Ayurveda & Modern Medicine Adithya Balaji

Table of contents o What is Modern Medicine o Side-effects of Modern medicine o Examples o The difference between Ayurveda and Modern Medicine o What is Ayurveda o Doshas o Examples of Ayurvedic medicines o References 2 Gokul Bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

What is Modern Medicine The Definition of medicine, as the drug companies want us to believe, is any chemical substance intended for use in the cure, treatment, or prevention of disease. Medicines do help you, but they bring so many side effects with them which makes you want to take more medicines with more side effects. 3 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

Side-effects of medicine The funny thing about medicines is that they all have so many “possible” side effects that create so many more problems to solve just one!! What is the point of a medicine that causes so many more problems to solve one. Here’s a secret: the pharmaceutical companies don’t want to cure your problems, they just suppress them for a while, then cause more problems for you so you keep coming back to them for more “cures.” 4 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

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Avandia (Rosiglitazone Maleate ) Release date:1999 to treat Type 2 diabetes What it is supposed to do: “It simply combined with diet and exercise, “can” improve blood sugar control for adults with Type 2 diabetes.”-label advertizing Avandia is now banned in the Europe and is ONLY severely restricted in the USA. One of the studies showed that 47,000 people who took it had heart failure, a stroke, or died. GSK, the producer of Avandia knew about its severe problems as early as 2001 but did not accept anything bad said about Avandia till Studies show that Tulasi, Ginger, Turmeric, and Cinnamon are effective supplements for diabetes. –Example ELEOTIN – Herbal medicine researched from University of Calgary, alternative for Type 2 diabetes 6 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

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Vioxx (Rofecoxib) Release date: May 20, 1999 to treat arthritis. What it is supposed to do: “Vioxx is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and certain forms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; to manage acute pain in adults; to treat migraines; and to treat menstrual pain.”- Vioxx ads Vioxx was banned across the USA on Sep 30, A study which began in 2000 with 2,600 patients showed an increased risk of cardiovascular complications began 18 months after patients started taking Vioxx. Even though Merck voluntarily removed Vioxx it shows how unreliable modern medicines are. There are proven herbal alternatives for this medicine, which include pineapples, turmeric, ginger, and celery 8 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

Meridia (sibutramine) Release Date: 1997 to reduce weight. What it supposed to do: Reduce weight and maintain weight loss it should be used with a low calorie diet. Meridia was recalled on Friday October 8, 2010 It was withdrawn from United States, Canada, United kingdom, and Australia markets. A study called SCOUT (Sibutramine Cardiovascular Outcome Trial) showed with 10,000 patients and 6 years that Meridia reduced 2.5% more Placebo but Meridia increased heart attack and stroke risk by about 16%. There are also many more herbal remedies for this medicine too. One of the main herbal supplements is green tea. A lot of study is now being conducted on green tea. 9 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

The difference between Ayurveda & Medicine Think of it like this: Your body is a pot of water over a fire and you want to get rid of the burning sensation which is your problem or disease. Modern Medicines don’t try to put out the fire but do this instead, they put ice cubes in the water which gives short term relief but no matter how much ice you put inside it is still going to melt away. Ayurvedic medicine slowly puts out the fire with water one small cups at a time. Even though it isn’t fast it totally gets rid of the problem. Ayurveda tries to treat the person, but modern medicine tries to treat the disease or tries to treat the symptom. 10 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda was developed in the Indian sub-continent. Danvanthri, the doctor of the devas, is considered to be the source of Ayurveda in the Hindu scriptures. The word Ayurveda is consisted upon the two words āyus meaning longevity and veda meaning science. Ayurvedic healing is practiced as a form of alternative medicine. Ayurvedic healing is used to balance the Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) when they are unbalanced. 11 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

Vata Vata has the qualities of Space and air. It governs movement in the body such as the beating of the heart and the movement of the muscles and tissues. A person with Vata predominant will have a quick mind, flexibility, and creativity. When unbalanced Vata types tend to be fearful, nervous, and anxious. An essential way to keep Vata in control is to have a solid routine even if it may be hard but it is very important. 12 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

Pitta Pitta has the qualities of Fire and Water. Pitta governs many of the systems such as the digestive system and governs our rate of metabolism. A person with Pitta predominant will have deep understanding in subjects once learnt and will have a high intelligence. Out of balance Pitta will bring anger, jealousy, and hatred. To help keep Pitta under control one needs to exercise at the coolest part of the day and avoid spicy foods. 13 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

Kapha Kapha has the qualities of Earth and Water. Kapha is basically the structure of the body and provides the water needed for all the systems in the body. People with Kapha predominant have strength, stamina, and endurance. Out of balance Kapha brings attachment, greed, and envy. To help keep Kapha in control fats, greasy foods, and dairy products should be avoided as best as possible. 14 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

Ayurvedic Medicine: Turmeric Turmeric comes from the root of the curcuma longa plant. It has long been used as an anti-inflammatory and Indians have known its Ayurvedic values for a long time. It has also been proven that turmeric has cancer prevention properties. A London study proved that childhood Leukemia was lower for people who consumed turmeric. It has also been proven that elderly Indians who consume turmeric in their foods have a much lower rate of Alzheimer's disease. 15 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

Ayurvedic Medicine: Ginger Ginger is the root of the plant Zingiber officinale. Ginger helps to reduce symptoms that come with motion sickness. Ginger also help to relieve inflammation. Ginger tea brewed hot helps to relive sore throats and eases the common cold. Ginger tea has been used to relive muscle and joint pain. Ginger is also useful for helping relieve the flu. 16 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

Ayurvedic Medicine: Saffron Saffron is the dried stigma of the plant Crocus sativus. It is useful in treating cold and fever. A combination of saffron and ghee is used to treat diabetes. It is used often in medicines that reduce inflammation. It helps prevent heart disease. It increases memory. Some independent studies showed that saffron has anti-cancer properties. 17 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

Ayurvedic Medicine: Tulasi Tulasi leaves sharpens your memory. It protects you against diseases such as malaria. Chewing Tulasi leaves reduces the common cold and fevers. These leaves also help to heal mouth infections. When the leaves are dried and powdered and mixed with mustard oil they can be an effective toothpaste. Tulasi is also useful to help ease the flu. This is not a complete list of all the benefits of Tulasi. 18 Gokul bhajan & Vedic studies - Adithya Balaji

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