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Malnutrition means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Malnutrition (at micro cellular level) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Dhātukṣaya, according to the principles of Ayurveda: a branch of ancient Indian science dealing with health, medicine, anatomy, etc.—In the process of pathogenesis of primary dysmenorrhea (kaṣṭārtava), changes occurred in Vata dosha can be considered as foremost step. Vitiation of Vata can be occurred in two ways Dhatukshaya (state of malnutrition at micro cellular level) and Margavarodha (obstruction of passage for menstrual blood). Vata is the main responsible factor, though other Doshas only be present as associates to it. So, pain is produced due to vitiation of only Vata dosha or in combination with other Doshas.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Full-text (+13): Kuposhana, Kuposhan, Poshanabhava, Poshnabhav, Kakupushti, Kakapushti, Cai se, Chatakabhaya, Aposhana, Chatabhaya, Dubbhikkhapilita, Chatakadosa, Chatakadubbhikkha, Ying yang bu liang, Dhatukshaya, Ojas, Margavarodha, Menstrual blood, Kanadi, Tiao zui.
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Letter to the Editor: Vol 56, No 1 (2014) < [Vol 56, No 1 (January/February) (2014)]
Malnutrition in children under the age of 5 years in a primary health care... < [Vol 63, No 1 (Part 3) (2021)]
An assessment of the integrated nutrition programme for malnourished children... < [Vol 59, No 6 (November/December) (2017)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Nutritional and hematologic assessment of Grand Bassam inmates. < [2016: Volume 5, August issue 8]
Malnutrition prevalence and risk factors in Meerut's urban and rural areas. < [2018: Volume 7, July issue 13]
Pilot study on Moringa oleifera for child malnutrition (3-10 years). < [2019: Volume 8, December issue 13]
Only one Breath (by Ajahn Sumedho)
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Hospital Malnutrition < [Volume 8, Issue 2 (2011)]
Optimal Assessment of Nutritional Status in Older Subjects with the Chronic... < [Volume 19, Issue 3 (2022)]
Malnutrition and Gastrointestinal and Respiratory Infections in Children < [Volume 8, Issue 4 (2011)]
African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
The nutritional status of Grade 1 pupils, in Bloemfontein, South Africa and... < [Vol 5, No 1 (2013)]
Prevalence and associated risk factors of chronic malnutrition amongst... < [Vol 14, No 1 (2022)]
Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among under 5-year-old... < [Vol 12, No 1 (2020)]
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
Dietetics Prescribed in Ancient Ayurveda Correlated with Pediatrics Guideline... < [Vol. 17 No. 04 (2023)]
Effect of Dietary Counseling in Chronic Renal Failure Patients on Hemodialysis < [Vol. 13 No. 01 (2019)]
Investigation of Antidiarrhoeal Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Tamarindus... < [Vol. 10 No. 04: Supplementary Issue (2016)]