Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Treatment

Parkinson’s Disease is a Progressive Neuro-degenerative disorder and it affects the nerve cells of the brain that produce Dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical messenger that is responsible for the controlled movement and coordination of various parts of the body. In Parkinson’s Disease, the nerve cells that produce Dopamine deteriorates and stops/reduces the production of Dopamine. It severely impacts the movement of muscle in the body as there is no signal from the brain.

Several Scientific studies and clinical trials have revealed the effectiveness of Ayurveda herbs and preparations, also established the necessity of Ayurvedic cleansing procedures (Panchakarma Therapies) prior to the use of Palliative therapy.

According to Ayurveda principles, Parkinson’s Disease is caused by the vitiated Vata, which dries up the nerves and can be corelated with Vepathu or KampaVata.

1. Kampa (Tremors).
2. Sthambha (Rigidity).
3. Chestasanga (Slowness of Movements).
4. Vaak Vikriti (Speech Disorder).
5. Flexion posture.
6. Kshinamati (Dementia).
7. Smritihani (Loss of memory).
8. Vibandha (Constipation).

Kampavata is described to affect many parts of the body including Shirokampa (tremor of the head), OshtaKampa (Lip tremors), Hastakampa (tremor of hands), Pada Kampa (tremor of the legs

Symptoms of Kampavata:

Clinical features:

May include one or some or all of the following:

1. Resting tremor
2. Bradykinesia
3. Rigidity
4. Stooped posture
5. Masked face
6. Pill rolling movements of the fingers
7. Lack of postural adjustments
8. Festinating gait
9. Drooping of saliva due to infrequent swallowing movement
10. Monotonous soft voice
11. Absence of arm swings while walking
12. Aches and pain in the body.

Treatment:

• 4 to 8 weeks of admission in the hospital is mandatory.
• The common, effective and suitable Panchakarma ayurveda treatments are performed during the stay.
• After proper assessment of the patient, ayurveda internal medicines will be started.
• Patient and family members are educated about the disease
• Distressing the patient plays an important role
• Emotional support for the patient
• Patient is encouraged to perform activities of daily living as much as possible.
• Regular exercises, meditation, relaxation are advised.
• Carefully selected Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies along with internal medications are advised.
• Yoga and Physiotherapy also form part of the treatment program.

What to expect after the treatment program:

1. Retarding the progression of the disease.
2. Reduction in tremors.
3. Improved flexibility of the body.
4. Reduction in rigidity
5. Improved gait.
6. Improved muscle strength, balance and coordination.
7. Improved self-confidence.
8. Reduction on the dependency on Allopathic medicines.
9. Improved quality of life.
10. Other symptomatic relief.

Follow-Up:

Usually, follow-up treatment is advised after a gap of 6 to 9 months, depending upon the condition of the individual patient. A total of 3 In patient sessions are advised.

Please note:

• • Response to the treatment varies from patient to patient depending upon the duration of the illness, severity, stage and other co-morbid conditions.
  • If the patient is already on Allopathic medication, these treatments and medicines can be comfortably combined with ayurveda treatments and medicines.
  • Our Ayurveda treatment regime proves effective in controlling the side effects of allopathic medications and even in reducing the dosage of allopathic medications.
  • If a patient can come in the initial stages or before starting the allopathic medication, the results will be very good.
  • Tremors may take 6 months to 1 year to subside. Most other symptoms get reduced during the patient’s stay at the hospital.

• A lot of effort and participation from the patient’s side is needed to get the desired results.
• Patients who are too old & weak, who are mentally compromised / unstable, who are unable to follow basic commands, who are unable to respond to instructions and who have undergone DBS surgery cannot be taken up for treatment. Favorable results not expected with such patients.
• Patients above the age of 70 years may or may not get the desired results owing to old age.
• Patients having Cardiac (heart) problems and / or Renal (Kidney) problems may not be considered for treatment at our Institution.
• Patients having Psychiatric / Psychological issues may not be able to achieve the desired results.

At AYURDHAMA AYURVEDA , we are offering exclusive Panchakarma therapies and researched internal medicines for treating Parkinson’s disease. These are found very effective not only in controlling the symptoms of PD but also in arresting the further progression of the disease. Quality of life can be improved drastically with these custom made therapies.

Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in Ayurdhama Ayurveda:

• After proper consultation individual customized treatments will be planned by our expert doctors.
• Depending upon the condition different types of Ayurveda Panchakarma treatments, Yoga sessions and internal medicines are advised.
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PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Initial Consultation with Ayurveda Doctor and daily follow up consultation
• Accommodation
• All Ayurvedic Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Supper) & herbal drinks
• Advice on Diet & Lifestyle Management
• Ayurveda Therapies – Customized for each client.
• Yoga (once a day – Yoga Asanas, Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation)

RESERVATION DETAILS:

• We are committed to keep up the quality of our treatment programs and we take only a limited number of patients each month.
• So we advise you to reserve your treatment programs a minimum one month in advance.
• The 50% charges of the treatment programs should be paid in advance to reserve the treatment programs.
• The advance deposit will be deducted from the total treatment programs and the balance must be paid on the first day of the treatment program.