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Ayurveda approaches towards the management of sport injury w.s.r. to sport medicine
Get PDFAyurveda the ancient system of Indian medical science offers various principles and concept to remain healthy and live long life. Sports medicine is of the modality of Ayurveda science which deals with treatment and prevention of sport injury. The sports medicine is a novel concept of Ayurveda emerging from last few decades. Ayurveda offers various treatment modalities for sport injury such as; Marma therapy, oil massage, Yoga, Raktamokashana, Agnikarma, physiotherapy and herbal medication. The present article explores scope and utility of sport medicine as per Ayurveda
Study of physiochemical contents in different types of surface Water from different area of Ghaziabad
Get PDFThe surface water forms the lifeline of almost all the human activities. The water pollution, inflow of solid waste, dumping of garbage in the drains and eroded soil, silt deposited in the natural drainage are major threat to surface water. The studies focusing on the assessment of changes in the river hydrology, morphology and water quality. The methodology used in the study involved assessment of Ghaziabad district water quality from six different locations for a period of one year 2016-17 in monsoon, winter and summer seasons. The parameters observed are Temperature, pH, Turbidity, Total Hardness (T-H), Calcium Hardness
General consideration of Pakshaghata and its management using natural medicine and Ayurveda principles
Get PDFPakshaghata (Hemiplegia) is one of the most common causes of death especially in elder age group. Pakshaghata mainly occurs due to the obstruction of cerebral blood vessels, ischemia, and lack of glucose metabolism and weakness of nerve cell. Loss of movement, sensory deficit, dysarthria, atrophy, stiffness and disturbed nerve impulses are the major symptoms of disease. Ayurveda offers various treatment modalities for the management of Pakshaghata such as; use of herbs & formulation, yoga and Shodhana Chikitsa. Present article described various approaches of ayurveda for the management of Pakshaghata including natural herbs and Shodhana Chikitsa
A REVIEW OF PARTICIPATING GROUP OF TWENTY (G20) COUNTRIES IN AUSTRALIA 2014
Get PDFThe group of twenty (G20) cooperation between the twenty members is seen as significant and systemic. These twenty countries are participating in Australia in 2014 with non- members countries. Australian business and community leaders will have the possibility to contribute to G20 discussions. Central Bank Governors and Finance Ministers meet regularly to discuss ways to reform international financial institutions, improve financial regulation, strengthen the global economy hence these meetings is a year-long program. This study is then assesses the expansion of the G20’s scope to global development and context of the current global governance framework
Prophylactic, nutritional, seasonal and pathological consideration of Ahara as per Ayurveda
Get PDFThe dietary pattern of human being aimed to maintain good health which came in practice after lot of evaluation including trial and error based consideration. The different culture of human civilization offered number of food preparations which help to promote health through different nutritional value. The traditional science of India Ayurveda also aimed to promote and preserve the health and longevity. The various conceptual belongings of ayurveda play vital role towards achieving this goal and dietary consideration is one of them. Ayurveda believe that the dietary consideration as per desha, kala and prakrirti, etc. not only help to promote health but also cure the diseases. Ahara sometimes also used as a curative measure therefore specific diet pattern recommended as prophylactic approach for the prevention of some common diseases. Good quality food stuffs improve memory, energy, digestive power, intellectual and ojas. This article summarized health benefits of food and various rules of ayurveda related to dietary consideration
Recent methods for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Get PDFThe diagnostic criteria for Diabetes mellitus have been modified from those previously recommended by the NDDG or WHO. Three ways to diagnose Diabetes are possible, and each must be confirmed, on a subsequent day, by any one of the three methods. For example, one instance of symptoms with casual plasma glucose >200 mg/dl (11.1 mmol/l), confirmed on a subsequent day by 1)^PG >126 mg/dl (7.0 mmol/l), 2) an OGTT with the 2- h postload value >200 mg/dl (11.1 mmol/l), or 3) symptoms with a casual plasma glucose >200 mg/dl (11.1 mmol/l), warrants the diagnosis of Diabetes.For epidemiological studies, estimates of Diabetes prevalence and incidence should be based on an FPG >126 mg/dl (7.0 mmol/l). This recommendation has been made in the interest of standardization and also to facilitate field-work, particularly where the OGTT may be difficult to perform and where the cost and demands on participants' time may be excessive
Role of Aloe Vera Ksharasutra in the Management of Arsha: A Case Study
Get PDFArhsa (Haemorrhoids) is one of the serious major anorectal diseases affecting large number of world population. Arhsa can be manage by various para-surgical measures of ayurveda such as; Agnikarma, Ksharakarma & Ksharasutra. Generally Snuhikshira Ksharasutra employed for ligation purpose but it also suffers with some adverse effect such as; pain, irritation and burning sensation. Therefore it was required to evaluate efficacy of some other Ksharasutra in the management of Arhsa. Considering this fact present study was carried out to measure efficacy of Aloe vera Ksharsutra in the management of Arsha. Study observes reduction in clinical symptoms such as pain, irritation and burning sensation after ligation with Aloe Vera Ksharasutra. Two patients were included in the study and one patient was treated with Aloe vera Ksharsutra ligation while other was treated with Snuhi Kshira Ksharsutra ligation. Study observed that Aloe Vera Ksharasutra ligation offers relief in pain and burning sensation. Reduction in discharge was also observed with Aloe vera Ksharsutra as compared to Snuhi Kshira Kasharasutra. The present finally concluded that there is a need of further study on large population to establish results of current study
Effect of drug urine abnormality in adolescent age group
Get PDFAdolescents have 2/3 of total population. This is a unique group with special needs and atention. Most adolescents with lifestyle issues fell in the age group of 16–18 years. A complete urinalysis includes physical, chemical and microscopic examinations. Midstream clean catch collection is acceptable in most situations, but the specimen should be examined within two hours of collection. Cloudy urine often is a result of precipitated phosphate crystals in alkaline urine, but pyuria also can be the cause. A strong odour may be the result of a concentrated specimen rather than a urinary tract infection. Dipstick urinalysis is convenient, but false-positive and false-negative results can occur. Specific gravity provides a reliable assessment of the patient’s hydration status. Glomerular, renal and urologic causes of microhaematuria often can be differentiated by other elements of the urinalysis. Although transient proteinuria typically is a benign condition, persistent proteinuria requires further work-up. Uncomplicated urinary tract infections diagnosed by positive leukocyte esterase and nitrite tests can be treated without culture
Cosmeceutical role of Medicinal plants / Herbs: A Review on commercially available Cosmetic ingredients
Get PDFCosmeceuticals are cosmetic products intended to improve physical appearance, health, beauty and skin ailments. Drugs used to control acne, anti-wrinkle effects, protect from sun burn, improves complexation, delayed effect of ageing and improve skin textures, etc. are comes under category of cosmeceuticals. Cosmeceuticals may be synthetic, natural or hybrid depending upon their compositions. Herbal cosmeceuticals are gaining great attention now a day’s due to their wide range of availability and fewer side effects. There are enormous plants and natural ingredients available commercially as cosmeceuticals. Herbal cosmetics originated naturally from plants, sea, rock salt and soil, etc. Generally herbal cosmetics are free from harmful synthetic chemicals and considered safe to use. Many medicinal plants and herbs offers effect like cosmeceuticals and used extensively for same purpose globally. Natural herbs such as; Neem, Kapoor, Henna, Hirda, Behada, Amalaki, Bringaraj, Rosary Pea and Mandor, etc. are used in cosmetic industry for various purpose. This article presented a descriptive review on Herbal cosmeceuticals
ESSENTIAL CONSIDERATION OF PRAKRITI PARIKSHAN: EXAMINATION OF BODY CONSTITUTION
Get PDFThis article presented unique approach for selecting appropriate partner for love, business and game etc. since choosing a right person is complicated and it is very difficult when partners are unknown to each other. The article described simple and unique approach to find out right life partner considering his/her prakriti; likes, dislike, temperament and aptitude, etc