PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AND THE HOLISTIC APPROACH OF AYURVEDA
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Psychosomatic approach is a unique concept stated in Ayurveda which is the base for understanding the health and diseased state of an individual. Chikitsa is also based on this concept. Cardiovascular disorders are the most common causes of death in adult life in industrialised societies and are increasingly important in developing countries. It has been stated that emotional distress is the main causative factor for various cardiovascular disorders. This represents psychosomatic interaction in the manifestation of the disease. In Charaka Samhita it is mentioned that Chinta, Bhaya, Trasa and Abhighata are the etiological factors for Hrudroga (Cardio vascular disorders). Satvavajaya Chikitsa, a type of treatment modality is said to be effective in the diseases where ‘Psyche’ is involved. Different forms of Satvavajaya Chikitsa viz. Jnana, Vijnana, Dhairya, Smruti, Samadhi – are very useful in all forms of psychosomatic disorders. These techniques are mentioned in abstract form in the classical Ayurvedic texts and hence here an effort has been done to explore and explain them based on its application value.
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Arun Chandran, V. Rajendra, Shreevathsa
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