Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC VIEW TO METABOLIC SYNDROME

Mehta Sahil and Sharma Mukesh Kumar*

Abstract

Metabolic syndrome is a co-occurrence of several known cardiovascular risk factors, including insulin resistance, obesity, atherosclerosis, dyslipidemia and hypertension. A large number of people all over the world are suffering from metabolic disorders. Metabolic diseases have become a burning topic now-a-days because it is very rapidly spreading all over the world. It has turned out to be a global epidemic because of its premature morbidity and mortality. In view of ayurveda, metabolic syndrome and its cluster of pathologies are a result of medovaha sroto dushti. These disorders can be prevented and controlled by various ayurvedic concepts such as Dincharya (Day life activities), Ritucharya (seasonal activities), Pathya-Apathya (Do's and Don't), Achara Rasayana (Code of conduct) and Vajikarana (Aphrodisiac medicine). Lifestyle modifications mentioned in ayurveda play a vital role in preventing metabolic syndrome.

Keywords: Metabolic Syndrome, Ayurveda, Medovaha Srotodushti.