Article: UNIQUE UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH OF AYURVEDA IN METABOLIC SYNDROME: A CASE STUDY

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.17243

Pages: 13-19

Author: Parisara HS *, Abdul Khader

Abstract: Metabolic syndrome is a rapidly emerging disease associated with a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy dietary patterns. The key components of metabolic syndrome include Central Obesity, Elevated triglyceride levels, reduced High-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels, Hyperglycemia, and Hypertension. These abnormalities lead to a higher risk of Cardiovascular diseases and Diabetes mellitus. Over the past few decades, the prevalence of Metabolic syndrome has risen significantly in India as well as globally. In present case study, Sarvanaga Udwartana, Bashpa sweda , Shiro takradhara followed by Virechana and Shamanoushadhis like Cap Trimpil, Tab Arogyavardhini rasa, Tab Shilapravang, Asanadi Kashaya were given to a diagnosed patient of Obesity, Diabetes mellitus type II, Hypertension with Dyslipidemia i.e. Metabolic syndrome for around 20 days, along with dietary and lifestyle modification including regular physical activity were also suggested to the patient. Physical and laboratory parameters were evaluated prior to the initiation of therapy, during the course of treatment, and at the end of the 20 days period. Results - Significant improvement in objective parameters like Waist circumference (106 cm to 100 cm), body weight (89 kg to 84 kg ), Blood pressure 178/102 mmHg to 138/88 mmHg, Body Mass Index (27.77 to 26.21 kg/m²) were reported. Significant reduction in FBS (138 to 121 mg/dL), PPBS (285.8 to 117 mg/dL) Serum cholesterol (239 to 163 mg/dL) and Serum triglycerides (992 to174 mg/dL) were also found. This case study indicates the effectiveness of Ayurvedic medicines, in combination with lifestyle modifications, in the management of Metabolic syndrome.

Keyword: Metabolic syndrome, Virechana, Shilapravang, Asanadi Kashaya, Arogyavardhini rasa.