Tharpanam

Tharpanam is a special procedure for eye ailments like refractive errors, burning sensation of the eyes, retinopathies, fatigue, cataract, ptosis, Ocular muscle weakness etc. A paste of black-gram mixed with lukewarm water is formed in a recepticle around the orbit and a specially prepared medicate Oil with Brimhana Dravyas is poured over the eyes and the eyes are winked for a minimum time of approximately 35 minutes gradually increasing day by day for a maximum time 50 minutes and gradually decreasing vice-versa. This is often repeated for 7-21 days.

Thalam

THALAM:

Thalam is a procedure where a mixture of specially prepared  powder mixed with medicated oil is applied on the vertex of the head for 20 to 30 minutes.  This treatment is mainly  helpful for curing Jathroordhwa Vikaras,  ENT problems, migraine, psychiatry problems, Insomnia etc.

This treatment is also done for patients having Facial paralysis, Disease of eyes, chronic head ache and various Neurological deficits. After the Purification therapy, the hair of the patient is cut short, to the maximum possible (shaving of head would be better) and made to sit on a chair and the mixture is applied on the vertex and wiped off after 20 to 45 minutes and subsequently Rasnadi Choorna is applied over the area.

Spine Related Disorders

SPINE RELATED DISORDERS:

Any disorders relating the Spine is termed as Spine Related Disorders.  Low Back Ache, Sciatica, Cervical Spondylosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis  etc are some of the Spine Related Disorders.

Disorders involving the Lumbar Vertebrae and Sacrum  and related soft tissue structures such as muscles, ligaments and nerves is manifested as Low Back Ache.

Sciatica is due to the compression of  Sciatic Nerve or its roots due to herniation of  the Lumbar Disc.

Cervical Spondylosis may be due ot degeneration of Cervical Vertebrae or Cervical Disc prolapse.

Ankylosing Spondylitis caused Ankylosing of Vertebra by  infection.

Rheumatic Disorders

Rheumatoid Arthritis (Vataraktha):

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic systemic disorder characterized by tissues and organs causing destruction of articular structures and leading to akkylosis of the joints.

Treatment

In all these diseases there is vitiation of Vata Dosha or it may be associated with Pitta or Kapha Dosha. According to dosha predominance, the treatments are decided.

Treatment in Ayurveda is to bring the vitiated ‘Dosha’ back to the state of equilibrium and thereby to the state of health. For treating these diseases, internal as well as external treatments are done. Herbal preparations are administered internally. Daily purgation is recommended to restore the vitiated ‘Dosha’ to the state of normalcy. Treatments like Snehana, Swedana, Abhyanga (Medicated Oil massage), Pathra Podala Swedam (Massage using herbal leaves), and Shashtika Pinda Swedam (Massage using Navara Rice) are done to prepare the body for Panchakarma Treatments. Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments like Virechana (Purgation using medicines), Vasthi (Medicated enema) are very much helpful in relieving and correcting abnormalities.

Diet – Vegetarian food to be consumed. Dairy products, sweets, oily foods, junk and fast foods, salty and sour foods, jaggery, black gram, fish, cold drinks and ice creams are to be avoided.

Life style – One should avoid cold breeze and excessive wind. Warm water bath is recommended. Take a gentle walk after consumption of food.

Obesity

Obesity (Athisthoulyam):

Obesity is a body condition in which excess fat of the body is accumulated to such an extent that it can adversely effect the health. A person is said to be Obese when his Body Mass Index (BMI) is greater than 30 Kg. per M^{2 .} Obese persons are prone to diseases like Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes, Malignancies, and Joint Disorders & Sleep Disturbances etc.

Treatment:

In Obese patients there is increase in Kapha Dosha and Medodhathu. We are doing special Ayurveda Panchakarma Treatments along with internal & external application of medicines to decrease the excess amount of fat in the body. After the specialty treatment the patient’s body weight is considerably decreased.

Mental disorders

Mental stress (Manasikaroga):

Stress is a normal physical response to unprecedented events that may disturb the normal balance of a person. In the present day life frustrations, excess demands and many other hassles can lead to mental tension, lack of concentration, insomnia, headache, and general loss of peace of mind.

Treatment:

According to Ayurveda mental and physical conditions are closely related. Any change in the equilibrium state of Manodoshas will alter Tridosha and vice versa. Special internal and external treatment, Panchakarma treatment with special medicines will bring the Manodoshas and Tridoshas to their equilibrium state. Yoga and meditation practice doing here relaxes mind and daily practice of yogasanas and breathing exercises reduces mental stress.

DIET:

Special Diets are given to patients which they need to follow during and after treatment. Those who follow these diets strictly can overcome all life styles diseases now a day.

EXERCISE:

Suitable slight physical exercises, Yoga and meditation are given to the patients who help them decrease their bodyweight and unwanted fat.

Joint Pain

JOINT PAIN:

Joint Pain is seen as a symptom in the following diseases – Osteo Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthiritis, Gout etc.

Osteoarthritis or otherwise known as Degenerative Joint Disease is caused due to the degeneration of the Articular structures including cartilages and Articular surfaces of bones. Pain, Tenderness, Stiffness, Inflammation, Creaking and Locking of joints etc, are some the clinical features of this disorder.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic systemic disorder characterized by tissues and organs causing destruction of Articular structures and leading to akkylosis of the joints.

Gout is a disease in which there is deposition of Uric Acid in the Articular structures such as Cartilages, Tendons and also the surrounding tissues. Gout is characterized by increased blood uric acid level, which is marked by transient painful attacks of acute Arthritis.

Infertility

INFERTILITY:

Primary infertility may be defined as the couple who have never been able to become pregnant after unprotected sexual intercourse for atleast one year. Secondary infertility may be defined as the couple who have been pregnant at least once, but have not been able to become pregnant again. Causes of infertility include a wide range of both physical and emotional factors. A couple’s infertility may be due to female factors, male factors, or both. Male factors may be Oligospermia, Decreased Sperm Motility, and Abnormal Sperm Morphology. Most common causes for Female Infertility are poly cystic ovarian disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis and uterine fibroids.

Treatment:

Male infertility treatment is explained under Vajikarana chikitsa. Special internal medicines using Vajikarana Dravyas (single drugs and preparations). Panchakarma Treatment including Virechana, Vasthi (special vajikarana vasthi) will increase the sperm count, motility and improves sperm morphology. Female infertility can be effectively managed with Ayurvedic Treatment. According to Ayurveda Arthavakshaya (menstrual problems) is due to decrease in pitta, Rasadathu, Rakthadathu or Rajas. Special internal medicines which increases pitta and raktha decreases obesity and induces ovulation are using in treating poly cystic ovarian disease. Internal medicine that reduces infection is using in treating pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis. Special Utaravasti strengthen the uterine endometrium increases the chance for conception.

Hypertension

Hypertension:

Hypertension can be termed as the blood pressure above 140/90 mm of Hg. Vasoconstriction and deposition of lipids may lead to Hypertension. It is important to monitor blood pressure regularly, or else it can lead to Stroke, Renal Failure, and Coronary Heart Disease etc.

Treatment:

In Hypertension there is srotovaigunyam (damage of blood vessels) along with prakopa of three doshas. Ayurveda treatment including internal medicines and Panchakarma purifies and relaxes srotas (blood vessels) and thereby reduces hypertension. Diet and life styles to be followed also given which prevent further srotovaigunyam.

Eye Ailments

Refractive errors:

The  most common refractive errors are Astigmatism, Myopia & Hyperopia and their medical manifestations are described as :

Astigmatism is a condition in which an abnormal curvature of the cornea can cause two focal points to fall in two different locations – making objects up close and at a distance appear blurry. Astigmatisms may cause eye strain and may be combined with nearsightedness or farsightedness. Hyperopia commonly known as farsightedness, hyperopia is the refractive error in which an image of a distant object becomes focused behind the retina, either because the eyeball axis is too short, or because the refractive power of the eye is too weak.

Myopia commonly known as nearsightedness, is a condition in which, opposite of hyperopia, an image of a distant object becomes focused in front the retina, either because the eyeball axis is too long, or because the refractive power of the eye is too strong. Myopia is the most common refractive error seen in children.

Treatment:

In all this refractive errors Brimhana treatments are done. Special medicated oils are applied internally and externally. Panchakarma treatments including Nasyam, Sirovasthy and specialty treatments like Tharpana, Pudapaka will improve the condition of the patient. Repeat treatment is required to cure the condition.

Blindness:

Blindness is the condition of visual impairment due to physiological or neurological factors. Malnutrition, age related factors and disease like cataract, Diabetic retinopathy, Glaucoma are the common causes of blindness.

Treatment:

In neurological causes special Brimhana treatments are done that give strength to nerves. Special medicated oils are applied internally and externally. Panchakarma treatments including Nasyam, Sirovasthy and specialty treatments like Tharpana, Pudapaka will improve the condition of the patient.

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