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Dr Gurnam Saini

Dr Pooja Saini

Ayurveda- A Miracle

Diseases of the New World

But There is a HOPE……

AyurvedaA complete Science of Life

A New Beginning … A new Being

AYURVEDA• Ayur (Long Life) + Veda (Knowledge or

Science) = Knowledge or Science of Longevity

• A holistic system of healing was taught by the gurus (teachers) from one generation to the next

• Practiced for > 5000 years old, known as the oldest medical system in the world.

Ayurveda continues…• Covers all medical

fields• Diagnosis done by

observation, touch and questioning

• Recognises that we are all inherent part of nature

Why Ayurveda?• It has survived for at least 5000 years (despite the

failure of many different systems).• Patients tend to show improvement according to

many subjective sources.• It has always been popular.

WHY AYURVEDA Continues..• Cures chronic and stubborn diseases by its deep-

rooted treatment procedures and drugs.• Ayurvedic medicines are derived from herbs, plants,

flowers, fruits etc.- harmless, non-toxic and self-contained.

• Ayurvedic medicines can be safely used with other conventional medicines.

• Treatment is personalized to your symptoms, rather than using a conventional, "across the board" approach to healing

Eight Branches of Ayurveda1. Internal Medicine - Kayachikitsa Tantra

2. General & Specialised Surgery- Shalya Tantra

3. Eyes, Ear, Nose & Throat - Shalakya Tantra

4. Paediatrics - Kaumarabhritya Tantra

5. Toxicology - Agada Tantra

6. Eugenics and Aphrodisiacs-Purification of the genetic organs - Bajikarana(or Vajikarana) Tantra

7. Health and Longevity - Rasayana Tantra

8. Psychiatry Psychological Medicine-- Bhuta Vidya

Concept of Health• Ayurveda is a medical system that deals not only

with body but with the mind and spirit as well.• The fundamental aim of ayurvedic therapy is to

restore the balance between the 3 humours or dosha (VATA, PITTA, KAPHA) and coordination of body, mind, and consciousness.

Concept of Health continues…• Health is not just absence of disease• Balance is Health• Imbalance is Disease• Balance is maintained at all levels including

Physical, Biochemical, Intellectual, Emotional, Behavioral, Spiritual, Social and Environmental.

• To establish equilibrium between self and environment = “healing” leading to HEALTH

Concept of Health continues…• Ayurveda teaches that our health is up to us. • Every day of our lives, every hour of every day, we

can and do, choose either health or illness.• When we choose wisely, nature rewards us with

health and happiness. When we persistently choose unwisely, nature in her wisdom eventually sets us straight: She makes us sick and gives us a chance to rest and rethink our choices.

Uniqueness of Ayurveda

• It heals from the root-cause of an illness, not merely treating the symptoms.

• It looks at people as individuals, not as a generic group.

Ayurveda Goals• To promote and maintain health of healthy people• To cure and remove illness /disease of ill people• To restore Balance between body, mind and sprit • To Improve quality of life• To prolong longevity• To eliminating impurities • To increasing resistance to disease• To increasing harmony in the people’s life

Some Facts…• 80% of Indian

population uses Ayurvedic products

• Oldest surviving medical system

• A favorite therapy amongst Hollywood models and actresses

Some Facts…The tridoshas regulate every physiological and

psychological process in our bodies.We are all unique – every person responds

differently to therapies.Ayurveda is widely practiced all over the world and

is recognized by WHOA complete system of preventative medicine

relevant to today’s high-paced stressful lifestyle

Some Facts…• In ayurvedic texts, more than 1500 herbs their

medicinal actions and uses are explained. • More than 10000 medicinal preparations

explained• Ayurveda is the mother of all medical sciences

and preventive or hygiene sciences. • It is the first known science in which preventive

measures are given.

Ayurveda in West• In UK, about 28% of the population use CAM and

up to 49% cancer patients use traditional medicines (Simpson and Roman, 2001; Johnston et al., 2003; Thomas et al., 2003).

• Ayurveda is recognized as an official healthcare system in Hungary.

• In USA, up to 59% of the population use CAM.(Eisenberg et al., 1998;Graham et al., 2005; Saydah and Eberhardt, 2006, Source : Los Angeles Times * Economic times dated 25th July 2003 )

Ayurveda vs Modern Medicine

Ayurveda Allopathy

Modes of Ayurveda

Mind, Body, Senses & Soul Balance

Panchkarma Detox

Herbs

Breathing Exercise

Spices

Massage

Yoga

The five basic elements-Building blocks

Air: Gaseous form of matter which is in motionFire: Power to transform solids – liquids – gas and

back againWater: Characterises change and represents the

liquid state – unstableEarth: Represents the solid state of matter – stableEther: Space in which everything happens

What are Doshas?• Doshas are defined as

energetic principles that govern physiological and psychological functions of the body.

• There are three Doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha

• Health exists when there is a balance between these three fundamental body doshas.

DoshaS Continue….• Derived from the 5 basic elements of nature• A way to understand the differences between each

individual• Governs all physical and mental processes and

provide every living being with an individual blueprint for health and fulfillment

• Constantly changes in response to our actions, thoughts, emotions, the foods we eat, the seasons, and any other sensory inputs that feed our mind and body.

Theory of Tri-DoshasVATA

Air and EtherPrinciple of movement, physical and

mental functionDirects nerve impulses, circulation,

respiration, elimination and degeneration

Theory of Tri-DoshasPITTA

Fire and WaterPrinciple of digestion, absorption assimilation

and transformationTransforms food into nutrientsMetabolism in the digestive system

Theory of Tri-DoshasKAPHA

Water and EarthPrinciple of structure &solidity-

bonding, cohesiveness,growth and lubrication

Growth and protectionMucosal lining of the stomachProtection of the brain and

back bone

Theory of Tri-Doshas• Balanced Tri-Dosha means a Healthy Person• Every person (and thing) contains all three doshas.

However, the proportion varies according to the individual and usually one or two doshas predominate.

• Within each person the doshas are continually interacting with one another and with the doshas in all the nature.

• This explains why people can have much in common but also have an endless variety of individual differences in the way they behave and respond to their environment.

VATA PITTA KAPHAThin built Medium built Broad and stout built

Cold hands and feet Warm hands and feet Adaptable, dislikes wet and cold temp; cool hands

Dry skin Oily skin, T-zone Thick, moist, pale and cool skin

Frizzy hair Fine hair Thick, oily and lustrous hair

Weak colonic digestion Acne, cold sores, fungal infection Digestive disorders, mucous formations

Extreme sensitivity to weather; tendency to be nervous and worry; enthusiastic

Like cooler temperatures; tendency to be angry and irritable; strong intellect

Nature is calm and stable; excellent memory, tendency towards inactivity; greed and attachment

Turmeric, Ghee, Cloves, Orange peel, Basil, Ginger

Ghee, Sunflower oil, Coconut oil, Neem oil, Lemon grass, Licorice, Turmeric

Canola oil, Black pepper, Lemon peel, Cloves, Ginger, Turmeric

Lavender or jasmine essential oils Rose oil Neem oil, Cardamom oil, Lemon oil

Prakriti -Individual Constitution• At the time of conception the proportion in which

three Doshas combine to form the embryo is your Prakriti.

• Prakriti is like your genetic code which is unique to you. This forms your constitution. It remains unchanged through your life.

• Ayurveda considers each individual as a unique being with unique constitution.

• Constitution (Prakriti) is based on Dosha

Knowing your body type:eat and live accordingly !!!

Knowing the body type is important for:• Understanding of human life• Observation of Health status• Disease susceptibility• Preventive and promotive health care   • Diagnosis of the diseases   • Treatment- is mainly dependant on or

according to Prakriti 

Vikriti- the Imbalanced State

• Current state of proportion of Vata, Pitta and Kapha is called Vikriti.

• It is the state of Imbalance. • So Prakriti is state of Balance and Vikriti is state

of Imbalance.• This can lead to disease over a period of time if

not corrected.

Clinical examination includes:

PULSE DIAGNOSIS

KAPHA PITTA VATA

Tongue Diagnosis

How Do We Get Sick??• Improper Diet• Improper Life style• Environment• Genetic Predisposition (Prakriti)• Improper use of Sensory Organs • Obstruction to flow of Prana (Life Force)• Going against natural intelligence and wisdom

(Pragnaparadh)

Indicators of Good Health

• All 3 Doshas are in balance• All bodily tissues are functioning properly• All 5 senses are functioning normally• Normal elimination of waste products• The channels of the body are flowing

without hindrance.

Ayurvedic Approach to all Diseases

• Healthy Diet• Healthy Lifestyle• Yoga • Breathing Exercise • Natural Herbs and Supplements• Cleansing and Detoxing (Panchkarma)

Treatment has four main parts

• Shodan – Cleansing• Shaman – Palliation • Rasayan –Rejuvenation• Satwajaya – Mental Nurturing and

Spiritual Healing

Preventive →Healing →Maintaining the Health

Ayurveda And Diet

Contrary to western medicine one diet approach does NOT work

Food selected based on its elemental balance, taste, your doshas, effects on body, quality of food like hot/cold, heavy/light, oily.

Organic food has the most energy

Ayurveda And Diet • Ayurvedic diet generally suggest personalised diet for people

whilst considering factors like age and gender, the dosha tendencies that needs to be balanced at a given time, the potency of the body tissues and the digestive abilities.

• According to Ayurveda, the tastes can increase or decrease the three doshas namely Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

• Any diet, which solely concentrates on one type of food, is incomplete as it is unable to balance all aspects of the physiology.

• Food alters our doshas based on the interaction of its intrinsic categories with our Prakriti.

Subject Conventional Nutrition Ayurvedic Nutrition

Why We Eat Personal preference, habit, body

image, emotions, etc. To take in Prana to live

Nutritional Element

Calories Panchamahabhuta /Five

Elements

Focus Counting calories from different

food groups How the body processes what

we eat

Importance Caloric value Individual Constitution

Balance Balancing food ingredients Balancing diet depending on

Prakriti

Dietary Recommendations

Depends on food groups Depending on the taste of the

food

Goal You are what you eat You are what you digest

Eight factors determining the food utility

1) Nature of food articles2) Method of their processing3) Combination4) Quantity5) Habitat6) Time7) Rules governing intake of food8) Wholesomeness to individual who takes it.

Better Mood Control

Freedom from Depression &Anxiety

Increased Energy Levels

Feeling Comfortable With Yourself

Your Doshasin Balance

Sustained Feelings of Calmness &Relaxation

Health & Sense of Wellbeing

Ayurvedic Cooking- Healing Through Food

Six Steps to Remain Healthy and Young

1. Determine your unique body type (Prakriti)

2. Determine disturbed state of your body (Vikriti) & learning the elemental cause of illness

3. Determine the Imbalance

4. Stabilize your Doshas/Energies

5. Monitor your progress

6. Maintain Balance

Lentil(Moong bean) Daal Soup • This tri-doshic and natural detoxification

 soup is one of the powerful soups in Ayurveda. • Works by cleansing liver and  gall bladder. • Helps to detoxify your body.• Promote weight loss and removal of any

retained water in your body. • Correct digestive issues such as low appetite,

acidity, loose motion, and gas while enhancing tranquillity, energy and vitality.

• Excellent for conditions of fever. • This soup is a high protein combination and an

energizer when used with Rice and Roti.

Healthy Dietary Principles … Eat only when you are hungry

(sometimes only a drink is required to satisfy a craving).

Eat breakfast to help prevent a mid-morning energy slump (especially Vata types).

Drink a glass of fresh, organic fruit/vegetable juice each day

Eat the largest meal at mid-day – this is when the digestive fire is at its strongest.

Healthy Dietary Principles … Sit down whilst eating and put your full

attention on the food being eaten - do not divide the mind and weaken the digestive juices by excessive talking, reading or watching television.

Eat fresh, organic food whenever possible and always avoid processed and refined products.

Try to avoid lifeless, nutrient-poor food such as micro-waved, pre-cooked, left-over or canned.

Healthy Dietary Principles … Favour unprocessed, unrefined oils such as

Udo’s, flax, pumpkin, ghee and olive oil.

Use honey, maple syrup, fructose, Algarve and stevia extract for sweetening.

• Reduce the use of refined sugar, salt, white flour, hard cheese and processed or micro-waved food

Sip hot water during a meal but refrain from taking any liquids for up to half an hour before and after food. This ensures that the stomach’s digestive enzymes do not become diluted.

Healthy Dietary Principles … Drink one to two litres of

mineral/distilled water or herbal teas daily.

Drink hot water with fresh lemon or fresh ginger to reduce weight and/or eliminate toxins/impurities.

Eat fruit separately from main meals to prevent fermentation in the gut.

Always chew your food thoroughly – this stimulates the salivary glands and also ensures food reaches the stomach in a pre-digested, liquid form that is easier to digest and assimilate.

Healthy Dietary Principles … Avoid over-eating – rest and relax for a few minutes before

taking a second helping.

The amount of chewed food that will fit into your cupped hands is equal to the size of a third of your stomach. Your digestion system works at its best when your stomach contains one third food, one third liquid and one third space at the end of a main meal.

• Leave the table feeling satisfied but not heavy and bloated – energy levels should feel refilled.

Healthy Dietary Principles …

• Take a short stroll after a large meal, and then a short rest afterwards if desired

• Aloe-Vera juice is good for everyone but it is especially beneficial for those suffering from pitta imbalances. It is good for digestion, cleansing and elimination. Take about 30mls of the juice each day.

• Turmeric is both bitter and astringent and is a blood purifier and antioxidant. One teaspoon cooked with your meals is an excellent way to increase antioxidant intake. Vata people should use half this amount as it is can sometimes be too drying and depleting for them.

Healthy Lifestyle Principles …• Retire to bed before 10m as the deepest

rest is acquired in the hours before midnight.

• Arise in the Vata period before dawn as this helps ensure maximum mental and physical energy throughout the day.

• Oil massages each morning to tone the skin and muscles.

• Exercise for at least 20-30 minutes each day – a short walk is ideal.

• Practice gentle yoga exercises to rid the body of toxins and maintain the immune system.

Practice meditation for twenty minutes each morning and late afternoon.

Spend time walking in nature and exploring new places to renew the senses and inspire the mind.

Read inspiring books and cut down on television.

Have some quiet time to yourself each day to rest, relax and reduce stress.

Maintain the company of like-minded people.

 

Healthy Lifestyle Principles …

Be gentle, kind and considerate to yourself and others.

Try and reduce contact with stressful people and environments.

Take pride in your work – always give your best.

Have a ‘Mini Detox’ each month and undertake a ‘Panchakarma Detox’ twice a year (see your Ayurvedic doctor)

Healthy Lifestyle Principles …