Dear Laurie,

Can I ask your age ? Generally this problem arise in late stage.

Best treatment for chondromalasia is,

• exercises to strengthen the muscles around the knees.
• avoiding activities that produce pain.
• pain killers.

According Ayurveda;

• local massage - circular movements on knee joints with luke-warm Maha Narayan Oil + Ashwagandha Oil.
• Tablet Rasna-erandadi kwath - 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet at bed time.

Inform me after 15 days of treatment.

Dear Anita,

Your name suggest me that you belongs to India. You must be aware of Neem Tree, Babul Tree and Clove oil. All three are there to help your son. How can you forget these ?

- First of all I am not a magician, which can cure the teeth problem within a week.

but for teeth cavity and painful teeth, gums etc., I would like to suggest following;

1. Avoid sweet & cold items completely.

2. Get tooth paste containing neem and get teeth brushed with it.

3. If tooth paste is not there, get Neem powder. Take a pinch of Neem powder + add 1 pinch of salt and massage the teeth gently.

4. Take little clove oil in a cotton swab and put on the painful teeth. Keep there for 10 - 12 minutes.

First we want to treat infections , if any and to remove pain. After that, we will provide him some calcium supplements, to cover up the cavities. Provide him good, nutritive - riched in calcium food, and stop using more sweet, cold items , chocolates etc.

For permanent use - you can have Ayurvedic tooth powder for everybody in house.

Dear Sanjiv,

Hello. Received your mail.

I would like to suggest you few easy things, which I suggested previously to some other friend.

First of all you have to avoid fear of stammering and inferiority complex.

Few suggestion and medicines are as under;

2. Take Triphala powder 5 grams with lukewarm water at bed time.

3. Take little sesame oil ( Til Tail) nearly 25 ml. + add 3 gram salt, make it lukewarm and do 2 Gargles ( keep the oil in the mouth for maximum time, when you feel that you can not hold the oil in the mouth, just spit it out)

This is to control Vata dosha in mouth cavity, also it will work as a recharging process to tongue "Indriya".

Dear Friend,

Here is something more for your knowledge;

" Often, dried sebum, flaked skin and bacteria collect in skin pores, forming a comedo, which blocks sebum from flowing from the hair follicles up through the pores. If the blockage is incomplete, a blackhead appears; if the blockage is complete, a whitehead appears. "

" The irritated blackheads and whiteheads produce the skin eruptions that are commonly known as acne pimples."

(Ref. The Merck Manual of Medical Information, Home Edition,1997,Page 972)

For the treatment of blackheads; Ayurveda prescribes some medicinal face packs externally made out of turmeric, basil, cumin, sandalwood, vacha etc., and for internal treatment it recommends to avoid spicy, oily food. avoid stress, tension, anger etc. Face should be washed minimum 5 - 6 time a day. water mixed with few drops of Rose extract will be best for the thing.

Face mask - made of cucumber, tomatoes etc can be applied - according to your body constitution.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Amanda,

Here is something for you to understand this disease.

- Polycystic kidney disease is hereditary disorder in which many cysts form in both kidneys; the kidneys grow larger but have less functioning kidney tissue.

The genetic defect that causes polycystic kidney disease may be dominant or recessive. In other words, a person with the disease has inherited either a dominant gene from one parent or two recessive genes, one from each parent. Those with dominant gene inheritance usually have no symptoms until adulthood; those with recessive gene inheritance have severe illness in childhood.

- Genetic counseling can help people with polycystic kidney disease understand the probability that their children will inherit the condition.

( Ref. - The Merck Manual of Medical Information, Home edition, 1997, Page 618)

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Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Vinod,

First of all, let me have complete details of your mother, like her age, duration of disease, description - how this developed etc.

1. If you can send me Xerox copy of all reports , investigations that would be better. My postal address is at the end.

2. As far as the modern medical treatment - it includes surgery, radiation -sometimes, corticosteroids and pain killers are the common. Such cases are very rare to Ayurveda , but Ayurveda does offer relief for motor neuron disorders. This is a spinal cord disorder related with nerves, and having no compression that is plus point. If compression is there, than the compression must be relieved immediately or the spinal cord may be permanently damaged.

3. Personal examination in such diseases are must for any doctor. I would also like to examine her, but before that pl. send me her all reports and details.

Dear Laura,

I received your mail and found very interesting in terms of medical science.

At this very young age , you have multiple problems.

Detailed history and personal consultation is must for you.

I am very far from you, so it is not possible with for me to examine you. But I can recommend one of my friend Dr. Jain, from Ohio, USA. He is basically a surgeon and now practicing Ayurveda there. If you can spare a little time, do contact him and fix your time to have personal check-up. Both of you, Dr. Jain and you, will keep me informed.

to contact Dr. Vijay Jain

Dear Jim,

Regarding your mail for guidance for prostatitis, can I ask you few more things?

1. Does it caused by any infection? if yes, which one? fungal, viral or protozoal?

2. You said it chronic, how long do you have it?

3. I would recommend following time being;

• drink more water
• warm water tub bath will be helpful
• prostate massage with Narayan oil
• wet cotton bandage , as doctor suggests.

4. For Ayurvedic medicines;

• Take Tablet Bangshil - 2 tablets twice a day ( morning and evening ).
• Tablet Fortege - 2 tablets twice a day.
• Tablet Prostina - 2 tablets twice a day.

Question for Dr. Shah:

What is the medicinal value of the plant extract of "strychnoss potaturm" in the field of diabetic, blood pressure and gynicdisorders

DBSSR

Dear D B S S R

You asked for 'strychnos potatorum Linn.' , but the spelling was wrong, so it took me very long. strychnos potatorum Linn. is known as clearing nuts in English, Nirmali in Hindi and Katak in Sanskrit.

According to Ayurveda, it is mainly used as digestive, carminative and good for eyes. also it is indicated that this small tree is having diuretic properties. From ancient time, it is used to purify the water in India. But I could not find any references for diabetic ,blood pressure and gynicdisorders.

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Question for Dr. Shah:

I scalp and nose are full of whiteheads (comedones). what could be the reason. My consumption of oily food is quite low. I also have superfluous facial hair. how to get rid of it Pl help

I am a vegetarian.

Jyothi

Dear Jyothi,

Here is the details for your question; what could be the reason for whiteheads (comedones) ?

"Often, dried sebum, flaked skin and bacteria collect in skin pores, forming a comedo, which blocks sebum from flowing from the hair follicles up through the pores. If the blockage is incomplete, a blackhead appears; if the blockage is complete, a whitehead appears. "

"The irritated blackheads and whiteheads produce the skin eruptions that are commonly known as acne pimples."

(Ref. The Merck Manual of Medical Information, Home Edition,1997,Page 972)

For the treatment of whiteheads (comedones), can you send me a your photo - close up of comedones? You may send it by e-mail. Ayurveda has different physiology for such problems. According to Ayurveda there must be Vata - Kapha aggravation or Kapha - pitta aggravation. I must be sure, before I suggest you anything.

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Question for Dr. Shah:

About the last year I've had this really sharp pain in my side. The doctor's told me it was because I was consipated. But it won't go away. I've tried taking fiber pills. But nothing is working. So either I'm constipated or I have diaherra. I've noticed a little bleeding when I wipe. The doctors don't know why it's happening. so do you have any suggestions why it could be doing this. I'm really getting sick of this because sometimes the pain is so bad that I can't even move and I feel like I'm going to pass out. please help.

Stef

Dear Stephanie Elmer,

Through your mail, I can think of few differential diagnosis according to Ayurveda. They are Colic?, Grahani?, Chronic constipation?, Vata aggravation? etc. You are very young for such complains. You must have irregular life-styles, food habits etc. Does it related with your menstruation?

For general relief, please following;

1. Avoid late night working, stress, and late night eating.

2. eat atleast before 3 hours to bed time.

3. Do not take cold drinks, cold food and avoid exposure to cold winds too.

4. Take Trifla powder - 5 grams at bed time with luke warm water.

5. Take Tablet Shankh vati - 2 tablets twice a day, after meals.

6. Take yogurt 2 t.s.f + add 100 ml water and + add 2 - 3 grams of grinded cumin powder = mix all well and drink this buttermilk after meals.

7. If it is possible to have Panchkarma treatments, nearby you - go for basties for 6 - 8 days.

Please inform after a week of above treatments, I wish you will have some relief.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Dr.Shah

I want to know about herbal therapy for endometroisis, about effectivness & prescription methods.

Best regards

Babak

Dear Babak,

It is very surprising and nice to have e-mail for Ayurveda counseling from Iran. We are not aware that Ayurveda is familiar in Iran.

For endometriosis,

I would suggest you;

1. Tablet Kaishor Guggulu - 2 tablets 3 times a day.

2. Vidangarishtam liquid - 4 t.s.f 2 times a day.

endometriosis is very hard to cure, but with above medicines - for 3 to 4 months, you may have good benefits, if the problem is not so severe and chronic.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

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Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Dr Shah,

I have had raised uric acid levels in my blood for many years - but as there were no ill effects, medicines were not prescribed.

For the last three months now I have got severe pain in the right toe joint. My doctor is treting me with Allopurinol and COlchicine. These are not very effective and produce stomach upsets and nausia.

Please could you suggest an appropriate aurvedic remedy.

Thanks.

Balwant.

Dear Balwant Singh Kenth,

First of all very sorry for delay in reply.

We had small vacation for Diwali festival and last week we celebrated New year day here in India.

I wish you Happy New Year.

Your details suggest me like you are having Aama Vata or Gout.

please take following;

1. Tablet Simhanad Guggulu - 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening.

2. Tablet Bangshil - 2 tablets twice a day.

3. Gokshuradi kwath - 4 t.s.f. twice a day.

4. Fomentation with dry / hot sand bag.

avoid sour taste, fermented food, cold items and oily foods.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Dr. Shah

This past June I have been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease or ALS. In the US medical system there is Rilutek which has only limited success in control the spread of this terrible Motor Neuron Disease. What does Ayurvedic method has to offer. Can it be cured? Can it be stopped? Is there a hope for the hopeless.

Usha

Dear Ushaji,

First of all very sorry for delay in reply.

We had small vacation for Diwali festival and last week we celebrated New year day here in India. I wish you Happy New Year.

Regarding ALS and my exposure to that disease;

Before 2 years I was invited by some Ayurveda Institute from DE, USA and Uni. of Delaware for some experimental study on ALS, unfortunately I could not visit both.

Actually, we have a team of Ayurveda doctors and scientists from India and USA working on this subject. Somehow we got some positive responses through Ayurveda , and now we believe that proper form of Panchkarma treatments can be of great help.

Are you planning to visit India someday ?

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Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Dr. Shah,

I am 31 years old and I have been fascinated by Ayurveda since I read the first book about it more than five years ago. I come from Germany and have moved to England for a graphics job 4 1/2 years ago. 3 years ago I started transcendental meditation and I have done 2 Panchakarmas, one in June '98 and one in May 2000. Now my question: Can Panchakarma treatment damage your health, if the treatment is not appropriate for the constitution type? I am 1.70 tall, weigh 54 kilos, have quite light skin, don't tan much and have blue eyes. Everyone agrees that I am mainly Pitta, or Pitta-Vata. I lead a busy life and have mainly Vata and Pitta imbalances like dry skin and burning, red eyes from working on the computer. I was fine and happy with my first Panchakarma two years ago. During my last Panchakarma I have got a strong Kapha treatment and since then, my previous health problems have increased and I have got new ones. My nails are getting lines and my joints often make a cracking n!

Also, I have been feeling extremely weak for months, I have got a dry cough after a throat infection in July and it has not gone away completely since (although I am taking an ayurvedic medicine for it), I have become allergic to things that were fine before, I start to get joint pains, I used to have an excellent memory and now keep forgetting things, just to name a few.

I thought that through the strong Kapha treatment I had got a stronger Vata and Pitta imbalance than before, but the doctors tell me that every treatment balances Vata and that Panchakarma cannot have damaged my health. I want to get my health back that I had before the treatment (and, in fact, it would be nice to feel some benefits).

I would be very grateful if you could answer my question because I can't stop thinking about it and keep getting new problems.

Thank you very much

Kind Regards

Eva Maria

Dear Eva,

First of all , Happy Diwali and Happy New Year.

According to Hindu calendar, it's a new year celebration time in India.

Now come to your question;

1. I am much happy to know about your interest in Ayurveda and I am feeling great to communicate with a person who admire Ayurveda.

2. can you tell me the panchkarma treatments, which you have , for both occasions ? like nasya, shirodhara etc. please describe me more about it, also about the medicines etc. what ever you know. (Shirodhara with sesame oil etc. )

3. generally, panchkarma treatments are safe and not having side-effects , if done properly.

4. month of May, is it the month of changing season ?

5. You are only 31 and this is not the age to aggravate Vata. but do you have any changes in your life-style, food etc. recently.

6. I suggest you not to think too much about this right now, please let me know whole story and let me suggest you few things and get out of this situation.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:
Please advise best treatment for plantar facitsis
Phyllis

Question for Dr. Shah:
I have been suffering from 'Plantar Facitisis' for many weeks and Physiotherapy and foot supports seem to have had little, if any effect at all. I am writing to see if you can offer any suggestions that might alleviate the pain or indeed cure the condition
Your's sincerely - Rosemary

Dear Phyllis & Rosemary,

You both asked me the same question on the same day.

Here is my view :

Plantar fasciitis - Also known as painful heel syndrome, calcaneal periostitis or calcaneodynia. Characterized by pain at the attachment of the plantar fascia to the medial tubercle of the calcaneum. Morning pain is predominant and may be aggravated by running or jogging.

For painful heels - according to Ayurveda , I would like to suggest following;

1. Very gentle massage on affected part with luke warm MahaNarayan oil or Vishagarbha oil. These will be available in nearby Ayurveda/ Health store.

2. After massage - Take little sand, heat it in a vessel and tie it in a piece of cloth and make a sand bag. Do fomentation on the affected part, for nearly 10 minutes.

3. Take Fenugreek powder - 5 grams in the morning.

4. Take Castor oil - 2 ml. to 4 ml. at bed time with milk or luke warm water.

5. Take Maha Yograj Guggulu tablet or Rasna Erandadi kwath Tablet - 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening.

Inform me after 15 days. There will be some improvement.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

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Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Why is myoplex p.m. good for someone who has lower back muscles problems?

Giselle

Dear Giselle,

Myoplex p.m. - I am not well aware of this terms. Can you describe it more, so that I can answer your question ?

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Question for Dr. Shah:

Hi, I'm a senior student of our school and we have this kind of project, and this is what you called thesis and my study is all about Moringa Oleifera as a alternative cream for open wounds and my problem here is what are the chemical that can heal the wound? and what is meant by Pterygospermin? what are the chemical present in the pterygospermin that can heal the wound? and I hope you can help me with my problem because thesis is one of the major problem in my life: ( if I can't finish my study I can't graduate my high school so I hope you can help me and I hope too that you can reply soon, thank you and God Bless

Ayla

Dear Ayla

You must have my long e-mail contain all details about Moringa. Please let me know if anything you want to learn more about.

Wish you Good Luck for your study and project.

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Dear Dr. Shah

The question relates to my two daughters in the early twenties. Both are students pursuing higher studies in the UK. Unfortunately both suffer from morbid obesity. We haven't tried any medical treatment as yet. Would it be possible for them to consult with you by E mail to pursue treatment. If that is possible then I will ask them to get in touch with you. I am serving in Gandhinagar in the Air Force . So I can take care of your professional fees and also if there is need to send any medicine etc. I will be much obliged for a reply.

Sincerely

AVM

Dear AVM,

Thank you very much for your mail and interest in Ayurveda and support to this activity.

Yes, You can ask your daughters to contact me and I would like to discuss many aspects before I suggest any medicine. May be we can have long e-mails or chat some day for that. Some day I would like to meet you personally.

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With kind regards and best wishes,
Jay Hind.
Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Ever since my sister died a month ago, I have had terrible anxiety and nervousness. I have never felt this way before. It is so bad that I can"t do alot. I feel like jumping out of my skin! It is very frustrating. I just want to feel normal.Please help!

Carol

Dear Carol,

I would recommend you to go for Ayurveda treatments, particularly for Shirodhara and Ayurvedic massage therapy for 1 week. Meditation and pranayam would be the best for you.

With kind regards and best wishes,
Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I am 32 years only. Since the start of my menstral cycle it has never been regular. Only time that it was regular was when I was on the pill. I have been off the pill for 1 1/2 and the cycle is still irregular. What are my chances of becoming pregnant without having to have fertility help.

Lisa

Dear Lisa,

Regarding your mail and question for chances of pregnancy without fertility help, I would like to have some reports from you.

Can you please provide me the investigation reports of LH, FSH etc. ?

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Question for Dr. Shah:

My period is about 3 weeks late. I have taken two pregnancy tests and they were both negative. I have the usual symptoms of getting my period. I have recently moved to a new place and my diet has changed dramatically. Whats the deal with me?

Alison

Dear Alison Schuler,

Hello.

Don't worry too much. Mental stress can affect your menstrual cycle.

I would suggest you to wait for another week.

Some time changes in surroundings, weather, atmosphere can affect our body. Which may result in changes in - appetite, natural urges, sleep, mental status and emotions too.

You are very young and will adjust to new place very fast. Best wishes.

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Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I have problem of hail falling right after coming here from India

It seems the cause is typical climate here and the water ( Desalinend from the Sea)

It's not heritetory as my father at his age at 50 has full hair

Pl. advice me

Anil

Dear Anil,

Hello.

For hair-falls there are number of reasons we have to take care.

Can you specify your other illnesses, details of hair-fall, other medicines which you are using etc. ?

For general, I would like to advise you following :

• Take cap. Kesha - 2 cap. three times a day with milk.
• use Brungraj oil daily in the hair.
• Have Shirodhara treatment of Panchakarma
• complete balance diet can be decided through your body constitution (prakriti), so spare some time, some day for it.
• avoid spicy, oily, deep fried foods and late night working.
• avoid anger, tension and sensitiveness.

Have you any other question, do not hesitate to ask me.

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Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Love your site. In the last 2 years I've hade 3 kidney infections. I've had an ultrasound and x-rays which both showed a blockage in the tube which connects to the kidney. The 3rd test I had, can't remember the name of it but put a tube up me and injected die. that test did not show a blockage. is that possible or could the doctor maybe missed it. that test was 4 months ago and I now have another kidney infection. I'm afraid of having kidney damage with these infections that I keep getting. do you have any suggestions. please help.

thanks

Sil

Dear Sil,

I read your mail. Can I know the exact diagnosis from your doctor ?

You are having kidney infection often, with history of blockage somewhere in urethra.

1. I would like to know that is there any anatomical abnormalities or anatomical problem is still there ?

2. If everything is alright, you can have following herbs, which may prevent you from frequent infections;

- Take Punarnava powder (Boerhavia diffusa) and Gokshur powder (Tribulus terrestris) 5 grams each and take with water every morning.

- Take Chandraprabha Vati / Tablet - 2 tablets 2 times a day.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

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Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I have visited your website for details as I was referred your name for treatment of psoriasis'. .However I could not find complete details of the same . you are therefore requested to send me complete details with regards to medication used in actual treatment, the expenses involved ,duration of treatment. You have advised panchakarma treatment to one of your readers. I would like to do the same but am told same is available only in kerala. I would like to know if similar health centre/resorts for psoriasis are available in mumbai/pune/nashik and costs involved.

I have been suffering from; psoriasis from last 10 years and am currently on treatment of cyclosporin. I am a vegetarian, non-alcoholic but am a chain smoker.

Also over the net I find pascalite to be a good remedy your observations

Your early reply is solicited at the earliest.

Dear Sumanth,

I would like to answer one by one, all your questions;

1. Panchkarma treatments are available at Puna, Mumbai, Nashik etc. at all place, you have to find out proper center.

2. Kerala is having traditional treatments, similarly you can find Panchkarma treatments in all parts of India. Panchkarma is more popular in Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra too.

3. For the treatment of Psoriasis, you may need to have Vaman, Virachan, treatments.

Final decision of the treatment and duration required, can be informed after personal checking.

4. The cost factor is the thing, which can be vary from center to center

5. For the treatments of psoriasis, Ayurveda doctors may prescribe you conservative medicines ( i.e. pills, powders and some decoctions) along with external application of oil etc.

6. I do not consider this disease as completely curable, the re-occurrence of this disease can be there after any interval.

I hope I satisfied you with all information, you asked for.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

First, let me thank you for reading my question. I would like to know if there are any natural treatments for venereal/genital warts? They are located along the shaft of the penis, as well as a small cluster which looks more like a mild rash than anything else.

Any help you can provide me is greatly appreciated.

Thank you and God bless.

Regards,

Wade

Dear Wade,

I read your mail. For genital warts, I can not guide you on Internet, without having personal examination.

I can give you one ref. for proper source.

One of my friend and Ayurveda doctor is living in Canada, he is MD in Ano-rectal diseases and special subject with warts. His name is Dr. Nitin Shah, and you may contact him at

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Question for Dr. Shah:

if the penis touched the upper part (not the part where the penis is inserted to have sex) of the vagina can you get pregnant?

if you have sex the day after period ends can you still get pregnant?

Gem

Dear Gem,

For your both questions, answer is;

- there are some exceptional cases, but in general, these conditions are considered to be safe and can not lead to pregnancy.

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Dear Doctor,

I happen to read this article and hence the question. My wife was suffering from stomach pain and occasional loose motions, so took Dependahl and it had no effect. Consulted doctor who gave Norflox TZ but after taking one table she started getting swellings on the hands and with the another one the swelling started in legs. Is this the after effect of Norflox Tz. Then the problem started affecting the backbone etc. Finally she was given Zycel and Vivogesic and she is getting better now.

Now we fear that in the event of any stocmach upset what medicine to give. or is there any Ayurvedic medicine where she can continue.

Request your reply on the above email ID

Ganesan

Dear N. Ganeshan,

For your wife I would like to suggest few things ;

1. Avoid pulses of all kinds.

2. Avoid day time sleep. also at night she should take dinner before 4 hours then going to bed.

3. Avoid spicy, deep fried foods.

4. Avoid stress-mental, anger and sensitiveness.

5. Tablet Shankh Vati - 2 tablets after meals , both times in a day.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I have had four miscarriage

In row my all test are negative. Do you have any medicine in ayurveda? Please help me.

Timsy

Dear Timsy,

It is very hard to answer for a question like this. An Ayurveda doctor needs many details and long history with personal check-up to diagnose the things. Your life-style, diet, smoking , alcohol etc can have a major role. But I suggest you to visit any Ayurveda doctor nearby you and have personal check up first of all.

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Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I had kidney stone 5 months back. As the stone was detected to be in urethra, allopathic doctors prescribed uretroscopy. Under the treatment of an ayurvedic doctor, I took Calcurocin tab. and syrup for one month. After this, ultrasound scan revealed the absence of stone in urethra.

Now any supplementary medicines to be taken to avoid further formation of kidney stone? Apart from drinking more water, is there any other way I can avoid formatiom of kidney stone?

Thanks

Sathish Kumar

Dear C.Sathish Kumar,

For your problem of kidney stone;

1. Avoid tomatoes, leafy vegetables containing salt in large amount, avoid salts.

2. Drink more water, barley water or beer.

3. Take Rasayana powder - 1 t.s.f with warm water twice a day.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Any natural or homeopathic remedies to reduce inflammation, and the associated symptoms such as insomnia and racing heart, of the thyroid gland due to viral thyroiditis?

Ellen

Dear Ellen,

For thyroiditis, or hyper-hypo thyroidism 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.

3. You may contact Dr. Vijay Jain at or call 513-829-2123 for personal check-up and / or medicines , if they are not available with you.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I am having a vaginal discharge that has the consistency and elasticity of a bugger (that is the only comparison I can think of) I am urinating more frequently and my uterus and bladder feel heavy. Do you have any suggestions as to what this could be.

Melissa

Dear Melissa,

From your mail, I can suspect that you may have swelling in vagina or in uterus due to some infection.

1. First of all, take some alum and mix with water and prepare for a tub bath. Have bath with this alum water. (particularly for under the waist part to knee joint)

2. Have douche treatments daily for 4 days with prescribed medicine as under

- take 2 liter of water + 2 t.s.f turmeric powder + 2 t.s.f neem powder + 2 t.s.f (khadir - Sanskrit name) (Kattha- Hindi name ) acacia catechu (Latin name) powder

3. Avoid spicy, oily food, sour fruits and tomatoes.

4. Sexual intercourse is also advised to be avoided.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Can you help me out on this ?

Thanks
Lalita

Dear Lalita,

I go through your mail.

For your little daughter, she need to improve immunity, so that she may not expose to cold and cough on & often.

I will suggest you to give her a combination of following :

1. Turmeric powder - 1.5 gram + Amla fruit powder 1.5 gram + Basil leaves powder - 1 gram - daily in the morning with milk.

2. Make a cloth bag filed with luke warm Ajwain and apply her on her chest.

- I would not like to suggest you to go for any medicines right now. No symptomatic medicine will help you for longer period.

For longer relief, cure, you need to give her herbs - medicines which are immuno-boosters.

Amla, turmeric and basil all are immuno-boosters.

I wish her best health.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Dr. Shah,

I am at present having hypertension 130/100 ( lower is 100) and under treatment of Glaucoma with Optipress 0.5% one drop twice a day.

I work on computers. I have some sign of spondilititis in the neck. My sleep is disturbed in night due to frequent urination and drinking of water.

My digestion is not very good . I had Hepatitis A in about 10 years ago. I am getting tired and feeling tired in my knees right in the morning. I am

very sensitive and my BP has been very erratic some times it is 120/80 and under stress it shoots up. Sometimes even without stress it is 130/90 to

130/100. My cholesterol level was about 240 an year ago and at that time sugar level was also a border line case.

Now for last six months or so, my breathing pattern has changed to breathing from diaphram but shallow. I am normally under stress due to my profession or other reasons. Some times when there is no reason to worry, then mind tries to find some.

I have been taking Chavanprash ( half spoon with milk ) regularly in the morning. Recently I have stated Prasham for improving my sleep.

Kindly help to come out my erratic BP problem. My weight is 62 Kg, 5' 4".

Kindly email me.

Yours sincerely,

Gyan

Dear Gyan Prakashji,

I go through your mail.

Recent times now doctors considers these kind of symptoms due to stress and over exposed with computer / internet etc.

The most important thing is that you need some relaxation, mental and physical both.

So my first choice for you is Meditation and Yoga.

In my opinion Meditation and Yoga = 70 % of your treatment. Proper knowledge for both is must. So look for qualified and experienced teacher and practice under the guidance of the teacher.

Second, you must correct your diet and activity pattern. If you follow Yoga , you must follow the diet pattern suggest by your Yoga teacher. Natural food, milk diet, satvik food is more advisable for you. you should avoid spicy, sour and fried foods.

Accordingly change your life-style. Early wake up in the morning, morning walk and rest for 10 min. after every 30 min. work on computer will help you more.

Eat only when you are really hungry. Do not work at late night. Stool habits should be very regular. these are basics of the life.

For medicines; I would suggest you following.

1. Tablet Bangshil - 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening.

2. Tablet Mentate - 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening.

3. Trifla powder - 5 grams at bed time with luke-warm water.

4. Amalak powder + Shatavari powder - 2 grams each in the afternoon.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Sir,

I have the stuttering problem can it be cured by any surgery or what is the remedy for it. I have this problem from my childhood days.

R

Dear R

Are you meaning stammering? speech problem?

Did stammering is hereditary? I would like to suggest you few easy things, which I suggested previously to some other friend.

First of all avoid fear of stammering and inferiority complex.

Few suggestion and medicines are as under;

1. Tablet Mentate (Himalaya Pharma) - 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets at bed time.

2. Take Triphala powder 5 grams with lukewarm water at bed time.

3. Take little sesame oil (Til Tail) nearly 25 ml. + add 3 gram salt,

make it lukewarm and do 2 Gargles ( keep the oil in the mouth for maximum time, when you feel that you can not hold the oil in the mouth, just spit it out)

This is to control Vata dosha in mouth cavity, also it will work as a recharging process to tongue "Indriya".

More, if you can get a small piece (stem) of licorice (Yastimadhu in Sanskrit, or Mulethi in Hindi), I will suggest you to chew it for 2 min. 2 times a day. After a month, please feed back me the improvements.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

what can you put in your ear to relieve infection pain?

K.

Dear K.,

For ear pain ; Ayurveda suggest few medicated oils as follow;

Nirgundi oil, bilvadi tail, Dasamool tail etc.

Take any of the above oil and put 2 - 3 drops of luke-warm oil in the ear.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Sir:

I am 26 years old & I masturbate a lot. My question is, will that effect my marriage life in the future as far as sex?

Regards.

Tom

Dear Tom,

In Sanskrit language, there is one phrase, 'Ati sarvatra varjayate' means one should avoid excessive in any thing in life.

In my opinion, you will not have any problem in your future marriage life. Some Ayurvedic medicines may help you to provide more vim and vigor in life.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

Dr. Shah: Do you know of any qualified Aryuveda Practitioners in NYC? I have just been diagnosed with Sarcoidosis (pulmonary) and would like a consultation to get on a proper diet (body & mind) and herb treatment course.

Many thanks.

-Susan

Dear Susan,

Through Internet I came to know few people in NY, which I mention here. I do not know them personally, but they are having Ayurvedic clinic / practice and I hope you will be benefited.

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Dr. Prerak Shah

Dear Dr. Sha

I am 29 years old, working in Saudi Arabia, native place Kerala.

My penis is very small, I had masterbated in small age and because of this my penis did not grow. Would you please provide me if any penis enlargement surgery facilities in Kerala?

Awaiting for your response

Aneez

Dear Aneez,

Received your mail. I am sorry, but surgery is not my field, and I have no contacts in Kerala for any surgical hospitals / centers to inform you.

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Dr. Prerak Shah

Dr. Shah,

I have an 8 year old son who suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Do you have any experience/treatments for muscular illnesses. What would you reccomend, and where can I find more information on ayurveda for this purpose.

Thank you, anything you can help with is most appreciated.

Lucia

Dear Lucia,

I do have experience with Muscular Dystrophy, and we do get some positive responses from Ayurvedic treatment,, but you can not get immediate relief, results in such cases. As you are in Germany, and I visited Germany last June, I found few Ayurveda doctors there. I would like to suggest the name of Dr. Walksmuth from Hamburg. I wish you to contact and have personal check-up with this doctor. Unfortunately I missed his e-mail add., but you may contact

indicating this mail is for Dr. Walksmuth.

For such kind of muscular illnesses, Ayurveda prescribes panchkarma Treatments, particularly Pind svedana for minimum 15 days with other medicines.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

All of a sudden I have developed mouth sores. Feels like when you burn your mouth on food. The bumps on the inside of the checks, under the tongue

and inside the lips, upper/lower. Could this be a vitamin deficiency? Doctor has prescribed Tetacycline 250mg. This has not helped. Should I see a specialist of some kind.

Glenna

Dear Glenna,

For your mouth ulcers, I would like to suggest you following :

1. Avoid spicy, hot, oily food.

2. Avoid smoking if it is possible.

3. Gargle with plain milk, minimum 3 - 4 times a day.

4. take Trifla powder 5 grams daily at bed time.

5. Take a pinch of Licorice powder and put it in the oral cavity or on the ulcers, where you can. This will help you with in a week. if your problem still continue, I advise you to have check up with specialist doctor.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

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With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah

Question for Dr. Shah:

I am getting white hairs, can you suggest medicine for

this and also where can I get them in bangalore

Chandrakanth

Dear Chandrakanth,

here are few suggestions from me.

For pre-mature grey / white hair:

• Use Kesha oil / Kesh Ranjak oil or Brungraj oil (any one) daily in the hair. Apply the lukewarm oil, in the hair with only fingertip massage. No palm massage is recommended. Do not apply hair oil, in wet hair.
• Use cap / hat to avoid air pollution, if you are exposed to such conditions.
• Take cap. Kesha - 2 cap. three times a day with milk.
• Take Saptamrut Loha tablet with Godanti Bhasma 125 mg. daily with milk.
• Have Shirodhara treatment (with Brahmi oil + Gunja oil) of Panchakarma
• complete balance diet can be decided through your body constitution (prakriti), so spare some time, some day for it.
• avoid spicy, oily, deep fried foods and late night working.
• avoid anger, tension and sensitiveness.

If the medicines are not available nearby you, and if you are serious about these treatments, please inform us. We can send your medicines by mail.

Please for many new services of the center.

With kind regards and best wishes,

Dr. Prerak Shah