Author Archives: Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh

High sugar diet can lead to the high blood sugar. Sugar can promote inflammation of body which leads to excessive stress on heart and blood vessels. High blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart. People with diabetes are more likely to have the risk for heart disease. High blood pressure increases the force of blood through arteries and damage artery walls. Increased level of LDL cholesterol in bloodstream can form plaque on damaged artery walls.

SUGAR:

It is a sucrose disaccharide made up of two sugars (glucose and Fructose) bound together. It is a type of carbohydrate that provides energy from food and beverages we consume. White sugar is refined form of sucrose. The empirical formula is C₁₂H₂₂O_11.  The body uses sugar and starches from carbohydrates to supply glucose to the brain and provide energy to cells around the body.

ALTERNATIVES OF SUGAR INTAKE:

• Stevia
• Monk fruit
• Jaggery
• Honey
• Coconut sugar

HEART DISEASE:–

Heart disease is very common and serious in today’s time. It refers to the several types of heart conditions. Heart disease that includes diseased blood vessels, blood clots, structural problems.  The most common types of heart disease is coronary artery disease, cardiac arrest, stroke, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, peripheral artery disease.

1.STROKE:

It occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced than the brain tissue is not getting enough oxygen or nutrients.

2.CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE:

It is caused by plaque buildup in the wall of arteries that supply blood to the heart.

3.CARDIAC ARREST:

It occurs when the heart suddenly stops pumping.

4.CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE:

It occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t able to pump blood throughout the body efficiently.

5.ARRHYTHMIA:

A condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.

6.PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE:

Peripheral artery disease in the legs or lower extremities is the narrowing or blockage of vessels that carry blood from the heart to legs.

CAUSES OF HEART DISEASES:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Unhealthy diet
• More intake of sugar
• Excessive thinking, stress,over anxiety.
• Excessive consumption of salt, sweet,hot foods, Foods which are heavy to digest.
• Physical inactivity

SYMPTOMS OF HEART DISEASES:

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breathe.
• Tastelessness
• Anorexia
• Fainting
• Swelling in the legs, ankles, feet
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Excessive regurgitation of phlegm into mouth.

RISK FACTORS:

1. Smoking
2. Obesity
3. Lack of physical exercise.
4. Eat a diet rich in trans fat
5. Drinking more amount of alcohol
6. High blood pressure
7. Chronic kidney disease.

PREVENTION:

• Don’t smoke or use of tobacco.
• Eat a balanced diet.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Take sound sleep.
• Manage stress.
• Maintain a blood sugar level.

GOOD FOOD IN HEART DISEASE:

• Almond
• Walnut
• Olive
• Orange
• Sweet potato
• Barley
• Flax seeds
• Cherries
• Dark leafy green vegetables
• Garlic
• Green tea
• Pomegranate
• Soy

FOODS TO BE AVOIDED IN HEART DISEASE:

• Eating too much Sugar, salt, or oily food
• Red meat
• Pizza
• Pasta
• Alcohol

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEART DISEASE:-

1. Trikatu Syrup

Trikatu Syrup helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties.  This syrup is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body. The regular use of this syrup balances the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally. It is an Appetizer and it improves digestion, supports normal gastric function, and normal circulation.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily before meals.

2. Kapha Balance Tablet

Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season. The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in the management of weight, healthy lungs, and the immune system.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Heart Up Tablet

Heart Up Tablet is a unique formulation and is very effective in the treatment of heart diseases and related symptoms. It acts as a cardioprotective and anti-arrhythmic medicine providing strength to the heart muscles and maintains heart rate. This medicine is very useful in relieving pain and maintains blood optimum viscosity.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

4. Nerve up tablet 

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas & kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This tablet helps in memory boosting, reduces stress, act as immune-modulator. It also shows effective results in disorders of heart and circulatory system.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

5. Active Plus Tablet

Active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet  twice daily.

6.Noni Capsule:

Noni capsule contain standardized extract of herb Noni (Morinda citrifolia) that is good for overall health of heart. These capsule deals with the blocked arteries of the heart. The formation of plaque is overcome with the use of these herbal capsules.

Recommended dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily with normal water.

The right shape tablet of CAC is an Ayurvedic herbal supplement for natural weight loss. The herbs help us to burn fats from the adipose tissue and also help in cellulite. Irregular diet habits, excessive food intake without any exercise leads to indigestion and further obesity. The “Pitta the digestive fire” disturbance leads to indigestion and causes the assimilation of fats. This tablet also balances Kapha and pitta doshas and increase overall metabolism and burn fats.

INGREDIENTS:

1. Garcinia indica:

Garcinol is the main component and it is also known as kokum. It has antioxidant, anti-obesity, anti-bacterial, hepato protective, cardio protective, antidepressant properties.

2. Camellia sinesis:

It is a shrub or evergreen tree. It contains bioactive compounds such as phenolic acids,flavonoids,tannins. It has anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial properties.

3. Green coffee extract (Coffee arabica):

The main ingredients in green coffee beans are chlorogenic .It has anticancer, antibacterial and anti-oxidative properties and support healthy lipid levels.

4. Guggulu ext(Commiphora mukul ):

It contains a mixture of plant compounds including steroids, essential oils, lignans, and flavonoids. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, antispasmodic, antioxidant, antimicrobial properties.

5. Dalchini ext (Cinnamomum verum):

This spice has pungent, bitter or sweet taste, Dry or sharp quality, hot potency .It is very useful in treating diabetes, high cholesterol and improves digestion strength. It is useful in painful hemorrhoids and piles. It has diuretic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties.

6. Ashwagandha ext (WITHANIA SOMNIFERA):

Ashwagandha contain chemicals that help in reducing stress and swelling, lower blood pressure. It improves the body defense against disease. Chemical composition of ashwagandha is anaferine, cuseohygrine, Withaferins, saponins.It enhances the function of brain and nervous system and improves the memory.

7. Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula):

The haritaki contains tannins such as chebulinic acid. It also contains 18 amino acids and little amount of phosphorus, succinic, quinic acid. It helps in digestion and therapeutic properties like cardio protective, diuretic, laxative, and expectorant, astringent.

8. Bibhitiki (Terminalia bellirica):

It contains many antioxidants such as tannins, lignans and flavones. It has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to treat hair infection, itching. It also gives essential nutrients to the hair follicles, improves blood flow and strengthens the hair from the root to tips.

9. Amla (Emblica officinalis):

It is a rich source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It contains different polyphenols such as Gallic acid, luteolin. It has anti-bacterial or anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to improve immunity, aids in weight management, prevent viral infection. It is a natural blood purifier relieves pain.

USES:

1. Helps to burn excessive fat.
2. Increase body metabolism.
3. Controls excessive eating and cravings.
4. Reduce cholesterol level.
5. Remove toxins from the body.
6. Improves gut health.
7. Balances kapha or pitta dosha.

ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART OF RIGHT SHAPE TABLET ALONG WITH ITS SIDE EFFECTS:

Naltrexone HCl and bupropion HCl:

BRAND NAME : Contrave

Contrave is a brand name which consist of two medicines named as Naltrexone hCl and Bupropion HCl. Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist and Bupropion is an aminoketone anti-depressant. It is a combination medicine that helps in reducing weight. It contains 8mg Naltrexone and 90mg Bupropion.The empirical  formula of naltrexone is C₂₀H₂₃NO₄•HCl and bupropion is C₁₃H₁₈ClNO•HCl. This medicine works on areas of the brain involved in the control of food intake and energy use.

USES:

• Reduce hunger
• Control cravings
• Helps in burning fat

SIDE EFFECTS:

• Joint pain
• Itching or rashes
• Muscle pain
• Difficulty in sleeping
• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal cramp
• Increase in blood pressure
• Hepatitis
• Manic episodes
• Dry mouth

CONTRAINDICATION:

1. Seizure disorder
2. Liver disorder
3. Central nervous system tumor
4. Stroke
5. Anorexia nervosa
6. Bulimia nervosa

These tablets are purely Ayurvedic formulations which are 100% safe to use. Pain in knee is getting very common in today’s time due to wrong eating habits and lack of exercise. According to Ayurved knee pain is due to accumulation of “Ama” (toxins) in body which obstructs the channels in knee region leading to development of pain and stiffness there.

These tablets are very affective in osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis etc. The herbs used in preparation of these tablets have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties thus provide excellent results in swelling, stiffness, body pain and inflammation. These tablets also helps to remove toxins out from the body due to antioxidant nature.

INGREDIENTS OF CAC KNEE CARE TABLET :

• SHALLAKI (Boswellia serrata) : It helps to reduce the ama accumulated in the joints thus helps to bring down the swelling and inflammation in the joints thus providing relief from rheumatoid arthritis and other joint related disorders.
• SONTH (Zingiber officinale) : It has potent anti-inflammatory properties thus helps to reduce  pain and stiffness in the joints. It also helps to improve the circulation of blood in various body parts thus reduce inflammation and swelling in the joints.
• KALI MIRCH (Piper nigrum) : It has antioxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties thus helps to improve the pain, inflammation and stiffness in joints. It also helps to remove the accumulation of ama from the affected joints.
• PIPPALI (Piper longum) : It has anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory effect on the body thus helps to alleviate the symptoms likes pain, swelling , stiffness etc in the joints. It also exhibits Vata pacifying properties.
• CHINGATI SATVA : It is a natural source of Glucosamine that is helpful for building up fluid in joints which supports construction and maintenance of cartilage. IT not only provide relief from the pain but also improve overall joint health.
• SHUDDH GUGGULU (Commiphora mukul ) : It has potent anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory properties and inhibits the chemical that leads to inflammation and pain thus providing relief from pain, stiffness and swellings in joints.
• HINGULESHWAR RASA : It is one of the effective Ayurvedic formulation which have purgative, anti-phlogistic, anti-inflammatory, purgative, anti-arthritis properties thus is useful to manage many vata disorders and alleviate symptoms like inflammation, stiffness, pain etc.

USES OF CAC KNEE CARE TABLET :

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Gout
• Osteoarthritis
• Body pain
• Bursitis
• Swelling
• Stiffness
• Tendinitis
• Inflammation
• Meniscus knee(rupture of cartilage in the knee)
• Baker’s cyst
• Chondromalacia patella (ruptured cartilage under kneecap)

COMPARED TO CAC KNEE CARE TABLETS ITS ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART IS INDOMETHACIN

Indomethacin is Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug commonly used to relieve stiffness, swelling and  pain from inflammation. It usually start to work within 1 week but in serious cases it may take two weeks or longer.

MECHANISM OF ACTION :

It is non-selective inhibitor of Cyclo-oxygenase 1 and 2 enzyme which helps in prostaglandin synthesis. Prostaglandins lead to development of  inflammation and pain in body. Thus by inhibiting synthesis of prostaglandins it reduces pain, inflammation, stiffness etc in the body.

It is available in market under brand name :

• Artisid
• Donica
• Edcin
• Indo
• Idicin
• Indoflam
• Inmecin
• Microcid
• Recticin

SIDE-EFFECTS :

• Belching
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Blurred vision
• Abdominal cramps
• Itching, prickling , burning or tingling sensation
• Decreased appetite
• Depression
• Cracks in the skin
• Confusion
• Headache
• Increased urination
• Dry mouth
• Canker sores
• Seizures
• Skin rashes
• Slurred speech
• Tightness in chest

CONTRA-INDICATIONS :

• Stroke
• Blood clot
• High blood pressure
• Parkinson’s disease
• Chronic heart failure
• Pregnancy
• Chronic kidney disease
• Hypersensitivity to NSAIDS

Gokshuradi guggulu is a pure herbal formulation used in treatment of urinary tract infection and kidney disorders. It acts as diuretic and improves the function of kidney. It is helpful in diseases like kidney stones, osteoarthritis, difficulty in urination, gout etc.

INGREDIENTS:

• Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) :

It gives relief in benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate gland due to its diuretic or cold properties. This helps to increase urine secretion and reduce the swelling and burning sensation during urination. Gokshura have anti-obesity,anti-aging, hypotensive properties.

• Guggul(COMMIPHORA MUKUL):

It contains a mixture of plant compounds including steroids,essential oils, lignans, flavonoids. It has anti-inflammatory ,anti-arthritic, antispasmodic, antioxidant, antimicrobial properties.

• Black pepper  (Piper nigrum):

 It contains a chemical called piperine . It reduces pain, improve breathing,reduce inflammation. It also improves brain function.

• Ginger (Zingiber officinale):

The ginger spice comes from the root of plant.it is used as a food flavoring and medicine. It contains chemicals that reduce nausea and swelling. Ginger have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral properties.

• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula):

the haritaki contains tannins such as chebulinic acid. It also contains 18 amino acids and little amount of phosphorus, succinic, quinic acid. It helps in digestion and therapeutic properties like cardio protective, diuretic, laxative,expectorant, astringent.

• Pippali (piper longum):

It contains many phytochemicals including alkanoids as important secondary metabolites essential oil and steroids. It act as a rejuvenate by increasing depleted dhatu. It is used to treat many diseases such as vomiting, cough, skin allergic condition,. Inflammatory condition. It also act as a carminative, digestant, appetizer, stimulant, diuretic.

• Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica):

 It contains many antioxidants such as tannins, lignans and flavones. It has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to treat hair infection, itching. It also gives essential nutrients to the hair follicles, improves blood flow and strengthen the hair from the root to tips.

• Mustak or Nagarmotha (Cyprus rotundus):

 It has katu ,tikta and kshaya taste laghu and ruksha properties . It revitalizes the metabolic rate and supports the maintenance of healthy bodyweight. It also promotes normal liver function. It improves lactation, relieves fever, burning sensation and excessive thirst.

• Amla or Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis):

It is a rich source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It contains different polyphenols such as Gallic acid, luteolin. It has anti-bacterial or anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to improve immunity, aids in weight management, prevent viral infection. It is a natural blood purifier relieves pain.

USES:

• Kidney stone.
• Gouty arthritis.
• High blood pressure.
• Helps to support prostate health.
• Support reproductive system.
• Prevent urinary tract infection.
• It is useful in bed –wetting.

ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART OF GOKSHURADI GUGGULU ALONG WITH ITS SIDE EFFECTS.:

FUROSEMIDE:

It belongs to the class of loop diuretic. It is used in treatment of extremely high blood pressure and edema. It removes extra water and electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. The chemical formula of Furosemide is C₁₂H₁₀ClN₂NaO₅S. It prevents body from absorbing too much salt. It is used to treat fluid retention in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disorder such as Nephrotic syndrome

BRAND NAMES:

• Lasix

USES:

1. Treatment of Hypertension
2. Edema caused by congestive heart failure.

SIDE EFFECTS :

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Chest pain
• Nausea
• vomiting
• Shortness of breath.
• Muscle spasm
• Skin rash

CONTRAINDICATION:

• Hypokalemia
• Severe hyponatremia
• Hypotension
• Anuria

These tablets are purely herbal and Ayurvedic formulation. These tablets helps to relieve the mental as well as physical stress and fatigue. In Ayurved imbalance of tridoshas i.e Vata, Pitta and Kapha leads to development of the disease in the body. And Vata doshas sub type Prana vayu which is located in brain regulates the sensory perception but its vitiation leads to development of insomnia, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, depression etc. The herbs used in the tablets are Brahmi, amla, tagar , sarpgandha and amla. These herbs have vata pacifying properties thus helps to relieve the conditions caused by vitiated prana vayu. These tablets helps to pacify the nervous system making the body and mind calm.

INGREDIENTS OF CALM SLEEP TABLETS :

• JATAMANSI (Nardostachys jatamansi ) : It is potent ayurvedic nerve tonic used to enhance the function of nerves along with providing nourishment to the brain cells. It also fight the stress and enhance cognitive performance along with over all well being. It also have calming and soothing effect on the mind and body thus helps to relieve stress and fatigue while providing sound sleep. It tends to lessen symptoms such as irritability, depression associated with sleep disorder.
• BRAHMI (Centella asiatica ) : It is a potent brain tonic that helps to lower the cortisol levels and manage the stress. It also tends to improve the alertness and concentration. It helps to calm hyperactive brain nerves which not only induce sleep but also enhance the sleep quality.
• TAGAR (Valeriana wallichii) : It helps to reduce activity of certain chemical thus helps in calming the hyperactive brain and inducing sound sleep. It also have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties thus serve as nerve tonic.
• SARGANDHA (Rauwolfia serpentina ):It has bioactive compounds called Alkaloids that has sedative properties thus impart positive influence on agitated mind and central nervous system. As it pacifies the mind and tackles bouts nervousness, anxiety, panic attack etc thus provides peaceful sleep.
• KHURASANI AJWAIN(Hyoscyamus niger) : It induce hynosis  thus is helpful remedy for the treatment of insomnia.  It also has sedative properties thus helps to calm the agitated mind.
• AMLA (Emblica officinalis) : It has sedative properties thus helps to alleviate stress and provide sound sleep in insomnia. It also have anti-oxidant properties which helps in limiting the damage caused by free radicals and improve overall body healthy.

USES OF CALM SLEEP TABLETS :

• Relax mind
• Keep stress free
• Calm sleep
• Hypertension
• Anxiety
• Depression
• OCD

COMPARED TO CAC PAIN-O-KILL TABLETS ITS ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART IS FLURAZEPAM

Flurazepam is a derivative of Benzo-diazepine. It has anti-convulsant, sedative, anxiolytic, hypnotic and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It gets absorbed within 30 minutes of ingestion from the gastro-intestinal tract. Flurazepam stays in the blood stream for days after even after discontinuing it. It should not be continued any longer than 1 to2 weeks for treatment of insomnia.

MECHANISM OF ACTION :

It binds with allosteric site of GABA-A receptors and increase the action of GABA (chemical messenger) that tends to suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells thus inducing sleep.

Available in market under brand name of :

• Nindral
• Fluraz
• Zomnia

SIDE-EFFECTS:

• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea
• Irritability
• Joint pain
• Drowsiness
• Constipation
• Loss of coordination
• Weakness
• Nervousness
• Nausea
• Chest pain
• Rash
• Hoarseness
• Difficulty in breathing
• Hives
• Dry mouth
• Increased sweating
• Unpleasant taste in mouth

CONTRA-INDICATION :

• Porphyria
• Drug abuse
• Depression
• Psychotic disorder
• Decreased lung function
• Liver problems
• Pregnancy

Depression is mood disorder which persist for weeks or months that negatively affects individuals way of thinking, way of feeling and how they response to certain conditions. It tends to interfere with individuals day to day routine. Feeling sad or feeling dishearten due to difficult life situations is normal reaction but if the feeling of sadness persist every day for at least 2 weeks and also have other symptoms than it is cause of serious concern.  If depression is not timely manage the symptoms may worsen and can lead to suicide or self-harm.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF DEPRESSION?

The exact causes of depression is not known but multiple factors tends to contribute in the development of this condition. The factors includes :

• Genetics : Having family history of depression can increase the risk three folds for development of depression than other individuals.
• Stressful Life events : Experiencing difficult life situations like divorce, death of loved ones, financial crisis, isolation etc can trigger depression in individual.
• Certain Medications : Some medicines tends to develop depression in individual as their side-effect. Also abuse of alcohol or drugs can increase the risk of depression.
• Brain Chemistry : Imbalance of neuro-transmitters like dopamine and serotonin can contribute in development of depression.
• Health Conditions : Chronic conditions like diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease etc and chronic pain can increase the risk of depression.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION?

The common symptoms of depression experienced by individual includes :

• Loss of interest in hobbies
• Feeling hopeless or sad
• Getting frustrated or irritated easily
• Trouble in sleeping or excessive sleep
• Eating too little or too much
• Feeling of Fatigue all day
• Difficulty in concentration or making decisions.
• Physical issues like stomachache, headache etc.
• Self-harm
• Suicidal thoughts

DIET THAT HELPS TO IMPROVE DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS :

Improvement in one’s diet by focusing on fresh and wholesome food which has high nutritional value may improve symptoms  of depression. Not only addition of health food but one should also eliminate processed sweets, foods and fried food for better improvement.

The diet that helps to improve symptoms of depression includes :

• Protein Rich Food : Amino acid called tryptophan helps body to make energy and also helps in formation of neuro-transmitters melatonin and serotonin. Serotonin is said to have positive effects on individuals mood and melatonin helps to achieve good sleep which in turn improve the mood. Including tryptophan rich foods in diet helps to alleviate the symptoms of depression .The food includes :
  • Tuna
  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Low fat cheese
  • Soy products
  • Beans
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids Rich Food : Omega-3 fatty acids is important part of cell membranes and also affect the cell receptors function which are present on membrane. It is present in high concentration in cells of brain. It is said to improve the symptoms of depression .The food rich in Omega 3 fatty acids includes :
  • Walnuts
  • Flax seeds
  • Salmon
  • Soybean oil
  • Chia seeds
  • Canola oil
• Selenium Rich Food : The oxidative stress causes damage in the brain cells leading to development of stress and depression. Selenium work as excellent anti-oxidant in body that helps to reduce damage caused by oxidative stress and also neutralize excess free radicals. But too much of selenium can lead to its toxicity thus show be consumed with caution. The food rich in Selenium includes :
  • Brazil nut
  • Oysters
  • Crab
  • Clams
  • Brown rich
• Good Carbs : Intake of carbohydrate signals brain to release mood enhancing neuro-transmitter called Serotonin. So one should incorporate healthy carbohydrates and eliminate processed carbs, sugar from their diet. Intake of :
  • Legumes
  • Vegetables
  • Fruits
  • Whole Grains
• Vitamin-B Rich Food : Low levels of Vitamin B are linked with experiencing low mood or symptoms of depression. Vitamin-B plays important role in formation of dopamine and serotonin the neuro-transmitters related to regulation of mood. Food rich In Vitamin-B includes :
  • Whole Grain
  • Poultry
  • Chickpeas
  • Broccoli
  • Kale
  • Spinach
• Probiotics : The probiotic improve health gut flora. The gut flora has connection to brain called as Gut-brain axis which plays vital role in the production of neurotransmitters affecting mood, appetite or sleep habits , affects cognitive functions and body’ s response to stress. So improvement in the gut health tends to relieve symptoms of Depression also. The probiotic rich foods products includes :
  • Yogurt
  • Kimchi
  • Miso
  • Kombucha
  • Idli

FOODS TO AVOID IN DEPRESSION :

• Caffeine
• Heavily processed foods
• Alcohol
• Processed sugar and artificial sweeteners
• Hydrogenated oil
• High-fat dairy products
• High sodium rich food
• Carbonated drinks

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATIONS FOR TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION

1. Brodley Syrup:

This syrup maintains the overall activity of the brain. As the herbs used for the preparation of this syrup are Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), etc. These all acts as a mind relaxant. The use of this syrup provides good results to the dementia patient. This syrup has the best memory boosting power and helps in increasing the blood flow to the brain. It is used as an antioxidant that increases retention power

Recommended Dosage:Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

2. Mann Mitra tablet:

Mann Mitra tablet is herbal and purely ayurvedic medicine. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment for psychiatric conditions and help to balance all the three doshas of body i.e vata, pitta, kapha. CAC Mann Mitra tablet improves intelligence and speech problems. It is helpful for making the nervous system strong and nerves as well. It contains various herbs like Bala, Vacha, Shankhpushpi, Nagkeshar etc that help you fight insomnia, anxiety, and stress. It works as a antioxidant, anti depressant, immuno booster, anti epileptic and as neuro protective drug.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

3. Rasayan Vati:

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral Ayurvedic formulation which contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi,  Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, , Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Brahmi, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immune-modulator properties. These tablets provides good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improves immunity.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Calm Sleep tablet:

Calm sleep tablet is an amazing combination of natural herbs like bhang, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stressful conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to calm minds and make your body relax and light. In Ayurveda when there is an imbalance of three energies i.e. vata, pitta and Kapha, it leads to disease. Vata has a sub dosha named prana doshas which regulates the sensory perception, brain, and mind. calm sleep tablets is effective in depression, anxiety, insomnia, amnesia, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, and hypertension.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice a daily.

5. Brain relaxant churna:

This churna is a pure Ayurvedic preparation which contains Amla (Emlica officinalis), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Marich (Piper nigrum), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Suddha gandhak, Lauha bhasma, etc. It is mainly used for the treatment of psychiatric conditions, speech problems, to improve the intelligence and also beneficial in sleep disturbances, panic attacks, phobia, and relieves stress.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablespoonful twice daily.

6. Stress care tablet:

Stress care tablets are pure herbal formulation prepared from ingredients like Sarpgandha (Rauwolfia serpentine), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Jatamansi (Nardostacys jatamansi).The herbs used for formulation of these tablets show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, anti-depressant, & immune-modulator properties. These herbal tablets gives good result in Stress, Depression, Anxiety, All neurological disorders, Increases intelligence, and Improves memory.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily.

SPRING SEASON:

It is the season of the year between winter and summer during which temperature gradually rise. During the spring season flowers bloom and trees begin to grow and reproduce. The days are longer and temperature becomes warmer in spring season.

According to Ayurveda it is compared with vasant ritu. The climate is warmer so kapha will accumulated in shishir ritu and liquefies in this ritu by hot sun rays. It diminishes the digestive power and increases various diseases like cough, cold, sinusitis, indigestion or allergic condition. New pollens are released on trees so different allergies affected health.

COMMON DISEASES DURING SPRING SEASON:

1. Asthma :

Asthma is a respiratory disorder that is characterized by the inflammation of airways. The airway become narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This causes difficulty in breathing, trigger coughing produce wheezing sound. With spring season a lot of asthma cases because in environment lot of triggering factor is present such as dust,pollen, fertilizers  etc.

2. Lyme disease:

 It is most common tick borne illness caused by black legged tick .spring time is the peak time for lyme disease. Pain in muscle, joints, bones, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breathe, inflammation of brain and spinal cord, nerve pain, numbness or tingling sensation in hand and feet’s . This disease can effect your nervous system the tick borne illness is common in spring season because insects and bugs more active in warm weather.

3. Gastroenteritis:

 It is the inflammation of the linning of stomach and intestine .the main symptoms including nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and pain muscle ache or headache, low grade fever.  Rhinoviruses, noroviruses thrive in warm weather.

4. Seasonal allergies :

Pollen from trees serves as one of the most common allergy trigger. when all these minute particles enters into nose cause a symptom such as runny nose, watery eyes, coughing, sneezing dark circles under the eyes.

5. Conjunctivitis:

 It is a condition in which conjunctive becomes inflamed. Allergens like pollen and pet dander can cause conjunctivitis in spring season .Eye are very sensitive to air because in this season more pollutants or irritants in air. Redness, watering from ey, feeling foreingn body sensation, itching, and irritation are the common symptoms of conjunctivitis.

6. Sinusitis:

Acute inflammation of the sinus mucous membrane is called as sinusitis. Runny nose, stuffy nose, headache, sore throat, cough, bad breathe are the symptoms of sinusitis. Plant start releasing pollens that cause many people to suffer from this disease.

PREVENTION OF COMMON SPRING DISEASES:

• Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth again and again.
• Avoid day sleep
• Avoid heavy or oily food
• Avoid repeated eating or overeating.
• Keep the house clean from pollens or dust.
• Proper washing of hands
• Keep your immune system healthy with nutritious diet.

PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES:

1. Vamana
2. Nasya

GOOD FOODS TO EAT IN SPRING SEASON:

1. Barley
2. Ragi
3. Coriander
4. Cumin
5. Turmeric
6. Sweet potato

FOODS TO AVOID IN SPRING SEASON:

• Tomatoes
• Melons
• Alcohol
• Dairy products like curd, cheese.
• Ice creams
• Sweet dishes

CAC MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISESASES OCCUR IN SPRING SEASON:

1. Detox Premium Powder

The powder is very beneficial to cure any body pain as it removes excess toxins from the body and balances the aggravated pitta and vata dosha. It consists of several herbs and bhasmas such as shukta pishti, giloy satv, parwal pishti, kamdudha rasa, moti pishti, gandhak rasayan, akik pishti, etc. The ingredients help in reducing swelling, redness, shrinkage of tear lining in the anus, burning sensation, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice daily.

2. Nerve up tablet

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas. It reduces kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This tablet helps in the symptoms related to Allergy.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Curcumin Capsule

Curcumin Capsule helps in pacifying all three doshas. Curcumin Capsule is beneficial for variety of skin conditions like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dermatitis. This Capsule contains standardized extract of the herb Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric having powerful Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-microbial and Antioxidant properties.
Recommended Dosage: Take 2 capsules twice daily.

4. Amrit Tulsi Ras

This herbal preparation is in drops form prepared from five types of Tulsi. Shama Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Rama Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum), Kapoor Tulsi (Ocimum canum), Shwet Tulsi (Ocimum basilicum), Nimba Tulsi (Ocimum citriodorum) that provides good result in all allergic reactions.
Recommended Dosage: Take two to three drops twice daily.

5. Immuno Booster Tablet

It is a pure herbal combination that helps to build up immunity. It consists of effective levels of antioxidants. vitamin C and E circulate in the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals. It has natural immunity-boosting properties to prevent and ease cough, cold, headache, and infections. it provides quick relief from early signs of running nose, itching throat, body ache, and weakness.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6. Kapha Sachet

The powder contains a mixture of herbal ingredients which are mainly made for the treatment of asthma. Their properties generally balance the vata and kapha dosha. The sachet contains ingredients like – Sitopladi churna,  Laxmi vilas ras, Godanti bhasma, etc. It is used mainly in chronic cough, whooping cough and trouble breathing. It also relieves congestion of chest, sore throat. The ingredients loosen the mucus accumulated in the chest thus making it easy to cough it out. Its main therapeutic effects appear on lungs, pleura, and airways.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 sachet twice daily.

7 . Anu Tailam

Anu tailam is herbal and ayurvedic oil used for the nasal instillation for curing the various diseases.  It is administrated through the nasal passage to lubricate, protect and calm the mind. It includes – Sesame oil, Bael tree root, Solanum root, Cinnamon stem bark, Holostemma tuber, cardamom fruit, etc. It mainly balances the Kapha dosha and is beneficial in diseases of head, brain, face, nose, and eyes. Its use is generally recommended in chronic headache, problem of migraine, sinusitis, improves the voice, and vocal cords. Anu tailam gives effective results to asthma patients.

Recommended Dosage – Put 2-3 drops of Anu tailam in each nostril.

8. Kantha Sudharak Vati:

The ingredients used for the preparation of the Kantha sudharak vati are Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Lavang (Syzygium aromaticum), Javitri (Myristica fragrans), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi).This is prepared from soothing and expectorant herbs thus relief all throat problems. It gives very effective results in chronic laryngitis, bronchitis and asthma.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 tablets thrice a day.