Management Of Lifestyle Diseases Research Articles

Herbal-based Nutraceuticals in Management of Lifestyle Diseases: Experience from Indian Population

Herbal-based Nutraceuticals in Management of Lifestyle Diseases: Experience from Indian Population

Future Scope and Strategies for Preservation of Health through Ayurveda

Introduction: The progress of human life largely depends on healthy body. The labor for money, status in the society and honor is not possible for an unhealthy man. As Acharya says “Dharma Artha kama mokshanam Arogya mulamuttamam” Health is most important worldwide term for ‘developing and developed countries.’ But still a confused and unaware term for common people and world also. In present scenario despite of fast progress made by modern medical science, there are continues rise in health - related disorders and people start to give importance to health when they got any life style disease element. So many health - related issues we are facing in today's life in society and we can clearly explain that we are not conscious about the real meaning of health, its importance and its management in our life. The present study focus about following Aims & objectives: To explore future scope and strategies for preservation of health through Ayurveda. To study concept of health in Ayurveda classics and other contemporary health systems. to design practical guidelines for implementing concept of health in today's society. To set model health care system and its propagation for management of life style diseases. Discussion: In present era life style disorder are very common and the root cause is not focusing and understanding what health is and if a person understands this one there is nothing left to him or her to understand. Some life style disorder are Diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, over weight, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemia. We may design some protocol for prevention and protection of life style diseases. Conclusion: The Swastha is not ideal state but process of continuous change and adjustment. It is the need of time to understand the actual meaning of health and preservation of life style disorders.

Locating illness behavior as a social practice among women in Jammu city

AbstractThis paper seeks to understand the patterns of social experiences of women patients by means of an empirical study undertaken in the Jammu region of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in India. Social factors play an immense role in determining the onset and management of lifestyle diseases among South Asian women. These social factors entail some peculiar entities that require detailed investigation. Data were collected in Government Medical College Hospital, Jammu, and its allied hospitals. Results show that for women, social factors and their impact on illness patterns have a strong bearing on their care‐seeking behavior. Care‐seeking behavior of women in this part of the country is determined by their social status and is determined by the meanings that are provided to these illness experiences. Therefore, physical pain and related symptoms were not found to impact these women as much as changes in their socio‐familial status due to the onset of lifestyle diseases. These diseases can broadly be categorized into three categories, namely, socially stigmatising diseases, socially irrelevant diseases, and socio‐economically burdensome diseases. However, these categories are not fixed for a particular disease. As the experiences of the women undergo change, so does the categorization of the disease. Hence, diabetes may be a socially irrelevant disease at one point of time. Nevertheless, as the condition of the patient deteriorates, diabetes becomes a socio‐economically burdensome disease. That is why lifestyle diseases keeps circulating from one category to another every time a patient encounters a new result arising from a lifestyle disease.

Time To Re-Think and Rebuild: Need to Minimize the Pill and Re-Emphasize the Role of Risk Factors Modification in Life Style Disorders

An increase of lifestyle diseases (LSDs) has been driven by predominantly four important risk factors viz. unhealthy diet, hazardous alcohol use, tobacco use and physical inactivity. The present paper is envisioned to emphasize personal viewpoints and elucidations about vital role of behavioral risk factors in the management of lifestyle diseases particularly regarding Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) and Hypertension as well as an associated risk of pharmacological measures in treating such illnesses. Type 2 Diabetes is considered as irreversible and incurable chronic disease based on traditional means of management. Though, the current research promotes complete reversal of diabetes with the help of simple lifestyle measures. Health care professionals are encouraged to converse with their patients regarding health benefits of exercise, healthy diet and other lifestyle measures. Patient centered behaviour involving reducing tobacco use, controlling alcohol consumption, improving sleep patterns, balanced diet and mental wellbeing should be targeted by health care professional. Early diagnosis, prompt initiation of healthy lifestyle measures and delayed drug treatment could be an effective strategy not only to combat LSDs but also to develop positive attitudes towards life.

Antioxidant and Anti-Atherogenic Properties of Hawthorn Vinegar in Drosophila melanogaster Fed a High-Fat Diet

Consumption of vinegar has been associated with protection against hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Hawthorn is a medicinal plant with hypolipidemic, anti-inflammatory, digestive modulator, antimicrobial, antioxidant, cardiac stimulant, and hypotensive properties. Therefore, Hawthorn vinegar rich in bioactives (epicatechin, triterpene, saponins, oligomeric procyanidins, chlorogenic acid, and flavonoids) may present a greater value as a functional food for the management of lifestyle diseases. Drosophila melanogaster, when placed on a high-fat diet, exhibit decreased life span and increased antioxidant enzymes. In this high-fat diet fly model, the Hawthorn vinegar led to a significant increase in mean life span, antioxidant enzyme activities, and reduction in malonyldialdehyde level. Furthermore, in vitro studies showed inhibition of α-glucosidase and α-amylase, and angiotensin-converting enzyme II activities, the measures of antiglycemic and antihypertensive potentials, respectively.

The study of the effects of 12 weeks of yoga training on respiratory pressures and 40 mm Hg test in healthy individuals

Background: 
 Yogic exercises have been found to be beneficial for better maintenance of bodily functions even in normal healthy subjects. In view of this, present study was planned to evaluate the effect of Yoga on respiratory pressures and 40 mm Hg test in healthy individuals.
 Method:
 The present study included 80 healthy subjects (40 males, 40 females) of 30-40 years age group. Subjects fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria attended a minimum of five Yoga classes per week for a period of twelve weeks. Age, height, weight & BMI of the subjects were recorded. The maximum expiratory pressure, maximum inspiratory pressure and 40 mm Hg test were analysed before & after twelve weeks of Yoga practice. The same subjects were chosen as both study as well as control group in order to minimize the confounding factors and make the study more reproducible. Student’s paired‘t’ test was used to compare the changes in parameters before and after Yoga training.
 Results:
 On analysis of results, there was highly significant (p<0.001) increase in maximum expiratory pressure, maximum inspiratory pressure and 40 mm Hg test after twelve weeks of Yoga practise. The response was similar in both the genders.
 Conclusion:
 Present study proved that regular practice of Yoga for minimum of 12 weeks is beneficial in improving respiratory pressures and 40 mm Hg test in normal healthy individuals and this improvement is appreciable in both genders. Results of the study would justify the incorporation of Yoga as part of our lifestyle in promoting health. Also Yoga can make an appreciable contribution to primary prevention and management of lifestyle diseases.

Prevention and management of lifestyle diseases through unani system of medicine

Prevention and management of lifestyle diseases through unani system of medicine

Foodoceuticals Ensuring Improved Well Being Beyond basic Nutrition

Adequate nutrition is very essential for Armed Forces in terms of maintaining the nutritional status. In the present review it was complied about dietary habit and required diet for Service personnel to become fit and control the life style disease such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, hypertension and cardiovascular disease etc. It also focuses on functional foods rather than normal diet which are recommended as ration pack for armed forces. Functional foods enrich and improve the quality of dietary intake. It also represents promising avenues of nutritional in recent days of global dietetics. Functional ingredients such as essential fatty acids, antioxidants, dietary fibre, isoflavones, β-carotene etc are included in ration pack. It also provide large varieties of functional foods are made available to the consumers with the intension to provide dietary management of life style diseases while enhancing our overall well being conversely. It must be understood that these foods and ingredients are not instant medicine or ultimate remedies for imbalance dietary habits as proper diet management. It also provides comprehensive approach for good physical and mental health.
 

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) – A Potential Crop for Food and Nutrition Security in Africa

There has been an increasing demand for functional foods with numerous health benefits due to intensified consumer awareness leading to a major shift in the consumption patterns of food. This has largely been attributed to increased lifestyle diseases across different populations. The use of food with nutraceutical and functional properties for management of lifestyle diseases like diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular problems is now gaining momentum among the public. Consequently, the consumption of chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) has increased in recent years particularly due to its high content of omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber. Chia seeds also contain high quality proteins which offer all the essential amino acids and several vital minerals. In addition, chia seeds are a potential source of antioxidants and polyphenolic compounds such as chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol with the major phenolic acid being rosmarinic. Owing to the rich nutritional profile, chia seeds provide numerous health benefits such as; cardiac protective and hepatic protective effects, anti-aging and anti-carcinogenic properties. The high amounts of dietary fibers present in the seeds also confer benefits by preserving good glycemic control thus helps in controlling diabetes mellitus. In addition to the numerous health benefits accrued to consumption of chia seeds, they have great potential in application in the food industry for; development of various baked products, production of biodegradable edible films, use as emulsifiers and stabilizers among other uses. This review provides an in-depth insight into the potential of chia crop in promoting nutrition and food security by providing comprehensive information pertaining to; its origin, cultivation and distribution, physical properties, nutritional characteristics, health benefits, functional properties and its potential use in the food industry. It evident that chia seeds contain superior nutritional components as compared to other seeds and also confers many health benefits such as antioxidative, anti-hypertensive and hypoglycemic properties among others. It possesses physical and functional properties that make it an excellent crop for use in food applications for the development of functional foods. Moreover, its application not only limited to food but can also be used for feed. Chia therefore demonstrates great potential as a crop that can be utilized for improved food and nutrition security.

An Ayurvedic Anti‐Diabetic Formulation Made from Curcuma longa L. and Emblica officinalis L. Inhibits α‐Amylase, α‐Glucosidase, and Starch Digestion, In Vitro

Targeting digestive enzymes and controlling postprandial glycemia is an important approach in diabetes management. Dietary supplements that inhibit digestive enzymes are a promising strategy for managing hyperglycemia in diabetic and borderline patients, particularly those who consume high carbohydrate diets. The Indian traditional Ayurvedic system of medicine has lot to offer in this direction. The emerging trend of opting for complementary and alternative medicines for the management of life style diseases, like diabetes, is encouraging but has limited global acceptance due to inadequate information on their therapeutic efficacy and mode of action. The present work demonstrates Nisha‐Amalaki (CE), an Ayurvedic anti‐diabetic formulation prepared from Curcuma longa and Emblica officinalis, as a potential of digestive enzyme inhibitor using in vitro models. The benefit of using honey as an adjuvant for CE is also studied. A simulated in vitro digestion model adopted in the work facilitates the study of the formulation in total than its individual components. While CE inhibits α‐amylase (65%), α‐glucosidase (93%) and reduces starch digestion (≈60%), addition of honey (CEH) is found to improve α‐amylase inhibition to 107% with a higher inhibition of starch digestion. Bioassay guided fractionation of CE and CEH shows multiple fractions, a curcuminoid rich chloroform fraction and an aqueous fraction, possibly contributing to the observed pharmacological effects. In conclusion, the study reports the herbal formulation, Nisha‐Amalaki, as an inhibitor of starch digestion as well as a potential nutraceutical dietary supplement in the management of hyperglycemia.

Siddha Perspective on Healthy Living and Management of Lifestyle Diseases

Siddha Perspective on Healthy Living and Management of Lifestyle Diseases

Method and Effect Evaluation of Implementing Health Management in Physical Examination Centers of 3A Hospitals

Objective To understand the changes of various routine indices for the people who received health physical examination after the implementation of health management, discuss the method of implementing health management in 3A hospitals, provide a reference for better management in 3A hospitals in the future. Methods A total of 1326 people (875 males and 451 females) were selected, whose physical examinations were performed in our hospital’s examination center each year in succession from January 2015 to September 2017 and examined items included weight, blood pressure, fasting blood-glucose, blood uric acid and blood lipid. The changes of indices of two examinations before and after implementing health management were compared to evaluate the effects of health management. Results All indices were normal: 192 people in 2015, 230 people in 2016, 243 people in 2017; proportion of normal people: 14.48% in 2015, 17.35% in 2016, 18.33% in 2017. Difference was statistically significant (P<0.01). Detection rates for obesity, hypertension, abnormal glucose metabolism, hyperuricemia and hyperlipidemia decreased and bad living behaviors improved obviously. Difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion The health management is based on the health physical examination and implemented in physical examination centers of 3A hospitals, integrates with health education, disease consulting and lifestyle intervention, has high starting point of the platform and flexible, diverse, easy and feasible approaches, is able to raise the examined people’s understanding and management of life-style diseases and decrease morbidity.

Psychosomatic symptoms of Japanese working women and their need for stress management.

This study was conducted to clarify Japanese female workers' psychosomatic symptoms including women-specific complaints and their need for stress management as part of occupational health services (OHS). In 1997, a survey was conducted in which a questionnaire was sent to 1108 full-time female workers. The response rate was 92.1%. They classified their own health status excellent (26.0%), good (60.4%), fair (9.6%), or bad (1.6%). They also reported their irritability (25.3%) and depression (15.6%). There were high rates of complaints of eye discomfort (53.6%), fatigue (44.1%), headache (43.0%), and menstrual pain (32.5%). Such symptoms were associated with irritability or depression. Amount of overtime works, marital status in the 30-44 age group, the presence of children were found to be important factors in determining health status. Regarding the needs for occupational health services, 22.2% of respondents answered they needed mental health management (MHM). Compared with other services, such as management of lifestyle diseases, gynecological diseases, cancer screenings and counseling on nutrition and exercise, the need for MHM was low. The preferred personnel were female doctors and nurses. Workers who performed frequent overtime work had a greater need for MHM. The most preferred means of receiving MHM was personal counseling by doctors (not psychologists) and nurses.