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Volume 3 Issue 10
March, 2011
Worried about Hypertension?
Keep a tab on your Lifestyle Today!
Most people in today’s generation have been raised without a basic education of how the body functions or what is beneficial and detrimental for it – both physically and mentally. As a result, we do not know how to keep diseases at bay to attain happiness in our lives. This simply means, we have a body, but have no idea of how to take care of it.
It is like buying a brand new car and jumping behind the steering wheel to take a ride before actually reading the manual or understanding the instructions. Without knowledge of the car’s functioning, you will not be able to sustain its performance for long. Sooner or later, it will begin to show signs of wear and tear, externally or internally. The car’s benefits can no longer be enjoyed unless you spend a lot of money on its repair. It eventually becomes like a sick body that cannot enjoy the advantages offered by life. The human body is a far more complex and valuable vehicle than a car. You can choose to just dump a car when it becomes a liability and buy a new one, but a body is irreplaceable. Unfortunately, many of us are more bothered about the cleaning and maintenance of our cars, instead of looking after our own health.
Hypertension Worldwide – Alarming Numbers Everywhere
• The WHO estimates that 600 million people with high blood pressure (HBP) are at risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiac failure. • Worldwide, HBP is estimated to cause 7.1 million deaths, about 13 percent of the total global fatality. • Across WHO regions, research indicates that about 62 percent of strokes and 49 percent of heart attacks are caused by HBP. •. Hypertension causes 5 million premature deaths a year worldwide. • A study stated that the prevalence of HBP will soar to 1.56 billion by the year 2025. • During the last decade, the number of Americans with high blood pressure has increased by 30%. More than 73 million Americans aged 20 years and older (1 in 3 adults) now have HBP. • In Asia, a steep increase in stroke mortality has accompanied a rapid rise in the prevalence of hypertension. Projections suggest that in China, hypertension will increase from 18.6 percent to 25 percent between 1995 and 2025. In India, the equivalent figures are 16.3 percent to 19.4 percent. Source: Internet
Ignorance is not always bliss. By comfortably ignoring our bodies, we are doing nothing more than inviting problems at all levels – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. The World Health Organization has recently warned that more than 270 million people are susceptible of falling victim to diseases linked to unhealthy lifestyles. This is because we are leading lives that are far removed from the nature. Instead of being in harmony with Earth, we have adopted artificial practices that disturb the equilibrium of the mind and body. We don’t have time to prepare breakfast, eat a fast food lunch at our desk and a pre-prepared dinner in front of the television. We cannot do without air-conditioning (artificial, unhealthy air) in our homes, cars, offices, and even on public transport! Gadgets are ruling our lives – so much so that we prefer interacting with our dear ones through emails or SMSes, instead of spending time with them in person.
This over-dependence on technology, coupled with deteriorating relationships, has left our lives dry and depressed. As a result, despite all the luxuries of modern times, most people today are stressed and unhappy. This imbalance in our lives has manifested in addiction, disease and death much sooner than our anticipated lifespan.
It is not surprising then to find problems of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, heart disorders, cancer, liver cirrhosis, stroke and stress, etc. ruling over our generation. Even though modern medicine has made huge strides in controlling these diseases, it is only able to suppress their symptoms, not cure them. Moreover, the continued use of strong medicines has left most patients dependent on chemicals, thereby weakening their immunity even further. This has compelled people to seek alternative treatments that can provide long-term relief from their problems. The solution to these problems lies in Ayurveda, the ancient science of healing that has addressed itself to the fundamental principles of good health, happiness and longevity.
Through this article, we wish to turn your focus to Hypertension – the ‘Silent Killer Disease’ that affects about 15-37 percent of the global adult population. The problem of Hypertension or High Blood Pressure is extremely alarming because, if not diagnosed and treated in time, it can ‘silently’ lead to graver complications in the form of hypertensive heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and obesity.
What is Hypertension?
Hypertension (known as Rakta Gata Vata in Ayurveda) is elevated pressure of the blood in the arteries. The increase in blood pressure depends upon a person’s age, sex, physical and mental activities, family history, and diet. Normal blood pressure of a healthy adult individual is 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic. This condition results from two major factors that can either exist independently or together:
Narrowing of the body's smaller blood vessels (arterioles), which results in the blood exerting more pressure against the vessels' walls
The heart pumping blood with excessive force
Hypertension rarely shows any symptoms; BP levels should be checked at regular intervals to ensure that the problem is diagnosed in time. Some of the symptoms that might be present are pain at the back of the neck (occipital headache), fatigue, palpitations and dizziness. Read More
By Dr. Partap Chauhan
Hypertension – A Jiva Case Study
Mrs. Seema Puri (name changed), a 42-year-old married, working woman from Ludhiana, India, had been suffering from high blood pressure for the last ten years. To keep her problem in control, she had been taking a daily dose of allopathic medicines. Her extremely busy schedule meant she never got the time to delve deeply into her problem and find a long-term solution to it. In February 2010, she started feeling extreme side-effects from her daily medication in the form of weakness, fatigue and random bouts of insomnia. It was then that she felt the need to tackle the problem severely. She called the Jiva TeleMedicine Center to seek Ayurvedic consultation for her condition.
The Problem
When Mrs. Puri contacted Jiva Ayurveda, one of our doctors studied her medical history comprehensively, including her complete physical and mind test. It was discovered that she had been suffering from severe digestive disorder since ten years of age. She had chronic problems of elimination – she passed motion 2-3 times with a lot of difficulty. Gas, flatulence and acidity had been a permanent part of her life for many years. In addition to all this, she had been overweight for quite some time.
Her condition was diagnosed to be a result of liver dysfunction. The chronic problem of digestion had led to ama (toxins) formation in her body; these toxins had blocked her arteries and caused blockage in the circulatory system. In addition, acidic gases were putting unnecessary strain on her blood vessels, leading to increase in blood pressure.
The Treatment
Because we realize that chemicals create complications in the body – sooner or later, our main objective in this case was to help the patient come out of her habit of taking daily medicines. Jiva’s line of treatment was focused on:
Ama Pachan or elimination of toxins present inside the arteries and circulatory system through the use of herbal medicines.
Strengthening the liver through a regulated diet plan that contained foods that were cool and non-acidic in nature.
Pacification of the Vata and Pitta Doshas (Ayurvedic humors representing Air and Fire respectively) that were blocking the heart’s channels through Vata-Pitta Shamak Chikitsa.
Jiva did not prescribe a single medicine for controlling her blood pressure, as it was obvious that the root cause of her problem lied elsewhere.
“After discussing my case with Jiva Ayurveda, I realized
I had been unnecessarily taking daily tablets for my
BP problem. Jiva helped me discover that the real cause
of my high pressure was my faulty digestion. Through their
herbal medicines and simple diet plan, I was able to get my
condition under control in just seven months. Now, I
recommend Ayurvedic treatment to everyone I know. “
The Result
After seven months of taking Jiva’s medicines and following our customized diet plan, Mrs. Puri felt a remarkable improvement in her digestion. She could now pass motion comfortably and the problem of gas was almost non-existent now. Resultantly, her blood pressure levels also came back within the normal range and she felt no need to take her daily dose of BP tablets.
Humor is infectious. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle or sneeze. When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy. Laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body. It strengthens the immune system, boosts energy, diminishes pain, and protects us from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free and easy to use.
Meet a Dedicated Ayurveda Enthusiast
Lilliana Flores Banavides of Mexico is one of the most ardent followers of Ayurveda, someone who swears by this natural way of life. Her dedication to Ayurveda is the reason why she keeps coming back to Jiva (she’s already been here three times). During her visits, Lilliana always makes it a point to bring in people from her country, with the intention of enlightening them on the benefits of the ancient science of healing. During a freewheeling chat, she speaks to us about her love for Ayurveda, Jiva and India.
What is the response to Ayurveda in Mexico?
Right now, Ayurvedic knowledge is not very massive there. It is only followed by a select group of people. However, we are witnessing a huge amount of interest in different kinds of alternative treatments, including Ayurveda. I am sure, with the right kind of promotional activities, we will be able to present the benefits of this science to a larger section of the Mexican society.Have you adopted Ayurveda in your own life?
Ayurveda is a highly beneficial and interesting ancient knowledge system that should be adapted in our lives. It is not just effective in healing physical disorders, but also helps us in creating a better world. Personally, I am a huge Ayurveda lover and have adopted its principles in my life. I promote this science in my school and make efforts to bring students to Jiva. In fact, I have plans to invite Dr. Chauhan for a lecture in Mexico.
This is the third time you have brought a group of students to Jiva. What attracts you to this organization?
Dr. Partap Chauhan is the biggest reason why I come back again and again. He is not only an extraordinary doctor, but also a great human being. This is a rarely-found combination in our world today. Moreover, I have always enjoyed my stay at Jiva because of the love and affection that I get from people here. I would love to come here every year.How have your fellow Mexicans found the experience of being at Jiva and India?
Initially, they were in a state of shock, which is quite natural because they witness an entirely different culture in this country. However, day by day, they begin to appreciate life here. About their stay at Jiva, I am sure they will take back very fond memories of the learning experience as well as the hospitality.
News and Events Dr. Chauhan awarded for his contribution to Ayurveda Jiva Ayurveda Director, Dr. Partap Chauhan, recently added a new award to his list of accomplishments. He was awarded the Global Excellence Award for the Promotion of Ayurveda Globally at The Hakim Ajmal Khan Global Awards function in New Delhi on March 10, 2011. Jiva Ayurvedic Pharmacy Limited also received the Best Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturing Company Award at the same function.
From the year 1995, the Hakim Ajmal Khan Society has been honoring eminent physicians of Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathy as well as Ayurvedic companies across the country. Indian Cabinet Minister, Salman Khursheed, was the chief guest at the award ceremony, which was attended by over 50 doctors from various cities of India.
Dr. Partap Chauhan receives the 'Global Excellence Award for Promotion of Ayurveda
Globally' from Cabinet Minister, Salman Khursheed, at The Hakim Ajmal Khan Global
Awards function in New Delhi on March 10, 2011.
The award recognizes Dr. Chauhan’s contribution in ‘taking Ayurveda to every home’. As one of the most traveled Ayurvedic physicians in the world, Dr. Chauhan has been dedicating himself to popularizing Ayurveda across the globe since 1992, having given consultations and conducted workshops and lectures in over 50 countries.Jiva organizes Campus
Recruitment Sessions in Bangalore & PatialaAs a step to further its mission of ‘taking Ayurveda to every home’, Jiva Ayurveda recently organized campus interviews in the cities of Bangalore and Patiala. The events were organized to bring on board fresh and experienced Ayurvedic doctors for the Jiva TeleMedicine Center (TMC).
As part of our initiative of training doctors from various parts of the country, we organized a campus interview program at the Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research Campus, Bangalore, on March 12, 2011. Ayush Director, Government of Karnataka, Mr. G.N. Sri Kantaya, and Director and Trustee of Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research Campus, Mr. Ravindra Prasad, were chief guests at the event.
About 20 colleges affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences participated in the event, with over 300 BAMS students (interns and alumni) rooting for jobs with Jiva. The highlight of the event was a session by Jiva Ayurveda Director, Dr. Partap Chauhan, where he personally interacted with students on how they can utilize the principles of Ayurveda to establish a healthy and happy society in India.
Dr. M. Chandra Shekhar, Deputy Registrar at the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, expressed his contentment at the success of the event. “This is the first time the university has organized campus recruitment for Ayurvedic doctors. We are very happy with the response from students. It’s good to have companies like Jiva come forward to carve careers of young doctors,” he said.
In Patiala, the campus recruitment session was held at Government Ayurvedic College on February 17, 2011. An event of this kind was organized in the college for the first time, and invited participation from about 100 students – both fresh graduates and alumni. The event generated a lot of excitement among students, who were keen to headstart their careers with an organization of repute. In fact, after a round of technical tests and interviews, a few doctors from the Patiala group have already joined the TMC.
Dr. Pardeep Kapil, Principal of Government Ayurvedic College, was quite upbeat about the event. “We were quite pleased to host the Jiva team, who helped our students find lucrative career opportunities in the field of Ayurveda. We intend to organize this kind of a session every year,” he said.
Jiva Ayurveda is one of the most respected Ayurveda companies in India. It works with the aim of making people healthy and happy through easy access to personalized and authentic Ayurvedic treatment and medicines. By being a part of Jiva, doctors not only get an opportunity to open up their career avenues, but also get a detailed insight into Ayurvedic principles and their application in practical life. The Jiva TeleMedicine Center, a first-of-its-kind concept in the world, was established in 1998 as an integrated center of telephonic health consultation. Today, Jiva has over 125 Ayurvedic doctors and consultants providing consultations to millions of patients across 1200 cities and towns in India.
This Month's Recipe
Radish Fry
Indian Name: Mooli ki BhajiProperties of Radish:
Taste: Pungent
Quality: Heavy
Potency: Warm
Post-digestive Effect: Pungent
Medicinal properties of Radish:
It is easily digestible meal. It is good for anorexia and stomach disorders. It also works for kas (cough), pinas (sinusitis), swas (asthma), medarog (obesity).
Dosha Analysis of Gajar Soup:
Mooli ki bhaji balances all three doshas. Raw radish increases Vata Dosha, but once it is steamed and cooked with oil, its Vata aggravating nature is balanced.
Ingredients:
• 200 grams radish with leaves • Half teaspoon of chopped green
chilies• Salt according to taste • Cumin seeds one teaspoon • Cooking oil or ghee
Preparation:
• Wash the radish properly. • Chop the radish and leaves into small pieces. • Steam them in pressure cooker for 10 minutes. • After steaming, strain the water and squeeze chopped radish and the leaves properly. All the water should be squeezed from the steamed material. (You may use this water as stock for cooking any other vegetables or kneading flour for preparing chapatis)
• Warm two teaspoonfuls of oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds for crackling. Make sure these should not get black.
• Add squeezed material and mix it well.
• Season it with salt and chilies. Cook for 10 minutes on moderate fire.
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Volume 3 Issue 11 April, 2011
Don’t Suppress Migraine; Treat It!
You are having a great day at work; an important deal that you have worked so hard on is about to be finalized and the boss is very happy with you. Suddenly, that terrible Migraine headache strikes during a crucial meeting. You have to excuse yourself as the pain needs to be taken care of. You take your second painkiller of the day, grab a big mug of coffee and get back to the meeting room. However, before the medicine can show its effect, the pain has become unbearable, making it impossible for you to continue with the meeting. At such a crucial juncture, you end up asking for the remaining day off. The boss is not happy anymore, because this has become a regular habit with you. After today’s scene, with the deal in trouble, your job too seems to be in serious trouble.
Anyone who’s ever had Migraine knows that it is a nightmare. It comes with debilitating pain and nausea that can often keep you confined to a dark room with pillows over your head for hours on end. As a result, most Migraine sufferers are unable to work or take care of their family while experiencing the pain.
With Migraine comes the "where did the day go" effect, primarily caused by the persistent use of strong painkillers. Even as these medicines manage to suppress the pains, they are not successful in providing long-term relief to the patient. Additionally, their continued use further weakens the body and makes it dependant on these chemicals. With suppression of pains being the only treatment option available in modern medicine, what can Migraine patients do to ensure their complete wellbeing? The solution lies in Ayurveda, the world’s oldest system of medicine, which provides holistic healing in the severest of Migraine cases.
The Underdiagnosed Disease
Migraine, known as Ardhavbhedak (meaning ‘half region of the head’) in Ayurveda, is widely regarded as one of the most underdiagnosed, misdiagnosed and undertreated diseases. According to researchers, most migraines are misdiagnosed as sinus or tension-type headaches. Additionally, less than half of all cases are diagnosed and receive treatment. Sadly, there is no test to confirm the diagnosis of migraines. The only way you can do so is by clearly explaining your situation (esp. the type of pain you are experiencing) to a doctor.
What is Migraine
A common neurological syndrome, Migraine is characterized by altered bodily perceptions, severe pounding headaches, nausea and irritability. This pounding or pain usually begins in the forehead, the side of the head or around the eyes and gradually gets worse. Bright lights or loud noises can worsen the condition. The headache can last for two hours or even up to two or three days.
Common Triggers
According to online research, 85% of people suffering from Migraine could report something that triggers the attack. These include weather (up to 50%), missing a meal (40%), stress (about 50%), alcohol (50%) and certain types of food items (45%). About 50% of women reported menstrual periods as a significant trigger. Additionally, allergic reactions, exposure to loud noises or certain odors, smoking, or long exposures to computer screens/televisions could lead to Migraine attacks.
The Ayurvedic View
The traditional science of Ayurveda does not regard Migraine as a case of prolonged headaches. On the contrary, it considers this condition to be caused by deep-rooted problems, including a sensitive nervous system and impaired digestion.Improper diet and lifestyle causes aggravation of Pitta (Ayurvedic humor representing Fire) in the body. In an aggravated state, Pitta impairs digestion, leading to production of digestive impurities (known as ama). This ama gets stored in the manovahi strotas (mind channels), thereby becoming the cause for pains in migraine.
A sensitive nervous system lowers the ojas (energy) in the body. Ojas is the essence of all body tissues and provides strength to the nervous system and body. If you have a strong nervous system, you are able to fight against problems and carry on with your work with a healthy mind. Lowering of ojas causes migraine-like problems.
How does Ayurveda treat Migraine
Ayurveda does not propagate short-term pain relief for Migraine patients. Rather, it believes in cleaning the body from within and eradicating the disease from its roots. Ayurvedic treatment of Migraine therefore is centered on the pacification of Pitta Dosha, and restoration of digestive function in the body. Nervine tonics are also recommended to enhance the ojas, relax the mind and give strength to the nervous system. Patients are given herbal medicines as well as customized diet and lifestyle plans in accordance with their body constitution and the root cause of disease. When the body’s digestion is enhanced, ama production gets controlled, leading to cleansing of manovahi strotas. As a result, patients can get long-term relief from the most chronic of pains.
Recommended Diet & Lifestyle
Avoid hot, spicy foods, fermented foods, white sugar, white flour products, and sour or citrus fruits, because they aggravate the Pitta in your body.
Drink more water and eat more fiber, fruits and vegetables, and whole grains
Avoid excessive sugar or salt, refined foods, animal products (meats and dairy), caffeine, tea, and alcohol, as these items will further lead to aggravation of Pitta.
Avoid direct exposure to the sun, as migraine headaches are predominantly a Pitta disorder and can be triggered by the hot sun.
Head massage with Bhringraj Oil is also beneficial. This massage gives a calming effect to your nervous system.
Headaches caused due to tension and worry can be alleviated through deep breathing and relaxation, especially in a lying down position in a quiet place. Inverted postures, or those where the head is lowered briefly, increase oxygen to the brain and can reduce headache-causing strain.
Home Remedies
If there is a burning sensation, apply a paste of ground clay or sandalwood powder mixed with rose water.
When the headache is due to inflamed sinuses, inhale steam with vinegar added to the water.
Mix ¼ teaspoon of clove powder with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon oil. Apply this paste on the affected area for 20-30 minutes.
Panchakarma
Ayurvedic treatment therapies, known as Panchakarma, are also effective in treating Migraine pains. Nasya (administration of herbal oils into the nostrils) and Shriodhara (head massage) are especially highly recommended to such patients. Both procedures are aimed at removing the cause of the headache and the pain.
Want to treat your Migraine? Contact Jiva Today!
If you or anyone you know is suffering from Migraine pains, call the Jiva TeleMedicine Center at 0129-4088152 (only for patients in India) or write to us at info@jiva.com for a free health consultation from a Jiva Ayurveda doctor.By Dr. Partap Chauhan
Migraine – A Jiva Case Study
Mrs. Kulvinder Kaur (name changed) is a 35-year-old housewife from Bhopal, India. For the last 15 years of her life, she has been suffering from severe, persistent headaches, characterized by a feeling of pulsation in the temporal region. She had tried all kinds of treatment – Allopathic, Homeopathic and Ayurvedic – but to no avail. Many a time, she ended up taking injections to pacify the intense pains. The one relief she had was that, unlike most cases of Migraine, change of weather or tension did not have any effect on her condition.
Repeated bouts of constipation and severe lack of appetite were other conditions that she was suffering from. Expectedly, these apparently minor problems got sidelined in her pursuit of treatment for Migraine.
Even though she was highly anxious about initiating another new line of treatment, Mrs. Kaur called the Jiva TeleMedicine Center after watching Dr. Partap Chauhan’s TV show. One of Jiva’s doctors analyzed her case in detail after taking her complete medical history and symptomatic information. The analysis indicated that she had a history of severe digestive problems, which had led to production of ama (toxins) in her body. These toxins had accumulated in her mind’s channels, causing pains of Migraine. In this case, problems of constipation and lack of appetite were the other clear indications of ama accumulation.
What did Jiva suggest?
Ayurveda considers ama to be the mother of all diseases. Even though toxins may not show any immediate impact on the body, over time, they accumulate in the body’s channels and lead to graver problems. The same applied to Mrs. Kaur’s case as well.
Jiva created a customized line of treatment for her, which started with herbal medicines for pacification of Pitta Dosha (Ayurvedic humor representing Fire), which was aggravated in her case. Secondly, the treatment focused on elimination of toxins present inside her mind channels, so that her pains could subside. For this, she was recommended a strict anti-Pitta diet that contained fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains. All kinds of spicy and fermented foods were strictly prohibited. Additionally, she was recommended simple breathing exercises to increase oxygen supply to the brain and relieve headaches.
The Result
Within two months of treatment, Mrs. Kaur felt about 20% improvement in her condition. She has been taking medicines for six months now and there has been no more complaint of pain. Nonetheless, she is continuing with the medication to keep her digestion in balance.“Before I came to Jiva, I had lost faith that my condition could be treated. I was quite surprised to discover that digestive problems were the root cause of Migraine pains. With Jiva’s Ayurvedic medicines and tailor-made diet plan, I have not only managed to get the pains in control, but have also started feeling better overall.”
Listening to soft music, use of desired aromas and a gentle head massage is nice way to relax after the daylong hard work. Our hectic schedules during the day lead to an aggravation of Vata (Ayurvedic humor representing Air), which causes stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques such as soft music, aromas, etc., pacify Vata and refresh the mind for the next day.
News and Events Dr. Chauhan guides prospective
Managers about Living a Balanced Work Life
On the occasion of World Health Day, Jiva Ayurveda recently organized an interactive chat session on ‘Ayurveda for Managers’ for students and faculty of the Indian Institute of Planning & Management, New Delhi. Conducted by Jiva Ayurveda Director, Dr. Partap Chauhan, the session focused on helping prospective managers understand work-life balance and the need for a healthy wholesome lifestyle in order to build a sustainable career.
During the session, Dr. Chauhan addressed the critical issue of growing stress-related and lifestyle disorders faced by the youth as they step into the competitive and high pressure world of business. “India’s future will be secure only when the youth is happy and healthy. Unfortunately, in today’s world, there’s tremendous competition, which leads to problems of stress and strained relationships. Through this session, I want to urge the youth to adapt Ayurvedic principles of living in order to strike the right balance between their personal and professional lives,” Dr. Chauhan said during the event. He then went on to guide students on how to adapt Ayurvedic principles into their lifestyle in order to be able to survive the corporate grind that awaits them.
Dr. Partap Chauhan interacts with students and faculty members of IIPM, New Delhi, during
his chat session on the occasion of World Health Day.
About 150 students and faculty members of IIPM attended the session, and were deeply impressed by the Ayurvedic way of life, as propagated by Jiva. At the end of the event, many students participated in a question-answer session with Dr. Chauhan, seeking solutions to the common problems that impact their lives.
India’s leading radio station, 92.7 Big FM, broadcast the event on their channel on World Health Day, April 7, 2011.
Jiva takes the Ayurvedic recruitment bandwagon to Amritsar Having tasted success with campus recruitments in Bangalore and Patiala, Jiva took the Ayurveda bandwagon to Amritsar. The campus recruitment session, organized at the Shree Lakshmi Narayan Ayurvedic College, saw about 100 students (both freshers and alumni) participate in the event.
Students of the college were quite thrilled to be a part of the session and gave their best to get a place in the Jiva family. The event was widely covered in the local media, with many hailing Jiva for its unique efforts.
Dr. Narendra Kumar Chawla, Principal, Shree Lakshmi Narayan Ayurvedic College, was pleased with the entire event and the response it generated. “It’s the first campus recruitment session for my students and they are obviously excited. I wish more and more Ayurvedic companies follow Jiva’s example and help in spreading Ayurveda across the world by nurturing fresh talent,” he said.
Jiva Ayurveda is one of the most respected Ayurveda companies in India. It works with the aim of making people healthy and happy through easy access to personalized and authentic Ayurvedic treatment and medicines. By being a part of Jiva, doctors not only get an opportunity to open up their career avenues, but also get a detailed insight into Ayurvedic principles and their application in practical life. The Jiva TeleMedicine Center, a first-of-its-kind concept in the world, was established in 1998 as an integrated center of telephonic health consultation. Today, Jiva has over 125 Ayurvedic doctors and consultants providing consultations to millions of patients across 1200 cities and towns in India.
This Month's Recipe
Cucumber Raita
Indian Name: Kheere ka RaitaProperties of Radish:
Taste: Madhur (sweet)
Quality: Sheet, guru and vishtambhi
Potency: Sheet (cold)
Post-digestive Effect: Cold
Medicinal properties of Cucumber Raita:
Cucumber Raita is light and easily digestible. It quenches thirst, cools the body, and gives instant energy, especially in the summer. It is good for hyperacidity, urinary tract infection, and heat-induced headache.
Dosha Analysis:
Yoghurt is warming in nature and cucumber is cooling in nature. Thus, it is a balanced recipe. Try to take fresh and young cucumber as old cucumber increase Pitta Dosha. Yoghurt should also be fresh. Cucumber Raita pacifies Pitta, Vata and Kapha doshas if taken in proper quantity. In excessive quantity it increases all three doshas.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup Plain Yoghurt
(without cream)• 1/2 cup grated Cucumber • 1 tsp chopped Coriander • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds • Pinch of Hing (Asafetida) • Salt • Black Pepper
Preparation:
• Mix plain yoghurt with three cups of water and beat it well. • Mix the grated cucumber with curd. • Add salt and black pepper in desired quantity. • Fry a pinch of hing with cumin seeds and mix this with the curd.
• Your Raita is ready. Serve it cold.
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Volume 3 Issue 12 May, 2011
Is Obesity weighing you down?
Get the Perfect Solution with Ayurveda
Why do so many people fail at losing weight? Is it because they are addicted to food? No. Is it because they are lazy? No. Is it because they aren’t good at exercising? No. Failure at weight loss stems primarily from ignorance – about the risks of being overweight and the reasons we actually gain weight.
The condition of being overweight, known as Obesity in medical parlance, is soon becoming an epidemic. With more than 500 million clinically obese people worldwide, incidences of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and high cholesterol associated with Obesity are also on a constant rise. According to global estimates, Obesity is the reason for about 80% of type 2 diabetes, about 70% of cardiovascular diseases, and 42% of breast and colon cancers.
The Alarm Bells are Ringing!
- In 2008, 1.5 billion adults, 20 and older, were overweight. Of these over 200 million men and nearly 300 million women were obese.
- 65% of the world's population lives in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight.
- Nearly 43 million children under the age of five were overweight in 2010.
- Unless action is taken, by 2020 there will be 5 million deaths attributable to overweight and obesity, compared to 3 million now.
- According to a 2007 survey, approximately 12% males and 16% females were Obese in India.
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What is Obesity?
Obesity or being overweight is a condition characterized by excessive storage of fat in the body. When the body’s calorie intake exceeds the amount of calories burned, it leads to the storage of excess calories in the form of body fat. Some of the common symptoms of this disease include increased body fat, breathlessness on exertion, lethargy, excessive sweating with bad odor, and fatigue.
The Overhyped Solutions
Due to the expanse of the media, there is so much misinformation on fitness and weight loss that it becomes hard for a person to cut through all the junk and find out what really works. Also, what works for one person might not work for another, since everyone's body and lifestyle is different.
Frustrated because of their inability to lose weight, most people end up opting for the overhyped solutions – slimming programs, crash diet courses, weight loss instruments, surgical operations, etc. that ‘assure’ you will lose a certain number of kilos in a certain number of days. These programs have been designed to help you lose weight fast. However, in the long-term, they cause health complications such as weakening of the immune system, heart palpitations and cardiac stress, overexertion, loss of heart muscles, and damage to blood vessels, among other problems. These unhealthy ways of losing weight are short-term solutions that ultimately end up weakening the body from inside.
So, what do you do? Where do you turn for help? Well… Ayurveda presents the perfect solution to your problem.
The Ayurvedic View
In Ayurveda, Obesity is known as Medorog, a disease caused by the aggravation of Kapha. Kapha is an Ayurvedic humor representing Water and Earth; it is dense, heavy, slow, sticky, wet and cold in nature. It governs all structure and lubrication in the mind and body apart from controlling weight and formation of all the seven tissues - nutritive fluids, blood, fat, muscles, bones, marrow and reproductive tissues.
In a balanced state, Kapha gives nourishment to these tissues through various micro channels. However, when it is aggravated, Kapha leads to production of toxins in the body. These toxins are heavy and dense in nature and accumulate in weaker channels of the body, causing their blockage. In the case of an obese person, toxins accumulate in Medovahi Srotas (fat channels), thereby leading to an increase in the production of fat tissue (Medo Dhatu). When the body produces more fat tissues, it leads to an increase in weight.
According to Ayurveda, the treatment of Obesity cannot be generalized for every patient. The identification of the root cause of disease is paramount to providing a long-term solution.
Know your Obesity Better – Prakriti or Vikriti
Ayurveda says, Obesity can be the result of Prakriti (your nature) or Vikriti (an imbalance). Once you understand the real cause behind your problem, you will be in a better position to deal with it.
Prakriti
There are two distinct, yet inter-related, classifications of a person in Ayurveda. The first relates to the body, and the second to the mind. Your nature is determined by this combination of body and mind types, and is known as your Prakriti. Knowing your Prakriti helps you to tailor a personal diet and lifestyle that can prevent disease and physical disorders, and obtain peace of mind. It provides you with an understanding of your basic physical and psychological nature, and how to keep it in balance with your surroundings. This is the key to maintaining health.
Every human has varying degrees of the three doshas or Ayurvedic humors – Vata (air), Pitta (fire) and Kapha (water). People with a predominant Kapha Dosha tend to have a heavy or large build. They are often overweight, gain weight easily and have high muscle development (a plump and round structure). These people have a tendency to put on weight easily; in fact, they can put on weight simply by drinking excess water! People of the Kapha type can never be skinny, as opposed to Vata people, who are lean and fit by nature. Even if a Vata person eats six meals in a day, he will not put on too much weight.
Before you jump onto conclusions about your excess weight gain, it is important for you to know your predominant dosha. You can do so simply by taking the VPK Test. Once you know you have Kapha prakriti, you can be sure that Obesity is not a disease for you. Never forget that it is not possible for you to change your elemental nature, and so there is no point of being so worried about your weight. People with a Kapha body type can easily keep their weight under control by taking care of their diet (eating more of fresh food items, fruits and vegetables, etc.) and exercising regularly. Read more about dietary guidelines for Kapha.
Vikriti
In this case, Obesity is caused due to Vikriti or an imbalance in the body. A common myth amongst people is that this disease is the result of excessive consumption of heavy foods or sweets. In reality, a balanced intake of heavy or sweet foods is absolutely acceptable to the body when your digestion is healthy. On the contrary, if your digestive power is weak, your body will not be able to digest even light foods. These undigested food particles lead to creation of ama (toxins) in the body. Accumulation of these toxins in the fat carrying channels finally results in Obesity. In patients suffering from this disease, any food that is consumed eventually converts into fat, aggravating the problem even further.
At the Mind Level
According to Ayurveda, in certain individuals, Obesity can also be the result of disturbances at the mind level. Depression, anxiety, emotional trauma and stress often prompt people to eat more than they need (referred to as ‘comfort eating’). Eating more leads to indigestion and formation of ama. It also increases Tamas (ignorance) in the mind, making the person lazy, sleepy and inactive, and reducing the ability to think clearly and take intelligent decisions.
The Perfect Solution
Ayurveda provides the perfect solution to the problem of Obesity. The treatment starts with cleansing of fat accumulated in the body’s channels using herbal medicines. It then focuses on maintaining the body’s digestive fire. Regular exercises are recommended to keep the body fit and mobile. Ayurvedic treatment therapies, known as Panchakarma, can also be quite effective in eliminating toxins from the body. At the mind level, the solution to this problem lies in enhancing Sattva (purity) by eating fresh foods and thinking positive. Additionally, the patient should try to remove the cause of depression by having a personal counseling session with a doctor.
Certain Ayurvedic products, such as the Jiva Sattva Obesity Healthcare Pack, have been specifically created for Obesity patients. The pack contains herbal powders, tablets and teas that not only clean the fat carrying channels, but also work at the mind level to provide long-term relief to the patient.
Diet & Lifestyle Advice
Avoid high carbohydrates like polished rice and potato.
Avoid oily and fried foods, processed foods, fatty foods like butter, cheese, whole-milk yogurt, cream, chocolate, etc.
Have more bitter vegetables like bitter gourd and the bitter variety of drumsticks
Replace refined flour with whole-wheat flour and rice with brown rice or parboiled rice
Increase intake of fruits, salads and vegetables.
It is very important to engage in daily exercise in the form of walking, jogging, swimming or any other physical activity that is not competitive.
Try to take a walk in the morning and again in the early evening, working up to 30 minutes or more each time. Increase physical activity by doing more physical chores during the day.
Some Home Remedies
Take 1 cup of warm water with 1 teaspoon each of lime juice and honey and a pinch of black pepper. Have this on an empty stomach twice a day.
Mix powdered long pepper, black pepper and dried ginger root in equal quantities. Have ½ teaspoon of this twice a day with lukewarm water.
Boil 7-8 mint leaves in 1 cup of water for five minutes, and let it cool. Add 1 teaspoon honey and a pinch of black pepper to the cooled mint water and drink it. You can have this preparation 2-3 times a day.
Want to treat your Obesity? Contact Jiva Today!
Are you looking for a long-term solution to Obesity? Call the Jiva TeleMedicine Center at 0129-4088152 (only for patients in India) or write to us at info@jiva.com for a free health consultation from a Jiva Ayurveda doctor.By Dr. Partap Chauhan
Obesity – A Jiva Case Study
The Jiva TeleMedicine Center has successfully treated hundreds of Obesity cases, offering long-term solutions to several patients. One such interesting case is that of Mr. Kishan Chawla (name changed), a 35-year-old Obesity patient from Jodhpur, India.
At a height of 5 foot 5 inches, Mr. Chawla weighed 92 kilos – a Body Mass Index that indicated he was overweight. He had been obese for 10 years, but had not found success with any of the treatments he had tried. He had also enrolled into one of the crash dieting programs, but the result lasted only for about six months and he started acquiring weight again. He also had off and on problems of constipation, gas formation, a feeling of lethargy, and memory loss. And, to top it all, he was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism three years back.
Mr. Chawla’s weight had become a constant source of embarrassment for him and when he called the Jiva TMC, he was all set to go under the knife for a liposuction surgery.
Jiva’s Analysis
One of Jiva’s doctors analyzed his case in detail after taking his complete medical history and symptomatic information. The doctor also helped him understand the difference between losing weight naturally and the unhealthy techniques of crash dieting, etc.
Mr. Chawla’s analysis indicated that his problem was caused by the aggravation of Kapha Dosha (Ayurvedic humor representing Water). The aggravated Kapha had led to the production of ama (toxins), which was heavy and dense in nature. Accumulation of these heavy toxins in the fat carrying channels had resulted in excessive production of fat tissues, which was the primary cause of weight gain in his case. Additionally, his digestive power was also weak, and this was the reason for constipation and gas formation in his body.
The Treatment
Ayurveda works on the root cause of disease by personalizing treatment according to the patient’s body type. In Mr. Chawla’s case, the root cause was aggravated Kapha. So, the treatment focused on pacification of Kapha through customized herbal medicines, dietary guidelines and lifestyle recommendations. Secondly, the treatment worked on cleansing the fat carrying channels by eliminating accumulated toxins. Because the patient had a weak digestion, he was also administered Deepan and Pachan treatment aimed at enhancing his digestive fire. In addition to this, he was given nervine tonics for relaxation of mind.
The Result
Within two months of treatment, Mr. Chawla lost eight kilos of weight. His problem of constipation and gas formation was cured completely. He also started feeling active and confident about himself. He is continuing with the medication to lower his weight further and keep it under control.
“I was ready for a liposuction surgery to cut down my excess fat when someone recommended Jiva to me. The best part about my Ayurvedic treatment was that it was personalized to my specific needs. The medicines, diet and lifestyle recommended to me helped in losing eight kilos in just two months. Today, I can confidently recommend Ayurveda to all Obesity patients.”
Attachment to material things and mundane desires causes psychic disorders. Too much focus on self often leads to attachment, which comes in the form of craving - wanting things one does not have - and ignorance - craving without knowing the futility of the wanting. Remember, the art of living well requires you to find out what you need, and not what you want.
This Month's Recipe
Cracked Wheat with Vegetables
Indian Name: Sabzi wala DaliaProperties of Dalia:
Taste: Madhur (sweet)
Quality: Guru and Snigdh (Oily)
Potency: Sheet (cold)
Post-digestive Effect: Madhur
Medicinal properties of Dalia:
This recipe is sandhankarya (fosters rejuvenation of broken tissues), jivaniya (nourishing), satharyakar (provides stability in body) and is easy to digest. It is good for post-operative patients and postpartum women due to its nature of being easily digestible. Regular use of Dalia helps in improving constipation.
Dosha Analysis:
This recipe helps in pacification of Pitta (fire) and Vata (air). It can increase Kapha (water) if taken in large amount.
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup Dalia • 2 cups finely chopped mixed vegetables (carrots, cabbage, spinach, peas, beans, or bottle gourd) • 2 teaspoons of oil • Salt to taste • 1/4 teaspoon powdered black pepper • 1 glass of water • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds • 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
Preparation:
• Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pressure cooker. • Add cumin seeds. • When they crackle, add all the finely chopped mix vegetables. • Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes and add salt.
• Dry roast the dalia in a separate pan. • Add the dry roasted dalia and water to all the vegetables in the pressure cooker. • Add black pepper and mix well. • Close the lid of the pressure cooker, keep on until four whistles and then put off the flame.
• Add fresh coriander leaves after opening the pressure cooker. • Serve hot.
News and Events Distressed Japanese get a ray of hope in Ayurveda
While many foreigners were leaving Japan after the Tsunami and radiation leak accidents, Jiva Ayurveda Director, Dr. Partap Chauhan, decided to go and help the people through Ayurveda. He has just come back from a one week tour of Japan, where he gave lectures and consulted people who were suffering from various physical and mental disturbances. According to Dr. Chauhan, in the present situation, Ayurveda was the best option because it suggests remedies for the body and provides information on how to manage mental and emotional stress. Dr. Chauhan also met some doctors and discussed Ayurvedic ways of helping people under these circumstances. The program was organized by Chie Mombu, the head of Jiva Japan.
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