Psychosis, the challenging and chronic brain disorder is caused due to psychological, environmental, physical and genetic factors. Other causes of this disease include pre-natal viral infections, stressful pregnancy, different brain structure/chemistry and mind altering drugs etc. Those suffering from psychosis usually complain of difficulty for differentiating reality and imaginary things. Thought disorders, incoherent speech, delusions, unusual motor and disorganized behavior, neglecting the basic personal hygiene and emotional flatness are the usual symptoms of this dangerous disorder. Persons suffering from this major disease sometimes get engaged in suicidal thoughts.
Millions of persons across the world suffer from psychosis and take traditional medicines. Few of them sometimes result in side effects. The patients are now switching over to the Ayurvedic System of Medicine.
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| Ayurvedic Treatment For Psychosis |
Following Ayurvedic treatments and other measures help in controlling the symptoms of psychosis:
a. Brahmi – Also known as bacopa; Brahmi is able to improve the cognitive ability. It is helpful for treating the psychosis in even manners. Certain chemicals in the brain are balanced with its even use. The neuroprotective features of Brahmi are much helpful for the patients. A dose of 500 mg on daily basis for a month works wonders.
b. Panax Ginseng – Those suffering from psychosis, loss of memory/concentration are advised to take this product that works wonders. The negative symptoms associated with psychosis are reduced to great extent. A dose of 200 mg of Panax Ginseng on daily basis taken continuously for few weeks gives sufficient relief from the disease.
c. Ginkgo Biloba – The neural damage caused due to antipsychotics is set aright with even use of Ginkgo Biloba. A dose of 360 mg of this product taken on daily basis for about sixteen weeks is good.
d. Fish Oil – Those affected with psychosis and its ill effects must make use of fish oil that works wonders. It can help to reduce the symptoms of this disease to great extent. Taking one to four grams of fish oil supplements on daily basis is good for the patients. Those taking blood thinning/diabetes/cardiovascular medicines must consult the doctor for taking fish oil. Adding sardine, salmon and other cold water fish in the diets is good.
e. Flaxseeds/Pumpkin seeds – Those affected with psychosis must include these seeds in their diets. Rich contents of omega-3 fatty acids in them are beneficial for the patients.
f. Antioxidants – Taking antioxidant vitamins like A, C, and E is good for the patients. Antioxidant-rich foods including strawberries, blueberries, oranges, lemons, spinach, Indian gooseberry and carrots are also beneficial for the patients that suffer from psychosis.
g. Exercises – Physical and mental well being of the patients can be maintained with regular exercises. Depression and anxiety can be managed with Yoga and other such physical activities. Jogging and walking are also good for the patients.
h. Those suffering from psychosis must stay away from stress and strain as the two are responsible for this disease.
i. Irregular intake of food must be avoided. Diets causing constipation should be avoided.
j. Use of Jatamansi, sarpgandha and vacha is also good for the patients that suffer from psychosis.
