Issue 33

June - July 2010

Ayurveda: Diet Specifications

Dr Sonica Krishan, BAMS

It is rightly affirmed in Classic 500 BC, ‘If diets are wrong, medicines are of no use and if diets are right, medicines are of no need’. Ayurveda rightly stresses the need to acknowledge the daily diet as the very need to gain and maintain good natural health. It has been long back acclaimed in our ancient text that the right kind of diet is adjuvant to not only the five bodily senses, but also is perquisite for the ripe age as it manifests in the body tissues, senses, bodily glow and Oojas or the vital energy, health, happiness as well as prosperity. The seven modes of choosing the correct and compatible diet are acclaimed as Sapta kalpanas.

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Dietary Practices in Different Conditions

Dr. Kotirukminibai, Sastra University, Thanjavur
Dr. Kalyan PSR, Sairam Ayurvedic College, Tambram

The holistic science of Ayurveda gave much importance to Ahara (Diet). The principal factor which makes the body healthy and also makes diseased, is the diet that is consumed by the individual. Ahara is included in three upasthambha (supportive pillars to maintain the body). Dietary practices may vary from place to place, religion to religion, as per climactic conditions and also based upon the availability of the substances at that place. Dietary habits in a population / individual are influenced by socio cultural factors, agricultural factors availability of food and economic status. The diet must be chosen carefully to provide all the nutrients that are required in adequate amounts and appropriate proportions.

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SPICE TALK:
Science in Food & Health of Human

Dr Raakhee Mehra BAMS, MD, PhD*

‘Your whole life will be
 transformed if you are a good
stewart of your health’
Health crusader Dr. Patricia Bragg.

It is a fact that, when day by day we are going ahead in new scientific achievement in all field and invented new spectrum of science vision to get commercially better living standard at the cost of our own health it will certainly not welcomed. The approaches should be re think, procedures should be reprocessed, conception should be reconstituted and finally old approaches and measure should be re invented.

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The healthiest oil on Earth
The saga of virgin coconut oil

Staff Reporter

Coconut oil is the medium for cooking in Kerala state of India since centuries. But years back when some half cooked study said it’s harmful due to certain contents in coconut, all the vegetable oil manufacturers had the field day.They had some allopathic doctors also for their help to point out tables and datas against coconut.

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Ayurveda Education: Realities and Challenges

Dr. Abhijit Mhalank M.D., DYA

Since last few decades Ayurveda education has become a very important activity and business in western countries. Around 20 – 25 years ago there were only a few institutions in Europe and North America that were offering courses in Ayurveda. Today however there are numerous academies and Ayurveda centers where the local people can learn Ayurveda. Depending upon the type of institution one can find different types of Ayurveda courses being offered. These courses naturally differ in their durations. There are weekend courses as well as long term curricula which may even run for a few years. I have lectured in all such types of courses and most times it has given me great pleasure.

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Treatment of Typhoid Fever
with Ayurvedic Drugs

Dr. Jai Prakash Singh, Dr.Meera Antiwal, Dr. Amit Vaibhav, Prof.S.K.Tiwari, (Faculty of Ayurveda IMS, BHU, Varanasi)

Typhoid fever is the result of systemic infection  mainly by S. typhi found only in man. The disease is clinically characterised by a typical fever for 3 to 4 weeks, relative bradycardia with involvement of lymphoid tissue and considerable constitutional symptoms. Typhoid fever occurs in all parts of the world where water supplies and sanitation are substandard. Typhoid fever is endemic in India, and now uncommon in developed countries.

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Medicines to prevent the effects of age

Dr. Jose George
(...Continued from the previous issue.)

IV.  Jivanti
Bot:- Holostemma adakodian Schultes
Sym:- Leptadenia reetcueata- wight &Arm.
Fam. Asclepiadaceae.
Hin:-Jivanti, Dodi
Properties and uses

Jivanti is cold in potency, sweet, mitigates all three dosas, good for eyes, rejuvinator and  gives strength.

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H-1 N-1 FLU
Possibilities of Ayurvedic Treatment

Staff Reporter

Swine influenza, or “swine flu” or “A/H1N1 pandemic virus”, is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of pigs, caused by one of the several swine influenza A viruses. Although swine influenza viruses are normally species specific and only infect pigs, they do sometimes cross the barrier and cause disease in humans also. WHO (World Health Organization) had issued alerts against the developing situation regarding the out break of swine flu in Europe, Canada with reports of the virus spreading across other countries also.

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Touching New Heights

John Schütte who came from Sweden to India wrote after he had his Ayurveda treatment, "The people working in Amala Ayurvedic Hospital have shown me a friendliness and human warmth that I didn't think existed on this planet. I thank the higher forces for leadingmy steps to thiswonderful place."

For him Amala Ayurvedic hospital and Research centre in the historical city ofThrissur inKeralawas a surprise. This large hospital , may be the largest in India in this category, and it's authentic and scientific treatment schedules were something which he never expected. Patients like Christian Vollmer, Germany, Eva Sandberg, Sweden, Miranda Chackery, Canada and Johan PrafulWestman, Sweden and others also found this large Ayurveda hospital something beyond their expectation.

This hospital complex was founded by Carmelite fathers (CMI) as Amala Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in 1978 as a nonprofit, charitable institution aimed at treatment and management of Cancer in Central Kerala. Over the years, Amala has grown to become one of the major voluntary territory level hospital in India having modern diagnostic, therapeutic and research facilities to combat Cancer and other ailments.This 1000 bed hospital complex is unique in
having three principal systems of medicines - Allopathy, Ayurveda and Homoeopathy in the same campus handling an average of 4,000 new Cancer cases and 6,000 Cancer inpatients in a year. The centre manages 35,000 Cancer outpatient visits yearly.

Amala realised the potentials of Ayurveda system.This resulted in establishing Amala Ayurveda Hospital in the Complex in February 1982.It has a bed-strength of over 100.Treatment is given for all general diseases including arthritis, rheumatic disorders, peptic ulcer, asthma, obesity, stress disorders, neuro disorders, diabetes, migraine, sinusitis, skin problems like psoriasis, hair problems, allergies, piles etc. Special treatments like Dhara, Massage, Navarakizhi etc. are given for patients who have complaints of Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Facial Paralysis, Arthritis etc.

Medicinal Herbarium in 3.5 acres with almost all medicinal plants cultivated in a scientific way gives Amala an edge in the usage of original and authentic herbs in medicines. Amala Hospital Materials are procured locally or collected from forests. Medicines including Kashayams, Thailams, Grithams, Capsules, Tablets etc. are prepared in the Unit which has GMP certification. As the place is 8 kilometres away from the city, a natural village like peaceful atmosphere prevails in Amala nagar.

The presence of well knownAyurveda experts of Kerala like Padmashree Dr. K. Rajagopalan DAM, MBBS (Research Director) is one of the special characteristics of this hospital. An expert team of doctors including Dr. M. Kesavan M.S.A.M. - Chief Physician, Dr. Sr. Austin M.D Consulting Physician, Dr. C. I. Jolly Ph.D. - Scientific Advisor of Fr. Gabriel Herbarium,
Dr. The jus Thoma s , BAMS - Pha rma c y Superintendent, Dr. Nimisha Solomen, BAMS - Liaison officer and R.M.O, Dr. Dileep, BAMS - Junior Doctor cumTutor and Dr. Alice, BAMS lead a strong staff strength of therapists and nursing staff.

ConsultationTime is between 09:30AMto 12:30PM and 03:00PMto 04:00PM

An exclusive Ayurvedic Restaurant called Haritha serves food to the patients according to the doctor's diet chart.

Along with the treatment visiting interesting places gives the mind an innner peace. Amala believes that a patient should get his mind also nourished through visits to places of historical importance or of scenic beauty or of religious importance. Trips can be arranged to waterfalls like Athirappilly, Vazhachal forests and waterfalls, Vilangan hills or Peechi dam or to beaches and backwaters like Cherai, Chettuva, Chavakkad, Snehatheeram etc. Famous temple in Guruvayur, Elephant sanctuary Punnathur kotta, Ship church are some other places nearby. Historical pilgrim centres like Mar Thoma Church Azhikode and St Thomas Church, Palayoor are not too far.

Olive Leaf Accreditation from the Government of Kerala provides authenticity to Amala Ayurveda Hospital as a centre of excellance although it is an ISO 9001-2008 certified centre. The dynamic leadership of Fr Deljo Puthoor CMI as associate director has done a great deal in the growth of this hospital. The research in cancer and HIV conducted here also has to be mentioned.

Amala Ayurveda Hospital and Research centre conducts Government Certified Ayurveda Paramedical Courses also.This includes Ayurveda Nursing (One year) Ayurveda Pharmacy (One year) and Ayurveda Therapy (One year).

Foreigners Training Programme with a syllabus of basic principles of Ayurveda, medicinal plants study (25 nos), panchakarma & medicinal preparation is also conducted here. Accommodation is available as A/c suites and rooms.

Cochin International Airport (COK) is 60 kilometers South of Amala. It is about 1:30-2:00 hours drive from Airport. Calicut International Airport (CCJ) at Karippur is 95 kilometers (59 miles) North of Amala. It is about 2:00 - 2:30 hours drive from Airport . all trains plying in Kerala stops atThrissur station which is just 8 km away which takes only 15 minutes. Amala is just about 15 minutes drive from the Railway Station on Kunnamkulam route.

For more details contact:

Amala Ayurvedic Hospital & Research Centre

Amalanagar, Thrissur - 680555 Kerala, India
Phone: +91 487 2303000 Fax: +91 487 2303030
E-mail: amala@amalaayurveda.org, amalaayurveda@yahoo.com
Web: www.amalaayurveda.org

Global Ayurveda Market

A premium column about international requirements in Ayurveda / natural products and raw materials.

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