BY: DR. PANCHA JANYA KUMAR. DEEVI P.G SCHOLAR SHALAKYA- P.G UNIT.

DR. B.R.K.R.GOVT. AYURVEDIC COLLEGE, ERRAGADDA , HYDERABAD –TELANGANA.

Ayurvedic Management of Present Life Style Diseases Related to Uttamanga.

Contents Introduction Common life style diseases of Uttamanga Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) Myopia Sinusitis Conclusion References Acknowledgement

Introduction Salakyam Nama Urdhwajatrugatanam Sravana Nayana Vadana

Ghranadi Samsritanam Vyadhinam upasamanardham Cha (Su.Su.-1)

Shalakya is the branch of Ashtanga Ayurveda which deals with the treatments of head along with its “5”sensory faculties .

Sarvendriyani Yenasmin Pranayena Cha Samsritah Tena Tasyottamangasya Rakshayamadhrito Bhavet (A.H.U.-14/58)

The utmost importance is given to the treatments of Uttamanga (SHALAKYA) by Acharya Vagbhata. Because it deals with the treatments of “5” sense organs and the vital organ (Brain).

Now a days we came across different diseases pertaining to Shalakya in our clinical practice among them lifestyle diseases are most common.

Common life style diseases of Uttamanga Computer vision syndrome Myopia Sinusitis Diabetic retinopathy Hypertensive retinopathy Epistaxis Otolgia etc. The above said diseases are mainly due to improper

regimen and diet (Pragnaparadha).

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)

According to National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), CVS affects 90% of computer users who are spending 3hrs or more than that per day.

In Ayurvedic system, According to Acharya Susruta CVS is compared with Sushkakshi paka of Sarvagata Netra roga with predominance of Vata and Pitta doshas.

Software employees are stand first among all computer users.

Etiological factors of CVS

Working for number of hours continuously without break.

Distance from the screen. Glare on the screen. Seating posture. The angle of head to the screen. Illumination at the work place. Infrequent blinking of eyes.

Signs & Symptoms of CVS

Head ache. Blurred vision/Double vision. Dry eyes. Red eyes. Eye Irritation. Neck & Shoulder pain. Eye Fatigue.

We provide at our O.P.D

Patient were treated strategically depending on the severity.

Internal medication- Saptamrita lauha 2 B.D Kanchanara Guggulu 2 B.D Avipattikara churnam 3gm at BT with butter milk. Satavari churnam2gm+ Yashti madhu churnam1gm+

Triphala churnam2gm 1 dose as a combination with honey/Hot water.

We provide at our O.P.D Netra kriya kalpas: Sekam- with kashayam prepared with triphala or

Luke warm Ksheera with Yashti madhu. Pindi- prepared with paste of Nimba + Nagara+

Saindhava. Aschyotanam – Netra bindu and Dhanyaka Hima. Tarpanam- Triphala Ghritam, Jivantyadi Ghritam. Computer ergonomics and Practice of Eye exercises

are advised as a part of treatment.

Myopia

Myopia

Myopia or Near Sightedness –is an error of refraction in which parallel rays of light from infinity come to focus in front of the retina , When accommodation is at rest.

Its is classified basing on underlying mechanism as – Axial, Curvatural, Index Myopias.

Clinically its classified into- Congenital, Simple/Developmental, pathological Myopias.

According to Acharya Susruta Myopia comes under Drishti gata roga especially 1st and 2nd Patala gata Timira.

Signs & Symptoms of Myopia

Poor vision for distance Asthenopic Symptoms- tiredness,

frontal/frontotemporal headache, watering etc. Prominent eyeballs Pupils are some what large a bit sluggish The congenital one is untreatable, pathological one

is treatable with great effort, simple myopia is treatable to some extent.

We provide at our O.P.D Prescribe lens for correction of error if it is >-1. The patients who are having <-1, are treated . Internal medication- its for those who unable to take

Kriya kalpas. Eg: children <10ys, employees etc. Saptamrita loham 2 B.D . Triphala/Maha triphala ghritam 5ml B.D with Luke

warm water/milk. Akshi tarpanam- with triphala ghritam and jivantyadi

ghritam. Eye exercises are advised to practice.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the sinuses.

Sinuses are filled with air, but when sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, micro organisms (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) can grow and cause an infection.

Conditions that cause sinus blockage are Common cold, Allergic rhinitis , Nasal polyps or Deviated septum.

According to Acharya Susruta it can be compared with Dushta pratishyayam.

Signs & Symptoms of Sinusitis Acute sinusitis: sudden onset of cold-like symptoms

and facial pain does not go away after 10 to 14 days. Acute sinusitis typically lasts 4 weeks or less.

Sub acute sinusitis: inflammation lasting 4 to 8 weeks.

Chronic sinusitis: sinus inflammation symptoms lasting 8 weeks or longer.

Recurrent sinusitis: Several attacks within a year. According to Ayurveda : constant alternate

sliminess –dryness and contraction - expansion of nostrils. With fetor in breath and loss of smell.

We provide at our O.P.D

Internal medication- Mahalaxmi vilas ras 1 tab B.D Laxmivias Ras 2tab B.D Vyoshadi vati 2tab B.D Amrita Bhallathaka lehyam 5gm with Luke warm

milk B.D Kanchanara Guggulu 2 B.D

We provide at our O.P.D

Lavangadi vati 2 B.D Tribhuvana keerthi ras 1B.D Ananda bhairavi ras 1B.D Talisadi /sitopaladi2gm+L.S.S.R250mg+Pravala

bhasma250mg+Abhraka bhasma 125mg with honey -1 dose B.D

Nasya karma- after doing sneha and sweda Marsha nasya given to the patient with Shadbindu taila.

Pranayama advised to the patient.

Conclusion

We are observing good response from the patients of CVS, Myopia and Sinusitis.

The curative and cost affectivity of treatments, Shalakya becoming the 1st choice for the life style diseases related to Uttamanga.

Tadvidya sambhasha Budhir Vardhananam – fruitful interaction between like minded improves our intellect. The word which made me do this.

References

Susruta samhita by Kaviraj kunjan lal Bhishagratna uttara sthana.

Ashtanga Hridaya Uttara tantra by Dr. Brahmananda Tripati.

Comprehensive Ophthalmology 5th edition by A K Khurana.

http://www.webmd.com/allergies/sinusitis-and-sinus-infection

References

Online reference http://www.sscasrh.org/index.php/faq-a-health-

library/articles-by-doctors/item/241-ayurveda-kriyakalpa-in-computer-vision-syndrome

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3215371/?report=classic A clinical study on “computer vision syndrome” and its management with triphala eye drops and saptamrita lauha.

www.iamj.in, IAMJ: volume1; Issue3; May-June2013, sivbalaji et al; Ayurvedic Approach on Computer Vision Syndrome.

Acknowledgement

Dr. Ch. Ramadevi M.D, (Ph.D.) Associate. Professor. P.G. Shalakya Dept.

Dr. T. Praveen Kumar M.D, Professor. P.G.Shalakya Department.

Organizers of TASCON -2015 at D Y PATIL Ayurveda College, Pimpri, Pune. Maharashtra, India.