Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects your nervous system. It happens when your immune system attacks the myelin that protects the nerve fibers in your body. 

There are treatments in Ayurveda for MS. You will need to be in the hospital for 21-90 days for the treatment. The time will be as per the stage of the disease and your overall health.

Multiple Sclerosis comes from the phrase "scars in many places." This illness affects the body's brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Depending on how bad the condition is, nerve damage can become permanent. Getting treatment in time is vital here.

Your signs will depend on the extent of damage to your nerves. It also depends on the nerves that are involved. With treatment, it is possible to ease the symptoms and slow the progress of the illness.

What causes Multiple Sclerosis?

Doctors are yet to find out what causes Multiple Sclerosis. MS is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues, presuming they are foreign tissues.

The nerve fibers in both the central and peripheral nervous systems have a layer of myelin around them. It is an insulating layer that surrounds nerve fibers. This layer covers and insulates nerves like those in the brain and spinal cord. Also, they help send electrical signals from the brain to the rest of the body.

MS happens when, for some reason, our immune system targets and kills myelin. Messages to and from the brain will be slow or even stop if the myelin is damaged.

Risk factors for Multiple Sclerosis

A few factors can make the chance of getting Multiple Sclerosis higher. 

• Age: People between 20 and 40 are most likely to get MS. 
• Gender: MS is three times more likely to happen to women than to men.
• Smoking: People who smoke are more at risk.
• Infections: Viruses like Epstein-Barr can make you more likely to get the disease.
• Vitamin D: Low amounts of vitamin D can make you more likely to get MS.
• Weather: People in countries that are farther from the equator are more likely to have MS. 
• Family: People with first-degree relatives who have MS have a 3–5% chance of getting MS themselves.

Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

There are different signs depending on the person and where the nerve fibers are affected. These are some of the most common:

Muscle weakness: Nerve loss can cause muscles to become weak.

Fatigue: One of the most common signs is feeling tired.

Numbness or weakness in your limbs: usually happens on one side of your body. You may sometimes feel it in your legs.

Vision: Some people with MS may have trouble seeing, like blurred or double vision. Only one eye at a time is affected by the condition.

Loss of Balance: If you have MS, you may also have trouble with your balance and coordination. Dizziness and vertigo are common.

Shock sensations: are another common sign of MS. They can happen when you move your neck in certain ways. 

Incontinence: If you have MS, it may be hard for you to keep your bladder under control. You may have to go to the toilet a lot.

Speech: Slurred speech is a pretty common sign

Memory: You may have trouble learning and remembering things.

Ayurveda and Multiple Sclerosis

Ayurveda is one of the oldest medicine systems in the world. It has been around for thousands of years. There are references to this in ancient Indian texts that date back thousands of years. Ayurveda puts a lot of stress on treating people in a way that is in harmony with nature. So, you will see that most medicines are from natural herbs.

Each of us has three energy forces, or doshas, Vata, Kapha, and Pitta. The Vata dosha is in charge of everything in your body that has to do with movement, like your nervous system. Kapha, on the other hand, is in charge of the body's structure and hydration, while Pitta is in control of metabolism and digestion. In a healthy state, the three doshas are all in the right balance. You will get sick if any of these things are out of order.

Multiple Sclerosis is due to Vata imbalance in your body. As Vata controls circulation, any imbalance will make it hard for your brain and nervous system to get enough blood. Ayurvedic treatment for MS aims to correct this imbalance. 

When Agni, the body's digestive fire, isn't working well, toxic chemicals build up in the body. When toxins build up, they block the tiny channels in the body. They stop the flow of body energy and can lead to neuromuscular diseases. If it progresses, there can be permanent damage to nerves and tissues. As the body senses these changes, the immune system starts to respond. It then starts attacking and killing tissues, including myelin. 

Ayurvedic treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Ayurveda treatment gives positive results in most cases of Multiple Sclerosis. The type of treatment you need will depend on your condition and the stage of the disease.

The focus of focus will be on the following areas:

• Slow the spread of the disease by calming your immune system
• Reduce any inflammation caused by MS in your nervous system
• Remove Ama from the body 
• Ensure that your metabolism is working correctly
• Boost your immunity
• Nourish the cells in your nervous system 
• Rasayana treatments for healing damaged tissues

Standard Ayurvedic treatment procedures for MS include

Abhyanga is the process of rubbing the body with warm, medicated oil.

Pizhichil, where therapists pour warm medicated oil over the body and massage

Njavarakizhi is a massage with a bag of special rice called Njavara

Sirodhara is an oil treatment where they will pour medicated oil  over your head

After the treatment, you will have to continue with medicines at home. You might have to do the treatment every year for three years to get maximum results. 

There is a high chance that the treatment plans for two people with MS will differ. The doctor will decide on your treatment plan after personal consultation and careful evaluation of your condition. 

Diet changes, Yoga, and meditation will also be part of your Ayurveda treatment for Multiple Sclerosis.

Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis

Yoga is a safe and inexpensive way to improve your mental and physical health. Yoga can help reduce the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. Here are some of the reasons why Yoga is helpful for those with MS.

• Feel more energized
• Less anxiety and sadness 
• Improved bladder function
• Getting rid of pain and tightness

Ayurveda Diet for Multiple Sclerosis

Unhealthy eating habits and diet is one of the main cause of Multiple Sclerosis. A healthy diet and proper treatment go a long way in getting the best results. 

What are the foods to include in the diet?

Food items rich in fiber, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12 are good for MS patients. These include

• Cereals
• Oranges
• Yogurt
• Eggs
• Fish like salmon and tuna
• Brown rice
• Almonds
• Leafy vegetables like spinach
• Plums 
• Cherries

What are the foods to avoid in the diet?

• Processed food
• Canned food products
• White Bread
• Pasta
• Sugar
• Limit caffeine intake
• Drink water and fluids in moderation

Ayurveda hospitals for Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis needs expert care. There are very good hospitals with doctors trained in providing Ayurveda treatment for MS. These doctors have many years of experience with good success rates in treating MS.

Some of the best Ayurveda hospitals for Multiple Sclerosis are

• Ayush Prana
• Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda
• Ramaiah Ayurveda
• AVN Arogya
• AyurVaid 

You will need to be in the hospital for at least 21  days for the treatment. Please get in touch with us to get a free treatment plan from these hospitals