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By making changes in lifestyle, kidney diseases cannot only be prevented but also controlled in their early stages, said experts. Himanshu Verma, Head of the Department of Nephrology at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital, said in his presentation that the process from kidney disease to kidney failure happens in five stages. "But it is possible to completely overcome the disease in the first and second stages. For this, first of all, it is necessary to have awareness among the patients so that the disease can be identified in the initial stage itself." According to him, keeping the body mass index (BMI) between 20-25, walking 30 minutes a day and at least five days a week, changing lifestyle, and reducing the consumption of pain-relieving medicines, among other precautions, are effective in controlling the disease in the initial stage. Patients with diabetes and high blood pressure would be at the highest risk of kidney disease. "This risk can be much higher for people over 60 years of age with any of these diseases." The experts also talked about alternative treatment methods of ayurveda like Neeri KFT, a traditional ayurvedic polyherbal formulation that has been found to be effective in regulating functions of at least six genes variants causing kidney dysfunction. In concluding remarks, Sanchit Sharma, Executive Director, of AIMIL Pharma, said the nine-day-long program experts discussed extensively how to avoid kidney diseases and how to manage them. "This discussion shows that no standards can be fixed to prevent the disease but a dynamic approach needs to be adopted," he said. Studies have warned that the prevalence of chronic kidney disease in India is on the rise among those dealing with chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Read More►Debunking 5 Common Diabetes Myths

Gokshuradi Guggulu is a special preparation with the help of gokhru, triphala, trikatu and guggulu. The effect of this medicine is more on the urinary bladder and urinary tract and urinary tube and seminal duct veins. There are instructions in the scriptures to use it in protest growth, knee pain and back pain. Gokshuradi guggulu is an Ayurvedic Aushadi (medicine) made by combining different herbs for their different potential properties. In ancient scriptures like the Sarangadhar Samhita, Gokshuradi Guggulu is mentioned for the treatment of gout (vatarakta). It contains many herbs, but its main ingredients are gokshura and guggul, hence its name. An excellent hemostatic medicine for various bleeding disorders. Acts as Pitta Shamak & other contents help stop blood loss due to their Raktastambhan activity. It is useful in all kinds of raktapittta, raktastambhak tablets also minimizes tendency of bleeding due to its Raktaprasadan Karya. Gokshuradi Guggulu Shloka अष्टाविशतिसंख्यानि पलान्यानीय गोक्षुरात्‌ । विपचेत्षड्गुणे नीरे क्वाथो ग्राह्योऽर्धशेषितः ।। 84 ।। ततः पुनः पचेत्तत्र पुरं सप्तपलं क्षिपेत्‌ । गुडपाकसमाकारं ज्ञात्वा तत्र विनिक्षिपेत्‌ ।। 85 ।। त्रिकटु त्रिफला मुस्तं चूणितं पलसप्तकम्‌ । ततः पिण्डीकृतस्याऽस्य गुटिका मुखयोजिता ।। 86 ।। हन्यात्प्मेहं कृच्छं च प्रदरं मूत्रचातकम्‌ । वातासं वातरोगांश्च शुक्रदोषं तथाश्मरीम्‌ ।। 87 ।। Gokshuradi Guggulu Ingredients Gokshura             1.344kg Jala                      8.064L Guggulu               336g Sunthi                  48g Maricha               48g Pippali                 48g Haritaki                48g Vibhitaki               48g Amalaki               48g Musta                  48g Gokshuradi Guggulu Benefits Gokshuradi Guggulu for Gout Gokshuradi Guggulu potentially exerts anti-inflammatory properties and can stop the immune system from becoming overactive by lowering uric acid levels. Therefore, it can help relieve pain caused by gout. It can help increase blood circulation in the joints, which is important for removing cells that cause inflammation. Gokshuradi Guggulu for Urinary Tract Stones Gokushraj guggul enriches the blood and helps reduce inflammation and inflammation. Musta, one of his gokshuradi guggulu herbs, may help stimulate the excretion of urinary stones. It can increase urine production and excretion properties (diuretic). It may help with abdominal muscle spasms and act as an antiseptic (may be useful against urinary tract infections). Gokshuradi Guggulu for Kidney Protection in Diabetes Gokshuradi guggulu may help diabetic nephropathy. It also helps reduce the appearance of protein in the urine. Gokshuradi Guggulu Side Effect It may cause loss of appetite, gastric irritation, bleeding. So, it is must to use it under medical supervision. It should not be given in patients with Thyroid dysfunction, Pregnancy and Hypersensitivity. Gokshuradi Guggulu Dosage 1 tablet or 2-3g twice a day with Gokhru kwath or Pramehhar Kwath. Gokshuradi Guggulu Shelf Life Gokshuradi Guggulu shelf life is 5 years from the manufactured date. Gokshuradi Guggulu References Ayurved Sarsangrah Guggul Prakaran. Sharangdhara Samhita, Madhyamakhanda 7 The Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India part-2(Formulations) Volume-2 Gokshuradi Guggulu Research Article Pharmacognostical And Phytochemical Evaluation OF Gokshuradi Guggulu -An Ayurvedic Polyherbal Formulation https:/www.researchgate.net A comparative clinical study of Gokshuradi Guggulu with anupana bheda in the management of vatarakta w.s.r. to Gout https:/www.reasearchgate.net

Liver disease has become a lifestyle disease in India, with the incidence of non-alcoholic and alcoholic fatty liver disease now much higher than hepatitis B virus as the main cause of liver disorders, said experts here ahead of the World Liver Day. World liver day is observed on every April 19, to spread awareness about liver related disease. The liver is the second largest and the most complex organ in the body, after the brain. It is a key player in our body's digestive system. Fatty liver condition occurs when fat builds up in the liver that can cause liver inflammation, and damage your liver and create scarring. In severe cases, the scarring can lead to liver failure. Among people who drink a lot of alcohol, the condition is known as alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD), while among those who don't drink a lot, it's metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), earlier known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). MAFLD is associated with increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. Lifestyle changes involving obesity, sedentary lifestyle, food rich in sugar, calories and fat, and alcohol are the main reasons behind the poor liver health. According to Dr Bhaskar Nandi, HOD - Liver & Digestive Sciences, Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad, till a few decades back, the most common cause of chronic liver disease in India was hepatitis B infection, that led to liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure. "However, fatty liver, a metabolic disorder, now constitutes the largest burden of liver disease today due to changing lifestyle of people," he said. Nandi added that as many as "80 per cent of people coming for an ultrasound checkup today are found to have fatty liver disease". While about one in three of these will progress to chronic liver disease, liver cancer, cirrhosis, or end-stage liver disease, it is difficult to predict which ones will fall in that one-third bracket. "India is seeing a significant rise in liver problems due to lifestyle changes. To fight liver disease, it is necessary to change our lifestyle - proper and healthy diet, exercise, avoid drinking alcohol or drink in moderation, increasing our screening," Dr. Pankaj Puri, from Fortis Escorts Liver and Digestive Diseases Institute, told IANS. Often liver disease goes undiagnosed for years, as the initial stages generally have no symptoms and people feel well, and routine blood tests may not show liver abnormalities. Globally, liver condition is seen in about 25 per cent or one in four adults that often goes undiagnosed, raising the risk for heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement. Nandi said that liver disease is fast becoming a public health problem for India. In 2015, acute and chronic liver diseases accounted for 2 million deaths worldwide, 18 per cent of whom were from India. The burden of liver disease has consistently been increasing in the country since then. While hepatitis B vaccination is commonly given to children for immunisation, it is not popular among adults. "Every year, more than 115,000 people die in India due to hepatitis B related complications. About 4 crore people in the country are carriers of this virus but remain asymptomatic and unaware of the risk they pose to others," Nandi said. "Unlike in the West where main causes of transmission of hepatitis B virus include infected needles and sexual contact, in India, the spread is due to horizontal transmission by staying in proximity with an infected individual, like a family member who is asymptomatic," he noted. Read More► How Exercise Keeps Dementia at Bay

Want to maintain good health and keep diseases at bay? Cutting your waistline to less than half of your height could be key instead of just measuring body mass index (BMI), according to UK health experts. The high build-up of fat around the waist, called "central adiposity", is a major cause for increasing the risk of Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Measuring waist-to-height ratio instead of just BMI can be more useful as BMI does not take into account excess weight around the abdomen. They are also not accurate in people with a BMI over 35, pregnant women or children under two, BBC reported. For example, if you're 5ft 9 inches tall, then your waist measurement should be less than 87.5cm (34 inches) - or half your height, according to new draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The guidance stated that Asians and some ethnic groups are more prone to central adiposity. The recommendation suggests these people make use of lower BMI thresholds for obesity to help predict their specific health risks. "Explain to people that to measure their waist, they should find the bottom of their ribs and the top of their hips, wrap a tape measure around the waist midway between these points and breathe out naturally before taking the measurement," said NICE the guidelines. While some experts feel trying "new ways" to get people to think about their health is not harmful, others said that measuring the waistline doesn't work for people who are very short or older people over 60 who may have lost height with ageing. But Professor Rachel Batterham, consultant in obesity, diabetes and endocrinology, diagrees, the report said. "Waist-to-height ratio is a simple, easy-to-use measure that identifies people who are at increased health risk and would benefit from weight management support to improve their health," Batterham was quoted as saying. "Increased fat in the abdomen increases a person's risk of developing several life-limiting diseases including type 2 diabetes and heart disease," she added. The updated guidelines noted that doctors should also consider using waist-to-height ratio in children and young people aged over five to assess and predict health risks. Healthcare professionals and the public can comment on the proposed recommendations in the guidelines before they are published in May, the report said. (agency) Read More► Increased Blood Fat Levels More Harmful Than Thought Earlier: Study