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Diabetes Mellitus prevention and management with Yoga: Yoga in diabetes
No full textDiabetes mellitus (DM), a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, has become a global health concern. Lifestyle modifications, including physical activity and stress management, play a crucial role in its prevention and management. Yoga, an ancient mind-body practice, has gained recognition as a complementary approach to conventional diabetes care. This abstract explores the potential of yoga in preventing and managing diabetes by addressing its multifactorial causes. Yoga combines physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation (dhyana), which collectively improve insulin sensitivity, reduce blood glucose levels, and enhance overall metabolic health. Regular practice of yoga has been shown to lower fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels, improve lipid profiles, and reduce oxidative stress, all of which are critical in diabetes management. Additionally, yoga promotes weight loss and reduces visceral fat, key factors in preventing type 2 diabetes. Stress is a significant contributor to diabetes, as it triggers the release of counter-regulatory hormones like cortisol, which elevate blood glucose levels. Yoga\u27s emphasis on relaxation and mindfulness helps reduce stress, thereby improving glycemic control. Furthermore, yoga enhances cardiovascular health, reduces inflammation, and improves autonomic nervous system function, all of which are beneficial for individuals with diabetes
Ahara (Diet) in Ayurveda: Principles of a Balanced Meal
Get PDFAyurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, regards Ahara (diet) as one of the three pillars of life essential for sustaining health and promoting longevity. Food is not only a source of nourishment but also a powerful tool for healing and maintaining balance within the body and mind. This article delves into the Ayurvedic concept of a balanced meal, which is centered around the harmonious functioning of the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. It explores the importance of incorporating all six tastes (Shadi Rasa) into daily meals to satisfy nutritional and sensory needs, the role of Agni (digestive fire) in ensuring proper digestion and assimilation, and the relevance of consuming seasonal, regional, and freshly prepared foods. Additionally, it addresses the impact of Viruddha Ahara (incompatible food combinations) and the significance of mindful eating practices. By adhering to these principles, Ayurveda offers a holistic framework for diet that supports not only physical health but also emotional balance and spiritual well-being
Effect of Savasana in Anidra with special reference to Insomnia
Get PDFChronic insomnia (Anidra) significantly impacts quality of life, leading to various health complications. Conventional treatments often come with side effects, prompting the exploration of complementary and alternative therapies. Savasana, a Yogic relaxation technique, is known for its calming effects and potential to improve sleep. Savasana has been shown to have significant emotional benefits. By reducing stress and anxiety, Savasana helps individuals develop a greater sense of emotional resilience. This can help address insomnia that is rooted in emotional distress, such as depression or anxiety. Savasana, therefore, not only helps with the physical aspect of sleep but also addresses the emotional triggers that contribute to insomnia. This study investigates the efficacy of Savasana in managing Anidra, particularly chronic insomnia
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Get PDFWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Embracing the Power of Wakening in Brahma Muhurta - A Path to Inner Peace
Get PDFAyurveda, the ancient science of life, emphasizes both physical and mental health with a preventive focus. The primary objective of Ayurveda is " Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshnam, Aaturasya Vikara Prashamanam Cha". A specific time period named Brahma Muhurat that plays a crucial role in recharging the human biological clock and maintaining its rhythm throughout the day. Brahma Muhurta is a first step in Ayurveda, marking the beginning of the Dinacharya, or daily regimen. Numerous Ayurvedic, Astrologic & Aadhyatmic text highlights the physical and mental health benefits of waking up early. However, the physiological mechanisms linking this practice with Modern Medical Science have not been sufficiently explored. This article aims to bridge this gap by explaining the concept of Brahma Muhurta from the perspective of Ayurveda and correlating it with current understanding in Modern Medical Science. The discussion will explore the beneficial impacts on the body and mind, as well as the psychophysiological reasons for these effects as understood by Brahma Muhurta
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
Get PDFWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
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