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Line 1,290: − + + + + + + + + + + + − Those doing regular exercise require high calorific diet to maintain body weight and healthy fat deposits in the body. Hence sneha consumption is necessary for them. Fats also serve as energy stores for the body, containing about 37 kilojoules of energy per gram (8.8 Cal/g) (the highest in comparison to those of proteins and carbohydrates which provides 4 Cal/g of energy). , In case of starvation, fats are broken down in the body to release glycerol and free fatty acids. Glycerol is further converted to glucose by the liver and thus used as a source of energy. − Sneha in chronic alcoholics: − Alcoholics gain weight because of excess energy intake with food and inhibition of fat oxidation from alcohol. But chronic alcoholics (Madyanitya) show a lower body weight due to fat mass reduction. This alteration could be due to induction of the non-alcohol dehydrogenase pathway, likely the microsomal ethanol oxidizing system. Moreover, ethanol might have direct effects on human adipocytes. Therefore sneha is indicated in chronic alcoholics. − Sneha in excessive sex: − Those who are involved in excessive sexual activity lose their oja (vitality) leading to dhatukshaya (depletion of dhatu), vata aggravation and loss of unctuousness as mentioned in the pathology of rajayakshma. (Cha. Chi. 8/ 24-25). Hence oleation is required in such debiliated persons.
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Oleation and sudation are essential pre-purification therapies to channelize dosha from all body parts to the gut.
Oleation and sudation are essential pre-purification therapies to channelize dosha from all body parts to the gut.
===== Sneha in regular exercise =====
===== ''Sneha'' in regular exercise =====
Those doing regular exercise require high calorific diet to maintain body weight and healthy fat deposits in the body. Hence ''sneha'' consumption is necessary for them. Fats also serve as energy stores for the body, containing about 37 kilojoules of energy per gram (8.8 Cal/g) (the highest in comparison to those of proteins and carbohydrates which provides 4 Cal/g of energy). In case of starvation, fats are broken down in the body to release glycerol and free fatty acids. Glycerol is further converted to glucose by the liver and thus used as a source of energy.
===== ''Sneha'' in chronic alcoholics =====
Alcoholics gain weight because of excess energy intake with food and inhibition of fat oxidation from alcohol. But chronic alcoholics (''Madyanitya'') show a lower body weight due to fat mass reduction. This alteration could be due to induction of the non-alcohol dehydrogenase pathway, likely the microsomal ethanol oxidizing system. Moreover, ethanol might have direct effects on human adipocytes. Therefore, ''sneha'' is indicated in chronic alcoholics.
===== Sneha in excessive sex =====
Those who are involved in excessive sexual activity lose their ''oja'' (vitality) leading to ''dhatukshaya'' (depletion of ''dhatu''), ''vata'' aggravation and loss of unctuousness as mentioned in the pathology of ''rajayakshma''. (Cha. Chi. 8/ 24-25). Hence oleation is required in such debiliated persons.
Contraindications of sneha:
Contraindications of sneha:
Sneha is mainly contraindicated in conditions where there are excessive body secretions especially from mouth and rectum, ama formation, poor digestion, excess aggravation of dosha, and in cases where other therapies such as nasya and basti are being administered. Oleation therapy worsens the condition in these cases.
Sneha is mainly contraindicated in conditions where there are excessive body secretions especially from mouth and rectum, ama formation, poor digestion, excess aggravation of dosha, and in cases where other therapies such as nasya and basti are being administered. Oleation therapy worsens the condition in these cases.