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Major Autoimmune Diseases and their Basic Prevention and Treatment

ABSTRACT

What if soldiers or cops rebel against their own country and attack to the citizens of their country? We can imagine the number of chaos here and there in the whole country. In same way, when body’s protection guard i.e. Immune system begins to attack body’s own cells, the condition of autoimmune disease arises. Normal immune system guards the body against various life-threatening diseases but unfavorable circumstances interferes with its normal behavior and makes it abnormal. Thus, attacking behavior of immune system rises for body’s own cells. Today we are going to study about autoimmune diseases and how one can treat it with natural remedies.

INTRODUCTION

Autoimmune disease can be defined as a disease developed due to abnormal and attacking behavior of the immune system towards the body’s own cells. Normal behavior of the immune system is to differentiate foreign and body’s own cells, but in the case of autoimmune disease, the immune system begins to attack the body’s own cells by mistakes of foreign particles. Immune system can attack healthy cells of your joints and skin by releasing auto-antibodies in it. Some autoimmune diseases affect only one organ while others may interfere with functioning of multiple body organs.

Symptoms of Autoimmune Disease

MAJOR AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

There is a variety of autoimmune diseases affecting the body functioning, take a look on some major ones:

  • Type-1 diabetes
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Psoriasis
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Systemic lupus erythmatous (SLE)
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Addison’s disease
  • Grave’s disease
  • Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
  • Sjogren’s syndrome
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Autoimmune vasculitis
  • Pernicious anemia
  • Celiac disease

SYMPTOMS OF AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

Some early and common symptoms of many autoimmune diseases include:

  • Fatigue
  • Swelling and redness
  • Trouble in concentration
  • Hair loss
  • Achy muscles
  • Low grade fever
  • Insensibility and tingling in the feet and hands
  • Skin rashes

Some particular autoimmune diseases have their own unique symptoms like Type-1 diabetes causes intermittent thirst, fatigue and weight loss whereas symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease include diarrhea, bloating and pain. In autoimmune diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis or Psoriasis, symptoms come and go repeatedly. When symptoms emerge, that period is called flare-up, but the period of going away symptoms is known as remission.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

Some preventable measures can reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases in an individual if followed seriously. Here are some tips to prevent autoimmune diseases:

1. Reduce Exposure of Toxins

Avoiding toxin exposure will help you to lower down the risk of autoimmune diseases. Air pollution, lead, uranium, mercury, agricultural pesticides, synthetic estrogens and excess consumption of alcohol are some factors triggers the development of diseases due to abnormal immune behavior. So, it is suggested to decrease your involvement in these disease inducing factors if you want to stay away from several autoimmune diseases.

2. Maintain Healthy Body Weight

Obesity or excess weight may increase the risk of various autoimmune diseases like Psoriasis, multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBD) etc. These diseases can be prevented by achieving a proper body weight. Intermittent fasting can help you in reducing weight in a fast way.

3. Focus Gut Health

Studies show that there is a close connection between gut microbes and development of several autoimmune diseases like Type-1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Therefore it is essential to provide health to the gut by avoiding consumption of sugars and grains, drinking large quantities of water, including dietary vegetables and fruits in diet.

4. Eat an Anti-inflammatory Diet

Risk of autoimmune diseases can be reduced by eating an anti-inflammatory diet. An anti-inflammatory diet is a diet which includes vegetables, fruits, healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids and olive oil and whole food protein sources. Foods like grains, sugars, omega-6 fatty acids, and trans-fats should be excluded in an anti-inflammatory diet because these foods can raise the risk of autoimmune disorders.

5. Take Enough Sleep

Give rest to your body by sleeping for at least 7-8 hours because disturbed sleeping schedule can increase the risk of autoimmune disorders. Get a good quality sleep by going to bed before 10 PM and avoiding use of mobile, tablet, laptop, computer, TV or any screen in bed. By doing this, you can reduce the risk of disturbance in the immune system as well as autoimmune diseases.

6. Quit Smoking habits

If you have a smoking habit, quit it as soon as you can. Smoking habits doubles the risk of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and autoimmune thyroid disease by making your body inflamed, damaging the DNA and disturbing the functioning of the immune system. So, quit smoking habit as soon as possible.

By following the above given tips, you can prevent autoimmune diseases to a great extent and stay healthy.

TREATMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

There is no exact treatment of any autoimmune disease in modern science. Patients choose modern medicines which show some short-term positive results but long-term side effects. These side effects can annoy the patient’s body for their whole life. So, think foresight and choose some medicines which can treat your disease permanently without giving any single side-effect to the patient.

Ayurvedic medicines have such potential to give these kinds of results as we know this medicinal system is traditional and more than 5000 years older. Ayurvedic medicines are prepared by using natural herbs only which have no side-effects and are very effective in treating any disease by its root cause.

To help with patients grappling with an autoimmune disease, PLANET AYURVEDA prepared AUTOIMMUNE CARE PACK by using standard quality extracts of some marvelous herbs. All the formulations of this pack are purely vegetarian and manufactured under the guidance of MD Ayurveda Doctors who strongly resist the use of chemicals, preservatives, starch, binder or any other synthetic additive in medicines, thus these medicines are 100 percent safe to consume by persons of any age group. Take a look at this wonderful autoimmune care pack.

Herbal Remedies for Autoimmune Disease

Alternative Treatment of Autoimmune Disease

AUTOIMMUNE CARE PACK BY PLANET AYURVEDA

  1. GILOY CAPSULES
  2. IMMUNE BOOSTER
  3. CURCUMIN CAPSULES

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. GILOY CAPSULES

Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) herb is well-known for its medicinal uses in Ayurvedic literature. Plant of Giloy bears little flowers and usually grows in areas with tropical climatic conditions. Planet Ayurveda made up Giloy capsules by using high quality extract of Giloy herb. The capsule shells used in this formulation are purely vegetarian and effective in treating various autoimmune diseases in an effective manner.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice in a day with normal water after meals

2. IMMUNE BOOSTER

As the name indicates, Immune booster capsules enhance the strength of the immune system and maintain its health. Herbs such as Go-Piyush (Bovine colostrums), Grape seed (Vitis Vinifera), Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri) and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) and several others are used in this preparation which improves overall health and prevent number of diseases in the body. It acts as antioxidant and increases the fighting mechanism, thus aids in treating the patients with autoimmune disorders.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice in a day with normal water after meals

3. CURCUMIN CAPSULES

Curcumin capsules are formulated with pure extract of Turmeric i.e. Curcumin (Curcuma longa), it is a common household spice in Indian kitchens and well-known for its tremendous aroma. It gives a deep yellow coloration to the food recipes. Curcumin capsules of Planet Ayurveda are very advantageous to maintain proper functioning of whole body systems and prevent occurrence of various diseases. It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and immune boosting property thus assists in relieving symptoms like pain, tenderness, weakness etc.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice in a day with normal water after meals.

CONCLUSION

Over 80 autoimmune diseases exist, any of which can develop in the human body and affect normal health conditions. So, it is somewhere necessary to prevent and treat yourself from these diseases to live long. By using the above given herbal medicines, you can easily prevent or tackle any autoimmune disease. Wish you a healthy and disease free life.

How to Control Your Diabetes with Ayurvedic Treatment

Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus has been taken from the Greek word Diabetes which means siphon (to pass through) and Latin word mellitus means sweet.It is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism resulting from insulin deficiency or abnormality in the use of insulin.

Diabetes in Young Age

What Are The Leading Causes Of Diabetes?

Major Causes of Diabetes Mellitus Can Be Categorized Into 3 Categories

1. Agent

The fundamental cause of diabetes mellitus is deficiency of insulin which affects partially in Type I Diabetes and completely in Type II diabetes. This may be due to the following reasons

2. Pancreatic Disorders

  • Destruction of Beta cells by viral infections and chemical agents

3. Genetic mutations in genes

  • Autoimmunity

4. Host factors

  • Age and sex- Though diabetes mellitus can hit at any age but youth get affected by malnutrition-related diabetes.

5 Genetic factors

  • Studies show that in case of Type II diabetes there is 90% chances that it will pass on to the next generation while in case of Type I diabetes cannot be considered as a total genetic entity.

6. Obesity

  • Intensity of risk depends on the degree of duration of obesity because obese people requires very large amount of insulin to maintain adequate blood glucose levels. Increasing BMI (Body Mass Index), waist to hip ratio (reflecting, abdominal or visceral adiposity) are major determinants of Type II Diabetes. Obesity tends to reduce the no. of insulin receptors on target cells. It doesn’t play an important role in Type I diabetes.

7. Environmental factors

  • Sedentary lifestyle – Lack of workout and exercise induces the symptoms of diabetes mellitus.

8. Diet

  • Consuming a high saturated fat diet triggers insulin level and glucose tolerance in the body. Increased intake of dietary fiber on a daily basis helps in reduced blood glucose levels.

9. Malnutrition

  • This results in reduced Beta-cell functioning in infants and children.

10. Alcohol

  • This increases the risk of diabetes mellitus by damaging the pancreas, liver and symptoms of obesity.

11. Viral infections (rubella, mumps etc.)

  • Triggers Immune-responses which causes destruction of beta-cells.

Chemical agents (alloxan, cyanide etc.), stress (trauma, surgery etc.) are one of the factors inducing diabetes mellitus.

Symptoms of Diabetes

Other Factors

Type I Diabetes is a chronic condition which occurs when the body’s system against infection (immune system) initiates destroying the insulin producing beta cells of pancreas.

  • Genetics play a crucial role in diabetes
  • Increasing age
  • Obesity, physical inactivity are significant causes of diabetes as being obese resist insulin production
  • Stress affects normal functioning of pancreas
  • Unhealthy dietary habits like consumption of high carbohydrate and sugar level in body
  • Previous medication
  • Viral infections like rubella, mumps and coxsackie

Types of Diabetes

  • Type I-Formerly is known as Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)
  • Autoimmune disorder
  • Destruction of beta cells of the pancreas which leads to reduced or no insulin production.
  • May occur at any age but usually affects the age group below 15.

Type II Diabetes

  • Type II-Formerly is known as Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM)
  • Probably caused by disturbances in insulin reception in the cells.
  • Reduced number of insulin receptors
  • Loss of beta cells responsiveness to glucose leading to slow or decreased amount of insulin released from pancreas.
  • Mostly occurs over age of 40 but can also occur in children.
  • Common in overweight and obese people.

Gestational Diabetes

  • This type affects females during pregnancy
  • Undiagnosed or uncontrolled gestational diabetes can raise the complications during healthcare
  • Pre-diabetes
  • Impaired fasting glucose (IFG)
  • FPG – 100-124mg/dL
  • Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)
  • OGTT- 140-100mg/dL
  • Blood sugar levels
  • BSL- Random= 100-140 mg/dL
  • BSL-fasting = 70-110 mg/dL
  • BSL-after meal=less than 200md/dL
  • HBA1C- normal non diabetic HbA1c;

Who is at Risk?

Type I diabetes Risk factors

  • Family history

  • Improper eating habits

  • Damaged immune system

Type II diabetes risk factors-

  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome

  • High blood pressure

  • No physical work

  • A sudden increase in weight

Some of the Health Conditions Which Might Have Risk Factors Are

  • Obesity

  • Physical inactivity

  • Family history

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome

  • History of CVD

  • Gestational diabetes

Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes

  • Polyuria (increased urination)

  • Polydipsia (increased thirst)

  • Polyphagia (increased hunger)

  • Sudden and unexplained weight loss

  • Nausea/vomiting

  • Severe hyperglycemia

  • Recurrent infection

  • Prolonged wound healing

  • Altered inflammatory and immune response

  • Genital pruritus

  • Blurry vision

  • Itchy and dry skin

  • Yeast infections

  • Feeling of numbness in feet and hands

  • Erectile dysfunction (ED)

  • Deprived muscle strength in men

  • Increased appetite

Diagnosis of Diabetes

  1. Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test
  2. Random blood sugar test
  3. Fasting blood sugar test
  4. Oral glucose tolerance test
  5. HbA1c value

Pathogenesis of Diabetes

Our metabolism converts food into energy which is done with the help of insulin.

About insulin

Insulin is a hormone produced by pancreas, whenever we eat something sugar levels in our blood rise and simultaneously insulin is released in the bloodstream.

Role of insulin

  • Balances glucose levels in body

  • Inhibit the breakdown of glycogen

  • Stimulate the transfer of glucose into fat and muscle cells

  • Stimulate the storage of glucose in form of glycogen

It is believed that there is a direct link between nerve impulses and pancreas so when autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells leads to a deficiency of insulin secretion results in the metabolic derangement associated with Type I diabetic patients. This results in loss of insulin secretion, abnormal functioning of pancreatic alpha cells and excessive secretion of glucagon. The resultant elevated glucagon levels disturbs the metabolic defects and suppressed glucose metabolism.

Whereas in case of Type II diabetic patients there are two main pathological defects i.e. impaired insulin secretion by dysfunction of pancreatic beta cells and insulin action through insulin resistance.

Complications

  1. Acute and Subacute complications of diabetes mellitus
  2. Metabolic- Ketoacidosis, Coma, hyper osmolar nonketotic-coma and lactic acidosis
  3. Infections- UTI, lungs, bacterial and fungal infections
  4. Hypoglycaemia

Chronic Complications of Diabetes Mellitus

  1. Diabetic neuropathy- renal disease mainly affecting renal system i.e. visceral-cardiovascular, somatic-poly and mononeuropathy
  2. Diabetic retinopathy- mainly affecting visual system
  3. Diabetic foot/ulcer
  4. Coronary artery disease/ cardiac diseases

What Are The Dosha Involved In Triggering The Symptoms Of Diabetes?

Diabetes which is also known as “Prameha ” is believed to have 20 types depending upon the type of dosha i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha (Tridosha). According to Ayurveda there are three main divisions of diabetes are-

  • Kaphaja- Kaphaja imbalance causes nausea, vomiting, indigestion and lack of hunger.
  • Pittaja- This causes insomnia, restlessness, urinary tract infections in women and diarrhea.
  • Vataja – This causes sleeping and digestive disorders.

According to Ayurveda, diabetes is caused due to Nidana sevana which aggravates Kapha and vitiates Meda Dhatu. Kapha and Meda are Jala tattva, kidneys and greater omentum are considered as seat (moolsthana) of Meda dhatu. This in turn causes excessive urination and thirst.

Herbal Products for the Management of Diabetes

1. Neem powder

Neem patra powder contains wonderful herb i.e. Azadirachta indica possesses a bitter taste which makes it an amazing anti-diabetic herb. This helps in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, pacifies digestive fires and is effective in wound healing.

2. Diableen capsules

Diableen capsules contains some herbal ingredients like Methika (Trigonella foenum-graceum), Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Karvellak (Momordica charantia) and Jambul (Syzygium cumini). Methika in this herbal combination is highly effective in diabetes as it contains galactomannan, a natural fiber present in methi seeds which slows down the sugar absorption into blood. Other herbs in this Ayurvedic product works tremendously in maintaining healthy sugar levels.

3. Amalaki Rasayan

Amalaki Rasayan is an herbal remedy which contains Emblica officinalis, which helps in eliminating toxins from the body. Indian gooseberry is very beneficial in reducing obesity, regulates blood sugar levels and revitalizes the nervous system. Amalaki Rasayan improves the immunity naturally and rejuvenates the body.

4. Digestion support

These herbal capsules contains various traditional herbs like Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bahera (Terminalia bellirica), Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare), Dhania (Coriander sativum), Pippali (Piper longum) and Jeerak (Cyminum cuminum). This supplement strengthens the digestive system and triggers the liver, intestines to secrete digestive juices. It also has beneficial properties which relieves constipation and other digestive ailments.

5. Immune Booster Capsules

Immune booster is a classical Ayurvedic remedy which have been formulated by Grape seed (Vitis vinifera), Cow colostrums (Bovine colostrums), Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri) and Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica). This product is a great detoxifying agent and improves the immune system. Bhumi amla or Indian gooseberry possess antioxidant properties which is beneficial in treating cold, cough, asthma and various liver disorders. Cow colostrums are enriched with vitamins, micronutrients, proteins etc. which makes it significant in improving immunity.

6. Neem Capsules

Planet Ayurveda’s neem capsules have been formulated from standardized extract of neem (Azadirachta indica) which possess anti-diabetic and anti-hemorrhoids properties. All the properties make it beneficial in treating various ailments like respiratory disorders, tooth decay, gum diseases and various skin related infections like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, etc. Neem tree is often considered as a Sarva Roga Nivarini which makes it beneficial in treating all ailments and disorders.

7. Karela Capsules

Karela (Momordica charantia) which is also considered as bitter melon and wild cucumber is an effective herbal supplement for diabetes. Some of the tremendous benefits of Karela capsules are-

Bitter melon contains lectin which helps in maintaining sugar levels by acting upon peripheral tissues and suppressing appetite.

Possess charanti and polypeptide-p (insulin-like compound) which provides karela anti-diabetic properties.

Contains vicine that helps in increasing insulin secretion, stimulates the liver, and glycogen synthesis.

8. Fenugreek capsules

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) which is also known as Methika and Methi, are rich sources of minerals (copper, zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium, etc.). Moreover, these capsules have been formulated by using the best quality of methi seeds. It’s tremendous chemical and phytochemical constituents make it beneficial in maintaining healthy weight and stable blood glucose levels.

Panchakarma

Panchkarma for diabetes involves Snehapanam, Thalapothichil and Thakradhara which will help in eliminating vitiated dosha from the body. After Purvakarma, a person’s body gets relaxed and loosened so for the proper management of diabetes Vamana, Virechana and Basti therapies of Panchakarma are commonly used by Ayurvedic experts.

Dietary Tips

What to Avoid?

  • Avoid bakery products, sauces, fruit jellies, jams, sweets, artificial sweeteners, soups, ice-cream, chocolate, coconut bar, chutneys, pickles and fried foods
  • You should not consume whole milk drinks and carbonated beverages.
  • Frozen pulses and red chilies must be excluded from the diet.
  • Whole refined flour, sugar and rice.
  • Mango, litchi, grapes, dates, peanuts, cashew nuts and pistachio.

What to Eat?

  • Veg upma, poha, porridge, idli, besan pancakes, Missi roti and plain chapati.
  • Whole wheat, oatmeal, whole grains cereals, and oats.
  • Okra, cauliflower, beans, cabbage, mushroom, spinach, eggplant, peas, capsicum, fenugreek and broccoli can be added to the diet.
  • Spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, pepper, fennel, and cinnamon can be taken in adequate quantities.
  • Egg white, roasted, or grilled fish and chicken soup can be added to the diet.

Lifestyle tips

  • Make a habit of walking at least 30-45 min daily
  • Skipping meals should be avoided
  • Stay hydrated and drink 8-10 glasses of water regularly
  • Seasonal fruits and vegetables should be added to your daily
  • Exercise daily and avoid a sedentary lifestyle in order to prevent obesity
  • Regular follow-ups with a doctor should be conducted