Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes Through Ayurveda (the Ancient Indian System of Medicine) | Chapter 14 | Socio-Scientific Interaction in Diabetes and Cancer and Its Management

 Ayurveda, the science of life serving the mankind since time immemorial. Ayurveda is not only a medical system but also a way of life. Its rich literature contains more information on promotion of health and preventive aspects of disease than any other medical system. Ayurveda mentioned disease called Madhumeha with main symptom of passing sweetish urine. The same can be compared with diabetes mellitus of conventional system medicine. As per Ayurveda, Madhumeha is caused due to imbalance or vitiation of Tridosha (Vata, Pitta & Kapha) or functional entities/energies of body. This vitiation occurs due to physical, psychological and dietary causes which leads to development of disease. This Madhumeha is referred as Mahagada/roga (severe/chronic disease) and difficult to cure. Ayurveda can help in controlling it through dietary restrictions, changing lifestyle and by using some important herbs and minerals, that to with individualized treatment pattern based on the Prakruti (nature), bodily strength of patient. Ayurveda advocates several single, compound formulations prepared with herbs & minerals. For example, Plants called Vijayasara (Pterocarpus marsupium), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Methika (Fenugreek /Trigonella foenum-graecum L.), Karavellaka (Bitter gourd/Momordica charantia) and Naga Bhasma (Lead calx), Yashada Bhasma (Zinc calx) and Shilajit (Sticky substance obtained from rocks in Himalayas) etc. Ayurveda also advocates special procedures like Panchakarma with medicated oils and decoctions to address the disease, Madhumeha. Combination of Ayurveda medicines and practicing Yoga will definitely help diabetes in controlling/managing the disease.

Author(s) Details:

P. V. V. Prasad,
Flat No. 408; Concrete Cornet, HUDA Trade Center, Serilingampalli, Hyderabad -500019 (TS), India and Former Director; CCRAS-CARI, Kolkata, West Bengal, India and Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, New Delhi, India.

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An Explorative Correlation among Body Constitution, Dietary Selection, and the Harmonious Balance of the Tridoshas, all Aimed at Disease Free Life - a Realm of Siddha Medicine | Chapter 11 | Advanced Concepts in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 2

 This review's objective search out offer comprehensive details on snack and nutritional guidelines similarly Thegi (body establishment/physique) characteristics of Vali (Vatham), Azhal (Pitham), and Aiyam (Kapham) as specified in Siddha literature. Siddha system of cure (SSM) is one of the oldest established systems of cure, which has been introduced from India and is practiced mostly in the pertaining to the south part of this country for treating miscellaneous diseases including even never-ending conditions. However, it is somewhat veiled to the scientific society as compared to other usual systems such as Ayurveda (a standard Indian medicine), TCM (traditional Chinese cure) and Kampo (traditional Japanese cure). One of the ancient medical schemes, the Siddha system uses a scientific in addition-encompassing approach to provide strength treatment namely preventative, curative, advertising, rejuvenating, and rehabilitative.Food and behavior are the cornerstones of Siddha medicine for good living. One of the fundamental principles of Siddha medicine is that "food itself is cure and medicine itself is meal," which refines the eating process expected Thegi (bodyconstitution) friendly. Each Thegi should claim compatibility with allure own set of food for healthful life. Guidance has been likely in the Siddha classics for identifying particular types of body constitution, miscellaneous dietary recommendations and affliction susceptibility. Foods like grains, cereals, produce, fruits, millets, meat, surf foods, milk and milk products, oils, spices are urged for three types of constitution. Preference of food dresses according to body establishment paves way for athletic and disease free life by upholding equilibrium of vital determinants Vali (Vatham), Azhal (Pitham) and Aiyam (Kabham).

Author(s) Details:

Preetheekha Elangovan,
Jains Hospital, East Tambaram, Chennai 600 059, India.

Gomathi Ramaswamy,
National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai-600 047, India.

Mamallan Arumugam,
Government Hospital, Kaariyappatti, Virudhunagar District 626 106, India.

Subathra Thangamani,
Department of Nanju Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai 47, India.

S. Priyadarshini,
National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai-600 047, India.

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