Category: Heart Health

January 24, 2023

Ayurvedic Perspective of Syndrome X or Metabolic Syndrome

Abstract

Good deeds and a good diet is what makes a man healthy. Lifestyle or way of living of a person is what makes his life healthy or unhealthy. In the past, people used to work hard physically but today technology has left us with only mental work, physical efforts and physical exertion has reached the minimum. Furthermore, junk food and contaminated food with a number of chemicals has added to the problems of a common man. This contaminated and junk food has led to a number of health issues. Syndrome X or Metabolic syndrome is a bunch of some health issues that can give rise to serious health problems. In the text below, we shall discuss Syndrome X (Metabolic Syndrome) in detail and its management in the contemporary system of medicine and in the traditional system of medicine as well. Let’s discuss!!

Introduction

Syndrome X is a bunch of health conditions related to resistance to insulin that include fat accumulation in the body, obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension. In other words, it can be said that it is a cluster of conditions that makes a person vulnerable to diabetes and heart disease. So metabolic syndrome is not a disorder itself but a group of risk factors. A person can be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome when she/he has three or more than that from the following:

Metabolic Syndrome

  1. Dyslipidemia
  2. Hypertension (increased blood pressure)
  3. Accumulation of fat at waist
  4. Decreased levels of good cholesterol (LDL)
  5. Increased blood sugar levels

Moreover, metabolic syndrome can build up plaque in the arteries which causes the clogging of the same which makes the arteries brittle. Formation of blood clots after damage to the arterial wall may block the major arteries which can result in stroke or heart attack.

Causes of Syndrome X

  1. Insulin resistance
  2. Obesity
  3. Unhealthy lifestyle
  4. Hormonal imbalance
  5. Smoking

Risk Factors

  1. Obese person
  2. Risk increases with as the age increases
  3. Sedentary lifestyle
  4. People with diabetes mellitus type 2 are prone to develop metabolic syndrome
  5. People with Polycystic ovarian syndrome, hypertension, alcoholic fatty liver and dyslipidemia are vulnerable to Syndrome X.

Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome

  1. Physical exertion or exercises
  2. Doing meditation, yoga, pranayama etc helps in stress.
  3. Healthy diet and lifestyle management is necessary to be modulated.

Ayurvedic Aspect and Management of Syndrome X

Ayurveda, the traditional system of Indian medicine, has been serving mankind till date. Ayurveda is a natural science that manages the conditions purely on the herbal and mineral formulations. And it has marvellous results. It manages the dosha imbalance that is the main cause of diseases. There are various causes of development of a condition which includes sroto dushti, dosha imbalance, agnimandya etc. Metabolic Syndrome is related to sroto dushti. In every condition with the faulty dietary habits the doshas get vitiated mainly the kapha dosha and the ama formation leads to the clogging of the microchannels which is regarded as sroto dushti.

Vata dosha is responsible for the movements in the body as the sroto dushti occurs or the blockage of the microchannels occurs the movement of the vata gets hampered which gives the sign of kapha avaran. So the correlation of the metabolic syndrome can be well established with the sroto dushti by the kapha dosha. Ayurvedic management depends on the cleansing or unclogging or unblocking of the microchannels from the ama and vikrit kapha which has hampered the vata movements. So here we require the medicines that remove the ama and excessive kapha from the body that eventually will result in clear microchannels. Medicines such as arogyavardhini vati, chyawanprash, sanjivani vati etc are really helpful in metabolic syndrome.

Guggulu (Comminphora mukul), shilajit (asphaltum), vacha (Acorus calamus), neem (Azadirachta indica), amla (Embellica officinale) and various other herbs are effective in removing the sroto dushti  y cleansing the microchannels. Thus this all will help in Metabolic syndrome to the maximum.

Herbal Remedies for Syndrome X by Planet Ayurveda :

Planet Ayurveda is a well known ISO 9001:2015 certified and US-FDA registered and GMP certified Ayurvedic Company, which is sticked to the aim of manufacturing/formulating quality Ayurvedic products as per ancient texts of Ayurveda. Formulations are manufactured on the lines of ayurvedic pharmacopoeia and the products are without preservatives and additives.Products do not contain chemicals or artificial flavouring agents. Products of Planet Ayurveda are pure and do not contain any sort of adulterants. The products are purely organic and vegetarian and gluten free. Medicines are available in different forms and patients can consume as per their convenience.   Planet Ayurveda extends its products which are beneficial in Syndrome X.

Following Is the List of Products that are Helpful in Managing Syndrome X :

  1. SAROTOVAHI CAPSULES
  2. NAVKARSHIK CHURNA
  3. GUGULLIPID CAPSULES
  4. TRIPHALA CAPSULES
  5. AROGYAVARDHINI VATI

Herbal Supplements for Metabolic Syndrome

Herbal Supplements for Metabolic Syndrome

Product Description

1. SAROTOVAHI CAPSULES

Srotovahi capsules is a product of Planet Ayurveda which contains the standardised extracts of herbs such as shilajit, guggul (Commiphora mukul), haridra (Curcuma longa), vidanga (Embelia ribes), maricha (Piper nigrum), dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) and tulsi (Ocimum sanctum). The formulation aids in removing ama dosha from the body that is the main cause of obstruction in any of the srotas (channels of the body). It  promotes the normal functioning of all channels by wonderful properties such as ant-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, digestive and induce digestive fire. It acts on all srotas and helps in its abnormal metabolic functioning. Therefore, Sarotovahi capsules help in Syndrome X or Metabolic Syndrome.

Dosage : Two capsules twice a day after meal with plain water.

2. NAVKARSHIK CHURNA

Navkarshik Churna is a product of Planet Ayurveda which is composed of a number of herbs including haritaki (Terminalia chebula), bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), amalaki (Emblica officinalis), vacha (Acorus calamus), neem (Azadirachta indica), manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa), giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), daruhaldi (Berberis aristata) etc. The churna benefits the patient with metabolic syndrome by its tridosha balancing properties. Furthermore, Navkarshik churna helps in removing ama dosha from the body and helps in cleansing the microchannels. With above said properties, Navkarshik churna helps in Syndrome X.

Dosage : One tsp twice a day after meal with plain water.

3. GUGULLIPID CAPSULES

Gugulipid capsules, is a wonderful formulation by Planet Ayurveda. It is the formulation best for endocrine health, heart health and blood disorders. It acts on the endocrine system thus keeping the various hormones and enzymes under normal limits. It has Guggulu resin (Camiphora mukul), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Bhumi amalaki (Phyllanthus niruri), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum) etc. Furthermore, Guggulipid capsules cleanses the microchannels and thus helps in metabolic syndrome.

Dosage : One capsule twice a day after meal with plain water.

4. TRIPHALA CAPSULES

Triphala capsules is a product of Planet Ayurveda. It contains the standardised extract of amla (Indian gooseberry), haritaki (Terminilia chebula), bibhitaki (Terminalia belerica). Herbs in this formula balances all three doshas that means it effectively manages kapha and pitta dosha and the flow of vata dosha vata anulomana). It clears sroto dushti that cleans obstructive microchannels thus helps in correcting Syndrome X.

Dosage : One capsule twice a day after meal with plain water.

5. AROGYAVARDHINI VATI

Arogyavardhini vati is a classical Ayurvedic formulation which is used in almost every health condition as well as it is also helpful in maintaining general wellness. As the name of the formulation suggests, it helps in maintaining the non diseased condition of a person which means it helps in keeping the person free of any health issues or ailments. Arogyavardhini vati is a blend of various herbs that balances the doshas and it acts as a rasayana. The herbs include haritaki (Terminalia chebula), bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), amalki (Emblica officinalis), shuddha shilajit (Asphaltum),  shuddha guggulu (commiphora mukul), chitrak mool (Plumbago zeylanica), kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa). Arogyavardhini vati balances all the three doshas. It is helpful in metabolic syndrome because of its dosha pacifying and ama pachan (Antioxidant) properties. Furthermore, as the name of the preparation suggests it helps in improving good health therefore it is useful in Syndrome X.

Dosage : Two tablets twice a day after meal with plain water.

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing/ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4040 (India), +91-172-521-4040 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 842-749-4030.

Conclusion

As we discussed, Metabolic syndrome is not a disease itself but a cluster of conditions that may lead to serious disease conditions. Most of them are due to the faulty diet and lifestyle that has been changed with the time. But this has to be changed in order to gain a healthy body and mind. Meditation, physical exercises and maintaining a good dietary routine shall eventually lead to termination of these bunch of diseases that are risky and lead to various serious illnesses. In the modern system of medicine there are medicines that have to be taken for lifelong. But In the Ayurvedic system of medicine, the lifestyle and diet plan with proper herbal remedies are given for every condition. These medicines with proper diet  following helps in metabolic disorder and gives happiness to the mind and the body. Above said medicines of Planet Ayurveda impeccably manages Syndrome X.

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December 8, 2022

Why Doctors Recommend ECG & TMT Test? Best Options in Ayurveda to Improve Heart Function

Abstract

This is a common process that we go to the doctor for our health issues and the doctor recommends us a few tests of various degrees. According to our condition the doctor recommends blood tests and imaging procedures to diagnose the condition. Therefore, depending on the fault of the test doctor makes a diagnosis and manages the condition accordingly. In the following article we shall discuss why doctors recommend an electrocardiogram (ECG) and treadmill test (TMT). And we shall also see how one can increase and improve functioning of the heart using herbs and other Ayurvedic procedures. Let’s discuss!!

ECG & TMT Test, Causes of heart disease, Electrocardiography, Treadmill test

Introduction

Why has my Doctor recommended me for an ECG and TMT test? What options in Ayurveda do we have to improve heart function?

Many times a person falls sick and is rushed to the doctor’s clinic or hospital. On approaching the doctor, the doctor sees and listens to the patient before any management action. Depending upon the complaints of the patient, the doctor advises or recommends the patient a few tests. When patients complain about some of the symptoms that can be directly linked to heart health. Stress, high blood pressure, obesity and increased cholesterol levels are some risk factors that can lead to cardiac problems. There are some tests that we are going to discuss here in this article such as Echocardiogram and Treadmill Test. why these tests are done and how can one improve the functioning of the heart. Let’s see!!

Treadmill Test

It is an exercise stress test used to check if the heart receives enough oxygen during exercise or when the heart needs it the most. Usually it is recommended in people suffering from chest pains or signs and symptoms of heart conditions such as coronary heart disease. However there are a few risks like chest pain, fainting, heart attack, irregular heartbeat, collapsing etc. This test is usually done under medical supervision. During the test blood pressure and echocardiogram is done along with the information, the doctor makes a diagnosis of the condition. And take further action according to the diagnosis evaluated.

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

An electrocardiogram is used to monitor electric activity and rhythm of the heart. The test is used to diagnose a number of heart conditions. An ECG helps in detecting coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, heart attacks. An ECG is a fast, painless and safe procedure and does not cause any risk. An ECG can be recommended when facing a problem such as palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath etc.

Ayurvedic Concept Of Heart Health

In Ayurveda, Vyana vayu, which is a subtype of vata dosha is responsible for the movement of the heart such as pumping the blood and regulating the blood circulation. Avlambaka kapha which is a subtype of kapha dosha is responsible for nourishing, protecting and lubricating the heart. Therefore, when any of the dosha gets vitiated or imbalance cardiac conditions are likely to occur. In modern days, sedentary lifestyle and alcoholism, smoking and junk food are adding to the accumulation of the toxins in the body. These accumulated toxins lead to dosha imbalance. Inflammations in the body caused by imbalance of pitta dosha. Vata dosha vitiation responds as symptoms of the nervous system such as hypertension and palpitations. Pitta dosha vitiation leads to irritation and anger making the heart condition.

As we have seen both the tests are recommended to check the functioning of the heart. So it is important to strengthen the heart with some herbal formulas.

1. Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)

Arjuna is useful in congestive heart failure, hypertension, chronic stable angina

Formulations available: Arjunarishta, arjun ghrita, kukubhadi churna

2. Pushkarmoola (Inula racemosa)

It is a beneficial herb for the heart as it provides strength to the cardiac muscles. It also alleviates pain related to the heart and it is helpful in the condition of angina pectoris.

Formulations available : Puskaradi churna, pushkarmooladi churna

3. Bala (Sida cordifolia)

As the name of the herb suggests it provides strength to the overall body. It provides strength to the heart. And it is useful in weakness of the heart where the heart pumps inefficiently.

Formulations available : Baladi kwath, baladya ghrita, baladyarishta

4. Shunthi (Zingiber officinale)

Due to the hot potency of the herb, it is good for the heart and also possesses anti inflammatory activity. Moreover it also cleanses blood and removes toxins.

Formulations available : Rasnadi kwath, aadrakhnad, shunthisura, sobhagya shunthi.

5. Pippali (Piper longum)

Pippali is useful in blood disorders and it also cleanses blood from impurities. It increases the blood as well.

Formulations available : Gudpippali, pipplikhand, pippalayasava

6. Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Being a rasayana it rejuvenates the body cell as well as provides power to fight certain conditions. It is used in blood disorders and removes toxins as well. This ultimately results in betterment of the heart.

Formulations available : Yashtimadyadi churna, yashtimadhuadya kwath

7. Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)

Haritaki is a rasayana herb. It benefits every system of the body. It possesses antioxidant and anti-aging properties. It provides energy and strength to the heart muscles and helps the heart to function well.

Formulations available : Abhyamodak, abhyarisht, haritaki khand etc

8. Dashmoola

Dashmoola possess hypotensive, hypocholesterolemic, antiplatelet and thrombolytic activities which play an important role in the management of cardio-vascular and cerebrovascular disorders.

Formulations available : Dashmoolarishta, dashmoola kwath etc

9. Suryanamaskar

Suryanamaskar is also regarded as a preventive measure of cardiovascular disease.

Procedures For Better Heart

Shodhan chikitsa is considered efficient to eliminate toxins and dosha pacification. It is known as panchkarma (set of five efficient procedures). Panchakarma is beneficial in managing a number of conditions including stress, obesity, high blood pressure and other risk factors for development of heart problems.

1. Urovasti

In the procedure of urovasti, warm medicated oil is poured into the trough made of flour of black lentils on the chest. This warm medicated oil is kept for around 30 to 40 minutes. This strengthens the organs of the chest including cardiac muscles. Furthermore, it improves blood circulation. The procedure is effective in cardiac conditions such as coronary artery disease, respiratory problems and chest pain.

2. Abhyanga

Abhyanga nourishes the body and skin and improves blood circulation and therefore impacts the heart for this action which ultimately results in stimulating the heart for better.

3. Pizchil

It is an effective and relaxing procedure which has the benefits of snahana and swedana. A stream of warm medicated oil is poured on the body. This is done with light massage. Warmness loosens the toxins (ama). This is followed by covering the body with a blanket for some time and then hot water bath is indicated. Pizchil is effective in high blood pressure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and other problems that are relatable with heart health.

4. Shirodhara

It is a relaxing procedure in which a constant stream of medicated oil or liquid flows on the head. It is known to soothe the nervous system. This procedure is extremely helpful in insomnia, psychological disorders, anxiety disorders and cardiac problems such as hypertension etc.

5. Virechana

The procedure is done to expel the vitiated dosha. By the procedure dosha get eliminated from the anal route using purgtive herbal medicines. Virechan generally eliminates the pitta dosha which is already directed to the gastrointestinal system by snaehana (oleation) and swedana (induced perspiration). The procedure decreases weight and enhances metabolism and removes toxins build ups in the arteries and veins which results in regaining the elasticity of the blood vessels. Hence helping in better flow of blood to the heart.

Conclusion

With the sedentary lifestyle and consumption of junk and not so good food, the general condition of a person has been deteriorating. This type of life spending, which is detrimental for the health and wellness, has led to the appearance of various types of symptoms which are quite problematic if not managed or treated timely. We have seen when someone faces features such as chest pain and shortness of breath, the doctor advises or recommends an ECG and TMT or other tests to check the wellness or the health of the heart. Therefore, according to the abnormality detected, the doctor manages the condition accordingly. We have already seen what are the herbs and procedures available in the traditional system of medicines. These herbal medications and panchakarma methods are beneficial for the proper functioning and strengthening of the heart. Therefore, if a person is willing to live a life free of any heart ailments, then one should opt for Ayurveda and procedures mentioned above. One should also pay attention towards the type of diet consumption. Furthermore, keeping the heart healthy is in one’s hand. Let’s choose what is better for the heart. Let’s choose Ayurveda!!

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