ayurveda - science of life

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Science of life
By : Rajen M.

More than 5,000 years ago, one of the greatest sages in India, Srila Vyasadeva, wrote down the Vedas for the first time.
Among the many volumes, was one on health, healing and living. It was called Ayurveda ("Ayus" means "life" and "Veda" means "knowledge").

Thus, the word Ayurveda roughly translates to "science of life". Some translate it as "science of longevity".

Ayurveda is now acknowledged as among the oldest systems of healing in the world. It was the first system to attempt to explain health, disease and healing from a scientific perspective.

This was a major break from the earlier systems that relied on evil spirits and charms to explain the cause of illness. The books were written down in the original Sanskrit -- the oldest of the organised languages of the world.
Ayurveda defines health as the soundness of:

- body (shrira)

- mind (manas)

- self (atma)

Although Ayurveda evolved in India, it is not limited to Indians or the Indian sub-continent. Similarly, it has nothing to do with Hinduism -- the prevalent religion of that time.

The Atreya Samhita is today accepted as the oldest medical book in the world. It survives even to this day, in Takashila University which was operating as early as 800 BC. This ancient book, amazingly, lists the eight divisions of Ayurveda as modern medicine does today:

- Internal medicine

- Head and neck surgery

- Surgery

- Ophthalmology

- Toxicology

- Pediatrics

- Gerontology (the science of rejuvenation)

- Science of fertility

The great sage Charaka has written in Ayurveda about the development of the child within the womb, week by week, limb by limb, from conception to birth, that equals our modern medical texts in accuracy.

There is information about atomic energy (radiation), gynecology, paediatrics, surgery, anatomy, herbal drugs, Ayurvedic dieting and nutrition.

Indeed, Ayurveda developed the first real system of coding plants for the health and healing purposes.

Ayurveda, without resisting or rejecting other systems, is slowly coming back into recognition and re-establishing its true value.

The impact of its reawakening is astounding; as we see its effectiveness and demand in the US and Europe grow in leaps and bounds.





ni aku nak explain sikit sebab aku minat tang indian punya ideas regarding health and science of life ni...   bab ayurveda ni  aku mmg ada baca buku tentang healing process using ayurveda method (ayurvedic writing) ...  memang bagus  - kalau korang ada gi gym   participate kat gym mana2 (aku participate kat california fitness) make sure korang study pasal ayurveda ni gak... ..  pada aku ayurveda ni memang sesuai utk sesiapa saje ..  gf aku pun guna method ni...    btw ayurveda ni  adalah bahasa sanskrit!

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2008/02/16

The Ayurvedic  spice of life

Turmeric is known as the 慿ing of the kitchen, and is used for cooking, as a beauty aid and as a dye.

TURMERIC (curcuma longa) is probably the most well-known spice in Ayurveda, yet not completely understood by common man.

But in the last several years, there has been increasing interest inturmeric and its medicinal properties (antioxidant, antiviral,antibacterial).

Turmeric finds its place in almost all Ayurvedic preparations related to liver and skin disorders.

Turmeric,considered the 搆ing of the kitchen", has occupied the shelves of everyIndian kitchen for the last 6,000 years, and is used in cooking, as abeauty aid and as a dye.

Ayurveda appreciates the medicinalqualities and the colour of turmeric, as is evident by the names forturmeric specified in the ancient texts of Ayurveda:
- Haridra: Body complexion enhancer   

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2008/02/16
Balancing the doshas
Rajen M.


THE various living states you see around you are merely combinations of the three doshas (body types). This is like the three primary colours that give you the millions of colours you can enjoy with your eyes.
If you scored high on Vata dosha in the self-test last week, this should make some interesting reading.

Vata is the air and space element.

The most revered ayurvedic text, the Charaka Samhita, defines the characteristics of Vata dosha as dry and rough (rookshaha); cool (sheetoha); light, lacking weight (laghuhu); very tiny, penetrating molecules (sookhshmaha); always moving (chalota); broad, unlimited, unbounded -- akash means unbounded space (vishadaha); and rough (kharaha).

People with more Vata in their constitutions tend to be thin, with a slender frame and prominent joints, delicate skin that is naturally dry, and dry voluminous hair. They are quick and lively in thought, speech and action, and tend to make friends easily.
There is an element of airiness to their step and a quality of lightness in their laughter. Change is usually their second name. They are light sleepers and gravitate towards warm environments. Creativity and enthusiasm are hallmarks of a balanced Vata.

If your prakriti (original constitution) has more Vata in it, you will exhibit many of the characteristics and qualities of Vata when you are in balance than people who have more Pitta or Kapha in their make-up. And that's natural.

But if the qualities become extreme, or more pronounced than usual at a given time, then the Vata in you has, in all likelihood, become aggravated or imbalanced, and needs to be brought back into balance.

If a predominantly Kapha or Pitta person starts exhibiting many Vata qualities, that indicates a Vata imbalance in that Kapha or Pitta body type.

In both cases, it is then time to follow a Vata-balancing diet and lifestyle to help restore the level of Vata in the physiology to its normal proportion.

Factors that can cause Vata dosha to increase in the physiology include a diet that contains too many dry or raw foods, over-consumption of ice-cold beverages, exposure to cold dry winds, a variable daily routine, too much travel, and mental overexertion.

Ayurvedic texts recommend the principle of opposites for reducing the level of a dosha that has become aggravated.

Since the characteristics of Vata include dryness, coolness, roughness, lightness and constant motion, qualities that are opposite to these in diet and lifestyle help restore balance to Vata dosha.

LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Since Vata dosha is characterised as restless, constantly in motion and irregular, the primary lifestyle recommendation for balancing Vata is to maintain a regular routine. That means rising and going to bed at roughly the same time each day, eating three meals at about the same time each day, and following a similar pattern of work and rest from day to day. Meditation and other forms of deep rest is always recommended.

2. Avoid skipping meals. Eat a nourishing lunch at mid-day and lighter meals at breakfast and dinner. Sit down to eat each meal, eat in a peaceful atmosphere with your attention on your food, and sit quietly for a few minutes after your meal. If your digestive fire is irregular, practicing these eating habits will help make it more regular.

3. Daily elimination is very important to prevent ama from accumulating in the body. Triphala is an ayurvedic herb that helps promote regular bowel movement. It also tones the digestive system. Since Triphala is gentle, not habit forming and not depleting, it can be taken indefinitely to maintain regularity.

4. To pamper dry skin, to promote circulation and to nourish and tone muscles and nerves, indulge in an ayurvedic massage every morning before you bathe or shower. Use almond or jojoba oil for your massage. If you like, you can add 3-4 drops of a pure essential oil such as lavender or sweet orange to two ounces of massage oil. Mix well before use. Two or three time a week, massage your scalp with warm oil, and let the oil stay for an hour or two before you shampoo. After your shower or bath, apply a generous coating of a pure, gentle moisturiser all over your body to keep your skin feeling smooth all day long.

5. Protect yourself from the cold and wind. Stay warm in cold weather by wearing several layers of clothing. Wear a cap and scarf when you go out to protect your ears and throat. Wear lip balm to prevent lips from getting dry and chafed.

6. Walking is the ideal exercise for balancing Vata. Walk in the early morning, for about 20 minutes every day.

7. Sleep is affected if Vata dosha is aggravated. It is important to go to bed early, so you can get adequate rest each night.

8. Set aside about 30 minutes each day for meditation, to help calm the mind and enhance body-mind-spirit co-ordination.

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Forces of natureBy : Rajen M.

The various combinations of the five elements are said to make up all of nature, including our bodies.

ONE basic tenet of Ayurveda is that life is the unique composite of three vital forces or dosha.
[table=200][/table]These dosha are the basic forces that lie in the junction between the physical body and the mind-spirit.
These forces 搕alk攖o the body and allow physical expression of the mental forces.

Thesedosha are various combinations of the five elements (PanchaMahabuthas)

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Originally posted by amazed at 17-2-2008 01:50 PM
2008/02/16

The Ayurvedic  spice of life


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Turmeric is known as the 慿ing of the kitchen, and
is used for cooking, as a beaut ...

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juga untuk jaundice  kalu tak silap aku!!  Aku mmg into mediation and banyak baca tentang ayurveda ni...  interesting  juga!

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2008/04/06

Your Health: Fibre is what makes it happen
By : Rajen M.



The most important part of what you eat may actually be what you never digest or absorb.

In fact, it would not even be considered a 搉utrient

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Saturday February 28, 2009
Are you kapha, pitta or vata?
By MANGAI BALASEGARAM

THE most interesting aspects of Ayurveda are the three dosha, or primary energies, which describe the constitution of each individual, says Ayurvedic doctor S.K. Vats.

Vata regulates movement, pitta metabolism, and kapha structure and integrity.

The idea is that we are born with a certain combination of these dosha, usually with one dosha being dominant , predisposing us to imbalance. But our lifestyle and environment

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29 Disember, 2009

Scientists Working To Improve Kerala's Ayurvedic Medicinal Rice

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- A research project to preserve and sustain the fast dwindling cultivation of medicinal 'njavara rice' by improving its genetic qualities has been taken up by the Kerala Agricultural University, according to the Press Trust of India (PTI) on Tuesday.

'Njavara' is extensively used in the Indian medicinal system of 'Ayurveda' for a variety of cures including those for rheumatism, respiratory and digestive problems.

Though 'njavara' was earlier cultivated in many parts of the state like Palakkad, Malappuram and Thrissur in view its demand for medicinal use, its cultivation has now come down to a mere 50 hectares involving a total of around 30 farmers, mostly in Chittur in the state's Palakkad district.

The reason for the sharp fall in the cultivation of 'njavara' is that it requires constant attention, high input cost and that the crop is often subject to the vagaries of climate.

A group of researchers at the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) have prepared a project to bring genetic changes in the basic characteristics of the cereal, which could increase the quality of the variety.

Apart from artificial methods, conventional breeding techniques would be used to advance the basic qualities of the rice variety.

Quoting S.Leenakumari, a professor at KAU, PTI reported that by improving the strain of the traditional variety it could be made stronger to withstand the onslaught of climate and ensure higher output.

The ultimate beneficiary of the project would be farmers who could tap on the increasing demand for the 'njavara' rice considering its variety of medicinal applications, she said.

This medicinal variety of rice is of special significance since medical tourism has been gaining strength in Kerala with Ayurvedic resorts attracting people from abroad, including Europe, the United States and West Asia.

According to Ayurvedic experts, Njavara has been cultivated in Kerala for over 2,500 years. It is an inevitable item in many traditional Ayurveda treatments.

"Njavara Kizhi", a process by which heated 'njavara' is applied on the limbs affected by rheumatism, is an effective treatment. It is also a key ingredient for the therapeutic porridge consumed by people during monsoon season in the state.

Without the help of botanical experts, consumers could not identify the original variety by themselves, said Prof Leenakumari.

She also cited that Pokkali rice, another rice variety cultivated in water-logged areas, is sold widely under the label of Njavara rice. Though consumers can be cheated, experts can identify the original from its physical features itself.

While Pokkali rice has long, bold grains, Njavara has slim, slender and medium size grains, she said.

To ensure the authenticity and quality of the cereal, majority of the Ayurveda hospitals grow it in their own herbal gardens.

As part of the KAU project, five pure genetic varieties of Njavara had been identified.

-- BERNAMA

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    good information abt ayurveda.

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