Ayurvedic branches

Ayurvedic Studies and specialization are characterized by The School of Surgeons (Dhanvantari) and School of Physicians (Atreya). Ayurvedic Studies are categorized into eight branches as below:

Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine) – Kaya (Body) is referred to as not just the gross body, but also the subtle body, according to Ayurvedic texts. Kayachikitsa recognizes that human body is a product of psychosomatic interactions, and that diseases are caused due to imbalances of the doshas (Vata, pitta and kapha), or sometimes by the dhatu (body tissues), mala (Toxin deposits) and sometimes by the mind. Hence this branch of alternative medicine, delves deep into finding out the root cause of illness, and then recommending a suitable treatment for balancing the mind and body. Kayachikitsa always provides an opportunity to stop disease at every stage, without its full manifestation. Panchakarma, is one of the significant treatments of Kayachikitsa.

Shalya Tantra (Surgery) – In contrast to modern concepts, surgery was practiced byAyurveda in ancient India, and Shalya Tantra is a significant branch of Ayurveda. Ancient Sage-physician Susruta, in his text, Susruta Samhita, mentions sophisticated surgical methods that were practiced in India. It deals with surgical methods adopted for dealing with tumors, bone fractures, external and internal injuries, pregnancy complications and obstruction in intestinal loop. The instruments adopted included those in wood, stone and other natural materials.  Shalya Tantra was well-accepted due to the quick relief, rather than the slow recovery through herbal medicines. Even the best known ancient Ayurvedic physician, Charaka, recommended Shalya Tantra for treating certain diseases such as hemorrhoids.

Shalakya Tantra (Ophtamology, ENT) – This branch of Ayurveda deals with prognosis, diagnosis, prevention, etiology and treatment of ear, nose, throat, eye and head. This branch is so named, due to the excessive use of ‘shalaka’ which refers to a probe or a rod. This branch discusses about seventy two diseases pertaining to the eye. He also refers to various drug therapies such as glaucoma, conjunctivitis, ear diseases, nose, throat, pterygium, auroplasty and rhinoplasty. It also has simple home remedies for minor problems pertaining to mouth ulcers, migraine, eye drynessetc.

Agada Tantra (Toxicology) – Agada Tantra refers to various methods of removing toxins from the body, as well as antidotes for poisons. This branch deals with a various natural toxins resulting from wild lives such as insects, animals or birds, herbs, plants, vegetables, artificial poisons, minerals, and water and air pollution. Agada Tantra describes the disadvantages of bad food habits and drugs that lead to chronic poisoning symptoms.  This branch also provides information regarding the accurate dosages of poisons after which they are considered fatal.

Kaumarabhritya (Paediatrics) – This branch provides a comprehensive knowledge about prenatal and postnatal care, and gynecology. Kaumarabhritya takes into consideration the physical and mental state of the mother, which has direct association with the child. It recommends a particular regimen of diet, nutrition and conduct forpregnant woman, and is so advanced that even years ago, the growth and progress of the foetus is described in detail. Apart from dealing with infertility problems, its causes and treatment, this also mentions about the method to deal with various disorders ofchild health, such as teething disorder, rickets or gastrointestinal diseases.

Vajikarana (Science of Aphrodisiac) – This branch of Ayurvedic studies, describes the art of producing a healthy offspring, for betterment of society. Therefore, this branch deals with issues such as infertility, conditions relating to shukra dhathu or crucial reproductive fluids of the body. This branch prescribes effective formulations to provide nutrition, and enhance the quality of body fluids, and emphasizes in leading a disciplined life. This branch of Ayurveda, highlights that celibacy is necessary for good health, as it increases memory, intellect and will power, in addition to maintaining a healthy body. As Shukra datu, is directly associated with body immunity, Vajikarana, prescribes the use of aphrodisiacs and tonics for enhancing reproductive capabilities.

Bhuta Vidya (Psychiatry) – This branch specifically deals with diseases of mind, which is caused by super natural forces. Different explanations are provided for the word “Bhuta”. While some refer to it as ghosts or bad spirits that cause abnormal psychological condition, others say it represents bacteria or viruses. It is also believed that the past karma, is the cause of such diseases, and hence Ayurveda does not have a direct explanation in terms of Tridosha. Bhuta Vidya explains that in most cases, illness is caused by mental disturbance when tarnas (ignorance) and rajas (passion) are the main factors. It refers to use of disinfectant plants ‘graha vidya dravva’ for fumigation, to keep the atmosphere germ free. It also recommends pranayama and meditation to soothe psychological disturbances.

Rasayana (Science of Rejuvenation) – This particular branch of Ayurveda, concentrates on “rasayana therapy”, which helps in increasing the immunity of a person and in enhancing ojas (life force) through regeneration of body cells and tissues. Rasayana is considered a therapeutic process to defer old age. Rasayana refers to augmentation of rasa (the crucial fluid produced during food digestion). Ayurveda considers rasa, as the body fluid which sustains life, and hence considers Rasayana as a method of treatment through which rasa is balanced in the body.

Another suggestion of rasa in Ayurveda is that it is the herbal medicine which retains the health and life of an individual, increasing his body and mental vigor. Hence rasayanas made from herbs and medicinal plants such as haritaki, amalaki etc are used since ancient days in giving disease free, long life to individuals. Another aim of this branch of Ayurvedic studies is to balance tridoshas. Hence this branch mentions thepreparations of herbal oils, meditative practices, Pranayama and meditation to attain mind and body healing.

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Vidyanagar, Bhusawal road,

Faizpur425503

Tal- yawal

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 Maharashtra

9860431004

Hair Problems

How do you keep the natural look of your hair? Your hair is an important part of your beauty. Proper care should be taken to influence the healthy grow of hair. Dandruff, thinning hair, balding, premature graying, split ends these are the causes of hair spoiling. Here are some herbal remedies for healthy and shiny hair:-

Homemade Remedies for Dandruff:

1. Mix a tablespoon of neem oil or coconut oil with the same quantity of castor oil and mustard oil. Massage this oil mixture on your scalp every night and wash with a natural shampoo on the next day.

Herbal Tips for Shiny Hair:

1. Make a paste of eight strawberries and one tablespoon of mayonnaise. Massage this into wet hair. Wrap your hair with a shower cap and then a warm towel. Leave it for fifteen minutes. Lastly rinse with herbal shampoo and apply conditioner. You can use it as an effective hair mask which will give you a wealthy shiny hair.

2. Mix one tablespoon of honey into four cups of tepid water. Washyour hair with neem based shampoo; decant this concoction through your hair. Don’t wash; let it dry as normal way.

Herbal Remedies for Premature graying of Hair:

1. Take two tablespoons of henna powder, one tablespoon of yogurt, one tablespoon of fenugreek seed, one tablespoon of coffee, two tablespoon of mint juice and two tablespoons of basil juice. Combined the ingredients and make a paste. Apply this mixture on your hair. Leave it for two to three hours and wash with herbal shampoo.

Herbal Tips for Hair Loss:

1. An herbal remedy to reduce hair loss is prepared with the garlic juice of three flakes of garlic and four crush peppercorns into the 50 ml of heated coconut oil. Let the oil cool and massage it into the hair in regular basis. It’s very useful for hair growth.

2. To stop hair losses apply an easy process. Boiled fresh neem leaves in water. Cool it and wash your hair through it in daily basis.

3. Mix up 20 ml olive oil with one teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Make a soft paste. Apply this paste on the scalp and wash it off with tepid water after half an hour. Try out this twice a week for a month. It helps to reduce hair fall.

At last but not least, never forget tHow do you keep the natural look of your hair? Your hair is an important part of your beauty. Proper care should be taken to influence the healthy grow of hair. Dandruff, thinning hair, balding, premature graying, split ends these are the causes of hair spoiling. Here are some herbal remedies for healthy and shiny hair:-

Homemade Remedies for Dandruff:

1. Mix a tablespoon of neem oil or coconut oil with the same quantity of castor oil and mustard oil. Massage this oil mixture on your scalp every night and wash with a natural shampoo on the next day.

Herbal Tips for Shiny Hair:

1. Make a paste of eight strawberries and one tablespoon of mayonnaise. Massage this into wet hair. Wrap your hair with a shower cap and then a warm towel. Leave it for fifteen minutes. Lastly rinse with herbal shampoo and apply conditioner. You can use it as an effective hair mask which will give you a wealthy shiny hair.

2. Mix one tablespoon of honey into four cups of tepid water. Washyour hair with neem based shampoo; decant this concoction through your hair. Don’t wash; let it dry as normal way.

Herbal Remedies for Premature graying of Hair:

1. Take two tablespoons of henna powder, one tablespoon of yogurt, one tablespoon of fenugreek seed, one tablespoon of coffee, two tablespoon of mint juice and two tablespoons of basil juice. Combined the ingredients and make a paste. Apply this mixture on your hair. Leave it for two to three hours and wash with herbal shampoo.

Herbal Tips for Hair Loss:

1. An herbal remedy to reduce hair loss is prepared with the garlic juice of three flakes of garlic and four crush peppercorns into the 50 ml of heated coconut oil. Let the oil cool and massage it into the hair in regular basis. It’s very useful for hair growth.

2. To stop hair losses apply an easy process. Boiled fresh neem leaves in water. Cool it and wash your hair through it in daily basis.

3. Mix up 20 ml olive oil with one teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Make a soft paste. Apply this paste on the scalp and wash it off with tepid water after half an hour. Try out this twice a week for a month. It helps to reduce hair fall.

At last but not least, never forget to brush your hair before shampooing in every time. It’s the first step to a hair care routine. Don’t brush hair when it damp.

Drink plenty of water and follow proper diet. Vitamin B, C, A, K and E are very essential for hair. Vitamin A works especially for hair which is found in green vegetables and yellow color fruits. Vitamin B increases the thickness of hair and provides shine to the hair. Be sure that all these vitamins are included in your diet. Try to avoid spicy food and take more vegetables, salads, fruits, milk, Soya beans, butter milk, proteins, wheat germ and nuts.

o brush your hair before shampooing in every time. It’s the first step to a hair care routine. Don’t brush hair when it damp.

Drink plenty of water and follow proper diet. Vitamin B, C, A, K and E are very essential for hair. Vitamin A works especially for hair which is found in green vegetables and yellow color fruits. Vitamin B increases the thickness of hair and provides shine to the hair. Be sure that all these vitamins are included in your diet. Try to avoid spicy food and take more vegetables, salads, fruits, milk, Soya beans, butter milk, proteins, wheat germ and nuts.

prostate cancer

While most men today are diagnosed before they begin to show any symptoms of prostate cancer, it is important to know what to look for and which signs may point to an underlying prostate cancer.

Anyone concerned about themselves or a loved one developing prostate cancer should know the basics about the first symptoms that are typically seen.

What Are the Most Common Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?

Because of the prostate's location in the body, prostate cancer is often accompanied by a number of unique symptoms. The prostate is located just below the bladder in the lower pelvis. As urine empties out of the bladder it travels through a thin tube called the urethra. At the very beginning of the urethra, just as it exits the bladder, it passes directly through the prostate. As the prostate enlarges due to cancer or another problem, the urethra is pinched tighter and tighter within the prostate. As the tube narrows, urine has a much harder time making its way through the urethra and out of the body.

This results in four primary urinary symptoms:

• Frequency - urinating much more often than normal.
• Urgency - having a sensation that you need to urinate immediately.
• Nocturia - getting up to urinate multiple times during the night.
• Hesitancy - difficulty starting the urine stream.

All of these symptoms are a direct result of the urethra being pinched closed by the enlarged prostate.

Prostate cancer is not the only disease that can cause the prostate to swell, however. In fact, BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a much more common cause of an enlarged prostate and, thus, of urinary symptoms. BPH is not cancer, but is still an important condition that should be treated by a physician.

What Are Other Less Common Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?

The urinary symptoms discussed above are undoubtedly the most common symptoms experienced by men with prostate cancer. However, they are not the only ones. Other less common symptoms include:

• Blood in the urine.
• Blood in the semen.
• New-onset erectile dysfunction (impotence).
• Bone pain (especially in the lower back, hips, or ribs).
• Loss of bladder control.

These symptoms are less specific to problems with the prostate (meaning that problems with other organs such as the bladder can also cause them). However, they are important symptoms of which to be aware.

When Should I Go to See My Doctor?

The answer to this question is simple. Visit your physician and explain your situation whenever you first begin to experience any of these symptoms. This is especially true for any men that are over the age of 40 because the vast majority of prostate cancers are diagnosed after that age. It is also especially important for African-American men and those with a family history of prostate cancer to see their physicians as these two groups have much higher rates of prostate cancer.

The symptoms listed above are almost always abnormal and all need to be evaluated by a physician. This is especially true if these symptoms appear suddenly. Very simple examinations and laboratory tests can be put to use by your doctor to determine whether or not your symptoms are due to prostate cancer, another serious disease, or a less dangerous condition.

Are Most Men Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer After They Have Symptoms?

Many people are surprised to learn that the majority of men diagnosed with prostate cancer today have no symptoms when it is first detected. Because of the PSA (prostate specific antigen) test, most men have their prostate cancer detected before they have any significant symptoms. The PSA test is a simple blood test that detects a specific protein produced by the prostate. As the prostate enlarges, more of this protein is produced and more is detected by the PSA test

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PSA

The prostate-specific antigen blood test (PSA test) is a screening test that measures the amount of a chemical called prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in a man's blood. PSA is a chemical made by the prostate, a sex gland located near a man's bladder that makes the fluid in semen. PSA levels normally increase as a man ages, but a higher-than-normal PSA level can mean that cancer has developed in the prostate gland. However, high levels of PSA also can be found in other conditions that are noncancerous, including prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate) and benign prostatic hyperplasia, an enlargement of the prostate that affects many older men. What It's Used For PSA is used mainly as a screening test for cancer of the prostate. In men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, PSA is measured to determine if the cancer has returned after surgery or whether the cancer is growing or shrinking after treatment with hormones orradiation. The question of whether to do screening tests for prostate cancer remains controversial. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death in this group. PSA testing can be used to detect the earliest stage of prostate cancer, before the disease causes any symptoms. Many experts believe that PSA testing is the best way to reduce a man's chance of dying of prostate cancer. This is because the early stages of prostate cancer are much more likely to be curable. However, other experts fear that if PSA is overused, some men will be diagnosed and treated for cancers that have little potential to cause harm. Many older men develop prostate cancer that never spreads and never causes any problems. Most of these harmless cancers would go undetected if screening was not done. Since treatment for prostate cancer can have serious side effects, screening all men for prostate cancer might end up causing more harm than good. Unfortunately, there is no reliable way to determine in advance which cancers need treatment and which are likely to be harmless. Studies are being done that will help to settle this controversy. In the meantime, most expert panels that make recommendations about cancer screening do not recommend routine PSA testing for all older men. Instead, they encourage men who are at risk of the disease to make an individual decision about screening, after they have discussed the risks and benefits with their health care professionals. A man who decides to undergo screening for prostate cancer might think the following: "The PSA test is the best way to protect myself from prostate cancer. Even if it saves one life, it is worth the uncertainty and all of the possible side effects of treatment. I'm one of those people who just likes to know." A man who chooses not to be screened might think this way: "No one is sure if screening really helps, and it may actually lead to unnecessary treatment. I think I'll wait until we know more." For men who want to be screened for prostate cancer, the PSA test usually is combined with adigital rectal exam. Most experts recommend that screening be done every one to two years, beginning at age 50. Men with an increased risk of prostate cancer may wish to begin screening at age 45. This includes African-American men, who have a 70 percent higher rate of prostate cancer than white men, and men whose father or brother has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. PSA testing is likely to be less useful in men older than age 75 and men who have serious medical problems or other reasons for a limited life expectancy. This is because it may take a decade or more for prostate cancer to grow from the stage at which it can be first detected to the point where it causes symptoms or harm. Preparation Ejaculation can cause your PSA to rise briefly, so you should avoid sexual activity for at least 48 hours before having your PSA level tested. Since blood for your PSA test probably will be taken from your arm, wear a shirt or sweater with sleeves that roll up easily. If you recently have had cystoscopy or needle biopsy of the prostate, let your doctor know so you can schedule your PSA test at another time. Those exams can raise PSA levels for a few weeks, which may make it harder to interpret the result of your PSA test. PSA testing also should not be done until several weeks after you have been treated for a urinary tract infection. How It's Done Blood for a PSA test usually is drawn from a vein in the crook of your elbow. The area from which blood will be taken will be cleaned with an alcohol swab, and a sterile needle will be used to draw a few ounces of blood into a tube. The puncture site will be covered with a small gauze or bandage. Your blood sample will be sent to a lab where the PSA level is measured. Follow-Up Call your doctor for your PSA test results about one week after your blood has been drawn. If your result is abnormal, your doctor may recommend further blood tests or additional testing, such as a prostate ultrasound or a biopsy of the prostate. Risks Having your blood drawn is a simple procedure and there are few, if any, risks. However, when used as a screening test, PSA does have some risks, including: A risk that your PSA test will be abnormal and that you will need to undergo further testing, such as a prostate biopsy. Keep in mind that as many as three-quarters of men with an elevated PSA level do not have prostate cancer. However, many men who are told that their PSA test is abnormal will have some anxiety until final results are available. A risk that screening will lead to treatment for prostate cancer that may or may not be necessary, but that may cause serious side effects. A risk that your PSA level will be normal even if you do have prostate cancer. Be sure to discuss these risks and the benefits of PSA testing with your doctor before you have your blood drawn.