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A Brief Overview Of Ayurvedic Medicine Programs

By Jason Schmidt


When it comes to alternative and holistic practices, some are more accepted than others. In the case of Ayurvedic Medicine Programs, Ayurveda is often considered on the fringe of alternative and holistic applications. When it comes to the practice of Ayurveda, it is an ancient one rooted in the subcontinent of India.

The basic concepts of ancient Ayurveda and associated applications have been globalized and modernized over time. For example, the practice now includes a number of therapies which have been integrated from modern holistic practices. Whereas, there are also some Western medical practitioners which have began embracing and incorporating the ancient practice into some wellness plans.

The practice, believed to have been developed from knowledge of the Gods, then handed down to sages and physicians, is a system that is still somewhat unknown. At the same time, history suggest that Sushruta penned information about Dhanvantari, believed to be the Hindu God of the practice which was incarnated into a King whom taught the practice to medical doctors, including Sushruta.

Ancient texts from the practice include teachings related to kidney stone extractions, rhinoplasty, opening and closing of sutures and extraction of foreign objects. While there have been some tests which indicate Ayurvedic products and practices to be effective in healing aspects, there is no scientific data to date which proves this to be the case. In addition, most of those in the medical community consider the practice to be nothing more than pseudoscientific in nature.

In a study completed in 2008, twenty one percent of United States and Indian-manufactured Ayurveda patent medicines sold online were found to contain high levels of heavy metals including a number of toxins. These toxins include, arsenic, mercury and lead, three of the most deadly of all toxins.

In an attempt to date the practice, most scholars believe it dates back to the pre-historic period. Whereas, others tend to believe that the concepts of the practice have been in use since the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the earliest civilizations known to man. As such, there remains some controversy as to the first use or location at which the practice was first introduced.

It is believed the practice developed as a viable healing option for the first time in the Vedic period as a cure for illness and a method of relieving pain. While there are texts in ancient Ayurvedic texts from Buddhism and Jainism, there are commonalities and differences among the practices. In addition, it is not clear as to which practice came first though all share similar beliefs and concepts.

The word Ayurveda is often defined as having the knowledge and meaning of longevity and life. With this in mind, it is no surprise the theory associated with the practice was first established long before Western medical practices. For, these applications include the theory that maintaining balance is an integral part of the practice while denying natural urges is an unhealthy practice which can lead to illness.




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