HELLO,
WHAT IS TARDIVE DYSKINESIA (TD)? Tardive Dyskinesia is a movement disorder that develops as a side effect of long term use of certain medications (usually those that affect dopamine) It causes -reprtitive facial movements -tongue or lip movements -jaw shifts -shoulder, arms, or leg movements These are not under your control and it’s not your fault
WHY DOES IT HAPPEN MEDICALLY? -Some medicines block dopamine for a long time -the brain responds by making dopamine receptors extra sensitive -these hypersensitive pathways misfire-> involuntary movements
Ayurveda describes this as -Vata imbalance in the brain and nerves -Prana vata (mental and neurological functioning) disturbance -Weakness or derangement in Majja dhatu (nervous tissue) -Reduced Ojas ( the body’s vitality and stability)
This leads to -involuntary movements -restlessness -uncoordinated signals in nerves -muscle twitches -fatigue and sleep issues
TREATMENT GOALS
SHORT TERM GOALS -reduce restlessness and nervous system hyperactivity -calm vata immediately -improve sleep -reduce irritability, anxiety , and overstimulation
MEDIUM TERM GOALS -nourish the brain and nerves -improve nerve communication -stabilize involuntary movements -reduce frequency and intensity of episodes
LONG TERM GOALS -deep vata balance -strengthen Ojas (overall resilience) -regain better motor control -establish stable routine to keep symptoms minimal
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) BRAHMI GHRITA= 1 tsp morning on empty stomach for 2 months =deep neurological nourishment
2) ASHWAGANDHA AVALEHA= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily for 2 months =for vata calming and tremors
3) DASHMOOLARISHTA= 15ml + equal water twice daily after meals for 2 months =systemic vata balance
4) TAGARA CAPSULES= 1 cap at night =sleep improvement and calming
5) KAPIKACCHU CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water in morning =natural L-DOPA
6) GUDUCHI GHAN VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 2 months =strengthen immunity, stabilizes vata
EXTERNAL TREATMENTS
1) FULL BODY OIL MASSAGE= use warm sesame oil 3-4 times/week = grounds vata, reduces restlessness, improves muscle control
2) HEAD OIL MASSAGE = USE BRAHMI OIL =calms brain pathways-> reduces involuntary movements
YOGA (gentle and grounding) No fast movements. no strong balancing -balasana -marjari asana -forward bend -legs up the wall -bound angle pose -supine spinal twist -corpse pose (shavasana)
AVOID -headstands -fast or heat producing yoga -sudden changes in posutre
PRANAYAM -nadi sodhana= stabilizes hemispheres and calms the nerve signaling -bhramari= activates vagus nerves-> reduces involuntary movements -deep belly breathing= reduces sympathetic overdrive
AVOID -kapalbhati -bhastrika
DIET -warm, cooked foods -ghee 2 tsp/day -soups, stews, khichdi -soft rice, wheat, oats -root vegetables= sweet potato, carrots, beets -fresh milk boiled with nutmeg -herbal teas= ginger, cinnamon, licorice -sesame, almonds, cashews
AVOID -raw salads -dry foods-crackers, chips -cold drinks -excess sour, spicy foods -coffee -alcohol
KEY PRINCIPLE -warm + cooked + oily + simple ->nervous system becomes stable
HOME REMEDIES -warm sesame oil foot massage before bed =calms vata and reduces night movements
-Milk boiled with nutmeg at bedtime = improves sleep and calms nervous system
-Warm castor oil on low back =reduces vata in colon-> calms nerves
-Steam inhalation with camphor =relaxes head region vata
-Weighted blanket =deep pressure improves nerve regulation
-Tardive dyskinesia is treatable and manageable -Ayurveda focuses on soothing vata, nourishing nerves, and calming involuntary movement -The most important part is consistency= daily oiling, warm food, regular routine, slow breathing -many people experience significant Impovement with steady lifestyle changes and Ayurvedic therapy beside medical treatment
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
nasya cow ghee 2 times day at 6 am pm take bramhi 2 tab bd take ashwagandha 2 bd
I truly understand out, challenging and emotionally draining in voluntary moments like this can feel Tardive dyskinesia is not just a neurological condition. It affects your confidence ever is in daily activities and even even sense of inner control. Please note that you’re not alone in this. And Ayurveda does offer a very soothing and supportive approach to calm the nervous system and reduce the intensity of these moments. According to Ayurveda, this kind of involuntary or excessive motor activities happen when the vata in the body becomes hyper Mobile dry and over stimulated, especially in the deeper majja dhatu where narrow tissue reside When this vata becomes aggravated for a long time, the mind and the nerves becomes over sensitive, which can feel very similar to modern science described as dopamine pathway over sensitisation… so our direction of Healing will always be to bring stability, grounding, nourishment, and a sense of rhythmic calmness back into your system
The first thing I want you to remember is that your nervous system response beautifully to slow, predictable, warm rhythmic stimuli Even small practice is done daily. Make a very big difference. A simple slow, nasal breathing pattern, inhale for four seconds and excel for six seconds with the mouth closed. Helps activate the vagus nerve introduces the sudden or facial moments This breath softens the over reactivity of the brain circuits that produce involuntary motions Meanwhile, start on Brahmi gritha -1 teaspoon with warm water at morning Ashwagandha churna-of teaspoon with warm milk at night Mandukaparni churna-1/4 th teaspoon with warm water Whole body massage with warm sesame oil is one of the most effective way to Soothen the vata aggravated neurological conditions If still symptom persist after following the above, I would suggest you to opt for Panchakarma therapy
Internal Medicines- 1 Brahmi Vati with gold – 1 tablet morning & night after meals 2 Ashwagandha Lehyam – 10 gm morning + night with warm milk 3 Saraswatarishta – 20 ml + 40 ml warm water after dinner 4 Mukta Pishti – 125 mg twice daily with water
External Shirodhara OR Shiro-pichu with Ksheerabala Taila 7-Avari OR Brahmi Taila → 30–45 min daily for first 14 days → then 2–3 times weekly
Lifestyle Anulom-Vilom + Bhramari Pranayama – 15 min twice daily No tea/coffee/chocolate after 2 PM Warm milk 200 ml + 1 tsp ghee + pinch nutmeg nightly Sleep 9:30 PM – 5:30 AM strictly Continue gentle exercise (yoga/walking) but stop if it increases movements
Expected Result is that the involuntary movements will reduce 50–80 % in 60–90 days. Many patients maintain improvement long-term with just Saraswatarishta + Shirodhara maintenance
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Hello I can fully empathize with you as those involuntary movements, stiffness, and imbalance of the nervous system that you have no control over can be extremely distressing. Tardive Dyskinesia affects most of the time the confidence, coordination, and thus, the day-to-day work, so your apprehension is quite reasonable. However, it is not necessary to worry because we are here to assist you out 😊
✅AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING
The symptoms you have mentioned are: chronic involuntary movements, right-sided stiffness, neck involvement, increased movements during stress, and Majja (nerve) exhaustion
👉 Prana Vata + Vyana Vata + Udana Vata aggravation because : Nervous system is highly overstimulated Majja Dhatu Kshaya (depletion of nerve tissue) Mano Vaha Srotas imbalance
This results in: –Nerve pathways that are overly sensitive –Inconsistent neuromuscular firing –Tremors / involuntary movements –Stiffness in head–neck region
Ayurveda treatment goal: – Bring Vata to normal level – Brain & Nerve (Majja Rasayana) support – Diminish involuntary movements – Coordination & sleep enhancement
✅AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN
✅INTERNAL MEDICATION
👉Medhya–Majja Rasayana (Brain & Nerve Tonics) 1.Brahmi Ghrita – 1 tsp morning after food with warm water 2.Kalyanaka Ghrita – 1 tsp at bedtime followed by warm water
👉 Vata-calming medicines 1.Ashwagandha capsule 1-0-1 after food 2 Saraswatarishta 10 ml twice after food
For nerve nourishment 1.Palsineuron 1-0-1 after food
✅ EXTERNAL TREATMENT
Vata that is overactive in head & neck needs to be calmed. 1. Daily Abhyanga (Oil Massage) Use warm: Ksheerbala taila Massage head, neck, and back for 15–20 mins.
2. Shiro Abhyanga + Padabhyanga Head massage and bilateral feet massage with ksheerbala taila At night for better sleep and less movement.
3. Nasya Anu Taila 2 drops in each nostril morning Supports face, jaw, and eye movements.
✅DIET MODIFICATION
👉Foods TO TAKE Warm and soft foods Ghee daily (1–2 tsp) Milk with turmeric Almonds (soaked), dates, raisins Rice, moong dal, khichdi Oats, ragi Ginger, cumin, ajwain Warm soups
❌Foods TO AVOID
Cold drinks, cold water Dry foods (popcorn, chips, bread toast) Fasting Excess coffee Sour/fermented foods Raw salads at night Smoking/alcohol
✅LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
Daily Practices Sleep by 10 pm Warm bath morning & evening Reduce screen time at night Breathing exercises Nadi Shodhana – 10 min Bhramari – 10 rounds Sheetali (if anxious) Yoga- Shavasana, Balasana, Makarasana,Viparita Karani Do not practice fast or forceful yoga.
✅HOME REMEDIES
1. Turmeric + Ghee Milk at night Strengthens brain & quiets abnormal movements.
2. Cow Ghee Nasya At night, ½ tsp in each nostril.
3. Sesame Oil Foot Massage Very effective in bringing down Vata.
4. Brahmi Tea One teaspoon Brahmi, water boiled with it, taken once daily.
If you keep on taking the medicine internally with proper care, you will definitely see the positive effects but taking medicine regularly is the main point 😊
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Take atmagupta churna 1stp with milk, makaradwaja 1tab od, Yogendra ras 1tab od enough
Dr RC BAMS MS
DNT WOORY TARDIVE DYSKINESIA SAME AS PARKINSONISM BUT SOME MILD CHANGES IN ITS SYMPTOMS…ITS EFFECTS DOPAMINE CHENNELS IN PERIPHERAL NEURONES…
MANAGEMENT:-
NEUROGHRIT GOLD CAP=1-1 CAP BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY
MEDHA SAGAR RAS MEDHA VATI ASHWAGANDHA CAP=1-1 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY
JYOTISMATI OIL= 10 DROP MIX WITH LUKE WORM WATER AND TAKE AT BED TIME …
YOGA AND PRANAYAM= BHARMRI/UDGEETH/ANULOM VILOM= 10 MIN EACH
AVOID HOT/SPICY/PROCESSED FOOD…
CONSULT AFTER 1 MONTHS…
Start with Kapikachchu churan 1tsp twice daily after food with water Cap. Ashwashila 1-0-0 after food with water Cap Brahmi 1-0-1 after food with water Do Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once daily Ekangvir ras 1-0-1 after food with water Visit nearby ayurvedic centre for Basti.
Some regime you should follow
✔️Do’s:✔️ Eat freshly cooked food. Chew an inch of fresh ginger half an before meal. Eat only fruit vegetables. Limit dairy products (stop if possible)
🧘♀️Yoga🧘♀️ Virabhadrasana Trikonasana Vrukshasan Prasavkonasan Bhujangasan Balasan Shavana
🧘♀️Pranayam🧘♀️ Anulom Vilom Bhastrika Kapalbhati
❌Dont’s:❌ Oily, spicy, processed food. Packed food products. Sour and fermented items. Bakery items. Fried food products. Potatoes. Too much application of any oil or pain killer gel or ointment.
💊Medication💊
Cap. Palsinuron 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Manasmitravatak 1 tab twice a day before food Tab. Panchtiktakghrit Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food Syp. Dashmoolarishta 2 tsp twice a day before food
Syp. Prasham 3 tsp at bed time
Panchendriya Vardhan Tailam 3 drops in each nostril after taking face steam for 15 mins early in the morning.
Warm Bhrami Tailam head massage atleast thrice a week.
Lukewarm sesame seed oil massage to the face.
Sesame seed oil 15ml oil pulling daily.
If you can take a shirodhara with Sesame seed oil for 21 days starting from 15 mins increase upto 40 mins and taper down back to 15 mins on the last day.
Managing tardive dyskinesia through Ayurvedica means involves addressing imbalances in the doshas, primarily Vata, which governs movement and the nervous system. A focus on stabilizing Vata dosha can potentially help to soothe the nervous system and reduce involuntary movements. Here are a few suggestions:
First, incorporate grounding and nourishing foods and herbs. Warm, cooked meals with good fats like ghee are recommended, as they’re comforting and stabilizing for Vata. Opt for foods that are sweet, sour, and salty in taste, as these help pacify Vata. Freshly cooked vegetables, whole grains like basmati rice, and warming spices like ginger, are beneficial.
Herbal treatments include the use of Ashwagandha and Brahmi. Ashwagandha, an adaptogenic herb, is revered for its potential to support the nervous system. Taking about 1/4 teaspoon ashvagandha powder mixed with warm milk, in the evening, can promote calmness. Brahmi is another herb known for its potential effect in enhancing cognitive function. Consuming it as a tea or supplement under the supervision of an Ayurvedic practitioner could be considered.
Pranayama, particularly Nadi Shodhana or alternate nostril breathing, may provide calming effects on the nervous system. Doing it regularly for 5 to 10 minutes a day can ease Vata imbalances. A balanced routine is crucial; embracing a regular schedule with defined sleep and wake times helps balance Vata.
Include Yoga practices that are soothing, such as forward bends and restorative poses, can provide calming benefits. A brief daily session, even about 20 minutes, can have a significant impact.
Meditation focusing on breath awareness is also beneficial. Start slow with 5-10 minutes daily, increasing as it feels right for your body, to help settle the nervous system.
It’s essential to consult a healthcare provider before starting any new treatment, especially if you are currently taking medications for underlying conditions.
HELLO
THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING US IN ASK AYURVEDA
YOU ARE HAVING TARDIVE DYSKINESIA
TO CAL YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM AND SLOW THE MOVEMENT S
I WILL RECOMMEND YOU TO DO YOGA ( IT HAS MULTIPLE BENIFITS , IT RELAXES YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM)
SHIRODHARA AND SHIROBASTI WILL BE USEFULL FOR RELAXING ( IT CAN BE DONE AT ANY GOOD AYURVEDIC CENTRE)
AVOID EATING SPICY , COLD AND SOUR FOOD ( IT AGGREVATES NERVOUS SYSTEM)
PLEASE USE THIS MEDICATION
1]MEDHA VATI TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD 2]ASWAGANDHA CHURNA 1/2 SPOON WITH WARM MILK TWO TIMES A DAY 3]SARASAWAT ARISHTA 10ML TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD 4]HINGUVASTAKA CHURNA 1/2 SPOON WITH WARM WATER BEFORE BED TIME
I HOPE YOU WILL GET SOME RELIEF
WITH WARM REGARDS
DR.P.PRASAD
Tardive dyskinesia can indeed be challenging, and managing it requires a focus on stabilizing the nervous system. In the Siddha-Ayurvedic tradition, balancing the nervous system often means addressing vata dosha, which governs movement and communication. This imbalance may be contributing to the involuntary movements.
To begin with, diet is a key component: focus on vata-pacifying foods that are warm, moist and nourishing. Incorporate ghee and sesame oil, which south Indian practices hold in high regard, as they support joint lubrication and nervous system health. Foods like cooked vegetables, stewed fruits, and easily digestible grains can help stabilize vata. Avoid dry, raw, or cold foods which can exacerbate vata.
Practices such as Shirodhara, where warm oil is poured steadily on the forehead, may be beneficial. It soothes the central nervous system—try it weekly, if feasible. Regular Abhyanga, a full-body oil massage, can also help calm excess vata when done at least three times a week using sesame oil or specific herbal oils suited to your constitution.
Daily pranayama focusing on Nadi Shodhana (Alternate nostril breathing) may also offer tranquility to the nervous system. It needs to be done consistently for 10-15 minutes every day, preferably in the morning.
Herbal support could include Brahmi and Ashwagandha, both of which are known to balance neural pathways and reduce stress. These are typically taken in powdered form mixed with warm milk or water, once or twice a day. Consult with a practitioner to determine the correct dosage and integration with your current treatment.
In this scenario, it’s critical to also communicate with your medical provider regarding any changes in your regimen, especially for a condition as significant as this. Such approaches should complement and not replace conventional treatments prescribed by your neurologist.
