NEWS: 'Traditional, modern therapies together can help treat chronic ailments'

An article from The Times of India

NAGPUR: Practitioners of alternative medicine believe that using their services along with modern medicine can improve treatment of many chronic ailments. At the same time these medicos lament that due to prevailing scenario, they have been compelled to practice at modern medical facilities and prescribe allopathic drugs.

Practitioners of traditional therapies like ayurveda, unani, homeopathy and naturopathy came under one roof at Reshimbagh for an expo and seminar 'Ayushyaman Bhava'. Not only Nagpur Municipal Corporation, but several medical organizations like Ayurveda Vyaspeeth, All India Unani Tibbi Congress, International Naturopathy Organisation and Homoeopathic Integrated Medical Practitioners Association of Maharashtra supported this event. Concurrent seminars were held during the four-day exhibition to highlight basics of all the therapies. Yoga sessions were organized for the elderly and children on ailments like diabetes and asthma.

Explaining the reason behind holding this exhibition, chief organizer Jayant Dikshit said, "I visited Uttarakhand sometime ago and observed that herbal medication was a phenomenon there. I also remember how my mother would treat us for small illnesses using 'gharelu nuskhe' (home remedies) which are based on principles of ayurveda. I thought it necessary to make people aware of the alternatives to popping pills for every small discomfort."

Renowned pulse expert and a member of central government's department of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yog and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) Dr Bhandarkar said that we are failing to utilize ayurveda and other traditional therapies, which are storehouses of knowledge. "Countries like China and Japan are promoting their traditional medicines aggressively to the world but we are not doing it even in our own country. Even the primary health centres have no posts for traditional medical practitioners," he said, adding, "Things have started to change in the past few years, though."

"Many therapies like acupressure have not developed properly because 95 per cent of their practitioners are non-medicos. If people with MBBS, BAMS or BHMS degrees were to learn a bit of these therapies, they could help their patients better as every mode of treatment has its limitations," said naturopath Parag Kulkarni, who is an acupressure specialist.

Kulkarni stated this approach could help in fast recovery and an improved quality of life for the patients. "Instead of competing against each other's therapies, all healers must aim to fight diseases together," he added.

CHILD CARE AND AYURVEDA

A child with proper mental and physical health is a blessing to his home as well as society. “KAUMARA BHRITYA” is a branch of ayurveda which deals maintenance of health and treatment of different types of ailments from birth to adolescents.

From Birth to 5 yrs:

Infants (1 - 3 months):

A newborn baby doesn't have immunity to live in this earth. So, he should be given mother’s breast milk upto 1 – 2 yrs to give him sufficient immune power. If the mother is not getting good amount of milk, then she should adopt ayurvedic medicines like Shatavari kalpa or any other methods to increase its quantity rather than giving her top feed. Intake of more milk, sprouted dry pulses, jeevanthiadi kashayam, Galactoplus powder, etc.also helps to increase breast milk.

He should also be given ayurvedic vaccination called “Suvarna prashan” and Balghuti to improve his immunity. It also helps in his physical and mental development to make him happy, healthy and intelligent.

After 3 months:

From 4^th or 5^th month onwards plantain fruits, apple, mango etc in form of juice or pulp can be given to the child along with the breast milk.

From 6^th or 7^th month onwards you can give him any fresh fruit juice once in the morning and in afternoon can give foodstuffs made from ragi/finger millet (nachni), rava, wheat, oats, sorghum (jowar), etc.in form of soup, boiled with little quantity of cow’s milk or goat’s milk and jaggery. Can also give boiled vegetable soup.

Teething phase:

When the baby starts to get teeth you can start giving him rice gruel, rava idli, rava dosa, upma, sheera, etc.should be given. Add more turmeric to the food as it acts as the best antibiotic and anticancerous too.

Along with this ayurvedic medicines like Chyawanprash, Suvarna prashan, Balghuti, Brahmi, Mandukparni, Shankhpushpi, etc. to improve health and memory power should be given as brain development is very fast during the first 5 years. By giving them these medicines, you can see the results within just 3 months only.

For those who are suffering from recurrent fever, cough and cold etc., they should consult any ayurvedic doctor as herbal preparations helps to cure these problems in a very natural way without having any adverse effects.


5 – 12 yrs age:

This is the period when brain development takes place in an active manner and memory is kept in the brain. For this, it is necessary to increase the memory absorption power of brain.

In addition to the increased dose of above medicines Arvindasava, Saraswatarishta, Brahmi ghrita, etc. also helps for good health and brain development. 

If these medicines are given in early morning after bath with ‘GAYATRI MANTRA’ or ‘SARASWATI MANTRA’, then it will bring him health, happiness, peace and prosperity.
Gayatri Mantra 

ॐ भुर्भुव: स्व: तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं !
भर्गो देवस्य धीमही, धीयो योन: प्रचोदयात !!

Saraswati Mantra

सरस्वती नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरुपीणी !
विधारंभं करिष्यामि सिध्दिर्भवतु मे सदा !!

Both mantras means “Oh! God please give me glorious intelligence which will lead me to all good things”.

After 12yrs also, throughout the education period you can give these medicines in increased dose. This will make them excellent in their field and thus will help to achieve success.

Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation and Exercise:

Kids yoga, pranayama, meditation, om chanting and any other exercises not only increases general health and immunity, but also helps to give them eternal peace, happiness and lot of positive energy.

Kids yoga can be started from 5 yrs of age. You should be very careful to choose your Kids Yoga teacher as they need to be very knowledgeable and well experienced about Kids Yoga. By following Yoga in day-to-day life will help our kid to reduce cruel and negative attitudes towards other kids, will help to make them love and respect each other and also help everyone.

(P.S: As every human being is different according to Ayurveda, all have different cures. So, kindly consult us or an Ayurveda doctor before taking any herbal medicines.)

This post is written by Dr.Jaina Patwa who is a Chief Ayurvedic practitioner based at Vile Parle, Mumbai, India. She is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant on Skype. Skype ID - vishwacare

VishwaCARE offers Ayurvedic treatment globally for all chronic and refractory health problems. Dr.Jaina Patwa uses high quality organic herbal extracts which are easy to take, effective and completely safe for long-term use.

For authentic ayurveda treatments or queries, kindly email us on vishwacare.jaina@gmail.com or contact us on +919833998817

MUSICAL SECRETS OF AYURVEDA

Music therapy is a branch of Ayurvedic science where music is used as an effective management for numerous diseases. With the help of music therapy, it is possible to restore, maintain and improve the emotional, physiological and psychological well being of a person. This is mainly because of the articulation, tone and arrangement of swaras (notes) of a raga (melody) that tends to stimulate, cure and alleviate health ailments.

As the philosophy of Ayurveda states, everything in our world has a unique personal vibration. All matter animate and inanimate has this unique personal vibration distinct from all matter. Only when there is an unhindered and free flow of this energy within a person is that individual in good health. When there are disturbances in the flow this causes illness within the person.

Benefits of Music therapy:

1. Controls negative aspects of our personalities like stress, worry, bias, anger, etc.
2. Cures various health problems like migraine, abdominal pain, backache, liver dysfunction, etc.
3. Works on a whole host of conditions ranging from Insomnia, high or low blood pressure to Schizophrenia and epilepsy.
4. Improves happiness, peace, health, concentration, etc.

Ayurveda has several methods that it can use to restore balance in the body’s energy flow restore the original state of health like:

1.  Yoga, Pranayama & meditation

2. Panchkarma therapies

3. Herbal preparations

4. Music therapy

Ragas and Doshas:

Indian Ragas when heard in specific timings works on all the three Doshas (Vaata, Pitta & Kapha) to balance them and give a natural state of health. For example:

•  Vaata dosha is balanced with Raga Madhuvanti. Time: 2 pm - 4 pm
• Pitta dosha is balanced with Raga Ahiri and Raga Charukeshi. Time: 10 am - 2 pm.
• Kapha dosha is balanced with Raga Bairagi. Time: 6 am to 10 am. It is also balanced by Raga Bairagi. Time: 6.30 pm to 9.30  pm.

Ragas and Diseases:

Music therapy has spiritual connections and is believed to have positive effects on a lot of ailments.

For example :

Raga	Disease(s) it helps to cure
Asavari	Psychological disorders Builds confidence Headache
Bhairavi	Rheumatic Arthritis Sinusitis Tuberculosis Cancer Encourages detachment
Deepak	Indigestion Anorexia Hyper acidity Gall Stones
Gunakali	Rheumatic Arthritis Constipation Headache Piles or Hemorrhoids
Hindol	Rheumatic Arthritis Spondylitis Backache Hypertension Gastritis Skin diseases High grade fever like Malaria
Jaunpuri	Intestinal Gas Diarrhea Constipation
Puriya	Colitis Anemia Hypertension Hysteria
Shree	Anorexia Common Cold Cough Asthma

(P.S: As every human being is different according to Ayurveda, all have different cures. So, kindly consult us or an Ayurvedic doctor before taking any herbal medicines.)

This post is written by Dr.Jaina Patwa who is a Chief Ayurvedic practitioner based at Vile Parle, Mumbai, India. She is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant on Skype. Skype ID - vishwacare

VishwaCARE offers Ayurvedic treatment globally for all chronic and refractory health problems. Dr.Jaina Patwa uses high quality organic herbal extracts which are easy to take, effective and completely safe for long-term use.

For authentic ayurveda treatments or queries, kindly email us on vishwacare.jaina@gmail.com or contact us on +919833998817

Ayurvedic Panchkarma therapies helps to cure all types of diseases quickly

Definition of Panchkarma:

Panchkarma  is a cleansing and rejuvenating program for the body, mind and consciousness. It is known for its beneficial effects on overall health, wellness and self-healing.

Benefits of Panchkarma:

• Eliminate toxins and toxic conditions from your body and mind
• Restore your constitutional balance improving health and wellness
• Strengthen your immune system and become more resistant to illness
• Reverse the negative effects of stress on your body and mind thereby slowing the aging process
• Enhance your self-reliance, strength, energy, vitality and mental clarity
• Bring about deep relaxation and sense of well-being

Types of Panchkarma:

There are various types of Panchakarma therapies which cures all the types of diseases in a very short span of time and also helps in rejuvenation and relaxation.

• Abhyangam with herbal steam: Full body Ayurvedic massage with herbal oils followed with herbal steam for complete relaxation, detoxification and rejuvenation.

• Shirodhara: Continuous stream of herbal oil poured over the forehead for deep relaxation of mind and body. Works as a Stress buster.

• Udvartanam: A dry herbal powder full body massage to refresh the body, purify skin, improve circulation and burn excessive fats in the body.

                                               

• Nasyam: Herbal oils administered through nostrils for rejuvenation and cleansing of toxins from upper half of the body. Cures sinus, migraine, hair fall, paralysis, etc.

• Shiro abhyangam: Anti-stress head massage with herbal oils to relieve muscular tension from head, neck and shoulders and helps in various hair problems.

• Kati Basti: Hot Herbal oil therapy with help of a dough ring on the lower back to alleviate any kind of backache, compressed disc, sciatica, etc.

• Janu Basti: Hot Herbal oil therapy with help of a dough ring on the knee joint which aids in lubrication of the joints and relieves any knee joint pain or swelling.

• Karnapuran: Both the ears are filled with herbo-mineral oils which helps in relaxation of mind, cleansing of toxins, lubrication, sharpens hearing and cures any kind of ear problems.

• Kavala - Gandusha: Holding in mouth or gargling with medicated decoctions helps in freshness of body and mind, gives complete oral health, improves taste sensation, voice quality and complexion.

• Netra tarpanam: Herbal drops are instilled in both the eyes carefully which helps to cleanse eyes, improve vision and brightness, increase freshness, relieve stress due to intense computer use, reading, watching T.V, etc.

• Hrid basti: Unique therapy for heart and chest problems like improper functioning of heart, asthma or any lung problems. Hot medicated oil or decoction is placed in a dough ring over chest.

• Greeva basti: Hot oil therapy for nape (back) of the neck region to relieve the muscles from continuous strain due to day-to-day work. Cures cervical spondylitis, pain or swelling in neck region, etc.

• Detox package (Vamana and Virechana): Total detoxification and cleansing of body in just two days by therapeutic vomiting and loose motions. Highly recommended for all the individuals to have a happy and healthy life. Cures recurrent cold-cough, asthma, hyper acidity, all types of skin problems, etc.

• Netra basti: Eyes are immersed in sterile medicated ghee with help of dough ring for keeping eyes healthy and improving vision. Cures various eye problems like dryness, redness, burning, etc.                                           

• Matra Basti: Introduction of medicated oil in intestines through anal canal to eliminate toxins, improve digestive power, prevent aging, bring back lustre, strength and longevity. Cures constipation, any joint pains, muscular pains, etc.

• Rakta mokshana: Removal of impure blood and toxins from the body with help of leeches. Cures all types of skin problems, hyperacidity, headache, gout, etc.

• Nabhi basti: Hot medicated oil therapy done on stomach to strengthen digestive system. Cures poor appetite, flatulence, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, etc.

• Pizhichil: Slow stream of warm medicated oil in a large quantity, poured all over the body with gentle massage to make the oil penetrate into the skin. Gives deep relaxation and rejuvenation to whole body by nourishing skin, muscles, bones and joints. Cures arthritis, spondylitis, paralysis, sexual weakness, nervous weakness, etc.

• Netra prakshalana: Cleansing of eyes with herbal decoctions to remove toxins and keep eyes healthy forever. Cures all eye problems.

• Agni karma: Intentional heat burn therapy for instant relief from stiff and painful joints, frozen shoulder, sciatica, pain in heel, migraine, cervical spondylitis, corns, warts, etc.                                     

• Pottli swedana: Whole body is massaged with herbal oils followed with scrubbing of medicated bolus after dipping it in hot herbal decoction. This penetrates deep in the muscle tissue giving strength and firmness and helps for relaxation and rejuvenation. Cures parkinsonism, arthritis, sciatica, back pain, joint stiffness, spondylitis, sprains, etc.

• Shiro pichu: Special herbs are mixed with oil and applied on top of the head to relax and cool the mind wholly. Helps to cure migraine, high blood pressure, facial paralysis, etc.

• Mukha lepanam: Herbal paste is applied to the face for giving glowing skin and also helps to cure acne, blemishes, wrinkles, dry or oily skin.

• Lepanam: Application of thick herbal paste of potential herbs, spices, herbal juices and buttermilk on any part of body for rejuvenation and glowing of skin. Also helps to cure skin diseases, swelling, backache, headache, etc.

• Nadi swedan: Hot fomentation of localised areas with help of vapors of medicated decoction after hot herbal oil massage is done in that particular area. Helps for detoxification, softening of body, blood circulation, decreasing pain, swelling or stiffness, etc.

VishwaCARE serves all these therapies to protect your health and prolong life and also to eliminate the diseases from the body.

(P.S: As every human being is different according to Ayurveda, all have different cures. So, kindly consult us or an Ayurveda doctor before taking any herbal treatments.)

This post is written by Dr.Jaina Patwa who is a Chief Ayurvedic practitioner based at Vile Parle, Mumbai, India. She is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant on Skype. Skype ID - vishwacare

VishwaCARE offers Ayurvedic treatment globally for all chronic and refractory health problems. Dr.Jaina Patwa uses high quality organic herbal extracts which are easy to take, effective and completely safe for long-term use.

For authentic ayurveda treatments or queries, kindly email us on vishwacare.jaina@gmail.com or contact us on +919833998817