Objective: The present review was carried out with the objectives of identifying the role of Yogāsana (yogic practices) and Prānāyam (breathing practices) as a modality to prevent and treat diabetes. Data Source: The fea- sible beneficial effects of Yogāsana (yogic practices) and Prānāyam (breathing practices) on diabetes were as- sessed, which is based on relevant classical texts along with textbooks of contemporary medical sciences. Be- sides, recent research articles related to clinical studies conducted in various institutions as available on the inter- net and published in authentic databases (Pub-Med, Google Scholar, Web of Science etc.) were also referred through the ancestry approach. Review Methods: The possible correlation has been made between collected in- formation and has been presented systematically. The quality of the studies was assessed by the author and logi- cally presented in this context. Result and Discussion: Yoga offers a non-invasive way to manage various clini- cal conditions up to some extent. It can be prescribed with other systems of medicines as an adjuvant for health promotion. Recent evidence suggests that Yoga and controlled lifestyle measures reduce blood sugar load in peo- ple with diabetes. Keywords: Yoga, Yogāsana, Prānāyam, Diabetes mellitus, Insulin resistance, lifestyle disease.

Sandhigatavāta is comparable to osteoarthritis of modern medicine. It is a kind of articular degenerative disorders that can affect any joints but generally observed weight bearing joints. It is prevalent since antiquity and commonly exists among elderly age group. Osteoarthritis is the second most common rheumatologic problem and it is the most frequent joint disease with a prevalence of 22% to 39% in India. It is predominant in females as compared to male. Variety of herbal and herbo-mineral formulations are mentioned in Ayurvedic lexicons for its management, Trayodaśāṇga guggulu is one of them. In this concern, we have laid down an emphasis in brief on Sandhigatavaāta and trying to explore the classical and contemporary pharmacological aspects of Trayodaśāṇga guggulu for its management.

The world community is facing a pandemic of COVID -19, which is caused by infection of novel corona virus-2. The disease has spread globally with a total of 27.2 Cr conrmed cases, 53.3 L deaths and 24.3 Cr recovered as of December 13. Primarily; it involves the respiratory system and in due course of time affects the other systems too. The pathophysiology and management are still evolving in modern medicine, while developments of vaccine are under the way. As per Ayurveda, it is type of Aupasargikaroga (infectious disease) that is Sankramakaroga (communicable disease) in nature and later on it may derange the basic matrix of bio-humours and alter the status of Agnis (bio-res) and Ojas (immune strength). In view of this, different treatments guidelines have been recommended in the classics of Ayurveda by considering the genetic constitution (Prakriti), kala, bala and other epigenetic factors of the patient. Besides, specic recommendations for Ahara (diet), Nidra (sleep) and Brahmacharya (code of conduct related to mental and physical activities) have also been mentioned to target physical, mental, social and spiritual health. In this context authors have tried to explore the preventive aspects which are feasible for general public to become free from COVID-19 through Ayurveda.