| Disease/Disorder |
Results due
to |
Causes |
Treatment |
Spondilosis/
Greeva Graha
(Neck pain) |
Wrong postural habits, which are
a professional hazard with computer operators, clerks, office workers |
Neck pain; Restricted movement of
neck;
Pain radiating to shoulders and arms;
Tingling sensation in fingers |
Panchakarma procedures
and other treatments |
| Obesity |
Excess accumulation of fat in the
body; Continuous indulgence in high fat foods, fried items;
Sedentary life |
Metabolic disturbances such as hypertension,
diabetes, irregular digestion |
Massages;
Diet and yoga programs;
Panchakarma therapies based on requirement
of individual |
Low back ache |
Poor Postures; Prolapsed inter vertebral
disk or strained muscle/ ligament; Inflammation of the pelvic joints;
Chronic constipation |
Sudden or a gradual onset of low
back ache; Pain radiating from Low Back to the backside of either
one/ both the legs |
Oral medication Medicated enemas
at specified intervals;
Mild yogic exercises |
| Hypertension |
Blood pressure above normal range;
Kidney disease; Hormone disturbance or narrowing of blood vessels |
High blood pressure |
Staying calm with the help of oral
medication;
Massages, Yoga, relaxation techniques
Leisure and laughter |
| Arthritis |
Amavata/
Rheumatoid Arthritis |
Arthritis associated with excessive
toxins |
Swelling;
Local rise of
temperature;
Fever;
Heaviness and
rise of
temperature |
Dry heat;
Dry massage; Medicines to correct digestion and improve mobility |
| Sandhivata/ Osteo-arthritis |
Chronic arthritis without much swelling |
Fever with restricted movements;
Pain |
Oil massage / Oil bath;
Few detoxifying (Panchakarma) therapies |
| Indigestion - The root
cause of all diseases. To prevent major illness in later stages of
life, digestive impairment should be properly managed in its initial
stage itself. |
| Hyperacidity |
Derangement of digestive fire by
vitiated Pitta energy |
Inflammation and irritation of the
gastric mucosa |
Dietary restriction, Yoga
and internal medicines;
Persons with chronic history undergo detoxifying
Panchakarma procedures. |
| Ulcers |
Too much of hurry, worry and spicy
curries |
Destroys the mucous lining along
the digestive tract |
Intake of medicated ghee;
Dietary restrictions; Well balanced meals;
Avoiding carbonated drinks, alcohol, tea, coffee;
Managing worries through positive attitude;
Stress management |
| Constipation |
Inadequate fiber and water intakes;
Hectic lifestyle |
Deranges digestive fire followed
by vitiation of Apana Vayu - energy situated
in the pelvic region and below |
Regular and timely meals;
Responding to natural urges in time;
High fluid and high fiber intake;
Exercises that stimulate and strengthen the muscles of the intestinal
track Panchakarma procedures |
| Respiratory disorders |
| Asthma |
Excess Kapha/ Mucus
collected in small air bags causing obstruction to the easy flow
of air through them |
Difficulty in breathing;
A sense of tightness;
Wheezing noise while breathing |
Panchakarma procedures; Therapeutic
measures |
| Sinusitis |
Sinuses, the mucous lines air spaces
in the facial bones that communicate with the nose getting inflamed |
Headache;
Heaviness;
Tenderness over the affected regions |
Panchakarma treatment;
Internal medicines |
| Headaches |
Tension;
Eye problems; Sinusitis;
High blood pressures |
A constant / on-and-off throbbing
pain |
Panchakarma treatment
Stress management through yoga and meditation |
| Diabetes |
Body failing to utilize the glucose
produced at the end of digestion |
Metabolic disorder; Increase of glucose
level in blood serum and urine |
Panchakarma procedures;
Regular physical exercise;
Low carbohydrate diet;
Low stress level in
day-to-day life |
| Psoriasis |
Excessively accumulated toxins in
the blood |
Itchy, scaly and red patches on various
parts of the body and scalp |
Intake of medicated ghee;
External procedures |
| Cosmetic Problems |
Hair fall/ dandruff/
Graying |
Exposure to rough weather; Inadequate
hair care;
Insufficient nutrition;
Irregular life style;
Improper; digestion |
Hair fall and early graying |
Medicated hair oils; Nutritional
supplement;
Stress-relieving techniques |
Oily Skin/ Pimples |
Teenage related hormone disturbances,
high fat intake, continuous indulgence in junk food |
Formation of pimples; Tarnishing
of complexion |
Internal medicines; Application of
herbal powders as face packs;
Dietary regulation; Regular exercises |