Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

December 6, 2016

Alternative Treatment For Pcos (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)

PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome is also known as PCOD or Polycystic ovarian disease. It is one of the most common gynecological disorder whose prevalence is increasing day by day among Indian women.  Most of the young girls and middle aged women are affected by PCOS.

It is a complex disease which involves many factors and organs such as – obesity, insulin resistance, irregular menstrual bleeding (in most cases, excessive menstrual bleeding), abnormal menstrual periods & cycle, lack of ovum production (anovulation) etc. Approximately it affects 5- 12% of women. It is one of the leading cause of female infertility.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom

There are different ways to treat PCOS. Allopathic treatment may cause severe side effects. There is an alternative treatment for PCOS called Ayurvedic treatment. It is a natural way to treat the diseased condition without causing any side effects. There are number of herbs used in the treatment of PCOS such as

  1. Ashok (Saraca indica)
  2. Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)
  3. Lodhra (Symplocus racemosa)
  4. Harad (Terminalia chebula)

What is PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?

It is most common hormonal problem in women in which Ovaries get enlarged, that contain small collection of fluid, multiple immature follicles which is characterized by irregular periods, unwanted hair growth, and acne. Generally cystsare harmless but in some cases it may cause bleeding and pain. Size of cysts may vary, it can be small as a pea or large as an orange.

CAUSES OF PCOS

Its exact cause is unknown. Usually it happens due to imbalance of hormone of pituitary and ovaries, when a hormone called LH (from the pituitary gland) or levels of insulin (from the pancreas) are too high, which then causes the ovaries to make extra amounts of testosterone. But other factors involved in PCOS are given below:

  • Insulin resistance
  • Low grade inflammation
  • Hereditary
  • Mental stress
  • Lack of physical activity

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Signs and symptoms vary from person to person. Some common signs and symptoms may involve:

  • Irregular menses
  • Acne
  • Abnormal hair growth on face
  • Hair fall or alopecia
  • Weight gain
  • Insulin resistance
  • Elevated levels of male hormones (androgens)

DIAGNOSIS

Before switch to any treatment option, it’s important to discuss diagnosis with doctor. During diagnosis doctor may include symptoms and perform some tests which include:

  • Physical exam – It includes the height, weight and blood pressure.
  • Blood tests – It helps to measure the hormone level in blood.
  • Ultrasound – It shows the appearance of ovaries and lining of uterus.

COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH PCOS

In most of the time it is neglected as a minor health complaint or simple menstrual irregularity. Its early detection and immediate attention will help to control the disease as well as to avoid the complications like infertility. It causes severe complications like:

  • Infertility
  • Endometrial (lining of uterus) cancer
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Depression and anxiety

AYURVEDIC VIEW OF PCOS

According to Ayurvedic point of view, there are three main energies and seven dhatus responsible for healthy wellbeing. The main cause of PCOD is vitiation of rasa and rakta dhatus and all three energies. In this case, toxins and impurities get accumulated inside the body in the form of cyst around ovaries. In some patients agnimandya (low digestive fire) may also exist.

ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT FOR PCOS OR POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicines which mainly works on the principle of herbal or natural way to cure disease using herbs present in nature. Herbs have wonderful power to bring astonishing results.

Alternative treatment of PCOS mainly focuses on addressing three main types of PCOS signs

  1. Hormonal imbalances
  2. Insulin, blood sugar, and metabolic sensitivities and/or irregularities
  3. Stress response and management

PLANET AYURVEDA’S TREATMENT FOR PCOS OR POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

Planet Ayurveda offers wonderful alternative treatment for PCOS. They offer a combo pack called Anti ovarian cyst Pack. These medicines are free from any side effects.
This pack contains following products

  1. Pradrantak Churna
  2. Chandraprabha Vati
  3. Kanchnaar Guggul
  4. Kanchnaar Guggul
  5. Kumari Saar


Anti-ovarian Cyst Pack

Dosage

  1. Pradrantak Churna : 1 teaspoonful, twice daily with warm water after meals.
  2. Chandraprabha Vati : 2 tablets, twice daily with warm water after meals.
  3. Kanchnaar Guggul : 2 tablets, twice daily with warm water after meals.
  4. Punarnava Mandur : 2 tablets, twice a day with warm water after meals.
  5. Kumari Saar : 2 tsp twice daily with plain water after meals.

Product Description

1. PRADRANTAK CHURNA

This is herbal powder formulation of Planet Ayurveda which is obtained from the blend of different herbs like Lodhra, Ashok, Udumbur, Arjuna which offer good Ayurvedic Treatment for PCOS.

Ingredients

BENEFITS

These herbs have wonderful properties to treat the excess bleeding and abnormal menses. It is very effective remedy for the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS. It also has the anti-inflammatory properties that helps to reduce the pain and swelling in ovarian cysts and also reduce the size of cysts. It helps in managing all gynecological conditions.

Dosage : 1 tea spoonful, 2 times in a day with water or fresh juice.

2. CHANDERPRABHA VATI

It is one of effective formulation used in Ayurveda for the treatment of polycystic ovarian disease. It is made from mixture of different ingredients which are as following.

  • Shilajit (Asphaltum)
  • Guggul (Comniphoramukul)
  • Sharkara (Sugar)
  • Karpoor (Cinnamomumcamphora)
  • Vacha (Acoruscalamus)
  • Mustak (Cyprus rotundus)
  • Haridra (Curcuma longa)
  • Amalaki (Emblicaofficinalis)
  • Chavya (Piper chaba)
  • Vidanga (Embeliaribes)
  • Guduchi (Tinosporacordifolia)
  • Shunthi (Zingiberofficinalis)
  • Maricha (Piper nigrum)
  • Pippali (Piper longum)
  • Sarjikashaar (Sodium carbonate)
  • Yavkshaar (Potasium carbonate)
  • Saindhavlavan (Rock salt)
  • Suvarchallavan (Sodium sulphate)
  • Vida lavan (Black salt)
  • Danti (Baliospermummontanum)
  • Dalchini (Cinnamomumzeylanicum)
  • Tejpatta (Cinnamomumtamala)
  • Ela (Elettariacardamomum)

BENEFITS

It has a calming effect on the entire body. It is one of the most potent adaptogen and stress-buster and causes relaxation.

Dosage : 2 tablets twice a day after meal with plane water.

3. KANCHLNAAR GUGGUL

These are herbal tablets obtained from following ingredients:

  • Kanchnaar bark (Bauhinia variegata)
  • Amalaki (Emblicaofficinalis)
  • Haritaki (Terminaliachebula)
  • Bibhitaki (Terminaliabellerica)
  • Ginger (Zingiberofficinale)
  • Black pepper (Piper nigrum)
  • Pippali (Piper longum)
  • Varuna (Crataevareligiosa)

BENEFITS

  • It helps to balance all three doshas in body which is the main cause of any disease.
  • It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to reduce swelling.
  • It is good to shrink the cysts and swellings.

Dose: 2 tablets thrice daily with lukewarm water.

DIET & LIFESTYLE ADVICE

  • Low-fat milk is suggested.
  • Take light fruits such as oranges, apples, grape fruit, pineapple, papaya and pears.
  • Grains like barley, chickpea and millets good in this problem. Avoid to take too much wheat or rice, as it increases kapha.
  • Avoid the Vegetables like potatoes and sweet potatoes as they can cause weight gain.
  • Follow a lifestyle which doesn’t cause the aggravation of tridoshas (vata, pitta and kapha).
  • Try to keep yourself away from Negative feelings like stress and tension. Try to avoid physical or mental work beyond your capacity.
  • Try to avoid the use of contraceptives.
  • Avoid the excessive fasting and overeating too.
  • Avoid Smoking.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption
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November 29, 2016

Asthma Herbal Supplements – Diet and Home Remedies

Abstract

Asthma is disease of respiratory tract disorder in which there is an obstruction of easy flow of air in lungs. Bronchial tubes are inflamed, obstructed and there is swelling in the inner surface. It is a chronic obstructive disorder of the airway of lungs. This causes breathing difficulties and wheezing. Due to exposure at work place to particular chemicals, dust asthma is becoming common these days. High risk includes occupation at mines, timber cutting, flour mills etc. There are various asthma herbal remedies which provide permanent relief from the disorder as natural remedies work on the root of the disease.

Asthma

Asthma is classified depending upon

  • Forced Expiratory Volume
  • Peak Respiratory Flow Rate

Asthma is of two types

  1. Atopic – Symptoms arise due to allergens.
  2. Non- Atopic – Symptoms arise due to non-participated by allergens.

Asthma according to Ayurveda

  • Asthma is termed as Pranvaha Sroto Vikaar. It is caused by Vata prakopa and Kapha prakopa. Vata is mainly imbalanced by vitiating aahar(diet), dry foods, intake of cold water, excessive salts, heavy dinner, living in cold, dump or humid area. Kapha dosha gets imbalanced by diet and activities that leads to increase in Kapha are- heavy dietary foods, bananas, black grams, sour, non-vegetarian food.
  • As per Ayurveda, increase in Kaph dosha causes blockage of channels of respiratory system which leads to Vata dosha obstruction. This blocked Vata dosha moves in reverse direction. Vata dosha increases dryneses and the natural smooth passage of air gets disturbed. This disturbed pathway causes difficulties in breathing. There may be heavy breathing, interrupted breath, prolonged upward breathing, darkness behind the eyes.

Types of Asthma according to Ayurveda

  1. Santamak – Associated with fever and generally aggravated during night.
  2. Pratamak – due to physiological factors
  3. Kshudra Shwasa – subsides by itself.

What are the symptoms of Asthma?

  1. Shortness of breath
  2. Coughing
  3. Wheezing
  4. Chest tightness

What are the causes of Asthma?

  1. Allergens
  2. Exercise/ Exertion- Due to heavy exercise, broncho constriction appears in the professional athletes and cyclists.
  3. Intake of aspirin for long time may induce respiratory tract disease.
  4. Alcohol is found inducing asthma in some persons.
  5. Hereditary- 40% patients have this reason for developing asthma.
  6. Intake of preserved foods
  7. Air irritants
  8. Smoke, strong odor, mosquito repellants
  9. Sudden changes in climate, trauma to chest, throat

Home Remedies to treat Asthma

  1. During attack rub nilgiri oil on chest and get fomentation, inhale mint and camphor.
  2. Boil black pepper, sunthi, cloves in water and take this decoction.
  3. Take 10 tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) leaves, add a pinch of turmeric, boil and take it.
  4. Take warm milk boiled with garlic at night before sleep.
  5. Paste of black resin, dates, long pepper, licorice must be taken with honey.
  6. Take licorice with ginger in warm water.
  7. Take a walk before sunrise for fresh air.
  8. Take a cup of fresh wheat grass juice.
  9. Nadishodhan Pranayam, deep breathing, Kapalbhati pranayam, pavanmuktaasan are recommended for asthma.

Diet for asthma Patient

  • Drink warm water
  • Avoid sour food, processed foods having preservatives, curd, rice, buttermilk, lentils, cheese, heavy foods like- bananas, over-eating.
  • Maintain a gap of an hour in between dinner and sleep.

Asthma herbal Remedies

  • There are various cases of asthma that are successfully cured by Planet Ayurveda. Planet Ayurveda offers unique Asthma herbal remedies which help to cure asthma naturally.
  • The allergies are usually caused due to imbalace in Vata(air) and Pitta(fire) . The imbalance in Air and Fire element lead to all types of allergies. The major principle of treatment of Allergy in Ayurveda is alleviation of Vata and expulsion of pitta from the system and restoring the balance

HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR ASTHMA TREATMENT BY PLANET AYURVEDA

  1. Aller-G Care
  2. Praanrakshak Churna
  3. Tulsi Capsules
  4. Shwash Kuthar Ras


Asthma Care Pack

Dosage

  1. Tulsi Capsules : Take 2 capsules with lukewarm water daily after meal, twice.
  2. Aller-G Care : 2 capsules  daily
  3. Shwash Kuthar Ras : 1 tablet twice daily
  4. Praanrakshak Churna : Take daily 1 tsp. with honey or lukewarm water after meals, twice

Product Description

1. Praanrakshak Churna

Praanrakshak Churna is a classical combination of special Anti-Allergy herbs. It is useful for all types of allergies and asthma.

2. Tulsi Capsules

Tulsi is worshipped all over india for its healing properties. It is an age old herbal remedy for cough, sore throat, allergies. People chew leaves of this herb to combat infection and cough. It’s very effective in viral flu, influenza and other acute respiratory tract infections. Tulsi has been found to be very effective herbal remedy for asthma as well.

3. Shwash Kuthar Ras

Shwash Kuthar Ras gives relief in asthma and even acts as a preventive measure for the further attacks. 2 Capsules twice daily are excellent herbal remedy for allergy of any type

3. Aller-G Care 

Aller-G care of Planet Ayurveda is purely a herbal formulation without any chemicals added to it. The ingredients are frequently used in Ayurvedic system of medicine since 5,000 B.C. without any side effects.

Herbs in Aller-G Care

Herbs Used

  1. Haridra (Curcuma longa Extract )
  2. Neem (Azadirachta Indica Extract)
  3. Shirish (Albezzia Lebbock Extract)
  4. Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera Extract)

Other ailments like Chronic Rhinitis and Chronic Sinusitis also respond very well to this herbal formulation. Increased Eosinophils (allergic eosinophilea) responds very well to our Aller-G Care product. It can be used alone or with Pran rakshak Churna for added advantage, without any side effects. It does not have any contradictions nor does it have any side effects. It is a totally natural product for asthma and various other allergies.

All the products of Planet Ayurveda are safe, pure and effective. Chronic disease like asthma and all allergies can be completely cured by herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda along with the recommended diet plan for asthma and by adopting some changes in lifestyle.

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