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Ayurveda- A Complement to Modern Dietetics
Sudha Raj PhD RD Department of Public Health, Food
Studies and Nutrition David B Falk College of Sport and
Human Dynamics Syracuse University
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Objectives • Describe the cosmic principles of Ayurveda as it
relates to human physiology, food and dietary behaviors
• Compare and contrast Ayurvedic approaches to chronic disease with conventional medical approaches
• Summarize the potential applications of these principles to optimize digestion, detoxification thereby restoring balance or homeostasis
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THE CHRONIC DISEASE EPIDEMIC
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Factors Fueling the Epidemic of Chronic Disease
Poverty
Insurance
Aging
Environmental toxicity
Chronic disease
Nutrition & food supply
Socio-economic; cultural beliefs,
attitudes
Genetic influences
Lifestyle Physical activity
Stress
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SEEKING ALTERNATE PARADIGMS
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Barnes PM et al. CCAM use among adults and children : US 2007. National Health Statistics Report no. 12 Hyattsville MD National Center for Health Statistics: 2008
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NIH Classification of CAM Therapies National Center for Complementary and Alternate Medicine
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INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION
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Integrative Nutrition
Brings together the best of CAM and conventional nutrition practices
Acknowledges personal beliefs, socio-cultural factors along with genetics, environment
Accepts the patient’s participatory role in the healing process
Recognizes the human capacity to heal
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Ayurveda- A Complementary Medical Approach
• A personalized, person-centered approach to health and healing.
• Why is the knowledge of this ancient healing system important to health care professionals including dietitians?
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Promotion & Development of Ayur-veda
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All Indian Institute of Ayur-veda
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Ayur-veda-Mother of Traditional Medicines
• Ancient, indigenous holistic system dating back to the 9th century B.C.
• Teachings were transmitted orally but eventually recorded in the Vedas in the form of hymns. – Rig Veda (67 medicinal plants) – Atharva Veda (293 medicinal plants)
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Descriptions of Ayurveda • Samhitas- Ayurveda texts of healing and longevity
– Charaka Samhita (900 B.C) – Sushruta Samhita ( 600 B.C.)
• Ashtanga Hridaya: Eight divisions of medicine; dietetics an integral component
• Indian Materia Medica: Therapeutic formulations • Utilizes various modalities- diet, yoga, herbal preparations to
restore harmony or balance.
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COSMIC PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDA
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Consciousness- Purusha • Consciousness or mindfulness of our internal
and external environments
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Mindful Research
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Tri-Dosha Theory
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Humans are Tied to Their Environments (Pancha-mahabhutas)
Earth (skeletal) Solid
Water (plasma, blood, urine, sweat, saliva,
mucus)
Fire (metabolism, and
thermogenesis) Air (movement)
Ether (emotions and thoughts)
Solidity, stability
Transformation
Liquidity
Movement
Emotion
“Prithvi” “Jala”
“Agni” “Vayu”
“Akash”
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Attributes Within Pancha-mahabhutas
Hot/ cold
Static/mobile Dull/sharp Soft/hard
Smooth/rough
Cloudy/clear
Dense/ flowing
Wet/ dry
Heavy/light
Gross/subtle
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Tri-Dosha and Body Types
• The five elements and the 20 attributes are categorized into three “doshas”- energy forces.
Movement & Communication
Metabolism
Structure & Cohesion
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Dosha- Selected Features
Vata Dosha (Space+ Air)
Pitta Dosha (Fire+ Water)
Kapha Dosha (Water+ Earth)
Body frame
Thin
Medium
Broad
Weight gain Resistant Fluctuating Tendency to gain weight Food & Beverage intake Metabolic capacity
Frequent, variable, irregular Irregular
Intense hunger Fast
Low digestive capacity Slow
Disease resistance & healing
Poor Good Excellent
Cellular functions Cell division, Signaling, Movement; Cognition
Metabolism, Energy balance, Immunity
Anabolism, Growth, Storage, Stability
Disease Predisposition
Arrhythmias, Developmental, Neurological
Ulcer, skin diseases, bleeding disorders
Obesity, Diabetes, cardio-vascular
General Qualities Cold, Dry, Clear, Quick
Hot, Moist, Sharp, Oily
Cold, Wet, Heavy, Soft, Dense, Oily, Slow
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Prakriti-Constitutional Uniqueness
• The 3 Doshas produce 7 different body types (Prakritis) (Genotype): Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Vata- Kapha, Vata –Pitta, Pitta-Kapha and Vatta-Pitta-Kapha thus contributing to phenotypic diversity.
• Prakriti imbalance results in Vikruti characterized by disease
• Doshic proportions are determined at conception and influenced by o Epigentic determinants o Parental health, age at time of conception o Intra and extra-uterine environment o Diet, stress, lifestyle, environmental pollutants, maternal gut microbiota are some additional
factors • AyuSoft : Prakriti assessment tool
o www.ayusoft.cdac.in
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Biochemical Individuality& Disease Susceptibility
• Pilot Gene studies reveal striking differences between Dosha types
– at the level of biochemical parameters, expression of genes involved in disease development and efficiency of drug metabolism with Pitta types being fast metabolizers compared to other types.
• Disease Susceptibility
- Kapha individuals particularly males to cardiovascular disease shown in ancient texts has been validated in small samples by the higher incidence of abnormal lipid profiles and serum uric acid levels, high levels of LDL, reduced pro-thrombin time and low expression of genes related to fibrinolysis.
-Vatta-Pitta constitutional sub-type prone to Rheumatoid Arthritis -Pitta individuals had higher expression of genes related to higher hemoglobin
levels- more prone to oxidative stress ; 78 genes that were differentially expressed among the 3 groups were linked to chronic diseases of metabolic origin.
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Ayurveda Genomics
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• Objective: Association of Prakriti with CVD, inflammatory markers, and Insulin resistance using Prakriti assessment tool (AyuSoft)
• Subjects : 300 males > 25 years of age with coronary artery disease; physical, biochemical measurements conducted.
• Results: – Dyslipidemia, HOMA-IR in KaphaVata individuals – Tc, LDL, TG, VLDL, inflammatory markers higher in
VataKapha individuals
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Human Physiology in Ayurveda
Mukherjee P.K et al. J of Ethnopharmacology, 2012
Mental states : Gunas- Satvik, Rajasic, Tamasic
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AGNI
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Concept of Health in Ayurveda
“A healthy individual as one whose appetite and digestive capacity is optimal, whose Doshas are in balance, Dhatus and Strotas (principles and channels supporting tissues e.g. blood) and Malas (excretory products) are functioning normally and whose Gunas (mind), body and senses are in bliss”
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Concept of Disease in Ayurveda
Food as an environmental input
Poor GI health; im-balalanced lifestyles Inefficient intermediary metabolism and liver function
Stress; increased glucocorticoids & catecholamines
Aggravation, accumulation of Dosha imbalance; migration from GI system and localization in distant organ systems. e .g. arthritis in joints
Deranged metabolism- ” Agni”
Disrupts physiology Disease manifests
“Ama”- Toxic accumulation Decreased immunity
(Ojokshaya)
Excess (Vriddhi)
Kshaya (Deficiency)
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Physiological Determinants of Disease
Ama-Metabolic Wastes
Agni-Digestive capacity
Body type + Aging, Gut health, Food-Quality Quantity, Timing, Food Components
Strength and Activity
Immature or incomplete digestion by-products Timing of meals Premature consumption of water and food
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Digestion of Ama before Panchakarma therapies can be done
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Inflammation- A Common Thread
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Disease Etiology: Ancient vs. Modern
Ancient Concept of Diabetes (Progression of Madhumeha)
Modern Concept of Diabetes Progression of Disease
Excess intake of dairy, sugar, fresh grains; lack of exercise; psychological stress; Kapha -
Low “Agni”(digestive –metabolic processes; low “Ojas”- maintains immunity & vitality
Accumulation, aggravation, migration & localization of “Ama” (toxins & metabolic products; Pitta
Hyperglycemia/hypoinsulinemia Vata
High calorie, unhealthy diet & lifestyle; disturbed macronutrient metabolism; obesity, glycosuria; proteinuria
Inflammatory, hepatic, gallbladder complications; Free radical insult
Metabolic disturbances with loss of immunity; progresses into insulin dependent disease; Metabolic syndrome
Macro and micro-vascular complications
Genetic Predisposition
due to defects in sperm or ovum; negative intra-
uterine environment
Epigenetic changes can accentuate underlying
genetic predispositions
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Modern and Ayurvedic Concepts of Cancer
Sumantran V N and Tillu G. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2012
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Treatments- How does Ayurveda differ from Conventional Medicine
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Similarities -Surgery with treatment with plant based drugs -Targets inflammatory molecules e.g. NF K B -
Differences -Whole plant extracts -Preparations prescribed with accompaniments e.g. ginger or cumin water, tulsi extracts -Takes into account behavioral, physiological , psychological effects of drugs
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Ayurveda- Lifestyle Interventions
Meditation Mindfulness Breathing exercises Yoga asanas
Herbal Formulations for infectious and chronic diseases
What is eaten Guru or Laghu How much is eaten When food is eaten Source of food Preparation methods
Daily regimens Seasonal regimens Rasayana - Herbal mixtures Panchakarma: Purification therapies
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INTEGRATION OF DIET-”AHAAR”
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Food as Medicine in Ayurveda As a primary
mode of treatment
Physiological conditions e.g.
lactation
Adjuvant to other treatments
Preparation of Rasayanas
Precursor for specific
treatments e.g. Panchakarma
AHAAR
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Specific disease conditions
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“What to eat”; “How much to eat” “When to eat”
• Food quality, quantity, kind, source, season and taste . Freshness and seasonality are important.
• ”One third of the stomach should be filled with solid food; one third with liquid and one third should be left empty for proper movement of Doshas in the digestive processes”.
• The Dosha qualities of foods can be used therapeutically to restore physical and mental balance.
e.g. Bitter, astringent foods can reduce Pitta Dosha; plant based diets contribute to a Sattvik mind.
• Food preparation, consumption according to gender and life-cycle needs are emphasized. e.g.
Rasayanas (herb mixtures) in early life can mitigate genetic predispositions, restore health and boost immunity.
• Food avoidance is a reduction in quantity and frequency not abstinence.
• Emphasis on daily judicious use of spices and herbs that are proven sources of phytochemicals
and antioxidants. Synergistic food and herbal combinations using various plant components are used for their broad range of therapeutic properties.
• Meal time is important. e.g. A large, healthy mid-day meal when pitta (digestive capacity) is
greatest with a lighter breakfast and evening meal.
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Taste to Balance Dosha Foods tastes that support one’s Prakriti
are favored and those foods that will undermine it are avoided.
Vata Pitta Kapha
Sweet- Sugar, Milk, Butter, Rice, Bread Sour-Yogurt, Lemon, Cheese Salty-Salt Pungent-Spices, Pepper, Ginger Bitter- Spinach, Other greens Astringent-Beans, Walnuts e.g. Sweets decrease or pacify Pitta while salty foods increase Pitta. If Pitta Dosha is aggravated then increase sweet while decreasing salty foods.
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Sharma H. et al. J Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2007
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Major Food Qualities and Prakriti Food Quality Vata Pitta Kapha Dry- beans, potatoes, barley, corn
Cold- beverages; raw foods Light- corn, spinach, millet, barley etc.
Heavy- table sugar Oily- Dairy, meat, fatty foods Hot- Beverages, warm cooked foods
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Pancha-karmas
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Vamana- Emesis Virechana –Purgation Vasti- Enemas Asthapana- Medicated enemas Nasya- nasal medication Rakta Moksha- Blood letting
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Rasa-yanas for Rejuvenation
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Common Ingredients in Rasayanas
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Triphala are Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry), Haritaki (Indian Gallnut or Terminalia chebula), and Bibhitaki (Beleric Myrobalan or Terminalia bellerica
Amala-Gooseberry
Pippali (Piper longum
Ashwagandha
Neem leaves
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Prakriti Assessment Pulse
Diagnosis; and personalized assessments
Diagnosis Dosha imbalance;
classification of disease as curable,
controllable, difficult to manage
Intervention- Personalized aimed
at restoring balance; strategies
to support Prakriti: Diet and
Lifestyle
Monitoring & Evaluation- To promote longevity, digestive wellness,
delay ageing, guard against free radical
insult
Genetic predispositions; intra and extra uterine environment; dietary and lifestyle patterns; psychological stress factors
Personalized;meditation, seasonal & daily routines emphasized; Reduction of Doshas, Detoxification
Foods to correct Dosha, -quantity, quality, source, frequency of consumption, time of meal, freshness, “What”, “How much”, “When” to eat.
Panchakarma-cleansing therapies followed by Rasayana therapies (rejuvenation recipes, dietary regimens & health promoting behaviors
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Case Study • CJ- female 56 years old presented with T2DM, obesity, high
BP, elevated cholesterol and sleep apnea. She does not regularly test her blood sugar skips meals, but attempts to adhere to a healthy diet including cereal for breakfast and lean protein with salads for main meals. She does crave sugary foods and consumes candy and ice cream much at night. She is attempting to change her diet to a more plant based one and is interested in learning to cook with herbs and spices. She suffers from mood swings, fatigue in the morning and late in the day. She has a high pressure teaching and administrative job that involves frequent travel. She tries to go for a walk but is unsuccessful most days but she does meditate for 15 minutes everyday. – BP is 160/140; wt 190 lbs BMI 34.7 and WHR 0.89
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Ayurvedic Diagnosis • Diagnosis done using Ayusoft soft ware
– Kapha-Vata with subtle Pitta • Kapha dosha predominance (body stature and disease presence)
with Vata sub-type (fatigue); Pitta- work habits, stress • Dietary and Lifestyle management strategies
– Food as primary and adjuvant mode of therapy • What she eats : Avoid the sugary and fat components of the diet that are heavy
(Guru); cold (ice-cream) –all provoke improper digestion (Agni) and Kapha and Medha (adipose) tissue. Balance the Kapha with pungent, bitter, astringent foods; Vata with sweet, sour and salty foods: Pitta will automatically be controlled ; Include grains such as barley , whole wheat rich in B-glucan, fruits such as amla or gooseberry and encourage regular use of turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, ginger and garlic; regular use of bittergourd, green leafy vegetables and judicious use of legumes and different types of whole grains. Decrease consumption of processed and red meats and encourage lean meat consumption. Eating fresh food that is warm will help to ease Kapha and normalize Vata. Herbal beverages consisting of sour fruits such as gooseberries with modest amount of salt.
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A Menu for Kapha- Vata type • Breakfast:
– Fresh strawberries Puffed millet cereal in warm apple juice with a dash of cinnamon
– 1 cup warm spiced soy milk • Lunch:
– Steamed brussel sprouts, leafy green and daikon with basil dressing a buckwheat grain dish
• Tea: – Chamomile tea or carrot celery juice with ginger
• Dinner: – Barley and mung bean khichidi; udon noodles with pesto; fresh
radicchio leaves with fennel bulb and raspberry gel pie Ayurveda –A life of balance by Maya Tiwari; Healing Arts Press Rochester ,
Vermont, 1995
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Lele RD Ancient Indian Insights and Modern Discoveries in Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Control JAPI Jan. 2012. Vol . 60 p. 30.
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Case Study (Contd.) • Diet
– How much and when she eats: Small, frequent meals, consisting of warm light foods (Laghu) that will improve digestive “Agni” and also provide psycho-physiological satiety. Pay attention to adequate hydration levels.
• Lifestyle Interventions – Encourage her to continue meditation; teach her breathing
exercises (Pranayama) – Herbal mixtures prescribed by reputed Ayurvedic Vaidya
may provide adjuvant benefits – Panchakarma therapies followed by Rasayana therapies
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Key Take-Away • Ayurveda provides holistic, dietetic and life-style recommendations that
emphasize a plant based diet and the use of food as medicine that can be integrated into the Nutrition Care Process.
• Dietitians can learn more about it through Integrated Nutrition programs available through the DIFM practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Research examining the integrative role of nutrition in a milieu wherein molecular, gene, metabolic and behavior responses interact to maintain balance is warranted.
• Ayurveda’s disease etiology correlates in many ways with that of modern medicine and dietetics. Ayurveda’s therapeutic strategies may provide an affordable, complementary approach in integrative medicine and enhance culturally competent healthcare.
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