Abstract

ROLE OF AAHARA AND VIHARA IN RELATION TO HEALTH W.S.R TO MANAGEMENT OF MADHUMEHA (DIABETES MELLITUS)

Vd. Amruta Vedpathak*, Dr. D. T. Kodape, Dr. R. S. Dhimdhime and Dr. A. K. Pattar

Abstract

Ayurveda gives special value to preventive and promotive aspect of health than curative. Ayurveda explains in brief about concept of Aahara (Diet) and Vihara (Life style). But now days this all knowledge remains only in books no one follow it properly. That’s why we see decrease in quality of life, health status and rise in all life style disorders. Diabetes mellitus is now days commonly seen life style disorder. Aim: To evaluate the effect of dietary intervention and life style modification in Madhumeha (Diabetes mellitus). Material and Methods: Thirty patients of Madhumeha are randomly selected from Govt. Hospital, Osmanabad for present study. Dietary interventions and life style modifications schedule was prepared based on Ayurveda principles and advised the patients to follow this regimen for one month. WHOQOL-BREF form was given to patients before and after dietary intervention and life style modifications and analyzed the observation. Observation and Result: we have observed the improvement in quality of life and health status statistical analysis shows that the improvement is highly significant. Conclusion: Dietary interventions and life style modifications are the two important tools to control newly diagnosed T2DM patients and in patients who are on antidiabetic medication but not properly controlled.

Keywords: Aahar, Vihar, Madhumeha, Lifestyle, Ayurveda.