Ayurvedic Cuisine
Pakoras are an Indian snack that's usually deep-fried, but Sondhi has taken the guilt out of eating these delicious treats by baking them instead.
Baked Pakoras (Bhajias)
11/2 cups gram (chickpea) flour
3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. fresh ginger, grated or minced
1/2 tsp. garlic, crushed or minced
1 tsp. fresh green chilies, minced'
1 tsp. salt, or to taste
1 cup plain yogurt
1 bunch spinach, chopped, about 4-5 cups
1/2 tsp. baking powder
Olive oil spray
Chutney
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine flour, cumin, ginger, garlic chilies, salt and yogurt and beat with wooden spoon until well mixed. Stir in spinach and baking powder. Pour mixture into lightly oiled 9-inch loaf pan. Cover with foil and bake for about 70 minutes. Test with toothpick; if it comes out clean, it's done. Cut into slices, lightly cover with olive oil spray, and place on a baking sheet. Increase oven heat to broil and place in oven for 4 minutes, flipping once, until slightly crisp and brown Watch carefully to ensure they do not burn. Serve with a favourite chutney.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Consider one of the commonest and cheapest of Ayurvedic medical formulations -
Triphala Emerging as Potent Cancer and Cholesterol Fighter
Triphala (a combination of three tropical dried fruits, Haritaki (Terminalia Belerica), Amalaki (Phyllanthus Emblica) and Bibhitaki (Terminalia Chebula) - which is now emerging as one of the most potent anticancer agents.
Last year I wrote about research being done on Triphala which was subsequently incorporated in Wikipedia entries on Triphala and on Research and innovations in Ayurveda.
Forthcoming research in 2007 is even more exciting. Triphala is active against HIV and against cholesterol related risk for Coronary Artery Disease.
Phytotherapy Research reported Feb 1 on the use of Triphala against common bacterial isolates from HIV infected patients. That report from scientists at the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. ALM PG Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India 600 113, revealed that both individual and combined aqueous and ethanol extracts of Triphala have antibacterial activity against the bacterial isolates tested from HIV patients.
Another group of scientists from the same instituion report in the Feb 1 issue of Yakugaku Zasshi highlights the efficacy of Triphala on total cholesterol, Low density lipoprotein (LDL), Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), High density lipoprotein (HDL) and free fatty acid in rats with high levels of cholesterol. ‘The data demonstrated that Triphala formulation was associated with hypolipidemic effects on the experimentally induced hypercholesteremic rats.’
And last October, scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center confirmed that Triphala has the ability to develop into a novel herbal protector against radiation induced damage to the DNA of mice exposed to whole body irradiation.
Triphala Emerging as Potent Cancer and Cholesterol Fighter
Triphala (a combination of three tropical dried fruits, Haritaki (Terminalia Belerica), Amalaki (Phyllanthus Emblica) and Bibhitaki (Terminalia Chebula) - which is now emerging as one of the most potent anticancer agents.
Last year I wrote about research being done on Triphala which was subsequently incorporated in Wikipedia entries on Triphala and on Research and innovations in Ayurveda.
Forthcoming research in 2007 is even more exciting. Triphala is active against HIV and against cholesterol related risk for Coronary Artery Disease.
Phytotherapy Research reported Feb 1 on the use of Triphala against common bacterial isolates from HIV infected patients. That report from scientists at the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. ALM PG Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India 600 113, revealed that both individual and combined aqueous and ethanol extracts of Triphala have antibacterial activity against the bacterial isolates tested from HIV patients.
Another group of scientists from the same instituion report in the Feb 1 issue of Yakugaku Zasshi highlights the efficacy of Triphala on total cholesterol, Low density lipoprotein (LDL), Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), High density lipoprotein (HDL) and free fatty acid in rats with high levels of cholesterol. ‘The data demonstrated that Triphala formulation was associated with hypolipidemic effects on the experimentally induced hypercholesteremic rats.’
And last October, scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center confirmed that Triphala has the ability to develop into a novel herbal protector against radiation induced damage to the DNA of mice exposed to whole body irradiation.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Turmeric wards off Alzheimer's, cancer
As people live longer than ever before, age-related diseases like Alzheimer's are also on the rise.
With no known cure, Alzheimer's is a massive burden.
A study conducted in the University of California shows that one of the reasons why the rate of Alzheimer's in India is four times lower than in the USA is because turmeric is used in Indian cooking.
Turmeric contains a powerful substance called curcumin, which shields the brain from the damage that leads to Alzheimer's.
In 1989, Bharat Aggarwal, a leading researchers on turmeric, threw some turmeric onto cancer cells. The results were unbelievable. He found that turmeric cut down inflammation, preventing the replication of cancer cells.
It was this anti-inflammatory character of turmeric that led researchers to experiment with brain cells in rats, proving curcumin effective in Alzheimer's disease.
Healing properties
The research fits in with Ayurvedic knowledge, which uses turmeric to treat cancer and memory related disorders because of its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic qualities.
The difference is Ayurveda uses turmeric in combination with other herbs or with milk while modern research aims at isolating curcumin and using it as a drug.
Aggarwal prescribes a daily dose of 8 gms of turmeric, about 40 times the amount of turmeric used in Indian cooking.
Experts in India say such a dose could be less safe than Ayurvedic prescriptions.
"It can react in cases of gastric ulcers. We also advise people to take it with milk. So it's absorbed by the fat in the milk, not otherwise," said Dr Joshi, Ayurvedic expert, BHU.
"Ayurveda says use the herb in its full form. It balances the side effects," added Ajay Sharma, President, Baidyanath.
Trials underway
Clinical trials on humans are on in the US to test curcumin's safety and efficacy in treating pancreatic cancer and preventing lung and colon cancer.
If successful, the future could see curcumin being developed into a drug much less toxic than existing anti-cancer drugs.
In India too, scientists are combining turmeric in anti-cancer drugs to reduce both dosage and toxic side effects.
Trials combining turmeric with malaria drug chloroquin to fight chloroquin resistance are also on. If this works, it can prevent many malaria deaths in India.
As people live longer than ever before, age-related diseases like Alzheimer's are also on the rise.
With no known cure, Alzheimer's is a massive burden.
A study conducted in the University of California shows that one of the reasons why the rate of Alzheimer's in India is four times lower than in the USA is because turmeric is used in Indian cooking.
Turmeric contains a powerful substance called curcumin, which shields the brain from the damage that leads to Alzheimer's.
In 1989, Bharat Aggarwal, a leading researchers on turmeric, threw some turmeric onto cancer cells. The results were unbelievable. He found that turmeric cut down inflammation, preventing the replication of cancer cells.
It was this anti-inflammatory character of turmeric that led researchers to experiment with brain cells in rats, proving curcumin effective in Alzheimer's disease.
Healing properties
The research fits in with Ayurvedic knowledge, which uses turmeric to treat cancer and memory related disorders because of its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic qualities.
The difference is Ayurveda uses turmeric in combination with other herbs or with milk while modern research aims at isolating curcumin and using it as a drug.
Aggarwal prescribes a daily dose of 8 gms of turmeric, about 40 times the amount of turmeric used in Indian cooking.
Experts in India say such a dose could be less safe than Ayurvedic prescriptions.
"It can react in cases of gastric ulcers. We also advise people to take it with milk. So it's absorbed by the fat in the milk, not otherwise," said Dr Joshi, Ayurvedic expert, BHU.
"Ayurveda says use the herb in its full form. It balances the side effects," added Ajay Sharma, President, Baidyanath.
Trials underway
Clinical trials on humans are on in the US to test curcumin's safety and efficacy in treating pancreatic cancer and preventing lung and colon cancer.
If successful, the future could see curcumin being developed into a drug much less toxic than existing anti-cancer drugs.
In India too, scientists are combining turmeric in anti-cancer drugs to reduce both dosage and toxic side effects.
Trials combining turmeric with malaria drug chloroquin to fight chloroquin resistance are also on. If this works, it can prevent many malaria deaths in India.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Yoga a panacea for AIDS, cancer: Ramdev : HindustanTimes.com
BRUSHING ASIDE all the charges in his piquant style, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev once again claimed that Pranayam could cure cancer and raise CD4 cell count in AIDS patients. "But the irony is that instead of giving me funds for further research on cancer and other genetic diseases, the Health Ministry has slapped a notice on me," he said.
Talking to media persons at Mahamandaleshwar Swami Hansdas camp in Ardh Kumbh Mela area on Wednesday, Baba Ramdev said Pranayam was not a medicine. It regulates body metabolism and reduces stress hormones. "The government spends over Rs 250 crore on the research of single salt of an allopathy medicine. But we don't get a single rupee help for reviving the ancient science of Yoga and Ayurveda," he said.
"But we are quite excited over the results we got on patients suffering from blood cancer, prostate cancer, brain tumour, high BP and heart diseases. All the clinical evidences are available with us. We have now planned to invest Rs 250 for research on genetic diseases at Patanjali Peeth Hardwar," he added.
Baba Ramdev said as many as 1.15 crore people had benefited from Pranayam.
It reduces cholesterol within nine days and balances different chemicals in the body. "Still, I don't want people to trust me blindly. Neither I want them to disbelieve my claims. I only want people to experience the benefits of Pranayam and Yoga. The Pranayam also leads to spiritual awakening. The seven Paranayams taught in the Yoga camps were discovered by our seers thousands of years ago. I did some research on Pranayams and found that it has magical effect on the body," he said. Replying to the allegations that he charged excess money for Yoga camps and Ayurveda treatment, Ramdev said, "This is not true.
We are running four centres in Hardwar, Patna, Ranchi and Bhubaneswar, where Ayurveda medicines are distributed free to poor patients. We are also planning to open these centres in other states."
Baba Ramdev said he charged fees for Yoga camps to fund research activity.
"We need funds to develop Yoga and Ayurveda as holistic science. I also want to put an end to all controversy on Pranayam and Yoga," he said. With a touch of humour, Ramdev said he would take a dip in the holy Ganga but only in the company of media persons.
BRUSHING ASIDE all the charges in his piquant style, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev once again claimed that Pranayam could cure cancer and raise CD4 cell count in AIDS patients. "But the irony is that instead of giving me funds for further research on cancer and other genetic diseases, the Health Ministry has slapped a notice on me," he said.
Talking to media persons at Mahamandaleshwar Swami Hansdas camp in Ardh Kumbh Mela area on Wednesday, Baba Ramdev said Pranayam was not a medicine. It regulates body metabolism and reduces stress hormones. "The government spends over Rs 250 crore on the research of single salt of an allopathy medicine. But we don't get a single rupee help for reviving the ancient science of Yoga and Ayurveda," he said.
"But we are quite excited over the results we got on patients suffering from blood cancer, prostate cancer, brain tumour, high BP and heart diseases. All the clinical evidences are available with us. We have now planned to invest Rs 250 for research on genetic diseases at Patanjali Peeth Hardwar," he added.
Baba Ramdev said as many as 1.15 crore people had benefited from Pranayam.
It reduces cholesterol within nine days and balances different chemicals in the body. "Still, I don't want people to trust me blindly. Neither I want them to disbelieve my claims. I only want people to experience the benefits of Pranayam and Yoga. The Pranayam also leads to spiritual awakening. The seven Paranayams taught in the Yoga camps were discovered by our seers thousands of years ago. I did some research on Pranayams and found that it has magical effect on the body," he said. Replying to the allegations that he charged excess money for Yoga camps and Ayurveda treatment, Ramdev said, "This is not true.
We are running four centres in Hardwar, Patna, Ranchi and Bhubaneswar, where Ayurveda medicines are distributed free to poor patients. We are also planning to open these centres in other states."
Baba Ramdev said he charged fees for Yoga camps to fund research activity.
"We need funds to develop Yoga and Ayurveda as holistic science. I also want to put an end to all controversy on Pranayam and Yoga," he said. With a touch of humour, Ramdev said he would take a dip in the holy Ganga but only in the company of media persons.
Monday, January 08, 2007
Now Vedic mantras to cure diseases
Now look forward to new age healing through mantras! Sanskrit scholars of Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University have initiated a research project, said to be the first of its kind, to treat various diseases through Vedic chants.
A state-of-the-art astrological lab costing Rs.8 million ($1.5 million) will be set up in the university premises. The city-based National Ayurveda Institute is also participating in the research.
The lab would involve modern scientific gadgets and instruments like high-capacity binoculars, telescope, cameras etc to enable scholars to observe the planetary and other solar activities.
Different teams would be constituted on the basis of the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda, the Vedas and astrology to diagnose about 100 general and incurable diseases and their treatment.
In a two-year period, the scholars would analyse and study the impact of rays of various planets and other celestial bodies through various perspectives, bringing into practice traditional Indian treatment and therapies mentioned in Vedic literature.
Experts claim that solar therapy, radiotherapy and several other present-day treatments are actually based on Ayurveda. They also said that if the research proves to be successful, the treatment would be cheaper.
"If the project is successful then people would certainly get a better and cheaper treatment facility without any side-effects", said Ramdev Sharma, an Ayurvedic doctor.
"The project is in a preliminary stage and will only take off in the next couple of months. We expect good results", Vinod Shastri of the University of Rajasthan, told IANS.
"Each letter of Vedic mantra has immense power. After knowing the symptoms, diseases can be treated effectively through a combination herbs and mantras," said Shastri, who is also an eminent astrologer.
Read about Music Therapy and Ayurveda
Now look forward to new age healing through mantras! Sanskrit scholars of Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University have initiated a research project, said to be the first of its kind, to treat various diseases through Vedic chants.
A state-of-the-art astrological lab costing Rs.8 million ($1.5 million) will be set up in the university premises. The city-based National Ayurveda Institute is also participating in the research.
The lab would involve modern scientific gadgets and instruments like high-capacity binoculars, telescope, cameras etc to enable scholars to observe the planetary and other solar activities.
Different teams would be constituted on the basis of the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda, the Vedas and astrology to diagnose about 100 general and incurable diseases and their treatment.
In a two-year period, the scholars would analyse and study the impact of rays of various planets and other celestial bodies through various perspectives, bringing into practice traditional Indian treatment and therapies mentioned in Vedic literature.
Experts claim that solar therapy, radiotherapy and several other present-day treatments are actually based on Ayurveda. They also said that if the research proves to be successful, the treatment would be cheaper.
"If the project is successful then people would certainly get a better and cheaper treatment facility without any side-effects", said Ramdev Sharma, an Ayurvedic doctor.
"The project is in a preliminary stage and will only take off in the next couple of months. We expect good results", Vinod Shastri of the University of Rajasthan, told IANS.
"Each letter of Vedic mantra has immense power. After knowing the symptoms, diseases can be treated effectively through a combination herbs and mantras," said Shastri, who is also an eminent astrologer.
Read about Music Therapy and Ayurveda
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Use coriander juice to improve weak eyesight
According to the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, if a small quantity of Dhanyaka leaf (or, coriander) juice is taken with honey it can have positive effect on eyesight.
Two to three teaspoons (7-14 milliliter ml.) coriander juice with 5-10 gram honey can help in improving eyesight
According to the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, if a small quantity of Dhanyaka leaf (or, coriander) juice is taken with honey it can have positive effect on eyesight.
Two to three teaspoons (7-14 milliliter ml.) coriander juice with 5-10 gram honey can help in improving eyesight
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Ayurvedic care for techies
T'PURAM: Long working hours, sleepless nights, junk food and caffein. What comes with huge pay packages for techies in Bangalore is a life of stress, strain and hypertension. Not any more.
The age-old tradition of Ayurveda will now salvage our new age gizmo spotting techies from their health woes with Pankajakasthuri Herbals, one of India’s leading ayurveda pharmaceuticals, entering into the scene with specialised health care services for IT professionals.
Pankajakasthuri managing director Dr J Hareendran Nair told this website's newspaper that the company would soon be entering into an agreement with various IT majors in Bangalore including IBM to start in-house ayurvedic centres in their companies.
‘‘We are entering into a tie up with some IT companies in Bangalore to set up in-house ayurvedic service centres. We are conducting the final round of talks and most probably our centres will start functioning in these companies by the first week of February 2007.’’
Around 10% of the 5 lakh IT professionals in Bangalore are found to have serious health problems including hypertension, back ache, impotency, pressure, obesity, spontalitis and stress. It is this startling increase in lifestyle diseases among IT professionals that prompted Pankajakasthuri to start its ayurvedic centres in IT companies, said Dr Hareendran.
‘‘ The fact that most of these professionals are youngsters below the age of 35 makes it all the more pathetic. The rigorous nature of their job and sort of high tension life they are leading, completely neglecting their health, will lead to complications in future. Ayurveda, as a way of life can improve the way of life of IT professionals in more than one way,’’ he said.
‘‘We are aiming at delivering ayurvedic treatment to the employees of these companies in a palatable form. Our services will include giving employees healthy food and ayurvedic health drinks instead of junk food, coffee and colas.’’ Weekend stress-relief therapies like massaging, meditation and panchakarma besides yoga classes will be the highlight of the programme, he said.
T'PURAM: Long working hours, sleepless nights, junk food and caffein. What comes with huge pay packages for techies in Bangalore is a life of stress, strain and hypertension. Not any more.
The age-old tradition of Ayurveda will now salvage our new age gizmo spotting techies from their health woes with Pankajakasthuri Herbals, one of India’s leading ayurveda pharmaceuticals, entering into the scene with specialised health care services for IT professionals.
Pankajakasthuri managing director Dr J Hareendran Nair told this website's newspaper that the company would soon be entering into an agreement with various IT majors in Bangalore including IBM to start in-house ayurvedic centres in their companies.
‘‘We are entering into a tie up with some IT companies in Bangalore to set up in-house ayurvedic service centres. We are conducting the final round of talks and most probably our centres will start functioning in these companies by the first week of February 2007.’’
Around 10% of the 5 lakh IT professionals in Bangalore are found to have serious health problems including hypertension, back ache, impotency, pressure, obesity, spontalitis and stress. It is this startling increase in lifestyle diseases among IT professionals that prompted Pankajakasthuri to start its ayurvedic centres in IT companies, said Dr Hareendran.
‘‘ The fact that most of these professionals are youngsters below the age of 35 makes it all the more pathetic. The rigorous nature of their job and sort of high tension life they are leading, completely neglecting their health, will lead to complications in future. Ayurveda, as a way of life can improve the way of life of IT professionals in more than one way,’’ he said.
‘‘We are aiming at delivering ayurvedic treatment to the employees of these companies in a palatable form. Our services will include giving employees healthy food and ayurvedic health drinks instead of junk food, coffee and colas.’’ Weekend stress-relief therapies like massaging, meditation and panchakarma besides yoga classes will be the highlight of the programme, he said.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Friday, December 15, 2006
University of Pune Ayurvedic Studies Program Enrollment Active
The National Institute Of Ayurvedic Medicine Ayurvedic Studies Certificate Program
at Pune University, Faculty of Ayurved (Pune, India)
Six Week and Twelve Week Programs
Next: January 15 to February 23 2007 (6-week) or
January 15 to April 6 2007 (12-week)
If you wish further information or assistance please contact Paul Griffiths, NIAM Administrator at ayurveda@niam.com or call (845) 278-8700.
Friday, December 08, 2006
Indian Ayurvedic Firms to Strike $120 Billion Herbal Market
Traditional houses of ayurveda in India, which make up for small share of global herbal industry of US$ 120 Billion, have begun to deviate from classical texts in order to take ayurveda to export markets such as Middle East.
Coimbatore based AVP (Arya Vaidya Pharmacy), by introducing chyawanaprash – an admired health tonic that helps boost energy, memory and immunity – in the form of a biscuit, has been the trend setter in this respect.
Traditional houses of ayurveda in India, which make up for small share of global herbal industry of US$ 120 Billion, have begun to deviate from classical texts in order to take ayurveda to export markets such as Middle East.
Coimbatore based AVP (Arya Vaidya Pharmacy), by introducing chyawanaprash – an admired health tonic that helps boost energy, memory and immunity – in the form of a biscuit, has been the trend setter in this respect.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Call for quality control in ayurveda
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PUNE: Ayurveda exponents and manufacturers of ayurveda medicines have called for setting up of a formal governmental agency tasked with ensuring standardisation and quality control of ayurveda products . This view emerged during a ‘lok adalat’ held on Thursday on the sidelines of the second world ayurveda congress at the University of Pune.
The question of standardisation of ayurveda products have been in the limelight for quite some time due to various factors, including the controversy regarding use of metals and sale of fake products by unscrupulous elements.
Participants at the adalat expressed serious concern about the doubts in certain quarters regarding the quality of raw materials used in ayurveda.
Representatives of some big ayurveda companies were the most vehement regarding maintenance of consistency in quality of products. According to them, such a step would go a long way in removing misconceptions about ayurveda products.
According to ayurveda exponent P.Y. Khadiwale of Pune, quality of ingredients used by companies in Maharashtra is a special cause of concern as most of the items are purchased in Mumbai, which act as the central depot. "Besides being a humid place, which spoils the materials , there is also the problem of poor quality of packaging."
Prabhakar Sandu, chairman of Sandu Brothers , a Mumbai-based ayurveda company, said manufacturers have the responsibility of developing quality keeping the users in mind. "Instead of assuring only consistency in minimum possible quality, we have to vie for the maximum possible satisfaction of consumer expectation."
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Alzheimer's cure in Ayurveda!
London, Nov 05: A team of British and Indian scientists have been testing the 5,000 year-old traditional healing medicine Ayurveda in the search for a cure for Alzheimer's disease, and researchers have already announced that Ayurveda can be as effective as prescription drugs in boosting the mental agility of patients.
Ayurvedic medicine uses a variety of everyday herbs and spices, such as aloe vera, basil, garlic, ginger and turmeric, as well as yoga exercises, and this mix has proved to be beneficial to many people in the treatment of both physical and psychological problems
Read more info here.
London, Nov 05: A team of British and Indian scientists have been testing the 5,000 year-old traditional healing medicine Ayurveda in the search for a cure for Alzheimer's disease, and researchers have already announced that Ayurveda can be as effective as prescription drugs in boosting the mental agility of patients.
Ayurvedic medicine uses a variety of everyday herbs and spices, such as aloe vera, basil, garlic, ginger and turmeric, as well as yoga exercises, and this mix has proved to be beneficial to many people in the treatment of both physical and psychological problems
Read more info here.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Parkinson’s: ‘Ayurveda offers better life’
Tuesday October 31 2006 10:34 IST
KOZHIKODE: A complete cure may be impossible in case of Parkinson’s disease, but symptoms could be alleviated with the help of ayurvedic medicines, maintained the 43rd annual ayurveda seminar on the disease conducted by the Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala here on Sunday.
An early detection and treatment of the disease could help the patient to lead a better life and the time calls for more researches in this area, the seminar attended by expert ayurvedic physicians including Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala managing trustee and chief physician Dr P K Warrier, pointed out.
Among the major causes of the disease cited at the seminar were environmental factors such as pollution, loss of brain cells and head injuries. Genetic inheritance is found only in five percent of the cases and the onset of disease could happen at a very early age.
Tuesday October 31 2006 10:34 IST
KOZHIKODE: A complete cure may be impossible in case of Parkinson’s disease, but symptoms could be alleviated with the help of ayurvedic medicines, maintained the 43rd annual ayurveda seminar on the disease conducted by the Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala here on Sunday.
An early detection and treatment of the disease could help the patient to lead a better life and the time calls for more researches in this area, the seminar attended by expert ayurvedic physicians including Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala managing trustee and chief physician Dr P K Warrier, pointed out.
Among the major causes of the disease cited at the seminar were environmental factors such as pollution, loss of brain cells and head injuries. Genetic inheritance is found only in five percent of the cases and the onset of disease could happen at a very early age.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Popular oils and Arishtas produced by the major producers of Ayurvedic drugs in Sri Lanka.
Name of Medicine ................ Indication
1) Nawarathna Kalka Diarrhea - Abdominal pain, vomiting.
2) Buddaraja Kalka Cough - Breathlessness, Bronchial Asthma
3) Suranvidura Vati Worms - Irritable bowel syndrome
4) Seetharama Vati - fever
5) Siddhartha Thailaya - Paralysis, Muscular & Rheumatic pains
6) Sarvavishadi Thailaya- Boils abscesses, Ulcers, Skin ailments
7) Kapparavalli Syrup - Cough
8) Kumari Padma Thaila - Insomnia, Psychosis, Depression.
9) Sharkaradiya Kalkaya-Cough, Asthma. (Specially for children)
10) Rata Kalka -Cough, Blood Purification (Specially for children)
11) Dasamoola Arishtaya - Vata diseases
12) Draksha Arishtaya - Phlegm diseases
13) Pipplyadyasawaya - Phlegm diseases, Cough an Appetizer
14) Nimbarishtaya - Blood purification, Skin diseases
15) Yogaraja Guggulu - Arthritis and Pain.
Name of Medicine ................ Indication
1) Nawarathna Kalka Diarrhea - Abdominal pain, vomiting.
2) Buddaraja Kalka Cough - Breathlessness, Bronchial Asthma
3) Suranvidura Vati Worms - Irritable bowel syndrome
4) Seetharama Vati - fever
5) Siddhartha Thailaya - Paralysis, Muscular & Rheumatic pains
6) Sarvavishadi Thailaya- Boils abscesses, Ulcers, Skin ailments
7) Kapparavalli Syrup - Cough
8) Kumari Padma Thaila - Insomnia, Psychosis, Depression.
9) Sharkaradiya Kalkaya-Cough, Asthma. (Specially for children)
10) Rata Kalka -Cough, Blood Purification (Specially for children)
11) Dasamoola Arishtaya - Vata diseases
12) Draksha Arishtaya - Phlegm diseases
13) Pipplyadyasawaya - Phlegm diseases, Cough an Appetizer
14) Nimbarishtaya - Blood purification, Skin diseases
15) Yogaraja Guggulu - Arthritis and Pain.
Ayurveda has never been considered as a business. It was, always reckoned as a service to mankind, by healing hands, directed by a penetrative intelligence but nurtured by a warm heart.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Ayurved has effective cure of Chikun Gunia:
Dr. Mansuri. [2006-10-09 09:29:57 Gujarat Global News Network, Ahmedabad]
Ayurvedic treatment effectively cures Chikun Gunia fever and it does not have side effects, says Dr. Sameer Mansuri, a city based Ayurvedic and Unani medicine practitioner.
Chikun Gunia is called Sandhijwara in Ayurved and its cure is panchathiktha Kashayam. Suggesting preventive measures he says that domestic preparations like ginger chutney karivepaku chutney or kothimeera chutney are very effective. Also ragi gruel (ganji) has to be taken either with milk or butter milk.
Dr. Mansuri. [2006-10-09 09:29:57 Gujarat Global News Network, Ahmedabad]
Ayurvedic treatment effectively cures Chikun Gunia fever and it does not have side effects, says Dr. Sameer Mansuri, a city based Ayurvedic and Unani medicine practitioner.
Chikun Gunia is called Sandhijwara in Ayurved and its cure is panchathiktha Kashayam. Suggesting preventive measures he says that domestic preparations like ginger chutney karivepaku chutney or kothimeera chutney are very effective. Also ragi gruel (ganji) has to be taken either with milk or butter milk.
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Things to remember Bharat Savur
Forgetfulness is mainly due to a disorganised and scattered mind that cannot focus or concentrate.
REMEMBER... to relax
We take our forgetfulness far too lightly. "Oh, I always forget my umbrella wherever I go," we grin. "I keep misplacing my keys. It's Freudian," we joke. "I've lost four mobile phones," we rue. Forgetfulness is due to nothing but a disorganised and scattered mind that cannot focus or concentrate.
The simple truth is: If you are interested in something, you will pay attention and remember. Not being interested weakens the mind and scales down your all-rounder skills. For example, if you do your job mechanically and uninterestedly, you waste your mind and life. There is nothing memorable in your drudgery. So, gradually, you train your mind to forget. Interest comes when you pay attention.
Rise to shine: Get out of bed in the morning as soon as you wake up. Don't laze, linger or loll. In training your body to be active, you train your mind to be alert.
If you give in to sloth, the mind roams restlessly into random thoughts and dissipates its energy. Reading something inspiring focuses the mind and fires it with a higher energy.
Act on goodness: Act as soon as possible on every good, positive thought. Not doing this makes the mind inactive. Every time you act on a good thought, you become more co-ordinated in thought and action, and your mind gets an enormous boost.
Relax to receive: Know that sleeping is not necessarily relaxation. You can wake up tired. But when you consciously and wakefully relax, you let go many negative things and preoccupations, and bring your mind to a beautiful, undisturbed and receptive state, expanding and enhancing its retentive quality.
Chant to relax: Sit straight-backed on a chair, head slightly raised, and neck slightly stretched. Chant `Om' deeply from your stomach along with a mantra for 30 minutes daily and you'll emerge a new person. Even during chanting, the mind will wander, reminding you of some task to be done, some insult endured. But after chanting, these thoughts won't agitate you, as you get a mastery over your emotions, which truly relaxes the mind.
Count to concentrate: Every day, the mind is bombarded with words, images and forms. This continuous inflow agitates and confuses it. You try to sit and concentrate; but you get off your chair, walk around, and drink a glass of water. You still cannot focus. To keep your mind from fidgeting, count 1 to 200 under your breath. You will experience interruptions like `I have to pick up fruits, the contract hasn't arrived,' etc; let them go.
Don't get into them. They disrupt your concentration. Force your mind to continue counting. As you become more proficient, count backwards from 100 to 1. The mind sharpens sooner than you expect.
Be stable to be able: Forgetfulness occurs due to an unstable, erratic lifestyle. The mind needs the disciplined infrastructure of a routine to function from. Pen down a broad routine, follow it and add smaller tasks. It's like the artist who adds small but significant details to his canvas to give it more depth and beauty.
Oxygenate the brain: Pencil in exercise-time. Walking, cycling and swimming are ideal. The strong movements of the legs improve oxygenated blood circulation to the brain. Research shows that brain cells starved of oxygen lower the level of intellect, reasoning and memory. A brisk 15-minute walk reduces neuromuscular tension. A relaxed brain retains information better and recalls things when you need them.
Banish alcohol and fats: It's important to know that excess alcohol `glues' red blood cells and clogs capillaries to cut off oxygen supply to the brain. Fats narrow the brain's blood vessels, stop oxygen from reaching the cells to cause not just memory-loss but life-threatening strokes as well.
After this elimination, the diet automatically becomes memory-friendly. However, Ayurveda helps us fine-tune further. If you have blinding flashes of anger, cut down spicy food. If you are prone to dullness, take more spices. Eliminate dry foods — biscuits, wafers, and breads. Have grounding foods — moist hot rice, dal, and soup. Cultivate a loving, stable home environment.
Ayurvedics recommend brahmi, a bitter-sweet herb as a mental tonic and memory booster. Recommended dosage: 500 mg to 1 gram twice a day. Rich in minerals, it relaxes the nervous system and stimulates the cerebro-vascular system.
Essentially, happy, interested and active people want to remember; depressed, indifferent and inactive people want to forget. It's a choice.
(The writer is co-author of the book, Fitness for Life.)
Forgetfulness is mainly due to a disorganised and scattered mind that cannot focus or concentrate.
REMEMBER... to relax
We take our forgetfulness far too lightly. "Oh, I always forget my umbrella wherever I go," we grin. "I keep misplacing my keys. It's Freudian," we joke. "I've lost four mobile phones," we rue. Forgetfulness is due to nothing but a disorganised and scattered mind that cannot focus or concentrate.
The simple truth is: If you are interested in something, you will pay attention and remember. Not being interested weakens the mind and scales down your all-rounder skills. For example, if you do your job mechanically and uninterestedly, you waste your mind and life. There is nothing memorable in your drudgery. So, gradually, you train your mind to forget. Interest comes when you pay attention.
Rise to shine: Get out of bed in the morning as soon as you wake up. Don't laze, linger or loll. In training your body to be active, you train your mind to be alert.
If you give in to sloth, the mind roams restlessly into random thoughts and dissipates its energy. Reading something inspiring focuses the mind and fires it with a higher energy.
Act on goodness: Act as soon as possible on every good, positive thought. Not doing this makes the mind inactive. Every time you act on a good thought, you become more co-ordinated in thought and action, and your mind gets an enormous boost.
Relax to receive: Know that sleeping is not necessarily relaxation. You can wake up tired. But when you consciously and wakefully relax, you let go many negative things and preoccupations, and bring your mind to a beautiful, undisturbed and receptive state, expanding and enhancing its retentive quality.
Chant to relax: Sit straight-backed on a chair, head slightly raised, and neck slightly stretched. Chant `Om' deeply from your stomach along with a mantra for 30 minutes daily and you'll emerge a new person. Even during chanting, the mind will wander, reminding you of some task to be done, some insult endured. But after chanting, these thoughts won't agitate you, as you get a mastery over your emotions, which truly relaxes the mind.
Count to concentrate: Every day, the mind is bombarded with words, images and forms. This continuous inflow agitates and confuses it. You try to sit and concentrate; but you get off your chair, walk around, and drink a glass of water. You still cannot focus. To keep your mind from fidgeting, count 1 to 200 under your breath. You will experience interruptions like `I have to pick up fruits, the contract hasn't arrived,' etc; let them go.
Don't get into them. They disrupt your concentration. Force your mind to continue counting. As you become more proficient, count backwards from 100 to 1. The mind sharpens sooner than you expect.
Be stable to be able: Forgetfulness occurs due to an unstable, erratic lifestyle. The mind needs the disciplined infrastructure of a routine to function from. Pen down a broad routine, follow it and add smaller tasks. It's like the artist who adds small but significant details to his canvas to give it more depth and beauty.
Oxygenate the brain: Pencil in exercise-time. Walking, cycling and swimming are ideal. The strong movements of the legs improve oxygenated blood circulation to the brain. Research shows that brain cells starved of oxygen lower the level of intellect, reasoning and memory. A brisk 15-minute walk reduces neuromuscular tension. A relaxed brain retains information better and recalls things when you need them.
Banish alcohol and fats: It's important to know that excess alcohol `glues' red blood cells and clogs capillaries to cut off oxygen supply to the brain. Fats narrow the brain's blood vessels, stop oxygen from reaching the cells to cause not just memory-loss but life-threatening strokes as well.
After this elimination, the diet automatically becomes memory-friendly. However, Ayurveda helps us fine-tune further. If you have blinding flashes of anger, cut down spicy food. If you are prone to dullness, take more spices. Eliminate dry foods — biscuits, wafers, and breads. Have grounding foods — moist hot rice, dal, and soup. Cultivate a loving, stable home environment.
Ayurvedics recommend brahmi, a bitter-sweet herb as a mental tonic and memory booster. Recommended dosage: 500 mg to 1 gram twice a day. Rich in minerals, it relaxes the nervous system and stimulates the cerebro-vascular system.
Essentially, happy, interested and active people want to remember; depressed, indifferent and inactive people want to forget. It's a choice.
(The writer is co-author of the book, Fitness for Life.)
Friday, September 29, 2006
Ayurveda herb holds hope for heart patients
Kounteya Sinha
[ 28 Sep, 2006 0230hrs IST TIMES NEWS NETWORK ]
NEW DELHI: Ayurveda's wonder herb Ashwagandha has been found to prevent heart attack in rats.
In a series of pre-clinical animal studies conducted by AIIMS, researchers have for the first time demonstrated how Ashwagandha (withania somnifera) strengthens heart muscles, protecting it from an attack and significantly increasing its power of endurance and survival.
The herb extract has shown signs that it can stall Necrosis — accidental death of cells and living tissues caused during a heart attack.
It also stalls the harmful release of chemicals by cells that die by Necrosis causing damage to other cells.
The team, led by D S Arya, associate professor of pharmacology at AIIMS, is now planning to undertake human trials on 100 subjects — those who have suffered a heart attack once, those who are prone because they have hypertension and diabetes and those who have suffered stroke several times — to see if Ashwagandha extract provides them protection.
Therapy with Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry, has been advocated for centuries by most of India's ancient systems of medicine, against illnesses like arthritic inflammation, insomnia, respiratory disorders, asthma, coughs and nervous disorders.
But the AIIMS study has, for the first time, revealed the herb's heart protective properties. According to researcher Shirish Ojha, rats were fed three doses of Ashwagandha extract for four weeks.
On the 29th and 30th day of the study, the rats were injected with two doses of a chemical called Isoproterenol (ISP) which induced heart failure.
Tests then revealed that the rats which were fed Ashwagandha extract survived longer. Subsequent blood tests and examination of their heart muscles under a microscope found that the rats that had received Ashwagandha prior to ISP injections had their heart muscles intact compared to rats that did not receive Ashwagandha extract.
The rats also displayed lower levels of inflammation. Arya told TOI: "Recently, we found how Tulsi protected heart against coronary diseases. Now, Ashwagandha looks even more potent. A year-long human trial, being planned, will show how effective it is on humans."
Kounteya Sinha
[ 28 Sep, 2006 0230hrs IST TIMES NEWS NETWORK ]
NEW DELHI: Ayurveda's wonder herb Ashwagandha has been found to prevent heart attack in rats.
In a series of pre-clinical animal studies conducted by AIIMS, researchers have for the first time demonstrated how Ashwagandha (withania somnifera) strengthens heart muscles, protecting it from an attack and significantly increasing its power of endurance and survival.
The herb extract has shown signs that it can stall Necrosis — accidental death of cells and living tissues caused during a heart attack.
It also stalls the harmful release of chemicals by cells that die by Necrosis causing damage to other cells.
The team, led by D S Arya, associate professor of pharmacology at AIIMS, is now planning to undertake human trials on 100 subjects — those who have suffered a heart attack once, those who are prone because they have hypertension and diabetes and those who have suffered stroke several times — to see if Ashwagandha extract provides them protection.
Therapy with Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry, has been advocated for centuries by most of India's ancient systems of medicine, against illnesses like arthritic inflammation, insomnia, respiratory disorders, asthma, coughs and nervous disorders.
But the AIIMS study has, for the first time, revealed the herb's heart protective properties. According to researcher Shirish Ojha, rats were fed three doses of Ashwagandha extract for four weeks.
On the 29th and 30th day of the study, the rats were injected with two doses of a chemical called Isoproterenol (ISP) which induced heart failure.
Tests then revealed that the rats which were fed Ashwagandha extract survived longer. Subsequent blood tests and examination of their heart muscles under a microscope found that the rats that had received Ashwagandha prior to ISP injections had their heart muscles intact compared to rats that did not receive Ashwagandha extract.
The rats also displayed lower levels of inflammation. Arya told TOI: "Recently, we found how Tulsi protected heart against coronary diseases. Now, Ashwagandha looks even more potent. A year-long human trial, being planned, will show how effective it is on humans."
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Common Culinary Spice Has “Roots” in Ayurveda:
Beverly Hills, Calif. (PRWEB) September 25, 2006 -- Many of today’s herbal remedies are far from household names: Arctic Root, Bladder Wrack, and Cat’s Claw. However, there is one herb with health and beauty benefits that is as close to you as your pantry: Turmeric. Derived by grinding the yellow, ginger-like roots from a small plant, native to India, into a powder or paste, Turmeric has a history of healing that dates back 5,000 – 7,000 years ago to the Vedic Texts that outline the practice of Ayurveda (the science of longevity). Here is a quick lesson on the healing, balancing and beautifying properties of this time-honored spice.
Sacred Turmeric and the Asian Culture
The Turmeric plant is sacred to the Himalayan Monks and plays an important role in their herbal rituals. In many Asian cultures, brides and grooms are anointed with Turmeric on their wedding day in order to balance their mind, body and spirit and prepare them for their new roles as husband and wife. In addition, mixing Turmeric with lime creates the distinctive red forehead mark of spiritual followers – the kumkuma. Turmeric is also added to the water used daily in the ritual ablution of the Deities and mixed with unpolished rice as an important offering during puja (prayer).
Turmeric and the Fight against Cancer and Other Diseases
Ayurvedic doctors have long used Turmeric as a medicine for treating diabetes, wounds/bruises, skin rashes, arthritis, bronchitis and liver problems. Today, Western medicine is discovering that this powerful spice also can help the body battle cancer. Recently, researchers at Detroit’s Henry Ford Health System found that the active ingredient in Turmeric, curcumin, can boost the cancer-fighting power of treatment with a naturally occurring molecule called TRAIL, which helps combat cancer cells. Other studies have found Turmeric to be as effective as hydrocortisone in treating cases of arthritis and acute inflammation – without side effects. Turmeric also has important antibacterial properties and is effective in killing Salmonella and E. Coli bacteria.
Beverly Hills, Calif. (PRWEB) September 25, 2006 -- Many of today’s herbal remedies are far from household names: Arctic Root, Bladder Wrack, and Cat’s Claw. However, there is one herb with health and beauty benefits that is as close to you as your pantry: Turmeric. Derived by grinding the yellow, ginger-like roots from a small plant, native to India, into a powder or paste, Turmeric has a history of healing that dates back 5,000 – 7,000 years ago to the Vedic Texts that outline the practice of Ayurveda (the science of longevity). Here is a quick lesson on the healing, balancing and beautifying properties of this time-honored spice.
Sacred Turmeric and the Asian Culture
The Turmeric plant is sacred to the Himalayan Monks and plays an important role in their herbal rituals. In many Asian cultures, brides and grooms are anointed with Turmeric on their wedding day in order to balance their mind, body and spirit and prepare them for their new roles as husband and wife. In addition, mixing Turmeric with lime creates the distinctive red forehead mark of spiritual followers – the kumkuma. Turmeric is also added to the water used daily in the ritual ablution of the Deities and mixed with unpolished rice as an important offering during puja (prayer).
Turmeric and the Fight against Cancer and Other Diseases
Ayurvedic doctors have long used Turmeric as a medicine for treating diabetes, wounds/bruises, skin rashes, arthritis, bronchitis and liver problems. Today, Western medicine is discovering that this powerful spice also can help the body battle cancer. Recently, researchers at Detroit’s Henry Ford Health System found that the active ingredient in Turmeric, curcumin, can boost the cancer-fighting power of treatment with a naturally occurring molecule called TRAIL, which helps combat cancer cells. Other studies have found Turmeric to be as effective as hydrocortisone in treating cases of arthritis and acute inflammation – without side effects. Turmeric also has important antibacterial properties and is effective in killing Salmonella and E. Coli bacteria.
Common Culinary Spice Has “Roots” in Ayurveda:
Beverly Hills, Calif. (PRWEB) September 25, 2006 -- Many of today’s herbal remedies are far from household names: Arctic Root, Bladder Wrack, and Cat’s Claw. However, there is one herb with health and beauty benefits that is as close to you as your pantry: Turmeric. Derived by grinding the yellow, ginger-like roots from a small plant, native to India, into a powder or paste, Turmeric has a history of healing that dates back 5,000 – 7,000 years ago to the Vedic Texts that outline the practice of Ayurveda (the science of longevity). Here is a quick lesson on the healing, balancing and beautifying properties of this time-honored spice.
Sacred Turmeric and the Asian Culture
The Turmeric plant is sacred to the Himalayan Monks and plays an important role in their herbal rituals. In many Asian cultures, brides and grooms are anointed with Turmeric on their wedding day in order to balance their mind, body and spirit and prepare them for their new roles as husband and wife. In addition, mixing Turmeric with lime creates the distinctive red forehead mark of spiritual followers – the kumkuma. Turmeric is also added to the water used daily in the ritual ablution of the Deities and mixed with unpolished rice as an important offering during puja (prayer).
Turmeric and the Fight against Cancer and Other Diseases
Ayurvedic doctors have long used Turmeric as a medicine for treating diabetes, wounds/bruises, skin rashes, arthritis, bronchitis and liver problems. Today, Western medicine is discovering that this powerful spice also can help the body battle cancer. Recently, researchers at Detroit’s Henry Ford Health System found that the active ingredient in Turmeric, curcumin, can boost the cancer-fighting power of treatment with a naturally occurring molecule called TRAIL, which helps combat cancer cells. Other studies have found Turmeric to be as effective as hydrocortisone in treating cases of arthritis and acute inflammation – without side effects. Turmeric also has important antibacterial properties and is effective in killing Salmonella and E. Coli bacteria.
Beverly Hills, Calif. (PRWEB) September 25, 2006 -- Many of today’s herbal remedies are far from household names: Arctic Root, Bladder Wrack, and Cat’s Claw. However, there is one herb with health and beauty benefits that is as close to you as your pantry: Turmeric. Derived by grinding the yellow, ginger-like roots from a small plant, native to India, into a powder or paste, Turmeric has a history of healing that dates back 5,000 – 7,000 years ago to the Vedic Texts that outline the practice of Ayurveda (the science of longevity). Here is a quick lesson on the healing, balancing and beautifying properties of this time-honored spice.
Sacred Turmeric and the Asian Culture
The Turmeric plant is sacred to the Himalayan Monks and plays an important role in their herbal rituals. In many Asian cultures, brides and grooms are anointed with Turmeric on their wedding day in order to balance their mind, body and spirit and prepare them for their new roles as husband and wife. In addition, mixing Turmeric with lime creates the distinctive red forehead mark of spiritual followers – the kumkuma. Turmeric is also added to the water used daily in the ritual ablution of the Deities and mixed with unpolished rice as an important offering during puja (prayer).
Turmeric and the Fight against Cancer and Other Diseases
Ayurvedic doctors have long used Turmeric as a medicine for treating diabetes, wounds/bruises, skin rashes, arthritis, bronchitis and liver problems. Today, Western medicine is discovering that this powerful spice also can help the body battle cancer. Recently, researchers at Detroit’s Henry Ford Health System found that the active ingredient in Turmeric, curcumin, can boost the cancer-fighting power of treatment with a naturally occurring molecule called TRAIL, which helps combat cancer cells. Other studies have found Turmeric to be as effective as hydrocortisone in treating cases of arthritis and acute inflammation – without side effects. Turmeric also has important antibacterial properties and is effective in killing Salmonella and E. Coli bacteria.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
5 Truths About AyurvedaPosted on September 18, 2006
by Lindsay Fox
#1 Ayurvedic medicine is less effective.
Truth: It is true that this method of treatment calls for more patience and endurance. The effectiveness can be cited by this example.
Whenever there is a tear in a cloth or a hole in a pitcher, we intend to rectify it using the similar material that it is made of. Similarly any fault in human body also calls to be corrected by use of natural resources, as much as possible.
#2 Ayurvedic medicines are slow in showing results.
Truth: The irony lies with the delay from patient’s side. Most patients visiting holistic practitioners take their time in trying other systems of medicine so as to derive a faster result. This not only delays the effect of medicine, it also hampers the working of the drug. This is because the patient has either tried much more complicated and powerful combination of drugs, the effect of which needs to be neutralized first. Or in the mean time, his malady has substantially become deep rooted and taken chronic form. It may at times show to work slowly, but as the fable goes slow and steady wins the race.
# 3 Ayurvedic medicine has side effects.
Truth: Any side effect from medicine, of any therapy, may result from the misuse of drug, either in processing or in prescribing. As far as side effect or after effect is concerned, I believe time tested medicines are safer provided the former two factors are precise. The safety of Ayurvedic medicine and mode of treatment may be advocated in 3 pints.
1. In Ayurveda the very first principle in treating a disease is to do away with the basic cause, and also to see that no new ailment emerges as a consequence. A disease is eradicated from its roots.
2. Ayurveda insists that medicine be centered at the patient, than on the disease. The mind, body and soul are considered a tripod and medicine is prescribed for overall health augmentation.
3. Since Ayourvda deals with preparations mainly from herbs and natural resources, it is a harmless therapy with least or no side effects.
#4 Ayurvedic medicines are for older patients.
Truth: There is no known limitation in this form of treatment. It is equally suited to all age groups. Ayurveda could be considered a boon for children when their body system is yet tender and in process of immunity building. The natural products do not interfere with their body resistance and at the same time tends to be more safe and comforting.
#5 Ayurvedic medicines are just an alternative.
Truth: Ayurvedic system of medicine is incorrectly quoted as an alternate therapy as this has always been the most ancient and complete system of medicine. It’s been existing before the birth of other medical therapies. The word Ayurveda is itself derived from ‘Ayush’ which means life and ‘Veda’ which means science. There fore, Ayurveda is the complete science of life. It is a treasure to provide every individual a life full of health, vigor and vitality.
by Lindsay Fox
#1 Ayurvedic medicine is less effective.
Truth: It is true that this method of treatment calls for more patience and endurance. The effectiveness can be cited by this example.
Whenever there is a tear in a cloth or a hole in a pitcher, we intend to rectify it using the similar material that it is made of. Similarly any fault in human body also calls to be corrected by use of natural resources, as much as possible.
#2 Ayurvedic medicines are slow in showing results.
Truth: The irony lies with the delay from patient’s side. Most patients visiting holistic practitioners take their time in trying other systems of medicine so as to derive a faster result. This not only delays the effect of medicine, it also hampers the working of the drug. This is because the patient has either tried much more complicated and powerful combination of drugs, the effect of which needs to be neutralized first. Or in the mean time, his malady has substantially become deep rooted and taken chronic form. It may at times show to work slowly, but as the fable goes slow and steady wins the race.
# 3 Ayurvedic medicine has side effects.
Truth: Any side effect from medicine, of any therapy, may result from the misuse of drug, either in processing or in prescribing. As far as side effect or after effect is concerned, I believe time tested medicines are safer provided the former two factors are precise. The safety of Ayurvedic medicine and mode of treatment may be advocated in 3 pints.
1. In Ayurveda the very first principle in treating a disease is to do away with the basic cause, and also to see that no new ailment emerges as a consequence. A disease is eradicated from its roots.
2. Ayurveda insists that medicine be centered at the patient, than on the disease. The mind, body and soul are considered a tripod and medicine is prescribed for overall health augmentation.
3. Since Ayourvda deals with preparations mainly from herbs and natural resources, it is a harmless therapy with least or no side effects.
#4 Ayurvedic medicines are for older patients.
Truth: There is no known limitation in this form of treatment. It is equally suited to all age groups. Ayurveda could be considered a boon for children when their body system is yet tender and in process of immunity building. The natural products do not interfere with their body resistance and at the same time tends to be more safe and comforting.
#5 Ayurvedic medicines are just an alternative.
Truth: Ayurvedic system of medicine is incorrectly quoted as an alternate therapy as this has always been the most ancient and complete system of medicine. It’s been existing before the birth of other medical therapies. The word Ayurveda is itself derived from ‘Ayush’ which means life and ‘Veda’ which means science. There fore, Ayurveda is the complete science of life. It is a treasure to provide every individual a life full of health, vigor and vitality.
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