Sunday, 23 December 2012
Thursday, 22 November 2012
GERIATRIC MEDICINE- AYURVEDIC APPROACH
In elderly patients, disturbance of function in one system is more likely than patients to adversely affect the function of other organs, mainly heart and the brain.(eg: a heart already affected by years of hypertension but functioning normally may go into congestive heart failure, if diabetes uncontrolled and remains undetected and untreated.)
Ayurvedic approach in geriatric care is of great significance, ayurveda always consider disease conditions us multiple pathologies, which includes both physical and mental. Almost all the preparations mentioned and used are combinations of different herbs which are having multiple actions, thus treating a major disease and caring multiple pathologies.
In ayurveda there are multiple pharmacological formulations suiting different age groups. one of the important advantages of ayurveda is its approach to digestive fire( AGNI) and almost all medications improve your digestion, absorption ,elimination. most of the geriatric conditions can be corrected by maintaining AGNI, ayurveda will do wonders in managing chronic geriatric disorders.
Ayurveda emphasis on external body treatments using oil and other liquids, the so called preparations for extenal body treatments are very good for musculoskeletal disoders affecting old age. As we all know aeging causes reduction in muscle bulk, loss of moisture , tissue damage, skin changes, lethargy, circulatory defects etc .
Here are some of the cases in which ayurveda had proven its benifits
Osteoarthiritis,parkinsons diseae, depression,CVA, dementia,hypertension,chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis,piles,enlarged prostate, chronic urinary tract infections, diabetes, hearing loss, glucoma etc.
Written by,
Dr.Samson c Varghese
Cheif Research officer
Kottathil ayurveda
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
NASAL POLYP- NON SURGICAL CURE
This is again
an effective treatment using ancient wisdom- Ayurveda. Lets go into the basics
of the condition and its ayurvedic management.In this era most
of the patients/people are aware of their disease conditions. Here we are giving
a brief idea of the condition with its presentation, complication and treatment
options.
Nasal polyps can be defined
as mucosal overgrowths that frequently accompany with allergic rhinitis,
asthma, recurring infections,drug sensitivity, inflammation, cystic fibrosis,immune
disorders .
Major symptoms include: running nose, postnasal drip, recurrent cold, reduced smell and taste, facial pain, snoring, itching around eyes, difficulty in breathing etc..
If not
managed properly it can lead to asthma, sleep apnea, sinus infections, meningitis, aneurysm
/clots.
According to
ayurvedic perspective the condition can
be correlated to Nasarsas, most of the symptoms and explanation along with
treatments are given in this context.
According to ayurvedic perspective treatments mentioned are
differentiated according to the stage of progression, starting from running
nose to its complications. Different treatment regims starting with nasal
medication to snehapana is mentioned. Difference in opinion regarding the
stages of progression along with doshic classifications are mentioned.
From our experience there are specific medicines and medicinal
preparations which have very good
results in curing the condition in almost single session. Here we are
mentioning the importance of a particular medicinal preparation KSHARA
As mentioned in classics Nasya(nasal medication) is of prime
importance in controlling this condition and its reccurance. Since most of the cases come
with complications and associated symptoms,internal medicines are needed according to the presenting complaints.
For removing the mechanical blockage KSHARA is the important
medicine and the procedure called KSHARA KARMA. Medicines used for KSHARA preparation are from
classics and almost all ayurveda doctors are well aware. Normally in minor
mechanical blockages one session is needed. In chronic cases with severe
blockages 2-3 sessions are needed. Results are quick and the person can feel
the difference within few hours.
From our experience this is an effective low cost management
of NASAL POLYP without surgery. The advantages of this procedure are more if we
compare it with surgery. You will be
getting the same results of surgery . If we integrate panchakarma procedures as
mentioned in classics, the recurrence rates are almost nil.
Written by,
Dr.Samson c Varghese
Cheif Research officer
Kottathil ayurveda
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
UNETHICAL AYURVEDA RESEARCH AND HERITAGE CENTRE
This is an
article for future ayurveda doctors and medicine lovers.
As
we all know kerala is famous for ayurveda medicine, I am asking few questions
as a doctor and medicine lover…
- What do
you mean by ayurveda?
- What do
you mean by ayurveda treatment?
- Is it a
money making butcher?
- What do
you mean by research?
- What do
you mean by heritage?
The
above marked words are being used in almost all advertisements; it is really
painful to see nothing under these words only pure business with hospitality
features. It is the time for ayurveda doctors to be specific and passionate
regarding there medical system.
At
this present moment, ayurveda getting noticed internationally, in kerala
private ayurveda is in the hands of money making butchers and immoral
co-operates, there is not even a single association of doctors to oppose
these unethical establishments.
For
example if you are a doctor please go through one famous advertisement today in
almost all daily newspapers in kerala, you will find an inauguration in the
name of ayurveda.
Please
go through the page you will find ayurveda mentioned in the top and then a 3
star hotel.
I
am not against any business, only thing is don’t use the word ayurveda
research in 3star
and 5 star hotels and hospitality layouts, there are thousands of
doctors and ancient renowned physicians working hard to spread a medical
language to this system, you can use any other name and then you can add
the facility.
Why this happen?
Can you even dream of such things in ALLOPATHY?
It’s the time of proud
ayurveda doctors to respond.
It’s the time of proud
ayurveda associations to act..
If
you can change the heading form AYURVEDA RESEARCH AND HERITAGE CENTRE to
HERITAGE ONLY then we ayurveda doctors and genuine research centers won the
match.
Written by,
Dr.Samson c Varghese
Cheif Research officer
Kottathil ayurveda
Thursday, 6 September 2012
MEDICATED GHEE VS CHOLESTEROL
This is again most discussed and debated topic around the globe especially by the scientific evaluators of an ancient wisdom, its quiet natural when we think of ghee and its chances of hypercholestremia. Normal person, in this new generation, with sedantary activity, always suspect in oily and ghee preparations. As in ayurveda major and key medication are oil and ghee preparations.Here am discussing one of the many cases we had in our hospital. This will raise many questions which needs to be discussed and answered.
This is a case of O. A Hip with stage 1 avascular necrosis affecting both femoral heads, the option for ayurvedic treatment was to limit and stop steroids and to continue conservative treatments with ayurvedic medicines for short period.
we designed a protocol and ghee (medicated GUGGULUTIKTHAKA GHRITHA) was our first choice as it is "sandhyasthimajjagatha vata roga"(affecting deep bony structures). Patient was stout with 85kgs and 5foot 7 inch tall, unable to move due to pain even in rest, its again difficult to convince the patient regarding the medicne, he was always confused since his blood picture at the time of admission
s.cholesterol
|
205mg%
|
triglcerides
|
117mg%
|
HDL
|
43.8mg/dl
|
LDL
|
138.6mg/dl
|
VLDL
|
23.4mg/dl
|
Probably all ayurveda doctors know there should be a processing period before intake of ghee(agni deepana-ayurvedic variable), we started ghee from the 4th day of admission and initial dose was 25ml(acchapana-only ghee)early morning without other medictions, he was asked to consume warm water untill he gets the desire for food. Once he felt hungry he was allowed to take hot water bath which was then followed by warm rice porridge. He was not allowed to take fruits,milk,tea,cofee,heavy food. The process continued as given below
DAY
|
QUANTITY OF GHEE
|
TIME OF ADMINISTRATION OF PORRIDGE
|
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
|
25ml
50ml
100ml
150ml
200ml
250ml
300ml
350ml
150ml
|
12 pm
2.30pm
1.30pm
2.00 pm
8.30pm
8.40pm
9.00pm
9.00pm
7.00pm
|
Days
9
|
Total
1575ml
|
Its clear form the above chart regarding the intake of ghee in 9 days . its the time, all waited for blood check, blood was collected on the 10 day and his lipid profile was evaluated, the reports
s.cholesterol
|
180mg%
|
triglcerides
|
160mg%
|
HDL
|
40.8mg/dl
|
LDL
|
103.6mg/dl
|
VLDL
|
35.6mg/dl
|
Its clear from the reports regarding the level of lipids in blood, there is an increase in triglycerides but all the other parameters are clinically relevant.
Patient was feeling well and with reduced pain and was feeling better than steroids.
Next course of treatment was muscle strengthening and supporting joints with the help of oil bandages, along with few decoctions. he was feeling much better. During the time of discharge after 21 days his serum cholesterol was 185mg%.
At the time of discharge he was feeling well and is on ghee (vicharana-along with food/medicnes).These are some of the few examples which will make people think ayurveda as scientific and evidence based.
Please post your comments and valuable questions so that we will be able to propagate scientific ayurveda. This is a chronic degenerative case with long course of treatments needed. the study goes on .............
Written by,
Dr.Samson c Varghese
Cheif Research officer
Kottathil ayurveda
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
AYURVEDA RESEARCH CENTRES - A TRUE STORY
For all readers of ayurveda and scientific evaluators, what do you meant by research and research centers?, here am mentioning about brutal utilization of ayurveda and medicinal plants for the sake of foreign money and tourism.
Since we are running a multispeciality hospital with curative management of diseases and clinical analysis of medicines, we used to visit many hospital sites and sites with the label of ayurveda and research, its really shocking if you are a doctor to find the word HERITAGE AND AYURVEDA RESEARCH CENTRE and getting restaurants, spas, swimming pools, gardens, luxury rooms...........
total rubbish , no clinical data, a dara pathy, beautiful ladies, terrific buildings.....
My simple question to all doctors and science lovers, IS THIS RESEARCH, IS THIS WHAT YOU LEARN,........., if you are running a spa or wellness center be specific don't brutally assault the medical system which we are trying to bring back with maximum effort. As you all know ayurveda is considered as medical system by less than 5% in our country, how would it be possible in this most modern era to propagate scientific ayurveda with these HERITAGE AND RESEARCH CENTERS.
A sincere and casual question to all, be a listener and ask 100 people including Indians and foreigners, what is ayurveda? you will get 99% answer as MASSAGE, DARA, RESORT, REJUVINATION etc.., why this happen, the only reason are these SITES and MEDIA who are propagating tourism in the name of ayurveda. is this you ,true doctors/medicine lovers want, we need sincere support from all to propagate scientific ayurveda and STOP THESE HERITAGE AND RESEARCH CENTERS from taking THE LIFE OUT OF THE SCIENCE .
if you are sinciere in your science please go through the sites and feel the pathetic condition of a LIFE SCIENCE in the name of tourism and money making.
Written by,
Dr.Samson c Varghese
Cheif Research officer
Kottathil ayurveda Tuesday, 7 August 2012
APPRECIATION FROM CENTRAL GOVERMENT AND AYUSH
Its always motivating for each and every person to be acknowledged and appreciated by a higher authority especially by Madam Shailaja Chandra, former secretary,government of India,Ministry of health and family welfare, Department of Ayush and former chief secretary ,Goverment of Delhi. In her report on status of Indian medicine and folk medicine she gave an illustration of how the age old system of ayurveda persist in this new generation, for making a report on the past and present on ayurveda, travelling through out india and watching how this system made its mark in common man's life and how the new generation doctors contribute their heart and soul for enriching the future of ayurveda.
In her report she mentions about the historical perspective, research, education, practice, medicinal plants,drugs,etc in detail. Such reports should be made by health ministry for improving and motivating new generation ayurveda doctors and hospitals for their effort in bringing back the essence of INDIAN MEDICINE .
Its only the writings from the higher officials that can make an impact on the INDIAN goverment and ABROAD. Main question marks on ayurveda are , Is it scientific, Are the doctors qualified, How they are taught, Is it true and the questions goes on..........................., these questions are asked by most scientific persons in India, they always see the system of gurus, and rishis, a magic remedy, rejuvination therapy, detoxification therapy, relaxation therapy and the name goes on, no one gives this system a pharmacological approach .
Its very few who knows, how the students are taught, how the colleges work, is there any college,etc, more than 75% still have the concept of heavenly healing from sadhus,and they always go after long beards, they are unaware of specialized clinics and hospitals . Respected madam clearly mentions how the multispeciality clinics and hospitals work and which all departments they are specialized with the percentage of outpatient and inpatient details.
We are proud to be listed us one of the private multispeciality hospital on chapter 4- practice, page no: 174,175 in her report. Along with us there are hospitals and clinics around the country where scientific ayurveda system is being practiced. For more details regarding her report you can visit her blog on shailaja chandras blog or http://over2shailaja.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/status-of-indian-medicine-and-folk-healing/
We appreciate her interest in revealing the essence of age old system in new generation and motiviting new generation doctors.
Written by,
Dr.Samson c Varghese
Cheif Research officer
Kottathil ayurveda
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