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What you learn at an Ayurvedic Detox

What you learn at an Ayurvedic Detox

AT AN AYURVEDIC DETOX RETREAT YOU WILL LEARN by Shanti Gowans

Connections between you and nature, your constitution at birth (prakruti), current state of health (vikruti), the three keys to mastering health for you (doshas), and about a disturbance in the force (ama) and detect physical body ama on your tongue and how it impacts your health

Overview of the science of life and longevity, and how the mind-body medicine of Ayurveda can heal disease, alleviate stress and manage addictions

Learn about what Ojas is, and its role in perfect health and how to create health and harmony with healthy choices pertaining to eating, nourishment and lifestyle appropriate to you, so that you feel energised, ready to go, and to keep going.

Fun and food and perfect digestion. Embark upon a journey to cook delicious, healthy, nourishing meals.

Live, Laugh, Love and Last a Lifetime – long term strategies and self care for healthier mind-body management

Participate in the detox of different tissues in the body, such as liver, gallbladder, bowels, kidneys, lungs, heart and mind, skin though the delicious and satisfying food you eat, herbal medicine teas and Ayurvedic medicines (not so pleasant tasting).

Be well informed what your body may need in relation to supplements and herbs etc. to support your health and wellness.

Revitalise your life. Discover the connection between energy and happiness

Emotional enlightenment. Simple practices for stress release, emotional flow and deep peace.

For upcoming retreats please visit Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat website – nirvanawellbeingretreat.com.au

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Reclaim your life

The most profound thing we can offer the world is our own healing.

Life is about more than work, obligations and to-do lists

Let us show you how to live a happier, richer, more fulfilling Life.

Knowing that we have all that we need to live a healthy, abundant life, at Nirvana Wellbeing Retreats, we help overwhelmed professionals transform the way they approach their well-being and self-care, helping them achieve a better work-life balance and create long-term, sustainable, healthier habits.

We work within an integrated and lifestyle natural medicine framework, where nutrition, stress management, sleep, a sense of purpose and social connections all play a part. We help you reconnect with your mind, body and natural rhythms, with simple, do-able and effective lifestyle changes. This results in you achieving more energy, better health and less stress.

Being healthier is easier than you think, when you work on the foundations for your  health, namely diet, sleep, gut health, toxicity, your mind, to name a few. These are the fundamentals. Without these in place, clinical approaches, supplements, or drugs won’t do anything sustainable. The root imbalance is still present.

It is critical to have a solid foundation if you want real results in your health. And I want you to know that it is NEVER too late to start. It is never too late to start building a stronger health foundation.

We have worked with many types of clients, helping them put their diabetes into remission, reduce their hypertension, lose menopausal weight, manage stress and burnout; all with simple but effective lifestyle changes. We cut through the contradictory health information that is out there, streamline your wellness regime, and find something that you can easily fit into your lifestyle, and most importantly, that you enjoy.

So whether you’re just starting your health journey, or just looking for your next best step, take action NOW while it’s on your mind. This is your opportunity to empower yourself to transform your health and reclaim your life. Don’t let it pass you by.

Nirvana honours you through gentle practices such as yoga breathing and stretching, Ayurveda, Meditation and forest walks in nature, which bring you closer to the simple peace in your heart and mind, together with feeling the peace and sacredness of this ancient hilltop.

This is not just another expense such as a new TV or AirPods. This is an investment in yourself, your future and the stability you deserve, even with the economy heading in such a scary direction. What you will experience from a Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat, is a complete set of tools, tips, and practices for better sleep, relieving stress, restoring vibrancy, boosting energy, strengthening immunity… and much more.

Wishing you health, wealth (well-th) and happiness.

Let’s create a sustainable future.

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Nirvana is the home for Shanti Yoga Residential Retreats offering accessible mind-body solutions which
boost the individual’s capacity to restore health. Find yourself amidst all that is serene and spiritual.
A tranquil eco haven, set in 70 acres in the hills behind the hustle and bustle of Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, in the beautiful Scenic Rim of the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

With the turmoil going on all around us, many of us find our minds brimming with greater uncertainty, stress, and anxiety. Here, at Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat we offer the essentials – helping you get free from debilitating pain, improve your breathing, recover from injuries and dysfunction, and increase your energy, wellbeing and happiness.

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Be empowered, inside and out

I trust that this Newsletter finds you well and that the beginning of the new year has brought you positivity and inspiration.

Health Institute Australasia (HIA) incorporates a holistic trifecta which I have created combining Ayurvedic wellness with the pure, mindful, healing paths of Meditation and ShantiYoga.

This solid, foundational tripod delivers an inexhaustible source of resources for health, balance, energy, silence, the joy of life, reflection, personal development, caring for nature in ourselves and around us, building relationships and so much more.

My great passion has been in exploring the human potential, through the interplay between the mind, consciousness (the spiritual) and the physical body. I have a great curiosity about human nature, health and the cause of disease at the cellular, molecular, and energetic levels as well as that of the mind. I am passionate about peace of mind, natural health, helping people, and working extensively with the breath in the present. I am deeply fascinated by the subtle, spiritual world, yet at the same time, I also acknowledge my solid, scientific approach which my extensive scientific training has given me.

HIA considers the whole person, combining all three aspects, namely, mental, physical and spiritual into a meaningful whole with the aim of creating balance, wellbeing and wellness. We pursue comprehensive knowledge of how to naturally activate the mind-body’s built-in self-repair mechanisms, and strengthen its natural resistance to disease.

Ayurveda is a holistic healthcare system which originated in India. It aims to help create balance within the body, mind and consciousness.

Ayurveda is based on 100% documented, natural methods for the promotion of health.  It also contains deep knowledge about curing and preventing disease, which is based on natural methods that support the body’s own ability to heal itself.  It is no coincidence that the Sanskrit word ‘Ayurveda’ means ‘the science of life’.

The mind, the soul and the body, these three form the tripod of life. 

This is the subject matter of Ayurveda. It is for this Ayurveda is brought to light.

Charaka Samhita.1.46

Ayurveda, the health tradition and sister discipline of yoga, is one of the world’s oldest health systems. Ayurvedic knowledge, which has a documented history of over 3,000 years, originated from ancient Indian sages, scientists and seers, who had an intuitive insight into human health regarding how to synchronise both the external as well as the internal aspects of the body, with nature. Today, ayurveda is experiencing a true renaissance the world over.

The thousands of years’ old content in the classical Ayurvedic texts, is currently being supported by numerous scientific studies in Universities and research centers around the world. The many positive results from these Ayurvedic studies have been documented in well over a thousand scientific articles, published in recognised journals such as Science, The Lancet, Scientific American, Clinical Cancer Research, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, and BioMed Research International, to name a few. For me, it is like a circle that has been completed when the Ayurvedic knowledge, which emerged thousands of years ago, can not only be substantiated today, but has also been substantiated by modern scientific research around the world.

“It is more important to prevent disease from occurring than to seek a cure.”  is a quote from, Charaka, author of one of the seminal Ayurvedic compendiums of all time, known as The Charaka Samhita.

Ayurvedic prevention and treatment methods cover a wide range of health areas, such as general medicine, physiology, anatomy, surgery, pathology, pharmacology, psychiatry, rejuvenation, paediatrics, obstetrics and nutrition. The forms of treatment and therapy are many, and varied, and include, for example, diet, herbs, sound therapy, oils, massage, yoga and meditation – all without negative side effects, if used correctly.

Yet, Ayurveda is much more than just a system for treating and preventing disease. Ayurveda is the “science of life” (Ayur = life, veda = science / knowledge), which in addition to providing advice and guidance on health and treatment, contains knowledge about how to develop yourself in order to achieve your highest potential as a human being.

The brain produces over 100,000 chemical reactions per second. Your entire body is like a finely tuned orchestra, and your own unique intelligence and consciousness is the conductor of this entire show.

Imbalances arise and grow from stress and tension, poor sleep, dietary imbalances, and so on, whereby the symphony falls out of sync. The way to bring it back into harmony, is to restore balance at the level of consciousness. Ayurvedic treatments, formulas, recipes and protocols help enliven pure consciousness, so that your body can restore and heal itself.

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Ayurvedic Remedies for the Cold & Flu Season

Ayurvedic Remedies for the Cold & Flu Season

By Shanti Gowans

ayurvedic remedies for cold and flu season, woman with cold under a blanket on couch

With the cold and flu season upon us, there are quite a few things in the Ayurvedic medicine toolkit that help, such as:

Tribhuvan kirti – the traditional and effective Ayurvedic formulation that provides immediate relief from coughs, body aches, colds and fevers. It is traditionally administered with honey, fresh ginger and tulsi juice. It addresses the problem at its root and fortifies the system from viruses. Buy it here.

Vasosin cough syrup –  an effective herbal expectorant helpful in treating bronchitis, bronchiectasis, emphysema, and productive coughs. Buy it here.

Shwas Kuthar (shwaskuthar) – is used in the treatment of coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, anorexia, indigestion. Comes in three sizes: 60 tablets80 tablets100 tablets.

Sitopaladi churna (or choorna) – is helpful in conditions such as fever related to flu, colds, chest congestion, pneumonia, tuberculosis, bronchitis, and other respiratory illnesses. Comes in 50g and 100g sizes.

Sukshma Trifala (Sookshma Triphala)–  is useful in the treatment of follicular tonsillitis, septic tonsillitis, uvulitis, stomatitis, painful caries, toothache, conjuctavitis. This herbal preparation may help control respiratory infections due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.and then to help build immunity.

Praval Pishti – is used in the Ayurvedic treatment of coughs, colds, excessive burning sensations. It is useful in decreasing nausea and dizziness associated with migraines arising from heightened Pitta and Vata doshas in the system. It is also prescribed to help alleviate the side effects (gastritis, excess burning sensations etc) of heating medicines.

Chavyanprash (or Chyawanprash or Chyavanaprasam)  – holds high significance in bolstering immunity, enhancing heart functioning, treating loss of libido, improves fertility, promotes hair growth and is helpful in various skin conditions. Chyawanprash helps with better absorption of calcium and protein synthesis, thereby strengthening bones and teeth, and improving muscle tone.

Trikatu Churna (Trikatu Choorna) – helps manage coughs and asthma. It is thermogenic, restores cellular metabolism, detoxifies deep tissues, and body composition reconditioning. Helpful in managing sinusitis and chronic rhinitis. In Ayurveda, it is suggested that Trikatu may help manage agni (digestive fire) and may help in the digestion and removal of aama (toxins) from the body. It may help in weight loss and management of obesity. Buy it here.

This information is provided for the use of Ayurvedic practitioners only. These are all currently in stock. Both face-to-face as well as teleconsultations are available. Some of these remedies are very powerful, and self medication and over dosage may prove dangerous. They should only be taken under strict medical supervision, in precise dosage for a limited period of time, as advised. Please consult with your Ayurvedic practitioner before using any Ayurvedic or herbal products, for dosage, appropriateness for your body type, contraindications with current medications, pregnancy, lactation, and children, side effects, and take good care of yourself.

We sincerely wish you the best of health and happiness.

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LIVING HEALTHIER LONGER The Nirvana Wellbeing Experience

LIVING HEALTHIER LONGER The Nirvana Wellbeing Experience

HEALTH ARISES FROM BEING CENTRED WITHIN ONE’S OWN SELF
by Shanti Gowans

In Sanskrit, the language of Ayurveda and Yoga, the word for health is ‘Swasthya’, which has a profound meaning.

It is made of two root Sanskrit words, namely ‘Swa’, or the Self, and ‘Stha’ meaning stabilised, rooted or centered. Thus Swasthya can be translated as ‘stablised, rooted or centered within one’s own Self’.

Ayurveda is a person-centred medical and health system that has a personalised approach to health care and self care, with detailed guidance about food, nutrition, diet and lifestyle, as per your unique mind-body nature or Prakruti, and in accordance with the seasons.

Ayurveda aims at assisting you in ‘swasthya’ , so that you become a healthy being, ‘swastha’, whereby your physical, mental, and emotional health will enable your body, mind, and spirit to function in perfect harmony.

Human life, in Ayurvedic terms, comprises four basic aspects: the Self, (Atma), the mind (Manas), the senses (Indriyas) and the body (Sharira). All four of these components participate in the creation and maintenance of health and happiness, and all four of them play a role in the generation of disease.

Within each of us lie dormant abilities and extraordinary potential, far beyond what was believed to be possible in the past. New discoveries add to a growing body of evidence confirming that we are a highly advanced, highly sophisticated ‘living’ technology with the ability to self-heal, self-regulate, self-regenerate and rejuvenate every organ, each gland and all of the tissues in our bodies.

We are the technology we’ve been waiting for! Within each of us is our personal code for unlocking our Pure Human technology of neural networks, cell membranes and emotional intelligence, that allows us to excel in everyday life and thrive in times of uncertainty.

Vedic wisdom teachings have provided a blueprint for pure human thinking, and living, that awakens our extraordinary potential. This is currently being validated by the scientific discoveries of today. 

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Join us for a compelling 10 day retreat to experience the discoveries that catapult us beyond conventional thinking in relation to ourselves….our origins, limits and, most importantly, the extraordinary capabilities available to us for our everyday lives.

You will learn how to access and program your body’s multiple operating systems, to self-regulate your biology, up-regulate your genes, and awaken a powerful immune response by accessing your innate epigenetic triggers.

A stay at Nirvana immerses you in an experiential curriculum designed to bring vitality to your life from the inside out. You will enjoy optional daily meditation and yoga classes, scrumptious Ayurvedic meals, great lectures, discussions, conversations and extraordinary views.

In between program sessions and other activities, integrate your Nirvana Wellbeing experience with a personalised Ayurvedic consultation with Dr. Manish Patwardhan. Please book your appointments before your arrival to ensure availability

7:30 am                           Meditation and Discourse

8:30 am                           Breakfast 
Personal Time

 10:00 am – 1:00 pm       Ayurvedic Lectures with Dr. Patwardhan

1:15 pm                            Lunch, the main meal of the day

2:30 pm                           Yoga Nidra
Personal Time

6:00 pm                           Gentle, Healing Yoga

7:15 pm                           Light Dinner
Detox medicines (optional)

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Reclaim your Life

Reclaim your Life

The most profound thing we can offer the world is our own healing.

Life is about more than work, obligations and to-do lists

Let us show you how to live a happier, richer, more fulfilling Life.

Knowing that we have all that we need to live a healthy, abundant life, at Nirvana Wellbeing Retreats, we help overwhelmed professionals transform the way they approach their well-being and self-care, helping them achieve a better work-life balance and create long-term, sustainable, healthier habits.

We work within an integrated and lifestyle natural medicine framework, where nutrition, stress management, sleep, a sense of purpose and social connections all play a part. We help you reconnect with your mind, body and natural rhythms, with simple, do-able and effective lifestyle changes. This results in you achieving more energy, better health and less stress.

Being healthier is easier than you think, when you work on the foundations for your  health, namely diet, sleep, gut health, toxicity, your mind, to name a few. These are the fundamentals. Without these in place, clinical approaches, supplements, or drugs won’t do anything sustainable. The root imbalance is still present.

It is critical to have a solid foundation if you want real results in your health. And I want you to know that it is NEVER too late to start. It is never too late to start building a stronger health foundation.

We have worked with many types of clients, helping them put their diabetes into remission, reduce their hypertension, lose menopausal weight, manage stress and burnout; all with simple but effective lifestyle changes. We cut through the contradictory health information that is out there, streamline your wellness regime, and find something that you can easily fit into your lifestyle, and most importantly, that you enjoy.

So whether you’re just starting your health journey, or just looking for your next best step, take action NOW while it’s on your mind. This is your opportunity to empower yourself to transform your health and reclaim your life. Don’t let it pass you by.

Nirvana honours you through gentle practices such as yoga breathing and stretching, Ayurveda, Meditation and forest walks in nature, which bring you closer to the simple peace in your heart and mind, together with feeling the peace and sacredness of this ancient hilltop.

This is not just another expense such as a new TV or AirPods. This is an investment in yourself, your future and the stability you deserve, even with the economy heading in such a scary direction. What you will experience from a Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat, is a complete set of tools, tips, and practices for better sleep, relieving stress, restoring vibrancy, boosting energy, strengthening immunity… and much more.

Wishing you health, wealth (well-th) and happiness.

Let’s create a sustainable future.

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Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat
Nirvana is the home for Shanti Yoga Residential Retreats offering accessible mind-body solutions which
boost the individual’s capacity to restore health. Find yourself amidst all that is serene and spiritual.
A tranquil eco haven, set in 70 acres in the hills behind the hustle and bustle of Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, in the beautiful Scenic Rim of the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

With the turmoil going on all around us, many of us find our minds brimming with greater uncertainty, stress, and anxiety. Here, at Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat we offer the essentials – helping you get free from debilitating pain, improve your breathing, recover from injuries and dysfunction, and increase your energy, wellbeing and happiness.

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Gandhavahasthadi Thalam

Gandhavahasthadi Thalam

Product Highlight: Gandhavahasthadi Thalam

Gandhavahasthadi Thalam is an Ayurvedic oil used for internal administration in the treatment of bloating, abdominal pain, etc. Its base is Castor oil with the roots of castor, as well as barley, ginger, cow’s milk, castor oil etc.

Herbs are infused in the medium of sesame oil, along with a herbal water decoction. Then the solid waste herbal materials are filtered out. Thus the oil contains oil soluble and water soluble photo-active principles of medicinal herbs.

This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision. The decision for its usage is exclusively taken by an Ayurvedic doctor. This product is not to be used for self-medication. It is best avoided in children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

Uses

It is used in the treatment of abscess, splenic disorders, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, constipation, gastritis, Amlapitta, oedema, inflammatory conditions of the abdomen and ascites. It can even be used as basti karma, for weightloss and to relieve pain.

It is best applied before steam therapy.

In large doses, it is used in Virechana, the Panchakarma purgative therapy.

Dosage

5-10 drops once or twice a day, before food, depending upon the severity of the condition, the body weight, etc. of the patient, and other factors. In low doses, it can be administered for a period of one month.

In chronic conditions, under medical supervision, for longer-term use, to be taken on alternate days.

Side Effects

In higher doses, or in cases where it is incorrectly administered, it may cause loose stools and diarrhoea. In such circumstances, change the medication to the kshayam.

It’s manufacture is referenced from Ashtangahrudayam Chikitsa sthana 15/21. Sahasrayogam.

The information provided is for the use of Ayurvedic practitioners only. If you are not an Ayurvedic practitioner, please consult your Ayurvedic practitioner before using any Ayurvedic or herbal products.

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Patient and Disease Examination, Rogi and Roga Pariksha

Patient and Disease Examination, Rogi and Roga Pariksha

by Shanti Gowans © 2021

Ayurvedic assessment methodologies include several assessments and protocols to detect an individual’s mind-body constitution and their state of imbalance. Ayurvedic classical texts clearly explain how to identify subtle disease conditions, which a physical examination or other assessment techniques are unable to recognise.

There are 9 different ways to examine a disease,
Five sense organs to examine a disease,
Five different modes of disease examination, and
10 ways of patient examination.

Clinical examination of a disease and its condition (roga), together with the diseased person, (rogi), form the basis of a comprehensive protocol for examination. The exact nature of the disease and the diseased person should be clearly known,  and are critical for comprehensive treatment to be planned and administered.

The Benefits that arise from Examination (Pariksha) 

Proper diagnosis of a disease
Proper step-by-step assessment of the disease process,
Knowing the prognosis, thereby obtaining a clear idea of the physician’s limitations in handling a case. It helps the physician decide whether they can handle the case, or if it would be wiser, and in the best interest of the patient, to refer the case to related specialists.
It helps to ascertain the physical and mental condition of the patient.
It helps in the planning of a comprehensive treatment protocol which includes dietary and lifestyle recommendations.
A comprehensive treatment can be planned and administered, only if the diagnosis of a disease is made properly and the condition of the disease known. For this to happen, the physician should be well versed in the knowledge and skills of clinical examination. Clinical examination of the disease and the diseased person, form the cream of clinical success.

Examination of the Patient, Rogi Pareeksha

The constitution of a person from the time of their conception, is known as Prakruti. This is the balanced state, or state of health for a person.

The imbalanced state is known as a person’s Vikruti.  The cause and subsequent development of an abnormal condition or of a disease is known in medicine as etiopathogenesis (plural etiopathogeneses), from the words: etiology + pathogenesis.
etiology: the science of finding causes and origins (of a disease)
pathogenesis: the production or development of a disease
For an accurate assessment, a physician needs to differentiate between a person’s constitution that was established at conception (prakruti), and their current state of health (vikruti). if it is different to their constitution.

The systems and channels in the body, known as srotas, also need to be assessed. This is known as sroto pariksha.

This article is about the examination of a patient. There are many tools and ways of assessment in Ayurvedic practice, in which the examination of a patient, or Rogi Pariksha, is conducted in Ayurveda.
The patient can then be assisted and their constitution (prakruti) can be brought back to balance for them, which in Ayurveda means to bring them back to their constitution, prakruti established at conception. They can also be educated in preventing illness, by understanding their constitution and living in accord within its parameters.

Tools for Examination of a Patient, rogi pariksha

There are several ways to examine a patient. These include:

Two-fold assessment, Dwi Vidya Pariksha includes:
– That which is seen and perceived by a doctor directly, pratyaksha
– Through inference, anumana

 Three-fold assessment, Trividhya Pariksha includes:
– Inspection, darshana.  Darshan is a way of seeing, and is regarded as a blessing. It is observing things as they are, without judgement or comparison. An Ayurvedic practitioner must develop ‘darshan’.
– Touch, palpation, percussion, auscultation or by feeling the diseased area, sparshana.
– Questioning the patient thoroughly, prashna.

Four-fold assessment, Chaturvidhya Pariksha 
– That which is seen and perceived by the physician directly, pratyaksha
– That which is assessed through inference, anumana
– Application of knowledge learnt from the science (shastra) and its teachings, aptopadesha
– Situational application of wisdom and knowledge, yukti.

Six-fold assessment, Shadvidhya Pariksha 
– Examination by seeing/inspecting, chakshurindriya dwara pariksha
– Examination through smelling, ghanendriya dwara pariksha
– Examination through hearing, (auscultation), shravanendriya dwara pariksha
– Examination through taste, jihvendriya dwara pariksha
– Examination through touch, sparshanendriya dwara pariksha
– Questioning a patient, prashna pariksha

Eight-fold assessment, Ashtavidhya Pariksha includes examination of 
– Pulse diagnosis, nadi pariksha
– Tongue diagnosis, jihva pariksha
– Visual examination, netra or drik pariksha, of the external appearance of the person
– Stool examination, mala pariksha
– Urine examination, mutra pariksha
– Examination based on sound, shabda pariksha, such as the timbre and hoarseness of a patient’s voice, and various bodily sounds, such as cracking in the joints (arthritis),
– Touch, sparsha pariksha, examination of the skin, twak, to ascertain body temperature, localised rise of temperature in a swelling, dryness/oiliness etc.
– Examination of the whole body, such as its structure and shape, the build of a patient, their, gait, decubitus, akriti pariksha.

Ten-fold assessment, Dasavidha Pariksha.
All in all, you must ascertain the following:
– The basic constitution (the physical and mental makeup) of a patient as acquired at birth. This is known as their prakruti.
– The changes occurring in the patient’s basic constitution, together with various changes taking place in different parts of the body or mind (or both), in relation to their basic constitution. This is known as the patient’s vikruti. Vikruti is the abnormal deviation or imbalances of a person’s Prakruti.
– The essence of the tissues, (dhatus), their status, quality and quantity etc. This is known as sara.
– The compactness of the body, samhanana.
– The measurement of the size and proportion of the human body (anthropometry), and any deviations according to mathematical proportions of the body. This is known as pramama.
– Compatibilities relating to a patient and wholesomeness developed by habits which result in suitability to the patient and are conducive to their health (homologation). This is known as satmya.
– The psyche and mental faculties and parameters, such as the mental strength, tolerance levels, emotions and mood of a patient. This is known as satva.
– The patient’s capacity regarding food intake, such as appetite, digestion and metabolic capacity. This is known as ahara shakti.
– The patient’s capacity and tolerance for exercise. This is known as vyama shakti.
– The age of the patient, vaya.
– The physical build, strength and immunity of a patient. This is known as Bala. Their endurance, compactness and stamina will need to be factored in too.

Pulse reading or pulse diagnosis, nadi pariksha is amongst the eight methods of examination. However, it has.not been elaborated by Archarya Charaka, Sushurata, or Vagbhata, in the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita or Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hrudaya. These texts span a period of time between 1000 BC – 2000 AD.

It is referenced in the later books in Ayurveda, and seems to appear after the arrival of the Unani doctors, knowns as Hakims, who introduced the Unani system of medicine to India. They could be attributed to the popularity of nadi pariksha, pulse diagnosis.. It involves spirituality, science and elements of astrology. However, it must be remembered that a doctor’s performance is ultimately based on their ability to generate a cure for their patient’s disease,  rather than telling their patient about their health history, or predicting their past or future symptoms.

For the Hakims, the importance of pulse diagnosis was crucial, especially when the patient was female, as the culture required her to cover up her face.The only available part for the physician to touch and examine was the hand. Thus, the Hakim was professionally compelled to examine the pulse. If the patient was a princess, she never came out from behind the padra (veil), or curtain. A thread was tied to the princesses’ wrist, and the other end of the thread was given to the Hakim to predict her disease. Such were the limitations under which the Hakim had to work.

When the science of the pulse came to Ayurveda, everybody was very hopeful about pulse diagnosis, as the arterial pulse of the hand tells a seasoned practitioner, known as a nadi vaidya about all diseases,. There are  some 108 pulse differences, some of which feel like the slithering of a snake, or a jumping frog, or the subtle gliding of a swan etc. This diagnosis is indicative of gross and subtle observances of the pulse.

The text entitled ‘Sarangadhara’, in the 12th century, gave importance to pulse diagnosis in the following verse:

Karasyangushta mooleya, Dhamani jeevasaksini
Tat Cheshtaya ‘sukham’ ‘dukham’
Njeyam kayasya panditaha

“the vein that is found in the root of the Palm is the symbol of life. The behavioural pattern of the same  explains to an expert the body’s well being (sukham) as well as any ailments (dukham) of the patient”.

Details about pulse diagnosis are also mentioned in Yoga Ratnakara, a 17th century text.

Pulse reading provides a practitioner an index of cardiac rhythms, which can also be supported by the use of a stethoscope. Sometimes, if there is a disease process in between the heart and the pulse, the rhythm of the heart may be different to the rhythm of the pulse. It also indicates whether the volume is full or weak, and whether the heart rate is fast or slow.

The text ‘Nadi Tattva Darshanam, by Vaidya Satya Deva Vashisth, has produced some commendable work, having collated all works on Nadi pariksha from the Vedas, Upavedas,  Charaka Samhita, Sushurata Samhita, Rava Nadi Pariksha, Kanada Nadi Pariksha and others.

Ayurvedic practitioners now diagnose Blood Pressure with sphygmomanometers, and check for sugar and cholesterol through blood and urine tests as well as urine and faecal examinations. These tests were mentioned by Yoga Ratnakara, and Ayurveda has welcomed many forms of diagnosis, which have now been extended to laboratory tests since the early renditions.

Examination of a Disease, Roga Pariksha

Disease examination, Roga pariksha
Understanding the nature of a disease helps with accurate diagnosis of the disease. The disease should be examined to know:

The quality and nature of the disease, vyadhi svabhava
The quantity or magnitude of the disease, vyadhi pramana
The cause/s of the disease, nidana jnana
Premonitory symptoms, those which occur before the manifestation of the disease, poorvarupa jnana
Signs and symptoms of the disease, rupa jnana
Aggravating and pacifying factors of the disease, upashaya-anupashaya jnana
The process of the formation of the disease, samprapti jnana
Prognosis, in terms of curabnility or non-curability of the disease, saadhya-asaadhyata gnana
Complications and progression of a disease, upadrava-udarka jnana

Tools for disease examination, nidana panchaka
Five key tools, known as nidana panchaka, are used for the diagnosis of a disease (roga pariksha), and to know the nature of the disease. These are:

The causative factors of the disease, nidana, the knowledge of which is the key to knowing why and how the disease process was initiated.
Premonitory symptoms of the disease, purvarupa, which helps to know the disease in its earlier stages of manifestation.
Signs and symptoms of the disease, rupa, which help us understand the manifestation of the disease.
Identifying a disease, upashaya-anupashaya, or diagnosing it on the basis of a trial and error method, after analysing the aggravating and pacifying factors operating on the disease.
The disease’s story, samprapti. The pathogenesis of the disease helps us understand the process or steps in which the chain of events leading from ‘exposure, or causative factors’ to the ‘manifestation of the disease’ occurred.

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Chyavanprash – immunity builder

Chyavanprash is the most well-known revitalisers (Rasayanas) of Ayurveda. It is one of Ayurveda’s anti-aging supplements, which is purely herbal in nature. Its main ingredient is ‘Amla’, which is a powerful antioxidant, and very rich in Vitamin C. This ancient Ayurvedic multi-vitamin formulation is a powerful tonic and will act as safeguard and rejuvenation for the entire family.

Charaka on Chyavanprash

“This is that very Chyawan Prasawaleh, the highest Rasayana. It is especially recommended for the cure of cough, dyspnea, as a bodybuilder for the emaciated, for those suffering from pectoral lesions, for the old and for children. It also subdues such disorders as loss of voice, diseases of the chest and heart, thirst and disorders of rheumatic type. It should be used in such doses as will not interfere with the normal meals. Intelligence, memory, luster, immunity from disease, longevity, increased sense power, amative delights, the heightened activity of the gastric fire, clearness of complexion, the regularity of peristalsis – all these human beings obtain from the use of this Rasayana. By retiring into a retreat and resorting to this medicine, a person will shed their infirmities and emerge with fresh youth.” Charak Samhita

 

History

Mythology states that Ashwini Kumaras, the divine twin doctors, made Chyavanprash bring back youth in the old and fragile body of Sage Chyawana. As it was used for the first time for the rejuvenation of Chayawana Maharishi, it has been named after him.

The story tells of Puloma and Sage Bhrigu who were happily married. Puloma conceived and was preparing herself for motherhood, but she was attacked by a demon during her pregnancy, by which premature delivery, Garbha Chyuti, happened. This led to the birth of a baby boy, who they named Chyawana (the name derives from the word Chyuti). Chyawana was interested in the spiritual path but was afflicted with early aging and many disorders. In answer to his prayers, the divine twin doctors came to his help. They administered Prasha – herbal jam (linctus), by which Chyawana Maharishi got rid of all of his diseases and early aging. He became young again and continued life successfully. The Prasha (herbal jam) that revived the health of Sage Chyawana is called Chyavanprash . It is recommended for treating early aging.

 

Modern Medical co-relation and Health benefits

In modern medical terms, Chyavanprash , a herbal paste that has been used as a tonic in Ayurveda for over 3000 years is an immune-supporting, vitamin C-rich, antioxidant.

This powerful antiageing herbal product is made from a complex and precise traditional recipe that includes over 40 powerful Ayurvedic herbs. its final formula has been sealed by the masters and it is better to prefer the original Chyavanprash over any of its variants, which are nothing more than a business ploy. There is no classical reference to Chyavanprash for specific body types. The herbal combination of Chyavanprash is suitable for all body types. The base and key ingredient of this formula is called Amalaki, or Indian Gooseberry, a powerful antioxidant fruit that is considered a superfood in India for its potent free-radical scavenging properties. This is the beauty of Amla.

There are many benefits of Chyavanprash . It is effectively used in the treatment of throat infections, cough, cold, chest infections, and is especially used in pulmonary tuberculosis. It helps in the rejuvenation of the aged and also with proper nourishment of the young. Research shows that Chyavanprash supports healthy cholesterol and blood sugar, improves intelligence (Medha), memory power, skin lustre, age, the strength of the sense organs, boosts immunity power, and appetite. It is used effectively in gout, and disease conditions involving urine

 

Qualities of Chyavanprash

Smell – Smell of Cinnamon, Cardamom and Long pepper.
Taste – Spicy taste, with more sourness and less sweetness.
Consistency – Pulpy, semisolid paste. Neither too solid nor too watery.
Water test – When a piece of Chawanaprash is placed in water, it should sink immediately. The particles should not spread in water.

 

The uses and efficacy of Chyavanprash

• Eases constipation.
• Strengthens the immune system.
• It improves memory and concentration.
• It calms the nervous system.
• Slows down the effects of the aging process.
• It enhances fertility and keeps menstruation regular.
• Purifies the blood, eliminates toxins and is beneficial to the liver.
• It improves the complexion and helps the body fight against bacterial infections.
• Acts as an antidepressant and tranquiliser for people suffering from depression.
• Promotes absorption of calcium, leading to stronger bones and teeth.
• It improves muscle tone by enhancing protein synthesis.
• Highly recommended for children (from 5 years upwards) and old people.
• Its regular consumption will protect you from diseases of the respiratory system.

 

Chyavanprash Effect on the Doshas

Vata Dosha

Chyavanprash benefits the body by acting as a rejuvenating and anti-aging substance. It helps reduce the degenerative activity of the body. Its main ingredient is Amla, which, together with Ghee, sugar and another herbs balance Vata dosha.

Pitta Dosha

Except for a few substances such as raisins, ghee, and sugar, Chyavanprash does not contain many herbs targeted towards Pitta balance. Additionally, overall, Chyavanprash is slightly heating in nature. Hence it does not balance Pitta to a great extent.

Kapha Dosha

Chyavanprash is mainly targeted towards strengthening the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems, which are mainly influenced by Kapha. It has many herbs targeted towards Kapha balance, such as Dashamoola (the group of ten roots), long pepper, cinnamon, cardamom and so on. Because of the hot potency of these herbs, it is not heavy to digest. These heating substances negate the cold effect of Amla in this formula.

 

Immunity

Chyavanprash does not exclude any tissue (dhatu) and has a rejuvenating effect on all the seven body tissues.
A good immune system is a combination of well-nourished Dhatus, good digestive strength, and good mental health.
For nourishment values, Chyavanprash has herbs such as Mudgaparni, Mahaparni, Jivika, Rishabhaka, Amala, and so on.
For good digestive health – long pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, etc.
For good mental health, it has Kamala, Vidari, Jivanti, Guduchi, Ghee and so on.

 

Respiratory Immunity

Chyavanprash mainly improves respiratory immunity. Thus, for a person with early morning allergies, who suffer from air pollution and pollen allergies throughout the day, or who has asthma attacks during the day, taking Chyavanprash in the morning is very helpful.

Most respiratory disorders involve Kapha imbalance. When we divide the daytime into three equal parts, the morning one third is dominated by Kapha Dosha, which is why Chyavanprash in the morning is very useful.

However, some people, thanks to a busy schedule, may forget to take it in the morning. And a few people get respiratory symptoms during the night. They can take a teaspoon to a tablespoon of Chyavanprash at night, preferably with a cup of milk, before dinner.

However, it is not necessary to take Chyavanprash both morning and night. Once a day is more than good to take maximum advantage from it.

Some people experience a postnasal drip with Chyavanprash , which is due to Kapha liquefying, a stage before Kapha is pacified or expelled out. This can be compared to the melting down of Kapha during Spring. During winter, Kapha gets chaya – increases in its own place. It solidifies and stays in its own home. But, during Spring, because of an increase in temperature, it liquefies and moves to other places.

 

Rasayana: anti-aging and longevity

Out of eight branches of Ayurveda, Rasayana, anti-aging, is one the most important.

As age advances, there is slowing of growth in the body, and circulation is hindered. To counter this, or at least slow down the process, the treatment called Rasayana is provided to the patient.

Rasa means ‘the juice from food’, and Ayana means ‘movement or ‘circulation’.

Movement of the rasa throughout the body, day and night, and the consequent nourishment and maintenances of the growth of new cells, the expulsion of damaged cells and full nourishment to the entire body, is the main purpose of a Rasayana treatment.

In the chapter from Charaka Samhita on treatment, known as Chikista Stana, Charaka explains: “There are two types of treatments, one is the promotion of vigour in the healthy, and the other is destructive of disease in the ailing.”

Rasayana is that substance that gives health to the healthy. It increases the Ojas (immunity), the complexion, the glow and the essence of the seven body nutrients, or tissues (food juice, blood, flesh, fat, bone, bone marrow, brain, and the vital essence). Rasayana substances are considered vitalisers because they replenish the vital fluids of the body. Charaka says “ long life, heightened memory and intelligence, freedom from disease, youth, excellence of lustre, complexion, and voice, optimum strength of body and senses, utterances that always get fulfilled, the reverence of people, body glow – all these does a person obtain by the use of Rasayanas or vitalisers.”

The aim of a Rasayana is not merely to increase longevity, but also simultaneously to increase the patient’s energy and stamina so that they will be able to enjoy the long life they have.

Wrinkles, grey hair and so on can be signs of early aging. Chyavanprash , being rich in antioxidants and rejuvenating herbs is rejuvenating and anti-aging and can even get rid of wrinkles. From a physiological perspective, the mode of action of Chyavanprash can be understood as follows. It:

– delays the aging of cells.
– improves the nutritional levels of body tissues.
– improves digestive power.
– Improves oxygen supply to the deeper tissues.

In the traditional Rasayana anti-aging therapy, the patient is made to replace breakfast with Chyavanprash and is asked to consume milk to quench their thirst. Please note: I do not suggest you follow this method on your own, as it may produce excess heat. There are several other rules and regulations to be followed in this method, which is why it should only be done under strict medical supervision.

 

Side Effects and Precautions

• Some patients may experience increased heat, heartburn and burning sensations as Chyavanprash can increase heat. However, if taken with milk in the Kapha dominant period of the day (morning), the burning sensation can be minimised, if not nullified.
• Some patients complain of loose stools.
• Because it contains sugar, it is best avoided by diabetic patients with uncontrolled sugar. (Note: The purpose of sweetening it is to make it tasty, have the added benefits of candy, and to counter the excess heating effects of spices and herbs used in Chyavanprash , such as Dashamoola (a group of 10 inflammatory roots), long pepper, cinnamon etc. which cause heat).
• Some people have high Pitta naturally. They have excess body heat, sweating, oral ulcers, etc. In such people, taking Chyavanprash even with milk may cause boils, excessive heat, and skin rashes.
• A patient with ulcerative colitis may not tolerate Chyavanprash that well. S/he may get loose stools.
• If a woman’s periods are normal, with moderate bleeding, Chyavanprash may be continued during her periods. However, if the periods are heavy, then it is better to avoid it only during periods.
• Since it is recommended for rejuvenation purposes, and not indicated for pregnancy as such, it makes sense not to take it during pregnancy.

 

Dosage

It looks like jam and tastes like dried fruit. Some people apply it to the bread they eat.

Chyavanprash is safe up to 5gm/kg of body weight. The dose should be such that it does not disturb the quantity of the food. In a normal adult, one 500g jar of Chyavanprash will last about a month.

The dose can be increased in accordance with a Rasayana procedure, up to 50gm, depending upon the health of the patient and other factors.

Children from five years old can safely take Chyavanprash . The dose largely depends upon their digestive strength.

Have a big spoonful (a teaspoon to a tablespoon) of Chyavanprash together with a glass of milk, every morning, 15 minutes before breakfast. When you take it before food, the digestion strength is heightened, and a maximum amount of phytonutrients from Chavanaprash will be absorbed into your body, making its immunity stronger.

Warm milk is preferable to cold milk with Chyavanprash , as it further quickens digestion, but this is not a mandatory rule. You can just eat one or two spoonfuls of Chyavanprash with water if you are unaccustomed to milk. Do not mix it with water to dilute it, though. If you want a milder effect, simply reduce the dosage.

As it contains many spices, its recipe includes ghee. Ghee is used in very small quantities, compared with other ingredients. It is added to dissolve fat-soluble ingredients and to add those benefits to the herbal jam. Ghee, oils, candy sugar are present as a medium to carry the herbal principles, which are the lead actors in the product, to the right organs and systems, and to counter the possible side effects. Nevertheless, this is why it is advisable not to take extra ghee also with it. Milk or water are better vehicle agents for Chyavanprash .

It is not Ayurvedically wise to continue any medicine throughout the year. It is beneficial to have a gap here and there. Chyavanprash being hot, can be avoided during summer.

 

Here is a list of disease indications for Chyavanprash :
Kasa – the common cold, cough
Shwasa – asthma, respiratory disorders involving difficulty in breathing
Kshataksheena – chest injury
Svarakshaya – voice problems
Uroroga – Chest disorders
Vatashonita – Gout
Pipasa – excessive thirst
Mutradosha – Urinary tract disorders
Shukra Dosha – semen, sperm anomalies

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COVID 19: Information for our community

Dear All,

This is a specialised email to all members, Ayurvedic practitioners, yoga teachers, studio and clinic owners to help provide an understanding of your rights and requirements in consideration of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) when working directly with patients, clients, students, and the general public.

While we may privately wonder if this could all be too much hype, it is every person’s responsibility to act in accordance with the directions of healthcare officials and government health bodies. Monitor reports from government organisations regularly. Don’t propose to know everything, as the situation and information are changing daily, and you need to communicate with your staff and keep them updated about what is happening in your clinic or studio. It is also important that you take measures to minimise risks to yourself and to the public.

There is a lot of panic and confusion in the world right now, and more than ever we need to meet what’s arising with kindness, wisdom, compassion, and equanimity. Let your decisions come from sitting with and looking at what is right action, not out of fear or panic.

We stand by the harm-reduction point of view about the virus. We need to be part of a positive and proactive movement and thus support slowing down the rate of infection so that we don’t overwhelm the healthcare system, and hopefully give those at the front lines a fighting chance in the weeks to come.

Hygiene

Hygiene standards should be adhered to regardless of the existence of COVID-19.

This includes:

  • Maintaining a high level of personal hygiene for all clinical, kitchen, admin and teaching staff (including correct washing of hands before and after each patient contact)
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  • Use of protective clothing where appropriate

COVID-19 Facts
Centre for Disease Control (CDC) Facts

  • The virus can make anyone sick regardless of their race or ethnicity
  • Some people are at increased risk of getting COVID-19
  • People who live in, or have recently been, in an area with ongoing spread are at increased risk of exposure
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 Understand the signs of COVID-19 (any of the below):

  • Fever
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  • Shortness of breath

Seek medical advice if you:

  • Develop symptoms; AND
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  • Do everything you can to boost your immune system.

Safety in Clinic
If you have concerns about COVID-19 and the risks clients may pose to your health, you can:

  • Ask them if they are currently unwell and, if so, to postpone their appointment for 2 weeks
  • Ask your clients if they have done any travelling in the past month. If so, you may enquire where and determine when you book that client in
  • You can wear Personal Protective Equipment, ie: gloves and/or face mask. We recommend that if you do this you advise your clients it is precautionary only for the safety of everyone
  • Encourage staff to take the day off if they are sick
  • Manage confidentiality for those who have contracted the coronavirus

Healthcare officials are advising persons who are unwell to wear masks, rather than the healthy, with the exception of medical staff working directly with infected persons. This is at the discretion of individuals, but it is advised if you feel unwell and need to go out in public to wear a protective mask.

As natural healthcare professionals, we also encourage you to use your own knowledge and education in preventative healthcare to ensure your own healthy immune systems with practices, medicines, and foods you have learned are beneficial for both your mental health as well as your physical wellbeing. There is currently nothing proven to fight against this COVID-19 so utilising your own  Yogic and Ayurvedic tools as a defense is the best method.
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