Hair fall and greying of hair at an early stage of life can be very embarassing, especially for young girls and boys who develop a feeling of social stigma.
Causes
Inadequate nutrition is the main causative factor for hairfall and greying of hair in the lower classes. Sometimes even a partial lack of Bvitamins and folic acid leads to hair fall and baldness. In such cases hair regrows after treatment with vitamins.
Stress, worry, and anxiety are the important psychological factors, especially in youngsters for these disorders.
Chronic diseases like anaemia, cold, flu, syphilis, tuberculosis, and radiation therapy also account for hair loss and baldness.
Conditions like psoriasis, dandruff and other fungal infections also cause hair loss considerably.
Sometimes a heriditary factor runs in the family members, which remains unresponsive to any kind of treatment.
Herbal Medicines
First and foremost, the scalp of the affected person should be energetically massaged daily for 10 to 15 minutes with fingers, after cleaning it with water. This mechanical action activates the hair follicles by ensuring blood circulation, and warms up the scalp.
Amla Hair Oil: Amla hair oil can be made at home itself, by adding fresh juice of Indian gooseberries to pure coconut oil. This should be boiled till the Amla juice is completely absorbed in the oil. This oil should be applied after the above said massage.
The powder of amla and Bhringaraj is also used internally in a dose of one teaspoonful thrice daily with milk or water.
The pulp of amla and mango mixed together is used externally on the scalp.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Some medicated hair oil available over the counter for hair fall are:
Neeli Bhringamalaka Tailam
Bhringaraj Tailam
Brahmi Amla Kesha Tailam
Anyone of these oils should be applied onto the scalp, twice a week at bedtime. Regular washing of the hair with shikakai is a must and soap should be avoided. Greying of hair and hair fall stops in many cases, after 2 to 3 months usage of these oils.
Combination of Bhringaraj churna ½ teaspoonful thrice daily and Bhringaraj capsule, one capsule twice daily with water after meals along with Bhringaraj Tailam locally yields very good results.
Shad Bindu Tailam is used for inhalation (Nasya) once daily for 1 to 2 months.
Neem oil is also used for inhalation twice daily for about a month. Along with this only milk is taken in the diet.
Triphala Churna taken 5 to 10gm at bedtime with milk or water for a long time can prove very effective in curing greying and falling of hair.
Hair sure oil (Platinum Remedies) is also very good.
Sesa oil (Ban) proves very useful if used for 3 months.
Do's & Don'ts
For Baldness
After regular rubbing of the scalp as stated earlier a special oil HAIR RICH OIL should be applied on the scalp and rubbed further, till scalp becomes warm. This promotes hair to regrow, though slowly.
Proper diet, peace of mind, and healthy lifestyle components as detailed in the chapter 'TIPS FOR POSITIVE HEALTH' are essential in these conditions of premature greying, hair fall, and baldness.
google_protectAndRun("ads_core.google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad);
Nephritis Obesity Painful Periods Parkinson's Disease Peptic Ulcer Piles Pleurisy Poor Memory Pre-Menstrual Syndrome Premature Ejaculation Prickly Heat Prostate Enlargement Psoriasis Pus in the Ear Pyorrhoea Ringworm Scabies Schizophrenia Sciatica Sinusitis Sneezing Sore Tongue Stroke Stye Sun Burn Swelling of The Body Tonsillitis Tooth-Ache Tuberculosis Urticaria Warts Whitlow Whooping Cough
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
head
Headache
Headache is probably the most common complaint, yet it is difficult to define or treat accurately, that is why in the medical world very often it is repeated that treatment of headache is quite a headache for the doctor. Even though a good majority of headaches are quite harmless, a few ones may indicate a grave disorder like a brain tumour. As such one should consult a competent doctor, in case the headache is continuous and not responding to common remedies.
Causes
The causes are so varied that it is often difficult to locate the exact cause, or the physical or emotional problem at the root of the trouble, such as various kinds of tension, fatigue, anxiety or emotional upsets.
In some instances, the headache may reflect some disorder of infection settled somewhere in the body, or accompany a problem affecting the eyes, sinuses, teeth or neck.
Signs & Symptoms
The headache experienced can vary in intensity from mild discomfort to very severe, stabbing pain.
Herbal Medicines
Heena: The tender flowers of Henna should be rubbed to a pasty consistency and applied over the forehead for relief.
Jalebi: An easily available sweet, it is of great help in headache. Immerse 2 to 3 jalebis in a glass of warm milk for a few minutes, then drink the mixture once or twice a day.
Cinnamon: It can be used for external application. A fine paste of this spice should be made by adding few drops of water on a stone. This has to be applied over the temples and forehead to obtain relief.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Sootasekhara Rasa 1 tablet along with 3gm of Sitopaladi Churna, should be taken twice a day with a cup of warm milk. This resolves all routine headaches.
Godanti Mishran, a readymade compound drug available in tablet form, can be taken orally twice a day with some lukewarm water.
Pathyadi Quatham, an oral liquid, 15ml twice a day with equal water is also a good remedy.
Many pain balms available in the market are Ayurvedic drugs. As such they can also be tried for external applications.
Shirshuladi Vajra Ras is very useful in general headache.
Cephagraine tablet (Charak) 1 tablet thrice daily for 2 weeks along with cephagraine nasal drops 2 to 4 drops before sunrise give immediate relief even in cases of migraine.
Other Measures
Diet: Affected persons should avoid cold items like curd, ice creams, cold water, cold drinks and should not take bath in cold water, or get exposed to cold climatic conditions as this may aggravate the headache.
Headache is probably the most common complaint, yet it is difficult to define or treat accurately, that is why in the medical world very often it is repeated that treatment of headache is quite a headache for the doctor. Even though a good majority of headaches are quite harmless, a few ones may indicate a grave disorder like a brain tumour. As such one should consult a competent doctor, in case the headache is continuous and not responding to common remedies.
Causes
The causes are so varied that it is often difficult to locate the exact cause, or the physical or emotional problem at the root of the trouble, such as various kinds of tension, fatigue, anxiety or emotional upsets.
In some instances, the headache may reflect some disorder of infection settled somewhere in the body, or accompany a problem affecting the eyes, sinuses, teeth or neck.
Signs & Symptoms
The headache experienced can vary in intensity from mild discomfort to very severe, stabbing pain.
Herbal Medicines
Heena: The tender flowers of Henna should be rubbed to a pasty consistency and applied over the forehead for relief.
Jalebi: An easily available sweet, it is of great help in headache. Immerse 2 to 3 jalebis in a glass of warm milk for a few minutes, then drink the mixture once or twice a day.
Cinnamon: It can be used for external application. A fine paste of this spice should be made by adding few drops of water on a stone. This has to be applied over the temples and forehead to obtain relief.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Sootasekhara Rasa 1 tablet along with 3gm of Sitopaladi Churna, should be taken twice a day with a cup of warm milk. This resolves all routine headaches.
Godanti Mishran, a readymade compound drug available in tablet form, can be taken orally twice a day with some lukewarm water.
Pathyadi Quatham, an oral liquid, 15ml twice a day with equal water is also a good remedy.
Many pain balms available in the market are Ayurvedic drugs. As such they can also be tried for external applications.
Shirshuladi Vajra Ras is very useful in general headache.
Cephagraine tablet (Charak) 1 tablet thrice daily for 2 weeks along with cephagraine nasal drops 2 to 4 drops before sunrise give immediate relief even in cases of migraine.
Other Measures
Diet: Affected persons should avoid cold items like curd, ice creams, cold water, cold drinks and should not take bath in cold water, or get exposed to cold climatic conditions as this may aggravate the headache.
Heart Disease.
Heart disease refers to a clinical syndrome characterized by chest pain produced by increased work by the heart. It is caused by obstruction of the coronary arteries mainly by deposition of fat. A reduction in the flow of blood leads to chest pain and heart attack or angina.
Causes
Certain risk factors important for causing coronary heart disease are as follows:
Excessive smoking,
Hypertension,
Increased blood cholesterol levels,
Diabetes,
Lack of exercise,
Obesity,
Excessive alcohol consumption,
Mental stress.
Signs & Symptoms
Pain in front of chest either on the left, centre or even on the right side. Pain is increased by physical activity. Intermittent pain.
Pain may spread to the arms, neck, jaws and even upper part of abdomen.
Difficulty in breathing is present in most acute cases and in some chronic cases.
Sweating is seen in acute attacks.
Irregular heart beat may be seen in some cases.
Herbal Medicines
One clove of garlic should be taken daily once on empty stomach.
Lots of fluids should be taken.
The decoction of sonth should be taken twice daily (30-50ml).
The decoction of bark of neem is also very good for heart diseases.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Arjunarishta is a drug of choice. 15-20ml mixed with equal quantity of water twice daily after meals.
Tab Abana (Himalaya Drugs) 1-2 tab. twice daily acts as a cardioprotective.
Tab Arjunin (Charak) also checks heart diseases especially palpitation etc. Dose is 1-2 pills twice daily.
Jawahar Mohrapisti 120mg taken with khamira twice daily with milk.
Do's & Don'ts
Rest during the day is a must.
Bowels should move regularly.
Morning walks are good.
Stimulants like tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks are very harmful for heart patients
Causes
Certain risk factors important for causing coronary heart disease are as follows:
Excessive smoking,
Hypertension,
Increased blood cholesterol levels,
Diabetes,
Lack of exercise,
Obesity,
Excessive alcohol consumption,
Mental stress.
Signs & Symptoms
Pain in front of chest either on the left, centre or even on the right side. Pain is increased by physical activity. Intermittent pain.
Pain may spread to the arms, neck, jaws and even upper part of abdomen.
Difficulty in breathing is present in most acute cases and in some chronic cases.
Sweating is seen in acute attacks.
Irregular heart beat may be seen in some cases.
Herbal Medicines
One clove of garlic should be taken daily once on empty stomach.
Lots of fluids should be taken.
The decoction of sonth should be taken twice daily (30-50ml).
The decoction of bark of neem is also very good for heart diseases.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Arjunarishta is a drug of choice. 15-20ml mixed with equal quantity of water twice daily after meals.
Tab Abana (Himalaya Drugs) 1-2 tab. twice daily acts as a cardioprotective.
Tab Arjunin (Charak) also checks heart diseases especially palpitation etc. Dose is 1-2 pills twice daily.
Jawahar Mohrapisti 120mg taken with khamira twice daily with milk.
Do's & Don'ts
Rest during the day is a must.
Bowels should move regularly.
Morning walks are good.
Stimulants like tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks are very harmful for heart patients
hepaiitis
Inflammation of the liver is known as 'hepatitis' in medical language. There are two important types of hepatitis. These are commonly called hepatitis 'A' and hepatitis 'B'. Each is caused by different viruses.
Hepatitis 'A'
This is milder than 'B' type of hepatitis. It is more infectious and occurs more commonly.
Causes
Hepatitis 'A' is usually transmitted through unhygienic or contaminated food or water.
Signs & Symptoms
The initial signs are fever and headache, followed by nauseating sensation, vomiting and discomfort over the region of liver, which lies under the ribs in the upper right-hand side of the abdomen.
After three or four days of the above stated signs and symptoms, jaundice will appear and gradually worsen over a week.
The affected person's urine may be dark-brown in colour. Generalised itching over the body may also occur in some. Recovery takes place in the next one or two weeks time.
Herbal Medicines
Take pure turmeric powder, add 10gms of this powder to 50gms of pure yoghurt and mix well, and divide into equal parts. Drink 1 part in the morning and another in the evening for 15 days. This simple home remedy works well in many instances.
Sugarcane should be sucked three or four times a day. It nourishes the body and works as a diuretic thereby clearing the urine.
Ayurvedic Remedies are same as in the case of jaundice.
Hepatitis 'A'
This is milder than 'B' type of hepatitis. It is more infectious and occurs more commonly.
Causes
Hepatitis 'A' is usually transmitted through unhygienic or contaminated food or water.
Signs & Symptoms
The initial signs are fever and headache, followed by nauseating sensation, vomiting and discomfort over the region of liver, which lies under the ribs in the upper right-hand side of the abdomen.
After three or four days of the above stated signs and symptoms, jaundice will appear and gradually worsen over a week.
The affected person's urine may be dark-brown in colour. Generalised itching over the body may also occur in some. Recovery takes place in the next one or two weeks time.
Herbal Medicines
Take pure turmeric powder, add 10gms of this powder to 50gms of pure yoghurt and mix well, and divide into equal parts. Drink 1 part in the morning and another in the evening for 15 days. This simple home remedy works well in many instances.
Sugarcane should be sucked three or four times a day. It nourishes the body and works as a diuretic thereby clearing the urine.
Ayurvedic Remedies are same as in the case of jaundice.
h
Hiccups
Repeated, noisy intakes of air known as hiccups, are caused by involuntary contractions of the diaphragm.
Hiccuping attacks generally do not last more than a few minutes and are usually only a minor irritation to the sufferer.
Approach
Break up the sequence of these involuntary contractions and seek medical aid, if lattack is prolonged or severe.
Herbal Medicines
Ask the affected person to sit quietly and hold his/her breath or give him/her something to drink.
If this is unsuccessful, place a paper bag (not a plastic bag) over the patient's mouth and nose, and ask the person to breathe in and out.
If hiccups persist for more than a few hours, seek medical aid or psychotherapy.
Kulatha in the form of a soup or dal is very useful for hiccups.
Ayurvedic Remedies
The ash of a peacock feather is the best remedy in this condition. It is available at Ayurvedic stores by name Mayura Chandrika Bhasma. It should be taken in a dose of 5 gm six times a day, mixed with pure honey.
Cardamom is also useful, and the powder of one cardamom seed should be sucked with honey as required.
Eladivati is the drug of choice in this condition in the dose of 1 to 2 tablets crushed and given with honey 4 to 6 times daily.
Sukumar Ghritham can be given in the dose of 1 teaspoonful thrice daily with milk
Repeated, noisy intakes of air known as hiccups, are caused by involuntary contractions of the diaphragm.
Hiccuping attacks generally do not last more than a few minutes and are usually only a minor irritation to the sufferer.
Approach
Break up the sequence of these involuntary contractions and seek medical aid, if lattack is prolonged or severe.
Herbal Medicines
Ask the affected person to sit quietly and hold his/her breath or give him/her something to drink.
If this is unsuccessful, place a paper bag (not a plastic bag) over the patient's mouth and nose, and ask the person to breathe in and out.
If hiccups persist for more than a few hours, seek medical aid or psychotherapy.
Kulatha in the form of a soup or dal is very useful for hiccups.
Ayurvedic Remedies
The ash of a peacock feather is the best remedy in this condition. It is available at Ayurvedic stores by name Mayura Chandrika Bhasma. It should be taken in a dose of 5 gm six times a day, mixed with pure honey.
Cardamom is also useful, and the powder of one cardamom seed should be sucked with honey as required.
Eladivati is the drug of choice in this condition in the dose of 1 to 2 tablets crushed and given with honey 4 to 6 times daily.
Sukumar Ghritham can be given in the dose of 1 teaspoonful thrice daily with milk
h
Hoarse Voice (Laryngitis)
Laryngitis is the term used to denote the inflammatory condition of the larynx - the voice box.
Causes
Acute laryngitis is a short-term viral or bacterial throat infection, often caused due to an attack of cold.
It may also be caused by some other irritants, like smoking, pan chewing, gutkha, alcohol etc.
Some people are prone to chronic laryngitis, such as heavy smokers, and those who work in a dusty environment or who use their voices continuously like singers, speakers etc.
Signs & Symptoms
The characteristic sign is a hoarse voice, which may lead to total voice loss.
A sore throat and difficulty in swallowing are also common.
Chronic laryngitis develops over a period of time and sufferers may cough and clear their throats regularly and always have a hoarse voice.
Herbal Medicines
Inhalation: Inhale the vapours coming out-of hot water in which a few drops of eucalyptus oil have been added, for about 10 minutes.
Add some black pepper powder to a cup of warm milk, and drink the mixture twice a day. A little bit of sugar can also be added, if desired.
The fresh juice of tulsi leaves ( ½ tst) and 1 tsp of honey well mixed, should be taken 3 to 4 times a day.
Akkarakara (root of Anacyclus pyrethrum). Make a fine powder of Akkarakara, and use in small doses of 300 to 600mg twice a day with warm water. This increases the secretion of saliva, and is thereby useful in hoarse voice.
Steam inhalation of turmeric water. Add a 'pinch of turmeric powder (haldi) to 15 to 20ml of water.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Talisadi Chuma is a powdered drug useful in this condition. 3 gms of this powder, well mixed in honey or lukewarm water can be taken 3 to 4 times a day.
Lavangadivati: These pills are specially prescribed in throat diseases. 1 to 2 pills can be chewed 3 to 4 times a day. It is a good remedy for laryngitis.
Yasti Madhu is also a useful remedy. 2gms of powder well mixed in a cup of milk should be taken twice a day.
Septilin Tablet (Himalaya Drugs) 1 to 2 tablets twice daily for 4 to 6 weeks.
Kaph-ketu Ras 1 to 2 pills thrice daily for 4 weeks.
Diet
All irritating food stuffs like pickles and spices, should be avoided. Cold water, curd, smoking, and alcohol are also to be avoided for better results.
Laryngitis is the term used to denote the inflammatory condition of the larynx - the voice box.
Causes
Acute laryngitis is a short-term viral or bacterial throat infection, often caused due to an attack of cold.
It may also be caused by some other irritants, like smoking, pan chewing, gutkha, alcohol etc.
Some people are prone to chronic laryngitis, such as heavy smokers, and those who work in a dusty environment or who use their voices continuously like singers, speakers etc.
Signs & Symptoms
The characteristic sign is a hoarse voice, which may lead to total voice loss.
A sore throat and difficulty in swallowing are also common.
Chronic laryngitis develops over a period of time and sufferers may cough and clear their throats regularly and always have a hoarse voice.
Herbal Medicines
Inhalation: Inhale the vapours coming out-of hot water in which a few drops of eucalyptus oil have been added, for about 10 minutes.
Add some black pepper powder to a cup of warm milk, and drink the mixture twice a day. A little bit of sugar can also be added, if desired.
The fresh juice of tulsi leaves ( ½ tst) and 1 tsp of honey well mixed, should be taken 3 to 4 times a day.
Akkarakara (root of Anacyclus pyrethrum). Make a fine powder of Akkarakara, and use in small doses of 300 to 600mg twice a day with warm water. This increases the secretion of saliva, and is thereby useful in hoarse voice.
Steam inhalation of turmeric water. Add a 'pinch of turmeric powder (haldi) to 15 to 20ml of water.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Talisadi Chuma is a powdered drug useful in this condition. 3 gms of this powder, well mixed in honey or lukewarm water can be taken 3 to 4 times a day.
Lavangadivati: These pills are specially prescribed in throat diseases. 1 to 2 pills can be chewed 3 to 4 times a day. It is a good remedy for laryngitis.
Yasti Madhu is also a useful remedy. 2gms of powder well mixed in a cup of milk should be taken twice a day.
Septilin Tablet (Himalaya Drugs) 1 to 2 tablets twice daily for 4 to 6 weeks.
Kaph-ketu Ras 1 to 2 pills thrice daily for 4 weeks.
Diet
All irritating food stuffs like pickles and spices, should be avoided. Cold water, curd, smoking, and alcohol are also to be avoided for better results.
Hypertension.
Hypertension refers to an increase in the blood pressure of an individual depending on his age, sex, physical and mental activities, family history and diet.
Causes
In more than 95% of cases no specific underlying cause can be found. Such patients are said to have essential hypertension. In some cases hypertension may be secondary to some disease or abnormality leading to secondary hypertension. These causes are as follows:
Excessive alcohol consumption.
Pregnancy.
Diseases of the kidneys.
Hormonal disorders.
Various drugs e.g. contraceptive pills, steroids, pain-killers etc.
Other factors-excessive salt intake, lack of exercise and mental tension.
Signs & Symptoms
Headache.
Giddiness.
Palpitation.
Lack of sleep.
Breathlessness on exertion.
Easy fatigability.
*Herbal Medicines
Garlic is an excellent drug. It is made to paste and taken with buttermilk.
Almond oil one teaspoonful at bed time with a cup of milk.
Diet should be salt restricted.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Sarpagandha is used commonly for high blood pressure. 1 tab twice a day.
Abana 1-2 tab. twice daily for 6 weeks.
Dhara therapy is considered good. It should be done with medicated oil boiled with Bala and milk.
Tab Shanta (Bharat Ayurvedic Pharmacy) 1 tab, twice daily.
Do's & Don'ts
Hydrogenated oils should be avoided.
The patient should take such vegetables which help him keep his bowels clear.
Mental stress should be avoided.
Meditation is very effective for these type of patients.
Palak, a vegetable, should be avoided as far as possible, as it is rich in sodium element.
Salt should be restricted.
Causes
In more than 95% of cases no specific underlying cause can be found. Such patients are said to have essential hypertension. In some cases hypertension may be secondary to some disease or abnormality leading to secondary hypertension. These causes are as follows:
Excessive alcohol consumption.
Pregnancy.
Diseases of the kidneys.
Hormonal disorders.
Various drugs e.g. contraceptive pills, steroids, pain-killers etc.
Other factors-excessive salt intake, lack of exercise and mental tension.
Signs & Symptoms
Headache.
Giddiness.
Palpitation.
Lack of sleep.
Breathlessness on exertion.
Easy fatigability.
*Herbal Medicines
Garlic is an excellent drug. It is made to paste and taken with buttermilk.
Almond oil one teaspoonful at bed time with a cup of milk.
Diet should be salt restricted.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Sarpagandha is used commonly for high blood pressure. 1 tab twice a day.
Abana 1-2 tab. twice daily for 6 weeks.
Dhara therapy is considered good. It should be done with medicated oil boiled with Bala and milk.
Tab Shanta (Bharat Ayurvedic Pharmacy) 1 tab, twice daily.
Do's & Don'ts
Hydrogenated oils should be avoided.
The patient should take such vegetables which help him keep his bowels clear.
Mental stress should be avoided.
Meditation is very effective for these type of patients.
Palak, a vegetable, should be avoided as far as possible, as it is rich in sodium element.
Salt should be restricted.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)