Ayurvedic Treatment of TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) Disorder - Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Herbal Remedies

WHAT IS TMJ (TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION)

Temporomandibular joint is a hinge which connects human jawbone to its skull. It functions like a sliding hinge. It controls the jaw movement. These joints contain containing muscles, tendons, and bones. When we swallow, chew or talk the TMJ starts its mechanism.

TMJ DISORDER

It is characterized by pain in muscles along with joints of the jaw. Depending on the cause pain can occur on either side of jaws. Depending on the severity of injury the pain may be felt during chewing, speaking or at rest. A localized pain disorder in the jaw is called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Pain in ears or jaw joints
• Stiffness in neck, shoulder and jaw muscles
• Pain and fatigue while chewing
• Migraines
• Lock Jaw
• Popping, clicking or crackling
• Noise on opening and closing mouth

CAUSES

• Misalignment or trauma to teeth
• Teeth grinding or clenching
• Stress
• Arthritis
• Excessive gum chewing
• Jaw injury
• Poor posture
• Genetics

AURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR TMJ DISORDER

PLANET AYURVEDA'S TREATMENT FOR TMJ DISEASE

Planet Ayurveda's herbal products are prepared from the pure extracts of herbs and free from any preservatives, chemicals, colors and starch. Thus these products are completely safe for use without any adverse effects on health.

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PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Ashwagandha Capsules

Planet Ayurveda's Ayurvedic treatment for TMJ disease includes ashwagandha capsules. These capsules are prepared from the pure extracts of herb Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha). This herb is packed with the amazing properties and quite effective for the treatment of TMJ (Temporomandibular joint). Ashwagandha helps to provides relief in the symptoms associated with TMJ like swelling and pain in face.

Dose: 2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

2. Brahmi Capsules

Brahmi capsules are also an amazing formulation of Planet Ayurveda for the treatment of TMJ. These capsules are prepared from the pure extracts of herb Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). This herb has the great medicinal importance and also good for the treatment of TMJ. It helps to provide relief in the symptoms associated with TMJ like pain in face or jaw area, ear area, pain when you speak and difficulty in chewing or opening your mouth widely.

Dose: 2 Capsules twice daily after meal with plain water.

3. Curcumin Capsules

Planet Ayurveda's curcumin capsules are an effective Ayurvedic treatment for TMJ. These capsules are 100 % pure and prepared from the pure extracts of herbs Haridra (Curcuma longa). This herb is packed with a phytochemical compound, curcumin which has the anti-inflammatory properties. Thus these capsules help to reduce the pain and stiffness thus good for the treatment of TMJ.

Dose: 2 capsules twice in a day with plain water after meals.

4. Chanderprabha Vati

Chanderprabha vati is also an amazing formulation of Planet Ayurveda for the treatment of TMJ. This Ayurvedic product is available in the form of tablet and prepared by the combination of herbs which are listed below:

Ingredients of Chandraprabha Vati:

• Guggul (Comniphora mukul)
• Sharkara (Sugar )
• Karpoor (Cinnamomum camphora)
• Danti (Baliospermum montanum)
• Mustak (Cyprus rotundus)
• Haridra (Curcuma longa)
• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
• Chavya (Piper chaba)
• Shilajit (Asphaltum punibiunum)
• Vacha (Acorus calamus)
• Vidanga (Embelia ribes)
• Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)
• Sarjikashaar (Sodium carbonate)
• Pippali (Piper longum)
• Saindhavlavan (Rock salt)
• Yavkshaar (Potasium carbonate)
• Suvarchallavan (Sodium sulphate)
• Vida lavan (Black salt)
• Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis)
• Maricha (Piper nigrum)
• Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
• Tejpatta (Cinnamomum tamala)
• Ela (Elettaria cardamomum)

Benefits: Herbs explained above are packed with the amazing properties and help to strengthen the muscles and also help to improve the jaw movements and provide the relief in pain also. Thus Chanderprabha vati is an effective Ayurvedic treatment for TMJ disease.

Dose: 2 tablets twice in a day with plain water after meals.

5. Nirgundi Oil

It is also called as Vitex negundo. It is herbal oil which is obtained from leaves of different herbs:

• Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia)
• Kalihari (Gloriosa superba)
• Haldi (Curcuma longa)
• Nirgundi (Vitex negundo)
• Til oil (Sesamum indicum)

Benefits: This herbal oil has the anti-inflammatory properties and also helps to strengthen the muscles of face. Thus it is a good ayurvedic treatment for TMJ disease.

Dosage: For local application only.

DIET & LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATION

• Appropriate Diet
• Absolute jaw exercises
• Heat and cold therapy
• Stress management techniques
• Use of a stabilization splint
• Clinching of teeth

AVOID

• Jaw clenching
• Gum chewing.
• Resting on telephone, which irritates jaw and neck muscles.
• Eat a soft diet
• Don’t  bite your nails
• Don’t bite your lower lip
• Practice good posture
• Try avoiding yawning and singing

Diet in Psoriasis - Foods to be Avoided and Recommended

Psoriasis is a chronic, noncontagious inflammatory skin condition characterized by development of plaques of thickened, scaling skin and dry flakes of skin scales result from the excessively quick multiplication of skin cells. Psoriasis is just an irritating skin condition, which may further lead to psoriatic arthritis, an inflammation of the joints. Psoriasis is most frequently occurring on the elbows, legs, scalp, lower back, face, palms and soles of the feet. However, it can also occur in other areas as on fingernails, toenails, genitals and inside the mouth.

It is usually stimulated by environmental factors like infections and stress.

MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS THAT APPEAR ARE

• Red colored Plaques on skin, sometimes covered with a crust of scales that tend to be silver or white
• Sensitive, itchy and painful skin lesions.
• Dandruff on the scalp.
• Cracked, discolored skin that easily bleeds and bruises.
• Discoloration in the finger and toenails or growth of toenail fungus.
• Nails that detach from the nail beds and can be painful or bloody.

Many people with psoriasis also suffer from emotional problems due to feeling embarrassed and hopeless about their skin.

AYURVEDIC VIEW

As explained by Ayurveda, Psoriasis happens due to imbalance of two doshas - Vata and Kapha, which causes accumulation of toxins. These toxins get accumulated in deep tissues like rasa (nutrient plasma), rakta (blood), mansa (muscles), and lasika (lymphatic). These toxins leads to impurity in deeper tissues, leading to Psoriasis.

DIET

Diet has been considered to be the etiology and pathogenesis of psoriasis. So Psoriatic sufferers have been reported with success with changes in their diet. Have a diet low in fats and sweets. Eat unlimited amounts of alkaline diet, high in fruits and vegetables, lean meats or other proteins like beans and legumes and while on this diet go with regular exercise as being overweight can worse the psoriasis condition and keep your medication from working like it should.

Legumes such as beans and lentils as well as carrots are good source of antioxidants and fiber, so include them in your die for better results.

Strictly avoid too much of salty, sour or acidic foods and too much alcohol can exaggerate psoriasis, too. Avoid intake of spicy food and consume food that is easily digestible.

Here are foods that are to be consumed or avoided may help those with the skin disorder.

Vegetables:

To Consume: Broccoli, Cucumbers, Ginger, Garlic, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Turnip, Chicory greens, Spinach, Kale, Beans, Lettuce, Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Beets, Onions, Bell Peppers and Peas.

To Avoid: Tomatoes, Potatoes, Brinjal.

Fruits:

To Consume: Avocadoes, Blueberries, Mangoes, Figs, Apples, Pears, Peaches, Pineapples, Coconut, and Banana.

To Avoid: Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Strawberries, and (Sour) Sour Grapes.

Non-Veg:

To Consume: Foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids like salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines, albacore, herring, anchovies, Sea food, Lean meat like white meat chicken, turkey.

To Avoid: Red meat.

Spices/ Herbs:

To Consume: Turmeric, Basil, Oregano, Cloves, Coriander and Celery Seeds.

To Avoid: Mustard, Pimento and Nutmeg.

Other Food Products:

To Consume: Beetroot juice, Apple juice, Whole grain, bread, Cereal, Brown rice, lentils, Nuts like brazil nuts, Vegetable oils, Soya bean oil, Walnuts, Flaxseeds, Yogurts, Apple Cider Vinegar, Oats, Soy milk and Soy nuts.

To Avoid: Dairy products like milk, butter, Alcohol, Refined Sugar, Fast food, Wheat, Rye, Barley, Saturated fats, Eggs, Tea, Coffee and Tobacco.

Drinking fresh bitter gourd juice mixed with one teaspoon of lime juice on an empty stomach is an effective psoriasis treatment.

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SOME HOME REMEDIES FOR PSORIASIS

Ayurveda suggests that consuming few garlic cloves before having breakfast every morning and eating thin onion slices fried in a clarified butter (called ghee) each day, which help in elimination of toxins from the blood.

Flaxseeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help in reducing inflammation in the body.

For this grind few tablespoons of flaxseed and it can be consumed by adding it to smoothies, oatmeal, granola, or salads or flaxseed oil can also be used as a dressing for salads and veggies.

Drink plenty of water at least 6 – 8 glasses of water each day, but it must be pure.

Drinking herbal tea, specifically slippery elm bark tea in the morning and saffron tea in the evening, will have cleansing action.