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Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga

Volume  4, Issue 2, April - June 2011, Pages 77-87
 

Review Article

A comprehensive survey study on impact of demographic, genetic, dietary and other lifestyle factors on the incidence and prevalence of Kapha-medo Margavarana (Hyperlipidemia)

Anju. P. Ramachandran, Shyam Prasad. M., H.M. Chandola

*PhD scholars, Department of Kayachikitsa, Institute of Post-graduate teaching and research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. **Professor and Head, Department of Kayachikitsa, Institute of Post-graduate teaching and research in Ayurv

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Abstract

 Incidence and prevalence of disorders caused due to metabolic aberration in kapha and medas is mountaineering up in the general public in recent times. The present survey work roofed 87 patients of kapha medo margavarana (Hyperlipidemia) for scrupulous study of factors influencing the occurrence of this stipulation. Greater percentage of the study public was females engaged in house hold works. People from middle and upper socio economic status were dominating. Maximum of the survey populace were worried about their unusual weight gaining and BMI of nearly 30% of them were above 32.Risk factors related to dietetics, life style and genetic issues were seen in major percentage. Psychological stress, unsatisfied sexual life, and inactive living fashion were the other noticeable findings observed. Symptoms and signs of morbidity of kapha and medas, deviation in the normal functioning of rasa vaha and medo vaha srotas were the key results of examination.

Key words: Kapha medo margavarana, Hyperlipidemia, genetics, life style, Body mass index


Corresponding Author : Anju. P. Ramachandran