Integrated approach of ayurved and yoga in parkinsonism (kampavata); a case report

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Parkinson's disease is one of the commonest diseases in senility. It is a longterm degenerative disorder of central nervous system affecting the motor system. Its symptoms resemble the symptoms of Kampavata as per Ayurveda. Kampavata is basically a Vataja disease which should be treated with BrumhanaChikitsa . Yogic interventions like Asana and Pranayama have found out to be very effective in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The present case study is of a 62-yearold female patient of Parkinsonism with the complaints of Sarvanga Kampa (tremors), more in head, neck and bilateral hands, swaying while walking but able to walk with support, difficulty in performing daily activities like eating food, drinking water etc. low back pain, bilateral leg pain, heaviness in body with generalised weakness for 6 months. The patient was treated with Shaman treatment as well as Brumhana Chikitsa of Basti , Nasya and Murdhni Taila . Yogic interventions included Asanas like Vrukshasana , Tadasana , Garudasana and Utkatasana and Pranayama like Omkar Chanting and Bhramari Pranayama . There was a drastic improvement in the results of patient. The Hoehn and Yahr Scale improved from 3 to 2.5 and Berg’s Balance Scale improved from 48 to 53. Other subjective symptoms like shuffling gait and slurred speech also improved. Thus, it was concluded that the combined therapy of Ayurveda and Yoga can effectively treat Parkinson's disease. Keywords: Parkinson