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Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to sleep health by balancing the body's doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. It emphasizes a consistent sleep routine, herbal remedies like Ashwagandha and Brahmi, and dietary adjustments to promote restful sleep. Stress management through meditation, yoga, and oil massages helps calm the nervous system. Ayurvedic principles suggest avoiding stimulants and heavy meals before bedtime for optimal rest. By addressing root causes like digestion, stress, and lifestyle habits, Ayurveda enhances sleep quality naturally.
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- Dr. Ankuk Martenwar discusses the importance of sleep, especially on World Sleep Day, emphasizing awareness and prevention of sleep disorders. The World Sleep Society highlights healthy sleep habits and management strategies.
- Sleep impacts overall health, wellness, and tolerance. The presentation notes the significant percentage of individuals in India, particularly those with diabetes and thyroid disease, affected by sleep disorders. Statistics reveal a substantial portion of the Indian population, including the elderly and those with psychiatric conditions, experience sleep problems.
- Ayurveda views sleep as a natural energy source and a special ritual, distinguishing between beneficial and detrimental sleep habits. In today's world, a significant part of the population struggles with sleep disorders, with females being disproportionately affected.
- Sleep is categorized into REM and non-REM stages, with Ayurveda considering it essential for Brahmacharya (control of mind). Proper sleep quality, not just quantity, promotes happiness and longevity.
- Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of appropriate timing and duration of sleep, discouraging daytime napping except during summer. Mental and physical health issues are linked to improper sleep habits. Different phases of sleep, including deep sleep and REM sleep, are discussed.
- The discussion shifts towards promoting sleep health through remedies like oil application, consuming milk before bed, and creating a comfortable sleeping environment with soothing sounds and pleasant fragrances. Specific Ayurvedic medicines like Ashwagandha and Brahmi, are noted, and their benefits on the nervous system and stress reduction are highlighted.
- Modern sleep analysis methods are mentioned, and studies on the benefits of yoga, shirodhara, and various Ayurvedic practices are presented. Furthermore, the effects of post-COVID impact on sleep disorders, and the varying sleep requirements for different age groups are outlined.
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About the Speakers
Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar
Assistant Professor, GS Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Uttarpradesh
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