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Stunted Growth of Children in India Due to Malnutrition and Other Factors

Stunted Growth of Children in India Due to Malnutrition and Other Factors

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*Dr. Prashant Kumar Jha, Head, Quality Control Laboratories, ALNRMAMC, Koppa *Corresponding Author: [email protected] Received on: 30-01-2023                    Accepted: 05-02-2023                   Corrected: 10-02-2023                                                                                                                                                                             Abstract: Background: Undernutrition is a detrimental condition for health and development of any nation. In India, it 16.3% population are affected by this resulting in various indicators of malnutrition including stunting, wasting, underweight and micronutrient deficiencies. Stunted growth is a result chronic malnutrition. Dietary practices and insistence based of lack of education an...
Editorial- March-2023

Editorial- March-2023

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Spending more time in nature and nature-based activities improve the health and quality of life for the people over the age of 65. A research published online on 1st February in Leisure Sciences highlights the activities in the bosom of nature with purpose of life in older people. The word, ‘forest bath’ is used extensively in undertaken research. The concept of ‘forest bath’ stands for being with nature, listening sounds of leaves, swaying trees, chirping of birds, trickling streams, breathing in fresh air etc. with complete concentration on nature. Improvements were observed by researchers in terms of physiological conditions (stress, blood pressure etc.) and cognitive health. The research also focuses on social activities in and with nature. The concept of ‘forest bath’ resembles Vanapr...
Astrological Aspects Of Psychology With Special Reference To Schizophrenia,  A Case-Study

Astrological Aspects Of Psychology With Special Reference To Schizophrenia, A Case-Study

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        *Dr. Prashant Kumar Jha, Head, Quality Control Laboratories, ALNRMAMC, Koppa *Corresponding Author: [email protected] Received on: 05-12-2022           Accepted: 11-12-2022           Corrected: 05-01-2023 Abstract: Background: Impacts of planets on everyone’s life is matter of study in astrology. Number of theories are generated in favor of these aspects. Formation and effects of electromagnetic on brain is one of them, enough to frame and affect specific psychology. Some planets, their relation wi...
EDITORIAL – FEBRUARY 2023

EDITORIAL – FEBRUARY 2023

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        A study published in Current Nutrition Reports on 25th January prescribes ketogenic diet in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Various studies suggest the prevalence of PCOS ranging from 9-10% in states of South India depending on the study, awareness and diagnosis criteria. Other than women of child bearing ages, adolescents and postmenopausal women are also affected. PCOS is one of the important endocrine diseases with indications of insulin resistance, obesity etc. Complexities of conditions are noted more serious in women with gastrointestinal problems as increased intestinal permeability results in abdominal pain leading to irritable bowel syndrome. Hence, diet becomes too much important. Ketogenic diet is related to induction of ketosis by restricting intake of car...
Morphological Differences of Leaves of Six Species of Apocyanaceae

Morphological Differences of Leaves of Six Species of Apocyanaceae

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*Dr. Prashant Kumar Jha, Head, Quality Control Laboratories, ALNRMAMC, Koppa Professor (Dr.) Sanjaya K.S., Principal, ALNRMAMC, Koppa *Corresponding Author: [email protected] Received on: 12-11-2022            Accepted: 15-12-2022            Corrected: 30-12-2022 Abstract: Background: Apocyanaceae is one important families with number of medicinal plants. It comprises of 5,500 species worldwide and 118 species in India. Taxonomical identification of these species is important. Characteristics of flowers and fruits are usually taken in consideration. However, morphometrics of leaves are given so importance. So, in present study six species of Apocyanceae family studied based leaf-characteristics. Materials and Methods: Leaves of Parsonsia alboflavescens (Dennst.) Mabb., A...
EDITORIAL – JANUARY

EDITORIAL – JANUARY

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Psychological concerns of pandemic were carefully weighed by researchers from various aspects. The study of McClelland and Silwa (2022) about the unequal domestic labour based on gendered affordable perception was published on 14th November issue of Philosophy and Phenomenological Research. The feminist concern is emphasized in study as care of children, cleaning and related domestic works. Authors have discussed difference in perception of men and women in terms of possibility of action (affordance). Subjective approach of affordance is known fact. The cognitive perception is shaped by economic status, society, cultural and religious beliefs. It is much affected by environmental set up of nurturing. Habits and skills are unconsciously developed under specific environs. Responsibilities t...
A Review on Antitoxic Effects of Haridra Against Gara Visha

A Review on Antitoxic Effects of Haridra Against Gara Visha

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Dr. Bharat Bhushan, PG Scholar, Dept.of Agada Tantra,R.G. Govt. PG Ayurvedic College, Paprola, H.P. *Dr. Jaram Singh, Professor, HOD, Dept.of Agada Tantra,R.G. Govt. PG Ayurvedic College, Paprola, H.P. Dr. Rajveer, Lecturer, Dept.of Agada Tantra,R.G. Govt. PG Ayurvedic College, Paprola, H.P. *Corresponding author: [email protected] Received on: 17-09-2022           Accepted: 02-10-2022           Corrected: 22-10-2022 Abstract: Background: Poison is a substance that kills, injures or harms living organism through its chemicals. It is termed as Visha in Ayurveda. Three types of Visha are mentioned in Ayurveda including sthavara, jangham and kritrima. Kritrima visha is further classified as Dushi and Gara visha. Gara visha is incompatible combination of poisonous and non-poisonous s...
EDITORIAL- DECEMBER

EDITORIAL- DECEMBER

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Association of gender with aging is not a matter of debate now. Number of researches has evidently shown that women age differently than men. Recently a research conducted on Drosophila and published in Nature Aging on 1st December reveals effects of rapamycin, a mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) inhibitor drug extending the lifespan in females, but not in males. The research suggests the increased enterocyte autophagy in females via H3/H4 histone-Bchs (Blue cheese) axis, while unaltered in males. A review study by Lemaitre et al. on 101 species of mammals discloses the average female’s median lifespan 18.6 % longer than males. In human beings, it was noted 7.8% more. Diversified studies have shown the differences in immune responses, autoimmunity, stress and emotional regulations, meta...
Physicochemical Analysis of Saptamrita Rasa

Physicochemical Analysis of Saptamrita Rasa

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*Dr. Milind Hukkeri, Professor, Dept. of RS & BK, ALNRMAMC, Koppa *Dr. Prashant Kumar Jha, ALNRMAMC, Koppa *Corresponding author: [email protected] *Corresponding author: [email protected] Received on: 31-05-2022           Accepted: 13-08-2022           Corrected: 25-08-2022 ABSTRACT: Background: Saptarmita rasa is an important formulation used in all types of diseases of mouth. Its composition includes minerals and metals along with herbs as Parada bhasma, Abhraka bhasma, Loha bhasma, Suddha (purified) Shilajita, Suddha Guggulu, Suddha Manahshila and Swarnamakshika bhasma. Analysis based on pharmacopoeial standards and quantitative estimation of elements present with formulation are required. 2. Materials and Methods: The physicochemical analysis consist...
Editorial- November-2022

Editorial- November-2022

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Survival benefits of parental care is well known fact among the mammalians including human beings. Effects of such care is observed with both genetic and epigenetic changes through the generations. The degree of care and impacts of parental genes have resulted in various levels of outcomes. Charak Samhita Sarirasthana 6/13 mentions the possibility of strength in child, if birth takes place in house of strong persons, an indication of genetic relationships. Parental care is associated with family income, education, social status and occupational backgrounds of parents, an immediate environment for any child. Charak Samhita Sarirasthana 1/147 endorses on impacts of immediate environment indicating the coming forth of memory being in touch with intellects. Recently, a research published in D...