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Abstract :

Introduction: Heart rate variability (HRV) is the physiological phenomenon of variation in the time interval between heartbeats which is directly related to the body's interdependent regulatory systems. Doshas govern our biological clock and follow a circadian rhythm and by this rhythm all the metabolic functions of the body are regulated. The energies of these Doshas are different at different times of the day like Kapha Dosha is predominant during morning, Pitta Dosha in the afternoon and Vata Dosha in the evening. The aim of this study is to assess the reliability of Heart Rate Variability in a day.

Methods and Design: The frequency patterns of Heart Rate Variability recorded using Vedapulse represent the status of Doshas graphically. For this; thirty healthy volunteers, aged 20–23 years of Amrita School of Ayurveda were recruited for spectral analysis of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) using Veda Pulse; where two electrodes are placed on the right and left wrists of the participant, which are connected to the Veda Pulse Device. The device is connected to a computer, which captures the signals from the device through a software program and interprets the status of Doshas.

Discussion: From the study, it was observed that Vata Dosha remains almost constant throughout the day; whereas other two Doshas tend to vary slightly. Pitta dosha is found to decrease gradually during the day and Kapha Dosha is having the tendancy to increase. The above variation may be due to body's regulatory mechanism to maintain the Dosha in normalcy with respect to the external environment. Vata Dosha by remaining constant is maintaining Pitta and Kapha Dosha for performing their respective functions in the body.