Seeking Help for My Daughter's Epilepsy and Seizures - #48794

Hlo,

Ayurveda classifies epilepsy as “Apasmara,” often linked to Vata-Pitta imbalance in the brain.

Internal medicine - 1) brahmi vati 250 mg twice after meal 2) shankhpushpi syrup 5 ml twice daily after meal 3) tab ashwagandha 250 mg at night with Luke warm water 4) guduchi tab 250 mg twice daily after meal

Diet & Lifestyle: Warm, cooked, easily digestible foods; regular meals Adequate sleep (8–9 hrs), stress reduction, gentle yoga or breathing exercises

Therapies (Optional, under supervision): - Shirodhara or Nasya with sheerbala taila

Tq

Consulting the AYURVEDIC PHYSICIAN and need personal consultation

EPILEPSY IN A THIRTEEN YEAR OLD CHILD INDICATES A SENSITIVE AND OVER REACTIVE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND YOUR DESIRE TO SEE HER SEIZURE FREE IS COMPLETELY VALID THE MOST IMPORTANT POINT IS THAT ANTI EPILEPTIC MEDICINES MUST BE CONTINUED AS ADVISED AND SHOULD NEVER BE STOPPED OR REDUCED SUDDENLY FROM AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE THIS CONDITION IS DESCRIBED AS APASMARA WHERE VATA AND PITTA DOSHA AFFECT BRAIN FUNCTION MEMORY AND NEURONAL STABILITY AYURVEDA WORKS AS A SUPPORT SYSTEM TO STRENGTHEN THE BRAIN CALM THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND REDUCE SEIZURE TENDENCY WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH MODERN MEDICATIONS SINCE SEIZURES ARE FOCAL AND OCCUR MONTHLY THIS SHOWS PARTIAL CONTROL AND A NEED FOR LONG TERM NERVOUS SYSTEM NOURISHMENT AND STABILITY AT THIS AGE HORMONAL CHANGES STRESS AND SLEEP DISTURBANCE CAN ACT AS TRIGGERS AND MUST BE ADDRESSED SAFE AND COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION INCLUDE BRAHMI SYRUP FIVE ML TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD TO IMPROVE BRAIN FUNCTION AND REDUCE NEURONAL EXCITABILITY SHANKHPUSHPI SYRUP FIVE ML TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD TO CALM THE MIND AND SUPPORT SLEEP AND FOCUS ASHWAGANDHA SYRUP THREE TO FIVE ML AT NIGHT AFTER FOOD TO STRENGTHEN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND REDUCE STRESS RESPONSE MEDHYA RASAYANA OR BRAHMI GHRITA HALF TEASPOON ONCE DAILY IN THE MORNING WITH WARM MILK IF DIGESTION IS GOOD THESE MEDICINES ARE GIVEN AS SUPPORT AND DO NOT REPLACE ANTI EPILEPTIC DRUGS DOSES MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT BASED ON HER WEIGHT DIGESTION AND RESPONSE AND SHOULD BE MONITORED REGULARLY DAILY ROUTINE PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN SEIZURE CONTROL REGULAR SLEEP WITH EARLY BEDTIME IS ESSENTIAL LATE NIGHTS FASTING SKIPPING MEALS DEHYDRATION AND EXCESS SCREEN TIME MUST BE STRICTLY AVOIDED STRESS EXAM PRESSURE AND EMOTIONAL OVERLOAD CAN LOWER SEIZURE THRESHOLD AND SHOULD BE MANAGED GENTLY DIET SHOULD BE SIMPLE WARM AND NOURISHING VERY SPICY SOUR JUNK AND PACKAGED FOODS SHOULD BE AVOIDED GOOD HYDRATION IS IMPORTANT WITH CONSISTENT MEDICATION DISCIPLINE PROPER AYURVEDIC SUPPORT AND A STABLE ROUTINE MANY CHILDREN EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN SEIZURE FREQUENCY AND LONG SEIZURE FREE PERIODS THIS CONDITION REQUIRES PATIENCE REGULAR FOLLOW UP AND A BALANCED APPROACH BUT THERE IS DEFINITE HOPE FOR BETTER CONTROL AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUR DAUGHTER

HELLO, Your daughter has epilepsy , which means there is abnormal electrical activity in a small area of the brain, leading to repeated seizures Because her seizures are focal, it means -only one part of the brain is involved -she may remain partly aware -seizures happen mostly, not daily -medicines have helped partially, but not full WHY SEIZURES KEEP COMING? The brain has nerve cells that communicate using electrical signals. In epilepsy -These signals become too fast, irregular, and uncontrolled -The brain temporarily loses balance -this causes shaking, staring, confusion or other seizure signs In Ayurveda, epilepsy Is called Apasmara WHAT APASMARA MEANS -Apa= loss -Smara= awareness So Apasmara means temporary loss of awareness due to imbalance in brain and mind functions DOSHA INVOLVEMENT IN YOUR DAUGHTER -Vata Dosha= sudden movements, nerve firing, seizures -Pitta dosha (associated)-> brain irritation, heat, electrical instability -Mind channels affected -Ojas (brain immunity and strength) becomes weak This explains -recurrent seizures -incomplete response to mediicnes -emotional sensitivty sometimes seen in children with epilepsy TREATMENT GOALS -reduce seizure frequency -reduce seizure intensity -stabilize brain electrical activty -strengthen nerves and brain tissue -improve memory, learning, and emotional stability -support modern anti epileptic mediicnes -prevent future worsening INTERNAL MEDICATIONS A) BRAIN NOURISHING MEDICINES These medicines -calm excessive nerve firing, improve coordination between brain cells, increase brain stability -BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals improves nerve control, reduces seizure tendency -SHANKHAPUSHPI SYRUP= 1 tsp twice dialy after meals calms mind, improvs awareness Because epilepsy is not just seizures, but brain instability -KALYANAK GHRITA = 5-10 ml with warm milk once daily =brain tissue is fatty-> ghee nourishes it directly -helps mediicnes cross the blood-brain barrier -reduces main seizure cause DURATION= usually 3-6 months EXTERNAL THERAPY 1) NASYA= instil 2 drops of Brahmi ghrita in each nostril daily morning =regulates brain activity, reduces seizure triggers, improves clarity and alertness LIFESTYLE CHANGES SLEEP -fixed bedtime and wake time -adequate night sleep -no late night screen exposure SCREEN EXPOSURE -avoid flashing lights -Limit TV, mobile, video games STRESS -calm home environment -avoid pressure, shouting, fear YYOGA AND PRANAYAM -anulom vilom= balances nervous system -Bhramari= calming for brain -simple meditation Short, regular practice is better than long sessions DIET -fresh home cooked meals -warm meals -cow’s ghee -milk warm -almonds soaked and peeled -fruits like apple, pomegranate Regular meal timing is crucial AVOID -junk food -chocolates -cold drinks -aritifical colors -very spicy or fermented food HOME SUPPORTIVE MEASURES -oil massage weekly -maintain. seizure dairy -keep child hydrate -avoid fasting or skipping meals CURE IS GRADUAL, NOT OVERNIGHT You. are not wrong to seek additional help Ayurveda works deeply and slowly Best results come when -neurologist + ayurvedic work together -treatment is regular -lifestyle is disciplined Your child is not weak-> her brain just needs better balance and support DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Hello Seziures are described as MAHAAGAD in ayurveda. It cannot be promissed that she will have a seziure free life but with medication we can surely prolog the episode apperance and also shorten the time. Remember DONOT abruptly discontinue her allopathy medicines as that may worsen her condition. Slow tapering of the dose with the physician consultation is must. 🧘‍♀️ Anulomvilom and Bhramari Pranayam will help. do it early in the morning only. ❌ Avoid tea or coffee or aerated drinks. ❌ Reduce screen time… No screen in darkness and 1 hour before you sleep. Consume audio form of data rather than visuals before you sleep. Filter the content of data you consume… ✔️ Drink a glass of buffalo milk daily before you sleep; it will help you get a sound sleep. ✔️ 100 steps after both meals are must. ✔️ Eat only home cooked food… Avoid outside food, packed and processed food. ✔️ Prefer natural liquids like fruit juice, coconut water, lemon juice, kokum sharbat over packed ones. 💊 Medication: 💊 Panchendriya Vardhan Tailam 2 drops in each nostril early in the morning empty stomach. Cap. Memorin(S.G.Phytopharma) 2 caps twice a day before food. Syp. Suvarna yukt Saraswatariahta 3 tsp twice a day after food Syp. Prasham 4 tsp at bed time with lukewarm water. Tab. Manasmitra Vatak 2 tabs at bed time.

Start with Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1/2tsp at bedtime with warm milk Brahmi vati 1-0-0 after food with water. Do Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once daily. Follow up after 1 month