Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

November 24, 2015

Herbal Remedies for Cervical Spondylitis

Abstract

Cervical Spondylitis is a degenerative disease. It is an age related disorder, which affects the joints of the neck region extensively. The major reason is the wear and tear of the cartilages and bones. It is also known as neck arthritis or osteo arthritis. There are several reasons and risk factors associated with Cervical Spondylitis. This situation is present in almost every individual above age 65. But, in some cases, the situation may be in small degrees, when compared to the others.

Cervical Spondylitis

THE MAJOR CAUSES OF CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS

Ageing is the primary cause of this type of disorder. The spinal discs get dry and begin shrinking after the age of 40. This leads to the reduction of the cushion in between the bones in the neck region. There may also be cracks, which give rise to bulges leading to tremendous pain. The ligaments of the region may also become extremely stiff.

Besides ageing, there may be injuries in the neck region, which give rise to such painful situations. Also, working posture, repetitive neck movement, smoking, obesity, heredity, heavy lifting are some of the other causes, which give rise to Cervical Spondylitis.

THE IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS OF CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS

  • Pain around the shoulder
  • Pain in the arms and fingers
  • Headache
  • Sneezing
  • Coughing
  • Muscle weakness
  • Headache
  • Numbness
  • Loss of balance
  • Loss of bladder control
  • Loss of bowel control

These are the common symptoms of Cervical Spondylitis. Once a patient faces these symptoms, he must be careful and must get the diagnosis done.

This situation can be handled with a slight modification in the lifestyle. Regular exercise, yoga and meditation are some of the wonderful solutions to Cervical Spondylitis. Also, application of heating pad or cold pack is indeed a wonderful way to provide relief from the tremendous pain that occurs during the situation.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS

Planet Ayurveda has provided us some of the effective herbal remedies to treat Cervical Spondylitis. The various herbal products are as follows.

  1. Yograj Guggul
  2. Hakam Churna
  3. Joint Aid Plus
  4. Boswellia Curcumin
  5. Orthovita Oil
  6. Triphala Guggul


Cervical Spondylitis

1. Joint Aid Plus

These capsules contain the following herbs.

  • Nirgundi – anti arthritic property
  • Shallaki – anti-inflammatory property
  • Guggul – instant relief from pain
  • Sonth – anti-inflammatory property
  • Ashwagandha – anti cancer, anti stress and anti inflammatory properties.

The major ingredient is Guggul. These capsules help to treat the various arthritic conditions related to the joints. The herbs have anti inflammatory, anti arthritic, anti cancer and anti stress properties and many more. It also imparts a relaxing impact to the neck muscles at the back.

Dosage: 2 capsules, two times a day, with warm water.

2. Hakam Churna

The components of this herbal supplement are as follows

  • Methi
  • Kalonji
  • Ajwain
  • Chandersoor

These help to treat the cervical pain and neck pain easily. It also helps to treat neck stiffness, rupture of the muscles, sprain of the ligaments, disc prolapsed and many more effectively. This supplement helps in faster healing and is a highly effective supplement to treat the situation of cervical spondylitis.

Dosage: 1 teaspoonful, two times a day, with warm water, after meals.

3. Yograj Guggul Tablets

Guggul is the main ingredient of this tablet. It helps to get rid of the pain effectively. It also helps to treat the problems associated with the joints, tendons, ligaments and bones. Stressed nerves, stiff neck, lower backache, cervical pain can be easily solved with these tablets. These tablets provide an easy solution to stress, anxiety, inflammation and pain effectively. Besides, cervical spondylitis, these are also effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis as well.

Dosage: 2 tablets, two times a day, with warm water.

4. Boswellia Curcumin

Boswellia Curcumin is one of the most efficient combinations of herbs that have anti-inflammatory properties which makes this remedy a remarkable supplement for joint pains. The anti-inflammatory properties are permanent hence the results are long lasting. This magnificent remedy gives relief almost instantly and reduces the pain and swelling within the joints.

Dosage: 1 capsule two times a day with warm water, after meals.

5. Orthovita Oil

The main ingredients contained in orthovita oil are Shul Gajendra oil, Gandhapura oil, Turpentine oil, Saindhavadi Taila, Prasarini oil, and Camphor. This oil benefits the individuals in whom vata dosha is increased. The oil has a calming effect on nerves, apart from this it also provides lubrication to joints and also increases proper functioning of the joint.

Dosage: Take 5 – 10 ml of oil and rub oil on the palm to heat it and then apply over the area.

6. Triphala Guggul

The chief ingredients of this classical polyherbal formulation are haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), and Guggul (Commiphora mukul). It helps to improve the quality and quantity of stool. Guggul has vaat pacifying properties and reduce the pain and swelling. It is widely used to manage conditions like Fistula and other anorectal problems as it promote the easy defecation. It also enhance the digestion and drain out the channels. It is also helpful to cure the inflammatory painful conditions.

Dosage: 1 tablet two times a day with warm water, after meals.

So, if you are suffering from the tremendous pain of cervical arthritis and you are searching the solutions to get relief from such pain, you can definitely opt these remedies. You will definitely get relief from the pain, stiffness and other discomforts. Stay happy and healthy with Planet Ayurveda!.

WHERE TO BUY THESE HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS

To buy above mentioned herbal supplements for cervical spondylitis, visit store.planetayurveda.com

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing/ordering and delivery information at costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4040 (India), +91-172-521-4040 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 842-749-4030.

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November 23, 2015

Endometriosis Herbal Treatment and Lifestyle Changes

The herbal treatment of endometriosis has very remarkable and effective results. In this article, we are about to give you some self-help methods to treat endometriosis in conjunction with herbal treatment. So first we will discuss about endometriosis and its ayurvedic treatment with herbal remedies.

WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS?

Do you know? During menstruation, the endometrial tissue are shed, which lines your womb or uterus. But in case of Endometriosis, this endometrial tissue passed from uterus and shed somewhere like in abdominal cavity, ovaries, fallopian tubes, pelvis and sometime in intestinal lining or on the surface of your bladder. If it persist as per your monthly cycle of bleeding and shed cyclically, that will lead to the formation of cysts, scar tissue, adhesions, and areas of inflammation. Sometimes, fallopian tubes may get twisted rarely, blocked.

Endometriosis

WHAT IS HERBAL TREATMENT?

The ‘natural therapies’ encompass a wide variety of therapeutic styles. The considerable basis for the treatment of endometriosis includes

  • Your life style
  • Liver functions
  • Long-term stress and hormonal imbalance
  • Past history of hepatitis
  • Poor fat and alcohol tolerance
  • Premenstrual syndrome or tension (PMS or PMT)
  • Long-term imbalances in your diet and vitamin deficiencies

Hence, it your overall body make up at physiological and psychological level. Thereby, natural therapist reinforces on the balance and restore organs, like liver, lymphatic and endocrine systems, and to stimulate circulation among the pelvic organs, hormonal cycle, restore the nervous system and cleanse the body.

However, it is a long-term process and requires your active participation, furthermore, the consistent and strict follow up has numerous health benefits at general level of health and improvement. In addition, it can be considered as an alternative to avoid surgery.

The herbal treatment attempts to support the body’s ‘vital energy’. They have ‘holistic approach’, which accounts on your social, emotional and spiritual situation along with physical symptoms. Isn’t it amazing that this natural therapy takes care about your emotional and spiritual level? And the most enjoyable moment of herbal treatment is that they don’t harm you, because they are derived directly from the nature.

HERBAL TREATMENTS

Herbal medicine is an ancient alternative healing art described in Ayurveda. Looking into the diverse complexity of our Earth, we are blessed with diverse verities of medicinally important plants. They offer number of medicinal benefits and abundant sources of minerals and vitamins and hormones. Our experts long back from centuries have described various medicinal herbs for the treatment of endometriosis.

1. Shallaki (Boswellia serrata)

Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) is a tree and benefits in relieving acute or chronic inflammation associated with premenstrual disorder, endometriosis and musculoskeletal pain. The recent studies revealed the presence of boswellic acids in resin and has been observed as active anti-inflammatory ingredient in this herb. The herb has key role in improving blood flow and block chemical reactions responsible for endometriosis.

2. Curcumin

It is one of the largest known herbal compound for its anti-cancerous activities. It is an active constituent of turmeric and acts as a broad spectrum therapeutic agent for treating a variety of conditions. In endometriosis treatment, it inhibits endometriosis endometrial cells proliferation and reduces estradiol production.

3. Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)

In young females, it helps in increasing the weight of ovaries and enhances folliculogenesis (maturation of follicle ovaries), significantly increases the size of the breast and teats, induces lactation, enhances estrogen level in the body. The presence of active constituents of Shatavari areuseful in treating menstrual disorders such as dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, irregular bleeding, endometriosis and menopause.

4. Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa)

Lodhra contains alkaloids. These alkaloids possess antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and anti-diabetic properties. They stop uterine bleeding and reduces pain. Thereby, effectively treats endometriosis.

5. Aloe Vera

It is rich in antioxidants and remove toxins from the body. It controls inflammation without any side effects. It effectively prevents loses of primary, secondary and tertiary follicles and atretic follicles.

6. Ashok (Saraca Indica)

This is a versatile plant and possesses various types of compounds. It is well known and reliable source of medicine and employed in various pharmacological activities like anti-cancer, anti menorrhagic, anti oxytoxic and anti –microbial activity. It have many uses to treat skin infections, genitor-urinary functions and endometriosis.

7. Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)

Arjuna is widely accepted for its huge range of pharmacological activities such as Cardio protective, anti-angina, antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, antinociceptive, spasmogenic, oxytocic, antifertility, and cytotoxic etc.

8. Udumbur (Ficus glomerata)

It has remarkable results in treating diseases of female reproductive organs. It is best remedy to treat uterine fibroids, irregular menstruation, fatigue and lethargy. It is very useful in leucorrhea, excessive bleeding and endometriosis.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES

Above from herbal medicines/treatment, we can offer you a long-term appropriate strategy (dietary and herbal). Regularity in the guidelines provided as per our consultations and self-management is the only way of managing your symptoms. Thereby, it’s your lifestyle which includes your habits, diets etc. variably affects the body.

Thus, considering diet accounts a lot for your general level of health, which suggests a diet that is rich in

  • Whole grains, vegetables, nuts and seeds
  • Dairy foods, refined carbohydrates like pastries, white flour and sugar
  • Specifically rich in vitamin B particularly, vitamin B6 and Zinc such as mushrooms, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, green beans
  • Add calcium rich drinks
  • Add essential fatty acids in your dietary intake

EXERCISE

Exercise is an invaluable aid and improves your general health and sense of well-being. Exercise improves

  • Circulation and increases oxygen to the blood
  • Helps to improve flexibility to your joints and muscles.

Such activities assist in relieving your symptoms. Add specific exercises for lower back and pelvis and work for at least 20 to 30 minutes at least three to four times a week.

Other things you may include like

  • Graded walking
  • Swimming
  • Cycling

In the end, it is your mind, body and emotions, which is affected by triggering stress. The bourne ultimatum of stress are

  • Poor nutrition and fatigue
  • Overwork
  • Emotional distress

Learn techniques of relaxation, stress and pain management such as overcoming anger or self-blame associated with your physical symptoms, lower esteem and anxiety. Develop support groups who supports your experiences, give

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing/ordering and delivery information at costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4040 (India), +91-172-521-4040 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 842-749-4030.

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