A Lifestyle-Based Solutions for Metabolic Disorders: A Focus on PCOS
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https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i1.1536Abstract
Lifestyle disorders are those that are associated with a person's way of living their life. Changes in working patterns, bad eating habits, and alcohol usage are significantly related to the risk of developing metabolic diseases such as obesity, type II diabetes, and PCOD. The pathophysiology of metabolic disease is complex, including the interaction of genetic, environmental, and dietary variables. Examining several lifestyle risk variables rather than just one is crucial.
A prevalent multisystem endocrine condition called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects around 3.5 - 13% of women. It manifests in the reproductive, as well as metabolic systems. The younger generation is getting affected more by it.
In Ayurveda, PCOS is not specifically discussed, but it can be linked to other disorders such as Vandhya Yonivyapada, Arajaska Yonivyapada, Artava Kshaya, Nastartava, Pushpaghni Jataharini, and so on.
Ayurveda is the science that promotes a healthy diet (Ahara), active lifestyle (Vihara), and use of medication (Aushadha) to enhance quality of life. The idea of Dinacharya has been used in Ayurveda to explain a variety of regimens for the maintenance of health.
Dinacharya is essential in PCOS treatment because it treats the underlying causes like Dosha imbalance, Agni Mandya, and Srotorodha and establishes a solid basis for restoring metabolic, reproductive, and mental health. When employed consistently, it promotes the efficiency of other Ayurvedic treatments.
Conclusion – Diseases are growing increasingly common in the modern period due to lifestyle changes and bad eating habits. The idea of Dinacharya in Ayurveda aids in addressing such lifestyle diseases by encouraging “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam, Aaturasya Vikara Prashamanam.”
Keywords – Lifestyle, Metabolic disease, PCOS, Dinacharya
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