A Case-Control Study to Evaluate the Role of Ayurvedic Diet Regimen and Stress Management in Promoting Health and Well-being

Abstract This case-control study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an Ayurvedic diet regimen and stress management techniques in improving health outcomes. The study included 200 participants, divided equally into case and control groups. The case group followed a structured Ayurvedic diet and stress management protocol for 12 weeks, while the control group maintained their usual lifestyle. Health parameters such as body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, stress levels (measured using the Perceived Stress Scale), and biochemical markers (lipid profile, fasting glucose) were assessed at baseline and post-intervention. Statistical analysis revealed significant improvements in the case group compared to the control group, with reductions in stress levels (p < 0.01), BMI (p < 0.05), and blood pressure (p < 0.05). Biochemical markers also showed favorable changes, including a 12% reduction in LDL cholesterol (p < 0.05) and a 7% decrease in fasting glucose levels (p < 0.05). The findings suggest that integrating Ayurvedic dietary practices and stress management techniques can significantly enhance health and well-being. This study highlights the potential of Ayurveda as a complementary approach to modern healthcare, particularly in managing lifestyle-related disorders. Further research is needed to validate these findings and explore their applicability in broader contexts [1-5]. Keywords – Ayurveda, diet regimen, stress management, case-control study, lifestyle disorders