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INTEGRATIVE AYURVEDIC APPROACHES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF METABOLIC SYNDROME AND NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD): A HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE

*Dr. Surbhi Bansal, Dr. Mansoor Ahmad and Dr. Rahul Chauhan

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Abstract

Metabolic Syndrome and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) are emerging as significant global health concerns, primarily driven by sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and psychosocial stress. From the Ayurvedic viewpoint, these conditions can be correlated with Santarpanajanya Vyadhis (diseases due to overnourishment), Medoroga (disorders of fat metabolism), and Yakrit Vikara (liver disorders), rooted in deranged Agni (digestive fire), Mandagni, and vitiated Doshas, primarily Kapha and Pitta. An integrative Ayurvedic approach offers a promising pathway for prevention and management through personalized dietary regimens (Ahara), lifestyle interventions (Vihara), herbal formulations, Panchakarma therapies, and Yogic practices. Evidence-based interventions such as Triphala, Guduchi, Punarnava, and Kutki have shown hepatoprotective and metabolic regulatory effects. anchakarma modalities like Virechana and Basti help in systemic detoxification and Dosha balance. Additionally, stress-reducing practices such as Dhyan, Pranayama, and Asana play a vital role in addressing the psychosomatic component of these disorders. This article explores the pathophysiology of Metabolic Syndrome and NAFLD from an Ayurvedic lens, highlights integrative strategies, and underscores the potential of Ayurveda as a complementary system in managing these chronic, lifestyle-induced disorders.

Keywords: Metabolic syndrome, Fatty liver, Ayurvada, yakrit vikara.