Association of bowel and tear suppression with coronary artery disease: A case control study.

Background: Coronary Artery disease (CAD) accounts for one-third or more of all deaths in individuals over 35 years of age. In Ayurveda, umbrella term Hrdroga encompasses the concept of CAD. Vegadharana, suppression of natural urges is a lifestyle error that has been denoted as a potential risk factor of Hrdroga, but there is a lacuna of convincing research works.

Review on comparability of 'classical' and 'contemporary' research methods in the context of Ayurveda.

Recent discussions on Ayurvedic research almost always end up with a note of discontent about its current methodology and demands for radically different versions. Reinforcement of "classical methods (of the glorious past)" is being envisaged as an alternative. If research is systematic enquiry to bring out truth, its core construct applies to formation of knowledge anywhere in the world, any time, may it be ancient or modern.