PREVENTIVE APPROACH TO CANCER THROUGH AYURVEDA
Dr. Shilpa Kantilal Ingle*
ABSTRACT
Cancer is a disease with uncontrolled growth of tissue due to abnormal cells undergoing division and can invading nearby tissue also. They can spread to other body parts through blood or lymph systems. At present several types of cancer are present e.g. carcinoma- cancer of skin and tissues, lymphoma and multiple myeloma - cancer that begin in the cells of immune system etc. In Ayurvedic literature though the similar word to cancer is not mentioned the diseases having the signs and symptoms are discussed in various contexts. Granthi and arbuda are well explained in Sushrutsamhita, that can be correlated with non-malignant and malignant tumours. In such disorders vitiation of Tridoshas is there with predominance of Kapha Dosha due to Mithya Aahar, Vihaar and impaired digestive fire. Again condition of Saptadhatu, Oaj and Vyadhikshamattva body entities play an important role in it. The external factors like pollution, changed lifestyle with bad eating habits also count much. The most important but somewhat neglected part that is full of negativity and negative approach and emotional stagnation which cause toxic material accumulation in our body. It can be prevented through lifestyle modification through base of Ayurved i.e. Aahar, Vihaar, purification of body with planned Panchkarma therapy.
Keywords: Cancer, Oaj, Vyadhikshamatwva, Tridoshas.
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