1. Dr. Vikas Chothe
Empire Estate M-2, 001, Chinchwad Pune-19. (India)
vchothe@gmail.com

2.  India also leads the world today with the largest
number of diabetics in any given country
R. Pradeep & V. Mohan (2002) Indian J Med Res 116

3. IN ALLOPATHY IN AYURVEDA
 Over physical exertion,
 anxiety
 fear
 terror
 ama
 excessive sex
 drastic & excessive
purgation
 suppression of vomiting
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4.  tobacco and alcohol
use (bonnet et al., 2005; rod et al., 2009).
 stressful life (pouwer et al., 2005;
kokoszka et al., 2009).
 anxiety (engum, 2007).
 depression (mezuk et al. 2008)
 hostility (rod et al., 2009).
 work stress (kawakami et al., 1999).

5.  habitual sleep disturbances
 unhealthy diets
 obesity
 high cholesterol

6.  An estimated 34.7% of
all deaths resulting from
cigarette smoking are
related to CHD.
 Alcohol abuse increases
the risk for diabetes and
CHD.
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7.  Cognitive signs-poor concentration, low
self-esteem
 Emotional signs-anxiety, agitation, and
feeling lonely
 Depression increases the risk for type 2
diabetes by 37%
 Behavioral symptoms -social withdrawal,
nervous habits such as nail-biting.
 Physical symptoms - chest pain, diarrhea,
dizziness
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8.  According to Allopathy emotions are
associated with limbic system and different
parts of brain.
 But according to Ayurveda the heart rather
than the brain is the seat of the mind and
emotions.
 Different emotions have powerful influences
on the heart and can cause cardiac diseases.
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9. Rajas and Tamas types prone to CHD
 hurry to eat, talk, walk  a sense of guilt while
and do most other on vacation or
activities relaxing,
 not able to relax or  hyperactive response
enjoy the satisfaction  unsatisfactory
of achievement interpersonal
 poor listening behavior relationships
 self-centered
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11.  consume <10% of
 no smoking, energy from saturated
 consuming at least half fat.
a drink of alcoholic  consume <2% of
beverage per day, energy from trans fat.
 moderate to vigorous  eat (fatty) fish at least
physical activity for once a week.
≥30 minutes per day,  eat ≥400 g of
 BMI<25 kg/m2. vegetables and fruits
per day.
Lichtenstein A et al. Circ 2006;114:82  limit salt consumption
to <6 g/d.

12. Labhopayo Hi Sastanam Rasadinam Rasayanam
(CHARAK CHIKITSASTHANA 1/8)
 rasayana means the purification of all tissues
from rasa to shukra.
 dietary regimen
 special health promoting conduct and behavior
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13.  Heart diseases and diabetes are related to the
disturbances in rasavaha strotas.
 If rasa dhatu is produced in optimum quality
and quantity, then naturally all the tissues in
the body will be nourished properly.
 It reverses the atherosclerosis process and
helps in improving dhatu bala, ojas and
stabilizing vitiated doshas.
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14.  Ausadha Rasayana - Drug Rasayana.
 Ahara Rasayana - Dietary Rasayana.
 Achara Rasayana - Conduct of Rasayana.
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15. ADOPTION OF ETHICAL
ELEMENTS LIKE :
 serving elderly people
 respect for the parents
 fraternal love
 understanding in
married life
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16.  worshipping gods and teachers
 preferring religious sayings
 ahimsa (non violence)
 speaking the truth- lying has been
found to boost blood pressure and
stress
 calm behavior-chronic anger,
irritability produces elevation in
blood pressure and it can be a
serious risk factor for CHD
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17.  laughter is as good as relaxation therapy to
overcome stress. Study shows that laughter
decreases adrenaline and cortisol production.
 sweet speech
 following social ethics and conducts
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19. SATTVIK AHARA (DIET) NIDRA (SLEEP)
having equal work & sleep,
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20.  BRAHMACHARYA
(OBSERVANCE OF SEXUAL
DISCIPLINE)
 Following the rules
relating to the three
triads i.e. food, sleep and
celibacy is essential.
Chastity and integrity
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21.  For those who have a
myocardial infarction,
the risk of fatal
recurrence may be
halved after cessation
of smoking.
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22.  dharma (righteousness or duty),
 artha (wealth),
 kama (desire for pleasure) and
 moksha(spiritual emancipation)
 The first three are for the body and mind and
the last one consists in the realization of the
soul.
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23. Spirituality for Healthy Living

24.  dina – day & acharya – behavior
 In order to keep the tridoshas and agni
(metabolism) in a state of healthy
equilibrium, Ayurveda prescribes for each
individual a specific daily routine
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25. Arising
Natural urges
Head oil
Cleanliness
Massage
Exercise
Good sleep
www.cozwecare.org

26.  The doshas are influenced primarily by
seasonal variations.
 Knowledge of this is related to the
balancing of the doshas.
 Hence Ritucharya i.e. the seasonal taste
adjustments, dietetics and regime is to be
followed.
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27.  Ranging from ancient rock cave
paintings at Bimbetaka and
mandalas to new aged clinical
therapy, art has been used for
stress reduction in Ayurveda.
 A good painting cleanses and
curbs anxiety and banishes bad
dreams -Vishnudharmottara Puranana
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28.  improving quality of life
 triad of life
 spiritual health - four purusharthas
 man and nature
 daily regimen
 seasonal regimen and ethical regimen
 social health
 balanced personality and behavior (sattvik)
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29.  formation of high quality dhatus (tissues)
 increases the quantity and quality of ojas
 a vital factor for health and immunity
 antioxidant
 anti-stress
 peace of mind
 healthy and long life
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30.  If every individual observes rules and
regulations (described in Swasthavritta) –
daily regimen, seasonal regimen and ethical
regimen, takes proper food, sleep and
enjoys controlled sexual activity, he can
enjoy long and healthy life.
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32.  Achara Rasayana (Ayurvedic lifestyle
modification) has been highly significant
clinically.
 Hence there is need for its scientific
accreditation in international community
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33. There is more to life than increasing its
speed.
-Mohandas K. Gandhi
Thank You
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