What is your views about Ayurveda?

[jien57908]

As we know that Ayurveda treatment is the oldest and tradition medical system of our country. I am posting this thread because today, we are fighting with coronavirus with empty hands and do not know any weapon which can destroy this dreadful virus. Most of us who did not believe in Ayurveda and have not used it, are now moving and using it. I also follow Ayurvedic medicines and natural remedies to fight disease and that is why i joined the Ayurveda Experience blog (https://bit.ly/the-ayurvedaexperience) where i can all the necessary help related to Ayurveda. Please share your thought and views regarding usage of Ayurveda medicine in treatment of Coronavirus.

 

[Vinayaka]

I think ayurveda is more preventive than curative. So it would lessen the symptoms of any disease, as the general health would be better. But it would be naive to think of an ayurvedic treatment as a cure, unless of course, some large scientific study supported it.

 

[stvdv]

As we know that Ayurveda treatment is the oldest and tradition medical system of our country. I am posting this thread because today, we are fighting with coronavirus with empty hands and do not know any weapon which can destroy this dreadful virus. Most of us who did not believe in Ayurveda and have not used it, are now moving and using it. I also follow Ayurvedic medicines and natural remedies to fight disease and that is why i joined the Ayurveda Experience blog (https://bit.ly/the-ayurvedaexperience) where i can all the necessary help related to Ayurveda. Please share your thought and views regarding usage of Ayurveda medicine in treatment of Coronavirus.

IMO:
Ayurveda is about real cure, by strengthening your whole system, taking into consideration your personal constitution, whereas Western drugs is about relieving your symptoms , by using drugs to suppress the symptoms, thereby inhibiting the real cure. Ayurveda has thousands of years of experience, whereas Western medicine is still very young. Of course you need to have a good Ayurvedic doctor. And of course some diseases won't get cured by Ayurveda. That is why I believe it would be wise and best to combine all the medical knowledge. And of course Western medicine also has it's value when it comes to operations or insulin for diabetes to mention a few. Also good to see that gradually in the West they start focusing more on the importance of diet (which took a long time, I have to say).

For Corona, Ayurveda can be very helpful, as it improves your immune system, by taking care of your whole system.

 

[Aupmanyav]

More or less fraud. No standardization of medicines, no clinical trials except for a few drugs (Serpentina). Waste of public money, a big favorite of the current government. All tradition, hearsay. Unfortunate that after a 4-year course in Ayurveda, graduates are allowed to use allopathic drugs about which they have not studied much. Oh yes, they have a cure for Corona virus. My unscientific son and daughter-in-law use Ayurvedic medicines and one supposed to help against Corona Virus. A dangerous placebo.
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The 4-yr Ayurveda course gets a BAMS degree - Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery. That again is a fraud. I have not seen any Ayurvedic doctor to perform surgery. These people should not be termed as doctors but Vaidya, Hakeem, Homeopath or Siddha.

Same holds true for other alternate systems, Unani Medicine (Unani- Greek, but practiced by Muslim Hakeems), Siddha medicine of South India and Homeopathy.

 

[stvdv]

Most of us who did not believe in Ayurveda

I believe in Ayurveda, but not in all Ayurvedic doctors. I also did find a few errors in Ayurvedic scriptures. But I think the concept is good.

After a few month Corona virus and all the lies and misinformation and false information given by WHO and governments, while some experts (Fauci, Gates) on Corona claim to have known already in 2017/2019 that Corona was about to happen, my trust in Western Big Pharma has gone down even more.

 

[Aupmanyav]

Science knows about this family of viruses. Science cannot stop mutants or genetically-engineered viruses in spy labs. This virus is from SARS family (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). Why blame doctors? You should blame the politicians who did not prepare nations for this kind of disease. They did not even order proper precautionary measures. Doctors don't have cure for all possible diseases. And it takes time to get a cure, sometimes years.

 

[stvdv]

I don't blame doctors.

WHO and governments have been given too much misleading information. Creating lots of chaos and fear. And done so knowingly. Which is wrong.

 

[Kapalika]

Not Indian, but it's worth mentioning that scientists warned for decades we weren't prepared for this kind of virus and that it was a type likely to form. It isn't so much how dangerous the disease is itself as it is how so many cases can happen quickly and overload hospitals which is then when a lot of people will die.

That said, India has fared much better than the USA in stopping people from getting it and dying to it.

I don't know much about Ayruvedic medicine, but I'm inclined to think that we have learned a lot more about the human body and medicine in the last few thousand years since.

 

[ajay0]

My family was much into allopathic medicine, a trait which I imbibed, but later on, I found ayurvedic and herbal medicines effective and more cost-effective than allopathic medical charges which were burning a hole in my pocket.

Allopathic medicines are also pretty toxic , and this is why ayurveda and herbal medicines are gaining in popularity in India and all over the world.

At times, ayurveda can even be more effective than allopathy and I have met people who had exhausted all that allopathy had to offer without success and eventually found healing in ayurveda.

Allopathy has also benefited from herbal medicine. Quinine essential for curing malaria is a plant-based medicine extracted from the cinchona tree. It was a part of traditional medicine used by south american natives successfully, and adopted by western missionaries for healing purposes and for curing malaria.

I am interested a lot in herbal medicine and naturopathy at the moment and have read some books on the same, and I believe there is a lot we can learn from them. They are cost-effective and cheap.

Gandhi was an enthusiastic advocate and practicioner of naturopathy and herbal medicine, and he has written a lot of material on the subject.

Issues with ayurveda is lack of standardisation and quality control, and I find it safer to go with brands than unknown names. I think Ayurveda can benefit a lot with modern management systems and quality control checks by the government.

Imo, Allopathy is generally the optimal choice for worse case scenarios while ayurveda and herbal medicines are the best in terms of prevention of disease.

 

[Valjean]

Folk medicine, based more on philosophy than actual biochemistry, physiology or medical testing.

 

[stvdv]

Folk medicine, based more on philosophy than actual biochemistry, physiology or medical testing.

Thanks for your opinion. You give a biased view of Ayurveda, I think it's good to be a bit more accurate

Ayurveda has proven it's value for thousands of years by actual human experience, which allopathic medicine lacks

Past decade allopathic experts finally admit certain facts Ayurveda already declared thousands of years ago

Of course allopathy has it good points also. Would be wise to not belittle each other but shouldering each other

 

[ajay0]

Hindu philophy states that there is a correlation between the health of the mind and body. This has also been observed in the west, 'A healthy mind in a healthy body'.

Most diseases are of a psychosomatic origin, and by getting the mind right, it naturally results in physical healing as well.

B.K.S.Iyengar was told by doctors he will not live to 20 but he died
at 95. He cured himself through hatha yoga. Similarly disabled paratrooper Arthur Boorman was able to walk and run again through practice of hatha yoga after doctors had stated he would never even walk again.

S.N.Goenka was able to cure his severe migraines through practice of vipassana meditation after numerous unsuccessful trips to doctors in Britain, U.S. and Japan.

Considering the fact that many have bankrupted themselves through rising medical expenses, I would say alternative medical systems like meditation, hatha yoga, herbal medicines, acupuncture,reiki should be explored considering its cost-effectiveness.

 

[stvdv]

Ayurveda is superior as it is a whole system. Sadly allopathy is not a whole system, a lot of focus on $$ to cure symptoms.
Of course allopathy has it's value too. Would be wise to not belittle each other but shoulder each other
Ayurveda is not just medicine. It's a huge science about: soul, body, mind, emotions and DIET and herbs

My family was much into allopathic medicine, a trait which I imbibed, but later on, I found ayurvedic and herbal medicines effective and more cost-effective than allopathic medical charges which were burning a hole in my pocket.

True

Allopathic medicines are also pretty toxic , and this is why ayurveda and herbal medicines are gaining in popularity in India and all over the world.

True, some are toxic. I have kidney challenges, so I know about these allopathic chemical shortcomings
Ayurveda and the medicines are natural, so the Ayurvedic medicines don't have these shortcomings

At times, ayurveda can even be more effective than allopathy and I have met people who had exhausted all that allopathy had to offer without success and eventually found healing in ayurveda.

Ayurveda is not just medicine. It's a huge science about: soul, body, mind, emotions and DIET and herbs

 

[Valjean]

Thanks for your opinion. You give a biased view of Ayurveda, I think it's good to be a bit more accurate

Ayurveda has proven it's value for thousands of years by actual human experience, which allopathic medicine lacks

Past decade allopathic experts finally admit certain facts Ayurveda already declared thousands of years ago

Of course allopathy has it good points also. Would be wise to not belittle each other but shouldering each other

I'm not belittling, just stating facts.
Allopathy has been extensively tested, and has revolutionized global health.
Homeopathy and folk medicine has, indeed, been around for thousands of years, over which period human health, disease prevention and treatment has progressed at a snail's pace and, often, not at all.

Popularity and folklore supported all sorts of less-than-effective treatments for hundreds of years. People swore by bleeding, purging, cupping, and all sorts of folk remedies -- till they were actually tested.

Until anecdotal reports are subjected to large scale, blinded studies, they're no more than folklore.

 

[stvdv]

Allopathy has also benefited from herbal medicine. Quinine essential for curing malaria is a plant-based medicine extracted from the cinchona tree. It was a part of traditional medicine used by south american natives successfully, and adopted by western missionaries for healing purposes and for curing malaria.

True. When Allopathic enthusiasts realize this, they would not belittle/discredit natural healing methods so much

I am interested a lot in herbal medicine and naturopathy at the moment and have read some books on the same, and I believe there is a lot we can learn from them. They are cost-effective and cheap.

I have been studying and applying Ayurveda in my life a lot. Most troubles solved when living and dieting smart

Imo, Allopathy is generally the optimal choice for worse case scenarios while ayurveda and herbal medicines are the best in terms of prevention of disease.

True (IMO).
When you are almost dying or chopped of your legs then allopathy can extend your life or legs
When you are healthy then Ayurveda can give you 20 happy extra years advising smart diet and life style.

 

[stvdv]

I'm not belittling, just stating facts.

Popularity and folklore supported all sorts of less-than-effective treatments for hundreds of years

I thought we were talking about Ayurveda

 

[stvdv]

Most diseases are of a psychosomatic origin, and by getting the mind right, it naturally results in physical healing as well.

B.K.S.Iyengar was told by doctors he will not live to 20 but he died
at 95. He cured himself through hatha yoga. Similarly disabled paratrooper Arthur Boorman was able to walk and run again through practice of hatha yoga after doctors had stated he would never even walk again.

S.N.Goenka was able to cure his severe migraines through practice of vipassana meditation after numerous unsuccessful trips to doctors in Britain, U.S. and Japan.

Always nice to read good examples. This proves that Ayurveda and other natural practices have great value

 

[stvdv]

I'm not belittling, just stating facts.

As was I

 

[Aupmanyav]

Ayurveda and the medicines are natural, so the Ayurvedic medicines don't have these shortcomings.

I think that is a myth. Ayurvedic medicine cause damage in two ways. The drug itself may be harmful and unstandardized, and one who follows Ayurveda will delay his going to an Allopathic doctor in time. This will aggravate the problem. We see it happening all time in India. (I am a doctor's son, a doctor's brother, father-in-law and grandpa of two dentists).

 

[Aupmanyav]

That said, India has fared much better than the USA in stopping people from getting it and dying to it.

Of course, USA is at the top for mismanagement of Coronavirus, but India also is threatened. We have lost nearly 17,000 people. We made mistakes.