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Amnesia is a condition where memory loss occurs due to injury in the brain. (or other psychological conditions and medicine side effects)

Diagnosis & Symptoms

Any type of significant memory loss, where in a person is not able to recall events by reference and association indicates Amnesia.

Symptoms

• Unable to recall events
• Loss of information about past life.

Root cause

Amnesia is caused by following:

• Recent head injury
• Over the counter use of medicinal drugs (especially sedatives)
• Psychological trauma

Treatment approach

Memory is like a stack of books in a library. It is easier to find any book (info) if given proper reference to the librarian.

The best treatment approach for Amnesia is to help the person recall past information. This could be done by following:

• Showing Photographs and videos of the past.
• Talk about past experiences and major events of life.
• Visit places that are related to past

All above said activities will help the brain to re-connect and organize the information. It may get better results depending upon the severity of the trauma caused in the brain.

Usage of Medicines
With the above said therapy, medicines can be used to help the cells to regenerate. Medicines can be given to calm the brain and help to revitalize.

Ayurvedic treatment with herbs

There are several herbs in Ayurvedic medicines system that have tonic action on the brain.

Some of the herbs that can be found are

• Ashwagandha to reduce stress and improve digestion and cognitive function of the brain.
  • Ashwagandha is widely available herb in the market, it is used to treat arthritis and helps to gain weight(lean muscle)
  • Take Ashwagandha 1 Tbsp powder mixed with 200-400 ml cow milk before going to bed in the night
  • Ashwagandha can also be taken as a medicine for insomnia.

• Turmeric to reduce plaque formation in the brain.
  • Mix turmeric powder as spice while cooking vegetables.
  • Mix half Tbsp turmeric in milk and drink before going to bed everyday. (Can be used along with Ashwagandha)

• Amla as an antioxident.
  • Drink 20 ml amla juice three times in a day.
  • If fresh fruit juice is not available. Dry Amla can be soaked in water for 6-7 hours and water can be consumed.

• Brahmi - the brain tonic
  • Brahmi is a great brain tonic
  • Get dried brahmi leaves. Cook it in water like tea for 10 minutes and drink twice daily.

• Ginkgo biloba Aka Balkuwari
  • Nourishes brain and revitalize the cells.
  • Improves memory loss and functioning
  • Has been used since years for improving memory functioning.

• Gotu Kola
  • Is a herb that improves blood circulation
  • Has been used in India by teens to increase their height and weight.
  • Improves digestion by reducing anxiety and have a calming effect on the brain.

Naturopathy treatment

Yoga can help in better treatment of Amnesia .

• Bhastrika Pranayam has an anti-oxident effect on the body.
• sheershasana improves blood circulation in the mind
• Meditation soothing effect on the mind and body.

Home remedy

The best home remedy for Amnesia is to help the patient revisit past using different mediums like Video, Photos and actual visit.

Meeting old friends and conducting a small get together can help to a greater degree.

Diet

• Fresh fruit juice- drink at least 2 glass of fresh juice in the morning. It helps in blood purification and cell regeneration. (Also see: Juice therapy)
• Vitamin C rich fruits - Vitamin C increases body's immunity and improves blood circulation.
• Green leafy vegetables- have an alkaline effect. It provides essential minerals and vitamins to the body.
• Walnut is widely known for its memory enhancement benefits.

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(Recommended lifestyle changes) Do's and Dont's:

Do

• Relax and take a break
• Do not over stress your brain to recall the past
• Engage in meditation and stress relieving activities like swimming, singing and music

Don't

• Stop trying!
• Eat unhealthy foods.

Faqs (how, why, when)

How much time does it take for a person to recall his past?
It all depends on the severity of the disease. Brain is the most complex organ in the body. It holds information in cells. Once the cells are damaged the information can be regained once the cell are rebuilt.

But if the damage is severe and person is senior chances are reduced. The time taken is subjective and take anything from days to years.

References and External links

Wikipedia on Amnesia

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