Syndrome X Or Metabolic Syndrome Treatment By Ayurveda
Abstract
Our lifestyle plays a great role in maintaining our complete health. So eating right makes a lot of difference. So that our metabolic function should be up to the mark. Syndrome means a cluster of one or more disease conditions. Metabolic syndrome or syndrome X is a group of conditions that occur together, elevating the risk of cardiac disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It is also known as insulin resistance syndrome and dysmetabolic syndrome. The conditions included in metabolic syndrome are high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar levels, increased body fat around the waist, and an imbalance in cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Having only one condition does not mean you have metabolic syndrome but you might have certain serious complications. Here in this article, we shall be discussing all the aspects of metabolic syndrome, its causes, symptoms, and management in modern as well as the Indian system of medicine.
INTRODUCTION
Metabolic syndrome is a syndrome in which there is a combination of heart disease, stroke, and noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus which is responsible for all the pathological conditions. A person is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome when he/she has three or more following conditions:
- High blood sugar levels
- Increased triglycerides in the blood
- High blood pressure
- Huge waist circumference (apple-shaped body)
- Low levels of good cholesterol (LDL)
As described each condition elevates the risk of cardiovascular disease but having more than three conditions increases the complication of cardiovascular condition and hence called metabolic syndrome. It may lead to fatty buildup in the arteries, the condition is known as atherosclerosis. The foremost common cause includes metabolic syndrome, physical inactivity, and faulty dietary habits that imbalance the triglyceride. The metabolism of a person is hampered hence it is called a dysmetabolic syndrome. It is also called insulin resistance syndrome since it is associated with hyperinsulinemia, uptake of the blood sugar is hampered due to cells becoming resistant to insulin. Metabolic syndrome or syndrome X is related to strotoavrodha (obstruction of stotras or channels) in the body and insulin resistance can be related to the kapha average.
RISK FACTORS
- An obese person is at a higher site of risk especially carrying extra fat around the abdomen
- It increases with growing age
- Sedentary lifestyle
- People with Type 2 diabetes mellitus are more prone to metabolic syndrome
- Other diseases like polycystic ovarian syndrome, alcoholic fatty liver, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are more prone to metabolic syndrome
COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME
- If weight is not managed properly it will lead to insulin resistance type 2 diabetes mellitus, increases the blood sugar levels
- High cholesterol and high blood pressure contribute to plaque formation in the arteries which causes arteries to narrow and hardened which can lead to heart attack or stroke
PREVENTION
- Physical exercise at the latest 30 minutes
- Controlling stress levels through yoga, pranayama, and meditation
- Healthy weight should be maintained through lifestyle and dietary changes
- Saturated fats and salts should be taken within limits
- Smoking should be prohibited
- Eating more proteins, whole grains, vegetables, and fiber
AYURVEDIC ASPECT AND MANAGEMENT
Ayurveda is an Indian system of medicine that existed thousands of years ago. It believes in holistic healing through nature and herbs. It is very effective in managing diseases by correcting their root cause. In ayurveda vitiation of strotas is responsible for the development of any kind of disease inside the body. Metabolic syndrome is related to shrotodhusti (vitiation of doshas). In any kind of disease nidan (causative factors) causes dosha dusty (vitiation) and these vitiated doshas get collected in strotas (strotodhusti). And if favorable conditions occur, disease conditions arise. Vata dosha has a tendency to move frequently throughout the body in microchannels as well when dosha dust occurs, especially kapha dosha in metabolic syndrome the movement of vata ceases, giving the symptoms of kapha ovarian.
Management protocol of sorts dusti here involves cleansing of channels so that all the dosha work together in harmony and vata dosha restores its flowing nature. Some rejuvenation (rasayana) therapies are also helpful like shilajit & Guggulu (Comiphora mukul) along with milk can be helpful. Chyavanprasha is a rasyanic formulation according to ancient texts is also beneficial.
HERBAL REMEDIES FOR METABOLIC SYNDROME OR SYNDROME X BY PLANET AYURVEDA
Planet Ayurveda is a GMP-certified herbal company that prepares pure and natural Ayurvedic formulations in many forms like Powder, liquid, tablets, or capsules. Products manufactured in Planet Ayurveda are 100% pure and made from herbs that are potent and hundred percent effective. Our products are free from chemicals, binders, fillers, and dyes and don’t cause any side effects on our bodies. Our medicines are delivered worldwide. Planet Ayurveda has been manufacturing various preparations of natural herbs and these all are prepared under the proper guidance of experienced MD Ayurvedic doctors. The formulations prepared here, are strictly according to the Classical texts and are very effective in promoting patient health. The herbal products that are suitable for managing the condition of Metabolic syndrome are described in detail as follows.
Products Lists
- Sarotovahi Capsules
- Navkarshik Churna
- Gugullipid Capsules
- Triphala Capsules
- Arogyavardhini Vati
Products Description
1. Sarotovahi Capsules
Sarotovahi capsule is a herbal formulation by Planet Ayurveda. Then it contains shilajit (Asphaltum), Haridra (Curcuma longa), guggul (Comiphora mukul), vidanga (Embelia ribes), Marich (Piper nigrum), tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), dalchini (Cinamomum zylanicum) and many others. All the herbs act on digestive fire and enhance it hence all the dhatus are formed perfectly thus stopping sroto dushti. Sarotovahi capsules are effective in managing metabolic syndrome.
Dosage 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.
2. Navkarshik Churna
Navkarshik churna is a product of Planet Ayurveda formed of natural herbs. The herbs it contains are amla (Indian gooseberry), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), bibhitaki (Terminalia belerica), vacha (Acorus calamus), neem (Azadirachta indica), katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa), giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) and many others. All the herbs present in this formulation enhance the digestive fire and purifies the blood hence increasing the metabolic rate. Vitiation of doshas is balanced. It also acts as an antioxidant. Navkarshik Churna is very potent in managing Metabolic syndrome.
Dosage 1 teaspoonful twice daily, after meals, with plain water
3. Gugullipid Capsules
The Gugullipid capsule is a formulation prepared by Planet Ayurveda that is completely herbal in origin. The herbs include Guggul (Commiphora mukul), dalchini (Cinamomum zylanicum), Marich (Piper nigrum), pipe (Piper longum), Sunthi (Zingiber officinale), and many others. According to classical Ayurvedic text, Guggul tends to possess properties of Kashan or khan (scrapping or dyslipidemia) thus helping to maintain good fats in the body. And along with other herbs, it increases the metabolism. Gugullipid is a very potent herbal formulation that manages metabolic syndrome.
Dosage 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.
4. Triphala Capsules
Triphala capsule, a product of Planet Ayurveda contains amla (Indian gooseberry), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), and bibhitaki (Terminalia belerica). Herbs in this formula balance all three doshas which mean it effectively manages kapha and pitta dosha and the flow of vata dosha vata anulomana. It clears roto dushti that cleans obstructive microchannels thus helping in managing metabolic Syndrome.
Dosage 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.
5. Arogyavardhini Vati
Arogyavardhini vati is a classical formula according to ancient text. As its name suggests arogya varying means enhancement of life and age or disease-free condition. The herbs it contains are amla (Indian gooseberry), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), bibhitaki (Terminalia belerica), katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa), shilajit (Asphaltum), and geometry. This herbal formulation is such magic that it maintains a healthy body by maintaining all three doshas. Gomutra tends to possess khan (scrapping) properties. This is the complete blend to manage the metabolic syndrome.
Dosage 1-2 tablets twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water
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CONCLUSION
As we have already discussed syndrome X or Metabolic syndrome is in detail in this article. As metabolic syndrome suggests through its name dysfunction in metabolism. It starts with insulin resistance type 2 diabetes mellitus due to false dietary habits and a sedentary lifestyle. This alters the lipid profile of the human causing unhealthy fat accumulation. When this accumulates in the arteries and along with hypertension it causes cardiovascular complications which in turn leads to stroke. One complication leads to another.
As in Ayurveda, this condition is known as proto dushti means blockage of microchannels, and increased kapha Dhatu causes Avaran thus obstructing the flow of vata dhatu. Therefore the management regime for Metabolic Syndrome is discussed which completely resolves the condition.
