Sleep Bruxism is a common phenomenon in children with prevalence varying from 3.5 % to 40.6 % in children and 16.5 % in adults. It is not a movement disorder or sleep disorder, rather, a rhythmic or non-rhythmic masticatory muscle activity characterized by teeth grinding or clenching during sleep which starts soon after the eruption of deciduous incisors. This article aims to review sleep bruxism in detail. Key words: Sleep Bruxism, Grinding, Clenching, masticatory muscle activity
{"title":"Sleep Bruxism: A Review","authors":"Deepa, Dua Parminder, Mangla Ritu","doi":"10.52403/ijhsr.20240812","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240812","url":null,"abstract":"Sleep Bruxism is a common phenomenon in children with prevalence varying from 3.5 % to 40.6 % in children and 16.5 % in adults. It is not a movement disorder or sleep disorder, rather, a rhythmic or non-rhythmic masticatory muscle activity characterized by teeth grinding or clenching during sleep which starts soon after the eruption of deciduous incisors. This article aims to review sleep bruxism in detail.\u0000\u0000Key words: Sleep Bruxism, Grinding, Clenching, masticatory muscle activity","PeriodicalId":14119,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Sciences and Research","volume":"65 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141926551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Hypothyroidism, the second most common endocrine disorder after diabetes, significantly reduces quality of life (QoL). Women are more commonly affected (7.5%) than men (2.8%). In Ayurveda, hypothyroidism is associated with Dhatwagni mandya, especially Medodhatwagni mandya, which leads to decreased hormone production. Jalakumbhi bhasma is highly regarded in Ayurvedic texts for its effectiveness against Galaganda (goitre-related hypothyroidism). Materials and Methods: The study included 40 individuals with primary hypothyroidism enrolled at Patanjali Wellness in Haridwar. Participants, aged 18-60, were divided into two groups of 20 based on disease symptoms. Group A received Jalakumbhi bhasma with ushnodaka (hot water) as an anupana (vehicle), while Group B received a combination of Jalakumbhi bhasma, Yava kshara, and Pippali churna with Shigrupatra kwath (moringa leaf decoction) as an anupana. Pre- and post-treatment data were analyzed using an unpaired t-test. Results: There were significant improvements (p<0.05) observed in the symptoms of hypothyroidism in both groups. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann Whitney-U test showed a significant reduction in TSH levels, with Group B showing the most improvement, followed by Group A. Both treatments were effective in managing hypothyroidism. Discussion: Jalakumbhi bhasma alone was beneficial for treating hypothyroidism, but its effectiveness was significantly enhanced when combined with Yava kshara, Pippali churna, and Shigrupatra kwath. This combination provided a synergistic effect, improving the management of Medodhatwagni mandya (primary hypothyroidism). Key words: Jalakumbhi bhasma; Yava kshara; Pippali churna; Shigrupatra kwath; Medodhatwagni mandya; Hypothyroidism.
{"title":"Exploring the Role of Herbo-mineral Combinations for the Management of Hypothyroidism","authors":"A. Balkrishna, Prashant Katiyar","doi":"10.52403/ijhsr.20240809","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240809","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Hypothyroidism, the second most common endocrine disorder after diabetes, significantly reduces quality of life (QoL). Women are more commonly affected (7.5%) than men (2.8%). In Ayurveda, hypothyroidism is associated with Dhatwagni mandya, especially Medodhatwagni mandya, which leads to decreased hormone production. Jalakumbhi bhasma is highly regarded in Ayurvedic texts for its effectiveness against Galaganda (goitre-related hypothyroidism).\u0000Materials and Methods: The study included 40 individuals with primary hypothyroidism enrolled at Patanjali Wellness in Haridwar. Participants, aged 18-60, were divided into two groups of 20 based on disease symptoms. Group A received Jalakumbhi bhasma with ushnodaka (hot water) as an anupana (vehicle), while Group B received a combination of Jalakumbhi bhasma, Yava kshara, and Pippali churna with Shigrupatra kwath (moringa leaf decoction) as an anupana. Pre- and post-treatment data were analyzed using an unpaired t-test.\u0000Results: There were significant improvements (p<0.05) observed in the symptoms of hypothyroidism in both groups. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann Whitney-U test showed a significant reduction in TSH levels, with Group B showing the most improvement, followed by Group A. Both treatments were effective in managing hypothyroidism.\u0000Discussion: Jalakumbhi bhasma alone was beneficial for treating hypothyroidism, but its effectiveness was significantly enhanced when combined with Yava kshara, Pippali churna, and Shigrupatra kwath. This combination provided a synergistic effect, improving the management of Medodhatwagni mandya (primary hypothyroidism).\u0000\u0000Key words: Jalakumbhi bhasma; Yava kshara; Pippali churna; Shigrupatra kwath; Medodhatwagni mandya; Hypothyroidism.","PeriodicalId":14119,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Sciences and Research","volume":"34 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141928319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background - Health is a multidimensional concept that includes physical, physiological, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being, all of which are profoundly influenced by diet and lifestyle choices. Throughout Ayurvedic literature, there is a consistent emphasis on the critical role of Ahara (diet) and Vihara (lifestyle) in both preserving Swasthya (health) and managing Vikara (diseases). This emphasis is especially relevant today, given the significant rise in lifestyle-related metabolic disorders. Vatarakta or gouty arthritis, is a chronic condition stemming from metabolic disruptions caused by unhealthy dietary habits and lifestyle choices. It involves vitiated Vata and Rakta (blood). Initially, vitiated Vata blocks the pathways of vitiated Rakta, which subsequently obstructs Vata itself. This condition shares clinical features with gouty arthritis in its modern counterpart. The primary biochemical feature of gout is elevated levels of serum uric acid (Hyperuricemia) in the bloodstream, stemming from either increased production, decreased excretion, or a combination of both the processes. Ayurvedic literature emphasizes various treatment approaches for Vatarakta, including Raktamokshan (blood-letting therapy), Virechana (purgation), Basti Karma (therapeutic enema), Shamana chikitsa (pacification), Rasayan chikitsa (Rejuvination) and external therapies such as Parishek (fomentation), Abhyang (Oleation), Lepa (ointment), Upanah (poultice). Aim - This study aims to explore the concepts of Vatarakta, its management and to compile the findings from various previous researches and effect of their treatment protocols on Hyperuricemia Material and methods - Ayurvedic texts (Samithas) and databases like PubMed, Scopus, DHARA, Google Scholar, and other related researches were extensively reviewed to gain a comprehensive understanding of Vatarakta and its therapeutic strategies. Results & Conclusion - Multiple studies on Vatarakta management were reviewed, revealing significant decrease in serum uric acid levels with treatments like Guduchi Siddha Yoga Basti, Yashtyadi niruha basti, Kaishore guggulu, Punarnava-Amrita Guggulu, Navkarshik ghan vati and Navkarshik kashayam. Detailed insights from these studies are discussed below. Key words: Vatarakta, Raktamokshana, Rasayana, Gouty Arthritis, Punarnava-Amrita-Guggulu, Guduchi Siddha Yoga Basti, Navkarshik kashayam.
{"title":"Review on Understanding and Management of Vatarakta W.S.R. to Hyperuricemia","authors":"Preeti, Renu Yadav, Aditaya Nath Tewari","doi":"10.52403/ijhsr.20240814","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240814","url":null,"abstract":"Background - Health is a multidimensional concept that includes physical, physiological, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being, all of which are profoundly influenced by diet and lifestyle choices. Throughout Ayurvedic literature, there is a consistent emphasis on the critical role of Ahara (diet) and Vihara (lifestyle) in both preserving Swasthya (health) and managing Vikara (diseases). This emphasis is especially relevant today, given the significant rise in lifestyle-related metabolic disorders. Vatarakta or gouty arthritis, is a chronic condition stemming from metabolic disruptions caused by unhealthy dietary habits and lifestyle choices. It involves vitiated Vata and Rakta (blood). Initially, vitiated Vata blocks the pathways of vitiated Rakta, which subsequently obstructs Vata itself. This condition shares clinical features with gouty arthritis in its modern counterpart. The primary biochemical feature of gout is elevated levels of serum uric acid (Hyperuricemia) in the bloodstream, stemming from either increased production, decreased excretion, or a combination of both the processes. Ayurvedic literature emphasizes various treatment approaches for Vatarakta, including Raktamokshan (blood-letting therapy), Virechana (purgation), Basti Karma (therapeutic enema), Shamana chikitsa (pacification), Rasayan chikitsa (Rejuvination) and external therapies such as Parishek (fomentation), Abhyang (Oleation), Lepa (ointment), Upanah (poultice).\u0000Aim - This study aims to explore the concepts of Vatarakta, its management and to compile the findings from various previous researches and effect of their treatment protocols on Hyperuricemia\u0000Material and methods - Ayurvedic texts (Samithas) and databases like PubMed, Scopus, DHARA, Google Scholar, and other related researches were extensively reviewed to gain a comprehensive understanding of Vatarakta and its therapeutic strategies.\u0000Results & Conclusion - Multiple studies on Vatarakta management were reviewed, revealing significant decrease in serum uric acid levels with treatments like Guduchi Siddha Yoga Basti, Yashtyadi niruha basti, Kaishore guggulu, Punarnava-Amrita Guggulu, Navkarshik ghan vati and Navkarshik kashayam. Detailed insights from these studies are discussed below.\u0000\u0000Key words: Vatarakta, Raktamokshana, Rasayana, Gouty Arthritis, Punarnava-Amrita-Guggulu, Guduchi Siddha Yoga Basti, Navkarshik kashayam.","PeriodicalId":14119,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Sciences and Research","volume":"66 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141926545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vestibular disorders including conditions such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis and Meniere’s disease, bilateral vestibular hypofunction, central vestibular disorders are common causes of vertigo, dizziness and imbalance. These disorders can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life leading to functional impairment and increased risk of falls. Vestibular rehabilitation aims to promote central nervous system adaptation and compensation mechanism to decrease symptoms and improve functional outcomes. Physiotherapy interventions with Vestibular rehabilitation programs typically include a combination of gaze stabilization exercises, habituation exercises, balance training, and manual therapy techniques are tailored to address specific vestibular impairments. Despite the widespread adoption of Vestibular rehabilitation in clinical practice, the evidence supporting the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions in vestibular rehabilitation remains varied. This review will provide insights into the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions protocols in the treatment of vestibular and balance disorders. Additionally, it will explore factors influencing treatment outcomes such as patient characteristics, treatment adherence and duration of intervention. Key words: “peripheral vestibular rehabilitation”, “vestibular rehabilitation”, “habituation exercises”, “gaze stabilization exercises”, “balance training”, “dizziness disorder” “balance disorder”.
{"title":"Efficiency of Physiotherapy Interventions in the Treatment of Dizziness & Balance Disorders: \u0000A Narrative Review","authors":"Gurbinder Kaur, Niraj Majhi, Jaspreet Singh","doi":"10.52403/ijhsr.20240813","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240813","url":null,"abstract":"Vestibular disorders including conditions such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis and Meniere’s disease, bilateral vestibular hypofunction, central vestibular disorders are common causes of vertigo, dizziness and imbalance. These disorders can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life leading to functional impairment and increased risk of falls. Vestibular rehabilitation aims to promote central nervous system adaptation and compensation mechanism to decrease symptoms and improve functional outcomes. Physiotherapy interventions with Vestibular rehabilitation programs typically include a combination of gaze stabilization exercises, habituation exercises, balance training, and manual therapy techniques are tailored to address specific vestibular impairments. Despite the widespread adoption of Vestibular rehabilitation in clinical practice, the evidence supporting the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions in vestibular rehabilitation remains varied. This review will provide insights into the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions protocols in the treatment of vestibular and balance disorders. Additionally, it will explore factors influencing treatment outcomes such as patient characteristics, treatment adherence and duration of intervention.\u0000\u0000Key words: “peripheral vestibular rehabilitation”, “vestibular rehabilitation”, “habituation exercises”, “gaze stabilization exercises”, “balance training”, “dizziness disorder” “balance disorder”.","PeriodicalId":14119,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Sciences and Research","volume":"52 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141929591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}