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Alternative Medicine And Health Care In India

By: Dr. Kim

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Indian Institute of Alternative Medicines 

 

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Alternative medicine is a major enterprise in India. In November 2009, the government’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced the steps it would be taking to promote ‘Indian Systems of Medicine’ in the country, including spending  Rs. 922 crore on the promotion of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy). Major claims have recently been made for alternative medicine – such as that Ayurveda can be used for anaemia or ano-rectal ailments, and that homeopathy can be used to prevent or cure swine flu, or to treat Aids and malaria.

 

In an era characterised by evidence-based science and politics, should official endorsement be given to remedies that cannot be scientifically proven? Is alternative medicine a form of quackery, which puts patients at risk? Or is the interest in alternative medicine a positive sign that we are beginning to move beyond a too-narrow approach to disease, towards recognising the more subtle relationship between mind and body and the need to find holistic cures? Do traditional medicines play an important role in preventive medicine, contributing to a more affordable and effective healthcare system than the Western medical model?

 

The debate in context:

 

What is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?

Many discussions about alternative medicine today take place under the umbrella term ‘complementary and alternative medicine’ (CAM). This implies that alternative medicine should not be seen solely as something that can be used instead of conventional medicine, but can and should be used alongside it. CAM refers to treatments that differ from conventional, or ‘allopathic’, medicine – medicine based on scientific testing that is taught to medical professionals. Systems of CAM have often evolved apart from and earlier than the conventional medical approach used in the Western world. Some such systems, such as homeopathy and naturopathy, have developed in Western cultures; others, such as traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, have developed outside of the West. 

 

Does CAM work – and if so, how?

Critics of CAM argue that the very term is problematic, giving mysticism more scientific credence than it deserves. As the editors of the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) have argued: ‘there is no alternative medicine. There is only scientifically proven, evidence-based medicine supported by solid data or unproven medicine’. Advocates of CAM, however, argue that the lack of scientific evidence about the efficacy of CAM betrays too narrow an approach to the understanding and treatment of illness. They point to the failure of conventional medicine to cure certain serious diseases, such as cancer, and the extent to which patients suffering from these diseases can be helped by therapies like Ayurveda. They note that conventional medicine has itself moved towards a more holistic appreciation of the treatment of disease, and that some natural remedies or techniques, such as the use of quinine to treat malaria, have been adopted and accepted by practitioners of conventional medicine.

 

Even critics of CAM do not dispute that in many cases, alternative remedies can make patients feel better, despite not curing the disease – so isn’t this a worthwhile goal in itself? The importance of preventive medicine, including lifestyle modification, has been globally acknowledged: it is seen as better and more cost-effective to enable people to avoid physical or mental illnesses in the first place, rather than simply trying to treat the disease when it emerges. Alternative medicine, it is argued, has a crucial role to play in this. Furthermore, in a society like India, for which the affordability of healthcare is a major challenge, different models need to be sought that make the most of the country’s experience and expertise, including in the field of alternative medicine. Advocates argue that the orientation of CAM ‘towards self-healing and health promotion (salutogenesis rather than pathogenesis)’ make ‘alternative medicine approaches to chronic diseases especially attractive and affordable for the developing countries’.

 

The rise of CAM

One of the key aims of the government scheme the National Rural Health Mission is to ‘encourage a healthy lifestyle and alternative systems of medicine through AYUSH’. In November 2009, Chief Minister, BS Yedyurappa, told a conference that access and awareness of alternative medicines should be spread in rural areas. The officially-recognised status of


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Forrest’s Natural Remedies Announces National Launch of New All Natural Blueberry Antacid Tablets

Forrest’s Natural Remedies 90-count bottle of all natural blueberry antacids for the relief of occasional indigestion.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 10, 2010

Forrest’s Natural Remedies will release all natural blueberry antacid tablets at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim this March. Expo West will take place March 12-14, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Forrest’s Natural Remedies booth will feature the product debut, which includes a 90-count bottle, a 10-count tube and a four-count pouch. Industry insiders will have the opportunity to sample their 2-tablet pouch and meet the Forrest’s Natural Remedies blueberry mascot.

“We are excited to meet with retail buyers and show the industry this new product line so we can earn national distribution and help consumers across America with unsettled stomachs naturally,” says Elliott Forrest Brainard, Owner of Forrest’s Natural Remedies.

The product is the result of an accidental discovery. There was a realization that eating fresh blueberries helped relieve acid indigestion. Consequently, Brainard researched the ingredients in blueberries and other natural ingredients, which promote good digestion. Another result of this research was that most of the antacid products on the market today are made from non-absorbable ingredients and chemicals that are bad for the digestive system.

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), 15 million people suffer from heartburn each day. Forrest’s Natural Remedies blueberry antacid tablets neutralize excess stomach acid and indigestion, while maintaining healthy stomach acids that the body needs for digestion.

This all-natural antacid is made from a proprietary blend of blueberry fiber, pomegranate extract, bilberry extract, elderberry extract, calcium citrate and magnesium citrate for better absorption. Forrest’s Natural Remedies antacids work similarly to the leading competitor’s products, but without the harmful chemicals, such as lead. Finally there is a natural antacid product which helps relieve occasional acid indigestion.

Forrest’s Natural Remedies is currently accepting distribution representation in select markets across the United States. For additional information and technical reports, contact Forrest’s Natural Remedies at http://www.ForrestsNaturalRemedies.com, or call (818) 203-0286.

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Albany, OR (PRWEB) July 8, 2008

Nutritional Products International, DelRay Beach, FL, is pleased to announce the addition of ALTERNATIVE Health & Herbs REMEDIES in Albany, Oregon, an herbal manufacturer to Amazon.com. More than 4,000 time proven natural remedies of tincture/extracts, teas, powders, salves, creams, lotions, capsules and tablets and more are offered for Amazon.com customers.

Dr. Truman Berst, President and Founder says, “Amazon.com is offering consumers a large high quality selection of health supplements available at low affordable prices. The sales from Amazon enables the Ministry to provide alternative health care to those who cannot afford alternative health products.”

Dr. Truman Berst is a graduate Chartered Herbalist from Dominion Herbal College in Vancouver, B.C. and graduate Master Herbalist from Wild Rose College of Natural Healing, Calgary, B.C., and graduate Master Herbologist, from Sequoyah College of Herbology, Little Rock, AR. Truman is well known throughout world as a leader and entrepreneur of quality natural products. Truman has appeared on local, national and international TV and radio broadcasts. He is the host of “Discoveries In Health” Live on the Internet at www.healthherbs.com 11AM to 12PM PST Monday-Friday.

Since 1961, Dr. Truman Berst has researched and studied with many of the world’s greatest advocates of natural healing and has been a consultant with many of the major herb companies. He has written many papers and taught many classes on the preparation and use of herbs and other health products.

ALTERNATIVE Health & Herbs REMEDIES is a church outreach of Good Shepherd Ministries, an Evangelical Christian Church. As a non-profit, Christian group of natural health and healing professionals, everyone at AHHR is committed to helping ALL people to better their overall health through natural, certified Kosher, organic and wild-crafted herbal remedies.

“We are ‘Your Complete Health and Herb Source’ for Practitioners, Stores and Individuals.” says Dr. Truman Berst, President of AHHR. “Joining with Amazon.com is the perfect match for customers looking for all types of essential and affordable natural, alternative health products.”

Mitch Gould from NPI in DelRay Beach, FL agrees, ” Amazon.com consumers, will receive a large selection and great low pricing on a huge selection of high quality natural alternative health products, and at the same time, help those who are in need.”

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By: Kali S Winters

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Kali S Winters is gardening enthusiast and author who spends much of her time teaching others how to setup and maintain beautiful, amazing gardens. Check out Kali’s latest book, “Holistic Herbs~A Beginners Guide to Herbal Gardening”! There you will find 12 free bonus books for your reading enjoyment. Discover more about Fall Gardening Here!

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September in old English terms means “harvest month” and just like the name predicts, there is plenty of leftover bounty to store garden produce for the upcoming winter months ahead. This article should be read in conjunction with Part 1 of 10 of this series. (See Below)

The following are individual tips and techniques to help you store your garden produce:

When to Harvest Garlic or Onions: These two are my most sought after commodity in the garden. Even though you are planting onions and garlic separately, they are harvested and stored in similar fashion. That is why I have combined the two.

When are onions and garlic ready to harvest you ask? Well, you will want to wait to harvest your garlic or onion bulbs until half of the tops are green and the other half is yellow or browned. This will indicate that the bulbs are mature enough and ready for storage. Pluck them from the garden and lay them out of the way of direct sunlight to dry for several days, with the tops still attached. Onions require about a 3-7 day warm drying period.

After drying, gently rub the bulbs with a towel or cloth to remove any loose dirt. Do not wash the dirt off the skins with water, that only adds moisture and moisture encourages bacteria growth. Next, trim the roots back closest to the bulbs. Do not remove the protected, dry skins. You will then want to trim the tops to about 1-3 inches and then use the tops to braid the garlic together to hang for storage. (The same can be done with baby onions; large onions are too heavy to sustain the weight.) If you do not want to braid, (understandable–it does require practice), place the bulbs in brown paper bags, cardboard or wooden crate and store in a cool, dry place — 40-55 degree F, with a relative humidity level of 50-60 percent. You will notice that when both of the onions and garlic have cured, the dry, outer skins will start flaking. (Keeping garlic in warm dry conditions for 3-6 weeks will fully cure them.) Garlic can be kept for about 6 to 7 months while onions up to 8 months.

Note: Do not store your garlic or onions in the refrigerator or around the stove. If you take notice of the produce section at the grocery store, you will find that onions, garlic, tomatoes and potatoes are all displayed in center isles, away from the refrigerated section. Why then, do some people pack their produce home in the plastic bags provided, especially the potatoes and tomatoes, and store them in the fridge? A lot can be learned by observing how grocery stores section off their produce department. Look at several stores to compare.

Best Way To Store Herbs and Spices: Dried herbs and spices should never be kept above or near your stove. The heat and steam from cooking will cause them to loose their oils and retard flavors. Store your herbs and spices in a cool dry place and preferably in a dark glass bottle. Using clear plastic containers like commercialized products will allow you to see the contents within, but it will also expose the dried herbs and spices to too much light and will cause the oils to be absorbed into the plastic itself. This is not good if you want to maintain the quality of your dried herbs and spices. When buying your herbs from the market, either tape dark colored paper around the container or transfer them to dark colored glass bottles.

Fresh vs dried herbs: To dry herbs at home, remove any foliage from the base of the stems and then bunch 6-12 stems together and fasten with a string or twine. Hang the bundle, away from sunlight, in a cool dry place. I use several, circular, old metal lamp shades to hang my herbs.To dry individual leaves, place them on herb drying racks or screens for a good airing. Turn them often so they dry evenly. In the beginning, I used window screens to dry my herbs in the shed. Years later they came out with the herb drying racks which I have found to be wonderful.

Other methods have been used in the past such as drying herbs in dehydrator, oven drying herbs or drying herbs in microwave but they have usually produced unsatisfactory results. The heat from the appliance dries the herb too rapidly so the herbs end up loosing their natural oils. After purchasing enough machinery in my lifetime to dry my

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) December 13, 2005

Integrative Interventions, Inc., announces the release of The Sleep Advisorâ„¢ — a computer program that evaluates sleep using the same methods employed by sleep specialists. The program, which provides immediate results includes extensive personalized recommendations for improving sleep and is intended for use by consumers in the privacy of their own homes.

The Sleep Advisor is the result of a 10-year collaboration between C. Roger Smolin and Rubin Naiman, PhD, the sleep specialist and clinical assistant professor of medicine in Dr. Andrew Weil’s world-renowned Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.

As the result of a serious shortage of sleep medicine specialists, the majority of people with sleep problems remain undiagnosed and untreated. The Sleep Advisor offers an easy, economical, and effective alternative to conventional sleep medicine. For less than the cost of one month’s supply of sleeping pills, the program provides a thorough sleep health screening and comprehensive recommendations for addressing sleep problems.

The Sleep Advisor represents a significant breakthrough in the area of sleep health. Crafted with meticulous concern for efficiency and effectiveness, the program uses an integrative medicine approach that blends the best of conventional healthcare with proven complementary and alternative medicine (cam) approaches. The Sleep Advisor, which has undergone four years of comprehensive testing, relies on both extensive scientific research and broad-based clinical experience in sleep disorders.

“Sleep disorders, such as insomnia, apnea, and insufficient sleep are the most prevalent health concern in the U.S. and can erode our physical and mental health.” Naiman said. “We want people to know that there are proven, effective, and user-friendly alternatives. The Sleep Advisor is not a simplistic health screening device. It is an expert system that utilizes sophisticated diagnostic formulas derived from the practice of sleep medicine.”

Smolin brings 30 years of experience in creating expert systems and consumer-based software to the design of The Sleep Advisor. Naiman founded the sleep health program at the world-famous Canyon Ranch Health Resort, is a sleep consultant at the Miraval Resort near Tucson, and is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

For more information, visit the product’s web site: http://www.thesleepadvisor.com, or call 858-259-4334.

For a complimentary media review copy, please contact C. Roger Smolin at 858-259-4334.

Contact: Rocky Smolin

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