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

What are the Consequences of Low Bioavailable Testosterone level & What is the Natural Solution?

Overview

Testosterone is the main sex hormone in males and responsible for manliness. Testosterone hormone is produced by testicles and responsible for heavy voice, muscular build and facial hairs. Testosterone also promotes the production of red blood cells, maintains strong bones, boosts mood, and enhances the ability to think.

Testosterone levels attain peak by early childhood and drop down by continuous increase in age. As males reach in their 50s or above, this may results in signs and symptoms like impotency, decrease in sexual desire, anxiety.

But the low levels of testosterone are termed as Low Testosterone (Low-T) or Testosterone deficiency syndrome (TD). Deficiency of testosterone refers to the body doesn’t having sufficient testosterone to perform various body functions. Normal levels of testosterone are considered more than 300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL).

Effects of Low Bioavailable Testosterone Level

Reduced Lean Muscle Mass: Lean muscle mass is the amount of muscle that composes the body. Due to low testosterone level, the lean muscle mass decreases down from normal values.
Fatigue: In this, Individual feels overtired all the time with lack of energy. He has a strong desire to sleep.
Irritability: Irritability states the feel of being frustrated and angry often over small matters.
Depression: In this, an individual’s mood suffers from unwell condition and it is a group of conditions associated with lowered or elevating of a person’s mood such as bipolar disorder.
Anxiety: Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, worry or unease about anything and it occurs because of lack of testosterone level.
Anemia: Anemia occurs due to lack of healthy red blood cells due to decreased testosterone level.
Low Sexual Desire or Sex Drive: This is the most common problem affecting many men due to low levels of testosterone. It affects relationships to a great extent.

Risk Factors of Low Testosterone

There are some factors which can trigger decrease in testosterone levels, they are:

Injury
Infection
Chronic illness
Stress
Obesity
Alcoholism

Diagnosis of Low Testosterone

Low testosterone levels can be diagnosed by performing following blood tests

Total Testosterone Level: This test is performed in a day at two different times by taking samples before noon. Usually testosterone levels are lesser later in the day. This test is not performed on sick persons.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH): This test is helpful in finding the cause of low testosterone levels. Luteinizing hormone controls the production of testosterone. Abnormal levels indicated a problem in pituitary gland.
Blood Prolactin Level: High prolactin levels may be the sign of pituitary problems or tumors. It is measured in this test.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH): This test is performed to check for sperm-making function. Semen tests are also done before giving any hormone therapy to the patient.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy

To complete the levels of testosterone, Testosterone replacement therapy is done to the patient. This therapy is accessible in various forms such as:

Skin Patch: A medicinal skin patch is worn on the arm or upper body.
Gels: Medicinal gels are applied directly to the skin from which direct absorption of testosterone takes place.
Mouth Patch: Patches containing testosterone come in the market which sticks to the upper gums above the incisor, the tooth just to the right or left of the two front teeth. Continuous release of testosterone takes place through oral tissues.
Injections: Testosterone can be injected directly into blood, or implanted as pellets in soft tissues.

Side Effects of Testosterone Therapy are

As per modern science, Testosterone therapy is the way of treating low testosterone levels of the body. This therapy is high in showing side effects rather than treating the patient. Take a look on side effects of testosterone therapy:

Skin problems such as itching, irritation or rashes at the site where testosterone is applied.
Undergoing this therapy will increase the risk of heart attack or Strokes.
There are increased chances of acne and oily skin.
Risk of developing abnormalities of the prostate.
Blood clotting can occur.

These side effects may annoy you for a lifetime. So, it is better to prevent Testosterone therapy and choose some natural method for treatment.

How To Increase Testosterone Level Naturally?

As the Ayurveda system is a traditional and oldest medicinal system, it has potential to treat any disease in a natural manner or without showing any kind of adverse effect to the patient. Basically, Ayurvedic medicines are prepared from herbs obtained from nature and these herbs are 100 percent safe to consume by anyone of any age.

Planet Ayurveda is an Ayurvedic company which manufactures his own medicines by using the best quality extract of effective herbs. Planet Ayurveda is strongly against the use of any chemical, preservative, starch, additive, binder and color in medicines, that is the reason their products are natural and pure vegetarian.

To help with patients suffering from low testosterone levels, Planet Ayurveda prepared TRT CARE PACK after doing a lot of studies and research. This pack is completely made under the guidance of MD Ayurveda Doctors by following basic principles of Ayurveda. Take a look at this wonderful pack.

TRT Care Pack by Planet Ayurveda

Tribulus Power
Musli Strength
Atirasadi Churna
Amalaki Rasayan
Male Support Formula

Products Description

1. Tribulus Power

Tribulus power capsules by Planet Ayurveda are made up of the best quality extract of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) herb which is very effective in increasing testosterone levels in a natural way. These capsules are also helpful in relieving premature ejaculation and increasing sperm counts as well as maintaining the health of male’s reproductive system which directly boost self esteem.

Dosage: 1 capsule, twice daily with normal water after meals.

2. Musli Strength

Herbs like Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) and Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) are utilized in Musli strength capsules. These capsules raise the testosterone level in the body and also improves bone health, joint health and muscle health.

Dosage: 1 capsule, twice daily with plain water, after meals.

3. Atirasadi Churna

Atirasadi churna by Planet Ayurveda is a classical herbal formulation consisting of a blend of several herbs like safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum), semal musli (bombax malabaricum) Shatavari (Asparagus racemocus), and many more. This churna is favorable for enhancing the male reproductive system and increasing sperm count.

Dosage: 1 teaspoonful, twice daily with normal water, after meals.

4. Amalaki Rasayan

Amalaki rasayan is prepared from standard extract of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) herb and this formulation is rich in Vitamin C which supports the reproductive system as well as digestive system. These capsules also regulate the metabolism, elimination and maintain normal functioning of the liver.

Dosage: 1 capsule, twice daily with normal water after meals.

5. Male Support Formula

Male support formula manufactured by Planet Ayurveda includes best quality extracts of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) and Shilajit (Black bitumen). It is the most effective remedy in increasing testosterone levels and raising sexual energy levels, increasing self-confidence, to make harder erections and supporting the reproductive system to function properly.

Dosage: 1 capsule, twice daily with normal water, after meals

Conclusion

It is essential to get normal testosterone levels as low testosterone may lead to rise in some serious physical as well as psychological disorders. Above discussed Ayurvedic medicines will help you in getting sufficient testosterone in a very short time and make you capable of enjoying your life.

Alternative Treatment of Musician’s dystonia (MD)

ABSTRACT

Music is a string that braces our soul and fills its emptiness. The feed of music for our soul is cooked by Musicians. They are the one which can make you laugh and cry with strings of their music. We all know how supportive the listening music is when mood is not on its way. This is all magic of musician’s hands and brain which generates music. When the hands and brain of musicians work simultaneously, the waves of music coming from their instruments make our soul dance. But unfortunately, sometimes the situation arises which incapables the musician to produce magic with his hands. This condition is termed as Musician’s Dystonia. In this article, we are going to discuss Musician’s Dystonia and how to treat it.

INTRODUCTION

Dystonia is referred to as a condition which causes unusual or involuntary movements. There are various types of dystonia from which musician’s dystonia is one. Musician’s dystonia (MD) is a neurological motor disorder characterized by unusual or involuntary movements of muscles which are used in playing a musical instrument.

Musician’s dystonia decreases the musician’s ability to play an instrument. Main three instruments associated with this disease are guitar, piano and brass instruments. About 1-2% of professional musicians have to suffer from this dystonia while a large number of affected musicians remain unidentified by this disease. Ratio of musician’s dystonia is more in males than in females.

Dystonia is also observed in hair stylists, tailors, athletes and in people who spend most of their time typing on the computer keyboards. The type of dystonia that occurs in athletes is termed as

Musician's Dystonia

CAUSES

Musician’s dystonia is the result of variations in the way of nerves of body parts to build communication with the brain. In response, instructions from the brain fail to coordinate with desired movements.

Some Medical Conditions Which can Cause Musicians Dystonia are

Infection
Trauma to the affected body part
Adverse reaction of medication
Parkinson’s disease
Carbon-monoxide poisoning
Stroke

Some Habits of musician’s can Also Cause Musicians Dystonia, which includes:

Change in technique of playing an instrument
Increased amount of performance or practice time
Playing a new type of instrument
Changes made due to a nerve injury

Environmental and genetic factors may both play a role in Musician’s dystonia. About 10% of people affected with this disease already have a family background of this condition.

SYMPTOMS

Generally there is no feeling of pain observed in this. Symptoms of Musician dystonia may find in hands which don’t respond as wanted when musicians try to play his instrument.

Symptoms to be observed are:

Clenching or curling in fingers
Fingers shaking
Freezing of hands or stop moving altogether
Imbalanced sleep patterns
Mood swings
Difficulty in concentration
Digestive problems
Exhaustion
Mental stress
Blurred vision
Short temper

DIAGNOSIS

When you visit your doctor, he will ask your medical history, used medications and activities of daily life. Doctor also make an examination of affected body part and ask to perform some tests which are:

Blood tests to detect any infection
CT scan or MRI to check if any lesion or tumor present inside brain
Electromyography to monitor electrical activity inside muscles.

TREATMENT

There is no exact treatment of Musician’s dystonia in modern science. However there are several treatment approaches including intake of anti-cholinergic such as Trihexyphenidyla and several others. Intake of such medicines is not effective to treat this disease but they give adverse effects to the patients such as difficulty in urination, dry mouth, anxiety, drowsiness and depression. These medications are not safe to consume as they have numerous side effects.

But there is no need to worry; the Ayurveda system has effective treatment of this disease and that too without giving any side effects. As Ayurveda is the oldest and natural system of medicines, it makes the disease treated by its root cause. Ayurvedic medicines are 100 percent safer to consume for person of any age.

How to Find which Ayurvedic Company is Best?

PLANET AYURVEDA is treating various acute as well as chronic diseases from a number of years. It manufactures its own herbal products using organic and pure herbs and applying principles of Ayurvedic literature. All our products are formulated with best quality extracts of herbs without using any chemical, preservative, starch, additive, binder, colors or any other synthetic excipient under the guidance of MD Ayurveda doctors.

As a result of many years of research and study, Planet Ayurveda manufactures some preparations for the treatment of Musicians Dystonia.

Herbal Remedies for Musician's Dystonia

Take a look at These Wonderful Formulations.

RumoGin 5 Capsules
Yograj Guggul
Vrihat Vatchintamani Rasa
Boswellia Curcumin Capsules
Brahmi Capsules

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. RumoGin 5 Capsules

RumoGin 5 capsules by Planet Ayurveda consist of several herbs such as

Haridra (Curcuma longa)
Shallaki (Boswellia serrata)
Sonth (Zingiber officinale)
Maricha (Piper nigrum)
Pippali (Piper longum).

These capsules are very much effective in treating musician’s dystonia, along this they improve bone health, joint health, and muscle health also.

DOSAGE: 2 capsules, two times during day with plain water, after meals.

2. Yograj Guggul

Ingredients such as

Shudh Guggulu (Commiphora mukul)
Pippali (Piper longum)
Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica)
Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum)
Ela (Elettaria cardamomum)
Devdaru (Cedrus deodara)
Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)

Many more are used in Planet Ayurveda’s manufacturing unit to make Yograj guggul tablets. These tablets are advantageous in getting rid from musician’s dystonia and arthritis also. Equilibrium between Tridoshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) are also maintained by Yograj Guggul tablets.

DOSAGE: 2 tablets, twice in day with normal water, after meals.

3. Vrihat Vatchintamani rasa

Vrihat Vatchintamani rasa is made up of Swarna bhasma (Calx of Gold), Abhraka bhasma (Calx of Mica), Rajat bhasma (Calx of Silver), Loha bhasma (Calx of Iron), Mukta bhasma (Calx of Pearl) and several other marvelous ingredients helping in treatment of musician’s dystonia as well as improving brain functioning, mental health, digestive system and nervous system. This Rasa also balances the vata and pitta doshas in the body.

DOSAGE: 125 mg, twice a day with honey or musta kashaya, after meals.

4. Boswellia Curcumin Capsules

Boswellia Curcumin capsules by Planet Ayurveda consist of two anti-inflammatory herbs; Boswellia and Curcumin. These capsules are very effective in treating musician’s dystonia and in arthritis, osteoarthritis, and cervical spondylitis, chronic colitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, marie-strumpell disease and cancer also.

DOSAGE: 1 capsule, twice during a day with normal water, after meals.

5. Brahmi Capsules

Brahmi capsules are formulated by standardized extract of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) herb. These capsules are effective in improving brain strength, maintaining vocal cords, and providing longevity. Not only this, brahmi capsules also promote healthy skin and purify blood. These capsules can be used in the treatment of swelling, fever, cough, diabetes and jaundice.

DOSAGE: 2 capsules, twice daily with normal water, after meals.

Ayurvedic medicines of Planet Ayurveda are best in treating musician’s dystonia in a natural way as they don’t have any side-effects.

OTHER MEASURES TO FOLLOW

Wear a thin glove while playing on the instrument.
Change the technique of holding and playing instruments.
Try to alter the angle of the keyboard while playing traditional piano because its keys have some different texture.
Do stretch of affected organs, which help you to decrease discomfort associated with Musician’s dystonia.

CONCLUSION

Musicians entertain us with their magical hands and instruments. So, it is necessary for the magicians to stay healthy and get rid from Musician’s Dystonia. As we read above, this is a disease which can be treated with Ayurvedic medicines only. Use above given medicines and generate vibes of happiness and love into environment.