CAC Kiwi Face Cream makes your skin look gorgeous, softer, glowing, and healthier for a long duration. Kiwis are rich in antioxidants, fibers, and vitamin C which helps in the exfoliation of the skin, improving the overall texture of your skin, and helps in peeling off acne. Kiwi face cream helps in removing all the impurities leaving a beautiful, healthy, and natural glow. This cream act as an excellent moisturizer, as kiwi contains natural oils. Kiwi contains Antioxidants that fight with free radicals and may help in slowing down the production of wrinkles, and stop premature aging. Vitamin C helps the body to form collagen and elastin which prevent sagging of your skin and your skin looks younger. Daily use of this hydrating and nourishing cream also prevents skin sagging and improves firmness as well.
Ingredients of CAC Kiwi Face Cream
Kiwi fruit plant extract
Honey
Lemon juice
Wheat germ oil
Jojoba oil
Argan oil
Benefits of CAC Kiwi Face Cream
Makes your skin glowing and radiant
Moisturizes the face
Promote cell regeneration
Makes your skin looks younger
Prevents sagging of skin
Reduce wrinkles and fine lines
Reduces acne spots
Prevents premature aging of skin cells
Reduce pigmentation
Tighten your skin
How to Apply?
After washing your face with a gentle face cleanser, apply small spots of kiwi face cream over your damp face and then even it out all over your face and neck as well.
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Since ancient times, the importance of ghee cannot be emphasized in Indian culture.
Traditionally pure ghee is made from cow’s milk and is considered to be a powerhouse. It is using in food to enhance the taste, and used in lighting mud lamps or diyas and performing auspicious rituals.
Ghee is used everywhere in India. It is in the form of clarified butter and has a high smoke point which makes it good for cooking.
Ghee contains cholesterol and fatty acids which act as healing agents for the body. It is also used to moisturize during winters.
According to Ayurveda, ghee is a vital nourishing natural ingredient for the body and is considered to be positive food or satvik.
These easily digestible fats balance heat elements in the body.
GHEE BENEFITS
Benefits of ghee for hairs
Ghee contains high moisturizing and nourishing properties that give you smooth, shiny, and stronger hair.
Hydrates the hair – Lack of moisture is the major cause of dull, dry, and damaged hairs. The healthy and rich fatty acids present in ghee nourish scalp and hair follicles, boost hydration, and restoring hair health.
Improves hair texture – Applying ghee onto the hair and scalp can improve hair texture with extra smoothness and shine. Heat spoonful ghee, dip fingers into it, and rub gently on scalp and hair. Let it for a few hours and wash with shampoo.
Works as a deep conditioner – People can apply ghee overnight for a deep conditioning treatment for the hairs, and sealed with a shower cap in order to avoid the greasy mess.
Promotes hair growth – Hair massage with warmed ghee will stimulate the blood circulation in the scalp also promote hair growth and making your hair thicker and longer.
Ghee benefits for skin
For dark circles – Apply ghee on your eyelids and under eyes every night before sleeping and wash it the next morning with normal water to help to reduce dark circles.
For chapped and dark lips – Take a few drops of ghee and gently massage over your lips. Leave it overnight and in the morning your lips become soft and rosy.
For dry skin – Heat ghee and apply it to your body before bath for soft and smooth skin. In dry face mix ghee with water and massage it into the skin. Wash after 15 minutes with normal water.
For dull skin – Take ghee with raw milk and besan in the bowel to make a paste. Apply this pack over your face and neck and leave it after 20 minutes before washing.
Cow ghee benefits for brain
Ghee in the diet helps in the growth of the fetus in the mother’s womb – pregnant women have prescribed ghee in their diet because of some natural health benefits.
Consume Ghee in your diet daily provide some health benefits for the carrying mother, and helps in the proper development of the fetus.
In Ayurveda, it is said that the ghee diet for a carrying mother gives nourishment and helpful for the baby in the womb.
Ghee in the diet is beneficial for students and seniors –
It was generally approved that students have to be given ghee based diet and help in:
Increasing the level of concentration power
Better power of memorization
Natural prevention from dementia of seniors
Better analytic ability, which will help in managing the study, etc.
Add Ghee to a daily diet is the best way to offer dairy nutrition to the body and enhance the mental ability of a person. Cow ghee is considered the best option for ghee consumers.
Ghee offers health benefits for people of all ages.
Cow ghee benefits for the brain are not only for kids and seniors, it is helpful for people at their young age.
Ghee stimulated stamina level, make mood happy, increase memory power and superior level of intelligence, etc.
For Clogged Nose
People who suffer from breathing issues, those whose taste sense is hampered, headache, for those people Ayurveda made an interesting nasal drop that may help in soothe clogged nose.
In Ayurveda, it is called Nasaya. In this process pouring a few drops of lukewarm cow ghee into the nostrils and give instant relief after pouring as the ghee travels all the way down to the throat and soothes the infection. Only pour lukewarm ghee in each nostril.
Good Source of Energy
Ghee is a good source of energy.
It contains medium and short-chain fatty acids, “of which, lauric acid is a potent antimicrobial and antifungal in action.
Lactating mothers are often given ladoos in this period loaded with ghee and provide energy. Pinni is a Punjabi treat, not known for its taste but also has energy-boosting properties.
Keeps Constipation at Bay
A mixture of milk and ghee works as laxatives and the best remedy for constipation.
Take 1 or 2 teaspoonful’s of ghee in a cup of hot milk at bedtime is an effective but gentle means of relieving constipation.
Fasting is a part of the Indian culture. It is also related to our religion. There are ten consumption treatments are awakened in Ayurveda and upwaasa is one of them. Ayurveda guides three therapies for the wellbeing and good health i. e. spiritual, psychological and physical. Many experts believe that fasting (upwaasa) is mixture of all these three. Fasting encourages digestive fire. As per Ashtang hridiya, intermittent fasting is not only an eating sobriety, its pattern of consumption. It’s a method for planning meals to get the most advantageous health impact out of them The whole purpose of eating is for the food to absorbed by your body in form of saar (nutrition) or excrete from the body in the form kitta (stool, urine, sweat).
INTRODUCTION-
The Sanskrit word for fasting is ‘Upawaasa’.
“Upa” means “Near”
“‘Vasa” means “to stay”.
In Ayurveda, Upavasa is one among all Daivavyapashraya (spiritual) therapies and one among ten Langhana therapies. Langhana produces lightness of the body. Fasting (Upawaasa) is defined as “to give rest to digestive system”.
As per ayurvedic aspect a quarter your stomach should be filled with liquids and half with solid food, and a quarter left empty. You should end the food feeling satisfied but not full.
Purpose of fasting-
A poor digestive juice leads to poor health and a strong digestive juice facilitates good health. According to Ayurveda jathragni play a key role in digestion. Agni helps us drink in nutrients from the food we eat. Fasting’s other role is to excrete out waste products that build up in our cells and tissues. Forasmuch, for well-ordered cleaning of the digestive system and minimizing the production of ama (toxins) in the body, episodic fasting is advised.
The idea of a regular fast is to give your Agni (digestive system) a rest. Fasting also gives the great chance for Agni to burn up any toxins, or Ama, that has built up in your body.
Health Improvement By Fasting-
Intensity of fire is reduced by the ash particles remaining on it, due to which it interrupts the process of burning. When the fire of Agni is diminished, we have low nutrition coming into our body, and poor elimination of waste. This can lead to low immunity, lack of energy and weakness. Fasting helps to your overall health and reignites your digestive fire (Agni) and hereby it improves your overall health.
Fasting maintains the strength of digestive system and cleanses the intestine. On the day of fasting, food such as light vegetable soup and fruits can be eaten. In addition, drink lots of liquid including juices, milk, herbal tea, and water with lemon and mint (pudina) leaves.
Upawaasa As A Treatment In Ayurveda-
In Ayurveda, upavasa (fasting) is indicated as a treatment therapy in various diseases. Such as chhardi (vomiting), Atisara (diarrhoea), Visuchika (cholera), hridroga (cardiac disorders), Alaska (paresis of bowel), Jwara (fever).
Upavasa in Raktajaroga-
Upavasa is indicated for curing diseases due to the vitiation of blood (shonita). Pitta (biological factor responsible for digestion & metabolism, color complexion, vision etc.). Therefore, in the beginning, the patient should be kept on fasting
Upavasa in JwaraRoga –
There are ten types of langhana described in chraka samhinta. In the first stage of jwara (Fever), langhana or fasting is prescribed. in the beginning of five days of jwara (Fever) are destroyed by fasting therapy. All these ten types are not useful in the present context, it is only fasting type of langhana which i
Upavasa in Alasaka and Visuchika-
The patients suffering from Alasaka (choleric diarrhea) and Visuchika(intestional torper) should be kept on fasting.
Highlights-
Fasting doesn’t mean you go through the day without eating.
The food you eat should be either absorbed by your body in form of ahara rasa
Or excrete from the body in form of malas.
Meals should be eaten at the fixed time every day, around every five hours.
Skipping meals aggravates pitta and consistently under-eating aggravates vata.
Frequent hunger weakens the dhatus and destroys your body.
Ayurveda states spring (Shishira ritu) is more suitable time for fasting.
Ayurveda advise that something which is easy for digestion should be consumed like fresh prepared rice gruel after fasting.
Triphala can help your fasting regime-
Triphala cantains amlaki, haritaki and vibhitaki will help you any fasting (upawaas) you select by making the elimination of toxic (Ama) waste from the body more dexterous and more effective. It also especially cleanses the elementary canal. Triphala is a rasayan or rejuvenator for the digestion.
Many people are getting out of the quarantine period after contracting the Covid-19 virus. It’s a tough time period for every individual and their families who have been infected with the virus. Dealing with the quarantine period is difficult but equally important in the post-Covid care at home. It is important not to ignore and take good care of your body when you are in recovering phase at home.
FEW COMMON POST COVID SYMPTOMS
After testing negative for the Covid-19, many of the patients can suffer from some long term and chronic after effects.
Some of them include
Constant body fatigue or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Sleep abnormalities
Depression and anxiety
Diffuse myalgia
Some cognitive symptoms such as confusion, less focus, forgetfulness etc.
Muscle and joint pain
If proper care is not taken, then patient’s condition can worsen and develop more severe issues like lung damage, heart damage etc.
People with some health conditions as immune disorders, Hypertension and Diabetes etc. are at a much higher risk for developing conditions like post COVID-19cytokine storms.
In this hyper immune reaction occurs and abnormally high quantities of cytokine proteins are released into the blood. In simple words, Immune response is more than normal.
This increased immune response is responsible for various autonomic dysfunction such as temperature abnormalities, sleep abnormalities, cognitive abnormalities and severe fatigue, which can be severe for people already with health issues.
GUIDELINES FOR POST COVID MANAGEMENT AT HOME
Drink warm water throughout the day (if not contra-indicated)
Take immunity promoting/boosting herbs/medicines. Like giloy, Ashwagandha. CAC Immunity booster tablets and Kadha.
Professional work can be resumed in graded manner, if health permits. Person can indulge himself/herself in light house work too.
Practice yogasana, pranayama and meditation according to your health or as prescribed by a doctor.
Breathing exercises can also be done as prescribed by treating physicians.
Follow a proper Balanced and nutritious diet, which is easy to digest freshly cooked.
Take adequate sleep and rest.
Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
Take regular medications as advised by your phuysician, for Covid and its comorbidities. Consult a physician about all medicines that you are taking (allopathic/AYUSH) to avoid medicine interaction.
Never forget to do a Self-health monitoring at home. Keep check on your blood pressure, temperature, blood sugar (especially, if you are diabetic). Keep pulse oximeter to check your SPO2.
In case of persistent dry cough/sore throat, saline gargles should be done and take steam inhalation. Herbs for gargling/steam inhalation and Cough medications should be taken on the advice of a qualified Ayurveda physician.
Always look out for early warning signs like high grade fever, breathlessness, Sp02 < 95%,unexplained chest pain, focal weakness, new onset of confusion etc.
HOW CAN AYURVEDA HELP IN POST COVID MANAGEMENT AT HOME?
According to Ayurveda, any abnormalities in the body are caused due to the imbalance of Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas and due to accumulation of ama(toxins) in your body.
So, the focus is to bring the doshas in balance and detoxify the body to make it free from toxins to enhance overall healing.
The impact of any disease depends upon severity of the disease, person’s prakriti, satwa, satmya and age.
Ayurveda formulations you need to include in your day to day life
CHYAWANPRASH – Include it in your daily life to strengthen immune system as well as respiratory system.
AMRIT KALASH – Consume it to boost your immunity and strengthen all the organs of your body. It helps in detoxification and healing of the body from inside.
TRIPHALA – It helps to balance excess pitta in the body as well as eliminating toxins.
ASHWAGANDHA – It acts as an adaptogen that helps the body adapt to various types of stress and promotes stamina and overall health. It also calms and strengthens the nervous system.
SHATAVARI– It helps to increase the strength of the musculoskeletal system.
PANCHKARMA THERAPIES – Ayurvedic Panchakarmas therapy can be used that allows cleansing the body to reduce toxins. Do Abhyanga (whole body massage) with lukewarm sesame oil followed by swedan (whole body steaming). These therapies are detoxifying procedures.
AHARA – You can practice Ayurveda diet according to your prakriti. Also avoid fried and spicy foods.
Yoga and Pranayama – It helps in removing lactic acid accumulation in the body. Therefore, helps in in eliminating fatigue.
YOGA AND PRANAYAMA PROTOCOL POST COVID
Yoga plays an important role in the psycho-social care and rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients, who are in quarantine or isolation. It is particularly useful in alleviating their fears and anxiety.
SHODHAN KRIYA (YOGIC CLEANSING PRACRICES)
It includes Jala neti and Sutra neti.
Use lukewarm water for cleansing. Follow jalaneti by kapalabhati to remove all water from nasal passage.
Neti, should be performed weekly once or twice.
Should avoid in case of epistaxis, middle ear infection, and recent ENT surgery.
Neti helps in cleansing sinuses, beneficial in allergic conditions and reduces upper airway reactivity)
Move the joints as far as possible. Do it slowly with breath awareness
Do not over strain. Avoid these practices in case of severe joint pain and illness.
You can practice Ushtrasana, UtthanaMandukasana, Tadasana, Trikonasana, Vakrasana, Bhujangasana, Sarala Matsyasana etc. These practices improves chest expansion and cardiopulmonary functions.
Avoid this practice in case of cardiac disorders, inflammation, ulcers, recent abdominal surgery,abdominal hernia, & vertigo. Hypertensive patients should bend with care. Do not try to bend your body parts beyond the limits or your strength and do not overdo the lateral stretch.
Do it with breath awareness. Cardiac patients shall do it with care as advised by Yoga experts. Asanas that involve chest expansion should prefer Simplified versions. Beginners and elderly population should also follow the simplified versions only.
KAPALABHATI
Perform 40-60strokes per minute
Hypertensive, cardiac problems, patients with respiratory distress,slipped disc patients should not do it. It’s better to practice it early in the morning on an empty stomach for better results.
Improves pulmonary functions and reduces secretions. It is a very useful preparatory practice for pranayama and Helps to cleanse the frontal sinuses.
BREATHING AND PRANAYAMAS
Practice Sectional breathing, nadi shodhan pranayama, Ujjayi and Brahmari pranayama
Breath should be slow, steady and controlled. It should not be restricted or forced in anyway. In the begining start the practice with few repetitions and gradually increase the number of repetitions. Maintain the ratio of 1:2 for inhalation and exhalation, if possible.
In case of any cardiac disorders start with few repetitions and gradually increase the number of repetitions. Don’t practice breath holding or retention in initial stage.
Nadishodhan pranayama reduces the sympathetic activities and stimulate vagal (parasympathetic) activities and decreases stress and anxiety in patients.
Ujjayi pranayama increase the oxygen saturation in body.
Bhramari pranayama is similar to humming. It may increase Nasal Nitric Oxide (NO), which improves blood flow to the ciliary epithelium and has antiinflammatory action.
MEDITATIVE PRACTICES
It includes Breath awareness, Dharna, Dhyan
For beginners, Play soothing music in the background during meditation. Practice it as long as you can.
Try and keep your eyes closed, Don’t open them, Don’t do unnecessary body movements, try to stay still. Try to focus and concentrate, don’t be judgemental with thoughts.
Meditation helps to reduces anxiety and stress by reducing the cortisol levels and enhance the alpha brain wave activity.
Makes the body stable and calms the mind. Balance the functions of neuroendocrine system therefore enhances the immune system.
COVID-19 is affecting people of different age and in different ways. The symptoms may vary from person to person ranging from mild to moderate illness and some are recovering without hospitalization.
Instead of worrying you may add on some food items to your diet and stay Healthy, stay positive.
The following food may help to boost up your immune system-
1.Switch to Citrus fruits
Vitamin C plays a major role if you have caught cold. It really helps to build up your immune system.
It may help to increase the production of white blood cells, which are helping hand to fight against infections.
Almost all citrus fruits are high in vitamin C. With such a variety to choose from, it’s easy to add a squeeze of this vitamin to any meal. some of the examples are listed below –
Oranges
Guava
Grapefruit
Tangerines
Lemons
Limes
Clementine
Peppers
Strawberries
Blackcurrants
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Kiwi Fruit
Cantaloupe
Your body requires Vitamin C on daily basis because your body doesn’t produce or store it, you need daily vitamin C for continued health. The recommended daily amount for most adults is-
70 to 75 mg for women
80 to 90 mg for men
Supplements- Avoid taking more than 2,000 milligrams (mg)in a day.
2.The Red bell peppers
According to some studies Red bell peppers are a rich source of Vitamin C and also beta carotene which is converted into Vitamin A.
Vitamin C may helps to maintain healthy skin besides boosting your immune system.
Vitamin A is beneficial for your eyes and also good for your skin.
3. Broccoli
It is one of the healthiest vegetables which you can put on your plate. It is enriched with vitamins and minerals. It constitute of Vitamins- A, C, and E , highly fibrous and contains many other antioxidants.
In order to keep its nutrient intact one should cook it as little as possible or may steam it.
4. Garlic
It is famous throughout the world as it adds a good flavor to the food and one must add on to their diet in order to achieve its health benefits.
It is been used for ancient period of time for fighting infections, It may also slow down hardening of the arteries.
It seems to come from a heavy concentration of sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin thus enriched with immune-boosting properties.
5. Ginger
In ayurveda it is used in both dry and wet form to treat various respiratory ailments like sore throat, Kasa(Cough and cold) etc.
It may help to decrease inflammation, which can help to reduce a sore throat and inflammatory illnesses. It may help in nausea as well.
It may be used in various dishes, desserts, Herbal tea, Ginger Candy etc.
According to some studies Ginger may also decrease chronic pain and even possess cholesterol-lowering properties.
6. Spinach
It is also a healthy choice as it is enriched with vitamin C along with numerous antioxidants and beta carotene. Thus it helps in fighting infection and up rise your immune systems.
It should be consumed like broccoli i.e. it is healthiest when it’s cooked as little as possible so that it retains its nutrients.
This make it easier to absorb the vitamin A content and allows other nutrients to be released from oxalic acid, an anti-nutrient.
7. Yogurt
The Greek yogurt is the best choice. It contains “live and active cultures” . These cultures may stimulate your immune system which in turn to helps to fight diseases.
Instead of flavored Yoghurt or loaded with sugar instead of this one should consume the plain yogurts. You can sweeten plain yogurt yourself with healthy fruits and a drizzle of honey instead.
They may be considered as a great source of Vitamin D, so try to select brands fortified with this vitamin.
Vitamin D helps regulate the immune system and is thought to boost our body’s natural defenses against diseases.
8. Almonds
Almonds are enriched with Vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant which in turn helps to strengthen your immune system.
It’s a fat-soluble vitamin i.e. it requires the presence of fat to be absorbed properly.
They are packed with the vitamin and also contains healthy fats.
9. Sunflower seeds
They are full of nutrients like Phosphorous, magnesium, vitamins- B6 and E and also incredibly high in selenium
It is important in regulating and maintaining a healthy immune system and may help in fighting against viral diseases.
Other Similar foods items that are containing high amounts of vitamin E include avocados and dark leafy greens.
10. Turmeric
It is used as a key ingredient in many curries.
It is been used for years as an anti-inflammatory in treating both R.A.(Rheumatoid arthritis) O.A.(Osteoarthritis)
Based on some animal studies, the high concentrations of Curcumin may help to decrease muscle damage(induced by exercise) and boosting up your immune system.
Usage- Take 1/2 spoon of turmeric in a Cup of milk on daily basis.
11. Green tea
They are packed with poweful Antioxidants- flavonoids and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
In some studies, EGCG has been shown to enhance the immune function. The black tea the fermentation process destroys a lot of the EGCG. But on the other hand i.e. Green tea, EGCG is preserved as it is steamed and not fermented.
It is also a good source of the amino acid L-theanine which may aid in the production of germ-fighting compounds present in your T cells.
12. Papaya
It is another fruit loaded with vitamin C. It is good for your digestive system as it is packed with digestive enzyme called papain that has an anti-inflammatory effects.
Constituents- Potassium, magnesium, and folate. They all of which are beneficial to your overall health.
13. Kiwi
It is an amazing and tasty fruit. It is enriched with folate, potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin C.
Vitamin C in turn helps to boost the white blood cells to fight infection, while kiwi’s other nutrients keep the rest of your body functioning properly.
14. Zinc
It is an essential nutrient that people need on daily basis in a moderate amount in order to stay healthy. Zinc is found in cells throughout the body.
Our body also needs zinc to make proteins and DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Also helps to fight against various bacteria and viruses. Some food that are packed with zinc are as follows-
Lean meats
Poultry
Eggs
Seafood
Beans
Peas
Lentils
Nuts and seeds
Soy products.
Oysters, red meat, and poultry are excellent sources of zinc.
Baked beans, chickpeas, and nuts (such as cashews and almonds)
Zinc consumption should not be ignored as our bodies need it so that our immune cells can function as intended.
Ayurveda describes Jwara as the most powerful disease which is capable of affecting the body, mind and the sense organs. Increase in temperature of body and mind (disturbed mind or thoughts) is considered as the main symptom of the disease.
Jwara is a Rasadhatu Pradoshaja disease which affects the Abhyanthara roga margawhich includes the kosta or the amashaya and pakvashaya together. Thsese roga are usually treated by langhana and the same is used in the management of Jwara.
Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 reveal that this disease affects the Abhyantar roga margawith fever and respiratorysymptoms as the main manifestations. Therefore, the management principles of Jwara can be used in the management of COVID-19 Patients too.
COMPARISION
COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has already been spreading so fast and has acquired an epidemic nature. But, Epidemics like COVID-19 are not new to Ayurveda. Our classical textbooks have given a vivid description of such epidemics in the name of ‘Janapadodhwamsa’ where various aspects of such epidemics with respect to their cause (nidana), effects, management and prevention are clearly described.
Charaka samhita has clearly explained that such epidemics appear as a result of vitiation of air, water, environment and season which are common to all individuals. Therefore, such epidemics affect people irrespective of their physical constitution and the strength of affliction depends on level of dosha vitiation of the person.
Pragyaparadha or misuse of one’s intellect is a causative factor for vitiation of all three doshas and it is considered to be the main cause of ‘Janapadodhwamsa’ too. Proper use of medicines to improve the physical health, administration of five elimination or Panchkarma therapies and rasayana, along with Daivavyapasraya chikitsa has been mentioned as preventive and as treatment for diseases leading to Janapadodhwamsa.
This Jwara can also be classified as being agantuja (external) caused by Bhoota Abhishanga (virus), which aggravates all the three doshas. Considering the nature of COVID-19 as agantu and janapadodhwamsa, it can be considered as a type of Sannipata Jwara with fever, tiredness, dry cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, aches and pains, sore throat, diarrhea etc as the main symptoms.
STAGES OF JWARA
CLINICAL FEATURES OF AMA JWARA (1st STAGE)
The ama jwara/first stage of jwara represents itself with the following clinical features
Anorexia, indigestion, heaviness in the stomach
Feeling of heaviness in cardiac region, drowsiness and laziness
Continuous, fever with acute onset.
Non-elimination of the dosha along with mala or waste products
Excess salivation, loss of appetite,nausea and tastelessness in the mouth.
Rigidity, numbness and heaviness of the body
Excessive urination
Improper formation of stool
CLINICAL FEATURES OF PACHYAMANA JWARA (2nd STAGE)
High grade fever and excess thirst
Delirium
Dyspnea
Giddiness
Excess evacuation of wastes
CLINICAL FEATURES OF NIRAMA JWARA (3rd STAGE)
Restoration of hunger
Debility
Lightness in the body
Reduced fever
Elimination of the dosha along with the waste products from the body are the clinical features of nirama jwara (Body is free from ama or toxins or aggravated doshas).
These features generally appear on the 8th day.
PRECAUTIONS AT INETIAL STAGES OF JWARA
The patient, in the state of nava jwara/first stage fever, should avoid certain things such as
Daytime sleep
Bath
Massage
Heavy to digest food
Sexual intercourse
Anger
Direct exposure to wind
Exercise
kashaya (astringent foods)
CONTRAINDICATION OF LANGHANAM (FASTING)
Langhanam is prescribed in the initial stage of jwara except those caused by
kshaya consumption
vata dominant jwara
fear, anger, passion, grief
Physical exertion
BENEFITS OF LANGHNAM IN JWARA
Langhana reduces the aggravated dosha and stimulates the agni(Digestive fire)
As a result of this jwara subsides and the body becomes light and the person’s appetite is restored to normal
Langhana should be performed only to an extent where it does not hamper the vitality or strength of the individual.
MANAGEMENT PRINCIPAL OF JWARA
Langhana (fasting)
Swedana (fomentation)
Kala (waiting period of eight days)
Yavagu (medicated gruels) and tikta rasa(Bitter taste) drugs and all digestive enhancers prescribed in the taruna jwara (the initial stage of jwara)
VARIOUS DRINKS TO MANAGE THIRST IN JWARA
If the patient feels thirsty, he should be given :
Hot water to drink if the jwara caused by aggravation of vata and kapha
If the jwara is pitta dominant, water boiled with bitter drugs and then cooled, sgould be is given.
Both of these are dipana, (digestive fire enhancer), pachana (enhancing digestion), and jwaraghna (alleviators of jwara). They help in cleansing the channels of circulation and promote strength, sweating, appetite and auspiciousness.
SHADANG PANIYA
Boil the water with musta, parpataka, ushira, chandana, udichya and nagara. Once it cools down give it to patient for the alleviation of thirst and jwara.
DECOCTIONS
After six days of light diet, the jwara patient should be administered decoctions, which are either pachana (stimulant of digestion) or shamana (alleviator of doshas).
DECOCTION INDICATED ARE
Musta and parpataka can be taken either in the form of decoction (pakya) or shita kashaya (crushing and soaking the herbs overnight in water and then filtering the content and using the filtrate in morning).
Parpataka decoction may be given to the patient along with nagara and duralabha.
The decoction made from kirata tikta, guduchi,mustaand vishva bheshaja.
The decoction of patha and ushira along with udichya plant.
All these above mentioned decoctions which are used for the treatment of jwara are jwaraghna. They stimulate the digestive fire, help in the pachana of the doshas, relieves thirst, anorexia and treats mukha vairasya (bad taste of the mouth).
CONTRA INDICATIONS OF KASHAYAM
In the first stage of jwara, the astringent tasted drugs or decoctions are prohibited. Because if we give it in 1st stage, Doshas will not undergo paka.
YUSHA (SOUP) INDICATIONSThe patient should be given light diet which includes yusha (soup) prepared from vegetables and pulses and rasa (soup) of the meat of animals inhabiting arid regions, up to the tenth day, to treat the jwara.
INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS OF GHEE
In case of less aggravated kapha dosha and excess aggravated vata and pitta dosha, and in patients with pakwa dosha stage or no ama, ghee should be given. It is like amrita (nectar) for them.
If the kapha dosha isl predominant even after 10th day and if the signs and symptoms of langhana have not appeared, then ghee is contra indicated. In such cases decoctions should be administered til body becomes light.
The patient should be given light diet along with the meat soup of wild animals and birds. This will kill the strength of the doshas and enhances the strength of the body.
MILK
A patient should be given milk in nirama stage in the body
When the patient has excessive burning sensation and thirst
If vata and pitta dosha are dominant
HOT WATER
If fever patient feels thirsty, Hot water should be given to drink depending upon the doshas involved and the strength of the patient.
VARIOUS DIETARY FOODS USED IN JWARA
For this purpose, rakta shali, shashtika shali, specially purana shali (preserved for over a year) rice are the best. These should be given in the form of yavagu (gruel), odana (boiled rice), laja (fried paddy) to decrease the fever of the patient.
TEN TYPES OF YAVAGU USED IN TREATMENT OF JWARA
The peya prepared with laja (fried paddy) and boiled with pippali and nagara is light to digest. It should be given to the patient in the beginning of the jwara as the digestive fire is reduced.
If there is movement of bowel and the patient is desiring sour foods, then this peya should be made sour by adding dadima and should be given with nagara.
Once this peya is cooled, add honey before giving it to paittika type of patient.
A patient suffering from shoola (pain) in the parshva (flanks), basti (urinary bladder) and shira (head) regions should be given peya prepared from red variety of shali rice by boiling it with shvadamshtra and kantakari as this alleviates jwara.
A patient suffering from jwaratisara (fever associated with diarrhea) should be given peya which is sour and is boiled with prishniparni, bala, bilva, nagara, utpala and dhanyaka.
If jwara is associated with kasa (bronchitis), shwasa (difficulty in breathing) and hikka (hiccups), then give yavagu which is prepared by boiling with the group of drugs belonging to vidarigandhadi gana, as it will acts as a stimulant of digestive fire and promotes sweating.
Patient suffering from jwara associated with koshthabaddhata(constipation) should be given Peya prepared of yava (barley) boiled with pippali and amalaki. It causes anulomana (downward movement) of dosha.
Mix this peya with ghee and give it to the patient suffering from jwara with constipation.
Jwara associated with constipation and pain – Peya prepared by boiling with mridvika, pippali mula, chavya, amalaka and nagara should be consumed.
Patient suffering from Absence of sweating, sleeplessness and thirst – Peya prepared by boiling with nagara and amalaka fried with ghee and mixed with sugar.
BENEFITS OF GHEE CONSUMPTION
If in a person of ununctuous disposition or snigdha sharer, jwara doesn’t get cured by the use of decoctions, emesis, fasting and by light diet, then medicated ghrita should be given to him by adding it with the decoctions.
MANAGEMENT OF SANNIPATAJ JWARA
Langhanam and all the above mentioned therapies are administered in the following conditions
When the jwara is in the sama(dosha are still inaggravated form with indigestion) stage
When jwara is produced by the aggravated kapha dosha
When both the kapha and the pitta dosha are aggravated together
Vamana, virechana and bastī therapies should be administered to cure the jwara caused by the aggravated vāta, pitta and kapha dosha respectively.
In the case of saṁsṛṡṭra and sannīpātaja (combination of two or all the three doshas) type of jwara, the lesser, greater or equal status of the vitiated doshas should be found out and the treatment should be planned according to that dosha and specific drugs assigned for the particular dosha should be given.
Sannipātaja jwara should be treated by increasing one dosha, reducing the excessively aggravated one or by correcting the sites of the doshas in order, beginning with the site of kapha.
MANAGEMENT OF JEERNA JWARA
When the fever turns into chronic stage and there is weakness in the the body, such patients should be given nourishing foods which promote the strength of the body.
MANAGEMENT OF JWARA LOCATED IN VARIOUS DHATUS
RASA DHATU – Vamana and upavāsa (emesis and fasting) should be done.
RAKTA DHATU – Seka and pradeha (pouring of hot medicated liquids and Medicated paste application) should be done.
MAMSA AND MEDAS – Virecana and upavāsa should be done.
ASTHI AND MAJJA DHATU – Nirūha and anuvāsana bastīs should be given.
SIGNS OF COMPLETELY CURED JWARA
Disappearance of klama (mental fatigue) and santapa (temperature or fever)
Absence of pain in body parts
Clarity of senses or clear thoughts
Gaining natural mental faculties
PRECAUTIONS AFTER BEING CURED FROM JWARA
A person suffering from jwara and the person who has just become free from it (do not have fever anymore)
Should not consume food and drinks which are vidahi (causing burning sensation), guru (heavy to digest), asatmya (unwholesome diet) and viruddha (mutually contradictory)
Should avoid sexual intercourse, work that causes excessive exhaustion.
Exercise, bathing, chankramana (brisk walking) should be avoided by the person who is now free from fevera till he regains his strength back.
By following these rules fever gets alleviated and does not occur again.
Chandigarh Ayurved Centre has manufractured a Kit for COVID-19 Prevention, which contains formulations like : Trikatu syrup, Amrit tulasi ras, giloy capsules, garlic capsules.
All these helps in digestion of AMA which causes the fever.
Are you a new mother??Searching for some proven tips on breastfeeding??
GENERAL DESCRIPTION-
Lactation- It is best described as the secretion of milk from the mammary glands or the period of time in which the mother lactates to feed her baby.
This is a natural process with all post-pregnancy female mammals.
In humans this process of feeding milk is known as breastfeeding or nursing.
It should not be avoided as itis a natural phenomenon, which benefits both the mother as well as child.
There are many advantages of the mother’s milk in the ancient scriptures.
It is a best method to give the love to the child. A child understands the mother by one means i.e. breast-feeding.
According toAyurveda breast milk is known as a nectar. It is considered as the knowledge pots for the child.
Some facts about the lactation supports this comparison-
The Mother’s milk is naturally sterile and it protects the baby from many infections and diseases.
It is always available at right temperature, suitable for the child.
Mother’s milk contains- IgA ad lectoferrin, which is not available in such a high concentration if compared to any other milk. It helps to enhance immunity of the child against a variety of bacteria and thus protecting the infant from many diseases.
The various digestive enzymes that is present in human milk make it more suitable and easily digestible for the baby.
Milk lactose present in the milk inhibits growth of E. coli, and poliovirus, thus protecting the baby.
AYURVEDA AND BREASTFEEDING-
According to Ayurveda,breast-milk is Upadhatu of Rasadhatu and is directly influenced by the quality of Rasadhatu is produced by the food we eat.
That is why the mother’s diet is responsible for any health problems in the child.
Assessment of the quality of milk-
1. Take a drop of milk fall into a container of water and if it disperses then the milk is of good quality
2. If the milk Sinks-Heavy with Kapha (hence, Kapha provoking items have to be removed from the diet)
3. If the milk floats- Due to airy Vata (the child will pass gaseous stools and suffer from gripes).
Intake of Ayurvedic Formulation Dashmoolarishta will help in this case.
4. Yellowish tinge of the milk- This is because of Excessive Pitta.
Shatavari is the best herb in this case that should be given to the mother.
Useful Tips for lactating mother-
For scanty breast milk-Try the mixture of almond milk and herbs.
Soak 10 almonds in water for overnight. Then peel them, put them in a blender, add a cup of hot milk and puree them.
Pour the almond milk into a glass and stir in a pinch each of ginger powder, cardamom and saffron and a teaspoon of date sugar (available in most health food stores) or honey. Drink it two times a day i.e., morning and evening, to help strengthen the quality and quantity of your breast milk.
Women with pitta or kaphadoshas drink 3-4cups of pomegranate juice (available in most health food stores) daily to regulate lactation.Vata constitution women should avoid pomegranate juice as Vatadosha can get aggravated.
Shatavari Kalpa – It is a formulation very useful as ‘galactagogue’ for mothers after delivery. Using it on regular basis is very helpful in maintaining quality and quantity of milk.Powder of Shatavari should be taken in the dose of 1 GM daily along with milk to maintain the quality of lactation.
Other Formulations of Shatavari and Ashwagandha -ShatavariGhrita, AshvagandhadiChurna, etc., can also be taken for maintaining the quality as well as quantity of milk.
For the cases of cracked nipple, local application of ‘ShatadhoutaGhrita’ on the affected nipple is very useful.
PATHYA OR THINGS TO BE DONE??
The best diet for lactating mother should be simple and vegetarian diet.
Ghee and oils- Take these in adequate amount in order to subdue the vitiated VataDosha, nourishing of the traumatized tissues and improve digestion, facilitate the evacuation of bowels.
Start breastfeeding your baby immediately right after he/she is born.
Colostrum is the breastmilk produced during the first 2-3 days post-delivery. It is highly nutritious, provides protection and also sufficient for the baby.
In case of more milk secretion- Extra milk should be squeezed and discarded. If not discarded then there are chances of breast abscess due to congestion caused by extra milk.
Breast Feeding time should be after every two hours. Keep on trying even if the flow of the breastmilk appears to be slow or completely blocked.
Semi solid food should be started from the age of 4th month even if there is profuse milk secretion.
Exclusive Breast feeding- Give your baby only breastmilk till the he/she is 6 months old.
According to Ayurveda at 6monthAnnaprashan Samskara is done i.e., the first food item given to the child and it should be semi solid paste of well-cooked rice with sugar and cardamom.
Breast-feeding should be done till the age of 1year and then gradually stopped and replaced by the regular solid food.
The baby should be with the mother in the same bed. This is called ‘bedding -in’.
After taking a nice warm bath breastfeed your baby as it helps to improve the milk flow.
One should never delay or be punctual at the baby’s feeding time i.e.,even if your baby is not crying you should proceed as per the schedule for the feeding. it helps a lot in a long run.
Crying indicates the last and final sign of hunger. Other indications are your baby starts to push out his/her tongue; lick his/ her lips; bring his/her hand near the mouth and licks it; or opens the mouth in left and right directions.
Some studies have revealed that newborn babies take the feed better when they are wearing a clean and dry diaper i.e., they are more comfortable. It is advised to change the diaper before starting the feed.
Keep yourself and your baby clean- It is advisable to wash your hands and wipe the breast region with a damp cloth before and after each breast-feeding session. Sometimes baby’s health issues may be due to carelessness on your part.
Drink plenty of water– drink a glass of water, juice or any healthy hydrating fluid before breastfeeding as it increases your milk flow.
Instead of leaving your baby with a nanny and formula milk, your baby could always use the breast milk in bottle
Highly fibrous diet and healthy diet which include all sorts of proteins and vitamins should be followed in order to avoid constipation or gas in your baby’s stomach.
Drink milk regularly, less spicy diet as your breast milk may have slight taste of the food you eat. Your babies can also sense flavor and may dislike it.
One should learn the holding position before discharge from the maternity home. One should also learn how to store and express breast milk.
APATHYA OR NOT TO FOLLOW-
The milk secretion may decrease by the regular intake of the canned foods, hot, pungent, and spicy food recipes and it should be avoided.
The infection to the mother during lactation period can be easily transferred to the child so the exposure to polluted and infectious climatic conditions should be avoided.
Medication- Be Careful while taking drugs during lactation, since many drugs are excreted through the milk and might exert an adverse effect on the baby.
In the cases of breast abscess, when the milk is infected Breast-feeding should be stopped. Further squeezed out the milk and discard it to avoid further congestion.
If you are experiencing pain or sore nipples- Consult a doctor regarding your problem and ask him/ her about the right ointment for your nipples, and meanwhile use a breast-shield.
Avoid eating any painkillers or medicine unless your doctor prescribes it
Your mood plays an important role in this process. Breastfeeding should be avoided when you are feeling angry or depressed. This is one of the most important tips that should not be ignored. The baby can sense low mood of the mother and this can directly impact your milk flow.
No Pre-lacteal feeds i.e. Don’t give glucose, jaggery, sugar, plain water or honey before the first breastfeed.
Do not give your baby gripe water, balkadu, glucose water or tonics for teething.
Never get too impressed with the convenience of any bottle-feeding mom or avoid bottle milk.
Avoid spicy food or strong flavored food items as it may affect the breast milk.
BELL PEPPER – Peppers are the highest sources of Vitamin C for vegetarians. It is highly nutritious, numerous health benefits, and is also a definite taste enhancer in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. They have a lot of pro-heart benefits and known to prevent cataracts, blood clot formation in the veins, which reduces the risk of heart strokes and diseases. Don’t overcook the vegetables as many essential nutrients might get destroyed.
GUAVA – Guava popular in Indian and rich in Vitamin C, containing as much as 250 mg of Vitamin C. They are rich in other essential nutrients like dietary fiber, folic acid, potassium, and manganese. Guavas are very versatile fruits and can be used in desserts, fruit salad, green salads, juices, jellies, and cocktails.
CITRUS FRUITS – Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes all are good sources of Vitamin C. One medium-sized orange contains 70 mg Vitamin C. Orange juice is also a great diet fruit juice contains just 45% calories and 93 mg of Vitamin C. Grapefruit juice contains 70 mg of Vitamin C. Lemons are used in many detox water recipes to flush out toxins from the body and it IS advisable to take them early in the morning with ginger and water. All these fruits can be used in cocktails, desserts, and parfaits.
KIWI – This small, bright green and fuzzy fruit with lots of Vitamin C than an orange. It is considered a Vitamin C powerhouse. About two medium-sized kiwi fruits contain as much as 137 mg of vitamin C. They are also rich in flavonoids and copper. They have so much potassium as bananas and are ideal nutrition fruits for kids, especially during the cold season, as it strengthens respiratory tracts. Kiwis also are used in desserts, fruit juices, cocktails salad dressings, and fruit salads, etc.
BROCCOLI – Broccoli is the healthiest to eat. People consumed it raw or cooked, it is rich in vitamin C, a lot of fiber, and calories. It also detoxifies your blood and flushes out harmful toxins. It is incredibly versatile and can be used in salads, pizzas, pasta, or simple stir fry or curry recipes. Broccoli adds to a bowl of roasted veggies to enhance their nutrition profile.
STRAWBERRIES – Strawberries are the most flavorful and the tastiest berries. They are rich in antioxidants, which are good for the heart and also essential for healthy skin. Just 100 gm serving of raw strawberries can meet half of the daily intake requirement. They are extremely rich in fiber which is important for good digestive health and makes you feel full for longer.
LEAFY GREENS – Leafy green vegetables like spinach are rich in Vitamin C, and also the richest sources of plant nutrients. 100 gm serving of spinach packs as much as 120 mg of Vitamin C, which is enough for a day. Include some leafy greens in your meals every day, to fulfill your daily Vitamin C requirement. follow the red, green, yellow rule, which pretty much includes all Vitamin C rich foods, including bell peppers (red and green), green leafy veggies, and colored fruits like lemon and lime.
AAMLA – Aamla is the best magic fruit used by Indian Ayurveda experts and herbologists. It is a highly nutritional food, which is the richest source of Vitamin C in nature. The fruit is consumed in a sweet pickled form, or made into a candy and then eaten. Aamla juices, which are supposed to have immune-boosting properties, and protect the body against seasonal or other diseases.
CAULIFLOWER – Cauliflower is a highly nutritious vegetable and it is rich in fiber and Vitamin C. One cup of cauliflower contains 45 mg of Vitamin. The vegetables are widely consumed in India and it is also a rich source of Vitamin K and folate.
Tomato – Tomato rich in Vitamin C, one cup 100 gm of raw tomatoes containing almost 100 mg of Vitamin C. Tomatoes are good for the skin and have anti-inflammation properties and have a cooling effect on the skin.
PAPAYA – Papaya contains 62mg of vitamin C PER 100 GM. Papaya can give you enough of the vitamin for the entire day. Its many other benefits help to increase platelet counts.
Baking soda has teeth whitening properties and this is considered as a major ingredient in mainstream popular toothpastes. All you need to do is to gently scrub it over your tooth’s surface and you will see the difference. Baking soda prevents the teeth from producing more bacteria.
Also, need to understand this can not whiten your teeth overnight, instead it would take a couple of weeks when used constantll.
Consume Fruits and Vegetables
A fruitful diet is always good for your teeth as well as your body. Chewing fruits and vegetables can do the job. The two fruits that help in teeth whitening are pineapple and strawberries. You can use baking soda and strawberries as a natural remedy to whiten your teeth.
Limit Sugar Foods
You need to limit your consumption of red wine, berries and sugary soda drinks that causes teeth dullness. Though, this does not practically mean that you need to avoid them completely, instead, you can consume it in moderate quantities.
Keep in mind that you need to avoid smoking as nicotine. These are one of the main reasons to stain your teeth.
Add Calcium on your Diet
Sometimes discoloration in your teeth is caused by eroding of the enamel that exposes the dentin that lies beneath the enamel. Hence, this leads to teeth turning yellowish or brownish. So, you need to consume calcium-rich foods such as cheese and milk that will keep your tooth’s enamel from eroding.
Regularly Floss and Brush Your Teeth
If you brush your teeth twice a day, it will help you stay away from many dental diseases and brush away all the bad bacteria.
You also need to constantly floss up your teeth. Flossing cleans your teeth in its edges and makes sure there isn’t any food residue stuck in teeth. Not following these steps leads to building of plaque on the teeth. It is a hard coating over your enamel and when it comes to cleaning it away, it can get removed along with your enamel and causes tooth sensitivity.
Use Hydrogen Peroxide
This is considered a natural bleaching agent that kills bad bacteria in your mouth and is also used for healing purposes for wounds because it has high intensity of killing bacteria. Currently, most toothpaste contains hydrogen peroxide. It can be used as a mouthwash too.
OIL PULLING
Oil pulling has its roots in Indian soil and it improves oral hygiene, removes harmful toxins from your body. Oil pulling involves the simple method of applying oil over your teeth or pulling it in mouth and this will remove yellowish plaquearound your teeth. Initially, sunflower oil was used for oil pulling but coconut oil has the fastest results for teeth whitening. Coconut oil pulling can be done in your mouth for 5-10 minutes and this removes bad bacteria.
If applied daily this can reduce plaques buildup and helps in teeth whitening.
TURMERIC POWDER
Take a teaspoon of turmeric powder and add a little water to it in a small bowl.
Once this has turned to a paste, take a toothbrush and dip it into the mixture and brush for 2-3 minutes.
Turmeric has medicinal properties and removes surface stains and helps making the teeth whiter.
CHARCOAL BRUSH
Wet a toothbrush and dip it in a mixture of charcoal powder and brush for a minimum of 2 minutes. Make sure not to splatter it on your clothes, it will leave stains. Charcoal powder whitens the teeth and stops plaque from building up.
LEMON JUICE AND BAKING SODA
Sprinkle a teaspoon of lemon juice over a little bit of baking soda, make it into a thin paste. Dip your toothbrush into this paste and brush your teeth. Lemons are rich in citric and which acts as a natural stain remover. Baking soda stays on the teeth for longer and this helps in removing mild stains from teeth.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Apply some apple cider vinegar around insides of your mouth and rinse your mouth with water for 2 minutes. After that dip your toothbrush in some apple cider vinegar and brush your teeth, this will help you remove stains. Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid that helps break down of plaque and hard stains. Most importantly, this helps remove bad bacteria.
SALT AND BAKING SODA
Add half teaspoon of salt and baking soda in a little bit of water. Then use a toothbrush and dip it in the paste that is formed. Apply it on your teeth and brush for 2 minutes.
POWDERED MILK WITH TOOTHPASTE
Add small amount of powdered milk on your toothbrush and this will help in keeping your teeth white and glossy. This is because milk powder and milk products have calcium which is good for the teeth. Brush your teeth gently for 2 minutes and gently wash your mouth with water. You can follow it twice a day.
LEMON JUICE WITH WATER
Mix a little amount of lemon juice in water and rinse your mouth with it for 2 minutes. This helps the teeth grow stronger and act as a disinfectant for your oral cavity. Lemon juice mixed with water is the easiest way to make a homemade mouthwash. This will nourish your teeth and keep them shiny white always.
ORANGE PEEL
Peel the orange skin and rub it back and forth onto your teeth and orange is acidic so, it will brighten the teeth and will also kill the bacterial growth. Brush your teeth 5minutes after rubbing the peel.
CHEW NUTS
Keep chewing nuts and hard food gently as this can help remove plaque. Nuts are filled with healthy fats and protein that will protect your teeth from having any dental problems.
STICKY FOODS
Sticky foods such as dried fruits will stick to your teeth for a longer time and will help get rid of bad bacteria. You need to brush your teeth after you are done chewing the nuts.