Anxiety: It is a normal human emotion that everyone experience sometimes. Many of the people feel anxious/ nervous when faced with certain problems at work/ making an important decision and many more. Anxiety disorders are something different that interferes with a person ability to lead a normal life and cause distress. It is a serious mental illness, occur in some stages. People with anxiety disorder have constant, overwhelming and crippling worry and fear.
SYMPTOMS
Feelings of panic/fear/ uneasiness.
uncontrollable and obsessive thoughts.
palpitations
shortness of breath
muscle tension
sleeping problems.
nightmares
cold/sweaty hands/ feet
dry mouth/ nausea/ dizziness
inability to be still and calm
lack of concentration
repeated thoughts/flashbacks of traumatic experiences
some ritualistic behaviors
unwanted thoughts
nervousness/being tense
trembling/muscle twitching
weakness & lethargy
WHEN TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR FOR ANXIETY DISEASE?
When anxiety signs and symptoms appear and long lasts, then without any delay you should consult doctor. It may be a problem for you if-
anxiety feelings are strong/ last for a long time.
fear/ worries are out of the proportion to the situation.
when you avoid situations that might cause you to feel anxious and more anxious.
worries feel very distressing/ hard to control.
facing regular symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks.
you find it hard to go about your everyday life/ do things you enjoy.
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS
Anxiety problems are cause by lots of factors involved in it like-
1) Past/ childhood experience- physical/emotional abuse/neglect/ losing a parent/ being bullied/ being socially excluded childhood experiences.
2) Your current life situations- exhaustion/ build up of stress, long working hours, being out of work, feeling under pressure while studying/ in work, having money problems, homelessness/ housing problems, losing someone close to you, you may feeling lonely/ isolated, being bullied, harassed/ abused.
3) Physical/ Mental Health problems - ongoing/life threatening physical health conditions which trigger anxiety living./ Depression/ Stress.
4) Drugs and Medications- - psychiatric medications, physical health problem medications, recreational drugs/ alcohol. Sometimes, some sugar and caffeine related food/drink can trigger symptoms of anxiety.
DIAGNOSIS
To diagnosis anxiety, a complete physical examination is essential. It helps doctor to rule out other illnesses that may cause your symptoms to appear. A complete personal history is required for proper diagnosis of anxiety. During the physical examination, many things contribute to anxiety such as certain illneses, alcohol consumption, coffee consumption, medications, hormones, other medical conditions like shortness of breath, shaking, sweating, chills, chest pain, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, frequent urination, etc; is noted by doctor. Doctor may also rule out some medical conditions that resembles anxiety symptoms.
Your doctor may also use one/ more of the following tests to assess your level of anxiety :-
Zung self-rating anxiety scale
Hamilton Anxiety Scale ( HAM-A)
Beck Anxiety Inventory ( BAI)
Social Phobia Inventory ( SPIN)
Penn State Worry Questionnaire
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale
Yale-Brown Obsessive- Compulsive Scale ( YBOCS)
GENERAL TIPS
Include exercise in your daily routine.
Pay attention to sleep for brain to function properly.
Avoid excessive consumption of caffeine/ alcohol.
Deep breathe.
Help out in your community.
Look for triggers, it will help you to know the causes of your anxiety, that can help you put your worries into perspective.
Try to do your hobby.
Listen music
Practice yoga
Try to meditate
Avoid procrastination
Talking therapies and regular counselling
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Do activities which make you happy and positive.
WHAT TO AVOID?
Curd/heavy/ too cold foods/ constipating diets.
Alcohol/ caffeine
Aged/ fermented/ cultured foods
Preservatives
Added sugars
WHAT TO EAT ?
Dark chocolate
Green Tea
Chamomile
Salmon
Selenium rich diet
Omega-3 rich food
Egg yolk
Turmeric
Yogurt
Vitamin - E rich foods
Spinach/ swiss chard
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q.1) How do I know if I am experiencing anxiety?
Ans.- When signs and symptoms like feeling nervous, restless, increased heart rate, breathing rapid, sweating, weakness/ tiredness appear, difficulty controlling worry, trouble sleeping etc. Tends to appear for long time by influencing daily life activities, then it may be result of anxiety.
Q.2) What is Anxiety?
Ans.- Normal emotion that causes increased alertness/ fear/ physical signs such as rapid heart rate. Intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations occurs and with this fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating and feeling tired may occur.
Q.3) How severe is Anxiety?
Ans.- It becomes severe when panic attacks occur several times. Panic attack, can happen without any specifiable trigger & their symptoms are far more severe than the symptoms of anxiety. Consistent and Frequent attacks may lead to severe conditions.
Q.4) What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder ( GAD) ?
Ans.- It is generally characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a no. Of different things. People who will face such a condition are overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues. They find difficult to control their worry.
Q.5) Does breathing help anxiety?
Ans.- Yes, it may help to overcome hyperventilation. During Anxiety, shortness of breath occur which may lead to condition called hyperventilation. Shifting breathing rate and pattern can stimulate the body’s parasympathetic response, helps in relaxation and makes you calm.
Q.6) What triggers Anxiety?
Ans.- Drinking too much caffeine/ Family history conditions/ personality factors/ ongoing stressful events/ physical health problems, and many more factors are responsible for Anxiety.
Q.7) How to stop triggers of Anxiety?
Ans.-
Schedule your time to avoid your worry time.
Practice Yoga and exercise.
Improve sleep cycle.
Limit caffeine intake.
OTC drugs
Get into your hobbies.
Avoid amphetamines/alcohol/excessive caffeine.
Routine changes, etc.
Q.8) How long are Anxiety attacks?
Ans.- Attacks can last for 10-30 mins, but they make you much worry and stressful that you may feel like you are about to die/ totally lose control.
Q.9) What is the age distribution of anxiety attacks?
Ans.- Most anxiety disorders begin in childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. Separation anxiety is an anxiety disorder that commonly begins in childhood and often includes anxiety related to going to school according to DSM-5. Panic disorder, demonstrated a bimodal age of onset in the NCS study in the age groups of 15-24 years and 45-54 years under age distribution.
Q.10) What is the difference between Anxiety and OCD(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) ?
Ans.- Anxiety is different for different people. People who are facing severe anxiety and GAD(Generalized Anxiety Disorder) tend to jump from one anxiety to another throughout their day, whereas someone with OCD is more likely to obsess on a particular anxiety and devote excessive attention to it. In OCD, anxieties are largely irrational.
क्या आपने कभी किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति को देखा है जो भविष्य के बारे में लगातार चिंता करता है और अनिश्चितता का डर उसे सताता रहता है? वे स्थिति की हर नकारात्मक संभावना के बारे में सोचते रहते हैं। क्यों उन्हें यह डर लगा रह्ता है? क्या इस तरह महसूस करना सामान्य है? हम इन भावनाओं से कैसे छुटकारा पा सकते हैं? आपको इस लेख में इन सभी प्रश्नों का उत्तर मिलेगा।
विषय - सूची
चिंता क्या है
चिंता के लक्षण
चिंता के कारण
निदान
चिंता के सामान्य उपाय
क्या खाएं और किससे बचें
अकसर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (एफएक्यू)
चिंता क्या है?
आयुर्वेद में, मन के तीन गुण हैं (मनो गुण) मुख्य रूप से सत्व, रज और तम।
सत्त्वगुण सकारात्मकता, चेतना और आध्यात्मिकता से जुड़ा है। यह ज्ञान और बुद्धि का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है और जीवन में शांति लाता है।
रज गुण तीनों में सबसे अधिक सक्रिय गुण है। यह अत्यधिक गति और उत्तेजना का परिचायक है। ऐसे व्यक्ति में कुछ पाने का जुनून होता है।
तम गुण भारीपन और जड़ता से संबंधित है। यह व्यक्ति के अंदर नकारात्मक सोच उत्पन्न करता है तथा सुस्ती, अत्यधिक नींद लाता है।
आयुर्वेद में, चिंता को चित्त उद्वेग कहा गया है। चित्त उद्वेग को इस रूप में परिभाषित किया जा सकता है; चित्त(मन) + उद्वेग(अस्थिरता) = चित्त उद्वेग (चित्त की चंचल अवस्था)। चित्त उद्वेग
वात और पित्त के साथ-साथ रज और तम दोषों में विकृति के कारण उत्पन्न होने वाला मनोरोग है।
अल्प सत्त्व होने से चिंता अधिक होती है।
चिंता में मुख्य रूप से दो कारक हैं:
भय = किसी भी खतरे में डर का एहसास।
चिंता करना = अप्रिय चीजों के बारे में सोचना जो आपको दुखी करता है और आपको परेशान करता है।
तो चित्त उद्वेग या चिंता विकार में व्यक्ति तर्कहीन हो कर दैनिक रूप से अत्यधिक चिन्ता करता है।
चिंता के लक्षण:
चिंता के लक्षण एक व्यक्ति से दूसरे व्यक्ति में भिन्न हो सकते हैं लेकिन कुछ लक्षण आम हैं।
ऐसे व्यक्ति लगातार अवास्तविक चिंता करते है जो अकसर मांसपेशियों में तनाव, बेचैनी महसूस करना, एकाग्रता में कमी, अनिद्रा से जुड़ी होती है।
चिंता के अन्य लक्षण हैं:
सम्मोह (भ्रम)
अंगमर्द (शारीरिक दर्द)
आयास (थकान)
उच्छ्वास आधिक्यम (सांस फूलना)
अनन्न अभिलाषा (खाने में अरुचि)
अनिद्रा (नींद न आना)
शिरः शून्यता(दिमाग का सुन्न होना)
उन्मत्त चित्तत्त्वम (एकाग्रता की कमी)
क्रोध (गुस्सा आना)
उद्वेग (घबराहट)
स्वनकर्णयो (कानों में शब्द गूंजना।)
चिंता के कारण:
आयुर्वेद में यह माना जाता है कि अल्प सत्व चिंता का कारण बनता है। रज और तम के साथ वात और पित्त का विकृत होना इस मनोविकार को उत्पन्न करता है।
चिंता के निम्न कारक है:
1. आनुवंशिक कारक- कुछ परिवारों में, यह एक पीढ़ी से दूसरी पीढ़ी तक चलता है।
2. अप्रिय घटनाएं- जीवन में तनावपूर्ण घटनाएं जैसे कार्यस्थल तनाव, वित्तीय तनाव, किसी प्रियजन की मृत्यु चिंता का कारण हो सकती है।
3. मद का अत्यधिक सेवन- मादक प्रवृति से रज और तम दोषों की विकृति होती है।
4. स्वास्थ्य में कमी - कुछ बीमारियां जैसे हृदय रोग, थायरॉइड विकार व्यक्ति में अवसाद को जन्म दे सकते हैं । समय के साथ धीरे-धीरे यह चित्त उद्वेग का कारण बन जाता है।
निदान:
आम तौर पर, आप परीक्षा या नौकरी के लिए इंटरव्यू लेने से पहले चिंतित महसूस करते हैं। लेकिन जब कोई व्यक्ति दैनिक जीवन के निर्णय लेने में समस्याएँ महसूस करने लगे तथा अधिक चिंता के कारण वह कही भी ध्यान केंद्रित न कर पाये तो उसे डॉक्टर से परामर्श करने की आवश्यकता है। आम तौर पर जब चिंता का निदान किया जाता है तब यदि एक व्यक्ति लगातार 6 महीने से अधिक समय तक रोजमर्रा की समस्याओं के बारे में चिंतित महसूस करता है, तो उसे चित्त उद्वेग रोग से ग्रस्त समझा जाता है।
चिंता के सामान्य उपाय:
आज की दुनिया में जीवन शैली तेजी से बदल रही है और हर कोई सभी भौतिक सुखों को पूरा करने की कोशिश कर रहा है। हर कोई ऐसा लगता है जैसे अपने कंधे पर वजन ढो रहा है। ऐसे में चिंता जैसे मनोविकार युवा पीढ़ी में भी काफी देखे जाते हैं। लेकिन कुछ निम्नलिखित सुझाव आपको उस मानसिक बोझ से छुटकारा दिला सकते हैं:
1.आयुर्वेद में अल्प सत्त्व को इस मानसिक विकार का कारक माना जाता है। इसलिए सत्त्वावजय चिकित्सा (मन को नियंत्रण में लाना) मन की शांति के लिए बतायी गयी है। इसके लिये हमें इन युक्तियों का पालन करना चाहिए:
क) ऋतुचर्या और दिनचर्या: हमें अपनी दैनिक जीवनशैली में कुछ चीजों को शामिल करना चाहिए जैसे प्रार्थना, हमारे पास जो कुछ भी है उसमें संतुष्ट रहना, उसके प्रति आभार व्यक्त करना, स्वच्छता और व्यायाम आदि हमारे जीवन पर सकारात्मक प्रभाव डालते हैं। कुछ खास ऋतु में लोग अधिक चिंतित महसूस करते हैं जैसे गर्मी तो हमें उसके अनुरूप शीतल चीज़ों का प्रयोग अपने आहार विहार में करना चाहिए।
ख) सत्त्वगुण को सद्वृत्त(सदाचार) के द्वारा सुधारा जा सकता है। नैतिक आचरण, सत्य, अहिंसा,व्यक्तिगत स्वच्छता आदि का अभ्यास तनाव और चिंता को कम करेगा।
ग) अन्नपान विधी (आहार संबंधी नियम): खाने-पीने की आदतों में सुधार भी चिन्ता रोग को कम करने में सहायक है।
मिर्च और कैफीन जैसे राजसिक और तामसिक भोजन से परहेज करना।
नियमित समय पर भोजन करना।
आहार में क्षीर (दूध), घृत (घी), द्राक्षा (अंगूर) जैसे खाद्य पदार्थ शामिल करना।
2.अभ्यंग (शरीर की मालिश): शरीर की मालिश तनाव और चिंता को दूर करने का शानदार तरीका है। तिल के तेल या सरसों के तेल से मालिश कर सकते हैं।
3. शिरोधारा (माथे पर औषधीय तेल, दूध या काढ़ा डालना): माथे पर चंदनादि तेल या तिल का तेल जैसे साधारण तेल डालना भी उन तनावग्रस्त तंत्रिकाओं को शांत कर सकता है।
4.प्राणायाम: प्राणायाम का चिंता रोग पर वास्तव में अच्छा प्रभाव पड़ता है। सांस लेने और साँस छोड़ने पर ध्यान केन्द्रित कर कुछ ठहराव के साथ उन्हें लंबा करने की कोशिश करनी चाहिए। अनुलोम-विलोम, कपालभाति, भस्त्रिक और भ्रामरी जैसे प्राणायाम आपको इस रोग से छुटकारा दिला सकते हैं।
5.योग और ध्यान: योग में कुछ आसनों का नियमित रूप से अभ्यास चिंता के लक्षणों को दूर करने में सहायक है जैसे कि धनुरासन, सेतु बंधासन, मर्जरीआसन, शीर्षासन आदि।
क्या खाएं और क्या न खाएं:
आयुर्वेद में, किसी व्यक्ति के स्वास्थ्य का निर्धारण करने के लिए आहार संबंधी आदतें अत्यन्त महत्वपूर्ण है। चिंता रोग में अरुचि तथा खाने का पाचन न होने जैसे लक्षणों को देखते हुए इन नियमों का पालन करना चाहिए:
नियमित समय पर भोजन करें।
वात दोष को संतुलित करने के लिए थोड़ा तेल या घृत (घी) में पकाया गया गर्म भोजन खाएं।
आहार में अधिक सात्विक खाद्य पदार्थ शामिल करें जैसे मौसमी फल और घर का बना साधारण भोजन।
सोने से पहले केसर मिला हुआ दूध पियें क्योंकि यह नींद आने में मदद करेगा।
बेकरी आइटम, फ्रोजन फूड और डीप फ्राइड फूड जैसे प्रोसेस्ड फूड से बचें।
राजसिक और तामसिक खाद्य पदार्थों जैसे मिर्च, कैफीन और मांस से बचें।
अकसर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQS)
चिंता क्या है?
चिंता या जैसा कि हम इसे आयुर्वेद में चित्त उद्वेग कहते हैं, इसमें व्यक्ति अत्यधिक चिंता के कारण अपने रोजमर्रा के जीवन में कठिनाई महसूस करता है। व्यक्ति में धीरे-धीरे शारीरिक लक्षण जैसे अनिद्रा, शरीर में दर्द, खाने में अरुचि आदि भी आने लगते है।
हम इससे कैसे बच सकते हैं?
जैसा कि आयुर्वेद में निदान परिवर्जन (कारण खत्म करना) को प्राथमिक उपचार माना गया है, अतः यौगिक जीवन शैली अपनाने से चिंता को रोकने में मदद मिल सकती है। योग के सिद्धांत यम और नियम आपको उस सात्विक जीवन शैली को प्राप्त करने में मदद कर सकते हैं। उदाहरण के लिए शौच में मन और शरीर की स्वच्छता के बारे में बताया गया है। संतोष सिद्धांत व्यक्ति को उसके जीवन में जो भी है, उसी में खुश रहना सिखाता है। साथ ही अपरिग्रह सिद्धांत हमारी इच्छाओं को नियंत्रित करने में मदद कर सकता है। व्यक्ति को पौष्टिक भोजन भी करना चाहिए और योग, प्राणायाम और ध्यान की मदद से स्वस्थ जीवन शैली का पालन करना चाहिए।
The other name for Jatamansi in Ayurveda is "Tapaswani." Jatamansi is a medicinal herb that helps to cure a lot of diseases and health problems. The medicinal herb offers a solution to almost all health problems. Due to the antioxidant property present in the herb Jatamansi, it helps in preventing cell damage and ameliorates brain functions. It is considered as a brain tonic by improving the memory of the brain. The Jatamansi oil can be applied to our skin to prevent any skin infections.
The Jatamansi herb has many useful and effective qualities. Thus, it is used in both Ayurvedic treatments as well as in Scientific treatments.
Origination of the Word “Jatamansi”
The etymology of the word "Jatamansi" is from the Sanskrit language. The botanical name "Nardostachys Jatamansi" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Narada." This is called "Spikenard" in the English language. Although there are numerous speculations that the word could be derived from Greek, Arabic, etc., the word derived from Sanskrit seems to be more reasonable.
Historical Uses of Jatamansi
The Jatamansi is not something that has been used in the present, but this has a great history. It has been used by our ancestors for a long time now. It is believed that the herb Jatamansi is used to treat certain health problems and diseases such as anxiety, insomnia, epilepsy, and the major important thing is that it helps the brain by improving its memory function.
The jatamansi is available in many forms, such as powder, oil, tablets, and capsules. A small amount of Jatamansi helps and benefits people for a long time. This herb is continued to be used in both past and present for good results in scientific and Ayurvedic treatments.
Benefits of Using Jatamansi in Ayurvedic Treatment
Usage of Jatamansi in Ayurvedic Treatment has innumerable benefits for people suffering from insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy, and also for people with poor memory. In Ayurvedic treatment, this herb has been widely used. Nowadays, a lot of people suffer from anxiety, and this pandemic situation does not make it any easier. The herb Jatamansi helps to lessen anxiety. This is because of its Tridosha and Medhya quality that improves intelligence.
Apart from treating anxious people, the Jatamansi can be used externally as well. For instance, it helps to reduce wrinkles and also helps in the healing wound. It is also used to manufacture dyes and perfumes. Thus the benefits of Jatamansi are a great many.
Treating Diseases/ Health Problems Using Jatamansi
It is important to know the diseases and health problems to which the Jatamansi herb can be used. Most of the diseases cured with the help of Jatamansi are neurological problems. Because Mamsi is considered a herb that helps one calm and relaxes, you will get to know for what all sickness the Mamsi (Jatamansi) can be used and how they are used in Scientific and Ayurvedic treatments.
Poor memory
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According to Scientific treatment, when Mamsi is used regularly, it helps the brain from memory loss.
It is a memory booster.
According to the Ayurvedic treatment, the Medhya( a quality to improve the memory power) helps in improving the function of the brain.
It strengthens the memory of a person.
Seizure Disorders
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The science experts believe that the Mamsi has the antioxidant and neuroprotective quality that helps in reducing the seizures in a person who has epilepsy.
The abnormal behavior in a person who has epilepsy is controlled with the help of Jatamansi.
To treat seizures, the ayurvedic experts use Jatamansi to control and balance all the three doshas, i.e., Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The imbalance of these three doshas is the reason behind epileptic seizures.
Anxiety Problems
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When a person continues to feel anxious, he tends to have several mental health issues such as panic attacks and PTSD. The use of Jatamansi helps one to relax and calm oneself and helps in preventing anxiety.
Imbalanced Vata in the body of a person is the reason for anxiety disorder. This makes one be in continuous nervousness. The quality of Tridosha and Medhya( the two elements that help to calm and improve the brain function) treats people from anxiety problems.
Lack of Sleep (Insomnia)
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The science experts say that as the plant Jatamansi makes one calm, relaxed, and stress-free, it automatically helps one sleep deeply at night.
Due to the imbalance of the three Vatas in a person, he can’t sleep. But the Ayurvedic experts say that the Jatamansi with the presence of Tridosha and Medhya soothes a person by giving a calming effect.
Forms of Jatamansi in Ayurveda with Recommended Dosage
Just like how Jatamansi has numerous names such as Mamsi, Jata, Balchara, Manchi, etc., it is also available in various forms. The various forms of Manchi aid one in consumption as well as if required to use externally. The various forms of Jatamansi are Jatamansi Tablets, Jatamansi Powder, and Jatamansi Capsules. All these forms are used in Ayurveda in a measured amount.
You can follow the dosage mentioned below, or if consulted with your doctor, then you may continue following your doctor's advice.
Jatamansi Tablets: Take 1-2 tablets twice a day, preferably after lunch and dinner.
Jatamansi Capsules: 1-2 capsules of Jatamansi has to be taken twice a day (after lunch and dinner).
Jatamansi Powder: ¼ - ½ teaspoon of Jatamansi powder is to be taken twice a day.
It is always better to consult a physician before taking up medicines. Do not take an excessive amount than required as it might not help the process of healing.
Types of Ayurvedic Care with Jatamansi
Jatamansi Powder
The powder form of Jatamansi has great quality. It can be used to treat digestive problems, jaundice and also strengthens the liver. When the powder is mixed with the right element, it improves brain function. This can easily be diluted in any liquid and consumed for better results. The Jatamansi Powder is extracted from the root of the plant. It has to be consumed by diluting it with milk, water, or even honey. People who hate to take capsules or tablets may take the powdered form.
Tips:
An only ¼-½ teaspoon of Jatamansi powder has to be taken.
Dilute it with warm milk, water, or honey
Drink it twice a day after lunch and dinner
Jatamansi Capsules
The form of Jatamansi in the form of capsules is a form that is lovable by all the kids. Mostly kids like to have their medicines in the form of colored capsules. The capsules help in reducing blood pressure.
Tips:
Take 1- 2 capsules of Jatamansi capsules.
Consume the capsule with warm milk or water
Have it twice a day for better results
Jatamansi Tablets
A lot of people do not prefer the tablet form. Especially kids don't prefer to take medicines in the form of tablets. But these Jatamansi tablets are mostly used by adults. The jatamansi tablets are used to induce periods, treat epilepsy, anxiety, and insomnia.
Tips:
Take 1-2 tablets of Jatamansi.
Consume the tablet with milk or water.
Take it twice a day for good results.
Jatamansi Oil
Jatamansi Oil is something that is used externally and not internally. The oil helps in the better growth of hair and nourishes the hair root. It also helps one to sleep well when applied. Using the oil of Jatamansi makes your skin wrinkle-free as well.
Tips:
2-5 drops of jatamansi oil have to be taken
Apply the oil after mixing it with almond or coconut oil
Application of jatamansi oil regularly shows a tremendous result
Side Effects of Jatamansi
Jatamansi has both good and bad qualities. The children are not allowed to take this herb sans physician’s consultation. Excessive consumption of Jatamansi causes:
Vomiting
Stomach ache
Ayurvedic experts and Scientific experts suggest consuming Jatamansi with a doctor’s consultation.
Precautionary Guide while Using Jatamansi
There are certain precautions to be taken while consuming Jatamansi. The following precautions have to be taken before consuming the herb.
For Pregnant Women
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It is said that there is no proper medical and scientific research suggesting that it is safe for pregnant women. So, it is better if pregnant women and breastfeeding women do not consume Jatamansi.
For Women during Periods
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The Jatamansi has the quality to induce periods. So it is advised that women undergoing periods are not to consume Jatamansi as it may cause severe and heavy flow of periods if consumed during periods.
For People with Blood Pressure & Children
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When prescribing to a person with blood pressure and a child, a lot of attention is required as the Jatamansi consumed by people with blood pressure might lower their blood pressure quickly. So, one must check up on them often.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jatamansi
When should a person consume Jatamansi?
View of ayurvedic expert
A person should consume Jatamansi in any form only twice a day and not more than that. Excess consumption of Jatamansi has consequences.
What happens when a person consumes Jatamansi excessively?
View of scientific expert
Excessive consumption of Jatamansi is not good for health as it may cause dysentery, vomiting, and stomach pain. So it is advisable to consume Jatamansi only twice a day.
New York - Researchers have said that Covid-19 may deepen depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among pregnant and postpartum women.
"We know the perinatal period is already a time in which women are particularly vulnerable to mental health concerns," said study author Cindy Liu from Brigham and Women's Hospital in the US.
"We primarily wanted to see what factors related to the pandemic might be associated with mental health symptoms," Liu added.
For the results, the researchers launched the Perinatal Experiences and COVID-19 Effects Study (PEACE) to better understand the mental health and well-being of pregnant and postpartum individuals within the US during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Among 1,123 of these women surveyed, the study, published in the journal Psychiatry Review, found that more than 36.4 per cent reported clinically significant levels of depression.
Before the pandemic, rates of perinatal depression were generally considered to be 15-20 percent.
Furthermore, 22.7 per cent reported clinically significant levels of generalized anxiety, and 10.3 per cent reported symptoms above the clinical threshold for PTSD.
In particular, the researchers found that approximately nine per cent of the participants reported feeling a strong sense of grief, loss, or disappointment as a result of the pandemic.
This group was roughly five times more likely to experience clinically significant measures of mental health symptoms.
More respondents (18 percent) reported being "very worried" or "extremely worried" about Covid-19 related health risks.
This group was up to over four times more likely to experience clinically significant psychiatric symptoms.
The researchers were able to examine how previous mental health diagnoses, as self-reported by the respondents, impacted these rates.
They found that those with pre-existing diagnoses were 1.6-to-3.7 times more likely to have clinically significant measures of the three conditions analyzed.
But elevated psychiatric distress was observed in participants regardless of their mental health histories.
The researchers noted that the mental health experiences during the early months of the pandemic were limited due to fears surrounding Covid-19 infection risks and halting of support services. (IANS)
New York - Researchers have discovered that anxiety is associated with an increased rate of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease.
Anxiety has been frequently observed in patients with mild cognitive impairment, although its role in disease progression is not well documented.
"We know that volume loss in certain areas of the brain is a factor that predicts progression to Alzheimer's disease," said study senior author Maria Vittoria Spampinato from the University of South Carolina in the US.
"In this study, we wanted to see if anxiety had an effect on brain structure, or if the effect of anxiety was independent from brain structure in favoring the progression of disease," Spampinato added.
The study group included 339 patients, average age of 72 years, from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative 2 cohort.
Each person had a baseline diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment; 72 progressed to Alzheimer's disease while 267 remained stable.
The researchers obtained brain MRIs to determine the baseline volumes of the hippocampus and the entorhinal cortex, two areas important to forming memories.
They also tested for the presence of the ApoE4 allele, the most prevalent genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Anxiety was measured with established clinical surveys.
As expected, patients who progressed to Alzheimer's disease had significantly lower volumes in the hippocampus and the entorhinal cortex and greater frequency of the ApoE4 allele.
Most notably though, the researchers found that anxiety was independently associated with cognitive decline.
The link between anxiety symptoms and a faster progression to Alzheimer's disease presents an opportunity for improving the screening and management of patients with early mild cognitive impairment, the researchers said.
For future research, the team would like to study MRIs obtained after the initial scan to better understand the connection between anxiety and brain structure.
The study was scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from November 29 to December 5. (IANS)
London - New research adds to a growing body of evidence that young people's anxiety levels doubled during Covid-19 lockdown.
The study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, revealed that the number of young people with anxiety doubled from 13 per cent to 24 per cent, during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown
"The findings suggest that there is a need to protect mental health at this time (especially managing anxiety) and support mental health services," said study author Rebecca Pearson from the University of Bristol in the UK.
The study, using Bristol's Children of the 90s questionnaire data, showed that young people (27-29 years) reported higher levels of anxiety during the early phases of the pandemic in the first national lockdown and this was higher than their parents.
Researchers also found that anxiety levels continued to remain high even when lockdown restrictions were eased in June and thus a similar situation may be expected this winter.
The findings also suggest that this could be worse for individuals with a history of mental health problems, women and those who had experienced pre-pandemic financial problems.
These findings have been highlighted by Public Health England to help influence policy and the government's understanding of the impact of Covid-19 on mental health.
There was no evidence that depression was higher overall, however, specific groups of individuals were more likely to experience greater levels of depression and anxiety during the pandemic.
Bristol's Children of the 90s health study recruited 14,500 pregnant mothers in 1991-92 and has collected almost three decades of detailed health and lifestyle data about the mothers and their babies, who will soon be turning 30.
For this study, researchers compared participants' previous years' of data with findings from two 2020 Covid-19 questionnaires to understand the impact of the pandemic on mental health.
Certain groups within the study were at greater risk of increased anxiety and/or depression during Covid-19, even after accounting for their previous history of depression and anxiety.
Researchers did not find evidence of an elevated risk of anxiety in key workers or healthcare workers.
These findings were observed in both the younger and older generations and replicated in an additional group of over 4,000 Scottish individuals.
"The highly detailed Children of the 90s questionnaire data reveals a worrying rise in young people's anxiety," said study researcher Alex Kwong.
"This looks like it is due to the pandemic itself and potentially the societal and economic fallout caused by the lockdown measures used to control the spread of the virus," Kwong added. (IANS)
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