ROLE OF STRESS IN ETIOPATHOGENESIS OF DISEASES AND ITS AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE - A REVIEW ARTICLE

A REVIEW ARTICLE

Abstract

Stress plays a very Important role in manifestation of several Diseases. It Constitutes a State of threatened homeostasis triggered by intrinsic or extrinsic adverse factors (Stressors) and is counteracted by Physiological and Behavioural responses. The Adaptive Stress response depends upon highly interconnected neuroendocrine, cellular and molecular infrastructure i.e., Stress system includes Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal (HPA) and Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) which interact with other vital centres in the Central Nervous System. In Ayurveda the word Sahasa is used for Stress. Chinta, Shoka, Bhaya, Pragnaparada are main Causative factors for Stress where person’s Dhi, Dhruti, Smruti gets impaired leading to Dosa Prakopa. It enhances the risk of Obesity, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes mellitus, Thyrotoxicosis, Behavioural Disorders etc., and it responsible for Ojakshaya and manifest psychosomatic Diseases. Ayurveda provides the best Management for Stress like Daivavyapasraya, Yukthivyapasraya, Satvavajaya therapies along with lifestyle modifications like proper diet, Sleep, Sadvrutta, Yoga etc.