Cancer
When,
over a period of time, toxins collect at the site of a particular
organ—it may result in fatal growth in its surrounding cells.
The groups of cells accumulate and produce swelling at the site.
Nearby cells and tissues are also affected if the toxins are not
removed as the diseased cells are circulated to other parts of
the body through the blood stream.
Treatment
of cancer by Ayurveda is very in-depth and holistic in its approach.
Ayurveda treats the disease according to the specific nature of
the patient, the aggravated body energies involved and the body
tissues that are affected. Treatment does not only focus on the
area of the malignancy but on the entire system, as the whole
organism must be returned to harmony for the disease to be treated
permanently and not recur elsewhere. The body must be purified
of the toxins that cause the cells to attack the body. Treatment
includes the administration of blood cleansing herbs along with
the adoption of a detoxifying diet. Circulatory stimulant herbs
are also prescribed to promote circulation, shift stagnation of
the blood, increase the efficient elimination of toxins and assist
in healing the tissues. Immunity restoring herbs and minerals
are given to boost the strength of debilitated patients.
A
crucial part of treatment is relaxation of the mind. Suppression
of emotion or emotional stagnation is a significant causative
factor and obstacle to effective treatment of this condition.
The patient needs to heal themselves at the very deepest level
of their individuality. Meditation, counseling, yoga, pranayama
and the studying of spiritual philosophy are all recommended for
support in this aspect of personal healing.
Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome
According
to Ayurveda, this condition is due to the imbalance of certain
body energies. When toxins are produced by poor digestion and
accumulate in the various body channels, the deep tissues do not
receive proper nourishment, since the body ceases to produce healthy
nutrients. The contamination and undernourishment of body tissues
causes the excessive tiredness and weak immunity that is characteristic
of this disorder.
The
main focus of Ayurvedic treatment is the balance of the disturbed
body energy and strengthening of the muscles and nervous system.
Toxins are cleansed from the body channels and digestion is improved
to prevent the recurrence of their accumulation. Stress reducing
techniques such as yoga, pranayama and meditation are also recommended,
in addition to diet and lifestyle adjustments to remove the causative
factors.
AIDS
According
to Ayurveda, AIDS is primarily a disease of low ojas (immunity),
the vital sap of the body. Ojas provides the physical and mental
strength to resist disease. With a lowered immune system the body
is susceptible to a host of opportune infections and disorders.
There are millions of bacteria and viruses in our environment,
many of which are contagious, that the body successfully fights
off everyday. But in a condition of low ojas or immunity level,
these organisms are allowed to remain in the body, reproduce and
cause disease. Most of the symptoms associated with AIDS are similar
to a disease known in Ayurveda as ojaskshaya and detailed etiology
and treatment methods are available.
Ineffective
metabolism of food produces toxins that pollute the system and
reduce body immunity (ojas). Stress, worry, overwork and excessive
sexual indulgence also decrease ojas. If this diminished state
of vitality is allowed to continue, coupled with high-risk exposure
to infection, the body stands no chance of resisting disease.
When all seven dhatus or body tissues are deteriorated and ojas
is reduced—disorders symptomatic of AIDS can occur.
Ayurveda
has many highly effective therapies for AIDS. There is a branch
of Ayurveda known as rasayana, which specifically deals with increasing
immunity and vitality through the use of various herbs, minerals
and Ayurvedic techniques and practices. The line of treatment
aims at the relief of current symptoms while addressing the underlying
cause. After initial detoxification, the strength, immunity and
vitality of the patient are increased through rasayanic therapies,
which after a period of time can bring about a complete cure.
Multiple
Sclerosis
Multiple
sclerosis or MS is an autoimmune disease in which the insulation
of the nerve cell fibers of the brain and spinal cord are destroyed,
causing various disturbances of the central nervous system. Symptoms
depend on the area of nerve deterioration and include weakness
or loss of control of one or more limbs, recurrent facial palsy
and disturbance in vision.
In
Ayurveda, this is condition is seen as a body energy disorder.
Improper digestion leads to the formation of toxins and the blockage
of the minute channels of the body. These blockages obstruct the
movement of certain body energies, giving rise to neuro-muscular
disorders.
Ayurvedic
treatment consists of the elimination of toxins and restoration
of digestive fire with herbal formulas. Proper diet and regimen
are also advised in addition to the prescription of nerve tonics,
to restore the function of the nervous system.
Fibromyalgia
According
to Ayurveda, this condition is due to the imbalance of certain
body energies, specifically within the muscles, tendons and ligaments.
The
main focus of Ayurvedic treatment is the balance of the disturbed
body energy and strengthening of the muscles and nervous system.
Toxins are cleansed from the body channels and digestion is improved
to prevent the recurrence of their accumulation. Stress reducing
techniques such as yoga, pranayama and meditation are also recommended,
in addition to diet and lifestyle adjustments to remove the causative
factors.
Systemic
Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic
Lupus Erythematosus or SLE is a chronic rheumatic disease that
affects joints, muscles and many other parts of the body. It is
an autoimmune disease, where the immune system attacks normal
tissues causing chronic inflammation.
In
Ayurveda, this is considered a chronic disease caused mainly by
the imbalance of certain body energies. This disease affects the
joints and muscles first, and reduces immunity causing degeneration
of the body tissues. When these tissues deteriorate, and strength
and immunity is reduced below a certain point—the body cannot
fight the disease and an autoimmune disorder can occur, which
can then spread to different systems in the body.
The
primary aim of Ayurveda, when treating this kind of disorder,
is to restore immunity so that the body can fight the disease
naturally. Ayurveda focuses on the person not the pathogen, restoring
strength and vitality to the immune system and the body before
attacking the disease causing factors.
The
line of treatment in this disease is to balance disturbed body
energies, eliminate the toxins in the body that are causing the
deterioration of the tissues and stimulate the digestive fire
to prevent the further accumulation of toxins. The function of
the immune system is then restored and strengthened too.
