INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR - 28/2/2022
DATE: 28/02/2022
TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM
VENUE: MICROSOFT TEAMS
Overweight and Obesity
are defined as an abnormal fat accumulation that may impair health. Obesity is
expressed in terms of body mass index (BMI). WHO says a person with BMI of 30
or more is said to be obese and is a major risk factor for a number of chronic
diseases.
In Ayurveda it can be considered as Sthoulya.
According to Charaka Acharya, Udwarthana is one among the treatment modalities
of sthoulya. Udwarthana is kaphamedo vilayana, stireekarana of angas and twak
prasadanam. Udwarthana is classified into two by acharya Susrutha with relation
to mode of application as Udgharshana and Utsadana. Utsadana gives lovely
apperance for the females, praharsha, soubagya,mrija and laghutwa. Thriphala is
Rasayana , it cure skin diseases and also have kaphamedohara property.
Objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of these two treatments in
obesity.
Patients of both sexes aged 25-65, with obesity attending OPD and IPD of Govt. Ayurveda College Panchakarma Hospital, Poojappura are randomly selected as study population. They are divided into two groups namely group A and group B. Then group A is subjected to Udwarthana for 14 days and group B is subjected to Utsadana for 14 days. Both the groups were assessed before and after the treatment(ie.0th ,15th, 21st,28th day) with regards to changes in BMI, waist circumference, bodyweight, waist to hip ratio and skin fold thickness.Data will be analyzed according to statistical test.
DATE: 28/02/2022
TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM
VENUE: MICROSOFT TEAMS
ABSTRACT
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder
with an autoimmune pathology affecting variety of body systems primarily the
joints. It affects the lining of joints, causing painful swelling that can
eventually result in bone erosion and deformity. Due to similar presentations
RA can be correlated with Vatarakta mentioned
in our classics.
As vata is predominantly vitiated, vasthi could be the effective treatment
modality for Vatarakta.Yapana vasthi
is a specially modified form of Nirooha vasthi,that has unique functions
of supporting life and promoting longevity by alleviating diseases,maintaining
homeostasis and nourishment of tissue elements.
Objective of
this study is to evaluate the effect of Brihatyadi
yapana vasthi administered continuously for 7 days. The study will be a
before and after study. Patients of both sex aged 20 to 70 registered in OPD
and IPD of Government Ayurveda Panchakarma Hospital, Poojappura,
Thiruvananthapuram diagnosed to have RA using 2010 ACR/EULAR criteria and satisfying inclusion criteria will be
selected . The base line data will be collected through interview, observation
and questionnaire. After collecting base
line data, detailed history and examination will be done using clinical case
proforma.
A total of 20 patients will be selected for the study. They will be subjected to consecutive sampling and Brihatyadi yapana vasthi will be done continuously for 7 days.The patients will be assessed before and after the intervention ( ie, on 0th, 8th, 22th day) with regards to changes in subjective and objective parameters. Data will be analysed according to statistical test.
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