Herbal Remedies for Dravet Syndrome Management

Dravet syndrome is a tragic and rare epilepsy disorder which stays there for lifetime with the person having it. This syndrome usually begins in the first year of the life of a child presented by prolong and frequent seizures. Dravet syndrome was previously also known as severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy. It is a genetically inherited disorder which occurs due to the mutations in certain genes. In first year only the epilepsy are seen while with the passing time in second and third year of child's life developmental delay and abnormalities in the EEG are noticed.

INTRODUCTION

Dravet syndrome comes under the SCN1A- related seizure disorders and is known as the most severe form between all of other types. Febrile seizures tend to be the first sign that appears in affected infants in which fever is followed by attack of epilepsy. These seizures are usually difficult to treat as compared to its other types. Dravet syndrome also causes other signs and symptoms like low intellect, loss of motor skills, impairment of speech, and difficult movements. Improper working of SCN1A gene is responsible for most of the cases of Dravet syndrome. Familuy history is mostly absent in Dravet syndrome cases however where it is present the gene is inherited in autosomal dominant pattern.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Prolonged and frequent seizures
• Developmental and behavioral delays
• Different types of seizure attacks
• Difficulty in walking
• Impairment of speech
• Behavior similar to autism
• Sudden jerking movements in muscles
• Nutrition and growth related issues
• Difficulty in sleeping
• Chronic infections
• Integration disorders in sensory system
• Balancing issues
• Delayed speech and language learning in children
• Irregular heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature due to disruption in autonomic nervous system

CAUSES

Improper working of SCN1A gene causes Dravet syndrome. Pathogenic variants or abnormal changes in DNA leads to incorrect working of this gene, even sometimes can completely stop the working of the gene. Changes in the genes of GABRG2, SCN1B, and SCN2A can also result in similar seizure disorders.

DIAGNOSIS

Diagnosis is made on the basis of clinical presentation, history, family history, physical examination and certain diagnostic tests. Genetic testing plays an important role in confirming the diagnosis. Medications should never be started before confirming the diagnosis as many medicines causes worsening of the symptoms in Dravet syndrome usually used to treat seizures.

TREATMENT

In Dravet syndrome the main aim is to decrease the intensity and frequency of the seizures. As seizures in Dravet syndrome are not like the usual one and are really difficult to control. So the patients of Dravet syndrome are given many anti-seizures medicines in order to control them. Many anti-seizure medicines which are used to control seizures in general are tend to worsen the symptoms hence must be used cautiously when the case is of Dravet syndrome. The conservative treatment of Dravet syndrome causes many side effects as the long use of the anti-seizure medicines and other biological drugs leads to other health problems.

On the other hand, Ayurveda can help you out from this genetic disorder. Ayurveda is the science of life in which diseases are treated by using herbal medicines and natural therapies. Medicines in Ayurveda are derived from nature, be it herbs or minerals. Numerous natural herbs and compounds are present in nature those have therapeutic properties and hence can be used to treat the respective signs and symptoms.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR DRAVET SYNDROME BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is the renowned herbal pharmaceutical company which offers herbal supplements and medications to treat and manage various complex and chronic diseases. All the medicines manufactured here are prepared from pure and best quality of herbs and are completely free from chemicals, fillers, dyes, additives and preservatives. These properties enhance the efficiency and safety of these herbal medicines. Even the capsule shells used here are prepared from vegetarian cellulose and are very easy on digestive system. These herbal remedies are prepared as per the authentic Ayurvedic teachings and literatures and under the strict supervision of the MD Ayurveda doctors. For Dravet syndrome also Planet Ayurveda offers a combination of herbs that help in managing the condition naturally and safely.

PRODUCTS LIST

1. Pitta Balance
2. Energo Plan Syrup
3. Neuro Plan Syrup
4. Brahmi Capsules
5. Medhya Churna

Herbal Remedies for Dravet Syndrome

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Pitta Balance

Pitta balance capsules are very helpful in balancing the increased Pitta in the body and preventing disease caused due to it. These herbal capsules in treating excessive heat, weakness, palpitations, etc. These capsules are prepared from natural calcium compounds that have cooling effects on body like Kamdudha ras, Praval pishti, Akik pishti, etc.

DOSAGE : Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.

2. Energo Plan Syrup

This herbal syrup is full of the medicinal herbs that boosts the level of energy naturally. It helps to energizes, restore and rejuvenates the vitality of a person. Various amazing herbs are used in this herbal syrup like Jeevanti, Amalaki, Gokhsur, Ashwagandha, Shigru, Shatavari, etc.

DOSAGE : Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily after meals with plain water.

3. Neuro Plan Syrup

This is the amazing blend of herbs like Brahmi, Mandukparni, Shankhpushpi, Bhojpatra, Jyotishmati, Ashwagandha, etc. These all medicinal herbs have therapeutic action on brain which helps to treat various neurological disorders and helps in managing the signs and symptoms of certain disorders.

DOSAGE : 2 teaspoonful twice daily after meals with plain water.

4. Brahmi Capsules

Brahmi capsules acts as a Brain tonic, increases blood circulation, goes to the minutest level and improves reflexes and enhances healthy functioning of brain. These herbal capsules are prepared from standardized extract of Brahmi herb. These capsules acts as Rasayana that has anti-oxidant property which helps in strengthening the mind.

DOSAGE : 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. Medhya Churna

This herbal churna is a combination of wonderful herbs which have therapeutic action on the brain and sensory nervous system. Ashwagandha, Shweta and krishna jeerak, Marich, Sonth, Vacha, Ajmoda, etc. are used in the preparation of this Medhya churna. This medicinal churna is an effective herbal remedy which helps in managing the symptoms of the Dravet syndrome effectively.

DOSAGE : 1/4 teaspoon once daily with 1 spoon of Cow Ghee (Clarified Butter).

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CONCLUSION

The genetic disorder like Dravet syndrome can be naturally managed if the right choice of medicines is made. Herbal treatment of Dravet syndrome may come out to be the best choice as Ayurvedic medicines given above help in managing the symptoms without posing any danger to other systems of the body, even if taken for long term.

Ayurvedic Treatment of SPS (Stiff Person Syndrome) - Rare Autoimmune Disease

Stiff Person Syndrome is a very rare syndrome which occurs in about one in a million. This syndrome is most common in middle-aged people. This syndrome is also known as Stiff Man Syndrome. It is a neurological disorder with an unclear cause, characterized by progressive stiffness and rigidity. This syndrome is frequently associated with some other autoimmune diseases like thyroiditis, diabetes, pernicious anemia and vitiligo. The exact cause of Stiff Person Syndrome is unknown as it is a very rare syndrome.

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF STIFF PERSON SYNDROME

The severity and progression of stiff person syndrome vary from person to person. The person feels stiffness, pain and discomfort in the neck and lower back. The hips and shoulders are also affected by Stiff Person Syndrome. As the disease progresses the leg muscles get stiff. Sometimes stiffness may progress involving the face or arms. Muscle spasm are very painful in this situation which worsen existing stiffness. Spasms may last for an hour. Daily activities and routine work get affected due to Stiff Person Syndrome. Some person get so affected that they have to use walker or wheelchair. Most conditions occur due to respiratory problems, diabetic conditions, thyroiditis, pernicious anemia and vitiligo. Stiff Person Syndrome also increases the incidence of epilepsy.

CAUSES OF STIFF PERSON SYNDROME

Stiff Person Syndrome patients have high amount of glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody titers. Glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody is a presynaptic autoantigen that play a role in the condition but these autoantibodies affect SPS patients are not known. These syndrome patients have high titer GAD antibodies that inhibit GABA- receptor- associated proteins.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF STIFF PERSON SYNDROME

According to Ayurveda Stiff Person Syndrome involves toxicity, weak digestive capacity, imbalance of physiology and the imbalance of immunity in body. In Stiff Person Syndrome vata and kapha dosha is imbalanced most prominently. In this condition there are some products by Planet Ayurveda which help in managing this syndrome as Ayurvedic medications are good for healing and managing the disease from its root cause. Planet Ayurveda has six products which reduce the sign and symptoms of Stiff Person Syndrome.

1) Pitta Balance

These herbal capsules contain ingredients like coral calcium, agate calcium, pearl calcium, tinospora cordifolia stem extracts etc in it. These ingredients have the properties to balance vata, pitta and kapha dosha in the body. Due to its wonderful and cooling effect it helps in reducing leg cramps, muscular cramps which occur during Stiff Person Syndrome.

Dosage: one capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

2) Boswellia Curcumin

It has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, analgesic properties in it. Boswellia contains boswellic acid in it which can fight against inflammation, swelling and stiffness in body. Curcumin has antioxidant properties in it which not only supports joint but also have neuroprotective activity in it. The combination of Boswellia and Curcumin provides support to the immunity hence beneficial in reducing signs and symptoms of Stiff Person Syndrome.

Dosage: One capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

3) Ashwagandha Capsules

These capsules is one of the most important adaptogen in the ayurvedic system of medicine. This product contain root extract of Ashwgandha which helpful for fatigue, stress, anxiety, nervous breakdown, diabetes etc which are beneficial in Stiff Person Syndrome. This herb has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in it which helps in reducing the causes and symptoms of Stiff Person Syndrome as it is useful in respiratory problems, skin problems, decreased immunity, anxiety, fatigue etc. It helps in suppressing any kind of foreign body, promotes development and growth of the body.

Dosage: one to two capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

4) Yograj Guggul

This herbal product contain ingredients like ajmoda, jeeraka, ela, chavya, ela, rasna, triphala, musta, trikatu, usheera, guggulu, gokshura, dhanyaka etc in it. These ingredients has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, muscle relaxant, carminative, antioxidant, Adaptogenic properties in it which is useful in pain disorders, stiffness, swelling in joints, muscle spasm, backache with stiffness, joint stiffness. This product increases the strength and immunity in body. All these conditions during Stiff Person Syndrome is managed by Yograj Guggul.

Dosage: One to two tablets twice or thrice a day before or after meals.

5) Vrt Vaat Chita Mani Ras

This product is a blend of herbal and mineral ingredients. The ingredients in this ras are parade, gandhak, loh bhasma, vanga bhasma, swarna bhasma, shilajatu bhasma, rajat bhasma, chitraka, bhringraj and arjuna etc in it. This product balances vata, pitta and kapha dosha in body. This product helps in treating signs and symptoms of Stiff Person Syndrome like diabetes, respiratory diseases, stiffness in body, muscular cramps and pain in body and increase immunity.

Dosage: One pill daily with milk can be consumed by the patient.

6) Brahmi Capsules

This product contains natural high- quality extract of Brahmi plant. This herb contains alkaloids, saponins, sterols, stimastorol, betulic acid, betasitosterol, bacopasaponins and bacosides etc in it which improves retention of memory, helps in treating convulsions, prevents epilepsy attacks which are common in Stiff Person Syndrome. It has anti-inflammatory properties which reduces inflammation and pain, treats skin problems, increase metabolism, improve respiratory health problems, skin problems.

Dosage: One to two capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

All these products are beneficial in preventing the signs and symptoms of Stiff Person Syndrome as these are natural and safe for use without causing any further defect to body. These product gives best result in Stiff Person Syndrome.

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Ayurvedic treatment for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)

In the grip of neurological disorder, I am fast losing the control of words even as my relationship with the world has been reduced. Good brain health reflects the happiness in our life. It is brain which operates the overall body functions. So impairment in brain functions can end up anyone in a horrifying condition. Bottom line of this article is Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also known as the Pseudo tumor cerebri and Benign Intracranial hypertension (BIH). Mild to severe headache, double vision, temporary episodes of blindness etc. are the common symptoms associated with Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Ayurvedic treatment for Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a safe way to manage this neurological disorder. Here we are discussing the various aspects of this disease in details.

HOW AYURVEDA HELPS TO MANAGE THE IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION (IIH)

According to Ayurveda, neurological disorders occur primarily due to imbalance of vata dosha with the involvement of pitta dosha. Ayurveda is a science of life that emphasizes not only to manage the ailments but also promotes longevity and healthy living. To treat the Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) various herbs are identified in Ayurveda which help to lower down the elevated Intracranial Pressure (ICP) and also keeps the brain tissues healthy.

WHAT IS IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION (IIH)?

It is also known by the name of "pseudotumor cerebri" that means false brain tumor. This condition is characterized by the high pressure with in the spaces that surround brain and spinal cord. In these spaces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is filled which provides nourishment, cushions the brain from prevents mechanical injury and takes the waste away. It largely affects obese women of childbearing age. In chronic intracranial hypertension - Increased CSF pressure can cause swelling and damage to the optic nerve and result in a condition called as papilledema.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION (IIH)

• Mild to severe headaches behind eyes which gets worsen with eye movement.
• Double vision.
• Blind spots.
• Poor peripheral (side) vision
• Short temporary episodes of blindness.
• Pulsatile tinnitus.
• Tinnitus or ringing in ears.
• Nausea, vomiting, or dizziness.

RISK FACTORS OF INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION (IIH)

• It mostly affects the obese women of middle age.
• Use of certain medicines like growth hormone, tetracycline and excess vitamin A.
• Medical conditions and diseases like Addison's disease, Anemia, Behcet's syndrome
• Blood-clotting disorders, Lupus, Kidney disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, Sleep apnea, Underactive parathyroid glands and Uremia.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION (IIH) BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda's Ayurvedic treatment for Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) comprise the seven herbal products. These herbal products are prepared from the amazing blend of herbs which are quite helpful to manage the symptoms of Idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

PRODUCT LIST

1. Brahmi capsules
2. Gotukola capsules
3. Stress support
4. Amalaki Rasayan
5. Punarnava capsules
6. Green essentials
7. Arjun tea

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1) Brahmi Capsules

Brahmi capsules are prepared from the pure extract of herb Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). This herb acts as the nervine and brain tonic.

Benefits: Use of this herb is quite good to manage the symptoms of Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). It balances the tridoshas – vata, pitta and kapha. It is quite good to manage the various ailments like blood pressure vertigo, anxiety, stress as well to improve intellect and memory. Antioxidant, anti-stress and rejuvenating properties of this herb help to maintain the brain tissues healthy. On this other hand this herb has the soothing effects for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH). It is an effective Ayurvedic treatment for Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).

DOSAGE – 1 capsule two times in a day with plain water after meals.

2) Gotukola Capsules

Planet Ayurveda's Gotukola Capsules are also another beneficial Ayurvedic treatment for Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is considered as an effective herb to treat IIH. It helps to maintain the healthy blood flow in the brain thus helps to reduce the elevated Intracranial Pressure (ICP). Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of this herb also help to reduce the headaches in IIH.

DOSAGE – 1-2 capsules, twice daily with water after meals.

3) Stress Support

Planet Ayurveda's stress support capsules are an effective herbal formulation to manage the stress. This herbal product is prepared from the pure extracts of herb which are given below –

• Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
• Tagar (Valeriana wallichii)
• Brahmi (Bacopa monnoieri)
• Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi)

Benefits: All herbs mentioned above act as the brain tonic and quite effective to manage the neurological disorders. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidants properties of these herb help in alleviating the symptoms of Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). They also help to maintain the healthy blood pressure and proper blood supply in the different parts of brain. Overall this herbal product is quite effective to maintain the health functioning of nervous system and also help to relax the mind.

DOSE – 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

4) Amalaki Rasayan

Amalaki rasayan is prepared from the pure extract of herb Amalaki (Emblica officinalis). This herb has the great medicinal importance in Ayurveda to treat the various ailments. It is given to improve the mental and physical wellbeing. In Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), this herb helps to maintain the good blood and healthy blood pressure. It balances all three doshas – vata, pitta and kapha.

DOSAGE – 1-2 capsules two times in a day with plain water after meals.

5) Punarnava Capsules

Punarnava capsules are prepared from standardized extracts of herb Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa). Punar means again Nava means new, it is rejuvenating herb in nature. Hence anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating properties of this herb help to manage Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) to a greater extent. It is a safe Ayurvedic treatment for Ayurvedic treatment for Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).

DOSAGE – 2 capsules twice in a day with plain water after meals.

6) Green Essentials

This herbal product is an amazing blend of various herbs. Herbs present in this herbal product help to boost up the immune system thus provides the strength and energy in the body.

Ingredients:

• Grape Seed (Vitis Vinifera)
• Wheat grass (Triticulum Aestivum)
• Spirulina (Spirulina Platensis)
• Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa)
• Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis)
• Amla (Embllica Officinalis)
• Chlorella (Chlorella Vulgaris)

DOSAGE – 1 capsule twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

7) Arjun Tea

This herbal tea acts as detoxifier and helps to extrude the toxins from body. In Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) regular use of this Arjuna tea shows the positive results. It helps to maintain the health blood pressure thus maintains the healthy blood flow throughout the body.

How to Use:

• Put one cup of water and 1 cup of milk in a pan.
• Add 1 teaspoon of arjuna tea and then stir the mixture.
• Boil the mixture and simmer it on low heat. Boil until it reduces to one cup.
• Strain the tea and add sweetener if needed (drink without sugar).

WHILE TAKING THE ABOVE MENTIONED HERBAL REMEDIES, FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES

Foods to be Taken

• Lean meat
• Low fat dairy products
• Oats
• Whole grain bread

Foods to be Avoided

• Limit the salt intake because high salt intake leads to increase in blood pressure.
• Limit intake of fats.
• Avoid vitamin A rich foods like carrots, liver, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and green leafy vegetables.
• Avoid foods rich in tyramine for example persevered and processed food items.