Research Paper
OJA AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN RELATION TO LIFESTYLE DISORDERS
Author: Dr.Parmod Tiwari, ,
Dr.Parmod Tiwari Reader
Babeke Medical College & Hospital, Daudhar, Moga (Pb
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Abstract:
The culture of modern era has become highly stressed. A
number of diseases results due to stress. The lifestyle we follow , the daily
routine , the diet pattern , least interest to exercises etc; all of these
factors contribute to the beginning of the lifestyle disorders such as
hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, auto immune disorders etc. and
many more to the list. A common factor to all these diseases is the “stress”.
Sir Hans Selye defined “stress” as non specific response of the body to the
demand made upon it. The demand could be related to the external factor or the
internal one. Oja in ayurveda has been described as the vital energy. It is the
essential part maintaining the immunity of system. When due to stress,
depression and other etiological factors, oja gets affected to a level. More
the person taking stress upon on him ,will surely lead to the condition of oja
kshaya or vyadishametva. The status of oja in the body is important and one
can’t continue without oja. Physical and
mental resistance to diseases is of enormous significance for all living
beings, as it prevents and regulates the recovery phase.
Keywords:
oja,dhatus, bala,
immunity, vyadishamtva, stress,
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