Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Volume 7, Issue 2 (2018)
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A Study of Shad Vidha Kriya Kaal and Its Importance in Prevention Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases
Abstract: Ayurveda is science of life and its main aim is to maintain healthy status of healthy living being, i.e., prevention and treatment of disease. Concept of Shad Vidha Kriya kaal explained by Acharya Susruta is capable to full fill both of these aims. As the word Kriya kaal itself indicates, it is the duration in which action of vitiated doshas occur on the body during manifestation of disease. Acharya Susruta …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Unani Medicine and Yoga Therapy in the Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Case Series
Abstract: Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynaecological disorder in adolescent women, as the incidence of dysmenorrhea is highest with estimates ranging from 20 to 90%. Recurrent short-term school absence is the leading cause of dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls. Curative options in conventional medicine for dysmenorrhea include NSAIDS, oral contraceptives and surgical interventions, but because of the adverse effects, of NSAIDS and OCPs more and more patients are opting for alternative methods …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Identification of the Dietary Risk Factors of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 among Employees of Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh: An Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is closely related to lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activities, alcohol, smoking, calorie intake as well as obesity and positive family history. Available data suggest that diet is the main culprit and a change in dietary habits and dietetics has a greater potential to improve T2DM. Aims and Objectives: To identify the dietary risk factors of T2DM and find out the association of established …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Homeopathic Management of Molluscum Contagiosum: A Case Report
Abstract: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a contagious poxvirus infection of the skin. It presents as single or multiple flesh-coloured, smooth, dome-shaped painless papules that typically have a central umbilication [1, 2]. Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) is transmitted through autoinoculation or to other individuals through physical contact or fomite. Thus, lesions that appear in localized area of the skin may spread to other regions of the body such as genital, perineal, pubic, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Purification of Gandhagam: Science of Exception and Excellence
Abstract: Ayurveda and Siddha. It is believed to have great medicinal properties since ancient times. However, the science behind the ancient processing method of gandhagam in milk was often questioned. The solubility of gandhagam and its purification method is the most intriguing and less defined. In the current study, the science behind the purification process and its evaluation before and after purification was studied. Organoleptic characters and anti-microbial activity of purified …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–8 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Artava Chakra with Menstrual Cycle
Abstract: Ayurveda is Science of Life and its main aim is to maintain Healthy status of Healthy Living Being, i.e., Prevention of Disease and Treatment of Disease. As per Ayurvedic Science, Sharir is made up of dosha, dhatu and mala. Among the Sapta dhatus, Rasa dhatu has Artava and Stanya as Updhatu. Various terms are used in classic to denote menstrual blood and ovum at different places, i.e., Artava, Raja, Pushpa, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 9–14 Read article