Epidemics & Pandemics

ऋतुव्यापत्तिसमय जन्मारः प्रवर्तते || (Charak Samhita)

A sudden change in the environment, that causes increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in that population and leads to an increase in the mortality rate of that area is known as an Epidemic and if that exists persistently a country/continent then it turns to be a pandemic that include:

• American Polio Epidemic – 1916
• Spanish Flu – 1918 
• Asian Flu – 1957-58 
• AIDS – 1981-82
• H1N1 Swine Flu – 2009-10
• EBOLA virus – 2014-16
• ZIKA virus – 2015 
• COVID – 19 – 2019 – 2020 
• Alpha, Beta, Delta…. Omicron – 2021 – …………. 

DID YOU KNOW – The mortality (death rate) of every pandemic attack increased by 10 times in every era leading to massive destruction of mankind

This pandemic covid-19 & its variants alpha, beta delta resulted in an elegant loss to the mankind, economy & health status of many around the globe.

AIR POLLUTION:

तत्र वातमेवंविधमनारोग्यकरं विद्यात् || (Charak Samhita)

The contamination of air due to the presence of air pollutants such as gases, particulates, and biological molecules etc. in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings.

Causative factors & Resultant Complications:

• Burning of fossil fuels & CFC’s – Chronic & Allergic Bronchitis  
• Industrial Emissions – Pleural Effusion, Ischemic Heart Disease
• Excessive transportation – Hypoxia & Respiratory Distress, Ple
• Construction & Demolition – Pleuritis, Emphysema, Lung Cancer
• Dust & Wildfires – Asthma, Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
• Agriculture & Animal Husbandry – Leukemia (blood cancer), 
• Open burning of garbage waste – Pneumonia, Pulmonary Tuberculosis 

SMOKING:

धूमः कुर्यादुप्द्रवान बाधीर्यं अन्ध्यं मूकत्वं रक्तपित्तं शिरोभ्रम्म् श्वसादिकान ||

Smoking leads to drastic health effects, because smoke inhalation inherently poses challenges to various physiologic processes such as respiration, vision & hearing.

Side effects of smoking;

• Arthritis

• Anxiety

• Cancer

• Constipation

• Depression
  
• GERD – Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disorder

• Indigestion

• Infertility

• Kidney failure
• Peptic Ulcers
• Sleep Disorders

RESPIRATORY DISORDERS:

प्राणपवनः प्राननिलः प्राणाश्रितो वायुरिति ||

प्रायशः कुरुते कृद्धो हिक्का कास श्वसादिकान गदान् || (Sushrutha Samhita)

Life sustenance relies on the maintenance of Vayu i.e., Vata dosha that regulates in the areas of praana vata & the vitiation of Prana Vata causes diseases of respiratory origin like हिक्का (Hiccups), श्वास (Asthma and Dyspnoea) and कास (Cough).

• Asthma – restricted & narrow airways
• Chronic Bronchitis – inflammation & swelling of airways 
• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) – group of lung diseases
• Emphysema – ruptured air sacs (alveoli)
• Pleural Effusion – fluid filled spaces inside the lungs
• Pneumonia – accumulation of pus inside the lungs
• Pulmonary Tuberculosis – cough with sputum and blood discharge
• Lung Cancer – damaged lungs

LOW IMMUNITY:

तत्र रसादीनाम् शुक्रान्तानां धातुनां यत्त परम् तेजः |

तत्त् खलु ओजः तद् एव बलं इति उच्यते ||

Oja is the essence of all seven body components (dhatus). It is regarded as vitality, vigor, luster, power, bodily strength and energy.

Ojas is the most important element for the sustaining of life which is the outcome of adequate nourishment and maintenance. It provides strength to the body in terms of physical, mental, immunological well- being and provides resistance to the external infections, viruses etc.

What if not treated timely: 

If respiratory disturbances are not treated timely, it may lead to :

• • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) – fluid filled alveoli in lungs.
  • Atelectasis – partial damage or incomplete inflation of the lung.
  • Aspiration – condition in which food, liquids, saliva, vomit is breathed into the airways
  • Contagious lung infections such as pneumonia, acute bronchitis, and upper respiratory viral colds and flu.
  • Depression – altered state of mind producing serious loss to enjoyment.
  • Dyspnea – shortness of breath.
  • Fluid overload – a condition in which liquid portion of the blood is too high.
  • Hypoxia – inadequate supply of oxygen to the tissues.

• High blood pressure 

• Heart failure – cessation of heart function.
• Sputum retention – fluid filled thoracic cavity.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Frequent Infections
• Blood Disorders
• Increased Stress
• Delayed Wound Healing
• Prone to seasonal allergies

YUKTI IMMUNITY FORMULA KIT:

• Prana Savior Avleha – Combat the contagion
• Respo Savior Powder – Revive the respirator

Prana Savior Avleha is a rare & unique herbal formulation comprising of: 

• Abhrak bhasma (Calcined mica ash) & Tankan bhasma (Sodil biboras ash) – Analgesic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-asthmatic. 

• Chhoti Elaichi (Elattaria ela), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) & Kali Mirch (Piper nigrum) – Antioxidant, Antitussive, Cardioprotective. 

• Pippali (Piper longum) & Pushkarmool (Inula racemosa) – Antibiotic & Anthelmintic.

• Somlata (Ephedra gerardiana) – a natural Steriod, Antimicrobial & Diuretic

• Talisa (Abies webbiana) & Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) – Antiseptic, Antibacterial & Antifungal

• Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica) & Vanshlochan (Bambusa arundinacea) –Multivitamins that promote Anti-inflammatory & Immuno-modulator action
• Honey & Candy Sugar Syrup Q.S. – Rejuvenator 

Respo Savior is a differentiating herbal formulation comprising:

• Bharangi (Clerodendron serratum) – Analgesic & Anti-pyretic
• Dalchini (Cinnamomum verrum), Kantakari (Solanum surratense) & Mulethi (Glycyrhizza glabra) – Antioxidant & Cardioprotective 
• Pippali (Piper longum) & Pudina (Mentha piperata) – Anti-asthmatic, Anthelmintic & Anti-viral
• Shirish (Albezzia lebbeck) & Somlata (Ephedra gerardiana) –Immunomodulator, Anti-inflammatory & Diuretic
• Talisa (Abies webbiana) & Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) – Antiseptics, Antibacterial & Antifungal
• Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica) – Antibiotic, Antitussive & Expectorant

Yukti Immunity Kit is beneficial because it: 

• Prevents all viral infections
• Aids in breathing easily
• Boosts immunity
• Fights infectious agents
• Irritates lining of the throat to render cough & throat 
• Pacifies Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, Rhinitis etc.  
• Prevents risk of COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
• Relieves Fever & Asthma

NOTE: Since we all are susceptible as hosts to the calamity of viruses in nature, we recommend the use of Yukti Immunity Kit in daily lives till we start experiencing: 

• Adequate gaseous exchange (inflation of lungs).
• A healthy digestion.
• Clear and glowing skin.
• Decreased fatigue and exhaustion.
• Increased tendency to perform exercises.
• Minimal shortness of breath.
• No fever and headache.
• No cold, cough and hypoxia.
• Optimum sleeping hours.
• Reduced levels of stress and anxiety.

So, let us unite to fight the repercussions of 1st, 2nd 3rd wave and many other such virus threats.