Health :
THE IMPORTANCE OF AYURVEDA IN MODERN LIFE
Dr.Amblili Krishnan, Kottakkal Aryavaidyasala.

                  Ayurveda – the veda of life – is believed to have originated during the vedic period. This is considered as a demi veda of ‘Adharva Veda’, one among the Vedas. It is believed that the text of ‘Ayurveda’ was initiated by Brahma to Indra. The modern generation who are influenced by scientific concepts will find it difficult to analyse and accept the principles of Ayurveda. We normally have a misconception about truth. For us those which match with our presumptions are true and those which do not match with are false. In these circumstances it is quiet natural that the modern man find it difficult to enquire and accept the real sense of Ayurveda.
                  Ayurveda is not mearly a treatment methodology. On the one side it advices about the do’s and do not’s in the life style so that one could keep the health of mind and body intact. Conclusions are made taking into consideration all factors in the universe influencing the human beings. This indeed is the importance of Ayurveda with modern life. The science of Ayurveda can be understood in two different ways –


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                 1. Chikitsa Shastram, the science of treatment and
                 2. Swastha Vrutham, the art of attaining liesurel life
                                  ‘The Chikitsa Shastra’ explains the various diseases and the treatment there of in detail. Treatment methodology of Ayurveda is further divided into two parts namely “Shodhana Chikitsa” (purification treatment) and “Shamana Chikitsa” (purification treatment).
                 In the present day situation where atmospheric pollution is very high, the “Shodhana Chikitsa” (Panchakarma Chikitsa) is of much importance. Nasyam, Vamanam, Virechanam, Vasthi and Rakthamoksha are the five purifications coming under Shodhana Chikitsa. Various diseases like Bronchitis, different type of skin diseases, etc., are caused by water and air pollution. Shodhana Chikitsa not only cures the diseases but also eradicate the root cause of diseases. This demands controlled diet restrictions (pathyam). Its results are great.
                 Science has grown immensely. Now technics prevails in the medical field as well. This is why a few, even among the scientists doubts acceptability of a system which is thousands of years old. I could say firmly that the ideas of Ayurveda, its medicinal constitutions and its applications are much different from that of modern medicine. It is incorrect to believe that the modern science can irradicate all types of diseases. A lot of knowledges are still to be added to it. There are some scientists who have logic in thinking and courage in doing, now accepting this point of view.
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                 According to Ayurveda, the human body is made of three humours and Panchakarma is the way for purifying the body. Whatever be the reason for the uneasiness of the human body, it is due to the imbalance of these three humours. Ayurveda treatment is meant to keep the balance of humours. Panchakarma is aimed to mitigate the fumed ‘doshas’ to normality. It is sure that “Panchakarma Chikitsa” will have a leading role to that extent till the basic nature of human being remain in this manner.
On the other hand, “Shamana Chikitsa” is the method of subsiding the disease by using medicine. Even though Ayurveda medicines do not give quick results, it is important to know that they do not produce any side effect. This indeed is the main attraction of Ayurveda.
                 Apart from this, there are some other traditional treatment methods prevailing in Kerala. These methods are found effective to a great extent for easing the back pain, different sorts of headeaches, diseases and muscular cramps of the neck, which are present day scenario.
                 “Swastha Vrutham” explains how a healthy man could perpectuate him good health. It is good to prevent the disease rather than curing it. Here is the importance of Ayurveda, because Ayurveda is not the science which discuss the health of the human body. It is that science where the whole human being is the subject of the discussion. This in detail discuss the basic problems of the human mind as well as the human body and prescribes the do’s and don’ts for the comfort of the being. Ayurveda always thinks of a correct style of life. Such thoughts emerge from experiences and not from mere imaginations. The basis of health is cleanliness of both mind as well as body. Daily occupation, seasonal occupations and seasonal routines are all important for maintaining good health.
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                It is a fact that these prescriptions are tough to follow as strictly as it said but to a great extend it is possible and one should do it. The modern medicine have proved that the chemicals which are found in the various forms of food items effect human health. But very few know that such chemicals effect the working of human mind and their behavior. Ayurveda discusses this puzzle in detail. The diet is classified into three as “Sathwika, Rajasa and Thamasa” (substancial, illustrious and procrastinative). Together with nourishing and digestive food items, medicines and green vegetables are adviced. In Ayurveda, serious mention is made about daily diet and also about diet for different diseases.
                Indeed Ayurveda is not merely a treatment methodology, considered as science which uplift the physical and mental make up of man kind
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