Managing Muscular Dystrophy with Ayurvedic Medicine

Muscular dystrophy is an umbrella term for the diseases that affect muscles. Progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass are the biggest features of muscular dystrophy. When abnormal genes (mutated genes) hinder the production of proteins required for muscle building, it is known as muscular dystrophy. Genetic mutations are the biggest cause of MD. Muscular dystrophy treatment in Ayurveda utilizes the efficacy of potent Ayurvedic herbs to restore strength in muscles and improve the quality of patients’ lives.

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Types of Muscular Dystrophy

Though there are close to 30 types of muscular dystrophy, the most common are:

• Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
• Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD)
• Myotonic dystrophy
• Congenital muscular dystrophies (CMD)
• Distal muscular dystrophy:
• Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD)
• Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)
• Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD)
• Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD)

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Symptoms

Since muscular dystrophy has different types, symptoms also vary with the type of MD. However, the main symptom of MD is muscle weakness. Apart from this, some of the most common muscular dystrophy symptoms are:

• Muscle atrophy or wasting
• Difficulty climbing stairs, walking, etc.
• An inconsistent walking gait (waddling or toe walking).
• Stiff or loose joints
• Permanent tightening of muscles, tendons, and skin
• Spasticity
• Muscle pain
• Fatigue.
• Dysphagia or trouble swallowing
• Curved spine (scoliosis)
• Breathing issues
• Intellectual disabilities and learning disorders

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Muscular Dystrophy Treatment in Ayurveda

Muscular dystrophy treatment in Ayurveda has a focus on restoring muscle strength and preventing muscle wasting. There are no effective clinical cures for MD; however, Ayurveda provides herbs that support the rehabilitation of patients and allow them to live a better life. It is always a great idea to have a consultation with your doctor before consuming any herb or medicine. Some herbs often used for the treatment of muscular dystrophy in Ayurveda are:

• Ashwagandha
• Guggulu
• Guduchi
• Shallaki
• Punarnava
• Triphala
• Bala

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Yoga: Yoga therapy has been found effective in delaying muscle wasting. A combination of gentle yoga and breathing exercises strengthens healthy muscles and improves neurological health. Yoga has also been linked with improved digestion in MD patients. However, do yoga asanas under the guidance of a certified teacher.

Oleation Therapy: In this therapy, a full-body massage (head to toe) is done with specially medicated oils. This massage helps in relieving pain and joint aches, and it also improves blood circulation in the nerves of the body.

Lifestyle Modifications

Some lifestyle changes that will help you manage MD well are:

• Keep yourself well-hydrated so that an effective elimination of toxins from your body happens.
• Meditate regularly and do breathing exercises. This would strengthen lung muscles.
• Maintain a healthy weight. Gaining muscle mass can be difficult for MD patients.
• Do not drink or smoke. This would adversely impact your health.

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Dietary Recommendations

Since MD results in muscle weakness and wasting, you must eat foods that promote muscle retention and strength. Some of the best foods for MD patients are:

• Eggs
• Lean meat
• Tuna
• Green tea
• Chicken breast
• Cottage cheese
• Milk
• Oats
• Pumpkin seeds

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Muscular dystrophy can put your life in jeopardy. In case you are diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, treat it timely so that you don’t have to compromise on your quality of life. Muscular dystrophy treatment in Ayurveda is an herbal and effective treatment method to delay the progression of the disease and help you live with dignity.