Postnatal care or kerala prasava raksha. The 1st three months after delivery is the important period of a new mother and baby. This period focuses on restoring the mother's physiology and psychology that has been exhausted during pregnancy and delivery. This is also the most important period of a new born as it is the first phase of the baby outside the womb.

Ayurveda concentrates on vitalising the sapta dhadhus of the mother and baby during this period and to re -establish the digestive and metabolic state (Agni) of the body.

The baby should be given Abhyanga (massage or smearing oil) and then followed by Snana (giving bath) every day .The touch or tactile sensation creates a sense of security and pleasure in both the mother and the child. This massaging also improves skin texture, increase strength, nourish the body, and accelerate the healthy growth and development of your baby.

AIM OF POSTNATAL CARE

• Restoring health
  
• Rejuvenate body and mind of mother and new born
  
• Maintain digestive and metabolic state of body
  
• Ensure good quality and quantity Breast milk
  
• Help to regain beauty and tighten loose abdomen muscles
  
• Remove scars
  
• Strenghten low back muscles and uterus
  

Ayurvedic postnatal treatment includes internal medicine ( based on conditions) and external treatments

• Abhyangam
  
• Head massage
  
• Keshadoopana
  
• Medicated doopanam
  
• Abdominal binding
  
• kizhi etc.
  

Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteo arthritis management in Ayurveda Osteo arthritis-Common symptoms of osteoarthritis include joint pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. . Essentially, it’s general wear-and-tear of the joints. “It occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears down over time”.

Rheumatoid arthritis – Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body, mostly the joints but it can also attack organs, eyes, and skin.

Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms include joints that are tender, warm, and swollen; joint stiffness that is worst in the morning and after periods of inactivity; and fever, fatigue, and weight loss (x). Usually, in RA patients, more than one joint is affected, including the small joints like the wrist, certain joints in the hand, and the feet . Additionally, often the same joints on both sides of the body are affected.

Arthritis can be managed in Ayurveda with treatments like kizhi,basti,snehana swedana ,pizichil and internal medications​.

According to Ayurveda high uric acid is caused due to vata raktha and results in severe pain in joints and whole body. Improper diet is basically a key factor which contributes towards the uric acid disorders. Accumulation of uric acid can lead to several problems such as kidney stone and gout.

• Guluchi - main drug of action for uric acid.
  
• Amla - have rich in vit c which helps in excretion of uric acid
  
• Neem - work effectively for bringing down the uric acid
  

sciatica, lumbar and cervical spondylosis and spondylitis Pain on the lower back which is radiating towards the back. pain in neck radiating towards shoulder and hands.

CAUSES

• Spinal injury
  
• Over weight
  
• Irregular exercise
  
• Wearing high heels
  
• Herniated disc etc.
  

SYMPTOMS

• Pain on the lower back radiating towards back of thigh or towards shoulder and hands
  
• Tingling sensation
  
• Numbness
  
• Pain increase while walking, sitting , bending lifting weight etc..
  

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT -

Internal medicine For maintaining the vata dosha and for ama pachana.

• Kashayam
  
• sahacharadi
  
• Maharasnadi
  
• Punarnavadi Gulika.
• Yogaraj guggulu
  
• Chandraprabha
  
• Kaishoora gulgulu

EXTERNAL TREATMENT

• Danyamla dhara
  
• Abhyangam
  
• Elakizhi
  
• Podikizhi
  
• Kati vasti
  
• Vaitharana vasti
  
• Njavara kizhi...
  

Fibromyalgia, is a long-term chronic disorder that is associated with general fatigue and widespread pain in the muscles, bones, and areas of tenderness. This syndrome generally affects the muscles and soft tissues.

SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA ARE :

• Chronic muscle pain.
  
• Muscle spasms or tightness in muscles.
  
• Severe fatigue.
  
• Insomnia.
  
• Sometimes, even after having a good sleep, you feel tired after waking up.
  
• Difficulty in remembering or concentrating.
  
• Stiff body posture.
  
• Abdominal pain.
  
• Bloated stomach and constipation.
  
• Nausea.
  
• You feel depressed or anxious all the time.
  
• Irritable bladder.
  
• Migraine headache or a tension headache.
  
• Your body tolerance reduces even after a basic workout, and you feel pain in your muscles.
  
• Frequent feeling of numbness in the arms, feet, legs, and face.
  
• You always feel that there is a swelling in your arms and legs, but that’s just your feeling. Because there is no such swelling at all.
  

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. Some people call it degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis. It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips, and knees.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis.
• Gout.
• Fibromyalgia.
• Paralysis and stroke treatments
• Pain management
• Lumbar and cervical issues
• Diabetes, cholesterol ,hypertension etc. life style issues
• Psychological and sexual problems​

Stroke is a neurological disorder characterized by blockage of blood vessels. Clots form in the brain and interrupt blood flow, clogging arteries and causing blood vessels to break, leading to bleeding.

Symptoms occur suddenly and can include muscle weakness, paralysis, abnormal or lost sensation on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, confusion, problems with vision, dizziness, loss of balance and coordination, and, in some hemorrhagic strokes, a sudden, severe headache.

Parkinsons -A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors. Nerve cell damage in the brain causes dopamine levels to drop, leading to the symptoms of Parkinson's.

Paralysis is a loss of muscle function in part of your body. It can be localized or generalized, partial or complete, and temporary or permanent. Paralysis can affect any part of your body at any time in your life. If you experience it, you probably won’t feel pain in the affected areas.

It is caused by the disruption in the communication of messages between the brain and the body parts. It can occur on either or both sides of the body. It can be restricted or widespread. Paralysis of the legs is called the paraplegia whereas the paralysis of the arms is called quadriplegia.

Paralysis is mainly caused due to strokes or injuries such as a spinal cord injury or broken message transmission system. Other causes of paralysis include Nerve diseases, Autoimmune diseases or Bell’s palsy (affects muscles in the face). Cerebral Palsy also is a main cause of Paralysis.

Alcohol's effect on the body Brain-

• change mood and behaviour and make it harder to think clearly and move with coordination.
  
• Heart- cardiomyopathy
  
• Arrhythmias
  
• Stroke
  
• High blood pressure
  
• Liver - fatty liver
  
• Alcoholic hepatitis
  
• Fibrosis Cirrhosis Pancreas- pancreatitis
  
• Muscle- myopathy
  
• Wasting Lungs- acute respiratory distressed syndrome Pneumonia
  
• Bone - reduced bone density Alcohol de addiction
  
• Uncontrollable use of alchole which tampers individual's health , relationship and everything.
  
• Ayurvedic approach During this session the prospected treatment would focus on panchakarma and resayanam therapies.
  
• These individualised treatment improves the addiction consequences.
  
• Various treatments
  
• Sirodhara
  
• Takradhara
  
• Thalam
  
• Choorna sweda
  
• Abhyangam
  
• Nasyam
  
• Virechanam
  
• Vasti
  
• Yoga therapy is also included Counseling and rehabilitation

Traditionally, Ayurvedic teachings explain that infertility can be caused by a variety of leading factors such as: Bad nutrition, poor digestion or a toxic build-up in the body causing specific ailments. Low sperm count due to overeating spicy, salty and hot food. Infections or injuries to the reproductive organs.Therefore, a combination of herbs and panchakarma treatments are used in the treatment of infertility with the purpose of correcting an organic or functional problem that causes infertility.

Ayurvedic herbs used in the treatment for infertility: Ovulation disorder - Ashoka, Dashmoola, Shatavari, Aloe vera, Guggulu etc.

• Obesity
  
• Infertility
  
• Endometriosis
  
• Uterine
  
• Fibroids
  
• Insufficient or delayed menstrual periods (Amenorrhoea)
  
• Painful Menstrual periods ( Dysmenorrhoea )
  
• Lower Back Pain
  
• PCOD/ PCOS
  
• Cyst formation in Ovaries Uterus
  
• Uterine Fibroids /polyps ( non – cancerous tumors)
  
• Leucorrhea (white discharge)
  
• Vaginitis (vaginal itching, dryness & infection ) cervix and uterus infections ( including fungal, bacterial, viral, and protozoal)
  
• Abortions
  

PCOD

Hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges it may involve combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Symptoms

• Irregular menstruation
  
• Excess body hair
  
• Weight gain especially in and around abdomen
  
• Acne or oily skin etc
  

Ayurvedic management

• Internal medicine
  
• External therapy
  
• Yoga
  
• Diet management
  

Varicose veins are perverse and inflamed veins that commonly affect legs and feet. However, these are not very serious, but if not treated on time, it can lead to serious problems. This problem is a result of standing and walking upright, which increases veins pressure in the lower body.

Symptoms

Basically, patient’s suffering from Varicose Veins does not experience any pain. However, there are two signs you will see if you are suffering from varicose veins-

• Veins appears blue or dark purple in color
• Twisted and bulging veins seems like legs cords

On the other hand, the signs and symptoms of painful Varicose Veins include-

• Heavy and achy feelings in the legs
• Swelling, muscle cramping, burning and throbbing in the lower legs
• Unbearable pain after long standing or sitting period
• Itching near one or more veins
• Skin ulcers around ankle, which indicates some severe form of vascular disease that needs immediate medical attention.

in Ayurveda varicose vein and non healing ulcers can be treated with leaches, internal medicines and other panchakarma procedures.

• migraine
  
• head ache
  
• short sight and other vision problems
  
• sinusitis
  
• allergy etc
  

are treated with nasyam, Tharpanam. putapakam ,shirodhara etc.