ALZHEIMER DISEASE

Introduction

It is a neurologic disorder. In which the brain cells start shrinking. And the brain is no longer able to perform its work. There is difficulty in understanding things, remembering thing, making choices etc. A person suffering from this starts forgetting those things which he has been doing for years. The biggest risk of Alzheimer’s disease is increases with age.

Causes of Alzheimer disease

• Age
• Genetic causes
• Lifestyle related reasons like high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity
• Smoking
• Head injury
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Vitamin D deficiency

Symptoms of Alzheimer disease

Early symptom

• Trouble seeing
• Taking long time to complete simple daily tasks
• Difficulty in taking decisions
• Confusion
• Memory loss
• Forgetting simple things
• Stay away from people

Moderate symptoms

• Language problems and difficulty reading, writing and working with numbers
• Unreasonable anger
• Inability to learn new tasks
• Problems recognizing friends and family members
• Confusion
• Anxiety
• Crying
• Restlessness
• Cognitive problems

Severe symptoms

• Weight loss
• Seizures
• Skin infections
• Lack of bladder and bowel control
• Difficulty swallowing

Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease

• Age
• Family history
• Low educational and occupational attainment
• Previous head injury
• Sleep disorders
• Down syndrome
• Air pollution
• High blood pressure
• Excessive obesity

Diagnosis

• Health history check
• CT scan
• Cerebrospinal fluid examination
• MRI

Lifestyle changes

• Exercise regularly
• Eat healthy diet
• Manage stress
• Getting enough sleep
• Meditation and yoga
• Brain exercises
• Avoid smoking, alcohol consumption

Ayurvedic herbs for managing Alzheimer’s

Ashwagandha

This adaptogenic herb can assist to enhance cognitive function, decrease stress and improve memory

Brahmi

This herb is known for its memory –boosting and anti-stress outcomes

Mulethi

Mulethi has brain boosting, antioxidants properties and flavonoids present in the mulethi plant improve memory capacity, concentration, focus, calmness

Haldi

It has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help to protect the brain from damage

Shankhpushpi

It is commonly found in India and is used tonic for nervous system. Sankhapushpi regulate adrenaline and cortisol. It might be used stress, anxiety, mental, fatigue and insomnia

Ayurvedic management of Alzheimer’s disease

According to Ayurveda, Alzheimer’s disease is termed as “Simuthi nasha”.As Alzheimer disease is a problem where vata dosha is much aggravated. When the manovaha srotas are affected by the dosha, it leads to the malfunctioning of the mental activities. Ayurveda treatment of Alzheimer’s disease primarily focuses on a vata balancing diet. Lifestyle recommendations along with yoga, pranayama are also prescribed.

Panchakarma for Alzheimer’s disease

Panchakarma therapies are recommended for detoxification as well as to balance the doshas. Panchakarma purifies the tissues at a very deep level, Punchakarma therapies such as  Shirodhara, shirobasti, abhyanga, shiro pichu, Nasya

Yoga for Alzheimer’s disease

Yoga promotes relaxation and reduces stress, which can be beneficial for Alzheimer’s disease

Paschimottanasana

Vajrasana

Vrikshasana

Sirshasana

Siddhasana

Alzheimer disease management in Ayurveda by Dr Vaid Ji ALZHEIMER Kit

ALZHEIMER GO KIT

1. Nerve Plus tablet:

These tablets shows Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, and immune- modulator properties. It contains herbal ingredients Ghritkumari (Aloe barbadensis), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), Giloy satav (Tinospora crdifolia), shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, shudha vatsnabh, shudh singraf. It is beneficial for erectile dysfunction, diseases of stomach, stimulating nerves and appetite, promotes the level of testosterone naturally.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

2. Brodley Syrup

This herbal syrup consist of ingredients like Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Yashti madhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), etc that improves memory. Brodley syrup deal with the signs and symptoms related to Alzheimer patients.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

3. Rasayan Vati

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral Ayurvdic formulation which contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi, Swarn Makshik Bhasam, Yashad Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Aswagandha, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Shilajeet, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Amla, Kesar, Manjith, Anant Mool, Brahmi, Musali, Shatavar, Swarn Vang, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immune-modulator properties. These tablets provides good results in General debility, Psychological disorders,
and improves immunity.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Stress Care Tablet

Stress care tablet is an amazing combination of natural herbs like Sarpgandha, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stress conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to increase the mental and physical performance.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

5. Brain Relaxant Churna

This herbal churna is prepared from herb Atmagupta (Mucuna pruriens). The herb normalizes the nerve cell functions and supports brain function. It provides effective results in Alzheimer disease as it maintains the overall performance of the nervous system.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 teaspoonful twice daily.

6. Immuno Up Powder

This powder is made up of the composition of bhasmas and pure herbs that is very beneficial in controlling the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The powder includes Giloy satav, Sutshekhar rasa, Sudhyog tablet, Shwet parpati, Shankh bhasma, Parwal pishti, etc. It is a very useful remedy to cure the voice change, uncontrollable movements during sleep, improve the rigid facial expression, etc.

Recommended Dosage:  Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water