ROLE OF MANAS IN METABOLIC DISORDERS W.S.R TO DYSLIPIDEMIA

*Dr. Ashwini N., Dr. Sanjay Kumar M. D.

ABSTRACT

Prasanna Atma Indriya Manaha is considered as one of the entities of Swastha Purusha. Manas being the prime factor has its effect on Sharira even leading to Psycho-Somatic Disorders. Researches show that Psychological stress as one of the prime factors leading to increasing levels of total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, and free fatty acids, while potentially decreasing HDL-cholesterol. Manasika Bhava has direct impact on the Agni thereby paying off to metabolic diseases such as Diabetes, Dyslipidemia and Obesity. Aim/ Objective: To evaluate the effect of Manas on Metabolic Disorders w.s.r to Dyslipidemia. Materials and Methods: Literary review of Samhitas and Modern Text Books along with the research articles to establish the effect of Manas on the metabolic disorders. Access the stress factor of about 50 Dyslipidemia patients using perceived stress scale. Results and Conclusion: Results show that Manasika Bhavas having negative impact just like stress have direct effect on the body leading to metabolic disorders. Thus, psychotherapy like stress management also have a major role in prevention and management of Metabolic Diseases such as Dyslipidemia.

Keywords: Manas, Dyslipidemia, Stress, Metabolic Disorders.