Ayurvedic Remedies For Kidney Stones...

The kidneys have important tasks to perform in the human system. These are (i) regulation of the volume of the body fluids, (ii) elimination of inorganic ions both cations (e.g. Na+, K+) or anions (e.g. Cl', phosphate, SO4) from the body, (iii) maintenance of appropriate plasma concentration of non-electrolytes such as glucose and urea, (iv) maintaining electrolyte balance by H+ and OH- ions and thus adidity or alkalinity of the blood, (v) elimination of waste products especially the nitrogen and sulphur containing substances as well as the toxic substances (e.g. drugs) which have entered the body.
Kidney stones are hard, stone-like masses that can form in one or both kidneys. Also known as nephrolithiasis, urolithiasis or renal calculi. They vary in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. Kidney stones typically leave the body in the urine stream; if they grow relatively large before passing, their jagged crystalline shape can cause severe pain in the ureters and urethra.

The scientific causes of kidney problems, of kidney stones, are usually a result of bodily dehydration. There are four different kinds of kidney stones. They are listed as follows:

Calcium Stones: This is the most common type stone, and is easily treated.
Struvite Stone: These can result from a urinary tract infection
Uric: This is formed from too much acid in the urine. This indicates that a person needs to cut down on meat.
Cystine: These are the rarest type. This type of stone can lead to a heriditary kidney disease
Men are three times more likely women to have kidney stones form within the urinary tract.
A kidney stone can cause blockages within the urinary tract system. When this happens, a person feels pain, and other symptoms. Listed below is a more detailed list of the effects of this blockage:

• Sudden onset of excruciating pain in the buttocks area
• Abdominal pain
• Pain in the genital area as the stone moves
• Burning sensation during urination
• Nausea and vomiting,
• Fever and chills.
• Pain in the lower back

Diet:

• Reduce your intake of sugar, refined foods, animal products (meats and dairy), caffeine, alcohol, soda, and salt.
• Drink more water and eat more fiber, vegetables, whole grains, and vegetable proteins.
• Cut down on oxalate-containing foods such as spinach, rhubarb, beets, nuts, chocolate, black tea, wheat bran, strawberries, and beans.

Advice:

Drinking lots of water (two and a half to three litres per day) and staying physically active are often enough to move a stone out of the body. However, if there is infection, blockage, or a risk of kidney damage, a stone should always be removed.

Ayurveda recommends the following for treating Kidney Stones:

• Boil two figs in water, and drink every morning for one month.
• A teaspoon of basil leaves juice can be boiled with honey. This can be consumed each morning for five to six months.
• A cup of juice with radish leaves can be drunk twice a day.
• Drinking a glass of fresh tomato juice with a hint of salt and pepper could be beneficial.
• Rencare Capsules – helps in easing urination, cools membranes of urinary tract, removes stones, and stops bleeding within urinary tract. The capsule contains herbs such as Gokshura, Cornsilk, Corriander leaves, Usher and Pashaan Bheda.
• Certain other herbs that are good in treating kidney problems include Dandelion, couch grass, yarrow, nettle, marshmallow root, parsley, red clover, juniper berries, uva ursi, cranberries, and hydrangea
  

Apart from the said treatments, Ayurveda recommends eating a diet rich in grean leafy vegetables, and particularly including potatoes, parsley, watercress, cucumber, celery, garlic, asparagus, banana, papaya, watermelon, soybeans, cocoa, eggs, and spinach. Cut down on animal protein, and avoid cottage cheese, and sour kinds of foods such as kefir and yogurt. Also, make sure to drink atleast eight glasses of distilled water a day, and avoid caffeine.

Ayurvedic Remedies For Piles...

Piles otherwise known as hemorrhoids are enlarged, painful veins in your rectum. It refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed. Piles arise from the increased pressure of internal or external veins around the anal canal. Piles are both internal and external.Internal hemorrhoids, unless they are severe, cannot be seen or felt.External hemorrhoids can be seen around the outside of the anus. Although uncomfortable and embarrassing, it is not normally a serious condition.

Causes of Piles:
It has been seen that constipation due to water retention in women, who are experiencing premenstrual syndrome or menstruation, can be the cause of piles. Along with this hypertension and portal hypertension are major causes of piles since they connect the portal vein and the vena cava that is occurring in the rectal wall and this is also known as portocaval anastomoses. Obesity has been considered as a major cause of piles since it increases rectal vein pressure and sitting for prolonged periods can lead to piles since there is much pressure on the rectal veins. Often pregnant women suffer from piles as the bowel movements are strained in these times. Those who smoke a lot or consume excessive quantities of alcohol are also prone to piles as both these conditions lead to severe internal bleeding of veins inside rectum area. Studies reveal that both alcohol and caffeine are causes of piles as they lead to diarrhea.
Other Causes of Piles
Low fiber diet
Pregnancy
Aging
Hereditary
Chronic constipation
Keep sitting on the hard seats for prolonged duration
Morbid condition of lever
Signs and Symptoms of Piles: The symptoms of piles vary depending upon the site of piles, duration of symptoms and your overall health. External piles cause swelling outside the anus, irritation and itching. In some people, they can be painful sometimes but they usually do not bleed. Internal piles bleed during passage of hard stools but they are usually not painful. At times there can be slimy discharge of mucus from the piles. Based on their severity they can be classified into four grades (1 to 4). If you notice bleeding in when you pass stool consult a doctor for advice.
Ayurveda Remedies for piles

Ayurveda medicines or herbs useful for reducing constipation are asafoetida, fennel and cumin. Ghee, buttermilk and green leafy vegetables in diet can also reduce constipation. Several ayurvedic remedies for treatment of piles are available. Some of the commonly used and effective ayurvedic herbs are:

• Carrot (Daucus carota): It is effective in reducing the bleeding from piles (can be taken raw or cooked).
• Garlic (Allium sativum): It is effective in reducing the bleeding from piles and is helpful to stop the growth of bleeding piles. Insert the garlic high up in the rectum so that it remains inside the rectum overnight.
• Other herbs prescribed for treatment of piles are trikatu, cassia fistula, mimosa pudica, ailanthus excels, blumea balsamifer

some home remedies
* Use Juniper and Cypress in your bath or add some drops in the cold bath water bowl.
* Apply some creams which has ingredients or extracts of - Morse chestmt and Marigold or Pilecort
* Use 1 tablespoon of Triphala with the water at your bed time.
* A poultice/plaster made of sesame seeds can be easily applied on the bleeding piles as the external remedy measure. Moreover, for internal measures, sesame seeds can be taken orally with butter.
* Intake the decoction of the sonth (dried ginger) in order to cure the piles. The amount of sonth must be 30 to 50 ml daily.
* Triphalachurna - This must be consumed regular to prevent constipation. Patient can take 2 tablespoon powder mixed with lukewarm water before going to bed. It can be considered as the Ayurvedic treatment for piles.
* Abhayarista - It is a very vital measure to prevent acidity and constipation.

Take 1 tbsp black cumin seeds (shah jeera), roast and mix with 1 tbsp of unroasted black cumin seeds and powder both
together. Take 1/2 a tsp with a glass of water once a day.
Radish juice taken in the morning and night. Start with 1/4 a cup and increase to 1/2 a cup gradually over a period of 1 month.
Boil 1 ripe banana in 1 cup of milk, mash well. Take 3-4 times a day.
Crush bitter gourd leaves and extract the juice. Mix 3 tsp in 1 glass of buttermilk, and drink on an empty stomach every morning, for a month.
Drink a glass of buttermilk with 1/4 tsp carom seed powder (ajwain) and a pinch of salt

Aloe Vera: This herb is very effective in treating digestive system. Drinking Aloe Vera juice helps in curing indigestion, hyper acidity, flatulence, and loss of appetite. Mix Aloe Vera juice in a glass of plain water and drink it on empty stomach twice a day. This remedy is beneficial in curing piles.
Ginger: It is best for non-bleeding piles. Intake of ginger juice can cure piles. You can also take half teaspoon of ginger juice and mix with one teaspoon of lemon juice and drink it to get relief from piles. Drinking the decoction of dried ginger is also very effective remedy in treating piles.
Bael fruit: This fruit is beneficial in treating internal piles. You can take this fruit in several forms. You can mix its juice in water and drink it. Eating raw fruit is also beneficial in treating piles.Radish: Applying radish juice and honey mixture on the affected rectal region helps in giving relief from piles.
Carrot: Eating raw or cooked carrot daily will help to reduce bleeding. Carrot can also take care of many other health problems.
Sesame seeds: Prepare decoction by adding a little sesame seeds to half a liter of boiling water and simmer it till it is reduced to one third of the quantity. Have this to cure piles.
Improper diet is one of the major causes of pile formation. You should restrict the intake of certain food like tea, coffee, spicy food, oily food, and canned food. You should also avoid alcohol and smoking to prevent and cure piles