Category: IBS

National And International Celebrities Diagnosed With Breast Cancer & It’s Ayurvedic Treatment

ABSTRACT

Cancer is a life threatening disease in which the body cells of a particular part of the body grow uncontrollably and if remain untreatable, start spreading to the other parts of the body. Cancer consists of two types of cells: the benign and the malignant one. The malignant one invades into other cells and metastasis occurs with which they start spreading throughout the whole body. The benign growths do not get invaded and they don’t spread. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, it may be benign or malignant like other cancers. Mahima Chaudhary was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Let us read more about breast cancer and its Ayurvedic management.

Breast Cancer

WHAT IS BREAST CANCER?

Breast cancer is one of the types of cancer which occurs in the breast involving one or both the breasts. One thing to keep in mind is that not all breast cancers are malignant. The benign growths are the abnormal growths not cancerous and do not spread out from the breast. These are not life-threatening but some of the benign growths if not managed may lead to the malignant one. It is a must to check out any of the breast lumps to reduce the risk of cancer. Further we are going to discuss some facts about breast cancer that one must know.

FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER

  • Breast Cancer – The second leading cause of death among all cancers.
  • It is one of the most common cancers in women in the US (United states).
  • The number of cancer cases in women (264,000) is more than men (2,400).
  • In the US 500 men and 42,000 women die from cancer every year. Black women are at a higher rate of death by breast cancer than women who are white.
  • Hundreds of thousand women are diagnosed every year with breast cancer.
  • Risk of developing breast cancer increases as the age increases.
  • If family history is positive about breast cancer then there is a 50% chance of developing the same.
  • Symptoms vary in each individual.

SOME NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PERSONALITIES DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER

Some National actresses Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

  • Mahima Chaudhary: She is the recently diagnosed Indian personality who speaks to her fans in the video with Anupam Kher about her diagnosis with breast cancer. The actress is known from her famous movie pardes, lajja and dhadkan among all other movies done by her. He is in the early stage of breast cancer and is undergoing treatment now.
  • Hamsa Nandini: Hamsa nandini a telugu actress diagnosed with breast cancer in the year 2021. She is diagnosed with grade 3 invasive breast cancer. Now she is going through chemotherapy.
  • Tahira Kashyap: Tahira kashyap wife of Anshuman Khurana was diagnosed with breast cancer in the year 2018. The stage of cancer is 0 but she didn’t hide it and decided to share it to inspire women worldwide. Since the time she was diagnosed, started taking treatment and completed her battle with cancer in the year 2019.

Some International actresses Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

  • Sheryl Crow: Sheryl crow – A rock musician having no family history of cancer but she feels a dense breast tissue and went for mammogram in the year 2006 and then tested for tissue biopsy which clears the diagnosis. For treatment she went through a lumpectomy and 7 weeks of radiotherapy.
  • Robin Roberts: A famous personality from America felt a lump in her breast by self examination in the year 2007. After that she went for diagnostic tests, she was diagnosed with fast growing triple-negative cancer. Then she went through a lumpectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. After her speaking on her self examination 40% cases of breast cancer are catched.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER?

There is no such cause of breast cancer but One of the major causes of developing breast cancer is gene mutations. About 5-10% of cases pass via genes through the families. The gene named BRCA1 and BRCA2 significantly increase the risk of breast cancer. Some of the conditions are more likely to attain breast cancer which is known as the risk factor for a particular disease. Following are some of the risk factors that make it at a chance of developing breast cancer:

  • Increasing age
  • Any history of breast condition
  • Past history of breast cancer
  • Radiation exposure
  • Obesity
  • Early menstruation
  • Late menopause
  • Being pregnant at earlier age
  • Drinking alcohol
  • Dense breasts
  • Smoking

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER?

Symptoms in each patient of breast cancer varies, may experience the following symptoms:

  • Feeling of lump in the underarm or breast
  • Inverted nipple
  • Change in shape, size or appearance
  • Scaling, peeling, flaking or crusting of the affected skin area of the surrounding skin of the nipple or even breast
  • Pitting of the affected skin
  • Redness and skin sees like a pel of the orange
  • Clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
  • Scaly, itchy rash or sore on nipple
  • Warmth, swelling, darkening or redness on the nipple

SCREENING OF BREAST CANCER

  • Self-screening: The best way to prevent yourself from breast cancer is screening. Generally it doesn’t protect you from breast cancer but may help in early detection of the cancer and in finding an easier way to treat it and making it less invasive. Self awareness about taking care of your breast is very important, if you spot any change you may immediately go for a routine checkup. It is important to check out once in a month after 1 week of your periods.
  • Clinical breast examination: The examination done by your doctor or nurse is known as a clinical examination in which they check the lymph nodes in your armpits and both the breasts. The clinical examination should be recommended every 3 yrs between the ages of 20-30 and every year after 40 year of age.
  • Diagnostic tests: Various breast diagnostic tests should be performed for clear diagnosis such as- breast ultrasound, biopsy, MRI, etc.
  • Mammography: This is a type of X-Ray in which the examination of the breast is done, this can even find a cancerous growth of very small size. If any abnormality is detected, a diagnostic technician may refer you for a mammogram for clear evaluation.
  • Diagnostic tests: Various breast diagnostic tests should be performed for clear diagnosis such as- breast ultrasound, biopsy, MRI, etc.

AYURVEDIC VIEW ON BREAST CANCER

As per ayurveda Breast cancer is correlated to the condition of Stana arbuda. Stana arbuda is of 6 types that are – vataj arbuda, pittaj arbuda, kaphaj arbuda, raktaja arbuda, mamsaja arbuda and medhaj arbuda. As per sushruta acharya the aggravation of tridosha that are vata, pitta and kapha leads to the development of malignant tumor where vata and kapha doshas are more responsible. The classical features of arbuda as per ayurveda are- it is round, large, firm, causes mild pain, slow growth, deeply rooted into the body, shows no suppuration and a flesh and swollen growth. So managing this condition as per ayurveda includes the alleviation of vata and kapha dosha and a little bit of pitta dosha.

HOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT BREAST CANCER?

Cancer is considered as the constant battle all around the world along with various developments in preventive and curative therapies. As we read earlier this condition is characterized by continuous and abnormal cell multiplication in any part of the body and our body is unable to control the growth. Currently the treatment in modern science includes chemically derived drugs, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc and at last surgeries. Such type of treatment later on damages the health of the patient and puts them under stress. But in Ayurveda there is a use of pure herbal and mineral formulations that don’t cause any kind of side effects. Now we are going to discuss some of the formulations by Planet Ayurveda that helps in preventing and managing breast cancer.

CRAB CARE PACK BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP certified clinic which formulates their own remedies for almost all the health conditions. All the formulations are prepared under the strict observance of M.D. Ayurveda practitioners. The remedies are free from any kind of additives, color, resins, gums, preservatives and any kind of synthetic material. As the remedies are 100% pure so they can be used without worrying about the side effects. For the purpose of management of breast cancer Planet Ayurveda provides a crab care pack which we are going to discuss below:

  1. ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES
  2. CURCUMIN CAPSULES
  3. KANCHNAAR GUGGUL
  4. TULSI CAPSULES
  5. GUGGUL CAPSULES
  6. CHANDRAPRABHA VATI

crab-care-packCrab Care Pack

HOW CRAB CARE PACK ASSISTS IN COMBATING BREAST CANCER

The formulations in the crab care pack assist in the management of breast cancer due to their various wonderful properties. These remedies consist of miraculous kapha pacifying properties which aid in reducing the size of cancerous growth as kapha dosha is mainly responsible for any abnormal growth in the body. The herbal formulations prevent the process of angiogenesis that is the formation of new blood vessels that is the main cause of promoting cancerous growth. The immune boosting properties of the herbs boosts up the immune system and improves the strength in the body to fight against the cancerous cells. So these properties make the herbal remedies in Crab care packs beneficial for the management of breast cancer.

CONCLUSION

Cancer is considered as the constant battle all around the world along with various developments in preventive and curative therapies. Cancer is a life threatening disease in which the body cells of a particular part of the body grow uncontrollably and if remain untreatable, start spreading to the other parts of the body. Recently Mahima Chaudhary, a famous bollywood actress was diagnosed with this condition. As per ayurveda this condition is correlated to stana arbuda. Kapha dosha aggravation is the main cause behind the abnormal growth of the breast cells including vata and pitta dosha. In modern treatment there are a lot of side effects so if you are moving from the starting stage to the advance one must use ayurvedic medications to prevent the cancer entering the metastatic phase.

How Low FODMAP Diet Becomes Important in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Abstract

FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. These are carbohydrates that are not absorbed properly and cause much distress and upset the intestines in those people who are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). High FODMAP diet can cause severe pain, stomach cramps, gassiness, bloating, and diarrhoea. So a low FODMAP diet becomes important in IBS.

Fodmap Diet

Introduction

In Irritable Bowel Syndrome, there is a need for basic prevention of food that worsens the condition. As Ayurveda says, food is what makes us healthy and unhealthy. Thus it is well understood that diet is everything that justifies the health status of a person. So in order to stay healthy, it becomes mandatory for a person to follow a diet that is purely satwik (simple) and diet should be according to the disease associated. In almost every disease, a diet is recommended which is easy to digest and does at cause any abdominal discomfort. In the case of irritable bowel syndrome, diet is what makes it easy to treat the aforesaid disease. Further we will look into a low FODMAP diet and what it includes.

FODMAP Diet

FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols that are types of small chain carbohydrates and sugar that are not easily absorbed or we can say poorly absorbed particularly in patients with irritable bowel syndrome that results in diarrhea, severe pain, abdominal discomfort, indigestion etc. There are some foods that put a burden on the gut that results in abdominal discomfort and indigestion.

Now, there are foods which are high in FODMAP and low in FODMAP.

Foods High in FODMAP

  • Citrus fruits like orange, peach, pineapple, canned fruits, strawberries.
  • Refined wheat flour is not easily absorbed.
  • Pulses like black gram, kidney bean, and chickpeas have high FODMAP.
  • Vegetables include ladyfingers, tomatoes, garlic, and onions that are not good for IBS.
  • Dairy products that should not be taken are  tea, coffee, high fat milk, butter, and cheese.
  • Drinks include canned soups, carbonated drinks, alcohol, and sweetened drinks that are harmful for IBS patients.
  • Red chillies should not be consumed.
  • Oils that deteriorate the condition of IBS patients include butter, palm oil, coconut oil.
  • Meats like pork and other fried meats can upset the intestines.
  • Dry fruits like walnuts, seeds, cashew nuts, peanuts will add to the problems.
  • Other things that are not good for IBS are processed food, fried food, junk food, refined sugar, artificial sweeteners, bakery products, and mayonnaise.
  • Foods that are heavy to digest should be avoided to cure and to prevent further worsening of the condition of the patient.

Food Low in FODMAP

  • Fruits that can be taken by Irritable Bowel Syndrome patients include apple, banana, apricot, watermelon, pomegranate (without seeds), kiwi, plum, guava.
  • Cereals including wheat, rice, pearl millet, amaranth, oats, quinoa and brown rice can be consumed.
  • Pulses like green gram and all washed dals are easy to digest.
  • Vegetables that can be consumed include beetroot, cucumber, pumpkin, celery, red onion, turnip, ginger, gourds (bottle, round, ridge) and carrot.
  • Dairy products which can be consumed are dahi and cow ghee only.
  • Drinks like coconut water, sugarcane juices, green juices, home made juice, aloe vera juice can be enjoyed.
  • Spices like coriander, cumin and fennel are good for the stomach.
  • Oils that can be used include soybean oil, olive oil, mustard oil and cow ghee.
  • Only lean meat can be consumed.
  • Figs and soaked almonds can be consumed from the category of dry fruits.

Other than this, there are some foods that may suit some individuals and maybe not to others. So this becomes important, one must see if things are suitable or not, if they cause discomfort or get digested without causing harm.

There are plenty of herbs or spices that are commonly used in households. That increases digestive fires. Ayurveda too has many herbs that are used in herbal medicines that promote digestion. Planet Ayurveda has come up with an IBS care pack that not only healthify the mucosa of the intestines but also aids digestion which is generally low in IBS patients. It also has various properties which arrest bleeding and thus relieve patients with blood in their stool.

Low FODMAP diet with proper IBS care pack do wonders in IBS patients. As it together helps in curing the aforesaid disease at a good rate. Moreover the herbs themselves are properly digested because of their low FODMAP index.

Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome care pack by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a renowned GMP certified company that has done a magnificent job in caring for Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome with its impeccable products which are curing the aforesaid disease with a high success rate. Let’s look at the IBS care pack !!

Care pack includes the following products

  1. Pitta Balance
  2. Kutajghan Vati
  3. Digestion Support
  4. Sanjivani Vati

Ibs care pack

Product’s Description

1. Pitta Balance

As the name suggests, it is beneficial in balancing the pitta dosha, thus helpful in maintaining proper digestion, promoting wellness of the stomach and intestines. Ingredients in the formulation are JaharMohra pishti, Akik pishti, Mukta pishti, Kaharwa pishti and Giloy satva (Tinospora cordifolia). It provides strength to intestines as well as it has anti-diarrhoeal action. Thus it is used in Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It has ant dysenteric action, thus helpful in arresting the bleeding in Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome. It is important in all bleeding disorders like raktapitta, rakta pradara, rakta atisara, rakta pravahika, pitta vikara etc. Another ingredient is useful in diarrhoea and liver disorders as pitta is related to liver metabolism. It enhances digestion and aids proper absorption in inflammatory bowel syndrome. Moreover, it boosts immunity to fight infections. It is also used in calcium deficiency.

Dosage:  1 Capsule twice daily with warm water after meals.

2. Kutajghan Vati

Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica), as the name describes, has anti-dysentical properties. This is used in loose stool to stop excessive watery/blood loss through anus. It is mentioned in ayurvedic texts, in diarrhoea it is so helpful. Thus, doing a magnificent job in curing symptoms of diarrhoea in Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome.

Dosage: 2 Tablets twice daily with warm water after meals.

3. Digestion Support

It is a formulation made from seven herbal extracts, which enhance digestion. This overcomes the digestion issues in Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome. It is filled with excellent properties of jeerak (Cyminum cuminum), pippali (Piper longum), blend of triphala, dhania (Coriandrum sativum) etc. all ingredients aids digestion. In treating IBS, it is mandatory to treat indigestion. Thus Digestion Support is here to help.

Dosage: 1 Capsules twice daily with warm water after meals.

4. Sanjivani Vati

It is a blend of several herbs that aids digestion. It has properties of several digestion improving herbs like vacha (Acorus calamus), guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), adraka (Zingiber officinalis) etc. it has good properties of shuddha vatsanabha (Aconitum ferox), shuddha bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium). It has deepana (apetizer) and pachana (increases digestive fire) properties. Therefore it helps in Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome. Thus, it resolves many complaints of the patient.

Dosage: 2 Tablets twice daily with warm water after meals.

Conclusion

From the above discussion, it is clear that in IBS, a low FODMAP diet is essential for absorption of nutrients and easily digested without any hindrance. Whereas a high FODMAP diet causes much discomfort and pain with other issues. Thus one should refrain from eating the same. Planet Ayurveda’s IBS care pack has done wonders in IBS management. Though, proper and low FODMAP diet is also needed along with the medicines. For more detail of our products check out our website www.PlanetAyurveda.com and for queries you can send your queries to our email id herbalremedies123@yahoo.com.