Prajna Kuteera Ayurveda Centre, Mysore blogs http://ayurprajna.com/blog en Customised Antenatal & Postnatal therapies at Prajna Kuteera Aurveda centre, Mysore http://ayurprajna.com/blog/customised-antenatal-postnatal-therapies-prajna-kuteera-aurveda-centre-mysore <div class="field field-name-field-featured-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden img-responsive"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog/customised-antenatal-postnatal-therapies-prajna-kuteera-aurveda-centre-mysore"><img class="img-responsive" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://ayurprajna.com/sites/default/files/default_images/blog-default.jpg" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>ANTENATAL &amp; POST NATAL CARE We at Prajna kuteera, deeply care for the well-being of the mother and the new born. The Ayurvedic way ensures good maternal health and healthy progeny with a good immune status. The diet,suitable exercise and a positive mind-set during pregnancy is considered to be essential in safe conception and the birth of healthy offspring. Counselling of both parents who have had difficulty in concieving a child and counselling the expectant mother during pregnancy is an important part of Prajna Kuteera’s appraoch to ante-natal care in addition to providing traditional therapies. Pre-conception Panchakrama therapy,stress management and deep relaxation techniques during pregnancy are taught to the expectant mother. Dealing with changes that take place after conception is also done through counselling and advice on diet and exercise regimens. We offer : • Pre-pregnancy counselling to couples • Panchakarma therapy for a healthy conception • Pumsavana &amp; Antenatal (pregnancy) care and advice • Traditional therapies as Hombaalae Oushadha during the 5th &amp; 7th months of pregnancy, at an auspicious date &amp; time. • Stress management and deep relaxation techniques during pregnancy • Advice on traditional Post-partum care for mothers and grandmothers • Swarna praashana for the new born • Programmes to help young mothers to shape up. • Parenting Tips. CONTACT RECEPTION FOR DETAILS on 0821 2542069, 9481048069</p> </div></div></div> Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:27:56 +0000 prajna-ad 123 at http://ayurprajna.com http://ayurprajna.com/blog/customised-antenatal-postnatal-therapies-prajna-kuteera-aurveda-centre-mysore#comments RUTUCHARYA -The Seasonal Regimen for Good Health http://ayurprajna.com/blog/rutucharya-seasonal-regimen-good-health <div class="field field-name-field-featured-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden img-responsive"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog/rutucharya-seasonal-regimen-good-health"><img class="img-responsive" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://ayurprajna.com/sites/default/files/Rutu.jpg" width="1050" height="700" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><span style="color:#006400"><strong><span style="font-size:22px">PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES FOR HEALTH &amp; WELLNESS-THE AYURVEDIC WAY</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:#A52A2A"><strong><u><span style="font-size:36px">RUTUCHARYA </span><span style="font-size:22px">-<em>The Seasonal Regimen for Good Health</em></span></u></strong></span></p> <p><strong>Rutu the season, classified by different features expresses various effects on the body as well as the environment. The concept of Rutucharya has been explained widely in all the Brihat Trayees of Ayurveda (Charaka,Sushrutha &amp; Vagbhata samhita). It has laid out  various rules &amp; regimens, regarding diet &amp; behaviour to acclimatize seasonal enforcement easily without altering the body’s haemostasis. Rutu means season &amp; Charya means regimen or discipline.</strong></p> <p><strong> As a whole the concept of following rutucharya is important for an individual to gain  Bala (Strength) &amp; Varna (Lusture). The Aim of Ayurveda  is</strong></p> <p><strong>Swasthasya swaasthya rakshanam, aaturasya roganuth</strong></p> <p><strong>[ Means to maintain the health of the healthy rather than means to cure the diseases of the ailing].</strong></p> <p><strong>This is Achived by following Rutucharya.</strong></p> <p><strong>The entire year [ that is 12 months /365/366] days are divided into 6 parts according to seasons</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>The Northward movement of the sun (Adanakala\Uttarayana) that is from late winter to late summer  </strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>It includes    :       </strong></p> <p><strong>                Shishira         Magha –   January to February</strong></p> <p><strong>(Late Winter)     -  Phalguna  -        February to March</strong></p> <p><strong>Vasanta        -        chitra  -          March to April</strong></p> <p><strong>(Spring)        -      vaishaka -        April to May</strong></p> <p><strong>Grishma         -       Jeyshta -        May to June</strong></p> <p><strong>(Summer)      -       Ashada -         June to July</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong> The south ward movement of the  sun (Visarga kala)  that is from seasons beginning with the rainy to early winter  -  Dakshinayana</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>It includes     :</strong></p> <p><strong>   </strong></p> <p><strong>Varshva – Sravana –  July to August (Rainy season)  - Bhadrapada – August to September</strong></p> <p><strong>Sharad –Ashwayuja- September to October</strong></p> <p><strong>(Autumn)- Kartika – October to November</strong></p> <p><strong>Hemantha – Margshira -  November to December</strong></p> <p><strong>Pushya   -      December to January</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Concept of Rutu Sandhi </u></strong></p> <p><strong>Rutu = Seasons</strong></p> <p><strong>Sandhi = Function , meeting place</strong></p> <p><strong> Rutu  sandhi is the period between two Rutus</strong></p> <p><strong> ‘Rutvo antya aadi saptahhou......</strong></p> <p><strong>( Ref: Astanga Hridaya  Samhita Sootrasthana 3/57)</strong></p> <p><strong>The last 7 days of the previous season and the first 7 days of the present season or upcoming season (the season about to begin) put together is called as Rutu Sandhi</strong></p> <p><strong>In Rutu Sandhi one should let go the practise of the previous season and start inculcating the practices of the upcoming season. The practices should be adopted in a step ladder pattern, so should the let going process. They should be done in slowly &amp; systematically so that the body gets accustomed to the  new regimen pertaining to the particular season as a whole. Thus it gains prime importance to inculcate the prescribed  healthy habits during this Rutu Sandhi.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Dietics and Regimen for particular Ritu Sandhi :</u></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Sharad ↔  Hemantha :   </u></strong></p> <p><strong>Last week of November to First week of December</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Dosha – Vitiation of Vata</strong></p> <p><strong>Bala/ Strength – Uttama (strong)</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>During cold winter , the digestive power of people possessing good health is enhanced  due to the restraint caused upon it by cold wind, so much so that it is capable of digesting any food stuff.</strong></li> <li><strong>It results in vitiation of vata</strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong><u>Diseases :</u></strong><br /> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Harshana   (Horripilation/goosebumps)</strong></li> <li><strong>Danta Harsha (Sensitive of tooth &amp; gums)</strong></li> <li><strong>Tundikeri (tonsilits)</strong></li> <li><strong>Swara bheda (Hoarseness of voice)</strong></li> <li><strong>Medho Roga</strong></li> <li><strong>Mukha Shosha (Dryness in mouth)</strong></li> <li><strong>Shiroruk (head ache)</strong></li> <li><strong>Hikka (Hiccups)</strong></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>    <u>Pathya &amp; aushadha  </u></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Snigdha (unctuous), lavan(salt),amla (sour) food</strong></li> <li><strong>Gandhusha (Mouth Gargling) &amp; Kavala</strong></li> <li><strong>Talisadi choorna – ⅓-0-⅓ with honey</strong></li> <li><strong>Trikatu choorna-  ⅓-0-⅓ with honey</strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Hemantha ↔ Shishira</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Month – last week of January – First week of February</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong>The days in between these two seasons causes dryness caused by Adana (absorption) andShaitya (cold) is caused by the clouds, winds &amp; rains</strong></li> </ol> <p><strong>Dosha - vata</strong></p> <p><strong>Bala-uttama</strong></p> <p><strong><u>Vyadhi :</u></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Pratishyaya – common cold /running nose</strong></li> <li><strong>Kanta Shosha –Hoarseness of voice</strong></li> <li><strong>Jwara – fever / pyrexia</strong></li> <li><strong>Angamarda – Maliase, heaviness of body </strong></li> <li><strong>Sore throat </strong></li> <li><strong>Pricking sensation in throat</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Pathya : </u></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>One should stay in a warm enclosure/settlement/house during this season,</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>avoid taking drinks that increases vata (katu(pungent)</strong></p> <p><strong>Aushadha :</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong> Taila abhyanga , swedana (formentation)</strong></li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Talisadi choorna -⅓-⅓-⅓ with honey</strong></li> <li><strong>Sitophaladi choorna -⅓-⅓-⅓ with honey</strong></li> <li><strong>Vyoshadi vataka             2-2-2</strong></li> <li><strong>Lavangadi vati                 2-2-2</strong></li> <li><strong>Maha Lakshmi vilasa rasa 2-2-2</strong></li> <li><strong>Sanjeevini vati 2-2-2</strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Shishira ↔ Vasanta</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Last week of March – First week of April</strong></p> <p><strong>Dosha- Kapha</strong></p> <p><strong>Agni – Tikshna</strong></p> <p><strong>During the spring, the accumulated kapha is liquified by the spring, the heat of the sun and as such disturbs the power of the digestion</strong></p> <p><strong><u>Vyadhi </u></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Aalasya (laziness)</strong></li> <li><strong>Aruchi (Anorexia)</strong></li> <li><strong>Tandra (stupor)</strong></li> <li><strong>Asya(tongue) virasya (Helitosis)</strong></li> <li><strong>Tamaka Shwasa (status Asthamaticus)</strong></li> <li><strong>Apakti (indigestion)</strong></li> <li><strong>Kantopalepa (adherence of kapha in the throat)</strong></li> <li><strong>Kaphaja Kasa(Cough with expectoration)</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Therapies:</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Vamana karma (emesis therapy)</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>           Virechana karma (purgation therapy)</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Niruha basti (decoction enema)</strong></li> <li><strong>Anuvasana basti(oil enema)</strong></li> <li><strong>Kavala gandusha (gargling)</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Pathya :</u></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Vyayama ,anjana karma(to the eyes, clears kapha in the eyes)</strong></li> <li><strong>Applying chandana  &amp; Agaru to the body</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Aushada:</u></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Khadiradi  vati  1-1-1</strong></li> <li><strong>Chitrakadi vati 1-1-1</strong></li> <li><strong>Sootashekara Rasa 1-0-1</strong></li> <li><strong>Arogyavardhini gutika 1-0-1</strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Vasantha ↔Greeshma (summer)</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Last week of May – First week of June</strong></p> <p><strong>Dosha –vata + pitta (Agni)</strong></p> <p><strong>Agni -uttama ,</strong></p> <p><strong>Bala –uttama</strong></p> <p><strong>During summer the sun drains moisture from the earth.</strong></p> <p><strong><u>Vyadhi : </u></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Kanta daha (burning sensation in throat)</strong></li> <li><strong>Kanta sosha (dryness in throat )</strong></li> <li><strong>Asya vipaka (stomatitis- mouth ulcers)</strong></li> <li><strong>Gala paaka (pharyngitis)</strong></li> <li><strong>Trishnaadhikya (excessive thirst)</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><u> Pathya &amp; Aushadha :</u></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Gritha pana( ingestion of medicated ghee)</strong></li> <li><strong>Shali anna ( Shali rice)</strong></li> <li><strong>Divaswapna(sleep during daytime)</strong></li> <li><strong>Anointing paste of chandana</strong></li> <li><strong>Shadanga paneeya ( a drink made of 6 herbs, coolant in nature)</strong></li> <li><strong>Sarivadhyasava( Drink made of herb Saariva)</strong></li> <li><strong>Sarivasharkara</strong></li> <li><strong>Kharjuradi mantha (  churned decoction of Kharjura)</strong></li> <li><strong>Chandanasava (Made of Chandana – Sandal)</strong></li> <li><strong>Gandoosha and Kavala with tila taila (gargling/ oil pulling)</strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Greeshma ↔Varsha</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Last week of July –first week of August</strong></p> <p><strong>Dosha- vata ,pitta, kapha</strong></p> <p><strong>Bala –weak;</strong></p> <p><strong>Rain water –dosha –vata –kapha</strong></p> <p><strong>In the body further weakened by the vitiation of vata and other doshas during rains.</strong></p> <p><strong>The power of digestion in the period is also affected due to inherent heat oozing out of the earth and rainfall (due to the involvement of pseudomonas bacteria present in the earth)</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>The Rutu also increases acidity in water</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Vyadhi:  </u></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong> Bacterial throat infection</strong></li> <li><strong>Tonsillitis (tundikeri)</strong></li> <li><strong>Gastroenteritis (pakwashya vikara)</strong></li> <li><strong>Anaroebic diarrhoea (atisara)</strong></li> <li><strong>Chardi (vomiting)</strong></li> <li><strong>Udana vaya dusti</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><u> Aushadha  :</u></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Basti (Enema)</strong></li> <li><strong>Kutaja arishta</strong></li> <li><strong>Bilwadi gutika</strong></li> <li><strong>Yastimadhu choorna</strong></li> <li><strong>Pushkaramrutha</strong></li> <li><strong>Kanakasava</strong></li> <li><strong>Kavala &amp; Gandoosha</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Varsha ↔ Sharad</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Last weekof September to first week of October</strong></p> <p><strong>The body parts adapted for rains and cold by now are suddenly exposed to the heat of the sun with the beginning of autumn, so the pitta accumulated during the rain generally gets vitiated</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>The water exposed to the heat of the sun during the day and to  cooling rays of the moon during night .  This is purified  with time and  detoxicated by Agatsya Nakshatra &amp; is known as Hamsodaka , very good for drinking,  bathing , and swimming</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Vyadhi:</u></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Kota</strong></li> <li><strong>Sheetapitta /skin disorders</strong></li> <li><strong>Daha (buring)</strong></li> <li><strong>Vivarnya (discolouration)</strong></li> <li><strong>Ati sweda</strong></li> <li><strong>Twak roga ,</strong></li> <li><strong>Kanta daha</strong></li> <li><strong>Tiktasyata(bitterness)</strong></li> <li><strong>Asya vipaka ( mouth ulcers)</strong></li> <li><strong>Atrupti</strong></li> <li><strong>Gala paka( throat ulcers)</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Aushadha :    </u></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li><strong>Virechana , Rakta mokshana ,</strong></li> <li><strong>Khadiradivati</strong></li> <li><strong>Sarivadhyasava</strong></li> <li><strong>Arogya vardhini gutika</strong></li> <li><strong>Mahamanjistadi Kashaya</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>This is a brief explanation of the regimen to be followed during particular Rutu sandhi. It is a difficult task for us to let go certain things and to inculcuate certain regimen immediately.</strong></p> <p><strong>The concept of Rutu sandhi has been explained to lead a healthy life away from seasonal variations &amp; must be followed to maintain swastya.</strong></p> <p><strong>                               </strong></p> </div></div></div> Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:28:22 +0000 prajna-ad 108 at http://ayurprajna.com http://ayurprajna.com/blog/rutucharya-seasonal-regimen-good-health#comments Obesity- FAQ’s & Remedies http://ayurprajna.com/blog/obesity-faq%E2%80%99s-remedies <div class="field field-name-field-featured-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden img-responsive"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog/obesity-faq%E2%80%99s-remedies"><img class="img-responsive" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://ayurprajna.com/sites/default/files/help.jpg" width="970" height="350" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h5>All you would like to know about Weight Management…..</h5> <p>1. <strong>What is Obesity?</strong></p> <p class="rtejustify"><strong>Obesity</strong> is defined as an excess of adipose tissue that imparts health risk; a body weight of 20% excess over ideal weight for age, sex and height. It is an abnormal growth of the adipose tissue due to an enlargement of fat cell size (hypertrophic obesity) or an increase in fat cell numbers (hyper plastic obesity) or a combination of both. Obesity is a consequence of an energy balance where energy intake has exceeded energy expenditure over a considerable period.</p> <p class="rtejustify">2. <strong>What causes Obesity?</strong></p> <p>Genetic factors:-</p> <ul> <li>It influences 50-70% chances.</li> <li>Chances of being overweight are greater if one or both of the parents are overweight.</li> <li>So, a child with overweight parents who eat high- calorie foods &amp; are inactive will likely become overweight like the parents.</li> </ul> <p>Eating habits:-</p> <ul> <li>Eating habits of certain people may lead to obesity</li> <li>Nibbling between meals is common among housewives.</li> <li>Some may eat faster taking less time for chewing – tend to consume more food</li> <li>Some people eat when it is mealtime or  when they are surrounded by tasty foods instead when they are hungry.</li> <li>Business executives who frequently attend business lunches have more chance of becoming obese.</li> <li>Some may eat more food when they are unhappy as a compensation mechanism</li> </ul> <p>Age and Gender :</p> <ul> <li>It can occur at any age in either gender.</li> <li>Infants with excessive weight gain have an increased incidence of obesity in later life.</li> </ul> <p>Physical inactivity :</p> <ul> <li>Many people spend hours in front of TV’s and computers doing work, schoolwork &amp; leisure activities.</li> <li>Relying on cars instead of walking to places</li> <li>Lack of physical education classes in schools for children.</li> </ul> <p> Trauma :-</p> <ul> <li>Obesity may follow due to damage to hypothalamus after head injury because it is not able to regulate appetite.</li> </ul> <p>Endocrine factors :-</p> <ul> <li>Obesity is common at puberty, pregnancy and menopause.</li> </ul> <p>Hypothyroidism    :-</p> <ul> <li>Thyroid hormones</li> <li>Metabolism        </li> <li>Weight gain, tiredness, weakness.</li> </ul> <p>Cushing’s Syndrome :-</p> <ul> <li>Adrenal glands secretes</li> <li>More cortisol hormone</li> <li>Weight gain, upper body obesity  </li> <li>Fat around the neck, thin arms &amp;legs.</li> </ul> <p>Poly cystic ovarian Syndrome :-</p> <ul> <li>High levels of androgens</li> <li>Multiple cysts on ovaries</li> <li>Weight Gain</li> <li>Excess hair growth &amp; Reproductive problems</li> </ul> <p>Medicines :-</p> <ul> <li>Such as corticosteroids (Prednisolone)</li> <li>Antidepressants (Elavil)</li> <li>Medicines for seizures (Neurontin)</li> <li>Slow the rate at which the body burns calories</li> <li>Increases appetite</li> <li>Cause the body to hold on to extra, water.</li> <li>Weight gain.</li> </ul> <p>Smoking :-</p> <ul> <li>Some people gain weight when they stop smoking because</li> <li>Food often tastes and smells better</li> <li>Nicotine raises the rate at which the body burns calories.</li> </ul> <p>Lack of Sleep:-</p> <ul> <li>People who don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis seen to have.</li> <li>High levels of a hormone called Ghrelin (which causes hunger).</li> <li>Low levels of a hormone called leptin (which normally helps to curb hunger).</li> </ul> <p>3. <strong>How do we assess Obesity?</strong><br />     The most widely used criteria are:-</p> <p>I. Body weight :- An adult weighing 10% more than the standard weight is overweight and 20% more is obese. </p> <div class="table-responsive"> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="height:130px; width:500px"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="rtecenter"><strong>% Body weight excess of normal</strong></td> <td class="rtecenter"><strong>Degree of obesity</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter">25%</td> <td class="rtecenter">Mild</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter">50%</td> <td class="rtecenter">Moderate</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter">75%</td> <td class="rtecenter">Severe</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter">100%</td> <td class="rtecenter">Very severe.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>II.    Body Mass Index / Quetlet index<br />                                      Weight in kgs<br />                      BMI =   ------------------------<br />                                   (Height in meter)2</p> <p><strong>Grading of obesity can be done based on BMI </strong></p> <div class="table-responsive"> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="height:130px; width:500px"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="rtecenter">Not obese</td> <td class="rtecenter">&lt;25</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter">Grade I</td> <td class="rtecenter"> 25-29.9</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter">Grade II </td> <td class="rtecenter">30-40</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter">Grade III </td> <td class="rtecenter">&gt;40</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>III. Measurement of body fat:<br />     Skin fold calipers method has been advised.</p> <p>4. <strong>Does Obesity lead to complications?</strong><br />      Yes. Look at the table below.</p> <div class="table-responsive"> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:242px"><strong>MEDICAL FIELD</strong></td> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:252px"><strong>CONDITION </strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:242px">CARDIOLOGY</td> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:252px">Ischemic heart disease,<br /> Angina &amp; Myocardial infarction,<br /> Congestive heart failure,<br /> High blood pressure,<br /> Abnormal Cholesterol levels,<br /> Deep Vein Thrombosis,<br /> Pulmonary embolism.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:242px">ENDOCRINOLOGY &amp; REPRODUCTIVE SYTEM</td> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:252px">Diabetes mellitus,<br /> Poly cystic ovarian Syndrome,<br /> Menstrual disorders,<br /> Infertility,<br /> Complications during pregnancy,<br /> Birth defects,<br /> Intrauterine fetal death.  <br />  </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:242px">NEUROLOGY</td> <td style="width:252px"> <p class="rtecenter">Stroke, Migraines,<br /> Carpal tunnel syndrome,<br /> Dementia,<br /> Idiopathic intracranial hypertension.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:242px">DERMATOLOGY</td> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:252px">Stretch marks,<br /> Acanthosis Nigricans,<br /> Cellulitis,<br /> Lymphedema</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:242px">GASTRO INTESTINAL</td> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:252px">Gastro oesophageal reflux,<br /> Fatty liver disease,<br /> Cholelithiasis (gall stones)</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:242px">ONCOLOGY</td> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:252px">Breast, ovarian<br /> Oesophageal<br /> Liver, Pancreatic<br /> Gall bladder<br /> Endometrial, Stomach<br /> Cervical<br /> Prostate<br /> Kidney<br /> Non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma<br /> Multiple myeloma.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:242px">RESPIRATORY</td> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:252px">Obstructive sleep apnoea<br /> Obesity hypoventilation syndrome<br /> Asthma<br /> Increased complications during general anaesthesia.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:242px">PSYCHIATRY</td> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:252px">Depression Social Stigmatization</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:242px">RHEUMATOLOGY &amp; ORTHOPAEDICS</td> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:252px">Gouty arthritis<br /> Poor mobility<br /> Osteoarthritis<br /> Low back pain.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:242px">UROLOGY &amp; NEPHROLOGY</td> <td class="rtecenter" style="width:252px">Erectile dysfunction<br /> Urinary incontinence<br /> Chronic renal failure<br /> Hypogonadism</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p><strong>5. </strong><strong>Is Obesity Treatable?   </strong></p> <p><strong>               Yes.</strong></p> <p>Obesity is a chronic medical condition. Treatment goals should be guided by the  </p> <p>health risks of obesity in any given individual.</p> <p><strong>DIETETIC MANAGEMENT</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Reducing diet </strong>– The person should be put on negative energy balance, ideally 500-1000 calories less than their normal diet.</li> <li><strong>Weight Maintenance Diets</strong> – Provide 1500-1800 when the body weights are reduced to optimal levelon reducing diets.</li> <li><strong>Principles of Dietetic Management –</strong></li> </ul> <ol> <li>Low calorie</li> <li>Normal protein, Vitamin &amp; Mineral (except Sodium)</li> <li>Restricted Carbohydrate</li> <li>Restricted fat</li> <li>Liberal fluid</li> <li>High fibre diet</li> </ol> <ul> <li><strong>Energy </strong>– About 20 Kcal per kg ideal body weight is prescribed for tissue repair &amp; for specific dynamic action.</li> <li><strong>Carbohydrates </strong>– High carbohydrate content foods like potatoes, rice, sugar, banana should be avoided.</li> <li><strong>Fat </strong>– Nuts &amp; Oil seeds avoided. Skim milk should be the choice.</li> <li><strong>Minerals </strong>– Restriction of Sodium, as excess sodium predisposes to retention of fluid.</li> <li><strong>Fluid </strong>– Fluids can be taken liberally as extra fluids are exerted by healthy kidneys.</li> </ul> <p>Also a glass at water before meals helps to cut down food intake.</p> <ul> <li><strong>High fibre</strong> – High fibre low calorie foods like green leafy vegetables, fruits, vegetable salads, whole grain cereals &amp; pulses can be included in the diet.:</li> </ul> <p>It has many advantages :</p> <ol> <li>Low in calorie density</li> <li>Greens provide many vitamins &amp; Minerals (which are difficult to meet with restricted food)</li> <li>Help in regulating bowel movements</li> <li>Reduce blood cholesterol</li> <li>Promote chewing &amp; decrease rate of ingestion</li> <li>Higher intake of fibre automatically cut down fat and calories.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Low-calorie diet therapy for obesity</strong></p> <div class="table-responsive"> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:648px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:300px"> <p class="rtecenter"><strong>DIET</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:150px"> <p class="rtecenter">% Carbohydrate</p> </td> <td style="width:102px"> <p class="rtecenter">%  Fat</p> </td> <td style="width:96px"> <p class="rtecenter">% Protein</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:300px"> <p class="rtecenter">Normal</p> </td> <td style="width:150px"> <p class="rtecenter">50</p> </td> <td style="width:102px"> <p class="rtecenter">30</p> </td> <td style="width:96px"> <p class="rtecenter">15</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:300px"> <p class="rtecenter">Moderate fat (weight watchers)</p> </td> <td style="width:150px"> <p class="rtecenter">60</p> </td> <td style="width:102px"> <p class="rtecenter">25</p> </td> <td style="width:96px"> <p class="rtecenter">15</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:300px"> <p class="rtecenter">Low Carbohydrate (Eg, Atkins)</p> </td> <td style="width:150px"> <p class="rtecenter">10</p> </td> <td style="width:102px"> <p class="rtecenter">60</p> </td> <td style="width:96px"> <p class="rtecenter">30</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:300px"> <p class="rtecenter">High Protein</p> </td> <td style="width:150px"> <p class="rtecenter">43</p> </td> <td style="width:102px"> <p class="rtecenter">30</p> </td> <td style="width:96px"> <p class="rtecenter">27</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:300px"> <p class="rtecenter">Low fat (Eg. Ornish)</p> </td> <td style="width:150px"> <p class="rtecenter">70</p> </td> <td style="width:102px"> <p class="rtecenter">13</p> </td> <td style="width:96px"> <p class="rtecenter">17</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p><strong>Drugs which lower body weight</strong></p> <div class="table-responsive"> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:648px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:396px"> <p class="rtecenter">Not recommended due to toxicity</p> </td> <td style="width:252px"> <p class="rtecenter">Amphetamines Fenfluramine</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:396px"> <p class="rtecenter">Weight loss temporary effect</p> </td> <td style="width:252px"> <p class="rtecenter"> Fluoxetine Metformin</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:396px"> <p class="rtecenter">Currently recommended</p> </td> <td style="width:252px"> <p class="rtecenter">Orlistat Sibutramine</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:396px"> <p class="rtecenter">In advanced development</p> </td> <td style="width:252px"> <p class="rtecenter"> Rimonabant</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p><strong>EXERCISES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maximize the physical activity – Isometric and Isotonic</li> <li>Walking rather than driving to work.</li> <li>Alternative exercise</li> </ul> <p>                          Ex. Swimming may be necessary if musculoskeletal complications prevent</p> <p>                          walking.</p> <p><strong>SURGICAL INTERVENTION</strong></p> <ul> <li>Liposuction for body contouring.</li> <li>Bariatric Surgery to reduce the size of the stomach is by the most effective long-term treatment for obesity.</li> <li>Apronectomy is advocated to remove an overhang of abdominal skin.</li> </ul> <p><strong>But did you know that Ayurveda offers a sure remedy to Obesity?</strong></p> <p><strong> Atisthoola is one among the Asta nindita purusha</strong></p> <p>          An excessive increase of fat and muscle tissue, the buttock, abdomen and breast become pendulous and his strength is rendered disproportionate with his physical growth.</p> <p> </p> <p>Ayurvedic Aetiology – Over intake of Heavy, Sweet, Cold and Unctuous food, lack of exercises and genetic factors.</p> <p> </p> <p>Ayurveda advocates healthy principles of eating. It says, one should eat in proper</p> <p>quantity.The quantity of food to be taken again depends upon the power of</p> <p>digestion including metabolism.</p> <p> </p> <p>The amount of food which, without disturbing the equilibrium of dhatus and</p> <p>doshas of the body gets digested as well as metabolized in proper time, is to be regarded as the proper quantity.</p> <p><strong><u>Indicated foods </u></strong></p> <p>         </p> <p>One should regularly take Shashtika shali, Mudga, Saindhava, Amalaka, Yava,</p> <p>Antariksha jala, Sarpi, Jaangala pashu pakshi mamsa, Madhu.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Contra-indicated foods </u></strong></p> <p>Dried meat, Dried Vegetables, Lotus rhizomes, stalk, Meat of a diseased animal,  </p> <p>Kurcika (boiled buttermilk), Kilata (inspissiated milk), Pork, Beef, Meat of buffalo,  </p> <p>Fish, Curd, Masa, Yavaka.</p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Panchkarma Purificatory therapies &amp; Udvartana Sweda</span></p> <p><strong>We advise UDVARTANA, </strong>a stimulating massage using special herbal powder to reduce cellulite accumulations, improve circulation and enhance your skin's texture and appearance. We thoroughly exfoliate your body using a powerful mixture of Ayurvedic powders which will break up fatty deposits and energize blood circulation. A delightful body treatment to remove excess heat from your body, enhancing circulation and drawing fresh energy to the surface of the skin. This remarkable treatment consists of natural nourishing ingredients such as Almond Oil, Chickpea Flour, Turmeric Powder and Fenugreek Powder, horse gram flour, millet flour and some aromatic herbs. Almond Oil, containing proteins and minerals, is excellent for relaxing muscles and ligaments while lubricating the skin. Turmeric Powder strengthens the skin, relieves kapha (mucus) and vata (wind) and works great as an antiseptic. While you indulge yourself in deep relaxation, the Ubtan Massage will remove excess heat from your body, enhancing circulation and drawing fresh energy to the surface of the skin. This is a wonderful treatment for those seeking to achieve a perfectly smooth, blemish-free, gleaming body.</p> <p><strong>Common Myths About body Weight</strong></p> <div class="table-responsive"> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:637px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:312px"> <p class="rtecenter"><strong>Myth</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:325px"> <p class="rtecenter"><strong>Reality</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:312px"> <p class="rtecenter">Overweight can be caused by genetics</p> </td> <td style="width:325px"> <p class="rtecenter">No matter what genes a child has, healthy eating and activity habits will result in better health.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:312px"> <p class="rtecenter">Overweight can be caused by having big bones or slow metabolism</p> </td> <td style="width:325px"> <p class="rtecenter">Bones are not likely to contribute to overweight.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:312px"> <p class="rtecenter">Children will grow into their weight.</p> </td> <td style="width:325px"> <p class="rtecenter">Parents will need to monitor their child’s diet &amp; lifestyle to prevent further weight gain.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:312px"> <p class="rtecenter">It’s only puppy fat</p> </td> <td style="width:325px"> <p class="rtecenter">This is not the case for most overweight children, who are very likely to become overweight adults.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:312px"> <p class="rtecenter">Dieting is the best way to bring weight down to a healthy level</p> </td> <td style="width:325px"> <p class="rtecenter">A restrictive diet is not healthy for a growing child. A more effective way is to make small changes to eating habits &amp; levels of activity.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:312px"> <p class="rtecenter">Altering eating habits significantly can lead to eating disorders.</p> </td> <td style="width:325px"> <p class="rtecenter">Families that use positive parenting practices to promote healthy eating &amp; moderate activity encourages health and wellbeing in children. </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div></div></div> Fri, 29 Jun 2018 10:45:28 +0000 prajna-ad 92 at http://ayurprajna.com http://ayurprajna.com/blog/obesity-faq%E2%80%99s-remedies#comments Home Remedies http://ayurprajna.com/blog/home-remedies <div class="field field-name-field-featured-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden img-responsive"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog/home-remedies"><img class="img-responsive" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://ayurprajna.com/sites/default/files/home-remedies.jpg" width="970" height="350" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h1 class="rtecenter"><span style="color:#008000">HOME REMEDIES</span></h1> <h1 class="rtecenter"><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><u><span style="color:#B22222">BURNS AND WOUNDS</span></u></span></strong></h1> <p><strong><span style="font-size:16px">Accidents do happen. Do not get alarmed by a spill of hot water on your arm or a touch &amp; go with a hot sauce pan. Here are a few quick remedies..</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:16px">Take an equal quantity of Honey and Ghee &amp; apply it on the lesion.</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:16px"> Apply a mixture of Coconut oil + Lime water on the affected site.</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:16px">Apply Aloevera jelly on the affected site</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:16px">Honey and Lime water to be mixed together and poured continuously on the affected site.</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="http://ayurprajna.com/sites/default/files/blog/honey.jpg"><img alt="" class="image-medium" src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/blog/honey.jpg?itok=gX6X-ecM" style="height:220px; width:165px" /></a></p> </div></div></div> Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:39:09 +0000 prajna-ad 91 at http://ayurprajna.com http://ayurprajna.com/blog/home-remedies#comments Dhanvantri Homa at Prajna Kuteera http://ayurprajna.com/blog/dhanvantri-homa-prajna-kuteera <div class="field field-name-field-featured-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden img-responsive"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog/dhanvantri-homa-prajna-kuteera"><img class="img-responsive" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://ayurprajna.com/sites/default/files/dhanvantri01.jpg" width="970" height="350" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">Lord dhanvantri is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu According to Puranas.</p> <p class="rtejustify">When Devas (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churned the ocean for Amrita (nectar of immortality), it was Lord Dhanvantari who came out of the ocean with a pot of Amrita. Thus, Dhanvantari is clearly a lord who grants long life and immortality.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Bhagavata Purana (2.7.21) calls Dhanvantari as God himself, who is a curer of diseases, who has imparted to the world the knowledge of long life i.e. Ayurveda. He is often represented as a God with four hands (similar to Vishnu) carrying Shankha (conch), Chakra (disc), leech, and a pot containing Amrita. Leeches play an important role in Ayurvedic treatment. Therefore, in Hindu tradition Lord Dhanvantari represents twin aspects of alleviator  of diseases and the one who  grants long life and immortality. Thus, he is clearly identified with all aspects of health, medicine, and holistic living.</p> <p class="rtejustify"><strong>At Prajna Kuteera Ayurveda Tapovan, Dhanwantari Homa is performed every  Saturday</strong> by the Ruthwiks. As the chants fill the air, the Homa culminates with the Purnahuti  at 1 pm followed by the Divya Prasaada.</p> </div></div></div> Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:42:14 +0000 prajna-ad 64 at http://ayurprajna.com http://ayurprajna.com/blog/dhanvantri-homa-prajna-kuteera#comments Agnihotra http://ayurprajna.com/blog/agnihotra <div class="field field-name-field-featured-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden img-responsive"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog/agnihotra"><img class="img-responsive" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://ayurprajna.com/sites/default/files/agnihotra.jpg" width="970" height="350" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">Dr Krishnamurthy who hails from a family of  Royal physicians has been performing Agnihotra for decades now ..a ritual &amp; tradition and a therapy by itself, that has been passed on through Nine generations. He guides people through it every Saturday morning, at Sun rise at Prajna Kuteera Ayurveda Tapovan. He demonstrates the method of performing Agnihotra &amp; explains the scientifically proven benefits of the ritual. He says....</p> <p class="rtejustify">Firstly, Agnihotra creates magnetic field which neutralizes negative energy and reinforces positive energy.</p> <p class="rtejustify">When Agnihotra is performed, the Agnihotra dhooma (smoke) gathers particles of harmful radiation in the atmosphere and, on a very subtle level, neutralizes the radioactive effect.  The Cow dung cakes, Cow’s ghee, organic brown rice, all convert the negative forces &amp; transform them to Divine ones. Here, nothing is destroyed, merely changed.</p> <p class="rtejustify">When Agnihotra  is being performed, there is not just energy from the Agni(fire)  but subtle energies are generated and thrust into the atmosphere. Healing e energy emanates from the Agnihotra pyramid.  It creates an extremely healing atmosphere. An aura of energy field is created in the atmosphere.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Agnihotra has the ability to neutralize pathogenic bacteria, has an excellent effect on the circulatory system, Renews brain cells, revitalizes the skin, purifies the blood &amp;  relieves tension on the mind.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Dr Krishnamurthy advises people to learn &amp; practice this simple, effective &amp; inexpensive ritual that is so beneficial.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above clearfix"><h3 class="field-label">Tags: </h3><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0"><a href="/tags/agnihotra" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">agnihotra</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-1"><a href="/tags/dhooma" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">dhooma</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-2"><a href="/tags/therapy" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">therapy</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-3"><a href="/tags/ritual" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ritual</a></li></ul></div> Tue, 17 Apr 2018 07:15:21 +0000 prajna-ad 63 at http://ayurprajna.com http://ayurprajna.com/blog/agnihotra#comments Swarna Praashana - The Elixir of life http://ayurprajna.com/blog/swarna-praashana-elixir-life <div class="field field-name-field-featured-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden img-responsive"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog/swarna-praashana-elixir-life"><img class="img-responsive" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://ayurprajna.com/sites/default/files/swarnapraashana.jpg" width="970" height="350" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">Swarna praashana is an age old tradition practiced in Ayurveda.It is a procedure that potentiates the immune syatem in children. A tradition derived from the Vedas, there are various such procedures (or <strong>karmas </strong>as it is aptly called) done soon after the baby is born.They are Swarna praashana, Aayushya karma,Chhoodakarma, Annapraashana,Aksharabhyasa etc.These procedures potentiates the health status of the child and increases longevity.The reference of Swarna praashana is found is <strong>Kaashyapa Samhita</strong>, a well known,hugely referred treatise of Ayurvedic Paediatrics.</p> <p class="rtejustify">It quotes-<br /> Suvarna praashanam hayeth medhagni bala vardhanam<br /> Aayushkara mangalam vrushyam gruhaapaham<br /> Parama medhavi  vyadhirbhin pushyathe<br /> Shadarbhi maasair shruthadharaha<br /> Suvarna praashanath bhaveth<br />                              (Kaashyapa samhitha)</p> <p class="rtejustify">Swarna praashana is  said to improve intellect, digestion and strength. Increases longevity builds up immunity, acts as a rasayana and an aphrodisiac and wards off evils.It improves memory and cognitive and computing skills and roots out diseases.It potentiates the activity of the senses and  wards off disorders of speech and hearing and also promotes mental health. It is administered on the day of Pushya Nakshatra as this day is known to bring about pushti or nourishment.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Prajna Kuteera, Mysore is conducting the Swarna praashana programme termed as the Elixir of Life on every Pushya nakshatra day.</p> <p class="rtejustify">The  beneficiaries will get to get this medicine in the form of  2 drops in the mouth once  every month, for 21 months.</p> <p class="rtejustify"> </p> </div></div></div> Wed, 04 Apr 2018 05:43:05 +0000 prajna-ad 62 at http://ayurprajna.com http://ayurprajna.com/blog/swarna-praashana-elixir-life#comments Ayurveda - An enabler for Medical Tourism http://ayurprajna.com/blog/ayurveda-enabler-medical-tourism <div class="field field-name-field-featured-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden img-responsive"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog/ayurveda-enabler-medical-tourism"><img class="img-responsive" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://ayurprajna.com/sites/default/files/medical-tourism.jpg" width="970" height="350" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify"> </p> <p class="rtejustify"><strong>Over 25 years ago, we had set a bold aspiration for health in India.</strong></p> <p class="rtejustify">India was a signatory to the Alma-Ata Declaration 1978, to attain the global objective of “Health for All by year 2000”.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Inspite of all the improvements we have made so far, we are still well behind many of the developing / developed countries.</p> <p class="rtejustify"><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="http://www.ayurprajna.com/sites/default/files/blog/1.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/blog/1.jpg?itok=59tvsxLK" style="height:298px; width:480px" /></a></p> <p class="rtejustify"> </p> <p class="rtejustify"><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="http://www.ayurprajna.com/sites/default/files/blog/2.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/blog/2.jpg?itok=TCuUUR5r" style="height:298px; width:480px" /></a></p> <p class="rtejustify"><strong>Macro economic factors … aiding Healthcare growth</strong></p> <ul> <li class="rtejustify">CII-McKinsey study on healthcare says that Medical Tourism alone can contribute $ 2 Bn by 2012 against an estimated $ 0.34 Bn currently</li> <li class="rtejustify">Healthcare industry is growing at 30% CAGR. Ayurveda, as an integral part, will drive this growth. India needs to fine tune this hospitality into an art</li> <li class="rtejustify">Estimated 150,000 medical tourists visited India last year recording a 20% growth. Of this 60% account for Ayurvedic treatment</li> <li class="rtejustify">Ayurveda has been a big revenue earner. Ayurveda treatment earned  $1.2 Bn in 2006</li> <li class="rtejustify">Global herbal market is a $ 110 Billion industry and Ayurveda represents almost 50% of this segment. India is a big time player in this area and it is now an opportunity to consolidate itself even further.</li> <li class="rtejustify">NHS has begun sending patients for treatment to Europe to cope with its backlog of cases. At present the NHS restricts referrals to hospitals within 3 hours flying time, but Indian hospitals say this barrier will eventually be lifted.</li> <li class="rtejustify">The move towards Ayurveda is inevitable. The West has problems of rising health care costs and an ageing population coupled with the deficits that the governments are facing due to large healthcare spends Deficit Reduction Act, as an example</li> <li class="rtejustify">International standard treatment available in India with English as a common language</li> </ul> <p class="rtejustify">Now let’s delve into Ayurveda and its merits :</p> <p class="rtejustify"><strong>Ayurveda </strong>is a collection of principles of healthy living that evolved from the time of appearance of man on earth. This is the one healing system that has been practiced in daily living in India for more than 5000 years. Ayurveda first recorded in the Vedas, the world’s oldest collection of knowledge is still the most favored health care practices of millions of Indians and has influenced the ancient Chinese system of medicine, Unani and Humoral medicine practiced by Hippocrates in Greece. Though Ayurveda is referred to as the “<strong>MOTHER OF ALL HEALING</strong>”, it took a back seat probably during the British rule, when in, the western medical education became dominant. This led Ayurveda to become the second option used primarily by traditional spiritual practitioners and the poor. After 1947, Ayurveda gained ground and several schools were established. Although Ayurveda remains a secondary system of health care in India, the trend towards complementary care is emerging and western and Ayurvedic physicians often work side by side. Today Ayurveda colleges are opening throughout Europe, USA and Australia and is being regarded as “<strong>NEW AGE MEDICINE</strong>”. The potential for tourism through Ayurveda should now be looked into. Now that Ayurveda has been given a <strong>Heritage status</strong> and is being talked about under <strong>Health tourism</strong>, its time we start to attract and capture tourists from world over to promote tourism in India especially in Karnataka.</p> <p class="rtejustify">As can be seen from above, Ayurveda is</p> <ul> <li class="rtejustify">Science of Life</li> <li class="rtejustify">paveda of Rugveda and Atharvanaveda</li> <li class="rtejustify">Helps attain liberation through healthy living </li> </ul> <p class="rtejustify"><strong>Aim of Ayurveda</strong></p> <p class="rtejustify">The ultimate aim of Ayurveda is to “Attain Moksha (Liberation) through Healthy Living”</p> <blockquote><p class="rtejustify"><strong>Dharmartha Kamamokshanam<br />   Arogyam Moolamuthamam</strong></p> </blockquote> <p class="rtejustify"><strong>Definition of Health According to Ayurveda</strong></p> <blockquote><p class="rtejustify"><strong>Samadosha Samagnishcha<br /> Samadhatu malakriyaha<br /> Prasannathmendriya Manaha<br /> Swastha Ithyabhidheeyathe</strong></p> </blockquote> <ul> <li class="rtejustify">Equilibrium of Tridoshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)</li> <li class="rtejustify">Proper functioning of Agni (13 types)</li> <li class="rtejustify">Balanced state of Dhatus (7 Body Tissues)</li> <li class="rtejustify">Proper evacuation of Trimalas (Urine, Feaces &amp; Sweat)</li> <li class="rtejustify">Balanced state of Mind – Indriyas (10) and Atma</li> </ul> <p class="rtejustify">Ayurveda is a preventive as also a Curative Measure. It is a complete philosophy of life as it provides guidance on lifestyles and designed specifically to achieve and maintain internal and external stability</p> <p class="rtejustify">Ayurveda is becoming increasingly popular because it addresses the elementary concepts of re-establishing contact with nature and gives us the guidelines to lead a healthy balanced life.</p> <p class="rtejustify"><strong>Acceptance of Ayurveda by practitioners of main stream medicine</strong></p> <ul> <li class="rtejustify">Doctors across the globe are advising their patients to explore the world of holistic health.</li> <li class="rtejustify">Western doctors and patients are getting increasingly frustrated with tremendous side-effects and spiraling costs of allopathic medicine.</li> <li class="rtejustify">Ayurveda is growing most rapidly as one of the important systems of mind-body medicine in the world.</li> </ul> <p class="rtejustify">Most foreign patients who come to the sub continent for allopathic healthcare are from other developing countries. But tourists who come for Ayurveda treatment are from developed countries as USA, UK, Germany, Japan etc. The new sleek ayurvedic medical centers of excellence offer developed world treatment at developing world prices.</p> <p class="rtejustify"><strong>The emergence of Ayurvedic centers</strong></p> <p class="rtejustify"> </p> <ul> <li class="rtejustify">Service sector growth is being driven by Ayurveda. Ayurvedic massages &amp; Ayurvedic rejuvenation packages are very lucrative and provide a terrific value added service.</li> <li class="rtejustify">Large pool of well trained doctors coupled with low treatment prices will help Ayurveda emulate the Indian software sector’s success.</li> <li class="rtejustify">Customized packages are now being designed to attract wealthy foreign patients, with airport-to-hospital bed car service, in-room internet access and private chefs.</li> <li class="rtejustify">Emerging trend is to combine surgery in India with an Ayurveda rejuvenation holiday.</li> <li class="rtejustify">The move towards Ayurveda is inevitable. The west has problems of rising health care costs and an ageing population.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Kerala …. A success story</strong></p> <ul> <li class="rtejustify">Kerala and Ayurveda are now synonymous with each other. Ayurvedic treatment has been a tradition in vogue for centuries</li> <li class="rtejustify">Kerala, with a population of over three crores, boasts of 727 dispensaries and 115 Ayurveda hospitals having 2644 beds</li> <li class="rtejustify">In 2006, 52,000 in-patients were treated along with and 3.8 Million out-patient treatments.</li> <li class="rtejustify">In 2006 - 8 Million tourists visited Kerala, a large percentage for ayurvedic treatment</li> <li class="rtejustify">Health Tourism has been a substantial contributor to the state exchequer</li> <li class="rtejustify">Growth in this area has provided employment opportunity to over a million people – in turn pushing secondary &amp; tertiary growth</li> </ul> <p><strong>Karnataka …. Opportunity beckons</strong></p> <ul> <li class="rtejustify">Bestowed with high altitude regions, Karnataka provides climatic conditions that are stimulating and invigorating</li> <li class="rtejustify">North Karnataka has been a major source of all herbs used in Ayurveda</li> <li class="rtejustify">Karnataka has 45 Ayurveda Medical colleges, thereby generating a pool of highly talented doctors</li> <li class="rtejustify">Annually, 300,000 tourists undergo ayurvedic treatment. There is always a  room for participation for all states</li> <li class="rtejustify">Being culturally &amp; traditionally rich, it is possible for the patients to combine Ayurveda treatment with visits to places of religious / tourist interest.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Takers …</strong></p> <ul> <li class="rtejustify">Foreign tourist, more so from the developed world are looking towards ayurveda as a form of holistic treatment</li> <li class="rtejustify">Gulf neighbors, due to close geographical proximity</li> <li class="rtejustify">Domestic tourists keen on wellness</li> <li class="rtejustify">IT Professionals for stress busting</li> <li class="rtejustify">More than 70% of the American population prefers a natural approach to health. They spend around $ 25bn on non-traditional medical therapies and products</li> <li class="rtejustify">Ayurveda’s popularity is rising since it addresses elementary concept of re-establishing contact with nature</li> </ul> <p><strong>Government ..…. Strategic Imperatives</strong></p> <ul> <li class="rtejustify">Health tourism is now being actively promoted by private entrepreneurs. Government needs to step in and support Private Public equity participation</li> <li class="rtejustify">Coastal Regulatory Zone regulations to be worked on by the State / Central Government</li> <li class="rtejustify">Govt should support showcasing of Ayurvedic benefits in International conferences</li> <li class="rtejustify">Medical Tourism council to spell out a policy to prevent proliferation</li> <li class="rtejustify">Accreditation of service providers to ensure consistency of deliverables</li> <li class="rtejustify">Offer tax and subsidies to Ayurvedic / related services</li> <li class="rtejustify">Indian government needs to strengthen basic infrastructure like airports, roads, power, transportation etc to support the growth sectors</li> <li class="rtejustify">Visa on arrival to incentivise foreign tourists thereby easing the visiting process</li> </ul> <p>To conclude, Ayurveda has been one of the greatest treasures that we have inherited over generations. Let’s conserve this sacred science and share with the rest of the world &amp;help mankind benefit from its goodness.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above clearfix"><h3 class="field-label">Tags: </h3><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0"><a href="/tags/ayurveda" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ayurveda</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-1"><a href="/tags/medical-tourism" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">medical tourism</a></li></ul></div> Tue, 03 Apr 2018 11:00:44 +0000 prajna-ad 61 at http://ayurprajna.com http://ayurprajna.com/blog/ayurveda-enabler-medical-tourism#comments Ayurveda, the Mother of all Wisdom http://ayurprajna.com/blog/ayurveda-mother-all-wisdom <div class="field field-name-field-featured-blog-image field-type-image field-label-hidden img-responsive"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blog/ayurveda-mother-all-wisdom"><img class="img-responsive" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://ayurprajna.com/sites/default/files/default_images/blog-default.jpg" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">Ayurveda is the science of life. The linking of the two Sanskrit words, Ayu - life and veda – knowledge or wisdom aptly describes the essence of the ancient system of medicine from India. The ancient Vedic tradition, cognized by the great Indian seers, offers a wealth of knowledge for a healthy and meaningful life.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Ayurveda is a 5000 year old healing tradition which teaches us how our lives can be enriched, enhanced and extended without interference from disease and ageing. It propounds that good health is not simply the absence of disease, but a state of harmonious and dynamic balance on all levels encompassing environment.</p> <p class="rtejustify">As Ayurveda, part of Atharvaveda, (the last of the four Vedas) is timeless and unbounded, it has relevance even to the present day. Dating back to 5000-10,000 years it is widely considered to be the oldest form of health care in the world and has influenced the other systems of medicines and, it is often referred to as the <strong>‘Mother of all medicine</strong>’. It came to the earth through Lord Brahma and down to us through the sages.</p> <h5 class="rtejustify">Ayurveda is eternal</h5> <p class="rtejustify">Ayurveda is a collection of principles of healthy living that evolved from the time of appearance of man on earth. It is not liable to change at any point or any time in the world. This healing system has been practiced in daily living in India for eons and is still the most favored health care practices of millions of Indians. A system older than the Greek and Egyptian medicine it is known to the wider world as ‘New age medicine’.</p> <h5 class="rtejustify"><strong>Aim of Ayurveda </strong></h5> <blockquote><p class="rtejustify"> <strong><span style="color:#800000">Dharmaartha Kaama Mokshaanaan Arogyam moolamuthamam.</span></strong></p> </blockquote> <p class="rtejustify">The ultimate aim of Ayurveda is attain moksha (liberation) through a healthy living. The philosophy of Ayurveda believes that everything in this universe is composed of 5 elements, the panchamaha bhootas. They in turn constitute the three doshas or bio-energetic forces that govern our constitution. The trigunas – satwa, rajas and Tamas or the psychic forces determine our mental and spiritual health. Ayurveda teaches us to balance all these to live a healthy, happy and contented life.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Hence it is quoted in the texts in the context of ‘SWASTHA’ that he whose doshas are in a balance, appetite good, all the body tissues and all the natural urges are functioning properly and whose mind, body and spirit (self) are blissful, he is a healthy person.</p> <p class="rtejustify"><strong>To complement this Ayurveda says, life is a combination of</strong></p> <ul> <li class="rtejustify">Physical body</li> <li class="rtejustify">Five senses, five functions</li> <li class="rtejustify">Mind</li> <li class="rtejustify">Consciousness</li> </ul> <p class="rtejustify">All these four faculties in good harmony is life. Ayurveda recognises that the mind and the body are but the two manifestations of the same consciousness-Mind as the field of ideas and the body as the field of molecules and organs. Each tries to help keep the other working and healthy extracting nourishment from the environment.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Elimination of impurities of the emotional wounds are as important as the elimination of the waste matter from the body to have true, physical emotional and spiritual health.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Modern risk factor hypothesis pales into insignificance in view of the most elaborate knowledge in Ayurveda. Some of the recent additions to the modern medical list like hostility form the basis of the Ayurveda risk factors viz., Anger, depression and sorrow, extreme fear exhaustion, in-compatible foods, sedentary living and too much salt and spices lead to most major killer diseases. The solution is also simple.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Have food in moderation and that which pleases the mind. Do not cheat or tell lies. work very hard. Forgive others even of they hurt you. Treat all as your own kith and kin. Health would be yours always.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Vedic wisdom follows non-linear mathematics (Vedic mathematics) and the laws akin to modern quantum physics. It is therefore the right approach for holistic assessment of health and disease. Its aims are not only to heal the sick, but also to preserve life by preventing illness. Hence is it the most complete system of health care known.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Ayurvedic treatment is based on restoring the disturbed balance of the 3 doshas – Vata – Pitta and Kapha and the treatment is tailored to individual needs and could be broadly classified into</p> <ul> <li class="rtejustify">Detoxification - Panchakarma</li> <li class="rtejustify">Diet</li> <li class="rtejustify">Yoga</li> <li class="rtejustify">Herbal medications</li> <li class="rtejustify">Meditation and prayer</li> </ul> <p class="rtejustify">There are 8 branches of Ayurveda integrated at all levels. Surgery, medicine gynecology, pediatrics, toxicology, Otorhinolaryngology, rejuvenation and virilification therapy. Medical ethics were discussed in great details as early as the Vedic period itself. History has enough data to show how the ancient Indian texts and pundits were taken to Greece by the army of Alexander the great. The myriad cultures, languages and beliefs, as diverse as Indian philosophy and religion are all intertwined encompassing her vast history with Ayurveda getting mentioned everywhere as an inseparable part of human life in India, show the greatness of Ayurveda.</p> <p class="rtejustify">There is an awareness of the growing importance of this system of sustaining life in various parts of Europe, North America, S.E Asia and Japan, where they have started medical schools in Ayurvedic system. Many of the ancient methods could be studied using the modern methods of inquiry. Thousands of medicinal plants mentioned in the ancient texts could hold the key to future inexpensive pharmacology. In all Ayurveda is Authentic, Scientific and highly beneficial.</p> <p class="rtejustify">It is a preventive as well as a curative science. It is a mind body healthcare system evolved to help human beings get the maximum out of their lives in a perfectly natural and healthy way through daily and seasonal regimen, good conduct, yoga and spirituality. The timeless principles of Ayurveda can helps one to live a healthier life, in tune with oneself and Nature…  That way Ayurveda instills , a view of life that is holistic and congenial to enjoy the pleasures of life in a sustainable way, without disturbing the rhythm of life!</p> <p class="rtejustify">People from abroad traveling to India have found spiritual depth and have committed themselves to exploring their own spirituality as an alternative life style in their own country. It is significant that despite the cultural distance to India, western populations develop a strong link to Ayurvedic values which they adapt into an alternative lifestyle. It appears that the west finds something in Ayurveda that compensates for the separation from its own spiritual values.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Ayurveda appeals as it awakens the ability inside the individuals to initiate the healing processes. People recognize the need for a paradigm shift to move from a fear based perspective to a love based holistic approach.</p> <p class="rtejustify">Individuals who have been intensely searching for something that evokes their insight into the deeper connections of the web of life have embarked on a serious journey to find out what is that they are searching for. Their enquiries found a fertile ground in Ayurveda which they have taken on board as a path of life, hungry to be exposed to the wonderful wisdom and living practices of Ayurveda. Kudos to the Jewel of India ‘AYURVEDA’.</p> <p class="rtejustify"> </p> <p class="rtejustify"> </p> <p class="rtejustify"> </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above clearfix"><h3 class="field-label">Tags: </h3><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0"><a href="/tags/ayurveda" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ayurveda</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-1"><a href="/tags/healthy-living" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">healthy living</a></li></ul></div> Sat, 20 Jan 2018 12:01:13 +0000 prajna-ad 43 at http://ayurprajna.com http://ayurprajna.com/blog/ayurveda-mother-all-wisdom#comments