Open AccessA Protocol RCT on Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Prakriti (Unique Constitution) Based Pathya-Apathya with Routine Diet in Healthy Children to Evaluate Its Future Observation towards Diseases to Prevent and Treat Morbidities
Author(s) -
Prakash Dwivedi,
Renu Rathi,
Bharat Rathi,
Vidyabhushan Pandey,
Jitesh Verma,
Ibamedabha Japang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60a34493
Subject(s) - protocol (science) , intervention (counseling) , medicine , randomized controlled trial , perception , alternative medicine , clinical trial , family medicine , psychology , clinical psychology , nursing , pathology , neuroscience
Background: Prakriti is a term that refers to an individual's inherent behavioural tendency. Acharyas have outlined many do’s and don'ts for maintaining a person's excellent immunity and health, such as Ritucharya (seasonal routine), Dinacharya (dietary regulations), and so on. Pathya (healthy) and Apathaya (unhealthy) are two ideas that are equally essential in the treatment of illnesses.
Objectives: To Study Prakriti analysis as per systematic protocol (C-DAC) and its perception towards different diseases. To assess the impact of Pathya-Apathya concept to prevent morbidity status in adolescent.
Materials and Methods: 12-16 years age group adolescent of nearby CBSE schools from MGAC will be selected Pathyapathya intervention will be given and study its perception towards different diseases prevention.
Results: To summarise categorical variables such as gender, religion, education, Ahara, Vihara, and various participant complaints, frequency and percentages will be utilised. Subjective and objective criteria will be used to calculate the percentage of alleviation. The difference in results before and after intervention in this group will be observed, and the results will be presented using statistical data.
Conclusion: If this prakriti wise pathya concept will be significantly efficacious then so many diseases can be prevented which is a need of the hour.