Herbal Remedies for Tourette Syndrome
There is various nervous disorder one of the rare ones is Tourette syndrome. It is a disorder which is characterized by unwanted sounds that can’t be controlled easily or repetitive movements. This syndrome often starts in childhood and are more common in boys than in girls. The patient blinks their eyes repeatedly blurt out offensive words and sound, shrug their shoulders.
Between the age of 2 to 15 years starting of the tics sound is more common. In a Tourette syndrome patient, there are many motor tics (uncontrolled and sudden movements like blinking of the eyes) and at least a vocal tic (Sounds like grunting, humming, or throat clearing).
It is a genetic disorder that is inherited during the development of a fetus inside the womb. An imbalance in the chemicals present in the brain is responsible for Tourette syndrome.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Tourette Syndrome?
The signs and symptoms of Tourette syndrome are uncontrolled and frequent eye blinking, grimacing to head jerking, foot stomping, throat clearing, repeated sniffing, shouting, yelping, or making clicking sounds.
Many patients with Tourette syndrome may have other conditions like obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, learning disabilities, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
How Many Tics are Associated with Tourette Syndrome?
There are two types of tics that are associated with Tourette syndrome
1. Motor Tics
In this type certain symptoms appear like grimacing, head jerking, eye blinking, shoulder shrugging, arms jerking.
It is further divided into two types
- Simple motor tics: that shows blinking of eyes or grimacing.
- Complex motor tics: that involves more group of muscles in rare cases head banging may also be present
2. Vocal Tics
In this type a person use to repeat doing sniffing, humming, and throat clearing.
It is further divided into two types
- Simple vocal tics: that causes sniffing, grunting, or throat clearing
- Complex vocal tics: it can involve involuntary swearing, and echolalia.
What are the Causes of Tourette Syndrome?
The exact cause of this syndrome is unknown as it is a complex disorder caused by genetic and environmental factors.
Complications of Tourette Syndrome
- Learning disability
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Headache
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Sleep disorders
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Anger management problems
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
What type of Things a Tourette Syndrome Person Should do?
For getting all things done in a better way you should do
- Relax yourself by listening music, reading a book, doing yoga and meditation. These all activities will reduce your stress and anxiety.
- Involve yourself in activities like painting, playing sports, and volunteer. These all activities will help to relieve your all symptoms.
- Get support from your friends, family, support group, and health care teams.
- Educate yourself about your condition so that you can deal with your symptoms.
Diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome
Its symptoms will guide you better. No blood tests, imaging tests, or laboratory tests are needed. But in rare cases, CT scans, MRI, EEG, or certain blood tests are required for ruling out other similar disorders.
हृत्वैकम मरुत: पक्षं दक्षिणं वाममेव वा।
कुर्याचेष्टानिवृतिं हि रुजं वाकस्तम्भमेव च। (च चि २८ /५३)
This shloka says that imbalanced Vata dosha causes paralysis of the right and left a portion of the body. It further causes a problem in body movements, pain in the body, and voice problem.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Tourette syndrome
According to Ayurveda, it can be correlated to paralysis. Mainly Vata dosha is responsible for this syndrome. As per Ayurveda Vata (vyan vayu) is the main dosha responsible for this syndrome.
व्यानेन रसधातुहि विक्षेपो चितकर्मणा।
युगपत सर्वतोअज्रस्म देहे विक्षिप्यतेकर्मणा। (च। चि १५ /३६)
In this shloka the vayan vayu is responsible for all the functions of the limbs like flexion and extension. All the movements of the limbs and neuro muscular coordination is done by this vayu.
Planet Ayurveda offers various Ayurvedic formulations for this disease. These formulations are mentioned below
1. Stress Support Capsules
These capsules give good results in nervous disorders. It manages stress, anxiety, and other symptoms related to Tourette syndrome. The capsules are prepared from herbs like Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Tagar (Valeriana vallichi), Brahmi (Bacopa monneiri), and Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) these all-in combination subsides the symptoms. Ashwagandha in this overcomes nervine weakness. Brahmi improves the memory and reduces stress. Tagar fight against stress, anxiety, and over activities of the mind. The cooling nature of herb Jatamansi reduces anger, anxiety, and stress.
Dosage: One capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
2. Brahmi Capsules
The pure extract of herb Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is used for the preparation of the capsules. These capsules improve memory, intellect, and deals with conditions like stress, anxiety, vertigo, and other symptoms related to Tourette syndrome. The regular use of capsules increases learning capability, grasping power, and relieves stress.
Dosage: One capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
3. Gotu Kola Capsules
These capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of herb Gotukola (Centella asiatica). The usage of these capsules deals with all the signs and symptoms related to Tourette syndrome. It reduces stress, anxiety, depression, and other issues. The capsules maintain overall mental health.
Dosage: One capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
4. Ashwagandha Capsules
The main ingredient used for capsules preparation is Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). These capsules give relief in stress, anxiety, palpitation, fatigue, and acts as a nervine tonic. The regular usage of these capsules brings back the actual strength of the muscles. Ashwagandha capsules keep the physical and mental health in balance.
Dosage: One capsule twice daily with plain water after meals
Some Healthy Tips
- Eat almond and walnuts daily. Soak these two at night time early in the morning eat on an empty stomach.
- Include green vegetables and fresh fruits in your diet. Avoid fast food, processed, and fried food items.
- Do perform yoga poses, meditation, pranayama, and exercise daily.
- Play your favorite outdoor games.
