Principles and Practice of Ayurveda

Today Ayurveda is seen as a science that can meet the needs of the medical challenges where the modern system has failed or is having a high rate of setbacks. But are the Ayurvedists ready for such a challenge? This question is many a times posed by many people and the usual answer to it is "YES". But the question still remains as "how". For it many of us claim that the principles of Ayurveda is very strong and hence it has stayed this many years. This explanation is sure to be accepted but it will not still give an answer to the question. 

In practice, the principles of treatment of Ayurveda is generally very difficult for the westerners, Asians other than Indians and even to some within the country or due to its complexity. The complexity is resulted by the blending of culture, medicine, tradition and belief that led to its origin and development basically of India as it is the home country and society. Thus the principles are to be known only when the complexity is truly understood and experienced. Now the question is whether it is difficult for the Ayurvedists to explain to others? The answer is "NO". This is because, the science is true in any region, place, country or environment, etc. Hence when any part of the science is to be explained, the teacher or person who explains should take into account the local region and study its various dimensions such that the blending will be quite apt and proportionate so as to make them understand the core ideals and principles. 

In practice, the same complexity has resulted in the projection of Ayurvedic practice and treatments as mere oil massaging spas  relaxation centers and other business oriented establishments where expertise in the field is seldom to be seen. But it surely acts as a place where the people take the cream benefit and relish it. This has resulted in shunted growth internationally along with bans and negative approach towards the science to some extent. The same has also led to aversion towards certain class of drugs which are main for the science to show its medical authenticity and action like the "Alchemic preparations", Herbo-mineral preparations", etc. 

This approach should be checked and not allowed to grow as it will only lead to a situation of Ayurveda like a bird which is told to fly after clipping its wings. Hence, it is better to Understand, Learn and Live Ayurveda such that it is practiced genuinely after being learnt and understood completely by not only some but by the whole mankind to have a healthy world............... www.cfeia.com 

Cooking is an art but the same being healthy is a necessity and scientific

Cooking is an art which is mastered by some in many parts of the world. Even though females are the main cooks of every household in various parts of the world, there are instances where males too have performed the job.

Ayurveda, even though being a Medical science also deals with the aspects with respect to cooking also. It has explained various principles that are regarded as necessary for cooking such that the recipe will be a healthy, tasty and helps in proper nourishment of the body. While doing so, they have tried to consider the interactions between the various components of the recipe which may lead to an harmful effect. This concept is clearly dealt in the context of Viruddha Aahara (Incompatibility of food). This is explained because if this concept is neglected it will surely lead to a grave disease conditions like skin diseases, autoimmune conditions, etc. The severity of the conditions may vary considerably according to the disease caused due to the neglect of the principle. But in any case the ill-health is sure to happen.

On close observation of today's lifestyle and food habits and its analysis through the lens of the concept of Viruddha Aahara a stunning result can be obtained which can be interpreted as follows:

Around 50% is Viruddha Aahara usually composed of Junk foods, stale foods, refrigerated foods, etc

Around 30% is incompatible combination of ingredients

Around 10% are incompatible with the time, environment, culture and habits of the individual. 

The remaining 10% are healthy, compatible and nourishing. 

The reasons may be many to explain to others as to why we have used or taken the particular food. But why do we abuse the body for some false perceptions or prejudice. Think before you act. Understand the need of the body and do justice to it.

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Relationship between Lifetyle and Healthy living - A summarized opinion

All those who are born on earth are bound to live. But the living on earth if it becomes a burden then the life will be taking a miserable stand. Why does a living becomes a burden is a question that should be asked while retrospecting ourselves. For several reasons we are stressed and doesn't know how to come out of it. Other than psychological stressors we also have the habit of inculcating the chemical stressors through our food and lifestyle. It is because we try to adopt those lifestyles which are present in different parts of the world. While doing so we don't analyse the result of our blind adoption which will still stress both our body and mind many a times. Every lifestyle (Eastern or Western) has its own importance and is developed on a platform which is suitable for the continuation of healthy life in the original geographical environments. If it is followed in a different environment then it will surely lead to a stressed condition. Hence if at all it is to be adopted, certain modifications is very much necessary. Certain holistic sciences like Yoga, Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine speaks of customized approach to an individual in bringing him back to a healthy condition. This approach surely will lead to a better living. Knowing the science and approaching a expert for a better guidance and treatment (if necessary) will be the most excellent way to have a healthy living. But this is not possible in all the cases as the availability of such experts are very difficult in certain areas of the world. Hence, it is for us to think and act before adoption of lifestyles by everyone of us as whether it is suitable or not such that we can live healthily and happily. After all it is our health that we try to test by adopting an unwholesome one...........www.cfeia.com

Ayurveda and Cosmetics

It is an aspiration of every individual on earth to look handsome and beautiful in the most possible manner. For this purpose every health science and even the traditional folk healers have tried its level best to develop and propagate various procedures. Even Ayurveda is not behind in the race. It too has developed procedures that have resulted in various benefits. These procedures are performed with various herbal drugs that give a better look and freshness to the individual along with certain medical benefits. The procedures includes face packs, face massages, treatments for the eyes like tarpana, putapaka, etc. The procedures are very simple to perform but needs expertise in the same. Infact, texts like Haramekhala is exclusively dedicated to the field. Other than this, the various authentic texts also give references regarding the methods to enhance beauty in a most safe and effective manner.
Hence, it is not an offence to aspire for enhancement of beauty but if this is obtained by a safe, effective and in an healthy manner, will it not be a boon? Think before you act.......................www.cfeia.com