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Duchenne muscular dystrophy is one of the most common dystrophinopathies known. It is the most common hereditary neuromuscular disorder and is inherited in an X-linked recessive manner. Incidence is 1:3500 live male infants, characterised by progressive weakness of a selective group of muscles without involvement of nervous system. Age of onset being 3-10 years, many children unable to walk before 18 months of age. The patient usually dies by 18-20 years of age. 80% carries have high CPK values with female being the one. Dystrophin gene is the largest human gene with 79 exons, codes for protein dystrophin required for stabilisation of protein complex at sarcolemma, the abnormal DMD gene is on X chromosome at Xp21 locus. Dystrophin deficiency thus, leads to destruction of muscle fibres and progressive muscular weakness. Corticosteroids are the only medications that have shown to alter the course of DMD but have side effects like weight gain, decreased appetite, increase changes of cataract and osteoporosis. The present study is about management 8 years old male child with B/L lower limb weakness and calf muscle hypertrophy.etc, so according to Ayurvedic management with Panchkarma procedures and internal medicines given the case was managed. Successful improvement in CPK values along with the signs and symptoms was observed. As per Ayurvedic Siddhant and Samprapti application considering Adibalapravrittavyadhi and the Beejabhaga avayava dushti the management done. There is no treatment in any system of medicine and prognosis being unpreventable, Ayurveda instills a regenerative mechanism in neuromuscular disorders with special concern of Panchkarma, Rasayanas, Rasa aushadhi, etc. By this the deterioration can effectively be prolonged and quality of life improved.
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Shirodhara is a procedure consisting of continuous pouring of a stream of medicated oil, milk, buttermilk, etc. on the forehead of the patient from a specific height for a specified period. Acharya Vagbhatta has described four types of Murdha Tail i.e., Abhyanga, Parishek, Pichu, and Shirobasti, which is successively more beneficial than the previous one. Shirodhara or Shiroparishechan is one of them. Indication of Shirodhara was found in our ancient textbooks in various diseases like Ardhavabhedaka, Suryavarta, Ardita, Pakshaghata, Hanugraha, Akshishula, Nidranasha, Shirogata Vata and Shirahkampa. In the modern era, it is a very widely used Panchakarma therapy and in this review article, an evidence-based approach is used to define the type, procedure, indication contraindication, mode of action, complications and management and evidence of efficacy etc. of Shirodhara. Based on evidence Shirodhara has been found effective in various disorders like Insomnia, Psoriasis, ADHD in children, Shirah Shoola, essential hypertension, cerebral ischemic stroke and premature ejaculation when accompanied with other treatment modalities. Shirodhara was found effective on subjective as well as scientific parameters or modern biochemical markers parameters in various studies.
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Metabolic syndrome is defined as a constellation of interconnected physiological, biochemical, clinical and metabolic factors that directly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It is a major and increasing public health problem and clinical challenge worldwide in the wake of urbanization, increasing obesity and sedentary life style. Metabolic syndrome defined by IDF (2006) as presence of Central obesity with any one of the 3 factor i.e., Raise Triglyceride, Reduced HDL, Raised BP or Raised FBS. It increases 5 fold risk of Type II DM and 2 fold risk of Cardio-vascular disease. Worldwide prevalence of Metabolic syndrome ranges from 10% to 84% depending upon the Region (Urban/Rural), Composition (sex, age, race, ethnicity) of Population. IDF estimates that 1/3rd of world Adult population have Metabolic Syndrome. According to NCEP - ATP III CRITERIA 2001 Metabolic syndrome varies from 8 to 43% in men and 7 to 56% in women around the world. Lifestyle modification remains the initial intervention of choice as majority of people have sedentary lifestyle high socio economic status high BMI and are overweight. So lifestyle modification combine with specific Ayurvedic therapies i.e., Palliative (Shaman), Panchkarma (Shodhan), Sadhvrit (good conduct/ethical regimen for balanced state), Exercise and Diet, Yogic Practices etc. could be effective in the Management of Metabolic Syndrome.
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Isolated sleep paralysis (disturbed sleep) is a condition in which a person is in a state of consciousness but is not able to move or speak in the bed even if he wants to. It is a dreadful condition for a person, in which he or she even fears to fall asleep. It can occur with or without being a part of a sleeping disorder named narcolepsy. According to Ayurveda conditions of isolated sleep paralysis occurring during rapid eye movements (REM) phase of sleep can be correlated to Tandra and Manovaha Sroto Dushti in a stressed individual (Alpa Satva Purush). Ayurveda has potential to treat sleep related disorders with the help of Panchkarma procedures namely Shirodhara. In modern medicine treatment of conditions like isolated sleep paralysis mainly depends on use of antidepressant and sedative medicines which has many side effects. In this case an effort has been made to treat a young male of 21 years with symptoms of helplessness or muscle atonia during initiation of his sleep hours with heaviness in chest, difficulty in respiration and choking sensation for past 2 years. Treatment given is Shirodhara for a period of 15 days with Brahmi oil and tablet Sarpangdha as an internal medicine. The result shows positive response by decreased frequency of attacks, time duration and other symptoms along with improvement in quality of life.
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease in which the insulting covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. The course of MS is usually relapsing-remitting and sometimes progressive. It is the commonest inflammatory- demyelinating disease of the CNS and the most frequently occurring cause of non traumatic neurologic disability in young and middle aged adults. Immunosuppressant or cortico-steroids as only available treatment in modern science, Ayurveda only the ray of hope. In Ayurveda, multiple Sclerosis can be correlated with Asthi – Majjagatavata. Aim: A case study had been done to find effective management for MS. A 35 year old female patient came to Panchkarma OPD, Dr. S.R. Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur was suffering from Weakness, Numbness and burning sensation in both arms or legs and Numbness in abdominal region and lack of coordination for 18months.she was diagnosed case of multiple sclerosis (kurtzke disability grade Five) had been given Ayurvedic medicine as well as Panchkarma shown encouraging results. Conclusion: Patient was observed for symptomatic improvement based assessment done by questionnaire, also observed for clinical examination. Patient was also observed for complication during whole course of treatment, untoward complications were not seen. Conservative management of MS through Ayurvedic principles improving the quality of life and decrease dependency of patient. Result: Patient showed improvement kurtzke disability grade Five to grade two.
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The people working in big private companies may be considered as corporate workers. Due to changed lifestyle of the official workers, they commonly face psychological stress. This stress is mainly caused by the internal pressure to achieve success in goals. Stress may be considered as a major reason in lowering the body抯 own resistance power and as a result may develop physical and mental ailments. Majority of official workers are prone to lifestyle disorders due to poor eating habits, load of work, physical inactivity and wrong body postures. Ayurveda can do very much in this field. In Ayurveda, where stress is known as Sahasa, Acharya Charak has advised to avoid Sahasa as it adversely affects the body. In Ayurveda ancient Acharyas has mentioned some Ayurvedic preparations and daily lifestyle regimen which can be helpful in lifestyle modification of corporate workers. Among these, Abhyanga, yoga exercises and Pranayam play a very important role. Therapeutically, Nasya Karma, and Shirodhara are helpful in reducing the symptoms of lifestyle disorders. Some Ayurvedic preparations has been described by the ancient Acharyas like Shankhapushpi, Bramhi, Jatamansi, Sarasawatarishta, Ashwagandha. This article is an attempt to analyze the lifestyle modifications for corporate workers with the help of Ayurveda, meditation, yoga, physical exercises and balanced diet together play an important role in rejuvenating the health of an individual on physical, mental and emotional level with a combination of benefits like Panchkarma therapy, herbal medicines, good Dinacharya and nutritious diet.