scholarly journals Prophylactic, nutritional, seasonal and pathological consideration of Ahara as per Ayurveda

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Rahul Kumar Gupta ◽  
Dinesh Malviya ◽  
Pradeep Soni ◽  
Jitendra Shrivastava ◽  
Pawan Rajput
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Quality Food ◽  
Diet Pattern ◽  
Specific Diet

The dietary pattern of human being aimed to maintain good health which came in practice after lot of evaluation including trial and error based consideration. The different culture of human civilization offered number of food preparations which help to promote health through different nutritional value. The traditional science of India Ayurveda also aimed to promote and preserve the health and longevity. The various conceptual belongings of ayurveda play vital role towards achieving this goal and dietary consideration is one of them. Ayurveda believe that the dietary consideration as per desha, kala and prakrirti, etc. not only help to promote health but also cure the diseases. Ahara sometimes also used as a curative measure therefore specific diet pattern recommended as prophylactic approach for the prevention of some common diseases. Good quality food stuffs improve memory, energy, digestive power, intellectual and ojas. This article summarized health benefits of food and various rules of ayurveda related to dietary consideration.

scholarly journals Ayurveda and Modern Perspective on Diseases Associated with Ahara: A Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 514-516
Author(s):  
Ranjita Naharia ◽  
Mariya Husain
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The Body ◽  
Disease Condition ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
Modern Perspective ◽  
Food Consumed

Ahara (food) is considered as one of the most important factor in life and it is believe that the normal & abnormal physiological functioning mainly depends upon the quality of food consumed. Consumption of proper diet in appropriate manner may offer good health status while intake of unwholesome food stuffs can lead to disease condition. Ahara provides strength, complexion and Oja to the body, it play vital role towards longevity & boost mental strength also. The Rasa, Guna, Virya and Vipaka of Ahara considered responsible for the equilibrium of the Dosha and Dhatu. The consumption of proper diet not only offers nutritional value but also acts as preventive measure towards many diseases. The Ahara if not taken in proper manner then various ailments may be observed including consequences of Virudha-Ahara, present article described importance of Ahara and diseases originated from bad food habits. Keywords: Ayurveda, Ahara, Diseases, Virudha-Ahara.

scholarly journals Confiabilidad y validez del cuestionario de trastornos de sueño BEARS en niños y adolescentes escolares de Bogotá, D.C., Colombia: Estudio FUPRECOL (Reliability and Validity of the BEARS Sleep Disorder Questionnaire in Children and Adolescent Students fr

Retos ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 89-93
Author(s):  
Robinson Ramírez-Vélez ◽  
Libardo Huertas-Zamora ◽  
Jorge Enrique Correa-Bautista ◽  
Edgar Giovanni Cárdenas-Calderón
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Weighted Kappa ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Children And Adolescent ◽  
Adolescent Students

El sueño juega un papel fundamental en muchas esferas del desarrollo de los infantes en etapa escolar. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la confiabilidad y validez de contenido del cuestionario BEARS en niños y adolescentes de 9 a 17 años. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 8.862 niños y adolescentes pertenecientes a 24 instituciones educativas oficiales de Bogotá, Colombia. Se aplicó el cuestionario BEARS, de manera auto-diligenciada por formulario estructurado. Una sub-muestra de 246 participantes se utilizó para los análisis de fiabilidad. La consistencia del instrumento se analizó mediante el coeficiente alfa de Cronbach, la validez de constructo a través del análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE), y la fiabilidad mediante el coeficiente Kappa ponderado. Los resultados mostraron adecuada consistencia (Cronbach global de 0,732; rango 0,706 a 0,769) y moderada fiabilidad (kappa de 0,665; rango 0,378 a 0,629). El AFE determinó un solo factor (ítem 1: problemas a la hora de dormir), explicaba el 61,4% de la varianza, agrupando dos interacciones χ2/gl=2690,817; p=0,001. El cuestionario BEARS mostró una adecuada consistencia interna, fiabilidad y validez. A partir de estos resultados, se recomienda este instrumento principalmente en el contexto de atención primaria, para el estudio y cribado de las alteraciones del sueño en población escolarizada de Bogotá, Colombia.Abstract. Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being in school-age children. The aim of this study was to determine the reliability and content validity of the BEARS questionnaire in children and adolescents from 9 to 17 years of age. The sample comprised 8,862 children and adolescents belonging to 24 official education institutions from Bogotá, Colombia. The BEARS questionnaire was applied through self-completion manner, with a structured form. A sub-sample of 246 participants was used for reliability analyses. Consistency of the instrument was analyzed through Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, construct validity through exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and reliability through the weighted Kappa coefficient. Results showed adequate consistency (global Cronbach of 0.732; range 0.706 to 0.769) and moderate reliability (Kappa of 0.665; range 0.706 to 0.769). The EFA determined a single factor (item 1: problems when going to sleep), which explained 61.4% of the variance, grouping two interactions χ2/gl = 2690.817; p = 0.001. The BEARS questionnaire showed adequate internal consistency, reliability, and validity. From these results, this instrument is recommended principally within the context of primary care for the study and screening of sleep alterations in school-aged populations from Bogotá, Colombia.

scholarly journals Manner of Ethiopian Dairy Products Processing and Their Nutritional and Health Importance

2019 ◽  
pp. 137-148
Author(s):  
Jemal Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Products ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Nutrition And Health ◽  
Manufacturing Procedure ◽  
Traditional Dairy Products ◽  
Few Data ◽  
Processing Steps

Dairy products play a vital role in human nutrition and protecting against numerous diseases. Understanding the meticulous characteristics of traditionally processed dairy products as well as appropriate examination of the indigenous processing steps are important in order to vouch for suitable manufacturing procedure and protocols for commercialization. In Ethiopia, fortunately, some evidence is available on the general characteristics and processing practices of traditional dairy products nevertheless a few data is available about their role in human nutrition and health. Therefore, the objective of this review was to assess and compile information on processing of traditional dairy products in Ethiopia and their nutritional and health benefits. Ergo, ayib , arera,  kibe, neter kibe, aguat, ititu, and dhanaan are the major dairy products encompassed in this review.

Development of Barnyard Millet Based Products, their Acceptability and Nutritional Composition

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 397
Author(s):  
B. S. Nisha ◽  
S. N. Prabhavathi ◽  
Jamuna Prakash
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Analysis ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Nutrient Composition ◽  
Carbohydrate Content ◽  
Barnyard Millet ◽  
Sensory Parameters ◽  
Sensory Parameter

Barnyard millet is one of the hardest millet. The grains can be used as food and can be cooked similar to rice. The carbohydrate content is low and slowly digestible. This property makes the barnyard millet a natural designer food. The objective of the present investigation was to develop barnyard millet based products and to determine their nutrient composition. A total of seven products using barnyard millet, viz., fruit cake, paddu, instant dosa, puliyogare, gulab jamun, nutri bar and maddurvada were developed. Three of the above products were analysed for nutritional composition, while for remaining the nutritional value was computed for developing a nutrient database. All the prepared products were subjected to sensory analysis by 30 untrained panel members for evaluating the acceptability. Sensory analysis of all millet incorporated products showed that they were acceptable in comparison to control products prepared with traditional cereals. Nutritional composition of millet-based products was similar to control products for macronutrients and showed a higher content of micronutrients. Maddurvada was a baked product with a lesser fat content than the commercial fried product. Puliyogare prepared using only millet was found to be highly acceptable and was nutritionally superior. The sensory parameter of instant dosa prepared with millet was also acceptable. The study showed that preparation of various traditional products using barnyard millet did not affect the sensory parameters; hence, its use can be promoted for health benefits.

scholarly journals The Immunological Benefits of Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngoc B. Huynh
Keyword(s):  
Green Tea ◽  
Camellia Sinensis ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Chinese Traditional Medicine ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Tea Extract ◽  
Primary Impact

This paper explores the health benefits of green tea (Camellia sinensis). Green tea is known for its health benefits. Its primary impact is through the immune system. The paper begins with an overview of tea’s properties according to Chinese traditional medicine, and outlines the main impacts of green tea on T-cells. By reviewing more contemporary studies using green tea extract, the health impacts are quantifiable and epidemiological studies also indicate the link to improved health outcomes in terms of chronic ailments such as diabetes. This paper examines some of the ways in which tea is currently consumed, with an emphasis on how green tea is processed in order to maximize its health benefits. Focusing on EGCG found in green tea, this paper discsses some of the dosages and their impacts, as well as some of the negative impacts of other caffeinated beverages. While further research in this area would reveal more in terms of the limitations on safe consumption associated with these benefits, and exploring the mechanisms through which they take place. This paper concludes that drinking green tea regularly is a safe and inexpensive way for most people to maintain good health.

Traditional low-alcoholic and non-alcoholic fermented beverages consumed in European countries: a neglected food group

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aristea Baschali ◽  
Effie Tsakalidou ◽  
Adamantini Kyriacou ◽  
Nena Karavasiloglou ◽  
Antonia-Leda Matalas
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Fermented Beverages ◽  
Food Composition Tables

AbstractFermented beverages hold a long tradition and contribution to the nutrition of many societies and cultures worldwide. Traditional fermentation has been empirically developed in ancient times as a process of raw food preservation and at the same time production of new foods with different sensorial characteristics, such as texture, flavour and aroma, as well as nutritional value. Low-alcoholic fermented beverages (LAFB) and non-alcoholic fermented beverages (NAFB) represent a subgroup of fermented beverages that have received rather little attention by consumers and scientists alike, especially with regard to their types and traditional uses in European societies. A literature review was undertaken and research articles, review papers and textbooks were searched in order to retrieve data regarding the dietary role, nutrient composition, health benefits and other relevant aspects of diverse ethnic LAFB and NAFB consumed by European populations. A variety of traditional LAFB and NAFB consumed in European regions, such askefir,kvass,kombuchaandhardaliye, are presented. Milk-based LAFB and NAFB are also available on the market, often characterised as ‘functional’ foods on the basis of their probiotic culture content. Future research should focus on elucidating the dietary role and nutritional value of traditional and ‘functional’ LAFB and NAFB, their potential health benefits and consumption trends in European countries. Such data will allow for LAFB and NAFB to be included in national food composition tables.

Designing robot grippers: optimal edge contacts for part alignment

Robotica ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 341-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Tao Zhang ◽  
Ken Goldberg
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Center Of Mass ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Automated Manufacturing ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Point Contacts ◽  
Optimal Point ◽  
Algorithmic Approach ◽  
Physical Experiments ◽  
Final Orientation

SUMMARYAlthough parallel-jaw grippers play a vital role in automated manufacturing, gripper surfaces are still designed by trial-and-error. This paper presents an algorithmic approach to designing gripper jaws that mechanically align parts in the vertical (gravitational) plane. We consider optimal edge contacts, based on modular trapezoidal segments that maximize contact between the gripper and the part at its desired final orientation. Given then-sided 2D projection of an extruded convex polygonal part, mechanical properties such as friction and center of mass, and initial and desired final orientations, we present anO(n3logn) numerical algorithm to design optimal gripper jaws. We also present anO(nlogn) algorithm to compute tolerance classes for these jaws, and report on an online implemented version of the algorithm and physical experiments with the jaws it designed. This paper extends earlier results that generated optimal point contacts [M. T. Zhang and K. Goldberg, “Gripper point contacts for part alignment,”IEEE Trans. Robot. Autom.18(6), 902–910 (2002)].

scholarly journals Dietary patterns, food groups and myocardial infarction: a case–control study

2007 ◽  
Vol 98 (2) ◽  
pp. 380-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael S. K. Lockheart ◽  
Lyn M. Steffen ◽  
Hege Møklebust Rebnord ◽  
Ragnhild Lekven Fimreite ◽  
Jetmund Ringstad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Diet Pattern ◽  
Control Study

Certain dietary patterns may be related to the risk of CVD. We hypothesised that a plant-centred dietary pattern would be associated with a reduced risk of first myocardial infarction (MI). A case–control study of Norwegian men and postmenopausal women (age 45–75 years) was performed. A FFQ was administered, generally within 3 d after incident MI (n106 cases). Controls (n105) were frequency matched on sex, age and geographic location. On the FFQ, 190 items were categorised into thirty-five food groups and ana priorihealthy diet pattern score was created. We estimated OR using logistic regression with adjustment for energy intake, family history of heart disease, marital status, current smoking, education and age. Among food groups, the risk of MI was significantly higher persdof butter and margarine (OR 1·66 (95 % CI 1·12, 2·46)), and lower persdof tomatoes (OR 0·53 (95 % CI 0·35, 0·79)), high-fat fish (OR 0·57 (95 % CI 0·38, 0·86)), wine (OR 0·58 (95 % CI 0·41, 0·83)), salad (OR 0·59 (95 % CI 0·40, 0·87)), wholegrain breakfast cereals (OR 0·64 (95 % CI 0·45, 0·90)), cruciferous vegetables (OR 0·66 (95 % CI 0·47, 0·93)) and non-hydrogenated vegetable oil (OR 0·68 (95 % CI 0·49, 0·95)). An abundance of cases were found to have a lowa priorihealthy diet pattern score. A dietary pattern emphasising nutrient-rich plant foods and high-fat fish and low intransfatty acids was associated with decreased risk of MI among Norwegians.

scholarly journals Adherence to a Mediterranean-Style Dietary Pattern and Cancer Risk in a Prospective Cohort Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 4064
Author(s):  
Ioanna Yiannakou ◽  
Martha R. Singer ◽  
Paul F. Jacques ◽  
Vanessa Xanthakis ◽  
R. Curtis Ellison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Proportional Hazards ◽  
Cox Proportional Hazards ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Cox Models ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Total Cancer ◽  
Diet Pattern

A Mediterranean-style diet is a healthy eating pattern that may benefit cancer risk, but evidence among Americans is scarce. We examined the prospective association between adherence to such a diet pattern and total cancer risk. A Mediterranean-style dietary pattern (MSDP) score was derived from a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire at exam 5 (1991–1995). Subjects included 2966 participants of the Framingham Offspring Study who were free of prevalent cancer. Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), adjusting for demographic, lifestyle, and anthropometric measures. Cox-models were also used to examine effect modification by lifestyle and anthropometric measures. During 18 years of median follow-up, 259 women and 352 men were diagnosed with cancer. Women with moderate or higher adherence to the MSDP had ≥25% lower risks of cancer than women with the lowest MSDP (HR (moderate vs. lowest): 0.71, 95% CI: 0.52–0.97 and HR (highest vs. lowest): 0.74; 95% CI: 0.55–0.99). The association between MSDP score and cancer risk in men was weaker except in non-smokers. Beneficial effects of the MSDP in women were stronger among those who were not overweight. In this study, higher adherence to MSDP was associated with lower cancer risk, especially among women.

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