Survey Study Evaluating The Role Of Nidra Vega Dharan (Late Night Sleep) On Head And Eye Heaviness As Per Ayurvedic Principles

Abstract

Background: Nidra(sleep) is considered as one of the trayopasthambha(three pillars of life) in Ayurveda.Suppression of natural urge to sleep (Nidra vega dharana) is said to disturb the tridosha , particularly vata . Sleep deprivation or disturbed sleep lead to Vata prakopa leading to many diseases. In this reserch the scholar has done work focusing on  two diseases i.e, role of nidra vega dharana on head and eye heaviness .

Objective: To study impact of Nidra Vega Dharan on Head heaviness & Eye heaviness on the  basis of survey study.

Methods: A survey involving 107 individuals aged 18–45 was conducted, dividing participants into two groups: those sleeping after 12 Am (Group A) and those sleeping before 12 Am (Group B). Using tools such as Ayurvedic guidelines, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Visual Analog Scale, and Numeric Rating Scale, the study assessed the impact of delayed sleep. symptom-based surveys, and statistical analysis of the correlation between late sleep and the prevalence of head and eye heaviness.

Results:   The values indicate that late-night sleep may be moderately associated with increased physical symptoms, particularly those related to head and eye strain.

Conclusion: Findings confirmed the Ayurvedic view of Nidra Vega Dharana as a major contributor to both physical and mental disturbances, bridging traditional concepts with contemporary sleep science. The results underscore the significance of proper sleep timing in sustaining holistic health and preventing modern sleep-related disorders.