Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

August 11, 2023

Adult Still’s Disease Causes, Symptoms and Its Herbal Treatment

Abstract

Arthritis is a common term used for inflammation of joints. In arthritis swelling and pain are the main symptoms. There are more than 100 conditions associated with joints or with other connective tissues. We have discussed a variety of Arthritis, its cause, and management. Here in this article, we will discuss a specific type of arthritis called Adult still’s disease. This rare disease is less prevalent and the target area is 0.4 cases in 10,0000 adults.

Adult Still’s Disease

Introduction

Adult Still’s disease is an inflammatory and very rare type of arthritis. This problem can be subdivided into Monophasic, intermittent, and chronic AOSD. Adult still’s disease is a form of systemic arthritis. This disease is named after British Physician Sir George Still. Adults with Still’s disease were reported for the first time in the 1800s and in medical literature in 1971. AOSD symptoms can be similar to other diseases so it can be difficult to diagnose. Hence appropriate care and diagnosis are important to improve the quality of life. It is also called Wissler-Fanconi syndrome.

Causes

The exact cause is still not clear. Yet some research shows that it can be caused by some bacterial or viral infection.

  1. combination of genetic factors
  2. environmental exposures
  3. Modulation of the Immune system by special protein.

Symptoms

Following are the symptoms of Adult still’s diseases

  1. Fever– Fever can be spiking and typically higher than 39-degree celsius. The pattern of fever spikes is one or two times daily in the evening or late afternoon.
  2. Rash
  3. Sore throat
  4. Swelling in joints
  5. Muscle pain
  6. Pain and swelling in your abdomen
  7. Swollen lymph nodes
  8. Weight loss
  9. Pain when you take a deep breath

Complications of Adult still’s diseases

  • Joint problems
  • Heart issue or inflammation
  • Fluid around lungs.
  • Macrophage activation syndrome.

Diagnosis

  • Symptoms of the patient.
  • Physical exams
  • Blood tests to see if you have other issues like infection or cancer
  • Ultrasound of abdomen
  • CT scan
  • X-ray
  • Total count (WBC)
  • RA Quantitative
  • C-reactive protein
  • ESR
  • Haemoglobin

Ayurvedic Aspect

According to the ayurvedic point of view, it can be discussed on the basis of Aam. Aam as mentioned in the texts is an undigested metabolic waste. It is used as a common term for slimy, sticky, and toxic substances. Ama is created on the compromised metabolism of the body. When the ama dosha in the body accumulated in GIT it may give rise to a variety of disorders, one such class is an autoimmune class of diseases. There are a lot of causes of Aam dosha in the body like poor food combination, poor eating habits, impaired digestion, stressful routines, and many more. One such autoimmune disease is ADULT STILL DISEASE. Jwara (fever) is a prime sign of this disease.

The aam dosha accumulated in the body tends to vitiate the tridoshas (Vata, pitta, Kapha) associated with the body. The vitiated Vata dosha in the body leads to joint pain, pitta due to its properties leading to rashes and fever in the body (According to acharya charak there are 13 types of sannipata jwara and one type which can correlate with the fever of Adults still disease is Samsanipattika jwara) and the third one is Kapha dosha may lead to swelling in the body and swelling in lymph nodes too. So we can say aam dosha and associated doshas lead to autoimmune problems in the body and inflammation as well.

Ayurveda can be the best way to manage autoimmune problems. Shaman therapy and shodhana karma are the two aspects to deal with the aggravated aam. On the basis of shaman therapy patients with Adult’s diseases can use Kaishor Guggulu, manjisthadi kwath, Rasna saptaka kwatha, Guduchi churna, gokshura churna, sunthi churna, pippali Churna. These herbal medicines can be helpful to increase the Agni (digestive fire) and promotes deepan and pachan (Promotes digestion). One more way is the shodhana therapy which comprises panchakarma procedures. The associated panchakarma procedure is Virechankarma, Virechana is the best way to drain the toxins out of the body. The third important thing is lifestyle changes. It is important to follow a diet and lifestyle according to ritucharya and dincharya explained in the Ayurveda.

Herbal remedies for Adult still’s disease by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP-certified hub for the manufacturing of good-quality herbal formulations. These herbal formulations are derived from the natural sources mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts. The formulations are result oriented, authentic, and manufactured by the guidance of Ayurveda experts. Following are the herbal formulations for the management of Adult still’s disease.

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  1. Yograj Guggul
  2. Boswellia Curcumin
  3. Panchtiktaghrit Guggul
  4. Amar Sundari Vati
  5. Aamvatantak Churna
  6. Maha Rasnadi Kwath
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Brief description

1. YOGRAJ GUGGUL

Yograj Guggul is a classical ayurvedic formulation contains Pippali (Piper longum), Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum), Shuddha Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis),Devdaru (Cedrus deodara), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) etc. Yograj guggul is able to reduce the pain associated with Adult still’s diseases. The ingredients are best to reduce joint pain and conditions associated with aggravation of Vata dosha.

Dosage– 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

Boswellia-Curcumin is one of the most effective combinations of anti-inflammatory herbs – Shallaki (Boswellia) and Haridra (Curcumin). This makes Boswellia-Curcumin capsules as the most effective arthritis supplement. This capsule formulation helps to reduce pain and inflammation. The results are long-lasting and the anti-inflammatory effects are permanent. Due to these properties, Boswellia curcumin is able to manage the conditions of Adult disease.

Dosage– 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. PANCHTIKTAGHRIT GUGGUL

The chief ingredients of Panchtiktaghrit guggul are Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Patola Patra (Trichosanthes Dioica), Kantkari (Solanum xanthocarpum), Vasa (Adhatoda Vasica), Cow Ghee, Guggul (Commiphora mukul). This herbal formulation due to the assimilation of multiple herbs is able to detoxify a variety of toxins from the body. It acts as an immunomodulator, and potent rejuvenator and boosts the basic metabolism of the body. Thus in Adults still’s a disease the Panchtiktaghrit guggul is able to manage the condition and help to relieve the symptoms.

Dosage– 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. AMAR SUNDARI VATI

Amar Sundari Vati is a classical herbomineral formulation loaded with ingredients like ginger (zingiber officinale), Black pepper (piper nigrum), Loha bhasma (calx of iron), nagkesar (Mesua ferrea), shuddha parad (Purified mercury) and many more. Amarsundari vati improves the metabolism and pacifies the elevated Vata dosha. This formulation helps to pacify the vitiated Vata dosha associated with Adult still diseases.

Dosage– 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. AAMVATANTAK CHURNA

Aamvatantak churna is a powder blend of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Methi (Trigonella foenum graecum), Suranjan (Colchicum autumnale), Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Sonth (Zingiber officinale). Aamvatantak churna is able to drain out the aggravated aam dosha (toxins).

Dosage– 1/2 tsp twice daily with warm water after meals.

6. MAHA RASNADI KWATH

The chief ingredients of Maharasnadi kwath are Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), Dhanvayasa (Alhagi pseudalhagi), Country mallow (Sida cordifolia), Castor root (Ricinus communis), Devadaru (Cedrus deodara), Shati (Hedychium spicatum), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Vasa (Adhatoda vasica and many more. Maharasnadi kwath is able to pacify the fever, pain, and muscle pain associated with Adult still disease.

Dosage– 2 tsp twice daily with plain water after meals.

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Conclusion

As per the above discussion, we can say Ayurvedic herbs can be beneficial in the management of Adult still’s diseases. This is the time to believe in the ayurvedic ways for the management of diseases so as to avoid the side effects of synthetic medicines. The herbal remedies are result-oriented formulations. This rare disease can be managed with the pinpoint concepts of Ayurveda. Thus we can say that Adult still’s disease can be managed by an authentic approach of the deep sciences of Ayurveda.

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August 10, 2023

What Is Sound Therapy, Its Types and Effects on Body Functions

Sound Therapy

ABSTRACT

This is to be noted from a long time that particular sounds directly affect our body’s ability for healing from different disharmonious issues, states or diseases. From imbalance related to anxiety, various nervous disorders, Cancer, recent research shows how various sounds affect a person on cellular levels and provides physiological, broad results. Possibilities show very beneficial effects which includes listening, toning, music, chanting, humming and providing one’s observation towards the various instrumental sounds. In this article we are going to discuss what sound therapy is and how it is effective for healing various health issues.

Sound Therapy

WHAT IS SOUND THERAPY?

Sound Therapy refers to a broad range of therapies in which various types of sounds are used that treat physical as well as mental conditions. One of such Sound Therapy is Music Therapy, in which a person listens to music for various conditions like muscle tension, stress, etc. Music is one such component of this therapy, sound vibrations are mainly used in Sound therapy to manage various physical as well as mental conditions. Sound waves in sound therapy are used to restore the healthy balance in the body. These healing waves are transmitted by a voice or any instrument like electronic equipment, tuning forks or chanting bowls.

TYPES OF SOUND THERAPY

Following are some types of Sound Therapy

Tibetan Singing Bowls

These bowls are also known as standing bells. Besides being used as a musical instrument these bowls are for religious practices such as chanting and meditation. The most interesting feature of these bowls is for sound healing therapy. These bowls are also used for restoring normal vibrational frequencies of the body due to its broad range of sounds produced by these bowls.

Gong Bath

Gong bath is also known as sound bath that is one of the Asian sound healing techniques of ancient times. This technique produces vibration of water in the overall body and provides well-being. This technique is known as sound bath as the person will be going to take a bath in the sound waves. This therapy is good for those patients who don’t feel comfortable to be touched. The sound created with the gong bath creates a wide range of vibrations. These vibrations bring the whole self into conformity.

Tuning Fork

The usage of tuning fork is to check whether the musical instrument is in tune or not. But nobody thought that they could also be used for healing purposes. This tuning fork was firstly used by orthopaedics to examine the stress fractures in the large bones. After this the sound therapists start using tuning forks to increase the amount of energy in the body parts by its vibrations and make them heal. These vibrations also help to provide relaxation, increasing physical energy and balancing the nervous system.

Om chanting

Most of us know what chanting is, the most popular one is Gregorian Chant. When you listen to the Chanting you definitely feel that you are in a different universe. Beside this if we talk about Om Chanting, it’s somehow different. This is basically a mantra that is practiced before starting and after finishing the yoga session. Various researches show that Chanting can lower blood pressure, stabilize the heart rate, improves circulation, aids metabolism process and it also helps in alleviating stress levels.

Classical Music

There is something behind why the musicians have great space in people’s hearts especially the classical musicians. When we listen to Classical music, it helps in enhancing creativity and learning, in child development and pregnancy. This is also considered as a great tool used for Sound therapy. Research shows that Classical Music also helps in alleviating physical ailments such as muscle tension and high blood pressure. For this there is one term used that is Music Therapy which is most commonly used Sound healing technique nowadays to help patients with various ailments, physical as well as mental.

Humming

Humming is a reaction whenever we feel happy. It is a sound produced by lips close, emerging sound from nose with wordless tone. This sound is generally very simple but it reflects the emotions according to the situation. The wonderful thing is everybody has the capability to produce Humming Sound. Do you even think this simple activity can even heal you? The research shows that this Humming sound helps in reducing stress, promoting calmness, enhancing sleep and even boost the levels of Oxytocin in the Brain which makes us happy.

Kirtan

The Kirtan practice is also used for Sound Therapy. Kirtan is a type of music which can narrate the story, recites, then tells the idea of Story. In this practice the leader first sings the Mantra then the audience recites the same. In this rhythm the audience connects with each and everyone. Kritan promotes the ability of meditation, making you learn to receive and give, after this a person will develop inner healing.

EFFECTS OF SOUND THERAPY ON BODY HEALING

In today’s era of stress, frustration and anxiety this is difficult to get a gap from pressure of day to day activities. There is one such way with which we can make a positive change in our life and relieve stress from life, that is Sound Therapy. In the way our body reacts to various vibrations and sounds, it produces a positive impact on our mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Following are the benefits of Sound Therapy

  • Relieves Stress
  • Boost confidence
  • Fewer headaches
  • Gives more focus
  • Improved relationships
  • Provides more energy
  • Makes you think more clearly
  • Improves the attention span
  • Improves organization skills
  • Provides relief from common ailments

AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF SOUND THERAPY

Everyone has a distinctive connection with music. Most of the people experience different effects on the music body and mind daily. We all are musicians that can connect our life and spirit with rhythms, but only we ourselves can find out which kind of music resonates with us. Ayurveda, A holistic science believes that we can choose music according to our type that can make us achieve a well balanced state of wellbeing. The body type as per Ayurveda depends upon the dosha which is predominately governing your psychological and physiological functions. First step in finding the right music according to your body type is to evaluate dosha which is predominant in your body. After finding the dosha and the type of your body then only you can compose, play and enjoy the music.

For Vata type of people

For vata type of person or someone with vata imbalance must listen to music with low, soft and mellow tones. Also includes listening to the musical instruments like mandolin, guitar, cello, bass and wind instruments like didgeridoo and chimes. Harmonium is also very meditative and healing for Vata type of people and also these people can learn to play Himalayan Singing Bowls that are also very calm and soothing.

For Pitta type of people

Pitta type of people must listen to the music with soft, mid-range and rhythmic music. The congenial types of musical instruments that balance pitta dosha are dulcimer, violin and mandolin. So for pitta type of people it is a must to listen to music with soothing and gentle percussion.

For Kapha type of people

These people can listen to the music with higher tones and energy with a solid baseline. Dholak, tabla and all types of drums like water drums and african conga as well as chimes, bells, accordion, Incan panpipes, piano, electric keyboard are all considerable instruments for kapha type of person to play and learn.

CONCLUSION

Sound Therapy refers to a broad range of therapies in which various types of sounds are used that treat physical as well as mental conditions. There are various types of sound therapies which include Tibetan singing bowls, kirtan, humming, classical music, om chanting, gong bath, etc. All these sound therapies help in managing various kinds of disorders like stress, headaches, depression, etc. Also sound therapy has a great impact on our body like it assists in boosting confidence, improves attention span, organization skills, provides more energy and many more positive impacts. According to Ayurveda it is a must to listen or play music according to your body type as explained in this article. So we advise you to heal yourself with the help of Sound therapy and make music as part of your daily life for making your life better.

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