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What are Cd4 cells? How is Ayurveda useful for increasing CD4 levels?

CD4 cells are known as white blood cells that play a major role in the functioning of the immune system. Sometimes CD4 cells are also called T-lymphocytes, T-cells or helper cells. The level of CD4 cells indicates the health of the immune system while our body is capable of combating infection, pathogens, and diseases.

CD4 cell counts

The CD4 cell count is measured in cubic millimeters of blood. The count of CD4 cells can vary from person to person. There are various reasons for low CD4 count, it can be sleep loss, excessive smoking, and exercise. These are not the main reasons that indicate the functioning of the immune system. If someone has a flu-like infection, they should go for a test to evaluate the CD4 cell.

CD4 cell counts and risk of infections

As we discussed earlier, the CD4 count tells us about the immunity and body’s defense mechanism against infections. So, the following are the different levels of CD4 which indicate the risk of infection at different levels. Some infections which are developed by the imbalanced level of CD4 count are lung infections, skin infections, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and cytomegalovirus, etc.

How Ayurveda can boost the CD4 level?

Ayurveda provides various herbs to help to boost the CD4 level naturally. Some herbs are giloy, ashwagandha, Brahmi and Bhumi alma, etc which makes the body fight against infection and maintain a healthy level of CD4. These herbs are also used in the manufacture of Ayurvedic products. Planet Ayurveda offers various herbal products that contain pure herbs and are very effective in maintaining the CD4 level in the body.

The products provided by Planet Ayurveda are the following

Immune Booster Capsules
Giloy Capsules
Ashwagandha Capsules
Green Essential Capsules
Brahmi Chyawanprash
Suvarna Basant Malti Ras
Kanchnaar Guggul

1. Immune Booster Capsules

These capsules contain a mixture of various herbs such as Bhumi amla (Phyllanthusniruri), Grape seeds (Vitis vinifera), Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis) and Go- Piyush (Bovine colostrums). As the name indicates, these capsules are immunity boosters Capsules and make the body able to fight against infections. Thus, maintain the healthy level of CD4 which get affected due to the presence of infections in the body. It also helps to remove the toxins from the body and protect damage from free radicals. It is very beneficial in the treatment of almost all health diseases.

Dosage: Two capsules once or twice in a day with water after meals.

2. Giloy Capsules

Giloy Capsules are made of using the standardized extract of herb Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia). It helps to balances the Pitta and Vata dosha in the body. It also possesses antioxidant and astringent properties. It helps to boost platelet and CD4 count in the body, as it combats almost every infection in the body. It acts as an immunity booster. It is very effective in conditions such as dyspepsia pyrexia, urinary infections, swine flu, and weakness.

Dosage: One capsule, twice daily, with water after meals

3.Ashwagandha Capsules

Ashwagandha, in Ayurveda known for its various beneficial effects in many of the diseases. These capsules are made of the pure standardized extract of the herb Ashwagandha (Withaniasomnifera). It possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It also acts immune booster. Ashwagandha Capsules is a natural Rejuvenator that provides strength and nutrition to the body. These capsules balance the Vata dosha and also helps to maintain the level of CD4 in the blood.

Dosage: Two capsules, twice daily, with water after meals

4. Green Essential Capsules

Green Essential Capsules are prepared by using pure herbs such as Spirulina (Spirulinaplatensis), Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera), Amla (Emblica Officinalis) and Wheat Grass (Triticulumaestivum). These herbs support the generation of Raktadhatu. It helps to increase the platelet level and CD4 level in the body, as it helps in the formation of blood. It ac as an immune and energy booster. It is also very effective in the treatment of allergy, diabetes, anemia and various infections. It works as a detoxifier and also possesses an antioxidant property that removes harmful toxins from the body.

Dosage: Two capsules, twice daily, with water after meals

5. Brahmi Chyawanprash

Brahmi Chyawanprash is the combination of many effective herbs such as Brahmi (Bacopamonnieri), Punarnava (Boerhaviadiffusa), Ashwagandha (Withaniasomnifera), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Bhumi amla (Phyllanthusniruri), Vasaka (Adhatodavasica), Dalchini (Cinnamomumverum), Chandan (Santalum album), Pipali (Piper longum), Kesar (Crocus sativus), Akarkara (Anacyclus pyrethrum), and Sharkara (Saccharumofficinarum), and many more. These herbs have their action in autoimmune disorder, so act as a strong immunity booster. It possesses immunomodulatory, antioxidant and rejuvenating properties. Due to the presence of these herbs, it becomes rich in minerals and vitamins (Vitamin C). It is effective in various conditions like blood disorder, tuberculosis, lung injury, and various infections.

Dosages: One tablespoonful twice daily

6. Suvarna Basant Malti Ras

These tablets consist of various ingredients such as Maricha (Piper nigrum), Bhavanadrava, Swarnabhasma, sudhahingula, Muktabhasma, Nimbuswarasa, and Kharparabhasma. It acts as antibiotics and fights against various infections. It balances the imbalance between Kapha and Vata dosha in the body. It is a strong immune modulator and immune booster. It possesses anti-aging and rejuvenating property. Suvarna Basant Malti Ras tablet helps to maintain the healthy level of CD4 count in the body. It is beneficial in various conditions such as malaria fever, typhoid fever, cough, bronchitis, common cold, and chronic asthma.

Dosage: Two tablets twice after a meal along with honey.

7. Kanchnaar Guggul

These tablets are made of many herbs such as Kachnar bark (Bauhinia variegata), Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), Pippali (Piper longum), Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) and Varuna (Crataevareligiosa). Kanchanaar Guggul tablets act as a detoxifier and eliminate toxins from the body. It provides many health benefits and effective in the treatment of many diseases like atherosclerosis, skin diseases, lower high cholesterol, and arthritis.

Dosage: Two tablets twice or thrice a day with lukewarm water

Pumpkin Seeds : Health Benefits and Ayurvedic Properties

Pumpkin, which is also known as “Cucurbita maxima” is loaded with lots of minerals and vitamins and amino acids, having numerous benefits that’s why you can`t ignore them and adding them in your diet becomes necessary.

Magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium, amino acids, vitamin E, B complex and the other most important amino acids and proteins are the contents it is dominated with.

When all these nutrients combined all together and are packed in one entity, then they give you numerous benefits to your health. The fatty acids in pumpkin seeds contain a range of beneficial nutrients such as sterols and tocopherol.

pumpkin seeds

These seeds are a good source of antioxidants and fatty acids such as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA`S) and antioxidants.

Foliateniacin, phosphorous, iron and copper are the other minerals that are found in the pumpkin seeds and are the best source of nutrients to fight with many diseases.

Properties of Pumpkin Seeds

Antioxidant content: Their high antioxidant content helps in reducing inflammation and can help you by protecting from free radicals form during an infection.

Antioxidant protection is the key factor, which is the benefit offered by un-refined pumpkin seed oil.

Magnesium: The role of magnesium, which is present in the pumpkin seeds in large quantities, is very helpful by providing you more than 600 chemical reactions in your body.

Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Sperm Quality

The quality of sperms also gets better with the intake of pumpkin seeds, as it contains selenium and zinc. Both are having properties to enhance the quality of spermatozoa. Especially in men, reproductive function and testosterone level gets increased by the intake of pumpkin seeds. Fertility levels get a boost with regular intake of pumpkin seeds if taken with warm milk at night with some turmeric and jaggery, (traditional cane sugar found in the Indian subcontinent) can give tremendous results in infertility and low sperms problem according to Ayurveda.

Sleeping Disorders

Tryptophan, an amino acid that can help in promoting sleep, as the zinc present in pumpkin seeds, converts the tryptophan, to serotonin further change takes place by converting it or melatonin, the hormone which is responsible for your sleep and the sleep cycle of the human body. Magnesium, which is present in pumpkin seeds helps to give you a better quality of sleep.

Ulcer and Sour Mouth

The tartness of mouth and ulcers present in the mouth by reducing the production of acid and elimination of excess acid from the stomach, hence reducing the problem of ulcers is also one of the key benefits of pumpkin seeds.

Diabetes

Controlling and regulating blood sugar, nutrients in pumpkin seeds helps you in protecting diabetes and Reactive oxygen species (ROS) which are not good for our health, this can be controlled by pumpkin seeds, while antioxidant helps in reducing the risk of diabetes, as pumpkin seeds have anti-oxidant property.

Heart Health

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fibers all these are presents in pumpkin seeds that help to combat bad cholesterol and other problems of the heart.

Nitric oxide`s generation which is increased by pumpkin seeds in our body is having positive effects on heart health as nitric oxide helps in expanding blood vessels, improving the flow of blood and hence your arteries are free from the growth of plaque in arteries.

Cancer

Pumpkin seeds have a very positive effect on various types of cancers, such as cancer of the lung, cancer of the colon, cancer of the breast, cancer of the stomach.

The lignans, a substance present in pumpkin seeds may play a key role in preventing and treating breast cancer. The Prostate cancer cell’s growth is getting reduced with the help of pumpkin seed.

Bladder and Prostate

Benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH), is a condition in which the prostate gland gets enlarged due to which urination gets halted and the patient is facing problems with the urination.

Overactive bladder and problem in urination is getting better by having pumpkin seeds.

Eye Health

Squalene, which is an antioxidant compound that is similar to beta carotene helps in getting better the quality of your retinal issues and improves eyesight in abetter way and regular intake of pumpkin seeds helps you to give and retain your eyesight without taking medicines for your retinal problems.

Squalene is also very helpful for flawless skin as it appears to play a role in protecting skin from dangerous radiation exposure and UV rays of the sun.

Benefits in Pregnancy

On the onset of labor, if your levels of zinc are low, it alters the circulating levels of multiple hormones so the quantity of zinc present in pumpkin seeds helps you in having better outcome of health by improving your uterus health during pregnancy as it tends to improve immunity and the uterine infections can be handled nicely with the pumpkin seeds.

Ingestion and Constipation

Pumpkin seeds are a good source for digestion and the digestive process, provides in the abundant quantity of fibers, which is helpful in digesting the food.

Conclusion

Pumpkin seeds are one of the best seeds used for many health benefits and to eradicate many diseases, without any side effects.