REVIEW ON AYURVEDA CONCEPTS ON THE REGIMEN OF FOOD AND DRINK CONSUMPTION

This is a review conducted with the objectives of evolving the concepts of the regimens of the food consumption according to the Ayurveda. In comparison to the past decades, non communicable diseases are a burden to the present society. Non-healthy patterns and practices of the food consumption are proven as a major determinant factor to increase the non-communicable diseases. This has been proven by various studies. Hence, it is important to identify the healthy pattern and practices of food consumption. This review is based on the textual references in relation to Ayurveda medicine and journal articles. Ayurveda medicine which provided wide range of spectrum in food consumption, fulfilled with wholesome and non wholesome way of arrangement in the kitchen, qualities of the person who prepares the meals, methods of preparing meals, methods of offering the meal, way of selecting the meal, determining the quantity of food that is liable to be consumed, proper time for consuming food, things that should and should not be done before and after consuming meals, codes and ethics during the food consumption with conceptual justification based on the Ayurveda medicine. Some of these facts are proven by the modern science also. This knowledge can be utilized as a solution for the prevailing health burden in non-communicable diseases with a more advanced and scientific way.

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Children’s Health Habits and COVID-19 Lockdown in Catalonia: Implications for Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13051657 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 1657

Author(s):

Paula Sol Ventura ◽

Ana F. Ortigoza ◽

Yanira Castillo ◽

Zelmira Bosch ◽

Sara Casals ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Estimating Equation ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Daily Routine ◽

Health Habits ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Age And Gender Differences ◽

Before And After ◽

And Gender ◽

Sleeping Habits

Lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic imposed changes in children’s daily routine that could lead to changes in behavior patterns. Using a survey targeted at children under 17 years of age, we described dietary (adherence to Mediterranean diet, AMD) and sleeping habits (disorders of initiating and maintaining sleep) after the implementation of lockdown, and examined the probability of the inadequate frequency of physical activity (PA) and use of TV and electronic devices (TV-ED) before and after lockdown through generalized estimating equation models, accounting for age and gender differences. From 3464 children included, 53.2% showed optimal AMD; 79.2% referred to delayed bedtime; and 16.3% were suspected of sleeping disorders after the implementation of lockdown. Delay in bedtime was more frequent among children older than 6 years, and inadequate sleeping hours among those younger than 11 years. There were no gender differences in AMD or sleeping habits. The odds of inadequate frequency of PA and TV-ED use were greater after lockdown, with a greater risk for TV-ED use. Boys were at greater risk of inadequate PA frequency and TV-ED use. Odds ratio of inadequate PA was greater at older ages. Lockdown could influence changes in children’s habits that could lead to risk factors for non-communicable diseases during adulthood if such behaviors are sustained over time.

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Lobbying against sugar taxation in the European Union: Analysing the lobbying arguments and tactics of stakeholders in the food and drink industries

Scandinavian Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/1403494818787102 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 47 (5) ◽

pp. 565-575 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Arsenios Tselengidis ◽

Per-Olof Östergren

Keyword(s):

Trade Unions ◽

Tobacco Industry ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Stakeholder Analysis ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Political Activity ◽

The European Union ◽

Corporate Political Activity ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Food And Drink

Aims: This study investigates the lobbying actors of the food and drink industry (FDI), their web lobbying arguments used in the sugar taxation debate and the tactics deployed when facing legislative restrictions on their products to curb the burden of non-communicable diseases in Europe. Methods: A stakeholder analysis was performed to identify the FDI’s actors lobbying against sugar taxation within the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health during December 2015. Qualitative content analysis was applied to assess the FDI’s web lobbying claims related to three main concepts (sugar as a product, sugar’s association with non-communicable diseases and sugar taxation), guided by a framework for corporate political activity. Results: The web site content of a front organization and six FDI lobbyists was analysed. Some new strategies emerged alongside known corporate strategies (‘questioning the effectiveness of regulation and promoting benefits of a withdrawal’, ‘promoting sugar’s good traits and shift the blame away from it’ and ‘establishing relationships with trade unions’). The lobby tactics were similar to those previously applied by the tobacco industry in Europe, although the argument that sugar is a natural ingredient in many foods was unique to the FDI. Conclusions: The observed tactics and arguments presented by the FDI in opposition to sugar taxation have striking similarities with those previously used by the tobacco industry. An improved understanding of the stakeholders’ mandate and resources and their most important tactics will strengthen the position of public health experts when debating sugar taxation with the FDI, which may contribute to improving population health.

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Policy, toxicology and physicochemical considerations on the inhalation of high concentrations of food flavour

npj Science of Food ◽

10.1038/s41538-020-00075-y ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vlad Dinu ◽

Azad Kilic ◽

Qingqi Wang ◽

Charfedinne Ayed ◽

Abdulmannan Fadel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Communicable Diseases ◽

Inhalation Toxicity ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Prior Approval ◽

Wide Range ◽

Toxicological Data ◽

Regulatory Bodies ◽

Biological Substrates ◽

High Concentrations ◽

New Strategies

Abstract Food flavour ingredients are required by law to obtain prior approval from regulatory bodies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in terms of toxicological data and intended use levels. However, there are no regulations for labelling the type and concentration of flavour additives on the product, primarily due to their low concentration in food and generally recognised as safe (GRAS) status determined by the flavour and extract manufacturers’ association (FEMA). Their status for use in e-cigarettes and other vaping products challenges these fundamental assumptions, because their concentration can be over ten-thousand times higher than in food, and the method of administration is through inhalation, which is currently not evaluated by the FEMA expert panel. This work provides a review of some common flavour ingredients used in food and vaping products, their product concentrations, inhalation toxicity and aroma interactions reported with different biological substrates. We have identified several studies, which suggest that the high concentrations of flavour through inhalation may pose a serious health threat, especially in terms of their cytotoxicity. As a result of the wide range of possible protein-aroma interactions reported in our diet and metabolism, including links to several non-communicable diseases, we suggest that it is instrumental to update current flavour- labelling regulations, and support new strategies of understanding the effects of flavour uptake on the digestive and respiratory systems, in order to prevent the onset of future non-communicable diseases.

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Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases-Related Dietary Nutrient Profile in the UK (2008–2014)

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu10050587 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 587 ◽

Cited By ~ 95

Author(s):

Fernanda Rauber ◽

Maria Laura da Costa Louzada ◽

Eurídice Steele ◽

Christopher Millett ◽

Carlos Augusto Monteiro ◽

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Keyword(s):

Food Consumption ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Processed Food ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Nutrient Profile ◽

Dietary Nutrient ◽

The Uk

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Analysis of indicators of short recording of heart rate variability in comorbid patients with non-communicable diseases

Bukovinian Medical Herald ◽

10.24061/2413-0737.xxv.2.98.2020.13 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (2(98)) ◽

pp. 82-88

Author(s):

G. Nevoit ◽

M. Potiazhenko

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Heart Rate Variability ◽

Spectral Analysis ◽

Functional State ◽

Spectral Power ◽

Modern Science ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

The Body ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Comprehensive Examination

The issues of clinical significance and possibilities of assessing the indicators of variation pulsometry measurement and spectral analysis of a short recording of heart rate variability are highlighted in the article. This is necessary as an objective justification for the subsequent assessment of the functional state of the body and a comprehensive examination of comorbid patients for non-communicable diseases.The aim of the study was to assess the clinical and diagnostic value of a short recording of heart rate variability in comorbid patients with non-communicable diseases in order to increase the effectiveness of measures for their prevention and treatment in Ukraine by improving their diagnosis and prevention through the introduction of modern science-intensive technologies into medical practice.Material and methods. 174 comorbid patients with non-communicable diseases were examined by registering a short record of variability on the hardware-soft-ware complex Poly-Spectrum (Neurosoft, Russia) and the analysis of the results was done. The patients were divided into three groups depending on the degree of comorbidity.Results. Significant differences in spectral analysis and variation pulsometry measurements were established in patients with non-communicable diseases, depending on the degree of comorbidity.Conclusions. The expediency of using the method of short recording of heart rate variability in a comprehensive examination of comorbid patients has been established. The indicator of the total spectral power of the heart rate can be recommended for use as an additional independent predictor of the severity of comorbid pathology and assessment of the functional state.

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The mortality due to COVID-19 in different nations is associated with the demographic character of nations and the prevalence of autoimmunity

10.1101/2020.07.31.20165696 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Bithika Chatterjee ◽

Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar ◽

Shekhar C. Mande

Keyword(s):

Linear Regression ◽

Regression Models ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Autoimmune Disorders ◽

Vaccination Status ◽

Linear Regression Models ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Bcg Vaccination ◽

Wide Range ◽

The World

AbstractIn the first few months of its deadly spread across the world, Covid-19 mortality has exhibited a wide range of variability across different nations. In order to explain this phenomenon empirically, we have taken into consideration all publicly available data for 106 countries on parameters like demography, prevalence of communicable and non-communicable diseases, BCG vaccination status, sanitation parameters etc. We ran multivariate linear regression models to find that the incidence of communicable diseases correlated negatively while demography, improved hygiene and higher incidence of autoimmune disorders correlated positively with Covid-19 mortality and were among the most plausible factors to explain Covid-19 mortality as compared to the GDP of the nations.

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Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases and Associated Medication Use Among Syrian Refugees in Lebanon: An Analysis of Country-Wide Data from the Sijilli Electronic Health Records Database

10.21203/rs.3.rs-58159/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Shadi Saleh ◽

Lina Abdouni ◽

Hani Dimassi ◽

Dana Nabulsi ◽

Ranime Harb ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Diseases ◽

Electronic Health Records ◽

Medication Use ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Syrian Refugees ◽

Health Records ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Adherence To Medication ◽

Wide Range ◽

Electronic Health

Abstract Background Globally, the number of forcibly displaced individuals has reached 70.8 million. Lebanon, a middle income country, hosts the highest number of refugees per capita worldwide. The majority of refugees are Syrians who have fled the Syrian war that started in 2011. The migration journey exposes refugees to increased susceptibility to a wide range of medical issues including non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This study aims to determine the prevalence of NCDs among adult Syrian refugees in Lebanon, with a focus on hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and cancer. The study also aims to explore factors potentially related to the prevalence figures and understand the medication use associated with these morbidities. Methods This study is a secondary analysis of de-identified data from the “Sijilli Electronic Health Records for Refugees” Database comprising data on 10,082 Syrian refugees from across informal tented settlements located all over Lebanon. A total of 3,255 records of Syrian refugees aged above 18 years old and reporting having at least one condition of the following were included in the analysis: hypertension, diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases or cancer. Pearson’s Chi-square, independent t-test, and multivariate logistic regressions were used for data analysis. Results Hypertension was the most prevalent (10.0%) NCD among refugees, and a higher age was associated with higher NCDs prevalence. A strong linkage has been reported between smoking status and alcohol intake, and increased risk for NCDs. Study findings also revealed that the highest prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and CVDs was observed among refugees originating from Idlib, Aleppo and Homs. An association between adherence to medication and location of diagnosis was noted, with females who were diagnosed before moving to Lebanon being more likely to take corresponding medications compared to those diagnosed in Lebanon, with no difference reported among males. Conclusions Our findings suggest that efforts should be directed towards the employment of innovative low-cost approaches for NCD detection and control among refugees, with a focus on the importance of adherence to medication. Such efforts remain imperative to control the increasing burden of NCDs amongst refugee populations and improve equitable access to NCD services.

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A CASE STUDY, THE APPLICATION OF DEEF BREATHING RELAXATION TECHNIQUES TO CONTROL BLOOD PRESSURE IN PATIENT WITH HYPERTENSION

10.31227/osf.io/jw5xv ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ashar Prima ◽

Intan Oktaviani ◽

Hani fauziah

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Causes Of Death ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Relaxation Techniques ◽

Deep Breathing ◽

Control Blood Pressure ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Before And After ◽

The Subject

Non-communicable diseases in Indonesia has become one of the main causes of death, as many as 73% of all causes of death. One of the causes of death are non-communicable diseases still ranks first is cardiovascular diseases as much as 35% of all causes of death of non-communicable diseases. The aim this research is to describe the application of deep breathing relaxation techniques to control blood pressure on hypertension sufferers in the working area of Health Center Bekasi Jaya. Method in research is descriptive in the form of case studies of blood pressure before and after a deep breath relaxation techniques, in 2 subjects during the four days. The instrument used was a sphygmomanometer (blood pressure) digital. The results of the research two subjects experienced a decrease in blood pressure after a given breath relaxation techniques, in addition to decreased blood pressure both subjects also experienced an increase in blood pressure. The technique relaxation deep breaths can lower your blood pressure if you can stay focused not think of anything or conditions that occur around the subject when doing relaxation, and its reverse when the subject can not concentrate fully subject to increased blood pressure.Keywords : Hypertension, Relaxation, Breathing, Blood Pressure

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The case for developing a cohesive systems approach to research across unhealthy commodity industries

BMJ Global Health ◽

10.1136/bmjgh-2020-003543 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. e003543

Author(s):

Cécile Knai ◽

Mark Petticrew ◽

Simon Capewell ◽

Rebecca Cassidy ◽

Jeff Collin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Policy ◽

Public Health Policy ◽

Systems Approach ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Political Activity ◽

Processed Food ◽

Corporate Political Activity ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Food And Drink

ObjectivesMost non-communicable diseases are preventable and largely driven by the consumption of harmful products, such as tobacco, alcohol, gambling and ultra-processed food and drink products, collectively termed unhealthy commodities. This paper explores the links between unhealthy commodity industries (UCIs), analyses the extent of alignment across their corporate political strategies, and proposes a cohesive systems approach to research across UCIs.MethodsWe held an expert consultation on analysing the involvement of UCIs in public health policy, conducted an analysis of business links across UCIs, and employed taxonomies of corporate political activity to collate, compare and illustrate strategies employed by the alcohol, ultra-processed food and drink products, tobacco and gambling industries.ResultsThere are clear commonalities across UCIs’ strategies in shaping evidence, employing narratives and framing techniques, constituency building and policy substitution. There is also consistent evidence of business links between UCIs, as well as complex relationships with government agencies, often allowing UCIs to engage in policy-making forums. This knowledge indicates that the role of all UCIs in public health policy would benefit from a common approach to analysis. This enables the development of a theoretical framework for understanding how UCIs influence the policy process. It highlights the need for a deeper and broader understanding of conflicts of interests and how to avoid them; and a broader conception of what constitutes strong evidence generated by a wider range of research types.ConclusionUCIs employ shared strategies to shape public health policy, protecting business interests, and thereby contributing to the perpetuation of non-communicable diseases. A cohesive systems approach to research across UCIs is required to deepen shared understanding of this complex and interconnected area and also to inform a more effective and coherent response.

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COVID-19: A Threat for Survival of Obese People-A Review Paper

International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology ◽

10.22214/ijraset.2021.38414 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (10) ◽

pp. 394-397

Author(s):

Dr. Meena Wadhwani

Keyword(s):

Risk Factor ◽

Virus Disease ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Health Issues ◽

Obese People ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Wide Range ◽

Global Spread ◽

Key Factor ◽

Complications And Mortality

Abstract: Obesity is a condition that increases the possibility of developing a wide range of non-communicable diseases and as a serious consequence, also promotes the chances of being suffered by deadly infectious diseases. This is most clearly noticeable in the pandemic situation of global spread of the COVID-19. Obesity is considered as an access to various non-communicable diseases as well as mental-health illness and in present scenario it has been found to be a key factor in COVID-19 complications and mortality. Further, obesity has been identified as a major comorbity in patients with asthmatic disorders which also proves it as a risk factor for more serious corona virus disease. Obesity has been recognized as a disease in its own right as well as a risk factor for other health issues including significantly worsening the outcomes of COVID-19 infection. Keywords: Obesity, COVID-19, Pandemic, Comorbity.

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