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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
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
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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
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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. Heres a
secret: the pharmaceutical companies dont 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
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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 2009. 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
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, 2004. 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
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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
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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 dont 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 isnt 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.
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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 yus 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 &
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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
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