@article{K Viswambharan_M_Yohannan_2021, title={An obesrvational study to compare bala in Adana and visarga kaala with respect to physiological parameters}, volume={12}, url={https://ijam.co.in/index.php/ijam/article/view/2265}, DOI={10.47552/ijam.v12i4.2265}, abstractNote={<p>Introduction - Ayurveda gives utmost importance to the maintenance of positive health. Health and longevity in turn depends on <em>bala</em> or inherent strength of the individual. <em>Bala</em> is different in different seasons. <em>Bala</em> is examined as the capacity to do exercise, which is indicative of physical power of an individual. If the reflection of variation of <em>bala</em> on the basis of hematological parameters is identified, then it will provide many possibilities to modify the diet and lifestyle of healthy individuals in order to maintain health in all seasons. This work is a humble effort to analyze the seasonal variations in <em>bala</em> with respect to physiological objective parameters in the settings of Govt. Ayurveda medical college, Kannur, Kerala, India. Methods - In this study 30 healthy individuals between the age group of 20-30 were selected having similar <em>vyayamasakthi</em>- ie, based on the time taken to attain <em>ardhasakthi lakshanas</em> in treadmill test. First assessment was done in <em>adanakaala</em>. Their basic details, <em>dasavidha pareeksha</em> were taken before treadmill test. After 3 days of treadmill test, blood investigations were analyzed. The same procedure was done in <em>visarga kaala</em> also.Results - On the basis of analysis, the <em>bala</em> assessed by <em>vyayamasakthi</em> in <em>visarga kaala</em> was increased than <em>adana kaala</em>. Hemoglobin and HDL cholesterol were increased and serum calcium was decreased in visarga kaala. Considering vital parameters, increase in pulse rate, heart rate, systolic and diastolic BP was noticed in <em>visarga kaala</em>; all within physiological limits. Discussion – <em>Bala</em> was decreased in <em>adana kaala</em> due to the intensity of sunrays and intense dry wind. It causes decreased time to attain the <em>ardhasakthi lakshana</em>. Sweat occurs early. The <em>bala</em> was higher in <em>visarga kaala</em> compared to <em>adaana kaala.</em></p>}, number={4}, journal={International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine}, author={K Viswambharan, Bindu and M, Abhilash and Yohannan, Anny}, year={2021}, month={Dec.}, pages={902–907} }