Dr. Vikram Chauhan, Author at Dr. Vikram Chauhan's Blog

How to Relieve Insomnia without Medication?-Sleeping Disorder

Overview

Recently, it was discovered that due to high competition, stress has started spreading its wings; the one thing that is shortening is a nice sleep with sweet dreams. This lack of sleep process is called insomnia. Every individual comes under stress at one time or another during his/her lifetime. Don’t lose sleep over it; better handle the situation more tactfully. Just think

There is a key to every problem
A relief for every worry,
A light for every shadow,
A plan for every tomorrow

The moment you get out of bed, lack of sleep will certainly disturb your daily routine, making you more angry and irritable. The first thing that you think is run to a doctor and asks him/her to provide you a medicine that can make you go to sleep soundly. He/she might give you some tablets, which do make you go to sleep soundly initially, but their side effects are hazardous in the long run.

Insomnia happens due to depression and low quality of life. Insomnia further leads us to stress, frustration, exhaustion, hopelessness and cause Alzheimer’s disease. But don’t panic, today we are going to discuss some natural remedies, if followed precisely, these remedies will help you reduce your insomnia fever and ultimately you can enjoy a sound sleep.

What are the Reasons for Insomnia and how to cure them naturally?

Avoid Daytime Naps

People usually rest a little after having lunch, if you take a rest on your bed, you are bound to go to sleep. Don’t think that you are catching the sleep you missed yesterday night. If you dodge your afternoon nap, it will make you fall asleep sooner than you usually go to sleep and will maintain the sleep in a better way.

Eradicate taking alcoholic, caffeine drinks and nicotine:

Caffeine has long effects, say 24 hours, so the chance of getting sound sleep diminish. It not only decreases sleep but frequently wakes in the night many times and you don’t get a chance to enjoy a sound sleep again.
Alcohol might be sedative for the first a few hours, but it awakes you in the middle of the night and you keep turning, but the sleep never returns. If you are suffering from asthma problems, better ask your doctor when to take the air through the inhaler, which will minimize any affect on your sleep. So avoid these things and you will get a sound sleep within a few days.

Embrace a daily schedule:

Try to fix a time when you should hit the bed and at what time you have to wake up. It should be a precise time and don’t keep changing it every third day. Sometimes you don’t feel like waking up, due to one reason or another, but never give up this schedule. Initially, it may look difficult, but later on you will realize its virtues. Do not alter your precise schedule on weekends also, can change a little bit, not exceeding 1 hour. After a few days you will go to sleep soundly.

Begin Exercise Regularly:

When you begin exercising regularly, your body releases endorphins that help in reducing stress. When stress escapes from your mind, it invites better quality and deep sleep. You must do the cardiovascular exercise daily for at least 30 minutes, such as walking, jogging, biking or swimming. Try doing it in the mornings as endorphins causes the brain stimulation, if these exercises are done within 3 hours of sleep.

Restrict your bedroom activities:

Beds are made for your sleeping and having sex, don’t spoil their reputation by watching TV, working on your laptop or mobile, listening to the radio or any audio device or reading. Then it becomes difficult for the brain to shut down, by the time you are between the sheets. So, better do all these activities outside your bedroom and leave them over there when you return to your bedroom. It will make you sleep profusely.

Make Sleep Comfortable:

Make the bedroom a comfortable zone that has a normal temperature, lighting that you are comfortable in and avoid noise. Control all these and you can have a nice and deep sleep, which makes you a smart person the next morning. If you are having a pet in your bedroom, better shift it in another corner of your house, because it can also disturb you while you are sleeping by making some noise.

Eradicate all worries:

Get all your worries over before you hit the bed. Don’t make any plans about tomorrow. It will be better if you can fix a schedule to make plans for tomorrow only after the dinner, fix a permanent time. The idea is to stop worrying about tomorrow when you are about to fall asleep.
It will be better to make a list of the jobs about tomorrow, right after you close your office. At least it eliminates some worries. These are very small things, but if taken care of in a précised manner, can reduce your worries to a great extent. You can enjoy having a nice sleep.

Decrease Stress:

There are many stresses reducing therapies that are available in the market these days, which help in relaxing the mental and physical condition of the body. Some of them are the muscle relaxing with audio devices, deep breathing techniques, meditation and yoga etc. All these therapies make you fall sound sleep when you return to your bedroom.

Have the dinner earlier before you hit the bed:

Eating right before you hit the bed or having snacks can delay your sleep time as it keeps the digestive system working. If you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux, avoid eating as it can deteriorate your condition.
Even drinking lots of fluids, keeps your bladder busy, frequenting your visits to the toilet, interrupting your sleep.

All these home remedies are there to make you enjoy a sound sleep in a tranquilized environment. Better make these tips habitual, so that you need not worry about anything and enjoy your sleep. Don’t go to a doctor to get medical health in eradicating this insomnia. His/her medicine can have lots of side effects.

How to Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa with Ayurveda ?

Introduction

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition characterized by recurrent boil or lump beneath the skin. It causes abscess and scarring on the skin. These usually appear where skin rubs together or near the hair follicles having sweat glands. Groin region, breast, buttocks, and armpits are mainly affected. Women are more prone to this disease. Hidradenitis suppurativa usually starts after puberty and may become worse over time. It can pose serious effects on day to day life and emotional well being.

Hidradenitis-suppurativa

Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Contagious?

No, it is not contagious.

What are the sign & symptoms of Hidradenitis suppurativa?

It can affect one or multiple areas of the body at a time and symptoms may vary from mild to severe.
Blackheads in small pitted areas of skin.
Lumps or boils appearing on various areas of the body are very painful.
A boil may be pea-sized and firm which with time either disappear or rupture and pus ooze out of it for few hours or maybe days. This cycle continues either on the same area or somewhere else on the body.
The hard and painful lumps which appear may develop and enlarge under the skin for years.
Oozing and leaking boils or lumps heals very slowly and can lead to scarring.
These lumps or abscess may spread to the waistband, nape of the neck and inner thighs too.

What are the Various Stages of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

It has three stages

Localized or single abscesses along with itching and discomfort.
Recurrent abscesses appearing in different areas of the body.
A severe widespread outbreak of the disease which can even obstruct lymph drainage, restrict movement leading to social isolation.

What are the Causes of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

The exact cause of Hidradenitis suppurativa is not recognized. But there are some potential reasons which can prone a person to this disease.

Smoking and obesity both are associated with this disease as it can make symptoms of the disease worse.
There can be considered the role of sex hormone as this disease usually occur at puberty and is less common after menopause.
Hidradenitis runs in family so there is a role of genetic factors.
Environmental factors also play a role in the occurrence of this disease.

What are the Risk Factors to Develop Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Age plays a major role as it usually occurs in early puberty and is less common after menopause and before puberty.
Women are more likely to develop this disease.
Family history increases the risk to develop the disease.
It can be associated with other conditions like arthritis, obesity, severe acne, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
Smoking also increases the risk to develop Hidradenitis suppurativa.

How can Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnose?

Diagnosing a rare disease like HS can be challenging. There is no definitive test for it yet. It can only be diagnosed by patient’s medical history, physical examination and laboratory test like swab test of the infected area.

What Complications can be of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

The affected area can get infected.
Boils or abscess heals very slowly which leaves scars and marks behind.
When the abscess is in armpits or thighs it can cause soreness and restrict the movement of the part.
Obstruction of the lymph node is very common in this disease which can cause swelling of the legs, arms or genitals.
Due to the restriction of movements and bad odor from the boils can be the point embarrassment for the patient which can cause social isolation.
In rare cases patient with this disease can develop squamous cell carcinoma of the affected area.

How can Hidradenitis Suppurativa be Treated?

There is no exact cure or consistent effective treatment for Hidradenitis suppurativa in modern medicine. Management includes antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines and surgery is another method.

How does Ayurveda Explain Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

According to Ayurveda, Hidradenitis suppurativa is Kapha and pitta dosha. The faulty digestive fire (Agni), i.e. Pitta impairs metabolism and vitiates the Kapha Dosha. The fat molecules are impaired and start depositing in the muscles and block the channels of the body which causes painful swollen lesions in the groin region, buttocks, thighs, and armpits usually.

How is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treated at Planet Ayurveda?

Planet Ayurveda offers various remedies that effectively help to treat Hidradenitis suppurativa. Medicines offered by Planet Ayurveda are 100% Ayurvedic, safe, free from chemicals or any kind of preservatives, and are not tested on animals.

1. Kaishore guggul

This remedy is very effective in various diseases. Kaishore guggul is an anti-inflammatory remedy which helps to relieve pain, swelling, and redness of the affected part. In Hidradenitis suppurative along with relieving inflammation, it will also clear the accumulation and prevent further collection of pus in boils/abscesses. This medicine regulates the metabolism and eliminates the toxins. It reduces lymphatic congestion.

Dosage :- Take 2-3 capsules twice a day after meals.

2. Gandhak rasayan

It is a natural supplement that rejuvenates the body. It will help to increase immunity and prevent infection in boils that are the main concern in Hidradenitis suppurativa. This remedy has antifungal, antibacterial, antitumor, anti-inflammatory and anti-diuretic properties as well which will overall help to treat and manage the condition of Hidradenitis patient. Gandhak Rasayana is a wonderful remedy to eliminate toxins from the body.

Dosage :- Take two tablets twice a day after meals.

3. Pitta balance

As we know there is a role of imbalanced Pitta dosha in Hidradenitis suppurativa so Pitta balance capsules will balance pitta and help to treat this disease. It relieves ulcers, piles, acidity, and bleeding gums. This remedy will purify the blood and nourishes the skin. Immunity is increased by consumption of these capsules.

Dosage :- One two capsule two times a day after meals.

4. Manjishtha capsules

These capsules are known to be a vigorous blood purifier, removes toxins from the body and enhances blood circulation. Along with blood it also cleanses the lymphatic system. It also has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. Healing properties of these capsules help to heal abscess in Hidradenitis suppurativa patient. Manjishtha capsules detoxify the body.

Dosage :- Take 1 to 2 capsules two times a day after meals.

5. Aller G care capsules

These capsules control acute and chronic allergies. It has anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties which help to relieve inflammation and prevent or treat infections. Aller G care capsule has very good pain relieving effects. Anti-oxidant properties of these capsules help to eliminate free radicals from the body and improve body’s strength.

Dosage :- Take 1-2 capsules once a day after meals.

Other than these remedies there is some external application which helps to relieve the symptoms of Hidradenitis suppurativa.

6. Neem Oil

Apply Neem oil. It is anti-inflammatory in nature which relieves redness, pain, and swelling of the affected part. It has analgesic properties, relieves pain associated with abscess or other skin conditions. It moisturizes and nourishes skin. Neem oil has anti-bacterial properties, fights against bacteria and bacterial infections.

7. Royal honey shower gel

Wash abscess or affected area with this shower gel. Royal Honey Shower Gel deeply cleanses the body. It maintains the pH of the skin and keeps skin hydrated. This gel moisturizes and keeps skin overall healthy.