Ayurvedic managment of Kampavata- Case Report
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Degeneration NasyaAbstract
Due to the changing lifestyle compared to olden days, maximum number of people in the present era are under esteemed stress. This is due to over duty, night shifts, excess of traveling, over thinking, reduced quality of food, so population in the present era are suffering from different degenerative disorders in early ages. Parkinson’s is one among the degenerative disorder which is correlated with Kampavata in Ayurveda. The pathological hallmarks of Parkinson disease are depletion of the pigmented dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra and the presence of alpha synuclein with other proteins. It is recognised as a synucleinopathy alongside multiple system atrophy and dementia with lewy bodies in the basal ganglia brain stem & cortex. There is no effective treatment in alternative medicine, also levodopa which is the drug of choice for Parkinson’s having severe side effects. Ayurveda system of science not only treats the disease also says about maintaining lifestyle in a healthy condition. Snehana [olieation therapy], swedana [fermentation therapy], Basti [enema therapy] etc helps in treating Kampavata and helps in maintaining vata dosha in samya avastha [balanced state]. This also helps in promoting health and maintaining degeneration in the body. Panchakarma procedures are helpful in treating various degenerative disorders along with maintaining and promoting health.
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