Impact of Shirodhara on biological markers of stress: A case study
Authors
Sujata Rajan
aDept of Kriya Sharir, Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College & Hospital, Govt of Delhi, India
Manoj Shamkuwar
bDept of Panchkarma, Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College & Hospital, Govt of Delhi, India
Ankur Tanwar
aDept of Kriya Sharir, Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College & Hospital, Govt of Delhi, India
Keywords:
Shirodhara, Sr.cortisol, DHEA, Stress, Ayurveda
Abstract
The unforgiving pace and complexity of modern life has greatly challenged our ability to live healthier and fully in the present moment. Industrialization, globalization, and competition in each sector lead to emotional stress and strain in life which is dangerous at the physical and mental levels. As per the classics of Ayurveda, chinta (stress) and atichintan (overthinking) are the causes of Rasavaha srotodushti which lead to many diseases. Shirodhara is an important healing technique of Ayurveda that has neuro-immuno-physio-psychological effects on the human body. Several studies have been carried out to evaluate the efficacy of Shirodhara in many diseases. A 35-yearold female patient with sleep deprivation, loss of concentration, and irritable mood symptoms was admitted to the hospital. She was assessed on the basis of the Profile Of Mood Score (POMS) questionnaire, Serum Cortisol (Sr. Cortisol), Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). The patient was treated by Shirodhara with sesame oil for 14 days continuously. Results were assessed by biomarkers of stress and by POMS score. At the end of Shiroadhara, there was significant improvement found in presenting complaints as well as on the POMS Score and Stress biomarkers. During or after the treatment, no adverse events were observed.
Keywords: Shirodhara, Sr.cortisol, DHEA, Stress, Ayurveda
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