Fasting practices in Tamil Nadu and their importance for patients with diabetes

Kannan, Subramanian; Mahadevan, Shriraam; Seshadri, Krishna G; Sadacharan, Dhalapathy; Velayutham, Kumaravel

doi:10.4103/2230-8210.192921

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“…With careful planning and education, patients may be able to participate in the number of feasts and fasts that dot the Indian calendar with the same vigor and zest. 10 In the current study many participants reported dependency on family either economically or physically. But some of them were not getting the required support.…”

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confidence: 65%

Perceived challenges in diabetic care: A cross sectional study among in-patients of a tertiary care hospital

Manjunatha¹,

Jayashree²

2021

IJFCM

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Introduction: India recognized as capital for diabetes in world accounts for 69.2 million cases i.e. 8.7% as per the 2015 International Diabetes Federation Data. Despite the availability of efficient medications the mortality and morbidity due to the disease is increasing. Therefore the current study was carried with an aim to identify the barriers of access to care. Objective: To identify the socio-cultural, economic and educational barriers in continuum of treatment among diabetics. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital, Mysore. Diabetic patients admitted in the hospital were considered for the study. Results: There was no fear of stigma among the participants. 80% of the patients were dependent either economically or physically on their family members, amongst which only half of them got the required family support. 83% of the participants felt that travel to hospital, stay and other expenses were adding on to their existing financial burden of direct and indirect economic loses. The proportion of people among literates who had good knowledge was higher as compared to illiterate but the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Counselling sessions must be provided both in hospital and community based setting to enhance health literacy among diabetics.

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confidence: 65%

Perceived challenges in diabetic care: A cross sectional study among in-patients of a tertiary care hospital

Manjunatha¹,

Jayashree²

2021

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“…During the breaking fast, meal usually consists of rice, greens ("agathi keerai"), gooseberry (amla) and turkey berry (sundaikai) [95]. Yom Kippur fasting: like prolonged fasting (PF), it is observed by Jews for 25 h to celebrate the tenth day of the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar.…”

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A review of salivary composition changes induced by fasting and its impact on health

Aripin¹,

Zahid²,

Rahim³

et al. 2024

Food Science and Human Wellness

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Human saliva is an indispensable fluid that maintains a healthy oral cavity which otherwise can lead to oral diseases (dental caries and periodontitis). In addition, salivary metabolites and microbiome profile provide early detection of systemic diseases such as cancer and obesity. Salivary diagnostic has gained popularity due to its non-invasive sampling technique. Fasting (abstinence from food or drink or both) research for weight loss and improve health is common, but studies using fasting saliva are scarce. Some metabolites in fasting saliva have been reported with interesting results, which can be enhanced by considering different confounding factors. For example, fasting saliva contains higher salivary nitrite, which is related to nitric oxide (NO). NO is a vasodilator supporting the healthy function of endothelial cells and its deficiency is connected to many diseases. The timely supply of NO through exogenous and endogenous means is highlighted and the potential advantage of fasting salivary composition changes in relation to COVID-19 infection is speculated. This review aims to provide a general discussion on the salivary composition, properties, and functions of the whole saliva, including the health benefits of fasting.

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“…In an "uppuma"like preparation made out of rice and jaggery and a gravy with lentils, seven or nine seasonal vegetables are offered to God during the dawn of the day and eaten. [9] Today, there are many articles on fasting and autophagy. Fasting is the most effective way for the trusted source to trigger autophagy.…”

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Autophagy from Siddhars Perspective in Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases- A Review

Raja¹,

Veluchamy

2023

Int J Ayu Pharm Res

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Siddha system of medicine is one of the ancient medicines in the AYUSH system of medicines. It described the prevention and cure of disease through the ways of "Naal Ozhukkam" (daily regimen) and "Kaala Ozhukkam” (seasonal regimen). Fasting (Pattini) is one of these practices of Naal Ozhukkam. In 2016, a Japanese man named Mr. Yoshinori Ohsumi got his Noble Prize for finding the mechanism behind autophagy. Fasting is the most efficient method of activating autophagy. This review showed fasting in our Siddha literature and autophagy from Siddhars perspective in preventing non-communicable diseases. In our Siddha literature, it says that the uses of fasting are to rest our digestive organs, remove toxins and waste products from our bodies, and refresh our body cells. Autophagy is the body’s way of eliminating damaged cells in order to regenerate newer, healthier cells. Recent research has indicated roles for autophagy in an increasing number of pathologies, from bacterial and viral infections to cancer, and more recently in neurodegenerative and other age-related diseases. But during their period, Siddhars treat fever and some other diseases by fasting. By this method, they prevent non-communicable diseases. As a result, we must lead the Siddhars' ideas by performing Naal ozhukkam and Kaala Ozhukkam to prevent non-communicable diseases.

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Fasting practices in Tamil Nadu and their importance for patients with diabetes

Cited by 15 publications

References 11 publications

Perceived challenges in diabetic care: A cross sectional study among in-patients of a tertiary care hospital

Perceived challenges in diabetic care: A cross sectional study among in-patients of a tertiary care hospital

A review of salivary composition changes induced by fasting and its impact on health

Autophagy from Siddhars Perspective in Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases- A Review

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