AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR ENLARGED PROSTATE GLAND

Enlarged Prostate Gland treatment in AyurvedaProstate gland is a gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid. The technical or literal meaning of prostate is “Protector” or the one who stands before like a guard. Basically it’s a guard to the pipe which carries urine from urinary bladder to outside. This protects the urethra in men because the urinary pipe in men is much longer than in females and needs protection. It not only guards the urethra but also guards the sperms by its secretions. The secretions are highly alkaline and protect the sperms from acidic media in the vagina, thereby helping the sperm to lead a longer life span.

Size and Location of Prostate Gland

A healthy male’s prostate gland is about 11 grams in weight, which is a little bigger than the size of a walnut. The part of urethra which is surrounded by prostate gland is called Prostatic urethra. If the prostate gland grows bigger in size, it presses down on this portion of urethra leading to symptoms like urinary urge, drop by drop urination, difficult and painful urination. Since the ejaculatory ducts also open in the urethra in this region, there can be pain during the ejaculation as well, if the prostate is enlarged.

Zones of Prostate Gland

• Prostate is an exocrine gland, found in mammals and is divided into 4 zones i.e. Peripheral (70%) Central (25%) Transition zone (5%) and fibro-muscular zone (5%)
• In Peripheral zone, 70-80 % of prostate cancers origin in this area and Benign prostate enlargement happens mostly in Transition zone.
• Sometimes the zones are also classified into lobes
• Anterior Lobe is transitional zone, Posterior Lobe is Peripheral zone, Lateral lobes are all over the zones and Median lobe is roughly the central zone.

Function of Prostate Gland

As mentioned above, the meaning of Prostate is to protect like a guard. The secretions from the gland are slightly alkaline and help the spermatozoa to live for longer span and stay motile in the highly acidic vaginal secretions. The sperms which are expelled along with prostatic secretions have better motility, longer survival and better protection of the genetic material.

What are the various Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate Gland

• Painful micturition
• Break in urinary stream
• Straining while urinating
• Sensation of incomplete emptying
• Decreased urine flow, i.e. less than 10 ml per second. The normal is 20 ml per second
• Urge to pass urine and not able to control
• The need to get up during the night to pass urine
• Drop by drop passing of urine
• Pain during ejaculation near the anus
• Increased frequency of urination
• Recurrent urinary tract infections due to poor flushing of bladder

What are PSA levels and other ways to find Enlarged prostate or Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer is one of the significant causes of death in elderly men and is one of the most common cancers. The increased PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) in blood, enlarged prostate by rectal exam and measurement of a protein in urine called – Engrailed-2 or EN2 can lead to diagnosis of enlarged prostate and Prostate cancer.

As mentioned above, the prostate cancer mainly begins in the Peripheral zone of the prostate and Benign prostatic hypertrophy occurs mainly in the transitional zone.

The PSA levels help to establish if the prostatic enlargement is benign or cancerous. There are however Ayurvedic remedies and natural treatment options which help to reduce the PSA levels and keep them in control to normal limits. There are certain Ayurvedic medicines which help to reduce the size of the prostate in case of Benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Ayurvedic Treatment ofEnlarged prostate without Surgery

In Ayurveda, Enlargement of prostate gland is described as “Ashthila rog”. There are possibilities of shrinking the enlarged gland using various herbal remedies. There are many ayurvedic and herbal remedies for prostate enalargement recommended to lower down PSA levels as well as taking care of symptoms. The various herbal remedies for enlarged prostate gland are:

1. Varunadi Vati - The Varuna is a tree and the bark of this tree is used in Ayurveda to lower down PSA levels and reduce the size of enlarged prostate gland. This is a total natural preparation used in Ayurveda since ages. This is a classical Ayurvedic blend mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic texts since centuries and is used for prostate enlargement as well as urinary problems. This is totally a natural solution to the problem, does not contain any hormones or chemicals and gives excellent results. It helps to improve urinary outflow, reduce the pain, reducing the post void residual urine volume.

Dosage - 2 tablets twice daily with warm water.

2. Shilajit – This is a natural substance called “Rock Mineral” and “Fountain of Youth” and is quiet popular for its anti-aging, stamina enhancing, urinary system strengthening properties. People from countries like Nepal, India are using this rock mineral because of it is well known anti-aging and male sex health improving properties. It not only helps to shrink the enlarged prostate but also provides natural micro-minerals, nutrients and aids the assimilation of the nutrients taken from the diet. Shilajit is excellent for burning micturition, urinary tract infections, enlarged prostate, increased PSA levels, infections of the kidneys, bladder or the urinary tract. It helps in increasing the urine flow and is a wonderful natural ayurvedic treatment for benign prostate enlargement.

Dosage - 1 capsule twice daily with warm water.

3. Kachnaar Guggul - Kachnaar tree (Bauhinea variegate) bark is traditionally used in ancient ayurvedic system of medicine since ages for swollen lymph nodes, enlarged glands, tonsils, lymphomas, tumors, cancers and enlarged prostate gland. This is a wonderful ayurvedic remedy for prostate enlargement. The combination of Kachnaar Guggul with Shilajit, Varunadi Vati, Tribulus terrestris works together to arrest the increasing prostate size and PSA levels.

Dosage - 2 tablets twice daily with warm water.

4. Tribulus Power - Tribulus terrestris is a small herb and is very popular for its use as a male sex health supplement in the west. It is a wonderful herb for improving urine stream, helps in stopping the drop by drop urination, eases the urinary pressure, helps to control the urinary urgency and shrink the prostate gland to normal size. It gives overall strength to the genito-urinary system of the male. Planet Ayurveda Tribulus is a standardized 500 mg herbal extract and is much better than other brands because it’s standardized to contain up to 40% saponnins. It is an effective herbal remedy for enlarged prostate gland.

Dosage - 2 capsules twice daily with warm water.

5. Prostate Support - Prostate Support Tablets are the polyherbal tablet preparation prepared using extract of Saralghan (Pinus roxburghii), Kanchnaar (Bauhinia variegata) etc. This formulation helps in improving the flow of urine and supports healthy prostate functioning. Herbs like Kanchnaar assists in restricting the overgrowth of the Prostate and also helps in reducing inflammation thus maintains the actual size of the prostate gland.

Dosage - 2 tablets twice daily with warm water.

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Home Remedies & Diet in Psoriasis, Natural Remedies for Psoriasis Patients

Olive oil can be applied over the psoriasis patches. It gives relief from pain, swelling and itching. This is one of the effective home remedies for psoriasis.

Another wonderful home remedy for psoriasis is all kind of gourd juices. Bitter gourd, round gourd, long gourd (Zuccinni); which are all growing on twiners / climbers are all good for skin problems especially psoriasis. These are effective home remedies for psoriasis. All bitter tasting vegetables are good.

All foods which are unnatural, packaged, frozen, pizza, burger, fried food, cold drinks, soft drinks, alcohol, cheese, yogurt is not recommended. All these help to form Ama in the body causing more congestion of the channels, leading to more plaque formation. So avoid these. 

Seabaths and application of sea mud over the affected parts once a day is also very beneficial. Those who are not living near the sea can apply “fuller’s earth” popularly known as potter’s mud or slippery mud or Chiknai mitti or Multani mitti. These muds work as effective home remedies for psoriasis. These are also very effective and purely natural psoriasis remedies. The natural glow face pack mentioned at -https://store.planetayurveda.com/products/natural-glow-powder is helpful.

These natural mudpacks help relieve itching in psoriasis and absorb and remove the toxins from the scales.

Long gourd juice is another wonderful home remedy for psoriasis. As written above, the various gourd  juices should be consumed  about 50 ml twice daily, which work as effective natural remedies for psoriasis.

Cabbage leaves can be used as compresses and can be applied over affected parts. These cabbage leaves also work as an effective home remedy for psoriasis.

Natural sunshine is also needed in psoriasis patients. This is also a natural remedy for psoriasis patients. Sea bath and sunbath is recommended for all psoriasis patients.

Vitamin-E therapy has been found effective in the psoriasis treatment. A daily dose of 200-800 I.U is recommended as they reduce itching of the area.

Neem is a blood purifying herb and is found to be very effective natural remedy for psoriasis and other skin problems. Neem capsules – 500 mg extract capsules are recommended and better than most of the natural remedies for psoriasis.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding - Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan - Chandigarh

There are several causes of heavy menstrual bleeding and Ayurvedic remedies are really very beneficial in treatment of unexplained or complicated menstrual bleeding.

There are some home remedies also which can be done to stop the bleeding.

What common measures can be taken during heavy menstrual bleeding?

Common Ayurvedic medicines like Styplon, Pause etc. can be used. Home remedies like drinking juice of pomegranate, Juice of Common grass, Juice of Marigold flowers, Rose petals etc. can also be consumed to control the bleeding.

What to avoid during heavy menstrual bleeding?

Avoid spicy food, avoid citrus fruits during heavy bleeding, avoid alcohol, avoid smoking, avoid tobacco, avoid nuts, Avoid Aloe vera juice and Nuts.

Specialized Ayurvedic Treatment for Heavy menstrual bleeding

The below mentioned combination can be used in case of serious, prolonged continued bleeding due to any reason. The Ayurvedic medicines listed here are present in many Ayurvedic shops but if there is a difficulty in getting all these, you can write at – support@planetayurveda.com to get assistance or get these delivered at your place quickly in 2 days – anywhere in India and 4 days, anywhere in the world !

1. Raktstambhan Vati - 2 twice daily
2. Arjun Saar - 20 ml twice daily
3. Female Health Support - 2 tablespoonful twice daily
4. Pushyanug or Pradarantak Churna -1 teaspoonful twice daily
5. Shatavari Capsules - 2 twice daily
6. Ashok Ghritam - 1 teaspoonful once daily at night, with warm milk.
7. Praval Pishti - 5 gm, Akik Pishti - 5 gm, Kaharawa pishti - 10 gm, Kamdudha ras - 5 gm, Bol badh Ras - 5 gm, Moch ras - 5 gm, Bol Parpati - 5 gm, Mukta Pishti - 2 gm, Giloy Satv - 10 gm

Make 30 sachets of all these, and consume 1 sachet twice daily, with Sheet Sudha

What are the causes of Heavy Bleeding?

1. Hormonal imbalance
2. Uterine fibroid tumors
3. Tumors in other parts of body affecting hormones
4. Cervical Polyps
5. Endometrial polyps
6. Lupus and other auto-immune diseases
7. Infections, antibiotics, NSAIDS (pain killers), anti-coagulants (aspirin, heparin, warfarin etc) and other drugs
8. Pelvic Inflammatory disease – inflammation in pelvic organs
9. Cervical cancer
10. Endometrial cancer
11. Endometrial hyperplasia or Endometriosis
12. Intrauterine devices like Copper – T and others.
13. Bleeding disorders

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Ayurvedic Treatment of Blood Cancer - Leukemia Diet by Chandigarh-India Doctor - Vikram Chauhan- MD

We often hear this dreadful disease’s name nowadays. The name is so dreadful that it is sufficient to give a shock of lifetime to all family members beside the patient.

Although there is so much advancement in the field of medicine but still the doctors find themselves in a difficult situation dealing with blood cancers. The chemotherapy and radiotherapy has so many side effects sometimes that it becomes a part of disease rather than curing it.

TYPES OF BLOOD CANCER – ACUTE AND CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA (AML, CML)

1. Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML) - Acute myeloid leukemia is a type of cancer that starts from bone marrow and the tissue which is inside the bones. This tissue helps to form blood cells. The cancer grows from the cells that were suppose to become white blood cells. It develops quickly, that’s why it’s called Acute and can prove fatal if not treated quickly.
2. Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia (CML) - Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is cancer that starts inside bone marrow. This is the soft tissue in the center of bones that helps form all blood cells. CML causes an uncontrolled growth of immature cells that make a certain type of white blood cell called myeloid cells. Many patients discover the problem accidently and in accelerated phase it causes fever, bone pain, spleen enlargement, sweating, fatigue, weakness and bruising.
3. Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma - It is a type of cancer of the lymphatic tissue. Main symptoms are night sweats, fever and chilles (on and off), swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, shortness of breath, swellings, nausea, vomiting, headaches.

Ayurveda or natural medicine has always helped so many cancer patients to fight this dreadful disorder handsomely. Sometimes the patients are not willing to go solely for ayurvedic treatment of their blood cancer. They want chemotherapy or radiotherapy as advised by the doctors. I am not against chemotherapy or radiotherapy but I would always suggest start Ayurvedic treatment for Blood Cancer along with the ongoing modern medical treatments. The Ayurvedic treatment is rejuvenating in nature. Take some nourishing ayurvedic supplements which are helpful in protecting the healthy cells and regulate the metabolism of the body and stops progression or acceleration of cancer.

Staunch followers of Ayurveda, can take complete Ayurvedic treatment for his blood cancers– Acute Myelocytic leukemia or Chronic Myelocytic leukemia or Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

1. The Ayurvedic treatment of Leukemia can be used as an adjuvant to ongoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
2. It can be used as a rejuvenative, preventive and life prolonging and curative therapy in many.
3. The preparations used in Ayurveda, slows down the progress of the disease and sometimes put them in complete remission phase.
4. Ayurvedic herbs help to minimize the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
5. Ayurvedic medicines can help to clear the cancer in many cases.

More about Blood Cancer in Ayurveda

There are certain Ayurvedic herbal remedies and ancienty alchemy rasa shastra medicines for Leukemia of both types. The combination recommended by ayurveda is time tested and is well researched by many Ayurvedic vaidyas and experts. Ancient alchemy called “Ras Shastra” mentioned many combinations in ayurvedic texts to fight cumbersome diseases like Cancer or “arbuda in Sanskrit.

The blood Cancer is called “Rakt-Arbud” in Ayurvedic medicine by many. While mentioning Arbud another name comes in ayurvedic texts called “Granthi”. Both of these names literally mean “Tumor or swollen, elevated, painful/ painless, elevated node”.  Blood Cancers can also be classified as “dysfunctional Pitta” leading faulty formation / non-formation / damage of blood cells or immunity cells. Or “Rakt-Gat Pitta” , Sannipataj Paandu + Rakt Arbud.

The treatment of Blood cancer in Ayurveda can be achieved by using techniques described in ancient alchemy texts called “Rasa Shastra”.

Use of combination of Silver, Gold and other minerals gives wonderful results in fighting cancers, no matter if the patient is on chemo or radiotherapy.

The use of the combination gives boost to the normal cells, modifies the immune cells and helps in regularizing the production of cells in the bone marrow.  The results are astounding and many Ayurvedic vaidya’s are using these combinations in their clinical practice to get wonderful results in blood cancer and other cancer patients.

The combination recommended in Blood cancer is mainly focused on treating “Pitta Imbalance”, Rakt janya Pitta and providing immune boosting effect.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR BLOOD CANCER – ACUTE MYELOID AND CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA

1. Make Sachets
Vaikrant Bhasma - 2.5 gm   
Rajat Bhasma – 5 gm
Praval Panchamrit – 5 gm
Chanderkala Ras-  5 gm
Praval Pishti – 5 gm
Akik Pishti – 5 gm
Mukta Pishti – 4 gm
Kamdudha Ras- 5 gm
Jahar Mohra Pishti-  10 gm
Kalmegh Navayas Loh – 5 gm
Dhatri Loh – 5gm
Giloy Satv – 10 gm
Hemgarbh Potli Ras – 2 gm
Swarn Makshik Bhasma – 5 gm
Trailokyachintamani Ras – 2 gm
Swarn Bhupati Ras -  2 gm
Swarn Basant Malti Ras -2  gm
Sarveshwar Parpati – 2 gm
Abhrak Bhasma - 5 gm
Gandhak Rasayan-  5 gm
Yashad Bhasma – 5 gm
Cancer Vidhvansan Ras – 2 gm
Navrattan Gajankush Ras – 2 gm
Kaharawa Pishti - 10 gm 
Sutshekhar Ras – 5 gm


Make 60 Sachets of all these, Give 1 Sachet twice daily with Shree Khand Herbal Jam 

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2. Swarn Prash - 1 tablespoonful twice daily

3. Youth Restora - 1 twice daily

4. Giloy Capsules – 1 twice daily

5. Amalaki Rasayan - 1 twice daily

6. Ashwagandha Capsules - 1 twice daily
7. Chandanadi Vati - 2 twice daily (Made from Sandalwood)

All these can be used with water, along with the sachets.

There is no problem if the patient wants to take Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy along with these. There are no contraindications.

CAUSES OF CANCER – ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

• Prakriti – Individual nature, the imbalance in genetic code is one of the reasons for such cancers
• Radiation – Radiation from nuclear power plant, Radiotherapy center are also reasons for these types of cancers
• Consuming unnatural food at a very high level and in regularity. Fast food, preservative rich food, pesticides, fertilizers rich food items, Stress and unhealthy life style are also reasons for cancers.

DIET IN LEUKEMIA

The diet in leukemia should be such that it should help the body to heal and fight the cancer in a natural way. All the diseases response to this diet chart. The leukemia and other diseases are very well managed with this diet patter.

In all types of blood cancers, the cooling foods are recommended. Blood cancers are all pitta vitiation disease, so cooling herbs like

1. Coconut water should be consumed regularly. Every day empty stomach.

2. Alkaline diet is highly recommended. The alkaline diet mainly contains fruits which are not acidic in nature. For example – Apples, pears, papaya, melons are excellent anti-cancer fruits.

3. Nuts should be consumed in a moderate quantity. Dates should also be consumed in moderation.

4. Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons are not really recommended as per Ayurveda. They are all Pitta vitiating foods.

5. Chillies are not good

6. Turmeric and Spices in moderate quantity can be consumed.

7. Avoid foods which produce “Ama – Endotoxins “ in the body.

8. Avoid heavy, greasy, sticky foods like Yogurt, Banana, Arbi, Bhindi (Lady’s finger),  cheese, sweets and milk products, Packaged food, noodles, pasta (packaged), food full of preservatives, canned food is not good.

9. Grapes, Chikoo and mangoes are allowed if there is constipation and there is weakness in general and no diabetes. Dates are not recommended in large quantity, although they have so much energy but still they are hot in nature, so should be avoided.

10. The combination of list of medicines mentioned above contains Mukta Pishti, Praval Pishti, Akik Pisthi and others. These are called Pearls, Corals and Agate respectively. They are rich natural source of calcium. So there is no need of extra Calcium supplementation.

More Information about DIET IN LEUKEMIA - BLOOD CANCER

Warm food, Fresh Food – Vegetable soup made from fresh green leafy vegetables is recommended.

God made foods are good rather than man made (Processed) – as this machine is made by God and not by man

Nature knows which fuel is good for this human machine. Most of the things which grow in fields, trees, and forests are good. Packaged food, processed food is very bad. Soft drinks are bad because they provide CO2 (carbon di-oxide) and deprive living cells of oxygen.

Ghee is always recommended in all types of Blood Cancers. In such cancers, Vata and Pitta are highly vitiated and in imbalanced state. Bramhi Ghritam, Maha Chaitas Ghritam, Ashwagandha Ghritam, Triphala Ghritam etc. are excellent.

Swamla compound (made from amla base), Maharishi Amrit Kalash are various preparations which can be added depending upon various conditions.  Coconut water should be consumed everyday early morning to neutralize the toxins produced by acidic diet in the body.

Fruit juices should be consumed one fruit juice at a time or in a day. For example fruit juice of Apple, Water melons and avoid sour fruit juices like Lemons, Oranges. For vitamin C, Amla fruit berries are excellent, and although they are sour but they become sweet in “Vipaka” (Metabolic property) after digestion. So they are good. Amla berries are there in Amalaki Rasayan, All chawyanprash, and other herbal jams of Ayurveda.

Fresh Beetroot juice is very important. 30-100 ml daily is recommended to boost immunity and improve blood count.

Use of Zuchini, Bottle Gourds, Long Gourds, Round Gourds, Turnips, Carrots, Radishes is recommended. They are good for all types of diseases caused by Pitta imbalance. Use of Giloy  (Tinospora cordifolia) is recommended. Wheat grass juice, Amla Juice is also recommended.

Green leafy vegetables should be made into soup every evening. Potatoes are fine but fried are not recommended. Mushrooms are very high in protein and increase fire element in the body. So they should be consumed after few days gap only and are fine if the patient is having protein energy malnutrition or low energy or muscle mass.

• Butter is not recommended but Ghee is recommended.
• High protein diet should be avoided.
• All non-vegetarian diet should be avoided.
• Non-Vegetarian soup and small chicken chunks are allowed if the patient is very weak, otherwise it will increase Pitta, which is the root cause of the disease.
• Wheat and mix of various grains breads / chapatti is recommended.
• Rice are not recommended and should be avoided. Once or twice in a week, mixed with various herbs and spices (made as Pulao) can be consumed.

Avoiding Constipation in MDS, Blood Cancers and other cancers

Consitpation should be avoided at all costs. Consuming soups of green leafy vegetables, consuming fruits like papaya, melons, apples, pears and coconut water will help to get rid of constipation and improve appetite.

Don’t force feed and let the appetite generate itself. It is written in Ayurveda, if there is no food, the digestive fire will burn the “ama” (toxins) . So it is good to keep a fast once a week to enlighten the digestive fire and improve appetite. Keep fast on coconut water or soups.

Apple rich diet for MDS and other cancers

Apples are excellent for all tumors/ cancers. Fresh apples, without pesticides spray should be consumed almost every day.

Don’t mix them with Yogurt or milk. Consuming whole, along with the peel is recommended as it is rich in quercitin but washing for about 5 minutes is recommended to clear the disinfectants.

Locally grown apples are recommended rather than imported, as they are sprayed with chemicals. 1-2 apples a day are fine.

Alcohol, beer should be stopped at all costs.

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Ayurvedic and Herbal Supplements for Diabetes

Ayurvedic Herbal Supplements for Diabetes

According to Ayurveda, the disease diabetes is known as Madhumeha. The Madhumeha (Diabetes) is a complicated disorder affecting the energy metabolism in the body leading to general weakness, muscle loss, decreasing eye sight, osteoporosis, low sex desire, skin ailments like carbuncles and many more. Some of the symptoms of Diabetes include Dry mouth, Frequent urination and hunger feelings.

Ayurveda has mentioned 20 types of Prameha (diseases related to high sugar levels in urine and blood) and it is mentioned that all 20 types of Prameha can lead to Diabetes if not treated.

Causes of Diabetes

Sedentary life style, (No exercise) Over weight are major causes of Diabetes. In Ayurvedic medicine it is mentioned that if someone gets diabetic he has to exercise and walk and swim and so on. So it's very important to exercise in order to burn the extra glucose which is pooling in the blood and not going into the cells.

Why there are increased no of cases of Diabetes in recent times?

If we look at our lifestyle, food habits, diet, sleeping pattern, working style and level of stress of present population and if we compare it to our ancestors just 40 years ago. You will see that there are enormous changes which we have faced. The whole world has become a different place that it was about 40-50 years ago.

Our thoughts, state of mind and feelings have a great role in keeping the body in homeostasis, a state of peace, bliss and happiness.

Stress, Fear, Anxiety levels have risen remarkable in the last 50 years due to advent of science and technology and fast pace of life.  To fight out these feelings of stress and fear, the body cells need more energy (glucose).

To meet all such requirements of modern day, the body has to stretch to its limits and needs enormous amounts of energy all the time. The cells are working faster and at higher rates and consuming more energy and need more and more energy, especially the brain cells.

Insulin is the key of the locks of the cells. If insulin is there, then only the cells will open. More insulin is needed because the cells need more glucose. Pancreas cells produce more insulin to meet the increased demand of Insulin. Continuous work on the puts a lot of pressure and the Beta Cells of Pancreas (insulin producing cells) worn out and die. This leads to pooling of Glucose In the blood, causing starvation of cells in the absence of Key (Insulin).

The glucose is not able to go inside the cells. The cells are in need of energy and there is no insulin.

This is one scenario.

Another scenario is that the Insulin is there, but the cells keyholes are not opening up and are covered due to fats or distorted. This is called Insulin resistance.

Insulin is there but it's not able to open up the channels because the keyholes are covered due to fats. This is the scenario of obese patients where Insulin is being made but the cells are not getting the glucose.

In some patients both the scenarios are possible.

So whatever is the case, living a stress free live, doing regular exercise, eating balanced diet full of fiber and fruits is the key to keep the sugar levels in control and prevent fluctuation episodes.

If you have eaten enough fiber, it helps to slowly release the sugar in the blood thereby preventing the sugar fluctuation. If you eat sugar, too much carbohydrates, cakes and anything sugary or heavy meals, it will immediately go into your blood causing immediate elevation of sugar levels.

Massage with medicated oils also has a good role in Sugar patients. According to Ayurveda, Diabetes is a Vata+ kapha imbalance disease. Vata should be kept in control in every manner and the best way to keep Vata in control is live a stress free live and regular oil massage. Sesame oil is the best.

Ayurvedic Supplements for Diabetes

There are certain Ayurvedic Supplements which help to fight diabetes very effectively and prevent complications, keeping the levels in control.

These herbal remedies help to control the fluctuation in the sugar levels and can be used along with ongoing treatments or medications. Slowly the sugar levels come in the range and the dosage of other drugs can be reduced. This leads to less use of modern drugs which may cause side effects.

There are certain Ayurvedic medicines which are good for preventing the complications of diabetes like diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy and myopathy etc.

The best herbal supplements for Diabetes are

Diabetes Care Pack

1. Dia-Beta Plus
2. Karela Capsules
3. Madhumehantak Churna
4. Fenugreek Capsules
5. Diaplan Tea

Diabetes Care Pack

1. Dia-Beta Plus - 2 capsules twice daily before meals with warm water.
2. Karela Capsules - 2 capsules, twice daily after meals with warm water.
3. Madhumehantak Churna - 1 teaspoonful twice daily with warm water, before meals.
4. Fenugreek Capsules - 2 capsules, twice daily after meals with warm water.
5. Diaplan Tea - 1 Cup of Diaplan Tea, Once Daily.

This combination as mentioned earlier helps to keep the sugar in control and can be consumed for longer periods of time without causing any side effects. The herbs are time tested and are described in ancient texts as best herbal remedies for Diabetes. The Supplements are 100% natural, free from chemicals, preservatives or any side effects.

The regular use controls all the symptoms of diabetes like the weakness of eyes, frequent urination, dry mouth,body aches, leg cramps especially the calf muscles, dry mouth and unexplained weight loss. There are so many researches being done on role of Individual ingredients of these diabetes herbal supplements. There are thousands of research papers available online on the ingredients of these herbs. Check the video of Fenugreek Capsules here but the combo pack containing Fenugreek Capsules, Karela Capsules, Diabeta Plus capsules, Diaplan Tea and Madhumehantak Churna herbs Powder can be Checked Here 

 The combination is called the "Diabetes Care Pack" and is available atPlanet Ayurveda.

JOINT AID PLUS CAPSULES FOR JOINT PAIN RELIEF IN ARTHRITIS

JOINT AID PLUS CAPSULES FOR ALL TYPES OF ARTHRITIS AND JOINT PAIN RELIEF 

Introduction

Arthritic diseases have been known to exist since great antiquity.  Probably the early description of arthritis occurs in Athravaveda, having been composed about 1000 B.C^{. 1} Charaka Samhita, written in the post Vedic period, has dealt more accurately with the etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis and treatment of arthritis. Prognosis of arthritis, as proclaimed by the ancient physicians of India, remains unaltered.

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Diseases of the joints are better known as rheumatic diseases. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout are common varieties of arthritis encountered in clinical practice. Rheumatism is a broad term used for injury or inflammation of soft tissues. Sciatica, cervical spondylosis, and lumbago are other significant diseases included in this segment.

To understand the disease process in various types of arthritis, it is necessary to understand the basic make up of a joint. Diagram of a typical joint is shown below:

Fig 1: Anatomy of the joint

Joints possess a synovial membrane (it covers the joint from inside) and cartilage (see diagram) which covers the articulating surface of the bone and merges at its free edges with the internal synovial membrane lining of the joint cavity. The joint cavity contains a small amount of synovial fluid. The cartilage derives nutrition from the synovial fluid like a sponge. Synovial fluid acts as a shock absorber as it avoids friction between bones. It is also responsible for the nutrition of the joint.

With passage of age the synovial fluid decreases and friction between the bones increases. There is stiffness and loss of function of the joint function. This is encountered in osteoarthritis. In addition, there is pain and inflammation. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which rheumatoid factor is found to be positive. Gout is related to high levels of uric acid in the blood. Psoriasis, a skin disorder is also associated with arthritis known as psoriatic arthritis.

Pain, inflammation (swelling), fever, loss of function, and morning stiffness are cardinal features of arthritis. Based on the character of pain, involvement of the joint and laboratory tests, the final diagnosis is arrived at. Some form of arthritis involves other organs like heart and muscles. It is common in rheumatic and rheumatoid arthritis respectively.

The management of a joint disease requires a rational approach. In obese patients, weight management is of prime importance. Āyurvedā considers malfunctioning of the digestive system responsible for disease like arthritis and rheumatism. Today we have effective drug available for treating arthritis but at the same time side effects caused by the drugs are alarming.

Pathology of Arthritis in Ayurveda

Āyurvedā suggests that arthritis is caused primarily by an excess of āma (by-product of improper digestion) and lack of agni (digestive fire). This can be caused by poor digestion and a weakened colon, resulting in the accumulation of undigested food and the buildup of waste matter. Poor digestion allows toxins to accumulate in the body, and problems with the colon allow the toxins to reach the joints.

According to ayurvedic concept, in order to treat arthritis is to stimulate agni and suppress the āma. Āyurvedā distinguishes three categories of arthritis, corresponding to vāta, pitta, and kapha. The clinical features of these three types of arthritis are enumerated in table one.

Table 1: Clinical features of three types of arthritis according to Āyurvedā

Type	Features
Vata	Joints crack and pop and become dry and are not swollen
Pitta	This arthritis is characterized by inflammation. The joint becomes swollen and is painful even without movement. It often looks red and feels hot to the touch.
Kapha	In kapha-type arthritis, the joint also becomes stiff and swollen, but it feels cold and clammy rather than hot. A little movement, rather than aggravating the pain, tends to relieve it.

Classification of Arthritis in Ayurveda:

Āmavāta (Rheumatoid arthritis): In Āyurvedā there is very detailed description about rheumatoid arthritis or "Aama vata". According to ayurvedic pathology, āmavāta is caused by āma, a toxin that is produced by imbalanced body fire). The toxin ama is carried by imbalanced vāta and reaches the kapha-dominated joints. 

2. Vātrakta (Gout): Vātrakta is the condition in which, the blood and vāta both get vitiated and troubles an individual. It is compared to gout which refers to the group of metabolic disorders. In these disorders, the crystals of the sodium urate get deposited in the tissues of the body. This results in the raised levels of uric acid level in the blood. The typical gouty condition catches the small joints of the body first.

3. Sandhivāta (Osteoarthritis): In word sandhivāta, sandhi means the joint and vāta, the vāta dośa. When activities of the vāta increase inside the sandhi or joints, it is known as the Sandhivata. Vāta is dry in nature so it absorbs the fluidity, from any part of the body and it is also destructive or catabolic in nature, due to these two reasons vāta cause destruction of the cartilage and reduction in the synovial fluid inside the joint capsule.

Some common joint and related diseases in clinical practice

Osteoarthritis

Cause: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disorder of central and peripheral joints. Exact cause of osteoarthritis is not known. It is more common in females particularly in post menopausal age. Low levels of calcium are sometimes linked to osteoarthritis. Sometimes osteoarthritis is found in joints that are used more than usual. It is said to be primary when no causal factor is encountered. In secondary cases definite cause like fracture is present.

Signs and symptoms: The arthritis has peculiarity as it first strikes the knee joint. Pain, loss of function and stiffness are the main features. Pain is aching but sudden sharp episodes of pain are also seen. The pain is aggravated in cold and damp weather. Loss of function is negligible in the initial stages but in advance cases walking is restricted. Swelling called Heberden’s nodes are common in the hand joints. 

Cracking sound (crepitus) in the knee joint is characteristic feature of osteoarthritis.

Remedies: Guggul is mainstay of treatment of arthritis in Ayurvedic system of medicine. Simhnāda guggul of a good brand, two tablets thrice a day, is highly beneficial in early stages of osteoarthritis. Joint aid plus contains Guggul as one of the ingredients.

Once pain is reduced, the dose should be decreased to three tablets, once a day. For reducing stiffness, Vatakulāntaka rasa, one tablet, twice a day, is added as adjuvant to simhnāda guggul.

Śunthī or Ginger is useful for reducing pain and inflammation. It has good anti-inflammatory activity. On teaspoonful (5 g) dried powder, thrice a day, is recommended for the treatment of osteoarthritis.  Joint aid plus has Sunthi as one of the ingredients. 

Gentle massage with oil prepared from Prasarni is helpful in reducing pain, inflammation and stiffness. Violent massage should be avoided as it can be injurious to the joint. For normal functioning of the bowel Triphala powder is good as it acts as gentle laxative.

JOINT AID PLUS FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 

Cause: Āma (substance produced by malfunctioning of the digestive system) is considered to be root cause of āmavāta (rheumatoid arthritis) in Āyurvedā. It circulates in the blood and finally collects in the joint surface causing pain and loss of function. Rheumatoid arthritis accounts for 15 per cent of the total rheumatic disorders. The incidence is more common in women. The disease is more prevalent in cold and damp conditions.

Signs and symptoms: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic form of arthritis characterized by pain and inflammation of more than two joints. It commonly strikes small joints of the hands. The arthritis has symmetrical pattern unlike gout and osteoarthritis. The finger joints are worst effected by rheumatoid arthritis. Deviation of hand and z- shaped deformity of the thumb are special features of rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid factor is found to be positive in 80 per cent of the patients. Erythrocytic sedimentation rate (ESR) is on the higher side in acute cases. Total leukocyte count (TLC) and differential leukocyte count (DLC) are also high. In rare cases anemia is found. Rheumatoid arthritis not only affects joints but it attacks organs like heart, muscle and eye also.

Remedies: Mahāyogrāja guggul of a good brand is traditional remedy for treating rheumatoid arthritis. Two tablets, twice a day, are recommended with hot water. In severe cases, one tablet of Brahatavātacintāmani rasa, is given twice a day, for one week. The medicine should be used under expert supervision. Mahārasnādī quatha six teaspoonfuls (30 ml), with water should be consumed twice a day, for better effects. JOINT AID PLUS contains herbs like Guggul and others which are very good to keep things in control. 

Trikatu powder is recommended for improving digestion. This drug is a boon for rheumatoid arthritis patients. One teaspoonful (5 g) with warm water not only corrects digestion but stimulates appetite also. Viśagarbha taila is used for local application twice a day. Hot fomentation following massage is helpful in reducing stiffness of the joints.

Precautions and diet: The patient should consume fresh vegetables, garlic and black pepper. Exposure to cold and damp conditions should be avoided. Use of curd is prohibited at night. White grams, pea, soybean, potato, and cold water bath should be avoided.

Wheat, ghee, śathi variety of rice, ginger, garlic, punarnavā, pomegranate, mango, and grape are useful in rheumatoid arthritis.

Gout

Cause: Gout is caused by aggravation the vāta humour and blood polluted by it. According to modern concept, gout is a metabolic disease, characterized by high levels of uric acid in blood. The crystals of uric acid accumulate in joint cavity leading to attack of gout. The disease is predominantly found in males. The disease has acute and chronic phases.

Signs and symptoms: The attack of gout comes suddenly and strikes the toe joint first. The joint becomes hot, swollen and extremely painful.  Sometimes fever is also met with.  It is estimated that about 17 per cent of patients having history of gout develop kidney stones in the form of urates.

Suranjāňa vatī is the drug of choice in acute attack of gout. One tablet, twice a day is recommended for a week. Suranjāňa is poisonous and prolonged use should be avoided. Navkarshik Churna and Gorakhmundi churna is a wonderful combination, along with Joint aid plus capsules to get rid of high uric acid and gout. 

Kaiśore guugul of a good brand, one tablet, thrice a day, is highly beneficial in the treatment of gout. Mahāmanjiśta quatha six teaspoonfuls (30 ml) twice a day is added with kaiśore guugul. Gudūcī sattva, one tablet, thrice a day, helps in reducing high uric acid levels in the blood.

Gudūcī taila is used as for massage. If the patient has history of constipation, kaśmaryādī quatha, in a dose of six teaspoonfuls (30 ml), twice a day, is highly beneficial.

Precautions and diet: The treatment of gout is not only limited to drugs but dietary restriction is significant. Consumption of protein rich foods should be in moderate amounts. Persons with recurrent attacks of gout may have to stop protein intake completely. Soybean, cheese and milk should be avoided. Lime mixed with milk, barley, mild tea, milk, coriander and green leafy vegetables are useful in gout. Sweets, potatoes and stale foods should be avoided.

Grīvāstambha (Cervical spondylosis)

Cause: According to modern concept, cervical spondylosis is a degenerative disorder. Sometimes injury to the neck region may lead to pain in cervical region.

Signs and symptoms: In cervical spondylosis pain is presented in two forms:

1.  Confined to neck only (upper cervical).
2.   Radiating to the arms (lower cervical).

Morning stiffness is characteristic feature. In chronic phase, the patient complains of pain which may be worse at night and after neck movement. There may be tingling and numbness along the arms. This is due to compression of the nerves by protrusion of the disc. Vertigo is common. The disease is exaggerated in cold weather.

Remedies: Treatment is best by immobilization of the neck in flexion in a cervical collar. Mahāyogrāja guggul, of a good brand is used in the treatment of cervical spondylosis. Two tablets, twice a day, are recommended with hot water. For weakness in the arms, Ekāňgvīra rasa of a good brand, one tablet, twice a day is added with mahāyogrāja guggul for seven days. Gentle massage with Mahamaśa taila is helpful in reducing morning stiffness.

Kativāta (Lumbago)

Cause: The condition is similar to cervical spondylosis. Kati region is known as lumbar region and the pain is caused by aggravated vāta. Injury to the lower back region may lead to lumbar disc protrusion. The pain is common in pregnancy. Exposure to cold and damp weather may precipitate pain in chronic suffers of lumbago.

Signs and symptoms: Pain is worse at night and after back movements. There may be tingling and numbness along lower back. In severe cases pain may start from lumbar region and radiate throughout the leg. Lifting of weights in standing position may lead to attack of lumbago. Disc protrusion at lumbar level may lead to paralysis of legs and urinary blabber. Urinary retention is the main problem.

Remedies: The treatment is same as that of cervical spondylosis. Extreme case may require hospital admission. Prasārinī taila is official Ayurvedic remedy for massage in lumbago. Bed rest is of prime importance.

Gradursi (Sciatica)

Cause: In Ayurveda the disease is known as gradursi. Sciatic nerve is the thickest nerve of the body and supplies the legs. Inflammation (swelling) of the nerve may lead to pain in the leg. Intramuscular injections may irritate sciatic nerve and result in sciatica. Benign prostate hypertrophy may lead to the incidence of sciatica.

Signs and symptoms: The pain stars from the lower back and radiates to hip, thigh, leg and feet. There is sensory and motor loss across the leg.

Remedies: Nirgundī is the drug of choice in treating sciatica. Three teaspoonfuls (15 ml) of the decoction, twice a day are helpful in reducing pain. Ajmodādi cūrana, one teaspoonful (5g), with warm water, thrice a day is effective in treating sciatica. Decoction of pārijāta is popular remedy for the treatment of sciatica. Six teaspoonfuls (30 ml), of the decoction are valuable in relieving pain. Nirgundī taila, warmed slightly is used for massage.

Pharmacology of Joint Aid Plus

Boswellia serrata Roxb. ex Coleb.(Burseraceae)

Synonyms: Salai (Hindi ) and Indian Olibanum tree (English).

Habitat:  B. serrata is found in India.

Morphology: B. serrata is a medium sized tree. Stem-bark is red or dusky and aromatic. Leaves are dentate and large. Flowers are small, aromatic and white coloured. Fruit is triangular having three seeds.

Chemical composition: Pentacyclic triterpene acids (boswellic acids) and oil (boswellia oil).

                               

Rasa (Taste): Tikta (Bitter), Madhura (Sweet) and Kśāya (Astringent).

Guna (Physical property):  Laghu (Light) and Rukśa.

Vīrya (Potency):  Uśna (Hot).

Vipāka (Post digestion effect): Katu (Pungent).

Effect on Tridośa: Pacifies Pitta and Kapha.

Karma (Action): Purīśaviraňajneya.

Therapeutics: B. serrata is given in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and bronchial asthma.  It is also given in skin diseases, chronic cough, chronic fevers and diarrhoea.

Parts used: Oleo-resin.

Dose:  Oleo-resin (1-3 G), Decoction (50-100 ml). 

Pharmacological investigations:

Preclinical

Several studies have reported anti-inflammatory, analgesic an anti-arthritic activities of B. serrata and boswellic acid.

Clinical

Two placebo controlled studies, involving a total of 81 people with rheumatoid arthritis, reportedly found significant reductions in swelling and pain over the course of 3 months with B. serrata.

Commiphora mukul (Hook. ex Stocks) Engl (Burseraceae.)

Synonyms: Guggul (Hindi) and East Indian Myrrh and Indian Bdellium tree (English).

Habitat: C. mukul is found in Sindha and West Himalayas.

Morphology: Oleo resin of C. mukul exists as yellow or brown and translucent pieces often mixed with other parts of the tree. Mixed with water, oleo resin forms milky emulsion.

Chemical composition: Guggulsterones (E-Z). Guggulsterones are tertracyclic and have α-ß unsaturated ketone carbonyl at position 3. They have an olifinic double bond at position 4. The standardization of extract of C. mukul is based on 2.5 per cent of guggulsterones (E and Z).

Rasa (Taste): Katu (Pungent) and Tikta (Bitter).

Guna (Physical property):  Laghu (Light) and Rukśa.

Vīrya (Potency): Uśna (Hot).

Vipāka (Post digestion effect): Katu (Pungent).

Effect on Tridośa: Pacifies Vāta, Pitta and Kapha.

Karma (Specific action): Vednāśthāpana (Analgesic).

Therapeutics: C. mukul is used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, arthritis and rheumatism.

Contraindications: Alcohol intakes, intercourse, exercise and foods causing dyspepsia are contraindicated in C. mukul based therapy.

Side effects: Crude C. mukul can lead to stomatitis, gastritis and menstrual abnormalities.

Parts used:  Oleo-resin. 

Dose: Powder (2-4 G).

Purification of C. mukul: Crude C. mukul is boiled in milk for purification.

Pharmacological investigations:

Animal studies:

1. Sharma (1997) reported anti-inflammatory activity of C. mukul against mycobacterial adjuvant induced experimental arthritis. The anti-inflammatory activity of C. mukal was comparable to phenylbutazone and ibuprofen.

2. Dahanukar et al (1983) reported anti-inflammatory and anti- arthritic effects of a steroid fraction of C. mukul against carrageenin induced paw edema in rats and secondary inflammation caused by Freund's adjuvant arthritis.

3. Sharma et al. (1987) reported anti-inflammatory activity of C. mukul.

4. Satyavati, (1991) reported anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects of C. mukul in various inflammation models (carrageenin- induced rat paw oedema, granuloma pouch and adjuvant arthritis).

5. Duwiejua et al., (1993) reported anti-inflammatory activity of the aqueous extract of C. mukul against carrageenin- induced rat paw edema.

Human studies

Osteoarthritis

A study involving a total of 30 patients with osteoarthritis of knee found significant reductions in swelling and pain over the course of 2 months with Commiphora  mukul. The drug was administered in capsule form (500 mg concentrated exact delivered thrice-a-day) along with food. Based on evidence it was concluded that there were no side effects reported during the trial. C. mukul appears to be a relatively safe and effective supplement to reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Clinical trials with purified C. mukul has been carried out in 35 patients of rheumatoid arthritis in order to assess its anti rheumatic activity, dose requirement, resistance development and side effects on haematology. From the results obtained it has been indicated that C. mukul acts as an analgesic agent without any toxic or side effect.

Vitex negundo Linn. (Verbenaceae)

Synonyms: Sambhaloo (Hindi) and five-leaved chaste (English).

Habitat:  V. negundo is found in India.

Morphology: V. negundo is a sharply smelling shrub. Stem of the plant is covered with hairs. Leaves digit ate with upper surface green and lower white. Flowers are tiny and of light blue colour. Fruit is black and oval.

Chemical composition: Oil and resin.

Rasa (Taste): Katu (Pungent).

Guna (Physical property): Laghu (Light) and Rukśa. 

Vīrya (Potency): Uśna (Hot).

Vipāka (Post digestion effect): Katu (Pungent).

Effect on Tridośa: Pacifies Vāta and Kapha.

Karma (Specific action): Vednāśthāpana (Analgesic).

Therapeutics: V. negundo is used in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism.

Parts used:  Leaves.

Dose:  Expressed juice (10-20ml); powder (3-6G). 

Pharmacological investigations

1. Chawla, Sharma, Handa and Dhar (1992) reported anti-inflammatory activity of seeds of V. negundo in albino rats.

2. Jana, Chattopadhyay and Shaw (1999) reported anti-inflammatory activity of V. negundo.

Zingiber officinale Rosc. (Zingiberaceae)

Synonyms: Adraka (Hindi) and Ginger (English).

Note: Fresh ginger is known as Adraka and dried is known as śunthī.

Habitat: Z. officinale is cultivated in India.

Morphology: Z. officinale is perennial herb. Leaves have acute apex and flowers are greenish-yellow. Rhizome is branched having typical pungent taste.

Chemical composition: 1. Fresh ginger: Carbohydrates, proteins, calcium, phosphorus, iodine, chlorine and varmints (A, B and C).

2. Dried ginger: Ash, protein, fiber, starch and volatile oil (containing zingiberene and zingiberol).

Oleo-resin obtained from dried ginger contains gingerol and shogoal.

Rasa (Taste):  Katu (Pungent).  

Guna (Physical property): Laghu (Light) and Snigdha. ādraka: Gurū (Heavy) and Rukśa.

Vīrya (Potency): Uśna (Hot).

Vipāka (Post digestion effect):  Katu (Pungent) for ādraka and Madhura (Sweet) for śunthī.

Effect on Tridośa: Pacifies Vāta and Kapha.

Karma (Specific action): Triptighana. 

Therapeutics: Z. officinale is used for local application in arthritis and rheumatism. It is also used in abdominal colic, bronchitis, indigestion, urticaria, filariasis and general debility after child birth. Z. officinale is highly beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis.

Contraindications: Anaemia, bleeding diathesis, dysuria, pruritis, summer season and ulcers.

Parts used: Rhizomes. 

Dose: Powder (1-2 G).