(To spread the knowledge of Ayurveda and to help the people for
their health problems. This is an humanitarian service to society. Only for private circulation.

It was good time to share with some of our friends last month, who were on their visit of India and visited my clinic and also spare their valuable time and participated in ayurvedic activities like lectures etc.

I wish to thank them all; Dr. N.G. Koastopoulos (Greece), Dr. Power (Irland), Dr. Ashvin Barot (UK), Dr. C. Monsanto (Holland), Mr. Melnikov (Ukraine), Mr. Prafull Patek (UK).  - Dr. Prerak Shah, Editor, Ayulink

Problem of the month: (through e-mail counseling)

From my personal communication with a leading scientist of USA about
Fibromyalgia: (Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Fibromyositis)

It is non-articular rheumatic disorder with pain, tenderness and stiffness of muscles. Symptoms include:

MAJOR CRITERIA:

1.  Generalized aches or stiffness of many anatomical sites for at least three months

2.  Six or more tender points

3.Eliminate other disorders which can be diagnosed to be specific but different

MINOR CRITERIA:

2.  Chronic headache including migraines

3.  Sleep disorder, particularly timings of cycles

4.  Neuronal and psychological complaints

5.  Swelling

6.  Numbness/ tingling sensations

7.  Irritable bowel syndrome

8.  Stress, and weather changes

Sleep has 4 non-REM (Rapid eye movement) followed by REM. In fibromyalgia REM is decreased and Non REM is increased. . So, when you wake up you feel tired and worn out. Similar to CFS. But now you have pain along with it. One must focus on Serotonin (5 HT -amine, and precursor 5HTP, 5 -hydroxytryptophan).

Of course sleep and Melatonin  (two step conversion of 5-HT) are also involved.  The site of synthesis is brain, specifically superchiasmatic nucleus and pitutary. So consideration of Panchkarma wold be a good therapy, particularly Pichu.

Oral intake of 5-HTP has definitely good response in 50%, fair in 35%, poor in 15 % cases. If we provide directly by infusion (Pichu) it may prove very beneficial. I plan to consider this approach. We may also consider (from your experience) specific medicated oils/ghrita. If I know what might be the ingredients, then we may check if they contain either 5HT/5HTP or biogenic mines? We must also consider dietary requirements.

Ayurvedic plants contain biogenic amines, specifically those mentioned above. Herbal and other treatments include St. John's wrote extract (0.3% hyperi-cin): 300 mg three times per day, multi-vitamins and minerals, 5-HTP:

50-100 mg three times per day. Also, the role of magnesium is considered important. How to include this salt -Kshar/ Bhasma requirement is also important. My Molecular Meditation will also contribute t activate specific sites in the brain.

Note: My earlier research showed (specific cells in insect brains) produced 5 HT, which worked at fempto gram level in inducing salivation, by regulating cyclic AMP, a very crucial pathway for transport. I strongly believe that most all Panchkarma treatments must activate this pathway. Salivation is also a problem with Fibromyalgia patients. Everything points to Brain and biogenic amines, and Panchkarma would be a very good delivery vehicle.
Regards.  N. Anil Patel, DE, USA

Quote

"The carpenter desires timber, the physician disease."
(Rig Veda IX. 7.9)

Interesting to know: Exercise

Interesting to know:

EXERCISE (VYAYAM)

Exercises means physical activity, specially doing for body power & strength. According to ayurveda people should do exercises everyday half of their body strength.

TIME LIMIT OF EXERCISE :

* Perspiration on axils, forehead and other body part

* dryness of mouth

* sniffing

* palpitation

ADVANTAGE OF EXERCISE :

* increases lightness of body

* increases appetite

* increases digestion capacity

* supports weight loss 

* able to do routine work

* increases stability (physical as well as mental)

COMPLICATION OF OVER EXERCISES :

* tiredness & weakness

* loss of excess weight & necessary body tissues (Dhatu)                    

* respiratory problems

* cough & cold

* fever

* polydipsia

NOT RECOMMANDED CONDITIONS FOR EXERCISES:

*immediate after meal

* physically weak

* vata persons

* older & children

* thirsty & hungry

* tuberculosis

* slim & slender people