Ischemic Heart Disease
Heart disease is a leading cause of death and disability the world over. Heart disease, if let unmanaged, can result in heart attack and death. It is also a major cause of stroke and disability. Heart disease is due to the narrowing of the coronary arteries that feed the heart. When the coronary arteries become narrowed or clogged by cholesterol and fat deposits, a process called atherosclerosis and cannot supply enough blood to the heart, the result is coronary heart disease (CHD) or ischaemic heart disease. If not enough oxygen-carrying blood reaches the heart, you may experience chest pain, and this is called angina. If the blood supply to a portion of the heart is completely cut off by total blockage of a coronary artery, the result is a heart attack. This is usually due to a sudden closure from a blood clot forming on top of a previous narrowing. Excess cholesterol has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease by forming deposits in the coronary arteries.
While early diagnosis and the right medications are important, comprehensive lifestyle changes such as opting for a low-fat, vegetarian diet, stopping smoking, stress management training, and moderate exercise have been shown to bring about regression of even severe atherosclerosis.
Ayurvedic Perspective of Heart Disease
In Ayurveda, ischemic heart disease (IHD) is known as Hridayroga. There are five clinical descriptions of IHD according to Ayurveda based on vitiated doshas and other causes. If the pain is acute and has a shifting nature, it is known as vata heart disease. If it is associated with a burning sensation, it is called pitta heart disease. If the pain is mild and is associated with heaviness, nausea, and cough, it is called kapha heart disease. If all the representative symptoms are present, then it is identified as tridosha heart disease. In Ayurveda, kapha (hardening of arteries) is the major underlying mechanism of heart diseases.
Treatment
The Treatment method are:
1. DAVYVAPASRAYA
2. YUKTIVAPASRAYA
a) Ras-Rasayan
b) JADIBOOTI
c) PANCHKARMA
3. SATVAJAI
Chronic Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure is a disease affecting the kidneys, in which there is a gradual decline in kidney function and urine output over time. Mild kidney disease can lead to increased blood pressure and frequent urination at night. Moderate disease can lead to mild anemia and increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and other diseases. However, severe decline in kidney function leads to excessive retention of waste products in the body (a condition called "uremia"), for which heamodialysis or peritoneal dialysis is necessary. Kidney failure is a serious disease, and all affected patients should be under the supervision and treatment of an experienced and qualified Urologist.
Chronic renal failure is known in Ayurveda as "Mutra-Kshaya". According to Ayurveda, the kidneys are made up of a combination of two tissues, "Rakta" and "Meda". restore function.By the vitiation of imbalanced "Apana Vayu" functions of kidneys get hampered.
Treatment
Ayurvedic treatment, taken regularly for prolonged periods, may help to reduce the frequency of dialysis and improve kidney function. However, the decision to reduce or stop dialysis should be taken by the attending Urologist, and not by the patient.
1. DAVYVAPASRAYA
2. YUKTIVAPASRAYA
a) Ras-Rasayan
b) JADIBOOTI
c) PANCHKARMA
b) Nasya
c) Sirovasti
3. SATVAJAI
Saturday, March 27, 2010
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