scholarly journals The Art Of Living With Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis) : Therapeutic Potential Of Psychotherapy In Ayurveda With Special Reference To Sattwavajaya Chikitsa

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Monakee H. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Causative Factor ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Rheumatoid Disease ◽  
Art Of Living ◽  
Mind Control ◽  
The Mind ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Objective Type

Acharya Charaka was the first person who used the word ‘Sattwavajaya’ but only once and was also the last one. He explains the Ayurveda in the form of Trisutra i.e. Hetu(causative factor), Linga(symptoms of the disease) and Aushadha(medicine).(1) Chikitsa means the process in which vitiated Doshas are brought to normal state and this equilibrium state of Doshas will be maintained.(2) It is classified on different basis; as Dwividha, Trividha and Chaturvidha Chikitsa.Sattwavajaya Chikitsa is one among the Trividha Chikitsa.(3) The word Satwa refers to Mana(mind)(4) and Avajaya refers to conquering or win over.(5) Hence Sattwavajaya therapy aims at control of mind by restraining the mind from wholesome Arthas(objects).(6) Self control of mind is one of the most difficult to the tasks and warrants a perfect combination of desire, determination and dedication.The word Mano-Nigrahani means control of mind.(7) This mind control can be both subjective and objective. The objective type of Mano-Nigraha  is the actual Sattwavajaya and warrants physician’s interference with patient’s mind control. Amavata which is popularly correlated with Rheumatoid disease, is characterized by its eternal course, uncertain progression and unpredictable series of exacerbation and remissions. In Ayurveda the impact of the Amavata over psychological setup of the patient is well recognized. So Sattwavajaya plays major role to get rid of these problems.

scholarly journals Signifikasi Latihan Pranayama Terhadap Ketenangan Pikiran

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 239
Author(s):  
Ni Made Eva Valentini ◽  
Ni Ketut Rai Sumiati
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Peace Of Mind ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Mind Control ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Mind ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Impact

<pre><em>Nowadays most people are not calm minded </em><em>add to that the covid-19 pandemic. The impact of the covid-19 pandemic is such as excessive anxiety, depression, stress that causes the mind to be restless. </em><em>This happens in all circles, whether from adolescents, adults, or even the elderly. Many factors affect this peace of mind. Various ways have been done by everyone, but that does not fully provide effectiveness to overcome this problem of peace of mind. Pranayama is booming nowadays by those who experience stress and disturbances in peace of mind along with the development of yoga asanas. With Pranayama it provides health and increased vitality, dissolves emotional tension and naturally calms the mind. The above statements reinforce that this pranayama can contribute to calm the mind of everyone. The formulation of the problems that form the basis of this research are: (1) Why is pranayama able to calm the mind ? (2) How does pranayama work so as to calm the mind? (3) What are the types of pranayama that can be done as a contribution to peace of mind? This data was obtained by library research techniques. Furthermore, data can be collected and analyzed with qualitative descriptive techniques. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the significance of pranayama's practice of peace of mind is due to the presence of (1) The existence of respiratory and mind control that can strengthen the respiratory system, calm the nervous system that can calm the mind, (2) The way pranayama works starts from feeling relaxed, clothing which is used, as well as thepranayamaitself, (3) as well as the types of pranayama that contribute to calming the mind.</em></pre>

scholarly journals S1P Increases VEGF Production in Osteoblasts and Facilitates Endothelial Progenitor Cell Angiogenesis by Inhibiting miR-16-5p Expression via the c-Src/FAK Signaling Pathway in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2168
Author(s):  
Chien-Chung Huang ◽  
Tzu-Ting Tseng ◽  
Shan-Chi Liu ◽  
Yen-You Lin ◽  
Yat-Yin Law ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Chorioallantoic Membrane ◽  
Tube Formation ◽  
In Vivo Model ◽  
Endothelial Progenitor ◽  
Chick Chorioallantoic Membrane ◽  
Cartilage Erosion ◽  
The Impact

Angiogenesis is a critical process in the formation of new capillaries and a key participant in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pathogenesis. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) stimulation of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) facilitates angiogenesis and the progression of RA. Phosphorylation of sphingosine kinase 1 (SphK1) produces sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), which increases inflammatory cytokine production, although the role of S1P in RA angiogenesis is unclear. In this study, we evaluated the impact of S1P treatment on VEGF-dependent angiogenesis in osteoblast-like cells (MG-63 cells) and the significance of SphK1 short hairpin RNA (shRNA) on S1P production in an in vivo model. We found significantly higher levels of S1P and VEGF expression in synovial fluid from RA patients compared with those with osteoarthritis by ELISA analysis. Treating MG-63 cells with S1P increased VEGF production, while focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and Src siRNAs and inhibitors decreased VEGF production in S1P-treated MG-63 cells. Conditioned medium from S1P-treated osteoblasts significantly increased EPC tube formation and migration by inhibiting miR-16-5p synthesis via proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase src (c-Src) and FAK signaling in chick chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) and Matrigel plug assays. Infection with SphK1 shRNA reduced angiogenesis, articular swelling and cartilage erosion in the ankle joints of mice with collagen-induced arthritis (CIA). S1P appears to have therapeutic potential in RA treatment.

Marijuana on the Mind? The Impact of Marijuana on Cognition, Brain Structure, and Brain Function, and Related Public Policy Implications

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Staci A. Gruber ◽  
Kelly A. Sagar
Keyword(s):  
Brain Structure ◽  
Brain Function ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Past Century ◽  
Brain Structure And Function ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
And Function ◽  
The Mind ◽  
The Impact

Although marijuana (MJ) has been used for thousands of years, the public’s opinion of MJ has shifted drastically over the past century, leaving many wondering about its potential risks and benefits. This article summarizes research detailing the impact of recreational MJ and related variables (frequency, magnitude, potency, and mode of MJ use) on cognition, brain structure, and brain function. MJ use, particularly at young ages, has been reported to undermine cognition, as well as alter brain structure and function. Furthermore, we discuss how data from recreational MJ studies, as well as more recent medical marijuana (MMJ) research findings, relate to legalization efforts. Considerations for policymakers, such as age limits, guidelines for safe use, and the therapeutic potential of certain constituents of MJ (i.e., cannabidiol), are also outlined. In recent years, policy has outpaced science; important areas in need of further research are noted.

scholarly journals Medical and economic analysis of the impact of rheumatoid disease-associated disability on the country's economy in terms of implementation of pension reforms

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 18-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Lila ◽  
R. O. Dreval ◽  
O. V. Inamova ◽  
V. V. Shipitsyn ◽  
A. N. Zabotina
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Psoriatic Arthritis ◽  
Ankylosing Spondylitis ◽  
Pension Reform ◽  
Original Study ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Rheumatoid Disease ◽  
Current Period ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Impact

The paper presents the data of an original study evaluating the impact of disability associated with a number of rheumatic diseases (RDs) (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis) on the country's economy, as well as their related losses of the state under the conditions of implementation of the upcoming pension reform (PR). The authors consider the socioeconomic importance of disability associated with RDs in the current period and after PR implementation in 2019–2028, determine the degree of its influence on the country's gross domestic product, and also calculate the economic efficiency of return of the potentially able-bodied proportion of disabled people (able-bodied population) to socioeconomic activity.The opinions of experts and leading experts in this area from different subjects of the Russian Federation were taken into account when preparing the study.

Mind Bending, Mental Seduction and Menticide: Brainwashing in British Spy Dramas of the 1960s

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Burton
Keyword(s):  
Cold War ◽  
Thought Control ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Scientific Background ◽  
Mind Control ◽  
1960S And 1970S ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
The Cold War ◽  
The Mind ◽  
Cultural Fantasy

Brainwashing assumed the proportions of a cultural fantasy during the Cold War period. The article examines the various political, scientific and cultural contexts of brainwashing, and proceeds to a consideration of the place of mind control in British spy dramas made for cinema and television in the 1960s and 1970s. Particular attention is given to the films The Mind Benders (1963) and The Ipcress File (1965), and to the television dramas Man in a Suitcase (1967–8), The Prisoner (1967–8) and Callan (1967–81), which gave expression to the anxieties surrounding thought-control. Attention is given to the scientific background to the representations of brainwashing, and the significance of spy scandals, treasons and treacheries as a distinct context to the appearance of brainwashing on British screens.

Challenges and opportunities for the affective sciences.

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew S. Fox ◽  
Regina Lapate ◽  
Alexander J. Shackman ◽  
Richard J Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Human Condition ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Quarter Century ◽  
Core Feature ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Mind ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Improved Methods ◽  
Health And Well Being

Emotion is a core feature of the human condition, with profound consequences for health, wealth, and wellbeing. Over the past quarter-century, improved methods for manipulating and measuring different features of emotion have yielded steady advances in our scientific understanding emotional states, traits, and disorders. Yet, it is clear that most of the work remains undone. Here, we highlight key challenges facing the field of affective sciences. Addressing these challenges will provide critical opportunities not just for understanding the mind, but also for increasing the impact of the affective sciences on public health and well-being.

Report1: Impact of Covid-19 on young people aged 13-24 in the UK- preliminary findings

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liat Levita ◽  
Jilly Gibson Miller ◽  
Todd K. Hartman ◽  
Jamie Murphy ◽  
Mark Shevlin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Social Risk ◽  
Need For Support ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Social Recovery ◽  
The Impact

COVID-19 has led to an unprecedented disruption of normal social relationships and activities, which are so important during the teen years and young adulthood, and to education and economic activity worldwide. The impact of this on young people’s mental health and future prospects may affect their need for support and services, and the speed of the nation’s social recovery afterwards. This study focused on the unique challenges facing young people at different points during adolescent development, which spans from the onset of puberty until the mid-twenties. Although this is an immensely challenging time and there is a potential risk for long term trauma, adolescence can be a period of opportunity, where the teenagers’ brain enjoys greater capacity for change. Hence, the focus on young people is key for designing age-specific interventions and public policies, which can offer new strategies for instilling resilience, emotional regulation, and self-control. In fact, adolescents might be assisted to not only cope, but excel, in spite of the challenges imposed by this pandemic. Our work will feed into the larger societal response that utilizes the discoveries about adolescence in the way we raise, teach, and treat young people during this time of crisis. Wave 1 data has already been collected from 2,002 young people aged 13-24, measuring their mental health (anxiety, depression, trauma), family functioning, social networks, and resilience, and social risk-taking at the time of the pandemic. Here we present a preliminary report of our findings, (Report 1). Data collected 21/4/20- 29/4/20 - a month after the lockdown started).

The Impact of Proinflammatory Cytokynes of Rheumatoid Polyarthritis on the Generalized Loss of Bone Mass

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (9) ◽  
pp. 2541-2545
Author(s):  
Raluca Barzoi ◽  
Elena Rezus ◽  
Codruta Badescu ◽  
Razan Al Namat ◽  
Manuela Ciocoiu
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Immune Cells ◽  
Osteoclast Differentiation ◽  
Bone Destruction ◽  
Nuclear Factor ◽  
Receptor Activator ◽  
Level Function ◽  
Rheumatoid Polyarthritis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Nuclear Factor Kb

There is a bidirectional interaction between most immune cells and osteoblasts, osteoclasts and their precursor cells. The receptor activator of nuclear factor-kB ligand (RANKL)/RANK/osteoprotegerin (OPG) system plays an essential role in the formation of osteoblasts, but it also has implications in osteoclast biology and implicitly on the diseases characterized by bone loss. Proinflammatory cytokines existing at synovial level function as direct or indirect stimulators of osteoclast differentiation, but also of its survival or activity, although some cytokines may also play an antiosteocastogenic role. The fate of bone destruction is determined by the balance between osteoclastogenic and antiosteoclastogenic mediators. Our study has shown that the early initiation of the therapy with anti-TNF and anti-IL6 biological agents, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, inhibits bone destruction, regardless of the anti-inflammatory activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Psychosomatic Features, Compliance and Complementary Therapies in Rheumatoid Arthritis

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-223
Author(s):  
Rostislav A. Grekhov ◽  
Galina P. Suleimanova ◽  
Andrei S. Trofimenko ◽  
Liudmila N. Shilova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Psychotherapeutic Interventions ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Regulation Of Emotion ◽  
The Impact

This review highlights the issue of psychosomatic conditions in rheumatoid arthritis, paying special attention to new researches and trends in this field. Emerging concepts in all the major parts of the problem are covered consecutively, from the impact of chronic musculoskeletal pain on the emotional state to disease influence over quality of life, socio-psychological, and interpersonal relationships. Chronic pain is closely related to emotional responses and coping ability, with a pronounced positive effect of psychotherapeutic interventions, family and social support on it. Psychosexual disorders, anxiety, depression also commonly coexist with rheumatoid arthritis, leading to further decrease in quality of life, low compliance, and high suicide risk. Influence of psychosomatic conditions on the overall treatment effect is usually underestimated by rheumatologists and general practitioners. Psychosomatic considerations are of great importance for up-to-date management of rheumatoid arthritis, as they strongly influence the quality of life, compliance, and thereby disease outcomes. Two major approaches of psychological rehabilitation exist, both coping with pain through the regulation of emotion and psychotherapeutic intervention, which not only helps patients in coping with the disease, but also aimed at improving the overall adaptation of the patient. It includes techniques of relaxation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and biofeedback therapy. Current data about the efficacy of the additional correcting therapies for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, both emerging and common ones, are discussed in the review.

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