A review on traditional practice of tooth brushing in Ayurveda and its relevance in current era

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Durgawati Devi ◽  
Rajeev Kumar Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
The Body ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Traditional Practice ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Lifestyle Pattern

Abstract Ayurveda recommends sound and healthy life. It basically focuses on prevention rather than treatment. It includes a systematic lifestyle pattern which is composed of several principles and activities. Dinacharya (Daily routine) is one of the important principles. It includes various activities started from just before sunrise. All these activities are necessary for the maintenance of homeostasis of the body. Tooth brushing is one of the essential routines of Ayurveda daily practices. Traditionally it has been advocated with a soft twig of medicinal plants with or without herbal tooth powder. There are so many medicinal plants have been described in this context. Contradictory plants have also been described. Oral hygiene products are so much advanced and globalized nowadays. There are so many types of toothbrushes; dentifrices, dental floss, tongue scrapers, mouthwashes, oral irrigators, etc. are available along with specifications. Contemporary oral hygiene products esp. dentifrices are chemically rich and have their own side effects. No doubt these products have their own advantages like easy availability and adjustability according to current lifestyle. But their safety is questionable on long-term use. Herbal products have additional benefits over it that those are natural and easily adjustable and acceptable with body physiology.

scholarly journals Alternative Treatments for Minor GI Ailments

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
AK Mohiuddin
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Lymphoid Organ ◽  
The Body ◽  
Gastrointestinal Disorders ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Gi Tract ◽  
Herbal Products

About 80% of the population worldwide use a variety of traditional medicine, including herbal medicines, for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses, and for the improvement of general well-being. Total consumer spending on herbal dietary supplements in the United States reached an estimated $8.085 billion in 2017. In addition, the 8.5% increase in total sales from 2016 is the strongest growth for these products in more than 15 years. The main reason to use herbal products in these countries is the assumption of a better tolerability compared to synthetic drugs. Whereas in developing countries herbal medicines are mostly the only available and   affordable treatment option. Surveys from industrialized countries reveal as main health areas in which herbal products are used for upper airway diseases including cough and common cold; other leading causes are gastrointestinal, nervous and urinary complaints up to painful conditions such as rheumatic diseases, joint pain and stiffness. Gastrointestinal disorders are the most widespread problems in health care. Many factors may upset the GI tract and its motility (or ability to keep moving), including: eating a diet low in fiber; lack of motion or sedentary lifestyle; frequent traveling or changes in daily routine; having excessive dairy products; anxiety and depression; resisting the urge to have a bowel movement habitually or due to pain of hemorrhoids; misuse of laxatives (stool softeners) that, over time, weaken the bowel muscles; calcium or aluminum antacids, antidepressants, iron pills, narcotics; pregnancy. About 30% to 40% of adults claim to have frequent indigestion, and over 50 million visits are made annually to ambulatory care facilities for symptoms related to the digestive system. Over ten million endoscopies and surgical procedures involving the GI tract are performed each year. Community-based studies from around the world demonstrate that 10% to 46% of all children meet the criteria for RAP. Gastrointestinal disorders such as chronic or acute diarrhea, malabsorption, abdominal pain, and inflammatory bowel diseases can indicate immune deficiency, present in 5% to 50% of patients with primary immunodeficiencies. The gastrointestinal tract is the largest lymphoid organ in the body, so it is not surprising that intestinal diseases are common among immunodeficient patients. Gastroenterologists therefore must be able to diagnose and treat patients with primary immunodeficiency. Further, pathogens do influence the gut function. On the other hand, dietary habits and specific food types can play a significant role in the onset, treatment, and prevention of many GI disorders. Many of these can be prevented or minimized by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and practicing good bowel habits.   Article Type: Review

scholarly journals Influencia del estrés en la Enfermedad de Alzheimer. // Stress influence in Alzheimer’s disease

Ciencia Unemi ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (25) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Maria Alejandra Vallejo-Johnson ◽  
Patricia Marcial-Velastegui
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Neuronal Damage ◽  
The Body ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Stressful Situation ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Stress Influences ◽  
The Brain

Existen diversos estudios que proponen las causas de la Enfermedad de Alzheimer (EA), las cuales pueden ser: biológicas, genéticas, cronológicas y ambientales, dentro de ésta última se encuentra el estrés como una influencia para el inicio de dicha patología. Según las distintas teorías del estrés, el sujeto, al encontrarse frente a una situación estresante, sufre diversos cambios en su cuerpo para sobrellevar dicho acontecimiento. El cerebro es el encargado de poner al cuerpo en alerta y en marcha para actuar frente a dicho cambio. El estrés prolongado conlleva a alteraciones en las vías cerebrales, específicamente un daño neuronal del hipocampo, el cual es el encargado de los recuerdos y memoria. Éste al verse afectado, repercute en la memoria del sujeto y por lo tanto empieza a fallar; el sujeto se ve en la incapacidad para recordar y realizar distintas actividades rutinarias. Mediante la investigación documental y encuestas a profesionales de la salud, se obtuvo información tanto del estrés como de la Enfermedad de Alzheimer para luego concluir en la influencia del mismo en el origen de la enfermedad. Se concluye que el estrés perenne repercute en la muerte de neuronas del hipocampo lo que conlleva a la EA. AbstractThere are different studies that propose that the causes of Alzheimer might be biological, genetic, chronological and environmental. Within the environmental aspects, the stress influences the beginning of this pathology. There are several studies that propose the causes of Alzheimer's disease (AD), which can be: biological, genetic, chronological and environmental, within the latter is the stress that influences the beginning of this pathology. According to different theories of stress, the individual, while facing a stressful situation, experiences many changes in the body in order to deal with this situation. The brain is in charge of alerting the body to protect itself against that change. The long-term stress alters the brain pathways, producing specifically a neuronal damage in the hippocampus that is responsible for memories and memory. This affects memory and therefore individual begins to fail, and then, the person cannot remember how to do the daily routine. Through bibliographical research and surveys applied to healthcare professionals, information was obtained on both stress and Alzheimer's disease to establish the influence of that condition on the disease. The study concludes that long-term stress affects the death of neurons in the hippocampus, which leads to AD.

Musculoskeletal check in smartphone overuse in COVID 19 Lockdown phase

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 438-441
Author(s):  
Pratik Phansopkar ◽  
Waqar M. Naqvi ◽  
Kiran Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Device ◽  
Standing Position ◽  
The Body ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Essential Services ◽  
Rapid Spread ◽  
Lifestyle Pattern ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Head Neck

Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, some of the major preventive measures such as complete lockdown of the country with the availability of only essential services that lead to a lot of changes in people's daily lifestyle and work pattern. The mobile device has had a significant impact on everyday life in all ages and in almost of the countries. The average time reported spent on internet use was 2.13 hours every day in the Indian population. Mobile device users complain of discomfort in at least one area of the upper extremities, upper back, or neck pain, shoulder pain, wrist and hand pain, and finger discomfort. Long-term use of smartphones causes continuous mechanical stress on the tendons, muscles, and perimetric tissue, which can induce various musculoskeletal symptoms. The use of smartphones in a sitting position may lead to more shift in head-neck angle than in a standing position. The main aim of this article is to understand the overview of musculoskeletal check during this time of lockdown, where we all have to experience changes in our lifestyle pattern by staying indoors. So the overview of this article is concluded by giving a scientific understanding behind keeping a musculoskeletal check in smartphone overuse in lockdown phase, which is of great importance to optimize, maintain & improve the overall performance of the body.

scholarly journals A prospective long term observational clinical study to evaluate the significance of manual tooth brushing on gingival recession

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esam Dhaifullah ◽  
koppolu Pradeep ◽  
Butchibabu Kalakonda ◽  
Esam Elkhatat
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
High Standard ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Common Finding ◽  
Maxillary Molars ◽  
Correct Technique ◽  
Oral Hygiene Instructions

Abstract Purpose:Gingival recession (GR) is a common finding in adult populations associated with varied etiologies. The aim of our study was to correlate the influence of tooth brushing on GR. Further, it was intended to evaluate the role of a corrective tooth brushing technique with proper oral hygiene instructions on progression/regression of GR on a long term (3 years) follow up.Methods:A total of 53 healthy subjects, male and female, 18 to 52 years of age, without any boneloss were examined. A questionnaire evaluated all the variables associated with tooth brushing in these subjects. Later, patients were instructed on Modified Stillman brushing technique and oral hygiene instructions were reinforced. All the parameters were measured by two trained calibrated examiners at the baseline and at 6 month intervals.Results:Majority of the subjects with GR at the first visit used hard toothbrush bristle (62.2%), brushed their teeth twice daily (56.7%) and did not know the correct technique of tooth brushing (83.1%). Those subjects with buccal recession evident in the first visit who maintained high standard of oral hygiene as per our instructions and had followed the correct brushing technique as advised, it was observed that GR progressed only at the following teeth: the first and second right mandibular premolars, right mandibular canines, left mandibular canines and first left maxillary molars (total 17. 9%).Conclusion:The results of our study validate that the various variables associated with tooth brushing such as type of tooth brush, type of tooth brushing technique and frequency of tooth brushing have a potential role that result in GR. Moreover, a correct tooth brushing technique together with good oral hygiene prevents further recession.

scholarly journals Spectroscopic and Phytochemical Examination of Medicinal Plants in Rural Areas of Krishnankoil

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4S2) ◽  
pp. 873-878
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Withania Somnifera ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Indigofera Tinctoria

Herbal medicines are part of our daily routine. Usage of synthetic drugs provides instant relief but doesn’t give a long term solution. Here we report few medicinal plants of Indigofera Tinctoria, Momordica Cymbalaria, and Withania Somnifera that has been collected in Krishnankoil area of Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu. The identification of biomolecules was investigated using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Charge transfer between bonding, antibonding, non-bonding was analyzed with UV-Vis spectroscopy along with measurement of absorption. Phytochemical testing was carried out inorder to understand the important constituents in the chosen herbals

scholarly journals Tumbuhan obat berpotensi imunomodulator di suku anak dalam bendar bengkulu

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-72
Author(s):  
Fitria Lestari ◽  
Ivoni Susanti
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
The Body ◽  
Plant Medicine ◽  
Deadly Disease

Infeksi merupakan penyakit pembunuh kedua setelah kardiovaskular yang disebabkan oleh virus, bakteri, protozoa, cacing, dan jamur parasitik yang masuk ke dalam atau permukaan tubuh, sehingga hal inilah yang menjadi alasan pentingnya keberadaan imun di dalam tubuh. Bahan yang dapat memodulasi sistem imun tubuh dikenal dengan imunomodulator. Umumnya masyarakat menggunakan obat sintetis untuk mengembalikan ketidakseimbangan imun, namun penggunaan dalam jangka panjang dampak berdampak buruk bagi tubuh, seperti kerusakan ginjal, hati, dan lainnya. oleh karena itu, salah satu solusi yang diberikan dengan menggunakan tumbuhan obat seperti yang masih dipertahankan oleh Suku Anak Dalam Bendar Bengkulu. Namun, keberadaan tumbuhan ini masih belum didata, sehingga perlu dilakukan tindak lanjut agar dapat diketahui oleh masyarakat umum. Metode yang digunakan adalah eksplorasi yang dimulai dari observasi, wawancara dengan kepala suku serta masyarakat sekitar, dan dokumentasi serta identifikasi dengan menggunakan beberapa referensi yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 40 jenis tumbuhan obat berpotensi imunomodulator.Kata kunci: Imunomodulator, suku anak dalam bendar bengkulu, tumbuhan obat The immunomodulator of plant medicine on suku anak dalam bendar bengkulu. Infection is the second most deadly disease after cardiovascular caused by viruses, bacteria, protozoa, worms and parasite fungi that come inside or surface of the body. It may cause the urgency of immune system in the body. The substance which can modulate immune system is called immunomodulator. Generally people use synthetic medicine to restore immunity damage. However, the long-term use may negatively affect the body, such as causing kidney, heart and other organs damage. Therefore, one of the solutions is by applying medicinal plants like was done by Suku Anak Dalam Bendar Bengkulu. However, the existence of the plants has not recorded yet. Therefore, it needs a further action to inform larger people. The method of the research was through exploration by doing some techniques, such as, observation, interview to the chief of the tribe and surrounding people, and documentation as well as identification by using some relevant references. The result presents there are 40 plant species which are potentially as immunomodulator.Keywords: Imunomodulator, suku anak dalam bendar bengkulu, medicinal plants

scholarly journals Modern approaches to rehabilitation phytotherapy in oncostomatology

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-80
Author(s):  
E. V. Tsareva ◽  
A. G. Ponomareva ◽  
V. N. Tsarey
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Therapeutic Effect ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
The Body ◽  
Plant Origin ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Maxillofacial Region ◽  
Mouth Rinses ◽  
Further Development

A review of the literature discusses the deterioration of the hygienic state of the oral cavity and denture after the surgical, chemo-radiation and orthopedic stages of treatment for cancer of the maxillofacial region. The purpose of the study is to generalize and analyze modern research in the tield of the complex therapeutic effect of phytocomposites from medicinal plants, including anti-in^ammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and oncoprotective components for use in oncological dentistry.Mouth rinses of plant origin, along with a pronounced local antimicrobial and cleansing effect, improve oral hygiene and have a phytotherapeutic effect on the body as a whole. Mouth rinses based on phytocompositions prevent the effects of chemoradiotherapy and the further development of the oncological process. The antioxidant, oncoprotective, immunomodulating and antimicrobial effects of plant ^avonoids, alkaloids and polysaccharides that systemically inhibit the process of metastasis are described.

scholarly journals Self-Reported Halitosis in relation to Oral Hygiene Practices, Oral Health Status, General Health Problems, and Multifactorial Characteristics among Workers in Ilala and Temeke Municipals, Tanzania

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. M. Kayombo ◽  
E. G. Mumghamba
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
General Health ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Tongue Cleaning

Aim.To assess self-reported halitosis, oral hygiene practices, oral health conditions, general health problems, sociodemographic factors, and behavioural and psychological characteristics among workers in Ilala and Temeke municipals.Materials and Methods.This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Four hundred workers were recruited using a self-administered structured questionnaire.Results.Self-reported tooth brushing practice was 100%, tongue cleaning 58.5%, dental flossing 4.3%, gum bleeding on tooth brushing 79.3%, presence of hard deposits on teeth 32%, mobile teeth 15.3%, and self-reported halitosis (SRH) 48.5%. Tea users were 95%, coffee users 75.8%, smokers 21%, and alcohol consumers 47%. The SRH was significantly associated with bleeding gums, hard deposits, and mobile and malaligned teeth. Tongue cleaning and regular change of toothbrush were associated with low prevalence of SRH (P<0.001). Higher occurrence of SRH was significantly related to low education and smoking.Conclusion.Self-reported halitosis was prevalent among workers and was significantly associated with bleeding gums, hard dental deposits, mobile teeth, and smoking. All participants brushed their teeth and cleaned the tongue regularly but use of dental floss was extremely low. Oral health education and health promotion are recommended.

Defining the Competence of Psychologists with a View to Public Accountability *

1997 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 293-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ype H. Poortinga ◽  
Ingrid Lunt
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
The Body ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Rigorous Evaluation ◽  
Judicial Proceedings ◽  
Psychological Knowledge

In national codes of ethics the practice of psychology is presented as rooted in scientific knowledge, professional skills, and experience. However, it is not self-evident that the body of scientific knowledge in psychology provides an adequate basis for current professional practice. Professional training and experience are seen as necessary for the application of psychological knowledge, but they appear insufficient to defend the soundness of one's practices when challenged in judicial proceedings of a kind that may be faced by psychologists in the European Union in the not too distant future. In seeking to define the basis for the professional competence of psychologists, this article recommends taking a position of modesty concerning the scope and effectiveness of psychological interventions. In many circumstances, psychologists can only provide partial advice, narrowing down the range of possible courses of action more by eliminating unpromising ones than by pointing out the most correct or most favorable one. By emphasizing rigorous evaluation, the profession should gain in accountability and, in the long term, in respectability.

STUDIES IN THE SUPPOSED GOITROGENOUS EFFECT OF TAP WATER IN HELSINKI

1960 ◽  
Vol XXXIII (IV) ◽  
pp. 630-636
Author(s):  
F.-E. Krusius ◽  
P. Peltola
Keyword(s):  
Tap Water ◽  
Physiological Saline ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Iodine Uptake ◽  
Redistilled Water ◽  
Detectable Difference ◽  
Term Administration ◽  
Long Term Experiment

ABSTRACT The study reported here was performed in order to examine the tap water of Helsinki for its alleged goitrogenous effect. In a short-term, 24-hour experiment with rats, kept on an iodine-poor diet, we noticed no inhibition of the 4-hour 131I uptake, as compared with that of animals receiving physiological saline instead of tap water. Two similar groups of rats receiving 1 and 2 mg of mercazole in redistilled water showed a distinct blockage of the 4-hour uptake, which proved the effect of this substance. In a long-term experiment of 5 weeks' duration there was no detectable difference in the body weight, thyroid weight and the 4-hour 131I uptake when the rats receiving tap water or distilled water to which 0.45 per cent of sodium chloride was added were compared with each other. Replacement of tap water by a 10 mg per cent solution of mercazole in redistilled water enlarged the thyroid to double its normal weight and increased the 131I uptake to approximately five times that of the controls. Thus our experiments failed to demonstrate any goitrogenous effect in the tap water of Helsinki. Changes similar to those produced by a long-term administration of mercazole, i. e. an enlargement of the thyroid and an increased thyroidal iodine uptake, have been shown to be due to milk collected from goitrous areas. The observations here reported confirm the importance of milk in the genesis of the goitre endemia of Helsinki. Attention is further called to the fact that a thyroidal enlargement combined with an increased thyroidal iodine uptake cannot always be taken as a sign of iodine deficiency because similar changes may be produced by the administration of goitrogens.

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