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What is the principle of treatment in Ayurveda ?

Asked by tingtong in Alternative Medicine at 6:08 AM on April 24, 2008

Sudha's Answer

Ayurveda works on the principle that health exists when the three doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha are in balance and any ill health is due to an imbalance of the same.

Answered at 9:56 PM on April 24, 2008

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What is Panchakarma in Ayurvedic treatment?

Asked by tingtong in Alternative Medicine at 12:31 PM on April 24, 2008

Sudha's Answer

Panchakarma is a system of cleansing the body and mind. Its aim is purification of the body and soul.

Answered at 9:48 PM on April 24, 2008

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What is Panch Mahabhoot Siddhanta in Ayurveda ?

Asked by tingtong in Alternative Medicine at 6:15 AM on April 24, 2008

Sudha's Answer

Panch Mahabhoot Siddhant refers to a imbalance between the five basic elements Prithvi, Vayu, Tepa, Aap and Aakash.

Answered at 9:52 PM on April 24, 2008

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Which are the eight divisions of treatments in Ayurveda ?

Asked by tingtong in Alternative Medicine at 6:09 AM on April 24, 2008

Sudha's Answer

Ayurveda has Eight branches which are known as:

1. Internal medicine - Kayachikitsa
2. Surgery - Shalya Tantra
3. Ears, eyes, nose and throat - Shalakya tantra
4. Pediatrics - Kaumarabhritya Tantra
5. Toxicology - Agada Tantra
6. Purification of the genetic organs - Bajikarana (or Vajikarana) Tantra
7. Health and Longevity - Rasayana Tantra
8. Spiritual Healing/Psychiatry - Bhuta Vidya

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A yurveda

Answered at 9:54 PM on April 24, 2008

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What are the three methods used to examine a patient, in Ayurvedic treatment?

Asked by tingtong in Alternative Medicine at 6:20 AM on April 24, 2008

Sudha's Answer

Ayurvedic medicine believes that health is a result of a balance between the three doshas vata , pitta and kapha. By examining the three it allows physicians to examine the homeostasis of the whole system.

Answered at 9:51 PM on April 24, 2008

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What is Pathya Vyavastha in Ayurvedic treatment?

Asked by tingtong in Alternative Medicine at 4:29 PM on April 24, 2008

Sudha's Answer

Pathya Vyavastha means planning of the diet or seeing to the nutritional needs of the person. The diet is planned after examining the person and follows certain principles.

Answered at 9:43 PM on April 24, 2008

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What is the Ayurvedic remedies for common cough & cold?

Asked by tingtong in Alternative Medicine at 4:25 PM on April 24, 2008

Sudha's Answer

A herbal tea made using ginger , clove and cinnamon is considered to be effective against colds. Cough can be treated by drinking a glass of warm water with lemon juice and honey mixed in it 3 times a day.

Answered at 9:45 PM on April 24, 2008

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What first- aid can be given to a person to prevent the venom from spreading, of a snake bite?

Asked by tingtong in Alternative Medicine at 4:38 PM on April 24, 2008

Sudha's Answer

Call for immediate medical assistance or try to reach a medical center as soon as possible. Till then tie a tourniquet slightly above the bite mark to slow the flow of the poison. Do not tie is too tight though , circulation should not be cut off.

Answered at 9:41 PM on April 24, 2008

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