PARKINSONISM

PARKINSONISM

Parkinsonism is a Clinical syndrome characterized by  tremors , bradykinesia ,  rigidity  and postural instability .It is a condition that causes combination of abnormalities of movement .Parkinsonism is usually a disease of elderly.but these days due to high pollution levels younger people are being effected by it.Males are more prone to it then females.

Causes

·        Head trauma/Head injuries  

·        Senile degeneration.

·        Certain neurodegenerative disorder such as multiple system atrophy and Progressive  supra nuclear palsy.

·        Brain lesions such as tumor’s or fluid build up.

·        Metabolic and other disorder such as chronic liver failure and hypoparathyroidism.

·        Exposure to toxins such as carbon mono oxide cyanide & organic solvents.

SIGN & SYMPTOMS

·        Tremors

·        Bradykinesia

·        Muscular rigidity

·        Impaired posture & balance

·        Loss of control of  voluntary movement

·        Blurred Speech  & inability to write properly

·        Difficulty in moving & Walking

·        Constipation

Investigations

·        Clinical examination

·        Thyroid profile

·        Liver function test

·        Imaging studies

·        MRI

·        CT scan

Herbal treatment

·        Kapikachu  (mucuna pruriens)

·        Brahmi (Bacopa monniera)

·        Ashwagandha (withania somnifera)

·        Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi)

·        Shankhpushpi ( Convolvulus pleuricauls)

·        Ginkgo Biloba

Panchkarma treatment

·        Regular and continuous panchkarma therapy by an experienced hand can bring about wonderful results in patients of parkinsonism that are permanent.The movement of body as a whole and parts are better controlled.

·        Abhyangam , Shirodhara , Sarwangdhara, Patra pind swedanam, Potli massage.

·        Yoga & Meditation

Foods & spices

·        Turmeric

·        Green tea

·        Kale , bell pepper

·        Potatoes

·        Apple ,berries & Pears

·        Whole grains

·        Legumes & beans

·        Whole nuts

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ABDOMINALTUBERCULOSIS

ABDOMINALTUBERCULOSIS

Tuberculosis of the gastro intestinal tract and abdominal cavity that also  effects the other organs like Spleen, Pancreas, Liver , Peritoneum, Omentum and lymph nodes adjacent to these organs.

CAUSES

·        Occurs by ingestion of tuberculosis germ by drink unpasteurized milk of a cow infected with tuberculosis bacillus

·        Spreads of the TB bacillus from the lungs to the intestines by blood stream.

SYMPTOMS

·        Fever

·        Anorexia

·        Fatigue

·        Weight loss

·        Constipation

·        Diarrhea

·        Colicky pain in abdomen

·        Abdominal swelling and tenderness

·        Night sweats

INVESTIGATIONS

·        Mauntex test

·        Liver function test

·        ESR

·        Serum albumin levels

·        X-ray/ USG / CT scan / Abdomen Endoscopy

·        Colonoscopy

·        Laparoscopy

·        Fine needle aspiration cytology

·        Peritoneal biopsy

·        Ascetic fluid assessment

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

Ayurvedic treatment for TB is done in  two parts. First - The digestive system  is made strong & healthy. Second- The treatment to cure TB.

BOOSTING DIGESTION

Chyavana prasha and Drakshasava are given to the patient for increasing digestion

CHYAVANA PRASHA & DRAKSHASAVA

These two are very effective Ayurvedic medications for strengthening   the digestive system. Also, Chyavana prasha is very helpful for treating tuberculosis

Dosage: Two teaspoonful with a cup of warm milk twice daily.

DRAKSHASAVA

Dosage: 30 ml of Drakshasava mixed with an equal quantity of water should be given to the patient.

AYURVEDIC DRUGS FOR TREATING TUBERCULOSIS

Pippali, Vasa, Lasuna and Naradiya mahalakshmi vilasa are the ayurvedic drugs used for TB.

TRIPHALA

·       Amla(Emblica officianalis)

·       Haritaki(Terminalia chebula)

·         Beheda(Terminalia bellerica)

PIPPALI

Dosage : One teaspoonful of Pipali should be mixed with an equal quantity of honey and should be given to the patient thrice daily.

LASUNA

Dosage : The medicated concoction mixed with milk should be given to the patient twice every day.

SVARNA VASANTA MALATI

Gold and pearls are the main ingredients of Svarna Vasanta Malati.

Svarna vasanta malati is recommended for patients who suffer from tuberculosis along with a burning sensation, sweating in the palms and the soles along with night sweating and fever

NARADIYA MAHALAKSHMI VILASA

Naradiya mahalakshmi vilasa includes gold as one of its primary ingredients. Patients suffering from cold and chronic bronchitis are recommended this.

Dosage : The patient should be given 0.200 gram of Naradiya mahalakshmi vilasa mixed with honey thrice daily.

VASA

The patient is given juice of the Vasa leaves. This controls the burning sensation in soles and palms, and also checks cough.

Dosage : The juice should be mixed with a teaspoonful of honey. 30 ml of this juice is given to tha patient  four times daily.

PANCHKARMA

·        Panchkarma therapies like shirodhara ,abhyangam, snehasamvedan helps the patient in gain strength ,improve immunity and recover faster.

·        Virechnam

DO'S

·        Always eat healthy nutritious food.

·        Maintain proper hygiene.

·        Use hander kerchief while sneezing and coughing.

·        Include all fruits and vegetables in diet.

·        Regular exercise is very important for well being.

·        Stay healthy by doing seasonal panchkarma therapies advised by Ayurveda acharayas

Don't

·        Avoid junk and fast foods

·        Never neglect symptoms like chronic cough, diarrhea, constipation, recurrent fever, stomach pain, loss of appetite for long period

·        Avoid excessive physical as well as mental stress.

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SCIATICA

Severe pain,stiffness in the area supplied by sciatic nerve and its component of nerve roots.

SIGN & SYMPTOMS 

• Pain in the leg, that is worse when sitting.
• Burning or tingling down the leg.
• Weakness,numbness,difficulty in moving the leg or foot
• A constant pain on the side of leg.
• Very shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up 

DIAGNOSIS

• X-ray
• MRI
• CT-Scan

TREATMENT

Herbs used to treat sciatica

• Guggul
• Rasna
• Jaiphal
• Kumari
• Shallaki

Food source herbs to treat sciatica

• Turmeric
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Green peas
• Spinach
• Whole cereals
• Sweet potatoes

Ayurvedic medicines for Sciatica

• Yograj guggul
• Castor oil
• Karpooradi tailam

Panchkarma therapies

• Virechnam
• Abhyangam with medicated oil
• Kati vasti
• Patra pind potli
• Shwedan

Precautions

Do's

• Drink more water
• Gentle leg exercise should be done
• Hot & cold water fermentation 
• Whole grains & healthy diet  

Don't

• Fried,spicy ,oily food should be avoided
• Pulses and beans should be prohibited
• Curd  & other sour products should also be prohibited 

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