AYUSH systems of medicines and role in QoL.pptx

Role of Ayurveda in Qol

1. Ayurveda for Improving Quality of Life Dr.Krishna Rao,CARI Bhubaneswar CCRAS,Ministry of AYUSH Govt :of India

2. Quality of Life As per WHO “ An individual's perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns“ It is highly subjective in nature

3. Components of QOL Physical Health Psychologocal Spiritual Social Relations Enviorment

4. Ayurveda 5

5. Strengths of Ayurveda Considers individual as dynamic integration of environment,body ,mind and spirit It employs holistic approach to understand all aspects of human life Primary emphasis is on preventive medicine and maintenance of positive health Emphasise on healthy life-style as determinant of longevity which in turn depends of Prakruthi(ie: body-mind constitution)

6. Ayurvdeic Modalities Dietetics Daily & Seasonal Regimens Yoga-Meditation Tackling Digestive & Metabolic disturbances Medication Panchakarma therapies Rasayana therapies (Treatment plan worked on based on underlying morbidity keeping in mind the strength of disease and tolerability of the patient )

7. Four-Pronged treatment plan Avoiding Cause /Precipitating factors( Nidan parivarjan ) Bio-purification( Panchakarma ) Palliative therapies( Samshaman ) Health promoting regimens ( Pathya & Apathya ) Patient specific diet and lifestyle guidelines along with medicines is the hallmark ,so as to restore the bio-humoral balance.

8. Special Therapeutic modalities of Ayurveda

9. MERITS

10. 4-Basic Strategies Ksheena (In depletion )  Brhmhana ( Nourish it…) Sama (In Normalcy)  Paripalana ( Maintain it …) Vridhi (In Excess)  Sodhana (Expel it …) Kopa (In Vitiation )  Samana ( Pacify it …) 11

11. Message to patients 12

12. Goals of Ayurveda treatments

13. AYUSH Advocacies for prevention OF COVID 19 & Improving Qol during PANDEMEIC 14

14. 1. Measures of prevention at portal of entry, Utilisation of Mucosal route a. Nasal application – apply sesame oil / coconut oil or  ghee  (clarified butter) twice a day b. Oil pulling – rinsing the mouth with oil for 2–3 min and then spitting it out c. Steam inhalation with mint leaves or caraway seeds 2. Measures to prevent Mental stressors :(Physical & Mental) Practice of Yoga , Pranayama, Meditation 3.Measures to Maintain GUT-LUNG Axis Homeostasis : Drink warm water throughout the day Use of spices like – turmeric, coriander, cumin, garlic; Herbal tea made from  tulsi  (basil), cinnamon, black pepper, ginger, raisins; “Golden milk: (warm milk with turmeric) once or twice a day; Use of clove powder mixed with honey or sugar for throat irritation or cough 4. Immune modulation (Rasayana) : Like Chyavanprash   15

15. Probable Level of Action 16

16. Ministry of Ayush has also operationalized a dedicated community support helpline (toll-free number 14443) to provide Ayush -based approaches and solutions for the challenges raised by Covid-19. The helpline is operational pan-India from 6 am to 12 midnight-all seven days of a week. The experts provide counselling and feasible remedies to the patients and also guide them about the availability of nearby Ayush facilities. Total 1,67,920 calls received since its inception from all across India . Ayush COVID-19 Counselling Helpline

17. Ongoing Projects related to QOL Effectiveness  of  Ayurveda based diet and Lifestyle advocacy on health-related  Quality   of   life  in schedule tribe population in India- a Community based, cluster-randomized controlled study Clinical evaluation of efficacy of Ashwagandha on Quality of life in Geriatric Population- Prospective Double-blind placebo-controlled study UnderSchedule Caste Sub Plan 2021-22 In most of IMR project disease specific QOL is one of the outcome measures. Tool development – Swasthya Assessment Scale, Agni Assessment Scale

18. Integration of Modern & Ayurveda Fusion of Quantity as well as Quality to life Brings Years to life and Life to years It brings forth Defense & Offense strategy Many Questions to Health care system can be Solved

19. Scope for Integration ???