AYURVEDA - KERALA

AYURVEDA Hinduism and Buddhism have been an influence on the development of many of ayurveda's central ideas — particularly its fascination with balance, known in Buddhism as Madhyamaka (Devanāgarī: माध्यात्मिक).[17] Balance is emphasized; suppressing natural urges is seen to be unhealthy, and doing so claimed lead to illness.[17] However, people are cautioned to stay within the limits of reasonable balance and measure.[17] For example, emphasis is placed on moderation of food intake,[2] sleep, sexual intercourse.[17] [edit]Diagnosis The Charaka Samhita recommends a tenfold examination of the patient.[18] constitution abnormality essence stability body measurements diet suitability psychic strength digestive capacity physical fitness age In addition, Chopra (2003) identifies five influential criteria for diagnosis:[18] origin of the disease prodrominal (precursory) symptoms typical symptoms of the fully developed disease observing the effect of therapeutic procedures the pathological process' Ayurvedic practitioners approach diagnosis by using all five senses.[18] Hearing is used to observe the condition of breathing and speech.[10] The study of the lethal points or marman marma is of special importance.[11] Ayurvedic doctors regard physical and mental existence together with personality as a unit, each element having the capacity to influence the others. One of the fundamental aspects of ayurvedic medicine is to take this into account during diagnosis and therapy. Contact KERALATRIP