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ROLE OF CHATURVIDH PRAMANA IN DIAGNOSTIC DECISION-MAKING: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH

Ayurveda is a holistic science that developed through practical experience, systematic observation, and logical principles related to health, disease, and the functioning of the human body. Proper disease diagnosis is one of the most important foundations of successful treatment....

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF MICROSPHERES OF SODIUM VALPROATE USING EUDRAGIT S100 POLYMER

The present study was aimed to formulate and evaluate microspheres of sodium valproate using Eudragit S100 polymer for controlled drug delivery. Microspheres were prepared using solvent evaporation technique. The prepared microspheres were evaluated for particle size distribution...

AYURVEDIC INTERPRETATION OF ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE: A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Background: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a simple, inexpensive, and widely used laboratory marker of inflammation in contemporary medicine. Although ESR is routinely used in the assessment of infectious, inflammatory, autoimmune, and systemic disorders, no direct descr...

Association of dietary oxidative balance score, dietary inflammatory potential and fractures among adults aged ≥ 40 years in the United States in 1999-2018.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The Dietary Oxidative Balance Score (DOBS) and Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) reflect dietary oxidative and inflammatory status. This study investigated their associations with the prevalence of wrist, hip, and spine fractures. METHODS AND STUDY DESIG...

ROLE OF RITUCHARYA (SEASONAL REGIMEN) IN PREVENTING LIFESTYLE DISORDERS SUCH AS DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION

Lifestyle disorders, particularly diabetes mellitus and hypertension, have emerged as major global health challenges, with their prevalence escalating dramatically in both developed and developing nations. The traditional Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda, offers a comprehensiv...

DR CLYDE CORNWALL FENTON, THE PILOT

In 1934, Dr Clyde Fenton, a Melbourne medical graduate, became the first flying doctor in the Northern Territory of Australia, an area similar in size to France, Germany and Spain combined. A time when the combined population of those three European nations was some one hundred a...

Impact of oral nutritional supplements on chemotherapy tolerance and overall survival in postoperative colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) on chemotherapy tolerance and long-term survival outcomes in postoperative colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. METHODS AND STUDY DESIG...

AN AYURVEDIC AND BIOMEDICAL COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF DANTADHAVANA CONTRAINDICATIONS AS PROTECTIVE GUIDELINES DURING SYSTEMIC ILLNESS

Background: Dantadhavana (tooth brushing) is an integral component of Ayurvedic Dinacharya practices, prescribed to maintain oral cleanliness, stimulate sensory organs, and promote systemic balance. Ayurvedic texts simultaneously prescribe several contraindications for brushing d...

A LITERATURE REVIEW ON PSORIASIS AND HOMOEOPATHIC THERAPEUTICS

Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorder characterized by erythematous, scaly plaques that significantly affect patients' quality of life. Conventional treatment primarily focuses on symptom suppression and disease control, whereas homeopa...

PSYCHOSOMATIC MEDICINE AND THE GUT – BRAIN AXIS: A HOMOEOPATHIC PERSPECTIVE

Psychosomatic medicine recognizes the intricate relationship between psychological processes and physical health. In recent years, the concept of the gut–brain axis (GBA) has emerged as a significant scientific paradigm, highlighting the bidirectional communication between the ce...

COMPARATIVE CLINICAL EVALUATION OF DHANYAKA SITA YOGA WITH AND WITHOUT TANDULODAKA ANUPANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KASA (ACUTE BRONCHITIS) IN CHILDREN: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

Background: Acute bronchitis is one of the most common respiratory disorders in children and is characterized by cough, expectoration, throat irritation, chest discomfort, and mild breathing difficulty. In Ayurveda, the clinical presentation closely resembles Kasa, a disease invo...

Effectiveness of combined nutrition, exercise and psychological interventions in patients with malignancy: A randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Patients with malignancy often have a poor prognosis and dismal quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate whether a combined nutrition, exercise, and psychological intervention could improve these outcomes. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN: In an open-label...

SAMPRAPTI VIGHAṬANA: THE CONCEPTUAL BASIS OF TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO TWAK VIKARA: A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Background: In Ayurveda, disease is not a static entity but a dynamic process arising from the sequential vitiation of Dosha, Dushya, Agni and Srotas. The framework of Samprapti articulates the entire trajectory from exposure to etiological factors to the full manifestation of di...

THE CLINICAL IMPORTANCE OF THERMAL MODALITIES IN HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY SELECTION: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Thermal modalities, commonly described as a patient's sensitivity to heat and cold, represent one of the most significant general symptoms in homeopathic case-taking. They provide valuable guidance in remedy selection because they reflect the patient's constitutional reaction rat...

HOLISTIC HEALING IN AYURVEDA: THERAPEUTIC AND REJUVENATIVE PERSPECTIVES OF DEHAVADA AND LOHAVADA IN RASAGRANTHAS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RASASHASTRA

The concepts of Dehavada (body-centred approach) and Lohavada (Alchemy and metallic transformations) represent two foundational streams within Rasashastra, the branch of Ayurveda that integrates pharmacology, metallurgy, and spiritual sciences. Ancient Rasagranthas (alchemical an...

Abdominal fat thickness predicts the risk of pregnancy-associated hypertension: A prospective cohort study.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Pregnancy-associated hypertension (PAH) is a prevalent complication during pregnancy. Maternal obesity is a known risk factor for PAH. As nutrition is a key modifiable driver of obesity and metabolic health, this study aimed to evaluate whether early-pr...

ARTICLE ON NUTRIENT PHYSIOLOGY AND VARNA CARE W.S.R DELAYED HEALING DUE TO LIFESTYLE DISORDER

Vedana, Varna, Strava & Gandha are the main clinical symptoms of vrana. Pathologically it is believed that etiological factors lead to destruction in mamsa dhatu which causes rakta dushti and resulted Dushtavrana. Vitiated doshas along with external factors also contributes towar...

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN INDIA, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE EUROPEAN UNION

The global dietary supplement industry has witnessed unprecedented growth over the past decade, driven by rising consumer awareness of preventive healthcare, an ageing population, and the increasing popularity of self-care and wellness products. However, dietary supplements occup...

RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS: A REVIEW OF ETIOLOGY AND AYURVEDIC CONCEPTS

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) is defined as two or more consecutive pregnancy losses before fetal viability and affects approximately 1–3% of couples worldwide. The etiology is multifactorial, including genetic, anatomical, endocrine, immunological, thrombophilic, infectious, an...

A REVIEW OF IRIMEDADI TAILAM: COMPOSITION AND THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY

Irimedadi Taila is a classical Ayurvedic formulation extensively utilized in the management of oral disorders (mukhagata roga). It is prepared through the traditional sneha paka method using herbs predominantly exhibiting kashaya (astringent), tikta (bitter), and katu (pungent) t...