Management Of Lifestyle Disorders Research Articles

The Role of Phytochemicals in The Management of Lifestyle Disorders

Phytochemicals are natural chemical constituents or bioactive compounds found in medicinal plants, aromatic plants, vegetables, fruits, leaves, flowers and roots which work in conjunction with nutrients and dietary fibers to act as defense against diseases and to slow the aging process. The medicinal values of plants lie in the abilities of these phytochemicals to produce definite physiological action on the human body. A variety of phytochemicals such as polyphenols, terpenoids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, glycosides and steroids present in plants and their products are key factors in the treatment of several disorders including lifestyle disorders. Lifestyle disorders, also known as non-communicable diseases, are conditions associated with the way people live and behave. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheets, lifestyle disorders like obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases account for 59 percent of the 56.5 million deaths annually and 45.9 percent of the global burden of disease (WHO, 2021). This review introduced and identified various phytochemicals reported with beneficial effects or roles and their functional classification or subclasses that have been identified to help prevent diseases associated with lifestyle changes.

Management of Lifestyle Disorders through Aahar and Vihar

Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension and Heart disease are diseases that come under the umbrella of Lifestyle disorder. Life style disorder are the disease that is not transmitted from one person to another or not from environment to a person but these are caused by unhealthy Lifestyle such as poor diet, bad eating habits, lack of physical activity, insomnia, psychological stress, smoking and intake of excessive alcohol. In India Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for almost 60% mortality rate annually. Lifestyle disorders globally killing 38 millions of people every year whereas In India, one out of four is at risk of dying from lifestyle disorder. The treatment for lifestyle disorder management in Ayurveda is given as per individual bodily constitutions depending on their medical history, current conditions and previous treatment so that it best suits the patients. All regimens of Ayurveda aim not only to counter the specific symptoms of the body but also to achieve proper balance. Ayurvedic lifestyle promotes physical, mental as well as social health and ultimately leads to symptomatic improvement. Ayurveda prescribes certain rules for maintaining a healthy mind. So, Ayurveda with its Aharaj and Viharaj regimen can definitely produce authentic and efficacious result to prevent various Lifestyle disorder.

Mini-review on the Management of Lifestyle Disorders: Attempting to Keep Indians Healthy for a Bright Future

Lifestyle has historically been linked to the progression of different chronic diseases. The amount of convenience accessible for our use has expanded in the current period of modern technology, communication, and technological devices. Nevertheless, it has also resulted in an upsurge in issues related to emotional and mental wellness. Asthma, coronary heart disease (CHD), diabetes, lung cancer, and other disorders are all classified as lifestyle diseases. This theory contends that illnesses are brought on by an individual’s actions. The transition from an indigenous to a contemporary way of life, with high-fat and high-calorie meals paired with increasing emotional strain, has exacerbated the issue at hand. Obesity, asthma, diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, chronic liver disorders, CHD, metabolic syndrome, depression, and cancer are all on the rise due to alterations to dietary habits and an increasingly unhealthy way of life. According to joint research by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Economic Forum (WEF), India lost around $236.6 billion in 2015 as a result of a sedentary way of life and consumption of unhealthy foods. Unhealthy eating, decreased physical activity, increased cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, insufficient sleep, and anxiety due to increasing job pressure are all examples of poor lifestyle choices.

Management of Lifestyle Disorders with Tenets of Ayurveda

Ayurveda is one of the world’s ancient health care systems. Ayurveda has always emphasized maintaining the health and prevention of diseases by following a proper diet and lifestyle regimen rather than treatment and cure of the diseases. Ayurveda describes Traya-upastambhah, three pillars for a healthy life are Aahar (proper diet), Nidra (proper sleep), and Brahmacharya (celibacy). Aahar has been given prime importance since the Vedic Period. It is considered Brahma in Upanishad. Acharaya Kashyapa gives it the name “Mahabhaisajya”. Lifestyle disorders originate due to Poor lifestyle which includes poor diet, poor eating habits, Viruddhahara (dietetic incompatibility), lack of exercise, Smoking, excess alcohol, poor sleep, stress due to heavy workload, and increased consumption of unhealthy food. So, nowadays the number of individuals having lifestyle diseases like Heart disease, Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, and Cancer are continuously increasing and these are the primary cause of death. According to WHO, four main types of lifestyle disorders are Cardiovascular disease, Cancer, Chronic respiratory diseases, and Diabetes. Diseases of infective origin can be easily treated as compared to lifestyle disorders because lifestyle disorders are generally non-reversible. It is the need of time to review the Ayurveda in order to apply measures in preventing the upcoming epidemic of lifestyle disorders which are preventable with changes in diet (ahara), lifestyle, and environment.

Nidana and Management of Lifestyle Disorders

Lifestyle disorders are the diseases linked with one’s lifestyle. Nowadays, lifestyle disorders are becoming more widespread and affecting a majority of the population and posing a huge public health threat around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), lifestyle disorder is a subgroup of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and accounts for around 71 percent of all deaths worldwide. Lifestyle disorders are caused mostly by poor diet and lack of physical activity. Distracting the people from physical exercise and their attraction towards sedentary lifestyle can lead to a variety of health problems including chronic non-communicable diseases with life-threatening issues. Hypertension, diabetes, PCOS, cancer, arthritis, obesity, insomnia, depression are the diseases which can be taken under lifestyle disorders. Ayurveda, science of life, aims in fundamental goal of maintaining health of healthy people and treatment of disease in sick one’s. To sustain a healthy and joyful life (Hitaayu & Sukhaayu), Ayurveda has a number of different principles and regimens including Ahara and Vihar (dietary habits and daily routine), Dinacharya (daily regimen), Ratricharya (night regimen), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), Panchkarma (five detoxification and bio-purification therapies), Rasayana (rejuvenation), Sadvritta paalan (ideal habits) and Aachara Rasayana (code of conduct). Hence, lifestyle disorders can be well managed through Ayurveda by adopting its different principles and regimens.

Role of baryta carbonicum 200 in the management of essential hypertension: A case study

With an Unprecedented pace of urbanization and living of high life a Mute Assassin has been introduced to the world at an increasing prevalence which is Hypertension. As a result, hypertension influenced diseases remain the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in developing as well as developed societies. The role of conventional medicines in the management of hypertension has its own pros and cons. And there is an ever-increasing transition by people to alternative system of medicines like homoeopathy in the management of lifestyle disorders like Hypertension. Baryta carbonicum is one of the most effective homoeopathic medicines in the management of Hypertension of those people who exist in different stages of hypertensive spectrum. So, this article aims to substantiate the role of Baryta carbonicum 200 in the management of Essential Hypertension.

RELEVANCE OF LIFESTYLE DISEASES AND ITS TREATMENT IN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE: A REVIEW

Lifestyle is how a person lives. It is an interest, opinion, behavior and behavioral orientation of an individual, group or culture. Lifestyle diseases are defined as diseases linked with the way people live their life. This is commonly caused by lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating, stress, Alcohol, drugs and smoking. The incidence of lifestyle diseases like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and obesity-associated with cardiovascular diseases are high on the rise. In Ayurveda, lifestyle disorders have been explained in different contexts. Santarpanajanya vikaras and diseases caused due to Gramya Ahara-Viharas, which are said in Charaka Samhita and Rasanimittameva Sthoulya concept in Sushruta Samhita are mainly considered under lifestyle diseases. In India, rapid urbanization and globalization largely contribute towards an increased number of people suffering from lifestyle disorders. The urban people have a less physically active lifestyle more exposure to products and technologies that could be unhealthy. As Ayurveda is a life science and describes the prevention and management of lifestyle disorders, the world is attracted to its potential. Ayurveda provides a better solution for lifestyle disorders in the form of Pathya Ahara (diet) and Vihara (lifestyle), Panchakarma treatment like shodhana (Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Raktamokshana and Nasya), Shamana chikitsa and Rasayana chikitsa. The main aim of Ayurveda is to provide an individual's physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being.

Potential of Guduchi-Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers. (.) in the management of lifestyle disorders: a comprehensive review

Potential of Guduchi-Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers. (.) in the management of lifestyle disorders: a comprehensive review

MEDICINAL PLANTS AND PHYTOCHEMICALS IN PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF LIFE STYLE DISORDERS: PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDIES AND CHALLENGES

The prevalence of lifestyle disorders such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), dyslipidemia, and overweight/obesity is rising rapidly. Recently the popularity of herbal supplements among patients with lifestyle disorders has been increasing. Consumption of a plant-based diet consisted of appropriate phytochemicals has been accepted as a reliable means for the prevention and management of several disorders. Phytochemicals play a crucial role in disease prevention, especially when lifestyle changes alone are not found effective. Various human and animal trials have established the pharmacological action of phytonutrients present in herbal plants. Several bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, and stilbenes. are present in plants such as garlic, Aloe vera, turmeric, tulsi, and drumstick. that have shown a significant beneficial effect on DM, metabolic syndrome, lipid disorders, etc. This review focuses on the therapeutic effect of some of the high potential herbal plants and their phytochemicals in the management of lifestyle disorders and the challenges with the use of herbal medicines.

A REVIEW ON PHARMACOLOGICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILE OF KHATMI (ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS LINN.): AN IMPORTANT MUCILAGINOUS PLANT AND ITS UTILIZATION IN UNANI SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

Traditional medicines / drugs are helpful for management of life style disorders and chronic and acute diseases. Khatmi (Althea officinalis Linn.) is a one of the commonly used drugs that has potential for management of many diseases. The meaning of Khatmi (Marshmallow) is Kaseer-al-manafe (Multi actions) in Unani literature. Roots, flowers and seeds of Khatmi are used as a medicament. According to Unani texts the main actions of Khatmi are demulcent, expectorant, defragment, concoctive, astringent, detergent and repellent. It is also used as part of many traditional recipes. Analgesic, emollient, antitussive and diuretic activity are the most ethnobotanical and traditional medicine considerations; also used in Unani medicine for the treatment of the different inflammatory conditions e.g., metritis (Warme reham), enteritis (Warme amaa), mastitis (Warme pistan), arthritis (Waja ul mafasil) etc. Alkaloids, terpenoids, tannins, Flavonoids, Polysaccharides, Phytosterols, Fatty acids, Mucilages, Hydroxybenzoic acid etc. are its main Chemical constituents. The whole plant parts yields mucilage in decoction and infusions, which is very useful in case of several ailments of mucous membranes. The scientifically proven / reported pharmacological activities are antitussive, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, UV exposure protective, anti-inflammatory, immune stimulating, antioxidant, antifungal, hepatoprotective, ulcer protective etc. These all findings reveal immense utility of Khatmi and scope for developing as a potent therapeutic tool particularly in contemporary lifestyle and also in immune susceptible diseases which is an emerging concern.

ROLE OF MANIPUR CHAKRA ACTIVATION IN TREATMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS

Chakras are the circular vortex of energy lying across the seven different points on your spinal column. On a physical level, chakras are associated with the major nerve plexuses and endocrine glands in the body. Many asanas have particularly powerful and beneficial effect on one or more of these glands or plexuses. Chakras are not the physical entity and reside in energy body, but help us to understand the body functions and emotions. As they are psychoactive energy centers in human body they are directly related to physiological and psychological health of human being. The unavoidable stress in lifestyle has blocked the entire chakra system and imbalance in the energy flow causes various diseases. We have the great ancient knowledge with us to regulate the energy flow through chakras and get cured from various disorders related to that chakra. Mechanism of yoga effects is the most visible in the systems of chakras and nadis, which specifically and directly correlates with nervous and endocrine system. This study is a small effort to prove the effect and application of Manipur chakra activation in management of life style disorders especially diabetes mellitus.

PREVENTION OF LIFESTYLE DISORDERS WITH BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDA

Ayurveda is Divine science due to its origin as well as its incredible potency in curing the diseases and pro-tecting the health of a healthy person. In the current era sedentary lifestyle, unbalanced diet, tense mental conditions, smoking, drinking alcohol have led to lifestyle disorders, causing a lot of complications that are difficult to remove. This results in the most common lifestyle disorders like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, arthritis, obesity, etc. Lifestyle disorders are a big problem for our society today. The onset of those disor-ders is insidious, they take years to develop, and once encountered, they are not easily cured. A healthy lifestyle is a valuable resource for reducing the incidence and impact of health problems, for recovery, for coping with life stressors, and for improving quality of life. At present, people are again getting attracted to, an ancient system of healing, Ayurveda as it rectifies disease along with, lifestyle originated consequences. In the management of lifestyle disorders, Ayurveda offers various regimens including Ahara (proper die-tary management), Dincharya (daily regimen) Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), Panchakarma (five detoxifi-cation and bio-purification therapies), Rasayana (rejuvenation) therapies and Sadvritta (moral). These are the basic tenets of Ayurveda. The inclusive utilization of all these treatment modalities has a great effect on lifestyle disorders. And hope to treat lifestyle disorders brighten with the broader approach of Ayurveda. This is an attempt to grab the attention of Ayurveda vaidya towards the unique basic tenets of Ayurveda explained by ancient Ayurvedacharya.

A Review article on Importance of basic ayurvedic principles in prevention and management of lifestyle disorders.

Lifestyle disorders are the disorders linked with the way of people live their life. These are commonly caused by unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity, alcohol, drugs, smoking, unhealthy daily routine. Diet and lifestyle are major factors that influence such diseases. In India, Lifestyle disorders that appear to be increased in frequency include Cardiovascular diseases, Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, Cancer, Osteoporosis, Gatrointestinal issues, Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, Hypertension, Depression.
 The basic principle of Ayurveda is focusing on ‘Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam’, meaning maintaining the health of the healthy, more than ‘Aturasya Vikara Prashamanam’ meaning to treat the disease of a person. Ayurveda has approach of intervention that is targeted towards complete physical psychological and spiritual well-being which makes this science a potential option for prevention and treatment of lifestyle disorders.

Ayurvedic Principles to Prevent & Management of Life Style Disorders

Background of Study: Ayurved prayojnam “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam” Prevention & “Aturasya Vikar Prashmanam”1manage the disorders for a healthy life..To follow the Panchakarma, Rasayan, Vajikaran for uttam santan, Ritucharya, Dincharya, Sadvrata satvavjaya. In the Present Era modern life style, Over stress, Lack of exercise, Heavy work load, viruddha ahar vihar, Smoking, Alcohol, Pollutions, Consumption of unhealthy and preserved food, Competation to others reduces individual happiness, impaired digestive and metabolism, reduces immune system, dyusfunction of body affected human life and it turns to variety of life style disorders like Dyslipidemia, Hyperacidity, Khalitya, Palitya, Acne, Pigmentation, Hypertension, Paralysis, Strok, Cardiovasculardisease, Hypothyroidism Diabetes, Haemorrhoids, Copd, Pcod, Infertility, Cancer etc. In word of ayurveda dosha dhatu vaisamyata creates disorders so ayurveda play important role in promoting the health by establishing homeostasis between dosha-dhatu-mala with the help of three pillers Ahar, Nidra, Brhamcharya and following the proper life style advises, dietary management, panchakarma, rasayana etc.

Role of Vamana (Therapeutic Emesis) and Virechana (Therapeutic Purgation) on BSL (Blood Sugar Level) in Diabetes Mellitus W.S.R. to Madhumeha: A Case Study

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a clinical syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia due to absolute or relative deficiency of insulin. Long standing metabolic derangement can lead to the development of complications of diabetes, which characteristically affect the eye, kidney and nervous system. DM occurs worldwide and is a major burden upon health care facilities in all countries. The characteristic features of DM have close resemblance with Prameha (disorder with excessive urination and turbidity) in Ayurveda. Madhumeha is a type of Vataja Prameha and is most close to DM. One variety of this Madhumeha (DM) is Aavaranjanya (due to occlusion) in which Vayu aggravates due to occlusion by Pitta or Kapha. This type of Madhumeha (DM) can be managed by Samshodhana (bio-purification) Chikitsa. Panchakarma is becoming popular in the prevention and management of lifestyle disorders. Vamana (emetic therapy) and Virechana (purgation therapy) are the two Panchakarma procedures of Samshodhana Chikitsa that are compatible to overcome this Aavarana (occlusion). A study was planned to assess their combined efficacy in controlling blood sugar level in the patient with DM by adopting classical methods of Vamana and Virechana. Although this is a single case study, but the study yields some very interesting results in reducing the blood sugar levels.

Role of Synbiotics in Management of Lifestyle Disorders

Role of Synbiotics in Management of Lifestyle Disorders

Ayurveda description of Panchkarma for the management of life style disorders

Ayurveda is indigenous system of medical science offers various therapeutic modalities for the management of healthy living. Ayurveda not only emphasized curative approaches for health management but also suggested some preventive measures as. Panchakarma is one of them which come under Shodhana Chikitsa of ayurveda system; it play crucial role towards the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Panchakarma offers calming and detoxifying effect, it improves circulation, balances mood & behavior, regulate metabolic activities and boost muscular tone therefore recommended for various diseases related to the disturbed pattern of life style such as; obesity, thyroid, diabetes, sleeplessness, headache, depression and anxiety. Different approaches of Panchakarma therapy like; Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Raktamokshana, Shirodhara and Abhyanga may be utilized effectively for the management of above mentioned life style disorders. Present article summarized therapeutic importance of Panchakarma therapies for the management of diseases which occurs due to the in disciplinary life style pattern.
 Keywords: Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Diabetes, Depression and Anxiety.

Advances in psychological interventions for lifestyle disorders: overview of interventions in cardiovascular disorder and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The present review examines the recent advances in psychological interventions for two major lifestyle disorders in adults namely, type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disorders. The review summarizes findings from studies carried out between the years 2015 and 2017. The effectiveness of psychological interventions in the management of lifestyle disorders has been examined with respect to adaptation, self-care, adherence, negative emotions and improving quality of life. There is an increasing recognition that psychological interventions are important for prevention of lifestyle disorders and promotion of health. Key psychological interventions include self-management and educational interventions based on learning and motivational principles, patient empowerment, cognitive behaviour therapy, behavioural skills and coaching. Recent developments also include the use of information technology to deliver these interventions through internet, mobile applications and text messages. Another significant development is that of mindfulness-based interventions within the third-generation behaviour therapy approaches to reduce distress and increase acceptance. In addition, family and couples interventions have also been emphasised as necessary in maintenance of healthy behaviours. Studies examining psychological interventions in cardiovascular and type 2 diabetes mellitus support the efficacy of these interventions in bringing about changes in biochemical / physiological parameters and in psychological outcomes such as self-efficacy, knowledge, quality of life and a sense of empowerment.

Ayurvedic anti-diabetic formulation Lodhrasavam inhibits alpha-amylase, alpha-glucosidase and suppresses adipogenic activity in vitro

BackgroundThe patho-physiological cross-talk between diabetes and obesity is well established. However, the choices of drugs suitable for combined treatment of diabetes and obesity are limited. Integration of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs), like Ayurveda, with modern medicine would be a promising strategy to fill this gap. The diagnostic principles of Ayurveda define obesity as one of the predisposing factors of Madhumeha (correlated as diabetes) and recommends specific formulations for managing obese-diabetes. Lodhrasavam is one such poly-herbal formulation prescribed for obese-diabetic patients. ObjectivesThe present study is an attempt to demonstrate the possible modes of action of Lodhrasavam, built on the hypothesis that the formulation can exert both anti-diabetic and anti-obesity actions. Materials and methodsLodhrasavam, following simulated gastro-intestinal digestion, was monitored for inhibition of α-amylase, α-glucosidase (key digestive enzyme targets of anti-diabetic drugs) and adipogenesis using standard in vitro model systems. ResultsLodhrasavam digest inhibited α-amylase (90%) and α-glucosidase (78%) activity as well as reduced the differentiation of 3T3-L1 fibroblasts to adipocytes. Upon fractionation, the enzyme inhibitory activity and anti-adipogenic activity of the digest were found distributed in different solvent fractions. This partly indicates a potential pharmacological networking of chemically and functionally diverse bioactive molecules in Lodhrasavam. ConclusionThe study provides a possible mode of action and an experimental support for the Ayurvedic use of Lodhrasavam for managing obese-diabetes. Generating scientific evidences and understanding the modes of action, in contemporary scientific language, would essentially help in expanding global acceptance of potentials of CAMs in the management of life style disorders.

Role of yoga in prevention and management of lifestyle disorders

The modern world is facing a pandemic of lifestyle disorders that require changes to be made consciously by individuals themselves, and as yoga is the best lifestyle ever designed, it has potential in the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of prevalent lifestyle disorders. Yogic lifestyle, yogic diet, yogic attitudes, and various yogic practices help humans to strengthen themselves and develop positive health, thus enabling them to withstand stress better. This yogic “health insurance” is achieved by normalizing the perception of stress, optimizing the reaction to it, and by releasing the pent-up stress effectively through various yogic practices. This review paper summarizes important findings of a recent research on yoga in lifestyle disorders including a series of studies at Puducherry, India, documenting positive effects. The majority of studies on yoga and cardiovascular and metabolic health show positive trends and this augurs well for the future of health care in general and the use of yoga as a part of integrative health care in particular. Major benefits of yoga may occur due to its lifestyle components (healthy diet, activity, relaxation, and positive attitude) as well as psychosomatic harmonizing effects of pranayama and yogic relaxation. Yoga places a great importance on a proper and healthy lifestyle whose main components are achar (healthy activities), vichar (healthy relationships), vichar (healthy thoughts), ahar (healthy food), and vihar (healthy recreation). The basic yogic principles useful in the management of lifestyle disorders are discussed including psychological reconditioning and development of appropriate attitudes; stress management normalization of metabolism; and relaxation, visualization, and contemplative practices.