Abstract Simonson, Tatum S. Altitude adaptation: A glimpse through various lenses. High Alt
Med Biol 16: 125–137, 2015.—Recent availability of genome-wide data from highland …

The practice of Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, is based on the concept of three
major constitutional types (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) defined as “Prakriti”. To the best of our …

New Findings What is the topic of this review? Tibetans have genetic adaptations that are
hypothesized to underlie the distinct set of traits they exhibit at altitude. What advances does …

Background DNA methylation and its perturbations are an established attribute to a wide
spectrum of phenotypic variations and disease conditions. Indian traditional system …

Hypobaric hypoxia at high altitude (HA) results in reduced blood arterial oxygen saturation,
perfusion of organs with hypoxemic blood, and direct hypoxia of lung tissues. The …

Abstract Background Extreme constitution “Prakriti” types of Ayurveda exhibit systemic
physiological attributes. Our earlier genetic study has revealed differences in EGLN1, key …

Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine that evolved to a comprehensive health care
management since pre-Vedic to Vedic period. Prior to the dawn of Western medical …

Objective High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a potentially fatal high altitude illness
occurring as a result of hypobaric hypoxia with an unknown underlying genetic mechanism …

Background: Noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is a menacing life-style
disorder; in Ayurveda, it is equated to Madhumeha. The concept of Prakriti (Ayurvedic …

According to Ayurveda, an individual can be classified into any one of the seven
constitutional types (Prakriti) depending on the dominance of one, two, or three Doshas …