Myasthenia Gravis Healer Kit
Myasthenia Gravis (my-uh-sti-nee-uh eye-virus) is a disorder that affects communication between the nerve and muscle. More specifically, it involves defects in the part of the nervous system that sends messages from your brain to your muscles telling them when to work. As a result, muscles fatigue easily and often weaken, leading to reduced physical function.
Ayurvedic concept
Ayurveda states that Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is caused by impairment of the Agni fire in the body, which leads to accumulation of ama, or toxins. Suppression of the Agni further results in aggravation of Pitta dosha along with Vata and Kapha doshas. The management is focused on pacifying the vata vitiation and improving muscle strength. Internal medications along with snehana (internal and external), swedana (sudation therapy- eg, kizhi, pizhichil, steam bath), Nasya (nasal instillation of medicine), virechana (purgation therapy), vasthi (enema with suitable medicine), lepana (external application of oil or pasted drugs), etc, are provided. It is followed by Rasayana therapy (boosting immunity and providing nourishment to the tissues).
Benefits
- It helps to slow down the progressive weakness of muscles.
- Increases the immunity
- Increases jathra agni
- Balances vata, pitta, and kapha dosha in the body
Diet
Patients with myasthenia gravis are often advised to eat plenty of foods high in potassium, such as oranges, tomatoes, apricots, and their juices, bananas, and broccoli, which, along with adequate rest, can help control the fatigue that often characterises the disease.
Lifestyle modifications
- Make regular visits to your doctor.
- Try cutting down on alcohol and tobacco.
- Take adequate rest; avoid getting exhausted by strenuous work.
- Eye drops and eye gels can prevent dryness.
- Forget ego and always call for help when required.
- Avoid getting too hot or cold; avoid very hot baths.
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