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*Occurrence of secondary disease like dyspnea [Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana. 39/106] | *Occurrence of secondary disease like dyspnea [Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana. 39/106] | ||
=Untoward effects of improper follow up of langhana therapy= | |||
Improper fasting (langhana) may lead to untoward effects and etiopathogenesis of certain diseases/conditions like: | Improper fasting (langhana) may lead to untoward effects and etiopathogenesis of certain diseases/conditions like: | ||
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Therefore, langhana therapies should be performed to the extent that it does not hamper the vitality or strength of the individual. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/141] | Therefore, langhana therapies should be performed to the extent that it does not hamper the vitality or strength of the individual. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/141] | ||
=Benefits= | |||
Langhana leads to pacification of [[dosha]], improves strength of digestive power ([[agni]]), lightness in body promotes healthy state, hunger, thirst, desire for food, strength and vigor. [A.S.Chikitsa Sthana 1/3] | Langhana leads to pacification of [[dosha]], improves strength of digestive power ([[agni]]), lightness in body promotes healthy state, hunger, thirst, desire for food, strength and vigor. [A.S.Chikitsa Sthana 1/3] | ||
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The diseases treated by fasting etc. without purification therapies may recur due to incomplete elimination of morbid [[dosha]]. Hence, purification therapies are important to prevent recurrence of disease. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 16/20] | The diseases treated by fasting etc. without purification therapies may recur due to incomplete elimination of morbid [[dosha]]. Hence, purification therapies are important to prevent recurrence of disease. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 16/20] | ||
=Physiology of fasting= | |||
The process of improvement in digestion and metabolic processes by fasting can be related to physiological mechanisms like glycogenolysis and lipolysis. | The process of improvement in digestion and metabolic processes by fasting can be related to physiological mechanisms like glycogenolysis and lipolysis. | ||