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URTICARIA


Ayurvedic Synonym : - Shitapitta

Main symptoms : �
1. Rash all over the body.

2. Itching.

3. Reddish patches.

Remedies :-
1. Piper nigrum (Marich) with cow�s ghee.

2. Curcuma longa (Haridra) powder with milk or hot water.

3. Application of bark of (Kapitha).

Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Brihat Haridra Khand Yoga.

2. Khadirarishta.

3. Mahamanjishthadi kwath.

4. Arogyavardhini.






CONSTIPATION


Ayurvedic Synonym : - Malavashtambha

Main symptoms : �
1. Irregular bowel evacuation.

2. Passage of hard stool in less quantity.

3. Flatulence.

Remedies :-
1. 10-15 pieces of Vitis vinifera (Black Grapes) kept over night in a glass of water and used at morning can relive constipation permanently.

2. Decoction of Zingiber officinale (Ardrak) added with 2 or three teaspoon of castor oil, taken at bedtime can be useful for chronic constipation.

3. Powdered Terminalia.chebula (Haritaki) processed in cow�s ghee in the dose of 1 teaspoon followed by lukewarm water is also proved as equal effective.

Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Avipattikar churna.

2. Gandharva Haritaki churna.

3. Argwadh kapila vati.

4. Abhayadi Modak







VOMITTING


Ayurvedic Synonym : - Chhardi

Main symptoms : �

1. Nausea

2. Ejection of stomach contents.

Remedies :-
1. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu) + Pterocarpus santalinus(Raktachandan } paste prepared in milk.
2. Santalum album (Chandan) + Emblica officinals (Amalki) } with honey
3. Fresh juice of Punica granatam(Dadim)

4. Decoction of Coriandrum sativum (Dhanyak) with honey mixed.

5. Fresh juice of Zingiber officinale (Ardrak)+ Allium cepa (Palandu).

Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Sutshekhar ras

2. Pravalpanchamrit

3. Mayur-pichhamashi

4. Chandanadi loha.

5. Dadimavaleham.






INDIGESTION


Ayurvedic Synonym : - Ajirna

Main symptoms : �
1. Loss of appetite

2. Nausea with /without vomiting.

Remedies :-
1. Citrus acida (Nimbuk) + Zingiber officinale (Adrak) + Salt (Saindhav) + Allium sativum (Rason) } Mixture - before meals

2. Tea of Syzygium aromaticum (Lavang) is effective when there is nausea and loss of appetite.
3. Ferula narthex (Hingu) with cow�s ghee.

4. Carum roxburghianum (Ajmoda) and salt (Saindhav) with hot water.

5. Drinking of Hot water intermittently.

6. Cuminum cyminum (Jirak) with Buttermilk.

Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Hingvashtak churna.

2. Panchakolasav

3. Shankhavati

4. Lavanbhaskar churna.





HAIR LOSS


Ayurvedic Synonym : - Khalitya

Main symptoms : �
1. Progressive hair fall with or without dandruff.

Remedies : -
1. Gentle massage with

coconut oil.
Sesamum oil processed with Emblica officinals (Amalaki) and Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi).

2. Emblica officinals (Amalki) Cyperus rotundus (Musta) Sapindus trifoliatus (Arishtak) } Rinsing hairs with decoction of these herbs.
3. Triphala churna + Black Sesamum + Eclipta alba (Bhringaraj) } powder with hot water of internal use.

4. Massage with pulp of Aloe vera (Kumari) and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Japa-kusum).

Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Bhringaraj ghan vati

2. Asthiposhak vati

3. Arogyavardhini

4. Praval panchamrit.

5. Tikta ghrit.






JOINT PAIN


Ayurvedic Synonym : - Sandhigata Vata

Main symptoms : �
1. Painful joints with or without inflammation

2. Restricted movements of joints.

3. Increased local temperature in inflamed joints.

Remedies :-

Inflamed joints :-
1. Dry fomentation.

2. Apply poultice of smashed leaves of Allium sativum (Rason), Ricinus communis (Erand), Vitex negundo (Nirgundi) Mixed with salt.

3. Zingiber officinale (Ardrak) ,Curcuma longa (Haridra) in paste form for Local Application.

Non Inflamed joints :-
1. Gental massage with Sesamum oil followed by hot water fomentation.

2. Smashed Allium sativam (Rason) boiled in milk.

Ayurvedic Medicines : -

Inflamed joints :-
1. Sinhanad guggul

2. Punarnava guggul

3. Dashamularishta

4. Rasnasaptak kwath

5. Mahavishagarbha tail for Local application

Non inflamed joints :-
1. Mahayograj guggul.

2. Mahanarayan tail for Local Application

3. Ashwagandharishta.

YOGA AND THE MEDICAL SCIENCE



Modern medical science and Yoga are rational, scientific and universal in outlook and hence are natural allies. Their combination has the potential to provide us with a holistic health science that will be a boon for the psychosomatic health of our masses. Yoga involves a holistic approach to healing and integrates healing with the culture, diet, environment, and tradition.
Modern allopathic medicine that originated from Greco-Roman Medicine and Northern European traditions is built on the science of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry and the structure-function relationship between cells, tissues, and organs. Allopathic medicine focuses on diagnosis, treatment, and cure for acute illnesses via potent pharmaceutical drugs, surgery, radiation, stem cell and other treatment modalities.
Modern medical advancements provide the rationale for the integration of various traditional healing techniques including Yoga to promote healing, health, and longevity. It is imperative that advances in medicine include the holistic approach of Yoga to face the current challenges in health care. The antiquity of Yoga must be united with the innovations of modern medicine to improve quality of life throughout the world.
Modern medicine has the ultimate aim and goal of producing a state of optimum physical and mental health thus ultimately leadings to the optimum well being of the individual. Yoga also aims at the attainment of mental and physical well being though the methodology differs. While modern medicine has a lot to offer mankind in its treatment and management of acute illness, accidents and communicable diseases, Yoga has lot to offer in terms of preventive, promotive and rehabilitative methods in addition to many management methods to tackle emerging challenges like Obesity, Diabetes, Heart, Joint and Psychosomatic Disorders etc to modern medical science.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY:
The study of anatomy and physiology is a great meeting point for modern medicine and Yoga. Yoga therapists and practitioners can benefit from the intricate and detailed �break-down study� of modern medicine where the body is broken down into many systems, then into many organs, many tissues and finally into billions of cells including the emerging concept of stem cells. On the other hand the Yogic � holistic� view of the Pancha Kosha (the five sheathed existence) can help modern doctors realize that we are not just, �one-body� organisms but have four more bodies that are equally if not more important. We are a manifestation of the Divine and have, not only the physical body but also an energy body, a mental body, a body of wisdom and a body of eternal bliss. An understanding of the psychic anatomy and physiology of Nadis, Chakras and Bindus when coupled with the practical understanding of the details of the physical body can inspire real knowledge of the self in all health care personnel. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi has tried to correlate 37 areas of human physiology with 37 areas of intelligence or consciousness as available in Vedic literature. Some of the examples are the correlation between Nyaya and the Thalamus as well as Samkya and the types of neuronal activity.

In his excellent book, �The Shambala Guide to Yoga�, Dr. George Feuerstein says, �Long before physicists discovered that matter is energy vibrating at a certain rate, the Yogis of India had treated this body-mind as a playful manifestation of the ultimate power (Shakti), the dynamic aspect of Reality. They realized that to discover the true Self, one had to harness attention because the energy of the body-mind follows �attention�. A crude example of this process is the measurable increase of blood flow to our fingers and toes that occurs when we concentrate on them. Yogis are very careful about where they place their attention, for the mind creates patterns of energy, causing habits of thought and behavior that can be detrimental to the pursuit of genuine happiness�. Professor Dr SV Rao, an eminent medical doctor and Yoga Scientist says, �Yoga is a science because it is verifiable. Yoga as a science of living is also an art. Yoga, therefore, may be defined as the science and art of optimum living�

PREVENTION OF DISEASE:

As per the concept of great Maharishi Patanjali, Yogic lifestyle that includes the Yama and Niyama can help prevent a great many of the modern diseases like Hepatitis B and AIDS. Cleanliness that is taught through Soucha can help prevent and limit the spread of contagious and infectious diseases. Mental peace and right approach to Yoga such as Samatvam (equanimity of mind) and Vairagya (dispassionate detachment) can help prevent many of the psychosomatic ailments running wild in the modern world. If these Yogic values as well as practices such as Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas and Dhyana are inculcated in the modern human race, we can prevent virtually all diseases that abound today. However the �will� to do so is also of paramount importance as there is no money or fame in prevention and we don�t know what we have prevented because we have prevented it from happening!
To quote the eminent neurosurgeon Dr B Ramamurthi, �The widespread revival of the Science of Yoga by modern Yogic teachers and Gurus, bodes good for mankind. The only way to keep fit & healthy is through the Science of Yoga, which transcends all religions and cults. It is a science of the mind and the body and needs to be practiced by all human beings to ensure their own future�.

PROMOTIVE HEALTH:
The practice of Yoga leads to the efficient functioning of the body with homeostasis through improved functioning of the psycho-immuno-neuro-endocrine system. A balanced equilibrium between the sympathetic and parasympathetic wings of the autonomic nervous system leads to a dynamic state of health. Yoga not only benefits the nervous system but also the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, muscular, endocrine and immune system.
Hath Yoga introduced by Yogi Swatmarama, a sage of 15th century India, in his book Hatha Yoga Pradipika, is the most practiced form of body discipline. In the last forty to fifty years, Hath Yoga has also been accepted as � Therapeutic Modality� all over the world , supported by many scientific studies Various types of yogic � Kriyas� or techniques, may be Asans, pranayama, mudras, bandhas and Meditation etc have been administered to demonstrate their effect on health and diseases in a scientific manner.

DISEASE REVERSAL
Yoga has a lot to offer in terms of psychosomatic disorders and in stress related disorders such as diabetes, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, epilepsy, hypertension, back pain and other functional disorders. Yoga can help reduce and in some cases eliminate drug dosage and dependence in patients suffering from diabetes mellitus, hypertension, epilepsy, anxiety, bronchial asthma, constipation, dyspepsia, insomnia, arthritis, sinusitis and dermatological disorders.
Asanas are probably the best tool to disrupt any learned patterns of wrong muscular efforts. Pranayama and Pratyahara are extremely efficient techniques to divert the individual's attention from the objects of the outer environment, to increase a person's energy potential and 'interiorize' them, to achieve control of one's inner functioning.
We must remember Plato�s words when he said, �The treatment of the part shouldn�t be attempted without a treatment of the entirety,� meaning that the treatment of the body without treating the mind and soul would be waste of time. Efficient medical scientist does the same. A smiling, caring physician with sweet voice and gentle touch is more of a Yogic therapist.
Yoga can help those recovering from accidents and physical traumas to get back on their feet faster and with better functional ability.


KUNDALINI JAGRAN
Lajpat Rai, an eminent Physiologist has conducted extensive study on Chakras and Kundalini Jagran. According to Kundalini Yoga, the potential energy located in the Chakras can be converted into kinetic form either spontaneously or by meditational practices. This phenomenon of conversion of potential energy into kinetic energy has been termed as �Awakening of Kundalini� which leads to self actualization. Kundalini Chakras are claimed to be vortices of energy spinning in circles like transformers. They are said to govern and regulate the flow and dispersion of power (etheric or pranic energy of yoga) in an electrical human infrastructure comprised of an extraordinary circuitry of 72 thousand subtle channels (sukshama prana nadis). Quantitatively, the five chakras on the spine are further claimed to be endowed with the qualities and attributes possessed and manifested by five cosmic elements of earth, water, fire, air and ether respectively. Intensive meditation on the chakras sites at spine and cranium by way of visualization of a given chakra symbolically in terms of a number of petals of a lotus, its colour, sound and other ingredients surcharges the body-mind-consciousness complex at all the five levels.



HEALTHY DIET:

Yoga teaches us that the cause of most disease is through under (Ajjeranatvam), over (Atijeeranatvam) or wrong (Kujeeranatvam) digestion. Yoga also teaches us about the approach to food, the types of food as well as the importance of timings and moderation in diet. A combination of the modern aspects of diet with a dose of Yogic thought can help us eat not only the right things but also in the right way and at the right time thus assuring good health and longevity. Eminent Physiologist Prof Lajpat Rai in his vast scientific studies has given great importance to Yogic Dietary Regimen and has observed the effect of Fasting Therapy to buildup the internal milieu by restoring the homeostatic mechanisms.

RELAXATION:
Relaxation is a key element of any Yoga therapy regimen and must not be forgotten at any cost. Shavasana has been reported to help a lot in hypertensive patients and practices such as Savitri Pranayama, Chandra Pranayama, Kayak Kriyas, Yoga Nidra, Anulom Viloma Prakriyas and Marmanasthanam Kriya are also available to the person requiring this state of complete relaxation. It is important to remember that relaxation on its own is less effective than relaxation following activity.

AGING:

Aging is inevitable and Yoga can help us to age gracefully. Healthy diet, regular exercise, avoidance of negative thoughts & habits and cultivation of the positive attitude and a healthy lifestyle can help us to age with dignity. Yoga can also help our �silver citizens� retain their mental ability and prevent degenerative disorders such as Parkinson�s disease, Alzheimer�s and various other aging problems. Swami Gitananda Giri, Yogashri Krishnamacharya, Kannaiah Yogi, Swami Suddananda Bharathi, Yogeshwarji, Yogendraji, Swami Ram Dev and Padma Bhushan BKS Iyengar are but a few of the Yogis who have shown us that its is possible to grow old without losing any of the physical or mental faculties of youth.

LIFE STYLE CHANGES:

Yoga helps patients to learn to make an effort and change their life style for the better so that their health can improve. Life style modification is the buzzword in modern medical circles and Yoga can play a vital role in this regard. Yogic diet, Asanas, Pranayamas, Mudras, Kriyas and relaxation are an important aspect of lifestyle modification. Dr Dean Ornish, an eminent American medical doctor who has shown that Yogic lifestyle can reverse heart disease. He says, �Yoga is a system of perfect tools for achieving union as well as healing.�
Scientists such as Dr BK Anand, Dr KK Datey, Dr KN Udupa, Dr B Ramamurthy, Dr W Selvamurthy, Dr T Desiraju, Dr Nagendra, Dr Nagaratna, Dr Shirley Telles, Dr MV Bhole, Dr Rajapurkar, Dr Mittimohan, Dr Lajpat Rai and Dr Madanmohan and Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani have contributed extensively towards the scientific understanding of Yoga Vidya and Yoga Vidhi
Dr VSSM Rao writes that, �The tradition of Yoga is so perfect that we have to seek ways of expounding it in modern scientific terminology instead of simply evaluating it in terms of current concepts of science, which is expanding so rapidly that a time may come when man would like to live by his intuition rather than by scientific planning, bristling with conflicts and balancing a number of variables not completely understood.�
This is because Yoga has a sound system of etiology, diagnosis and pathogenesis of disease. Thus, we have a complete system by itself in Yoga
Kundalini Jagran
The importance of Yoga in India is known from the time of Krishna which is evident from Gita.
Lord Krishna in Bhagavad Gita (vs. 16-17, Chapter VI) has said, �Yoga is not for him who eats too much or too little. It is not for him who sleeps too much or too little. It is for him who is temperate in food and recreation, temperate in his exertion at work, temperate in sleep, yoga puts an end to all sorrows�

With the increasing evidence gathered by modern medical scientists in coordination with Yoga practioners, they have no hitch to say their patients �Never fear shadows. They simply mean there is light somewhere nearby�


�I burn my candle at both ends;
It may not last the night.
But oh! my friends, and ah! my foes,
It makes a lovely light!�
 Anonymous



Oh God! Lead us: from ignorance to knowledge, from Untruth to Truth, from Fragility To Eternity

Homeopathy is a holistic form of medicine. In treating an illness it takes into account the unique emotional and physical traits of the individual concerned. So the medicine prescribed for two patients suffering from the
same disease will be different. Although homoeopathy works very quickly in common, everyday complaints, it is
a treatment for those in search of an instant cure in acute diseases.In chronic diseases, it requires careful self observation and the will power to stick to a plan of action. The reward for this is a greater sense of well- being, energy and resistance to disease.
HOMOEOPATHY IS SAFE,SIMPLE,SCIENTIFIC,ECONOMIC AND EFFECTIVE MEDICINE FOR ALL

How Dr. Binoy Vallabhassery Assesses
Dr. Binoy Vallabhassery categorizes people into constitutional types. In homoeopathic terms a person's constitution is his /her inherited and acquired physical, emotional and intellectual make up. A closely fitting constitutional remedy, selected according to these criteria acts preventatively and curatively.
In addition to examining the symptoms of an illness, he enquires the fears, food preferences and response to general factors such as weather. He also takes into account a person's physical appearance, weak areas of body. Dr. Binoy Vallabhassery then selects a remedy that closely matches a person's constitutional type.

General Factors
The weather,seasons,temperature
and time of day may worsen or improve physical conditions
Food preferences
Some people are inclined to crave sweet foods,while others
cannot tolerate them.Food likes and dislikes are an important
part of assessing constitutional types

Fears
Before prescribing a remedy,
homoeopaths take into account
tangible fears, ,for example,insects
and snakes and emotional fears,such as fear of death ,failure and insanity.
Personality & temperament
Some people are by nature optimistic and cheerful,while others are by nagative and irritable.Homoeopaths categorize
people according to their emotional characteristics.

What Dr. Binoy Vallabhassery Does.
The first visit to Dr. Binoy Vallabhassery includes an assessment of your overall condition. You will be asked a great many questions about the symptoms of your illness and what affects them, your medical history, your appetite, food likes and dislikes, thirst, sweat, stool, urine, sleep, dreams, weather changes, sexual sphere, your emotional state and regularity of your bodily functions. To women, some questions concerning their menstrual flow, menopause, or any other discharges will be asked. Some questions concerning your occupation, recreational activities and emotional state are aimed at determining to which constitutional type you most closely match. Complete secrecy regarding the details of the patient is assured.


Dr. Binoy Vallabhassery will prescribe a remedy and also advise you on changes to be made in your life style and diet.


At second visit particularly where constitutional treatment is being used, he will interpret your response to the remedy and
decide how to continue treatment.


The time for a consultation varies, but a minimum is 15 minutes (ideally1/2 an hour) is recommended for the first consultation.Subsequent consultations usually last for 3-5 minutes. The No. of visits you have depends on how serious your condition is and how long you have been ill.Medicines used for treatment are of Dr.Willmar
Schwabe Germany,Hapco-Calcutta,SBL.Ltd collaboration of Boiron France etc..Case analysis used by computer software-RADAR-VITHOULKAS EXPERT SYSTEM from Belgium.

Dr. Binoy Vallabhassery --- provide special treatment for

Headaches, Hydrocephalus, Eruptions of head, Hair falling, Vertigo, Styes, Diplopia, conjuctivities, Discharges from eyes, ears, nose, roaring in ears, epistasis, bleeding from nose, chronic coryza, sinusitis, chronic sniffles and sneezing, eruption of face, discoloration, offensive breath, ulcers of mouth, bleeding gums, delayed and difficult dentition, toothache, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, constant hawking, chronic roughness of throat, loss of appetite, vomiting, chronic colic, flatulence, eruptions of rectum, prolapsus, chronic constipation, diarrhoea, gall stones, haemorrhoids (Piles), Jaundice, hepatitis A,B,C&D,Bed wetting, Kidney Bladder-stone, Diabetes insipidus, UTI, Sedimentation of Urine, sexual debility impotence, STD, AIDS, Leukorrhea, Menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, Painful menses, profuse menses, Recurrent abortion, Painful coition, Palpitation of heart, Hyper and Hypotension, vericose veins, Back pain, Joint pain, Rheumatism, Asthma, Allergy, Chronic Cough, Eczema, Leucoderma, Herpes, psoriases, pruritus, purpura, scabies, pigmentation of skin, Ulcers, Urticaria, Warts whitlow, Fevers, Influenza, Increased sleep drowsiness, Insomnia (sleeplessness), Restless sleep, General weakness, Chorea, Goitre, Nervousness, Neurasthenia, Sciatica, Abscess, Anaemia, Cancer, Glands, Injuries, Marasmus, Obesity, Tumours, Childrens disease,ITP,etc,etc.

Vallabhassery Home[o] Medicine Kit �

1. VHMK No: 1 - For fever, cough, cold, coryza when started.

2. VHMK No: 2 - For debilitating fever, chilliness, with desire for hot water, associated with cough, breathing difficulty, one day after fever started.

3. VHMK No: 3 - For pain in ear, throat, tonsillitis, with or without fever.

4. VHMK No: 4 - For fever without thirst, urinary tract infections ( UTI ), pus in urine, loss of appetite, desire for open air, thick yellow nasal discharges, sniffles .

5.VHMK No: 5 - For loose stools ( diaohorriea ), flatulence, indigestion, vomiting, with or without fever with great chillness, wants thick blankets.

6. VHMK No: 6 - For high fever 103 -104F while taking other homeo medicines, if fever runs very high take 4-5 pills dissolve in one spoon water and drink whole at a time, then continue the medicine which was taken earlier as instructed. If after 4-5 hours fever does not come to 100 - 101F again take 4-5 pills.

7. VHMK No: 7 - For injures, head hit due to children's common falls when running or jumping or slight injuries when riding bicycles. Take 4 pills three times a day for two days.

8. VHMK No: 8 - For worm troubles, take 4 pills three times a day for two days every month.

9. VHMK No: 9 - For minor burns, take 10 drops of medicine mix with 1 table spoon oil ( coconut or olive ) and apply on the burned part.

10.VHMK No: 10 - For minor cuts or wounds, take 10 drops of medicine mix with 1 teaspoon boiled and then cooled water or distilled water, pour it to a dressing cloth and bind it with another dressing cloth. Clean the wound every day and repeat the same process for 3 -4 days

How to take medicine :

VHMK No: 1 to 5 take 4-5 pills dissolve in 1/2 glass of boiled and then cooled water or distilled water, with through clockwise string, according to intensity of illness take one spoon two hourly or three hourly for 24 hours. No need to take medicine while sleeping. Take 3 associated pills along with it three times a day for 2-4 days. If illness continue even after 48 hours call me or consult a physician.

Common instructions :

While taking medicines avoid coffee, salted fish, highly seasoned food etc., don't take medicines 1/2 hour before after food, don't wash hair when suffering from cold coryza, fever, cough, throat pain, eye-ear infections, drink plenty of water little quantity in short intervals when loose stools or vomiting occur. If vomiting is sever avoid drinking and eating atleast for 2 hours. Drink one or two sips of glucose salt mixture ( take 2 table spoon glucose, one pinch salt mix with 1 glass of boiled and then cooled water or distilled water 120 ml ) every 10 - 15 minutes intervel. If large quantity is drunk it may vomit after the water get warmed in stomach.

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One of the hardest things patients have to do today is to select amongst the many medical options which the doctor offers to them. Making decisions is always hard work - especially when dealing with your health ! Firstly, this is an area in which you have little expertise or experience . Secondly, the consequences of the wrong decision can be extremely painful, which is why many patients get paralysed into inactivity. This is why patients want a doctor who will make the right decision for them. Unfortunately, it's becoming extremely difficult for doctors to do so, because doctors cannot read a patient's mind - and do not know what their personal preferences are. It was much easier in the past, when patients had a family doctor, who knew a lot about them and whom they trusted completely.

So what's the solution ?

Like most modern doctors, I never tell patients what to do. I believe in non-directive counselling, and believe my role is to help them to make the right decision for themselves.

When they need help, I usually tell patients to follow a three-step technique to help them make the right decision for themselves.

Step 1 - Use your brains

Knowledge is power and information therapy is essential medicine. If your doctor won't provide you with the information you need, please use the internet ; or get a second opinion.

Make a list of all your options. Use the McKinsey system, to make a list which is mutually exclusive and complete exhaustive. Please keep an open mind and just list all your choices. Don't be judgmental or make any attempt to censor the list.

The more the homework you do, the better your results. You can also brainstorm to come up with new options too ( What If I had a million dollars ? is a helpful tool to use when you need to think "out of the box").

Step 2. Listen to your heart

What if you had no constraints ? What would you choose ? Which is your first choice ?( Don't worry about the practicality of your choice right now - this will come later). There should be no ifs and buts at this stage. Continue to keep an open mind and don't think about objections at this stage. Remember, that you need to use a combination of logic and emotions to come to the right decision.

Step 3 Work out the logistics

This is the "nitty-gritty" of the treatment. Which doctor should I choose ? When should I start the treatment ? How can I afford the treatment ?

Patients often try to do this first - and then get stuck. If you do steps 1 and 2 ( in that order), the logistics will usually fall into place on their own. Doctors are experts are organising the minutiae of the medical treatment, so let them do this - after all, this is their job. You need to focus on Steps 1 and 2 - something which no one else can do for you !

You will find this framework extremely helpful in making the right medical decision when confronted with choices. Use it sensibly - and be willing to re-visit it as time goes by and you uncover new options ( Step 1); or your heart's desires change ( Step 2).

And what is the role of the doctor ? I feel my role is to be a safety net, in that I can reassure the patient that I will offer my recommendations ( and the reasons for these); and not let them make a wrong choice - but when there are options, I will allow them to decide for themselves, if they want to do so.

Dr Aniruddha Malpani, MD
Malpani Infertility Clinic, Jamuna Sagar, SBS Road, Colaba
Bombay 400 005. India
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Published in THE HINDU News Paper on Friday, 27th May,2005. Written by Dr.R. KRANTHI VARDHAN, Chief Physician & Managing Director, Dr Kranthi�s Institute of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, THE KERALA AYURVEDIC CARE, Speciality Panchakarma Centre, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-500029. Andhra Pradesh. India. Ph: 092461 66636, 098666 66055

According to Ayurveda, our natural state is one of health, happiness and an inner sense of well-being. "Health" is defined as the body being clear of Toxins, the mind is at peace, emotions are calm and happy, wastes are efficiently eliminated and organs are functioning normally.

In a Busy, Stressful and Toxic world, our Physical and Mental systems accumulate Toxins causing deterioration in bodily functioning. This eventually weakens our systems, which opens the door for Chronic, Degenerative, and Non-Specific Diseases to develop. These can evolve into Serious Specific Diseases, ultimately damaging an individual�s Health and Wellness.

Panchakarma can help by reversing these negative effects of daily living. It can restore your natural state of health and wellness by cleansing your body of toxins, bringing balance into your system and improving bodily function. It can also help you sustain this process by making positive changes in lifestyle.

The Panchakarma Therapeutic process appears quite simple in its application. However, its effects are powerful and effective. Panchakarma is a unique, natural, holistic, health-giving series of therapeutic treatments that cleanse the body�s deep tissues of toxins, open the subtle channels, bring life-enhancing energy thereby increasing vitality, inner peace, confidence and well-being.

Dr. Kranthi�s Institute of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, THE KERALA AYURVEDIC CARE, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad is a Speciality Panchakarma Centre offering Treatrments for all the Chronic & Degenerative diseases. This premier institute established in 1999 provides Care, Comfort, Cure & Hope for Spinal disorders, Spondylosis, Slip disc, Sciatica, Disc prolapse, Rheumatic ailments, Stress, Skin, Psoriasis, Sexual problems, Infertility, Impotency, Allergy, Acidity, Ulcers & other chronic ailments.

Speciality treatments for Diabetes, Hypertension, Allergy, Stress management, Obesity, Hair fall, Dandruff, Psychological problems, Gynaec conditions etc are available here. There are also Rejuvenation, Beauty & Kerala Massage therapies for the healthy persons, to fortify their health. These panchakarma, Rejuvenation Therapies are planned for the needful after a thorough examination & consultation.

Those in need can contact Dr. Kranthi Vardhan, Chief Physician & Managing Director,
The Kerala Ayurvedic Care, Speciality Panchakarma Centre, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-29.
Ph: 92461 66636, 98666 66055, 66101140.