Ayurvedic treatment for Hashimoto's Disease

Hashimoto’s is one of the most common autoimmune diseases in the world today. It is a thyroid disorder and an autoimmune disease. The autoimmune part of the equation makes virtually everything a challenge and this is particularly true when it comes to trying to figure out what to eat.

Are you tired all the time? Have you been gaining weight and you're not sure why? Do you have difficulty concentrating? Many conditions cause tiredness, sluggishness, weight gain and difficulty concentrating. But there is one immune disorder that you may not have considered that may explain

what's going on. All these symptoms could be caused by ‘Hashimoto’s disease’, a disorder of the thyroid.

One of the absolute truths about Hashimoto’s is that no 2 people have the same version of the disease. There are too many variables, people are at different stages of progression, and they have other autoimmune, endocrine, digestive or systemic problems. You probably won’t realize you have Hashimoto’s disease or hypothyroidism at first. Initial symptoms are mild and last a long time. They include fatigue, weight gain and difficulty concentrating. But over time symptoms can grow to be

severe and affect all the organs in your body.

What are the causes of Hashimoto’s disease?

Experts don’t know why the immune systems attacks the thyroid like it does – could it be a virus or bacterium, or a genetic flaw? Some people are more at risk of Hashimoto’s disease than others, according to experts, which is due to their genes. Hashimoto’s disease tends to cluster in families.

Is Hashimoto’s disease fatal?

If you don’t treat hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto’s disease, you could be storing up problems for later life. Untreated Hashimoto’s disease can increase your risk of heart disease, leave you at higher risk of having a baby born with birth defects, and make you depressed. Your enlarged thyroid may make it more difficult to speak or swallow. The condition may be difficult to spot but you benefit if you catch Hashimoto’s disease early. According to a 2011 study, even if your levels of thyroid hormone are still normal, Hashimoto’s disease can decrease your quality of life. The study from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria found women with Hashimoto’s disease had symptoms like fatigue, irritability and weight gain even when their thyroid function was normal.

How Ayurveda can help you?

Ayurveda focuses on balancing all the systems of the body for optimal hormonal functioning. It is particularly useful for diseases that are brought about by stress, and causes weight gain, constipation, increase in cholesterol etc.

Ayurvedic treatment for thyroid disorders focuses on providing symptomatic relief and restoring the balance and harmony of the body. Depending on the symptoms, medicines are prescribed to regulate the kapha, vata, and pitta doshas. Ushakadi drugs and Guggulu are commonly used to stimulate glandular functions and metabolism, thereby alleviating symptoms.

Different Ayurvedic remedies are used by practitioners to treat obesity, high cholesterol and inflammation of the body. Guggulu is considered to be particularly beneficial for preventing or restarting sluggish metabolism, and Ayurvedic practitioners routinely prescribe it. 

Essential Drug list of Ayurvedic Medicines

1. Digestive/Carminative

i. Lashunadi vati

ii. Lavanavashkar churna

iii. Sandipana churna

iv. Hingavashtak churna

v. Shankha bhashma

vi. Chitrakadi vati

2. Anti - diarrheal

i. Bilwadi churna

ii. Dhatakyadi churna

iii. Mahashankha vati

iv. Bhuwaneshwor vati

v. Siddha praneshwor vati

vi. Brihad Gangadhar churna

vii. Aananda bhairav rasa

viii. Ramvana rasa

ix. Bhunimbadi kwath

x. Jeerakadharishta

xi. Rato vari

xii. Kanaka sundar rasa

xiii. Karpura rasa

3. Anti- epileptics

i. Brahmi ghrita

ii. Sarashwata churna

iii. Brihad kasturibhairav rasa

iv. Kalyanaka ghrita

v. Panchagavvya ghrita

vi. Sarashwatarishta

vii. Smritisagar rasa

4. For Burns

i. Seeto malaham

ii. Jatyadi taila

iii. Jatyadi ghrita

5. Antacids

i. Avipattikar churna

ii. Tara mandoor

iii. Kaudi bhashma

iv. Phalatrikadi kwath

v. Dhatri Lauha

vi. Mukta shukti Bhasma

vii. Laghu shuta shekhar rasa

viii. Praval Bhashma

ix. Kama dudha rasa

x. Praval panchamrita

6. Haemorrhoids and ano-rectal diseases

i. Pranada gutika

ii. Arshakuthar rasa

iii. Jatiphaladi vati

iv. Arshoghna malahara

v. Jatiphaladi ghrita

vi. Arshoghna vati

vii. Changeri ghrita

viii. Triphala guggulu

ix. Abhayasharishta

x. Kasisadi taila

xi. Kankayan gutika

7. For Eye diseases

i. Karpuradi varti

ii. Chandrodaya varti

iii. Rasanjana

iv. Saptamrita lauha

v. Triphala ghrita

vi. Tapyadi lauha

vii. Maha triphaladya ghrita

viii. Moti bhasma

8. For trauma and internal injuries

                           i.   Laksha guggulu

                         ii.   Naram taila

9. Anti- Arthritic

i. Ajamodadi vatakam

ii. Yogaraj guggulu

iii. Singhnada guggulu

iv. Saindhavadi taila

v. Mahayogaraj guggulu

vi. Mahanarayan taila

vii. Brihad vata chintamani rasa

viii. Vishtindukadi vati

10. Psycho- therapeutic

i. Sarpagandhaghna vati

ii. Tapaswini vati

iii. Unmadgajamkusha rasa

iv. Mukta pishti

11. For Ear Problems

i. Bilva taila

ii. Hingawadi taila

iii. Sarivadi vati

iv. Kshar taila

12. Jaundice

i. Kamalari vati

ii. Phalatrikadi kwath

iii. Rohitakyadi churna

iv. Shilajeetawadi vati

v. Brihallalokanath rasa

13. For Cold

i. Sitopaladi churna

ii. Kasantaka vati

iii. Lavangadi vati

iv. Raktalavangadi churna

v. Talisadi churna

vi. Jeshtalavangadi churna

vii. Shwasakasa chintamadi rasa

14. Anti-helmenthetics

i. Krimihara yoga

ii. Krimi kuthar rasa

iii. Vidangasava/Vidangrishta

iv. Vidangadi lauha

15. Goitre/Lymphadenitis

i. Kanchanar guggulu

16. For Sciatica

i. Mahamasha taila

ii. Trayo dashanga guggulu

iii. Tamrachudadi taila

iv. Bala taila

v. Mahabishagarbha taila

vi. Maharasnadi kwatha

17. For Dermatological problems

i. Gandhaka rasayan

ii. Tuvaraka taila

iii. Marichadi taila

iv. Gandhakadha malahama

v. Karanja taila

vi. Nimbadi taila

vii. Khadirarishta

viii. Mahamanjishthadharishta

ix. Kasisadi taila

x. Sarivadhasav

18. Anti -pyretics

i. Sudarshana churna

ii. Jeshthavasadi churna

iii. Godanti Bhashma

iv. Samshamani vati

v. Guduchi satwa

vi. Mahalakshmivilasa rasa

vii. Mrityunjaya rasa

viii. Tribhuwanakirti rasa

ix. Jwarankusha vati

x. Navarasa

xi. Kanakasundar rasa

19. Anti-anaemic/ Haematonic

i. Mandura bhashma

ii. Navayasa mandurar

iii. Dadimadi churna

iv. Swornamakshik bhashma

v. Lauha bhashma

vi. Lohasava

20. Anti-catarrhal/ Nasal disorder

i. Kshadabindu taila

ii. Chitrka haritaki

iii. Pratishyayahara vati

iv. Naradiya lakshmivilas rasa

v. Mahalakshmivilasa rasa

21. Anti-dysenteric

i. Dhanyapanchaka churna

ii. Kutajarishta

iii. Kutajashtaka vati

iv. Shatapushpadi churna

v. Kutajaghana vati

vi. Kutajaavaleha

22. For Paralysis

i. Rasnadi kwath

ii. Yogaraj guggulu

iii. Rasnadi guggulu

iv. Ekangaveera rasa

v. Mahanarayana taila

vi. Mahavatavidhansana rasa

vii. Maharasnadi kwath

viii. Rasaraja rasa

ix. Lasunadha ghrita

23. For Malnutrition

i. Ashwagandhadi churna

ii. Ashwagandha taila

iii. Balarishta

iv. Ashawagandharishta

v. Makardhwaja

24. Anti -diabetic

i. Guduchi satwa

ii. Shuddha shilajit

iii. Sheeta rasa

iv. Chandraprabha vati

v. Trivanga bhashma

vi. Swarna Vanga

vii. Chandrakala rasa

viii. Vasantakusumakar rasa

25. For Oral Problems

i. Khadiradi vati

ii. Tankana bhashma

iii. Sphitika bhashma

iv. Erimedadi taila

v. Eladi vati

vi. Kasturadi vati

26. For Dental diseases

i. Kushtadi manjana

ii. Jeevan bindu

27. For Urinary diseases

i. Shweta parpati

ii. Gokshuradi guggulu

iii. Chandanadi churna

iv. Chopachinyadi churna

v. Yavakshara

vi. Chananasava

vii. Trinapanchamoola kwath

28. For Hepato-biliary disorders

i. Rohitakayadi churna

ii. Navayasa mandura

iii. Punarnavadi mandura

iv. Arka lavana

v. Lauha bhashma

vi. Aarogyavardhini vati

vii. Kasisadi bhashma

viii. Yakritaplihari lauha

29. For Dysmenorrhoea/Amenorrhoea

i. Raja pravartani vati

ii. Phala ghrita

iii. Nashtapushpantaka rasa

iv. Kumaryasava

v. Ashokarishta

30. Anti-hypertensive/Normo- tensive

i. Sarpagandhaghna vati

ii. Tapaswini vati

31. For Menorrhagia

i. Pradarantaka rasa

ii. Lakshadi chakrika

iii. Pushyanuga churna

iv. Bolabadda rasa

v. Bola parpati

vi. Mugdha rasa

vii. Patrangasava

32. For Haemoptysis/ Bleeding

i. Muktashukti pishti

ii. Eladi gutika

iii. Raktapittantaka lauha

33. For Gout

i. Kaishoor guggulu

ii. Guduchighana vati

iii. Rasamanikya

iv. Nimbadi churna

v. Amritarishta

34. Laxatives

i. Triphala churna

ii. Panchasakar churna

iii. Ichchhabhedi rasa

35. Anti-malarial

i. Trisaptak churna

ii. Jworankusha vati

iii. Godanti bhashma

iv. Mahajworankusha rasa

v. Vishamajworahara lauha

vi. Mahasudurshana churna

36. Anti-allergic/Anti- urticarial

i. Haridra khanda

ii. Kamadudha rasa

iii. Dashanga lepa

37. For Headache

i. Pittaghna vati

ii. Shirashuladi vajra rasa

iii. Kataphaladi nasya

iv. Godanti yoga

38. Anti-spasmodic

i. Nareekelakshar

ii. Arka lavana

iii. Hingvashtaka churna

iv. Shulahara yoga

v. Dhatri lauha

39. For Oedema/Anasarca

i. Punarnavadi mandura

ii. Punarnavadi kwatha

iii. Dashamoola churna

iv. Punarnavashtaka churna

v. Punarnavadi kwath

40. Anti- asthamatics

i. Shringyadi churna

ii. Shringa bhashma

iii. Kantakaryavelaha

iv. Rasasindura

v. Shwashakuthara rasa

vi. Shringrabhrak

vii. Kanakasava

41. For Leucoderma

i. Bakuchyadi taila

ii. Gandhaka rasayana

iii. Somaraji taila

iv. Rasamanikya

v. Khadirarishta

42. Anti- filarial/ Elephantiasis

i. Nityananda rasa

ii. Shleepadagajakesheri rasa

43. For Leucorrhoea

i. Chandanadi churna

ii. Mandoora bhasma

iii. Kaudi bhasma

iv. Kukkutandakatwaka bhasma

v. Lauha bhasma

vi. Patrangasava

44. For Puerperium

i. Pratapalankeshwara rasa

ii. Saubhagya vati

iii. Supari paka

iv. Mritasanjivani sura

45. For Cardiac diseases

i. Shringa bhashma

ii. Kakubhadi churna

iii. Prabhakara vati

iv. Arjunarishta

v. Hridayavarnava rasa

46. Anti- poison

i. Shirishadi churna

ii. Haridradi churna

47. For child diseases

i. Ghoti churna

ii. Bala chaturbhadra churna

iii. Mrigamadasava

iv. Balarogantak rasa

v. Kasturi Bhushana

vi. Kumarakalyana rasa

vii. Aravindasava

viii. Aanandabhairav rasa

ix. Kumaryasava

x. Rasa pipali

xi. Drakshasava

48. Anti- emetics

i. Lavangadi vati

ii. Mayurpuchha bhasma

iii. Chhardiripu rasa

49. For Hiccough

i. Trikatu churna

ii. Tankana bhashma

iii. Mayurpuchha bhashma

iv. Kamadudha rasa

50. For Measles

i. Durlabho rasa

51. For Obesity

i. Triphala guggulu

ii. Vaishwanara churna

iii. Medohara vati

iv. Vidangadi lauha

v. Erandabhrishta haritaki

52. Analgesics

i. Peedahara malahama

ii. Chopachinyadi churna

iii. Rasna saptaka guggulu

iv. Saptavimshati guggulu

v. Dashamoolarishta

53. For Wounds

i. Hariyo malaham

ii. Panchaguna taila

iii. Panchavalkala kashaya

iv. Nirgundi taila

54. For cracks/fissures

i. Vipadikanta malaham

ii. Jatyadi ghrita

This list was published by Department of Ayurveda in collaboration with WHO. 

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Reasons for the Current Interest in Ayurveda

The great therapeutic success of synthetic antibiotics, hormones, and vaccines has created
an expectation that conventional medicine will be able to discover a cure for every ailment.
This expectation has been only minimally met for many diseases (e.g., cancer, arthritis,
autoimmune diseases, and AIDS) even after spending hundreds of billions of dollars in
research worldwide over the past 30 years. In addition, the synthetic antibiotics and
steroids sometimes result in serious adverse effects, such as immuno suppression,
 gastrointestinal bleeding, and ulcers, after prolonged administration. Ayurvedic therapies
generally provide relief without such adverse effects even after prolonged administration.

Some formulas known as Rasayanas are believed to improve the body’s defense mechanisms.
For example, in one short study for 90 days with chyawanprash, a rasayana, the
following improvements were observed: increased stress tolerance; improved endocrine
functions (adrenal and testicular); positive nitrogen balance as indicated by increased
serum protein level; and a decrease in urinary levels of nitrogen, creatinine, muco polysaccharide,
and hydroxyproline. The general well-being of the volunteers improved and none of them
complained of any physical disorder.

Ayurvedic herbs and formulas often have a wide spectrum of therapeutic activity. For
example, guggulu is recommended in Ayurveda for 25 or more ailments (e.g., inflammatory
diseases, a variety of infections, muscle spasm, cough, bronchitis, anemia, endometriosis,
neurological diseases, skin diseases, urinary system disorders, obesity, osteoarthritis, and
rheumatoid arthritis). The reason for this wide spectrum of activity is that guggulu has
anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant, hypo-lipidemia,and anti-bacterial activity; it can be beneficial
in many health ailments associated with inflammation, infection, obesity, or blood clotting.

Additionally, pharmacological activities of herbs may not be confined to one specific
chemical constituent. Guggulu was found to have anti-inflammatory activity in both polar
and non-polar solvents, indicating that several chemical constituents present in it may have
anti-inflammatory activity. Similarly, herbs showing neuro-pharmacological activity in
vitro did not have the activity concentrated in any one solvent extract. This indicates that
several constituents with different chemical physical properties may have the
same neuro-pharmacological actions.

Ayurvedic therapies are known to be relatively economic. Other alternative non- drug complementary
therapies may be even more expensive. The relative safety of Ayurvedic medicine is another reason for
 its popularity. Ayurvedic formulas are time tested for safety. These formulas contain
vitamins; minerals; biologically active steroids, alkaloids, glycosides, and tannins; and a variety of
antioxidants in a natural state. A single herb extract or a pure active chemical constituent may
cause some adverse effects under certain conditions and dose levels. For example, guggulu
extract has been shown to produce some anticoagulant effect under certain conditions.
Ayurvedic text formulas containing guggulu may be safer than the guggulu extract; the formulas
that have guggulu in relatively small amounts, along with many other herbs, act as synergists
and possibly counteract some of the side effects.

EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC REVERSAL THERAPY FOR DIABETES

WHAT IS DIABETES?

Diabetes is a very common constitutional disease known since the ancient days. It is a heterogeneous primary disorder of carbohydrate metabolism with multiple etiological factors that generally involve absolute or relative insulin deficiency or insulin resistance or both. Due to advancement of the present civilization, urbanization, physical inactivity, over nutrition, chronic under nutrition, obesity, stress, drug abuses etc. the Diabetes is becoming commoner day by day. It has a world -wide distribution. So far about 98.9 million sufferers of Diabetes are in the world of which Asian countries contribute 46.9 million, almost 50% Diabetes of the world. About 20 million are in India.

HOW IS DIABETES CAUSED?

The Ayurvedic concept on the manifestation of Diabetes is essentially associated with “Mithyaharavihara” (improper dietary habits and physical exertion). This principle has to be variously interpreted in the causation of different diseases. The dietary and physical factors which induce ‘Diabetes’ as described by the ancient physicians of India are:

a. The food stuff which has properties of Brmhana (containing more carbohydrate and fat than proteins).

b. Sheetha veerya (cold in nature and action).

c. Amla rasas (consisting more acidic properties).

d. Snigdha guna (which increases Kapha dosha, Medo dhatu and Mutra mala).

e. Habit of over eating and smoking.

           With regard to the physical factors, the ancient physicians of India give emphasis on the following factors which predispose Diabetes.

a. Habit of consuming food stuff with Madhura rasa (sweet taste).

b. Habit of indulgence in excessive sleep, especially in day time.

c. Excessive indulgence in sexual and other sedentary habits, these can vitiate the Kapha dosha which leads to Diabetes.

d. Climate and geographical nature. The occurrence of Diabetes is more in people who are settled in Anupa desa (Wet land).      

e. Excessive mental strain, emotion and constant worry.

The quantitative and qualitative increase in the properties of Kapha dosha leads to Diabetes.

  

SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES

The classic symptoms in untreated Diabetes are:

• Loss of weight
• Frequent urination
• Increased thirst
• Increased hunger
• Blurred vision
• Skin rashes
• Profuse sweating
• Foul smell of the body
• Dryness in the palate
• Burning sensation on palms and soles
• Feeling of lethargy
• Excessive sleep 
• Excessive tiredness
• Joint pains

Often, people with Diabetes have no symptoms at first. They may not have symptoms for many years. Symptoms may develop rapidly (weeks or months) or sometimes much more slowly and may be subtle or absent.

Early symptoms of Diabetes may include:

• Bladder, kidney, skin, or other infections that are more frequent or heal slowly
• Fatigue
• Hunger
• Increased thirst
• Increased urination

First symptom may also be:

• Blurred vision
• Erectile dysfunction
• Pain or numbness in the feet or hands

WHEN TO GET TREATMENT FOR DIABETES?

If you happen to have any one or multiple symptoms of Diabetes, then it’s the right time to check with a physician. The treatment for Diabetes starts only after consulting with a physician for proper diagnosis. The physician first will understand your presenting complaints and may advice a couple of tests to confirm Diabetes.

If the complaints or the test analysis reports or both confirm Diabetes, then treatment for Diabetes has to be considered.

WHAT HAPPENS IF DIABETES IS NOT TREATED?

Untreated Diabetes increases the risk of long-term complications. These typically develop after 10- 20 years.

Damages the blood vessels

Risk of Cardio-vascular diseases

Peripheral vascular diseases

Damages the capillaries (Micro- Angiopathy)

Retinopathy (can lead to visual symptoms including reduced vision and potentially blindness)

Nephropathy (can lead to scarring changes in the kidney tissue, loss of small or progressively larger amounts of protein in the urine, and eventually chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis)

Neuropathy (impact on the nervous system — most commonly causing numbness, tingling and pain in the feet, and also increasing the risk of skin damage due to altered sensation. Neuropathy contributes to the risk of Diabetes - related foot problems, such as foot ulcers, that can be difficult to treat and occasionally require amputation. As well, proximal Neuropathy causes painful muscle wasting and weakness.

WHY IS ‘DIABETES’ A SILENT KILLER?

• Heart disease noted in 68% of Diabetes related deaths among people aged 65 years or older.
• Adults with Diabetes have heart disease death rates about 2 to 4 times higher than adults without Diabetes and the risk for stroke is 2 to 4 times higher among people with Diabetes.
• Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged 20–74 years.
• In 2005–2008, 4.2 million (28.5%) people with Diabetes aged 40 years or older had Retinopathy.
• Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 44% of all new cases of kidney failure.
• A total of 202,290 people with end- stage kidney disease due to Diabetes are living on chronic dialysis or with a kidney transplant.
• About 60% - 70% of people with Diabetes have mild to severe forms of Neuropathy.
• Hearing loss is about twice as common in adults with Diabetes as those who do not have Diabetes.
• More than 60% of non- traumatic lower- limb amputations occur in people with Diabetes.
• As many as 1 in 5 Indian adults will have Diabetes in 2050 if present trends continue.
• A person with diagnosed Diabetes at age 50 dies 6 years earlier than a counterpart without Diabetes.

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