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Ayurveda
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GeriatricCare
Geriatrics is medical science dealing with the problems of 50+ yrs age group consisting either sex. In India is slowly gaining grounds. Indian ancient Life sciences - Ayurveda is having this branch as ‘Rasayana Chikitsa’ for ages.
Retired Life, responsibilities completed, children, grand children time to relax & enjoy. Here body will not cooperate, fading eye sight & memory, joint pains, reduced appetite, gas trouble, indigestion, Changes in body worries many.
Ancient Ayurveda understood this in totally offering wholistic remedies emphasising on proper lifestyles. Ageing is inventible. It is in our hands to see that the changes will not transform to diseases, disorders and problems.
Elders get more problems of Vata. For this diminished Rasa dhatu is responsible. Ayurveda offers best solutions as ‘Rasayana Chikitsa’ as a special branch of Ayurveda. Helps in all Vata problems like Pains, Constipation, Insomnia etc.
To understand Vata let us see the fundamentals of Ayurveda. Body functions on 3Doshas, 7Dhatus, 3Malas, Indriyas & Atma. Health is based on the balance of these factors. Imbalance cause diseases & disorders.
Tri Doshas: Vata, Pitta & Kapha are Tri Doshas human body made of 5 basic elements are functional based on Tri Doshas. Vata is ether, vayu connected. Pitta is fire connected. Kapha is water & bhoomi connected. Vitiated doshas cause disease.
7 Dhatus: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Medas, Asthi, Majja & Sukra they form body immune system. They fight diseases when doshas are vitiated. 3 Malas: Purisham, Mutram and Swedam they send out the toxins formed in the body.
In oldage - Diminished Dhatus weaken body immunity. Vital Rasa dhatu supports other dhatus is reduced due to ageing process. Therefore diseases/disorders increase in the body. Tridoshas influence the body as per the age.
•Birth to 12 yrs-Kapha Dominate•12-40 yrs- Pitta Dominate•40 yrs & above Vata DominateAyurveda says elderly mostly get health problems due to vitiated Vata. Rasayana Chikitsa improves Rasa Dhatu and corrects vitiated doshas.
Treatment means not only taking medicine our daily routine called Dinacharya & seasonal activity Rutucharya is very vital like lifestyles covering food, sleep, exercise, thought process etc. the treatment is mainly 4 types.
Ajasrika Rasayanam: This procedure has to be adopted throughout life to protect our dhatus. One has to consume milk, curd, ghee every day. This will maintain dhatus and control Tridoshas. This is excellent in oldage problems.
Naimittika Rasayanam: This procedure is adopted during convalescence after disease. We have to maintain the dhatus that are imbalanced through proper food and lifestyle. It changes from person to person.
Kamya Rasayanam: As per the need it is specific to improve viz Longevity, Memory, Appetite. Achara Rasayanam: Due to stress we face many problems. yoga, dhyana are vital part of this. Kama, Krodha, Moha, Mada, Matsarya has to be controlled.
Apart from above specific ayurvedic remedies are available for many oldage problems offering very good relief without any side effects making oldage pleasant and enjoyable.
Joint Pains: If Vata increases Asthi dhatu diminishes causing joint pains. Ayurveda offers Swarna khachita Mahayogaraj/ Triodasanga Guggulu helps. Maha Raasanadi/Dasamoola Kwadam. To improve dhatus Aswagandha churnam/ ristam
For topical application Karpura Tailam with warm gingili oil has to be massaged daily 2 times morning and evening. Consume 10 gms ginger daily. Take Triphala Churna in the night 5 gms with 200 ml warm water for 4-6 months.
Constipation: Root cause for many diseases. Reduced kapha, pitta causes constipation. Consume daily 4-5 Lts. Warm water, eat more cooked veg. Take raagi, jawar, bajra instead of rice. Take 5 gm Triphala churna with warm glass of water before going to bed for 3 mandals(120 days)
Good Memory: is possible if Kapha is balanced. Due to age Kapha is reduced causing memory loss. For this Brahmighrutam, Brahmilehyam, Sarasvataristam, Sankahpushpi and a glass of cow milk & Aswagandha help in oldage.
Dental Problems: Are more in old age. Clean teeth twice /day with Triphala using finger. That will strengthen gums & teeth. Gargle with Triphala kashaya. Irimedadi Tailam applied to gums strengthen them and prevents gum bleeding.
Sleeplessness: Due to vitiated vata. Sankhapushpi syrup, Aswagandha churnam with milk Jatamamsi Kwadam induces very good sleep. Brisk walking for 12-15 min a day. Dinner at 7 PM & warm milk at 10 PM induces good sleep. Sastreeya Tailabhyangana 2 times/week induces good sleep
Immuno Deficiency: By improving dhatus immunity is strengthened. Chyavanprash, Vasanta Kusumakaram, Aswagandha, are very good Immunomodulators. Sastreeya Tailabhyangana 2 times/ week immuno-booster & Vajikaranam
Digestion: Reduces in oldage. It is better to take sonthi/ vamu/ miriyala podi & ghee daily with first morsel. Consume ginger, Dalchini tea with Tulsi leaves no sugar for good digestion. Observe weekly 24 hrs Phalopavaasa. Dinner before 7.
Hingvastaka Churna, Bhaskara lavanam Agnitundivati tablets, are good for digestion, Jeeraka/ soamph kashaya are also good appetizers. It is better to have vegetable soup with pepper 1 hr before food. Avoid water while taking food.
Reeling sensation: Is common in Oldage due to vitiated Vata apart from impaired blood circulation due to reduced physical activity and poor intake of fluids. Vasanta Kusumakaram, Chyavanprash, Aswagandha helps a lot.
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