Author: Dr. Gurmeen Kaur Ahuja

Dr. Gurmeen kaur Ahuja (B.A.M.S), studied from Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, is a specialist in Ayurvedic medicines and therapies and is providing treatment to the patients with the help of ancient as well as modern ayurvedic researches. She is also an expert and have experience in treating chronic diseases and FLU like illnesses. She has experience in treating and supporting Critically Ill ICU patients with ayurveda.

SUNLIGHT AND AYURVEDIC CLOCK

Sunrise to sunset – The solar energy from sun changes like clockwork with each passing hour

Circadian rhythms:-The lifestyle you choose determine whether your biological clocks will turn on and off in a sync with natures light dark cycles

As Sun moves through sky solar rays changes specific solar rays turns our biological clock on and off at perfect time for us to get the most out of our exercise,meals, sleep, mental focus, immune system and so much more

AYURVED AND SUNLIGHT:-

KAPHA ,PITTA,VATA

Solar rays increase ‘kapha'(earthy) qualities in mid morning and sun rises to mid day solar heat increases ‘pitta’ (fire energy) finally as the sun sinks into the horizon ‘vata’ become more abundant

AYURVEDIC CLOCK:-

1.KAPHA(6:00AM TO 10:00AM):-

Blue hour included blue and violet light because blue has shorter wavelength and faster frequency

Researcher shows that blue light is an inhibitor of melatonin- the hormone that keeps us asleep at night as melatonin in order to wake up as both mentally and physically and helps us to transition from early morning vata to lay lit kapha

Blue light can balance is anxiety and depression which is much needed to start the day

KAPHA TIME AND SUNRISE:-

One hour before sunrise is a blue hour which scattered blue light shutts off melatonin production and UV radiations production is blocked.white, red and infrared light shine boosting muscular strength and mitochondrial energy that balances kapha during morning hours

2.PITTA-(10:00am to 2pm):-

UV radiations finally able to penetrate the atmosphere in fully force and activate vitamin d production in skin which produces pitta energy.

UV radiation can be pitta pacifying and treat skin diseases like psoriasis and dermatitis but can be aggrevating and in excess causes skin cancer but it is all of a matter of exposure.

Blue light at the mid day is scattered turning the sky bright blue and cooling pitta. This can energize ithe body functions.

Red blue green light during mid day combined to make invisible white light that balances pitta while boosting mood and alertness

3.VATA(2pm to 6pm)

The white light illumes the earth in afternoon increases vata which is why Ayurved suggest that rate afternoon is the best time for mental activities At this time of the day Sun begins its afternoon push to horizon UV light steadily blocked by atmosphere which reduces vata(2 to 6:00 p.m. )and initial stages of kapha starting( 6:00 p.m.)

VATA AND SUNSET:-

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Daytime exposure to white light, blue light, UV and infrared light all build energy that increases vata.

full days exposure to Red and infrared light boost mitochondrial energy which stimulates vata.

As the sun descends calming vata by atmosphere

HOW SUN EXPOSURE HELPS YOU SLEEP:-Melatonin production to infrared exposure sun could be your fast medicines for sleep:-

Morning sun increases production of night malatonin and support better sleep

Sun exposure produce day time production of melatonin which produced by pineal gland helps to lower the damaging oxidation which reduce the oxidative stress.

Serotonin is neurotransmitter that stable mood is also precursor of melatonin.

Infra-red light exposure more IR exposure as per sunrise before sunset beneficial for melatonin production

UV B radiations responsible for vitamin d production it also included in pathways of production of melatonin (3000 to 5000 IUS a day)

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Ritucharaya/Sharad ritucharaya/Autumn season

One one hand – Latest technology and digital controls reduced human efforts to greater extent

On another hand sluggishness in physical activities and authenticity of an Indian food extinct leads to new diseases emerging

Treasure of Ayurved has precious knowledge of Ritucharaya

Follow Ahar(food) vihar(lifestyle) according to changing season

Total six ritucharayas in a year

Highlight the sharad Ritu features:-

(from 15 September to 15 November) as per Calender

*Bal:- madhyam (medium)

*Sky:-Blue and white clouds

*Earth:-Slightly muddy

*crane birds Start flying

*Lotus begins to bloom

According to ayurved in sharad Ritu(Autumn season):-

Pit dosh exaggerated which was accumulated in last season( varsha ritu/rainy season)

AHAAR (FOOD) TO BE CONSUMED IN SHARAD RITU:- Shali rice , barley, sathi rice,milk ,moongdal, sugarcane,amla, raisins,patol,parval,meat of deer & rabbit, honey water and HANSODAK

WHAT is HANSODAK-:

acharya charak and vagbhatt mentioned about the water of sharad Ritu called HANSODAK

iit is the purest form of Water gets heaten up by fierce rays of sun during day time and during night it gets cold due to gentle mooning

HANSODAK IS FREE FROM TOXIC ELEMENTS WHICH PACIFY THE DOSHAS USED AS DRINKING SWIMMING AND BATHING

VIHAAR (LIFESTYLE) -:

*Apply Lep of chandan usheer and kapuur

*Wear garland of pearls

*Light coloured and clean clothes

*Consuming cool rays of moon at late evening

PANCHAKARMA THERAPIES-: virechan karma (purgation) and Raktmokshan(blood letting)

Contraindicated ahaar and Vihar during sharad ritu

*Consumption of oily diets,meat of fish,curd ,strong alcohol , alkaline water and food should be avoided

*prolonged exposure to sunlight and wind from east direction should be avoided

.*Night awakening, sleeping in day time,

sexual intercourse should be prohibited

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For more information regarding what to eat when to eat and medicines as well contact Dr.Gurmeen kaur Ahuja 8209517627

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BEGIN YOUR AYURVEDIC JOURNEY

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*Balanced lifestyle

*Self discovery by mind body practices

*Herbal remedies

*Understanding your prakruti

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-Balanced वात-

Creativity

Intuitions

Flexibility

Good functioning of organs

Smooth body functions

Good spirituality

-Imbalnced वात

Fear

Anxiety

Loneliness

lack of control

Mood swings

Isolation

-Balanced पित

Courage

Confidence

leadership

intelligence

satisfaction

enthusiasm

-Imbalnced पित

anger

Irritability

frustration

criticism

impatience

-Balanced कफ

Love

compassion

patience

Grounded Ness

loyalty

steadiness

-Imbalanced कफ

lethargy

laziness

depression

stubbornness

greed

Emotional possessiveness

*Guidance From Ayurvedic practitioners

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PCOD

What is PCOD

conditions in which women ovaries produce immature or partially mature eggs in large numbers over the time those become cysts in Ovaries

Symptoms-

-:Irregular menstrual cycle

•Hair Loss

•Abnormal weight gain

•Excessive Hair growth on face,chest,belly

•Acne

•Mood Changes

•Troubling in conceiving(infertility)

•Fatigue

•Insulin resistance

•High testosterone

Some friendly food for PCOD

Flaxseeds

Turmeric

Omega 3

Berries

Alovera juice

Jaggery

Pumpkinseeds

Fenugreek seeds

Cinnamon

Walnuts

yoga and Exercises

Malasana

Chakrasan

Setubandhasan

Surya Namaskar

Brisk walk and cycling

For proper Medication and Diet

Pls contact -8209517627                     

Dr.Gurmeen kaur Ahuja

   consultant Ayurvedic physician                                    [BAMS PGDCR]         

षड रस : Six (6) tastes according to Ayurved

Which taste is maximum found in our routine diet :-

1.Sweet(मधुर रस)-
  Legumes, pulses,ghee, butter,apples, sweet potatoes,nuts,seeds,beans, jaggery etc.

:- It increases the कफ दोष  and decreases the वात दोष.
:-Means helpful in insomnia,emiciation, joints pain

:-Disease Indications by excessive taking- obesity, diabetes,cold and cough

2.Sour( अमल रस) –   
    Vinegar, tomatoes, oranges,cheese ,cream

It enhances the पितऔर कफ   and decreases the वात

:-Good for vit c deficiency, hairfall

:-Should avoid by psoriasis, skin itching and kidney diseases

:-Excess taking causes hypertension,dry cough,joints pain

3.Salty(लवन)- 
    Salt,garlic,sauces

Increases the कफ and पित dosh by overuse and leads to hypertension, osteoporosis

It decreases the वात and पित dosh

Take in normal amount(5gm to 12gm per day) will  prevent  from iodine  and sodium deficiency

4.Bitter(तिक्त)-
    Darkchocolates,mushrooms,seasme seeds,collard green

It increases the vaat and decreases the kaph and pit dosh
Should be avoided by insomniac and emiciation patients

And good for dysmenorrhoea(menstrual pain), hormonal imbalances, obesity,skin allergies,liver disorder pateints

5.pungent(कटु)-

    Coffee, turmeric, cinnamon,basils, spinach

It increases the pit dosh means it should be avoid by hypertension, hyperacidity and UTI patients

And it balances the kaph dosh means good for cold and cough,blood purification, weight loss

6.astringent(कषाय)-

     Moong daal, bitter gourd, bayleaf,caromseeds, coriander seeds

Basically it is good for blood purifier, hypertension, liver disorders and hypothyroid because it balances the pit and kaph dosh
       

   Author – Dr.Gurmeen kaur Ahuja

Hypertension : Causes, Symptoms, Investigations and its Line of Treatment

According to World Health Organisation, Hypertension is defined as “high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of the body in the vessels. Each time the heart beats, it pumps blood into the vessels. Blood pressure is created by the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels (arteries) as it is pumped by the heart. The higher the pressure, the harder the heart has to pump.” Hypertension ̶ or elevated blood pressure ̶ is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases.

So, Hypertension is basically the Force Exerted by the blood against the walls of arteries is too high, usually the blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg and in severe cases it can go upto 180/120 mm of Hg

Understanding hypertension in Ayurveda context

According to Maanasi Menon and Akhilesh Shukla article published on NCBI website ,To gain a deeper understanding of hypertension after studying Shad Kriyakala (six stages of Dosha imbalance) and Avarana of Doshas (occlusion in the normal functioning of the Doshas) and the modern pathogenesis of hypertension. Hypertension without specific symptoms in its mild and moderate stages cannot be considered as a disease in Ayurveda. It appears to be an early stage of pathogenesis and a risk factor for development of diseases affecting the heart, brain, kidneys and eyes etc.

As per World Health Organization report, about 40% of people aged more than 25 years had hypertension in 2008

What are causes of Hypertension ?

Improper food habits and modern sedentary lifestyle with or without genetic predisposition provokes and vitiates all the Tridoshas to trigger the pathogenesis of hypertension.

It is proposed that hypertension is to be understood as the PrasaraAvastha which means spread of vitiated Doshas from their specific sites, specifically of Vyana Vata, Prana Vata, Sadhaka Pitta and Avalambaka Kapha along with Rakta in their disturbed states.

The Avarana (occlusion of normal functioning) of Vata Dosha by Pitta and Kapha can be seen in the Rasa-Rakta Dhathus, which in turn hampers the functioning of the respective Srotas (micro-channels) of circulation.

In General language, causes of hypertension are imbalanced lifestyle and improper nutrition and improper food, also in some cases, due to diabetes, chronic diseases like Kidney disorders or SLE, or due to the reasons of family history also.

General reasons of our lifestyle and other issues causing Hypertension are as follows :

  • Diet high in Salt
  • Diet High in Fat content
  • Cholestrol Raising Diet
  • Chronic conditions like Kidney ailments, Hormonal Problem
  • High Bad Fat / Cholestrol
  • Diabetes
  • Family History

Symptoms of Hypertension

  • Severe Headache
  • Nose Bleed
  • Chest Pain
  • Vision problem
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Irregular Heartbeat
  • Blood in Urine
  • Dizziness
  • exccessive Sweating
  • Facial flushing etc.

Investigation

  1. Physical Examination – Armcuff
  2. Ambulatory Monitoring
  3. Lab Tests
  4. ECG
  5. Echocardiogram
  6. Urinalysis

Complications

  • Heart Stroke
  • Aneurysm
  • Heart Failure
  • Vascular Dementia
  • Kidney Failure / Problems
  • Eye Damage
  • Complications in pregnancy

Line of treatment in Ayurveda

A number of experts says that Ayurvedic medicines like Jatamansi, Sarpgandha and Amalki can be helpful in hypertension

There are many concoctions are available to treat a hypertension patients as per their conditions are listed below for reference to physicians only.

  1. Divya Mukta vati
  2. Divya BP Grit Vati
  3. Divya Medhavati
  4. Arjun Arishtha
  5. Hridya Arnava Ras with Honey
  6. Brahmi vati
  7. Sarpagandha Ghanvati
  8. Mamsyadi Kwath

Yogasanas helpful in hypertensions are

  1. Shava Asana
  2. Padama Asana
  3. Swastik Asana
  4. Tada Asana

Pranayams Helpful in hypertension

  • Anuloma Viloma
  • Ujjayi Pranayama

Counselling of a Hypertension Patient

  1. Regular Blood Pressure monitoring
  2. maintenance of Body weight
  3. Aerobic Excercises
  4. Wisely use of Medicines
  5. Relaxation of mind and body with Yoga and Meditation
  6. consumption of more Vegetables and fruits in Diet

Do & Don’t ( Pathya and Apathya)

Pathya

Consuming Wheat, Barley, Millets flour, Green vegetables, Ginger, Lemons, Sahijan (Moringa), Citrus fruit (Grapes, Oranges etc.) Arjun Bark boiled in milk ( Arjun Ksheer Paak), Gud ( Jaggery), Shahad/Madhu ( Honey), Black Grams ( Kale Chane), Omega 3 fish oil supplements

Regular excercise and non sedentary lifestyle

Apathya :

Synthetic and junk Food, Ghee ( Clarified Butter), Dalda (Vegetable oils), Maida, Besan (Gram Flour), Pistachios, Alcohol, Smoking,Oily Food, Cake, Pasteries etc.

Adopting Lazy and Sedentary lifestyle.