Ayurveda for hypertriglyceridemia: a case report

Abstract

Ayurveda has been practiced in India for about last 5000 yrs. Aim of Ayurveda is to balance the five elements in body through diet, herbs, cleansing procedures and Yoga. Thus, it acts at mental as well as physical level. Hyperlipidemia has been recognized as an impending risk factor for diseases like the metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension. It has been defined as the presence of raised or abnormal levels of lipids and/or lipoproteins in the blood.1 globally, raised cholesterol is estimated to be responsible for 18% of cerebrovascular disease and 56% of ischemic heart disease. Overall, these diseases accounts for about 4.4 million deaths (7.9% of the total) and 40.4 million disability adjusted life years (DALYs) (2.8% of the total.2 With advent of newer dimensions in medical field, a need for safe and effective treatment options is on rise.