Science Of Longevity Research Articles

The science of longevity and the quest to solve an age-old problem.

The science of longevity and the quest to solve an age-old problem.

An ayurvedic management of vatakantak with special reference to plantar fasciitis

Ayurveda - the science of life and longevity - is an ancient Indian system of holistic medicine.Vatakantak can be correlated with Plantar Fasciitis.According to theAyurveda“Vatakantaka” is defined by Acharya Charaka in Charak chikitsa 28 (Vata vyadhi chikitsa adhyaya), by Sushruta in Sushruta Nidan 1 and by Vaagbhata in Vagbhat Nidan15 which is caused by vitiated Vata at Gulfa Sandhi Pradesha(Khudakashrit by Sushruta).Plantar Fasciitis is a chronic inflammation of plantar fascia and degeneration of fibrous tissue with without fibrous formation.Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of foot pain in adults, with the peak incidence occurring in people between the ages of 40 and 60 years, according to the Harrison. A 42-year-old male patient came to outpatient department with chief complaints pain in left heel and foot sole since 1 month.Pain was increased during first few step after waking up from bed. In modern medicine diclofenac sodium introduce by intramuscular, orally can be given for pain management of Plantar Fasciitis. He was treated with Agnikarma (5 seatings at interval of 8days) at local site and Yogaraj Guggulu 500 mg thrice daily for 30 days and Vatavidhwansa Rasa500 mg thrice daily for 30 days. The condition was completely cured without recurrence. Plantar fasciitis can be cured completely without recurrence through Ayurvedic management like Agnikarma with Rajat Shalaka.

How to enjoy your healthy life after 70—suggestions from the science of longevity

We propose practical advice to all those who want to enjoy their long lives in good health. We are lucky to live in an era in which there is still ancient wisdom of protective medications--Chinese and Indian medications. However, the environment in those days and modern times are so drastically different that the diagnosis obtained from Chinese medication needs further elaboration. The main difference is the length of lives and environmental pollution. Therefore, in our times, some new efficient additions are needed to enhance good health in a long life. We have a modern miracle of supplements—multi-vitamin, mixed protein and sometimes Calcium or other minerals in small amounts, although they may be the second-best. As is discussed in [Li et al. (2024)], we understand the acidic state of the body to mean that organs are overloaded because of acidic food (all tasty food is acidic!) and the body tends to be under oxidation stress. To liquidate these, we are to take food with plenty of antioxidants, the water (human body) extinguishes the fire (oxygen) according to the Yin-Yang principle. In our times, there is one more serious obstacle blocking the way to longevity—obesity and the resulting metabolic syndrome. We provide some practical ways to make an effective diet without being starved by eating lower GI food while feeling full.

TIME (KALA): A PRIME FACTOR IN LIFE, ILLNESS & CURE

Ayurveda is a deep science with Adhyatama and also a darshan itself, so for proper health in which mental and physical well-being are involved, various factors are included, and Kala is one of them. Indication by the word Kala (time) represents an appropriate time to do a particular thing. According to conventional medical science, there is a lapse of an interval between two non-simultaneous occurrences; that interval is defined as time. Kala(time) is 'Bhagavan,' having neither a beginning nor an end. In this universe, everything is constantly changing. The change from an earlier condition to its succeeding condition is called Kala (time) or, in other words, 'Parinama.' Ayurveda, a holistic science of longevity, describes Kala(time) as Karana Dravya as it is the cause for the birth and death of all living beings, for the disorders and excellence of the seasons, properties of substances such as taste and potency, the disorders or excellence of strength of Dosha and the body. Kala is the unique and specific causative factor of all types of effects, at the same time; it is unavoidable. That is why Ayurveda, being the science of life, gives emphasis to the concept of Kala.

A conceptual study of Virechan Karma

Ayurveda, a science of longevity, is getting its glory back and panchkarma is playing a very important role in it. Panchkarma as described in classical texts consists of five shodhana karmas which removes the vitiated doshas and malas from the body through different routes. Virechan is one of those shodhana karma which pacifies the vitiated doshas from adhomarg i.e. guda. Easy intake of oral medicines and removal from physiological pathwaymakes it easily acceptable. This article tries to summarize the different classifications of virechan drugs, the process and utility of Virechan in different diseases.

STUDY OF PHYSIOLOGICAL OF SNAN AND ITS APPLIED ASPECT –A REVIEW

Ayurveda is an ancient science of life or longevity based on Indian philosophy. The main goal of which is to maintain health and cure the diseases. To achieve these goals, Ayurveda described swastha chatushka which includes Dinacharya, Rutucharya, Rules for taking aahar, Importance of natural urges. In dinacharya, they described daily routine activities in detail. These daily routine regimens have good physiological effects on the appropriate functioning of the body system thereby maintaining a normal equilibrium of three doshas i.e., Vata, Pitta and Kapha, Sapta Dhatus (seven tissues), Mala (waste products of the body), and the Agni (power of digestion). The ayurvedic daily routine includes Snana (bath) every day in the morning after Abhyanga, Vyayama, Mardana, and Udvartana. Its daily and sensible use has a prime role in maintaining health. But still, its importance and practical utility are not fully recognized. Hence efforts are made to explain Snana in detail as described in Ayurvedic literature.

The Science of Aging and Longevity

Aging is characterized by a progressive loss of physiological integrity, leading to impaired function and increased vulnerability to death. This deterioration is the primary risk factor for major human pathologies including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. Aging research has experienced an unprecedented advance over recent years, particularly with the discovery that the rate of aging is controlled, at least to some extent, by genetic pathways and biochemical processes conserved in evolution. This review enumerates nine tentative hallmarks that represent common denominators of aging in different organisms, with special emphasis on mammalian aging. These hallmarks are: genomic instability, telomere attrition, epigenetic alterations, loss of proteostasis, deregulated nutrient-sensing, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, stem cell exhaustion, and altered intercellular communication. A major challenge is to dissect the interconnectedness between the candidate hallmarks and their relative contribution to aging, with the final goal of identifying pharmaceutical targets to improve human health during aging with minimal side-effects.

Importance of brahma muhuruta a scientific review

Ayurveda is science of longevity. It deliberates on purpose of long life and maintain healthy condition. Ayurveda mentioned about different modalities and principle for healthy life like dincharya, ratricharya, ritucharya, sadvritta, rasayan therapy, proper aahara vihara, vyayam, achara rasayan etc. In which bramha muhurtha jagarana stands as important principle as modern regimen of today’s life has alarming effect on body. Bramha muhurtha is known as amrutavela. This article is based on different classical texts, journal, books, internet sources, research papers, experiences and observation. The aim of this article is emphasis on waking up in bramha muhurtha along with its benefits with modern correlation. It helps to keep body healthy by maintaining equilibrium in dosha, dhatu, mala, and agni. It helps in proper voiding of bowel by inducing external as well as internal movement. It has remarkable effect on genetic, endocrine, excretory, circulatory, respiratory, reproductive, and nervous system.

Scope of Rasayana in Jara Chikitsa

Essentially, Ayurveda is the science of life and longevity. Aging is a process marked by physical, mental and social changes in several dimensions. In present scenario, due to increase in aged people population, the medical science deal with aged population and the diseases occurring in that population. The Ayurvedic approach to geriatrics gives top priority to vatadosha as the main factor in the pathophysiology of aging. Rasadi Dhatus degrade in aging due to structural and functional changes. By using Rasayana we can increase the quality of Rasadi dhatu or tissues by also keeping strotases clean sturdy as the nutrition needed to be carried from one place to other place in the body .Thus Rasayan is considered helpful for optimum tissue health in old age, however they can be maintained and rejuvenated. The Rasayana therapy works primarily on nutrition dynamics and rejuvenates the body on both a mental and physical level. The Swabhavika Vyadhis include aging (Jara). Jara Chikitsa is one of the Ashtanga of Ayurveda and jarachikitsa is included under Rasayanatantra which is a specific branch in Ayurveda.

The effect of Sandhaniya Mahakashaya along with diet and exercises in management of Jarawashtha Astikshaya and Astibhagna with special reference to Osteoporosis- A Review

Ayurveda is the science of life and longevity with the aim of prevention of disease, rejuvenation of our body system. Asthi is the fifth important dhatu. Astikshaya is the condition in which there is kshaya of Asthi dhatu commonly occurring in elderly people. Astikshaya may be compared to Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is second most common metabolic bone disease in India, in which there is decrease in bone mass leading to bone fragility and consequently increasing the chances of frature. In Jarawashtha due to vitiation of vatta dosha kshaya of all dhatus occur including asthi. Ayurveda described jara is svabhavachvyadhi and it is prone to vata related disorder. Vattaprakopa leads to Astikshaya and his pathology can be treated with proper diet plan with dietary habits and lifestyle mentioned in Ayurveda. Rasayanchikitsa can also include with diet. Rasayanadravya is a drug to promote all dhatus. These drugs like mentioned by Charaka in sandhaniyagana give nourishment to Asthi dhatu.

REVIEW ARTICLE ON AYURVEDIC APPROACH SANDHIGAT VATA W.S.R. TO OSTEOARTHRITIS

Ayurveda the science of life, healthy and higher longevity are always desirable from it. In today's modern era due to atmosphere, lack of proper healthy diet, travelling and old age etc. metabolic and degenerative disease of connective tissue and the joint problem is quite affluent, and the disease occurrence starts early. Sandhi- gatavata (Osteoarthritis) is a disease due to vitiated Vata in various Sandhi or joints in the body. It is de- scribed under Vatavyadhi in almost every literature of Ayurveda. Clinically the description of Sandhigata Vata explained in theclassical texts is like the condition osteoarthritis in modern science. Sandhigata Vata is described under Vatavyadhi in all the Samhitas and Sangraha Granthas. Ayurveda highlighted degenerative diseases under the concepts like “Dhatu Saithilyam” and “Dhatu Kshayam”. Sandhigata Vata is one such disease, which needs a specific target of therapeutic intervention to check or slow down the process of “Dhatu Kshaya” and to pacify Vata. Sandhigatavata may be correlated with degenerative joint disease or Osteoarthritis, which in turn cripples the patient to the maximum, extends and reduces the total working ca- pacity of the person. It limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing, bathing etc., thus making indi- viduals handicapped. Keywords: Sandhigatavata, Osteoarthritis, Joint, Vata Vyadhi.

Pharmaceutical Study of Kasisa Bhasma

Ayurveda is the science of life and longevity. Its main objective is to maintain the normal health of individuals and secondary is the cure of diseases. For maintaining health it advocates the wholesome diet and proper daily routine. If any disturbance occurs in health condition of individual it then advocates the medicines for cure. The medicines are of herbal, mineral and herbo-mineral in origin. Bhasmas are unique Ayurvedic preparations of metals/minerals formulated with herbal extracts or juices and used for the treatment of a variety of ailments. Bhasma is prepared by incinerating the metals and minerals. For incineration classical and modern methods are used. The Classical Method of Bhasma preparation is Puta and modern method is Electric Muffle Furnace. The herbal juices are used for levigation of powders of metals and minerals. Owing to their micro/ nano fineness, ease of administration and comparatively small dose, they have been known for their wide area of application and therapeutic value. Kasisa is mineral of Iron. It is placed under Uprasa in Rasashastra. Its Bhasma is widely used in different ailments. It is used in the treatment of Agnimandya, Arsha, Kashtartava, Gudabhramsha, Pandu, Shotha, Rajorodha, Yonivyapada. In the present study Kasisa bhasma was prepared as per the reference of Rasamruta and analysed using classical parameters.

ART OF COOKING W.S.R CHILD NUTRITION - A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Ayurveda, the age-old science of longevity has its own unique approach with childhood nutritional disorders. Ahara is one among three pillars of Ayurveda1. Many common health problems can be prevented through healthy diet. When one consumes the Ahara i.e. food in proper quantity and quality and also with The Ishta Gandha, Ishta Varna, Ishta Rasa it leads to improvement or maintenance of the Bala, Varna, ojus2. So, Ahara plays a very important role in child nutrition to improve the immunity of the child and to maintain the healthy status of child. As mother plays a very important role in preparing the food, it is in the hand of the mother, how she cooks the food by using the innovative ideas to fill the stomach of the child with the nutritious food ingredients with the attractive colour, shapes and taste. So, here an effort is made to prepare some of the food articles which looks like junky, but they are the healthy and nutritious food to provide the required nutrition to the child in the form of different forms of cooking, which helps the mother to cook the food with the innovative ideas. Keywords: Ahara, Ayurveda Cooking, Junk food.

REVIEW ON GERIATRICS THROUGH AYURVEDA

In Ayurveda human life is classified in 3 states like Balyavastha, Tarunyavastha and Vardhakyavastha. Old age is supposed to be the most sensitive phase of life and needs utmost comfort and care. Today 8.5% of people worldwide are aged above 65 and over. According to 2016 report by the ministry for statistics and programme implementation, India has 103.9 million elderly, people above age 60, about 8.5% of the population. This projected growth in the older population has the potential to place significant burdens on healthcare and support services. Aims and Objectives: To study the concept of Jara and to explore the pre-ventive and possible treatment through Ayurveda. Materials and Methods: Classical texts of Ayurveda with respect to Jara and previous research work on ageing was studied, compiled, analyzed and presented in a systemic manner. Discussion: In Ashtang Ayurveda Jarachikitsa is considered as an independent separate branch which shows its importance. In Ayurveda the branch which deals with geriatric disorders is known as rejuvenating therapy (Rasayanchikitsa). Conclusion: Ayurveda is the science of life and longevity which has potential of preventing and curing geriatric diseases. Multi-dimensional approach of Ayurveda in pre-vention of early ageing and curing disorders of the elderly may provide some new hope. Present review work throws light on measures of geriatrics care through Ayurveda.

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A conceptual study on management of COVID 19 through Ayurveda- A brief review

Novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV- 2) is declared as pandemic by WHO. Numerous researches are going on to develop vaccine and treatment protocol for treating this disease but due to complexity of virus genome and variety of symptomatic presentation no particular protocol is completely successful till date. So, there is a need to think on different dimensions for combating this disease. Ayurveda, science of longevity can be an answer to this pandemic disease as it has both the aspect preventive as well as curative. In this article, an effort is made to brief out concepts which can be used in treatment of COVID-19. Validating these concepts by clinical studies on appropriate sample size and then applying it to treatment of masses can be a key towards combating COVID-19.

A CRITICAL APPRAISAL ON AGEING PROCESS IN AYURVEDA

Ayurveda being essentially the science of life and longevity narrates all aspects of life and puts special emphasis on Jara (ageing). The world population of the elderly is increasing and by the year 2030, older persons are projected to account for one in six people globally. Ageing is a process of unfavorable progressive changes associated with decline in vigor and ending in death. It is an irreversible and inevitable process and has multidimensional aspects. Everyone must undergo this phase of life at his/her own life. In Ayurveda, Jara (ageing) is clearly defined as that which has lost age means become old by the act of degeneration of bodily tissues and organs. It is described of two types- Kalaja jara and Akalaja jara. The Kalaja jara (timely ageing) can be regarded as chronological ageing where Dhatukshaya occurs whereas the Akalajajara (premature ageing) which occurs untimely i.e., before its prescribed time it can be regarded as biological ageing and is more intense than that of the chronological ageing. Several concepts are reported in Ayurveda regarding ageing process e.g, decade wise ageing process is described by Acharya Vagbhat and Sharangdhara. According to them one particular bodily feature is being degraded by each decade of lifespan, in the same way multiple theories are also analyzed in contemporary science. The whole biology of ageing has been dealt in present article within the Ayurvedic frame.

PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS IN OLD AGE AND AYURVEDA

According to modern concept aging is a physical, physiological, psychological phenomenon which is result because of inherent evolutionary changes occurring in the mind and body system. Hypertension, Ischemic Heart Disease, Diabetes, Senile Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinsonism, Degenerative Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Opportunistic Infections, Prostatic enlargement, degenerative eye diseases like Cataract which causes major morbidity in old age. In old age most commonly Psychological disorders are observed like senile dementia, Alzheimer disease, depression. Ayurveda describe aging is Swabhava of human body i.e. ''Shirayate Tata Shariram''. Ayurveda Samhita described that after sixty age function of brain decrease so psychological disorders are occur in this age. Aim of this subject is to enlighten the basic concept of mental disorder both in Ayurveda and Modern books and discussion on different views. In recent era we see technology increases in health science but life span of people decreases from 100 years to 60- 70 years. Ayurveda is science of life and longevity. Ayurveda give basic knowledge about age related problems. Conclusion made by comparing between Ayurveda and modern concepts of Psychological disorders.
 Demographically India is the second largest country in the world with the largest number of aged persons (60+ years). Psychological disorders are big problem in old age, so for confirm diagnosis and treatment we need to enhance our knowledge.

Healthy ageing and the science of longevity in dogs. Part II: a life course perspective

If healthy ageing is the key to longevity, as we proposed in the first article of this series, then we suggest that one must recognise that this is a lifelong process beginning from conception, and is influenced by early life and other events that offer windows of opportunity to influence health outcomes later in life; this is a concept that we will refer to as a life course perspective. Healthy ageing also requires us to embrace whole organism thinking in clinical practice and future research on ageing, recognising that all health care decisions involve trade-offs and can be both good and bad for an individual dog. The concept of compression of morbidity suggests that if the onset of chronic illness could be postponed, this would reduce the lifetime burden of illness and would contribute to a longer healthspan. The economic benefits of slower aging, and reduction in the associated health care costs, are encompassed by the concept of the longevity dividend.

Healthy ageing and the science of longevity in dogs. Part I: is grey the new gold?

While we are all familiar with the phrase ‘ageing is not a disease’, what do we really mean by ‘healthy ageing’? In this first of a two-part article on the science of longevity we explore what ageing is, starting with some important definitions used in the field of gerontology. There are three broad factors that are thought to influence how long an individual dog lives: the genetic make-up of the individual, the environment, and the occurrence of disease. Longevity depends on an individual experiencing the ideal for these three factors. The complex interactions between a dog's genetic make-up, subsequent environmental stimuli, disease risk and longevity are considered further in the second part of this article to help us better understand how to meet the aim for a healthy, happy, old dog, not just a long lifespan. We conclude that healthy ageing is a life-long concept referring to the preservation of optimal physical, mental and social well-being in older adult dogs and is characterised by a long healthspan during which an individual is generally healthy and free from serious disease. This is most likely to be achieved through promotion of health and wellbeing via the use of veterinary services to prevent or minimise disease.