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An addiction can be to anything- gambling, alcohol, drugs, cigarettes etc.it doesn’t matter what you are addicted to. There are some common underlying factors for all addictions. For one, it takes total control of your life. The path to addiction and de addiction can be painful for the person and family. The reasons for starting an addiction are often same- stress, trauma, peer pressure or simple curiosity. Once you get hold of an addiction, the relentless craving is sufficient reason for keep going till it takes a heavy toll on life.

How you get addicted

Substance addiction can be traced back to the chemical effects on the body the substance presents. In case of smoking, nicotine is a drug that simultaneously relaxes and wakes up the central nervous system. Prolonged addictions to alcohol and smoking can have adverse effects on your lungs, kidney, liver etc. not to mention the emotional and physiological stress associated with it.

De addiction and Ayurveda

De addiction is often a long and difficult process and comes with an array of withdrawal symptoms. The withdrawal symptoms may include stress, insomnia, headache, fatigue and a disruptive digestive system. Ayurveda prescribes a variety of natural remedies to heal addiction from the roots and cope better with withdrawal symptoms

Panchkarma

Panchakarma is the total detoxification of body. Ayurveda describes intake of any harmful substance as `visha’ or toxic. The Panchakarma treatment involves Vamana, basti and nasya. The body is detoxified of all sorts of harmful chemicals for a reset or rejuvenation.

Herbal medicines

There are a large number of natural herbs that can help with the de addiction process. Ayurvedic physicians prescribe a range of herbal medicines and their combinations to be consumed orally. Herbs like Shankpushpi, Brahmi and Aswagandha heals and refreshes the nervous system. They are also traditionally considered for improving memory and concentration.

Yoga therapy

Yoga has found to have many health benefits. Proper yoga techniques are great for mindfulness of body and mind. It benefits the circulatory system, respiratory system and is a good way to reduce stress and anxiety.

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