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Questions for Dr. Shah

Please for many new services of the center.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Sir, I am going to be a ayurvedacharya. I want to do a course in panchkarma kindly help me out

Archana

Dear Archana,

First of all my best wishes with you and congratulations for completing Ayurvedacharya.

Please inform me about your Panchkarma knowledge and experience.

At present, Panchkarma course at my center is only designed for foreign students, but if you are serious I can design for you too.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Pls let me know if there is any cure for tonsils......I have been suffering for tonsils since last one year when they had swollen twice to a painful extent. the doctors have given verdict to have them removed surgically.....

Manjusha

Dear Manjusha,

Here I am prescribing you a home remedy, which I am using personally. Also number of my young patients have benefited by this remedy.

1. Take 100 grams of Turmeric (Haldi) powder, add 50 grams of grinded rock sugar. Mix well and keep it in a glass bottle. Take this powder 5 grams three to four times a day. chew it and do not take any water / food after it for 1 hour. Take 1 t.s.f powder at bed time and let it be applied on the throat inside for whole night, without taking any water, milk or food after wards..
2. For gargling - take 50 grams Turmeric powder + 50 grams catechu (Kattha, or Katho) powder + 25 grams rock-salt (sindhav). Mix well and keep it in a bottle.
3. Take 1 - 2 t.s.f powder in glass of luke warm water, Gargle with this water - twice a day.

I wish you can avoid surgery with this simple remedy. Personally I do not like surgery for tonsils.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Why does my tongue turn green on the top?

Jorge

Dear Jorge,

Thank you for your mail and interest in Ayurveda.

Please let me know your complaints in details and also send me detailed history for your health for past 10 years.

Are you having any other health problems? What about your life-style? How is your natural urges? please describe all points, which you feels to discuss. This is very less information to answer.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Hi Dr. Shah, This is an embarrassing question. I am overweight and my inner thighs rub together when I walk. On top of it I have very sensitive skin and it has developed into dark skin sometimes accompanied by a rash and irritation. Is there something that I could put there to avoid this embarrassing problem? Please keep in mind I have VERY sensitive skin! Thank You!

Heather

Dear Heather,

I just answered your question for poly-cystic ovaries.

According to my views, your problem of over weight and particularly thighs rubbing is more over related with your reproductive system problems.

Once you will treat your poly-cystic ovaries problem and you will be benefited in over weight too.

But still if you need to do for thighs, I would suggest you for

• appropriate exercises,
• powder massage with Trifla powder or Haritaki powder, apply a paste made out of any powder on thighs and gentle massage in opposite direction of hairs. means upwards.
• hot water fomentation after exercise, massage will be more helpful.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I am 24 and have been trying to conceive for about a year now. I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cysts when I was 12, but I believe that I might have poly-cystic ovaries. I read a book and basically have all the symptoms. Would this be the reason why I can't get pregnant? In the past I have had very irregular periods. I was on birth control pills for about 3-4 years, and then went off a year ago. I have tried all the silly things friends have told me to get pregnant like standing on my head and things like that! Please help, I am so frustrated and disappointed!!

Heather

Dear Heather,

There is no ideal treatment for Polycystic ovary syndrome. But according to Ayurveda, if you can detoxify your body with Panchkarma and than continue with some herbal treatments / medicines symptoms may be controlled.

For medicines , I may suggest you following, which you may find in nearby health food store;

1. Kaishor Guggulu - 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening.
2. Kumaryasav - 5 t.s.f. twice in the morning.
3. Trifla powder - 5 grams at bed time with luke warm water.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

My mother is 56 years old and is suffering from disease called non compressive myelopathy (demyelinating) which is diagnosed by AIIMS doctors.

Prabhat

Dear Prabhat Kumar,

Can you send me all reports and other details by post at my clinic add? Some Ayurvedic / Panchkarma treatments do have some actions of myelopathy.

Regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Doctor,

I have developed hard and dark patches all over my back and chest. I feel rigorously itching all over my back, chest, neck and hip. Now my face is also very dry and wrinkles are clearly visible. Wrinkles are around the eyelids too. I have bath twice daily and wear only washed clean clothes everyday. Also I never had extra martial relationship so I am sure this is not through STD. But I am having this problem of rashes for more than five years. I had allopathy treatment but never cures at this remains more or less permanent.

Your valuable remedy is appreciated and waiting for your valuable advice. Mahesh

Dear Mahesh,

For your itching and skin problems

• drink more water
• avoid junk food, cold food, curd, banana, sweets, spicy food
• late night work, anger, stress etc will also disturb you.
• meditation is good for mind and body both.
• your all body functions should be regular and natural urges should be normal - like stool, urine etc.
• avoid constipation
• use of neem, turmeric products internally or externally can be more helpful.

If it is possible for you to have Ayurvedic medicines from India, try for followings;

1. Manjisthadi Kwath - 4 tsf twice a day.
2. Tablet Purina (Himalaya co.) or Tablet Kaishor Guggulu - 2 tablets twice a day.
3. Tablet R.S. Forte - 2 tablets twice a day.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

The reason I'm writing to you is that I would like to ask you some questions about some specific herbs. You probably heard a lot about breast enlargement products that contain just herbs. And, of course, on the Internet you can find a whole bunch of companies offering you their products. They all claim that they are the best, that their product is safe and a 100% natural. Recently, I found one company that seems quite honest. The name of it is SBS (Small Breast Solutions). They say that their product includes only four ingredients and nothing else. They are: Saw Palmetto, Wild Yam, Fenugreek, and Fennel seed.

If you know anything about SBS or any of these companies, and also if these herbs could be combined together, please let me know.

Victoria

Dear Victoria,

I am sorry, but I do not know anything about SBS or any of these companies and the herbs Saw Palmetto, Wild Yam.

I do know about Fenugreek, and Fennel seed. Both are natural herbs and having no side effects.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I am looking for a product called

ZHANG ZHOU

PIEN TZE HUANG

It is a large black pill/ball that comes in a box which is orange and white in color. I would like to buy it in Australia if I can. Can you help me locate this product?

Lili

Dear Lili,

The products which you are looking for are not from Ayurveda.

I am also not aware of such products in India. I am sorry, but I can not help you.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I have a four year old daughter, suffering from Type 1 diabetes. I know that in India it is called honey urine and there are specific foods and herbs used in curing this, however I do not know what they are nor how to administer them. I am willing to try anything natural and want more than anything to take Olivia off this horrible drug of insulin! Please help me to find the information I need. Do we have to go to India to receive full benefit? I am a massage therapist and would love to know more about body treatments for my daughter.

Thank you for your time!

Jennifer

Dear Jennifer,

Thank you for your mail and interest in Ayurveda and Indian medicines.

I would suggest you to contact Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamanagar, Gujarat state for more information you required.

This is the only recognized university in the world and having very good reputation. You may contact there Vice-chancellor Dr. P.N.V.Kurup, or Head of the Department Dr. H.M.Chandola. to contact them at or to visit their website.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

My father is recovering from open heart surgery. He was put on Zocor, but feels like he is becoming dizzy and his vision blurred as a result of taking this. They have done MRI's and CAT scans but find nothing. Can Zocor cause these symptoms, and what is a natural remedy for cholesterol reduction?

Lucinda

Dear Lucinda,

Thank you for your mail.

As I am an Ayurveda doctor from India, having very less knowledge of modern medicines of USA.

For cholesterol reduction , I would suggest to eat Garlic more.

For Ayurvedic medicines - you can go for Trifla Guggulu or Yograj Guggulu - 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I recently had a urine test and they said there was protien in the urine. I know it may possibly be related to kidneys. What do you suggest? I'm supposed to see a doctor to see exactly what it is. Any guesses?

Wallace

Dear Wallace,

Namaste. I am surprised and little curious for your e-mail add. The word "Vaikuntha" is from Sanskrit and it has good meaning of heaven.

proteinurea - urine with protein high level are considered as Kaphaj Prameha in Ayurveda. I would suggest you following to get relief, according to Ayurveda.

1. Trifla Kwath - 10 ml + Turmeric powder 5 grams + Honey 5 grams - twice in a day. Morning and evening.

2. Take Barley water and barley grain more.

3. Avoid junk food, late night working, stale food.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Dr. Shah: I am very concerned about my husband and would like to run his situation by you. He has been having numbness and tingling in both his lower extremities. We started out by seeing a family doctor who drew blood and did all sorts of tests. Tested negative for diabetes and all that stuff. He then went to another family physician who said he had some right leg radiculopathy and his circulation was fine. This did not satisfy me as my husband is very healthy and very active. He's an avid cyclist and cycles approximately 100-150 miles per week on both road and mountain terrain. He is 35. We were then referred to a neurologist who did 3 brain MRI's, a cervical MRI and a lumbar MRI. He said he saw nothing abnormal except for some premature disc wear, but nothing to cause his symptoms. I asked him about the possibility of multiple sclerosis and he said there are usually telltale signs of MS that would show up in a brain scan, and he saw none. I am still unsatisfied,!

as there has to be something causing these symptoms. I thought a possibility might be that he is flat-footed, but I have not found much research on this topic. I would really like to rule out MS, but I am leary about putting him through a spinal tap. What are your opinions and suggestions? Thank you in advance for your anticipated response!

Donna

Dear Donna,

I go through your detailed mail. I can understand your worry for your husband.

According to Ayurveda, there are three humors which controls the body and governs the bodily functions. If they are in balance , body will be healthy and when they will be out of balance - symptoms, or disturbance of health or disease can be occurred. These three humors - we call them Doshas - are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Amongst these three, as you described, according to my views, Vata dosha of your husband is disturbed. Now you will find many information and knowledge about Vata through internet. It is a large subject to discuss here. But I would suggest you to go for check-up with Ayurveda doctor nearby you.

I suggest him to have massage with Maha Narayan oil (luke warm) - daily whole body gentle massage. Avoid cold food, cold climate and excess work.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

What supplements or herbal medicine should I use for unknown skin parasites. I also have living bacteria in my blood, possible leaky gut syndrome. I feel pulsing sensations in my body like something is living in it. I've been taking herbal medicine for about a year.

John

Dear John,

Received your mail.

According to my views, you will need some thing to detoxify your body with improving immune system.

I would like to suggest you to take following herbal supplements;

1. Take Turmeric (curcuma) powder - 5grams in the morning and 5 grams in the evening.
2. Take Trifla powder - 5 grams at bed time.
3. Take Manjisthadi Kwath (Zandu pharma, or Baidyanath Pharma) - 10 ml. twice a day.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

My question is rather lengthy, and somewhat complex.

Family History: Colon Cancer- (mother, father) prostate cancer, lung cancer-father

My previous health conditions - Kidney Stones, Bone spur in left shoulder, IBS-ongoing, allergies-ongoing, depression, inconsistent energy levels, sleep patterns.

Supplements currently taking:

GNC Mega Men vitamin, D'Adamo daily herbs for your blood type, Amino Fuel by Twinlab, Acidophilus, Aloe Vera Juice

I realize it may be difficult for you to recommend the best supplements based on this scant information, but any info you have would be appreciated.

I work out 3-4 times a week with weights, do not drink, do not smoke. There is a prevalence of cancer, especially on my mother's side.

My main health issue over the years has been IBS. It has gotten better by introducing Aloe Vera Juice and Acidophilus into my diet.

I suffer from depression and excessive worry on a daily basis. Antidepressants have undesirable sexual side effects, so I don't mess with them.

A health consultation with an alternative practitioner 2 years ago yielded the following recommendations:

• GABA- once or twice a day
• Mycological Immune Spray-
• Candida parasite cleanse
• Arth-9- Glucosamine supplement
• Male Performer-(supplement for sexual health/prostate issues)
• Fisol- Fish Oil EFA's
• Saw Palmetto

He also recommended no sugar, wheat, or dairy.

I am presently studying for the CPA exam, and as a consequence have very low libido and am constantly fatigued.

Ok- I am overloading you, so I will express my appreciation for your attention at this point!

Todd

Dear Todd,

Received your mail. Thank you for your interest in Ayurveda.

After going through your detailed mail, here are my suggestions;

• I would suggest you to start Meditation and Pranayam of Yoga. This is most important. This will gives you much relief from all psycho-somatic symptoms.
• Take Trifla powder - 5 grams at bed time with luke warm water.
• Take Amla fruit powder - 5 grams in the morning and 5 grams in the evening.

inform me after 15 days.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

what are the long term side effects of the following medications, Divon, Lanoxin, Lopressor, Micro K, Allergra and pravachol?

Phyllis

I am sorry to say that I am from India and practicing purely with Ayurveda medicines. These medicines are not seems to be Ayurvedic, so I have no knowledge about these medicines, and I am unable to answer you technically.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Do you know of any eye drops or pills to treat cataracts?

Noel

Dear Noel,

I am not claiming for treatment or cure, but you can opt for ;

Opthacare eye drops (Himalaya herbal healthcare company) or I-Tone eye drops (Dey's medical co.)

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Dr. Shah,

I recently ordered breast enhancement pills. I'm 20 and and a small cup size, my breast have stopped growing since I was 16. I'm suppose to take 3 breast enhancement pills consisting of Bovine ovary of 600mg and

a protein drink of 50 grams a day.

What is Bovine Ovary? I did some research and found it had

some relationship to cows. Not a good thing? Please help before I think of swallowing these pills.

Thank you very much
with love,

Ann

Dear Ann,

Got your mail. Unfortunately I am not having knowledge about Bovine ovary. I am strictly practicing according to Ayurveda medical science from India. According to Ayurveda I would suggest you to take Shatavari and Ashwagandha powder - 5 grams each with milk every morning. and Shatavari ghee - 5 gram daily with milk at bed time for under developed breasts.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

me and my husband really want to have a child but it is not working. He got shot some years ago and they said he may not be able to have any kids but they also told him he was not going to be able to walk and he does that very well, so we have not lost hope. Is there any natural thing me and him can take to help us, please help

Stevenna

Dear Stevenna,

Thank you for your mail. I am not clear about the health status of your husband. Can you send me more details ? Please send me investigation reports , particularly semen reports and other reproductive organ function reports.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I have strong body odor. I shower twice a day. will you be able to suggest something.

Paul

Dear Paul,

To remove or reduce strong body odor, I would suggest you for following;

1. Avoid junk food, spicy and oily food.

2. Avoid constipation

3. Avoid yogurt, onion, garlic etc.

4. Drink more water.

5. Take food items having more quantity of Saffron.

6. Apply sandal wood paste on the body.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Are there any proven Ayurvedic treatments for mild cases of ulcerative colitis (or IBD)?

Derek

Dear Derek,

I can not guarantee you, but Panchkarma treatments - like Pichcha Basti for 15 days will be most suggested treatment for Ulcerative colitis. Otherwise some herbs, medicinal preparations are available for this disease.

Mainly Meditation and mental calmness is also major requirement for the treatment.

Do discuss more, if you wish.

With best wishes and kind regards.

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I recently tried a liver detoxification treatment that I got from a natural food store. It consisted of drinking at least a quart of apple juice a day, taking 90 drops of Ortho-phos (a product which contains water ortho-phosphoric acid, inositol, and riboflavin) to soften stones in liver and gallbladder . I did this for three days. On the third day I drank a cup of olive oil with a cup of coke and 1 squeezed lemon. Then I laid on my right side with knees up for half an hour. It seemed to work at the time. Three days later I started experiencing spots all over my body that resemble chicken pox, bruising, and the roots of my hair have turned gray! I am not sure what I am going through. Am I lacking something in my diet? I eat healthy, no sugar, no caffeine, and no dairy. I take vitamins and minerals. Have I done something to my system and can it be reversed?

Dawn

Dear Dawn,

I got your mail. I am sorry, but I am not aware of such liver detoxification treatments. But after going through your mail, I can suggest you to take Trifla powder 3 to 5 grams at bed time with luke warm water. Trifla is considered as one of the best detoxification herbs. You may find Trifla powder in nearby health food store.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I have been having constant lower back problems for the past two weeks and yesterday I decided to see a doctor who examined me internally and said that I have a lot of internal discharge, thus I cannot have a pap smear done and she told me that I may be having an infection, so I was prescribed antibiotics for that. My question is can I have a specific test to know for sure whether I have an infection or not? or is the symptom relating to an infection.

I would appreciate if you can find some time and answer my question as I have not yet started taking my medication.

Shaina

Dear Shaina,

Generally doctors suggest antibiotics for internal discharge. According to Ayurveda, I would suggest you following, which you can start along with your treatments.

• take rice water 1 glass ( 200 ml) every day in morning.
• take 100 grams Neem powder and boil it in 1 litter water. Filter the water and put it in a small tub. Add required amount of water so that your body parts- below waist should be in the water. Sit in this tub for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Tablet Jivitprada - 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis since I was 19 I've gotten to now my symptoms and keep it under ok control except when I take antibiotics no matter how much Acidolpilus and Bifidus Take I still start to bleed and serious water diarrhea and the only thing that seems to bring me out of it is Prednison which causes problems itself the Dr.'s think I'm weird re the Acidolplus but it help my life alot know I just need some help in the direction of good bacteria. I heard try Bifidus enemas for gas pain and bloating but no one seems to know how to go about it. I need to find a helpful solution any help you could be would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Tracy

Dear Tracy,

I can only think for Panchkarma treatments for you which may relieve you from chronic Ulcerative colitis.

But I am not sure about your country. Can you say me more about your country ? So that I can suggest you some address, where this treatment can be possible.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Hi !

thanks for your earlier advice. Please tell us the best ayurvedic herbs we can use to make skin beautiful and what we can eat to look it more younger or healthy.

thanks

Madhu

Dear Madhu,

Thank you for your reply. Generally for skin condition, according to Ayurveda, first step is to determine your body constitution. Accordingly an Ayurveda doctor can suggest you few things. But in general some points are as below;

• drink plenty of water 8 to 10 glass in a day.
• avoid exposure to air pollution, chemicals, dust, chemical cosmetics etc.
• avoid tension, anger, stress and insomnia.
• sound sleep, and fresh body and mind are essential for healthy skin
• avoid junk food, spicy food and more oily and heavy to digest food
• milk, fruits and fresh vegetables are good for healthy skin
• wash face minimum 3 to 4 times a day, with a paste of gram flour and turmeric with rose water.
• regular oil massage , gentle massage, on skin - face or complete body is recommended.
• avoid constipation and late night working.
• light exercises, morning walk in garden will be good for skin.

I think this will be good to start something.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I have got some black patches in my mouth and my doctor has diagnosed it as lichen planus.I had alopathic medicines for quite long but with not much of use. How should it be treated ?. I dont have any itching or any other problem with it.

Please advise.

Skumar

Dear Skumar,

It is very hard to suggest you for lichen planus in mouth, through internet.

I will need following to help you.

• Photographs ( you can send me through e-mail or snail mail)
• long history with all medicines
• other details

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

is it safe to use St. Johns Wart while breast feeding?

Amanda

Dear Amanda,

I believe it is still not enough known about St. John's Wort to say if it's safe or not during breast feeding, so if at all possible you should avoid taking it.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Dr. Shah

I am a 22 year old student in London and am going to be admitted into hospital on tomorrow Tuesday 1st of May for intestinal surgery. I was a bit concerned because I am taking St Johns Wart as an anti depressant and wanted to ask your professional opinion to see if it is safe with the anaesthetic.

I look forward to your soonest reply

Paul Michael

Dear Paul,

I believe it is still not enough known about St. John's Wort to say if it's safe or not with anaesthetic. so you should inform your doctors prior to surgery about this.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

What are the medicianal properties of hyoscamus? It is being perscribed to my 7 yr old for sleep and hyperactivity. thank you

Carla

Dear Carla,

I am sorry, but the word 'hyoscamus' does not familiar to me . Is it Ayurvedic herb or medicine ? Can you provide me the ingredient or latin name, so that I can find out some more information and answer your question.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I am interested in making rasayanas but I don't know where or how to acquire the ingredients. I am primarily interested in ashwagandha and amla. My interests are increased energy, clarity, healthly digestion, and anti-oxidants. Overall I want to be more healthy inside, and I want it to show outside. Do you have any suggestions? I am currently taking Tablets from Nature's Herbs of Ashwagandha, but I've heard that rasayanas are stronger. Are the pills worth taking?

Thank you for your advice.

- Jeremy

Dear Jeremy,

Namaste.

I am happy to know that you are looking for Ayurveda Rasayanas, particularly having anti-oxidant effects. I am going to lecture this topic in my next month tour to Europe. In my lecture I will highlight Amla fruit, Basil, Turmeric, Trifla and Piper longum as Rasayanas and having anti-oxidant effects.

I believe these are best rasayans.

If you need to have such rasayana in USA, I wish you to contact Dr. Smita Patel,USA at   She may help you.

* Pills, Liquids, powders, paste and granules everything are different forms. The ideal thing is to maintain the dose. So it is difficult to answer ; Are the pills worth taking?

Do write me for any discussion on Ayurveda topics.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Hi Dr. shah

I have question for husband. He is 32 years old, he is having pain, numbness (also on his left face that comes and goes), clumsiness, coldness, tiredness, heaviness in his hands and arms and pain on his shoulders. He had active hepatitis B around 6 months ago.

Seema

Dear Seema,

I got your mail. The symptoms you described for your husband are not much related with Hepatitis B. He seems to having Vata dosha problems. I wish him to

• avoid cold food, cold weather and irregular life style
• take Yograj Guggulu tablets 2 in the morning and 2 at bed time
• best thing would be to have massage on face, neck and above chest area with luke warm Mahanarayan oil for min. 10 minutes every day, which should be followed by hot water bath or fomentation.

inform me after 15 days.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

eyes are red all the time can you suggest anything to clear them up? can you also suggest anything for baldness. (regrow hair)? I have read that bhringrag oil is great for regrowing is that true?

Joseph

Dear Joseph,

For redness of the eye, I would suggest you to follow this;

• take cucumber or bottle guard, make slices of it and put it on your closed eye for 10 minutes.
• regular eye wash with filtered water or put few drops of rose water in a glass of plain water and wash the eyes with this.
• take black grapes and Trifla powder 3 grams at bed time.

For Baldness, if it is hereditary, I am sorry but I may not help you. I understand that there is no medicine for hereditary baldness. Bringraj oil is good and it will help you to prevent from further hair loss.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Hello Doctor

I am 28 and mother of two and I WAS healthy but six months back my period stop, I gained weight around my stomach and back, oily skin, lots of hair around my chin and upperlips, and acne. I went to the doctor and she told me that I have poly cyst ovarian syndrome. She suggest me birth control pill or low carb diet. I choose low carb diet, walk and within 3 months my period back. now my period is regular but I still have acne, facial hair, and sometime I feel stressful. please help me. My bowl movement is regular and I always take trifala powder

Madhu

Dear Madhu,

There is no ideal treatment for Polycystic ovary syndrome. But according to Ayurveda, if you can detoxify your body with Panchkarma and than continue with some herbal treatments / medicines symptoms may be controlled.

For medicines, I may suggest you

• Kaishor Guggulu - 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening.
• Kumaryasav - 5 t.s.f. twice in the morning.
• Use herbal face packs for acne and skin problems.
• Continue the use of Trifla powder.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I am taking Lactlbacillus acdophilus Supplement and was told to refrigerate after opening, which I had been doing, but I left it out yesterday and it got hot in my mobile home. It stayed out of the refrigerator approximately 12 hours, will it be ok to continue to take it or should I stop? Thank you!

Bonnie

Dear Bonnie,

I got your mail. Sorry for delay in reply, due to many mails for various problems through our website.

For your question, I can only say that do not use the Lactobacillus acidophilus Supplement.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

MY SPERM COUNT IS 40 MOTIVATED DO YOU HAVE ANY MEDICINE THAT I CAN BUY (DESI DAWA) Like mucuna pruriens or any fast working medicine please advice me

Thanks

Abdul

Dear Abdul,

You can buy Mucuna ( kaucha) in nearby health food stores or in Indian stores inUSA. There may be different forms, like - Kaucha powder, tablets or Kaucha pak avaleha. Medicines like Vasant malini ras or Makardwaj vati may be more beneficial for you. Such decision can be taken after long history and personal check up. For medicines, you may contact any of the following add.

gafy@aol.com

lotusfair@aol.com

smitaRx@aol.com

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

hi

my dad has arithitis pains form a very long long time.he worked out everything but still the pain persists..he is on medicines...and doctors are suggecting knee surgery...is there any other cure besides this...he cant's stand for even few minutes and doesn't walk straight....pl tell the cure

thanks

Nidhi

Dear Nidhi,

I got your mail. You have not described me details and investigation reports. I understand your father is having degenerative disorder, and I wish him best wishes to avoid surgery. Some joint problems are degenerative disorders and in such condition there will be no complete cure. If you get control over symptoms, you must be happy with that.

The treatment of arthritis / rheumatism depends on many factors. Age, location of diseases, past history, daily life style of the patient, postures etc. Ayurveda describes 80 types of Vata Dosha diseases, in the category arthritis and rheumatism are known as Sandhi-Vata and Aama-Vata.

But for common problem I can guide you as follows.

The line of treatment of Arthritis will be :

1. Diet restriction according to type of Vata imbalance.

2. Internal medicines such as - Ashwagandha, Trifla or guggulu preparations,

3. Local or complete body applications - such as oils, medicinal plasters ( lepams) etc.

4. Local or complete body fomentation - such as steam-bath, sauna or sand bag

5. Panchkarma - Cleansification program ; out of which Basties or Vasthy program for 8 , 15 or 30 days. with Dhara, kizhi etc. treatments according to patient's condition.

For some medicines, I will advise him for following;

1. tab. Rasna-erandadi kwath - 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets at bed time.

2. Tab. R. Compound - 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets at bed time.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Respected Doctor.

Here are the details of my disease. i am suffering from last one your. I need your kind help.

Narayan

Current symptoms:

Painful urination, Low amount and low speed urination, sometimes irritation in the urethra, In the morning 10/15ml of urine is passing at a time of 5/6 times and then becomes normal. Lower ABDOMINAL pail, but the pain releases after urination.

Urine R/E shows WBC-05, RBC-0-2, Epi Cell 0-5 hpf, Thread like things are present in all set of urines.

Uro Suggestions: Chronic prostatitis ( by E. Coli)

History and previous symptoms:

It started from 7th March 2000 with burning and painful urination and became acute within 20 days. I had taken enough antibiotics (~ 55gm) in next ¾ months.

Examinations: WBC, RBC, Epi. Cell always 0-6hpf. No sugar, cast or others in urine R/E. Sometimes trace amount of Albumin is found. Cystoscopy in May 2000 showed INFLAMED PROSTATE, Urine C/S showed growth growth of E.Coli in April 2000. However with the course of antibiotics the Urine C/S showed no growth from May 2000 onwards. IVP showed normal. USG showed slight enlarge of the prostate.

Other supporting Evidences

I am unmarried and no expose. Fully vegetarian, 28 years old, For last five months, I have not taken any antibiotics but taking some aurbedic medicines. (BANGSIL and FORTAGE and PROSTINA combine 2 each twice a day for last two months also now continuing but no remedy. Other medicines like NEREE, CHANDANASAVA also taken for 1 month.

Sir, I need your kind help and suggestion.

Narayan

Dear Narayana,

I go through your mail. This is good, informative mail. I like this kind of quairies to answer. You gave me quite a lot details.

As far your present medicines are concerned, you are on perfect line of treatment according to Ayurveda. All - Bangshil, Fortege, Prostina are good and effective, but sometimes they need time. Atleast 3 months. More you can have Barley water, Coconut water etc.

- Some times when conservative medicines fails - we suggest Panchkarma, out of which basti treatments may be useful for you. Try to locate any Ayurveda hospital nearby you which can guide you for Panchkarma.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Dr. Shah,

What is the latest Ayurvedic remedy for skin cancer, specifically basal cell lesions on face and neck

Thank you for separate Email response.

Glen

Dear Glen,

Such medicines like;

Bhallataka Rasayan or Ana carnex ( patent medicine) can be used for skin cancer UNDER STRICT OBSERVATION OF DOCTOR.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

My brother wants to be a doctor. Please suggest me without partiality that what he should choose, homeopathy or ayurveda .thanks

Arun

Dear Arun,

I have very little knowledge about Homeopathy. But I know that every medical science has positive as well as negative aspects. To practice any medical science, needs person;s own capabilities. No medical science is good or bad. But after my knowledge and experience in this field for more than one decade I can say that now Ayurveda is spread worldwide and the demand is increasing.

Do you have any family background in Ayurveda or homeopathy medicine ?

If it is there, it will be best for your brother to follow that field.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Dr. Prerak Shah,

I have come across your web site through the Google search engine.

I am a 35 year old housewife (weight 46 kg), staying in Mumbai. I am suffering from asthma since childhood, but this condition has aggravated since last 4 years. Since last 1 year, I have also developed RA. I have taken homeopathy medicines for asthma but the results from homeopathy were not consistent. That is, it used to help sometimes and at times, homeopathy medication was not effective. Since the past 2 months, I have taken ayurvedic medicines for asthma, but it has increased my cough and expectoration which makes me breathless and causes severe weakness. I had been advised by one ayurveda doctor to go in for Panchkarma, but yet another ayurveda doctor has advised that Panchkarma is not needed in my case ; I am confused and I would like to know how effective Panchkarma will be in curing me of my asthma and RA.

My symptoms are:

1. Cough and wheezing, especially at midnight and early morning.

2. Pain and hot flushes in the left elbow and left knee.

3. Burning sensation in the eyes.

4. Constipation.

At present I am taking asthalin and Budecort inhalers, thrice a day; these give me temporray relief in my asthma. But the pain (due to RA ?) continues and is causing a lot of concern and also depression.

I would request you to kindly advice on the line of treatment, the effectiveness or otherwise of Panchkarma, the side effects of Panchkarma, and any restrictions on diet (I am a pure vegetarian).

Thank you very much for your time and attention. Your advise will help me in bringing my life back on track and remove my confusion in deciding the course of treatment.

Thank you,

Ms. Nirmala

Dear Nirmala,

Thank you for your interest in Ayurveda and Panchkarma .

I personally believe that Panchkarma will help you more. Panchkarma treatments are having many side effects ; - if the doctor is not trained, or the treatments are not done properly. Otherwise there is no side effect.

I may spare some time for you, when I am visiting Mumbai, in the last week of this month - if you wish. That time I can suggest you more about Panchkarma.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

getting red and black moles and pimples are hereditary in my family. I get them on my chest, arms and face and was given puja to take...How much and how often should I take it?

Maalika

Dear Maalika,

I can not understand clearly your question. particularly these words " was given puja to take ". Can you repeat the question or modify the question ?

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I HAVE PIMPLES AND DUE TO MISTAKE OF ONE DOCTOR PIMPLES AND NEAR FACE AREA HAS BECOME BLACK. PLEASE TELL SOME AYURVEDIC MEDICINE TO CURE IT AND ACIDITY.

Mahesh

Dear Mahesh,

Here are some general guidelines for acne.

* Drink more water * Clean the face 3 to 4 times. * Take steam-bath or steam on face * Don't squeeze, scratch, pick the acne * Avoid causes that aggravates acne. This may include spicy, oily, fried foods, lotions, and cosmetics or creams.

* Apply paste of Turmeric ( haldi powder ) + Neem powder / leaves on acne.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I have suffered with Sinus and Asthma problems for about 10 years. I have had surgery on my sinuses once and now I'm told I need it again. Is there any Ayervedic treatment for the sinuses? Thank you very much.

Beth

Dear Beth,

Here are my suggestions for chronic sinus and Asthma;

1. Take 10 leaves of Tulsi (basil) , 1 Amla fruit ( or 5 grams of Amla powder ) and 5 grams of turmeric (curcuma). Make tea and drink it everyday morning.

2. Have massage on chest and face - particularly on sinus regions, and other affected part with luke-warm Panchguna oil daily, which should be followed by fomentation by cotton bag filled with Ajwain ( carom seed).

3. Respect seasons, and with every season changes watch your diet and activities. Avoid cold, oily, sweet food and yogurt, curd, banana etc in the particular periods.

4. Once you get relief from sinus, cold this time, tell me I will suggest you one preparation for long term immunity. That is with Piper longum. Piper is the herb which can increase your immunity and can protect you from sinus, cold and other respiratory problems.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I have been reading up about herbs and them being natural breast enhansers. I was wondering if you could tell me which ones specifically would do this? thanks

Deae

Dear Deae,

In Ayurvedic texts few herbs are specified for Breast developers / enhances. They are;

1. Nagbala - Grewia Hirsuta Vahl.

2. Kamalksha - seeds of lotus flower

Please describe which herbs you want to know about.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Dr. Shah,

I have had severe night time reflux, which stops my breathing for almost ten years. I have had an endoscopy and my tissues remain healthy, but I have a small hiatal hernia. What is perplexing is that occasionally I don't have it. Most often when this is the case I have had a sweet dinner, waffles or pancakes. What can help to balance this condition? I have tried just about every natural remedy that can be found.

Thank you for your help.

Beth

Dear Beth,

I would suggest you to avoid constipation first of all. Avoid heavy to digest food, cold foods and sweets. Generally it is believed that Hiatus hernia is a surgical problem. but if you can manage your diet and activities, you can avoid surgery too. Also Indian asparagus is good for hot refluxes.

Avoid spicy food, yogurt and oily foods for better health.

Best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I HAVE ADULT ACNE, I BROKE OUT WITH THIS AT AGE 21, RIGHT AFTER I WENT OFF BIRTH CONTROL PILLS, I HAVE BEEN TO DERMATOGOLIST NOTHING HAS SEEM TO HELP. I PREFER NOT TO GO BACK ON BIRTH CONTROL PILLS. (I HAD MY TUBES TIED AFTER MY LAST CHILD) I WASH MY FACE, EAT HEALTHY, ONLY 10 LBS OVER WEIGHT. WHAT CAN I DO? DOCTORS JUST WANT TO PRESCRIBE BENZOYD PERXICODE, AND RENTA, BOTH DO NOT HELP, I'M REALLY TIRED OF THIS ACNE, PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!

Renae

Dear Renae,

Here are some general guidelines for acne.

• Drink more water * Clean the face 3 to 4 times. * Take steam-bath or steam on face * Don't squeeze, scratch, pick the acne * Avoid causes that aggravates acne. This may include spicy, oily, fried foods, lotions, and cosmetics or creams.
• Apply paste of Turmeric, Neem powder / leaves on acne.
• Take Neem Tablet - 2 tablet twice a day.
• Tablet Septilin - 2 tablet twice a day.

Best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

A DERMATOLOGIST HAS PRESCRIBED ST. JOHN WART TABLETS FOR ME FO ITCHING OF THE SCALP IN ADDITION TO NIZORAL SHAMPOO AND DIPROLENE

Ben

Dear Ben,

As per my limited knowledge St. John Wart is a herbal antidepressant.

I can not understand your question very well. Some times in psycho-somatic conditions (such as skin problems) doctors may use such antidepressant for better results.

best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Sir, I have been suffering with menstrual problems ever since I was a kid. I used to get periods every 45 to 60 days. when I was 18 I didn't get periods for 3 months. Next time when I got my periods I had continues bleeding. So that time I used something and it was controlled. from then again I started getting periods for every 45 to 60 days. I got married 5 years back So I used birth control pills for 2 and 1/2 years. Recently I mean 6 months back I stopped using them. So this problem became severe. I consulted a gynecologist. She checked my hormone levels.S he was saying that I am having low levels of pogestron hormone and said that this causes irregular fertility. She was saying I may be having ovalation like 3 or 4 times in an year. Is there any way ayurveda helps me. I want to get rid of this problem. I am not getting periods regularly. It is like 2 months or 3 months gap. My husband and me want to plan for kids. I heard that ASHOKARISHTA helps me. Please advice. I will be eagerly waiting for your answer.

Thanks,

Lakshmi

Dear Lakshmi,

If you have irregular menstruation cycles from long periods, you can take Aloe vera juice 1 t.s.f twice a day.

There are some common suggestions also.

1. Like do fomentation with hot water bottle on lower abdomen part for 5 - 7 minutes before menstrual date.
2. Meditation for 15 minutes everyday.
3. If aloe juice is not available, you may take Kumaryasav Liquid - 4 t.s.f in the morning and 4 t.s.f in the evening.
4. Trifla powder 5 grams at bed time with warm water.
5. Tablet Aloes compound - 2 tablets 2 times a day
6. Ashokarishta liquid - 4 t.s.f. 2 times a day will help you settle down Gynecological problems.

Avoid spicy, oily and cold food and junk food. Also avoid anger, stress and psychological disturbances.

All above herbs are easily available in health stores in USA.

Wish you speedy recovery,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I have parathyroidism which causes kidney stones. I also crave sugar and salt horribly. I have had surgery for the parathyroidism but still have a calcium imbalance. It isn't as severe as before. They were able to slow it down and I donot suffer like before. I am more concerned about my weight gain, depression, and severe cravings for salt and sugar foods. It seems to be out of control more so. Could you please suggest something to combat this. Also I have depression at times. I have started walking and that helps alot. Due to the state I live in it isn't easy to walk all year round. If you could again suggest something to help me lose weight and not crave the wrong types of foods please let me know.

Laurie

Dear Laurie,

For parathyroidism I would not like to suggest any symptomatic treatments, all associate symptoms are must for diagnosis and treatments. Still I would like to suggest you following;

1. Tablet Kanchnar Guggulu - 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening with luke warm water.

2. Tablet mentate (Himalaya Drug Co.) - 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening with milk to check your mental disturbances.

3. You may to contact Dr. Vijay jain for more guidance.

Best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Hi Dr Shah, I have just found this website and have enjoyed reading it very much. Although I'm not familiar to this sort of treatment of healing I am very opened minded whereas Western medicine has failed me miserable. I have TMJ (muscle problem of the jaw)) At the present time I am wearing a mouthpiece to try to correct this. This causes me daily headaches (for 2.5 yrs now...not one day without a headaches) I have had everything else medically possible checked out with no irregularities found. With the headaches I have horrble neck and shoulder pain...dizziness and my ears are "plugged up" and they make a popping noise every time I swallow. I've been thru everything, and have to ask myself if this is all muscle then why isn't anything working. Have you ever heard of TMJ and if so do you suggest anything to help these spastic muscles in head/neck/shoulders...and the ear symptoms/dizziness. I so appreciate any advice that you can offer. I must admit that I have a poor diet, IM not sure!

if this is contributing to anything or not. No Western medication to date has helped my muscles spasms, which occur 24/7. Thank you for your time

-Miserable

Dear Friend,

• For TMJ, I would suggest you for 4 - 5 gargles of luke warm sesame oil in a day. Just have a gargle of the oil and keep it in your mouth, as much as you can hold it. After that just spit it out. Have another gargle of oil. Oil should be luke warm. This will help you to control your headaches and to strengthen your jaw muscles too. There will be no side effects.
• Light massage with luke warm Maha Narayan oil or sesame oil around the ear will also help you.
• Avoid cold weather, cold food etc.

Please inform me after 15 days.

Take care,

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I've heard that Curcuma Longa is used for joint pain as an anti-inflammatory. Can you tell me more?

Darlene

Dear Darlene,

Yes, you are right. Curcuma longa ( Turmeric) is anti-inflammatory according to Ayurveda. Also traditionally people make paste with water and make it little warm to apply on inflamed part of the body. Turmeric is also having some antiseptic qualities.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I have osteoarthritis for about 20 years. Now I am almost house arrested. What medicine could you suggest for me. Can it get better? please e-mail me.

Sushma

Dear Sushmaji,

For such chronic case like yours, osteoarthritis for about 20 years, it is very difficult to say about curebility without personal consultation.Again these are degenerative disorders which can be controlled with herbs.

The treatment of arthritis / rheumatism depends on many factors. Age, location of diseases, past history, daily life style of the patient, postures etc. Ayurveda describes 80 types of Vata Dosha diseases, in the category arthritis and rheumatism are known as Sandhi-Vata and Aama-Vata.

But for common problem I can guide you as follows.

The line of treatment of Arthritis will be :

1. Diet restriction according to type of Vata imbalance.

2. Internal medicines such as - guggulu preparations,

3. Local or complete body applications - such as oils, medicinal plasters ( lepams) etc.

4. Local or complete body fomentation - such as steam-bath, sauna or sand bag

5. Panchkarma - Cleansification program ; out of which Basties or Vasthy program for 8 , 15 or 30 days. with Dhara, kizhi etc. treatments according to patient's condition.

Consult nearby Ayurveda doctor.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I have vanadium and uranium poisoning. My overriding symptoms are terribly painful muscle spasms. Can you help me?? I also have chronic fatigue, weight gain, kidney problems, low ca and iodine levels.

Martha

Dear Martha,

I got your both e-mails and very detailed history. Actually it is not very common problems we come to know or treat in this part of world.

My understanding of your problems with heavy metals - poisoning in your body should be detoxify.

Detoxification should be at cellular level. I am not sure about other medical branches, but in Ayurveda there is Panchkarma treatments, specially recommended for detoxification at cellular level. May be you can ask about Panchkarma doctor or clinic in your city and find somebody there or you may find such person, institutes in CA.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Dr.Shah,

I had my pap smear test early this year and was given medication for Candida yeast infection. I had taken the pill to be inserted into the vaginal twice but the yeast reocurred. This is the third time that I'm taking medicine. This time I was given a cream to insert into my vaginal which comes out as a yellow discharge and my husband was also given pills to be taken by my gynae. I do not have regular menstruation but recently after taking the medicine for yeast I had more regular menstruation. Do yeast infection affect fertility? I also observe pits on my nail plate. Is this a symptoms of psoriasis or is it link to yeast infection? I had my medical check up and everything is normal except my ALT and AST is twice higher than the normal range. What are the causes and how do I lower down this level? Do you think I have a liver problem? Also I had a history of diabetis in my family.

Please reply to me

Worry

Eunice

Dear Eunice,

For candida ablicans fungal infection or epstien barr related problems, my thoughts are as under :

• any fungal or virus infected disease need more immuno-buster treatments.
• The Merck Manual, Home edition, 1997 indicates that " The epstien barr virus was initially suspected as a possible cause but little evidence supports this theory." page 920
• In Ayurvedic aspect , if you select some herbs like Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Trifla, turmeric, Basil, Amlaki fruit, it may be more helpful. These herbs are having no side effects.
• just visit any Ayurveda counselor near by you and have proper instruction for proper herbs and diet for you.