Management of pscyhosomatic diseases in software executive using ayurveda dr santosh chavan

Management of Psychosomatic Diseases in Software Executives Using Ayurveda

Dr.Santosh ChavanB.A.M.S., M.D.Ay.

Reader, Dept. of Panchakarma B.V.U. College of Ayurveda,Pune

Email- [email protected] no. 9822249807

Indian Health Journal (http://indianhealthjournal.in)


IntroductionLife style disorders’ is a comparatively new term added to the body of modern medicine. Evidences show that there is a ‘group of diseases’ which is the outcome of faulty life style of an individual over a considerably long time period. Along with known entities like diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disorders, neurological disorders, obesity; new diseases like Carpel tunnel Syndrome, Computer Vision Syndrome, Stress and related disorders are emerging in metropolis especially in software industries.

Need- Due to working till night affects the health of software professionals which in turn also leads into Anxiety and Depression


IT-BPO related disordersSoftware industries

increasing in Metropolies and Megacities like Banglore, Hyderabad and Pune in India, long working hours and working till night affects the health of software professionals which in turn leads into stress and related disorders also occupational hazards Carpel tunnel Syndrome, Computer Vision Syndrome


What is Stress?Stress is a state of MindStress is a mind-body reaction/response to a

situationTo flight from/fight the situationThe stressors of 3 kindsPhysical and environmental- noise, pollution of

air and waterSocial -community, family, unemploymentPsychological -decision, financial, phobia


Why Stress Happens?When a situation/condition is not Acceptable to usWhen we want to do/get something but are unableWhen ego is hurt (feedback, comments,

criticism…) When we loose something which we feel as

important Stress is mostly due toFear (of Future)Worry (about Past)And not so much due to Present Moment

It is always due to the perception of MindDifferent people ‘feel’ different stress levels for

the same situations


What Happens when Stressed?Psychology of Stress: Emotional impact

AnxietyFearDepressionAngerSadness

Physiology of StressAcidityUlcersHeart ailmentsBlood PressureKidney problemsDiabetes


Chain Reaction of Stress: The Negative Spiral

Mind perceives threatTriggers animal instinct

of fight or flight

Adrenalin increases

to prepare the body

Heart beat increases to

supply more food & oxygen

to body parts

Blood pressure

increases

Breathing becomes

fast & shallow

Metabolism

increases

Stomach readies for

processing more food

Acidity* increases

Overloaded Excretory Systems

to clear the toxin

Imbalanced Endocrine Systems

the chemical factories of

hormones, enzymes

Imbalanced Emotions

Fear, Anxiety, Anger, Depression*…

Panic


Some Impacts of Sustained and Unmanaged StressBrain

Continues to operate in higher Beta state (15 to 26 cycles per second of electrical impulses (EEG))

Continues to trigger the rest of the body mechanism and create stress

Blood Pressure remains highHigh blood pressures can lead to Heart failure, paralysis

(due to breakdown of blood vessels in brain)…Acidity, Ulcer and other digestive problemsDiabetesKidney problems due to overload on removing toxins from

the bodyReduces immunity and makes body susceptible to diseases


ManagementSpiritual Management- (Daivavyapashraya)Rational management-(Yuktivyapashraya)Medhya Rasayana which has specific action on Dhriti

which regulates the function of Prana and Udana Vayu and regulates the function of Mana by removing tamas and pacifying Rajas by Shankhapushpi, Brahmi and Jyotishmati and Panchakarma Therapy

Psychological managementPositive Thinking and Attitude

Larger view of lifeMeditation-VipashyanaBuild capability to face stressful situations and

reduce the impact of stress at physiological levelYogaPranayamaHealthy lifestyle and food habits

Have multiple positive energy sourcesHobbies, interests


What does Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation do at Physiological level?...Yogasanas

Exercise different parts of the bodyCombine with breathingPostures: Stretch & hold, Compress & holdCreates flexibility and hollowness, lightness

Helps in flow of water, food, oxygen, electrical signals and flow of energy in the body

Isometric exercises As against Isotonic exercises of aerobics, gym

exercises which help to build muscles which reduce the flexibility & become blockers over a period


The Vicious Cycle

People spend half of their life in making money and loose health in that process.

In the remaining half they spend that money trying to regain the health

Priority

1) Pursue money

2) Pursue fame

Loose health Loose joy Less creative

Less Accomplishment

Less RecognitionLess MoneyMore stress on the priorities


Make it a Virtuous Cycle

Pursue health (mind+body) and knowledge (universal knowledge) then money & fame will follow as a byproduct

Priority

1) Pursue health

2) Pursue knowledge

More joy More creative

More Accomplishment

More RecognitionMore MoneyContinue stress on the priorities


Stress related diseasesStress adaptation syndrome manifests in physical symptoms to cardiovascular systems, respiratory systems, Gastrointestinal and Psychological symptoms like tension, insomnia, depressive mood, loss of enthusiasm and sex health

Occupational hazards like the illnesses due to VDU (Visual display Unit) can give rise to back problems, repetitive strain injury, or other musculoskeletal disorders

Tension Headache, Computer Vision Syndrome, Anxiety Neurosis these are the common entities.

Obesity due to sedentary life style


ILLNESSES –VDU visual display Unit Some users may get aches and pains in their hands, wrists,

arms, neck, shoulders or back, Headache especially after long periods of uninterrupted VDU work. ‘Repetitive strain injury’ (RSI) aches, pain may be due to screen glare; poor image quality; stress from the pace of work; anxiety about new technology; reading the screen for long periods without a break; poor posture;

Adjust your chair and VDU to find the most comfortable position for your work. your forearms should be approximately horizontal and your eyes the same height as the top of the VDU.

Make sure there is space under your desk to move your legs freely

A space in front of the keyboard is sometimes helpful for resting the hands and wrists

Keep a soft touch on the keys and don’t overstretch your fingers. Good keyboard technique is important

Support your forearm on the desk, and don’t grip the mouse too tightly.

Rest your fingers lightly on the buttons and do not press them hard.

Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the screen to suit lighting conditions in the room. taking frequent short breaks from the VDU


VDU ILLNESSES Management Computer Vision SyndromeIt implies dry eye syndrome, burningVata-Kaphaj- Triphala GhritaPitta-Kaphaj- Durvadi , PatoladiPittaja- Jivantyadi GhritaSeka- Triphala Kashaya (Purva Karma)


Anxiety NeurosisSomatic criteriaPalpitationShortness of breathHeadacheTremorsDryness of mouthDiarrheaExcessive sweatingIncreased H.R.&B.P.

PsychologicalDifficulty in

concentrationForgetfulnessSleep disturbanceFatigueReduction in

efficiency


Ayurvedic managementIT professionals tends to develop Stress related

disorders are Anxiety Neurosis and Depression Anxiety Neurosis (Chittodwega)- Medhya

Rasayana (Rejuvenative Therapy), Shirodhara- Himasagar Tail or Balahatadi Tail

Ashwagandharishta, Manasamitravataka, Shamanartha Snehapana- Panchatikta Ghrita

Shodhana- Virechan- Trivrita LehamShavasan, Yoga Nidra, Anuloma- Viloma and

Bhramari Pranayam, Omkar Sadhana


Depression(Vishada)

Vividhrogeshu Asidhhi Bhayat Karyeshu Apravritti

Kewala Kaphaja Vikara- Tikshna Shodhana- Nasya –Vacha Tail

Nasya Dhoomapana Ashwagndha Ksheerapaka Vamana- Jeemutaka or Iskshwaku Jyotishmati Tail 10-10 drops with mik Pranayama


Carpel tunnel SyndromeAvritta Vata- MAMSAVRITA VATAChaturvidha Sneha- Mishraka Sneha,

Jivantyadi YamakaPatrapottaliAnulomana, Mamsaposhana


Tension Headache (Psychogenic headache)Vataja Shiroroga (Vataja Shirah Shoola)Nasya- (1-2ml)- Ksheerabala Taila, Shadabindu

Tail Shiroabhyangam-10-12ml-Himasagara TailPan- Ksheerabala Taila Pathyadi Kwatha-20-30ml Vyana-UdanaTaila Dhara- Dhawantara Taila


Conclusion1.Stress adaptation syndrome which commonly

found in IT /BPO can be managed by Manasa Vyadhi Chikitsa

2.Computer Vision Syndrome can effectively managed by Ayurvedic and Panchakarma Therapy and Good Key board technique is also helpful


Mental health is adjustment of human being to the world and to each other with max. of effectiveness and happiness

Not just efficiency/just contenment/grace of obeying rules of the game cheerfully, it just all together socially considerate

behaviour and happy disposition- Karl Menniger

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Management of pscyhosomatic diseases in software executive using ayurveda dr santosh chavan