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Karshyata (Undernutrition) and Its Management Through Ayurveda
Abstract: Aahar (Food) is considered as the first pillar of Ayurveda; among the three, Nidra and Brahmacharya are the other two pillars. Many diseases can be prevented by a modified diet (nutritious). Karshya is one of the diseases related to annavaha srotas. It is a type of malnutrition resulting from a deficiency of proteins and calories in food over a long period of time. It is very common among young children(usually …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Unlocking The Secrets Of Asbab-E-Sitta Zaruriyya: Unani Medicine's Key To Human Fitness
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine, also known as Graeco-Arabic medicine, draws its roots from the teachings of renowned Greek physician Hippocrates and Roman physician Galen. Over time, it evolved into a comprehensive medical system during the medieval era under the guidance of Arabian and Persian physicians such as Rhazes (al Razi), Avicenna (Ibn-e-Sina), Al-Zahrawi, and Ibn Nafis. Often referred to as the “Father of Unani medicine”, Buqrat (Hippocrates) hailed from …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Physiological Study of Asthivaha Srotas w.s.r. Efficacy of Vatari Rasa in Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis)
Abstract: Sandhigata vata is the disease of asthivaha srotas. Asthivaha srota has been described by Acharya Charak in 13 types of srotasas. Sandhigata vata is vata-vitiated disease of old age, the single most cause of locomotor disability and major challenge to health care. Pain, swelling-like symptoms of sandhigata vata can be correlated with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the chronic degenerative disease in the fifth to sixth decade of life which affects mainly …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 108–117 Read article
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Evaluation of Lakshadi Guggulu, Tiktadi Oil Matra Basti and Tiktadi Ksheer Basti in Asthikshaya w.s.r. to Osteoporosis
Abstract: Osteoporosis has become a public health problem worldwide. In Osteoporosis the bone loses their peak bone mass and becomes weak, fragile and susceptible to fractures at minimum stress. Osteoporosis can be compared with Asthikshaya. Asthis and vata are having direct relationship with each other and reciprocal to each other i.e., if vata increases then it will decrease the bone mass. Basti is supposed to be best treatment for balancing vata …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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General Health Survey of School-going Children
Abstract: The early detection of health problems in children is a worthy goal. Survey draws the attention of higher governing authority towards the needs of particular area. School-going children of villages have access to pure cow milk, healthy vegetables and pollution-free environment, which are additional benefits to maintain the health as compared to children of the urban environment. Inspite of this, the general health status of village children remains poor. This …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 39–41 Read article
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Beejdushti: A Conceptual Study
Abstract: The appreciation of genetic factors as arbiters of human disease is a relatively recent development in medical history. Scattered references to inheritance of biological characteristics may be found in the records of several millennia. In which comes the Ayurvedic texts. In Ayurvedic texts the genetic concept of inheritance is beautifully described in Caraka Sharir Sthan. Although Other Authors also described in direct or indirect way the genetic basis of inheritance …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 48–53 Read article
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A Concept of Dushivisha in Pathogenesis of Ageing Disorder: A Review
Abstract: Purpose: The Present Concept is given to help for diagnosis of pathogenesis of ageing disorder due to dushivisha. To establish as concept for pathogenesis in ageing disorder especially of unknown etiology and idiopathic nature concluded as dushivisha. To forms different way of treatment on the behalf of dushivisha.Methods: All aspects of dushivisha are studied in detail. Selection of all logical references are done and collection, correlation and explanation as per …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Importance of Rasaushadhis in Ayurvedic Therapy and Recent Advances in the Field of Bhasma and Kupipakwa Rasayana
Abstract: Ayurveda is a science of life and deals with the one medicine known as Dravyaaushadhis or Rasaushadhis. The final aim of this is to achieve Bhukti and Mukti that prolongs life span and manufactures positive health. Ayurveda is based on tridosha and four folds of treatment.In Ayurveda, many types of medicines are used for the treatment of diseases such as herbal, modern, herbal medicines, herbomineral medicines, and minerals/metals called as …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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Lifestyle Diseases in Relation to Shalakya Tantra and its Management: A Conceptual Study
Abstract: The lifestyle diseases are a result of an inappropriate relationship of people with their environment. The onset of these lifestyle diseases is insidious, they take years to develop, and once encountered, do not lend themselves easily to cure. Hence, proper awareness is very important for prevention of lifestyle disorders. Indriyas are the media through which the objects of the external environment are perceived and they also reflect the ill health …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Clinical Study of Ideal Basti Yantra
Abstract: Basti karma is believed to be half of the total treatment, and in some context it is even said to be the complete treatment. It is the principal line of treatment of vata vyadhi. Basti cikitsa is the prime treatment modality of Ayurveda because, it not only does the purification but it is also helpful for curative as well as preventive purpose, that is why ancient acharyas described its efficacy …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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A Review of Danti (Baliospermum montanum Muell. Arg.) from Ayurvedic Perspective
Abstract: Danti is classical example of Virechak Prabhava given by Charkacharya. The botanical source of Danti is Baliospermum montanum Muell. Arg, belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. Information regarding this drug is available in the classical text of Ayurveda. This review recollects the information related to Danti from Brihatrayi and Laghutrayi (1500BC–600AD), Sangraha Grantha’s, almost all the Nighantus and other texts (800AD–1900AD). It is observed that the drug is used in 76 …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Assessment of Practices of Nursing Personnel Regarding Insertion, Care and Removal of Indwelling Catheter
Abstract: AbstractUrinary catheterization is a routine medical procedure that facilitates direct drainage of the urinary bladder. Around one-fourth of the hospitalized patients are catheterized during their hospital stay. The study was carried out to assess the practices of nursing personnel regarding insertion, care and removal of indwelling catheter in a tertiary care hospital. 22 nurses were enrolled and comparison was made between their self expressed and their observed practices regarding catheterization. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Effectiveness of Life Skill Training through the Art of Storytelling on Adjustment of Children with Conduct Disorder
Abstract: Introduction: conduct disorder is the most common disorder seen in children. This study investigated the effect of training of life skills on the adjustment level of the children with conduct disorder. Method: Sixty-eight children of conduct disorder from Delhi state in India were given life skill training through the art of storytelling. Pretest –intervention- posttest design was used in this study to draw the results. Appropriate stories from the module …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Treatment Approaches in Intracranial Hypertension: A Review
Abstract: Intracranial hypertension is considered, when intracranial pressure (ICP) increases above 20 mmHg for a period of more than 5 min. A persistent rise in ICP produces compression effect over cerebral vasculature and reduces cerebral blood flow (CBF) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP). It results in brain stem compression and herniation, if left untreated. A systematic assessment of clinical status, serial and continuous monitoring of vital parameters and evidence based therapeutic …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Factors Associated with Nursing Student’s Intention to Leave Own Country
Abstract: The worldwide migration of nursing professionals from low income countries to rich ones is very common as nurses fill the large number of vacancies in upper income country. A study was conducted to explore the various reasons (factors) associated with nursing students’ intention to leave own country. Data was collected from undergraduate nursing students, GNM, post basic and B.Sc., of Saraswati Nursing Institute, Punjab. Findings revealed that 63.23% of study …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Effectiveness of SIM Regarding Psychotropic Drugs in Terms of Knowledge among Nursing Personnel
Abstract: The increased use of psychotropic medication has been dramatic for adolescents, adults, and the elderly, which indicates that nursing professionals need to increase their knowledge base and understanding of psychotropic medications, the importance of diagnosis, understanding the basic psychotropic medications by name and how they work, an awareness of side-effects/complications, and the importance of staying current with research in this field. The current study was taken up to evaluate the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Learning Style Preferences among Selected GNM and B.sc Nursing Students in College of Nursing, Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), Dimapur, Nagaland
Abstract: The concept of learning styles has developed drastically among professional educators in all stages of the educational system. The expression of “learning styles” refers to the understanding that every student acquires knowledge and skills differently. Some learners demonstrate better when information is presented through the use of words known as ‘verbal learners’, whereas others learn more efficiently when it is processed through the use of pictures known as ‘visual learners’. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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A Critical Review of Otomycosis in Context to Karna Roga Describe in Ayurveda Classics
Abstract: Otomycosis is the fungal infection of the external auditory canal. It is characterized with itching, discomfort or pain, ear discharge, decreased hearing, ear blockage and ringing in ear. According to American academy of otolaryngology, prevalence of otomycosis is 5.2% all over world and 9.00% in India. In Ayurveda, Acharya Vagbhata has described five types of karna shoola according to vitiation of dosha. Symptoms of karna shoola are pain, heaviness, itching, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Concept of Karya-Karana Siddhanta: A review
Abstract: As per the necessity and requirement of individual one may find differences in methodologies which are followed by various streams of science, but one thing which is common to all of them is the reason to find out factors responsible for a particular action. Here the action is termed as effect and the factor responsible for it is called as cause. This ‘cause and effect’ theory is the base of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Aetiology-based Survey Study on Diabetes Mellitus Exploring Diet (Aahar) and Lifestyle (Vihaar) Patterns: An Ayurveda Prospective
Abstract: Introduction: With drastic changes in life-style, dietetic habits, increased industrialization, and pollution; global population of 21st century is being affected with various kinds of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)/Life Style Diseases (LSDs), thereby posing a leading threat to human health. Among such NCDs, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is an important entity and India leads the world with largest number of diabetics, earning the dubious distinction of the Diabetic Capital of the World. Nevertheless, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 8–21 Read article