Category: Anxiety

August 13, 2022

Ayurvedic Treatment for Narcissistic Personality Disorder ( Mental Illness)

Abstract

A Mental Disorder also known as a mental illness or can say the unhealthy mind will lead to these major personality disorders. People with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) have an overstated sense of their importance. They also always want external praise and attention. In this disorder people have a blown up opinion of themselves. They may find their relationships unfulfilling and others may not enjoy being around them. Let’s discuss it in detail!!!!

INTRODUCTION

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a multiplex personality disorder often invented with other affective and personality disorders.The word “ narcissism” originates from greek word mythology. It is the story of narcissus, a handsome young man who fell in love with his own reflection on a pool of water. The word narcissism is also known as  self obsessed, often to describe someone who seems  full of idiomaticity. They are their own topmost priority. People suffering from this condition are in love with this inflated self image as it allows them to avoid the deep feeling of insecurity. Narcissistic personality disorder involves egocentric, aggressive  thinking and behaviour, lack of affinity for the people.

A narcissistic personality disorder causes problems in many areas of life, such as relationships, work, school, and financial affairs. They are always disappointed and unhappy. They are not satisfied with their work,relationship and financially as well. They always want attention from others and always want to be admired. They are overly concerned with themselves, with their own desires, needs and of course their interests. In simple language we can describe them (Egoistic, self centred, self loving, selfish, solipsistic). They are always involved in their own stuff or can say they are indifferent from the realistic society.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

CAUSE

There are three more important causes of narcissistic personality disorder:

  1. ENVIRONMENT-There are some mismatches with parent child relationship with more adoration.
  2. GENETICS– inherited characteristics.
  3. NEUROBIOLOGY-It can also through the neurological conditions between brain,behaviour and thinking

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

  • They have a sense of self-importance from the day they get attracted to the society.
  •  They thought that they had the official right to have or do something.
  •  Want to be on the top even without achievements that they don’t get.
  •  They always believe that they are superior.
  •  They will do anything for what they want.
  •  Take advantage of others for their work.
  •  They completely monopolies the conversation (talk a lot or stop other people being involved).
  • Unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others.

PREVENTION

  • Notice the childhood problems.
  • Good communication with kind and calm people.
  • Participate in families with good and healthy communication.
  • Learn good healthy books or talk with mature people.
  • Parents should attend seminars and classes for the betterment of the child and get guidance from the expert.

If one of your parents had NPD (Narcissistic personality disorder) you have a slightly higher risk of developing it. But according to ayurveda you have to meditate yourself.

  • Change your lifestyle.
  • Pursue healthy habits.
  • Make your own realistic goals that can help you to fight with these disorders.
  • Cope up with self issues.
  • Keep your relationships healthy.
  • Stay strong and believe in good affirmation.

Do yoga daily (yoga asana) like?

  1. SURYANAMASKAR
  2. MEDITATION
  3. PRASARITA PADOTTANASANA
  4. UTTHAN PRISTHASANA

Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines that may help you achieve peace of mind and keep your body healthy day by day. If you are unable to do yoga in your daily routine then there are so many other things that can help you in relaxing your mind; (listen relaxing music, calm yourself and take long deep breaths it will help you in relaxing and calming your body). If they all are not working properly it will cause more difficulty and make yourself uneasy. These are some complication;

COMPLICATION

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Excessive use of alcohol and drugs
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Difficulties in relationship,work,personal and professional life
  • Physical health issues

DIAGNOSIS

First you will go over what’s causing you distress. The focus will be on long term thinking, feeling, behaving, and especially interacting with others. And if you go for a psychotherapist, will identify and guide you for mental health conditions. Based on signs and symptoms. Make sure that your physical symptoms are not bothered by your mental symptoms. Thorough psychological evaluation.

  • Antidepressants for treat your depression
  •  Mood stabiliser for reduce your mood swings
  •  Antipsychotic drugs can help you to reduce the symptoms of anxiety and your depression.
  •  You can take talk therapy (improve collaboration).

AYURVEDIC VIEW

From the birth of a child, the surroundings will be the major reason for his/her behaviour. Ayurvedas take on narcissism: SATTVA (beingness and harmony) , RAJAS (activity and passion), TAMAS (darkness). They all help with consciousness, matter and energy.   Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine. It will affect your mental, physical, psychological and emotional  well being. In ayurvedic philosophy, there are 3 Doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) of the body that are believed to determine the unique combination of physical, physiological, psychological features of an individual. In ayurveda , there is a concept known as prakrti.  Prakriti is a term in which physical and mental constitution is involved. Satwavajaya chikitsa is a term in ayurveda that can relate to modern day psychotherapy.This therapy can help you to reset the mind from the desires for noxious objects.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR (NPD) NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER

Planet ayurveda manufactures its herbal product with strict compliance to ancient times.  All the remedies are made up of natural herbs which assists in maintaining your daily lifestyle. These natural herbs are free from chemicals and flavour enhancers. Planet ayurveda provides the best quality herbal medicines with healthy lifestyle and dietary precautions. Planet Ayurveda treating patients with different diseases and disorders for many years. The products are purely organic and gluten free. Planet Ayurveda presents some effective remedies for narcissistic personality disorder which are very virtual and will manage the condition of narcissistic personality disorder.

Following is the list of formulation that make remedies more distinctive

  1. Brahmi capsules
  2. Stress Support
  3. Maha Paishachika Ghritham

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Brahmi Capsules

Brahmi capsules are beneficial for a healthy neurological system. The valuable herbs in this remedy are Brahmi (bacopa monnieri). This unique herb is beneficial for the brain and nervous system. Brahmi has a soothing effect on the nervous system in people of all ages. This helps to support a healthy neurological system.

Dosage – 1 capsule twice a day after meal with plain water

2. Stress Support

It  is the capsule which  helps to maintain a healthy mind and body. It will increase your thinking, learning and memory. It includes some unique and pure herbs like Ashwagandha (withania) Tagar (valeriana wallichi) Brahmi (bacopa monnieri). These herbs will  reduce anxiety and treat all mentally disorders.

Dosage – 1 capsule twice a day after meal with plain water

3. Mahapaishachika Ghrita

Mahapaishachika Ghrita is a classical ayurvedic proprietary remedy in herbal ghee form used for improving memory, intelligence, epilepsy, psychosis. It contains herbs like jatil (jatamansi), putnam (haritaki), keshi (bhtakesi), markati (sukarimbi). These all are beneficial for memory and help in the development of the physique of children.  It works like nectar.

Dosage –  1 tsp twice a day,before food with warm water or milk.

Contact Planet Ayurveda to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214040 Or Check Website – www.PlanetAyurveda.com

CONCLUSION

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) will affect you in your daily life. Ultimately impacting their relationship. If not treated well it will go for life long. Narcissistic personality disorder dominates the daily thought processes and actions of a person.

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May 5, 2022

Ayurvedic Management of Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HypoKPP)

Abstract

All of you might be aware of Paralysis , which has become very common nowadays. It is the loss of muscular functions in any part of your body which may occur  due to stroke ,spinal injury, etc. But have  you ever heard about incidence of a recurrent paralysis caused by imbalance of mineral content of your body? Lets know more about one such condition.

HYPOKALEMIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HypoKPP) is a disorder which causes episodes of severe muscle weakness usually commencing in early childhood. It is a rare autosomal dominant channelopathy attributed to weakness of muscle or paralysis when there is a decrease in potassium levels in the blood (less than 3.5.mmol/l). It affects about 1 in 100,000 people  and is more common in men. It is commonly a genetic disorder in which at least one parent is affected. There is a 50-percentage chance for an affected individual to have an affected offspring. Acquired cases of HypoKPP are also recognized which are related to hyperthyroidism.

HYPOKALEMIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS

CAUSES

Channelopathies are ailments caused by the dysfunction of ion channels.Ion channels are proteins that allow ions to pass through and involve functions such as maintaining a resting membrane potential, shaping action potentials and other electrical signals, thus acting on movements of the body.

Causes of HypoKPP are understood as following

  • Mutations in the CACNA1S or SCN4A gene :It reforms the usual anatomy and physiology of calcium or sodium channels, making the ions flow slowly but constantly into muscle cells, which reduces the muscle contraction. This results in episodes of severe muscle weakness or paralysis.
  • Acquired HypoKPP has been linked with thyrotoxicosis.
  • Periodic muscle weakness can also result from hypokalemia secondary to renal or gastrointestinal potassium loss in diseases like renal tubular acidosis, gastroenteritis, or other endocrine causes.

CLINICAL FEATURES

Symptoms of Familial HypoKPP have generally been exhibited since childhood. The frequency of attacks seems to decline with age. In the case of thyrotoxic HypoKPP, the onset is commonly after age 20.

  • Premonitory signs like exhaustion, paresthesia, behavioral differences.
  • Attacks of generalized muscle weakness, with proximal muscle involvement more significant than distal muscles. It causes severe weakness or paralysis that usually lasts from hours to days. Few people may have episodes almost every day, while others encounter them weekly, monthly, or just rarely
  • Muscle cramps, discomfort
  • In serious cases it may direct to cardiac arrhythmia or respiratory muscle paralysis which can be deadly
  • Attacks can be provoked by factors such as rest after a workout, a viral infection, or certain medications. Occasionally, a heavy, carbohydrate-rich meal or vigorous exercise in the evening can trigger an attack upon waking the next morning. Even though affected individuals usually retrieve their muscle strength between attacks, some emerge with persistent muscle weakness throughout their life.

INVESTIGATIONS AND DIAGNOSIS

  • Positive family history
  • Sudden onset of flaccid muscle weakness especially  proximal muscles with decreased deep tendon reflexes and drop in serum potassium level
  • Genetic testing  to identify gene mutation
  • Electromyography :During attacks of weakness, EMG shows decreased amplitude of compound muscle action potential (CAMP)
  • Exercise test:a strenuous exercise of a single muscle for 2-5 minutes is done to initiate focal muscle weakness and the change in post exercise CAMP in muscle fibers is measured by the EMG

MANAGEMENT

The major aim of treatment is to cure the symptoms of acute attacks, prevention and management of complications, and prevent future attacks. Judicious intake of oral  potassium chloride to maintain serum potassium levels,lifestyle modifications and preventing triggering factors can be done.

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

Ayurveda is the ancient system of healing. It has a holistic approach to the wellness of individuals. It is based mainly on three doshas, the three humors which make up a human body. Ayurveda aims to bring equilibrium between these doshas and dhatus(body tissues). Hypokalemic periodic paralysis can be definitely treated with this holistic approach. This can be correlated with Pakshaghata Treatment. Vata dosha and mamsa dhatu(muscle tissues)are involved in this disease’s pathogenesis.  Ayurvedic therapy aims at bringing their level to normalcy.

PLANET AYURVEDA-THE SYMBOL OF PURITY

Planet Ayurveda is a leading venture in the ayurvedic pharmaceutical industry, well known for its credibility and purity. Our products are natural and free from adverse effects. We blend the 5000-year-old ancient knowledge of Ayurveda with modern systematic and scientific approaches. Our aim is the well being of every individual by natural healing. We have a wide range of herbal remedies made from a myriad of drugs which give noteworthy benefits.

Here are some herbal remedies for Hypokalemic periodic paralysis from planet Ayurveda

1. ASHWAGANDHA GHAN VATI

Enriched with the goodness of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), this is a single herb tablet preparation. Ashwagandha is a magical herb with immunoprotective, neuroprotective, and rejuvenating effects. Endowed with active components like withanolides, withaferin, etc., it improves the strength of body muscles. Several studies have also revealed that ashwagandha is rich in potassium. These factors substantiate its use in HypoKPP.

Dose:2 tablets twice a day with warm water is advised.

2. MUSLI STRENGTH CAPSULES

This is a polyherbal formula available in the form of capsules. Made up of two magnificent drugs Safed musli(chlorophytum borivilianum) and gokshura(Tribulus terrestris). Musli helps in enhancing the general fitness of the body and rejuvenates body tissues. Gokshura is abundant in saponins like Protodioscin which helps in muscle strengthening.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with lukewarm water is advocated

3. GANDHAK RASAYAN

It is a sulfur-based preparation available in the form of tablets.It is a versatile drug having results on a wide range of ailments. It influences numerous metabolic processes in the body. It provides you with drudadeha (strong body) and is indicated in dhatu kshaya roga-diseases due to depleted body tissues like muscles in the Ayurvedic classics.

Dosage: it is suggested to take 2 tablets twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water.

4. GREEN ESSENTIALS

This is a fabulous polyherbal preparation attainable in the form of capsules. It contains a myriad of drugs like amla(Emblica Officinalis), grape seed (Vitis Vinifera), green tea etc. Grapes help provide the essential calories and nutrients ideal for muscle development. It also has ample antioxidants which safeguard against free radical damage, induced by exercise.

Dosage: 2 Capsules twice daily, with water after meals are recommended

5. RASARAJESHWAR RAS

Ras Rajeshwar Ras is a herbomineral formulation available in tablet form. It is made with a myriad of herbs and minerals like Suvarna yukta Rasaraj Rasa (Purified and processed Mercury ), Abhrak Satva (Purified and processed Silica), Ashwagandha  (Withania somnifera ) etc. It has got excellent results in dealing with neuro-muscular conditions such as paralysis and helps to strengthen nerves and muscles.

 Dosage:1 tablet twice daily chewed after food is recommended

6. AMRIT KALASH

It is one of the excellently recognized Rasayanas for daily health and longevity. Available in paste form,it is enriched with the excellence of 53  natural herbs and minerals like amla (Phyllanthus emblica), safed chandan (Santalum album), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) etc and has ability to nourish the seven tissues ,provide Bala(vital strength), assisting the body to encounter illness.It also helps increasing your productivity and immunity.

Dosage: It acts most effectively on regular intake of 1teaspoon twice daily.

7. BRAHMA RASAYAN

It is a noteworthy polyherbal preparation in the form of a paste made with the goodness of Amla(Phyllanthus emblica), Shankhpushpi(Convolvulus prostratus), ghee etc . It aids in general weakness and also builds strength, stamina and treats Vata dosha. In addition to that, it has Rasayana (rejuvenating) properties and  acts as a promising antioxidant which slows down the process of cell degeneration and makes you remain healthy.

Dosage: 1 teaspoon  to be taken twice daily after food

Contact at Planet Ayurveda to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-521-4040 Or Check Website – www.PlanetAyurveda.com

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis requires proper care .This can be accomplished by avoiding causative factors and with systemic treatments. If untreated it may lead to permanent proximal weakness and even death.Don’t lose hope because Ayurveda indeed helps you in this.You can definitely choose Planet Ayurveda because your wellbeing is our happiness.

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