scholarly journals COSMETIC EFFECT OF DINACHARYA (DAILY ROUTINE) PROCEDURES – A CRITICAL REVIEW

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 4144-4150
Author(s):  
Ripsa Raj K. P ◽  
P Sudhakar Reddy

Beauty is the desire of every individual to give pleasure to the sense.The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) defines cosmetics by their intended use, as "articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprin-kled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance". Under this law cosmetics must not adulterate or mis-branded. The cosmetic preparations are used for worship and for sensual enjoyment in India since Vedic period. The cleansing, beautifying and attractiveness effects are described in Ayurveda extensively. Swasthavritta, the preventive principles of Ayurveda laid down rules and regulations like Dinacharya (Dai-ly routine), Ritu chary (Seasonal regimen), Sadvritta (Good conducts of life) etc, to be followed by a healthy person. Among these the practices of daily routines are very much relevant in promoting cosmetic effect which is reviewed in this article.

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 591-601
Author(s):  
Akansha Kishen ◽  
Anjali A K ◽  
Brundha M P ◽  
Muralidharan N P

Covid 19 is considered to be a pandemic virus infection. SARS-Cov-2 causes it. It is a viral infection that is transmitted through aerosol and droplet contamination, cross-infection, etc. Dentists are at a higher risk due to this corona. It has affected daily routines of dentist's life as they are unavailable to run the clinic and attend to patients. Different search engines like PubMed, and Google Scholar was used. The questionnaire consisting of twenty questions was prepared by using online survey google forms and circulated among the participants. SPSS software was used to evaluate the results and data collection. Statistical analysis was done by chi-square test. Later, results were being tabulated. This survey that is taken among dental students, dentists, and random public, it is seen that the majority of them are well aware of this recent pandemic attack. (COVID-19). It is concluded that dentists are affected to a significant extent due to coronavirus as their daily routine is affected severely. This study aims to identify the effect on dentist life on a routine basis due to the pandemic COVID - 19.


2008 ◽  
Vol 139 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. P112-P112
Author(s):  
Joao Antonio Marta Pimentel

Objectives Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of monotherapy with intranasal corticosteroids (INSs) for symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR). ARIA guidelines suggest adding oral antihistamines to INS monotherapy when severe symptoms do not improve. An open-label multicenter study assessed efficacy and safety of mometasone furoate nasal spray (MFNS) alone or combined with an oral antihistamine in subjects with AR. Methods Subjects received MFNS 200 mcg QD for 56 days, with an oral antihistamine added at Day 28 or later if baseline symptoms (sneezing, nasal discharge/obstruction, tiredness, irritability) had not improved. Subjects rated individual symptom scores, daily routine and sleep limitations, and product attributes on Days 1, 28, and 56 on a scale of 0 to 10, and completed a compliance questionnaire on Day 56. Results Mean scores for AR symptoms and limitations on sleep and daily routines significantly improved from baseline to Day 28 and from Day 28 to 56 (P less than 0.001 for all). At Days 28 and 56, 47/60 and 45/56 subjects, respectively, were receiving MFNS monotherapy, and 13 required a concomitant oral antihistamine at Day 28 or later. By Day 56, symptom severity improved in 92% of subjects receiving concomitant therapy. At study end, 88% of subjects reported compliance with QD MFNS. Average product attribute scores ranged from 7.2 to 8.4. No severe adverse events were reported. Conclusions MFNS 200 mcg QD, alone or combined with an oral antihistamine, was safe and effective against AR nasal symptoms and limitations of sleep and daily activities.


Author(s):  
Daniela Müller-Kuhn ◽  
Pascale Herzig ◽  
Julia Häbig ◽  
Enikö Zala-Mezö

AbstractAlthough student participation is required by convention and law, this is no guarantee of its implementation in everyday school life. The main aim of this article is to show how student participation is perceived by members of the school community and how it occurs in their daily routines. This article examines how students and teachers perceive student participation in upper primary and lower secondary school and which correlations between student participation and student characteristics exist. Furthermore, we investigate which practices of student participation appear in school life and which correlations between student participation and other dimensions can be observed in the daily routine.The analysis was based on a mixed methods design which enabled the combination of different perspectives, namely of students, teachers and the observer. Survey data from 762 students aged 9 to 15 and 182 teachers as well as ethnographic observations in six classes were analyzed for this paper, using data from the Swiss research project “Strengthen Participation—Improve School”.The investigation led to the following main findings: while students perceive some participation, teachers perceive quite a lot of student participation. In addition, students are significantly less satisfied with student participation in their school than teachers. Correlations between student participation and the students’ gender, school grade, school performance and attitude towards school exist. In everyday school life, students participate in aspects of content, school organization and social spheres. Further there are observable differences regarding school grade and gender.


2020 ◽  
pp. 026921552095638
Author(s):  
Stefanie Schnabel ◽  
Frederike van Wijck ◽  
Brenda Bain ◽  
Mark Barber ◽  
Philippa Dall ◽  
...  

Objective: To explore the experiences of stroke survivors and their carers of augmented arm rehabilitation including supported self-management in terms of its acceptability, appropriateness and relevance. Design: A qualitative design, nested within a larger, multi-centre randomized controlled feasibility trial that compared augmented arm rehabilitation starting at three or nine weeks after stroke, with usual care. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants in both augmented arm rehabilitation groups. Normalization Process Theory was used to inform the topic guide and map the findings. Framework analysis was applied. Setting: Interviews were conducted in stroke survivors’ homes, at Glasgow Caledonian University and in hospital. Participants: 17 stroke survivors and five carers were interviewed after completion of augmented arm rehabilitation. Intervention: Evidence-based augmented arm rehabilitation (27 additional hours over six weeks), including therapist-led sessions and supported self-management. Results: Three main themes were identified: (1) acceptability of the intervention (2) supported self-management and (3) coping with the intervention. All stroke survivors coped well with the intensity of the augmented arm rehabilitation programme. The majority of stroke survivors engaged in supported self-management and implemented activities into their daily routine. However, the findings suggest that some stroke survivors (male >70 years) had difficulties with self-management, needing a higher level of support. Conclusion: Augmented arm rehabilitation commencing within nine weeks post stroke was reported to be well tolerated. The findings suggested that supported self-management seemed acceptable and appropriate to those who saw the relevance of the rehabilitation activities for their daily lives, and embedded them into their daily routines.


2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (supplement 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaur Amrinder ◽  
Monika Amrinder ◽  
Monika Amrinder

Ayurvedic science believes that prevention is better than cure. Various theories are proposed in Ayurveda as well as modern science regarding diseases, their symptoms and management. Modernization came up with various technologies which provides rest to human body. This luxury caused a lot of problems to the human body. Hypertension is one of the major problems. According to Ayurvedic perspective, Hypertension is a symptom which is caused due to the prasaravastha followed by sthanasamshraya of vitiated tridosha (morbid factor) wherever modern science revealed Hypertension as "silent killer" which can be caused by various factors like stress, hereditary and sometimes it's cause is unknown. Elevation in blood pressure is also named as uchharaktachaap (tachycardia) in Ayurvedic Science. The path of Hypertension is pointed out by RAAS system, samprapti (manifestation) and samprapti ghatakas (components of manifestation procurement factor disease). To prevent this disturbance, some lifestyle changes are required in daily routine life. Different types of Ayurvedic and modern therapies are provided to cure the particular problem.


2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (11) ◽  
pp. 114-119
Author(s):  
Akanksha Gangwar

With increasing globalization and industrialization, the life of human beings hasbecome much more sedentary, technology dependent and full of rush and hustle because of which humans are gradually becoming unhealthier and more diseased than ever before. Today, everyone is in hurry so they want everything to be quick and speedy. They don’t have time to spend upon thinking about eating healthy and lead a healthy lifestyle; which eventually made them fell ill and get various kinds of diseases. Vyadhikshamatwais a simple term which means body’s own capacity to resist various kind of diseases. It is related to balaas well as ojasas mentioned in ayurveda. Balais characteristic feature of healthy physical and mental state of body. As the aim of ayurveda is to make an unhealthy person disease free and to maintain the health of a healthy person. So, by choosing a healthy diet and lifestyle one can not only become disease free but can also lead a long and healthy life as well. Various bala, ojasand vyadhikshamatwapromoting factors are mentioned in Ayurvedic texts which acts directly or indirectly upon human body. This article is the compilation of bala, ojasand vyadhikshamatwapromoting factors


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajkumar Chinthala ◽  
Shubhangi Kamble ◽  
A S Baghel ◽  
NNL Bhagavathi
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2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2 (340)) ◽  
pp. 146-156
Author(s):  
Larysa Onishchuk ◽  
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Oleksandr Permyakov ◽  
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The article reveals the theoretical foundations of the organization of leisure for student youth; the forms and styles of carrying out of permitting activity are characterized; the negative impact of motor activity deficit on students' health is considered; the concept of students' leisure is given; its characteristic features are highlighted; the shortcomings of the organization of physical education classes in higher education institutions (HEIs) are analyzed; the main classes of student youth during leisure are shown; to maintain and promote health, the need to include various forms of physical activity in the daily routine is indicated. Based on the analysis of the scientific literature, the concept of «youth leisure» is interpreted as part of free time, which contrasts with professional activities, meets the psychophysical characteristics of young people and aims to meet the cultural needs and interests of a healthy person. In connection with the transformation of the information environment, the emergence of the Internet, changes in the leisure needs of young people, etc., there are some clear trends in the organization and conduct of student youth leisure: a gradual departure from traditional forms of conduct; domestication of leisure; prevalence of entertaining and passive orientation of activity over developing and active; fascination with innovative active sports games, video games. To maintain and strengthen the health of students in the day it is necessary to include various forms of physical activity: morning hygienic gymnastics, sports and recreation activities, outdoor activities, breathing exercises, exercises to develop leg muscles, torso, arms (various jumps), walking, flexion and extension of the arms in a supine position, dance exercises, other exercises to taste). Mandatory use of natural (sun, air, water) and hygienic (hygiene training, recreation, personal hygiene) factors. No less important are proper and rational nutrition, sleep, regular change of mental and physical activity.


2019 ◽  
pp. 235-252
Author(s):  
Louise K. Comfort

This concluding chapter presents a conceptual model for adaptation, learning, and resilience in addressing the global problem of seismic risk and outlines a series of next steps for continuing the cumulative inquiry essential to managing seismic risk. To withstand shocks, a system needs to integrate internal components that perform key functions in an altered disaster environment as it interacts simultaneously with external actors to solicit needed resources to achieve the overall system goal of maintaining continuity of operations. Throughout this analysis, the organizations that engage in disaster operations have been identified by two key characteristics: jurisdiction of legal authority and source of funding. Funding and jurisdictional authority are essential to build collaborative action in rapidly changing environments, but these attributes almost always require adaptation from daily, routine tasks that are specified to meet explicit standards of accountability and control. Coherence reveals the extent to which organizations with diverse characteristics of funding and jurisdictional authority are integrated within the operational system, enabling the system to adapt its performance to sudden disruptions of routine procedures and provide an effective response to the external shock of a major earthquake.


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