Today, drugs that are used for the treatment of any disease are formulated in such a way that they can easily penetrate the tissues and cells. The targeted drug delivery is on focus study. For this, the lipid drugs are preferred over the insoluble ones, due to their penetrating power within the channels of the cell. If we see the cellular structure, the cellular membrane is a lipid bilayer. This layer is semi-permeable and allows the passage of specific substances within it. Lipid Membranes create a boundary for every cell to maintain its integrity.

This cell knowledge is counted in recent studies. Then how did Rishis and Vaidyas 5000 years back know this?

How were they able to restructure and rejuvenate the damaging cells?

According to Ayurveda, the formulation of drugs was made with ghee or ghritam. These are penetrable right into the cells. Usage of ghee in drug delivery was known about 5000 years ago and people were healed with their wounds and other diseases. If the ghee is in its pure form, it is not only useful for safe drug delivery but the increased shelf life of a drug adds on to its wellness.

In Ayurveda, there are five types of preparation methods of a drug known as Pancha Kashaya Kalpana. We can consider them as five different ways of intake medicine.

1.Swarasa – Intake of medicine in the form of liquid or juice. Its a liquid extract of herbs which are fresh and green. These herbs are first converted into a paste, then squeezed, and extract of it is concentrated and later consumed. Swarasa is to be consumed fresh for its better effectiveness. This is to be taken twice a day, the quantity taken should be 20 g to 25 g and the first dosage is preferable to be taken with an empty stomach.

2.Kalka – Intake of medicine or its application in the form of paste. The paste is made of fresh herbs or dried ones mixed with water. The herbs are first cursed, then mixed with water or ghee. This is then consumed twice a day. 6 – 12g is preferable for intake with warm water of ghee. The first dose is to be consumed with an empty stomach.

3.Kashayam – Intake of medicine in the form of Decoction. This liquid is prepared by first diluting 1 part herbal extract into 16 parts of water. Later, that quantity is reduced to 1/8. This is then filtered and about 95ml of it is consumed twice a day with the first dose on an empty stomach.

4.Hima -Its the cold infusion of medicine. In this, 1(approx 44g) part of the herb is mixed with 6 parts of water and soaked overnight. It is then filtered and consumed (approx 145ml) with an empty stomach.

5.Phanta – Its the hot infusion of medicine. The herbal powder (approx 48g) is to be crushed and hot water (approx 192ml) is added to it. This is then filtered and consumed with an empty stomach.

As we know that medicines cannot be taken in their raw form, Kalpanas become a medium for a proper intake. These Kalpanas make medicines more durable and increase the potency of medicine by adding special property i.e. Vishesh gunantardhana. It also makes medicine more penetrable and helps in adjusting the ratio of Doshas (Pitta, Vata and Kapha) which are necessary for good health. These medicines vary from person to person depending on their physical and mental health. The dosage and power are given according to a person’s immune system, which helps a person to ingest and digest a particular medicine.

Kalpanas being the medium of drugs are transported to every cell via Dhatus. Once the drug is being delivered into a cell, the nutrients are absorbed and thus a cell replenishes. Thus, Ayurveda serves as a basic pillar with help in moderating, maintaining and improving the quality of living just by understanding body and health.

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Ayurveda is a science that originated in India and has been practiced for thousands of years. It’s an ancient form of medicine that focuses on the wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. Many people turn to Ayurveda when they are looking for holistic healing from chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, COPD or chronic kidney disease because it offers natural remedies without side effects. In this blog post we will discuss how Ayurveda can be used to combat these diseases while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

What are chronic illnesses?

Chronic illnesses are long-term health problems that can last for months or years. Chronic diseases and conditions can include heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD), cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and more.

Most of the time, chronic illnesses are caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. They affect a variety of demographics and are treated in different ways. Some conditions are not able to be completely cured, but they can be managed to lower the impact of symptoms on your life.

There are many treatment options for chronic illnesses, some treatments include medication management and therapy while others involve surgery or other medical procedures. The good news is Ayurveda medicine has several ways of combating these issues at their core!

Ayurvedic view on chronic illnesses

According to Ayurvedic philosophy, chronic conditions are thought to be caused by long-term imbalances in the body. In Ayurveda medicine, one’s health is determined by three different doshas: vata (air), pitta (fire), and kapha (water). Balancing these doshas helps prevent illness from taking hold of the body.

In general, chronic diseases are often characterized by a lack of energy and exhaustion from the patient’s side. This is called Ama in Ayurveda medicine.

Ama occurs when toxins build up throughout the body because it cannot eliminate them as quickly as they’re building up due to certain lifestyle habits like a poor diet or lack of exercise.

There are several different types of toxins that build up in the body, and these correspond with particular doshas or mind-body types as per Ayurvedic medicine. For example, Kapha dosha is characterized by excess mucus buildup throughout the body.

Kapha generally feels sluggish and heavy, which can be a result of excess mucus in the body that slows down energy flow and movement throughout various organs like the heart, lungs, and kidneys. This is why Ayurveda medicine recommends practices such as yoga to help stimulate certain organ systems with more energy while also helping clear out excess mucus from the body.

Another example is Pitta dosha, which is associated with excess heat and irritation in the body that can lead to inflammation throughout certain organs. The lungs are particularly affected by this excess heat or fire energy, so Ayurvedic practices may recommend cooling foods like cucumbers and watermelon while avoiding spicy ones.

Some ways that Ayurveda can help with chronic conditions include:

• Using foods to create balance in the body and maintain health, especially by balancing vata dosha, which is associated with all movement within the body such as breathing, heart rate, etc. Vata types need a lot of protein and fat or they could get anxious, depressed, or get memory loss.
• Using oils in the body to build tissues and lubricate joints, which is beneficial for all types of conditions but especially arthritis.
• Relaxing mind and body activities including yoga.

This holistic approach prioritizes natural remedies for restoring balance within the body, mind, and spirit. This includes herbal supplements as well as dietary changes that combat the symptoms and progression of chronic illnesses.

How Ayurveda combats chronic illnesses

In tandem with conventional medicine and treatments (dialysis helps patients with CKD function with kidney failure, for instance), Ayurveda focuses on treating the root cause of a disease, rather than suppressing symptoms.

Ayurvedic treatments have been shown to effectively treat cardiovascular diseases by including cardiac drugs in treatment plans that help lower cholesterol levels, increase HDL (or “good”) cholesterol, and lower triglycerides. Ayurveda also helps patients suffering from diabetes by focusing on dietetic changes, counseling patients to avoid alcohol consumption and maintain a healthy BMI (body mass index).

Ayurvedic medicine has been used for centuries in India, where it originated. It is now gaining traction around the world. While it may not be able to cure chronic conditions that have progressed into later stages, this practice of medicine can prevent early-stage chronic conditions from progressing. Ayurvedic practices may also be able to lower the need for medication in those who have been prescribed it. Ayurveda can help prevent chronic conditions from worsening, helping patients live a better life despite their condition.

The history of Ayurveda and chronic conditions

According to research, Ayurveda medicine has been used for over two thousand years, with its earliest mentions in the Vedas. Ayurveda medicine is based on three main principles: the three doshas, the five elements that comprise everything in existence, and a multi-step process of cleansing.

This practice is based on the idea that our bodies are composed of these six elements: ether, air, fire, water, earth, and space. These complexes make up every part of us from physical to mental states.

Ayurvedic practices can help treat chronic conditions by reducing symptoms and preventing further progression of the disease. The practice focuses on prevention rather than treatment-based care because it can lead to better long-term results.

Historically, patients with chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and COPD would only receive palliative care. Palliation involves managing the patient’s symptoms without actually curing them of their condition. Patients with these types of conditions can be prescribed Ayurvedic supplements to help manage their diet and lifestyle changes that go along with their chronic illness.

The success of Ayurvedic medicine can be seen in the numbers. Over the last four decades, there has been a significant decrease in heart disease and diabetes mortality rates. In India, it is estimated that over half of all individuals with chronic illness can be treated through Ayurvedic medicine alone.

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Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases that influence blood sugar in your body (glucose). Glucose is crucial to your health, as it is a significant source of energy for the muscles and tissues in your cells. It’s the main source of fuel for your brain, too.

The cause of diabetes varies according to type. However, it can lead to excess sugar in your blood, no matter what kind of diabolic you are having. Too much sugar can cause serious health problems in your blood.

Type1 diabetes and Type2 diabetes are chronic conditions. Prediabetes and gestational diabetes are potentially reversible. Prediabetes occurs when the levels of your blood sugar are higher than normal, but not as high as normal for diabetic treatment. And, if adequate actions to prevent progression, prediabetes is often the precursor to diabetes. Gestational diabetes happens during pregnancy, but can resolve after delivery of the baby.

Diabetes people need to monitor and control their blood sugar routinely. Regardless of how careful you may be, a problem is still possible.

You may experience two kinds of complications: acute and chronic. Acute complications need emergency treatment. Hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis are examples.

These conditions may cause, if left untreated:

• Loss of consciousness 
• Death
• Seizures

Chronic complications happen if diabetes is not properly managed. High blood sugar levels result from diabetes. High blood sugar levels, if not well controlled over time, could damage different organs, including:

• eyes
• kidneys
• heart
• skin

Nervous damage can also result from unmanaged diabetes.

What are diabetes-related complications?

Over period, the surge and crash of dissolved glucose and insular disease in many organisms and systems can lead to irreparable damage. Doctors call it “end-organ damage,” because almost any organ system in the body can be affected:

Hypertension (high blood pressure) and Heart Disease

Hypertension in people with type 2 diabetes is almost uniformly found. As blood glucose levels rise, our bodies try to use different ways to reduce their glucose concentration to “normal.” One way that the body tries to do this is by maintaining more fluid in the vessels. This additional fluid increases pressure in the vessels. Increased blood pressure leads, in turn, to a widespread circulatory system weakness. In some extreme circumstances, this can lead to a bursting of blood vessels (e.g. stroke) or develop chronic flow problems in the extremities of the limbs or other peripheral parts of the body. The beginning of atherosclerotic plaques inside blood vessel walls, resulting in a further danger of aneurysm, hypertension, stroke and heart attack, has also led to chronically high level of insulin.

Eye disease

Untreated diabetes can lead to a wide variety of blindness and vision problems. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of acquired blindness among those under the age of 65 years. People with diabetes suffer from blood vessel and nerve damage to the back of the eye, an area known as the retina. This results in the “diabetes retinopathy” condition. Diabetes can also cause abnormal new capillary growth within the retina that decreases blood flow and weakens vision. Vision damage is permanent once it occurs. However, many diabetes-related vision problems may be repaired or avoided as soon as possible. Diabetes individuals should be examined by an eye doctor once annually. Diabetes can prevent eye problems through proper control of their blood glucose, lower blood pressure, and lower cholesterol levels.

Oral complications

Diabetes persons are at increased risk of gum inflammation (periodontitis) in cases where glucose is not managed properly. Periodontitis is a major cause of tooth loss and has a high cardiovascular disease risk (CVD). Regular oral checks should also be set up to ensure early diagnosis and quick handling of oral complications in people with diabetes in particular among people with previously diagnosed diabetes. For symptoms of gum disease like bleeding while brushing your teeth or swollen gums, annual visits are recommended.

Kidney Disease (Nephropathy)

The main job of the kidneys is the blood filter. Sugar filtered from the blood damages the blood of your diabetes’ blood vessels over time in your kidneys. The process is referred to as “diabetic nephropathy.” Diabetes can cause insufficient nesting in extreme circumstances, requiring frequent and expensive dialysis (blood filtration) or risky, costly and difficult renal transplantation. The first reason Americans are on dialysis is diabetes. Physicians test the urine for kidney failure for patients with diabetes.

Nerve Damage (Neuropathy)

The blood sugar damages the nervous peripheral system (that part of the nervous system that works the arms, legs and other extremities). In the hands and/or feet the patients affected report pain, tingling, and/or buzzing. Complete engorgement (sensational loss) is common in the limbs too. Patients may lose control of the bladder or their walking ability. Male loss of sexual ability (impotence or erectile dysfunction) can also take place.

Problems with joint and foot

Poor flow of blood into the limb, combined with nerve damage and decreased or deadened sensation lead to limbs (feet, hands) being easily susceptible to damage and illness. Joint damage (which is caused by lack of pain sensation) and feet ulcers is common. Diabetes-related foot and limb problems can usually be helped with correct treatment. However, wounds can become infected and limbs may need amputation without treatment. Diabetes people must conduct self-foot checks daily and must undergo a foot exam once a year by the healthcare professional.

Skin infections

Diabetes can lead to various skin conditions, including infections with fungus (yeasts) and bacteria, a diabetic dermopathy of skin, a wide range of spots and skin rashes. Most of these conditions are related to chronically elevated blood sugar levels, which decrease when blood sugar is controlled. Diabetes individuals are also at increased risk of any kind of infection due to impaired immunity (ability to fight infection). That is why annual flu vaccines and pneumococcal vaccines every five years is important for people who have diabetes.

Cognitive problems

The brain is also affected by diabetes, one of the organ’s most affected by blood sugar fluctuations. Chronic diabetes that is uncontrolled appears to be associated with memory problems and elderly dementia and may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. Elevated blood sugar levels have been observed with increased difficulty with mental arithmetic and decreased mental fluid performance in younger patients with type 1 diabetes. As sugar levels decreased, this slowdown in cognitive activities was reversible.

Erectile dysfunction (ED)

It takes place once blood vessels and nerves are damaged in the penis. One of the major causes of ED for men with diabetes is vascular disease. ED may also appear in certain medications as a side effect. The condition can also occur as the prostate glans or the bladder are affected. It can also come from some lifestyle choices, like smoking and overweight. Or emotionally, stress and anxiety are factors.

Diabetes Gestational Complications

Most women with gestational diabetes give babies healthy. However, your and your baby may have problems with uncontrolled or unchecked blood sugar levels.

Diabetes gestational complications can occur in your baby, along with:

Excess growth: The placenta, which causes the baby pancreas to make an extra insulin, can be crossed by additional glucose. This can make your baby grow too big (macrosomia). Very big babies will require a C section birth more likely.

Low-blood sugar: Moms with gestational diabetes sometimes develop low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) soon after birth, because their own production of insulin is high. Prompt feeds and an intravenous solution of glucose sometimes can normalize the baby’s blood sugar.

Type 2 diabetes later in life: The risk of developing obesity and diabetes type 2 in the future for mothers with gestational diabetes is higher.

Death: Untreated gestational diabetes can cause death of the baby before or soon after birth.

Due to gestational diabetes, complications may also occur in mom, including:

Preeclampsia

High blood pressure, excessive protein in the urine and inflammation of the legs and feet characterize the condition. Preeclampsia could lead both mother and baby to serious or life-threatening complications.

Subsequent gestational diabetes

After you have gestational diabetes during one pregnancy, the next pregnancy will give you more chance of getting it again. Diabetes — typically type 2 diabetes — is also more likely to occur as you get old.

Prediabetes Complications

Prediabetes may become diabetes of type 2.

How to prevent Diabetes Complications

Complications of diabetes can best be avoided by following below steps:

• Diabetes individuals should be alert to symptoms that can cause complications.
• Obtain regular checks: The best way to prevent complications is to discover problems early.
• Keep your healthcare provider appointments: Do so even if you feel good
• Know symptoms and signs of admonition: These include visual difficulties (blurry, spots), extreme fatigue, blue skin colour, obesity, feelings of stupidity and tingling in hands, repeated diseases or slow wound healing, thoracic chest pain, vaginal healing and constant headaches.
• Check your blood sugar levels more than once a day, as your health care provider recommends.
• Control your weight.
• Eat a balanced, healthy diet.
• Get exercise regularly.
• Check for even small cuts or blisters in your feet every day.
• Eliminate Smoking.
• Take medicines for better blood pressure and cholesterol control as prescribed. Don’t take medicines for pain that could harm your kidneys.

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As a cure to every illness, concentrate on progressing gradually and keep on encouraging yourself, even if the results are not immediate. The symptoms of diabetes will take some time to turn around, but with moderation and a shift in diet, workout, and lifestyles, your clients are able to cure diabetes and live a long and stable life.- Dr. Soumya Hullannavar

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