Journal of Preventive Medicine and Holistic Health

Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation


Volume 11, Issue 1, Year 2025
Editorial
Role of bromelain in pineapple for managing autoimmune disorders
Author details: Swapan Banerjee
Bromelain, a potent enzyme found in pineapples, has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to control autoimmune conditions and improve life. It has unique qualities, such as reducing inflammation and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, reducing gut inflammation in inflammatory bowel diseases lik....
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Review Article
Fungi, their applications in food, along with their deleterious effects
Author details: Swikriti Mondal, Sayan Bhattacharyya
Fungi, a diverse kingdom of eukaryotic organisms, play a complex and vital role in the food ecosystem. They can be morphologically classified as yeasts, yeast-like fungi, molds and dimorphic fungi. In fact, fungi are very important in the filed of food microbiology. These organisms range from micros....
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A review on threats of microplastics on human health
Author details: Shivam Dubey
Microplastics pose a significant threat to humans and the environment due to their small size and environmental persistence. When not filtered out during sewage-treatment, they can penetrate the human body, harm marine species, and induce ecotoxicity through polymer matrices. This can lead to malnut....
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Ayurvedic approaches for the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease: Moving from theory to clinical practice
Author details: S Kar, Ashok Kumar Panda
The incidence and mortality rates of coronary artery disease (CAD) are rising in India, with a significant shift towards younger population in between the age of 30 to 60 years. Ayurveda classical texts described Hrudroga (heart disease) and Hrudshoola (angina) as a sudden, sharp pain occurring in....
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Knowledge and use of traditional herbal home remedies among rural households in Paniv and surrounding areas, Maharashtra
Author details: Pankaj Khuspe, Sujit Desai, Abhijeet Survase, Kiran Ingole, Vinay Gaikwad
Traditional herbal home remedies continue to play a significant role in primary healthcare practices among rural communities in India. This review investigates the knowledge, use, and transmission patterns of herbal home remedies among households in Paniv and nearby villages in Maharashtra. India, h....
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Original Article
Nationwide assessment of bone mineral density: A comprehensive cross-sectional bone-fit study in the Indian population
Author details: Gurunath Chavan, Kamlesh Patel, Gajanan Panchal
Background: Low bone mineral density (BMD) is associated with osteopenia and osteoporosis, posing health risks. The study aims to assess the prevalence of these conditions across India and their age and sex variations.Materials and Methods: Data on the age, sex, state/zone, and BMD of apparently hea....
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Assess the well-being of adults
Author details: Karpagavalli Nageswaran
Background: In human life, physiological, social, and environmental changes are inevitable. To cope with changes, personality and well-being play a vital role. The objectives of this study are to assess the well-being among adults and to associate the findings with selected demographic variables.Mat....
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Assessment of awareness and attitudes toward yoga as a preventive health practice among rural pharmacy students
Author details: Dipali Vikas Mane, Ujwala Dubey, Pankaj Ramdas Khuspe, Nagnath Konapure, Aboli Mundphane
Background: Yoga has garnered significant reputation as a preventative and promotive healthcare activity. Even while yoga is widely accepted, little is known about its awareness and attitudes among students studying rural health sciences, especially pharmacy students who will eventually contribute t....
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Short Communication
The state of geriatric medical care in India: Progress, challenges, and the road ahead
Author details: Amol Hartalkar, Sheetal Hartalkar
With a steadily increasing elderly population, India faces significant public health challenges in geriatric care. The National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE), launched in 2010, represents a pivotal step towards addressing the complex healthcare needs of older adults. However, the....
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