Seeking Ayurvedic Solutions for Emphysema and Anemia - #49413

Ayurvedic support can help strengthen your family member, but it cannot replace medical treatment for severe anemia. -Diet: Warm, cooked, blood-nourishing foods (lentils, spinach, beetroot, dates). Lifestyle: Rest, warm fluids, gentle breathing. Monitor: Watch oxygen, energy, dizziness—follow doctor’s advice for injections. Firstly it’s necessarily to know what is current hb and iron, if less than 7 then there is recently need of allopathic too.

Simple Ayurvedic Support For lungs & strength Sitopaladi churna – 1 pinch with honey, 2 times daily Vasavaleha – 1 teaspoon, 2 times daily Chyawanprash – 1 teaspoon daily (if no diabetes) For anemia (blood support) Punarnava Mandur – 1 tablet, 2 times daily after food Draksharishta – 15 ml with equal water after meals For body strength Ashwagandha churna – ½ teaspoon with warm milk at night Amla powder – ½ teaspoon daily Warm food only Green vegetables, beetroot, pomegranate Black raisins soaked overnight Light soups, moong dal Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking

Hello Angeliki, Thanks for reaching out. I get how difficult it is seeing someone you care about struggle with emphysema, needing constant oxygen, and now anemia. I totally understand your worries about injections and stroke risks. Let me give you my honest take from an Ayurvedic perspective. YOUR CONCERN Your family member has: – Emphysema for over 10 years – Needs oxygen 24/7 – Bad anemia because their bone marrow isn’t making enough red blood cells – Super low energy – Doctors are thinking about erythropoietin injections, but those can cause clots and strokes You’re looking for a safer, natural way to make them stronger and improve their blood. WHAT AYURVEDA SAYS: This sounds like: – Weak lungs → weak oxygen flow – Weak bone marrow → not enough blood cells being made – Low life force → weak immunity and healing Iron pills alone won’t cut it because the bone marrow itself is weak. IMPORTANT POINT: Ayurveda can’t replace emergency care for serious lung issues. But it can help strengthen bone marrow, blood production, and immunity. This might mean fewer injections and less risk of other problems. WHAT WE’RE TRYING TO DO: – Help the bone marrow – Get hemoglobin up naturally – Make the lungs stronger – Lessen fatigue – Keep clots from forming AYURVEDIC TREATMENT These methods are gentle and safe, even for people who are frail. 1. Drakshadi Lehyam: 1 teaspoon, twice a day. It can help hemoglobin and how well blood carries oxygen. 2. Punarnava Mandur 1 tablet, twice a day after eating. It gets the body to make more red blood cells on its own. FOOD FOR BLOOD AND LUNGS: Give them easy-to-digest, but good-for-them foods: – Pomegranate juice – Beetroot juice (a little bit) – Dates soaked in water – Rice porridge – Veggie soups – Cow ghee Stay away from: – Fried foods – Cold foods – Heavy proteins – Processed foods MEDICAL THING TO REMEMBER: If their hemoglobin gets too low or their oxygen gets worse, get them to the hospital ASAP. Ayurveda is there to assist, not to take the place of treatments that could save their life. You’re doing an awesome thing by looking for safer choices. I hope your loved one gets stronger. Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

HELLO, Your family member has two Long term problems that affect each other A) EMPHYSEMA- LONG STANDING LUNG DAMAGE -The air sacs in the lungs have been damaged over many years Because of this -oxygen does not enter the blood properly -the body is always under stress -the heart and blood forming organs must work harder This is why oxygen support is needed continously B) ANEMIA- LOW RED BLOOD CELLS -Red blood cells carry oxygen In this case -The bone marrow is weak and not producing enough red blood cells -Iron tablets alone are not enough because the factory (bone marrow) itself is tired Low red blood cells-> more weakness-> worse breathlessness-> more oxygen need Thereforethis is NOT a simple disease but a chronic degenerative condition TREATMENT GOALS SHORT TERM -improve appetite and digestion -reduce exhaustion and anxiety -support breathing comfort MEDIUM TERM -support red blood cell production naturally -improve energy and stamina -reduce risk of sudden hemoglobin drop LONG TERM -preserve remaining lung function -maintain stable hemoglobin -improve day to day comfort and resilience INTERNAL MEDICATIONS A) DIGESTIVE AND ASSIMILATION SUPPORT WHY NEEDED? Without proper digestion, iron and tonics fail -HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/4 tsp with warm water before meals =improves digestive fire, reduces bloating -GINGER DECOCTION= sip warm = improves circulation and absorption B) BLOOD AND BONE MARROW SUPPORT These are NOT quick stimulants like injections They nourish the system slowly and safely -PUNARNAVA MANDUR= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =supports blood formation and reduces tissue fatigue, useful when anemia is associated with weakness -DRAKSHADI KASHAYA= 20ml twice daily with warm water after meals =nourishes rakta Dhatu gently, helps without heating the body -ASHWAGADHA CAPSULE= 1 cap at night =supports bone marrow , reduces fatigue and anxiety, improves strength without strain C) REJUVENATION THERAPY Given because the disease is chronic and degenerative -AMALAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp in morning =improves oxygenation utilisation, supports immunity and blood health -GUDUCHI GHAN VATI= 1 tab twice dailyy aftermeals = strengthens immunity and marrow, very safe in long term use EXTERNAL THERAPIES 1) OIL APPLICATION -light massage with warm sesame oil -chest, back, hands, feet -improves circulation and calms vata B) STEAM INHALATION -plain water steam -helps mucus clearance YOGA AND PRANAYAM (only if tolerated) Oxygen support must NOT be removed gentle practices only -seated breathing awareness -long exhaustion breathing -mild anulom vilom (not retention) DIET -warm, freshly cooked meals -rice,wheat, mung dal -cooked vegetables -ghee in small quantity -pomegranate, dates AVOID -cold food and drinks -raw salads -fermented foods -excess dairy -fried, processed foods HOME REMEDIES -warm water sipping throughout the day -ginger + honey very small amount -turmeric milk daytime, only if digestion tolerates VERY IMPORTANT CAUTION If haemoglobin drops to dangerous levels -moderm medical intervention must NOT be delayed -Ayurveda is supportive Combining both systems wisely gives the best outcome This condition Is not a failure of treatment, it is a long journey Ayurveda does not fight the body It supports what is left, preserves strength and improves comfort Your role as a caregiver- calmness, warmth, reassurance- is also medicine DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU DR. MAITRI ACHARYA