Plastic surgery came from Vedic
science to modern medicine
Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) Sripad
Naik announced that plastic surgery is the gift of Vedic scripture of
‘Sushruta’ to modern medicines, during the inauguration of the Amrita Institute
for Integrated Medicine and Research Cente under Amrita University in Kochi,
Kerala on Sunday. He said, the knowledge came from teachers and practitioners
to scholars.
‘Our ancestors had such a remarkable sense of
observations that they could see the effect of natural products, viz. herbs,
animal products and minerals on human body,’ said the Minister.
Naik said, these systems not only prescribe the treatment
with drugs, but also have the concept of regulation of life-style, dietetic
regiments, seasonal regiments, which are helpful to prevent as well as cure
many diseases. ‘Another advantage of these medicines is that they do not have
side effects on long-term use,’ Naik added.
The minister called for generating scientific evidence and
validation of ancient Indian healthcare system for its global acceptance. He
said, in the emerging world of life-style related disorders and chronic
diseases, stand-alone modern medicine might not be sufficient to cater to the
demand of the ailing society.
‘At such a crucial juncture, there is a need to create
such treatment facilities with integrative approach, where patients can choose
their preferred system of medicine under one roof,’ remarked the Minister. ‘Not
only this, it will also help to promote referrals from one system to the other
so as to achieve better understanding among medical fraternity.’
The first of its kind Centre for integrated study,
research and patient care in Allopathy, Ayurveda and Yoga will come up in
Kochi, Kerala under the Amrita University. The Amrita Institute of Integrated
Medicine and Research Centre is planned as a centre to integrate the holistic
vision and therapeutic range of Indian systems of healthcare with the
analytical, diagnostic and prognostic proficiency of modern medical sciences.
The Centre has a component to make available ayurvedic
medicines at low cost. It will also contribute to enhancing the Ayurvedic
Biodiversity of India through farming of rare species, organic farming to
improve the quality of ayurvedic plants, encourage farmers to cultivate
ayurvedic plants; training villagers to manufacture Ayurvedic formulations
through low-cost pharmaceutical engineering in a small-scale set up.
Source: www.thehealthsite.com
12.01.2015
Warning against excessive use of
antibiotics: Nobel laureate
Nobel laureate Dr John Robin Warren has now warned against
the excessive use of antibiotics to treat even the most common of ailments. He
alarms us against the disaster to follow if the masses don’t stop resorting to
antibiotics.
‘I think one of the current issues globally is the
increasing use of antibiotics and the increasing resistance to antibiotics. If
that keeps growing, we are going to be in real trouble,’ Warren, who was in
Mumbai for the 102nd Indian Science Congress, told PTI.
How do antibiotics work?
Antibiotics are fine molecules (100 times smaller than the
usual water molecule) that are strong enough to interfere with the on-going
processes of bacteria. They are a group or class of medicines often used for
the treatment of infections like tuberculosis,
bacterial pneumonia, strep throat, urinary tract infections (UTI) and other infections that
are cause of bacteria. Here is how
antibiotics should be taken.
Common side-effects
Some of the commonly noticed side-effects include stomach
ache, nausea, loss of appetite, bloating and indigestion, allergic reactions
like wheezing, coughing and increased heart beats. However in case you
experience severe stomach ache and diarrhea, shortness of breath vomiting,
severe allergic reaction (swelling of face, eyes, tongue) vaginal itching; you
shouldn’t delay in seeking medical help.
Consultations needed
It’s required that you consult your doctor before taking
in oral contraceptive pills, blood thinning medication, medicines for diabetes like
insulin, antacids for acidity and GERD, medication
for migraine,anti-cholesterol
drugs, antidepressants and vitamin supplements.
Source: www.thehealthsite.com
12.01.2015
Life is not a problem to be solved but a gift to be opened
Wayne Muller
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