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

3. 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.

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

5. Why we need it ???  Life not in communion with Nature  Lack of Social Interaction  Search of Happiness via Materialistic Means  Lack of Self-introspection  Denial of responsibility towards Society  Life not in communion with Nature  Lack of Social Interaction  Search of Happiness via Materialistic Means  Lack of Self-introspection  Denial of responsibility towards Society …... which yields to……...

6. ….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

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

8. 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 Limitations of Various Branches of Medicines Synthesis of Proven Systems Need for Preventive Measures Inexpensive Treatment Emphasizes Mind and body link

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

10. Complementary Therapies 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.

11. Complementary Therapies 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.

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

13. Alternative systems & Therapies 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

14. 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

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

16. 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.

17. 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.

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

19. Ayurved 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

20. Ayurved The vedic scripture describes Ayruved as emanated from Brahma (The Creator)

21. Rishi Tradition The tradition of Ayurved can be traced from Brahma to Indra and later to Charak, Sushurut and Dhanvantri who all became Masters of various branches of Ayurveda

22. The Lineage Rishi Dhanvantari perfected Chikitsa Tatva Vigyan, Divodas developed Chikitsadarshan, Chikita Kaumidi was developed by Kashiraj and Ashwini developed Chikitsa Sartantra and Bhramagna Rishi Dhanvantari perfected Chikitsa Tatva Vigyan, Divodas developed Chikitsadarshan, Chikita Kaumidi was developed by Kashiraj and Ashwini developed Chikitsa Sartantra and Bhramagna

23. Ayurved was made comprehensive by Charak rishi and later expanded by Patanjali to give new dimensions to this science yoga Patanjali who pioneered Yoga Darshan,enunciates yoga for Complete mental, physical and spiritual health Charak became patanjali in later phase of life  Yam  Niyam  Asan  Pranayam  Pratyahar  Dhyan  Dharna  Samadhi

24. AYURVEDA encompasses.. Herbal healing Rasa, Bhasma and Rasayan Meditation and Yoga Dietary controlPANCHAKARMA Yagyopathy

25. The Gift of Mother Nature … Of Which Herbal Healing plays a Major Role PROTAGONIST AS WELL ANTAGONIST ELEMENTS Free from side effects

26. The Grandeur of Himalayas The greater Himalayas are very well known as a home to many magical herbs

27. Herbs and their Quality …. Emblica officinalis Nervine Tonic Antacid Bronchodilator A rasayan Intellect Promoting A rjuna Terminalia arjunaca Vitalizer Anti arrhythmic Cardiotonic Styptic Reduces cholesterol

28. Herbs and their Quality …. Ashwagandha Withania somnifera Spermopoietic Nutritive Tonic Anti-Depressant Anti-inflammatory Strength Promoter Brahmi Bacopa monnieri Brain Tonic Expectorant Anti-pyretic Anti-leprotic

29. Herbs and their Quality Gokshur TribulusTerrestris Diuretic, Digestant Aphrodisiac, Urinary lithotriptic Punarnava Boerhavia diffusa Anti inflammatory, Cardiac stimulant, Diuretic, Analgesic

30. Herbs and their Quality Nirgundi Vitex nirgundo Analgesic, Diuretic, Emmenagouge, Anti-inflammatory, Wound healer Sariva Hemidesmus indicus Blood purifier, Anti-inflammatory Anti-pyretic, Astringent

31. The Revival of Ayurved Brahmavarchas Research Center

32. Brahmavarchas Research Center Research Institute dedicated for Scientific Spirituality

33. Yagyapathy - An Approach To Total Health * Oral medicines - Effect only through digestion. But not fully absorbed. * Negative impact on digestive system. * Intravenous therapies - Quick effect but risk of reaction and side effects.

34. *Yagya fume and vapours - inhalation through respiration and skin pores. *Direct reach to each part of the body. * Painless, risk less, harmonious effects. Yagya - sublimation of herbs in sacrificial fire

35. Breakthroughs in Yagy0pathy Treatment of Neurosis, psychosis, schizophrenia, Depression, Melancholia, Hysteria. Excellent remedy for psychosomatic disorders

36. YAGYA CHAMBER

37. * Analysis of Samidhas, Herbs in the phytochemistry lab * Characterization vis-a-vis Shastric literature * Analysis of fumes by Gas-liquid Chromatography * Hematological analysis Salient features

38. The Patron Founder Pt. Sriram Sharma AcharyaMata Bhagwati Devi Sharma

39. The Achievements  Preservation of Herbal Plants of More Than 450 varieties,which otherwise could have become extinct.  Delivering these readily available plants for Medicinal and Spiritual use to each and everyone on “no profit” basis.  Testing of Constituents of Herbal Plants  Synthesis of Various Branches of Western and alternative Systems of Medicines.  Scientific Analysis of Effects of Yagyopathy,the most ancient science of herbal healing through vaporization of these herbs and Mantra Chikitsa  Distribution of Herbs in purest form.

40. A Cordial Invitation BRAHMAVARCHAS RESEARCH INSTITUTE,UNIVERSITY OF DIVINE CULTURE SHANTIKUNJ HARDWAR HIMALAYAS UA INDIA 249411