INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELD

Abstract:    Hypertension and impaired glycemic control are major global health challenges and important risk factors for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and metabolic syndrome. Although pharmacological therapies are widely used, long-term disease control remains suboptimal due to persistent lifestyle-related risk factors such as chronic stress, sedentary habits, and unhealthy dietary patterns. Traditional Ayurvedic interventions, including Abhyanga (therapeutic oil massage), Swedana (therapeutic sudation), and dietary regulation, have long been advocated for restoring physiological balance, improving circulation, and enhancing metabolic function. Abhyanga is believed to exert its effects through modulation of the autonomic nervous system, reduction of stress hormones, and improvement in peripheral blood flow, thereby contributing to better regulation of blood pressure and glucose metabolism. Swedana induces controlled sweating and vasodilatation, enhances thermoregulatory and metabolic activity, and facilitates relaxation, which may lead to transient reductions in blood pressure and improved glucose utilization. Dietary regulation, emphasizing whole grains, fruits, vegetables, reduced salt intake, and low-glycemic foods, plays a central role in sustaining blood pressure control and improving insulin sensitivity. Evidence from classical Ayurvedic literature and contemporary clinical and observational studies suggests that these interventions, when used individually or in combination, may offer complementary benefits in the management of hypertension and dysglycemia. However, the available evidence remains heterogeneous, with variations in intervention protocols and study designs. Further well-designed clinical trials with standardized methodologies are required to substantiate efficacy and enable integration of these traditional practices into comprehensive lifestyle-based management strategies for cardiometabolic disorders.