An Observational Survey Study on the changes in Life style before and during COVID-19 lockdown

COVID-19, a global pandemic impacted daily life on a vast scale and is significantly affecting the global economy. The spread of this disease is exponential and our country is slowly rising up to being one of the worst affected countries. Since, any suitable form of immunization is not attained yet on a large scale; countries are enforcing a strict lockdown to curb the spread of this virus. People are advised to stay at homes and go out only if it is absolutely essential. India had imposed one of the biggest and strictest lockdown during the months of March, April and May 2020 which had a significant impact on the lives of its citizens. Our study is a theoretical analysis to investigate the immediate impact of lockdown on eating and lifestyle of the population aged >=18 years. The survey was conducted using a well-structured questionnaire which examined the demographic, dietary, lifestyle habits before and during the lockdown period so as to assess if there was a positive or negative influence on the health of a person. The study was conducted during the month of June 2020 and was active for a period of 30 days. The paper also encompasses some of the relevant principles in Ayurveda which can be incorporated as a part of daily routine to promote a cleaner healthier regime

A Comparative Study between Apamarga Pratisaraniya Kshara and Shireesha Beejadi Lepa in the management of Arsha

Background: Arsha is fleshy projection that pains like an enemy and creates obstruction in Guda Marga which can be compared with haemorrhoids and one among the Astamahagada. Arsha presents with clinical features as bleeding per rectum, prolapse, feeling of mass, pain, anaemia. Peak age is 4rd to 6th decade while majority of patients report regarding onset of disease in 5th decade of life and increased prevalence in women compared with men. Objectives of the Study: To compare the efficacy of Shireesha Beejadi Lepa over Apamarga Pratisaraniya Kshara in the management of Arsha with special refence to Internal Haemorrhoids. Methods: 30 patients were selected on the basis of inclusion criteria and divided into 2 groups with 15 patients in each group by computerized random technique. Group A was treated with Apamarga Pratisaraniya Kshara, while Group B was treated with Shireesha Beejadi Lepa. Results: It was found that the main clinical features like Pain were reduced 84.09% in Group A and 90.90% in Group B, Bleeding per Rectum were 68.18% in Group A and 86.36% in Group B. Colour of Pile mass changes of 75% in Group A and 81.81% in Group B. Size of Pilemass reduced 70.45% in Group A and 68.18% in group B after 7th day of treatment. Conclusion: Apamarga Pratisaraniya Kshara had significant result over Shireesha Beejadi Lepa Yoga in both subjective and objective parameters with P value <0.0001

Ayurvedic Management of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Overlap Vasculitis vis a vis Vatarakta - A Case Report

Systemic Lupus erythematosus is the classic prototype of multisystem disease of autoimmune origin. SLE may be associated Vasculitis as an overlap syndrome. In this paper, a patient diagnosed as SLE with Vasculitis, which was managed successfully by Ayurveda treatment is discussed. A 39 year old female patient came to hospital with complaint of severe pain and burning sensation in both the legs for two months, associated with ulceration and gangrene of toes of both the legs for the last 15 days. She was diagnosed as SLE overlap vasculitis at a higher medical centre with relevant investigations and advised to go for amputation. As patient was not willing for surgery came to Ayurveda treatment. The condition was diagnosed as disease Vatarakta and treatment was planned accordingly. Treatment was planned by selecting suitable oral medicines, planning suitable Panchakarma procedures along with the ulcer management. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) was the main drug which is used in Rasayana dosage. Patient responded well and we could able to save the limb. Patient was under follow up for more than a year without any complications and relapses

Effect of Talisadi Taila in the management of Sadhyo Vrana - A Case Study

Abrasion is a type of injury characterized by loss of superficial layer of the skin due to application of mechanical force. In the modern era there is remarkable increase in the number of traumatic wounds due to rise in the vehicular traffic.[1] Traumatic wounds occur at the rate of 50 million every year worldwide. According to Indian Society for Trauma and Acute Care Center, New Delhi (2012) 22.8% of all injuries were due to traffic related and 77.2% of other trauma wounds like self-fall, Agricultural injury, burns, assaults etc.[2] The prevalence rate of minor injury in children less than five years are of 67% and under 5 to 9 years 14.2%, such wounds should be treated by cleaning and topical application of antibiotics along with systemic analgesics.[3] Acharya Vagbhata explained about Saptahika Chikitsa for Sadhyo Vrana in that Sechana, Lepana and Sandhana can be used for Ghrusta Vrana.[4] In this cosmetic and antibiotic era, healing of wound is not only the intension but also to reduce the pain, burning sensation and minimizing the scar. It is having Vrana Ropana and Varnya property by the ingredients it possesses. Application of Talisadi Taila for 7 days uniformly

A comparative clinical study on the effect of Gudashunti Nasya and Kola Kulattadi Ruksha Sweda in Manyasthamba

Due to present day lifestyle, a greater number of people are inclined to desk work and computer usage leading to many disorders. Manyasthamba is one among such disorders where the stiffness of neck with severe pain is the classical symptom which hampers our day to day life. While explaining treatment of Manyasthamba our Acharyas explained Rukshasweda and Nasya Karma as main line of treatment. Here a study was done by taking Gudashunti Yoga explained in Sharangadara Samhita indicated for Nasya and Kolakulattadi Churna indicated in Vatavyadhi explained in Ashtanga Sangraha for Ruksha Churna Sweda. A comparative clinical study of 40 patients suffering from Manyastambha were selected after thorough investigation. Patients were subjected to Nasya Karma in Group A and Ruksha Sweda and Nasya Karma in Group B for 7 days. Patients were assessed based on standard parameters before and after treatment and 7 days follow up. The statistical analysis revealed that there was a significant improvement in parameters like pain and stiffness. Hence proving the efficacy in the condition

A Case Study on Dushta Vrana caused due to Vatarakta

In the present era Joint disorders are the prevailing issue and Vatarakta is one among them which is caused due to improper diet and erratic lifestyle and if the condition progresses it leads to many complications, here is one such case of complications of Uthana Vatarakta. A female patient aged 46 years presented with complaint of Ulcer in the lower 1/3rd of the left leg since 5 years, associated with pain, discharge, swelling and discolouration of the skin. Also foul smelling and slough was observed. Patient was treated with a course of mild Virechana and local treatment of Abhyanga and Dhara, Lepa with Madhu, Nimba and Tila which has a better Shodhana and Ropana action was applied, which is explained by Acharya Sushruta under 60 Upakramas for the management of Vrana. The associated symptoms of pain, slough, foul smelling, swelling were relieved and the wound was close to healing without any complications in 60 days of treatment

Design and Implementation of Image Steganography by using LSB Replacement Algorithm and Pseudo Random Encoding Technique

Steganography is the efficient technique to provide secure data transmission over the network, as the number of users increases effectively. The cryptography is also used to provide security to data over network, but transmission of secured message may be detectable to third party. From security point of view, steganography does not allow to detect the presence of hidden secret other than indeed user, over the communication channel. Here we are implementing the image steganograpgy i.e image as the master file or cover media and secrete message can be text messages. This paper presents to provide the transfer of secret data embedded into master file to obtain new image , which is practically indistinguishable from the original image, so that other than the indeed user, cannot detect the presence of the secrete data sent. Here we use the Least Significant Bit (LSB) algorithm and Pseudo Random encoding technique for hiding the secrete data by embedding the secrete data into a master file in sending station and we use reverse process of LSB and Pseudo random encoding techniques during the retrieval of the secrete data from the master file by the intended user. The PSNR of both techniques should be measured as performance characteristics of the steganography and comparing both the techniques. DOI: 10.17762/ijritcc2321-8169.15071

Ayurvedic management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer - A Case Study

There are 424.9 million adults estimated to currently have diabetes globally.[1] Diabetic patients have an inherent risk of foot problems. Globally every 30 seconds, a major amputation occurs; 85% of which are preceded by trivial foot lesions.[2] In Ayurvedic literature, it is explained that Pidakas are formed in Adhoshaka in patients with Prameha due to the weakness of Rasayanis of lower limbs.[3] Such Pidakas if neglected over a period of time, without treatment will undergo Paaka and form a Vrana. Acharya Sushruta has described Shashti Upakramas (60 modalities) for the successful management of Vranas. Among them this article highlights the use of Shodhana, Kshara Varma, Chedana, Ropana and Bandhana Upakramas in the management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer/ Madhumehajanya Dushtavrana and also the need of Shastrakarma (surgical intervention) at the right time. In this study, Triphala Kashaya Avagaha and Pratisaraneeya kshara Karma for Vranashodhana, Chedana Karma followed by Ropana with Jatyaditaila was carried out. The course of treatment carried out brought about Dushtavranaavastha to Shuddhavranaavastha

Manjisthadi Lepa as Vedanasthapana in soft tissue injury with special reference to Ankle Sprain

Background: Demanding lifestyle has boosted the incidence of trauma/soft tissue injury. One among such conditions is sprain with site predominance as Ankle accounting for 75%. Most sprains are sports related injuries and treatment for which is PRICE (pain killers, rest, icepack, compression and elevation) in allied science. In the United States it is estimated that 23,000 people per day, necessitate medical care for ankle sprains including athletes and non-athletes. Achayra Sushruta in the context of Bhagna Chikitsa explained Manjisthadi Lepa to combat Vedana (pain). Objective of the study: To evaluate the Vedanasthapana effect of Manjisthadi Lepa in soft tissue injuries with special reference to Ankle sprain. Materials: 40 patients of Ankle sprain were selected from OPD and IPD of BVVS Ayurved Medical Hospital, Bagalkot based on the inclusive criteria. Study design: Single group, open clinical study. Method: Lepa was applied at affected site twice daily for 07 days and removed before it dried. Follow up: on 15th, 30th and 45th day. Observation: Age distribution showed 40% of patients were between 20-30 years with female predominance of 67.5%. Occupation wise students ranked more. Mode of injury dominates to getting down the stairs 80% with inversion of foot 85% especially left sided majority of 82.5% having grade I injury. Interpretation and conclusion: The study showed 88.2% improvement in pain, 85.7% in tenderness, 71.8% in swelling and 100% in loss of function and discoloration respectively by a period of one week treatment. Ankle range of movements showed 100% improvement with p value <0.001

The effect of Gokshura Churna over Tilanalakshara Yoga in the management of Mutrashmari - A Randomized Comparative Clinical Study

Background: Mutrashmari is a stone like structure anywhere in the Mutravaha Srothas which can be compared with renal calculi and one among the Astamahagada, clinical features as renal angle pain, haematuria, pyuria and dysuria. Peak age is 3rd to 5th decade while majority of patients report regarding onset of disease in 2nd decade of life and male to female ratio is 3:1. Objectives: To compare the effect of Gokshura Churna over Tilanalakshara Yoga in the management of Mutrashmari with special reference to Renal calculi. Materials and Methods: 30 patients were selected on the basis of inclusion criteria and divided into 2 groups with 15 patients in each group by chit method. Group A was treated with standard drug Tilanalakshara Yoga and Group B was traeted with trial drug Gokshura Churna. Results: It was found that standard group reduced the abdominal pain by 85.1%, dysuria by 89.4%, renal angle tenderness 88.4%, haematuria 100%, pyuria 100%, size of renal calculus 41.9% by 21st day of treatment. In study group it was observed that abdominal pain reduced by 92%, dysuria 96.1%, renal angle tenderness 91.6%, haematuria 100%, pyuria 100% and size of renal calculus 48.5% by 21st day of treatment. Conclusion: This assessment showed Gokshura Churna had significant result over Tilanala Kshara Yoga in both subjective and objective parameters with P value <0.0001