Ayurvedic Treatment for Various Nervous Disorders

Diseases affecting the mind, spine, and nerves that interface them, are called nervous disorders.

The nervous system is the key system of the body which regulates all the activities of the whole body. It comprises the Central Nervous System (Brain and Spinal cord) and the Peripheral Nervous system ( other neural elements). The nervous system coordinates between the brain and other parts of the body through nerves.

When the nervous system is impaired, the daily routine of a person is impaired and serious health problems occur.

Nervous disorders and diseases can result in problems that range from a simple headache to severe problems like stroke, anxiety, depression, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, tumours, etc. The quality of life of the patient is affected and a lot of suffering is associated with it.

Nervous disorders need a holistic treatment that treats the root cause. Ayurveda, the traditional science, does just that.

Ayurveda for Nervous Diseases

According to Ayurveda, neurological problems are caused by the issues related to bone marrow or nerve tissues. An imbalance in the body's functional energies or the three doshas, namely Vata, Pitta, and Kapha lead to various diseases.

The functioning of the nervous system is controlled by Vata, which represents movement. It moves independently or can move Pitta and Kapha along with it. Nervous disorders are caused by an imbalance of Vata dosha. Pitta and kapha doshas are blocked by Vata resulting in severe complications. Imbalance in doshas leads to toxin formation.

Different Nervous disorders

There are more than 600 neurological disorders. Some of them are:

• Diseases due to impaired genes like Huntington's disease and muscular dystrophy
• Tumours
• Infections like Meningitis
• Developmental problems of nervous system such as Spina bifida
• Degenerative diseases in which, nerve cells die or get damaged, such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease
• The disease of blood vessels that supply blood to the brain, like stroke
• Injuries to the brain and spinal cord
• Seizures or convulsions
• Trigeminal neuritis, Brachial Neuritis
• Frozen shoulder
• Sciatica
• Cervical Spondylosis
• Multiple sclerosis
• Autism
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Cerebral Palsy

Causes for neurological disorders

The cause of a neurological disorder can be confirmed only after a detailed body examination. Aggravation of Vata dosha, which is the main reason of nervous disorders are caused by the following:

• Unhealthy lifestyle habits
• Improper diet
• Lack of exercise
• Stress
• Pollution
• Alcoholism and drugs
• Hepatitis C
• Vascular problems
• Side effects of medications
• Head injury
• Autoimmune diseases such as Guillain Barre syndrome, Myasthenia gravis, and Inflammatory Bowel syndrome
• Immunity issues
• Hormonal disorder
• Trauma
• Diabetes mellitus
• Diabetes neuropathy

Signs and Symptoms of Nervous Disorders

Any one symptom cannot confirm a neurological disorder. Some of the common symptoms are:

• Persistent or sudden onset of Headache
• Partial or complete loss of sensation at some parts of the body or a tingling feeling
• Weakness or loss of muscle strength, due to which a person may not be able to stand for a long time, and also stoops forward
• Loss of sight, Doubled vision, or Blurred Vision
• Impaired mental ability leading to inability to identify and recognize persons
• Lack of coordination, due to which the person lacks proper movement, faces difficulty in picking up objects, and lacks proper movement
• Rigidity of muscles
• Seizures and tremors
• Back pain, originating from the back bone and spreading to other parts of the body due to problems in vertebral column
• Slurred speech
• Partial or complete paralysis
• Difficulty in reading, writing, and other cognitive abilities
• Severe pain
• Decreased alertness or hyperactivity
• Headache
• Behavioural changes

Ayurvedic Treatment for Nervous Disorders

Ayurveda for nervous problems is based on treating the dosha imbalances and maintains the harmony of body and mind.

The patient's health condition, degree of illness, medical, and family history are examined exhaustively. Depending on the physical condition, specific treatment is decided upon. The course duration, the composition of herbal medicines and dietary regulations are determined, based on the findings, which is why it is different for each patient.

Authentic Ayurveda medicines are used for the treatment to eliminate the disease from its root. Medicated herbal oils, herbal medicines, herbo mineral palliative medicines, and decoctions are administered to improve blood circulation, eliminate toxins or doshas, and rejuvenate the body, thereby restoring overall health.

The balance of all the three doshas is maintained with the help of Panchakarma therapies, which remove toxins from the body. The 5 therapies are Vamana, Virechana, Vasti, Nasy, and Rakta Mokshana.

Before Panchakarma, Snehana, Swedana, and Shirodhara are performed to collect all the toxins to the digestive tract.

Natural herbs like Ashwagandha, Turmeric, Shankhpushpi, Brahmi are useful in treatment.

Yoga asana and meditation help in relieving stress.

Dietary controls, exercises, and lifestyle modifications are suggested by doctors for maintaining health even after recovery.

The ayurvedic treatment eliminates toxins, revitalizes tissues by palliative treatments, and maintains the balance of doshas by proper diet, lifestyle, Yoga, and meditation guidance.

At Jeevess, Panchakarma therapy is performed to eliminate the deep seated toxins and reboot the system. Yoga asanas and meditation are practiced for relieving strain and stress.