AYUSHDHARA ISSN: 2393-9583 (P)/ 2393-9591 (O) An International Journal of Research in AYUSH and Allied Systems AYUSHDHARA | July-August 2015 | Vol 2 | Issue 4 251 MANAGEMENT OF NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES BY SIDDHA SYSTEM G. S. Lekha 1 *, P. Sathiyarajeswaran 2 * 1 Medical Consultant, 2 Research officer, Scientist –II and i/c, Siddha Central Research Institute (SCRI), Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Article info Article History: Received: 28-08-2015 Accepted: 18-09-2015 KEYWORDS: Life-forces, Natural urges, Cleansing mechanism, Premature morbidity, Asanas, Uyir dhathu, Udal Dhathu, Malam. ABSTRACT Background: Siddha System is a Philosophy based Medicine that deals with Holistic approach to health. Basically itǯs a way of life that emphasizes Positive health. The essential life style for healthy living has been formulated in Siddha system of Medicine, according to the Geographical and Seasonal variations. As per Siddha concept, there is vitiation of three humours namely Vatham, Pittham and Kapham because of food habits and actions. This Paper addresses the problem of Non Communicable Diseases in this decade and discuss about its prevention by means of health measures in Siddha System. The measures for the Management of NCDs includes Regular Physical activity, Balanced diet and liquor, Regular sleep, Stress-free life, Pursuance of hygienic measures described in Siddha Literatures, Cessation of habits like Smoking and Alcohol consumption and then acclimatization of body to climatic variation. Aim & Objective: The rationale of this paper is to highlight the extent of the problem and threats posed by the life style modification in current scenario, and finally address the way of intervention by means of Siddha Principles. Conclusion: As the current scenario of life-style results in multiple complications like Physical and Metabolic derangement of the body, the follow up of rules and regulations (Daily and Seasonal regimen) mentioned in Siddha System is the proper way for the prevention and Management of NCDs. INTRODUCTION Siddha System of Medicine is a way of life that emphasizes positive health; is the part and parcel of daily diet and hygienic principles. It explains the Principles of daily routine in detail by way of hygienic measures, Yogic Principles, cleansing mechanisms, dietary regime and Sleep Schedule. Basically, the hygienic principles adopted by Ancient Siddhas are wonderful Preventive measures. As per Siddha concept, there is pathological change in human intimating vitiation of three humours (expression as Metabolic or physical derangement of the body) due to the Unbalanced or Untimely diet or starvation, Control of life forces i.e, 14 natural urges, Physical Inactivity, Stress & Strain, Sleep schedule modification and Breaking of hygienic measures. Non Communicable Diseases emerged over the past few decades because of the dietary and life-style modification. The burden of Non Communicable diseases (NCDs) continues to increase in the low and middle-Income countries despite the widely available evidence for effective interventions [1] . The rate of Mortality and Morbidity due to NCDs (68% in 2012) [2] is ascending annually and is being recorded worldwide. NCDs are Chronic conditions of non-contagious origin, having no route cause of an (acute) infectious process - Dznot communicabledz and express as functional impairment or disability that does not resolve spontaneously. [3] Most common NCDs are Cardio vascular diseases, Cancer, Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Chronic Respiratory disorders, Obesity, Auto-Immune disorders like Rheumatoid, Psoriasis, Musculo-skeletal disorders like Arthritis, Neurological disorders like Alzheimerǯs and Urological disorders like Renal Function Impairment, Calculi. Most of these conditions cause premature morbidity, dysfunction, and reduced quality of life; they usually develop and progress over long periods; often initially insidious (unnoticed) and once manifested there is usually a protracted period of impaired health. [3] As per analytical views the root cause of these NCDs is Life- style modification, Environmental and Seasonal variation. Review Article *Address for correspondence Dr. G. S. Lekha Medical Consultant, Siddha Central Research Institute (SCRI), Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Email: lekha_doctor@yahoo.co.in Tel: + 91-9940557147