Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Control PCOS with herbal medicines

Polycystic ovary syndrome also known as polycystic ovary disease, which occurs due to imbalances or abnormalities in the hormones. Hormonal abnormalities can make the ovaries produce more eggs. It turn into Cysts and the ovaries become large and studded with numerous cysts. About 5 to10 percentage of woman aged 12 to 45 is suffering from this disease condition. Most of them are unaware about this disease. But sometime this syndrome leads you in a state of mental distress, as it cause much difficulties in conceiving. PCOS patients will face the problem with recurrent pregnancy loss.

PCOS usually happen when the LH levels or the insulin levels are too high, Excessive insulin increase the secretion of androgen in the body. The excessive androgen level lead to excessive body hair growth, acne, occasionally baldness(androgenic alopecia), obesity, type II diabetes, hypertension and, Infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods even endometrial cancer.

PCOS affect the body as well as the mind too. Mood swing and depression are very common in these patients. When patients body work against the hormonal imbalance, they often find themselves frustrated and irritated. One of the most difficult aspect of PCOS is that it seriously affect your sexual life. Studies have shown that obesity and type II diabetes are strongly linked with PCOS.

Early diagnosis helps to prevent further complication; There are certain methods to identify the syndrome easily. Diagnosis of PCOS includes blood tests to measure hormone levels, Glucose tolerance test, and Pelvice examination, during which the doctor often identify the enlargement in the ovaries, that is typical with multiple cysts. Transvaginal or pelvic ultrasound provides visual representation of the ovaries that can confirm the diagnosis.

Birth control pills, diabetes Medications, fertility Medications, medicine for increased hair growth or extra male hormone are used for the treatment of this disease.

A healthy life style, that means healthy eating and daily exercise is very important to cure the disease. A regular exercise enhance the insulin tissue sensitivity. Ovarian drilling, a laparoscopic operation is the surgical treatment for the PCOS. In this operation the doctor makes tiny incisions in to the abdomen and with the help of laparoscopic instrument make small burn on the ovarian follicles. Ovarian drilling restores normal ovulation for a limited time. Electrolysis or laser hair removal can help to control the excessive hair growth. In take of these allopathic medications may cause some side effects. There are some PCOS Ayurveda treatment as follows:

1. Bitter gourd and fenugreek are natural medicines for PCOS, it reduces blood glucose with increase insulin.
2. Lettuce is chromium rich food which helps to resistance diabetics which often associated with PCOS.
3. Cinnamon is good herbal medicines which help to increase insulin.
4. Sunflower seeds contains many nutrients that help to fight against polycystic overy syndrome.
5. Liquorice affects the body's endocrine system as it contains isoflavones, It helps to lower the amount of androgen in the body. Which helps to control excessive body hair growth and baldness (androgenic alopecia).

Herbal power to treat arthritis.

Joint pain has eventually become a part of every bodies life especially aged people. Join pain may be the reason for arthritis(inflammation is joints). More than 20 million individuals with arthritis have problem in function on a daily basis. Swelling, Joint stiffness , Muscle aches and pains, Tenderness, Muscle weakness, Loss of flexibility are the major symptoms of arthritis. Studies shows that most of the people who suffered with arthritis also have high cholesterol, heart disease and obesity problems. In acute stage of arthritis patient will suffer depressed mental state because they worried about the symptoms.

All joint pain are not associated with arthritis. Most of the people treat arthritis with out any proper diagnosis? How will diagnosis the disease? If you have doubt, your joint pain is an arthritis symptom. You should go for a clinical examination. Many diagnostic tests are available for arthritis diagnosis. Major tests advised to find arthritis are X rays and blood tests. CRP test is the best way to gain information about active inflammation in the body. CT scan also used for evaluate damage joint structure. Joint fluid analysis is necessary for some acute cases to identify the cause of swelling in the joints.

There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis are the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs any joints in the body, but usually affect hand, knee, hip and spine. Due to osteoarthritis, cartilages inside your joint will breakdown. It cause to rub bone together. This rubbing cause pain and also damage you joint. Over weight, getting older, obesity are the main reason for osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is more serious than Osteoarthritis. Joint pain, stiffness, redness and swelling in the joints are the common symptoms for rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid symptoms can be felt through out the body. Many people with Rheumatoid arthritis experiences tiredness and occasional fever. If you don’t treat Rheumatoid arthritis properly, this will lead you deformity.

Pain killers(Analgesic), Non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Steroids are common medications used to treat the diseases. Physical therapy also helpful to cure arthritis. But most of the allopathic medications available in the market have negative effects. But there are many herbal medicines, to treat arthritis without any side effects.

Guggul, Shallaki, Licorice are some herbal medicines, used in the treatment of arthritis. Shallaki (Boswellia serrata ) is effective for the treatment of many type arthritis. The most important part of Boswellia Serrata tree is the Boswellia Gum Resin. Guggul and its medicinal properties described in the classical ancient book sushruta samahita. Guggul is good medicine to treat rheumatism, obesity and atherosclerosis. Guggul reduce platelets stickiness and reduce risk of heart disease and stroke. Licorice is herbal plant, the root of this plant have many medicinal values. Licorice is used in treatment of osteoarthritis, liver disorders, malaria, tuberculosis, food poisoning, and chronic fatigue syndrome. But now a day it is difficult collect such herb for prepare medicines. Rumalaya forte is herbal ayurvedic medicine which have the power of Guggul, shallaki and Licorice. This ayurvedic medicine has anti-inflammatory, analgesic action. There is no side effect for these medications

Friday, 7 October 2011

Treat arthritis without side effects

Are you suffering from Arthritis? Are you worrying about the sharp join pain? This article will deliver you a brief idea about of arthritis disease and also suggest Ayurvedic treatment to conquer the disease with out any side effects.

What is Arthritis ?


Arthritis is a term that includes a group of disorders that affect your joints and muscles. The word arthritis literally means joint inflammation (arth=joint, ritis=inflammation), and refers to more than 100 different diseases. That can be affecting many different area of body. In addition to the joints, some forms of arthritis are associated with diseases of other tissues and organs in the body. Arthritis can last on and off for a lifetime. Two of the most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.Osteoarthritis pain, stiffness, or inflammation most frequently appears in the hips, knees, and hands. Rheumatoid arthritis commonly affects the hands and wrists but can also affect areas of the body other than the joints. Join pain stiffness and inflammation are the common symptoms of osteo and rheumatoid arthritis .

Medication and treatment

Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drugs, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Steroid, and analgesics are commonly used in treatment. But patient have to undergo a long term treatment to cure the disease. But most of the allopathic medications cause side effects, especially steroid drugs. Don’t worry there some natural way to cure your disease with out any side effect.

Ayurvedic medicine named Indian frankincense, Boswellia serrata is its scientific name. It has been used hundred years for the treatment of arthritis. Clinical study had proved that Extracts of Boswellia serrata has a miracle power to cure osteoarthritis and joint function, particularly for osteoarthritis of the knee The plant Boswellia serrata is indigenous to India. Boswellia serrata is used to prepare a lot of Ayurvedic medicines, It is is used in the manufacture of the supposed anti-wrinkle agent "Boswelox. Boswellic acid, an extract from Boswellia serrata, has been studied for anti-neoplastic activity, especially in experimental primary and secondary brain tumors

Sallaki is medicine made from Boswellia serrata extract. Which has anti-Inflammatory and anti-arthritic property that can reduce the pain and inflammation of the joints of the body. It is highly effective in the management of mussel's skeletal disorders like Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteo, arthritis, cervical spondylitis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Sallaki is also effective in Low Back Pain, Sciatica and Sprain. Sallaki is different from NSAIDS, There is no side effect with this medication.

Sallaki also have a power to reduce levels of ESR, Rheumatic factor and C-Reactive protein with consistent use over a period of six months. This medicine also prevents further progression of disease. Sallaki tablet and ointments are available. Tablets are used in Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis , Cervical spondylosis , Ankylosing spondylitis treatment and ointment are very useful for the treatment of Musculoskeletal Pains, Sprain ,Strain , Sciatica etc

Septilin; to boost your immune

It's easier to stop something bad from happening in the first stage than to fix the damage after it has happened. Ayurveda firmly believed in this concept prevention is better than cure. It can help you detoxify and cleanse impurities whilst also being effectively geared towards helping you relax or get energised.

Septilin is a Ayurvedic herbo mineral formulation which possess immunomodulatory properties that aid in strengthening the immune system. Septilin helps increase the effectiveness of protective white blood cells there by protecting the body against infection.

Guggulu, Conch shell, Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Indian gooseberry, Horse-radish tree, Licorice etc are the main ingredient in septilin. These ayurvedic medicines have miracle power to boost our immune system. Guggulu helps detoxify unhealthy tissues and is effective for a wide variety of conditions, including high cholesterol, Rheumatism , Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Gingivitis etc . Some research shows that guggulu extract may help reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee. It is very useful for stabilizing vata and kapha. Conch shell ash is very common in Ayurvedic medicine. The calcinated conch shell of Turbinella pyrum consists of calcium, iron, and magnesium. It is well known in Ayurvedic medicine for its antacid and digestive properties.

Benefits of Septilin :

• Septilin boost the body's immuno modulating mechanisms, Septilin stimulates phagocytes. Phagocytes are very important in the control of infections as they are specialised in the ingestion and intracellular destruction of invading microbes
• Septilin contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory plant principles known to be effective in chornic stubborn infections of the upper respiratory tract. This is medicine tried as a prophylactic agent against upper respiratory tract infection in chorinic smokers.
• It is also useful in rheumatic infections and septic conditions of diverse aetiology
• Septilin inhibit the growth of Staphylococci, Streptococci, Pneumococci, Micrococcus catarrhalis, Neisseria catarrhalis, Diphtheroids and Klebsiella etc.
• Septilin was particularly used in those infections which presented resistant or allergic reaction to the usual antibiotics and sulphas
• Septilin tablets are very useful and safe in the therapy of acute tonsillitis in paediatric cases
• Septilin is very effective against chronic infective conditions of nasal cavity and accessory air sinuses.
• Septilin has therapeutic properties which definitely produce positive results in tropical eosinophilia
• Antimicrobial property of Septilin been used in management of Urinary Tract Infection where micro-organism is resistant to most of the drugs. Herbal Antimicrobial “Septilin” shows successful clinical report in this treatment method.

Septilin has no side effects If taken as per the prescribed dosage. Dosage of septilin Initially 2 tablets twice daily, followed by 1 tablet twice daily, or as directed by your physician.