A CRITICAL REVIEW ON MADHUMEHA CHIKITSA SUTRA

Life style disorders are diseases which are associated mainly with the way a person or group of people lives. These include disorders such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, obesity,  tobacco and nutrition-induced cancers, chronic bron-chitis etc. It is estimated that the total number of people with diabetes will rise from 171 million in 2000 to 366 million by 2030. As per WHO report, currently half a billion people (12% of the world’s population) are considered obese. A healthy lifestyle promotes building and maintaining healthy bones, muscles and joints as well as helps in controlling weight. It increases self esteem, reduces stress and promotes social well being. Ayurveda has great potential in preventing life style disorders. According to Ayurveda a healthy person is one who remains established in self along with equilibrium of Tridosha. Dietetic factors, lifestyle as well as environmental factors affect the Tridosha. Disease is the result of disturbance in homeostasis of Tridosha. Inclusion of Prameha among the eight major disorders in Caraka Nidana, shows the significance the disease was given by the seer. It seems the disease was quite prevalent among the masses and was considered important in as much as it was incurable besides imposing a ban on dietary freedom of the patient.

Etymology of Prameha

            The word Prameha consists two words i.e. Pra (Upsarga-Prefix) and Meha. Meha is derived from the root ‘Mih Sechane’meaning to purfuse (watering), Excessive quantity and frequency is indicated by the prefix (pra).That is why the main characteristic features of prameha said to be Prabhuta Mutrata and Avil Mutrata.

Etymology of Madhumeha

The word Madhumeha consists two words i.e.Madhu & Meha.The word Madhu is derived from the root ‘Manyante Visheshena Janati Jana Yasmin’. The root “Manjane” is applied by Dha Adesha and it shows the similarity of urine in taste,colour and appearance etc. The word Meha was initially found in Rigveda as Mehanadthanam Karanallium (Rigveda 10/163.15). The commentator of Rigveda Sayanacharya, interpreted the word Mehana as Medhra,which denotes Shishna (penis). In Sanskrit literature the mih is used to denote To make water, To wet, to emit semen. Madhumeha is the disease in which the excretion is having quality similar to madhu in its colour,smell,taste &consistenc

DEFINITION

Prameha:

Acharya Vagbhatta describes Prameha as frequent and copious urine with turbidity;i.e.Prabhutavil Mutrata.

Madhumeha:

            Madhumeha is a clinical entity in which patient passes large quantity of urine similar to Madhu having kashaya & Madhura taste, Ruksha texture & Honey like colour and thus body attains sweetness. (A.H.Ni.10/18, Cha.Ni.4/44) Acharya Sushruta has narrated that untreated prameha in its initial stage, gets converted into Madhumeha & becomes incurable. [Su.Ni.6/30]Acharya Sushruta narrated the term Kshaudrameha, in place of Madhumeha .The Kshaudra is one of the varieties of Madhu.So it is clear to us, that Kshaudrameha resembles madhumeha. On the other hand, the word “Diabetes mellitus” consists of two words - Diabetes and mellitus, diabetes word derived from Greek which means ‘excessive discharge of urine’ and word mellitus derived from Latin word mellitus, meaning ‘mellite’ (i.e. sweetened with honey; honey-sweet). The Latin word comes from mell, which comes from mel, meaning “honey”; sweetness; pleasant thing. So, above descriptions shows that word Madhumeha and Diabetes mellitus have similar literal meaning.

Importance Of Madumeha treatment

  Madhumeha has been classified under the Vatika type of Prameha. The Vata may be provoked either directly by its etiological factors, Avarana by Kapha and Pitta to its path or by continuous depletion of Dhatus. Vagbhata has classified the Madhumeha into two categories viz. Dhatukshayajanya Madhumeha and Avaranajanya Madhumeha. The factors which provoke the Vata directly causes  Apatarpanajanya Madhumeha while the factors which provoke Kapha and Pitta causes Santarpanajanya Madhumeha. The Apatarpanajanya Madhumeha patients are usually Lean  and are equivalent to Type I Diabetes mellitus, while the Santarpanajanya Madhumeha patients are Obese equivalent to Type II Diabetes mellitus. In Avaranajanya Madhumeha, Kapha is the predominant Dosha while the important Dushyas are Meda and Kleda. Type 2 Diabetes mellitus is mainly associated with Avaranajanya Samprapti. In Madhumeha, the main Avaraka are Kapha, Pitta, Rasa, Mamsa and Meda, and out of these Meda is predominant. Principle of management of Avarana is Sramsana, Rasayana treatment and the use of Shilajatu & Guggulu (Ch. Chi. 28/241). Sushruta suggested common treatment for Kustha,Prameha, Sthaulya and Shotha (Su. Chi. 10/3). In Madhumeha, the Dhatukshaya is predominant, so if in its management the drugs against its main Dushya Meda i.e. Medoghna Dravyas are used, they will increase Vata dosha, leading to increase in severity of the disease. So at the same time we have to energize the starved tissues by giving Santarpana treatment i.e. by Balya and Rasayana drugs. A lot of research work has also been done by modern science also to study the antihyperglycemic action of these drugs. So the above ingredients can take for the Samana treatment of Madumeha. In Avaranajanya Madhumeha or the Sthula Madhumeha patients, the Shodhana therapy has been recommended before the administration of the Shamana drugs because the excessively vitiated Doshas can not be alleviated by Shamana Chikitsa alone. In the patients of Madhumeha, the Kapha and Pitta are vitiated excessively and they remain lying in the lower parts of the body owing to the inefficiency of the Dhamanis (Su. Chi. 12/8). This is the rule that the Dosha should be eliminated through the nearest passage (A. H. Su.13/29).So Sodhana is also a good line of treatment in Mdhumeha.

OBJECTIVES OF MADHUMEHA CHIKITSA

• The objectives of therapy for diabetes are to:

·         eliminate symptoms of hyperglycaemia

·         achieve optimum control

·         reduce or eliminate microvascular and macrovascular

·         complications of diabetes mellitus

·         treat associated disorders

·         allow the patient to achieve as normal a lifestyle as possible.

MADHUMEHA CHIKITSA

During treatment of Vataja Prameha following points should be taken in account.

- Madhumeha type i.e.Dhatukshayajanya or Avaranjanya

- Bala of patient with respect to Doshabala, Agnibala.

- Beeja Dosha

Although vatika mehas are incurable still Acharya Charaka explains to induce certain treatment in kaphapittanubandhi Vatika meha. [Cha.Chi.6/52]Achrya Sushruta has described that all types of prameha if not treated properly in time, gets converted into madhumeha. [Su.Ni.6/30] So the treatment described for vatika meha can be considered as treatment of madhumeha.

Samshodhan Chikitsa 

DOSHA KADACHIT KUPYANTHI JITHA LANGHANA PACAHNE

JITHA SAMSODHANEYIR THU NA THESHAM PUNARUTHBHAVA  // CHA:SU:16/20//

Doshadushti nirharana

Doshadooshya sameekarana

Srothovishudhi 

Doshakopa even after the langana & pachana(samana) because of uncomplete eradication of vitiated doshas. So Samsodhana is a best line of treatment.

Role Of Vasti,Virechana and Vamana In MADHUMEHA

Considering Sthula & krisha pramehi,Samshodhan Chikitsa should be administered only to the sthula & Balvan Pramehi. Ghrita or Taila according to dosha predominance should be used for Abhyantara Snehana.Here while explaining the Samshodhan ,Charaka describes to use the Malashodhan yogas from Kalpasthana Both Pitta & kapha are eliminated through shodhana. Either it may be vamana or virechana, because of; Pittantam Vamanam, Kaphantam Virechanam.In Virechana pitta is eliminated first, then Samyak lakshana of virechana is kaphadarshan, so both pitta & kapha doshas which are vitiated are eliminated. Then the described Anuvasana & Asthapana Basti chikitsas are able enough to control the provocation of vata. Like this all the doshas are normalized to keep the dosha samyata. Anuvasana with medicated oils & ghritas are prescribed in madhumeha. After proper Shodhan Chikitsa, Charakacharya details to give santarpan chikitsa to the patients.

Samshaman Chikitsa 

According to condition of vitiated Dosha proper Shamana Chikitsa should be given. Due to less strength (Bala) of patient, Acharyas mentioned various Tarpana Upakarma in Vatika Prameha. Acharya Charaka & Vagbhatta says that the kashaya yogas should be enriched with sneha and given to vatika mehas(madhumeha).

·         Dravya yoga – Salsaradi ,Nyagrodhadi

·         Swarasa –Bilavapatra , Guduchi ,Satavari, Haridra , Amalaki

·         Choorna – Mammajak, Nimba, Jambu Beeja, Eladi Nyagrodhadya, Amalaki,

·         Haridra.

·         Kwatha –Phalatrikadi ,Asanadi, Mustadi, Triphaladi, Vidangadi (Y.R.)

·         Gutika –Chandraprabha, Gokshuradi guggulu.

·         Avaleha –Bangavaleha, Salaradhi, Kushavaleha

·         Paka –Puga paka,Aswagandha pak (Y.R.)

·         Ghrita –Trikantakadhya, Mahadadi madya.

·         Asava-arishta – Lodhrasava, Dantyasava, Jambvasa, Loharista,

·         Devadarvyarist.

·         Rasaaushadhi – Shilajit, Trivanga, Swarnamakshika, Vasantkusumakar, Indra

·         vati, Bhrihatbangeshwarrasa, Chandrakalarasa, Pramehagajakeshari,

·         Pramehantak.

 SPECIFIC TREATMENT OF MADHUMEHA

            Acharya Charaka has given detail treatment of Prameha but he has not given specific treatment for Madhumeha. Hence common treatment and line of treatment should be followed. Sushruta has given specific treatment of Madhumeha explaining in separate chapter.(Su.Chi. 13).He has given specific medicines for Madhumeha like Shilajita, Suvarnamakshika, Rajatmakshika and Tuvarak. Sushruta mentioned ‘Salsaradi Gana Bhavit’ Shilajita in Madhumeha after Shodhana Chikitsa. (Su.Chi. 13/10/11) Patient who takes one tula (100 pala) ShilajitAfter its digestion patient should take Jangalamamsarasayukta Anna will be cured from Madhumeha. (Su.Chi.13/12). 

 PROBABLE MODE OF ACTION OF BASTI IN MADHUMEHA

            The drugs selected for the Asthapan having Pramehaghna property and can act against the vitiation of Dosa and Dusya because of their qualities. For Anuvasan purpose the oil is medicated with the help of same drugs to enhance Pramehaghna action. It also normalizes the functions of Vyana and Apana. Thus Basti can act as a purificative, curative and preventive measure. Basti due to purification, eliminates the excess of deranged metabolic waste and it inturn clears the Avarana of Vata and normalize the functions of Vyana and Apana. Thus the normalized Vata in turn help to stop the depletion of Vital Dhatus through urine. Once the proper purification is done then the digestive power is going to become normal and the proper metabolism starts which in turn's help to form the Samyak Dhatus. Again in the Madhumeha when depletion of Dhatus is stopped the strength of the body is get increase.

NIDAN PARIVARJANA

            This is primary principle to be followed in every disease. Charaka described that etiological factors i.e. Nidana Sevana of Prameha should be avoided. It is one of the treatments of disease. (Ch.Chi.6/15) Chakrapani

quotes

that avoidance of etiological factors in Prameha is very important to control further progress of disease. sufficient but along with this proper diet management is necessary, various Acharyas mentioned various types of diet. This diet is managed according to Sthula and Krusha.

PATHYA –APATHYA

Following are Pathya and apathya for Madhumeha rogi according to Ayurvedic classics. 

PATHYA

1. Ahara:

·         -Shookadhanya: Jeerna shali, Shastika, Kodrava, Yava, Godhuma, Uddalaka,

·         Shyamaka.

·         -Shimbi Dhanya: Chanaka, Adhaki, Kulattha, Mudga.

·         -Shaka Varga: Tikta Rasatmak Leafy Vegetables, Also Having Kashaya Rasa,

·         Patola, Karavella, Shigru.

·         -Phala Varga: Jambu, Dadima, Shrungataka, Amalki, Kapitta Induka,

·         Khajura, Kallinga.

·         -Mamsa Varga: Vishkira Mamsa, Pratuda, Jangal Mamsa

·         -Tail Varga: Danti Ingudi Sarshapa, Atasi

-          Udaka Varga: Sarodaka, Kushodaka, Madhudaka.

-          Krittanavarga: Apupa, Saktu, Yavodana, Yusha

·         Others – Madhu, Lasuna, Hingu, Saindhava, Maricha

2. Vihara:

To walk, different play, Vyayama, barefooted roaming at different places

without and umbrella, Jitendriya Vrutti, Apatarpak kriya.

APATHYA:

1.Ahara: Excess consumtion of water, milk, ghee, oil, curd, sugar, rice

preparations, Anupa Gramya, Audaka Mamsa Pishtanna, Navanna.

2.Vihara: Eksthana Asana, Atinidra, Divaswapna, Avyayam, Dhumapana,

Sweda, Mutravega Dharana.

CHALLENGES IN THE PRESENT DAY AYU MANGEMENT OF  MADHUMEHA

§  No easy going approach

§  Ayurvedic Medicines

§  Quality & Supply Problems

§  Cost

§  Late results (Evaluation)

§  Patient’s Education

§  Not all diabetes can be treated by Ayurvedic drugs alone

§  Success depends on chronicity of the disease & regularity of drug intake, exercise & diet.

 

 

WOMENS HEALTH :- 5 Healthy Eating Tips For Pregnant Mothers

5 Healthy Eating Tips for Pregnant Mothers

Expecting mothers? It is a blissful phase in every woman’s life!

Unfortunately, many pregnant mothers fail to get adequate nutrition during their gestation, which results with giving birth to a malnourished baby. Alternatively, there are few women during their pregnancy who eats constantly without caring about health. Both these habits are unhealthy and may harm both the mother and the child in the womb. Vomiting, aversion to certain foods, even smell of specific kinds of foods, etc prohibits taking healthy foods.

Listing out five simple healthy eating tips for pregnant mothers to gain optimal health during the gestational period.

Liquid nutrition

Taking more quantity of liquids than usual quantity is a must for pregnant women. The liquid intake need not just be water, it can add up to the nutritional requirements of the pregnant mother. Avoid taking more coffee and tea, rather go for drinking fresh fruit juices, tender coconut, and milk. 

 

Fresh fruit juices contain loads of vitamins and minerals and it can supplement the nutritional requirements.

Drinking sufficient amount of water is the best remedy to combat many health ailments during pregnancy. Water prevents urinary tract infection and dehydration during pregnancy

 Nutty and fruity snacks  

Snacking is essential for pregnant moms.

From the mid of second and third trimester, the pregnant mothers won’t be able to eat more foods due to the increase in baby weight. Eating little quantity of foods make them crave for foods very frequently. While you cannot eat like a full-meal every time, you can always much on healthy snacks.

Healthy snacks can be made around nuts and fruits. For instance, peanut balls, choco almonds, multiple nut balls, etc.

Eating a handful of raw nuts also provide enormous amount of minerals, which positively prevents many immunity diseases. Also, you can eat a whole fruit like an apple, pomegranate, orange, grapes, etc when you feel hungry.

Tasty Calcium 

It is essential to drink at least 3 – 4 glasses of milk. If you don’t like to take plain milk, add powdered almonds, kesar and a bit of elachi along with saffron.

Milk is not just the source of calcium. Many pregnant moms have an aversion towards drinking milk! You need calcium for good bone health for you and your baby in the womb. Add more cheese, butter and cottage cheese (paneer) in your diet to get sufficient amount of calcium.

Don’t worry that cheese will make you fatty. You can use the paneer as an alternative option. Sprinkle the shredded cheese in the foods, which makes the food more delicious.

Fiber 

The major problem experienced by most of the pregnant mothers is constipation! Constipation has many direct and indirect health complications during the pregnancy. Inappropriate discharge of stool may cause swelling of legs. In addition, it prevents the intake of healthy foods, which lead to malnourishment.

Eating more fiber is the only way to avoid constipation. Fiber is rich in greens like Spinach, Drumstick leaves, curry leaves, beans, plantain root, mangoes, etc. Remember to have at least one fiber rich food in your major meals. You have to drink lots of water when you take more fiber.

Eat Rainbow 

Yes, you read it right. Eat rainbow! It means eat foods from all sources in different colours. For instance, green coloured vegetables, yellow coloured fruits, red fruits, white rice, brown millets, etc.

Have a colourful meal with at least two vegetables and a choice of fruit during the meal.

Eating health during all the 9 months of pregnancy is more important than anything else in the world. Eat healthy, stay happy and enjoy the motherhood.

Ayurveda Treatment :- for osteoporosis

OSTEOPOROSIS

Osteoporosis is a state of decrease in the thickness of skeletal substance, diminishing its quality and bringing about delicate bones. Osteoporosis actually accelerates anomalous skeletal substance that is compressible, for example a wipe. This issue of the skeleton debilitates the bone and brings about a successive (breaks) in the bones. Typical bone is made out of protein, collagen, and calcium all of which give skeletal substance its quality. Bones that are influenced by osteoporosis can break (crack) with moderately minor harm that typically would not make a skeletal substance crack. The crack could be either in type of splitting (as in a hip break) or giving way (as in a clamping break of the vertebrae of the spine). The spine, hips, ribs, and wrists are normal territories of bone cracks from osteoporosis despite the fact that osteoporosis identified breaks can happen in just about any skeletal bone.
 

Osteoporosis Signs and Symptoms:

Symptoms of Osteoporosis : Osteoporosis can additionally be available without any manifestations for a long time on the grounds that osteoporosis doesn't cause symptoms until bone fracture. Additionally, some osteoporotic fracture might escape location for a long time when they don't cause symptoms. Along these lines, patients may not be aware of their osteoporosis until they endure an excruciating fracture . The symptom connected with osteoporotic fractures as a rule is pain; the area of the pain relies on upon the area of the fracture. Fractures of the spine (vertebra) can cause extreme "band-like" pain that radiates from the again to the sides of the body. Throughout the years, rehashed spinal fractures can lead to chronic lower back pain and additionally misfortune of height or bending of the spine because of downfall of the vertebrae. The breakdown gives people a slouched back presence of the upper back, regularly called a "widow bump" since it usually is seen in elderly ladies. Osteoporosis in the vertebrae can cause serious problems for ladies. A crack here happens from regular exercises like climbing stairs, lifting protests, or twisting advance. The most common pathology fractures ensuing from falls area unit in your gliding joint or hip. You are rather more possible to possess compression fractures in your vertebrae, the bones in your spine. A fracture is that the results of the weakened bone cracking from the traditional pressure of being upright. This usually leads to the curvature of the spine at the shoulders in older individuals typically referred to as a "widow's hump." The appearance of a widow's hump or a broken wrist joint or hip from a fall could also be the primary actual symptoms of pathology unless your doctor has been measurement your bone density. Men additionally should look ahead to a loss of height, modification in posture or explosive back pain. There square measure variety of risk factors that increase an individual's probability of getting pathology. Risk Factors for Women :
European or yankee ethnic background Personal history of fracture as associate adult Poor general health Smoking tobacco Estrogen deficiency Early biological time, before age 45 Surgical removal of the ovaries before age forty five Prior to change of life, having a time in your life once you went over a year while not a discharge amount Taking medical medical care that lowers sex hormone levels, like for carcinoma or pathology Lifelong low calcium intake Alcoholism Poor vision despite correction, like carrying glasses Falling Inadequate physical activity
Risk Factors for Men :
Heredity Race White men seem to be at the best risk for developing pathology, though the condition will have an effect on individuals of all ethnic teams Undiagnosed low levels of androgenic hormone Falling Inadequate physical activity Age Bone loss will increase with age Chronic unwellness that alters internal secretion levels and affects the kidneys, lungs, abdomen and intestines Smoking tobacco Alcoholism Lifelong low metallic element intake.
Risk factors for both :
In addition, having a history of one of the subsequent diseases will increase each a lady and man's risk of developing pathology. Hyperparathyroidism, having associate hyperactive parathyroid Hyperthyroidism, having associate hyperactive thyroid Severe diseases Kidney failure Pituitary tumour Adrenal illness Malabsorption Multiple pathology Rheumatoid inflammatory disease Multiple malignant tumor Lymphoma Leukemia Diabetes   Types of Osteoporosis :     The most common cause of osteoporosis is age. The older you get, the more bone loss you are likely to have, especially if you don't take in enough calcium.As one gets older, the bones start becoming weaker to some extent. This is a natural occurrence and is quite common in today's elderly people. But in few cases, the bones become so weak and fragile that fractures occur. They can cracks and often break under their own body weight. In such cases, the people are suffering from a disease called Osteoporosis. This means the bones become so weak that small tiny pores are formed and they begin to erode more than necessary. The mineral density is reduced in the bones and this result in low bone mass and hence thinning of the bones occurs. Osteoporosis must be detected as early as possible and must be prevented in order to avoid further degradation of the bones. It generally occurs in the areas of hips, spines, knees and elbows. There are many treatments available to increase the bone mass density and to make them stronger. But most of the people today choose the natural method of treating the weakened bones and also prevent it from thinning further. Natural treatments to prevent Osteoporosis can be started at any point of time in the life and there is no need for one to wait in order to detect if he/she is suffering from this disease. There are many natural ways available to prevent the thinning of the bones. Regular exercise which involves strong movement of the legs and hands keeps the bones strong and fit. This increases the mineral density in the bones and would be highly beneficial when aging occurs. It helps the people avoid cracking their bones when they grow older. The types of exercises, intensity and frequency and duration of such exercises can be known from any doctor taking the suggestions and few precautions that might be involved.   Home Remedies For Osteoporosis :  Diet is of utmost importance in the treatment of osteoporosis. Dairy products are good to have while suffering from osteoporosis. Almond milk is also good product to treat osteoporosis. Avoid meat within the diet. This can be to get replaced by the inexperienced leafed vegetables. This may forestall bones being hollow. Dandelion tea is additionally aforementioned to be sensible for pathology. Adopt a vegetable or beverage diet for five days. Heat water irrigation should be administered throughout the amount. Then, step by step embark upon a well-balanced diet. Emphasize on mineral wealthy foods. Oats, rice, millet, barley, bitter milk product and foods made in carboxylic acid should be consumed in liberal quantities. Fruits like blueberries, raspberries, strawberries; helianthus seeds and herbaceous plant seeds; carrots, cabbage and inexperienced vegetables made in metal, magnesium, potassium and element are notably useful. Supplement the diet with mineral with every meal. Avoid gluttony and enormous meals. Chew food totally. Pineapple contains metallic element that's helpful in interference and treatment of osteoporosis. Regular workout prevents osteoporosis. Walking, cardiopulmonary exercise and athletics are particularly helpful. Almond milk additionally contains a major quantity of metal. Soak 10 almonds nightlong in water. Within the morning, peel them and mix within the liquidiser with a cup of heat milk. (You will use goat's milk or soy milk if you favor them over cow's milk.) Pour into a cup or glass, and add a pinch every of ginger, cardamom, and saffron. Drink doubly every day, before breakfast and before time of day. Daily mastication a few of white herbaceous plant seeds within the morning provides a minimum of one,200 mg of natural metal. These seeds will not produce clogged arteries, as dependence upon metal from dairy farm merchandise could. This is often an efficient thanks to facilitate forestall pathology in biological time ladies. However, simply taking metal might not be comfortable. at the side of it, you would like to bring some physical stress to the system through exercise. Take one cup warm milk roast and grind one or two of herbaceous plant seeds, add one tsp of this herbaceous plant powder to take advantage of combine well drink it three times every day. Soak seven almonds in water nightlong Peel the almonds successive morning mix them with cow's milk, goat's milk or soybean milk Consume this calcium-rich milk a day.     Natural home remedy using milk and sesame powder:  1. Take 1 cup warm milk 2. Roast and grind a handful of sesame seeds 3. Add 1 tsp of this sesame powder to milk 4. Mix well 5. Drink 3 times a day Natural home remedy using almond and cow/goat/soy milk: 1. Soak 7 almonds in water overnight 2. Peel the almonds the next morning 3. Blend them with cow's milk, goat's milk or soymilk 4. Consume this calcium-rich milk every day.    Ayurvedic Treatment for Osteoporosis:   Vata body-type people in the vata stage of life are likely to experience loss of bone density at a higher rate.  Some of the behavioural patterns that can create an imbalance of vata in the body are being in stress or reacting to stress with anxiety, physical exhaustion, mental strain, lack of sleep, fear or shock. Thus, the risk for osteoporosis will be higher in persons with a vata body type, old people and women after menopausal age. For women, a regular menstrual cycle is important for building and maintaining bone strength throughout her reproductive years.    Line of treatment:  Balancing the vata and nourishing the Kapha.  Treatments - The treatment modalities includes panchakarma, external therapies, internal medications, Activities,  Advice of food and life style changes. Panchakarma – Basti Externally – Abhyanga, PPS, SSPS, Sarvanga Dhara, Kashaya Seka Internally – Combinations of herbs as Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Medicated ghee, Sallaki, Guggulu, etc Activities: Specific Asanas, Physiotherapy, Aqua Yoga Food and lifestyle changes:  specific to the individuals constitution, nature of work and geographical conditions.

Ayurvedic Recipies :- Vata,Pitta and Kapha Tea

Home made: Vata, Pitta and Kapha Tea

According to Ayurveda, the doshas are biological energies found throughout the human body and mind. They govern all physical and mental processes and provide every living being with an individual blueprint for health and fulfillment. Normally balanced state of tridoshas is called health. Diet and lifestyle plays an important role for balancing your doshas (bodily humours). Inorganic tea and coffee is also cause of doshic imbalance. Instead we can prepare herbal tea in our kitchen for balancing our doshas. Ayurvedic herbal tea is a delicate mixture of authentic ayurvedic herbs for balancing doshas and to maintain natural functions of Vata, Pitta and Kapha in the body. You can drink tea according to your body type and doshic imbalance.
Here is the easy formula for preparing simple Vata-Pitta-Kapha tea in your home.

Vata Tea:

Ingredients:

• ¼ teaspoon fresh ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ajwain
• 1 Cup water

Boil the water and add the above mentioned spices. When it boils well then turn off the light and lets wait for few minutes and add sweeteners as per your taste.
Pitta Tea
Ingredients:

• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon coriander
• ¼ teaspoon fennel
• ¼ rose petals
• ¼ fresh cilantro
• 1 cup water

Boil the water and add the above mentioned spices. Turn off the heat when it boils enough and cover for 5 minutes. Add sweeteners as per your taste.

Kapha Tea:

Ingredients:

• ¼ teaspoon dry ginger
• ¼ teaspoon dill seed
• ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seed
• 1 cup water

Boil the water and add above spices in it. Turn off the heat when it boils and wait for 5 minutes. Add sweeteners as per your taste.

Ayurvedic Therapy :- For De-addiction therapy

Ayurveda for De-addiction therapy

Of late, you would see many advertisements, programs and news about de-addiction therapy and medications. Addiction is something very alarming to the life. The life not just limited to the life of the individual who is addicted, rather it affects the family, neighborhood, and even the society in a board context.
Next to obesity and associated lifestyle diseases, addiction has become a predominant worry for the mankind. From teens to middle aged men, many are addicted towards smoking, alcohol and drug. Sometimes, you may find your son or a youngster suddenly appear to have lost interest in studies, or work or a notable difference in attitude and behavior. When you peek into the diet or routines, you will be shocked with the revelation that either
Many thinks, what if I drink occasionally or smoke occasionally! Remember that occasional drinking or alcohol consumption habit gradually makes you addict.

Let us not talk about what causes addiction, rather get an insight on de-addiction therapy suggested by Ayurveda. While there are number of rehab and de-addiction centers available in almost every street, claiming to offer the complete recovery from addiction, the reality is different.

Addiction in Ayurveda

Addiction, as we think, is not just about the drug addiction or alcohol addiction or a substance addiction. In the Ayurvedic context, overuse of any aspect and every aspect is considered addiction!
In Ayurveda, addiction is termed as a condition that results with social disorder, crime, offense and violence. Addictions influence the physical, emotional and psychological characters of an individual with a wrong effect. People addicted towards any substance, whether it is food or cocaine, are emotionally unstable.
Addiction is also termed as intoxication, accumulation of toxins in the body.

De addiction therapy

Food Addiction:

Too much is poisonous even if it is nectar of life! Ayurvedic principles portray this concept. Smoking, alcoholism, drugs, and even food can make us addict. You can stop eating; it is a kind of addiction! For instance, drinking too much coffee is considered an addiction. You eat a fired cheese burger or loads of French fries every day? Or drink a lot of coke or any carbonated drinks?
Abusing substances are referred as toxins in Ayurveda. Eating artificial sweeteners, carbonated beverages, chemically processed foods, etc are merely toxins!

Ayurvedic approach for de-addiction:

The intoxication refers to a state in Ayurveda called “Madatyaya.”
The reason for refusing intoxication or addiction in Ayurveda is quite interesting. Intoxicating agents, say drugs and smoking weakens the Oja and aids in development of ama. Simply, it weakens your immune system and depletes the source of energy.
In Ayurveda, the stages of addiction are listed as follows:

• Acute addiction
• Withdrawal symptoms
• Dependent stage
• Abuse / alcoholism

The addiction influence and ruins the natural dosha of the body, creating numerous health concerns. Drug and alcohol addiction aggravates the respective dosha, creating an imbalance in the body. Remember when the body loses its natural balance; it causes diseases, physically and mentally.
De-addiction in Ayurveda is based on regaining the balance in body through various medications and medicines.

De-addiction therapy

As we all know, Ayurveda is a science of nature, it combines all the natural bliss to get recovered from addiction. Ayurvedic de-addiction therapy is generally a combination of herbal medicines, panchakarma, the detox therapy, rejuvenation therapy, meditation and yoga.
The proportion of each kind of medication varies based on nature and effect of addiction.

Herbal remedies:

Simple herbal remedies like ginger drinks like tea, boiled ginger, lemon juice, raisins infused water, grape juice, etc helps recovering from hang-over.

Panchakarma – The natural detox

Panchakarma, the Ayurvedic and natural detox is a part of de-addiction therapy. In order to the toxic effect from the body, a detox is performed. The toxins accumulate in the body gradually creates major health ailments. Panchakarma cleanses the internal organs, removes off the harmful toxins stored in the body, offering a brand new internal system with great functions. Detox is crucial to get rid of wastes accumulated for a long time for effective functions of internal organs.
Kidney malfunction or chronic liver syndrome, which generally arise due to alcohol addiction naturally treated with panchakarma.

Rejuvenation Therapy:

Prolonged use of drugs and alcohol weakens the nervous system. Rejuvenation therapy improves the nervous system, reduces stress, and imparts clarity.
Rejuvenation therapy, which generally involves spa therapy like medicated baths, Ayurvedic massage, soothes the body and the mind.

Yoga and Meditation:

Ayurvedic and yoga are like sister sciences! It compliments each other in one way or other. Yoga plays a greater role in Ayurvedic de-addiction. Practicing yoga and meditation calms down the body, brings positive changes in the physical and emotional quotient.

While panchakarma is an approach to heal the body and internal organs to get rid of addiction, rejuvenation therapy is an approach to heal the mind. The combination of these two healing procedure is yoga and meditation. In fact most of the rehab centers insist on meditation to help with recovery.

Combine the goodness of all natural miracle healers with Ayurveda. In spite of spending so much time and money in rehab centers, or on so-called well-promoted de-addiction drugs, just get into Ayurvedic de-addiction therapy to heal your body and life!