ANGULI PRAMAAN OF UDAR (ABDOMEN) IN STHAULYA (OBESE) PERSON AND BODY MASS INDEX: COMPARATIVE STUDY
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
The principle of Anguli Pramaan ancient but must have definite scientific value which is new to be evaluated today. It is of great significance as it helps to determine the life expectancy of an individual and it proves the individualistic approach of Ayurveda. The concept of anguli pramaan mentioned in Ayurveda and BMI of modern science these two methods are different from each other but their utility is going to asses’ health of person. Calculation of Anguli Pramaan was done with the help of Vernier calliper measuring of breadth between parvasandhi and panital sandhi of both hands were taken it put in the formula and get the measurement of Swanguli Pramaan in centimeter. Measurement of Aayaam, Vistaar, Parinaah of the Udar was taken by the centimeter Simultaneously in proper position of examinee with the help of measuring tape then convert the obtained reading in the anguli pramaan by division for one anguli in centimeter. For Calculation of BMI (Body Mass Index) - weight of examiner was taken with help of weighing machine. Already measured height in centimeter was converted in meter BMI taken by formula as mention in material and method. Here the selected 75 person were taken with the help of BMI person were divided into the 5 groups and comparative study was done by statistical analysis.
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Kishorkumar Madavi, R. S. Nehare
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