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Title: A study to assess the post Covid symptoms among covid survivors admitted at selected hospital, Lucknow in view of developing an information booklet. Objectives: 1. To assess the post Covid symptoms among the Covid survivors admitted at selected hospital Lucknow. 2. To associate the post Covid symptoms among the Covid survivors with the selected demographic variables. 3. To develop an information booklet regarding the home remedies of post covid symptoms. Materials and Methods: The Non - experimental descriptive research design was used on 270 covid survivors admitted at Era Hospital , Lucknow fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included in the study. The purposive sampling technique was used. Socio- Demographic profile was used to collect personal information of subjects and structured questionnaire method was used to assess the post covid symptoms among covid survivors and the information booklet regarding home remedies of post covid symptoms was send to the samples via whatsapp. The data was collected telephonically and was analysed using descriptive ad inferential statistics. Results: Fatigue59(21.9%) , sore throat 17(6.3%) and having loss of appetite,13(4.8%) were the most common symptoms present among covid survivors.The association between selected demographic variables and post covid symptoms statistically there was no significant association between the demographic variables of gender, occupation, diet , smoking, area of hospital stay, duration of stay, comorbidities.Except age, which shows that there is significant association between age, and post covid symptoms at p<0.05. Conclusion: The following conclusions were made on the basis of the finding of the study: The level of scores regarding post covid symptoms among covid survivors. The 5(1.9%) covid survivors were having three symptoms, 51 (18.9%) were having two symptoms, 66(24.%)were having one symptom, and 148(54.8%)were having no symptom.

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Post Covid Symptoms, Covid Survivors.

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Literature freezes life through words. The word literature etymologically comes from the Latin word 'literature' or 'litteratura' which means 'writing formed with letters'. This paper is an attempt to explore the concept of misogyny where the women are made to feel inferior because she is a woman. Misogyny defines the inherent superiority of men over women. Even Sigmund Freud supports misogyny and created a controversy in one his papers entitled "Women oppose change, receive passively, and add nothing of their own". In all the novels of Shenoy there is a portrayal of male chauvinism and how women are deprived of their rights and freedom. This paper depicts the the enslavement, subjugation and the oppression faced by women and how they overcome the struggle or barriers imposed on women to gain success in their life.

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Misogyny, Patriarchy, Women Oppression, Thirst for Freedom, Gender Inequality

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Anemia may be brought on by a decrease in RBC synthesis, an increase in RBC oxidation, or blood loss. According to the RBC's size, haematologists classify anemia into macrocytic, normocytic, and microcytic subgroups. Iron can be found in the body in a number of places. A number of hematologic and biochemical indicators, including blood iron, total body iron (measured by ferritin), transport iron (measured by transferrin saturation), and others, are used to identify the severity of iron shortage. The initial phase of declining iron reservesisknown as iron depletion when there is a shortage of iron. This study were conductedintheurban areas of district Dehradun. The subjects were selected on the basis of females of Reproductive age group. The women of reproductive age (18 to 49 years) were selected by Stratified random sampling .Total number of 200 subjects willing to participate in thestudywere identified. The self-modified KAP questions on Iron Deficiency anemiawasinterrogated to all the 200 subjects based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria of thestudy. Among 200 women age wise distribution of women showed that the most of thewomenwere in the age group 18-28 years (27.5%) followed by 28-38 years (45%), 38-48years(32.5%). Out of 200 women, 65% had knowledge about anemia and 35%didn't knowtheterm of anemia. Only 47.5% had knowledge about the symptoms of anemia and52.5%didn't know about the symptoms of anemia. 41.5% knew about the causes of anemiaand58.5 % did't know about it. 27.5% knew about ways to prevent anemia and 72.5%didn'tknow about it. Only 5% knew about beverages that decrease iron absorption whentakenwith meals 95% didn't know about it. 4% knew about foods that hinder iron absorptionif taken during meals but 96% didn't know about it,11% were not likely about theself- awareness regarding anemia and 24% were not sure and 65% were likely about this. 16.5%were not serious regarding anemia and 42.5% were serious and 41% were not sure. 11.5%were not feel good to prepare meals with iron rich foods and 37 % were not sure and51.5%were good. 87% were not feel difficult to prepare meals with iron rich foods and8%wereso-so and 10 % were difficult. Only 1% were not feel confident in preparing meals withironrich foods and 4.5% were so-so and 97.5 % were confident. 63.5 % liked the tasteof ironrich foods but 3.5 % were not like the taste of iron rich foods, 56.5 %were consumed vegetarian food on previous day and 43.5% were consumed non-veg food. 74.5%wereknows about the iron rich foods and 25.5% did not. 26.5 % usually ate fresh citrus fruits but 73.5 % were not. 16.5 % ate fresh citrus fruits everyday and 83.5% were not. 5% consumed fresh citrus food before meal, 48.5%duringmeal and 46.5% after meal. Iron deficiency anemia, which affects females of reproductive age, isasevere health issue. Their knowledge, attitude, and behaviour toward these concerns mustbe improved, and educational intervention is an effective approach to do this. Moreworkhas to be done to increase women's knowledge of this in order to improve their present and future health.

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Anemia, RBC, Blood, Hemoglobin, EPO.

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An abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20-30% or more over an individual ideal body weight is known as Obesity. Obesity is given as Sthoulya or Medo Roga in Ayurveda. When a person's food intake is with high-fat food, fried items, fast food items etc., along with their lifestyle is sedentary leads to excess fat accumulation in the body which gets deposited in the numerous body channels. Appropriate Ayurvedic Shamana Chikitsa with Shodhan Chikitsa are used to reduce obesity that also with no side effects. Udavartana, Basti, Virechana, Vamana these Shodhana procedures gives effective results, according to Dosha vitiation. There is an important role in the management of Obesity by proper lifestyle modifications and PathyaApathya. Sthaulya (Obesity) is such a disease, which leads to so many hazards like hypertension, diabetes mellitus etc. as well as psychological disorders like stress. The mortality and morbidity rates are more in obese person. It is one of the most common and most neglected public health problems in the present world. In rich countries, obesity is more common among the less educated, but in poor countries, obesity is more common among the highly educated. In classics Sthoulya (Obesity) has been described under the Santarpanajanya Vikara and in Bahudoshavastha condition. Ayurvedic treatment aims not only at the radical removal of the causative factors of the disease, but also at the restoration of Doshika equilibrium. Key words: Obesity, Sthoulya, Lifestyle disorder

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Migraine is one of the most common neurovascular disabling disorders encountered in Shalakya practice. Migraine can be defined as a paroxysmal affection having a sudden onset accompanied by usually unilateral severe headache. In Ayurveda, Migraine is described as Ardhaavabhedhaka which is a major health issue among people of age group 20 to 50 years. According to WHO, migraine is the third most common disease in the world with an estimated global prevalence of 14.7% (around 1 in 7 people).1 Chronic Migraine affects about 2% of world population2 with female and male ratio 3:1.3 The attack gives warning before it strikes black spots or a brilliant zigzag line appears before the eyes or the patient has blurring of vision or halos around the light, this type of headache is called headache with aura. It is also called as "sick headache" because nausea and vomiting occasionally accompany the excruciating pain which lasts for 4 to 5 hours. Ayurveda believes in treating the disease at its root cause from within. The present article is a case report of 27 years old male who visited OPD 2 at SSAM college of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hadapsar, Pune with a known case of migraine since 6 years. The patient was treated with Ayurvedic managements: both sodhana and shamana chikitsa, under IPD and then OPD basis for 2 months. The patient experienced no attack of migraine even within 2 months of interval. This helps to achieve complete curative and prophylactic management of migraine through Ayurveda. This article may aid a new treatment option among practitioners of new era where there is no permanent cure for migraine

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Migraine, Ardhavabhedhaka, Shodhana and Shamana chikitsa, Shirshoola

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common adult motor neuron disease and it is characterized by selective death of upper and lower motor neurons causing muscle atrophy, weakness and spasticity. The present report deals with a case of ALS diagnosed as Kapha Avrita Praana, Udaana and Vyaana Vata according to Ayurveda. Efficacy of treatment was calculated by using Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale - Revised (ALSFRS-R). Before treatment, total score of ALSFRS-R was 17 and at the time of discharge the score was 29. A 66 years old male patient was presented to our hospital with history of muscle weakness in bilateral upper and lower limbs associated with slurred speech, imbalance in walking, heaviness especially in both lower limbs for the past 7 months The condition rapidly progressed in the 2 months prior and found difficulty in climbing stairs and swelling in the left foot. Gradually he developed slowness of speech hence consulted allopathic hospital and treated with glutamate blockers, muscle relaxant and physiotherapy. His response to allopathic medications found to be slow. Various panchakarma procedures like Udwartana, Sarvanga Abhyanga, Bashpa Sweda, Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda and Vasti were implemented.

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Panchakarma Ayurveda, Kaphapravrutavata, Rasayana therapy

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संसार में जीव और अजीव ये दो मुख्य तत्त्व होते हैं। जब इनमें सम्पर्क होता है तो एक ऐसी शक्ति का निर्माण होता है जिसके कारण जीव की नाना प्रकार की दशाओं का अनुभव होता है। जैन दर्शन के सात तत्त्व है जीव, अजीव, आश्रय, बंध, संवर, निर्जरा और मोक्ष। इनमें जीव और अजीव इन दोनों तत्वों को 'द्रव्य' कहते हैं। द्रव्य वह है जो अपने गुणों और परिवर्तनों में और उनके रहते हुए भी अपनी स्थिरता को नहीं खोता। जैन मत में प्रत्येक अवस्था के दो स्वरूप होते हैं 'भाव' और 'द्रव्य'। अव्यक्त की दशा को 'भाव' कहते है और व्यक्त की अवस्था में उसे 'द्रव्य' कहते हैं। जीव चेतन है और अजीव अचेतन है' एक आत्मा है और दूसरा अनात्मा। दूसरे में पुद्गल के अलावा देश और काल भी आ जाते हैं।

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The phenomenon of cloud computing has emerged as a game-changing technology that provides several benefits across a wide range of businesses, including the healthcare sector. The objective of this study is to investigate the both positive and negative aspects associated with the use of cloud computing in the delivery of medical care. By conducting a comprehensive review of the relevant literature, we analyze the potential advantages, which include scalability, cost-effectiveness, and greater accessibility, as well as the potential disadvantages, which include concerns over data privacy and security, as well as difficulty in complying with regulatory requirements. Additionally, we discuss strategies to decrease the impact of these challenges and provide ideas for making effective use of cloud computing in the provision of healthcare services.

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Cloud Computing, Healthcare, Opportunities, Challenges

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Panchakarma is a fruitful measure and its extensive efficacies are classified in different dimensions to cure different types of complicated diseases. Vamana, Virechana, Niruha, Anuvasana and Nasya are the five procedures and subsequently even Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and Rakta Mokshana are broadly termed as Panchakarma in day-to-day practices. The new diseases are evolving with intense gravity and therefore to combat those, Panchakarma is a very effective measure. In present era competition and advancement have led to hectic and stressful life, man has eventually forgotten the absolute enjoyment and solitary affection of nature and as a result is facing many health problems. Gridhrasi is no exception, it is correlated to sciatica in modern science where low back ache radiating to toes in the lateral aspect of the thigh associated with stiffness is the main complaint.

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Panchakarma, Vataja Gridhrasi, Vatakaphaja Gridhrasi, Sciatica, Basti Karma

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Introduction: Vatarakta, classified as a Mahavatavyadhi and as a separate disease in the scriptures has evoked attention of the Ayurvedic physicians because of its versatility in symptoms. Focussing on a single disease elaborated in modern science and equate it to Vatarakta cannot be considered as an apt methodology. Rather, Vatarakta can be understood as a conglomeration of different diseases such as autoimmune disorders, peripheral arterial disease and gouty arthritis to name a few. Material and Methods: In this case study, a 48-year-old male patient diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease was treated with the aid of the principles of Vatarakta chikitsa and medications suitable to the disease under consideration. Discussion: Shamana modality of treatment was advocated for the patient. The findings were obtained with timely monitoring of the symptoms and condition of the disease. Medications which included Guduchyadi Kashaya,Patoladi Kashaya,Kaishor Guggulu, Guggulu tiktakakashaya and Jatyaditaila provided significant relief. Conclusion: Study result indicates that Ayurvedic drugs can be cured Peripheral vascular disease.

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Vatarakta, Peripheral vascular disease, Ulcer, Shaman.

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