Ayurveda Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
The disease involves progressive damage to the myelin sheath(the protective covering of the nerve cells) in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It disrupts brain-body communication. Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system itself eats up the myelin sheath by mistake. The impulse transmission from brain to body and body to brain faces the consequences.
What are the causes?
The causes are not very clear. A combination of genetic and environmental factors may be a reason. Gradually, the condition may lead to permanent nerve damage. Research is going on to figure out the exact causes. Some of the factors that trigger Multiple Sclerosis include,
- Smoking
- Metabolism disorders like thyroid disease & diabetes mellitus
- Exposure to certain bacteria and viruses (like Epstein-Barr virus)
- Environmental factors
- Immune system functionality
- Genetic mutations
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms vary depending on the extent of damage to the myelin sheath. Some of the symptoms of the disease are,
- Loss of vision
- Loss of co-ordination
- Muscle weakness
- Fatigue
- Numbness in arms/legs
- Seizures
- Lack of control (bladders and bowels)
- Lack of sexual interest
Treatment/Management of Multiple Sclerosis
The Kerala Ayurvedic treatment for Multiple Sclerosis procedures concentrate on slowing down the progress of the disease and lessening the intensity of symptoms. Modern medicine depends on disease-modifying therapies, relapse management medications, physical health rehabilitation, and mental counselling for treatment.
Ayurvedic treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
Since Ayurvedic treatment adheres to treating the root cause of the disease rather than making the symptoms disappear, the treatment outcomes are highly appreciated. Moreover, Ayurvedic treatment for neurological disorders is globally endorsed.
As per Ayurveda, Multiple Sclerosis is due to Vata dosha. Vata biofactor ensures the proper functioning of central, autonomic, and peripheral nervous systems. Vata is also the key factor controlling critical systems in the human body like the lymphatic system, respiratory system, and reproductive system. Vata is the controlling factor for brain functioning and hormone secretions.
Ayurveda healing ashram has proficient Ayurvedic doctors to analyze the medical condition in detail, and arrive at personalized treatment plans. They combine the legacy of Ayurveda and the scope of modern medicine, focusing on the best possible treatment outcomes.
Cleansing (Samsodhan)
Ayurveda prefers Panchakarma treatments for cleansing or detox procedures. The ultimate detoxification procedure is inevitable while treating Multiple Sclerosis. Panchakarma therapy can stimulate the growth of healthy myelin sheath and other tissues. It can improve muscle coordination, & muscle strength to enhance easy movements.
All the five steps in Panchakarma therapy are performed in the Ayurvedic treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. They are,
- Vamana: therapeutic vomiting
- Virechan: purgation
- Basti: enema
- Nasya: elimination of toxins (through the nose)
- Rakta Moksha: blood detoxification
- Internal medication (Samsaman): The body is ready to receive and fully absorb the personalized medications in this stage of the treatment.
- Rejuvenation (kayakalp): Rejuvenation therapies follow to regain stamina and make it easy to a normal living style. A recent study of rejuvenating brain stem cells throws light on Multiple sclerosis.
- Counseling and physiotherapy (Sattvavajaya): Counselling and physiotherapy from the expert professionals at Ayurveda healing Ashram can help you live a better and healthy life. Expert physiotherapists at Ayurveda Healing Ashram find exercises that enable you to meet your specific needs and enhance your abilities. Physiotherapists suggest exercises that are specific to the patient’s physical condition. Counselling services at Ayurveda Healing Ashram help the patients cope with the uncertainties of MS and make them adaptable to the changing symptoms.
The treatment period varies but will take around two to three years. You need to follow a prescribed diet and some suggested lifestyle changes.
Ayurvedic medicine, rooted in ancient Indian wisdom, offers holistic approaches to address a variety of health conditions. When considering Ayurvedic treatment for multiple sclerosis, its principles align with those for Ayurvedic treatment for back pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ayurvedic treatment for psoriasis and Ayurvedic treatment for eczema. Ayurvedic therapies for multiple sclerosis aim to balance the body’s doshas, improve overall immunity, and reduce inflammation. Similarly, when addressing back pain, Ayurveda targets the root causes through personalized treatments that include herbal remedies and lifestyle modifications. Ayurvedic treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis emphasize reducing inflammation and managing pain through herbal formulations. In the case of eczema, Ayurveda focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying imbalances in the body, providing relief through dietary adjustments and specific herbal treatments. The holistic approach of Ayurvedic medicine ensures that individuals receive personalized care, promoting overall well-being while managing specific health conditions.
Ayurveda Healing Ashram treats Multiple Sclerosis through four stages.
- Cleansing (Samsodhan)
Panchakarma treatments are used for cleansing procedures. The ultimate detoxification procedure is inevitable while treating Multiple Sclerosis.
- Internal medication (Samsaman)
The body is ready to receive and fully absorb the personalized medications in this stage of the treatment.
- Rejuvenation (kayakalp)
Rejuvenation therapies follow to regain stamina and make it easy to a normal living style.
- Counseling and physiotherapy (Sattvavajaya)
Counseling and physiotherapy from the expert professionals at Ayurveda healing Ashram can help you live a better and healthy life.
The treatment period varies but will take around two to three years. You need to follow a prescribed diet and some suggested lifestyle changes.
