ABSTRACT
Demyelinating diseases are the group of diseases which causes of loss of fatty tissue sheaths which protects nerves by surrounding them, i.e. myelin. This condition causes trouble in sending the signals properly. Myelin sheath loss leads to several neurological problems like weakness, changes in vision, behavioral problems, altered sensation or cognitive problem. In the demyelinating diseases sometimes the spinal cord is affected and sometime the brain. Multiple sclerosis is one of the most common Demyelinating diseases. It is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system of a person attacks its own body's myelin of spinal cord, brain or eyes. This is article contains all the detailed information about Demyelinating diseases and its Ayurvedic management.
INTRODUCTION TO DEMYELINATING DISEASES
Most of the nerves in your body are covered with myelin sheath, i.e. a protective layer. Nerves act as electric wires and myelin covering is a insulation on them. In a way like electricity moves from main source of power to different areas similarly the nerves helps in transfer of messages from brain to other body parts smoothly and quickly but when a person suffers from any of the Demyelinating diseases, nerves do not function properly.
Demyelinating diseases are the group of disorders where the myelin sheaths of the nerves are damaged causing scar formation in its place. So when the signal is passed from brain, it cannot travel easily through this scar tissue leading to abnormal neurological complaints.
AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF DEMYELINATING DISEASES
As per Ayurveda, the Demyelinating diseases is a sannipataja, i.e. vitiation of all the three doshas. Specifically Vata dosha becomes aggravated due to improper diet and lifestyle. Eventually there is seen depletion of Ojas and disturbance in the dhatu. All these factors altogether causes Demyelinating diseases.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DEMYELINATING DISEASES
Some of the common symptoms of Demyelinating diseases are:
- Weakness and fatigue
- Issues in bowel or bladder (may be both)
- Loss of coordination
- Difficulty in concentration
- Difficulty in swallowing or chewing
- Memory impairment
- Diminished or loss of vision
- Changes in behavior or mood
- Tingling or numbness in arms, hands, feet, face or legs
- Difficulty in walking
- Speech become slurred
- Weakness felt in legs or arms
CAUSES OF DEMYELINATING DISEASES
There is no exact cause found in many of such cases. However some of the causes which became known are:
- Virus
- Genetic predisposition
- Autoimmune reaction of the body where one's own immune system attack the cells of the body and causes damage
- Decreased oxygen supply to the brain
- Blood vessels damage in the brain
TYPES OF DEMYELINATING DISEASES
Demyelinating diseases are of several types, like:
- Multiple sclerosis
- Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
- Balo's disease (Concentric sclerosis)
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)
- Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)
- HTLV-I associated myelopathy (HAM)
- Neuromyelitis optica (Devic's disease)
- Schilder's disease
- Transverse myelitis
DIAGNOSIS OF DEMYELINATING DISEASES
Several different methods are used to diagnose the Demyelinating diseases. Usually the investigation starts with the medical history and physical examination which will reveal if the spinal cord, brain, peripheral nerves and optic nerves are affected or not. If the signs and symptoms indicate the neurological disease further examinations like MRI, Electromyography, Nerve conduction studies and Lumbar puncture is done to confirm the diagnosis.
TREATMENT OF DEMYELINATING DISEASES
Conventional treatment of Demyelinating diseases is based on the given disease. Aim here is to relieve the symptoms and prevent further demyelination of the nerves. Fortunately the myelin re-grows on its own. Treatment involves Immunosuppressants, anti-depressants, and medicines as per the symptoms.
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF DEMYELINATING DISEASE
As Ayurveda is a wholistic system of healing, every person is treated overall following individualization. As there is imbalance of tridosha, diminished ojas and dhatus, hence different Ayurvedic remedies that can help in restoring the balance of all these things are used. When the causative factor is removed and symptoms are relieved, disease goes away naturally.
HERBAL REMEDIES OF PLANET AYURVEDA FOR DEMYELINATING DISEASES
Planet Ayurveda have now become a very well known name in the field of Ayurveda, not only in India but in other countries as well. It is a herbal pharmaceutical company that manufactures best quality herbal medicines and products. For Demyelinating diseases Planet Ayurveda offers a combination of herbal remedies.
LIST OF MEDICATIONS WHICH CAN BE USED ARE:
- Brahmi Capsule
- Ashwagandha Capsule
- Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras
- Musli Strength
- Atirasadi Churna
PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
1. Brahmi Capsule
Brahmi capsules are composed of the standardized extract of Brahmi herb (Bacopa monnieri). These Ayurvedic capsules possess neuroprotective qualities that help in prevention of any kind of damage to nerves, spinal cord and brain. Brahmi capsules can help in treating signs and symptoms of the Demyelinating diseases effectively and it is well known tonic for brain and nerves.
Dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.
2. Ashwagandha Capsule
It is prepared from Ashwgandha herb's (Withania somnifera) standardized extract. These Ayurvedic capsules help in treating and preventing pathologies of nerves, brain and spinal cord, and also helps in treating general fatigue and weakness.
Dosage: Take 2 capsules twice after meals with plain water.
3. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras
Vitiation of Vata dosha is responsible for causing neurological ailments like Demyelinating diseases and these Ayurvedic tablets helps in restoring the balance of the dosha. Vrihat Vatchintamani ras are prepared using pravala bhasma (Calx of coral), swarna bhasma (Calx of gold), rajata bhasma (Calx of silver), mukta bhasma (Calx of pearl), loha bhasma(Calx of iron) etc.
Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily after meals with plain water.
4. Musli Strength
These herbal capsules are formulated using medicinal herbal extracts of Safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) and Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). Musli strength capsule help in treating weakness in the body, and also give strength.
Dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.
5. Atirasadi Churna
Medicinal herbs like Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum), Semal musli (Salmalia malabarica), Safed, Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Varahi kand (Dioscorea tuberose), behmen (Centaurea behmen), Kesar (rocus sativus) etc. are used in the formulation of this therapeutic churna. Atirasadi churna helps in treating the debility of hands and feet, helps in treating coordination problems and give strength.
Dosage: Take 1 teaspoon twice daily with warm milk after meals.
CONCLUSION
Demyelinating diseases is much better treated when diagnosed early, hence if you yourself or anyone around you experiences these symptoms do contact doctor. Ayurvedic remedies can definitely help in treating such conditions efficiently and naturally. However never go for self medications as it harms much more than it helps. We and our experts at Planet Ayurveda are always there to help suffering people out there. Do email us at herbalremedies123@yahoo.com or get more information about us at our official website www.PlanetAyurveda.com
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