ABSTRACT
Osteoarthritis (OA) is degenerative condition, increasing due to today’s life style and age related changes. It mostly affects woman. A 70 years female patient, housewife by occupation, known case of osteoarthritis since 30 years was admitted in IPD of Panchkarma department with following presenting complaints: continuous pain in both knee joints and pain in lower back and hands. On the basis of strong similarity between etiological factor, symptoms, and Doshika involvement in the etiopathology and complication, OA can be correlated with Sandhigata Vata. There is need to search a safe, effective and less-expensive treatment that can alter the course of the disease. In this condition, Ayurveda is a ray of hope to stop disease progression. Considering these points in mind, Sarvang Abhyang with Narayan Tail, Swedana, Matra vasti with Panchguna Tail was administered in patient for 10 days. After this, Sarvang Patra Pottali Swedana was given for 7 days along with oral medication like Tryodashang Gugglu 2 tablets thrice a day, Tablet Neo 2 tablets twice in day after meal. Activities which were hampered due to symptoms and after 45 days of treatment, patient can perform daily tasks easily with mild pain in some joints and complete relief in others. Ayurvedic management provides better result within limited time periods with least oral medications.
ABSTRACT
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that is often preventable and treatable. In Ayurvedic texts Shwasa Roga has been described having symptomatology close to COPD. COPD damages the airways in lungs and leads to shortness of breath, impacting patient`s work, exercise, sleep and other everyday activities. More than 11 million people in the U. S. suffer from COPD and its prevalence has been increasing steadily over the past 20 years. It causes serious long-term disability and early death. COPD includes both chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Risk factor includes exposure to air pollution, second-hand smoke and occupational dusts and chemicals, smoking, cold weather etc. which are also mentioned in Ayurvedic classics. Identification, reduction and control of risk factors to prevent the onset of COPD are important steps towards developing strategies for prevention of COPD. The aims and objectives of Ayurveda are to maintain the health of a healthy person and to cure the diseases of the patients. It is signifies that “prevention is better than cure.” To maintain the health, Ayurveda laid many basic principles like Ritucharya (seasonal regime), Dincharya (diumal regime) etc. The Yogic procedures and the concept of Pathya (wholesome) and Apathya (unwholesome) is the peculiarity of Ayurveda for the management of COPD and the treatment module includes- Panchakarma (Vamana, Virechana, Dhumapana and Nasya), external therapies (Lepas, Dhara, Sthanika Abhayanga and Swedana) and internal medications are very effective in COPD.
ABSTRACT
Obesity consist a major nutritional health problem in developed and developing countries, which has reached epidemic proportions. It is a medical condition of excessive fat accumulation to the extent that it may have negative effect on health. Obesity are major causes of co-morbidities, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, various cancer and other health problem like obstructive sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and depression. Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive food intake, lack of physical activity. Leptin enzyme is responsible for controlling appetite through its action on CNS, TNF alpha is also link factor between fat accumulation and metabolic disorders. The body mass index (BMI) is an internationally accepted index to estimate body weight. Taking medication like Sibutramine, Orlistat as an option for treatment of obesity can be given, because it is associated with many side effects. Bariatric surgery may be performed to reduce weight, but it is not very useful treatment. Diet, life style modification, physical activity can achieve the desired loss of body fat. In Ayurveda best treatment for Sthaulya defined by Acharyacharak and Sushruta and Vagbhatt. Dhanyamalasarvangadhara is highly effective in Vata associated with Ama and Kapha. Dhanyamla sarvanga dhara eliminates the body toxins, establishes health and tones up the joints and soft tissues. The drug will act soon as the medicine touches the skin surface. Due to Vasodilation property blood flow will increase through the area, increasing metabolism further eliminating the toxins, which will help in reducing the obesity. Dhanyamala sarvanga dhara controls the disease process and may cause long lasting relief.