bipolar mixed
Saturday, February 21st, 2009
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression or manic-depressive illness is a mental illness characterized by an alternation of maxima emotional (mania) and lows (depression). This condition is divided into two main types: Bipolar I, with the presence of at least one manic episode, and bipolar II disorder, with at least one episode of depression and at least one hypomanic episode. Also, some people with rapid cycling bipolar disorder, with four or more mood swings within twelve months, and bipolar disorder mixed state in which symptoms of both mania and depression occur simultaneously. Factors The cause of bipolar disorder is unknown, but a variety of biochemical, genetic and environmental conditions are known to trigger this condition.
Bipolar disorder is a long-term condition that requires lifelong treatment, even during periods of remission. The Ayurvedic treatment of this condition is to the treatment of presenting symptoms and prevention of disease recurrence. In order to treat the manic phase of the disease, medications such as Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Shankhpushpi (pluricaulis Convolvulus), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina), Jyotishmati (panniculatus Celastrus) and Kushmand (Benincasa hispida) are used. A special procedure called "Shirodhara 'is also very useful to reduce agitation, aggression and insomnia.
To treat the depressive phase of bipolar disorder, medications such as Laxmi Vilas Ras-, Shrung-Bhasma, Arjun (Terminalia Arjuna), Vishwa (Zingiber officinalis), Vacha, Chitrakar (Plumbago zeylanica), Tagar (Valeriana wallichii), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Shilajit (Bitumen purified) Tankan (borax purified), and Makardhwaj used. To prevent recurrence of this condition, drugs like Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Amalaki, Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Vacha, Panch-tikto-Ghrut, Panch-tikto-Ghrut-Guggulu, Suvarna-Bhasma, Abhrak-Bhasma, Trivang-Bhasma and Suvarna-Parpati used in small doses for extended periods.
It is important to adapt a healthy lifestyle and avoid self-medication and known conditions that may precipitate symptoms bipolar disorder. Family therapy, group therapy and cognitive behavior therapy can help significantly reduce the symptoms of this condition. If untreated, the Bipolar disorder can cause severe emotional, financial and even legal and can result in suicide. Regular treatment and supervision of a psychiatrist, is very important in this condition.
Dr. A. A. Mundewadi is Chief Ayurvedic Physician at Mundewadi Ayurvedic Clinic based at Thane, Maharashtra, India. He is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com
The online clinic offers Ayurvedic treatment for all chronic and refractory health problems. Dr. A. A. Mundewadi uses high quality herbal extracts in tablet form, which are easy to take, effective and safe for long-term use.
Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, B.A.M.S., has clinical experience of 24 years and clinical research experience of 10 years. He has conducted extensive research in HIV infection, Schizophrenia and many other chronic diseases.
Bipolar Mixed State