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by Justin Kenedy, Jus

Back pain is a kind of pain that is felt in the area of back region and it is usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones and joints in the spine. 90% of Americans are affected by the back pain at the same point of time in their life and an estimate says that up to 50% will have more than one episode.

Backache may be due to many reasons. Disorders, which cause it, should be tackled first. Gout, constipation, a wrong posture and menstrual disorders of women can cause backache. If the pain persists even after these maladies have been cured, hot fomentation and massaging the affected part can help because in that case the ache may be due to accumulation of excess blood in the lumber region. Hot fomentation and massage will dispel the blood and give relief.

1.Apply ice as necessary. In one study, two-thirds of people with back pain reported significant relief after using an ice pack. "Wrap some ice cubes or an ice pack in a towel and lay it over the sore area for 20 minutes," advises Anne Simons, M.D. "Remove the ice for 10 minutes, then repeat." Continue until your pain subsides.

2.One of the most effective remedy treating backache is doing Yoga and Pranayama. These techniques tone up the muscles and do wonders in curing backaches.

3.Among the many benefits that garlic has, an important one is relieving pains of lumbago. An extract of garlic provided to the patients provides relief from the pains without having any undesirable side effects.

4.Massage is also an effective form of back pain relief, which is used to relax the muscles as well as to relieve pain. You may wish to engage the help of your family member, but he does not have to be a trained massager to give a smoothing massage. He simply needs to have sensitive hands and to be willing and relatively free of tension. It is also important that the person, who is being massaged, is lying in a comfortable position.

5.Use of garlic. Two or three cloves should be taken every morning to get results. An oil prepared from garlic and rubbed on the back will give great relief.

6.Exercise is also among common back pain home remedies. Exercise plays a very important role in cure and maintaining of a healthy back. At the time of backache, start by doing light exercises and as you feel better, add some more back exercises to your regime.

7.Since backache is a condition caused due to vata vitiation, any food that can aggravate the vata further must not be taken. Sour and fried foods must be totally avoided. Even pulses must be eliminated from the diet. Rice must be reduced; rather food grains such as wheat, millet and sorghum are better.

8.Ashwagandha is a Asian plant from a potato family and this root is used to treat rheumatism, high blood pressure, immune dysfunctions, erection problems and it is also valuable to ease inflammation.

The prostate gland is prone to a number of problems. One of the deadliest is prostate cancer, which is a fatal condition. Another commonly faced problem by men is prostatitis, which is the inflammation of the prostate gland. Prostate gland problems increase as the man advances in age. However, care of the prostate gland must be taken throughout life so as to protect oneself from problems later on in life.

In Ayurveda, two important prostate related complications are known:-

(i)Mootrakruchra, which is painful micturation or urination and
(ii)Mootraghaata, which is suppression of urination.

These are actually considered to be symptoms of prostate problems. Most of the prostate complications are shown by urinary symptoms like the two above and in addition, hesitant urine flow, dribbling, increased urination, hematuria (blood in urine), urinary tract infection and urinary retention.

(1)Useful Herbs in the Treatment of Prostate Gland Problems

-Hog Weed (Boerhaavia diffusa)
Hog weed is known in Ayurveda as punarnava. It is prescribed in case of all urinary problems that are caused due to prostate ailments.

-Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca scariola)
The prickly lettuce leaves provide a bitter tonic, which is very effective in the treatment of enlargement of the prostate gland.

-Salep Orchid (Orchis mascula)
The salep orchid is known as shalaba mishri in Ayurveda. It is prescribed in case of prostate problems brought on by vata vitiation.

-Small Caltrop (Tribulus terrestris)
Gokshura or small caltrop, is an indigenous Indian herb which is commonly used in treatment of urinary complications caused due to prostate problems. Its fruit is effective in such cases. It is ground roughly and boiled in two cups of water till it is reduced to half the amount. This is drunk along with sugar.

(2)Dietary Treatments for Prostate Gland Problems

A reduction in the mineral contents of the body is generally related with prostate gland disorders. It has been found that a long time deficiency of zinc in the diet causes such problems. Therefore, foods that are rich in zinc must be consumed adequately. Zinc is present to appreciable extent in meat, eggs and all kinds of seafood.

In case of prostate problems, sour and fried things are to be avoided. These are difficult to digest and will exert pressure on the prostate. Foods that are recommended for people with prostate problems are ghee made from cow's milk, butter, ginger, garlic and asafetida.

(3)Ayurvedic Treatments for Prostate Gland Problems

Shilajit is the best Ayurvedic medicine for prostate gland problems like benign prostate hyperplasia. It is taken in small doses for better effect. The dosage prescribed is half a teaspoonful at bedtime along with milk. Shilajit is also taken in the form of its preparations. Chandraprabha vati is a very popularly prescribed Shilajit preparation that is prescribed for the treatment of prostate enlargement.

Prostate gland problems can occur due to all the three dosha interferences. Hence, Ayurvedic treatments would slightly differ according to the dosha. The following are the typical treatments:-

-Prostate problems due to vata vitiation ? Herbs like gokshura, punarnava, shalaba mishri, kahu, guggulu and shilajit are provided. Three of these herbs are prescribed in the form of a mixture, in doses of 1 to 3 grams per day for a month.

-Prostate problems due to pitta vitiation ? When the prostate problems are due to pitta vitiation, then cooling herbs must be provided to reduce the agni. Herbs of choice in this case are punarnava and coriander. Marshmallow and barley are also found to be effective.

-Prostate problems due to kapha vitiation ? Guggulu and shilajit are the herbs of choice. Along with then spices like turmeric, ginger and cinnamon may be added. Juniper berries are also prescribed in some cases.

(4)Home Remedies for Prostate Gland Problems

The following are some remedies that can be done at the household level to prevent prostate problems:-

-Eat a mixture of juniper berries and parslane. This helps in case of enlarged prostates.

-Increase the use of tomatoes in the diet. This protects from prostate infections.

-When there are prostate problems, alternate cold and hot hip baths for ten minutes a day are beneficial.

There are many precautions to be taken in order to keep the prostate gland healthy. These should be borne in mind.

-One of the most important things to remember is that prostate problems begin when you lead a sedentary life. Hence, a change in lifestyle would do better for prostate problems. Men must remain sexually active, but most not indulge in excessive sex. Walks and other forms of mild exercise must be regularly done.

-The urge to urinate must never be suppressed. This leads to prostate complications. This must be kept in mind when going on long travels.

-Do not sit on a hard stool for long periods of time. If you do a desk job, then get a soft ergonomic chair to sit on.

-Alcoholism and smoking are two certain ways to invite prostate problems.
Avoid them, especially if you are overweight.

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