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What is the best treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease?

Introduction

Alzheimer’s disease is the most important of all degenerative disorders of the nervous system comprising about 50-70% of dementia’s characterized by progressive impairment of the cognitive functions.

More than 90% cases of Alzheimer’s disease are sporadic and occur in individuals older than 60 years. This disorder is initially thought to represent relatively uncommon pre-senile dementia, but later becomes clear that it can occur at any decade of adulthood.

It is characterized by memory impairment as a prominent and early feature and on advancing profound, cognitive impairments which leads to patient to be totally dependent.

What are the causes of Alzheimer’s Disease?

The cause of Alzheimer’s disease is not yet understood. It may be due to the complex series of brain changes that occur over decades.

Some of the causes are:

Heredity
Environment
Lifestyle

What are the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Decline in non-memory aspects of cognition such as vision or spatial issues, impaired reasoning or judgment, word finding are the early symptoms of early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Greater memory loss, wandering and getting lost, trouble in handling money and paying bills, repeating questions, taking longer time to complete normal daily tasks are the symptoms associated with mild alzheimer’s disease.
unable to learn new things, coping with new situations, hallucinations, delusions and paranoia are the symptoms associated with moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
In severe Alzheimer’s disease, plaques and tangles spread throughout the brain. Therefore, brain tissue shrinks significantly. In severe Alzheimer’s disease, people cannot communicate and are completely dependent on others for their care as they are on the bed all the time.

What is the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Available management in modern medicine is effective in reducing some aspects of cognitive decline, but these medicines do not greatly influence the course of the disease.
But, the holistic and medicinal approach in Ayurveda offers possibilities to slow down the cognitive and pathological changes of Alzheimer’s disease, thereby restoring the normal brain function in affected patients.
According to modern medicine, the management of Alzheimer’s disease is difficult as well as frustrating for the patients because the main focus of treatment is the long-term amelioration of associated behavioral and neurological problems.
In contrast, Ayurveda has explained methods for specific characteristics of this disease namely authoritative, instruction, direct observation and inference.

What is the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease according to Ayurveda?

Ayurveda, while explaining the effects of aging on decades, describes the loss of “Medha” (cognitive ability) and “manas shakti” (mental strength) after 60 years of age. According to Master Charak, there is a diminution of body tissues, strength of sense organs, energy, valor, power of understanding, retention etc. after 60 years of age.
There is an imbalance of Vata dosha in Alzheimer’s disease according to Ayurveda. On aging, Vata gets vitiated which leads to improper functioning of mental faculties that leads to delirium. With the vitiation of Vata dosha, impaired memory develops.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease by Planet Ayurveda:

Planet Ayurveda offers best treatment for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Herbal Remedies offered by Planet Ayurveda:

Brahmi Capsules
Curcumin Capsules
Gotukola Capsules
Memory Support
Medhya Churna

1.Brahmi Capsules:

Brahmi Capsules by Planet Ayurveda are prepared using the pure and standardized extracts of the herb Bacopa monnieri. Brahmi herb is considered as a strong tranquilizer. It has strong positive effects on the nervous system as well. This herb works well to enhance the coordination between the components and nervous system. Hence, this herb increases the functioning of the brain. That’s why, these capsules act as brain tonic. This product is very effective in treating the patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Dose: 2 capsules twice a day.

2.Curcumin Capsules:

Curcumin Capsules are the herbal formulations that are prepared by frequently used herb in Ayurveda for a number of health purposes. These capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of the herb Curcuma longa. This compound is well known to reduce amyloid accumulation which is a primary aspect of brain disorder and these capsules promotes the amyloid phagocytosis. It helps to maintain healthy functioning of brain by removing toxins.

Dose: 2 capsules twice daily.

3.Gotukola Capsules:

Gotukola capsules are made using standardized extract of the herb Indian pennywort. This herb is useful in nerve exhaustion that occurs due to stress and anxiety. This herb is useful in all kinds of nerve related disorders hence considered as an excellent herb to manage Alzheimer’s disorder.

Dose: 2 capsules twice daily.

4.Memory Support:

Memory Support are the herbal capsules of Planet Ayurveda which are made by using the pure extracts of wonderful herbs. These capsules help in managing memory loss and also increase the brain power and support its healthy functioning. All the herbs that are used in memory support capsules are effective in managing Alzheimer’s disease.

Ingredients of Memory Support Capsules

Sr.No.	Herb Used	Botanical Name	Part Used	Quantity
1.	Brahmi	Bacopa monnieri	Whole	150 mg
2.	Vacha	Acorus calamus	Root	150 mg
3.	Shankhapushpi	Convolvulus pluricaulis	Whole	100 mg
4.	Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	Root	100 mg

Dose: 2 capsules twice daily.

5.Medhya Churna:

Medhya Churna of Planet Ayurveda is an herbal powder prepared by using special combination of standardized extracts of several herbs. This herbal powder is helpful in improving memory, remembering and recollecting things. This churna rejuvenates the nervous system and brings mental clarity too.

Ingredients of Medhya Churna:

Sr. No.	Botanical Name	Common Name	Parts	Quantity
1.	Acorus calamus	Vacha	Roots	50 gm
2.	Withania somnifera	Ashwagandha	Roots	5 gm
3.	Carum roxburghianum	Ajmoda	Seeds	5 gm
4.	Cuminum cyminum	Shwet Jeerak	Seeds	5 gm
5.	Carum carvi	Krishna Bark	Seeds	5 gm
6.	Zingiber officinale	Sonth	Rhizome	5 gm
7.	Piper nigrum	Marich	Fruits	5 gm
8.	Piper longum	Pipali	Fruits	5 gm
9.	Cissampelos pareira	Patha	Whole	5 gm
10.	Convolvulus pluricaulis	Shankhpushpi	Whole	5 gm
11.	Bacopa monneiri	Brahmi	Whole	5 gm

Dose: 1 gram powder twice daily with water.

10 Wonderful Health Benefits of Ayurvedic Herbs for Healthy Lifestyle

Overview

Ayurveda is one of the most ancient and comprehensive system of health care known to humanity for thousands of years. It is truly a science of life which tells us how to improve the quality of life by the use of various herbs gifted to us by nature.

Each and every herb in Ayurvedic pharmacgnosy has a multitude of benefits – for the mind, body, and spirit.

Various herbs have been used since ages for the utility of mankind. Some of the herbs are:

Ashwagandha
Amla
Turmeric
Giloy

1.Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera):

Ashwagandha is known for having the “strength of ten horses”. It is referred to as Indian ginseng.

10 Health Benefits of Ashwagandha:

Ashwagandha acts as an adaptogen which helps the body to cope with external changes in the environment. This herb is highly useful in reducing stress, anxiety and depression.
It also supports healthy adrenal function by reducing stress and fatigue.
In Ayurveda, Ashwagandha is referred to as Balya, which means giving strength in the conditions such as general debility. It is known to improve energy, increasing stamina and endurance.
Ashwagandha is a promising herb in providing relief in degenerative disorders such as it promotes the growth of nerve cells and protect the brain cells from the harmful effects of environment.
It also acts on the endocrine system and encourages hormonal balance in the body.
The rejuvenating properties of Ashwagandha make it very effective in treating insomnia as it calms the nervous system, eases stress and helps the person to get rid of sleeplessness.
It acts as a nervine tonic. Hence, this herb is useful in relieving numbness.
It improves muscle strength and has quite nutritive value and hence useful in gaining weight.
It improves strength of heart muscles and therefore acts as a good heart tonic. Therefore, it is useful in lowering the high blood pressure. Regular use of Ashwagandha herb increases immunity as well. It is a good tonic for children for improving immunity.
It enhances blood circulation as well and therefore improves cardio-vascular health.

2.Amla (Emblica officinalis or Phyllanthusemblica)

Amla has been used in Ayurvedic system of medicine for thousands of years. It is one of the three fruits that are contained in Triphala and the main ingredient of herbal jam Chywanprash. It is the richest source of Vitamin C.

10 Health Benefits of Amla

Amla promotes detoxification of the body due to its anti-oxidant properties. Amla supports healthy circulation and digestion. It eliminates toxins as well. Amla is considered as a highly revered rasayana in Ayurvedic system of medicine. It promotes youthfulness, boosts immunity and promotes overall health and well-being.
It is beneficial in patients with urinary ailments such as dysuria.
Regular intake of Amla also relieves constipation.
It is also useful in promoting intelligence and therefore widely used in Rasayan Chikitsa in Ayurveda.
It has benefits in skin diseases such as: itching sensation, fever, uncontrolled thirst, burning sensation, obstinate skin diseases etc.
Amla shows wonderful effects in eye disorders by improving vision power and good for hair as well.
Being rich in nutrients and anti-oxidants, amla is also beneficial in weight loss.
It improves immunity of the body as it easily gets converted into ojas, thus infuse qualities of ojas into the body. Ojas is regarded as the pure product of digestion and metabolism.
Amla berry purifies the Rasa dhatu (nutrient fluid) and Rakta dhatu (blood), thus supports healthy functioning of liver. It stimulates the liver by eliminating toxins. It also helps in lowering the cholesterol levels.
Amla is also known to lower cholesterol levels in the body.

3.Turmeric (Curcuma longa):

The benefits of Turmeric are known to Indians for thousands of years. It is native to India. It has immense health benefits due to presence of phyto-ingredient curcumin.

10 Health Benefits of Turmeric:

Turmeric is traditionally used to support the body’s innate inflammatory response as it is anti-inflammtory properties. Curcumin is also very effective in joint pain and supports a healthy inflammatory response.
Turmeric also helps in regulating the female reproductive system by purifying the uterus and breast milk and in men, it purifies and builds semen due to its pungent and bitter properties.
For curing diabetes, there is nothing in comparison to turmeric. It is considered as a drug of choice for tackling diabetes and urinary tract disorders associated with diabetes.
Due to its sour and bitter taste and hot potency, it removes blockage in the blood vessels thus makes the circulation of blood and nutrients easy.
Turmeric has the ability to regulate metabolic fire due to its hot potency, it cleanses and detoxifies the digestive juices due to its bitter and sour taste thus enables free circulation of nutrients to each and every cell of the body.
It helps in immune-modulation by correcting metabolism and enables the free circulation of nutrients and oxygen to the body. Therefore, the essence of all the tissues i.e. ojas regains its strength due to proper nutrition and thus immunity is established.
Due to its hot potency and sour-bitter taste, it removes blockages in the liver thus restores the hematopoietic functions. Thus, anaemia is relieved by improvising the quality and quantity of blood.
Regular use of turmeric in diet is helpful in improving eye health and also relieves allergic disorders related to eyes.
Turmeric is also used in the treatment of cancer because of the presence of phyto-chemical known as curcumin.

4.Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia):

In Ayurveda, Giloy is known as ‘Amrita’ which means ‘the root of mortality’ because of its medicinal properties.

10 Health Benefits of Giloy :

Giloy is well known for increasing immunity. It is considered as a powerhouse of anti-oxidants which fight free radicals and help in keeping the cells healthy. It removes toxins, purifies blood and fights bacteria and combats diseases of liver and urinary tract.
It is very beneficial in getting rid of recurrent fevers because of its anti-pyretic nature. Therefore, it reduces the signs and symptoms of dengue, swine flu as well.
Giloy has hypoglycemic properties as well and therefore it helps in treating diabetes as well. It works wonder in reducing blood sugar levels.
Giloy is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties and helps in respiratory health problems such as: cold, cough, bronchitis etc.
It also reduces asthmatic symptoms such as: chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing so giloy is recommended to asthmatic patients.
Because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties, it helps to treat arthritis.
Giloy can be used as an adaptogenic herb as well as it reduces mental stress as well as anxiety.
Giloy is very useful in improving digestion and treating bowel diseases as well.
Giloy also contains anti-aging properties that help in reducing dark spots, fine lines, pimples and wrinkles.
Giloy is also used in vision problems as it is helpful in boosting vision clarity