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INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA
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OR. O. ROIEOORO
۱۱ ۰۱/۱ سس La ne ae)
GOOC, Dyer.
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PW Ath ae re
Aims
’ Maintenance of health
7 Treatment of the diseased
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Definition of Health
according to Ayurveda
Health can be defined as a state of an
individual in which his doshas , dhatus,
agni & malas are in equilibrium, at the
same time his manas, atma, sensory
faculty are in a state of well being and
optimum efficiency.
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Components of Ayu
» Hitayu
> Ahitayw
> Sukhayu
» Dukhayu
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History of Ayurveda
» As per the mythology Lord Brahma
is considered to be the founder of
Ayurveda which was propagated to
the people on earth by sage
Bharadwaja.
» As per the preaching of sage
Bharadwaja various seers wrote
their own treatises based on their
fields of interest which in turn lead
to the emergence of 8 branches of
Ayurveda.
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Maintenance Of Health
The entire practice of maintaining health is
raised on the pillars of three essential
concepts.
These are:
> Diet
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Source material of
Ayurveda
Bruhatrayis
» Charaka Samhita
> Sushruta Samhita
» Ashtanga Hrudaya
Laghutrayis
» Sharangadhara samhita
< Madhava nidana
> Bhavaprakasha
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BRANCHES OF AYURVEDA
’ Kayachikitsa
Y Bala roga
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Y Shalya tantra
۵ ۱ أن
۱2۱ chikitsa
Y Jara chikitsa
¥ Vajeekarana chikitsa
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Facts & Myths
» People believe that Ayurvedic medicines do
not have side effects, the fact is that even
Ayurvedic medicines cause adverse effects
when they are not used properly because
treatment in Ayurveda is based upon the
individualistic approach.
» Ayurvedic medicines take longer time to
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Response to a drug depends on chronicity of
disease, age, selection of drug & many other
factors. If properly treated the patient will
definitely respond instantaneously.
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۴۱۵۵۱۱۲ eete melee aly,
promotion methods
Dinacharya
The fundamental rules of personal and social
hygiene are to be followed regularly,
building up the immunity against most of
the ailments in order to enhance the quality
of life and increase longevity, is a task
achievable even in the present lifestyle.
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Dinacharya
» Right from waking up in the morning
till sleeping at night, all the daily
routines have been given utmost
importance in Ayurveda.
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Waking Up Hours
» Brahmi muhurta.
A healthy person should get up
approximately two hours before sunrise.
* Before coming out of sleep one should
observe that digestion of food taken on
previous night should be complete which
can be elicited by following signs
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Jeerna Ahara Lakshanas
» Udgara shuddhi
» Utsaha
» Yathochita Vegot sarga
ca Vo pauiircr
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» Pipasa
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Vyayama/ Exercises
Regular light exercises help the body to shape up, increase
muscle strength, improve appetite and maintains health.
Tt gives the body the ability to withstand exertion, fatigue,
and changes in the climate such as fluctuations in
temperature.
Exercise is most beneficial in winter and spring. It is best
when done to the extent of half the exercising capacity.
When sweat appears on the forehead and armpits,
respiration speeds up and one starts breathing through the
mouth, the exercise should be stopped.
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Abhyanga
» Daily Abhyanga to whole body after exercise is
indicated for maintaining proper hygiene and
functioning of tactile sensation.
» It should be done with Luke warm oil in a
direction away from heart .
» Excess pressure while massaging is to be avoided.
» Bath is indicated after half an hour of Abhyanga.
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Rest and Sleep
» To carry out various tasks with full
strength and vitality, one should get
enough amount of sleep every day. Before
going to bed one should meditate, and
critically examine one's own conduct.
Usually six to eight hours of sleep give
sufficient rest to the body and mind.
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Scientific Laws of Personal
Hygiene
Regular trimming of nails, beard and hair;
Daily cleansing of nostrils, eyes, ears and feet;
Use of perfumes and garlands made of fragrant flowers;
Putting on clean clothes;
Use of umbrella and shoes to protect from heat and dust;
Covering the mouth while sneezing, laughing or yawning;
Avoid seeing the sun directly;
Avoid sleeping under a tree at night, etc.
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Ethical regimen
» In order to live a healthy and active life,
a sound mind in the sound body is very
essential. Therefore, to maintain the
healthy status of the mind, Ayurveda
prescribes a code of social as well as
personal conduct, known as "Sadvritta".
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Rutu charya
(Seasonal Regimens)
» Specific regimen has been
mentioned for the 6 seasons
(shishira, vasanta, greeshma,
varsha, sharad. Hemanta)
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Seasonal Regimens
* Vamana In Vasanta Rutu
» Virechana In Sharat Rutu
< Basti In Varsha Rutu
> Karnapoorana
» Akshi tarpana
» Shirodhara, Shiropichu etc ..... & many
more.
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Importance of food
» As per Ayurveda, food affects the mind
also by causing either an increase or
decrease in the three qualities of mind,
i.e., Satva guna, Rajo guna and Tamo
guna. The food recipes can be classified
as Satvika, Rajasika or Tamasika
depending upon the effects.
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Application In Today's
Scenario
» In today's present scenario it has become really
important for each one of us to maintain a good
health. With so much of pollution in the
environment, food adulteration, untimely
working hours and unhealthy lifestyle it has
become mandatory for everyone to look after
his /her own health. That's why the Dinacharya
is to be followed in accordance with the present,
context,
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Application In Today's
Scenario
» Waking up in the morning is always good.
for health. But if you are working late
nights, then you should set your biological
clock accordingly. Six to eight hours sleep
is a must. Drinking a glass of Luke-warm
water helps to flush out all toxins
accumulated overnight in the body.
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Application In Today’s
Scenario
- As we say ‘cleanliness is next to godliness’ in this
case cleanliness is also very important factor to
maintain good health because personal hygiene is
really important. Clean teeth and mouth. Brushing of
teeth should be repeated after every meal. Cleaning
of tongue freshens up the mouth and also stimulates
the secretions of digestive enzymes. Proper cleaning
of nose, ears and washing eyes with warm water held
in mouth for moments is advised. Keep your hair
trimmed, nails filed and wear clear, clean clothes .
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Application In Today's
Scenario
> A regular self-massage with herbal oil is necessary
for every person.
» It makes the skin supple, enhances blood circulation,
encourages quicker removal of the wastes and.
relaxes the body. Along with food, hygiene, sleep
exercise and meditation is also very important.
» Regular light exercises help the body to shape up,
increase muscle strength, improve appetite and
maintain health.
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Application In Today's
Scenario
* Yoga, swimming, walking and even laughing
are excellent options.
» Your dressing is also important so always
wear clean, airy and light clothes of natural
fibers like cotton, wool, linens, or silk.
» Similarly breakfast, lunch and dinner should
be done on time to maintain the regularity.
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Vega dharana/udeerana
For living a normal healthy life , it is
necessary that the natural urges has to be
passed in time without suppressing them.
Non suppressible urges are urine, faeces,
semen, flatus, vomit, sneeze, yawn,
belching, tears, hunger and thirst. If they
are suppressed they cause various
diseases.
Suppressible urges are lobha, shoka,
bhaya, krodha, irshya, lajja and atiraga.
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PANCHAKARMAS
Panchakarmas are the five purificatory
procedures which include:
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2. Virechana
3. Vasti
4, Nasya
5, Raktamokshana
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Panchakarmas as per
seasons
* Vamana In Vasanta Rutu
» Virechana In Sharat Rutu
< Basti In Varsha Rutu
> Karnapoorana
» Akshi tarpana
» Shirodhara, Shiropichu etc ..... & many
more.
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Importance of food
* Diet plays a vital role in the maintenance of
good health and in the prevention and cure of
diseases. In ancient Indian scriptures, food has
been compared with the God, (Annam Brahmam)
since it is the main factor, which sustains and
nourishes life. In Shrimad Bhagvad Geeta, Lord
Krishna has compared himself with the digestive
fire, which assimilates and digests all the four
types of food in order to maintain the life.
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Diet
» Diet is given maximum importance in
healthy as well as in diseased status. It
is said in ancient Indian literature that
if dietetics is followed, medicine is not
needed and if dietetics is not observed,
even medicines are not useful.
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Assessment of prakruti
Bodily constitution is of three types
Vata prakruti
Pitta prakruti
Kapha prakruti
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Specific recommendation of
diet and activities
Y Each individual is recommended to follow
specific diet & activities based on his
prakruti.
Y For example individual having Kapha
prakruti should involve more in physical
activities like exercise whereas a person of
vaata constitution is not supposed to do so.