AIDS

                                       AIDS

25 November 2010- This is very difficult to believe but it is true. Ayurveda has found ways to treat one of the most dreaded diseases of the world, AIDS. Scientifically till date, inspite of so many research works undertaken so far, there has been no cure for AIDS. But to a great extent, it has been proved that Ayurveda can be an effective weapon to deal with this deadly virus. Doctors at a recent conference of international policymakers on HIV in New Delhi titled 'Towards a world without AIDS' found that the various Ayurvedic treatments strengthened immunity system of the body and fights AIDS.

The AIDS Virus

The AIDS virus in itself does not kill anyone. It simply destroys the natural immunity of the body as a result of which the human body fails to fight against diseases.

Symptoms

• - Significant loss of weight
• - Lethargy
• - Fatigue
• - Susceptibility to contagious diseases
• - Susceptibility to allergies & skin irritations
• - Bronchial disorders
• - Lungs tuberculosis
• - Diarrhoea, gastritis and
• - Wide fluctuations in body temperature etc.

Causes of AIDS

• Unhygienic sexual practices
• - Intercourse with multiple partners
• - Dirty genitals
• - Having bath with contaminated water
• - Contaminated blood
• - Bestiality

Why Auyrveda ?

According to Ayurveda, AIDS is basically loss of energy as a result of which the body loses its ability to fight against diseases. According to Ayurveda, AIDS weakens blood cells, plasma, muscular tissues, bone marrow, bone tissues, reproductive tissue and others and when someone has the AIDS virus, he undergoes the symptoms that are mentioned above. To improve the immune system Ayurveda recommends the following:

• Ayurvedic solutions can purify blood.
• Toxins and rejuvenators are very helpful to improve the natural immunity of the body and also appetite.
• Liver conditions can be improved using ayurvedic herbs.
• Ayurveda recommends food with less spice and oil.
• Ayurveda believes that alcohol can remove blockages (srothorodham) and smoothen the flow of blood (anupana - carrier) to aid the digestive process. So moderate amounts of alcohol is recommended.
• Ayurveda also believes that when the blood temperature goes up, it can destroy the virus. And so, Ayurveda recommends the patient to carry out intensive work outs on a regular basis to heat up the body.
• If the patient is unable to carry out exercises, then steaming (swedanam) is recommended

Ayurvedic Herbs for Treatment of Aids

Some Indian herbs are used to make Ayurvedic solutions for AIDS treatment like as follows:

• - Amla (Emblica officinalis)
• - Bala (Sida cordifolia)
• - Nirgundi (Vitex nirgundo)
• - Haritaki (Terminalia chabula)
• - Amrita (Tinospora wedifolia).

The Ayurvedic Treatment for AIDS

The treatment starts with tonics and rejuvenators (Rasayanams). They are given to the patient to boost immunity levels. Ajamamsa Rasayanam (prepared from ghee, cow's milk, and an extract of goat's meat) and Indukantham Ghritham are given to strengthen the system and increase appetite. Later, Rasasindoor is applied along with some medicines that provides strength. Rasasindoor is prepared with purified mercury. This treatment is given within a 6-month period and it shows good results. This of course depends on how severe the case is and other related parameters. The success could be provisional, though. There is still the chance that the virus is in the body, but it cannot do further damage due to the bolstered immune response. The patient may then live out his normal lifespan.

If the patient begins to recover, elimination or shodhana techniques are applied to remove toxins from the body through enemas, emesis and purgation. The medicines that are to be taken at this stage are soft, ghee-based and eco-friendly product so that the patient takes them with ease. As overall immunity improves, the blood is also purified with cooling medications. Once the blood has been purified, a non-vegetarian, healthy diet along with ghee preparations and soups is suggested. But oily, spicy, and acidic foods are to be avoided.

The patient is given a cold water bath twice or thrice a day, and then sandalwood paste is applied on the body. The baths and the pastes cool the blood and the body.

Ayurveda and Chyavanprash

Chyavanprash, a well known Ayurvedic medicine is extremely helful to fight AIDS. Chyavanprash is made of goose berry or amla, which provides vitamin C to the body, including anti oxidants like vitamin B complex, vitamin A, bioflavonoid. Besides being antifungal and anti bacterial, amla helps in digestion and also lowers blood pressure and high cholesterol. With more than 35 other herbs in its constitution, Chyavanprash has the power to fight against AIDS. This is good for general health as well.

In an International Medical Seminar on AIDS, it was declared that Chyavanprash in the form of Raktavardhak (1 spoon) in the morning and Sookshma triphla tabs (2 tablets) twice a day has significantly improved the life of AIDS patients and has been able to keep away the diseases and deadly infections.

Source: http://www.lifepositive.com/body/body-holistic/aids/aids-drugs.asp