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Welcome Back. Ayurvedic Medicine. Over 5,000 years old, originated in India. Still the major practice in India; practiced by more than 200,000 adults in the U.S. Ayur means ‘ life ’ and veda means ‘ science or knowledge ’ Foundation lies with: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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WELCOME BACK
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Ayurvedic Medicine • Over 5,000 years old, originated in
India.
• Still the major practice in India; practiced by more than 200,000 adults in the U.S.
• Ayur means ‘life’ and veda means ‘science or knowledge’
• Foundation lies with:• universal interconnectedness: people,
health and the universe• Prakriti: the body’s constitution• Dosha: the life forces
(Ayurvedic, 2014)
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Three Fundamental
Energies• There is health and wholeness when
each of these energies are in balance: imbalance causes illness• Ayurveda seeks to find the
imbalance and correct it. • Everyone has a unique combination
of these three energies:• Vata (wind) – think, light, enthusiastic,
energetic, c changeable
• Pitta (fire) – intense, intelligent, and goal-oriented
• Kapha (earth) – easy-going, methodical, nurturing
(Ayurveda, 2014)
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Healing Modalities
• Diet
• Herbs
• Aromatherapy
• Massage
• Music
• Meditation
(Ayurveda, 2014)
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Safety Concerns for Ayurveda• Products for treatment may consist of a combination of ingredients: herbs, metals, minerals, and other materials.
• Products are sold as dietary supplements, so they are not tested and controlled as well as conventional medicines are.
• 2008 – NCCAM examined 193 products (purchased from the internet) and found 21% contained trace amounts of lead, mercury, and/or arsenic.
• Always go to a trained practitioner for treatment: massage, cleansing techniques and diet regulations. (Ayurvedic, 2014)
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Research for Efficacy
• Research (by NCCAM) for Ayurveda is limited and has been difficult due to research designs and appropriate control groups.
• 2011 study for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis found conventional and Ayurvedic to have similar effectiveness.
• Turmeric (used in many Ayurvedic treatments) has shown to be effective with digestive disorders and arthritis.
(Ayurvedic, 2014)
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Hypnosis, orHypnotherap
y• A trance-like state of ‘heightened
focus and concentration’
• Involves a therapist and either verbal repetition, mental images or both
• Hypnosis makes one more open to suggestions
• Commonly used for insomnia, pain management, smoking cessation, childbirth, anxiety, and to overcome phobias
(Hypnosis, 204)
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How Does it Work ?• During hypnosis, the brainwaves change from beta waves (high-
energy, alert) to theta waves (slower, sleep-like). • The body becomes more relaxed and breathing becomes more
rhythmic. • According to Bundrant (2014), “different parts of the brain are
activated, increasing from 13% - 28%. • Hypnosis requires mental concentration thereby increasing an
individuals state of awareness. • Hypnosis + suggestions can change the belief system and help to
reframe how we remember things. i.e. “smoking makes me want to throw up” vs. “smoking relaxes me”
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Meditation• Complementary medicine for the
mind, body and spirit
• Practiced in different forms for thousands of years
• Most commonly used for relaxation and reducing stress, but also for:• Allergies Pain• Asthma Heart Disease• Cancer High Blood Pressure• Fatigue Insomnia
(Stress Management, 2014)
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Types of Meditation• Guided meditation – uses the senses, imagery and/or
visualization and led by a guide or teacher.• Mantra meditation – prevent distracting thoughts by silently
repeating a word, though, or phrase. • Mindfulness meditation – focuses on breathing and being in the
present; observing thoughts and emotions without judgment.• Qi gong – a combination of meditation, relaxation, physical
movement and breathing exercises. • Tai chi – a self-paced series of postures or movements combined
with breathing techniques.• Transcendental meditation – a repeated mantra, word, sound or
phrase that eliminates all other thoughts to achieve a state of stillness. • Yoga – a series of posture and breathing exercises to improve
physical and mental abilities. (Stress Management,
2014)
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In Conclusion…• Complementary and Alternative medicines can be used with or in place of Traditional, Western medicine.
• There are many different types of CAM.
• Do your research, be safe, try new things.
• Thanks for being a part of my class!
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ReferencesAyurveda – The Science of Life. (2014). The Chopra Center. Retrieved from https://www.chopra.com/our-services/ayurvedaAyurvedic Medicine: An Introduction. (2014) National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Retrieved from http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ayurveda/introduction.htm
Bundrant, M. (2013). Natural News. Retrieved from http://www.naturalnews.com/039759_medical_hypnosis_studies_effectiveness.htmlHypnosis. (2014). The Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hypnosis/basics/definition/prc-20019177Stress Management. (2014). The Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-management/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858