Ayurveda Perspective On Health Effects Due To Excessive Use Of Electronic Gadgets: A Review

Abstract

Background: Electronic gadgets provide facilities and are a part of our lives in many ways but on the other side, electronic gadgets  becomes problematic and barrier when used in excess for one and all & ruins lives by causing neurological, physiological and psychological disturbances. The worldwide internet population has risen to over 3.8 billion people. It can also cause isolation and victimization by interfering with the formation of healthy social relationships. According to Ayurveda, excessive indulgence of sense organs in their respective subjects leads to vitiation of Vata-Pitta-Kapha which get Sthana Sanshraya (localization/deposition) in respective Indriyadhishthana (place of sensory nerves) and then it results into Indriya Upatapa (deformity of sense organs) and Indriya Upaghata (destruction of functions of sense organs). According to Ayurveda, Atiyoga-Ayoga- Mithyayoga (excessive use-non /less use-inappropriate use) lead to deformity of Indriya (sensory nerves) and Mana (~Mind) then Swa-Buddhi Upaghata (self wisdom destruction) arises. This Vikruta Buddhi is Vishama (impaired) and unable to Sat-Asat–Vivechana (differentiate between good and bad). Ayurvedic principles, code and conducts can help people achieve their best potential. It can also help them overcome mental issues and addictions by using its various prevention methods and therapeutic measures like Sadvritta Palana (follow good conducts), Pragyaparadha Tyaga (avoid misuse of intellect), Indriya Upashama (controlling of sense organs) , Smriti (memory), Nidana Parivarjana (avoidance of causative factors), Shodhana (purification and detoxification methods) and Shamana Chikitsa (palliative measures), Shirodhara, Yoga, Rasayana (Rejuvenating agents), Achara Rasayana (rejuvenation by good conducts) and meditation.

Conclusion: Ayurveda therapeutic measures play a significant role to get rid of bad effects of electronic gadgets on health. An effort has been made here to point out Ayurveda perspective and possible measures that could be beneficial in the management of bad effects of excessive use of electronic gadgets on health.