Brief Answer:
symptomwise approach

Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and following are recommended guidelines:

1. Xanthelasma are caused due to high level of cholesterol and found normally under the eyelid skin, BUT since they are harmless (not painful) their removal is more important from cosmetic point of view.

2. You should also check with your blood sugar and heart examination which are told be a risk factor of xanthelasma.

3. If at any point considering surgery, keep followimg things in mind:

. Surgery will itself leave scar mark
. As it is an elective procedure thus will depend ona doctor to doctor
. Not covered by Insurance company
. Recurrence is 40%

PS. You may ask for CO2 Laser surgery which has shown promising results.

4. In Ayurveda we do not treat the symptom but the pathology (i.e.) Lipid dysfunction (Medo Dushti) for which I usually prescribe Dietary Regime and Lifestyle Management (If interested do let me know about the same)

5. Regarding Xanthelasma problem:

. You may cover the xanthelasma with good make up
. Opt for the product which promotes collagen biosynthesis and counter the anti aging effect of STRESS on Skin (Olay anti aging cream)

PS. Do not go for any online/miracle drug/ home remedy without first consulting wih your Doctor.

6. One good cream for restoration is MELATRU cream from Salveo Pharma for external application (you have to do some search for it by yourself)

Do revert back with your clarifcations

Sr. Munish Sood
Consultant & Physician
Naimittika

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Brief Answer:
anti hyperlipidemia drug and Ayurveda Management

Detailed Answer:
Thanksfor reverting back.

1. Since xanthelasma do not shrink and tend to remain the same size thus by natural means one cannot remove/lighten them, so best way to improve Lipid Metabolism is:

A. DIETARY AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES

a. There is a limit to how much one can exercise every day. An average (non athlete) person cannot run or exercise vigorously for more than 30 minutes i.e. you cannot burn more than 300 calories through EXERCISE everyday! So it is important to control the tongue, along with whatever exercise you do:

½ hour of walking burn 130 calories

½ hour of jogging/running burn 300-350 calories

½ hour of swimming burn 250 calories

½ hour of cycling burn 150 calories

½ hour of aerobic exercise burn 250 calories

½ hour of light exercise like writing/driving burn 50 calories

i.e. if you don’t exercise you consume about 2000-2500 calories per day. To this you Add any of the above exercise protocol to consume more calories, and keep your calorie consumption below 2000 per day and you will be losing weight

b. Tips on Eating: Starvation is not the right way to loose weight. Take the right type of diet and eat heartily:

AVOID:

.sedentary lifestyle, day time sleeping after meals, newly harvested rice, curd, butter, ghee, cheese, cream, chocolates, cakes, pastries, ice-creams, XXXXXXX

. oils should be reduced to minimum, avoid deep fried foods like puries,bhujees,potato chips.

.avoid potatoes, sweet potatoes, beets, yam, nuts, fruits with sweet pulp like XXXXXXX chickoos, bananas and grapes.

. Avoid processed and tinned foods, opt for fresh foods

. Drinking cold water after exercise.

. Eliminate all cold food and drink; you should eat nothing that is refrigerator cold.

WHAT TO EAT:

.start the meal with large bowl of thin soup, followed by good volume of salads prepared with green vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, cucumber, sprouted pulses). This will prevent you from taking extra servings of the meals. Drink plenty of water and diluted buttermilk.

.Avoid rice, take roti or phulka,without oil or ghee.The bhaji servings should be prepared from green leafy vegetables,onions, cauliflower’s,lady’s finger,radish, turnips, mushrooms, sprouted pulses. Oil may be substituted by gravy of tomato, onion, garlic, and ginger, in the curry or bhaji for taste.

. For morning and evening snacks, take recommended fruits, vegetables and low fat (skimmed) milk, black tea without sugar has negligible calories.

. Carbohydrates: fat requires carbohydrates to burn, so take them in moderation like grains.

B. DEVELOP HEALTHY EATING HABITS:

. Do not eat only 2 large meals a day. It leads to overeating due to hunger. Take snacks in between. It is advisable to eat a good breakfast and light lunch and dinner.

. Keep a quiet and pleasant atmosphere in the dining hall. Watching TV while eating, talking, arguments, angry discussions all lead to overeating g.

. Eat slowly; chewing each bite thoroughly gives a feeling of satiation.

. Do not be tempted to finish up the leftovers.

. Use nonstick cooking ware for cooking

 

 

 

P.S.:

1. Ayurveda though is a slower process, but in case of weight loss: haste makes waste, so one has to be gradual in his approach.

2. It is wise to take vitamin and mineral supplementation during this period, to ensure that your body does not lack any nutrients

 

MEDICATIONS

1. Some Ayurveda compounds which are prescribed for weight reduction include: Triphala,Arogya vardhini Vati, Chandraprabha Vati,Triphala Guggulu

2. Abana by Himalaya Pharma regulates serum lipids by lowering the cholesterol, triglycerides,low density lipoprotein and very low density lipoprotein levels and restoresbthe cardioprotective high density lipoprotein level.

Dose: 2 tablet twice daily till the lipids levels are normalized, followed by 1 tablet twice daily as maintenance dose.

Dr. Munish
Naimittika

You may consult me directly on:
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