Basti - A critical review on the basis of historical aspect

Basti is one of the most vital measure described in different texts for the internal purification of the body. Panchakarma plays a major role in eradicating the disease and its wide applicability bound Acharyas to describe it as 'Chikitsardha'. Because of its said peculiarities, we decided to search and elaborate its descriptions in various texts starting from the oldest one i.e. Vedas. Basti has been described in nearly all texts starting from Veda, Purana upto Yogic and all Ayurvedic Samhitas. Although various Acharyas described its various types and applications but most of the Ayurvedic Samhitas mentioned Basti especially for pacification of Vata Dosha

An approach to Kaarya Karana Vaada in context to Prakruti Sama Samveta and Vikruti Vishama Samvetha

Ayurveda is an ancient science based on different schools of philosophies. As it is an applied science so it has the scientific background. The fundamental principles of Ayurveda are laid down after undergoing experimentation from time to time. This is the reason that these principles are still applicable and holds good even in present era. One such basic principle is Kaarya Karana Vaada (cause and effect theory). Kaarya Karana Vaada consists of two basic philosophy, Satkaaryavaada (theory of existence) and Asatkaaryavaada (theory of non existence). The principles of diagnosis and management of disease according to Ayurveda is based on this Kaarya Karana sidhantha. It helps in understanding the concepts of prakruti Sama Samavetha and vikruti Vishama Samavetha , the two principles explained in Ayurveda to understand the concept of diagnosis , treatment and health management

Oral Health Status of Handicapped Children Attending Various Special Schools in Belgaum City Karnataka. Oral Health Status of Handicapped Children Attending Various Special Schools in Belgaum City Karnataka

Abstract Aim: To assess the oral health status of handicapped children attending various special schools. Objective: To assess oral hygiene practice, dental caries and treatment needs, gingival and periodontal treatment needs malocclusion status. Materials and Methods: The study group consisted of 263 subjects out of which 155 were males and 108 females. Results: 67% of subjects used tooth brush to clean their teeth and around 29.3% used finger. 12.8% of subjects were brushing twice a day. Overall females had more mean DMFT score than males. In males it was 3.48 and in females it was 3.98. 13.6% of subject's required elective orthodontic treatment and 4.62% had severe or handicapping malocclusion. Conclusion: The mean DMFT score was higher in physically handicapped when compared to mentally retarded subjects. Mentally retarded subjects were having poor periodontal status than physically handicapped students

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