DANDRUFF

The Term dandruff refers to the condition of the skin where in shiny, silvery scales separate from the scalp and collect amidst the hair. The condition troubles some where the skin gets infected.

CAUSES: Dandruff outlasts in itching and flaking of the scalp occasionally it can also affect the ears, eyebrows and forehead. The primary cause of dandruff is thought to be yeast called pityrosorum. Over activity of oil glands is another possible cause diabetic can also cause dandruff.

SYMPTOMS:

Main symptoms are when the hair is combed or brushed when the scalp is scratched the scales fall like snowflakes and settle on the eyebrows shoulders and cloths. These scales sometimes appear as lamps or coasts on the scalp offers there are itching as well and the scalp may become red from scratching.

PRECAUTIONS: Identify and avoid potential allergic foods. Limit intake of dairy products sea foods and fatty foods. Avoid animal proteins reduce your sugary intake, avoid alcohol products as they tend to dry out the scalp avoid dying your hair.

TREATMENT: 

People should add more vegetables and fruits on the diet, it is very essential to take fresh food avoid taking tinned food. Strong tea and coffee, processed foods should   be avoided.

Personal hygiene and cleanliness of combs are important.

Brush your hair daily to improve your blood circulation and remove dead cells and the head towards the ground and brush from the neck towards top of the head. Brushing stimulates the blood circulation, dislodges dirt and dandruff and encourage in the treatment of durndurff.  ayurvedic treatments for dandruff includes shiro  abhyangam with sweadanam(FORMENLATION).

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Cervical Spondylosis and Ayurveda 

*   Are you an IT-prof, civil engineer, teacher, receptionist, cab driver, clerk, sports person or coolie?

 *    Do u have to drive your two-wheeler for long distance, sitting and sleeping in improper postures, habit of speaking over mobiles while driving, children carrying heavy load of books, using high and hard pillows?

 *   Habituated to Smoking, alcohol, more of junk foods    ?

*    Victim of degenerative disk disease (DDD)?

Then you might be Suffering from--- ?

• Pain & Stiffness in the neck region and at back,
• Headache, Sleeplessness.
• Numbness/Tingling/Burning sensation of palm
• Difficulty in writing / holding objects.
• Dizziness, Nausea / Vomiting, Vertigo on bending.
• Ear pain
• Occasional chest pain.
• Often associated with loss of memory.
• Blurred Vision.

                          And if the above referenced symptoms are gradually intensifying??

Then you are susceptible to a disease called GRIVASANDHIGATAVATA / APABHAHUKA – CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS.

Ayurveda says vitiation of vata dosha due to change in lifestyle in modern era leads to Grivasandhigatavata / Apabhahuka which is emerging as a widespread problem in society.

Cervical spondylitis is a chronic degenerative condition of the cervical spine.

It happens due to reduction in the space between two vertebras which compresses the spinal cord or its branches resulting in vitiation of vata dosha along with kapha or pitta.

The severity of this disease depends on the intensity of pain or chronicity of disease.

- Stages of Chronicity are Mild, Moderate & Severe

Mild – A pain that might not hinder your activity

Moderate – Intensity of the pain is more to a level creating hindrance in the work

Severe - as the stage suggests, creates complete inability to perform any work/activity.

Mild and Moderate stages of this disease is easy to treat with quicker recovery. However severe stage is highly concerning since treatment to this stage involves consideration of an individual’s strength.

As we all are aware Ayurveda treatments (internal medication) will not have side effects compared to other medical practices, moreover with classical and traditional Panchakarma therapies even the severe stage of this disease can be cured easily and quickly.

One may wonder how this is possible. It is really possible because the treatment involves Panchakarma, which eliminates the Toxins from the cervical region then Shamana a process which will pacify remaining doshas and finally Rasayana (rejuvenation) administered to strengthen the cervical region, which not only cures the disease thoroughly but it also helps to bring back the natural strength and vitality.

Last but not least, patients having this disease should modify their life-style and follow few dietary habits. Food to be avoided are curd, potato, brinjal, too much of tea & coffee, alcohol, smoking. Life styles like sitting and sleeping positions to be disciplined and avoid or control speedy & long rides over the two wheeler.

Ayurveda believes - ‘Healthy living is Happy Living’ 

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