scholarly journals An Ayurvedic Perspective of Hrid Dhauti in Shatkarmas and its Impact upon Human Physiology

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 36-42
Author(s):  
Sunil Kumar Yadav ◽  
Niyanta Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Human Physiology ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
Physiological Effect ◽  
The Body ◽  
Human Existence ◽  
Physical Discipline

Yoga is an ancient psycho-physical discipline used for the spiritual elevation from centuries. It starts with the sustainability and health of the body as it is the medium of human existence. Hence Yogic science emphasizes cleansing processes for the purification before the practice of asana or pranayama. It is also essential to gain the benefits of further practices such as Asana and Dhyana. Among the cleansing processes, Dhauti is a jewel. It is classified into four categories, Anatar dhauti (Digestive Track), Danta (Mouth), Hrid (Chest), and Moola shodhana (Rectum). In which Hrid Dhauti is prominent one. Here Hrid means heart, while Dhauti refers to wash organs. It is closely associated with the heart and its nearby organs such as stomach. These Hrid Dhauti is further classified into three methods, Danda (stem), Vamana (water vomiting) and Vastra (cloth). It consists of cleaning the esophagus and stomach in three ways and helps in the management of respiratory system and upper digestive system aliments. It also cleans the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to the stomach. Now it is essential to study the yogic techniques from the ayurvedic perspective. This study has been conducted to explore the physiological effect of Hrid Dhauti from the Ayurveda`s perspective.

THE PHYSILOGICAL CONCEPT OF AGNI AND TRIDOSH WITH REFERENCE TO GRAHANI, A LITERARY REVIEW

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vrushali P. Kale Vrushali Purushottam Kale
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
The Body ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Classical Literature ◽  
Root Cause ◽  
Digestion Process ◽  
Physiological Analysis

According to Ayurveda, Jatharagni plays main role in the digestion process. Jatharagni carries its functions through Pachaka pitta. Grahani is an organ of gastrointestinal tract located between Amashaya and Pakwashaya, where digestion takes place. According to classical literature Pitta is same as Agni. Tridosha also plays very important role in the digestion process. In the recent days, irregular life style affects the digestive system and Jatharagni very badly. Whenever Agni gets (Vikrut) unbalanced due to wrong food habits and lifestyle, it should be understood that along with Agni, Pachaka Pitta will also get disturbed. Agnimandya is the root cause of most of the disorders like Grahani. Grahani organ is the main location of Jatharagni. Grahani is the organ where Pachak Pitta and Samanvayu carry out digestion. The most important function of Grahani is digestion of food with the help of Jatharagni, Pachakpitta, Pittadhara Kala and Samnvayu. Agni inside the body, digest the food give strength and maintain health. Samanvayu regulates the movements of the Grahani and helps in digestion. Hence, in this article we attempt to analyze and correlate patho-physiology of Grahani with respect to Physiological analysis of Agni and disturbed doshas. Etiological factors induces imbalance in Jatharagni, Pachak Pitta and Samanvayu and prolonged imbalance state weakens the Pittadhara Kala, which results in disease Grahani. Health of Grahani entirely depends on balanced state of Jatharagni, Pachaka Pitta, Pittadhara Kala and Samanvayu. The irregular life style, incompatible food habits creates Ama causes Grahani, affecting the digestive system and Jatharagni very badly.

Classification of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in the practice of a family doctor

2021 ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
Aleksey Borisovich Petrukhin
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
The Body ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
Important Place ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Classification Of Diseases ◽  
Diagnosis Of Diseases

Gastroenterology belongs to one of the leading branches of therapy. In the structure of diseases of the internal organs, diseases of the digestive system occupy a particularly important place due to their high prevalence, which increases with age. As a rule, these diseases have a chronic, progressive, recurrent course, which ultimately leads to severe disorders of the activity of many organs and systems of the body. The article presents the basic requirements for the formation of a clinical diagnosis of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which are most common in the practice of a family doctor.

scholarly journals Inter-relationship between Annavaha Srotas and Agni W.S.R. Shodhana Therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-60
Author(s):  
Mahesh Prasad Sah ◽  
Bijendra Shah ◽  
Gouri Chauhan ◽  
OP Singh
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
The Body ◽  
Disease Elimination

Ayurveda defines human body is made of different gross and subtle channels called srotas. Srotas are the channels through which different elements undergo transformation, transmutation, circulation and transportation. The srotas is an integral part of the body, serving as a route to conduct or convey a substance from one place to other. There are 13 major srotas mentioned. The Srotas or channels which carry Anna or Food is called Annavaha Srotas. Some authorities equate the Annavaha Srotas with the some parts of digestive system or the gastrointestinal tract. Agni, the transformative energy, in the Annavaha srotas digest and transforms the food into components suitable for the body. Impairment of function of agni is root the cause of the disease, which manifest either in Annavaha srotas or other srotas in the body. Thus, correction of agni is the prime in treatment of any disease. Elimination of vitiated doshas by Pancakarma procedure viz Vaman and Virechana has shown to have impact on agni through various guna in the drugs used in these therapy. Sodhana procedures has a significant role in improving the function of agni and restoring the health.

scholarly journals Functional state of the digestive organs in patients with celiac desease associatedFunctional state of the digestive organs in patients with celiac desease associated with connective tissue dysplasia with connective tissue dysplasia

2021 ◽  
pp. 96-105
Author(s):  
L. S. Оrеshkо ◽  
E. A. Semenova ◽  
A. Yu. Oreshko
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Functional State ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
The Body ◽  
Biliary System ◽  
Digestive Organs ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
Connective Tissue Dysplasia

The article presents the results of our own research devoted to the study of the functional characteristics of the digestive system in patients with celiac disease associated with connective tissue dysplasia (CTD).Materials and methods. The study included 90 patients from the register of adults with celiac disease. To assess CTD, patients underwent clinical and laboratory- instrumental examination, including ultrasound of the abdomen organs, kidneys and heart, EGDS. The assessment of the functional state of the gastrointestinal tract was carried out according to the ultrasound data of the abdomen organs, coprogram and PEGEG.Results. The results of the study showed that all patients had signs of CTD with involvement of at least two organ systems. The most common visceral stigmas of dysplasia were MVP (66.7%), gallbladder anomalies (53.3%), tracheobronchial dyskinesia (35.6%) and signs of nephroptosis (30.0%). Anomalies of the gallbladder included single bends in the body area — 26 people (28.9%) and in the neck area –5 people (5.6%), and double bend — S-shaped gallbladder — 17 people (18.9%). At the same time, an increase in the proportion of gallbladder anomalies was revealed as the severity of CTD increased, with significant differences in the groups in patients with an S-shaped gallbladder (p<0.05), which correlated with biliary sludge and signs of maldigestion. According to PEGEG data, an increase in tonic activity (Pi / Ps) at the frequency of the duodenum with an increase in the degree of CTD was revealed, with the maximum values in group 3 patients being 3.84 ± 1.03, which reflects the presence of hypertensive dysfunction.Conclusion. The functional state of the digestive system in celiac patients with signs of CTD is characterized by disorders of the gastroduodenal complex and the biliary system. A high degree of CTD in celiac disease patients should be considered as an independent risk factor for motor disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract and biliary system, which must be taken into account when carrying out therapeutic and prophylactic measures.

scholarly journals A REVIEW OF VEGADHARANA

2021 ◽  
Vol p5 (03) ◽  
pp. 2843-2851
Author(s):  
Zahra M.S.F ◽  
Kulathunga R.D.H. ◽  
Chathurika L.A.W.J.
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Reproductive System ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Urinary System ◽  
Harmful Substances

The human body is an awesome complex system, having numerous ways to balance and to eliminate the harmful substances out of the body. In Ayurveda viewpoint for this purpose, the body is furnished with natural urges known as Vegas. Suppression of these natural urges are known as Vegadharana. This study was focused to analyze and identify the effects and common clinical features of Vegadharana on human body. Secondary data was collected, and results revealed that suppression of Adharaneeya Vegas affect Cardiovascular System, Gastrointestinal Tract, Respiratory System, Urinary System and Reproductive System in the body. In addition, common clinical features produced by Vegadharana were weakness of the body, constipation, anorexia, headache, diseases of eye, difficulty in micturition, bending of the body and stiffness of the neck. These clinical features and diseases arise due to vitia- tion of Vata dosha through Vegadharana. Hence, Ayurveda strongly recommends that not to suppress the urges in any condition. Keywords: Vegadharana, suppression of natural urge, Vata Dosa, Ayurveda

scholarly journals Evaluation of chest ultrasound integrated teaching of respiratory system physiology to medical students

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 514-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matteo Paganini ◽  
Michela Bondì ◽  
Alessandro Rubini
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Human Physiology ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Ultrasound Imaging ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
The Body ◽  
Respiratory Physiology ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Chest Ultrasound ◽  
System Physiology

Ultrasound imaging is a widely used diagnostic technique, whose integration in medical education is constantly growing. The aim of this study was to evaluate chest ultrasound usefulness in teaching respiratory system physiology, students’ perception of chest ultrasound integration into a traditional lecture in human physiology, and short–term concept retention. A lecture about respiratory physiology was integrated with ultrasound and delivered to third-year medical students. It included basic concepts of ultrasound imaging and the physiology of four anatomic sectors of the body of a male volunteer, shown with a portable ultrasound device (pleural sliding, diaphragmatic movement, inferior vena cava diameter variations, cardiac movements). Students’ perceptions of the integrated lecture were assessed, and attendance recorded. After 4 mo, four multiple-choice questions about respiratory physiology were administered during the normal human physiology examinations, and the results of students who attended the lesson and those of who did not were compared. One hundred thirty-four students attended the lecture. Most of them showed encouragement for the study of the subject and considered the ultrasound integrated lecture more interesting than a traditional one and pertinent to the syllabus. Exposed students achieved a better score at the examination and committed less errors than did nonexposed students. The chest ultrasound integrated lecture was appreciated by students. A possible association between the exposure to the lecture and short-term concept retention is shown by better performances of the exposed cohort at the examination. A systematic introduction of ultrasound into physiology traditional teaching will be promoted by the Ultrasound-Based Medical Education movement.

Role of Rasayana in Prevention of COVID-19 - A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 716-722
Author(s):  
Sneha Dhakite ◽  
Sadhana Misar Wajpeyi
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
The Body ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Vital Functions ◽  
Healthy Life Style ◽  
And Control

The “Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19)” is caused by “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)”, a newly discovered member of the Coronaviridae family of viruses which is a highly communicable. There is no effective medical treatment till date for Coronavirus disease hence prevention is the best way to keep disease away. Rasayana proved to be highly efficacious and cost effective for the Prevention and Control of viral infections when vaccines and standard therapies are lacking. Rasayana Chikitsa is one of the eight branches of Ashtanga Ayurveda which helps to maintain healthy life style. Rasayana improves immunity and performs many vital functions of human body. Vyadhikshamatva that is immune mechanism of the body is involved in Prevention of the occurrence of a new disease and it also decreases the virulence and progression of an existing disease. In COVID-19 the Respiratory system mainly get affected which is evident from its symptoms like cold, cough and breathlessness. Here the drugs help in enhancing immune system and strengthening functions of Respiratory system can be useful. For this purpose, the Rasayana like Chyavanprasha, Agastya Haritaki, Pippali Rasayana, Guduchi, Yashtimadhu, Haridra, Ashwagandha, Tulsi are used. Rasayana working on Respiratory system are best for Prevention of Coronavirus and boosting immune system. Rasayana Chikitsa can be effective in the Prevention as well as reducing symptoms of COVID-19.

Analysis of the body gas exchange indicators in high-altitude flight on the basis of the static model of the respiratory system

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. V. Matyushev ◽  
M. V. Dvornikov ◽  
S. P. Ryzhenkov ◽  
M. A. Petrov
Keyword(s):  
Gas Exchange ◽  
High Altitude ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Static Model ◽  
The Body

Effects of maternal and post-weaned rumen-protected folic acid supplementation on slaughter performance and meat quality in the offspring lambs

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
H.Q. Li ◽  
B. Wang ◽  
Z. Li ◽  
H.L. Luo ◽  
C. Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Maternal Diet ◽  
Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Morphological Development ◽  
Muscle Area ◽  
Eye Muscle ◽  
Slaughter Performance

Abstract This study was undertaken to evaluate the influence of rumen-protected folic acid (RPFA) on slaughter performance, visceral organ and gastrointestinal tract coefficients, and meat quality in lambs. Sixty-six lambs from 120 Hu ewes were selected based on body weight and maternal diets, and then assigned to six groups using a randomized block experimental design in a 3 × 2 factorial arrangement. The first factor was folic acid (FA) as RPFA in the maternal diet (0 mg/kg [M0F], 16 mg/kg [M16F] or 32 mg/kg [M32F] on dry matter basis). The second factor was FA in the lambs’ diet from weaning until slaughter (0 mg/kg [OC] or 4.0 mg/kg [OF]). The results indicated that the addition of 16 mg/kg FA to the maternal diet increased pre-slaughter weight (PSW), dressing and meat percentage, the reticulum and omasum coefficients, length of the jejunum and ileum, tail fat and perirenal fat coefficient and a* value of the meat color. The addition of RPFA to the lambs’ diet increased PSW, dressing and meat percentage, eye muscle area, abomasum weight, weight and length of the small intestine, but reduced the coefficients of tail fat. A M×O interaction was observed for the weights of heart, lungs, rumen and total stomach, weight and coefficient of omental fat and the GR value. Collectively, RPFA in the maternal and lambs’ diet improved slaughter performance and meat quality by stimulating the morphological development of the gastrointestinal tract and the distribution of fat in the body.

The internal anatomy of the woodlouse, Metoponorthus pruinosus (Brandt), (Porcellionidae, Peracarida)

1968 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Alikhan
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
Circulatory System ◽  
Reproductive Organs ◽  
The Body ◽  
Internal Anatomy ◽  
Suboesophageal Ganglion ◽  
Digestive Tube ◽  
Thoracic Ganglia ◽  
Digestive Glands

Tbe circulatory system, lying in the mid-dorsal line of the body, consists of an oval heart, the opthalmic artery, and a dorsal abdominal artery.The digestive system comprises a wide, large alimentary tube and two pairs of digestive glands. An oesophagus, a proventriculus, midgut, and a short proctodacum or hindgut form the digestive tube. The digestive glands are very well developed and are beaded in form; each pair lies on either side of the alimentary canal.The reproductive organs are well developed in both sexes: in the male they consist of paired testes and their vas deferentia, and in the female paired bilobed ovaries and oviducts.A cerebral or supraoesophageal ganglion, a suboesophageal ganglion, and seven thoracic ganglia form the nervous system. The supraoesophageal ganglion is united with the suboesophageal ganglion by means of the circumoesophageal commissures, whereas the thoracic ganglia and suboesophageal ganglia are linked with each other by paired connectives.The gills and the tracheae are the organs of respiration. The gills are borne of the bases of the pleopods and are enclosed in the branchial chamber. The tracheae are located on the lateral lobes of the first two pleopods only.

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