Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis in which fats, cholesterol and other substances builds-up in the artery walls. This build-up is known as plaque, which causes narrowing of arteries and blocks the blood flow. This can also turn into a blood clot after the plaque is burst. This condition can be caused anywhere in the arteries of the body, and can be treated. The symptoms of this condition are- chest pain and pressure; numbness and weakness in arms or legs; difficulty in speaking; temporary loss of vision; high blood pressure; kidney failure; etc. Atherosclerosis is caused due to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, inflammation, obesity, diabetes, etc.
‘Dhamanipratichaya’ is the term for atherosclerosis in ayurvedic text. Atherosclerosis condition is caused due to vitiation of Kapha dosha. When kapha dosha is vitiated, it enhances accumulation of ama in the body, which then affects circulation (Vyana Vayu). The accumulation of Kapha dosha affects the meda dhatu and meda dhatu agni, thus leading to decrease in metabolic function at dhatu level. This decrease leads to excess of meda dhatu as subcutaneous fat or fat that surrounds organs. This excess of meda dhatu encroaches rakta dhatu and gets accumulated in rakta vaha srotas and begins to block Vyana vayu that carries blood from heart to peripheral tissues. Due to this blockage, blood pressure increases, leading to atherosclerosis.
Thus, when treating atherosclerosis, it is important to eliminate the root cause of the problem, which in this case is accumulation of Ama and vitiation of doshas. This is done by detoxification therapy of panchakarma. It is accompanied by intake of certain herbs like turmeric, cinnamon, arjuna, ashwagandha, brahmi, shankhpushpi, etc. these herbs tend to strengthen heart muscles and help clearing obstructions from blood channels. The entire procedure is also accompanied by a balanced diet and exercise regimen that help to pacify the effects of doshas and stop further accumulation of ama in the channels. This condition can be successfully reversed in a completely natural and holistic way.
‘Dhamanipratichaya’ is the term for atherosclerosis in ayurvedic text. Atherosclerosis condition is caused due to vitiation of Kapha dosha. When kapha dosha is vitiated, it enhances accumulation of ama in the body, which then affects circulation (Vyana Vayu). The accumulation of Kapha dosha affects the meda dhatu and meda dhatu agni, thus leading to decrease in metabolic function at dhatu level. This decrease leads to excess of meda dhatu as subcutaneous fat or fat that surrounds organs. This excess of meda dhatu encroaches rakta dhatu and gets accumulated in rakta vaha srotas and begins to block Vyana vayu that carries blood from heart to peripheral tissues. Due to this blockage, blood pressure increases, leading to atherosclerosis.
Thus, when treating atherosclerosis, it is important to eliminate the root cause of the problem, which in this case is accumulation of Ama and vitiation of doshas. This is done by detoxification therapy of panchakarma. It is accompanied by intake of certain herbs like turmeric, cinnamon, Arjuna, ashwagandha, brahmi, shankhpushpi, etc. these herbs tend to strengthen heart muscles and help clearing obstructions from blood channels. The entire procedure is also accompanied by a balanced diet and exercise regimen that help to pacify the effects of doshas and stop further accumulation of ama in the channels. This condition can be successfully reversed in a completely natural and holistic way.
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