ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN AKALA PALITYA: A REVIEW

Hair contributes immensely to human personality. Healthy hair is a sign of a healthy personality. But nowadays, Premature greying is a common problem in the young population. Due to lifestyle changes, environmental changes, and psychological factors, premature greying of hair increases tremendously. Premature greying of hair is causing psychological disturbances in the young population. In Ayurveda, Krodha, Shoka and Shrama are the Maansika Nidana which causes vitiation of Doshas and leads to Palitya. Different scholars had explained Palitya along with its prevention and management. Psychological status in the young population is uncertain and prone to a significant mental health risk. During adulthood, the young population seems to face multiple stress and psychological issues due to life transitions and changes in personal relationships. Overburden at the workplace leads to increased incidence of psychological problems that alter health. Premature greying of hair needs attention to deal with these psychological issues. If all these factors are considered, it increases the chances of preventing Akala Palitya.

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Particularities of tinnitus in children and adolescents

ORL ro ◽

10.26416/orl.33.4.2016.165 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 40-42

Author(s):

Alexandra Boloș ◽

Sebastian Cozma ◽

Andreea Silvana Szalontay

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Young Adults ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Psychological Factors ◽

Ambient Noise ◽

Psychological Consequences ◽

Therapeutic Approaches

Tinnitus is a common otologic symptom and probably the most troublesome. Tinnitus causes a number of physical and psychological consequences, that interfere with the quality of life of the patient. Many authors believe that the presence of tinnitus in children is a matter of lesser importance than in adults because it is met less frequently and would be a fleeting symptom, inoffensive for them (Graham, 1981). In addition, the prevalence of tinnitus during adolescence and even in young adults is increasing, possibly as a consequence of the increased ambient noise (Bulbul SF, Shargorodsky J). Various therapeutic approaches have generated different results, which led us to consider the role of psychological factors, hence the need to underline the particularities of this symptom in childhood.

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Aversive Textures and Their Role in Food Rejection

10.31234/osf.io/quk2f ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Robert Pellegrino ◽

Curtis Luckett

Keyword(s):

Cluster Analysis ◽

Psychological Factors ◽

Sensory Attributes ◽

Prominent Feature ◽

Large Vocabulary ◽

Common Food ◽

Sensory Attribute ◽

Touch Sensitivity

Texture is a prominent feature in foods and consequently can be the reason a food is accepted or rejected. However, other sensory attributes, such as flavor/taste, aroma, sound and appearance may also lead to the rejection of food and motivations other than unpleasantness exist in unacceptance. To date, these motivations for food rejection have been studied in isolation and their relationships with psychological factors have not been tested. This study measured reasons people reject a food and probed into the specifics of texture rejection. A large U.S. sample (N=473) was asked to rate their motivations for rejecting a food, list foods that were disliked due to unpleasant sensory attributes, specify the unpleasant sensory attribute(s), and complete an assessment of general touch sensitivity. Results showed 94% of individuals reject a food due to its texture, a rate comparable to flavor-based rejection. Looking at the number of foods being rejected, flavor was the most common food attribute, followed by texture and then aroma. From a linguistic standpoint, aversive textures encompass a large vocabulary, larger than liked textures, and the same food may be rejected due to a single or combination of texture terms. Viscosity (e.g. slimy) and hardness (e.g. mushy) are the most common aversive texture types, but through cluster analysis subsets of individuals were identified that are more aversive to other textures. This study emphasizes the role of aversive textures in food rejection and provides many avenues for future investigations.

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Non-pharmacological Strategies Against Systemic Inflammation: Molecular Basis and Clinical Evidence

Current Pharmaceutical Design ◽

10.2174/1381612826666200403122600 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (22) ◽

pp. 2620-2629 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Rita Del Pinto ◽

Davide Pietropaoli ◽

Annalisa Monaco ◽

Giovambattista Desideri ◽

Claudio Ferri ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Human Genome ◽

Systemic Inflammation ◽

Clinical Evidence ◽

Metabolic Diseases ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Common Denominator ◽

Active Lifestyle ◽

Systemic Impact ◽

Public Health Strategies

Systemic inflammation is a common denominator to a variety of cardiovascular (CV) and non-CV diseases and relative risk factors, including hypertension and its control, metabolic diseases, rheumatic disorders, and those affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Besides medications, a non-pharmacological approach encompassing lifestyle changes and other complementary measures is mentioned in several updated guidelines on the management of these conditions. We performed an updated narrative review on the mechanisms behind the systemic impact of inflammation and the role of non-pharmacological, complementary measures centered on lowering systemic phlogosis for preserving or restoring a good global health. The central role of genetics in shaping the immune response is discussed in conjunction with that of the microbiome, highlighting the interdependence and mutual influences between the human genome and microbial integrity, diversity, and functions. Several plausible strategies to modulate inflammation and restore balanced crosstalk between the human genome and the microbiome are then recapitulated, including dietary measures, active lifestyle, and other potential approaches to manipulate the resident microbial community. To date, evidence from high-quality human studies is sparse to allow the unconditioned inclusion of understudied, though plausible solutions against inflammation into public health strategies for global wellness. This gap claims further focused, well-designed research targeted at unravelling the mechanisms behind future personalized medicine.

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Systematic Review of the Integrative Medicine Recommendations for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer

Surgeries ◽

10.3390/surgeries2020022 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 216-230

Author(s):

Andrew A. Gumbs ◽

Manana Gogol ◽

Gaya Spolverato ◽

Hebatallah Taher ◽

Elie K. Chouillard

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Pancreatic Cancer ◽

Integrative Medicine ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Nutrition Supplementation ◽

Traditional Therapies ◽

Traditional Approaches

Introduction: Integrative medicine (IM) is a relatively new field where non-traditional therapies with peer-reviewed evidence are incorporated or integrated with more traditional approaches. Methods: A systematic review of the literature from the last 10 years was done by searching clinical trials and randomized-controlled trials on Pubmed that discuss nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle changes associated with “Pancreatic Cancer.” Results: Only 50 articles ultimately met the inclusion criteria for this review. A total of 15 articles discussed the role of obesity and 10 discussed the influence of stress in increasing the risk of pancreatic cancer. Six discussed the potential beneficial role of Vitamins, 5 of cannabinoids, 4 an anti-inflammatory diet, 3 of nut consumption, 2 of green tea consumption, 2 of curcumin supplementation, 1 role of melatonin, and 1 of probiotics. One article each was found on the theoretical benefits of adhering to either a Mediterranean or ketogenic diet. Discussion: As more surgeons become interested in IM, it is hoped that more diseases where the curative treatment is mainly surgical can benefit from the all-encompassing principles of IM in an effort to improve quality of life and survival in patients with pancreatic cancer.

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Lifestyle, psychological stress, and incidence of adolescent constipation: results from the Toyama birth cohort study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-020-10044-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Masaaki Yamada ◽

Michikazu Sekine ◽

Takashi Tatsuse ◽

Yuko Fujimura

Keyword(s):

Cohort Study ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Birth Cohort ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Psychological Status ◽

Birth Cohort Study ◽

Female Sex ◽

Bowel Movement Frequency ◽

Skipping Breakfast

Abstract Background We aimed to clarify the predisposing factors for adolescent constipation in a longitudinal study, because while factors associated with childhood constipation have been reported, prospective studies on the incidence of constipation are lacking. Methods We enrolled 5540 adolescents aged 12 to 13 years from the Toyama Birth Cohort Study—a community-based prospective study examining children’s health. The incidence of constipation, defined as bowel movement frequency of less than once every 2 days, was surveyed during the three-year period from baseline (grade 4) to follow-up (grade 7). Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to explore the association between the incidence of adolescent constipation and their lifestyle variables. Results A total of 261 adolescents (4.7%) developed constipation during the three-year period. Female sex (odds ratio [OR] = 2.62,) overweight (OR = 0.60), and infrequent intake of fruits (OR = 1.50) at baseline were associated with the incidence of constipation. Furthermore, factors related to lifestyle changes and psychological status such as skipping breakfast (OR = 1.73), becoming physically inactive (OR = 1.55), and being persistently irritated (OR = 1.80) were significantly associated with the incidence of constipation. Conclusion Our prospective study demonstrated that female sex, insufficient fruit intake, and deteriorating lifestyles such as skipping breakfast and becoming inactive during the 3-year period were associated with the incidence of adolescent constipation. Beyond anecdotal, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is recommended to reduce the incidence of adolescent constipation.

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Psychological factors influencing emotional reactions to gestational trophoblastic disease: The role of coping mechanisms and illness perception

European Journal of Cancer Care ◽

10.1111/ecc.13404 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Valentina Di Mattei ◽

Martina Mazzetti ◽

Gaia Perego ◽

Federica Cugnata ◽

Chiara Brombin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Psychological Factors ◽

Illness Perception ◽

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease ◽

Coping Mechanisms ◽

Emotional Reactions ◽

Trophoblastic Disease ◽

Factors Influencing

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Lifestyle Changes Among Medical Students During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multicenter Study Across Nine Countries

Health Education & Behavior ◽

10.1177/10901981211019292 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 109019812110192

Author(s):

Francisco Perez-Dominguez ◽

Francisca Polanco-Ilabaca ◽

Fernanda Pinto-Toledo ◽

Daniel Michaeli ◽

Jadi Achiardi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Online Education ◽

Physical Health ◽

Latin American ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Private Life ◽

Psychological Status ◽

Emotional Instability ◽

Public And Private

The global pandemic caused by coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) disrupted both public and private life for many. Concerning medical students, practical teaching and classrooms were substituted with a virtual curriculum. However, how this new academic environment has affected students’ health and lifestyles has yet to be studied. In this study, we surveyed 2,776 students from nine different countries about changes in their university curricula and potential alterations in their daily habits, physical health, and psychological status. We found negative changes across all countries studied, in multiple categories. We found that 99% of respondents indicated changes in their instruction delivery system, with 90% stating a transition to online education, and 93% stating a reduction or suspension of their practical activities. On average, students spent 8.7 hours a day in front of a screen, with significant differences among countries. Students reported worsened studying, sleeping, and eating habits with substantial differences in Latin American countries. Finally, the participants frequently expressed onset and increase in both mental and physical health symptoms: backache, asthenopia, irritability, and emotional instability. Altogether, these results suggest a potential risk in the health and academic performance of future doctors if these new academic modalities are maintained.

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The role of a clinician amid the rise of mobile health technology

Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association ◽

10.1093/jamia/ocz131 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (11) ◽

pp. 1385-1388 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

William E Yang ◽

Lochan M Shah ◽

Erin M Spaulding ◽

Jane Wang ◽

Helen Xun ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mobile Health ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Clinical Care ◽

Critical Role ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Mhealth Intervention ◽

Early Results ◽

Modification Technique ◽

Behavior Modification Technique

Abstract Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have demonstrated promise in improving outcomes by motivating patients to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle changes as well as improve adherence to guideline-directed medical therapy. Early results combining behavioral economic strategies with mHealth delivery have demonstrated mixed results. In reviewing these studies, we propose that the success of a mHealth intervention links more strongly with how well it connects patients back to routine clinical care, rather than its behavior modification technique in isolation. This underscores the critical role of clinician-patient partnerships in the design and delivery of such interventions, while also raising important questions regarding long-term sustainability and scalability. Further exploration of our hypothesis may increase opportunities for multidisciplinary clinical teams to connect with and engage patients using mHealth technologies in unprecedented ways.

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