Ayurvedic treatment has been mostly found effective in cancer cases in the form of a supportive palliative therapy. In your letter you have mentioned that your mother is having Gall Bladder Cancer with liver involvements. This has to be examined personally by a physician and only then a decision can be made, regarding its treatment strategy. Removal of Gall Bladder it self help the patient improve, if it is in the initial stage.

The causes for low blood pressure are anaemia, hormonal changes, widening of blood vessels, medicine’s side effects, reduced blood volumes, heart and endocrine problems. Ayurveda relates this with “VYANA VAYU VAIGUNYAM”. Most commonly, low sodium in body and low water intake causes low blood pressure. Before taking any medicines, regular intake of fresh lime with salt or rice gruel with salt, intake of sufficient water and moderate physical activity like walking 15 -20 minutes every day may be tried. If there is no improvement, consult a physician.

Skin eruptions and acne are caused by hormonal and immune system disturbances. Ayurveda relates it to “PITADOSHA VAIGUNYAM” and “SROTHORODHAM”. Ayurveda supports a healthy diet and adequate intake of water along with essential medicines for this. Avoid junk food, too much sweets, oily and fried items in diet. Take plenty vegetables and fruits.Take equal quantity of Basan (Bengal Gram Powder) and Haldi (Turmeric powder), mix it with luke warm milk to make a smooth paste. This may be used for washing the face in place of soap, twice daily using luke warm water. Kindly try this for two weeks before taking any medications.

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The management of SCIATICA includes various approaches including life style changes, essential Ayurvedic medicines and some regular external medicated oil applications. The correct treatment can be prescribed only after examing the patient personally. I would like you to see an experienced Ayurvedic Physician to get the advice.