AYURVEDA FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS
The 21st century is the era of information technology as it has become a part of every day life of all people. The technology has made a remarkable change in the world but the people involved in this field because of their profession in the long term are prone to develop a lot of health problems, as this profession involves working for a long time in front of the computers and thus less of physical activity.
The different health problems which generally I.T. professionals complain are headaches, strain on eyes, pain in joints and neck, acidity, sleeping problems, increase in weight, allergic asthma etc. As modern medicines can give temporary relief but in the long term these will result in lots of side effects and reduce immunity of the person. So, the only way to give complete cure without any side effects, is through alternative medicines such as Ayurveda.
Ayurveda is the science of life and its objectives are: -
"Prayojanam chashya savasthshya savashthrakshnam aturashya vikarprashmanam cha" (charak sutra- 30/26)
It means - protection of the health of the healthy persons and cure of the diseased persons.
Through holistic approaches of Ayurveda most of health problems of IT professionals can be cured. Given below are the different problems & their management through Ayurveda :-
1.Eye problems-
1.Eye problems- eye ache, blood shot eyes, itchy eyes and watery discharge problems due to constant staring at the computer problems
Management - Trifladi yoga, Mahatrifla ghrith, saptamrit lauha
Tarpan
Tratek
Aaschoyothan
Eye exercise
2. Headache due to
stress and heavy work loads, being preoccupied with only mental activity and inadequate rest and sleep
Management -Snehan, swedan, mardan, nashya (shad bindu tel )
Vatnasak dravya
Sira suladi bajra ras
Praval bhasm
Godanti bhasam
Chandanadi lepa
Triputadi lepa
Medya rasayan
3. Gastro-
intestinal problems such as acidity and constipation due to sitting on a chair for long time, working late in night, not eating at right meal times, inadequate sleep, eating of fast food and takeaways, less intake of liquids and less fibre in diet etc. The possible treatments are mentioned below-
a. Acidity a- Abipatikar churan
Murktasukhti bhasm
B. constipation-
Trifla churan
Ajmodadi churan
Abhyarishta
4. Obesity-
As not much of physical activity is involved in this job most of the people are prone to become obese. The internal organs like liver, pancreas and kidneys all become lazy and less efficient.
Management-
Nidan parivarjan
Apatarpan chikitsha
Upavasadi langhan karma
Karshan ahar
Trifla and madhu
Phaltrikadi yoga
Gugglu preparations
5. Immunity related problems -
working in non -natural environments i.e. in air conditioned offices with no natural light and fresh air
Management- Uses of rasayan
Braham rasayan
Chyvanprash
Trifla rasayan
Amritha satva
6. Blood pressure and heart diseases:
due to stress, competitions, overburden of work, sleep disturbances and less time to relax and exercise
Management- Mukta pisti
Jawahar mohra
Brahami vati
Sarpgandha churna
Arjun churan
Arjunarishta
Saraswataristh
7. Joint pains-
Problems such as cervical spondylitis, Lumbar spondylitis and Sandhi vata may commonly be seen due to continues seating on a chair in one position for long time, working under air condition vents, stress on neck muscles due to continues staring at computer screens.
Management -
Vatasaman chikitsa
Snenhan and swedan
Dasmool kwath/ rasnadi kwath
Yograj guggul/ chandraprabha vati/ trayodasangvati
Singhnad guggul
Vatgajankush ras
Brihath vat chinta mani ras
Praval pisti
Swaran makshik bhasam
Mahavat vidhwanshan ras
8. Respiratory problems such as allergic asthma
due to working in air conditioned environment, being away from fresh air and light for long periods
Management-
Uses of rasayan
Laxmi vilas ras
Sanjeevani vati
Shring bhasm
Abhrak bhasm
Trikatu bhasm
Amrita satva
Apart from the above management even Abhyangam (full Body Massage with herbal oil, sirodhara, Indian Head massage, Meditation and Pranayam ( Anulom Vilom and Kapal bhrastrika) and some Ashanas (surya namashkar, bhoomi naman asasan, katichakra asasan, dhanura asasan, maurya asasan, pavan mukta asasan, hala asasan, sidha asasan, padma asasan and chakra asasan) should be a part of the life styles of these people.
To conclude, there needs awareness about Ayurveda among I.T. professionals, as it will help them to relax and work more efficiently with a peaceful mind and body .This will in turn help them lead a healthier, longer and prosperous life.
For any further health issues, give us a call.
Dr Santosh K. Yadav
Consultant : Yoga Ayurveda Wellness Clinic, Glen Waverley
Hindu Foundation Clinic, Bayswater