COMPLEMENTARY

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COMPLEMENTARYALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS OFMEDICINE
(CAM)
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CURRENT SCENARIO
More and more people worldwide are spending
billions on herbal remedies. In the US alone the
use of complementary and alternative medicine has
doubled in the past decade.
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IN USA 42.1 used CAM therapy 21.2 billion
spent IN UK 28.3 used CAM therapy Pound 450
million spent
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Why we need it ???

• Life not in communion with Nature
• Lack of Social Interaction
• Search of Happiness via Materialistic Means
• Lack of Self-introspection
• Denial of responsibility towards Society

which yields to...
...
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.Problem of Todays Society
Stress and Strain Absence of Inner Joy and
Peace More and more Psychosomatic Ailments Lack
of emotional support during periods of crises
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Understanding The Concept of Sound Health
Defined by WHO as .
Physical Mental Spiritual and
Social Well-being
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Alternative Systems of Medicineemerged because of

• Limitations of Various Branches of Medicines
• Synthesis of Proven Systems
• Need for Preventive Measures
• Inexpensive Treatment
• Emphasizes Mind and body link

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Complementary Therapies
Biological therapies Herbal remedies Aromath
erapy Dietary theapies Orthomolecular
therapies
Mind - body therapies Hypnotherapy
Pranic Healing Meditation
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Complementary Therapies
Herbal Remedies Plants and their
Extracts Aromatherapy Essential oils usually
inhaled Dietary TherapiesRight diet to promote
health,prevent or control illness Orthomolecular
TherapiesLarge vitamin doses Or mineral
supplements.
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Complementary Therapies
MIND BODY INTERVENTIONS Hypnotherapy-for
behavioral and mental problems. Healing-Prayer,di
rected thoughts and spiritual healing. Meditation-
deep breathing and inner relaxation. Tranquility
and equipoise.
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Alternative systems Therapies
Diagnostic Systems Iridology-looking at
eyes Dowsing-through rods Radionics-invisi
ble energy
fields Kinesiology-energy
imbalances in muscles.

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Alternative systems Therapies
Energy Therapies Crystals- said to influence the
patients aura Reiki-channels spiritual energy to
heal body,mind Laying on of hands-to manipulate
the bodys energy NONE SYSTEMATICALLY REVIEWED YET

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MANIPULATIVE THERAPIES
OSTEOPATHY MANIPULATION OF MUSCLES AND
JOINTS CHIROPRACTICMANIPULATION OF
SPINE MASSAGERUBBING,KNEADING OR
PRESSURE REFLEXOLOGYMASSAGE OF SPECIFIC PARTS
OF FOOT,ACU POINTS
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ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
AYURVEDA-ANCIENT INDIAN DISCIPLINE -SCIENCE OF
LIFE based on Mind,body,spirit
interactions. TRADITIONAL CHINESE
MEDICINE HOMEOPATHY NATUROPATHY
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OPINION OF SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY
Some of the complementary therapies may be like a
harmless fashion or may be a mass hysteria
but..
Alternative systems of medicine like Ayurved
definitely opens new horizons for prevention and
cure of diseases.
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OPINION OF SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY
Conventional medicine regards body as a machine
like a computer or a jumbo jet.
CAM thinks that healthy body is a system in
balance.The whole body is a self regulating
extended network.
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CAM EXPERTS SAY THAT
NETWORK PATHOLOGIES ARISE WHEN THEBODY SELF
ORGANISES IN RESPONSE TO SOME DISTURBANCE BUT
BECOMES CONFUSED AND ENDS UP WORSE AT SELF
REGULATION THAN BEFORE. IRRITABLE BOWEL
SYNDROME AND CHR .FATIGUE SYNDROME ARE EXAMPLES
OF PRIMARY NETWORK PATHOLOGIES.
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Ayurved
The Atharva Veda contains early description of
the use of herbal medicine Ayurveda is fifth veda
or upveda
The ancient Indian sages, who came face to face
with the truth, revealed the secrets of wholesome
living after intense research and observation of
Herbs and gave us the gift of Ayurved
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Ayurved
The vedic scripture describes Ayruved as emanated
from Brahma (The Creator)
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Rishi Tradition
The tradition of Ayurved can be traced from
Brahma to Indra and later to Charak, Sushurut and
Dhanvantri who all became Masters of various
branches of Ayurveda
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The Lineage
Rishi Dhanvantari perfected Chikitsa Tatva
Vigyan, Divodas developed Chikitsadarshan,
Chikita Kaumidi was developed by Kashiraj and
Ashwini developed Chikitsa Sartantra and
Bhramagna
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Ayurved was made comprehensive by Charak rishi
and later expanded by Patanjali to give new
dimensions to this science
Patanjali who pioneered Yoga Darshan,enunciates
yoga for Complete mental, physical and spiritual
health Charak became patanjali in later
phase of life

• Yam
• Niyam
• Asan
• Pranayam
• Pratyahar
• Dhyan
• Dharna
• Samadhi

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AYURVEDA encompasses ..
Herbal healing Rasa, Bhasma and
Rasayan Meditation and Yoga Dietary
control PANCHAKARMA Yagyopathy
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The Gift of Mother Nature
Of Which Herbal Healing plays a Major Role
Free from side effects
PROTAGONIST AS WELL ANTAGONIST ELEMENTS
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The Grandeur of Himalayas
The greater Himalayas are very well known as a
home to many magical herbs
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Herbs and their Quality .

• Emblica officinalis
• Nervine Tonic
• Antacid
• Bronchodilator
• A rasayan
• Intellect Promoting

• Terminalia arjunaca Vitalizer
• Anti arrhythmic
• Cardiotonic
• Styptic
• Reduces cholesterol

Arjuna
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Herbs and their Quality .

• Withania somnifera
• Spermopoietic
• Nutritive Tonic
• Anti-Depressant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Strength Promoter

Ashwagandha

• Bacopa monnieri
• Brain Tonic
• Expectorant
• Anti-pyretic
• Anti-leprotic

Brahmi
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Herbs and their Quality
TribulusTerrestris Diuretic, Digestant Aphrodisiac
, Urinary lithotriptic
Gokshur
Boerhavia diffusa Anti inflammatory, Cardiac
stimulant, Diuretic, Analgesic
Punarnava
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Herbs and their Quality
Nirgundi
Vitex nirgundo Analgesic , Diuretic,
Emmenagouge, Anti-inflammatory, Wound healer
Sariva
Hemidesmus indicus Blood purifier,
Anti-inflammatory Anti-pyretic, Astringent
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The Revival of Ayurved
Brahmavarchas Research Center
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Brahmavarchas Research Center
Research Institute dedicated for Scientific
Spirituality
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Yagyapathy - An Approach To Total Health
Oral medicines - Effect only through digestion.
But not fully absorbed. Negative impact on
digestive system. Intravenous therapies -
Quick effect but risk of reaction and side
effects.
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Yagya - sublimation of herbs in sacrificial fire
Yagya fume and vapours - inhalation through
respiration and skin pores. Direct reach to each
part of the body. Painless, risk less,
harmonious effects.
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Breakthroughs in Yagy0pathy
Excellent remedy for psychosomatic disorders
Treatment of Neurosis, psychosis, schizophrenia,
Depression , Melancholia, Hysteria.
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YAGYA CHAMBER
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Salient features
Analysis of Samidhas, Herbs in the
phytochemistry lab Characterization vis-a-vis
Shastric literature Analysis of fumes by
Gas-liquid Chromatography Hematological analysis
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The Patron Founder
Pt. Sriram Sharma Acharya
Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma
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The Achievements

• Preservation of Herbal Plants of More Than 450
  varieties,which otherwise could have become
  extinct.
• Delivering these readily available plants for
  Medicinal and Spiritual use to each and everyone
  on no profit basis.
• Testing of Constituents of Herbal Plants
• Synthesis of Various Branches of Western and
  alternative Systems of Medicines.
• Scientific Analysis of Effects of Yagyopathy,the
  most ancient science of herbal healing through
  vaporization of these herbs and Mantra Chikitsa
• Distribution of Herbs in purest form.

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A Cordial Invitation
BRAHMAVARCHAS RESEARCH INSTITUTE,UNIVERSITY OF
DIVINE CULTURE SHANTIKUNJ HARDWAR HIMALAYAS
UA INDIA 249411