PREMATURE AGEING (AKALAJA JARA): AYURVEDIC VIEW
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
As the incidence of premature aging is increasing globally, it has become a burning issue to take major steps for its prevention. Conventional system of medicine has limited approach regarding its prevention. In Ayurveda, Geriatrics is considered as a separate branch among 8 branches of Ayurveda and it is also becoming a major medical speciality globally. In ancient Ayurvedic texts there is a detailed description of Rasayan therapy which is considered as one of the best therapy to prevent premature aging as well as other geriatric problems. As it is well said,” Prevention is better than cure”. Prevention and management of health problems could help the elderly to improve quality of life and remain self-dependent for their daily activities to maximum possible extent. Ayurveda also described Swasthvrut (personal hygiene) and Sadavrut which is also considered to be effective to slow down the aging process. There is a considerable scope to develop safe and cost-effective protocol for premature aging on the basis of Ayurvedic life-style management and Rasayana therapy.
Authors and Affiliations
Bhagyashri Bhimani , Ankita Viroja, D. V. Patel
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