Secondary Lifestyle Research Articles

Standardization of doses, that is Matranischity of Pratham Triphala Rasayana in the management of Mutraghata with special reference to Chronic Renal Failure.

In today’s era due to unending process of globalization, we are acquiring the western culture blinding like eating fast food, preserved food, late night sleeping or shifting duties and secondary life style with lot of stress, due to this, disturbances in metabolism occurs hence there is increasing incidences of life style disorders like Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, Obesity etc. later in chronic condition this patients comes with chronic kidney diseases. As per Ayurveda CKD is disease of mutravaha strotasa and It correlated with Mutraghata. Formation and Excretion of urine is takes place in pakwashaya. Basti is one of the main marma out of three marma. If problem takes place in these marma it becomes life threatening. Hence it is need of era to find out supportive, rejuneuating treatment for such patients to expel the toxins from the body. Hence Pratham triphala rasayana this drug is chosen for CKD patients. It is Anulomak, its action on pakwashaya, it regulates Apana vayu hence toxins expel out from the body, because of rasayana effect datu vardhana also takes place. Pratham triphala rasayana contains Survary Haritaki, Aamalaki, Bibhitaki. As per Charak Aacharya one Surwari Haritaki is given in the morning empty stomach,2 Bibhitaki is given before meal and 4 Aamalaki is given after meal with honey and ghee respectively. Here Charakacharya has mentioned this does in the form of phala or fruit, since the size and weight of every fruit of triphala differs hence it is highly impossible to conduct clinical trial on it. Therefore we have decided to standardize the fruit(phala) and convert it into its churna form so that equal dose of this rasayana can be given to the patients which are under trial.

REGULATION OF LIFE STYLE DISEASES THROUGH YOGA PRACTICES

A disease is a particular abnormal ,pathological condition that effects part or all of an organism or a pathological condition of a part, organ or system of an organism resulting from various causes ,such as infection,gentic defect or environmental stress ,and characterized by an identifiable group of signs or symptoms. Depending upon the way it is affecting on a person ,we classify diseases in to several types .They are communicable diseases,heriditotry diseases , life style diseases ,seasonal diseases ,deficiency diseases ,heart diseases etc. Healthy life style factors are the primary prevention of coronary health diseases .Smoking, obesity, high blood pressure and physical inactivity are more prevalent among SEP(Socio Economic Position) person. Social inequalities in chronic disease morbidity and mortality will persist in the next decades (UN Report).Non communicable diseases are now the leading cause of death around the world ,with developing countries hit fast ,according to a new report from the WHO.WHO says the rise in life style diseases can be blamed on tobacco use, poor diet and harmful use of alcohol. A sharp rise in life style diseases such as heart problems and strokes coupled with a lack of adequate preventive health care threatens India’s future growth prospects.Life style disease is a disease associated with the way a person or group of people lives.There are mostly common in developed nations where people are inclined towards eating un healthy food, having a sedentarily life style and an unhealthy habits like smoking and drinking alcohol. It can be prevented by making simple changes in daily routine and following a healthier way of livingLife style diseases or diseases of civilization are diseases that appear to increase in frequency as countries become more industrialized and people live longer. A disease associated with the way a person or group peoples lives. There are mostly common in developed nation where people are inclined towards eating unhealthy food, having a sedentarily life style and un healthy habits like smoking, drinking and taking alcohol.They can include Heart disease,diabetic,Stroke ,Alzheimers,Cirrhosis,Asthma,Hyper tension etc.These are caused to a large extent by dietary changes in relation to socio economic and living environmental conditions. The stress of modern living is causing enormous a burden on health care globally. Poor eating habits sleep deprivation and secondary life style has contributed to growth of life style diseases. Hyper tension is associated with the incidence of some diet related non-communicable diseases such as stroke and coronary heart diseases .Life style diseases are different from other diseases because they are potentially preventable, and can be lowered with changes in diet, life style, and environment and by supplement with vitamin D.According to WHO, world’s death from life style disease will double by 2015 unless all out effort is taken to combat them. Main causes /reasons of these life style diseases are Habits, Unhealthy lifestyles/Behaviors and Practices etc.It can be prevented by making simple changes in daily routine and following a healthier way of living.Few basic change includes quitting smoking ,avoiding alcohol, having a balanced diet that includes fresh vegetables and fruites ,regular physical activities and leading a stress free life.Yoga is re-union of mind and body to the God. Depending upon the way in which it is practicing it can be divided into several types like” Khada yoga”,”Dhyana yoga”, “Raja yoga”,”Sidha yoga” etc etc.Normally Indians are practicing Khada yoga (hatha yoga).It is nothing but bending and stretching of the bodies. This is the only exercise which starts and ends with prayer to the God.Yoga practice imparting positive energy to us.It will give a energy through out life.Yoga is a slow practicing exercise .One who practice yoga in hurry-burry is to have short temper in nature.30% of our bodies waste is going out through excretion and sweating and 70% is through breathing .Yoga is giving importance to breathing.In this paper you can see how the life style diseases can control through yoga practices.

Coronary heart disease prevention in Kolkata, India.

Studies have shown that Asian Indians, both in India and the UK, have a high prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD). A diet rich in saturated fats and a secondary lifestyle are contributory factors. There is published data recommending dietary change as one measure for primary prevention of CHD in India. The aims of the study were to: Investigate patients' understanding and awareness of dietary measures in the prevention of CHD Advise patients on how to modify their diet, taking into consideration religious and financial constraints. Provide some answers to the questions which patients often have about CHD and its prevention. The project was carried out at the R G Kar Hospital, a government hospital in north Kolkata (formally Calcutta), West Bengal, in eastern India and at a general practice six kilometres south of the hospital. Patients admitted with angina, myocardial infarction, elevated serum cholesterol or a past medical history of diabetes mellitus or ischaemic heart disease, were identified. A questionnaire was devised containing a list of foods commonly used by those on Bengali food. Patients were asked to mark on the list, or report verbally, those they felt were suitable for them to eat. They were also asked about their daily food intake and advised as to how their diet could be modified. At the hospital, 28 subjects were interviewed. Of the responses relating to identification of suitable foods 48% were found to be correct; of the responses identifying unsuitable foods 39% were correct. In general practice, 62 subjects were interviewed; 50% of the responses identifying suitable foods were correct whereas 60% of the responses identifying unsuitable foods were correct. The study showed that there is a need for further patient education regarding the effects of diet on the heart. The study was of greater use in the general practice setting, which caters for a middle class population; this group is at greater risk of CHD due to their food habits and lifestyle. Lower classes are, however, also at risk but are less likely to consume many of the unhealthy foods simply on account of their higher price.