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CONTROLLING MEASURES FOR GERIATRIC DISEASE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Bhairavi R. Deshmukh* and Kaustubh A. Bathe

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Abstract

The prevalence of illness increases as age increases, at the same time, life expectancy decreases. Ayurveda has the potential for prevention of diseases by health promotion and management of diseases occurring in all age group. In this article discuss about the lifestyle recommendations such as Shodan Chikista, exercise, Yoga, Rasayana therapy and good nutrition for controlling the aging. Jarachikitsa or Rasayana (rejuvenation) is a unique therapeutic concept of Ayurveda to delay ageing process and to minimize the intensity of diseases occurring in this degenerative phase of life. With all this therapeutic methodology future aging can be reduced before the occurrence of old age. The ideal time for controlling the geriatric problems is young age. Adherence to discipline in youth will keeps the geriatric problems away. By adopting a healthier lifestyle Rutucharya (seasonal regimen), Dincharya Palayan (daily regimen), panachakarma chikistas (Shodhan chikista) in Ayurveda) the risk of chronic disease can be reduced. The Government of India has launched various national camp to popularize the strength of Ayurveda and Yoga in geriatric health care. It is the demand of the time to develop specific protocol for geriatric care by combining Rasayana Chikista (rejuvenation), Shodhaan Chikista, proper dietetics, Ayurvedic medicines, sleep, lifestyle and Yoga, exercise in timely.

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