World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

MALAVEGA VIDHARAN- ETIOPATHOLOGICAL BASIS OF LIFESTYLE DISORDERS

Dr. Patil Vikram* and Dr. Chavhan Santosh

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is an ancient science of healthcare which focuses on maintenance of healthy state of mind and body. One of the directives for attaining healthy status is following the signals given by the body timely. Ayurveda Samhitas have mentioned that Vega Vidharan i.e. suppression of natural urges can cause minor to severe diseases. One of the important Vegas controlled by Apan Vayu is Malavega. The current review discusses the effects of Malavega Vidharan as etiopathological basis of lifestyle diseases. Malavega Vidharan causes vitiation of Apan Vayu and also results into various disorders of Annavaha and Purishavaha Srotasas. Serious complications like vision deformities, chest pain etc have also been mentioned in this regard. Chronic and habitual Malavega Vidharan leads to Khavaigunya which in turn forms the basis of pathology for a number of disorders of various systems. While applying Nidan Parivarjan as the primary line of treatment for these complaints, importance must be given to avoid suppression of the natural urge of Malavega.

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