Shri Naval Health Care

  Avascular Necrosis of hip joint The death of bone tissues due to decrease in blood supply is called Avascular Necrosis or Osteonecrosis. It can results in tiny breaks in the bones and bone’s collapse. Sign and symptoms   Many people have no symptoms in the early stages of avascular necrosis. As the condition worsens, your affected joint might hurt only when you put weight on it.   Pain associated with avascular necrosis of the hip might center on the groin, thigh or buttock. You may have severe pain if the bone and surrounding joint collapse making it unable to use your joints. The time between the initial symptoms and bone collapse can range from several months to more than a year. Causes and Risk Factors for Avascular Necrosis Things that can make avascular necrosis more likely include: Alcohol consumption Medical treatments like radiation therapy for cancer (as it weakens bones) Long term usage of steroid drugs Trauma (breaking or dislocating a hip) Certain medicatio...

Vata dosha  Those who are Vata dominant, are normally thin and wiry. But that does not mean weight gain is never a problem. Sometimes Vata types are thin all their lives and then suddenly put on weight because their metabolism changes. Vatas are susceptible to mental stress because they tend to overuse their minds thinking, worrying, planning, problem-solving. When under stress they also tend to forget to eat regularly, thus disturbing their digestion, and creating ama. This often leads to weight gain. ROUTINE -Important to keep a regular routine.  -Get to bed before 10 pm.  -Eat meals at the same times each day.  -Avoid mental stress. -Practice relaxation exercises. -Daily abhyanga (oil massage). -Meditate twice daily. EXERCISE -Don’t overdo exercise -Recommended: yoga, walking, dancing,   Pilates. DIET -Avoid hot or spicy foods. -Avoid ice cold foods. -Avoid too-heavy foods. -Avoid too-light or too-dry foods. -Avoid leftovers, and processed foods. -Eat wa...

Five Ayurvedic herbs that could boost your hair growth Ayurveda offers a bunch of whole herbs that stimulate hair growth and resolve various concerns. Gone are the bad hair days and anxiety about baldness. It’s time to adopt the natural goodness of India’s ancient herbs and bid goodbye to hairfall and premature greying issues. AMLA The Indian gooseberry, or EmblicaOfficinalis, is a “rejuvenating fruit” with exceptional health benefits. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and active phytonutrients, nourishing the scalp and strengthening hair strands. The essential fatty acids and antioxidants in amla help combat dandruff and remove grease and dirt from the scalp. Massaging oil rich in amla extract on your scalp increases blood circulation and stimulates hair follicles to promote growth. It also prevents premature pigment loss from your hair strands and is a natural remedy against greying. BHRINGRAJ Bhringraj (Ecliptaelba), commonly known as “false daisy,” grows in moist areas...

OSTEOPOROSIS A condition in which bones become weak and brittle. Treatment principles :-  Asthikshaya cikitsa/ Dhatukshayajanya vataköpa cikitsa/ Asthibalya or asthi pushtikara oushadhas Regulation of asthi dhätwagni (dipana cikitsa)/ Kshira ks Tikta rasa dravya yukta ghrta or kshira or vasti Anubandha lakshapika cikitsa (sópha hara/ sula hara etc) Rasayana cikitsa etc                               Drugs Kashaya :- Bala shadangam ks/ Dhänwantaram ks/ Guggulutiktakam ks/ Gulücyadi kshira ks/ Jivantyadi ks/ Laksha siddha kshira ks/ Maharasnadi ks/ Mahatiktakam kshira ks/ Nyagrödhadi kshira ks/ Pancatiktakam kshira ks/ Tiktakam kshira ks/ Tila ks/ Vidaryadi ks etc Arishta/ asava/ dravaka :- Aswagandhärishta/ Balärishta/ Dasamülärishtam/ Dhänwantarärishtam/ Guggulutiktakärishta/ Pöttin dravaka etc Curan :- Asthisrngala curan/ Aswagandha + laksha cürna/ Laksha + godhuma curna/ Lakshadi curan etc Gulika/ Vati/ Gug...