Hypertension, refers to consistently elevated blood pressure levels that can strain the heart and blood vessels, leading to cardiovascular problems. Hypertension refers to consistently elevated blood pressure levels that can strain the heart and blood vessels, leading to cardiovascular problems. Multiple factors contribute to the development of hypertension, including genetics, unhealthy lifestyle choices, obesity, stress, high-sodium diet, sedentary habits, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and certain underlying medical conditions.
Hypertension can lead to symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, chest pain, shortness of breath, and irregular heartbeats.
Ayurveda approaches hypertension as an imbalance in the doshas, particularly Vata and Pitta, and aims to restore balance for long-term management.Treatment focuses on dietary and lifestyle modifications, stress reduction, herbal remedies, and Ayurvedic therapies to regulate blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health, and minimise the risk of complications.
In Ayurveda, diabetes is correlated as Prameha. Ayurveda associates prameha with improper dietary habits and a lack of physical exertion. There are 20 types of prameha.
Diabetes, or Premeha, is a prevalent chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels. Common symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, increased hunger, fatigue, slow wound healing, recurring infections, blurred vision, and tingling or numbness in the extremities. Risk factors include a family history, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, poor dietary habits, and certain medical conditions.
Common types of diabetes include Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes (during pregnancy), and prediabetes.
Ayurveda views diabetes as a result of imbalances in the body’s doshas and offers a holistic approach to management. Treatment involves lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, herbal remedies, and Ayurvedic therapies to restore balance, support pancreatic function, regulate blood sugar levels, and minimise the risk of complications.
The management of Prameha includes a holistic approach with herbal medication, panchakarma Detox, diet plans, exclusive Yoga sessions which help for diabetes and tailoring a food and lifestyle plan for long-term benefit.
In Ayurveda, Obesity is imbalance in the body’s doshas, particularly Kapha and Meda (fat tissue) and an excessive accumulation of Meda(fat/adipose tissue) and Mamsa (flesh/muscle tissue) leading to flabbiness of hips, abdomen, and breast. It is due to consumption of excessive calories, other lifestyle and metabolic disorders.
Symptoms of obesity include excessive weight gain, increased body fat percentage, difficulty in physical activities, breathlessness, fatigue, joint pain, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and an increased risk of developing chronic diseases.
In Ayurveda, obesity is treated not only for weight loss but also in terms of correcting metabolism, balancing the doshas and eliminating factors leading to obesity. It is also important to detox the body, clean the channels and reduce the stress factor to get rid of excess weight and keep it away.Effective management involves addressing the root causes, adopting a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and incorporating Ayurvedic therapies to support healthy weight loss and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
TSH is a metabolic and lifestyle disorder that may lead to dysfunction of thyroid glands.
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are two common thyroid disorders that affect the function of the thyroid gland.
Hypothyroidism is characterised by an underactive thyroid gland, meaning that the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. When it fails to produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones, it leads to a slowdown in various bodily functions. Age, gender, family history of thyroid problems, thyroid surgery or radiation therapy, iodine deficiency and certain medical conditions such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis are the risk factors.
Hyperthyroidism is characterised by an overactive thyroid gland. When the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones, it leads to an accelerated metabolic rate and various symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism.
The cause of hyperthyroidism is an autoimmune disorder called Graves’ disease,thyroid nodules, thyroiditis or use of certain medications. A family history of thyroid disorders, female gender, age over 60, radiation exposure, high intake of iodine and stress can also contribute to the development of hyperthyroidism.
In Ayurveda, thyroid disorders are imbalances in the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) and disturbances in the body’s energy pathways. The specific Ayurvedic view and approach to thyroid disorders can vary depending on the individual’s constitution (prakriti), the nature of the imbalance (vikriti), and the type of thyroid disorder present (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism).