According to Ayurveda cancer cells are the abnormal cells which lack "Prana" (oxygen). It is against the rule of life-force. Cancer involves all three bodily humors, i.e. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha Dosha. One of the doshas predominates and initiates the process of cancer. Digestive fire decreases which results in building up of the toxic substances, ultimately an environment is created for cancer cells to proliferate. This disease represents a negative form of life-energy.
Now coming to the Hairy cell leukemia (HCL), it is a rare and gradually growing Cancer. In this fatal disease, bone marrow starts producing excess B lymphocytes, type of white blood cells. B cells produced in it are too many and when seen under the microscope, looks hairy. As number of these leukemic cells increase, production of healthy white blood cells, red blood cells, and the platelets decreases.
Middle-aged men are more prone to HCL than women. It is considered to be a chronic disease condition as it never goes away completely and relapses are common.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HAIRY CELL LEUKEMIA?
Most people do not have any definite signs and symptoms and disease is usually diagnosed when gone for the test of any other disease. Some commonly experienced signs and symptoms are:
- Fatigue
- Uncomfortable feeling of abdominal fullness making it difficult to eat properly.
- Easy bruising
- Weakness
- Weight loss
- Recurrent episodes of infections
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF HAIRY CELL LEUKEMIA?
The exact cause of hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is not known. According to studies, this abnormal condition is caused due to the mutation in the DNA which causes bone marrow cells to produce an excess of abnormal B cells. The cause of this mutation in the DNA is not known.
While Ayurveda says that cancer is caused due to certain factors like:
- Toxic environment
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Processed and denatured foods
- Lack of spiritual effort or purpose in the life of a person
- Emotional cause
- Accumulation of the excess of toxins due to any cause
WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR HAIRY CELL LEUKEMIA?
Certain factors that may increase the chances to have HCL(Hairy Cell Leukemia ). Increased exposure to radiation is one of them. People who are usually exposed to harmful radiations due to their occupation like who work on or around x-ray machines, not wearing any protective equipment. These people have higher chances of developing this condition. Industrial and agricultural chemicals are also known to be responsible for hairy cell leukemia.
WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS POSED IN HAIRY CELL LEUKEMIA (HCL)?
However, it is slowly growing cancer but in long term, it can lead to many complications if not treated in its initial stages. In this there is disease in normal white blood cells which fights against the various infections are decreased. Secondly due to low platelets, easy bruising and internal and external bleeding can occur. As platelets functions to stop bleeding and this ultimately will result in anemia. Anemia is also caused due to the decreased red blood cells. Hairy cell leukemia also increases the risk of other cancers and this increased risk is estimated to come from medications used for treating the HCL.
HOW IS HAIRY CELL LEUKEMIA DIAGNOSED?
- Palpation of enlarged spleen is detected during the physical examination.
- Blood test is also done to evaluate the complete blood count which reveals the decreased level of platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells.
- Bone marrow biopsy shows the presence of abnormal white blood cells.
- CT scan- It shows the detailed images of the internal body and reveals enlarged spleen and swollen lymph nodes.
HOW IS HAIRY CELL LEUKEMIA TREATED?
In modern medicine, there is no specific treatment for HCL but symptomatic treatment is done including medications, chemotherapy, and surgery.
HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR HAIRY CELL LEUKEMIA
Planet Ayurveda comes up with the Crab Care Pack for the treatment of Hairy cell leukemia. It consists of herbal remedies which are made from 100% natural and authentic herbs and prepared under strict Ayurvedic principles. These remedies are completely vegetarian and are not tested on any animal. No chemicals, additives, preservatives, dyes, and fillers are added.
Crab Care Pack
1. Ashwagandha Capsules
These herbal capsules are prepared from a standardized extract of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) and help in maintaining the healthy tissues and cells in the body. Ashwagandha capsules help to improve overall health and also maintains healthy proliferation of the cells.
Dosage- Take 2 capsules two times a day after meals with plain water.
2. Curcumin Capsules
These are amazing herbal capsules which possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that prevent and treat inflammation throughout the body and also prevent the spread of abnormal cells. Curcuma longa (Turmeric) is used to prepare these capsules which contain active curcumin compound that maintains overall health.
Dosage- Take 2 capsules two times a day after meals with plain water.
3. Chanderprabha Vati
These tablets are prepared according to the classical formulations that contain approximately 37 natural herbal ingredients. All these herbs work in different ways to boost healthy body functions and prevent cancer and other health ailments too.
Dosage- Take 2 tablets two times a day after meals with plain water.
4. Kachnaar Guggul
It is an amazing natural supplement which is made from various wonderful herbs that regulate healthy body functions and prevent and eliminate cancerous cells growth.
5. Tulsi Capsules
Planet Ayurveda’s Tulsi Capsules contain the standardized extract of the herb Ocimum sanctum. It contains phytochemicals which are helpful in the treatment as well as prevention of cancer. This plant is well known for reducing the ill effects of radiotherapy of cancer.
Dosage: Take 2 capsules two times a day with plain water after meals.
6. Guggul Capsules
Guggul Capsules by Planet Ayurveda contain the standardized extract of Commiphora mukul. It contains the phytosterol guggulsterone which has therapeutic potential.
Dosage: Take 2 capsules two times a day with plain water after taking meals.
WHAT WAYS CAN BE FOLLOWED TO PREVENT HAIRY CELL LEUKEMIA NATURALLY?
- Include foods in diet that are ripened in sunlight, whole fresh and have low glycemic and sugar content.
- Avoid intake of processed and packaged foods.
- Take more green veggies.
- Avoid intake of saturated and hydrogenated foods.
- Avoid spicy and too oily foods.
- Exercise on daily basis.
