Ayurveda Basic Understanding

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Ayurveda- A Miracle
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Diseases of the New World
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But There is a HOPE

• Ayurveda
• A complete Science
• of Life

A New Beginning A new Being
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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 gt 5000 years old, known as the
  oldest medical system in the world.

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Ayurveda continues

• Covers all medical fields
• Diagnosis done by observation, touch and
  questioning
• Recognises that we are all inherent part of
  nature

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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.

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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.

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• 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

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Eight Branches of Ayurveda

• Internal Medicine - Kayachikitsa Tantra
• General Specialised Surgery- Shalya Tantra
• Eyes, Ear, Nose Throat - Shalakya Tantra
• Paediatrics - Kaumarabhritya Tantra
• Toxicology - Agada Tantra
• Eugenics and Aphrodisiacs-Purification of the
  genetic organs - Bajikarana(or Vajikarana) Tantra
• Health and Longevity - Rasayana Tantra
• Psychiatry Psychological Medicine-- Bhuta Vidya

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 peoples life

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Some Facts

• 80 of Indian population uses Ayurvedic products
• Oldest surviving medical system
• A favorite therapy amongst Hollywood models and
  actresses

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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 WHO
• A complete system of preventative medicine
  relevant to todays high-paced stressful
  lifestyle

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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.

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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., 1998Graham et al., 2005
  Saydah and Eberhardt, 2006, Source Los Angeles
  Times Economic times dated 25th July 2003 )

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Ayurveda vs Modern Medicine

• Ayurveda

• Allopathy

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Modes of Ayurveda
Spices
Herbs
Panchkarma Detox
Yoga
Breathing Exercise
Massage
Mind, Body, Senses Soul Balance
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The five basic elements-Building blocks

• Air Gaseous form of matter which is in motion
• Fire Power to transform solids liquids gas
  and back again
• Water Characterises change and represents the
  liquid state unstable
• Earth Represents the solid state of matter
  stable
• Ether Space in which everything happens

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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.

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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.

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Theory of Tri-Doshas

• VATA
• Air and Ether
• Principle of movement, physical and mental
  function
• Directs nerve impulses, circulation, respiration,
  elimination and degeneration

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Theory of Tri-Doshas

• PITTA
• Fire and Water
• Principle of digestion, absorption assimilation
  and transformation
• Transforms food into nutrients
• Metabolism in the digestive system

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Theory of Tri-Doshas

• KAPHA
• Water and Earth
• Principle of structure solidity- bonding,
  cohesiveness,growth and lubrication
• Growth and protection
• Mucosal lining of the stomach
• Protection of the brain and back bone

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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.

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Vata Pitta Kapha
Thin 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
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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

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Knowing your body typeeat and live accordingly
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• 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 

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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.

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Clinical examination includes
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PULSE DIAGNOSIS
KAPHA
PITTA
VATA
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Tongue Diagnosis
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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)

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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.

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Ayurvedic Approach to all Diseases

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

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Treatment has four main parts

• Shodan Cleansing
• Shaman Palliation
• Rasayan Rejuvenation
• Satwajaya Mental Nurturing and Spiritual
  Healing
• Preventive ?Healing ?Maintaining the Health

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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

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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.

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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
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Eight factors determining the food utility

• 1) Nature of food articles
• 2) Method of their processing
• 3) Combination
• 4) Quantity
• 5) Habitat
• 6) Time
• 7) Rules governing intake of food
• 8) Wholesomeness to individual who takes it.

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Freedom from Depression Anxiety
Better Mood Control
Increased Energy Levels
Feeling Comfortable With Yourself
Health Sense of Wellbeing
Sustained Feelings of Calmness Relaxation
Your Doshas in Balance
Ayurvedic Cooking- Healing Through Food
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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Healthy Dietary Principles

• Favour unprocessed, unrefined oils such as Udos,
  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 stomachs
  digestive enzymes do not become diluted.

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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.

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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.
  

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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.

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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.

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Healthy Lifestyle Principles

• 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.
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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)

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