{"title":"NABH Accreditation: Prerequisite for streamlining the Ayush hospitals","authors":"Rabina Acharya","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_171_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_171_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"46 2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126003757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using Yoga Nidra practice as Nidra enhancing strategy: A perspective","authors":"Karuna Datta, Madhuri Kanitkar","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_68_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_68_23","url":null,"abstract":"Yoga Nidra, a Yogic method called dynamic sleep, is a systematic method of bringing about complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. In this state, relaxation is achieved by turning inwards, away from outer experiences. While doing Yoga Nidra, electro-encephalography, electro-myography, and electro-oculography were recorded, and the epochs were scored as per the standard guidelines. The entire practice showed the individual to be awake. However, areas in the brain showed an increase in the power spectra density of the “delta” waves, implying the individual was awake, but there was evidence of “local sleep.” There is a need to use this ancient strategy to maximize performance, both physical and cognitive, and help sleep better. In a post-pandemic world where sleep problems are common, a relatively easy-to-do practice may significantly help reduce the allostatic load of sleep problems on lifestyle disorders. In addition, it may be an innovative strategy to improve critical decision-making for high performers.","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129712887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ayurveda management of jaundice: A case study","authors":"Nitu Sinha, N. Ojha","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_174_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_174_22","url":null,"abstract":"Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the body’s tissues from excess bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia). According to the Ayurveda perspective, the clinical presentation of jaundice can be correlated with that of the disease Kamala. We present a case of a 10-year-old female patient who attained the outpatient department with complaints of anorexia, poor appetite, general weakness, abdominal pain, and hard stools since 10 days. The examination revealed yellow discoloration of the sclera, oral mucosa, skin, urine, and hard yellowish stool, and the blood investigation revealed elevated level of serum bilirubin, serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase, and alkaline phosphatase. The case was managed with Tab Liv 52 DS, 1 tab twice a day and Tab Nirocil, 1 tab twice daily before food with lukewarm water. Mridu Virechana (mild purgation) was done using a combination of Avipatikar Churna 2 gm twice a day and Kutki Churna (powder of Picrorhiza kurrooa) 1 gm twice a day with lukewarm water for 4 weeks. These medications effectively improved the clinical symptoms, and the appetite increased, the patient became more active, and the icterus decreased. The patient also started passing normal stool and urine. complete blood count, liver function test , and urine examination revealed that the values were within the reference range. This combination can be utilized for symptoms of Koshthashrita Kamala.","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115183222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How might the benefits of Ayurveda be combined with modern medicine?","authors":"Belle Hegde","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_72_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_72_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126928975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"One medicine: The need for a common conceptual framework","authors":"A. Morandi","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_82_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_82_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128246953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A prospective, open-label, randomized, active control, parallel-group trial on the efficacy of Darvyadi Leha in iron deficiency anemia of children: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial","authors":"Deepshikha Rai, Girraj Garg","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_71_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_71_23","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a major health problem among children in India. Due to the adverse effects of oral iron supplementation, there is a need to find an alternative therapeutic option for IDA, which is safe, tolerable, with comparable efficacy. OBJECTIVE: This clinical study is designed to determine the efficacy and safety of Darvyadi Leha in IDA of children compared with ferrous ascorbate. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective, open-label, randomized, active control, parallel-group trial will be conducted at Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Gurukul Campus, Haridwar. A total of 76 participants will be enrolled in the study. Patients of any gender aged 3–12 years with IDA, having hemoglobin 7.5–11 g/dL and serum ferritin less than 15 mcg/dL will be considered for enrollment in the study. The enrolled participants will be given a tablet of Albendazole 400-mg single dose for deworming. Thereafter, they will be randomly divided into two groups. Patients of Group A will be administered Darvyadi Leha 4, 7, 9, and 12 g/day in two equally divided doses for age groups 3–5, 5–8, 8–10, and 10–12 years, respectively, for 90 days. Patients of group B will be administered ferrous ascorbate 4 mg/kg/day twice daily for 90 days. The outcome measures are changes in hemoglobin level, ferritin level, red blood cell count, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, and reticulocyte count. Patients will also be assessed for graded subjective parameters on each visit. Safety will be assessed based on the incidence of adverse events, and changes in liver and kidney function tests. DISCUSSION: Ayurveda formulations have been used for the management of anemia in routine clinical practice for adults. Further, several research studies have also been conducted regarding the same. However, the use of Ayurveda interventions in anemia of children is less common, and a few randomized controlled studies on anemia of children have been conducted. So, it is expected that the outcomes of this trial will suggest probable therapeutic options for the effective management of IDA of children. TRIAL REGISTRATION: CTRI/2022/07/044074","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"72 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126435692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mann Ki Baat and the Ayush Sector: A Transformative Impact","authors":"V. Kotecha","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_94_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_94_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"283 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115635570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of International Day of Yoga and thrust from the Government in bringing Yoga to daily lives of people","authors":"RaoM Raghavendra, HS Vadiraja, Ghanapriyari Moirangthem, Shalini Awasthi","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_100_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_100_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124997522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ayurveda Aahara (Traditional Dietetics) - Untapped Potential","authors":"T. Nesari, M. Kulkarni, Shivakumar Harti","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_106_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_106_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"86 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122415940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of Mann Ki Baat on Ayush Start-Ups","authors":"R. Naik, Rabina Acharya, A. Tripathi, D. Rajput","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_101_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_101_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"50 12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126347731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}