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ADRAVYABHUTACHIKITSA OF MEDOVAHA SROTODUSHTI WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO METABOLIC SYNDROME-A REVIEW

Dr. Priyalakshmi S.*, Dr. Chhaju Ram Yadav and Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh

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Introduction: Non-pharmacological management refers to the management without the use of medications. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clustering of at least three of the following five medical conditions: abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high serum triglycerides, and low serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Metabolic syndrome is associated with the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The prevalence of MetS in India is between 20 %- 25% and is significantly higher among women than men consistently with increasing age. According to Ayurveda, it can be correlated with diseases related to Medovaha Srotodushti, chiefly Medoroga, Santarpanjanya vikara, Madhumeha e.t.c. Material & Methods:-the review was done from various Ayurvedic classical texts, modern textbooks, international journals, and online databases like MEDLINE, PubMed, etc were screened using keywords like Medovaha Srotas, Metabolic Syndrome, Prameha, Santarpanavyadhi, etc. with their corresponding mesh terms in combination like OR, AND. Discussion:- Early stages of Metabolic syndrome can be compared to Medovaha Srotodushti Lakshana, the fully developed metabolic syndrome without complications can be related to Vyadhisankara, and its complications can be compared to Updrava of Madhumeha, Avarana. The nonpharmacological management includes reassurance, lifestyle modifications including observance of Dinacharya, Ritucharya, psychotherapy, dietary interventions like intake of Pathyaahara, healthy low-calorie, low-fat diet, and moderate physical activity, implementing Sadvritta- the ideal code of conduct, performing yoga, acupuncture, medical food, etc. Conclusion:- Ayurvedic treatment ideology is based upon a holistic approach that treats the body, mind, and soul instead of treating the symptoms or disease only. Hence, the management of different diseases has been given under three modalities: Daivavyapashraya, Yuktivyapashraya, and Satvavajaya Chikitsa. Thus, Ayurveda plays a magnificent role in the non-pharmacological management of Metabolic Syndrome.

Keywords: Adravyabhuta chikitsa, Medovahasrotus, Medo Vikara, Metabolic Syndrome, Non-Pharmacological Management, Santarpanavyadhi.