Life Style Research Articles

Botanic Shield: A Deep Learning Solution for Early Detection of Plant Disease

Abstract: Plant diseases threaten both food security and the botanical system of the environment which canlead to low- grade food quality and life style. Early detection of plants diseases is the key feature in plantproduction which increase the better growth of plant, results in best yield and better food quality andquantity. The plant condition can be determined byusing the photos of the plant which will be in the formof jpg using digital image processing and the current emerging technology Deep Learning. DeepLearning has made breakthroughs in the field of digital image processing, far superior to traditional methods. The Digital image processing process happens through convolution neural network (CNN) and computer vision techniques, the image recognition technology based on deep learning does not need to extractspecificfeatures, and only through iterative learning can find appropriate features, which can acquire global andcontextual features of images, and has strong robustness and higher recognition accuracy. By inputting a test image into the classification network, the network analyses the input image and returns a label that classifiesthe image. The added feature is thatit also suggeststhe required pesticides after the detection

Role of Pathyapthya and lifestyle management in Parikartika (fissure-in-ano): A literature review

In this present competitive world, due to sedentary life style, irregular and inappropriate diet, prolonged sitting work, psychological disturbances causing disturbances in digestive system (derangement of jatharagani/power of digestion) which leads to constipation along with anorectal pathology, parikartika (fissure-in-ano) is one of them. Acharya’s have emphasized the significance of preventive elements and distinct records about Dincharya(each day), Ritucharya(healthy seasonal regimen), Ratricharya(healthy night regimen) etc. This text particularly makes a speciality of preventive measures for the Anorectal illnesses with appropriate dietary recommendations and every day regimens. The Ayurveda particularly focuses on the preventive technique for the sicknesses. This text focuses around preventive and promotive measurements for the anorectal diseases such as parikartika (fissure-in-ano) which includes appropriate nutritional administrations, manner of lifestyles style regimes, Yogic sporting activities and pathya-Apathya. The little modifications in way of life can alternate the substance of the illness and the patient can be pretty benefited. The GUDA (anal) region is the essential marma of the body, if any infection related to this region can be tremendously fatal, consequently it must be ensured with complete endeavors to preserve a strategic distance from such illnesses.

A healthy habitual score for dietary intake is associated with primary dysmenorrhea among adolescent school girls

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is one of the most common gynecological complaints among adolescent and young females in their reproductive age that affects their daily activities and social life. Nutritional habits are considered as risk factor for primary dysmenorrhea. ‘Thus the aim of our study was to assess the relation between healthy habits score for dietary intake and prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: The present study was conducted on 432 adolescent school girls (218 girls with nil to mild dysmenorrhea and 214 girls with moderate to severe dysmenorrhea). Healthy habitual scores (HHS) was calculated from 5 modifiable dietary intake habits considering high risk habit as ‘0’ and low risk habit as ‘1’ giving a composite score ranging from 0 to 5. We classified the healthy life style score into three category: 0-2 as low; 3 as medium and 4-5 as high. Correlation between HHS and its components with incident of primary dysmenorrhea were evaluated. HHS and risk of primary dysmenorrhea were evaluated using logistic regression analysis. The significance level of the all the tests were considered at a level of 0.05. Results: Significant correlation was obtained between incident of primary dysmenorrhea and all tested habits. Magnitude of correlation was higher for HHS than individual habit. Among tested habitual factors sugar intake, skipping breakfast and frequency of junk food intake was positively correlated where as negative correlation was obtained between primary dysmenorrhea and dietary intake of vit-E and calcium. Considering low HHS as reference group odd ratio significantly low in medium and high HHS groups. Thus risk of primary dysmenorrhea was more among adolescent girls those led unhealthy dietary habits like take more sugar, frequently take junk foods and skipping breakfast and take vit-E and calcium below recommended amount. Conclusion: Avoiding of Junk food, skipping breakfast and intaking of vit-E and calcium as per recommended amount and restricting sugar intake is recommended as a healthy dietary habit to minimize the risk of primary dysmenorrhea.

Impact on life Style Changes and Mental Health of Medical and Non-medical Students During Covid-19 Pandemic

Impact on life Style Changes and Mental Health of Medical and Non-medical Students During Covid-19 Pandemic

Alzheimer’s disease and its treatment–yesterday, today, and tomorrow

Alois Alzheimer described the first patient with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in 1907 and today AD is the most frequently diagnosed of dementias. AD is a multi-factorial neurodegenerative disorder with familial, life style and comorbidity influences impacting a global population of more than 47 million with a projected escalation by 2050 to exceed 130 million. In the USA the AD demographic encompasses approximately six million individuals, expected to increase to surpass 13 million by 2050, and the antecedent phase of AD, recognized as mild cognitive impairment (MCI), involves nearly 12 million individuals. The economic outlay for the management of AD and AD-related cognitive decline is estimated at approximately 355 billion USD. In addition, the intensifying prevalence of AD cases in countries with modest to intermediate income countries further enhances the urgency for more therapeutically and cost-effective treatments and for improving the quality of life for patients and their families. This narrative review evaluates the pathophysiological basis of AD with an initial focus on the therapeutic efficacy and limitations of the existing drugs that provide symptomatic relief: acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEI) donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine, and the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDA) receptor allosteric modulator, memantine. The hypothesis that amyloid-β (Aβ) and tau are appropriate targets for drugs and have the potential to halt the progress of AD is critically analyzed with a particular focus on clinical trial data with anti-Aβ monoclonal antibodies (MABs), namely, aducanumab, lecanemab and donanemab. This review challenges the dogma that targeting Aβ will benefit the majority of subjects with AD that the anti-Aβ MABs are unlikely to be the “magic bullet”. A comparison of the benefits and disadvantages of the different classes of drugs forms the basis for determining new directions for research and alternative drug targets that are undergoing pre-clinical and clinical assessments. In addition, we discuss and stress the importance of the treatment of the co-morbidities, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity and depression that are known to increase the risk of developing AD.

Oral cavity disorders in traditional, ethnic and original people communities

This chapter describes a worrying scenario and the territory of multidisciplinary health work in Brazil, a diverse country: the knowledge on the part of the dentist and the multidisciplinary team about the health of the black population corresponds to a demand in health, since this group has a predisposition to certain diseases, which if diagnosed early, will be possible to contribute to better therapeutic planning, predictability, and a favorable prognosis in certain clinical manifestations. However, such semiological methodological research may also contribute to the investigation and better understanding of oral cavity disorders that occur in members of traditional communities, in addition to displaced people (indigenous and gypsies), in an urban presence in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil. , envisioning better health outcomes for these vulnerable populations. Periodontal disease can be defined as a multifactorial chronic inflammatory process that affects the protective and supporting tissues of the teeth. Several factors related to this process are currently recognized, such as environmental, genetic, socioeconomic, systemic, ethnic factors and individual susceptibility of the host (very well covered technically by Semiology and repertorization). The manifestations of periodontal disease in people of African descent and the possible causal relationships that make them more susceptible (as described for sickle cell anemia) were presented, thus indicating the need for an individualized preventive approach to this population. Habits that are harmful to the health of the oral cavity were also listed. Finally, we emphasize the culminating point that was the meeting in the health space of the 7th ward of the Homeopathy Service of the Hospital Geral Santa Casa da Misericórdia in Rio de Janeiro, when it was possible to talk about the importance of interventions on habits that compromise the style of life and quality of life also contribute to the emergence of oral cavity neoplasms. The path of health promotion via multidisciplinary health education carried out jointly by professionals who are members of Homeopathy institutions in Rio de Janeiro stood out in relevance.

Variation of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus content in fungi reflects their ecology and phylogeny

Fungi are an integral part of the nitrogen and phosphorus cycling in trophic networks, as they participate in biomass decomposition and facilitate plant nutrition through root symbioses. Nutrient content varies considerably between the main fungal habitats, such as soil, plant litter or decomposing dead wood, but there are also large differences within habitats. While some soils are heavily loaded with N, others are limited by N or P. One way in which nutrient availability can be reflected in fungi is their content in biomass. In this study, we determined the C, N, and P content (in dry mass) of fruiting bodies of 214 fungal species to inspect how phylogeny and membership in ecological guilds (soil saprotrophs, wood saprotrophs, and ectomycorrhizal fungi) affect the nutrient content of fungal biomass. The C content of fruiting bodies (415 ± 25 mg g–1) showed little variation (324–494 mg g–1), while the range of N (46 ± 20 mg g–1) and P (5.5 ± 3.0 mg g–1) contents was within one order of magnitude (8–103 mg g–1 and 1.0–18.9 mg g–1, respectively). Importantly, the N and P contents were significantly higher in the biomass of soil saprotrophic fungi compared to wood saprotrophic and ectomycorrhizal fungi. While the average C/N ratio in fungal biomass was 11.2, values exceeding 40 were recorded for some fungi living on dead wood, typically characterized by low N content. The N and P content of fungal mycelium also showed a significant phylogenetic signal, with differences in nutrient content being relatively low within species and genera of fungi. A strong correlation was found between N and P content in fungal biomass, while the correlation of N content and the N-containing fungal cell wall biopolymer—chitin showed only weak significance. The content of macronutrients in fungal biomass is influenced by the fungal life style and nutrient availability and is also limited by phylogeny.

ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS USAGE BY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF MEDICAL GROUP IN BASRA, IRAQ

Background: Psychological disease is strongly prevalent among college and university students worldwide with negative impacts on students’ life. Specifically, medical group students have long time of study with suffer from competitive ambience and sleep privation, that lead to out of the way from perfect learning environment. When medical students are abused psychotropic drugs that lead to defect on performance, health, life style and interpose with their concentration. Aim: to investigate the prevalence rate of depression and anxiety in university students of medical group in Basra, and estimate the rate and type of psychotropic drugs consumption by them. Method: The study data was collected from 376 students of medical group at College of Medicine, College of Dentistry and College of Pharmacy of Basra University by questionnaire forma. Results: The prevalence rate of mental disorders was low about and many factors that affected on psychiatric state of them like gender, age, Family and friends Relation, missing one of parents etc. Among medical group students that used sedatives and hypnotics about (46%) than other psychotropic drugs like serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRIs) (42.9%) tricyclic antidepressants (21.4%), and atypical antipsychotic (7.1%). Conclusions: Medical group students are more likely to consumption antipsychotic drugs by physician prescription or self-medications. Therefore, there are required more interesting and pursuits for college students especially medical college students for amelioration their college and social lives. Peer Review History: Received 6 February 2024; Revised 15 March 2024; Accepted 26 April; Available online 15 May 2024 Academic Editor: Dr. Asia Selman Abdullah, Pharmacy institute, University of Basrah, Iraq, asia_abdullah65@yahoo.com Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.5/10 Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10 Reviewers: Dr. A.A. Mgbahurike, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, amaka_mgbahurike@yahoo.com Prof. Hassan A.H. Al-Shamahy, Sana'a University, Yemen, shmahe@yemen.net.ye

Importance of Undergraduate Research in Medical and Dental Curriculum

INTRODUCTIONThe quality of medical education has attracted considerable interest during the last few years. This interest is especially concerned with the question of how education can be made more relevant to the needs of today’s society. Emerging changes in today’s society such as rapid advances in technology, changes in demographics, environmental factors and life style may require a revision in the present system of education in such a way that students of health profession are trained to deal with problems in the future, preparing themselves to become active, independent learners and problem-solvers, rather than more or less passive recipients of information. The recent trend in medical and dental education is introduction of undergraduate research in the medical and dental curriculum. The present article reviews and describes the importance of undergraduate research to teach students how to conduct research and to develop necessary skills that can be applied outside the academic environment, to produce competent doctors and enhance patient outcomes.

Assessment of Urinary Tract Infections Among Female Patients Attending Ruhengeri Referral Hospital

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the inflammatory disorders of the urinary tract caused by the abnormal growth of pathogens. UTI is known to cause short-term morbidity in terms of fever, dysuria, and lower abdominal pain (LAP) and may result in permanent scarring of the kidney. The presence of bacteria in the urine, known as bacteriuria, may be indicative of infection or colonization of the urinary tract, but it may also be due to bacterial contamination occurring during collection of a specimen. Aim: The present study was done in order to identify the bacteria causing UTI from female patients. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted on female patients who were attending Ruhengeri Referral Hospital in a period of two months from October to November 2021. Urine samples were collected from patients who were requested to urinary test with respect to standard procedures. Samples were processed and analyzed at INES-Ruhengeri microbiology laboratory where gram stain and culture as well as biochemical test were performed in order to make microbial identification. From the results patients who were found with UTI, their structured questionnaire was taken into consideration in order to determine the associated risk factors. Results: The outcomes of the study indicated that E.coli, K. pneumonia, P. aeruginosa, Enterobacter ssp and S. saprophyticus were isolated from patients urine sample where E. coli is more present in patients sample where it has been found at 60%(18) samples. The least isolated bacteria in patient’s samples are Enterrobacter spp and S. saprophyticus at frequency of 2(6.7) per each bacterium. The risk factor associated with urinary tract infection in female patients attended Ruhengeri-referral-hospital in a period of study, the results indicated that douching in secret parts twice a day is associated with UTI with P-value equivalent to 0.001. Conclusion: This study was intended to assess the UTI among female patients. The study findings indicated that E.coli, K. pneumonia, P. aeruginosa, Enterobacter ssp and S. saprophyticus are more likely to be found in urinary tract of female. The study finding has indicated also that poor hygienic life style increases the risk of being infected by UTIs.

RESEARCH OF MECHANISMS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL PROTECTION OF PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS

The purpose of the work is to present the results of a theoretical and empirical study of the formation of mechanisms of psychological protection of the adolescent girls in the context of their professional training for the work of psychologists. Methodology. Sample: 54 students majoring in "Psychology", aged 17-20. All of the were female. Among them, 52% are 1st year students and 48% are 2nd year students. Methods: The Plutchik-Kellerman-Conte "Life Style Index" questionnaire (Life Style Index, LSI) was used as a diagnostic tool, which allows you to determine the severity of eight main mechanisms of psychological protection and their general tension. Results. Theoretical approaches to the definition and classification of EDs were considered, as well as an empirical study was conducted on EDs that are most characteristic of female psychology students in the first and second years of study. According to the results of the survey, data were obtained on the degree of severity of each MPZ. It was found that there was a difference between the MPZs inherent in female students in different courses of study. Very primitive protection mechanisms are more common among the first-year students than among the second-year students. During early adolescence, higher psychological defenses are just beginning to form and are not typical for this age. Starting from the age of 18, higher defense mechanisms, as dominant, are observed more often in psychology students

Sublingual immunotherapy for allergy to shrimp: the nine-year clinical experience of a Midwest Allergy-Immunology practice

BackgroundDiet restrictions and fear of adverse reactions put a significant burden on the nutrition, growth and life style of children and adults with food allergies. While various disease-modifying options are pursued, there are so far no published clinical data on immunotherapy for crustaceans. The efficacy and safety of desensitization to crustaceans by means of sublingual immunotherapy is assessed for the first time in this study with a view of validating it as a clinical-practice modality.MethodsCharts of a Midwest Allergy-Immunology practice from the period January 2014–June 2023 were reviewed to identify patients with allergy to shrimp treated with sublingual immunotherapy and to retrospectively evaluate their responses to oral challenge.ResultsSixty-six patients were identified who had been treated by sublingual immunotherapy for either systemic or localized reactions to shrimp. Demographics and relevant comorbidities were consistent with those of the atopic population. Sublingual immunotherapy with serially diluted mixtures was initiated at 64–320 ng/dose and was gradually escalated to 0.5 mg/dose three times a day. The sublingual immunotherapy course ranged from 5 to 72 months (average: 51 months), following which, 18 patients underwent shrimp oral challenge. No systemic reactions occurred upon challenge; no patient required epinephrine. Tolerance of target dose equal to or exceeding 42 g shrimp was achieved in 11 patients (61%), seven of whom had originally presented with systemic reactions to crustaceans. Seven patients (38%) developed one or more of the following localized reactions: oral itching, nasal symptoms, localized perioral hives, localized hives at pressure points, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain upon exposure to a cumulative dose of 39.2–148.2 g of shrimp during the 4 h of the challenge. Five of these patients had originally presented with systemic reactions to crustaceans. Five of the 7 patients who developed localized symptoms during the challenge were subsequently placed on routine exposure to 12–20 g shrimp every other day. Two patients continued sublingual immunotherapy but declined routine exposure to shrimp every other day because they had no intention to incorporate crustaceans to their routine diet. On repeat challenge 6–9 months after original challenge, all five patients who had routine exposure to 12–20 g shrimp every other day tolerated the procedure to target dose without any symptoms.ConclusionsDesensitization to shrimp by sublingual immunotherapy appears to be safe and effective as shown in this study. Whether the immune modification induced by sublingual immunotherapy is permanent resulting in sustained tolerance, or the achieved degree of desensitization depends on regular exposure is not known; therefore, following challenge, regular consumption three-four times per week was recommended.

Osmosis: A Natural Approach for Treating Constipation

Osmosis is a natural process that occurs in living organisms and plays a vital role in maintaining their health. This abstract investigates the effectiveness of treating constipation with salt water after getting out of bed in the morning using the process of osmosis. Constipation is a common bowel problem caused by diet, lifestyle, medications, or other factors that make stool hard or impede the ability to pass it comfortably, affecting people of all ages worldwide. By conducting osmosis, where solute molecules move through a semi permeable membrane from low solute concentration to high solute concentration, salt water treatment softens stool and facilitates bowel movements. This paper presents an overview of treatment protocols, including materials, methods and observational results. Preliminary findings indicate promising results, with participants experiencing increased frequency and ease of bowel movements after consuming salt water. This paper explores the benefits of osmosis in treating constipation and how it works. We discuss the osmosis and their mechanisms of action, as well as their safety and efficacy. Overall, we conclude that osmosis is a safe and effective way to treat constipation and has the potential to change the life style of millions of people across the Globe.

Association between bacterial vaginosis, Chlamydia trachomatis infection and tubal factor infertility in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo

BackgroundTubal factor infertility (TFI) is common in sub-Saharan Africa and often secondary to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Anaerobes associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV) are also found in PIDs widely dominated by Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis), whose role in TFI is better demonstrated than that of BV.ObjectivesTo determine the prevalence of BV and C. trachomatis and to investigate the association between BV, C. trachomatis and TFI.MethodsWe included 137 patients treated for infertility between January 2020 and November 2021. Cases were defined as women with infertility aged 18-45 years presenting with TFI (n = 52), and controls as infertile women in the same age groups without TFI (n = 85). Data on social habits, life style and infertility parameters were collected, and we performed screening for BV and C. trachomatis. Multiple regression was used to measure associations.ResultsThe prevalence of BV and C. trachomatis was 42.3% (58/137) and 23.4% (32/137), respectively. BV (61.5% vs 30.6%, p<0.001) and C. trachomatis (48.1 vs 8.2%, p<0.001) were more frequent in cases of TFI.BV and C. trachomatis increased the risk of TFI approximately 4-fold [aOR: 3.77 (1.61-8.83), p=0.002] and 14-fold [aOR: 13.77 (4.59-41.27), p<0.001], respectively.ConclusionBV and C. trachomatis infection are strongly associated with TFI in Bukavu. Prevention and screening should be implemented to reduce the risk of TFI.

Baby Vaccination Web Application

The Baby Vaccination System project aims to develop a comprehensive platform for managing child vaccination schedules efficiently. It incorporates frontend and backend development to provide users with tools for vaccine registration, tracking, and locating nearby vaccine centres. By targeting efficient management of vaccination schedules, the system contributes to public health initiatives and ensures timely immunisation for children. The objectives of the study include assessing the effectiveness of the system, evaluating user satisfaction, and determining the impact on vaccination completion rates. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative feedback collection. Participants include parents or guardians of children eligible for vaccination, healthcare providers, and system administrators. Data collection methods include system usage metrics, surveys, and interviews. Ethical considerations include obtaining informed consent, ensuring participant confidentiality, and adhering to relevant ethical guidelines. The study findings will provide insights into the usability and effectiveness of the Baby Vaccination System in improving vaccination management.In today’s life style due to the heavy burden and pressure of work it is difficult to remember vaccine period on new born baby as well as small once. Keywords: Blockchain Vaccination System, Healthcare, Immunization, Public Health, Technology Integration

Impact of Food Additives and Food Hybridization on Human Health W. R. T. Gara Visha

Food is an essential entity for all the living beings. Food habit is a key source of individual’s health. The quality of healthy life is dependent on the quality of food the person consumes. There are some protocols explained in Ayurveda for the processing and consumption of food through which one can achieve a healthy life and can increase the life expectancy. Since many years raw food is being processed with some or the other chemicals for its better Shelf-life, Taste, Appearance, Smell etc. for the purpose of mass distribution, attractiveness, large selling, Easy to cook, Easy to eat etc. And these all processing and generative methods fall under the term of Hybridization and Food additive criteria. In spite of being used with good purpose, a long term use of these products will give a bad impact on human health system. The health issues and deadly diseases which we are observing since last few decades could be probably due to these processing methods. The diseases like Cancer, Coronary diseases, Liver failure, Organ toxicity, all the metabolic and endocrinal disorders etc. are in a peak stage. And one among the reason could be the quality of food which is being used. These types of changes in life style will unknowingly lead to exposure of toxins in one or the other way. Which we can call it as a Gara visha (artificial/concealed poison). Gara visha is a type visha which is produced by combination of two or more non poisonous / poisonous substances. Through this poisoning symptoms/ disease may manifest in few weeks to months. Poisoning may generate through improper food habit, drugs , medications etc. Gara visha will produce symptoms such as Pandu(Anemia), Grahani(IBS), Hridrog(Heart diseases), Gulma(Tumors) etc.

Assessing Financial Inclusion Impact on Economic Empowerment in Pondicherry: A Study on Banking Scheme Beneficiaries

The Indian banking industry today is quite robust and strong to be able to take on the challenges of achieving greater financial inclusion. Access to affordable financial services, such as credit and insurance enlarges livelihood opportunities and empowers the poor to take care of their lives. These empowerment aids will create social and political stability. Customers who are account holders in Indian bank under financial inclusion scheme in Pondicherry formed the population of the study. The bank stated that thousands of customers were covered under this scheme. Since the study focus only on individual account holders, of financial inclusion. List of individual account holders was obtained from the bank case firm. Majority (60 per cent) of the respondents’ income was in the range of around Rs. 3,000 – 5, 000 per month. 64 per cent of sample respondents were living in the concrete roofed houses. About 37 per cent of respondents were visiting the bank once in a month followed 33 per cent visits as and when it requires. The economic empowerment index revealed that there was no significant improvement in the savings pattern, increase in income and housing condition and it was found that there was slow and insignificant level of economic empowerment taking place among the socially disadvantageous people even after the financial inclusion under NPPFI scheme implemented by banks. It could be concluded that the scheme had not brought any significant change in the life style and economic status of the people who are supposed to be its beneficiaries.

Preconceptional and Antenatal Care through Life Style with special reference to Sadvritta: A Scoping Review

Sadvritta is a group of good conducts indicated to practice throughout life for everyone. Sadvritta plays significant role in prevention of all kind of diseases and in promotion of health. Female reproductive health is responsible for proper outcomes related to maternal and child health. There are guidelines in Ayurveda which consists of concepts of preconceptional, antenatal and post-natal health care of a mother and child. Wholesome life style with physical, psychological and verbal acts along with required medication and Panchakarma are mentioned. Special guidelines are mentioned for a couple as a Garbhadhan Vidhi (method of impregnation) which is supposed to follow at the time of preconception. Wholesome regimens at physical, mental and verbal level in life style of pregnant woman and a father at the time of conception is advised to maintain. Many factors described in Garbhini Paricharya and Sadvritta other than nutrition and medication are important for prevention. Emotional health of a mother is associated with the health of a child. Sadvritta and Ayurvedic life style consists guidelines which can reduce health issues due to stress. Many countries have developed national level health programmes for mother and child health. Goals of mother and child health programme emphases on antenatal, intra-natal and post- natal health care. Objectives of MCH programme are reduction of mortality and morbidity rates of mother and child. For it, care can be started at preconceptional phase. There may be a scope to advise Sadvritta guidelines to currently established MCH with Ayurveda health care. This article is an effort to view scope in MCH through Ayurveda and Sadvritta.

Role of Ayurveda medicine in the management of Amashaya Arbhuda w.s.r. to Carcinoma of Stomach

Due to faulty lifestyle, altered food habits and chronic psychological stress and mental depression, the incidence of Malignancy has been raised. Carcinoma of stomach is one such disorder which is commonly seen in Indian population. Symptoms like pain abdomen, burning sensation of the stomach, malena, weight loss, loss of appetite and anaemia are the common clinical features of this disease. Ayurveda medicine is beneficial in the cases with early diagnosis. After radical excision of the active lesion, palliative treatment can be given by using Ayurveda medicine. In Ayurveda, Vyadhi Pratyanika Aushadhi Prayoga, Yogasana and Pranayama, Assurance, changes in food and life style and Pathapathya Prayoga are advised. Medicines having actions like Anticancer, cytotoxic, Shoolahara, Antacid, antispasmodics, antidepressant, anxiolytic, antistress, adaptogenic, CNS depressant, Balya, Brimhala, Ojaskara, immunomodulator and cytoprotective actions are used as palliative measures. In this paper, the role of Ayurveda medicines in the management of Amashaya Arbhuda w.s.r. to carcinoma of stomach is discussed elaborately.

Sub-fertility and life style factors which affecting sub-fertility among women in Regional Director of Health Service area, Colombo

Sub-fertility and life style factors which affecting sub-fertility among women in Regional Director of Health Service area, Colombo