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Panchakarma Treatment in Lung Cancer

What is Panchakarma treatment as per Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is a traditional system of Indian Medicine and Panchakarma is one of its important treatment modality. Panchakarma consists of series of detoxification and rejuvenation therapies that helps to ameliorate vast range of diseases and treat its root cause.

The term “Panchakarma” is derived from or translates to “five actions” or “five treatments”. These five different treatment modalities in Panchakarma helps to cleanse the body of the dustha doshas. Panchakarma helps to balance doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) of the body and promote well-being of an individual.

The five main treatments of Panchakarma are:

a) Vamana (Therapeutic Vomiting): Vamana is mentioned for cleansing or removing dustha doshas from head and neck region, and also from urdhava amashaya. Vamana helps to purify dustha kapha dosha from the body and also helps to ameliorate ailments related to it. Vamana involves induction of controlled vomiting and helps to clear mucus and toxins from the respiratory and the Gastrointestinal Tract.

b) Virechana (Purgation Therapy): Virechana is mentioned for cleansing or removing dustha doshas from ado amashaya region. Virechana helps to purify pitta dosha from the body and helps to ameliorate ailments related to it. Virechana involves induction of controlled loose stools and helps to eliminate toxins from the body.

c) Basti (Enema Therapy): Basti Therapy is mentioned as a therapeutic enema consisting of herbal oils or decoction. This herbal oil or decoction helps to cleanse the colon and further helps to purify Vata Dosha and ameliorate diseases related to it.

d) Nasya (Nasal Administration): Nasya involves administration of herbal oils or powders through the nose. It helps to clear doshas from the urdhavagata region that is nasal passages, sinuses, and head region.

e) Raktamokshana (Bloodletting): Raktamokshana involves removing small amount of blood from the veins and this helps to detoxify the body. Raktamokshana helps to purify the blood in the body and helps in amelioration of diseases related to it.

Panchakarma is usually customized and tailored as per individual constitution of doshas (Prakriti), General Health or Bala of that individual, and specific imbalance of doshas from which the patient is suffering from. Panchakarma should always be done under the guidance of Ayurveda Practitioners.

What is Lung Cancer?

Lung cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the lungs. Lungs consist of two spongy organs and is located within the chest. Lungs plays one of the most vital role in the body and facilitates exchange of gases. It helps in the absorption of oxygen and expelling carbon-dioxide.

Lung cancer is one of the most common type of cancer and has a significant contribution in mortality due to cancer. Lung cancer is broadly classified into two main type based on the histopathological appearance:

a) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): This is the most common type of lung cancer and accounts for almost 85% of all lung cancer cases diagnosed. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) has several subtypes which includes:

Adenocarcinoma: It is usually found in outer parts of the lungs and is more common in non-smokers.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma: It is usually common in central part of the lungs and more common in smokers.
Large Cell Carcinoma: It can originate in any part of the lungs and tends to spread more rapidly.

b) Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC): Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) is a less common type of lung cancer and accounts for almost 15% of all the cancer cases diagnosed. Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) tends to spread more rapidly and are aggressive in nature.

Pranayama is the practice of breath regulation.

Role of Panchakarma in Treatment of Lung Cancer

a) Vamana:

It is well established fact that when lung cancer is detected at earlier stages then surgical resection is best known option for the patient. If the lung nodule is unresectable due to some unavoidable anatomical locations or if the patient is suffering from cardiac or renal ailments then Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy is required to be planned.

Mrudu Vamana Therapy (Mild) can be planned before chemotherapy or radiotherapy for better results. For general ayurvedic treatment of lung cancer it’s better to evaluate the risk hemorrhage before Vamana is advised and if given, it should always be Mrudu Vamana.

b) Virechana

Virechana is one the most important treatment modality in Lung Cancer as it helps in purification or detoxification of doshas that are causative factors in lung cancer. Prior initiating the Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy to lung cancer patients, Virechana Therapy can be planned so to have better treatment response.

After surgical treatment of lung cancer, Rasayana Therapy needs to be planned to prevent relapse of lung cancer. Virechana Therapy helps to detoxify or remove the dustha dosha from the body and causes in agni deepana (increase digestive power). Virechana Therapy leads to Kostha Shuddhi and helps in better absorption of Rasayana Dravya’s. After Virechana Therapy, different Rasayana like Vardhamana Pippali Rasayan, Kushamanda Rasayan can be planned.

c) Basti

In lung cancer patients who are debilitated by the disease and are suffering from cardiac ailments or multiple co-morbidities, Basti Therapy can be planned. For Koshtha Shuddhi of lung cancer patient with an increased risk, Shodhaniya Basti is more viable option compared Virechana Therapy

Lung cancer patients who are suffering from extreme weight loss due to Raktha (Blood) and Mansa (Muscle) Kshaya (Loss), Yapana Basti can be planned. Yapana Basti is one the best treatment modality in cachexic lung cancer patients who needs to gain weight and to improve general health.

Matra Basti with Bala Oil can also be planned in lung cancer patients as it is easier to administer and does not require purva and paschata karma of basti to be followed. Bala Oil helps the cancer patient to gain weight and improve the raktha (Blood).

d) Nasya

Nasya Treatment can be prove extremely beneficial in the treatment of Lung Cancer, and in Head and Neck Cancer too. Nasya is prominently used urdhava jatrugata vikara or region of the body above clavicle, and it involves lungs too. Kshar Oil or Rasanjan Oil can be used in Nasya Treatment of Lung Cancer Patients.

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علاج السرطان الرئوي وفقًا للطب الأيورفيدي

ما هو السرطان الرئوي؟ .١

السرطان الرئوي هو سبب رئيسي للوفاة بين مرضى السرطان ويعد من الأسباب الرئيسية للوفاة المرتبطة بالسرطان على مستوى العالم. السرطان الرئوي هو ورم خبيث يبدأ في الرئتين ويحدث نتيجة لطفرة أو تغييرات غير طبيعية في الحمض النووي. هذه الخلايا المعدلة أو المتغيرة تتكاثر بشكل غير منضبط مما يؤدي إلى تكوين ورم

أ) سرطان الرئة غير صغير الخلايا: هو النوع الأكثر شيوعًا من السرطان ويتميز بنموه البطيء. هناك عدة أنواع فرعية من سرطان الرئة غير صغير الخلايا. ب) سرطان الرئة صغير الخلايا: هو نوع أكثر عدوانية من السرطان وينتشر بسرعة. سرطان الرئة صغير الخلايا عمومًا له تشخيص أقل إيجابية ويعد أقل شيوعًا من سرطان الرئة غير صغير الخلايا

ما هي أسباب السرطان الرئوي؟

السبب الدقيق للسرطان الرئوي معقد، ولكن التدخين هو العامل الرئيسي المسبب للسرطان الرئوي. من المعروف أيضًا أن السرطان الرئوي يمكن أن يصيب غير المدخنين بسبب عوامل أخرى مثل التدخين السلبي، الغاز الرادون، الأسبستوس، وما إلى ذلك

Pranayama is the practice of breath regulation.

إحصاءات السرطان الرئوي .

تقدم إحصاءات السرطان الرئوي في دول الخليج مثل البحرين والكويت وعمان وقطر والمملكة العربية السعودية والإمارات العربية المتحدة بيانات فريدة ومتنوعة بشأن معدل الإصابة بالسرطان الرئوي بسبب نمط الحياة الفريد والظروف البيئية والبنية التحتية للرعاية الصحية. أدناه تُذكر الإحصاءات الرئيسية المتعلقة بالسرطان الرئوي

أ) المملكة العربية السعودية: تتمتع المملكة العربية السعودية بارتفاع في معدل الإصابة بالسرطان الرئوي مقارنة بالدول الخليجية الأخرى بسبب زيادة معدلات التدخين وتدهور العوامل البيئية

ب) الإمارات العربية المتحدة: تتمتع الإمارات العربية المتحدة بمعدل متوسط من السرطان الرئوي. الرجال يتأثرون أكثر من النساء بسبب ارتفاع معدلات التدخين بين الرجال

ج) الكويت وقطر والبحرين وعمان: تتمتع هذه الدول بمعدل منخفض من السرطان الرئوي ولكن الاتجاه في معدل الإصابة بالسرطان الرئوي يتزايد تدريجياً

د) معدل الوفيات: معدل الوفيات المرتبط بالسرطان الرئوي في دول الشرق الأوسط مرتفع، ويرجع ذلك أساسًا إلى التشخيص المتأخر. خاصة في المملكة العربية السعودية والإمارات العربية المتحدة، معدل الوفيات بسبب السرطان الرئوي مرتفع بسبب ارتفاع معدل الإصابة بالمرض

أعراض السرطان الرئوي .

يمكن أن يظهر السرطان الرئوي مجموعة واسعة من الأعراض، تتراوح من عدم وجود أعراض في مراحله المبكرة إلى أعراض مؤلمة في المراحل المتقدمة. سنوضح أدناه الأعراض الأكثر شيوعًا للسرطان الرئوي

أ) السعال المستمر: يمكن أن يكون السرطان الرئوي واضحًا من خلال تزايد سوء السعال تدريجياً. قد لا يستجيب هذا السعال للعلاج التقليدي أو القياسي

ب) السعال مع دم: السعال بكمية صغيرة من الدم يمكن أن يكون علامة على السرطان الرئوي. قد يتزايد هذا السعال ويجب أن يتطلب اهتمامًا طبيًا فوريًا

ج) ألم في الصدر: يمكن أن يكون السرطان الرئوي واضحًا من خلال الألم في الصدر. قد يكون هذا الألم يتزايد تدريجياً ويظهر أثناء التنفس العميق أو السعال أو الضحك

د) فقدان الوزن غير المبرر: يمكن أن يكون السرطان الرئوي واضحًا من خلال فقدان الوزن غير المبرر. يكون فقدان الوزن أكثر من ١٠٪ من الوزن دون محاولة القيام بذلك

هـ) ضيق التنفس أو الزلة: يمكن أن يكون السرطان الرئوي واضحًا من خلال ضيق التنفس بسبب تراكم السوائل في الرئتين أو انسداد الممرات الهوائية

علاج السرطان الرئوي وفقًا للطب الأيورفيدي .٥

الدكتور رافي غوبتا، الحاصل على شهادة دكتوراه في الطب الأيورفيدي، هو طبيب بارز ومتخصص في العلاج الأيورفيدي الشمولي للسرطان الرئوي. الأيورفيدا هو نظام قديم للطب الهندي يركز على التوازن بين العقل والجسم والروح، مما يساعد على علاج أمراض مختلفة مثل السرطان الرئوي

يشمل علاج السرطان الرئوي وفقًا للأيورفيدا الموصى به من قبل الدكتور رافي غوبتا مجموعة من التعديلات الغذائية والأدوية العشبية وتعديلات أسلوب الحياة وطرق التطهير المختلفة. الهدف الرئيسي من العلاج الأيورفيدي للسرطان الرئوي هو تعزيز جهاز المناعة، وتقليل والسيطرة على نمو الورم، وتحسين جودة حياة مرضى السرطان الرئوي بشكل عام

يشمل العلاج الأيورفيدي للسرطان الرئوي طرقًا مختلفة مثل

أ) العلاجات العشبية: ينصح الدكتور رافي غوبتا باستخدام مجموعة واسعة من الأعشاب الأيورفيدية مثل الكانتاكاري، الفاسو، الأشواغاندا، البارانجي، والتولسي لعلاج السرطان الرئوي. تمتلك الأعشاب الأيورفيدية للسرطان الرئوي خصائص مضادة للالتهابات وتعزز المناعة. تساعد بعض الأعشاب الأيورفيدية في التخفيف من الأعراض المختلفة للسرطان الرئوي وأيضًا الأعراض التي تظهر بسبب أساليب العلاج المختلفة للسرطان الرئوي مثل العلاج الكيميائي والعلاج الإشعاعي

ب) النظام الغذائي والتغذية: ينصح الدكتور رافي غوبتا بنظام غذائي خاص لمرضى السرطان الرئوي. من المعروف في الأيورفيدا أن كل فرد لديه تركيبة فريدة من الدوشا وتسمى بركريتي لذلك الفرد. يتم تقديم نظام غذائي مصمم خصيصًا يتناسب مع بركريتي الفرد ويساعد في الحفاظ على صحته. يجب أن يكون النظام الغذائي للسرطان الرئوي غنيًا بمضادات الأكسدة والفواكه والخضروات، وما إلى ذلك. يساعد هذا النظام الغذائي في الشفاء الطبيعي لمرضى السرطان الرئوي. يجب أن يكون النظام الغذائي خفيفًا ومغذيًا وسهل الهضم. يمكن أن يكون حليب الماعز مفيدًا للغاية لمرضى السرطان الرئوي. يفي حليب الماعز بمعايير مرضى السرطان الرئوي كونه سهل الهضم ومغذي. إذا لم يكن حليب الماعز متاحًا، يمكن تعويضه بحليب البقر

ج) العلاج بالراسايانا أو العلاج التجديدي: هو فرع من الأيورفيدا يركز على رفاهية وتجديد وصحة الفرد. يساعد العلاج بالراسايانا أو العلاج التجديدي في تعزيز جهاز المناعة لدى مرضى السرطان الرئوي من خلال تأثيراته المعدلة للمناعة. يمكن لجهاز المناعة الجيد في مرضى السرطان الرئوي أن يساعدهم في محاربة السرطان الرئوي بشكل أفضل

يساعد العلاج بالراسايانا أو العلاج التجديدي الجسم على الشفاء والتعافي من السموم التي تتراكم بسبب العلاج المرتبط بالسرطان مثل العلاج الكيميائي والعلاج الإشعاعي. يوفر العلاج بالراسايانا أو العلاج التجديدي التغذية للأنسجة ويساعد الجسم على التعافي بفعالية من الأضرار الناتجة عن علاج السرطان

د) العلاج بالتطهير: ينصح الدكتور رافي غوبتا باستخدام طرق تطهير مختلفة مذكورة في فرع البانشاكارما من الأيورفيدا. يساعد العلاج بالتطهير على تنظيف السموم من الجسم ويحسن رفاهية الفرد

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Ayurvedic Treatment of Lung Cancer

What is Lung Cancer?

Lung Cancer is a significant cause of mortality in cancer patients and is a leading cause of cancer related deaths worldwide. Lung Cancer is a malignant tumor that originate in the lungs and is caused due to certain mutations or abnormal changes in the DNA. This mutated or altered cells multiply uncontrollably and results in the formation of a tumor.

There are two types of Lung Cancer:

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): This is the most common type of cancer and tends to grow slowly. There are several subtypes of Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC): It is more aggressive type of lung cancer and spreads rapidly. Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) generally have poor prognosis and is less common than Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

What causes of Lung Cancer?

The exact cause of lung cancer is complex and smoking tobacco is the primary risk factor of lung cancer. It is also well known fact that lung cancer can also affect non-smokers due to other factors like secondhand smoke, radon gas, asbestos etc.

Pranayama is the practice of breath regulation.

Statistics of Lung Cancer:

Lung Cancer statistics in Gulf Countries like Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) present’s a unique and varying data regarding incidence of lung cancer due to unique lifestyle pattern, environmental conditions, and healthcare infrastructure. Below is mentioned key statistics regarding Lung Cancer:

a) Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has a higher incidence of lung cancer compared to other Gulf Countries due to increase in smoking rates and deteriorating environmental factors.

b) United Arab Emirates (UAE): United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a moderate incidence of lung cancer. Men are being affected more than women due to high incidence of smoking among men.

c) Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman: The countries have a low incidence of lung cancer but the trend in incidence of lung cancer is gradually increasing.

d) Mortality Rate: Lung Cancer related mortality in Middle East Countries is high, primarily due to late diagnosis. Especially in Saudi Arabia and UAE, the mortality rate due to lung cancer is high due to high incidence of the disease.

Symptoms of Lung Cancer:

Lung Cancer can show wide range of symptoms, ranging from no symptoms in its early stage till debilitating symptoms in advanced stages. Further we will elucidate most common symptoms of Lung Cancer:–

a) Persistent Cough: Lung Cancer can be evident by gradually progressing worsening of cough. This cough may not respond to conventional or standard line treatment.

b) Coughing up blood: Coughing up small amount of blood can be a sign of lung cancer. This can be progressive and should require immediate medical attention.

c) Pain in the chest: Lung Cancer can be evident by pain in the chest. This pain can be gradually worsening and be present during deep breathing, coughing, and laughing.

d) Unexplained loss of weight: Lung Cancer can also be evident by unexplained loss of weight. This loss of weight is more than 10% of weight without even attempting to do so.

e) Shortness of breath or dyspnea: Lung Cancer can be evident by shortness of breath due to fluid accumulation in the lungs or obstruction of airways.

Treatment of Lung Cancer through Ayurveda

Dr. Ravi Gupta, M.D. in Ayurveda is an esteemed medical professional and specializes in holistic Ayurvedic treatment of lung cancer. Ayurveda is an ancient system of Indian Medicine and focuses on balancing between mind, body, and spirit that helps to treat various diseases like Lung Cancer.

Ayurvedic treatment of Lung Cancer advised by Dr. Ravi Gupta involves combination of dietary modifications, herbal medicines, lifestyles modification, and different detoxification therapies. The primary goal of Ayurvedic treatment of Lung Cancer involves boosting the immune system, reducing and controlling the growth of the tumor, and improving overall quality of life of Lung Cancer patients.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Lung Cancer includes different modalities like:

a) Herbal Remedies: Ravi Gupta, M.D. in Ayurveda advises vast range of Ayurvedic herbs like Kantakari, Vasa, Ashwagandha, Bharangi, and Tulsi for the treatment of Lung Cancer. Ayurvedic herbs of Lung Cancer possess good anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties. Certain Ayurvedic Herbs helps to ameliorate various symptoms of Lung Cancer and also the symptoms that has arisen due to different treatment modalities for Lung Cancer like Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy etc.

b) Diet and Nutrition: Ravi Gupta advises specialized diet to lung cancer patients. It is well known fact in Ayurveda every individual has a unique combination of doshas and it called Prakriti of that individual. A tailor made diet is advised that suits the Prakriti of that individual and helps to maintain his health. Diet of lung cancer should be rich in anti-oxidant, fruit, vegetables, etc. Such diet helps in natural healing of lung cancer patients. Diet in lung cancer should be light, nutritious, and easily digestible.

Goat milk can prove extremely beneficial in lung cancer patients. Goat milk fulfills the criteria of lung cancer patients as to be easily digestible and nutritious. If goat milk is not available, then it can be substituted with cow’s milk.

c) Rasayana or Rejuvenation Therapy: It is a branch of Ayurveda that focuses on well-being, rejuvenation, and health of an individual. Rasayana or Rejuvenation Therapy helps to enhance immune system of lung cancer patients through its Immunomodulatory effects. A good immunity in lung cancer patients can helps to fight better with lung cancer.

Rasayana or Rejuvenation Therapy helps the body to heal and recover from different toxins that accumulate due to cancer related treatment like chemotherapy, radiotherapy etc. Rasayana or Rejuvenation Therapy provides nourishment to the tissues and helps the body to recover effectively from cancer treatment related damage.

Dr. Ravi Gupta emphasizes on unique care of lung cancer patients and the Rasayana or Rejuvenation Therapy is tailored as per unique constitution of Doshas or Prakriti of an individual. Dr. Ravi Gupta, M.D. in Ayurveda advises different Ayurvedic formulations for Rasayana Therapy prepared from various herbs like Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) etc.

d) Detoxification Therapy: Dr. Ravi Gupta advises various detoxification therapy mentioned in Panchakarma branch of Ayurveda. Detoxification therapy helps to cleanse the toxins from the body and improves well-being of an individual.

For treatment of ‘Lung Cancer’ through Ayurveda in Mumbai (India), kindly contact Dr. Ravi Gupta, M.D. in Ayurveda over +91-9819274611 or you can even email us over: [email protected].

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Role of Goat Milk in lung Cancer

What is Lung Cancer?

Cancer is a disease in which some of our body cells grows in uncontrolled manner, spreads to other parts of the body and destroy them. Cancer can start almost anywhere in the human body, which is made from trillions of cells. Cancer starts when a gene or several genes mutate and create cancerous cells i.e. abnormally growing cells. These cells form tumors, which are lumps of tissue. They may break away from tumors using lymphatic system or blood stream to travel to other areas of your body. Lung cancer is one in which anormal growth of cells starts in the lungs. Lungs are two spongy organs in the chest that controls breathing.

Types of lung cancer-

a) Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) – This is most common type of cancer that tends to grow slowly. There are several subtypes of NSCLC.

b) Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) – Also known as ‘Oats -cell’ cancer. This is most aggressive type of lung cancer. It grows and spreads quickly, often starting in bronchi and spreading to other parts of the body. It is caused by heavy smoking and makes up about 20 % of all lung cancers.

c) Carcinoid – It is less common type of lung cancer which is further classified as either typical or atypical. They grow slowly and usually does not spread beyond the lungs.

d) Mesothelioma – This is a rare case, cancer of the chest lining and most often caused by asbestos exposure.

Causes of Lung cancer-

People who smoke tobacco have the greatest risk of lung cancer. Other causes include passive smoking, exposure to certain toxins like asbestos, arsenic, cadmium, and nickel as occupational substances, Diesel fumes, soot, HIV infection, history of lung diseases and family history.

Pranayama is the practice of breath regulation.

What is Ayurveda?

It is an oldest and traditional system of Indian medicine. In Sanskrit it means ‘science of life’. The basic principle of Ayurveda is to treat illness by maintaining balance in the body, mind and consciousness through proper diet and lifestyle management with herbal medications and panchakarma treatment. According to Ayurveda, the human body is composed of four basics-dosha, dhatu, mala and agni. There are three primary doshas or energies in our body- Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each of these doshas has its own unique qualities and an imbalance in any of these doshas can lead to various health issues.

Core Principles of Ayurveda:

a) Concept of Tridoshas – Ayurveda recognizes three primary doshas (energies)-Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, which govern our body and mind. Understanding and balancing them is basic diagnostic tool and treatment principle for good health.

b) Diet and Nutrition – In Ayurveda, diet is an important part of life and considered as one of the three pillars of life i.e. tri-upasthamba. Eating the right food according to an individual’s dosha or constitution can help balance the imbalance of doshas and promote holistic health. Ayurveda promotes eating Sattvic foods (fresh and natural) and avoiding rajasic (pungent, spicy) and tamasic foods (Spoiled. Stale).

c) Prevention of diseases – Ayurveda emphasizes and believes in prevention of diseases rather than just curing the diseases.

d) Concept of Panchamahabhutas- Ayurveda believes in five basic elements- Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Space. Everything in universe including human being is composed of these five elements. These elements in varied proportion makes three humors known as Tridoshas, which govern creation, maintenance and destruction of bodily tissues.

e) Panchakarma therapy- Panchakarma therapy includes five major treatment methods that helps to detoxify the body and restore balance of doshas, these includes Vaman, Virechan, Nasya, Basti and Raktamokshan.

f) Yoga- Both Ayurveda and Yoga are ancient practices that have been used for centuries to promote physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Yoga includes practicing certain asanas, meditation and mudras. It emphasizes on proper breathing, proper postures, proper relaxation with dhyan-dharana and positive thinking. This approach helps in better healing from a diseased state.