexual excitation and is exceedingly loved by women. (For more details…see ‘vigor and vitality’ category.

Conclusion:
सर्वमन्यत् परित्यज्य शरीरंनुपालयेत् |
Means, avoiding all the things one has to protect his body first by using appropriate preventive measures.

Ayurvedic Treatment of an Abscess

Ayurvedic Treatment of an Abscess

 Abscess means:

Treatment of an Abscess

An abscess is a localised collection of pus. In Ayurveda, it is termed as ‘Vidhradhi’.
त्वग्रक्तमांसमेदांसि प्रदूश्यास्थिसमाश्रिताः |
दोषा: शोफं शनैर्घोरं जनयन्त्युच्छ्रिता भृशम् ||
महामूलं रुजावन्तं वृतं चाप्यथवायतम् |
तमाहुर्विद्धधिं धीरा…|| (Ref : Su. Ni. Ch. 9/4-5)
According to Sushruta (School of Ayurvedic Surgery), when Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas getting aggravated, it vitiates the skin, blood, muscle, fat and bone tissues and becoming localised at some place and produce a troublesome swelling which is bulging up rapidly, deep rooted, painful, round or wide, such type of swelling is known  as ‘Vidhradhi’.
Types of abscess:
1) Pyogenic abscess: It is the commonest form of an abscess. Subcutaneous, deep or it can occur within the viscera such as liver or kidney etc.
2) Pyaemic abscess: It occurs due to circulation of pyaemic emboli in the blood (pyaemia).
3) Cold abscess: Usually refers to tubercular abscess due to involvement of lymph nodes or involvement of spine.
Pyogenic abscess: (The commonest one): In this article, we will discuss the commonest variety of abscess.
Causative organisms (bacteria) of an abscess:

• Staphylococcus aureus
• Streptococcus pyogenes
• Gram negative bacteria (E. coli, Pseudomonas, klebsiella)
• Anaerobes

Symptoms of abscess:

• Fever often with chills and rigors
• Localised swelling which is smooth, soft and fluctuant
• Visible (pointing) pus
• Throbbing pain and pointing tenderness
• Brawny indurations around
• Redness and warmth with  restricted movement around a joint
• Rubor (Redness); Dolor (Pain); Calor (Warmness); Tumour (Swelling) and Functiolaesa (loss of function of adjacent tissue) are quiet obvious

Sites of abscess:
a) External sites:

• Fingers and hand
• Neck
• Axilla
• Breast
• Foot
• Thigh
• Ischiorectal and perianal region
• Abdominal wall
• Dental abscess, tonsillar abscess and other abscesses in the oral cavity

b) Internal sites:

• Abdominal, pelvic, paracolic, amoebic liver abscess, pyogenic abscess of liver, splenic abscess, pancreatic abscess
• Perinephric abscess
• Retroperitonial abscess
• Lung abscess
• Brain abscess
• Retropharyngeal abscess

Investigations of abscess:

• Total WBC count is increased
• Urine sugar and blood sugar is done to rule out diabetes
• USG (Ultrasonography) of the part or abdomen or other region is done when required.
• Chest X-ray in case of lung abscess.
• Gallium isotope scan is very useful
• CT Scan or MRI is done in cases of brain and thoracic abscess
• Investigations, relevant to specific types: Liver function tests, blood culture etc.

Complications of an Abscess:

• Bacteraemia, septicaemia and pyaemia
• Multiple abscess formation
• Metastatic abscess
• Destruction of tissues
• Antibioma formation. Once abscess forms, thick fibrous tissue develops around abscess cavity because of antibiotics.
• Sinus and fistula formation
• Large abscess may erode into adjacent vessels and can cause life-threatening torrential haemorrhage, e.g. as in pancreatic abscess.
• Some of the specific complications of internal abscess, e.g. Liver abscess can cause hepatic failure, rupture and jaundice.

Ayurvedic Treatment of an abscess:

• According to Ayurveda, in the very beginning stage of an abscess, always try to subside the swelling.
• Give hot fomentation to the patient around the area of an abscess.
• Do Ayurvedic bloodletting (Siravyadha Treatment) procedure near the affected area.
• Advice the patient to do fast for 24-48 hours or should give him light diet.
• One should apply the ‘Ayurvedic herbal paste’ having anti inflammatory properties on the affected area, e.g. Dashang lepa, Doshagna lepa etc.
• Advice patient to take Ayurvedic medicines having anti inflammatory properties, e.g. Triphala Kwath, Varunaadi Kwath, Punarnavaadi Kwath, Shigru Kwath, Tab. Shilajit, Tab. Pathyadi ghanvati, Tab. Dashang guggulu, Tab. Yograj guggulu etc.
• By using these above appropriate measure, if the swelling is not getting subsided and become larger and larger, then go for the next step, and try to ripe the swelling fast. For achieving it, apply the ‘Ayurvedic herbal paste’ which can ripe, mild squeeze and burst the swelling, e.g. Lepa ghuti lepa, Apamarg kshara lepa, Yav kshara lepa etc.
• Incision and drainage of the abscess would the last treatment choice.
• Incision and drainage (I & D): It is done under local, spinal or general anaesthesia. A stab incision is made over the most prominent part of an abscess. The pus which comes out is collected and sent for culture and sensitivity. A sinus forceps or a finger is introduced within the abscess cavity and all the loculi are broken down. Fresh bleeding is an indication of completeness of the procedure. The abscess cavity is irrigated with mild antiseptic agents like iodine solution or hydrogen peroxide solution.
• Modified Hilton’s method for I & D is followed where an abscess is situated in the vicinity of important anatomical structures like vessels or nerves.

Ayurvedic treatment for Anxiety

Ayurvedic treatment for Anxiety

Introduction to Anxiety:

anxiety

Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by somatic, emotional, cognitive, and behavioural components. The root meaning of the word anxiety is ‘to vex or trouble’. Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension, nervousness, or fear. The source of this uneasiness is not always known or recognized, which can add to the distress you feel.
Generalized anxiety disorder (or GAD) is characterized by excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events with no obvious reasons for worry. People with symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder tend to always expect disaster and can’t stop worrying about health, money, family, work, or school. In people with GAD, the worry often is unrealistic or out of proportion for the situation. Daily life becomes a constant state of worry, fear, and dread. Eventually, the anxiety so dominates the person’s thinking that it interferes with daily functioning, including work, school, social activities, and relationships.
Alternative Names:
Anxiety, Stress, Tension, Apprehension
Considerations:
Stress is a normal part of life. In small quantities, stress is helpful — it can motivate you and help you be more productive. However, too much stress, or a strong response to stress, is harmful. Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or anxious. What is stressful to one person is not necessarily stressful to another.
It can set you up for general poor health, as well as physical and psychological illnesses like infection, heart disease, and depression. Ongoing stress can lead to anxiety and unhealthy behaviors like overeating and abuse of alcohol or drugs.
Emotional states like grief or depression, and health conditions like an overactive thyroid, low blood sugar, or heart attack can also cause stress-like symptoms.
Common Causes:
The exact cause of GAD is not fully known, but a number of factors – including genetics, brain chemistry and environmental stresses — appear to contribute to its development.

• Genetics: Some research suggests that family history plays a part in increasing the likelihood that a person will develop GAD. This means that the tendency to develop GAD may be passed on in families.
• Brain chemistry: GAD has been associated with abnormal levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Neurotransmitters are special chemical messengers that help move information from nerve cell to nerve cell. If the neurotransmitters are out of balance, messages cannot get through the brain properly. This can alter the way the brain reacts in certain situations, leading to anxiety.
• Environmental factors: Trauma and stressful events, such as abuse, the death of a loved one, divorce, changing jobs or schools, may lead to GAD. GAD also may become worse during periods of stress. The use of and withdrawal from addictive substances, including alcohol, caffeine and nicotine can also worsen anxiety.

Certain drugs, both recreational and medicinal, can lead to symptoms of anxiety due to either side effects or withdrawal from the drug. Such drugs include:

• ADHD medications, especially amphetamines
• Alcohol
• Benzodiazepines (during withdrawal)
• Bronchodilators (for asthma and certain other breathing disorders)
• Caffeine
• Cocaine
• Cold remedies
• Decongestants
• Diet pills
• Marijuana
• Nicotine
• Thyroid medications

A poor diet — for example, low levels of vitamin B12 can also contribute to stress or anxiety. In very rare cases, a tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma) may cause anxiety or stress-like symptoms. The symptoms are caused by an overproduction of hormones responsible for the feelings of anxiety.
Symptoms of Anxiety:
Anxiety is often accompanied by physical symptoms, including:

• Abdominal pain (this may be the only symptom of anxiety, especially in a child)
• Diarrhea or frequent need to urinate
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth or difficulty swallowing
• Headache
• Muscle tension
• Rapid breathing
• Rapid or irregular heart rate
• Sweating
• Twitching or trembling

Sometimes other symptoms occur with anxiety:

• Decreased concentration
• Fatigue
• Irritability, including loss of your temper
• Sexual problems
• Sleeping difficulties, including nightmares

Anxiety may occur as part of an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are a group of psychiatric conditions that involve excessive anxiety. They include:

• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Panic disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Social anxiety disorder
• Specific phobias

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) affects the way a person thinks, but the anxiety can lead to physical symptoms, as well. Symptoms of GAD can include:

• Excessive, ongoing worry and tension
• An unrealistic view of problems
• Restlessness or a feeling of being “edgy”
• Irritability
• Muscle tension
• Headaches
• Sweating
• Difficulty concentrating
• Nausea
• The need to go to the bathroom frequently
• Tiredness
• Trouble falling or staying asleep
• Trembling
• Being easily startled

In addition, people with GAD often have other anxiety disorders (such as panic disorder, obsessive –compulsive disorder, and phobias), suffer from depression, and/or abuse drugs or alcohol.
Diagnosis of Anxiety/GAD:
If symptoms of Anxiety/ GAD are present, the doctor will begin an evaluation by asking questions about your medical history and performing a physical examination. Although there are no laboratory tests to specifically diagnose anxiety disorders, the doctor may use various tests to look for physical illness as the cause of the symptoms.
The doctor bases his or her diagnosis of GAD on reports of the intensity and duration of symptoms — including any problems with functioning caused by the symptoms. The doctor then determines if the symptoms and degree of dysfunction indicate a specific anxiety disorder. GAD is diagnosed if symptoms are present for more days than not during a period of at least six months. The symptoms also must interfere with daily living, such as causing you to miss work or school.
Treatment for Anxiety:
If no physical illness is found, you may be referred to a psychiatrist or psychologist, mental health professionals who are specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses like GAD. Treatment for GAD most often includes a combination of medication and cognitive-behavioural therapy.

• Medication: Drugs are available to treat GAD and may be especially helpful for people whose anxiety is interfering with daily functioning. The medications most often used to treat GAD in the short-term are ‘anti-depressants’ and ‘tranquilizers’.  They work by decreasing the physical symptoms of GAD, such as muscle tension and restlessness. These antidepressants may take a few weeks to start working but they’re more appropriate for long-term treatment of GAD.
• Cognitive-behavioural therapy: People suffering from anxiety disorders often participate in this type of therapy, in which you learn to recognize and change thought patterns and behaviours that lead to anxious feelings. This type of therapy helps limit distorted thinking by looking at worries more realistically.
• Ayurvedic treatment for anxiety:
  One should use,

• Apply  Ayurvedic Massage Oils such as Hibril Oil
• Application of Paste of Ayurvedic Herbs (Tagara, Vacha, Rakta-chandan and Nilotapala-these four heabs mixed with luke warm Ghee).
• Take ayurvedic medicines internally, such as, Vacha (Acorus calamus), Jyotishmati (Celestrus paniculatas), Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Tagara( Valeriana jatamansi), Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi), Brahmi (Centella asiatica), Haritaki ( Terminalia chebula) etc.

In addition, relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and biofeedback, may help to control the muscle tension that often accompanies GAD. Also, find healthy lifestyle choices to help you cope with stress.
For example:

• Don’t use nicotine, cocaine, or other recreational drugs.
• Eat a well-balanced, healthy diet. Don’t overeat.
• Do Yoga exercises (including Pranayama) and Meditation regularly.
• Find self-help books at your local library or bookstore.
• Get enough sleep.
• Learn and practice relaxation techniques like guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, tai chi or meditation.
• Limit caffeine and alcohol.
• Take breaks from work. Make sure to balance fun activities with your responsibilities. Spend time with people you enjoy.
• Take Relaxing bath
• Press the Calming pressure points.

Dinacharya (Daily Routine/ Daily Regimen) according to Ayurveda

Dinacharya (Daily Routine/ Daily Regimen):

 

तत्च नित्य प्रयुज्जीत स्वास्थ्यम्  येनानुवर्तते ।

अजातानां विकाराणां अनुत्पत्तिकरं च यत्।।

- (Charaka Samhita Sutra Sthana Ch.5/Verse 13)
To maintain a complete health state (the Tri-doshas in a state of healthy equilibrium, digestion & metabolism (Agni) in proper order), one should regularly used such articles or follow such things which are conductive to maintain a good health and are capable of preventing the attacks of diseases. For this, Ayurveda prescribes for each individual a specific daily routine which is known as ‘Dinacharya’ (literary means; Dina(Day) & Charya(Routine))

1)   Arising: (Wake up early in the morning):

wake up early

As we all know that our biological clock attuned to the rising and setting of the sun, it is obviously better to awake before a ‘Muhurta’ (before 45 minutes around -exactly 48 minutes is considered as one ‘Muhurta’ ) to  the sunrise in perfect synchronisation to the natural clock, as per Ayurveda. Take deep breath for around 5-10 minutes to get maximum oxygen available in the atmosphere during that time for nourishing our body cells. Ayurveda believes that, before a Muhurta to the sunrise time known as ‘Brahma-muhurta’ and one should awaken during that time, to maintain his/her a good health. Such a routine prevents old age naturally (works as Anti-ageing therapy).

Remember:
Early to bed and early to rise, That is the way to be healthy & wise.
2)   Oral Hygiene:
(Tooth brushing/ Tongue Scrapping/ Gargles/ Chewing up Mouth Fresher):

Datun (teeth cleaning stick)

One should daily use the fresh ‘teeth cleaning stick’ collected from the trees which are having astringent, pungent or bitter in taste. The stick should be about 12 Angulas( around 9 inches) long, whose top/one end portion make it crushed and it is in such a way( make it smooth) that the gums are not being affected. Ayurveda recommend such ideal trees from which we can use it for making teeth cleaning stick. Those are: Karanja (Pongamia pinnata), Karavira (Nerium indicum), Arka (Calotropis gigantea), Malati (Aganosma dichotoma), Kakubha(Terminalia arjuna), Asana (Terminalia tomentosa), Vata (Ficus bengalensis), Ashwatha (Ficus religiosa), Nimba( Azadirecta indica), Bakula (Mimusops elengi), Babbula  ( Acacia Arabica) etc. This removes the foul smell and tastelessness. It removes the dirt deposited on the tongue, teeth and mouth.

tongue scraper

Tongue scrapers, which should not be sharp edged and are curved, are to be made of metals like gold, silver, copper, tin and brass. The dirt deposited at the root of the tongue, obstructs expiration and gives rise to foul smell should be scraped regularly by using tongue scraper.

gargles of sesame oil

Til Oil (Black Sesame seeds Oil) gargling is best amongst all type of gargles, as per Ayurveda. It is beneficial for the strength of jaws, depth of voice, flabbiness of face, excellent gustatory sensation and good taste for food. One used to such gargles never gets dryness of throat nor do his lips ever get cracked, his/her teeth will never be carious and will be deep-rooted, he/she will not have any toothache nor will his/her teeth set on edge by sour intake, his/her teeth can chew even the hardest eatables.
One desirous of clarity, taste and good smell of mouth should keep in mouth or chewing up, the fruits of Jati/Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), Katuka (Hibiscus abelmoschus), Puga (Areca catechu), Kakkola (Piper cubeba), Suksmaila/ Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), Flower stalk of lavanga/ Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), Fresh leaf of tambula (Piper betle), Extract of karpura/ Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) and Fennel seeds.
3) Natural Urges:
One should never suppress the natural physical urges as hunger, thrust, sleep; sneezing, yawning, vomiting, defecation (bowel evacuation), urine, flatus and semen ejaculation, for it will lead to discomfort and even many diseases.

natural urge- defecation

After having toothbrush, one has to drink 1-2 glass of luke warm water, through which the physical force creates and even the peristaltic movement of intestines will stimulates will lead to urge of defecation (bowel evacuation), thus the waste products of the body deposited overnight will flush out. Defecation once or twice daily is good for maintaining complete health. Look at your eliminations each morning and if you noticed any disturbance indicates poor digestion, better to go on a fast for single time or a day. It will allow the body rest to correct the system before the disease sets in.
4) Exercise:

exercise

Regular exercise increases the body’s stamina and resistance to diseases by facilitating the immune system, clearing all channels, promoting blood circulation up to the body cells & remove body waste from the cells and destroying excess fat from the body tissues. One should go for exercise depending of his/her age and body type. The obese person can go for heavy exercise but for lean & thin person, morning walk and aerobics would be the better options.

Morning walk, swimming and yoga exercises are good for maintaining body in shape.

5) Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Oil Massage:
One who practises Ayurvedic oil massage regularly, oil massage makes the skin supple; it controls Vata Dosh(body humor) by the opposite properties; it enhances peripheral blood circulation and encourages quicker removal of metabolic waste; relaxing the body. He/she become resistant to exhaustions and exertions; the body, even if subjected to injuries or heavy and stressful work is not much injured. One’s physique becomes smooth, flabby, strong and charming. By applying the oil massage regularly the onslaught of aging is slackened. Follow the normal direction of hair growth; use a little extra oil over the body’s vital parts. Do massage whole over the body, but in case of short of time, at least do massage of Ayurvedic oils on scalp/head, ears & soles of both feet daily.
Ayurvedic/ Indian Head Massage:

ayurvedic head massage

One who does massage of Ayurvedic oil on his/her head regularly does not suffer from headache, baldness, greying of hair and even hair fall. Strength of his/her head and forehead is specially enhanced; his/her hair become black in colour, smooth, long and deep-rooted; his/her sense organs work properly; the skin of his/her face becomes brightened (get lustre on the face). Massage of Ayurvedic oil enhances sound sleep (beneficial for who suffer from insomnia /sleeplessness even beneficial for who take sleeping pills from long time) and happiness.
Ayurvedic/ Indian Foot Massage:

ayurvedic foot massage

Massaging Ayurvedic oil on the feet regularly; roughness, immobility, dryness, fatigue and numbness are instantaneously cured; strength and steadiness of feet is improved; the eye sight becomes clear and vitiated vata dosh (a body humor) is relieved thereby. It also prevents from sciatica, cracking of feet, constriction of vessels and ligaments of feet.

Ear Massage:

karna purana & ear massage

One who does massage of Ayurvedic oil on his/her external ear and even dropped it into the ears regularly in proper dosage (usually 4-5 drops in each ear for healthy one) prevents him/her from ear diseases due to vitiated vata dosh (a body humor), torticollis/ stiffness of neck, lock jaw, difficulty in hearing and partial deafness and even complete deafness at some extent in the youngsters.
Udavartana: (Massage by Ayurvedic herbal powders):

udavartana

After having Ayurvedic oil massage, one should go for Udavartana/ massage by Ayurvedic herbal powders whole over the body, through which the body eliminates bad smell, excessive sweating, feeling of heaviness in the body, drowsiness,  itching and even removes undesirable dirt.





6) Snana (Bathing):
Bathing is purifying; improves vigour, vitality and life-span; removes fatigue, sweating and dirt of the body. It brings about strength in the body and is an excellence for the enhancement of Ojas (lustre).

bathing

7) Dressing:

dressing

Wearing clean apparel adds to the bodily charm, reputation, longevity and prevents inauspiciousness. It brings about pleasure, grace, competence to participate in conferences and good look.

8) Use of fragrance:

use of perfume-aftershave

Use of perfumes or aftershaves, stimulates vigour and vitality, produces good smell in the body and enhances longevity and charm; it gives corpulence and strength to the body; it is pleasing to the mind and it prevents inauspiciousness.

9) Use of ornaments:

use of ornaments

Wearing of gems and ornaments adds to the prosperity, auspiciousness, longevity, grace; prevents dangers from snakes, evil spirits, etc. It is pleasant and charming. It is also enhancing the Ojas (lustre).

10) Care for Hair & Nails:

hair care

nail care

The dressing and cutting of hair (including shaving) and nails adds to the corpulence, vigour & vitality, longevity, cleanliness and beauty.




11) Use of Anjana (Collyrium):
For caring the eyes and prevent it from various eye disorders, one should daily apply ‘Sauviranjana’ (collyrium) made from antimony. Rasanjana (a preparation of Berberis aristata) is to be applied once in a week for lacrymation of the eyes.

use of anjana (collyrium)

As per Ayurveda, Eyes are the sight of Pitta Dosh( a body humor), and they are specially susceptible to Kapha/ Shleshma Dosh (a body humor), therefore this therapy drains the vitiated Kapha Dosh from the eyes and is good for keeping vision clear. As different types of tarnished gold (ornaments) are spotlessly cleaned by means of oil, cloth and hair brush, so also by the use of collyrium, the eyes of human beings become spotlessly bright like the moon in the clear sky.
A strong collyrium must not be applied to the eyes during the day time as the eyes weakened by drainage will be adversely affected at the sight of the sun. Thus, the collyrium meant for drainage should as a rule be applied only during night.
12) Dhumpan: Ayurvedic Smoking:
One should daily smoke of a cigar made by some special Ayurvedic herbs with the help of cigar pipe.

ayurvedic smoking

List of these special Ayurvedic herbs given below should be ground, made to a paste and applied to a reed, and then made into a cigar of the shape of barley grain having the thickness (at the centre) of a thumb and length of about 8 Angulas praman( about 6’’ inches long), it should then be dried up and the reed be taken out of it. With the help of a cigar-pipe one should regularly smoke that cigar after greasing it with some unctuous substances like grita (clarified butter), taila(oil), Madhuchchhishta( beeswax)  or meda(fat) and applying fire to it. This is altogether harmless.

List of special Ayurvedic herbs used to make a cigar:
Harenuca (Pisum sativum), Priyangu (Callicarpa macrophylla), Prithvika (Nigella sativa), Kesara (Mesua ferrea), Hribera (Pavonia odorata), Chandana (Santalum album), Patra (Cinnamomum tamala), Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Ushira (Vetiveria zizanioides), Padmaka (Prunus cerasoides), Dhyamaka (Cymbopogon schoenanthus),  Madhuka (Glycerrhiza glabra), Mamsi (Nardostachys jatamansi), Guggulu (Commifora mukul), Aguru (Aquilaria agallocha), Sarkara (Sugar), Bark of Nyagrodha (Ficus bengalensis), Udumbara( Ficus racemosa), Ashwaththa (Ficus religiosa), Plaksha (Ficus lacor), Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Vanya (Cyperus tenuiflorus), Sarjarasa (resin of Vateria indica), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Shaileya (Permellia perforate), Kamala (Nelumbo nucifera), Utpala (Nymphaea alba), Shriveshtaka (resinous extract from Pinus roxburghii ), Shallaki (Boswellia serrata).
Ayurvedic smoking cures heaviness of head, head-ache, chronic rhinitis (running nose), hemicranias, ear-ache, pain in eyes, cough, hiccough, dyspnoea, asthma, obstruction in throat, weakness of teeth, discharge from the morbid ear, nose and eye, purulent smell coming from nose and mouth, tooth-ache, anorexia, lock jaw, torticollis/ stiffness of neck, pruritus, infective conditions, paleness of face, excessive salivation, impaired voice, tonsillitis, uvulitis, alopecia, greying of hair, falling of hair, sneezing, excessive drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and hypersomnia/ excessive desire of sleeping, It also strengthens hair, skull bones, sense organs and voice. Howsoever strong the diseases may be, pertaining to head and neck arising out of Vata Dosh and Kapha Dosh, they do not affect the person who is used to Ayurvedic smoking by oral route.
Eight times are prescribed for habitual smoking.  One having self control should smoke after bathing, eating, tongue scraping, sneezing, brushing the teeth, nasya (nasal therapy), anjana (collyrium) and after sleep. This (smoking at these eight times) prevents diseases of head and neck.  Smoke in a single time, smoking is to be done thrice and three puffs each time. This is known as ‘Prayogik Dhumpan’ (habitual variety of smoking). During the prescribed times, a wise person should smoke only twice in a day for habitual variety of smoking.
Clarity of mind, throat and sense organs, lightness of head, throat and chest, liquefication of cough and elimination of the vitiated Vata & Kapha Dosh are features of correct smoking.
If one is go for smoke untimely (except the above 8 times) or overdone, smoking causes such troubles as deafness, blindness, dumbness, bleeding from different parts of the body and giddiness.
One for whom the smoking is prescribed should smoke through the nose in the event of diseases relating to the head, nose and eyes, and through the mouth for diseases of the throat. While smoking through the nose, one should exhale through mouth but if one smokes through the mouth, he should not exhale through the nose because of the smoke moving in the reverse direction instantaneously affects the eyes. With the body erect, eyes looking front, mind concentrated and having self control, one should sit at ease and smoke three times, thrice during each time, through one nostril while closing the other one.
13) Nasya: Nasal Therapy:

Nasya Karma

One who administered Nasya therapy (Application of Ayurvedic herbs into the nostrils, in the form of oil and powder) in time according to the prescribed method, his eyes, nose and ears are not affected by any morbidity.
One can daily administered Ayurvedic oil in to the nostrils, 2 drops in each nostril (known as ‘Pratimarsh Nasya’) with the help of dropper, at least 2-3 times in a day. This Pratimarsh Nasya can be used on daily base.
With regularly use of nasya (nasal therapy), hair and beard never become white or grey; one never experiences of hair fall, rather than that hairs grow luxuriously and become thick and smooth from the base. With the use of nasya, diseases like torticollis/ stiffness of neck, headache, facial paralysis, lock jaw, chronic rhinitis (running nose), hemicranias and tremors of the head can be successfully cured and his/her veins, joints, ligaments and tendons of head and neck gain greater strength. One’s face becomes cheerful and plumpy and voice become clear and there is considerable strength in them. Diseases relating to head and neck do not attack him/her all of a sudden. Even though, he might be growing old, old age does not affect his/her head and face (in the form of loosen skin, grey hair, weakness of senses etc.)
14) Prayer:

pray to god

Prayer or Worship is considered to be an integral part of the ‘Hinduism’ way of living. The chanting of ’Mantras’ is the most popular form of worship in Hinduism. ‘Yoga’ and ‘Meditation’ are also considered as a form of devotional service towards the Lord.



Meaning of some of the ‘Mantras’ popular in contemporary Hinduism:

• “From the unreal, lead us to the Real; from darkness, lead us unto Light and from death, lead us to Immortality. Ohmmm……
• May all be happy, May all be healthy, May we all experience what is good and let no one suffer.

15) Diet (Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner):

indian dish

One should eat in proper quantity. The quantity of food to be taken, again, depends upon the power (including metabolism).
The amount of food gets digested as well as metabolized in proper time without disturbing the equilibrium of body elements, is to be regarded as the proper quantity.
Taken in appropriate quantity, food certainly helps the individual in bringing about strength, complexion, happiness, and longevity without disturbing the equilibrium of body elements.
According to Ayurveda, for maintaining a complete health, one should follow the Ayurvedic life-style (given on the home page)
16) Employment/ Job selection:

job selection

Since work consumes one third part of our lives and success or failure in one’s profession affects self confidence and self worth. So it is important that the nature of work should be match well with one’s ‘Prakriti’(Physical and Mental Constitution).
One should always be ready to greet the people on the job place.
One should adopt only such occupation as do not clash with virtuous path.One should follow the path of peace and engage himself/herself in studies. This is how one can attain happiness.
17) Sleep:

sound sleep

When the mind including sensory and motor organs is exhausted and they dissociate themselves from their objects, then the individual sleeps.
Happiness, misery, nourishment, emaciation, strength, weakness, vigour & vitality, sterility, knowledge, ignorance, life and death – all these occur depending on the proper or improper sleep.
The ‘physiological sleep’ (known as ‘Bhutdhatri’), caused by the very nature of the night, if properly enjoyed brings about happiness and longevity in the people. Whereas untimely and excessive sleep and prolonged vigil take away both the happiness & longevity, like the night of destructions.