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Dr. Vikram Chauhan - MD (Ayurveda)

Showing posts with label female reproductive system. Show all posts
Showing posts with label female reproductive system. Show all posts

Friday, July 20, 2018

12 Herbs To Shrink Ovarian Cysts Naturally

WHAT IS OVARIAN CYST?

Ovarian cyst is most common issue that is associated with the female reproductive system. Ovarian cyst is a condition in which fluid filled sac is developed over ovaries. Growth of ovarian cyst may occur in single or both ovaries.

ovarian cyst

Causes of this problem varies in different patients but common causes that are found are hormonal imbalance, irregular menstrual cycles, hypothyroidism and weight gain. In some cases women experience very less or no symptoms while in other cases patient suffer with heavy nausea, vomiting, urinary system related problems, severe pain and heavy swelling in breast. With the time, ovarian cyst may grow very large that they get ruptured and cause heavy damage to both ovaries. Excessive large growth of cyst may be the major reason of displacement of reproductive organs.

Ovarian cyst is common problem that occurs in women during child bearing age and in rare cases, it may occur in postmenopausal age.

MAJOR CAUSES OF OVARIAN CYST

  • Hypothyroidism
  • Hormonal disturbance
  • Heavy consumption of alcohol and cigarettes
  • Disturbed menstrual cycles
  • Very early start of menstruation
  • Gonadotropins used for infertility treatment

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CYST

  • Irregular or heavy menstrual flow
  • Spotting during menstrual cycle
  • Heavy pelvic pain after intercourse
  • Nausea and vomiting after rupturing of ovarian cyst
  • Vaginal pain
  • Abdominal blotting and abdominal swelling
  • Severe pain during urination
  • Infertility

12 HERBS TO SHRINK OVARIAN CYSTS NATURALLY

Ovarian cyst is very common problem that every third women is facing today. We all opt allopathic medicines and surgeries to get quick relief from ovarian cyst. But natural herbs are the best way to nourish our endocrine system, to regulate hormonal imbalance and to improve the circulation of our reproductive system. This condition may be considered as stagnation of reproductive system in the body that affect the liver and other body parts. Below mentions herbs work naturally and help to shrink ovarian cyst normally without any serious ill effects. These natural herbs help to reduce estrogens levels, promote normal hormonal level and naturally reduce the growth and size of the cyst. Herbs are the natural holistic approach to the ovarian cyst that protect our body from the ill effects of surgery and also save our money.

1. Lepidium Meynell (Maca Roots)

It is herbaceous biennial plant of brassicacea family and useful part of this plant are its miraculous roots with various medicinal values. It is great remedy that is beneficial to treat infertility and also helps to improve the hormonal imbalance. It helps to nourish our endocrine system as a result progesterone works very effectively. This natural herb also aid with other reproductive system related problems. It is also used for erectile dysfunction and improves the volume of semen in males. It is also considered to be effective herb for menopausal symptoms.

2. Tribulus Terresteris

Main chemical compounds present in tribulus are kaempferol, tribulosin and harmine. Leaves of this plant also contain steroidal saponins. This herb is natural treatment to shrink ovarian cyst. It seems to be very to increase the level of luteinizing hormones. It also helps to start the production of testosterone which helps to improve libido and treat infertility naturally. This natural herb also contributes to return ovarian cycle into normal.

3. Actaea Racemosa

Black cohosh is a effective natural remedy that treats menstrual problem, hormonal imbalance and other genealogical problems. It helps to promote the regulation of menstrual cycles. It is also very effective for curing ovarian pain.

4. Vitex

Vitex is again great herbal remedy to cure this disorder. This natural herb helps to improve hormonal imbalance. Pure extract of vitex plant is used to cure premenstrual syndrome that includes premenstrual dysphoric disorder and hyperprolactinemia. It is also good natural remedy for those who are struggling with infertility.

5. Achillea Millefolium

It is erect, herbaceous and perennial plant commonly known as yarrow. It helps to improve hormonal imbalance and regulate menstrual cycle.

6. Echinacea

Echinacea is again very effective herbal remedy to reduce the size of ovarian cyst. It helps to improve the hormonal imbalance and to cure cyst naturally.

7. Dandelion

Dandelion roots are also very effective herbal remedy to get relief from ovarian cyst. Extract of dandelion roots are very useful to promote overall health of liver. Healthy liver helps to remove harmful toxin and regulate hormones that are responsible for causing ovarian cyst. It helps to relieve excessive pain of cyst and promote relaxation to body.

8. Almonds

High content of magnesium present in almonds helps to relieve abdominal cramps and severe pain caused by ovarian cyst. It is also beneficial for other health related issues.

9. Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are also a very good natural remedy to cure cyst. It helps to balance the estrogen level in the body and removes the harmful toxins from the body. Its higher fibre content help in flushing out harmful dangerous particles from the body. You can use flaxseeds by preparing salads, soups and you can also take it with yogurt.

10. Beetroot

Beetroot is most effective naturally remedy that helps to strengthen our liver. It helps liver in the production of new blood cells and remove toxins. It purify our blood and good remedy to cure ovarian cyst.

11. Castor Oil

Fomentation with castor oil is gain very effective and natural cure that helps to remove ovarian cyst. It helps to heal abdominal tenderness and abdominal pain usually caused by ovarian cyst.

12. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is natural remedy that helps to reduce ovarian cyst very easily and quickly. It helps to boost and strengthen our natural immune system. It is very effective remedy to reduce abdominal swelling and pain caused by ovarian cyst.

5 EASY WAYS TO SHRINK OVARIAN CYST

  • Totally avoid soy products because soy products contain mimic estrogens that creates hormonal imbalance which becomes main reason for ovarian cysts.
  • Do not eat food stored in plastic bags and hot food served in plastic materials because xenoestrogen is released when food is microwaved in plastic material which is harmful for our hormones. Always use glass containers to cook and heat food.
  • Avoid plastic water bottles because water stored in plastic water bottles contribute to cause ovarian cyst.
  • Do not use harsh and heavy chemical containing detergents.
  • Try to avoid skin products that contain paraben.

OTHER PREVENTION TIPS

  • Eat only organic food.
  • Add green leafy vegetables, legumes and fruits to your diet.
  • Avoid processed and junk food.
  • Use glass jars to cook and heat food in microwave.
  • Use natural laundry detergents.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) and Ayurveda

INTRODUCTION

Hormonal imbalance is general problem nowadays in our country. Lifestyle play very vital role in many aspects of health. Gradual change in lifestyle, poor diet and declined rate of physical exercise mostly younger people are prone to hormonal changes and disorders related to hormone dysfunctions. Hormones are very important for the metabolism of minerals, fluid regulation, sexual functions and response to stress. Harmful effects of these hormonal changes increases as we grow and become very difficult to treat at worst.

WHAT IS PCOD's

Polycystic ovarian disease is major cause of infertility. This disease is characterized by formation of single or multi cysts in ovaries which caused disturbed menstrual cycles. Size of ovary increases and secretes androgen and estrogen hormone in great amount. This condition leads to various problem associated with menstrual cycle, fertility, cardiac health and physical appearance.

Hormonal balance and genetics play important role in this disorder. Second major factor contribute a lot to this condition is over production of androgen and estrogenic hormones. Generally androgen is male hormone but it is also found in female body in very small quantity. But in this condition due to more production of this hormone cyst is formed in ovaries.

SYMPTOMS OF PCOD

Main Symptoms May Include-

  • Excessive weight gain
  • Acne and pimple
  • Extra growth of facial and body hairs
  • Thinning of scalp hair
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Fertility problem further lead to infertility
  • Deep voice
  • Breast size decreases
  • Pelvic pain
  • Irregulars menstruation

CAUSES OF PCOD's

There is no particular cause responsible for this disease. Below mentioned factors may cause this disease-

  • Family history
  • Lifestyle
  • Insulin resistance
  • Overweight
  • Fat and cholesterol related abnormalities
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Sleep apnea

DAIGNOSIS OF PCOD

  • Physical examination
  • Past history
  • Symptoms
  • Menstrual history
  • Blood examination( FBS and lipid profile)
  • Thyroid profile
  • Ultrasonography ( abdominal and vaginal)

COMPLICATIONS OF PCOD

  • Diabetes
  • Cardiac complications
  • Breast cancer
  • Hypertension
  • Depression
  • Endometrial cancer
  • High cholesterol

This condition is not prevented but if it is detected in early stages than proper treatment reduces the risk of infertility, obesity, diabetes and heart attack.

AYURVEDIC OUTLOOK

PCOD's is mainly a disorder associated with kapha dosha. Main factor responsible for reproductive system in female is called artava dhatu. The channel that supply nourishment to this system is called artavavaha srota. In ayurvedic point of view, all the three dosha play a vital role in the production of menses in females. Main function of vata is movement of follicle. Action of hormones is mainly due to pitta and cool quality of kapha dosha is responsible for the proper nutrition to the follicle. PCOD's is due to kapha blocking path of vata and pitta dosha. Firstly kapha affected jathra agni (digestive fire) and in this disease affected dhatus are rasa, medha and artava dhatu. Cyst are due to the accumulation of impurities and toxins in rasa and rakta dhatu. Unhealthy lifestyle and history of poor diet generally found among the patients of PCOD. Excessive consumption of contraceptive pills also contribute to this disease.

HERBAL SUPPLEMENT FOR PCOD's

Planet Ayurveda provides many herbal supplements which is very effective in treating cyst. These herbal formulation works slowly and steadily without side effects and causes no fluctuation in hormonal balance. We provide "ANTI-OVARIAN CYST PACK" for the sufferers of PCOD's. Supplements of this pack are mentioned below briefly.

  1. Chanderprabha Vati
  2. Kanchnaar Guggul
  3. Pradrantak Churna

ANTI-OVARIAN CYST PACK

1. Chanderprapha Vati

Main ingredients of chanderprabha vati are guggul (commiphora mukul), sharkara (Sugar), shilajit (Asphaltum), karpoor (Cinnamomum camphora), vacha (Acorus calamus), mustak (Cyprus rotundus), haridra (Curcuma longa), amalki (Emblica officinalis), chavya (Piper chaba), vidanga (Embelia ribes), guduchi (Tinospora cardifolia), shunthi (Zingiber officinalis), maricha (Piper nigrum), pippali (Piper longum), sarjikashaar (Sodium carbonate), yavkshaar (Potassium carbonate), saindhav lavan (Rock salt), survarchal lavan (Sodium sulphate), vida lavan (Black salt), danti (Baliospermum montanum), dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica), tejpatta (Cinnamomum tamala), ela (Elettaria cardamomum). Chanderprabha vati is best herbal combination for PCOD's because main cause of this disease is kapha dosha. Main function of this herbal formulation is to balance disturbed kapha dosha in body. It is also effective in complications like diabetes, cancers, general weakness and obesity. These pills are small in size but have multiple uses and benefits for reproductive system. This herbal formulation gives wonderful results in diseases related to urinary system. Chanderprabha vati is 100% natural and pure supplement without added chemicals and preservatives.

DOSE - 1-2 tablets twice daily after meals.

PACK SIZE - We provide a pack of 120 tablets.

2. Kanchnaar Guggul

Main ingredients to make this herbal formulation are Kachnar Bark (Bauhinia variega), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica) Ginger( Zingiber officinale)Black Pepper(Piper nigrum) Pippali (Piper longuum) Varuna( Crataeva religiosa). Main action of this herbal supplement is to maintain the balance of tridosha (vata, pitta, kapha) in body. This product gives good results for the sufferers of thyroid. It help to reduce cholesterol and unwanted fat in body. It is also effective for cysts and fibroids. This herbal formulation also restrict the growth of tumors and both malignant and benign tumors.

DOSE - 1-2 tablets twice daily after meals.

PACK SIZE - We provide a pack of 120 tablets.

3. Pradrantak Churna

Pradrantak churna is combination of best herbs in powder form and best used in the problems like cyst and fibroid. The herbs used in this blend are -

  • Lodhra- Symplocus racemosa
  • Ashok – Saraca indica
  • Udumbur – Ficus glomerata
  • Arjuna – Terminalia arjuna

Pradrantak churna is herbal formulation for female health care and to cure problems like ovarian cysts, premenstrual syndrome and uterine fibroids. Saraca indica gives miraculous results in hormonal imbalance. This supplement is totally herbal and have no side effects.

DOSE - 1-2 teaspoonful twice daily.

All above mentioned supplements improve immunity, balance hormones and fight against the abnormal cell growth in body. All the supplements allows organs to work functionally and give benefits to overall body health.

GENERAL MEASURES FOR THE SUFFERERS OF PCOD's

  • If you are overweight try to lose weight.
  • Make a healthy pattern of eating. Try to eat healthy and couple of snacks during day time.
  • Avoid fatty diet and try to avoid packed and saturated food.
  • Try to get physical activity and exercise every day.
  • Spend quality time with family and friend for relaxation and to avoid stress.