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April 29, 2023

Trigeminal Neuralgia Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment By Ayurveda

Trigeminal neuralgia

ABSTRACT

Trigeminal neuralgia is a disturbance of normal functioning of the 5th cranial nerve characterized by attacks of constant pain in the nose, mouth, and cheek area which is stabbing, burning, and intense in character. The incidence of this disorder is noted as 20/per 100,000 people and is considered to be linked with arterial hypertension and also increases with age. TN can be seen in 4–5/100,000 of the Indian population and is twice as common in women. TN is more seen on the right side of the face and rural population is affected more than urban.

Trigeminal Neuralgia

INTRODUCTION OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA

Trigeminal Neuralgia also known as tic douloureux, Fothergill disease or trifacial neuralgia is a debilitating chronic condition affecting the trigeminal nerve (responsible for transmitting pain and touch sensations from the head and face to the brain) and is characterized by unilateral lancinating or stabbing pain expressed as that of electric shocks starting after trivial stimuli as simple as smiling, talking, shaving, brushing your teeth or chewing and can last from few seconds to few minutes.

The trigeminal nerve is having three branches responsible for transmitting nerve impulses to different parts of the face including

  • The ophthalmic branch that supplies the top portion of the face, including the forehead
  • The maxillary branch supplies to the middle of the face, including cheeks, nostrils and upper lip
  • The mandibular branch supplies the lower portion of the face including the lower lip and jaw area.

The pain is most commonly felt in the distribution of mandibular (V3) or maxillary (V2) divisions of the trigeminal nerve. Less common presentations include combinations of ophthalmic (V1) and V2, V2, and V3, or all three divisions. Solitary involvement of the V1 division is seen as rare. TN is considered to be the most painful disorder and can result in depression.

CAUSES OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA

The exact cause of TN is unknown but as per studies have shown causes of TN can be divided into primary TN and secondary TN.

Primary

It includes the involvement of loss of myelin of the trigeminal nerve that might occur due to compression of the nerve by a blood vessel or a tumor as it exits the brainstem and this pressure on the nerve causes the wearing away of the protective outer layer(myelin sheath) of the nerve that causes pain signals to travel along with the nerve.

Secondary TN

When another medical condition or problem leads to TN then it is called secondary TN. It can include a stroke, tumor, or a cyst – a fluid-filled sac, arteriovenous malformation – an abnormal tangle of arteries and veins, multiple sclerosis (MS) – a long-term condition that affects the nervous system, facial injury and the damage caused by any surgery involving TGN such as dental surgery.

SYMPTOMS OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA

Trigeminal neuralgia is more common in women than men and in older people (usually 50 and older), and the right side is affected more than the left side.

Symptoms may include

Impulsive electric shock-like jabbing, shooting pains spasms triggered by chewing, brushing teeth, speaking or touching the face that can last from a few seconds to several minutes, Pain along the track of the trigeminal nerve which includes the gums, teeth, cheek, and jaw, lips, forehead or eyes.

Unilateral facial pain that can focus at one spot or spread in a wider pattern, occurring at night while sleeping.

TYPES OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA

TN is characterized by two forms

Typical or Type  1 TN

This type presents with episodes of sharp, sporadic, and intense pain and the patient may feel a burning sensation all over the face lasting for a few seconds or few minutes. This can continue for up to 2 hours with pain-free breaks.

Atypical or Type 2 TN

This is less painful and low in intensity and the patient generally feels a constant pain that can be stabbing or burning in nature but is difficult to control.

TRIGGERS OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA

Simple activities that lead to movement or touching the face can trigger painful episodes. It includes

  • Eating
  • Drinking
  • Touching the face for any reason like shaving, putting makeup on, washing face.

Impact or pressure applied to the face, especially to the cheek or jawline.

Strong gusts of wind or breeze blowing in the face.

  • Brushing teeth, flossing, and using mouthwash.
  • Talking and smiling.

DIAGNOSIS OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA

Diagnosing trigeminal neuralgia involves

History and Neurological Examination

A detailed medical history of the patient is required to rule out the other causes of facial pain, frequency, and intensity of the pain, areas of your face are affected, what aggravates and ameliorates the pain, and getting to know about the nature of the pain. No specific test for trigeminal neuralgia is there so diagnosis can only be made on symptoms and description of the pain given by the patient.

MRI Scanning

A high-resolution, thin-slice or 3D MRI viewing the head, neck, and brain can help in the detection of tumors or a cyst – a fluid-filled sac, arteriovenous malformation – an abnormal tangles of arteries and veins, multiple sclerosis (MS).

TREATMENT OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA

The treatment of TN includes nerve block injections that contain steroid medication or another agent injected at various parts of the nerve to reduce pain providing temporary relief. Multiple injections are required for achieving desired relief, and the effects may have different durations for different people.

Surgical procedures are also there to treat TN which include

  • Rhizotomy
  • Microvascular Decompression (MVD) Surgery
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  • Acupuncture

AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA

In Ayurveda, a person is considered as a combination of body, mind, and spirit and it is important to treat all these aspects together to achieve balance. The ayurvedic approach to treating TN involves the correction of imbalance doshas by modifying a diet that includes avoiding foods like acidic foods, alcohol, caffeine, and spices as they stimulate the trigeminal nerve and involvement of fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet so that body can get antioxidants and minerals. Lifestyle changes like yoga, meditation, regular exercising, and avoiding stressful conditions can also be done. Herbal remedies like ginger, lavender, chamomile, and turmeric in the form of capsules, teas, or tinctures can also help in balancing doshas and reducing inflammation.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda has been providing 100% pure and chemical-free and prepared following strict Ayurvedic principles for the last 20 years. All the medicines are GMP certified and are made from the best quality herbs with ancient time-tested formulas and enriched with wisdom from ages. A trigeminal neuralgia care pack is available at Planet Ayurveda made with the best quality herbs prepared by experts to treat herniated discs. It is 100% pure and chemical-free and prepared following strict Ayurvedic principles. The pack includes

Product List

  1. Hakam Churna
  2. Boswellia Curcumin
  3. Yograj Guggul
  4. Ashwagandha Capsules

Trigeminal Neuralgia Care PackHerbal Remedies For Trigeminal Neuralgia

Product Description

1. Hakam Churna

Hakam Churna is a combination of chandershoor or Lepidium sativum, Kalaunji or Nigella sativa, Mehika or Trigonella foenumgraecum, and ajwain or Trachyspermum ammi. It is used to treat gastric issues like upset stomach and indigestion as it is the root cause of all diseases and in the long term can affect vata dosha which then localizes in joints and muscles and causes intense pains and musculoskeletal disorders.

Dosage: 1 tsp twice daily with warm water after the meal

2. Boswellia Curcumin

It is a combination of extracts of Boswellia serata and Curcuma longa which acts on osteoarthritic chondrocytes. Boswellia strata and Curcuma longa have anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-catabolic activities, suggesting a protective effect of these extracts on cartilage. Curcumin extract from culinary turmeric is known to have an effect on many inflammatory-based musculoskeletal concerns including degeneration. Boswellia contains boswellic acid that helps in blocking inflammatory pathways like lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase giving relief from aches and pains that stem from pinched nerves caused by inflammation.

Dosage: 2 caps twice daily after meal with warm water

3. Yograj Guggul

Yograj Guggul is a combination of Shuddha Guggulu or Commiphora mukul, Chitraka or Plumbago zeylanica, Pippali or Piper longum, Jeeraka or Cuminum cyminum, Devdaru or Cedrus deodara, Ela or Elettaria cardamomum, Amalaki or Emblica officinalis, Mustaka or Citrus rotundas, Haritaki or Terminalia chebula and Ardraka or Zingiber officinale etc. It is very helpful to maintain Vata balance and treats various types of diseases related to joints, bone marrow, and muscles.

Dosage: 2 tabs twice daily after a meal with warm water

4. Ashwagandha capsules

It is prepared using a standardized extract of Withania somniferum also known as ashwagandha and provides benefits against many human illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis, depression, and epilepsy. It is also having palliative effects such as rejuvenating, regenerating, analgesic, and growth-promoting effects. The main active compound, withaferin A from the extract of the root has a potential analgesic effect for both postoperative and neuropathic pain and shows a potential drug or supplement for the treatment of pain.

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

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4030 (India), +91-172-521-4030 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 9915-593-604

CONCLUSION

Trigeminal neuralgia is a serious problem and the current ways of dealing with these problems include surgeries or nerve blocks. The current treatments for these conditions attempt to cover up the symptoms instead of actually solving the problem; however, in Ayurveda, these conditions are curable as the body, mind, and spirit are focused. Ayurveda involves the correction of imbalanced doshas by modifying diet, lifestyle changes, and Herbal remedies.  If these methods can be put together, it will result in a far superior form of treatment compared to modern methods of treatment. It will actually correct the problem, and the patient will live a normal, healthy life. In case of any query related to your doubts, you can always connect with our experts at www.planet ayurveda.com.

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April 28, 2023

ILL EFFECTS OF DIETING

ABSTRACT

Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated way to decrease, increase or maintain body weight. According to Foxcroft, the word diet came from the Greek word Diaita and the first dietitian was an English doctor George Cheyne. It refers to individuals losing weight as it contains low fat, low carbohydrate, and low calorie, and fasting is the various type of dieting. It is the regulation of food intake for the purpose of improving physical and mental health and reducing obesity which is conceived by extra fat. It is cleared based on the constituents of macronutrients. There are many side effects which are caused due to dieting as one is cutting from particular nutritious food and drastically decreasing the limit of calorie intake. In this article, we will discuss some facts and ill effects of dieting and poor nutrition in detail.

 

Ill Effects Of Dieting

INTRODUCTION

In Ayurveda living and non-living beings in the universe are composed of 5 elements which are Panchmahabhoot (Prithvi, Ap, Teja, Vayu, and Akasha). Ahara is the best medicine and is considered one of three sub-pillars of Ayurveda (Trayo-upasthamba). In Ayurveda Incompatibility or Viruddha is a unique concept as Vriudhaahara as it hinders the metabolism of the tissue which causes ill effects in the body.

EFFECTS OF DIETING AND POOR NUTRITION

  • Good nutrition is not based on the latest fashions and the primary reason is that the body does not like sudden changes as metabolism is best with regularity.
  • The physiological functions and social consciousness are in opposition as it comes from the conflict that wants the best and wants to impress others. 
  • But the problem in human metabolism is different regarding diet as the body needs regular meals without any conflicting tastes.
  • There is an internal clock in our body that functions beyond and allows us to wake regularly at the same hour.
  • The more regular diet and time of consumption the happier the body.
  • But the problem is the mind is only interested in the latest fad and changes as quickly as possible. As Ayurveda is the latest health fad the main problem is not diet, or care but the psychological addiction to changes.
  • Health and personal power are the choices that are beyond the destruction of social conditioning. It is emphasized that buying a car and dress is appropriate but changing the nutrition like clothes causes very serious health issues which lead to chronic diseases.
  • A dangerous mental condition is a long-term suicide as far as diet is concerned. Dieting is a huge business and its production of diet foods. 
  • When we are being fed on a mass scale certain foods that are registered with the government as pesticides and this is the main cause for nutritional plans failing for various individuals. One must control the choices of food which are the more important perception of what your body wants.
  • Freedom and health come with knowledge and one must begin to inform the present cultural forces which are destructive and choose an alternative to use biochemical nutrition or use ayurvedic nutrition. 
  • Willpower is important but far more important than Ayurveda is understanding, as in  Diet Cola Ad they are trying to get you a product that is purely chemical in nature. These products damage digestion, the urinary system, and the pH value of blood, and plasma and lower the immunity and minerals from tissues and bones. So, it is better to understand the endeavor in life and most importantly nutrition.

MYTHS OF LABELING

  • Based on the diet, the manufacturer writes the label by putting the head in the mouth of the lion. The government has made steps to standardize labeling but still, there are huge similarities in the labeling of products.
  • In the first place, you don’t find the labels to find the real food in the supermarket. The nutritional value on labels is more confusing than informative.
  • Most foods you can buy in cans or boxes, but you can also buy them in a natural form and it is by far the best choice.
  • Canning and preserving the food made sense in the past when the food was not available fresh.
  • If you are going through label drama to avoid the nutritional facts, one is based on the biochemical model and the second is based on calories for human nutrition.
  • Sugar is essential to avoid in 90% of the prepared foods and salt is also important to avoid in prepared foods as it is for Kapha types.
  • Labels are the advertising person’s way to convince for buying products. Labels don’t necessarily tell the benefits the food will actually have for your metabolism.

LABELS ARE BEST AVOIDED, AS ARE FOODS THAT HAVE THEM

DANGERS OF DIETING

  • Dieting will disrupt your metabolism when it is hard to have any other decent diet.
  • Diets are not suited for a long period of time as the body begins to have serious problems as it manifests to various digestion problems, lack of luster, and bloating or intestinal gasses.

AYURVEDIC CONCEPT

  • According to the Ayurveda diet, the damaged enzyme function is further related to the Agni. 
  • Agni is responsible for the proper functioning of the digestive fire and provides strong immunity.
  • According to Ayurveda the deranged Agni is responsible for the formation of Ama (endotoxins).
  • The strength of the agni is affected due to poor diet, improper combinations of food, and emotional disturbances. 
  • When the digestive Agni is disturbed, the other Agni in the liver and tissues begin to malfunction, leading to acute and chronic diseases.
  • A diet mainly concerned with protein powder and various supplements lowers and destroys the enzyme function in a few months.
  • A diet that uses more fruits and vegetables tends to have weakened enzyme functions which will never function in the Vata type.
  • In general when the diet of a person moves from one diet to another without any consistency and thus metabolism is forced to difficult situations to try and adapt to different types of foods and situations.
  • Not Eating or eating less in order to lose weight is a very problematic situation for the Vata type and the Pitta type too.
  • Intelligent fasting is very beneficial to restore the Agni and eliminating the toxins (Ama) to restore the functioning of the Agni.
  • To restore proper function Dincharaya has mentioned proper fasting guidelines.
  • Starve and binge syndrome is the unbalancing of the proper metabolic function. Eating natural foods and bringing tons of sweets is disruptive.
  • Ayurveda understands that there is an intelligent principle in the body that allows the functions of a state of health.
  • The disease can be seen as a disruption of the Prana Vayu.
  • Intelligence exists in human beings with prana and is impossible to separate both function and action.
  • If prana Vayu is disturbed the functions of discrimination and inspiration for life are affected first. And when this happens there the whole metabolism is affected in a haphazard manner. Autoimmune and cancers are this kind of dysfunction.
  • Therefore the first thing to keep in mind is to choose a good diet plan and this diet plan should be based on good nutrition.
  • There must be a historical basis to use the diet.
  • Ayurveda is not a dogmatic system, it is based upon the historical use of half of the world over thousands of years.
  • The nutritional program increases intelligence and personal power as a high protein diet is popular in women to promote weight loss, Protein is not a good fuel for the body and is used to make the structure of tissues and cells.
  • Sometimes proteins are used as a fuel which is burned and leaves the toxic acids in the blood which affect the pH of the body and kidneys and after a prolonged protein diet, it leads to kidney failure or sometimes death or a transplant of the kidney.
  • Ayurved brings freedom from all dogma which is associated with foods, nutrition, and educating and empowering you about mind and body. 

Health is empowering- Manipulations are not!

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CONCLUSION

Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated way to decrease, increase or maintain body weight. According to Foxcroft, the word diet came from the Greek word Diaita and the first dietitian was an English doctor George Cheyne. Ahara is the best medicine and is considered one of three sub-pillars of Ayurveda (Tray o-upasthamba). In Ayurveda Incompatibility or Viruddha is a unique concept as Vriudhaahara. Agni is responsible for the proper functioning of the digestive fire and provides strong immunity. Ayurveda brings freedom from all dogma which is associated with foods, nutrition, and educating and empowering you about mind and body. So, one must be focused on long-term strategies and implementing regulated food habits without any restrictions on maintaining a healthy weight as a part of our ‘manner of living’.

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