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Yoga is mainly focus on general well-being and holistic approach to create new lifestyle, way of thinking, and way of being in the world. In the process, however, it is also found to bring a myriad of healing effects.

yoga helps to enjoy better sleep, a happier disposition, a clearer and calmer mind. it teaches how to build up health and protect against colds, fevers, constipation, headaches, fatigue, and other troubles. Moreover, it helps to remain youthful, vital and alert, regardless of calendar-age; how to lose or gain weight; how to get rid of premature wrinkles, and keep a smooth skin and clear complexion."

Healing Effects of Yoga:

Yoga has been used for disorders such as:
*  Acid Stomach
*  Addictions,
*  Asthma:
*  Backache
*  Bronchitis
*  Cancer,
*  Cold
*  Constipation
*  Depression
*  Diabetes (not a cure!)
*  Emphysema
*  Eyestrain
*  Flatulence
*  Headache
*  Heart Disorders,
*  Hypertension (High Blood Pressure),
*  Indigestion
*  Insomnia
*  Menstrual disorders
*  Migraines,
*  Neurasthenia
*  Obesity
*  Premenstrual Tension,
*  Prostate troubles
*  Rheumatism
*  Sciatica
*  Sexual debility
*  Sinus
*  Skin diseases
*  Sore throat
*  Stress And Tension
*  Wrinkles

Yoga is being assessed for its potential in treating illnesses such as:
*  Multiple Sclerosis,
*  Cerebral Palsy,
*  Osteoporosis,
*  Rheumatoid Arthritis And
*  Depression Experienced After Childbirth.

Institute of Cardiology, Russian Cardiology Scientific and Production Center, ul. Tretiya Cherepkovskaya 15a, 121552 Moscow, Russia.

In a framework of multicenter study ATLANTIKA in a group of patients we carried out noninvasive ultrasound test of endothelium dependent vasodilatation (EDVD) of brachial artery before and at the background of therapy with atorvastatin. Aim of the study was to assess and compare effects of incremental (10 - 80 mg/day) and stable (10 mg/day) doses of atorvastatin on functional state of endothelium. The group of observation comprised 148 patients - 86 men, 62 women aged 59.5 (55;66) years, who were included into ATLANTIKA study and randomized to 3 groups: group A - active therapy with stable dose of atorvastatin (10 mg/day) (n=52), active therapy with titration of atorvastatin dose from 10 to 80 mg/day (n=50), group C - common therapy which could include lipid lowering drugs (n=46). At baseline there were no statistically significant differences between groups in main demographical, laboratory and instrumental parameters. Median EDVD was 5.4 (3.5; 8.0), 5.1 (3.9; 7.6) and 5.6 (3.2; 8.1)% in groups A, B, and C, respectively. After 12 and 24 weeks of observation statistically significant increases of brachial artery EDVD occurred only in group B (by 27.2 and 31.9%, respectively). There was no statistically significant positive dynamics of EDVD in groups A and C. Results of the presented work show that for achievement of statistically significant positive vascular effect it is necessary to titrate dose of atorvastatin until target level of low density lipoprotein cholesterol ( < 2.5 mmol/l) is achieved. Vascular effect of therapy with atorvastatin in a fixed dose 10 mg/day is inferior to that of aggressive therapy, however it is substantially superior to common treatment.
Source: http://www.peerview-institute.org

Sri Lanka: The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka in partnership with Ministry of Indigenous Medicine and other related government organizations will hold “Ayurveda 2009” Exhibition from May 23 – 25 at the BMICH, Colombo.

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka held “Ayurveda” Exhibition and Symposium in 2007 for the first time in Sri Lanka which was participated by many local and foreign exhibitors from India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, China, Japan, Pakistan and Germany. At the request of those participated at “Ayurveda 2007” the Chamber has decided to have this Exhibition in 2009 as well. “Ayurveda 2009” Indigenous Healthcare Exhibition is an ideal platform for everyone involved in Ayurveda and Indigenous medical sector to meet each other at one platform and exchange their views to enhance their professional knowledge and increase their businesses for mutual benefit.

Exhibitors representing Ayurveda Hospitals, Ayurveda products Manufacturers, Doctors, Ayurveda product exporters, importers, Ayurveda related machinery suppliers, Ayurveda herbal growers, Health food and beverage manufacturers and tourist hotels that have native treatment systems are expected to participate at “Ayurveda 2009”.   The Ministry of Indigenous Medicine has already taken several steps to popularize native treatment systems among the Sri Lankan population and create awareness among the public of the specialized treatment available in the country.

Gateway to Wellness, The Sixth Annual NHP Research Conference and Trade Show, Feb. 18-21 will explore breakthroughs in understanding the factors that determine how people respond to NHPs, as well as promising treatments emerging from two of the world’s oldest medical traditions: Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Researchers are identifying safe and effective natural health products (NHPs) from among the thousands of choices currently available to Canadians.

Gateway to Wellness, The Sixth Annual NHP Research Conference and Trade Show, Feb. 18-21 will explore breakthroughs in understanding the factors that determine how people respond to NHPs, as well as promising treatments emerging from two of the world’s oldest medical traditions: Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

“Canada is a world leader in the development of regulations that recognize the value and legitimacy of traditional healing systems and the products that arise from them,” says Paula Brown, director of applied research in biosciences at BCIT and conference co-chair. “At the same time, there are significant challenges to overcome in terms of verifying the health claims and assuring the safety and quality of individual products.”

We are practicing Ayurveda in 21st century. In the last few decades, there is remarkable popularity seen in international community regarding clinical potential of ayurvedic medicine. The Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia contains hundreds of listings, uses and preparations. Many of these have been in continuous use for several thousand years. Although these medicines are trusted by those in India, from western modern “double blind clinical trial” perspective they are unproven to be safe and or effective.

In the Western scientific paradigm it is customary to identify a traditional therapy and medicine, isolate the active ingredient, standardize the potency and clinically test its safety and efficacy outside of the remedy’s traditional use. What needs to be studied is the authentic cultural treatment as a system of healing, not whether an isolated compound can be grafted into our modern medical system. We need to study the difference between an ingredient’s chemical identification and its physiological medicinal and / or toxic properties. The first study should be whether a therapy and its medicines are toxic as traditionally used. Then follow with a study of its efficacy.

Some Ayurvedic formulations contain herbs that are natural forms of drugs or substances generally considered toxic in their customary forms. We need to study Ayurvedic remedies, formulations, and therapies in a way that satisfies our Western scientific method while preserving those therapeutic elements considered important by Ayurveda. We should not simply study isolated compounds but the medicines, therapies and medical system as a whole.

There are unique preparations in Ayurveda that intentionally combine specially prepared minerals with botanicals for the purpose of increasing the effect of the botanicals. It is these formulas that are the most suspect to our Western eyes as they often contain mercury, lead and / or other ingredients that have been proven to be toxic in forms we are familiar with. These Ayurvedic formulas have long and complicated preparation methods often lasting months or even years. They are believed to have amazing curative powers in the treatment of uncontrolled ailments of modern era, but are they toxic as well? They are traditionally believed to be safe when properly prescribed, prepared and taken. They address serious medical problems like cirrhosis of the liver, hepatitis, kidney problems, mental and brain function disorders, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophies and other serious Neuro-muscular diseases, etc. But it is important that we insure and determine proper preparation and whether there is any risk of toxicity when prepared and used properly. The preparations with lead and mercury are not currently approved by the US FDA and therefore can not be used by people in the United States until proper studies are done.

Nature’s Formulary LLC (Clifton Park, NY), Organix-South Inc. (Bowling Green, FL) and the American Botanical Council (Austin, TX) announce the creation of an Ayurvedic herbal garden at ABC’s Case Mill Homestead location in Austin, Texas.

Ayurveda is the 5,000 year old science of healthcare originating in India and now practiced all over the world. Commonly used Ayurvedic herbs include some of the world’s famous spices: Ginger, Turmeric; as well other herbs like: Neem, Ashwagandha, Brahmi and many more.

Start-up funding will be jointly contributed by Ayurvedic companies Nature’s Formulary and Organix-South. “Kristin and I are quite excited to be a part of this project as it will increase consumer awareness and exposure to more of the beautiful herbs from the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia” indicated Kate Goldrick, Key Accounts & Marketing Manager, Organix-South. Kristin Giuliani is National Sales & Marketing Manager at Nature’s Formulary.

Ayurvedic herbs will be selected with the help of Mark Blumenthal, Executive Director of the American Botanical Council. In addition, ABC will plant and maintain the garden for years to come.

Bangalore, Karnataka – AyurVAID: Hospitals, a leading chain of Ayurveda hospitals promoted by Kochi-based Kerala First Health Services Pvt. Ltd, today announced the opening of its first facility in Hubli. AyurVAID: Hospitals’ Hubli facility is a 30-bed hospital with all modern amenities. The hospital offers the full range of out-patient and in-patient medical services for treatment of serious medical conditions using classical Ayurveda. The hospital (formerly known as Dr. Jakkaraddi’s Hospital) is located in the heart of Hubli, off the Hubli-Dharwad Main Road, at Vidya Nagar, near Vidya Nagar Police Station and Karnataka Medical College.

Announcing the launch of the hospital, Mr. Rajiv Vasudevan, Founder & CEO, AyurVAID: Hospitals, said, “This is the first Ayurveda hospital in such scale and format to be set up in northern Karnataka, in the private sector. The full range of Ayurveda out-patient and in-patient medical management services including comprehensive panchakarma and other classical Kerala Ayurveda treatment procedures under the supervision of senior physicians and trained nurses is now available to the residents of Hubli-Dharwad.

The General Medicine department at the hospital offers effective solutions for chronic illnesses and lifestyle disorders commonly found in people today, including metabolic disorders, neurological & orthopaedic ailments, liver disorders, skin problems, respiratory disorders, and geriatric disorders. Further, the ‘Infertility and Womens’ Specialty’ department at this hospital offers effective treatment for female & male infertility; medical management for mainstream gynaecological problems such as PCOD, menstrual disorders; and classical Ayurveda care for women during pre-conception, ante-natal, and post-natal periods”.

“The AyurVAID: Hospitals’ facility in Hubli is equipped with a full-fledged operation theatre to perform ‘Ksharasutra’ Ayurveda surgery. ‘Ksharasutra’ is a special Ayurveda surgical technique that is increasingly recognized globally as the treatment of choice for tough ano-rectal problems such as fistula and piles.” he added