2. Dr. PRANAV PANDYA MD HEAD- ALL WORLD GAYATRI PARIVAR DIRECTOR Brahamvarchas Research Institute CHANCELLOR-DEV SANSKRITI UNIVERSITY Shantikunj, Haridwar, Himalayas email : pranav.pandya@gmail.com Health: A Holistic Approach

3. Holistic (holism) implies an approach or process, which enables integration of multiple streams.

4. Holistic Management for Doctors as Leaders of Society Doctor community has a special role to play, as they are dealing with Human being as a Patient as a whole – a summum bonum of material and Conscious.

5. Few Dilemmas & Chaos for Treating Physicians  Physician is God for relations of patient under palliative care.  Too many expectations.  Physician’s own stresses.  Inability to manage time, Timewasters playing major role.  Ethical, Cultural and spiritual issues involved.  Financial constraints.  Political interferences.

6. The Cardinal assumptions of Spiritual approach in health are Harmony Interdependence Unity Creativity Evolutionary possibilities

7. An exciting field of medicine – includes *meditation, *hypnosis, *guided imagery, *biofeed back, *relaxation therapy Mind body Medicine, MBM

8. Useful in * Headache, * chronic pain, * insomnia, * anxiety, * depression, *CAD and Cancer.

9. Era 1 : Dates to Mid 1800 *Scientists regarded that time the entire world including human bodies, as mindless machine Modern Medicine : Three Eras

10. Era 2 : Dates to Mid 1900 *Emerged mind body medicine *Mind Could affect one’s body, placebo response *Research on PUS and hypertension

11. Era 3 : By New Millennium *Development of non local mind. *Effect of consciousness to act locally as well as non locally. Modern Maedicine : Three Eras

12. Era 1 is Mechanical Medicine Began in 1860s : It was materialistic, mechanistic or physicalistic medicine like : drugs, surgery, radiation so on. Energy and matter only mattered not mind. Modern Medicine : Three Eras

13. Era 2 is of Psychosomatic Medicine Developed after World War II : Research on Placebo Effect – Beneficial results of suggestion, expectation and Positive Thinking. Stress Management is used with Medicine for heart disease or Coro bypass, not as a replacement for them. Modern Medicine : Three Eras

14. Development of Alternative and Complementary Medicine : Endless potential of therapies Era 2 is of Psychosomatic Medicine Modern Medicine : Three Eras

15. COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE (CAM) COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE (CAM)

16. CURRENT SCENARIO More and more people worldwide are spending billions on herbal remedies. In the US alone the use of complementary and alternative medicine has doubled in the past decade.

17. IN USA 42.1% used CAM therapy $ 21.2 billion spent IN UK 28.3% used CAM therapy Pound 450 million spent

18. ….Problem of Today’s Society S tress and Strain Absence of Inner Joy and Peace More and more Psychosomatic Ailments Lack of emotional support during periods of crises

19. Understanding The Concept of Sound Health WHO D efined by WHO as …. * Physical * Mental * Spiritual and * Social Well-being

20. Alternative Systems of Medicine emerged because of Limitations of Various Branches of Medicines Synthesis of Proven Systems Need for Preventive Measures Inexpensive Treatment Emphasizes Mind and body link

21. Complementary Therapies Biological therapies : Herbal remedies Aromatherapy Dietary theapies Orthomolecular therapies Mind - body therapies : Hypnotherapy Pranic Healing Meditation

22. Herbal Remedies– Plants and their Extracts Aromatherapy– Essential oils usually inhaled Dietary Therapies—Right diet to promote health,prevent or control illness Orthomolecular Therapies—Large vitamin doses Or mineral supplements. Complementary Therapies

23. MIND BODY INTERVENTIONS Hypnotherapy-for behavioral and mental problems. Healing-Prayer,directed thoughts and spiritual healing. Meditation-deep breathing and inner relaxation. Tranquility and equipoise. Complementary Therapies

24. Alternative systems & Therapies Diagnostic Systems : Iridology-looking at eyes Dowsing-through rods Radionics-invisible energy fields Kinesiology-energy imbalances in muscles

25. Energy Therapies Crystals- said to influence the patients’ aura Reiki-channels spiritual energy to heal body,mind Laying on of hands-to manipulate the body’s energy NONE SYSTEMATICALLY REVIEWED YET Alternative systems & Therapies

26. MANIPULATIVE THERAPIES OSTEOPATHY ; MANIPULATION OF MUSCLES AND JOINTS CHIROPRACTIC; MANIPULATION OF SPINE MASSAGE; RUBBING,KNEADING OR PRESSURE REFLEXOLOGY; MASSAGE OF SPECIFIC PARTS OF FOOT,ACU POINTS

27. ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES AYURVEDA- ANCIENT INDIAN DISCIPLINE - ’SCIENCE OF LIFE’ based on Mind,body,spirit interactions. TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE HOMEOPATHY NATUROPATHY

28. OPINION OF SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY Some of the complementary therapies may be like a harmless fashion or may be a mass hysteria but….. Alternative systems of medicine like Ayurved definitely opens new horizons for prevention and cure of diseases.

29. OPINION OF SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY Conventional medicine regards body as a machine like a computer or a jumbo jet. CAM thinks that healthy body is a system in balance.The whole body is a self regulating extended network.

30. CAM EXPERTS SAY THAT NETWORK PATHOLOGIES ARISE WHEN THE BODY SELF ORGANISES IN RESPONSE TO SOME DISTURBANCE BUT BECOMES CONFUSED AND ENDS UP WORSE AT SELF REGULATION THAN BEFORE. IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME AND CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME ARE EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY NETWORK PATHOLOGIES.

31. AyurvedAyurved The ancient Indian sages, who came face to face with the truth, revealed the secrets of wholesome living after intense research and observation of Herbs and gave us the gift of Ayurved The Atharva Veda contains early description of the use of herbal medicine Ayurveda is fifth veda or upveda

32. AYURVEDA encompasses.. Herbal healing Rasa, Bhasma and Rasayan Meditation and Yoga Dietary control PANCHAKARMA Yagyopathy

33. The Universal bond between man and universal one has been sublimely captured by Vedic seer as Gayatri Mahamantra.

34. IS A non-specific response of the body to any demand made upon it or to an external stimuli. Next MainBackQuit

35. SPIRITUAL FAITH BODY ( SHAKHA ) MIND ( TRUNK ) SPIRITUAL FAITH ( ROOT ) Next MainBackQuit

36. * Due to Inability in coping with internal or external threats *Much stress today is occurring through emotions such as aggressions, impatience and fear kindling the body’s stress responses. *Other causes could be unhealthy diet, smoking, drugs, improper work pattern and financial insecurity Stress is only harmful when we can not control our responses to it Next MainBackQuit

37. Spirit Godhead Matter Perse Inert Insentient BodyMindIntellect Perceives acts Emotions play Discriminate function Self Next MainBackQuit Body, mind and soul unity is a well known fact

38. RHYTHMIC CYCLE OF ACTIVITY & TENSION ENERGY ACTIVITY TENSION TIME ( CONSTRUCTIVE STRESS ) STRESS EXPERIENCED AND COPED Next MainBackQuit

39. IMPROPERLY COPED STRESS LEADING TO ATASTROPHIES TOO MUCH ACTIVITY TENSION DEPLETION OF ENERGY TOO LITTLE ACTIVITY TENSION DEPLETION OF ENERGY TIME LOW ACTIVITY HIGH ACTIVITY ENERGY TENSION Next MainBackQuit

40. ( BOSS ) A DEBILITATING PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION BROUGHT ABOUT BY UNRELIEVED WORK STRESS A DEBILITATING PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION BROUGHT ABOUT BY UNRELIEVED UNRELIEVED WORK STRESS FIVE STAGES OF BOSS (1) HONEYMOON (2) FUEL SHORTAGE (3) CHRONIC SYMPTOMS (4) CRISIS (5) LOSING THE MARATHON Next MainBackQuit

41. ( BOSS ) 1HONEYMOON : INITIAL EUPHORIA,HABITS ARE SPOILED. 2FUEL SHORTAGE:DEPLETION OF ENERGY. FATIGUE,INSOMNIA,ESCAPE ACTIVITIES. 3CHRONIC SYMPTOMS: MORE FATIGUE, AILMENTS LIKE IHD, IRRITABLE BOWEL, MYALGIA, BRONCHIAL ASTHMA, PEPTIC ULCER & DEPRESSION. 1HONEYMOON : INITIAL EUPHORIA,HABITS ARE SPOILED. 2FUEL SHORTAGE:DEPLETION OF ENERGY. FATIGUE,INSOMNIA,ESCAPE ACTIVITIES. 3CHRONIC SYMPTOMS: MORE FATIGUE, AILMENTS LIKE IHD, IRRITABLE BOWEL, MYALGIA, BRONCHIAL ASTHMA, PEPTIC ULCER & DEPRESSION. FIVE STAGES OF BOSS Next MainBackQuit

42. ( BOSS ) 4CRISIS: PESSIMISTIC OUTLOOK, ENHANCED ANXIETY, DOUBTS ABOUT OWN CAPABILITIES, ESCAPE MENTALITY - TENSION HEADACHE, CHRONIC BACKACHE, HYPERTENSION, SLEEP DISTURBANCES. 5HITTING THE WALL: LOSING THE MARATHON. COLLAPSE. 4CRISIS: PESSIMISTIC OUTLOOK, ENHANCED ANXIETY, DOUBTS ABOUT OWN CAPABILITIES, ESCAPE MENTALITY - TENSION HEADACHE, CHRONIC BACKACHE, HYPERTENSION, SLEEP DISTURBANCES. 5HITTING THE WALL: LOSING THE MARATHON. COLLAPSE. FIVE STAGES OF BOSS Next MainBackQuit

43. BITING NAILS, CLENCHING FISTS, CLENCHING JAWS DRUMMING FINGERS GRINDING TEETH HUNCHING SHOULDERS PICKING AT FACIAL SKIN TOO CONSCIOUS ABOUT BEING ON TIME TAPPING FEET TOO HURRIED OR LOUD TALKING TWO JOBS AT A TIME TOUCHING HAIR OFTEN Next MainBackQuit

44. ANXIETY, DEPRESSION,FRUSTRATION, HABITUAL ANGER OR HOSTILITY, HELPLESSENSS, HOPELESSNESS, IRRITABILITY, RESTLESSNESS Next MainBackQuit

45. AGGRESSION, DISTURBED SLEEP EMOTIONAL OUT BURSTS,LEAVING JOBS UNDONE,OVER REACTIVE AGGRESSION, DISTURBED SLEEP EMOTIONAL OUT BURSTS,LEAVING JOBS UNDONE,OVER REACTIVE SIGNALS OF STRESS SIGNALS OF STRESS Next MainBackQuit

46. * Sinus Tachycardia * High Blood Pressure * Ischaemic Heart - Disease * Diabetes Mellitus * Hyper Acidity, PU syndrome * U lcerative Colitis * Migraine, tension headache, Chronic backache * Allergies, Asthma * Thyrotoxicosis * Auto immune disorders * Menstrual Disorders Anxiety Neurosis, Obsessions ALMOST ALL DISORDERS RELATED TO LOW IMMUNITY

47. Depression will be world’s most debilitating disease by 2005 after heart ailments. By 2015, it may be first. Psychology is going to be the subject of future for students.

48. STRESS IS NOT-- Merely nervous tension. IT IS * Always the non-specific result of damage * Something to be avoided STRESS IS NOT-- Merely nervous tension. IT IS * Always the non-specific result of damage * Something to be avoided Next MainBackQuit

49. Sankhya Darshan mentions about Klesa and Dukha. Klesa has its origin in root “Klis”, which means to torment or afflict pain. Klesa in Sankhya is generally due to fundamental non-cognition - avidya or ignorance.

50. * Change in dietary pattern: Tryptophan Rich Food, Vegetarian Diet. *Subtler exercises - ASANS (Postures) & PRAGYA YOG. *PRANAYAM: Churning of Vital energy. *Proper reading habits -“SWADHYAY” For Self- Introspection. *Proper relaxation -“SHAVASAN”, Yog Nidra. Next MainBackQuit More to follow...

51. * Proper meditation meditation upon flame,ocean,colors, ragas. * Music therapy - “MANTRA CHIKITSA”. *Pulverized herbal powders - “AKOUSHADHI CHIKITSA”. * Homa therapy, Yagna. * Avoid isolation, become part of society and devote time for social & selfless service. Next MainBackQuit

52. STRESS PROOFING LIFESTYLE The art of being The art of relating The art of thinking The art of becoming The art of organizing The art of being The art of relating The art of thinking The art of becoming The art of organizing Next MainBackQuit

53. ¨ New salad combinations ¨ Fruit nuts and raw vegetables ¨ Raw or steamed/boiled vegetables ¨ Fiber rich diets whole wheat flour boiled rice beans and pulses potatoes with skin ¨ Fruits as alternatives to pies ¨ Sprouted Pulses / wheat grass Next MainBackQuit

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55. Meditation * A CLEANSER OF OUR MENTAL GARBAGE. *OUR DAY TO DAY NECESSITY. *GIVES RELIEF FROM MENTAL CONSTIPATION. IS :

56. MEDITATION IMPLIES GIVING A BATH TO YOUR PERSONALITY OF NOBLE AND IDEAL THOUGHTS

57. MEDITATION  CAN BE DONE THROUGH BINDUYOG SADHNA  ONE MAY CONCENTRATE ON FLAME OF LIGHTED LAMP

58. Early Morning Sun rise at the Sapt Sarovar area in front of Brahmavarchas Research Institute

61. Non-local Medicine (Infinite Medicine) *It grants mind freedom to roam freely in space and time. *Mind is more than the brain. No one’s illness is a purely individual matter. Modern Medicine : Era Three

62. *Healing can be achieved at a distance by directing loving and compassionate thoughts, intentions and prayers to others. Modern Medicine : Era Three Non-local Medicine (Infinite Medicine)

63. Three features of Non Locality 1.Non Local happenings are unmediated (Don’t require a go between signals) Modern Medicine : Three Eras

64. Three features of Non Locality 2. Non local events are Unmitigated (Strength does not falloff with distance) Beyond Mind Body to a New Era of Healing

65. Three features of Non Locality 3. Non Local Phenomena are immediate (No requirement for travel time) Beyond Mind Body to a New Era of Healing

66. Era 3 : *Recognizes the collective, unbounded nature of human consciousness Beyond Mind Body to a New Era of Healing

67. Era 3 - Medicine thus is a form of healing based on the fundamental, infinite nature of consciousness. Reinventing Medicine

68. How Holistic management Can be Implemented and Practiced.  Aspiration: Deepest Devotion, Perfect objectivity,Yoga Approach  Consecration: Complete Surrender and Communion with God.  Self Introspection: Search Thyself first. Golden Attitude - Other are right, I may be wrong.  Meditative Silence: In absolute silence sleeps an absolute power

69. A center for research and training on Scientific Spirituality

70. Computerized Tread Mill Test An Advanced Test to Measure Cardiac Efficiency

71. Computerized E.E.G.

72. Computerized E.E.G. 21 channel Polyrite This Electroencephalograph Equipment is used to measure various parameter of the Brain.Various wave burst pattern specially alpha waves are noted during intense meditation.

73. Crude EEG Alpha Bursts Bursts of alpha waves are measured after filtration through Crude EEG by a two channel Physiograph. The Percentage improvement shows efficacy of Meditation and power of Mantra Shakti. Next MainBackQuit

74. Younger Generation is coming up more and more in Shantikunj to attend the Training Camps 23%

76. This new centre has been developed as Shantikunj Extension – dsvv on the lines of ancient Nalanda – Taxila Universities. Shantikunj, a centre where people are trained in ways of leading enlightened life.

77. An Institution dedicated to dissemination of Indian Culture all over the Globe.

79. Saint - Savant Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya Vandaniya Mata Bhagwatidevi Sharma