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3 articles for “Upavasa”
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Physiological and Psychological Effects of Ekadashi Upavasa (Fasting Ritual) on Women: A Prospective cohort study on Metabolism, Immunity, and Mental Clarity
Abstract: Background: Ekadashi Upavasa, a traditional bi-monthly fasting ritual, is believed to offer physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. However, its scientific impact on metabolism, immunity, and mental clarity remains underexplored. This prospective cohort study evaluates these effects among women practicing the ritual at Krishna Temple, Amloh, over six months. Methods: A total of 800 women aged 25–50 years were recruited from Krishna Temple, Amloh, for this study, conducted from June 2024 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 67–70 Read article
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Role of Sharad Ritucharya w.s.r. to Virechana Karma in maintenance of Health in Pitta Pradhan Prakirti Purusha
Abstract: Welcome to the world of Ayurveda, in present era, everybody is looking towards Ayurveda for health care. Besides the medicine, we are having one special principle which other disease are not having i.e. Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam. In order to care for rhythmic seasonal variation, Ayurveda has suggested the schedules of swasthvrtta viz. Dincharya (routine of day), Ratricharya (routine of night), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), upavasa (fasting), Rasayanas (Rejuvenation measure) and sadvrtta …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Mantra Incantation in Ayurveda
Abstract: Ayurveda is a science of life and is considered as the oldest system of medicine. It has a holistic approach in dealing with healthy as well as diseased individuals. The health of the healthy individual can be maintained by following the Codes of Conduct mentioned under the heading of Sadvritta by our Acharyas. And for curing the diseased, three types of Chikitsa namely, Daivavyapashraya, Yuktivyapashraya and Satvaavajaya have been described …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 16–20 Read article