WHAT IS CELIAC DISEASE
- Celiac Disease is a Autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of Gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.
- Gluten is a protein found in wheat , barley and rye.
- When people with celiac disease eat foods containing Gluten , their immune system responds by damaging the lining of the small intestine.
CAUSES OF CELIAC DISEASE
- Celiac disease is caused by an abnormal immune reaction to Gluten . When someone with celiac disease eats gluten , their immune system responds by attacking the lining of the small intestine. This immune reaction damages the Villi , small finger - like projections that line the small intestine and are responsible for absorbing nutrients from food.
SYMPTOMS OF CELIAC DISEASE
Children with Celiac Disease have signs include :
1. Swelling in abdomen
2. Constipation
3. Chronic diarrhea
4. Bloating
5. Nausea and vomiting
6 Weight loss
7. Anemia
8. Delayed puberty
9. Seizures
10. Learning disabilities
In Adults the signs includes:
1. Fatigue
2. Heartburn
3. Abdominal pain and swelling
4. Bloating
5. Diarrhea or constipation
RISK FACTORS
1. Down Syndrome
2. Type 1 Diabetes
3. Turner Syndrome
4. Sjogren's Syndrome
5. Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
6. Lactose intolerance
7. Multiple sclerosis (MS)
8. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
9. Rheumatoid arthritis
AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT FOR CELIAC DISEASE
- In Ayurveda Celiac Disease is correlated with "Grahaniroga ".
- Is a condition of An imbalance in all the three Doshas vata , pitta and kapha that causes imbalance of the Agni.
- Ayurveda focuses on balancing the Doshas , improving digestion and reducing inflammation .
- Detoxification : Panchakarma therapy (abhyanga , swedan , basti ) to remove toxins (ama) from the body and improve digestive function.
HERBS
1. Kutki (Picororhiza kurroa)
2. Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)
3. Dry Ginger
4. Vaividang (Embelia ribes )
DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Gluten- free diet is the primary treatment for Celiac disease. This means avoiding all foods and products that contain gluten.
2. Some grains and flours that are safe to consume on a gluten-free diet include:
3. Rice , corn , millet , oats , amaranth , buckwheat.
4. Many natural , unprocessed foods are naturally gluten-free including fruits , vegetables , meats , fish , poultry , dairy products and legumes
Management of Celiac Disease by Chandigarh Ayurved centre
Celiac Care Kit
1. Detox Premium Powder
These herbal sachets are prepared from ingredients such as Shankh bhasma, Sutshekhar ras, Parvalpishti, Shukta, Giloy, Kamdudha ras, Shvetparpati that gives calming effect on the stomach.
Shankh bhasma: This ayurvedic bhasma is prepared from conch shell. The bhasma shows antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antacid, digestive stimulant properties. The problems like indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, etc are easily treated with it.
Sutshekhar ras: It is an ayurvedic preparation that maintains pitta dosha in the body. This ras provides effective results in abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, fever, headache, epigastric tenderness, etc.
Parval pishti: This pishti is prepared from coral calcium processed in rose water. It provides effective results in acidity, burning sensation, headache, etc.
Shukta pishti: This pishti balances the pitta dosha in the body and removes all toxins from the body.
Giloy satv: Giloy satv possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, carminative, immunomodulator, etc properties. It eliminates the ama from body hence provide good results in acidity problem.
Kamdudha ras: This ras reduces heat, burning sensation, epigastrium tenderness, irritability, heartburn, and acidity.
Shwet parpati: It is also effective in acidity.
Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice daily.
2. Triphala Guggulu
Triphala Guggulu Tablet (3 fruits) tablet is a herbo mineral of size 650 mg and is a purely ayurvedic formulation. It is a polyherbal formulation comprising of three ingredients.
Each fruit is thaught to positively impact the body’s three doshas. Triphala Guggulu Tablet has been used in ayurvedic medicine since ages. It is thought to support bowel health and aid digestion. As an antioxidant, it is used to detoxify the body and support the immune system. It is known for its antibacterial, antioxidant, antiviral abilities. It is prescribed for a wide range of ailments like promoting oral health, treating fatigue and gastric distress, pneumonia, constipation, vaginal infections and most importantly boost the immune system.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
3. Liver Care Tablet
Liver Care Tablet is a herbo-mineral tablet of size 650 MG and is a purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care tablets help in balancing Pitta dosha. These tablets stimulate the growth of new liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
4. Digestion Support Tablet
This tablet is unique blend of best digestive herbs like kutaz chal, bilav, dhania, mustak, shankh bhasm, piper mint, and dadim that maintain natural Ph balance in the stomach and aid digestion of all types of food. The herbs present in this control acidity, gas, flatulence and constipation. These all complex problems are root cause of all diseases. If digestive system is proper it leads to proper assimilation of the nutrients in the body.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
5. Pitta Balance Tablet
Pitta doshas is responsible for digestion, metabolism, blood quality, thirst, appetite, eyesight, skin color and quality, body temperature, and mental abilities of intelligence and courage. Pitta doshas is composed of a fire element that digests almost everything that a person eats or drink. The eaten food is transformed into energy for the body to use in various functions of the body.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
6. Sheet Dhara Syrup
This herbal syrup is prepared from ingredients such as ajwain satav, mushak kapoor, peppermint, etc that naturally relieve the symptoms like bloating, blenching, nausea, vomiting, feeling of discomfort, etc. The regular use of this herbal syrup neutralizes the high acid content, reduces
abdominal pain, & cramps.
Recommended Dosage: Take half teaspoonful of this syrup in half a cup of water. Drink this mixture twice daily on an empty stomach.
