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Now a day’s Obesity/ Sthoulya is a burning issue, but it is not being easy to burn it. Abdominal obesity also known as central obesity. With all kinds of foods becoming readily available at any times while humans are sedentary, intake of higher energy and less energy expenditure. Ayurveda describes Medopachaya as Sthoulya, it is a Santarpanajanya vyadhi said as one among Asthanindita purusha. According to the WHO, obesity is one of the most common, yet among the most neglected, public health problems in both developed and developing countries. Globally 1 in 6 adults is obese and nearly 2.8 million individuals die each year due to overweight or obesity. India is just behind US and China in this global hazard list of top 10 countries with highest number of obese people. The diuretic and purgatives drugs are also used to treat obesity, but the action is for shorter term and the patients again put on weight after cessation of treatment. In Ayurveda we offer several treatment measures to treat obesity. Here is an attempt made with safety management using principles of Panchakarma. 30 Patients were equally divided in 2 groups and treated Udvartana with Kolakulatthadi churna and Tummy trimmer by Sauna shaping belt, their comparative effects in central obesity. On the other hand corporate sectors are selling commercial slimming belts and are being sold out like hotcakes. Comparing both the procedures, Udvartana has given better result than Tummy trimmer.
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Gridhrasi as mentioned in Ayurveda explains a disorder where in pain starts from Sphik pradesha and radiates downwards to Kati, Prusta, Uru, Janu, Jangha and Pada, Due to this, the patient is unable to walk properly. Gridhrasi can be compared with Sciatica. Sciatica is a relatively common condition with a life time incidence varying from 13% to 40%. The corresponding annual incidence of an episode of Sciatica ranges from 1 to 5%. The incidence of Sciatica is related to age. It is rarely seen before the age of 20. Incidence peaks in fifth decade declines thereafter. Snehana and Swedana are considered as a general line of treatment for Vata Vyadhi which can be taken as a line of treatment for Gridhrasi also. Patra pinda Sweda (Vatashamak) and Nadi sweda (Vata Kapha shamak) is one such treatment modality comes under Snehana and Swedana is known for relieving the symptoms. Murchita Tila Taila due to its Vata Shamaka has been taken for the Sthanik abhyanga. 30 patients of Gridhrasi were randomly selected and divided into 2 groups. Group A: 15 patients received Patra pinda sweda and Group B: 15 patients received Nadi sweda up to Samyak Swinna lakshana. Overall assessment of both groups, out of 30 patients, 2 (6.67%) got complete remission, 13 (43.34%) patients got marked response, 6 (20%) patients got moderate response and 9 patients got mild response.
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Introduction: Gridhrasi is a condition characterized by Ruk, Toda, Stambha, Spandana in Sphik pradesha and radiates downwards to Kati, Prusta, Uru, Janu, Jangha and Pada. Gridhrasi can be compared with Sciatica. Siravyadhais the major line of treatment mentioned in Ayurveda classical texts. Case study: A female patient aged 35 years; presenting with cardinal clinical signs and symptoms of Gridhrasi visited OPD with history of eight years and worsen in last two days. She was examined thoroughly and detailed history of illness was recorded. She was treated with Siravyadha atantara kandara gulpha sandhi by following proper Purva, Pradhana and Paschyat karma. Observation and Result: patient got relief in subjective parameters i.e. Ruk and Stambha. There was marked improvement in SLR test, mild improvement in Rt. Lateral Flexion and Backward extension of lumbar spine Movement. Forward Flexion and Lt. Lateral flexion of lumbar spine Movement remained unchanged. Conclusion: Siravyadha is administered in Tridoshadushti and Sarvangagatadushti. In Ghridrasi, Rakta and Kandara are Dushya and Vyana vata is major Dosha. Siravyadha corrects these imbalances by letting out the vitiated blood. The procedure was simple, economical and can be done in OPD level. It gives immediate relief of pain and stiffness.