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Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine
A 5000-year old medical system from India
swakitch.comShaaranya Geetanjali Chakraborty Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Disclaimer: This is not a substitute for medical advice© 2015 All rights reserved
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Ayush: Life Veda: Science
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Ayurveda: The Science of Life
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Yoga = Ayurveda’s Sister Science
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“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”- Hippocrates
(460 – 370 BC)
“When diet is Wrong, Medicine is of no Use. When diet is right , Medicine is of no need”- Ayurvedic Proverb
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Sushruta: Founding father of SurgeryPeriod:1200-600 BCE
Treatise: Sushruta SamhitaFamous painting by Robert Thom
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Dating: 900 BCE-600 BCE
Foundational Ayurvedic treatise
Covers epistemology, diagnosis, therapy development and implementation
Captures dialog of Punarvasu Atreya, or
Rishi Atreya
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Ayurveda takes a “Whole Systems” approach to health
Macrocosm
Microcosm
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Ayurveda provides the building blocks for understanding the interaction between
microcosm and macrocosm
You can apply these elements to the foods you know!
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In your chat window, type in the predominant element from the
five choices:
Space, Air, Fire, Water, Earth
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In your chat window, type in the predominant element from the
five choices:
Space, Air, Fire, Water, Earth
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In your chat window, type in the predominant element from the
five choices:
Space, Air, Fire, Water, Earth
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In your chat window, type in the predominant element from the
five choices:
Space, Air, Fire, Water, Earth
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One Size Does Not Fit All
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Poll: Do you know people who feel colder/warmer when others don’t?
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Poll: Do you know people who feel sick eating the same food that others feel fine eating?
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The five elements present a typology for identifying your constitution
Let’s try it!
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In your chat window, type in
the predominant element (s)
from the five choices:
Space, Air, Fire, Water, Earth
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In your chat window, type in
the predominant element (s)
from the five choices:
Space, Air, Fire, Water, Earth
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In your chat window, type in
the predominant element (s)
from the five choices:
Space, Air, Fire, Water, Earth
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In your chat window, type in
the predominant element (s)
from the five choices:
Space, Air, Fire, Water, Earth
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Like increases likeYour constitution interacts with the food you eat, and we can
use the five elements to analyze it
Let’s try it!
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Chat: What do you think will happen?
Fiery constitution Fire-dominated food
The fire element gets vitiated with too much heat. May manifest as
heartburn, anger, controlling behavior, etc.
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Chat: What do you think will happen?
Fiery constitution Water-dominated food
The fire element gets balanced with cooling foods.
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Chat: What do you think will happen?
Air & space constitution Air & space-dominated food
The air and space elements get vitiated. May manifest as spacing out, anxiety,
pain in the body, etc.
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Chat: What do you think will happen?
Earth-dominated food
The air element gets balanced with earthy foods.
Air & space constitution
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Chat: What do you think will happen?
Earthy constitution Earth-dominated food
The earth element gets vitiated. May manifest as sluggishness, heaviness,
dullness, stubbornness, etc.
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Chat: What do you think will happen?
Earthy constitution Air & space-dominated food
The earth element gets balanced with lighter foods.
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Chat: What do you think will happen?
Watery constitution Water-dominated food
The water element gets vitiated. May manifest as coldness, water retention,
being overly emotional, etc.
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Chat: What do you think will happen?
Watery constitution Fire-dominated food
The water element gets balanced with warming foods.
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The focus of Ayurveda is on balance.
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Ayurveda is a Mature Science
The answer to a question like “Is this diet good” is NOT yes/no, but “It depends!”
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PollDo you think an Ayurvedic diet is: A. Synonymous with Indian cuisine B. Vegetarian C. Healthy, but not tasty
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–Translated verse from a Classical Ayurveda text
“The goal of this science is to help maintain the health of an individual and help the diseased
person to become healthy again”
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Ayurveda has been effective in several areas
Internal Medicine
OBGYN
Psychiatry
ENT
Dentistry
Surgery
Toxicology
Anti-aging and rejuvenation
Pharmacology
Pediatrics
Aphrodisiac Medicine Ophthalmology
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There are lots of herbal medicines in Ayurveda, but the first line of defense is food and lifestyle.
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You can enroll the humble kitchen in building your own frontline health
defense
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Cardamom
Home Remedies:
• Mouth freshener: chew 1-2 pods and spit out the peel
• Nausea: chew 1-2 pods directly
(Latin: Ellataria cardomomum)
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Turmeric(Latin: Curcuma longa)
Home Remedy:
Wound Healing Antiseptic: Apply turmeric powder to cuts and wounds before you put on a Band-aid
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A pinch of turmeric kills germs in your
food. Research has shown that it improves cognitive function in
patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Turmeric in Cooking
*Contraindication: Do not overdose on the amount of turmeric you add to your food.
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Turmeric as a Beauty Enhancer
Home Remedy: Mix either fresh ground turmeric root or turmeric powder with water or milk to cleanse skin for 5 mins,
then rinse off
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Cumin SeedsHome Remedy:
Boost Digestion: Add roasted cumin seed powder to your meals; this spice can be used as a table spice
(Latin: Cuminum cyminum)
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Bishop’s Weed
Home Remedies:
• Relieve menstrual cramps: Ajwain decoction (water boiled with 1/4th tsp Ajwain) can be sipped like tea as needed
• Improve appetite & relieve gas: 1/4th tsp. of roasted Ajwain, powdered and mixed with warm water relieves bloating
(Latin: Trachyspermum ammi)
*Contraindication: Do not consume this spice if having too much fire/heat in your body.
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Nutmeg
Nutmeg is known to be a natural mild tranquilizer and recommended for de-stressing and helping with sleep
(Latin: Myristica fragans)
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Home Remedy:
Sleep like a baby: A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg can be added to warm milk at night
Nutmeg
*Contraindication: Do not use nutmeg in your milk when having constipation.
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Awaken Early
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Resources• A book we recommend on Ayurveda: Prakriti by Robert Svoboda
• For additional home remedies using kitchen spices:
- 4 Healing Ayurvedic Spices to Add to Your Pantry
- All-Natural DIY Anti-Acne & Anti-Aging Facial Recipe
• To learn more about self-care practices:
- 3 Ancient Ayurvedic Rituals to Rock Your Mornings
- Live in Harmony with Nature: 3 Practical Tips from Ayurveda
- Ayurvedic Geriatrics
• For more on mindful eating:
- How Ayurveda Inspires Mindful Eating
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