Shridhar Aggarwal

Alternative Treatments for Kidney failure

2021-01-31T12:29:59.556Z

This one is in continuation of the previous blog, which suggested certain chemicals which were found to be harmful for kidneys. I am discussing here few more salts which are helpful in kidney disease progression, we must stop all these medicines as soon as possible and take a alternate way through ayurveda natural living and use herbs instead.

Medications That Cause Muscle Breakdown

Some medications cause kidney damage after triggering muscle breakdown, with the best known example being the cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins. Examples include pravastatin (Pravachol), Atorvastatin (Lipitor) and Simvastatin (Zocor), when these medicines initiate breakdown of skeletal muscle cells, they release a protein called myoglobin into the blood. This protein is not excrete-able & then clogs up the kidney's filtering system, causing kidney damage. Symptoms include muscle pain, weakness, back pain, constipation and tea-colored urine.

Some medications cause kidney damage after triggering muscle breakdown, with the best known example being the cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins.

This is worst medicine which is prescribed to every diabetic & high cholesterol patient worldwide. Instead few herbs like Dalchini, Guggul, lahsuna can be used which effectively reduces Cholesterol and also help to improve blood circulation. For a complete Ayurvedic treatment for kidney failure we need to stop all these chemicals which help in progression of the disease.

Diabetes Medicine

Metformin hydrochloride is widely used medication for Diabetes. This also is not recommended for patients whose Creatinine starts rising. Do you know why?

It can also lead to kidney failure. 30-40% of Diabetic patients are falling into the trap of kidney failure. They do not know what is happening as their blood sugar levels are also normal still their kidney is failing. Now, that’s where the effect of these medicine come into picture. Our kidneys process and excrete this drug out of your body system through urine. If your kidneys are not functioning properly, Metformin can build up in your kidney filter system and create a condition called lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis is when there is a high amount of lactic acid in the body. It can be life-threatening & is the main reason that why your healthcare provider must monitor your kidney function regularly. Several studies have highlighted a possible link between Metformin use and an increased risk of developing dementia as well.

Whenever there is a increased risk of kidney failure patient should immediately stop Metformin & should look for alternative treatment for kidney and Diabetes. There are few herbs which can substitute Metformin and are also kidney friendly. Ayurvedic treatment for diabetes helps to reduce blood sugar levels and also improve kidney functioning and reduce proteinuria.

Cardiac Surgeries

Acute renal failure (ARF) occurs in up to 30% of patients who undergo cardiac surgery, with dialysis being required in approximately 1% of all patients. The development of kidney injury is associated with a high death rate, a more complicated hospital stay, and a higher risk for infectious complications.

Even here Ayurvedic medicine plays a part here as well. Ayurvedic herbs can help in the treatment of heart blockages. Few herbs like Arjuna, Dhamasa have been found to increase Ejection fraction even. In Ayurvedic treatment of heart disease we try to stop all allopathic chemical drugs & advise patient to take herbs and herbo- mineral compounds which can clear up 90% blockages even.

Hence natural ayurvedic treatment is much better and saves your kidneys from the bad effects of chemicals. Hence the world is moving towards Ayurveda, Natural healing.

Herbs for Auto Immune Diseases

2020-10-14T06:40:48.829Z

Autoimmune/Inflammatory diseases have been studied intensively for a long time, and recently, some autoimmune diseases which are common in planet, including psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 Diabetes have achieved A remarkable advance in scientific knowledge, as well as in the production of medicines for therapeutic purposes.. However, a large no. There has been little emphasis on and poorly studied autoimmune / inflammatory disorders that are less common but more severe.. These are categorized as "autoimmune diseases/ rare inflammatory," indicating that they may affect small number of patients.

According to Allopathy, there are over 150 rare inflammatory / autoimmune disorders, many of which are incurable. Concerns have been raised about the use of Herbs for Auto Immune Diseases with any kind of immune effects in patients with autoimmune diseases. However, a growing body of literature confirms that the ancient traditional Ayurvedic practice of using immunomodulating herbs is very safe and effective in these patients. Simplistic ideas about the mechanisms of those herbs supported on in vitro studies or theoretical models are not a sound basis for creating clinical decisions. Few herbs which help in Auto-immune Diseases are described below.

Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Root

Ashwagandha is considered Fto be same but milder than Ginseng. It is an ingredient in many Ayurvedic formulations & is prescribed for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., arthritis and rheumatism). It is used as a general adaptogen, Ashwagandha increases energy, improve overall health, and balance pathological stages of many diseases. It also enhance longevity, prevent adrenal exhaustion, balance the hormones in men with andropause, and prevent convalescence at the geriatric stage.

Ashwagandha has been comprehensively researched & a number of chemical components have been identified. According to Allopathy, there are over 150 rare inflammatory / autoimmune disorders, many of which are incurable.& saponins (sitoindoside VII and VIII) as well as a generous amount of iron, calcium, and other elements. In few animal studies, Ashwagandha's anti-inflammatory effects were comparable to those of hydrocortisone.

In vitro studies suggest that Ashwagandha possess anti-inflammatory properties that may protect against cartilage damage in OA.This well known immunomodulator and adaptogen has been combined with salai guggul / Boswellia serrata (frankincense) resin, ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome, and turmeric (Curcuma longa) inflammation modulating herbs in a research sample. rhizome extracts in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial in patients with a autoimmune disease ie. Rheumatoid Arthritis (Chopra, et al. 2000). This herbal formulation was superior to placebo at improving symptoms.

This Research depict that herbs have a definite role in curing auto-immune disorders. In another Research study, the extract was shown to significantly suppress lipopolysaccharide-induced production of proinflammatory cytokines Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha, Interleukins (IL-1beta and IL-12p40). Withania somnifera is an immunomodulator, both stimulating immune response in low immune states and exerting an immunosuppressive action on B and T cell activity in hyper-immune/autoimmune states.

Miscellaneous Herbs

An open clinical Research found that 60-120 mg daily of a standardized extract of from Centella asiatica (gotu kola) herb in patients with SLE (another autoimmune disorder) was associated with symptomatic improvement (Wolram 1965). Gotu kola(mandukarparni) is also another immunomodulating herb and is extremely safe to use.

Glycyrrhizin, a chemical present in Mulethi(Glycyrrhiza glabra) possess immunomodulating properties. Glycyrrhiza uralensis (gan cao) and G. When developing adenoviral hemorrhagic cystitis or nephropathy, glabra (licorice) root was administered to a few patients with renal transplants immunosuppressed with cyclosporine (Takahashi, et al. 1989). The treatment was found to be effective, with no sign of transplant rejection.

Lastly, Immunomodulating herbs may offer benefits to some patients with autoimmune diseases. There is substantial, clinical and preclinical evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of immunomodulating herbal extracts in autoimmune diseases. Ayurvedic practitioners around the globe have been using a lot more other herbs which have immunomodulatory action. In subsequent articles, I will discuss more and more herbs helping in autoimmune conditions.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Heart Diseases

2020-07-16T12:42:35.492Z

According to various statistics, “India has witnessed over 30 million patients with heart related issues and many deaths by heart failure”. Heart diseases are further increasing day by day with the harsh lifestyle and bad eating habits. This disease is no longer restricted to older people, but over 35% of heart attacks have been observed in patients aged below 50 years, and 10% are even under 30 years. There exists multiple treatments for heart disease, but as this is a chronic illness, a patient has to follow medication for a long span of time, may be whole life.

Role of Ayurveda in treatment of Heart Related issues

Ayurveda is a discipline that can improve heart health and offer effective treatment for heart related issues. Several studies have proved the efficacy of Ayurvedic Treatment for Heart Disease. You now might be thinking about how Ayurveda can help in the treatment of health disease?

Presently people of every age are undergoing an unhealthy lifestyle with a low level of physical activity. Furthermore, a high intake of unhealthy, processed and packed foods is the leading cause of heart disease in India. This 'west inspired lifestyle' builds up cholesterol plaque in arteries, which restricts blood flow and causes heart disease.

Ayurvedic treatment for heart disease includes herbal preparations, specialized diet plans, yoga, therapeutic practices and pranayama. This form of treatment not only helps in controlling and reversing the symptoms but also eliminates causative factors of heart disease.

Effects of Ayurvedic treatment on Heart diseases

Reduces High Blood Pressure - Research shows that ayurvedic herbs like Amalaki, Jatamansi, and Sarpagandha help in increasing oxygen uptake by reducing the systolic blood pressure.

Enhances Blood Circulation - Poor blood circulation results in reduced blood supply to the heart, which results in ischemic heart disease. It is one of the most common types of heart disease, which causes the majority of deaths in India.

Ayurvedic practices like Hrid Basti improve local blood supply as well as reduce spasms of intercostals muscles. In addition to this, Ayurvedic herbal preparations that include Terminalia arjuna increases the force of heart muscle contraction to improve blood circulation.

Reduce High Cholesterol Levels - High Cholesterol level is responsible for health problems but most importantly, it leads to atherosclerosis which is thickened cholesterol plaque inside the arteries. An unhealthy diet and lifestyle cause a rise in ‘bad’ or LDL cholesterol while reducing the ‘good’ or HDL cholesterol level. Ayurvedic treatment for this heart problem includes therapeutic massage with oil that can even reverse atherosclerosis and cure the disease.

Improves Aerobic Function - Some specific breathing techniques and yoga asanas are quite helpful in improving the efficiency of the cardiorespiratory system. This improvement helps in curing heart disease as now the body has a more robust system that increases the heart's ability to pump the blood for improving oxygen supply and reduce cardiac risks.

What are the benefits of Ayurvedic treatments for heart disease?

Ayurveda is a holistic form of treatment that has several benefits over conventional Allopathic medication like

· No side effects

· Easy to access

· Long-lasting results

· Economical form of treatment

· Contributes to the improvement of overall health

From the above-shared information, you can take an idea that Ayurveda is quite effective and beneficial for our health. Its treatment protocol not only cures the problem but also improves the quality of life.

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