Abstract
You might have noticed someone sitting next to you in the school, college, office or while you were travelling in a train or a plane was shaking his legs continuously for no reason. It might seem awkward, but they are suffering from a condition called Restless leg syndrome. They do not do it on purpose, rather there is an irresistible desire to do so. Today, we are going to discuss the same in our article.
Introduction
Restless leg syndrome is also known by another name of Willis-Ekbom disease. In this medical condition there is an irresistible urge to move the legs continuously which is more prominent towards the end of a day. This aggravates when one is sitting for a while or lying down in the bed which often makes it difficult to fall asleep. There is slight relief in this urge when patients get up and move around. Though it could start at any age, the elderly are most affected. There is a strong family history of this disease.
Causes
Though the exact cause of the restless leg syndrome is not known but some factors are seen associated with this condition such as:
- Family history
- Pregnancy
- Diabetes
- Spinal cord injury
- Kidney disease
- Iron deficiency
Symptoms
Following are the symptoms of the restless leg syndrome:
- Urge to keep on moving legs
- Feeling of uneasiness while sitting
- Difficulty in falling asleep
- Sleepiness during daytime (This happens because of unrefreshing sleep at night time)
- Aggravation of symptoms in the evening
- Leg twitching while sleeping.
Diagnosis
When a patient comes to the OPD with the above mentioned complaints, the physician diagnoses the condition only with the help of symptoms and history. There is no diagnostic tool for restless leg syndrome.
Treatment in Allopathy
The scope of treatment of restless leg syndrome is very limited in allopathy. Either they are dependent on the anti-seizure medications or they prescribe sleep pills. This approach is very harmful, as long use of such medications may have adverse effects on the body.
Ayurvedic point of view
Ayurveda sees life in a very holistic way. It is considered that life is connected with the whole environment, and there is a strong connection between each and every being. This could be somewhat related to the food cycle. Every being is composed of five basic elements of the Universe; this is a strong belief of Ayurveda. These five basic elements are Space, Air, Water, Fire, and Soil (Earth). These five elements in a fixed combination of two come together to form a dosha (energy) that runs different functions of the body. Vata, Pitta and Kapha are the three doshas. These energies flow in a normal healthy human body in a balanced way, and a disease is nothing but an imbalance of this very energy. If we talk about restless leg syndrome, then it is the vata dosha which is vitiated. Therefore, the treatment plan should be based upon the bringing balance of this altered vata dosha.
Planet Ayurveda is a leading firm which prepares natural herbs using authentic ways and has great results in curing restless leg syndrome. All the herbs that are prepared here are free from chemicals, preservatives, starch, additives, colours, yeast, binders and fillers. They are 100 percent natural and are formulated by MD Ayurvedic doctors with years of experience. It has a worldwide range of distributors and has a great response from various countries when it comes to curing diseases that are considered incurable by allopathic doctors.
Products available at Planet Ayurveda for Restless leg syndrome
- Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras
- Ashwagandha Capsules
- Stress Support
- Neuro Plan Syrup
- Amalaki Rasayan
Product Description
1. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras
As the restless leg syndrome is somewhat related to the movement control system of the body, which is situated in the brain .i.e cerebellum. Therefore a great support to the brain could be given with usage of this wonderful product. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras is a good formulation of Planet Ayurveda for maintaining a healthy nervous system. It is also very helpful in digestion. Ingredients of the Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras are Swaran bhasma ( Calx of gold), Rajata bhasma ( Calx of silver), Loha bhasma ( Calx of iron) etc.
Dosage: 1 tablet to be chewed daily.
2. Ashwagandha Capsules
This is the world known herb for its anti-stress properties. Therefore it is indicated for the cases where stress seems to be the causative factor. It is well suited for the debilitating conditions, stress, anxiety and nervous breakdown. It acts like a wonderful brain tonic which in turn enhances mental and physical stamina. Ingredients of the Ashwagandha capsules are Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera).
Dosage: 1-2 capsules once or daily.
3. Stress Support
It is an inevitable remedy for the cases of stress. It won't cause drowsiness like modern medications. It strengthens the mind to fight stressful situations. This will promote a sound and refreshing sleep, thus very useful in restless leg syndrome. Complaints like stiff neck which is due to stress could be managed with this formulation. Ingredients of the Stress support capsules are Tagar ( Valeriana wallichii), Brahmi ( Bacopa monnieri), Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera) and other herbs.
Dosage: 1-2 capsules once or twice daily.
4. Neuro Plan Syrup
This formulation of Planet Ayurveda will be very helpful for the individuals who have been a long time victim of insomnia, depression, stress, and sadness. It also boosts the memory and improves concentration. For the most crucial period that is elderly and childhood where the memory is either decreasing or growing, this could be proved very helpful as it strengthens the nervous system. Very suitable remedy for dementia, Alzheimer's, cerebral atrophy etc. Ingredients of the Neuroplan syrup are Brahmi ( Bacopa monnieri), Sonth ( Zingiber officinale), Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera), Mandukaparni ( Centella asiatica), Jyotishmati ( Celastrus paniculatus), Maricha (Piper nigrum) and other herbs.
Dosage: 1-2 teaspoonfuls, twice daily or as per the instructions of an Ayurvedic practitioner.
5. Amalaki Rasayan
It is another formulation by Planet Ayurveda which is very beneficial for the cases of cholesterol-induced atherosclerosis. A well-suited remedy for hypertension, diabetes, chronic cough and cold. It boosts immunity and fights back cancer. Ingredient of the Amalaki rasayana capsules is Amalaki ( Emblica officinalis).
Dosage: 1-2 capsules once or twice daily.
Conclusion
It could be concluded that the treatment of restless leg syndrome in Ayurveda is holistic in nature. With the help of natural herbs and principles of preparation mentioned in ancient texts, Planet Ayurveda has formulated many remedies like above to cure the patients of restless leg syndrome. The treatment in Ayurveda totally differs from the modern science, as in the latter the so-called treatment includes methods which seem suppressive instead of curative. Whereas in Ayurveda it is gentle, quick and permanent. In case of any query kindly visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com. For more queries, you can send your queries to our email id [email protected]
