Effect of Pratimarsha Nasya (Nasal Instillation of oil) and Yoga based Protocol (Omkar chanting, Bhramari Pranayam, and Relaxation Technique) in reducing Geriatric stress with reference to Manas Swasthya (Mental Welbeing): A Randomized Control Trial – A study Protocol

Abstract

Today age-related cognitive decline stands as a major public health issue, with high societal costs and few preventative options. Geriatric age group is very prone to the age related psychological disturbances. This study will provide cost effective and easily acceptable solution for geriatric stress if proved positive. Aim: To Study effect of Pratimarsh nasya and yoga based protocol - (Omkar chanting, Bhramari Pranayam, and relaxation technique) to relive stress in geriatric Patients w.r.t manas swasthya Primary Objective:1) To study the effect of Pratimarsha Nasya and yoga based protocol in mental stress of geriatric patients. 2) To assess the effect by assessment criteria (WHO QOL and PSS Scale) Secondary Objective: 1) To study and develop a Yoga based protocol 2) To study the geriatric problems related manas swasthya 3) Standardization of Nasya drug (Bramhi Siddha Tail) 4) To prepare an audio for Relaxation technique 5) To study the WHO QOL and PSS Scale as an assessment criteria for relieving geriatric stress. Methodology: This study will be carried out on 132 subjects of geriatric stress, One group will undergo Bramhi tail nasya and other will undergo Nasya and the yoga based protocol for 3 months. Assessment: Assessment will be done based upon PSS Score and WHO –QOL Score with appropriate statistical tests. Conclusion: Conclusion will be drawn on the basis of Observations, Data analysis, test for significance. Keywords: Pratimarsha Nasya, Yoga based Protocol, Geriatric stress, Manas Swasthya.