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Issue 37:
January - February 2011 |
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Swapna [dream]
Dr. Roshni. K.P, Lecturer, Sri Jayendra saraswathi Ayurveda College, Chennai
Throughout history, the phenomenon known as ‘dream’ have initiated speculations on the unknown and has fascinated the imagination of man. Systematic attempts to understand or interpretate dreams can be found in times as early as Aristotle’s. Some of the scholars and scientists who have contributions to this subject are Burdach, Fechner, Wundt and Sigmond Freud.
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Medical tourists arrival
to reach one million by 2012
(Correspondent New Delhi)
It is expected that India will increase its share in inbound medical tourism in Asia to around 25 percent by 2012. The number of medical tourists in India is expected to reach one million by 2012, with India’s share in the global medical tourism industry reaching 2.4 per cent. This market in India is estimated to reach INR 44 billion by 2012. In 2007, 450,000 inbound patients were treated in India. This market in India is estimated to reach INR 44 billion by 2012. In 2007, 450,000 inbound patients were treated in India. Singapore and Malaysia are the countries competing with India in this segment.
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Wellness - What and Why?
Staff Correspondent
The lifestyle of people is a personal choice to be taken. Medical and health related services for assisting in decision making are available from specialists in that area like the doctors for instance. In Latin, the word doctor means ‘to teach’. The doctor is a professional who can be often trusted for support and treatment although one’s lifestyle will determine the outcome of their lives. Vitality shines from the inside. A patient or an individual will have to make personal efforts if he needs to achieve it.
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Spice Talk:
Know your happiness with Ayurveda
Dr. Raakhi Mehra B.Sc, M.D. (Ay.), Ph.D, PGDMLS, PGDPPHC, PGCHM, Asst. Director, Ayu, Ayurveda Central Research Institute (AY), New Delhi, India
In medical science happiness is synonym of health which depends upon awareness of self physical, mental and spiritual well being. Ayurveda which is the science of life deals not only with the techniques of curing of the diseases but also deals with methods of how to maintain the health, it also emphasizes one to know about body constitution under Prakriti and acquire the diet, deed and drugs accordingly.
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Concept of bala
Dr Vijaya B Sunagad, PG Scholar, PG Department of Samhita, Dr. BNM Rural Ayurvedic Medical College, Chitradurga Karnataka.
The journey of Ayurveda from its assumed divine origin to the present day may leave some wondering about its potential. Its successful existence since time immemorial proves its scientific credentials which are attributed to its unique principles that remain unchanged till date.
Since the Vedic age the concept of Bala have been a subject at all the walks of life and all the living organisms, particularly for the reason that human being have always made efforts to enhance and preserve 'the Bala'.
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Saraca asoca: The sacred tree
Dr. K.C. Thriveni BAMS
Ashoka or Ashoka is a Sanskrit word which means “without sorrow “, or which that gives no-grief. It is one of the most legendary and a sacred tree of India. The plant is prized for its beautiful foliage and flowers. Ashoka means, a reference to this bark’s reputation for keeping a woman healthy and youthful.
The Ashoka tree has many folklorical, religious and literary associations. It is highly valued as well for its handsome appearance and the color and abundance of its flowers, the Ashoka tree is often found in royal palace compounds and gardens as well as close to temples throughout India.
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Raga Therapy
T.V.Sairam
IT was the ancient Arabs, Greeks and Indians, who were familiar with the therapeutic role of sound and music from ancient times – much before acoustics came to be known in Europe as a subject of study. Though music has been increasingly used in concert halls, as a source for entertaining the people, it is its therapeutic value, which has not only de-stressed, but also cheered up the listeners, which has been the reason behind its entertaining value to people.
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Global Ayurveda Market
A premium column about international requirements in Ayurveda / natural products and raw materials.
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