Role of Diet in Mental Disorder

Diet is said to be basic of life, strength, complexion, Ojas, growth and development, perspicuity of Indriyas, happiness, clarity of voice, lustre, pleasure, increase of Dhatus, Intellect, health etc. According to Chhandogya Upanishad, the food inside is divived into three parts Sthoola, Madhyama and Anu bhaga which nourish Purisha, Mamsa and Mana respectively which means the subtle and abstract part of the Anna is Mana “ Annamayam hi Soumya Manah” is a popular quote from Chandogyopanishad which means the mind is the essence of food we take. Just as when curd is churned up, the butter which is the finest part gather up, the finest part of food rises up and nourishes Manas

Review on the disease Kustha and its management in Ayurvedic literature

Skin is a shield which protects us from various external invasions. Skin is the organ of the body which is readily available for inspection by the eyes. Of all the organs, skin is larger one and is exposed to disease and injury. Because of its visibility, skin reflects once emotions and it is the index of normal physiology. It is a link between internal and external environment and is also the seat of complexion which maintains beauty and personality. It creates an individual identity in the society. Changes in skin colour may be due to homeostatic imbalances in the body. Many inter related factors affect health of the skin, including nutrition, hygiene, circulation, age, immunity, genetic traits, psychological state and drugs. In Ayurveda, the word ‘Twacha’ or ‘Charma’ is used for skin. Twacha is derived from the Dhatu- Twach Samvarne meaning covering of the body. All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been discussed under the broad headings of Kushta. Twacha is the seat of Sparshajnanendriya, which is one among seats of Vata and it is very extensive among all five Jnanendriyas

A Critical Analysis of Medhya Rasayana

Purpose: Living in fast paced world “there is so much to learn but so little time to learn” is what people complaints. After people get into the job they tend to lose interest in reading books that’s where declaining in the gaining of knowledge which in turn give rise to intellect. The creative mind to apply logic to analyze the subjects of day today life in necessary context is more important to become intellect in available time which may give more or less same intelligence as daily reading. Methods: Reviewed all available literature and e-source about the topic. Results: Unless Shodana is followed by Rasayana the benefits of Rasayana becomes similar to that of colorings the dirty cloth probably indirectly stating towards the Ashudha Shareera cannot keep the Manas to act as time demands. Yogas available for the purpose of Medhya are also beneficial in many of other health conditions may be stating that those Rasayana help in health condition which coordinated with Manas. Choosing the type of Rasayana becomes important to gain required benefits along with which Medhyakara Gana plays major role in attaining the Medhya. Discussion: Benefits of Rasayana cannot be attained just by undergoing Rasayana therapy which also requires individual to involve in the context to react intellect

Review on the disease Shwasa and its management in Ayurvedic literature

Tamaka Shwasa is a very broad term which includes many more diseases where dyspnoea is predominant symptom. But still we can correlate Bronchial Asthma to Tamaka Shwasa, because out of the remaining four, three are incurable and the fourth one is Kshudra Shwasa developed due excessive labour or taking excessive Ruksh Ahara and which is easily curable. In its early onset it is easily curable but in chronic cases it is difficult to treat. Respiration is the evident feature of life which is carried out by Prana Vayu. This sole sign of life is affected in this disease, Tamaka Shwasa, causing an impediment to the respiratory function. Ayurveda is the best way to effectively and safely manage the condition without inducing any drug dependency where various Shodhana procedures and use of internal medication not only detoxifies the body but also provides nutrition and increases the elasticity of lung tissue and develops natural immunity of the body

Review on the disease Vata Rakta and its management in Ayurvedic literature

The rapid modernization in India, fast food culture, stressful and speedy life, prevalent in urban areas is spreading its wings in remote villages too. Nowadays human beings are vulnerable to many disorders due to their altered life style and food habits. Among such metabolic disorders Vatarakta is one of them. Vatarakta is more distressing and common metabolic disorder prevalent in present era. It is characterised by severe pain, tenderness, inflammation and burning sensation in the affected joints. It is a Vatapradhana Tridoshaja Vyadhi[1] where Rakta is main Dushya. Vatarakta is an illness where both Vata and Rakta are afflicted by distinct aetiological factors. Sedentary lifestyle along with mental stress, consumption of non- vegetarian and highly protein diet, excessive alcohol intake are some of the precipitating factors which causes acute exacerbation of Vatarakta. The aetiological factors responsible for Gouty arthritis,[6] pathology and clinical features are quite similar with the Vatarakta. Rapid modernization, Junk food culture, stressful life and urbanisation are the markers for prevalence of Vatarakta. Due to excruciating pain, inflammation, joint deformity and restricted joint movements with the risk of various complications like Chronic Kidney Disease and Urate Nephrolithiasis,[7] it is necessary to have an overall review on all aspects of disease for treatment. Because of the morbidity, chronicity, incurability and complications, the management of Vatarakta is a difficult task

A Review on Sthoulya with special reference to Obesity

Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual ideal body weight. In Ayurveda, Obesity is described as Medo Roga or Sthoulya. Continuous indulgence in highfat food, fried items, etc., along with a sedentary lifestyle leads to excess accumulation of body fat which gets deposited in the numerous body channels. Appropriate Ayurvedic internal medicines along with Shodhan procedures are used to achieve the best results, without any side effects. Vamana, Virechan, Basti, Udvartan according to vitiation of Dosha, these Shodhana procedures gives effective results. Pathya Apathya (Diet management) & Lifestyle modifications play an important role in the management of Obesity. Sthaulya (Obesity) is such a disease, which provides the platform for so many hazards like hypertension, diabetes mellitus etc. as well as psychological disorders like stress. The mortality and morbidity rates are more in obese person. It is one of the most common, yet among the most neglected public health problems in the present world. In rich countries, obesity is more common among the less educated, but in poor countries, obesity is more common among the highly educated. In classics Sthoulya (Obesity) has been described under the Santarpanajanya Vikara and in Bahudoshavastha condition. Ayurvedic treatment aims not only at the radical removal of the causative factors of the disease, but also at the restoration of Doshika equilibrium

Review on the disease Amavata and its management in Ayurvedic literature

In the present era Amavata is the most common disease affecting a large aged population. Amavata term derived from words as Ama & Vata. The word Ama is the condition in which various ailments in system create toxic effect. The Ama when combines with Vatadosha & occupies Shleshmasthana (Asthisandhi) results in painful disease. The clinical presentation of Amavata closely mimics with the special variety of Rheumatological disorders called Rheumatoid Arthritis in accordance with their similarities on clinical features like pain, swelling, stiffness, fever, redness, general debility, fatigue are almost identical to that of Amavata. The Rheumatological disorder is such a group of disease which has no specific medical management in any type of therapeutics. Amavata is one of the challenging diseases for the clinicians due to its chronicity, incurability, complications and morbidity. The allopathic treatment provides the symptomatic relief but the underlined pathology remains untreated due to absence of effective therapy and also giving rise to many side effects, toxic symptoms and adverse reactions also more serious complications like organic lesions. The treatment procedures described are Langhan, Swedan, Tikta-Katu, Deepana, Virechana, Basti etc. So, the present study deals with systemic review of Amavata from all the classics of Ayurveda and its management

Sthoulya w.s.r. to Obesity Management - A Case Study

Background: New world syndrome like obesity is one of the world’s oldest metabolic disorders is heading for the rocks with various reasons like urbanization and modernization. Though obesity and over weight is not affecting much to a person for daily living, the complication of which has become burning issue in the society. Aim and Objective: To assess the efficacy of Shamanoushadi along with Pathya Ahara Vihara. Methods: Guduchi Bhadraadi Kashaya, Hareetaki Churna and Pathya Ahara Vihara. Results: Management of Sthoulya with Pathya Ahara Vihara along with Shamanoushadi was effective in all qualitative and quantitative data. Discussion: The drug possessing Rooksha Guna, Kaphahara property counteracts Sthoulya. Conclusion: Our classics with variety of treatment to individual disease suggest the stages or condition that disease can cross over

ICT Competence and Attitude among Faculty members related Review of Literature from the period 2012-2021

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become a common place in all areas of life. It is a necessary part of today\u27s world. It provides the opportunity to accelerate, enrich and expand your skills; motivates and engages learners in learning. In fact, culture and society must be adapted to the challenges of the age of knowledge. The spread of ICT has resulted in rapid technological, social, political and economic transformation, which has emerged in a network society organized around ICTs. The 21st Century is the age of ICT. Throughout the world, there is a tendency to use ICT in teaching learning processes. Educator and learner must gain access to technology to improve learning skills and academic development. The ICT in teaching learning process involves the use of computers, computer software and other devices for processing, transmitting and retrieving data and related services. In this paper it is emphasized on the previous studies conducted on ICT competence and Attitude of faculty members towards using ICT in teaching and learning activities in higher education institutions

Evaluating the Impact of Total Knee Arthroplasty on Hindfoot Alignment and Function

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common surgical intervention for advanced knee osteoarthritis (OA), primarily aimed at alleviating pain and restoring knee function. This study examines the impact of TKA on hindfoot alignment and functionality, given the biomechanical interdependence between knee and hindfoot structures. Our findings reveal that TKA-induced corrections in knee alignment, particularly from varus or valgus deformities to a neutral stance, result in significant compensatory adjustments in hindfoot alignment. Preoperative varus knee deformities often shifted toward hindfoot valgus post-TKA, while valgus knee deformities tended toward hindfoot varus. Postoperative assessment, including radiographic and functional evaluations, demonstrated improvements in hindfoot function for most patients. However, 15% of participants reported persistent hindfoot discomfort, linked to residual malalignment. These findings underscore the importance of monitoring hindfoot alignment in post-TKA care to optimize functional outcomes and patient satisfaction. The study advocates for a holistic approach in TKA management, addressing both knee and hindfoot alignment to reduce complications and enhance recovery. Future research should focus on targeted rehabilitative strategies for patients with persistent hindfoot malalignment, potentially improving long-term outcomes and quality of life