Category: Skin Health

August 6, 2021

Ayurvedic Management of Lyme Disease ( infectious bacterial disease )

Abstract

Lyme disease is an infectious bacterial disease spread by ticks. The ticks live on animals such as deer, cows, horses, etc. The ticks are black legged and are small enough to be immediately pointed out by naked eye. The major symptoms of Lyme disease are rashes, fever, malaise, fatigue, joint pain, etc. Lyme disease can be resolved in a few weeks but care has to be taken even after that because it leaves behind the joint pain and bone weakness. This article features safe and natural herbal remedies that will help the disease resolve faster and the symptoms also improve, along with helping prevent joint inflammation.

Introduction

Lyme disease is named after the town Lyme in the United States. Lyme disease is the most common bacterial infection carried by ticks in the world. These ticks can be present anywhere on animals and also wander on trees and grass, especially where vegetation is even mildly dense. Lyme disease often confuses the natural immune and nervous mechanisms of the body; therefore, it requires to be taken more seriously than other bacterial infections. The ticks that carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease are too small to be noticed while they bite you. The tick remains attached for one to two days and it swells up during this time, so it should be removed as soon as possible so that you can prevent the spread of the bacteria into the bloodstream.

People with Lyme disease are usually given full courses of antibiotics, which can be oral as well as intravenous. But these bacteria that cause Lyme disease are quite stubborn and penetrate the dhatus i.e. deepest levels of tissues in the body. Antibiotics cannot reach these levels. There they alter their genetic composition and cause the immunity to further decrease, and disturb various parameters of the blood, such as:

  • Decreased leukocytes
  • Increased mean corpuscular volume
  • Increased fasting glucose
  • Increased LDL cholesterol

Along with the above, another problem with antibiotic treatment of Lyme disease is that it may leave the person with other new infectious microbes such as Bartonella, lungworms, molds, viruses, ehrlichia, babesia, mycoplasma and coxiella, etc.

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Symptoms also keep reappearing

  • Rash at the site of bite.
  • Irritation and redness.
  • The rash becomes bigger and harder.
  • The rash will have the diameter of around 10 inches.
  • More than one rash may be there.
  • Itching and pain.
  • Fever and chills.
  • Weakness and dizziness.
  • Fatigue and body ache.
  • Stiffness in the limbs.
  • Unable to move specific muscles of the face.
  • Pain in the eyes.
  • Feeling of warmth or heat flush in the face.
  • Fatigue gets severe.
  • Increased heart rate.
  • Drowsiness.
  • Shakiness and tremor.
  • Toes become cold.

Causes

Various factors contribute to the development of any condition in an individual. In case of infectious vector borne diseases, being bitten by the vector causes illness. In order to get infected with Lyme disease it is required to be bitten by ticks that carry the infectious bacteria.

  • Being bitten by ticks that carry the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia garinii or Borrelia mayonii.
  • Being close to such an animal that is carrying ticks as well as the Borrelia bacteria.

Risk factors

Some factors decide the severity and susceptibility of a condition affecting a particular individual. In case of Lyme disease, those factors are

  • Being close to deer, horses or cows: if you or your kids go horse riding or encounter and pat stray cows and goats, you might get those black legged ticks.
  • Walking barefoot in the grass: some infected ticks may have fallen in the grass where your children play.
  • Having pets at home and leaving them to wander here and there: if you leave your pets to go for a walk on their own, they might catch those ticks which carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. Ticks should be removed from pets every day.

Diagnosis

The doctor shall first investigate the history of your activities in the past week, to know if you could have been bitten by the tick that carries Lyme disease. Antibody test that detects antibodies developed in response to the bacteria can be done. If antibodies are found then a confirmatory test is done. Usually antibiotic medication courses are given to people having Lyme disease.

Complications

If the infection takes long to resolve, and even after the infection has resolved, the following complications may arise and never get relieved, termed as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome

  • Chronic joint pains: the joints are badly affected with Lyme disease, just like in chikungunya.
  • Chronic fatigue: the person may be left with lifelong susceptibility to get fatigued sooner.
  • Arrhythmia: irregular heart beat may be observed (or not observed) even after relief from the actual ongoing infection.

Sometimes, the antibiotic used in a Lyme disease infection can further reduce your white blood cell count and also cause diarrhea. Other organisms may also develop in the body after the antibiotic course. Therefore, herbal management is recommended.

Herbal Remedies for Lyme disease by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda manufactures pure herbal formulations that are used as medications and tonics worldwide. These formulations are carefully sourced from authentic texts on Ayurveda written in ancient India thousands of years ago. The formulations are chemical free and additive free and thus safe for consumption by people of all ages and individual conditions. The products are suitable for people with all dietary preferences and restrictions since these are completely plant-based, halal and completely organic. A combination has been created by experts at Planet Ayurveda for ayurvedic management of Lyme disease infection.

Products List

  1. Gandhak Rasayan
  2. Neem Capsules
  3. Bone Support Capsules
  4. Joint Aid Plus
  5. Coral calcium Complex
  6. Boswellia Curcumin Capsules

Herbal Remedies for Lyme disease

Lyme disease

Product Description

1. Gandhak Rasayan

These tablets are made with purified Sulphur which aims at purifying the deepest levels of tissues in the body, thus preventing as well as eliminating the microbial growth in the blood which has been caused by the ticks.

Dosage: 2 tabs thrice daily with lukewarm water after meals.

2. Neem Capsules

Made with the pure standardized extract of Neem (Azadirachta indica) in the form of capsules, it is known widely for its beneficial properties on the whole body internally as well as externally. It is also an antimicrobial in nature.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. Bone Support

This capsule is an excellent formulation of herbs and mineral compounds such as Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna), Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis), and Shuddha Laksha (Laccifer lacca) which are all known for their beneficial effect in preventing the inflammation of joints as well as the blood and the lymph.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice a day with plain water meals.

4. Joint Aid Plus

This formulation contains herbs such as Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), etc. which are known for their healing effect on the skeletal joints especially during an ongoing immune response in the body.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice a day with plain water after meals.

5. Coral Calcium Complex

It is an excellent formulation of herbs and minerals such as Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Mukta Pishti (Pearl calcium), Kamdudha Ras (an ayurvedic formulation) and other mineral Pishti (pastes). It is recommended in Lyme disease so that the inflammation and fatigue of the skeletal system can be prevented.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice a day with plain water after meals.

6. Boswellia + Curcumin

These capsules contain Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Haridra (curcuma longa) which are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. These capsules shall prevent the inflammation caused by bacterial invasion in the blood vessels supplying the vital organs.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice a day with plain 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

The medications described here are natural and herbal, thus generally safe for everyone. However, pregnant women and people with multiple conditions should seek consultation and guidance from the experts before beginning any program or course of medications. Lyme disease will resolve faster and the symptoms would be less severe with this combination of herbal remedies. Usually fatigue, joint aches and malaise stay even after the infectious illnesses have resolved. This is why complete care should be taken to prevent inflammation of the bones and the joints and to purify the blood side by side in cases such as that of Lyme disease infection.

References

  1. https://www.gersonayurveda.com/giam-blog/2019/5/25/the-ayurvedic-approach-to-lyme-diseasepart-2-treatment-by-dr-scott-gerson
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July 3, 2021

Alternative Medicines for Mucormycosis Fungal Infection

Abstract

Fungal infections can affect any human body and can be seen in any part of the body.For example women suffering from vaginal yeast, jock with athlete’s foot, and a baby with thrush. These fungi are microorganisms that are not visible to the naked eye and there are many types of fungal infection. Most of them are not dangerous to health but some might lead to a life-threatening situation. Fungal infections are mostly contagious meaning they can easily spread from one patient to the other. One of the dangerous Fungal infections is Mucormycosis which is very rare yet very serious and in this article, we are going to throw light on this topic in detail. Along with that, it’s an herbal medicine that will effectively remove the root of the disease.

What is Mucormycosis Fungal Infection?

Mucormycosis which was previously known as zygomycosis is a serious type of infection and has the potential to cause death. One of the other terms used in the medical term for this disease is phycomycosis which is the same.  It is an acute disease that advances rapidly and is commonly found in the environment or soil. These types of fungal infections are not diagnosed easily but can be easily seen in people who have weak immunity. It can also be easily seen in people who are injured earlier or mainly penetrated through contaminated water as well as soil. There is a common term used for it nowadays black fungus because there is a term used for it is known as Black death.

Mucormycosis Fungal Infection

What are the signs and symptoms of Mucormycosis Fungal Infection?

Mucormycosis is caused due to fungal infection of zygomycetes and is most commonly seen with people who are already dealing with a debilitating illness. For example, people who suffer from diabetes and are not able to control it properly result in low immunity. Here are some common signs and symptoms are seen in the disease including

1. Rhinocerebral mucormycosis

This includes headache, fever, swelling of the skin around the nose as well as sinus, Swelling around the eyes, visual problems, and facial pain.

2. Pulmonary mucormycosis

Common signs seen are coughing with bloody fluid, fever, and difficulty in breathing.

3. Renal mucormycosis

Pain in flanks and fever

4. Gastro-Intestinal mucormycosis

Pain in the abdomen along with vomiting and distension of the stomach

5. Disseminate mucormycosis

When it spreads to other organs of the body then the patient might suffer from other symptoms like fever, headache, and changes in their mental status.

6. Cutaneous mucormycosis

The skin becomes swollen as well as red and the skin becomes dark. It can easily become ulcerated and cause blisters on the skin.

Complications

It can lead to serious complications where the affected area needs to be removed through surgical methods.  As in some cases, it is seen that the tissue starts to die.

Some of the serious complications include

  • Blindness
  • Meningitis
  • Pulmonary hemorrhages
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Gastrointestinal hemorrhages
  • Sepsis
  • Coma

What causes Mucormycosis Fungal Infection?

Zygomycetes are generally included in the fungal class which results in causing mucormycosis. Rhizopus arrhizus is one of the common species found in the Mucoraceae family and it is identified as the main cause for developing mucormycosis in the human body. Mucoraceae are commonly found all around us and present in the ecosystem and if generally seen then these infections are not infectious.

The infection is normally developed due to some surrounding circumstances where the person comes in contact including some injury. Fungal infections can easily multiply in the walls of the blood vessels. If the spread rapidly and not stopped can lead to death.

Risk Factors of Mucormycosis

  • Debilitating health disorders can comprise slowing the flow of blood to tissues. One of the classical examples could be diabetic people with ulcers in the foot where the infection can easily reach their tissues.
  • The patients who have burns or are having a splenectomy, also people with wounds can easily get it through contaminated soil.

How can Mucormycosis Fungal Infection be diagnosed?

  • The first way of diagnosing the disease is the physical examination of the patient.
  • Along with this there are tests like CT scans as well as MRI scans which can specify the damage to the body but cannot confirm the spread of mucormycosis.
  • There are different blood and serological tests can be done.

How it should be treated?

According to Allopaths, the first line of treatment is giving ant-fungal medications like Amphotericin. These might control the symptoms but there are chances they might lead to other health conditions.

In Ayurveda Mucormycosis Fungal Infection is caused due to the imbalance of all three Dosha (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) which can eventually lead to death. It can be easily managed through herbal medicine without causing any side effects.

Herbal Medicine Provided By Planet Ayurveda for Mucormycosis Fungal Infection

Planet Ayurveda provides 100 percent pure herbal formulation which is vegetarian. All the remedies are made under the supervision of MD Ayurvedic Doctor and are free from Chemicals, Preservatives, and Additives. They all are safe to use and free from side effects.

Here are the medicine provided by Planet Ayurveda

  1. Gandhak Rasayan
  2. Neem Capsules
  3. Giloy Ghan Vati
  4. Immune Booster
  5. Indian Echinacea
  6. Neem Oil

Product Description

1. Gandhak Rasayan

This herbal medicine is packed with a single herbal mineral called purified sulphur (Gandhak). It consists of anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal as well as antimicrobial properties which makes it effective in treating the black fungal virus. It is one of the helpful herbs for treating various skin conditions including reducing skin ulceration and blisters which is very commonly seen in the disease.

Dosage:- Two tablets twice daily with water after meals.

2. Neem Capsules

These capsules are filled with one single and an excellent herb called Neem (Azadirachta indica). It is one of the effective herbs for removing fungal infections from the body. As it effectively purifies the blood and removes the root cause of the disease. Along with that, it is also very helpful in reducing redness, pain, and swelling from different parts of the body.

Dosage:- Two capsules after meals with water twice daily.

3. Giloyghan Vati

It is one of the most effective and helpful herbal medicines for treating all kinds of fever and it does not matter how old it is. It is made from one single herb called Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) which is well known in India. It helps in boosting immunity and also reduces swelling from different parts of the body.

Dosage:- Two tablets twice daily after meals with plain water.

4. Immune Booster

This excellent herbal medicine is made from different herbs such as Cow colostrum (Bovine colostrum), Grapeseed (Vitis vinifera), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), and Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri). As the name says it is helpful in boosting immunity and increasing the strength of cellular defense mechanisms. It will effectively treat ailments like infection, vomiting, nausea, and cleansing the body overall.

Dosage:- One capsule twice daily after meals with water.

5. Indian Echinacea

These capsules contain one single herb called Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) which effectively removes fungal, viral, bacterial as well as parasitic infections. It is one of the best herbs for treating upper respiratory infection which is very common in people who suffer from Mucormycosis fungal infection.

Dosage: – One capsule twice daily with water after meals.

6. Neem Oil

It is one of the effective oils to apply on the skin in order to reduce any inflammation as it is packed with one single herb Neem (Azadirachta indica). It is very helpful in fungal infection and direct application will reduce any kind of skin problem. Along with that, it will help in reducing the risk of developing any other spread of infection.

Usage: – Apply directly to the affected area twice a day.

Preventive Tips

  • Avoid getting injured in the disaster and take safe shelters which is the best way to get in contact with mucormycosis.
  • Patients can avoid the infection by controlling health problems like diabetes.
  • The person should always consult the doctor or emergency center when they think they are suffering from mucormycosis.

Contact my assistant to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214030 Or Check Website – www.PlanetAyurveda.com

Conclusion

The above-mentioned article describes everything about the Mucormycosis Fungal Infection and should not be taken lightly. It might lead to severe health issues and these herbal medicines will naturally remove the fungal infection without causing any side-effects.

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