Abstract

PREVENTION OF BREAST CANCER THROUGH AYURVEDA REGIMEN

Dr. Priyanka Hajare*, Dr. K. Bharathi, Dr. B. Pushpalatha and Dr. Hetal Dave

Abstract

Breast cancer is the 2nd most common after cancer of cervix. Cancer of the breast accounts for approximately 10% of all breast diseases presenting at the clinics. Breast cancer most commonly originates in upper-outer quadrant {38.5%}, central area {29%}, upper-inner quadrant {14.2%}, lower-outer quadrant {8.8%} & lower-inner quadrant {5%}. The incidence of breast cancer is increasing in developing world due to increase life expectancy, increase urbanization and adoption of western lifestyles. Feeling of lump in the breast, bloody discharge from the nipple and changes in the shape or texture of the nipple or breast, general pain in/on any part of the breast are the symptoms of breast cancer. Female care to be taken to prevent cancer are- till 12 years of age nutritious and healthy diet, proper exercise. After puberty/ menarche- every women should follow Rajaswalacharya. At the time of planning child- Every women should perform Panchkarma body purification procedures for healthy progeny. During pregnancy follow 9 month Garbhini paricharya. After delivery Sutika paricharya- following the diet and routine after child birth to regain healthy, medicines to purify breast milk (Use of stanya shodhana mahakashaya), proper obeying of breast feeding rules and breast feeding through both breasts. After menopause- Every women should follow procedure for mental health. -basti & vaman chikitsa -light & nutritious diet, activity regimen like- yoga, shavasana, pranayama. This Ayurveda regimen helps in prevention from breast cancer which reduces the risk of mutation of BRCA1 & BRCA2 gene. Thus it also helps in improving quality of life.

Keywords: Yava, Ghrita, Free radicals, Vidarigandhadi varg.