Realistic cure prospects for common diseass

I got into AYURVEDA field since 1996 and I deeply owe my clinical experiences to my teachers who are renowned doctors in Kerala Ayurveda & they have profoundly influenced my learning of Ayurveda as a clinical medicine entity.

The experiences I share regarding realistic cure of diseases are the ones I learned from my teachers (who are leading doctors of Ayurveda in the state of Kerala) & are mentioned below and also on respective sections further in different specialities.

The disease name followed by the approximate duration of profound relief / cure and the approximate success rate are mentioned along with limitations of the Ayurvedic treatment modalities.



This is a common learning lesson that myself Dr S. P.Sreejit , B.A.M.S., MD [Ayu] have learned over the past many years . I owe these info to the following teachers of mine

1. Dr. Sahadevan C.D , D.A.M – Thodupuzha Ph. +91-4862 - 228288,+91-9447020273 Iduki Dist.

2. Dr. K. Sankaran M.D. (Ayu), DAME - Kerala Ph. 0495 - 2482744 ,+91-9446334462

3. Dr. K. Padmanabhan. MD (Ayu.)Department of ISM
dr_pappan@yahoomail.com – Wayanadu Ph. +91-4936 - 247766,

4. Dr. L. Mahadevan , MD (Ayu) – ayurved@sancharnet.in ,www.sarada-ayurveda.com , Kanyakumari Dist. Ph. +91-4652 - 282239.


1. IVDP – Inter vertebral disc prolapse -

Cases that are with mild to moderate cord compression are curable in 3 -6 weeks with sufficient rest and internal medications and external therapies.

If foot drop and bladder involvement present- tough prognosis .

In severe cord compression ,the patient can be surely provided very profound relief in symptoms and the quality of life can be enhanced in them even though repeat MRI scans do not display any structural improvement.

Many cases recommended for surgery have been cured and generally a bed rest of 25 days is required in many patients.

It is found that if the spinal canal diameter is less than 10 mm due to compression – surgery is better option and Ayurvedic treatments do not generally show any significant improvement.

2. PEPTIC ULCER

Symptomatic relief is obtained in the first week of medications and Ayurvedic diet is recommended –
80 -90 % curable in a span of 30 -90 days if the instructions are well followed regarding food and life style.

If perforation of stomach wall is present , its not manageable generally.

Most cases do not show relapse for the next 18 months if the spicy ,sour ,untimely diet is restricted for about six months.

The hiatus hernia shows very marked symptomatic relief but prolonged medication often becomes necessary.

3. OBESITY

Medicines , therapies with food modification are inevitable along with exercise.

Some doctors opine that five kgs of body weight can be lost in two weeks whereas some have obtained even seven kgs body weight loss in the same span.

The results vary depending upon many factors . Ladies who are unmarried tend to lose weight much more quickly.

Obesity due to hypothyroidism is found to respond much better.

4. VIRAL FEVERS

Response in 5 days .
But Dengue haemorrhagic fever is not manageable.
Bed rest is very important . Some cases respond in 3- 14 days span only.

5. MUMPS

7- 10 days makes almost cure – special care is observed to prevent orchitis and pancreatitis.

6. FUNGAL INFECTIONS

Full recovery is possible in 3 to 4 weeks in cases of superficial infection.

But its to be admitted that the management of the modern medicine in this is cheaper in cost and quicker .


7. HEPATITIS

Acute phase is curable in cases of serum bilirubin level even up to 21. Some cases of bilirubin 25 also have been cured.

Hepatitis A & C are totally curable in 1 -4 weeks duration but Hepatitis B takes up 3 to 9 weeks to be cured .

Carrier stage that is silent in nature and asymptomatic is generally very bad prognosis and very few patients become negative for HBSAg test.

Its possible to avoid the ulceration and granulation in liver that is induced by the hepatitis.

Dietary restriction is of profound importance . Patients who were recovering very well on exibhiting negligence to dietary instructions have severe flare-ups and occasionally fatal too.

Ideally one month rest is advisable.

8. MALARIA

Not generally encountered much in practice of Kerala and the case found are from neighbouring states or from military personnels returning from North East India .

2 -3 weeks medications ensure cure as the febrile episodes are generally prevented.

Oil is to be avoided from food.