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Proforma for Registration of Subject for Dissertation in M.D (Ayurveda).

COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON MADHYA SHAREERA W.S.R TO BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)

By DR. LEENA. P. NAIR, 1st year M.D (Ay) Scholar, Department of P.G. Studies in Ayurveda Sidhantha, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri

Guide DR. M. K. SASIDHARAN M.D (Ay), Professor and Head of the Department, Dept of P.G. Studies in Ayurveda Sidhantha, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri

Co – Guide DR. RAGHAVENDRA UDUPA M.D (Ay), Asst. Prof., Dept of P.G. Studies in Ayurveda Sidhantha, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri

2008-2009 Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri. From Dr. Leena. P. Nair, 1st year M.D (Ay) Scholar, Dept. of P.G Studies in Ayurveda Sidhantha, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri. To Registrar, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore. Through The Principal and Head of the Dept of Ayurveda Sidhantha, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College - Moodbidri. Sub- Submission of Proforma for Registration of Synopsis for dissertation work in M. D (Ay).

Respected Sir, I request you to register the below mentioned subject in my name for submission of dissertation to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore as the partial fulfillment for the award of the degree M.D (Ay) in Ayurveda

Sidhantha.

TITLE OF DISSERTATION

COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON MADHYA SHAREERA W.S.R TO BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)

Here with I am enclosing the completed proforma for registration of Dissertation subject. Thanking you,

Place: Moodbidri Yours faithfully, Date: 27/11/2008 (Dr. Leena. P. Nair) RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES KARNATAKA, BANGALORE. ANNEXURE – II

PROFORMA FOR REGISTRATION OF SUBJECT FOR DISSERTATION.

1. Name of the Candidate : DR. LEENA. P. NAIR

Address (In block letters) : 1ST YEAR, M.D. SCHOLAR, DEPT OF P.G. STUDIES IN AYURVEDA SIDHANTHA, ALVA’S AYURVEDA MEDICAL COLLEGE, MOODBIDRI.

Permanent Address : D/o C. S. PARAMESWARAN NAIR THAROTTIL HOUSE, PERUNGALA P. O, KAYAMKULAM, ALAPUZHA DIST PIN-690559

2. Name of the Institution : ALVA’S AYURVEDA MEDICAL COLLEGE, MOODBIDRI-574227.

3. Course of study & Subject : M.D (Ay) IN AYURVEDA SIDHANTHA

4. Date of Admission for course : 06/06/2008

5. Title of the Topic : COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON MADHYA SHAREERA W.S.R TO BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) 6. Brief Resume of the Intended Work 6.1 Need for the study: The word ‘physique’ has the meaning as the shape and size of the body. In Ayurvedic classics, the word shareera has similar meaning that it is the shape of the human body from foot to head. The proper size and shape of body is a topic of discussion since ancient times. Nowadays this topic has broader meaning along with terms like height, weight, body mass index etc. BMI is a simple index of weight for height that is commonly used to classify under weight, over-weight and obesity in adults, irrespective of sex and health status. It is defined as the weight in Kilograms divided by the square of the height in metres (Kg/M2)5. BMI is a quantitative datum and no qualitative features are attributed to it. Ayurveda, the science of life has given importance to maintain the body in a healthy condition. In Charaka Samhitha Sutra Sthana, it is said that, one should protect his own body like officer in charge of the city who protects the city2. For that, the knowledge of shareera is very important. In Susrutha Samhitha Sutra Sthana 15th chapter, “Dosha dathu mala kshaya vridhi vijnana”, shareera is divided into three categories like krisha, madhya and sthoola1. These three divisions are assessed based on physical characters only and nothing is available regarding quantitative analysis. Hence in this study, an attempt will be made to compare the qualitative analysis of ayurvedic description and quantitative data of modern science. In the present study, the shareera of ayurvedic explanation is compared with modern parameter and analysed. Out of these thrividha shareera, more importance is given to concept of madhya shareera as it is considered as features of healthy person.

6.2 Review of Literature:

1. Susrutha Samhitha. 2. Charaka Samhitha. 3. Astanga Hridaya. 4. Astanga Sangraha. 5. Social and Preventive medicine – Park’s. 6. Davidson’s Principles and Practice of medicine. Previous Works Done  Amarnath - Daihika prakrities Ka Shareerika Bhara evam unchai ke sandarbha mein ek thulanatmaka adhyaya –University of Lucknow- 2001.  Namjoshi M - Concept of brimhana w.s.r to karshya – Jamnagar-1994  Dhyani M. P- Sthaulya evam karshya- Jamnagar-1967.

6.3 Objective of the study.

1 Qualitative assessment of Madhya shareera based on Ayurvedic references. 2 Quantitative assessment of Madhya shareera based on Body Mass Index. 3 Comparison of madhya shareera with krisha shareera and sthoola shareera (both qualitatively and quantitatively).

6.4 Hypothesis.

1. H0 - There is no relation between Madhya shareera and BMI.

2. HA - There is relation between Madhya shareera and BMI.

7. Materials & Methods: 7.1 Source of the Data  Literary source of data will be collected from Park’s - Social and Preventive Medicine and Davidson’s – Principles and Practice of Medicine.  Ayurvedic references will be taken from Charaka Samhitha, Susrutha

Samhitha and Vagbhata’s Astanga Hridaya and Astanga Sangraha.

7.2 Method of Collection of the Data  Data will be collected by conducting a closed type survey.  Subjects for the survey work will be selected randomly.  Minimum of 100 volunteers will be subjected for the survey.  BMI of selected volunteers will be collected according to Quetelet’s index.  A proforma will be prepared for the qualitative assessment of shareera (Su.Su.15).  Comparison of BMI will be done according to its grade with that of ayurvedic references.  Collected data will be subjected for statistical analysis. Inclusion Criteria 1. Individuals within the age group of 18 – 25 years. 2. Individuals irrespective of sex, health and socio-economic status will be taken.

Exclusion Criteria 1. Individuals less than 18 yrs and above 25 yrs. 2. Pregnant women. 3. Any congenital anomalies.

7.3 Does the study require any investigation and interventions to be conducted on patients or other humans or animals? If so, please describe briefly: Not Applicable.

7.4 Has ethical clearance been obtained from your institution in case of 7.3? Not Applicable. But clearance has been obtained through the ethical committee formulated in institution.

8. List of References 1. Sushrutha acharya, Vaidya Yadavji Trikamji, Narayan Ram Acharya Kavya thirtha, Dalhanacharya. Sushrutha samhitha: Nibandhasangraha. 4th ed. Varanasi: Chaukambha orientalia; 1980. 2. Agnivesha acharya, Charaka, Dridhabala, Vaidya Yadavji Trikamji Acharya, Chakrapanidutta. Charaka samhitha: Ayurveda Deepika. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series; Reprint 2006. 3. Vagbhata acharya, Shiv Prasad Sharma, Indu. Astanga samgraha: Sasilekha. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series; 2006. 4. K. Park. Park’s text book of social and preventive medicine: 18th ed. 1167, Prem nagar, Jabalpur: Banarsidas Bhanot Publishers; 2005. 5. Sir. Davidson stanley, Nicholas A Boon, Nicki R Colledge, Brain R Walker, John A. A. Hunter. Davidson’s principles and practice of medicine. 20th ed. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier; 2006. 9. Signature of Candidate :

10. Remarks of Guide :

11. Name & Designation of

11. 1 Guide : Dr. M. K. Sasidharan. M.D (Ay) Prof., Dept of P.G. Studies, Ayurveda Sidhantha, Alva’s Ayurveda medical College, Moodbidri.

11.2 Signature and seal :

11.3 Co-guide : Dr. Raghavendra Udupa M. D. (Ay) Asst. Professor, Dept. of P.G. Studies Ayurveda Sidhantha, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri.

11.4 Signature and seal : 11.5 Head of the Department : Dr. M. K. Sasidharan M. D. (Ay) Prof: and Head of the Department, Dept. of P.G. Studies, Ayurveda Sidhantha Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri.

11.5 Signature and seal :

12.1 Remarks of the Principal :

12. 2 Signature and seal :