Department of Dravyaguna Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Gujarat Ayurved University Jamnagar

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1 Suman Singh Ph.D. Scholar Vd. B. R. Patel Assistant Professor Department of Dravyaguna Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Gujarat Ayurved University Jamnagar

2 Derangement of function within the body may occur due to multiple causes like diet, life style and environment. The resultant diseases may manifest in a gradual way, where in initial phase symptoms may be absent or in mild. At later stage there may be complex manifestations. The illness may become chronic or of a long standing nature. One such affliction is Vatarakta.

3 Vatarakta is caused by vitiation of Vata and Rakta. It is related with Kha-Vaigunya of Raktavaha Srotas, the vitiated Rakta gravitates and accumulates in the feet. In the intial stage, the hands and feets are affected. The illness then spreads all over the body like rat poison.

4 Lifestyle diseases also sometimes called diseases of longevity or diseases of civilization interchangeably, are commonly caused by unhealthy eating, alcohol, drug and smoking abuse as well as lack of physical activity. Due to continuous faulty lifestyle accumulation of morbid elements occurs in the body and on long standing manifest as severe or uncontrollable diseases.

5 Present work was conducted to critically review and analyze the diet and lifestyle related aetiological factors (Nidana) mentioned in the Vatarakta adhyaya of Bruhattrayi, with their possible correlation and prevalence in current scenario.

6 Excessive intake of Rasa Kashaya Katu Tikta Amla-Sauvira, Shukta, Takra, Sura,Aranala and Asava Lavanarasa Kshara pradhana ahara Aharaja Nidana Gunapradhanya Snigdha-Palal,Dadhi Ruksha- Pinyaka,Shaka Shita Ushna- Mulaka,Kulattha Guru- Masha,Nishpav, Vidahi Ahara sevana Klinna, shushka, ambuja-anupa mamsa sevana Various Krama Alpabhojana Abhojana, Ajirnabhojana Adhyasana Virudhashana Mishtanna

7 Viharaja nidana Ativyayam, Ativyavaya Achankramanasheelata, Divaswapna, Prajagarana Adhva, Ushnakale-atiadhwa, Hasti, Ashva, Ushtrayana, Krodha Abhighata, Ambukrida, Plavana, Langhana Veganigrahana

8 Katurasa Kashaya rasa Chili Sauce, Panipuri, Pepper, Adraka Supari, Shimbidhanya, Soya sauce, Oregano Tikta rasa Supari, Karvellaka, Oregano, Soya Ruksha guna Supari, Karvellaka, Oregano, Soya Shita guna Cold drinks, Icecreams

9 Veganigrahana Alpabhojana Prajagarana Abhojana Atiadhwa Pinyaka Langhana Nishapava Hasti-Asva- Ushtrayana gaman Shaka Ativyayama Ikshu Ativyavaya

10 Amla rasa Lavana rasa Kshara Snigdha guna Ushna guna Guru guna Vinegar, Pickles, Colddrinks Pickles, Wafers, Chinese food Gathiya, Soya Sauce Cheese, Paneera, Dadhi, Chiki, Talavat Vinegar, Capsicum, Adraka, Hingu, Vruntaka Chiki, Soya, Protein products

11 Vidahi anna Klinna, shushka, ambuja-anupa mamsa Red Meat, Packed, Preserved meat Mulaka, Palal, Dadhi,Takra Pulses, Yogurt, Curd and its various food items Kulattha, Masha Beans Ambukrida, plavana Strenious Work Krodha Stress, Anxiety, Irritability Abhighata Injury

12 Healthline calls alcohol an arthritis "trigger food" along with others like dairy, fried and processed items, salt and preservatives, and corn oil, among others.* Sauvira Arnala Shukta Sura Asava preparations Possess Amla, Ushna, Tikshna, Ruksha, Sukshma properties, which on long excessive consumptions Vitiates Rakta dhatu and develops Rukshta in Dhatu. and According to WebMD, beer and liquor consumption can increase the risk of gout, a buildup of uric acid that creates pain in the feet and knees, but wine did not seem to have the same effect. Alcohol also may interfere with the effectiveness of some pain medications, making pain feel more intense. *Breaking News at Newsmax.com joint/2015/08/18/id/670682/#ixzz4ctdkckei

13 Ajirnabhojana Dadhi Diwaswpana Mishtanna Sukhabhojinam Lavana rasa Guru ahara Achankramansheelta

14 Dadhi, Aranala, Shukta, Sura, Sauvira, Mulaka, Palala Excessive sevana of Snigdha, Ushna guna and Vidahi anna Excessive sevana of Amla, lavana and kshara Mishtanna, Dadhi, Achankramansheelata, Sukhabhojinam etc. Leads to the avaranjanya Samprapti Rakta prakopa Ushtra, Ashva, yana gamana, Ambukrida, Plavana, Ativyayama, Ativyavaya, Vatarakta Excessive sevana of Ruksha Shita guna Excessive sevana of Katu-Tikta-Kashaya rasa Alpa-Ajirnabhojana, Langhana, Adhyasana, Viruddhasana Leads to the depending parts pada etc.

15 In observational study carried out to evaluate atiyoga lakshana of various rasa on continuous intake results obtained were: Katu rasa leads to Bheda (piercing)type pain at various sandhi.* Kashayarasa- Udaradhmana and Vishtambha were observed on continuous intake Lavanafoods containing added salt showed different Lakshana of Pittakopa like Swedadhikya. It is due to its Ushnaguna.

16 Meat Amla Raised serum uric acid at both the dose in Amlika treated group may be due to fructose fraction of tamarind. The elevated SGOT activity in all the treated groups suggests inflammation of liver. This shows that both the drugs(amlika and Changeri) having the property of causing certain inflammatory changes in the body on prolonged administration. A compound found in red meat (and even used as an additive in some energy drinks) called carnitine has been found to cause atherosclerosis, the hardening or clogging of the arteries, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine. Researchers found that increased carnitine levels predicted increased risks for cardiovascular disease.

17 Vatarakta is a condition where specific pathology is described in classics. Vata dosha and Rakta Dhatu are the prime causative factor which vitiates by their on different Nidana simultaneously, later on than vitiates each other. Some strenuous works, exercise etc. leads this pathology to lodge atdistal parts of the body. DEFINITION- ऩथ य ऩथ ऽनऩ त यद यच च क त मनस प र यम यच च प र यमऩथ य च ननयत तन न लक षय त~ Ch.Su.25/45

18 Acharya vagbhatta mentioned Vidahi anna as the primary cause for vatarakta in Vataraktanidana adhyaya. It causes vidagdhajirna in koshta and simultaneously vitiates the Rakta dhatu Krodha is mentioned as the manasika nidana for vatarakta which is the total outcome of todays busy and stressful life. The existing diet pattern among the population i.e.,junk food, Chinese, Punjabi and excess intake of cheese, aerated drinks preserved, chilled and packaged food all contributes to the vitiation of doshas. ऩथ य सनत गद ततस य क म षधननष वण ऩथ य ऽसनत गद ततस य क म षधननष वण

19 A healthy lifestyle must be adopted to combat these diseases with a proper wholesome diet, physical activity and by giving due respect to biological clock. In this revolutionized era we cannot stop doing the developmental work, but we can certainly reduce our ailments by incorporating simple and effective regimen mentioned in classics such as Dinacharya, Rutucharya, Ratricharya. The proper implementation of these regimens not only prevents the diseases but plays major role in the management of the diseases.

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