scholarly journals Critical analysis of ayurvedokta vyadhikshamatva concept w.s.r. to modern immunity

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subhash Waghe ◽  
Sanjay P. Deshmukh
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
The Body ◽  
Small Pox ◽  
Long Time ◽  
To Come ◽  
Lifestyle Related Diseases ◽  
Allergic Disorders ◽  
Epidemic Diseases

The far most objective of Ayurveda is to prevent the disease. For prevention of diseases, Ayurveda had advocated the adherence to concepts like dina charya (Daily code of conduct), ritu charya (seasonal code of conduct), sadvritta (noble code of conduct) , Na vega dharan (non suppression of natural urges) etc. Whereas these measures are useful in preventing the lifestyle related diseases but for preventing the Aupsargik rogas (communicable diseases), Janapada dhwansa rogas (epidemic diseases), Krumij Roga (Infectious diseases), Asatmyaj roga (allergic disorders), the concept of Vyadhikshamtva (Immunity) is propagated by the Ayurvedic science. But this important concept is not properly explored in Ayurvedic science after independence and remained neglected for long time only to come in limelight and in syllabus after the awareness and propagation of immunization schedule by government of India. The present study aims to re-explore the Ayurvedokta concept of Vyadhikshmatva critically with reference to concept of immunity described in modern medical science. Vyadhiksmatva in Ayurveda is defined as the biological defensive power of the body to fight against the ongoing afflicted diseases (vyadhibala virodhitwam) and to prevent the future development of disease (vyadhi utpad pratibandhakatwam). [C.Su. 28/7]. In modern science, immunity is defined as the ability of the body to recognize the harmful antigen and eliminate it through body defense system and by forming specific antibodies against the antigens. Practice of immunization was known to Indians from long times and they were using it with regard to small pox infection as stated by acharya Gananath Sen. It was also known to ancient Circassians (border area of Russia). Later in the year 1796, the Englishman Edward Jenner further researched on it and made it popular. The result of the present study shows that the Ayurvedokta concept of Vyadhikshamatva is nothing but the immunity concept mentioned in modern science. Review of literature showed that the concept of Vyadhikshamtva is very well described in Ayurveda almost as on modern line. In both sciences, the concept of immunity and hypersensitivity is described together.

scholarly journals CONCEPT OF VYADHIKSHAMATVA IN AYRVEDA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 239-243
Author(s):  
Neha madhukar Pawar ◽  
Archana Kulkarni
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Disease Management ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
Tremendous Importance ◽  
Lifestyle Related Diseases ◽  
Allergic Disorders ◽  
Epidemic Diseases ◽  
Natural Way

For prevention of diseases, Ayurveda had advocated the adherence to concepts like dina charya, ritu charya, sadvritta , Na vega dharan  etc.  these measures are useful in preventing the lifestyle related diseases but for preventing the Aupsargik rogas (communicable diseases), Janapada dhwansa rogas (epidemic diseases), Krumij Roga (Infectious diseases), Asatmyaj roga (allergic disorders), the concept of Vyadhikshamtva (Immunity) is propagated by the Ayurvedic science [1]. According to the concept of Ojas or Vyadhikshamatva or Bala (immunity), the body‟s resistance is of tremendous importance in the daily welfare of living beings not only for disease prevention but also for rapid recovery after disease affliction. [2] Ayurveda propounds that prevention is an equally important aspect of disease management as cure and thus, strengthening the immune system, is a natural way to help the body fight against the disease-causing pathogens. Acharyas promoted the use of Rasayana (Rejuvenation) to enhance ojas and vyadhikshamatva (immunity). This article is an effort to present Ayurvedic concepts of Vyadhishamatva.

Edward W. Blyden, W. E. B. Du Bois, and the ‘Color Complex’

1992 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 669-684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. C. Echeruo
Keyword(s):  
Black People ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Body ◽  
African Experience ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Color Complex ◽  
Long Time ◽  
History Of ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Mind

This article is an attempt to present (and thereby to come to terms with) an important aspect of the meaning of race as it relates to the experience of black people, especially in America. It commences with Edward W. Blyden because his ‘color complex’ is of a kind that brings us back, not without much embarrassment, to the realisation that while colour may be a state of the mind, it is also and even primarily a matter of the body. Blyden is particularly appropriate as a starting point, for he is an epitome, in many ways, of the African experience in the later nineteenth century, linking (as he does) the multiple experiences of the Caribbean, the United States, and mainland Africa. He wrote at a time when the intellectual and other currents in ‘Negro’ America flowed easily to the new centres of influence in Liberia and colonial West Africa. He was thus the product of the history of Africanity in his period, and for a long time after.

The politics of the provincial administration

2020 ◽  
pp. 220-234
Author(s):  
Walter O. Oyugi ◽  
Jimmy O. Ochieng
Keyword(s):  
Local Level ◽  
Body Politic ◽  
The State ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Political ◽  
Political Center ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Provincial Administration ◽  
To Come

This chapter traces the evolution and strengthening of the provincial administration as the executive’s instrument of maintaining control from the political center to the local level, which the state has used intensively to intervene in the body politic. The administration has been the eyes and ears of the state—and the president—from 1963 up until the new Constitution was promulgated in 2010. The new Constitution’s attempt to restructure the provincial administration and limit its reach and capability did not come to fruition, as the state succeeded in retaining and consolidating its powers. Therefore, the provincial administration will continue to be the backbone of the state for a long time to come.

scholarly journals PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ASTHIDHATU

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 2495-2499
Author(s):  
Neetu Soni ◽  
Rashmi Pradhan ◽  
Bhupendra Kumar Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Nervous Tissue ◽  
Structural Unit ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
Bone Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
Metabolic Bone Diseases ◽  
Metabolic Bone ◽  
And Cartilage

Ayurveda is an ancient medical science which is related to health. Ayurveda described three basic physiological constitution of the body they are: Dosha, Dhatu and mala. Dhatu are structural unit of the body. Asthi is fifth dhatu among saptadhatu. In modern science asthidhatu relate with bones and cartilage. Bones store minerals such as calcium. Metabolic bone diseases are caused by minerals and vitamins deficiency. Asthidhatu is resultant of action of medoagni on medodhatu and is responsible for nourishing majjadhatu. It supports the basic structures, protect vital organs, nourishing the nervous tissue. Health refers to the moderate quantity of asthidhatu while dis- orders may develop when any vitiation occur. Just as asthi dhatu (Bones) contribute to health, diseases related to bones can disrupt the body. This paper attempts to understand concepts of Asthidhatu for maintain health and pre- vention from diseases related to the bone. Keywords: Health, Asthidhatu ksaya-Vruddhi, functions

scholarly journals Kroppen under behandling - Gymnastikken, fysioterapien, kiropraktikken og lægevidenskaben ca. 1900-1930

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Per Jørgensen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Body Movement ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health And Healing ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship

Artiklen har to formål, det første er at undersøge gymnastikkens, fysioterapiens og kiropraktikkens forhold til lægevidenskaben indenfor to områder, hvor det første omhandler definition og det andet relation. Det andet formål er, at beskrive de tre aktiviteter udvikling efter 1930.The Body under Treatment – Gymnastics, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic and Medical Science from 1900 to 1930At the beginning of the 20th century, Swedish gymnastics, physical therapy and chiropractic were established in Denmark respectively in the school system (gymnastics) and the treatment system (physical therapy and chiropractic). The common point of departure for the three activities was that health and healing could be achieved by manipulation and movement of joints and muscles. This article examines the activities and their relationship to the established medical science at the time regarding definition of science, health and healing. Furthermore, the relationship between experts (doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist or teacher) and layman (patient or student) is examined. Finally, the rationale for why these three activities to day have been assembled in an institute under a medical faculty is briefly discussed.The medical world viewed gymnastics, physiotherapy and chiropractic differently, and the three acted differently in the meeting with the medical world. The scientific basis, claimed by the gymnastics, was shot down by modern science. Physiotherapists accepted that their subject was not viewed as a science but rather a craft and that the subject was under the control of the doctors in terms of accreditation, training and leadership of the professional association. Chiropractors were involved in a decade-long struggle with medical science. The struggle was two-fold – dealing with achieving recognition by obtaining authorization and defining health, illness and science as well as the therapist’s relationship to the patient. Nowadays, scientific findings have moved the boundaries for interpreting science as well as the understanding of the correlation between body, movement and health and have thereby provided a good background for bringing together the three activities in the same institute.

The Taste to Come

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 238-262
Author(s):  
Virgil W. Brower
Keyword(s):  
Friedrich Nietzsche ◽  
Jacques Derrida ◽  
Walter Benjamin ◽  
Martin Luther ◽  
The Body ◽  
Helene Cixous ◽  
Specific Kind ◽  
To Come

This article exploits a core defect in the phenomenology of sensation and self. Although phenomenology has made great strides in redeeming the body from cognitive solipsisms that often follow short-sighted readings of Descartes and Kant, it has not grappled with the specific kind of corporeal self-reflexivity that emerges in the oral sense of taste with the thoroughness it deserves. This path is illuminated by the works of Martin Luther, Jean-Luc Marion, and Jacques Derrida as they attempt to think through the specific phenomena accessible through the lips, tongue, and mouth. Their attempts are, in turn, supplemented with detours through Walter Benjamin, Hélène Cixous, and Friedrich Nietzsche. The paper draws attention to the German distinction between Geschmack and Kosten as well as the role taste may play in relation to faith, the call to love, justice, and messianism. The messiah of love and justice will have been that one who proclaims: taste the flesh.

The antitoxic and protective effects of Curcuma longa and it`s active agent, Curcumin: оverview

2020 ◽  
pp. 66-72
Author(s):  
A. Khisamova ◽  
O. Gizinger
Keyword(s):  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Physiological Activity ◽  
Active Agent ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
Physical Exertion ◽  
The Body ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Daily Stress ◽  
Anti Cancer

In the modern world, where a person is exposed to daily stress, increased physical exertion, the toxic effect of various substances, including drugs. The task of modern science is to find antioxidants for the body. These can be additives obtained both synthetically and the active substances that we get daily from food. Such a striking example is turmeric, obtained from the plant Curcuma longa. Recently, it has been known that curcumin has an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer effect and, thanks to these effects, plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of various diseases, in particular, from cancer to autoimmune, neurological, cardiovascular and diabetic diseases. In addition, much attention is paid to increasing the biological activity and physiological effects of curcumin on the body through the synthesis of curcumin analogues. This review discusses the chemical and physical characteristics, analogues, metabolites, the mechanisms of its physiological activity and the effect of curcumin on the body.

Comperehencive review of Tankana

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Jyotsna Sankpal ◽  
Dr. Jyotsna Takalikar
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Menstrual Disorders ◽  
Therapeutic Applications ◽  
Indian Medical ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Long Time

Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana is branch of the ancient Indian medical science based on herbs and herbo-mineral preparation. Tankana has been described under Uparasa Tankana, which is one among the Kshara Trayas has been used since very long time in Ayurveda. It has a wide range of therapeutic applications, including diseases like Varna (ulcers), Shvasa (asthma), Kasa (cough), Hrudya (beneficial to heart disease), Streepushpajanana (menstrual disorders) etc. It is used in the form of compound formulations like Parpati, Kupipakwa, Khalvee Rasayana, Churna, Vati, Lepa etc. In this paper Tankana Shodhana procedure, different synonyms, dose, Anupana, indications and different formulations containing Tankana Bhasma has been discussed.

A Critical Review on Tamaka Shwasa (Bronchial Asthma) - An Ayurvedic View

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandip R. Baheti ◽  
Deepa Sharma ◽  
Saroj Devi ◽  
Amit Rai
Keyword(s):  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Chronic Inflammatory Disease ◽  
The Body ◽  
Natural Immunity ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Asthma Symptoms

Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath may be simply termed as Shwasa (Asthma), As per Ayurveda, Shwasa is mainly caused by the Vata and Kapha Doshas. Shwasa is broadly classified into five types in Maha Shwasa (Dyspnoea major), Urdhawa Shwasa (Expiratory Dyspnoea), Chinna Shwasa (Chyne-stroke respiration), Kshudra Shwasa (Dyspnoea minor), Tamaka Shwasa (Bronchial Asthma). In modern science Tamaka Shwasa can be correlated with Asthma, Asthma which is a chronic inflammatory disease of airway. In modern medicine there is no cure for Asthma, symptoms can typically be improved. In Ayurveda, Asthma can be effectively and safely manage the condition without inducing any drug dependency where Pachakarma procedures and use of internal medication detoxifies the body, provides nutrition and increases the elasticity of lung tissue it also develops natural immunity of the body thus decreasing episodic recurrence of the disease.

scholarly journals Design of Free Stalls for Dairy Herds: A Review

Ruminants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Frank van Eerdenburg ◽  
Lars Ruud
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
High Impact ◽  
The Body ◽  
Dairy Herds ◽  
Productive Life ◽  
To Come ◽  
Available Information

Lying is an important behavior of dairy cattle. Cows should spend more than 50% of a day lying as it has a high impact on their milk yield and animal welfare. The design, size, and flooring properties of the free stalls influence the time cows spend lying, the way they lie down, and their rising movements. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the currently available information with the aim to assist farmers and advisors to come to an optimal design of the free stalls. The design of the free stalls should enable the cows to move and lie in positions as natural as possible. Cows should rest, with all parts of the body, on a clean, dry and soft bed, be able to stretch their front legs forward, lie on their sides with unobstructed space for their neck and head, and rest with their heads against their flanks without hindrance from a partition. When they stand, they should not be hindered by neck rails, partitions, or supports. A comfortable place for cows to lie down helps cows to stay healthy, improve welfare, and increase milk yield. Hence, the probability of a longer productive life for the cows increases and the number of replacements per year decreases.

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