I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read in the New York Times that the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidelines to “aggressively screen and medicate for high cholesterol in children” and that they plan on administering cholesterol-lowering drugs – called statins – to kids as young as age 8! Age 8!

WHAT’S NEXT – PUTTING YOUR NEWBORN ON ANTI-DEPRESSANTS BECAUSE IT DOESN’T SMILE ENOUGH??

But before we go into that, let me remind you of the simple facts about cholesterol…

DON’T ACCUSE CHOLESTEROL OF A CRIME IT DIDN’T COMMIT!

Back in April, I posted an article that dispelled the myths surrounding cholesterol, so allow me to reiterate a few things: in Ayurveda, there is no “bad” and “good” cholesterol – it’s all good. High cholesterol is the informant, a warning sign, that something else is not right in your body – it’s not the criminal. Don’t blame the cholesterol!

Use of cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins, also known as Lipitor – Pfizer; Pravachol – Bristol Myers Squibb; and Lescol – Novartis) rose by 156% (from 15.8 million people to 29.7 million people) between 2000 and 2005. Spending on these drugs catapulted from $7.7 billion to $19.7 billion, and prescriptions rose from about 90 million to nearly 174 million during that same time period.

In 2004, the U.S. government’s National Cholesterol Education Program

Big business shouldn’t dictate how we treat ourselves or especially our children, and statins are not the solution to the “problem” with cholesterol. Don’t just take my word for it. Dr. Joseph Mercola, D.O., (www.mercola.com) has spoken out against the use of statins for children.

“I do not find it particularly heartening that these drugs are as safe for children as they are for adults, considering that they are highly dangerous for adults to begin with,” Dr. Mercola notes in his article “Now They Want to Treat Kids with Statins.”

Dr. Mercola also lists some of the known dangers of statins (“Crestor and Other Statins: Are They Really Worth the Risk?”) including: “potential increase in liver enzymes…muscle aches, weakness, immune system suppression, an increase in cancer risk, and a serious degenerative muscle tissue condition called rhabdomyolysis.”

OUR CHILDREN DESERVE BETTER!

Hugs (and Ayurveda) Not Drugs: Treat childhood weight and obesity disorders the SAFE and NON-TOXIC way…

Choose the RIGHT Labels: Vata, Pitta, or Kapha – NOT “Fat” or “Lazy”…

May The Force (of Ayurveda) Be With YouCHILDHOOD OBESITY CAN BE MANAGED AND CURED THROUGH AYURVEDA

There are three main types of digestive imbalances and tendencies according to the child’s body type:

1. “Visnagni” – characterized by irregular appetite, overstimulated stomach and intestines. A child with a “nervous stomach” will have problems with indigestion, nausea, stomach pains and may want to eat at odd times. Johnny or Susie’s tummy aches and refusal to eat for hours at a time can be an indicator of a Visnagni digestive body type. So can their emotional stress, fear, anxiety and sleeplessness. In severe cases, they may even have dark rings around their eyes. Not the recipe for a happy, balanced child!

2. “Tiksnagni” – or an “acid stomach.” If Johnny or Susie gets cranky when they’re not fed on time, or if they exhibit hot, red skin, there’s nothing irregular about this child’s digestive fire. Rather, they could be agitated because the acidic stomach overcooks the food, causing a lack of nutrients being absorbed. The key to this type is regular feedings: same time every day.

3. “Mandagni” – indicated by a heavy, slow and clogged up digestive system. Too much stomach mucus causes undigested foods to clog the fat channels and all other tissues. Johnny or Susie is lethargic, always hungry, and susceptible to colds and mucus problems. With their un-metabolized food toxins clogging their body channels, they gain weight easily and lose it slowly.

Each one of these digestive disorders can lead the way to childhood obesity, and by identifying which category your child is part of, you are taking the first step towards creating a wellness weight loss program for your unique little one. copyright Dr.Helen M Thomas 2008-2012

Dr. Helen Thomas invites you to add Ayurveda to your wellness knowledge base . Get your FREE book at http://www.effortlessayurvedicliving.com.

Related posts:

1. Ayurveda Weighs in on Childhood Obesity
2. Ayurvedic Treatment For Obesity
3. HERBAL WAYS FOR OBESITY REMEDIES

 JAMA Should Stop Disinformation About Ayurveda.

New Delhi: Veteran freedom fighter and former member of both houses of Indian parliament Mr. Rama Chandera Vikal said, “America should stop disinformation about Ayurveda”. Mr. Vikal was inaugurating the seminar on ‘Respect, protect and promote Ayurveda for healthy living’ at Constitution Club in New Delhi on the occasion of Dhanwantri Jayanti.

Mr. Vikal said,”Ayurveda is the oldest medical system in the world. Its recorded origin goes back about 5000 years to the Vedic civilization of India. It’s one of the three great Vedic life sciences, the other two being Yoga and Tantra, each having a different main perspective on human life.

References to Ayurveda are found in the Atharva Veda, the fourth veda, which deals with herbs, healing and mantras to cure illness and prevention of diseases. Ayurveda has now become fashionable in the West. Film stars, politicians, new age seekers from California to Moscow seek information about Ayurveda.

Ayurveda places great emphasis on maintenance of health of healthy people through diets, life style regulations and herbal food supplements. Mr. Vikal said Indian Ayurveda is getting popular in USA and other parts of the world because Ayurveda therapy is comparatively safe and affordable for almost all patients of different income group. ‘Ayurvedic medicines have no side or after effects,’ said Mr. Vikal.

The seminar was organized by Vaidya Kirpa Ram Health Foundation (Regd). While presiding over the seminar

Dr Verma said various compounds of Arsenic, Mercury and Lead are used in manufacturing of few prescription based Ayurvedic medicines, which are used for serious disorders like Leukaemia, Multiple Seclerosis or Cancer etc. But these heavy metals are not used in free form, rather these heavy metals are converted into safe compounds after centuries old professional processing, which is duly approved by the Indian Regulatory Authorities, before their usage in  Ayurvedic medicines.

Dr. Verma said lot of poisonous substances are used in manufacturing of Allopathic drugs, that does not mean that public should be scared about those medicines. People should know the difference between food supplements and medicines.

While addressing the seminar Dr Raj Kumar Sharma, Principal of DAV Ayurvedic College Jallandhar said that it is unfortunate that AYUSH Deptt. of Govt of India could not effectively counter this disinformation about presence of heavy metals in Ayurvedic Medicines. He said JAMA should withdraw this article from its website because users of Ayurvedic medicines are getting scared by this disinformation.

Dr .V K Tripathi of Sanat Products Limited said JAMA article is spreading disinformation about Ayurvedic medicines. He said when America issued a patent on Arsenic Trioxide for Leukaemia, then the same scientists of Boston university never talked about toxicity of Arsenic for human consumption. When compounds of Arsenic are used in Ayurvedic medicines then American scientists of Boston University are publishing disinformation about Ayurveda and scaring the public by saying Ayurvedic medicines may be toxic due to presence of Arsenic in these medicines. This is a professional discrimination, said Dr. Tripathi.

On this occasion American Pediatric Gastroentrologist Dr Shivinder Narwal was honoured by Sh Ram Chander Vikal for promoting Ayurveda in USA. The president of foundation said that its organization will organise similar seminars in 500 districts of India to counter JAMA disinformation about Ayurvedic medicines.

By: Dr Raspal  Kaur                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A 138 Madhuban,

Delhi-110092

email: sushruta@bol.net.in

Dr Raspal Kaur BAMS Doctor Delhi

Related posts:

1. Ayurveda Holidays in India
2. Ayurveda Natural Care
3. Ayurveda India

Ayurveda Vata is considered the most important and significant among all three doshas in Indian Ayurveda medicine practice. It is said the Ayurveda Kapha and Ayurveda Pitta could render useless and helpless without Vata. All three doshas are considered essential and necessary for health, life, and body functions. Old Indian medicine practitioners assert that the Kapha and the Pitta would be lame without the dosha of Vata. Thus, it is important to know more and understand the nature and coverage of this one. To understand Ayurveda knowledge would be to understand the mystical Indian approach to medicine and healing.

The body is made up of different channels. These function like routes of doshas, somehow like energy flow. These channels include the blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves, and others. When the doshas are vitiated, the activities of the channels are manifested and the ideal body function is performed. This is the main knowledge of Ayurveda practitioners. They skilfully and expertly know the body channels and organs as well as the corresponding doshas that govern such. Such medicine practitioners should be discerning enough to skilfully and accurately tell right versus inadequate performance of channels and the corresponding doshas.

Ayurveda dosha is particularly found in areas like the urinary bladder, pelvic region, bones, ear, intestine, and thighs. As such, the main activities and functions of Ayurveda Vata are defined. This dosha is deemed responsible for breathing, energy generation, and ability to move or exert movements. These organs and

People who have Ayurveda Vata dominant personality are observed to have specific characteristics. First, they are expressive in muscles and bones. Usually thin and lanky, people under Vata personality are known to have prominent bones and are lean. They tend to easily lose and gain weight. In general, they love cool temperature and they are commonly having dry skin. Their muscles are visible but are not as bulky as the Kaphas. They could move swifter and more gracefully than others. They have strength but moreover, they got more than just it, making them more effective and more reliable.

Vata people are reflections of their own experiences and others’ treatment of them. In this way, they are considered as hall of mirrors. They are not usually following routines. Their mental power could be overpowered easily by emotions. Their ability to think and infer is rapid, but they could be at the same time emotionally anxious. Their life could be considered ‘lives of parties.’

As mentioned, dryness could be associated and identified with the Vata people. This feature could be attributed the functions and combinations of biochemicals in the body. Ayurveda Vata is also identified with other distinct features. It could refer to coldness or coolness, dryness, and mobility. Some Ayurvedic practitioners instantly link Vata with roughness, clearness and non-sliminess. The dosha is also practically referring to lightness, which could bring about and facilitate freer and faster movement of the body. Vata is important in making sure the body’s condition would be ideal for working and for travelling.

Discover more beneficial Ayurvedic Treatments and Medicines by visiting the blog at http://Ayurvedic-Treatment.com where you will find regularly updated posts, all dedicated to this very subject.

Related posts:

1. What is Ayurveda Dosha?
2. Principals of Ayurveda
3. Beauty Life With Ayurveda

Reduction therapies decrease excesses in the body and aim at eliminating the factors that cause illnesses. They are used to get rid of deep-seated toxins as part of illness prevention and internal cleansing programs. Reduction therapy is called ‘discontenting’ (asantarpana) because it includes practices of discipline, hard living and giving things up. It makes us doubt ourselves and question who we are and what we are doing. It stimulates us to change and give up bad habits.

Tonification methods nourish deficiencies in the body and work at building up inadequate energy or lack of substance in the body that may bring illness about. It is indicated in convalescence, or after reduction methods have been used. Tonification therapy is called “gladdening” (santarpana) because it consists of methods to give us greater nourishment, care, relaxation, ease and enjoyment. It aims to make us feel better about ourselves and encourages faith, love and positive attitudes.

The usual rule is first to reduce and then to tonify. If we tonify first, we may feed toxins or excess doshas into the body and make matters worse.

Top Quality Herbal Supplements and Remedies are availiable from www.Ayurveda-Yoga.co.uk

 Reduce or tonify?

Reduction is indicated primarily for Kapha constitutions, while tonification is for Vata. This is because the main attribute of Kapha is heaviness, while that of Vata is lightness. Kaphas accumulate excesses in the form of excess weight, water or mu

Related posts:

1. Neck Pain- Ayurvedic Treatments and Relaxation Therapies
2. Ayurveda Medicines, Ayurvedic Herbs and Ayurvedic Treatments
3. The Difference Between Complementary and Alternative Therapies

The legend of the beginning of ayurvedic medicine is that the one creator, Brahma, taught the theories and practices to one of the animal lords, who taught it to the Asvins-the divine twins.

They taught this to the chief of the shining ones, called Indra. These were the deities of ancient verdict times.

As mankind fell victim and suffered from ailments and disease the wise men went to Indra and were taught the ancient remedies and healing cures.

This is the knowledge of medicine, which is divided into 8 separate branches of the divine tree.

Kaya chikitsa is the medicine of the internal organs and workings of the body;

Baala is the study of the medicine needed in order to heal children;

Urdhvanga is the original study of the ears, nose and throat (as well as dentistry.)

All surgery, including plastic surgery, is called Salya;

The study of toxicology-stemming originally from the poison extracted from bug bites-is Danstra.

The study of what we now know as Alzheimer’s and other diseases of the age advanced is called Rasayana

The study of pregnancy and gyneocology is Prasuti;

The study of mental illness and demon possession is the treatment called Graha.

The belief is that there are three elements in /of the body which cause disease. These are called Vata, Pitta and Kapha. We will talk about each one in turn.

Vata: We are all made up of space and air, with some light, water, and earth thrown in. Vata transmits perceptions to the mind and body and maintains the body’s na

Pitta: This is the energy responsible for vision, digestion, heat, hunger and thirst, happiness and intelligence. When this element is out of alignment, it results in depression, weight gain or loss, dehydration, apathy, and digestive problems.

Kapha disease is the result of lack of conserving and stabilizing the body, we commonly call them viruses or “bugs.”

All disease is called Vyaadhi. It is the state of the being when we are full of discomfort or pain, but while all are caused by an imbalance in one of the three elements, they are treated according to the classification of the trauma:

Adhyatmika: physical and constitutional (physical injury, hereditary, and pre-disposition)

Adhibhautika: contributed to environment (allergies, etc.)

Aadhidaivika: contributed to gods or spirits (demons. mental imbalances)

So how does Ayurvedic treatment differ from modern medicine?

Practitioners of ayurvedic medicine believe that although antibiotics have their uses (take into consideration post surgery antibiotics to edge out infection or post transplant antibiotics which if not taken will surely cause certain death) ayurvedic doctors would rather see the balance of the body resume as quickly as possible.

The drugs used in ayurveda are derived from vegetables and minerals, with plant alkaloids as the active ingredients. While western medicine relies on this basic principle, the derivatives are often chemically rather than naturally based.

Before you study up on this medicine further and decide to grow your own medicinal herbs, be forewarned that where the plants grow have everything to do with their potency and ability to fight infection. You absolutely must have the right balance of alkaline and acid in your soil, as well as stringent water and light conditions.

Some of the remedies might surprise you, as they are virtually the same as Grandma used. The Ayurvedic remedy for a hacking cough? Equal parts honey and the juice from a baked lemon. Grandma probably didn’t know to bake the lemon to increase the acidity, but you get the point.

Rene Graeber graduated from the University of Munic in Educational and Sports Science and from the Paracelsus School of Medicine in Hamburg from Naturopathic Medicine. If you’re looking for helpful information about alternative medicine visit his website at http://www.naturheilkunde-preetz.de

Related posts:

1. The Role of Ayurveda Vata in Medicine
2. Ayurvedic Medicine – the Best Kept Secret in India
3. Ayurveda Medicines, Ayurvedic Herbs and Ayurvedic Treatments

Ayurveda is an ancient medical practice in India. It is considered a science of life. As such Ayurveda remedy is an alternative therapy that is practiced and adapted to keep insightful expression of the body’s holistic nature to achieve good health. In general, each of the Ayurveda remedy is used to heal the facets of the spirit, the body, and the mind all at the same time. It is believed that doing so could improve overall condition of any human being. If you are into Ayurveda, you should be able to learn and be knowledgeable about various Ayurveda remedies and therapies.

Ayurveda remedy provides wellness to treat specific disorders or health abnormalities. The system is aimed at eliminating or setting out characteristic symptoms. In effect, it could work to cure the human being as a whole. It has prominent accent towards enhancement of basic life attributed like ingested food, nature of thoughts, and daily or seasonal lifestyle. You should always understand that Ayurveda is not concerned most about bringing about temporary relief. Instead, it aims to uproot and eliminate causes and roots of diseases. Thus, Ayurveda remedies are collections of numerous therapies that are used to relieve or heal every part and facet of not just the body but the whole human being.

There is a most intriguing part or aspect of Ayurveda remedy. It lies in the basic knowledge that Ayurveda is incorporating all methods of physical and mental cuing like aroma, meditation, lifestyle regimen, amulets, gems, diet, surgery, and herbs. In history, it could be found that Ayu

Ayurveda remedies basically involve herbs and strategic uses to bring about better health and relief from illnesses. There are specific examples. For vomiting (a way of body cleansing), honey and licorice could be best. Calamus root tea is also bringing about similar results. This Ayurveda remedy is often used for treatment of colds, asthma, cough, nausea, fever, anemia, loss of appetite, diabetes, and skin diseases. The herbs could also treat attacks of epilepsy and edema.

For common problems like jaundice, constipation, worms, fever, abdominal tumors, skin diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastrointestinal problems, there are specific herbs that induce purgation. For purgation or cleansing therapy, there are specific herbs that could act as laxatives. They include prune, senna, dandelion root, castor oil, mango juice, and bran. Enemas could cleanse the internal body system effectively. To do the therapy, you need herbs like calamus and sesame oil. Form a decoction and put into the rectum as a form of laxative.

Herbal inhalation therapy could treat problems involving the nose, eyes, throat, and ears. The necessary herbs to be appropriately used are onion, cayenne, gotu kola, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and calamus. However, this form or Ayurveda remedy should not in any way be conducted or taken after taking a bath, eating food, drinking alcohol, and indulging in sex. The herbs for nasal inhalation should also not be used during menstruation or pregnancy.

Discover more beneficial Ayurvedic Treatments and Medicines by visiting the blog at http://Ayurvedic-Treatment.com where you will find regularly updated posts, all dedicated to this very subject.

Related posts:

1. Ayurvedic Remedy: Sustain the Stability of Body and Mind
2. Rejuvenate Body & Mind with Traditional Ayurvedic Treatments
3. Hair Loss Treatments (causes and Suggestions for Prevention According to Ayurveda Body Type)

Ayurvedic remedies are the time-tested procedures that were devised after observing their effect on the body. Ayurveda is an age-old health science that has a history of 5000 yeas in developing. Various learned men in ancient India made certain remedies and processes that were very much applicable in providing cure to a variety of diseases.

All these procedures were made as per the availability of things in the surroundings especially vegetations. They after observing all the actions of a particular herb or a plant applied it to various diseases. Hence a full references and data was generated and then documented in various ancient texts. Some of these texts are Charka Samhita, Susruta Samhita and Ashtaang samgraha.

These three books possess the complete ayurvedic remedies along with the complete references of diseases and their various sign and symptoms. In these texts there is a complete explanation of diseases along with their diagnostic methods. After this there is a complete treatment with single herbs and certain herbal combinations.

Below are certain ayurvedic remedies that are very helpful in treating a number of diseases with the remedies available around us:

· Constipation – for getting relieved from constipation one can use triphala powder three to five grams daily with warm water or hot milk. One more remedy is also very effective in treating constipation. Take castor oil one to two table spoons at night with warm water or milk. This will not only helps in relieving the constipation but will also improve your digestion. You

· Indigestion – ayurveda has lots of remedies that deal in treating indigestion. Mint or pudina paste is very effective in treating all kinds of indigestion. One table spoon of pudina paste helps in relieving from all kind of digestive disorders and a condition of hyperacidity. Cumin seeds are another herbal drug that is very effective in treating indigestion. 8 to 10 seeds with plane water increasing the peristaltic movement and is also very helpful in avoiding the feeling of nausea.

· Arthritis – ayurveda has great herbals remedies in treating arthritis. Ashwagandha is considered as the greatest herb that is very helpful in treating pains and inflammation in any part of the body. 3 to 5 grams of powder of Ashwagandha is taken twice daily with warm water. Guggul is another ayurvedic herb that’s immensely used in treating the arthritis. A dose of 3 grams of Guggul is enough to get relived from pains. Various Guggul preparations are available in the market. Some of the Guggul preparations that are used are yoga raja Guggul, mahayograja Guggul, kaishore Guggul, triyodashang Guggul etc. Shallaki is another herb which is very similar to Guggul is also widely used to suppress pain and relive from inflammation.

· Skin problems – whenever there is a talk of skin related problems there is only a single herb that is most extensively used. It is neem or azadirachita indica. This is also known as margosa in common language. 3 to 5 grams of neem powder with cold water or milk is to be taken twice daily. Neem has an antibacterial property that helps in curbing any kind of infections that occurs in the body. Turmeric is another herb that is widely used in skin related problems. It is known as curcuma longa in technical terms is very effective in curing all skin problems. It is antimicrobial agent and helps in purifying blood. Khadir is another herb that is also very good in treating skin problems and irritation. It also relives from allergies and infection. It can be applied locally on the skin as well as can be used orally.

· Ear problem – ayurveda has certain oils and juices that are very effective in curbing ear aches and their various other troubles. Bakuchi tail is a wonderful remedy for treating ear aches and its problems. Even sarso oil is also useful in treating ear problems.

Read more about Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Treatments at http://www.ayurvediccure.com – World’s Finest Portal on Ayurveda and Herbal Remedies

Related posts:

1. Ayurvedic Remedies for Prostate Problems
2. Causes of Bronchitis and Ayurvedic Home Remedies
3. Ayurvedic Health Spa

Ayurveda is an ancient system of health care, principal to the Indian sub-continent. The word “Ayurveda” is an amalgam of the word ayus meaning “life” and the word veda, which refers to a method of “knowledge”. Therefore “Ayurveda” more or less translates as the “knowledge of life”.

Ayurveda is a system that helps maintain wellbeing in a person by using the intrinsic principles of nature. In essence Ayurveda has been in existence since the beginning of time as we have always been governed by nature’s laws.

Many Ayurvedic methods were handed down by word of mouth and were used before there were written records. Two ancient books, more than 2,000 years old, are thought to be the first texts on Ayurveda–Caraka Samhita and Susruta Samhita.

Ayurvedic Elements

Ayurveda believes that every human being is a made up of five primary elements. These five primary elements combine and create various physiological functions in the human body.

Ether or Space

Air

Water

Fire

Earth

These elements combine to form three doshas- Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

Ayurveda believes humans are all made up of unique proportions of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These ratios of the doshas vary in each individual. Each person has one predominant dosha in their constitution.

An imbalance in the doshas is the cause of any disease. Imbalances may be caused by an unhealthy diet, too much or too little mental and physical work, or from the weather, chemica

Doshas

Vata dosha.

Ether and air combine to form what is known as the Vata dosha. Vata administers to the principle of movement and is considered the most powerful of all doshas. It controls the very basic body developments such as cell division, heart, respiration, and the mind. Vata can be out of balance by, staying up late at night, or eating before the previous meal is digested. People with vata as their main dosha are thought to be particularly prone to skin, neurological, and mental diseases.

Pitta dosha.

Fire and water combine to form the Pitta dosha. Pitta controls the hormones and digestive system. When pitta is out of balance, a person experiences harmful emotions and has physical symptoms such as heartburn. Pitta is upset by, eating spicy or sour food; being angry, tired, or fearful, or spending too much time in the sun. People with a predominantly pitta constitution are vulnerable to heart disease and arthritis.

Kapha dosha.

The elements water and earth combine to form the Kapha dosha. Kapha is considered to help keep up strength and immunity and to control growth. A symptom of kapha imbalance is nausea immediately after eating. Kapha is aggravated by, sleeping during the daytime, eating too many sweet foods, and eating and drinking foods and beverages with too much salt and water .Those with a predominant kapha dosha are exposed to diabetes, gallbladder problems, stomach ulcers, and respiratory illnesses.

Ayurvedic Medicines

Ayurveda operates on the principle that materials of vegetable, animal, and mineral origin have an assortment of medicinal values. The medicinal properties of these materials have been established by the practitioners of Ayurveda over a period of 2,000 years.

Ayurveda has been used for centuries to cure illness and maintain good health. Ayurvedic medications are made from herbs or blend of herbs. Ayurveda also uses herbs in combination with minerals, metals and other ingredients of animal origin. The metals, animals and minerals are cleansed by diverse procedures before being used for medicinal purposes.

In Conclusion

Ayuerveda is a pure holistic treatment in sync with nature. It is health, not disease, specific and takes into account the patient’s entire individuality – body, mind and spirit before treatment.

Ashish Bhattacharya is an exponent of oriental and alternative medicine. Armed with a degree in East Asian Therapies from China, he has worked in an Ayurvedic spa resort in Mauritius, and is an expert in spa reservation.

Related posts:

1. What is Ayurveda Dosha?
2. Ayurveda Medicines, Ayurvedic Herbs and Ayurvedic Treatments
3. Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Training Program

Alternative Healthcare that refers to health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal and mineral based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises, applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being healthcare have spread beyond health care institutions. It emphasizes a holistic approach, equilibrium between the mind, body and environment and an emphasis on promoting health rather than disease;The healing methods of the Far East (particularly China, India and Korea) are now finding increasing acceptance all over the world as an alternative line of treatment. For instance, the market for ayurvedic drugs is growing in the US with more and more Americans trying to ‘‘return to nature’’. According to recent research, about 18 million Americans practice yoga, making yoga- and its affiliated products and services an industry in itself in the USA. The market features the obvious, like mats, props, clothes, CD’s, videotapes, books, and DVD’s. It also features the not-so-obvious eye pillows, plastic toe-spreaders, and scented mat spray. This marks a trend of the increasing commercialization of spiritual and alternative healthcare practices.

Interestingly, herbal medicine accounts for 45 per cent of the European market. In fact, a WHO survey shows that 60 to 90 per cent of people in the UK rely on complimentary systems of medicine- which explains the renewed interest in these systems. Home to 15,000 medicinal plants, and as one of the 12 mega bio-diverse coun

The future of alternative medicine in India is bright. In a developing country like India, alternative systems of therapeutics, which encompass ayurveda, homoepathy, unani, reiki, pranic, healing, acupuncture, acupressure etc have a definite role to play in alleviating sickness- both chronic and acute. The cost-effectiveness, efficacy, low toxicity, and few adverse effects render them invaluable as viable alternatives to conventional medicine. Similarly, homoeopathy is now a widely accepted system of medicine that has a worldwide following.

Awakening to the potential, the Central Government has announced a separate national policy on the Indian Systems of Medicine & Homoeopathy (ISM&H) to boost and promote indigenous medicine. The Department of ISM&H has set up National Institutes India is sitting on a veritable green mine.

Indian position in each of the major disciplines which are meant to act as centers of excellence providing with quality patient care, teaching and research. These centers will play a pivotal role in improving teaching, patient care and research .

Some of these centers are

National Institute of Unani Medicine Bangalore

National Institute of Homoeopathy, Calcutta,

National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi

National Institute of Siddha, Chennai

Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, New Delhi

The health care infrastructure under Ayush available in India consists of 3,845 hospitals with 65,159-bed capacity, 23,630 dispensaries, 439 undergraduate colleges. 96 colleges having Post Graduate Departments 9,226 licensed manufacturing units and 6.95 lakh registered practitioners of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy in the country. An outlay of Rs 775 crore has been allocated under the Tenth Five – Year Plan. The Plan allocation for 2004-2005 is Rs 181 crore.

With the opening of the Indian economy, Ayurveda has gained in popularity overseas which is reflected in thronging of Ayurvedic clinics in Kerala and other places by foreigners. Some of the therapies have naturally found a niche in hotels and resorts. As a result, Ayurveda mixed with tourism has become a great source of foreign exchange earnings.

According to CII, India has the potential to attract 1 million tourists per annum, which could contribute up to US $ 5 billion to the economy. The Ministry of Tourism is set to tap the great potential of international medical tourists visiting India. Most Indian states have either established themselves as destinations for health care and tourism or are building medical brand images. Add to this, Yogic healing, Transcendental Meditation (TM) along with alternate therapies of ayurveda in India has been repackaged and redefined and goes hand in hand with India’s rise in Health Tourism. According to a CII study “With yoga, meditation, ayurveda, allopathic, and other systems of medicine, India offers a unique basket of services to an individual that is difficult to match by other countries”.

juliemeena is a veteran in Internet marketing and writes articles on wide range of subjects. For any information on India Holidays or travel guide to India, please visit our website Embassies of India.

Related posts:

1. Alternative Medicine And Health Care In India
2. Ayurveda India
3. Ayurveda in India

In today’s world of science and technology, sometimes the most wise thing to do is turn to the old and ancient wisdom to seek the cures for today’s illnesses, such as hypertension.  Ayurvedic medicine, or ancient Indian science of healing has long known that there are certain simple lifestyle changes which can be made to tackle high blood pressure without high blood pressure medicine .  For example, regular exercise is one of the best ways to lower blood pressure and a good exercise program, particularly endurance exercises such as jogging or athletics, will cause the peripheral resistance to decrease and help to eliminate body fat, lower total cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol that prevents fatty – cholesterol deposits.

But lets go even simpler.  The simple effect of nurturing, love and affection can significantly drop your blood pressure.  Ayurveda cautions us to always speak the truth as lying has been found to boost blood pressure, because it require a lot of mental exercise. Speak gently and try not to get annoyed, speaking loudly and rapidly can significantly raise your blood pressure during conversation. In addition, chronic anger produces elevation in blood pressure and it can be a serious risk factor for coronary – heart – disease. So be cool, speak softly and even in event of extreme displeasure.  As we have long known, Ayurveda says that laughter is the best medicine and is as good as relaxation therapy, exercise or other methods used to overcome stress. Study shows that laughter decreases adrenaline and cortisol produc

Finally, for complete tranquility of mind, meditate.  Concentrate on the incoming and outgoing breath, focusing on the temperature of the breath as it flows in and out. You may notice the exhaled air is slightly warmer than the inhaled air. If you focus the mind on the breath for 10 minutes, mental disturbance gets diminished and blood pressure normalizes.  Many will find that by implementing these simple changes, medication is not necessary at all.

Kurt nimmo is a health specialist and exercise guru. For more tips and advice by kurt, visit www.kurtnimmo.com .

Related posts:

1. Time Tested Ayurveda Remedies for Hypertension
2. High Blood Pressure Acupuncture – Treating Hypertension Untraditionally
3. Qigong And Hypertension