Observation of effect of excess talking in various occupations on body physiology.

Title: Observation of effect of excess talking in various occupations on body physiology.

Dr. Amol Shinde submitted his dissertation to Pune University in
2010. For the P.G. degree (M.D. Sharir Kriya). His guide was Dr. N.D.
Dhargalkar and research centre was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya. India

Dr. Shinde in his research tried to find threshold of talk time in 250
people, in occupation demanding extended hours of excessive talk. The
volunteers were divided in loud speaking occupation. These volunteers are
kept under observation of 6 months they were observed for the development
of following symptoms like – Tiredness (Shram), Fatigue (Klama) and
excessive thirst (Trushna).

It was expected that the threshold measure would be different in self
speaking occupation however it is seen that the duration of talk time & total
number of recoverable symptoms mentioned above do not have significant
correlation. The symptoms arrested are mentioned in charak text in section
of siddhi sthana in chapter no. 12

It is very well seen in the research that only duration of talking is not
important but long duration of talking & loud talking are equally
responsible for precipitation of symptoms. Tiredness & Fatigue symptoms
are recoverable by little rest but the excessive thirst symptom should be
arrested at a proper time to avoid further pathological consequences.
Excessive talking is a strong etiological factor for dryness of mouth &
palate.

Even if the speech is a principle function of respiratory system, the
volunteers shown a very low percentage of the diseases of bronchial Asthma
(Shwasa). The diseases mentioned in Cha. Siddha sthana 12 like Hoarseness
of voice (Svarbheda), cervical spondylosis (Manyasthambha), chest Pain
(Ura-parshva shula), Fever (Jwara) has other strong reseasons as causative
factors besides excess talking.

From this research one must understand the importance of talking
in low peach & of hydration for the people who are having professions
which require talking for a longer duration (e.g. teachers, singers, etc)

Study of Rakta dhatu with special reference to Raktasarata

Title: Study of Rakta dhatu with special reference to Raktasarata

Dr. Swati Kiran Chobhe submitted her dissertation to Pune University, in
1995, for the P.G. degree M.D. (Sharir Kriya). Her guide was Dr. M.H.
Paranjape (M.D., Ph.D) and research centre was Ashtang Ayurved
Mahavidyalaya, Pune (M.S., India)

Dr. Chobhe in her research examined Raktasarata (Tissue excellence of
blood) and studied the properties and functions of Rakta Dhatu (Blood).
Forty healthy volunteers were examined for quality assessment of blood and
graded as best, Moderate & poor quality.

Important observations were as Follows –

A) Quality Of Tissue Features :
1) Best quality – a) Bright red colour of Conjunctiva,Pravar Sarata) skin & face along with unctuousness.
b) Good Digestive power.
c) Intolerance of heat.

2) Moderate quality - a) Redness was present as above but (Madhyam Sarata) brightness was less.
b) Moderate tolerance of heat.

3) Poor quality - a) Paleness, dryness.(Hin Sarata)
 b) Poor digestive power.
c) Good Tolerance of heat.
d) Frequent stomatitis.

B) Correlation was found in between Haemoglobin & tissue excellency
(Dhatusarata), Best quality tissue shows higher limit of normal range of
haemoglobin. Poor tissue quality shows lower limit of normal range of
haemoglobin.

C) In Ayurvedic classics, the colour of the blood is compaired with the
colour of Gunja and Laksha

Accordingly the colour strip was prepared with different shades of gunja &
laksha.

In modern science Hb & R.B.C. percentage is also mentioned in the
format of range. So this will be interesting to note the matching of colour
Strip with colour of the nails & correlate it with higher & lower limit of Hb.
If any correlation is found, then colourstrip matching will be Non invasive
investigation to determine Hb.

Quantitative estimation of ‘Bala’ with respect to Prakruti

TITLE: Quantitative estimation of ‘Bala’ with respect to Prakruti

Dr. R.R. Deshpande had submitted his dissertation to Pune University in
2002, for the P.G. Degree M.D. (Sharir Kriya). His Guide was Dr. N. D.
Dhargalkar & Research Centre was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Pune
(M.S.) India.

Dr. Deshpande, in his research did the Quantitative estimation of Bala
(Strength) with Harvard Step Test, with respect to Prakruti (Biotype).
“Harvard Step Test” is a Practical application of Ayurvedic Principal
that “Bala should be measured by vyamshakti” (Balam Vyayamshakty
Parikshet – Ref. ch. Vi.) 302, Healthy volunteers of both the sex & of age
Group 18 -23 were included in the study.
The subject steps up & down on the bench of having height 20 inches
(For male) & 18 inches (For Females). Stepping at rate of 30 steps / min was
done for period of 5 min (Males) or 4 min (females) or until exhaustion.
Physical efficiency Index was calculated with the following Formula.
PEI = Duration of exercise X 100 divided by
2 X (A+B+C)
Where,
A = Pulse of 1 to 1.5 min during recovery.
B = Pulse of 2 to 2.5 min during recovery.
C = Pulse of 3 to 3.5 min during recovery.

The allied information of the volunteers was collected like diet (Veg / Non
veg), H/O exercise etc. Also Prakruti (Biotype) Dhatu Sarata (Tissue
excellence) examination was done for each candidate.

Above research gives following conclusions -

1) Physical Aerobic fitness by ‘Harvard Step Test’ has also significant co
relation with asthi, majja & to some extent with shukra, Mansa Sarata.

2) ‘Harvard Step Test’ can be a very good, universally accepted
‘Objective parameter’ to access ‘Yuktija & Kalaja Bala’ (i.e. fitness
acquired through practice of exercise, proper diet & healthy season etc)

3) ‘Harvard Step Test’ is not showing any significant correlation with
‘Doshic = prakruti’.

4) Fitness, determined by Harvard step test is not sufficient to access the
fitness related with constitution (Doshaj – Prakrutiasth Bala)

5) Fitness related with constitution may be the combined affect of
genetically inherent physical + psychological + spiritual + social health. So
to assess this Fitness a ‘Battery of Tests’ may be necessary.