Abstract

Dr. Vilas S. Kad, Dr. Mahadev B. Tupe, Dr. Namrata V. Kore*

ABSTRACT

In Ayurveda, Madhumeha is described as one of the type of Vataj Prameha and it is compared with Diabetes mellitus because of having similarities of disease in respect to etiopathogenesis, clinical features and prognosis. WHO list of most common lifestyle disorders is as CVD's, Diabetes mellitus, COPD, Cancer, Asthama, Diseases of digestive system like peptic ulcers, GERD etc, Genitourinary conditions like Nephritis, CKD etc, Neuropsychiatric disorders like depression, anxiety, stress etc. Lifestyle disorders are those who’s occurrence is based on the daily habits of people and are a result of an inappropriate relationship of people with their environment.[1] The main factors contributing to lifestyle disorders include bad food habits, physical inactivity, wrong body posture and disturbed biological clock. Now a days due to changing lifestyle, urbanization and fascination of western culture there is noticeable change in food habits and preparatory methods between early time and in present era. Ayurveda is age old, time tested and holistic science. It offers various methods to manage Madhumeha by following Pathyapathya, Dincharya, Ratricharya, Rituchratya,Panchakarma and also by including Rasayana therapy. This type of ayurvedic lifestyle promotes physical, mental as well as social health and ultimately leads to symptomatic improvement also improvement in the quality of life and thus help in the prevention and management of Madhumeha.