Holistic approach for the treatment of retinitis Pigmentosa in India
Retinitis pigmentosa is a progressive degenerative disease of the retina. The photoreceptor rod and cone cells degenerate and do not carry the correct information to the brain. As a result, the symptoms of disease appear. It is a genetic disease and the exact cause of retinitis pigmentosa is not yet understood.
Many researchers are working in many directions but the successful treatment options are not found till today. Ayurveda, yoga, lifestyle modifications, antioxidants and ayurveda panchakarma therapies are found to be effective in controlling the symptoms. It is seen in clinical practice that one who adopted the 360° health approach for the effective treatment of retinitis pigmentosa are better than those who were searching for a specific medicine for treatment of retinitis pigmentosa. The important points of 360° approach for the best and most effective treatment of retinitis pigmentosa are as follows
- Diet restrictions – Adopt a vegetarian diet rich in green vegetables, fruits, dry fruits like almond, walnut, fig, black pepper etc to get the maximum dose of natural antioxidants for the control of symptoms of rp. Avoid fast food, fried food, non-vegetarian food and aerated drinks.
- Smoking and alcohol – Say farewell and goodbye to tobacco and alcohol to get a healthy vision or your vision will deteriorate sharply and you will be soon with a stick in your hands.
- Yoga – Do regular yoga and pranayama instead of heavy aerobic exercises in a gym. Increase your energy levels along with mental peace and mental energy. Yoga also provides regenerative effects in whole body and of course in retina too. So find a good Yoga teacher and learn the techniques to minimize the effect of retinitis pigmentosa on your vision.
- Life style – Adopt a healthy lifestyle. Take your all meals at time. Early to bed and early to rise is a good saying. Minimize your stress levels by doing things of your interest. Give time to yourself and your family.
Ayurveda treatments for retinitis pigmentosa (RP)
Ayurveda specialized therapies are effective to detoxify the body. These therapies work on cellular level and minimize the effect of cellular oxidation. Along with Panchakarma therapies, the medicines provide strength to retina and optic nerves. So by adopting the above things in your routine, you can minimize the impact of RP on your vision and hence the healthy vision can be sustained for a longer duration.
