What to expect during cerebral palsy treatment?

Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders. This condition negatively impacts the communication between the brain and the muscles, causing a permanent state of uncoordinated movement and posturing. Several problems, such as lack of oxygen to the brain, genetic conditions, infections, brain hemorrhage, severe cases of jaundice, and injury to the head can cause CP. Some other risk factors of cerebral palsy are:

• Prematurity
• Blood clotting disorders
• Very low birth weight (especially in babies weighing less than 1.5kg)
• Viruses
• Chemical/substance abuse during pregnancy
• Infection
• Bleeding in the brain
• Trauma
• Complications of labor and delivery

Ayurvedic Management of cerebral palsy:

Jeevaniyam Ayurveda Hospital and Research Centre diagnose and treats infants, children, and adolescents with cerebral palsy with the help of Ayurveda. Ayurveda has been effective in managing cerebral palsy and has shown excellent results. Cerebral palsy can not be fully cured. However, ayurvedic treatment can reduce disability and improve the functioning of your child to a great extent. The ayurvedic treatment focuses on treating the presenting symptoms and attempting to reverse the brain damage.

What to expect?

Ayurvedic herbs used to treat cerebral palsy have several advantages. These medicines show miraculous effects such as:

• Improves the functional capacity of the brain
• Regeneration of damaged brain cells 
• Prevents or reduces convulsions
• Formation of the muscles and tissues
• Improves the nerve conduction and muscular coordination 
• Panchakarma therapy has proved to be effective in managing Cerebral Palsy. It is the ultimate mind-body healing experience for detoxification of the body, for strengthening the immune system, to restore balance and wellbeing. 

The following are the benefits of panchakarma therapies that are useful in treating the condition. 

• Reduces the increased muscle tone
• Improves muscle bulk and power in CP
• Increases the blood flow locally
• Increases tendon extensibility and provides pain relief
• Facilitates the free movement of the joints 
• prevents the development of deformities and contractures 
• Reduces spasticity 
• Brings lightness in the body
• Improves appetite and relieves pain 
• Opens the minute channels
• Improves blood as well as lymphatic circulation
• Practicing yoga helps children with cerebral palsy to strengthen muscles, stretches the body, improves flexibility and motion range in joints, and overall mobility. 

If your children show any signs of cerebral palsy and are suffering in silence, seek immediate medical attention. Book an appointment at Jeevaniyam Ayurveda Hospital and Research Centre and help your child.

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Cerebral Palsy Can Affect Mental Capabilities And Health

Childhood is filled with so much wonder and happiness. It is also the period when a child is most vulnerable to diseases. Cerebral Palsy is a disorder that affects the muscle tone, movement, and motor skills of a child. The disease usually strikes before or during childbirth or when the child is between three to five-years-old. Abnormal development or damage to certain areas of the brain can result in Cerebral palsy. It can even result in permanent disorders that hinder movement. Poor coordination, stiff muscles, and tremors are the common symptoms of Cerebral Palsy.

Cerebral Palsy and the Damage caused to the Brain

The brain has a major role in controlling and coordinating motor functions. Any injury to the brain can have adverse effects on the coordination and movement of the individual. Following are the types of Cerebral Palsy and the areas of the brain affected by the disease.

Damage to the brain’s motor cortex and the pyramidal tracts results in Spastic Cerebral Palsy.  The motor cortex controls voluntary movement, and pyramidal tracts help to relay signals to the muscles. Any damage to the right side of the motor cortex results in impairment on the left side of the body and vice versa. Uncontrolled reflexes, stiffness in one part of the body are symptoms of Spastic Cerebral Palsy.

Damage to the brain’s basal ganglia or cerebellum results in Athetoid Cerebral Palsy. Basal ganglia play a major role in regulating the voluntary motor function along with the movement of the eyes. Balance and coordination of the body is controlled by the cerebellum. The symptoms of Athetoid Cerebral Palsy include stiffness of the body, accompanied by problems in maintaining body posture.

Ataxic Cerebral Palsy is caused by damage to the cerebellum. Difficulty while speaking, problems with depth perception are the common symptoms of Ataxic Cerebral Palsy.

When more than one type of Cerebral Palsy is involved, it could be a result of Mixed Cerebral Palsy. The disease has the characteristic features of multiple brain injuries.

Cerebral Palsy can be quite challenging for young children. Being unable to move, speak, or live like their peers can put a lot of mental pressure on them. With proper care and attention, patients suffering from Cerebral Palsy can lead a normal life.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Cerebral Palsy

Ayurvedic treatment for Cerebral Palsy includes a combination of Rooksha and Sidha Therapy that helps in the effective and uninterrupted flow of body fluids. Medicated oil massages for head and the body along with Panchakarma therapies like Nasyam and Vasthi helps in relaxing the muscles and improves overall muscle coordination. A combination of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and sensory integration therapy helps in improving the overall health condition. All these medications aim at improving the neuroplasticity of the brain. This factor refers to the ability of the brain to form new cells, to repair damaged cells, and also re-organize the different sections of the brain.

Cerebral Palsy Treatment in Kerala

At Jeevaniyam Ayurveda Hospital and Treatment Center, you can find relief from Cerebral palsy. Find effective Ayurvedic treatments that aim at improving muscle coordination and overall mobility. Cerebral Palsy Treatment in Ayurveda can yield desired results if administered properly. Along with improving the overall health of your children, Jeevaniyam has also introduced academic sessions as part of their educational programme.

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Cerebral Palsy And Transition To Adulthood: To Be Taken Care Of

“Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional”. Growing and accepting the changes that pose to one’s life is something that befits the reality and yes, that is the best part of the same. Concurrently, there also occurs instances where growing up and moving to adolescence summons more confronts to a few people. Cerebral palsy is a group of disease conditions that affect muscle movement and neural coordination. This can affect the child’s muscle tone, motor skills and movement. Hence, the transition to adulthood can be difficult and calls must strength to come over them.

Jeevaniyam Ayurvedic Hospital and Research Centre, has been contributing much towards the cerebral palsy treatment in Kerala with a high rate of success rate in the lifestyle management of the children. Adulthood, the age when children tend to show high activity and movements, delimit the children with cerebral palsy from the activities that their mind crave for. This can lead to depression in them. We, at Jeevaniyam, provide special training for them to make it easy at the physiological and mental level. Mind clearing exercises and yoga helps them to detain from depression.

Also, the motor difficulties can increase anger in them and at times, might fall back in managing it. The mental stress they handle can be made smooth and effortless through the massages and treatments using medicated oils and herbs. Also, children might find it difficult in active socialization and speech issues which are solved through the Ayurveda therapies. Ayurveda treatments to enhance the mobility and motor skills of the children are also provided along with physiotherapy.

Cerebral Palsy treatment in Ayurveda in Kochi, considers CP to be a multifactorial condition of Sahaja, jataja, garbhaja. It focuses on Vata Vyadhi to handle the symptoms of CP. Panchakarma treatments along with the ayurvedic treatments like Abhyangam, Nasya, Pothichil can help restore the motor skills and mental health of the children when they transform into adulthood.

Jeevaniyam provides intense care and opportunities for your kid to get through the difficult phases and to rise up in flying colours. So, worry not for we offer the help in plenty!

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Let’s Rekindle The Views, This World Palsy Day

October 6th- World Cerebral Palsy Day

The day of happiness and pride, for over 17 million children facing cerebral palsy all over the globe. Rather being a single day of remembrance, the day is a reminder of the many facts which have been given out by the children and their family.

Cerebral Palsy, the congenital disorder of muscle movement, posture and muscle tone is usually caused due to the delay in the first cry of the baby, retaining oxygen to the brain. The kids usually suffer from the damages affecting their vision, hearing and sensing. It can delay in reaching the milestones of a child. The child may also suffer from the learning disabilities, making it harder for them to make up to a social life at times.

 

Ayurveda finds the deep causes of cerebral palsy to be multifactorial. Hence Ayurveda treats according to the conditions of the child, in a more personalized manner. Massage therapies using herbal and medicated oils help in the betterment of the muscle function. Panchakarma therapies have been found to be effective in healing the physical constraints felt by the patient. Also, Ayurveda treatment procedures like Nasya, Abhyangam etc can help the patient in a very effective way. Using the herbal medicines inside and out have been proved to improve the cognitive skills, muscle strength etc.

We, at Jeevaniyam with the years of experience in natural treatment for cerebral palsy, also include treatment packages for the children which have found to be on point to improve the nerve conduction and muscular coordination. We also try to include yoga sessions for the children to help them in achieving the inner peace and muscle flexibility. You can get the best cerebral palsy treatment in Ayurveda Kochi from Jeevaniyam.

More than being a day of awareness, today must be the day of realization of creating a barrier-free environment and a welcoming society for the kids and families suffering from cerebral palsy. Creating working environments that can help them boost their confidence and trust in life must be made a reality using the technologies, opportunities and moreover humanity, in this era of multi latitudinal perspectives. Providing a heal in the social and spiritual sectors must become a  priority too for the kids. Let’s make it a better world for them, together!

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No More To Worry About Cerebral Palsy - Ayurveda Treats!

Cerebral Palsy, one of the very common congenital disease conditions happening in children with a high rate of incidence. Cerebral Palsy, commonly abbreviated as CP does not have a definite treatment solution. Still, Ayurveda finds its own methods to help the children and their parents to cope up with the alleys of CP. We, at Jeevaniyam Ayurveda hospital and Research Centre, try to bring in our procedure of treatment helping to reduce the aggressiveness of CP in children and bring back the smile on your kid’s face making it a happy phase for him/ her.

 

What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral Palsy is the congenial neurological issue affecting the body movement, muscle tone, coordination, reflux and motor skills.

 

What are the reasons for CP?

CP can be caused primarily due to the delay in the first cry of the baby causing the deficiency of oxygen in the developing areas of the brain. If the mother experiences the traumatic conditions of pneumonia, jaundice, malnutrition or an injury during the conception time, it can also cause CP in children.

 

 How can I know if my kid suffers from Cerebral Palsy?

    • Variations in muscle tone
    • Delay in achieving the motor- skill milestones.
    • Delay in speaking abilities.
    • Deformities in the child muscle growth
    • Seizures

If the above few symptoms appear in your kid, delay not to reach out to your kid’s doctor! It can be CP that has been worrying your kid.

 

How does Ayurveda consider CP?

Ayurveda considers CP to be a multifactorial disease condition of Sahaja(hereditary), jataja(psychosomatic) and garbhaja(cognition). In spite of not having a complete cure for CP, Ayurveda finds its own methods of cure to help the child cope up with the pain and agony, as well as to improve the child's day to day life activities.

 

How does Ayurveda treat CP?

Ayurveda concentrates on the treatment for Vata Vyadhi to handle the symptoms of CP. Panchakarma treatments along with the classical Ayurveda treatments of Abhyangam, Nasya, Pothichil has been found to bring in marvellous changes in the child. Additional internal medications using the Ayurveda medicinal herbs and medicated oils prove how Ayurveda can manage CP in children.

 

How can Jeevaniyam help in this?

Jeevaniyam can treat CP using the effective 14-day protocol that is the combination of Rooksha and Sidha therapies. Rookshana cleanses the channels, allowing an uninterrupted flow of body fluids. The protocol includes the medicated oil massages for head and body like Udvarthanam, Prakardhara, Thalapothichil and Advingam along with the Panchakarma therapies like Nasyam and Vasthi.

What are the benefits my child can get through this?

The treatment protocol, when administered at an interval of 6 months, has brought in the comprehensive advancement of your child. The treatments can help your child in the overall betterment in child growth, development, cognition, hypertonicity of the muscles, reducing spasticity and spasm of muscles etc.

 

Is there any other treatment supplementing to treat CP?

Along with the Ayurveda treatments, at Jeevaniyam, we try to include physiotherapy, sensory integration therapy and occupational therapies improve the muscle strength and sensory integration. Ayurveda helps in maintaining the equilibrium of the mental health and physical well being. We, at Jeevaniyam also integrate Yoga as part of the lifestyle for your child to gain control over his/her body and mind.

Are you searching for natural treatment for cerebral palsy in Kerala? Come directly to Jeevaniyam. Jeevaniyam is known as the best Ayurveda hospital in Kochi. You can get the best cerebral palsy treatment in Ayurveda in Kochi. Jeevaniyam provides special care and opportunities for your kid to gain academic excellence too while undergoing the treatments. We provide intense academic sessions too as an integral part of their educational programme.

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TACKLING CEREBRAL PALSY THROUGH AYURVEDA

Cerebral Palsy is a disorder that affects the muscle tone, movement, and motor skills of a child. Cerebral Palsy is also abbreviated as CP and it can also affect other systems of the body in time. Cerebral Palsy as the name renounces, affects the brain and the development of brain. As the development of brain is affected, it may seriously harm other parts of the body, and its development. For example, it can make the child blind, deaf, physically or mentally challenged etc. Population-based studies from around the world report that estimated cases of CP range from 1.5 to more than 4 per 1,000 live births or children of a defined age range.
CAUSES
The first and foremost reason for a child to be affected by cerebral palsy is the delayed cry of the child. As per medical science, the first cry of the baby is very important because, it is this cry that makes the baby take his/her first breath. It takes in oxygen and it reaches the baby’s brain after dissolving in the blood. Baby’s brain development is wholly dependent on this oxygen that reaches through blood by the first cry. So if there occurs a delay in the cry of the baby, it can seriously affect brain development which ultimately leads to the condition of cerebral palsy. It can also occur due to the malnutrition, injury and disease which can occur during the conception time of the mother.

                                     

EFFECTS
The muscle impairment can be considered as one of the most important signs of cerebral palsy. Along with it, loss of control, balance and coordination over the refluxes can also worsen the condition of the child. The child may also develop a difficulty in swallowing and chewing indicating oral dysfunction. Speech impairment and poor facial muscle tone can also indicate Cerebral Palsy.
Certain abnormal reflexes may also indicate Cerebral Palsy. Hyperreflexia are excessive reflex responses that cause twitching and spasticity. Underdeveloped or lacking postural and protective reflexes are warning signs for abnormal development, including Cerebral Palsy.
Many signs and symptoms are not readily visible at birth, except in some severe cases, and may appear within the first three to five years of life as the brain and child develop.

AYURVEDA AND ITS ROLE
Ayurveda has been considered not only as a way of treatment but also a style of life too. It is a part of our heritage and culture marking the legacy. Ayurveda in itself has the answer for many problems and we need not wander for the right solutions needed for each issue. Even diseases like cerebral palsy can be treated effectively by the right combinations of the treatment methodologies and the right ratio of the medicines which could be found out only after tedious efforts of researches and findings of years.
In this regard, we Jeevaniyam Ayurveda hospital and research center provide you with the best treatment methodologies for one of the most serious conditions among children-cerebral palsy. Our treatment methodologies are based upon the research results conducted by the Department of pediatrics of Kottakkal Ayurveda College. Cerebral palsy being one of most challenging conditions too has to be handled with utmost care and could be done with the expert panel of doctors of years of experience and the researchers of utmost knowledge.
Ayurveda finds the method of resolving cerebral palsy with the ultimate aim of Neuronal plasticity. Neuro plasticity is the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. Neuroplasticity allows the neurons (nerve cells) in the brain to compensate for injury and disease and to adjust their activities in response to new situations or to changes in their environment. So that, in spite of the damaged nerve cells, brain manages itself to acclimatize with the existing neurons and control and coordinate life activities with them.
The unique treatment methodology of Jeevaniyam for Cerebral palsy includes two important treatments. ”Rookshana” and “Snehana”. The treatment is a 14 day treatment which is done at a gap of 6 months. Rookshana and Snehana find its best application in sorting out a way to help the children suffering from cerebral palsy. Rookshana and Snehana aim at the final result of Neuroplasticity. These both treatments when provided in right combination can bring out wonders which have proven to be true. The treatment method includes different types of nasyas, medicated oil massages for both head and body.
Along with the special treatment methods for Cerebral Palsy, other sessions included are physiotherapy, speech therapy etc. These therapies promise better physical fitness when combined with the treatment methodologies for Cerebral Palsy.
Jeevaniyam provides not only the treatment, but also we provide education to children on a regular school basis on Monday to Friday from morning till noon as a 10 months package. This interactive, cognitive session helps the children to cope up with the society and to have a normal life as all other children of their age. In order to help children have a regular life and to face the harsh reality, these educational sessions help them to a real extend.
Children are gifts of God. But at times, they may not be complete. But as per the believes, children with small shortcomings stand very near to God and are real replicas of God itself. With today’s innovative neo methodologies, cerebral palsy is no more to be feared, instead faced with much strength. As far as we are there to help, nothing’s there to fear!

                               

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