YOG AND INDIAN DIETETICS IN MANAGEMENT OF MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT (MCI): A COMPLIMENTARY REMEDIAL REVIEW

Abstract

Background: Yog and nutrition have been placed in the limelight since an extensive era for the management of all-cause cognitive impairment. As the global population is ageing rapidly as exhibited that over two billion indi- viduals will be crossing 60 years by 2050, the rate of cognitive decline or impairment will also be a challenge to the healthcare providers. Methodology: The main aim of the present review is to examine the promising benefits of Yog and ancient Indian nutrition science in the overall management of early and mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Many ancient classical Indian texts such as Gherand Samhita, Patanjali Yoga sutra, Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita etc., have been extensively referred for the current scoping review. Keywords: Yog, Indian dietetics, Mild cognitive decline, dementia.