Japanese Paramayu Magazine July 2015 issue by Jiva Group

Vol 4, 15号, 2015年7月

⾃己規律の必要性アーユルヴェーダ独特のラサーヤナという概念

子どもの病気とラサーヤナ

ラサーヤナの基本原理

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Unique Concept of Ayurvedic Rasayan

アーユルヴェーダ独特のラサーヤナという概念

ラサーヤナの基本原理

⽩斑ジヴァ・ケーススタディー

⾃己規律の必要性

子どもの病気とラサーヤナ

顔のシミにお悩みの方解決方法あります！

Made from two words 'rasa' and 'ayan', the term Rasayan describes any substance or activity...

Spiritual Rejuvenation In Ayurveda we see the body as a field that reflects our mind...

Sanjeev Kapoor Interview Apply the principles of Ayurveda to cooking and your food will make you healthy and happy, says Sanjeev Kapoor in an exclusive interview...

Leucoderma Disease – A Jiva Case Study Ayurved an alterative therapy or boon for many of diseases. Check with real life experience...

Principles 10 Fundamental of Consuming Rasayan

The Necessity of Self-Discipline

Right Time and Right Age is key to Sexual Health

Children's Disease & Rasayan

⾃己免疫疾患のための⾷事

If there are black patches on the skin, there are solutions!

シャスティカシャーリー・ポタリ・スウェーダ：ナバラキリ

Food in Autoimmune Diseases

立位前屈のポーズ

グドゥチアーユルヴェーダがもたらす不老不死のハーブ

Shashtikshali Pottali Swed: Nawarakizhi

Beat the Summer Heat With Cool & Refreshing Falsa Sherbet

Doctor Dadi

夏の暑さを吹き⾶ばすクール＆リフレッシングファルサシャーベット

おばあちゃんドクターじんましん

Paramayu Vol.4, Issue 15, Jul 2015 Chairman: Dr Satya Narayana Dasa President: Rishi Pal Chauhan Educational Director: Steven Paul Rudolph Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Partap Chauhan Editor: Neerja Chauhan Editor (Hindi): Chander Lata Chauhan Production Editor: Prabir Roy Sub Editor: Dr. Sapna Bhargava, Meenakshi Singh, Pooja Ramanujan and Dr. Abhijit Mhalank Creative Head: Jai Prakaash Dangre Designer: Deepak Sharma, Mohit Sharma Photographer: Madhur Sahu Online Team: Shriya Dhar & C.B.Shukla Subscriptions & Marketing: Madhusudan Singh

Edit Speak Dear Readers, Peak summers are here and it's become almost impossible to step out of the house without feeling the complete wrath of the sun on us. There is a general feeling of lethargy, fatigue, and dullness all around and we experience a thirst that seems to be almost unquenchable. In the midst of this blistering heat, we're going to kickstart our July issue with a feature on Ayurvedic rasayans. A unique concept created by our ancestors, rasayans help you rejuvenate physically, mentally, and spiritually when life drains all energy out of you. To revitalize you even further, we've got a special recipe for you – faalse ka sherbet. These tiny, tangy-sweet berries are a staple in India during summers and the sherbet you make is not just delicious, but also really cooling. Once you try the recipe, you will never look at another cold drink throughout summers.

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Speaking of food and recipes, what's the first name you think whenever you think of cooking? Sanjeev Kapoor, of course. The favorite of every Indian household, Sanjeev Kapoor shares his love for the Indian cuisine and his opinion on Ayurveda in a candid interview with Jiva. Make sure you read each word carefully to see what this master chef has to share with us. The goodness doesn't end here. Our July issue features articles on a wide range of topics. Read about our very own Steven Rudolph's observations on how you can change yourself. Discover the super herb Giloya, fight the problem of pigmentation with our beauty tips, stay abreast with the latest news and developments at Jiva. All this and more in this issue of Paramayu, so keep reading. And as usual, if you have any feedback, send them our way at editor@jiva.com. We'll be looking forward to them. Also, check out our website (www.jiva.com) to learn more about JIVA and the natural world of Ayurveda. Best Wishes,

Dr. Partap Chauhan

President’s Message President’s message H H ow often do we hear people say that they’re burned out by their needWe a trip to rejuvenate them? umandaily life routine is not a and bed they of roses. have to live through Over the weekend, young people gather at bars and phases of pain and agony in our lives. We may suffer restaurants and nightclubs, hoping that the revelry spread over two from pain in the physical, mental, emotional and days will recharge them for the week ahead.

spiritual level. Though it may sound radical, in my opinion, food But come Monday morning, they lookpain neither nor more plays an important role in creating andhappier conflict.

refreshed. Even if they do, the effects of that are short lived and half

According to the Ayurveda, foodlook is not just those that goesagain into our way through week, they drained and exhausted mouth, but everything that goes in through our senses. According to Ayurveda, rejuvenation is not a one-time activity. It’s a Therefore, we need take into consideration see, way of life that needstorepeated nurturing. To feelwhat trulywe refreshed, you hear, feel andasmell as approach food. While ensures peace, have to adopt holistic thatsattvic worksfood at four levels–physical, harmony, balance and and spiritual. success in life, the food that we consume mental, emotional, through all our senses our day-to-day becoming To rejuvenate oneself atin the physical level, life it’s is important that we do increasingly tamasic. two things–adhere to a strict daily routine and have a diet that includes onlyprefer sattvikfood food.that Wake up on time, on time, exercise onthey time, and We tastes good to sleep eat (even though when haveunhealthy); your meals prefer on time. Avoid oily, excessively sweet orin fattening food are looking at things that are good and stick appearance to a vegetarian diet. outward or tamasic in nature; and love listening to There’sor yetthings another compelling reason sattvik diet–it people that inflate our ego. to Allfollow thesearegular supplyhelps of rejuvenate you on a mental Our(nature) thoughtssuch driveas our life, guiding tamasic fodder give births level. to gunas greed, us towards either or destruction. The food eat can in selfish, envy and greatness hatred leading to imbalance and we negativity significantly impact what we think. A taamsik diet leads to an unquiet the society. mind and destructive thoughts. On the other hand, sattvik food calms

It greedand that we are now completely focused on numerical theismind generates peaceful and pure thoughts, and for this growth. Increasing the numbers of customers, increasing sales reason, should be a part of your daily diet. and increasing denoted by numbers is what we As Moving on, let’s profits—all look at the third factor–emotional rejuvenation. strive for at all times. In the meantime, we have shelved human beings, we’re capable of experiencing a wide range of emotions, traditions values depending and ethicson to internal the attic,and and we see factors. that in Where all which can change external aspects of our life. crowds and loud music can disturb us emotionally, the sight of the rising sun or the night is sky filled with canlives. exhilarate us. In order All this value erosion causing painstars in our It is denoted to be emotionally rejuvenated, we need to constantly monitor our by pain in the body, in our hearts and minds, and in our souls. emotions and do a lot of self-analysis. This prevents us from The remedy is of course is adopting sattvic diet, thoughts and entertaining negative emotions or getting swayed by them. actions in our lives. But for that we need a commitment—a Finally, we come to spiritual rejuvenation. Thisand canthe be achieved passion to bring positive change in our lives lives of by associating with good people and basking in their positive vibes and others. If you have the passion and want to share your vision of beautiful thoughts. Another thing that will help is reading Indian a better world, write to me at rishi@jiva.com scriptures, which are a treasure chest of untold knowledge. Studying

Wish you peace, health and happiness! these books and reflecting upon what is written in them can help you achieve spiritual enlightenment. Remember, rejuvenation is not something you should be doing occasionally. It’s an ongoing effort, a part of your day-to-day life. It is born of your habits, thoughts, and actions and it reflects in them. That’s the way it’s really meant to be.

“Rejuvenation “All this value is not something you erosion is should doing causingbepain occasionally. in our lives. It It's an ongoing is denoted by pain inathe effort, part of body,day-to-day in our your hearts, and in life. That's ourway souls.” the it's really meant to be.”

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Deeper Ayurveda

Unique Concept of

Ayurvedic Rasayan Dr. Abhijit Mhalank

Our cells and tissues constantly undergo wear and tear and become old with time. They need oiling, cleaning, and regular tune ups every few months, just like a car. While we are quite alert about the maintenance of our cars, we hardly ever display similar attentiveness towards our own body. 6 – Paramayu – Jul 2015

Rasayanas strengthen a person's resistance and play a vital role in preventing diseases. Systemic weaknesses caused by illnesses are also managed by administering a suitable Rasayan, which helps repair and rejuvenate damaged tissue and rebuild the weakened system.

What is Rasayan? The story of sage Chyavan's innovative preparation 'Chyavanprash' that held the key to his youth is famous all over the world; however, the concept of Rasayan remains largely unfamiliar to Indians. Made from two words 'rasa' and 'ayan', the term Rasayan describes any substance or activity that builds tissues and ojas and initiates the process of rejuvenation in the

n India, the biggest event around JuneJuly is the arrival of the Southwest monsoon. Known as nature's ultimate phenomenon, the monsoon turns barren lands into lush green fields. Anything sown during these days flourishes and the whole world looks like it’s got a new lease on life. What would happen if we could replicate the same phenomenon inside human body? Our cells and tissues constantly undergo wear and tear and become old with time. They need oiling, cleaning, and regular tune ups every few months, just like a car. While we are quite alert about the maintenance of our cars, we hardly ever display similar attentiveness towards our own body. That’s why our ancestors came up with the extraordinary concept of Rasayan chikitsa.

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Jiva Sewa / body. That said, the benefits of Rasayan are not confined to the physical level alone; it extends to the mental and spiritual levels too. Some major advantages of undergoing Rasayan treatment are as follows: 

It increases life span

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Lends a more youthful appearance to people

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Keeps body parts and sense organs in good condition

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Improves complexion and skin lustre

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Maintains strength of voice, even in old age

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Boosts intelligence and memory function

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Imparts tranquility of mind

rasayanas are meant for people who don't have any major diseases. Naimittik Rasayan – The word 'naimittik' comes from word 'nimitta', which means ‘occasion’ or ‘event’. Rasayan treatments administered after a specific event, like a fever attack, heart attack, or diarrhoeal attack, fall under this category. The aim of these rasayan treatments is to repair the damage caused by the disease and prevent its recurrence in the future. Ajasrik Rasayan –Rasayanas meant for daily use fall in this category. Such rasayanas nourish body tissues and are instrumental in maintaining general well-being. Drinking milk, consuming ghee, honey etc. is all considered to be a part of ajasrik rasayan.

In addition, Rasayanas strengthen a person's resistance and plays a vital role in preventing diseases. Systemic weaknesses caused by illnesses are also managed by administering a suitable Rasayan, which helps repair and rejuvenate damaged tissue and rebuild the weakened system.

How do Rasayanas work? Different Rasayanas act differently. While some rejuvenate all tissues and components, a few are designed to target specific parts of the body. For instance, there are Rasayanas that act on the rasa dhatu, the first of the seven dhatus that make up the body. Therefore, when you purify and strengthen the rasa dhatu, it helps strengthen the remaining six. Some Rasayanas open up blocked channels by digesting toxins so that the rasa dhatu can reach all other dhatus and nourish them. And then, some Rasayanas strengthen the fire that is responsible for converting raw materials into new, mature cells and tissues. This ensures production of new and good quality dhatus.

What types of Rasayanas are there? Rasayan treatments and the Rasayans used for this purpose have been categorized in various ways. But broadly speaking, there are two main classifications. Kamya Rasayan – The word 'kamya' comes from word 'kamana', which means ‘desire’. Rasayan treatments carried out to achieve a specific objective or desire are known as kamya rasayan. It has three subtypes -‘Prana Kamya’ for the promotion of longevity, ‘Medhya Kamya’ for the promotion of intellectual faculty, and ‘Shri Kamya’ for the promotion of bodily luster. These 8 – Paramayu – Jul 2015

Kutipraveshik Rasayan – This is the most innovative and extensive rasayan treatment in Ayurveda. 'Kuti' means a ‘hut’ while 'pravesh' means ‘to enter’. In this procedure, the person first undergoes panchkarma cleansing treatments and then enters the hut, where he stays for a few days. During this period, he is given nothing else but a useful rasayan to eat. This procedure initiates extensive rejuvenation, where the person feels like he’s been born again. Vatatapik Rasayan – The procedure mentioned above requires complete segregation from routine life and society. For those who cannot undergo such an extensive procedure, but would like to enjoy the benefits of a therapy, the vatatapik rasayan treatment is recommended. The person is asked to consume a suitable rasayan every day. During the course of the therapy, he is allowed to follow his normal routine but is advised to stay away from unhealthy food and any harmful or strenuous activities. Benefits of vatatapik rasayan may not be as extensive, but it can be undertaken by anyone who cannot go in for the kutipraveshik rasayan.

We are joyful when the monsoon rejuvenates the world around us. Why not initiate a similar phenomenon inside our bodies by using a suitable rasayan?

Jiva Organizes Free Health Camp to Further the Cause of Ayurveda

yurveda has been a part of the Indian culture for hundreds of years. Back then, it was a way of life, not a science that treated illnesses. Healthy life wasn't something that could be dispensed through consultations and prescriptions. It had to be earned; it had to be cultivated in every aspect of your life. Unfortunately, such values and principles have been lost and forgotten in modern times. Ayurveda has become a topic that is looked at with great suspicion, not because there is any dearth of knowledge surrounding it, but because enough is not being done to educate people about this science. Now that Jiva Ayurveda has taken it upon themselves to reach out to the audience and spread awareness about this ancient science, all this is about to change. They aim to show people how Ayurveda is a viable option for most health issues that are prevalent today. To further this cause, they have started organizing free health camps in various cities across the countries, the most recent ones being in Badarpur, New Delhi, and Shastri Nagar, Jaipur. In both the camps, the emphasis was on facilitating one-on-one interaction with the patients absolutely free of cost. Doctors didn't just diagnose ailments; they also analyzed the body type of each patient, prescribing medicines based on each

individual's personal composition. In addition, all visitors were walked through the benefits of Ayurveda and encouraged to adopt a holistic approach towards health and fitness. Medicines prescribed by the doctors could be bought on the spot at discounted rates. Patients could also choose to have them home delivered by paying the cost in advance. Other Jiva products like herbal creams, toothpaste, shampoos, and oils were all available at discounted rates and visitors also received free samples of the almond soap and the neem soap. Needless to say, the camp was a huge success. Between both locations, more than 80 people received personal consultations. Visitors were significantly impressed by the simple principles of Ayurveda and how

In ancient times, Ayurveda was a way of life, but today, it's fighting a battle to be accepted as a legitimate form of science. easily they could be incorporated into day-to-day life. Rajat Pal, a patient in New Delhi, expressed himself with these words "I had no idea that Ayurveda was so relevant in today's time. I intend to follow the advice I got from the doctorand revisit the healthy lifestyle our forefathers had." Hoping this sentiment is echoed by every household in India. Meanwhile, Jiva will keep the torch shining bright for Ayurveda and tirelessly work towards restoring its old glory.

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Deeper Ayurveda

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Fundamental Principles of Consuming Rasayan

The word ‘rasayan’ is formed from the words ‘rasa’ and ‘ayan’ and means ‘the pathway to acquire an essence or nutrition’. The methods of acquiring fine quality dhatus like rasa, rakta, etc are called rasayanas. The essence of the seven dhatus is called ojus in Ayurveda.

- Dr. Pratap Chauhan

asayan treatment happens to be one of the eight basic branches of Ayurveda. Whatever destroys old age and diseases is called rasayan in Ayurveda. The word rasayan is formed from two words – ‘rasa’ and ‘ayan’. Its meaning is the pathways to acquire rasa. The essence of the seven dhatus is called ojus in Ayurveda. So whatever strengthens ojus is also considered a rasayan. Ojus is concerned with immunity. So rasayan is not just diseasecuring but also diseasepreventing.

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Advantages of Rasayan: Consumption of rasayan offers long life, strong intelligence and memory, good health and voice, kind-heartedness, lustrous skin, and glory. It also strengthens the body and sense organs and protects youthfulness. These days, a lot of commercial advertisements talk about many rasayanas but they all are meant for acquiring physical strength and youth. However, according to the above description from Charak

In modern times, a propaganda has been made that rasayanas are just for acquiring sexual and physical strength. Consuming rasayan only for such objectives would be an incomplete use of the concept. It would be better to understand Ayurveda's principles while consuming rasayanas. Then only will we be able to get the complete benefit of rasayan.

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Spiritual Rejuvenation

Samhita, consumption of rasayan is not just for acquiring physical strength and youth. Its benefits extend to the mental, and spiritual levels too. Ayurvedic rasayanas make us healthy and give us the strength to achieve the four objectives of life, namely dharma, artha, kama, and moksha. But in modern times, a propaganda has been made that rasayanas are just for acquiring sexual and physical strength. Consuming rasayan only for these objectives would be an incomplete use of the concept.

Significance of Purification before Rasayan: Physical and mental purification is recommended before rasayan consumption. All channels should be purified on physical levels. Normally many types of toxins and impurities remain in our body. It is necessary to get rid of them before starting rasayan procedures so that they can nourish the dhatus and ojus. Panchkarmas are used for purifying dhatus. Exercises, fasting, and eating limited food also helps in purification. Gastric fire should also remain in balanced state so that the consumed rasayan is digested well. Apart from the body, the mind's purification is also necessary. To rid the mind of rajas and tamas influences, one must prefer sattvik food and activities. The person willing to consume rasayan should remain true and kind. He should control the sense organs and become free of lust, anger, greed, jealousy, and negative thinking. Ayurveda also emphasizes that a person consuming rasayan should not indulge in any type of addiction. This indicates that rasayan not only brings us physical strength and youth but also helps us achieve the high objectives of life. So purifying the body, mind, and senses is a must before having rasayanas.

Achaar Rasayan The achaar rasayan is a special type of rasayan that is described in Ayurveda. It stresses that mere consumption of medicinal herbs is not enough to get rid of diseases and remain youthful. Good behaviour, thoughts, and conduct also act as rasayan. Following non-

Jaya Devi

violence, speaking the truth, avoiding anger, keeping peace, helping others, and following the principles of religion and spirituality have a similar effect as consuming rasayan daily. In today's modern and scientific world, you may feel that we are saying things that are unscientific. But research from modern science and western countries in recent decades have vindicated these principles of Ayurveda.

Consuming rasayan not only liberates us of physical and mental diseases but also offers spiritual happiness, peace, and pleasure. This account from Ayurveda proves that consumption of rasayan (medicinal and achaar) is a must for all. One of the main goals of rasayan is staying young even in old age. Rasayan herbs, achaar rasayan, and self-analysis help us in understanding our soul. Through them we come to know the eternal, immortal, and unaging nature of the soul. This is also a rasayan. It clarifies that my soul is not diseased but my body and mind are diseased. This knowledge destroys sorrows and brings happiness and pleasure. This description clarifies that consuming a rasayan not only liberates us of physical and mental diseases, but also offers spiritual happiness, peace, and pleasure. This account from Ayurveda proves that consumption of Rasayan (medicinal and Achaar) is must for all. Only then would we really succeed in eliminating ageing and disease. So from this moment onward, sanctify your behaviour and thoughts and consume Rasayan to be happy and healthy.

Originally from Belgium, Jaya Devi (PhD Sanskrit) found her spiritual home in India. She is a disciple of Sri Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji, the founder-director of the Jiva Institute of Vaishnava Studies in India. For the past ten years, she has been working at the Jiva Institute where she manages the library and coordinates their seminars and cultural activities. Her aim is to help women in their quest for spirituality and, to facilitate this, she conducts workshops at the Jiva Institute and other countries worldwide.

hy do most of us become captivated by the idea of rejuvenation? Countless creams and gadgets are floating around in the market, promising us wrinkle-free and blemish-free skin, shiny hair, and other charming assets for perfect beauty. Are we attracted to these promises because we are old? Or because we feel old? Is youthfulness really connected to our age? In Ayurveda we see the body as a field that reflects our mind. Agitated minds lead to nervous or unfriendly looks while a calm mind brings forth a relaxed and natural smile. The first source of our youthfulness is to be found in our mindset. But how do we maintain a state of equilibrium? The mind is always in a flux, so we need to connect it to a permanent source. This permanent source (which is our true self) is called the atman in Sanskrit. When we dive deep into our mind, we see it can attain this state of eternal happiness only when it is connected to an eternal source, when it finds its connection to God. This state is called svastha, or 'properly situated' and indicates that a person is situated in his own self. Even though this is a logical and clear explanation, the question remains - how do we

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true identity and purpose in life. During my workshops on 'Women, Love, and Spirituality' organized in Europe, I noticed how women regained their youthfulness during the five-day sessions, despite the fact that they went through deep emotional experiences. Was it the herbal teas served in the rustic setting of the retreat that made them feel younger? Or the inspiring knowledge from the Indian sastra (scriptures) that made them regain trust in their true femininity?

During my workshops on 'Women, Love, and Spirituality' organized in Europe, I noticed how the women regained their youthfulness during the five-day sessions. connect to this eternal source? How can we discover our true self? The two main goals of Ayurveda are to cure a person who is ill and to maintain the wellbeing of a healthy person. However, these ultimate aim of these two goals is spiritual. A person with a healthy body, mind, and senses can fully engage in a spiritual quest, which gives true happiness and fulfillment. And that is where we become timeless and eternally young. In this state, our body and mind can glow with the aura of eternity and our face can shine

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with an everlasting smile. Here even the elderly people look young as they live a happy and relaxed life. Imagine an old musician who is happy with his job, playing his favorite musical instrument throughout the days, weeks, and years. And then imagine a young person who is choked with responsibilities day-in, day-out, unable to enjoy what he is doing? When you look at them both, whom would you call young? Ayurveda offers many treatments for rejuvenating the body and mind, which are described as rasayana. Rasayana consists of special formulas of various herbs that make us more energetic, strengthen our immunity system, revitalize the body and mind, boost our intelligence, and fight a specific disease. The purpose of rasayana is not to make our body immortal; it is to help us become aware of our

‘Apply the principles of Ayurveda to cooking and your food will make you healthy and happy.’

Just like a good herbal decoction mixed with high quality honey can be rejuvenating for our body after going through an intensive detoxification program, authentic knowledge too is the best support to the mind. These days we are exposed to a lot of information from everywhere. This can be overwhelming. However, when rasayana is added to the intellectual work, it can save a person's mind from stress and anxiety, which are the main characteristics of old age. It helps remove mental ama (toxins) and live a long and peaceful life. We aspire for perfect beauty and reach for the latest creams and lotions. But in our eagerness we often forget how beauty treatments alone cannot have a lasting effect. Beauty is achieved and sustained when one has a balanced mind and a contented soul. According to Indian tradition, the three traits of beauty, purity, and divinity are foremost among the qualities of women and they originate from her internal disposition. This holistic view, where a person's internal spirit is the foundation of their beauty, reveals the secret to rejuvenation and an authentic smile.

An Exclusive Interview with world famous Chef

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Expert Speak /

Making a Difference

Q1. What is your opinion on Ayurveda? How is Ayurveda and cooking connected? SK: For me, Ayurveda is the science of life. It gives us the basis on which we can modify our lifestyle to ensure the perfect working of our body. Ayurveda lays equal emphasis on physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental health. It doesn’t believe in deprivation; only moderation.

Awareness Perseverance

They say you are what you eat. If you apply the principles of Ayurveda to cooking, your food will make you healthy and happy. This is because Ayurveda believes in using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Q2. In today’s busy lifestyle, our quality of food and cooking habits are declining. What do you have to say about this? SK: Today's busy life is blamed for a lot of ailments, but that's wrong. You can have a busy life that's healthy too. You have to make adjustments, but it's certainly worth it. When it comes to food, ensure that every meal is freshly cooked. Avoid re-heating and eating leftovers. Keep yourself and your children away from junk food. Educate them on the consequences of bad food habits and encourage them to live a healthy lifestyle from an early age. They will grow up to be responsible and health conscious adults. Q3. What is the ideal food that we should have for breakfast? SK: Fresh food. I cannot emphasise enough on the freshness of the food you should eat, especially first thing in the

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Goal morning. Piping hot breakfast is ideal. Idlis and dosas are my favourite breakfast items. Other items include chila, sprouts, upma, and poha. You can also have a homemade dip or green chutney with multigrain bread. Fresh fruits are a great way to start your day. Dry fruits should be had sparingly, not more than 7-8 in all. Also, don't forget to drink water early in the morning. It is the best way to get rid of toxins in the body. Q4. You have visited Jiva. What is your impression about the work Jiva doing in the field of Ayurveda? SK: I have visited the Jiva facility in Faridabad and met Dr.Partap Chauhan a couple of times. Each time we've had very interesting and enlightening discussions on food, lifestyle, and the Ayurvedic way of life. We've also discussed the importance of Ayurvedic treatment in today's

world of medicines and surgeries. I think that it makes sense for people to choose the Ayurvedic way of healing as long as it is provided by the right people. Q5. What advice would you give to all your fans about the way people cook in India? SK: Go as natural as possible. Avoid additives and preservatives in food. Choose seasonal produce and ensure that the fruits and vegetables you buy are free of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Every meal should be cooked fresh. Avoid eating leftovers. Whether they know it or not, Indians still follow Ayurvedic principles of eating and cooking. However, they are attracted towards a convenient, hassle free way of life that pushes them towards ready-to-eat food, microwave dinners, and the likes. This, though inevitable, has to be kept to a minimum and used only in case of emergencies.

Method Willingness

5 Steps to Change Something

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t is said that the only thing constant is change. The world around us is forever in a state of flux, giving rise to new technologies, governments, policies, working conditions, bosses, family situations, and even our own bodies as they evolve with time. Change is a phenomenon that comes to us of its own accord. However, one special ability humans have over all other life forms is the power to effect change. That is, we have the capacity to envision something different in our world, and mould our lives through our own planning and effort. This could pertain to gaining a new skill, improving our work situation, becoming better at interacting with others and so on.

Why Change is So Hard Years back, Mahatma Gandhi gave great advice about how we can alter our realities. He urged us simply to "be the change you want to see". Straightforward and poignant, the suggestion seems self-evident. However, even armed with this mantra of morphing, one might not find this proposition as easy as it purports to be. We want things to improve, and we try our best to alter the situation, but in the end, we find ourselves not much further along than when we started. The reason change is so hard is that we become conditioned–our minds fall into patterns, giving rise to psychological limitations that act as obstacles to our evolution. But while these restraints might feel like chains binding our progress, they are not indomitable. Conquering them requires a more detailed

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Everybody desires change, but are you ready to follow the 5-step process to achieve it?

bhishek was a 11-year old boy who had been suffering from leucoderma a condition characterized by the appearance of white patches on the body. When his parents spoke to Jiva doctor Shubhda for the first time, they mentioned that these patches had been appearing on his body on and off since he was 3 years old, although there was no itching associated with this ailment. Abhisheka also had a tendency to be obese.

strategy–an approach that takes into consideration 5 key elements that you need to monitor and act on.

First Consultation Our first line of action was to modify the patient's diet. Since Leucoderma is caused by the excess of pitta element in the body, Abhishek's parents were advised to reduce oily and spicy food in his diet and moderate his intake of salty snacks. He was also not allowed to have milk products like yogurt or cottage cheese.

The 5 Steps to Change Awareness: You need to be aware of what the actual problem is. You must also accept that it is a problem. Willingness: You need to be willing to make that change. Method: You need a strategy to make that change. Goal: You need to have a clear end state of what things will look like when the change has taken place Perseverance: You must be willing to stick it out for the long term until you achieve the goal.

The 5 Steps in Action Take losing weight as an example. If you are carrying around more excess baggage than is good for you, you need to be aware of the fact, and be ready to accept that it’s an issue. You could laugh at your bulging belly and ignore comments from family and friends, but everything begins once you accept you have a genuine problem. Next you need

to be willing to do something about your weight problem; without your consent, you will be the perfect obstacle in your own path. When you give yourself the green signal, you then need to adopt a method to start slimming down–either exercise, dieting, health treatments, and so on. By having a clear idea of how many kilos you’d like to drop, you give yourself a specific target to be achieved (it makes it much easier to hit the target when you have one!) And finally, and probably the most challenging, is perseverance: you need to stick with the plan until you achieve the goal. Over the years, I have seen many people aim to change something about themselves, and I have noticed that the ones who succeed pass all these tests. The ones who don't, inevitably fail at one or more of them. Change is good. I hope that the above 5 point process will make "being the change" a lot easier.

Leucoderma Disease A Jiva Case Study How did Ayurveda help a kid who was suffering from Leucoderma since he was 3 years old? Read this case study to find out.

In addition, Abhishek was asked to lay off citrus fruits like orange, lime, grapefruit, and lemon along with other sour, pungent, and acidic foods like vinegar, mustard, and pickles. He also had to avoid anything that was made from white flour (bread, cakes, pastries, or pizzas, etc.) and all kinds of fast food and fizzy drinks. Non- veg was also a complete no-no for him.

Second Consultation When Jiva received the second call, the parents reported some improvement in the condition of their child. At this point of time, Dr. Shubhda prescribed the following course of treatment:

Treatment Package: 

Chop Chinyadi Churna – Helps in the healing of abscess

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Gandhak Rasayan – A blood purifier that cleanses the body of toxins

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Mahamajisthadi Churna – It helps pacify pitta and acts as a blood purifier

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The treatment combined rasayans, pitta pacifiers and blood purifiers. Improvement was visible from the first month onward.

bhishek was a 11-year old boy who had been suffering from leucoderma - a condition characterized by the appearance of white patches on the body. When his parents spoke to Jiva doctor Shubhda for the first time, they mentioned that these patches had been appearing on his body on and off since he was 3 years old, although there was no itching associated with this ailment. Abhisheka also had a tendency to be obese.

Our first line of action was to modify the patient's diet. Since Leucoderma is caused by the excess of pitta element in the body, Abhishek's parents were advised to reduce oily and spicy food in his diet and moderate his intake of salty snacks. He was also not allowed to have milk products like yogurt or cottage cheese.

Subsequent Consultations

When Jiva received the second call, the Final Consultation parents reported some improvement in the condition of their child. At this point of time, Dr. Shubhda prescribed the following course of treatment:

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Chop Chinyadi Churna – Helps in the

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Case File Case ID: 22011301 Patient Profile: Abhishek, 11 years, Student, 48 kilos, 132 cm Disease: Leucoderma Chief Complaints: C/o White patches (Vitiligo) on the skin since the age of three. Pattern was generalised all over the body and they appeared and disappeared off and on.There was no itching associated with it. Other vitals were normal. Appetite was normal. Sugar fasting was 89. TFT were in normal range.

Deeper Ayurveda

The Necessity of Self-Discipline

Line of Treatment: Pitta shamak, Rakta shodhak, rasayana Duration of Treatment: 15 months. Proposed diet: Pitta is hot, sharp, acidic, intense, and oily. Patient was asked to avoid all foods that are sour, acidic, spicy, and salty such as chilies, fried, and greasy food, citrus fruits (lemon, grape fruits, lime, orange), chutneys, sauces, pickled food, mustard, and vinegar. He wasn’t allowed white bread, cakes, pastries, pizza etc, fast food, fizzy drinks, tea, coffee. No tomatoes. No non-veg food. No milk products like yogurt. Exercises: Walking, cycling, yoga asanas like Naukasana, Dhaurasana, and Bhujangasana were advised Results: After 13 months, the patient showed improvement, and the patches on the back had almost completely disappeared. Testimonial: “I am really happy to see these patches fading. Now my friends will not make fun of me anymore. I also feel less conscious and more confident. Thank you Dr. Shubhda for helping me. ” — Abhishek

Da -Dr. Satya Narayana

Life without discipline is like a boat shaking on waves. Once you follow discipline, everything starts flowing in one direction - like a river towards its goal. In spirituality, Yoga brings this type of discipline. This article helps us understand how yama and niyam of Yoga help in spiritual development.

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he purpose of Yoga is to quell the mind of T all disturbing thoughts, and this is not possible without self-discipline. Thus, without selfdiscipline, success in yoga is impossible.

Yoga and Self-Discipline Yoga has often been wrongly construed as a collection of Asanas or postures, but it is really a system of self-discipline. Asanas and pranayamas (breathing exercises) constitute only a small part of the vastness of yoga. The various types of yoga systems, all of which originated in India thousands of years ago, include Karma Yoga (yoga through action), Raja or Ashtanga Yoga (yoga through physical and mental austerity), Jnana Yoga (yoga through knowledge), and Bhakti Yoga (yoga through devotion). Out of these, Raja or Ashtanga Yoga is the most commonly known. It has eight Angas (limbs) that are a progressive series of steps or disciplines to purify the body and mind, ultimately leading the person to enlightenment. The first two limbs, yama (restraints) and niyama (observances), are common to all disciplines of yoga. The other six limbs are asana (postures), pranayam (controlling breathing), pratyahara (control of senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (trance).

Yamas and Niyamas The yamas (restraints) are five moral injunctions, aimed at destroying lowly nature. They should all be practiced in word, thought, and deed.  Ahimsa (non-violence)  Satyam (truthfulness)  Asteya (non-stealing)  Brahmacharya (control of all senses)  Aparigraha (non-covetousness)

The niyamas (observances) are five moral injunctions that complete the ethical precepts started with the yamas.  Saucha (purity, meaning internal and external cleanliness)  Santosha (contentment)  Tapas (austerity)  Swadhyaya (study about the self, that is, the soul, through spiritual texts)  Ishwara Pranidhana (surrender to God's will)

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Right Time and Right Age is key to Yoga in a Conducive Environment Discipline is broadly divided into two types - internal and external. Internal discipline works at the individual level. It is the regimens that is followed by individuals and is not dependent on their dealings or situations in society. External discipline is at the social level. It does not allow individuals to be free to do whatever they like, but requires them to follow social norms, state laws, and work ethics. In former times, various types of yogis practiced their disciplines with the support of the social, political, and economic environments. The entire Indian society, including its educational system, was geared toward attaining the goals of yoga. According to the Bhagavad Gita, the perfection of one’s actions culminates in yoga – ‘yogah karmsu kaushalam’. Lord Krishna goes to the extent of saying that a person not engaged in Yoga is not intelligent (‘nasti buddhirayuktasya’). The speaker of Srimad Bhagavada Purana, one of the most popular scriptures of India, very explicitly declares that the purpose of human life is to inquire into the ultimate reality and not just to work full time for money. He also adds that money is not meant for squandering on sensual gratification. Rather, it should be used for self-realization. Today, millions of people have taken to the path of yoga and spirituality, but many of them find it difficult to remain firm on it and eventually deviate from the most important aspect of human development. If you are one of them, re-dedicate yourself to yogic principles and, applying selfdiscipline, you will be able to lead a physically fit, mentally equipoise, and spiritually blissful life.

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he world we are living in is different in many ways from the ones our grandparents, or even our parents, were a part of. And nowhere is it more noticeable than the lifestyle our young lead. They are more confident of themselves, more expressive in their opinions, more aggressive in their demands, and definitely more outgoing in their sexual experiences. How does Ayurveda view the sexual liberties that young adults have granted themselves? Are there any repercussions to initiating physical intimacy so early on in life? Yes, there are. According to Ayurveda, the life of a man is divided into 4 stages, or ashramas – brahmachari (the student life), grihasta (household life), vanaprastha (retired life) and sanyasa (renounced life). The brahmachari stage, which lasts till you turn 25, is dedicated

to the pursuit of education and abstinence from physical pleasures.By breaking this rule and having sex in this phase of your life, you run the risk of affecting the body's shukradhaatu. This all-pervading dhatu is one of the seven that goes into making the body, the other six being raas, rakht, maas, medh, asthi, and majja. Present in an invisible form throughout the physical form, it assumes a visible shape when ejaculated as semen. Having sex when the body is not ready for it can cause the depletion of the shukra dhaatu, which, in turn,can impact the - the body's immune system. This sort of imbalance can give rise to several side effects, ranging from immune related problems to weak body tissues to early ageing to anemia. In extreme cases, it can also cause impotence, erectile dysfunction, or premature ejaculation like problems.

The damage doesn't end there. Depleted shukra dhatu can also affect your maansik oja,s, or mental equilibrium. Over a period of time, you'll find yourself obsessing over sexual thoughts and gravitating towards the habit of masturbation. This again can weaken the nerves and muscles of the penis and lead to erectile dysfunction and other sexual problems. Our wise ancestors have always stressed on the importance of doing the right thing at the right time. The same applies to sexual intimacy. It is a privilege reserved for the grihasta ashram when you get married and assume the role of a house holder.Shoulder this privilege responsibly. Refrain from taamsik practices like watching porn or dwelling on physical pleasures. Stay saatvik in your approach – both in your diet and in your mindset and you will have nothing to worry about.

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Deeper Ayurveda / Festive Season

Raksha Bandhan R aksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Sawan. It is an important festival for Hindus, and representative of our Hindu culture and tradition.

By tying a thread (known as rakhi) around their brothers’ wrists, sisters all over India express their love and affection. They also pray for their brother’s long life, happiness, and prosperity. On this occasion, brothers give their sisters a gift, and along with it, a solemn promise that they will help and protect their sisters throughout their life. The rakhi that sisters tie around their brother's wrist is not just a piece of thread. It is representative of the knot of attachment between siblings. On one hand, it consolidates their loving relationship and on the other, it promotes social integrity and friendship.

Children's Disease & Rasayan Dr. Abhijit Mhalank

There was a time when illnesses were associated only with old age and children falling ill was considered a rarity. But today children are plagued with illnesses more frequently than older people.

Traditional festivals like raksha bandhan promote unity within the family and strengthen relations between brothers and sisters. It is for these reasons that the Indian social fabric and culture are famous world over. To cherish the rich heritage of our Indian culture, auspicious festivals like raksha bandhan should be kept away from mere exhibitionism and celebrated with wholehearted conviction. Jul 2015 – Paramayu – 24

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Deeper Ayurveda / Kid’s Special

Ayurvedic rasayanas can save children from illnesses. They nourish them physically, mentally, and emotionally and strengthen the body's resistance.

There was time when illnesses were associated only with old age and children falling ill was considered a rarity. But today children are plagued with illnesses more frequently than older people. There are many reasons behind this. Instead of nutritious foods, children fed on bread, biscuits, noodles, and pizza have weak gastric fire. This generates ama in the body, which, in turn, gives rise to many diseases. Today, instead of playing football or kabaddi or other sports, children spend more time playing games on mobile phones and computers. Lack of exercise not only leads to weight gain but also weakens the body. Adulteration in food, ever increasing pollution, and mental stress caused by education further weaken a child’s resistance to illness. Sometimes parents themselves have medical conditions like asthma which gets passed on to their children, who often end up with weakened immunity.

Dry Fruits Like ghee, the other two rasayanas that nourish the brain tissue are almonds and walnuts. While the latter helps children in educational progress by strengthening intelligence and memory, almonds stabilize the mind along with the body. Fresh and dried dates that are particularly popular among children due to their sweet taste are rich sources of iron, calcium, potassium, and other minerals. They nourish the blood, bones, and other dhatus in the body. Vitamins present in dates also protect children from night blindness. So including them in your diet is extremely useful. Children also love white and black raisins because they are so sweet. These two dry fruits are rich in flavonoids, antioxidants, and vitamins C & E that help strengthen gums, teeth, and bones and protect children from constipation.

Significance of Rasayan in Ayurveda Ayurvedic rasayanas can be beneficial in saving children from illnesses. They nourish children physically, mentally, and emotionally and strengthen their resistance. According to Ayurveda, the body is made up of seven dhatus (or tissues). All body parts are made up of dhatus. Entities like intelligence and memory also function through dhatus. For proper functioning of these entities and all systems of the body and to keep human resistance strong, all dhatus should be healthy. This can be achieved wth rasayanas. Ayurveda had defined rasayan as a substance that nourishes dhatus.

Honey Honey is the best rasayan for children who frequently suffer from cough and cold. It is known to kill worms and protect children from all respiratory problems by destroying mucus formed in the respiratory system. Honey opens up all the channels of the body so that nutrients can reach every cell. Instead of jams or sauces, having honey is far more beneficial for children. It will keep respiratory disorders like asthma, bronchitis, and sinusitis far away from them.

Milk & Milk Products Fortunately, Indian food contains many such ingredients that are good rasayanas. Milk and milk products, like butter, are good examples of that. Resembling the first rasa dhatu in form and colour, milk not only nourishes that dhatu, but also strengthens all subsequent dhatus, especially the bones. The essence of milk, which is ghee, is supposed to be the best rasayan. It nourishes all dhatus and also strengthens intelligence, memory, and grasping power. It makes children strong physically and mentally. Perhaps that's why it has been called the daily rasayan. Nowadays, many children suffer from lack of concentration, difficulty in recalling during exams, disturbed sleep, and premature greying of hair. Milk and milk products prove beneficial in solving these problems. 26 – Paramayu – Jul 2015

Thandai Thandai made by mixing charmagaj seeds, almonds, and poppy seeds in milk also serves as a rasayan, strengthening children on both physical and mental levels. Pranayam that offers stability to children's mind is also a form of rasayan. In order to be emotionally well-developed and strong, children must receive sufficient support and 'sanskaras' from parents. Performing rituals and prayers at home builds good sanskaras and makes children emotionally stable. For this reason, these activities are also like rasayanas, since they nourish children physically, mentally, and emotionally and save them from diseases.

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f the day begins with nutritious food, one feels fresh, energetic, and healthy throughout. Food, along with nourishing the body, also keeps it healthy. That's why Ayurveda attaches great importance to food in treatment. After roasting raw grains like chickpeas, maize, and barley, what one gets is a coarse flour-like substance with the consistency of sand. This is called ‘Sattu’. Traditionally, sattu has been used in the country during the summer months because of their light, cooling, and nutritious properties. Since sattu generally contains wheat, chickpeas and barley in equal proportions, they serve as a good source of carbohydrates.

Types & Properties Barley Sattu – Sattu is prepared by roasting and grinding barley. It is dry, cooling, and slightly heavier than other sattus, with a sweet and pungent taste. It stimulates fire, resolves constipation, pacifies kapha and pitta, and boosts vata. It is not just easy to digest but also provides energy. It contains 11.5% proteins and 70% carbohydrates.

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After roasting raw grains like chickpeas, maize, and barley, what one gets is a coarse flour-like substance with the consistency of sand. This is called ‘Sattu’. Traditionally, sattu has been used in the country during the summer months because of their light, cooling, and nutritious properties.

Barley & Chickpea Sattu – Remove the skin off roasted chickpeas and grind them. Then barley sattu is mixed to the ground chickpea in one fourth proportion. This is how barley and chickpea sattu is formed. This sattu is dissolved in water and some ghee and sugar are added. Having this preparation in hot and rainy seasons compensates the loss of physical energy. Due to its cold potency, it has a cooling effect. Chickpea is light, dry, and cool and has a sweet and pungent taste. It pacifies kapha, pitta and rakta but aggravates vata. It has approximately 18% proteins and 61% carbohydrates. Chickpea sattu is good for people suffering from diabetes, obesity, and blood disorders. For those who complain of hyperacidity and peptic ulcers, it is recommended as diet. Wheat Sattu – Wheat sattu pacifies vata and pitta, but aggravates kapha. It is nutritious, healing, and stabilizing and builds tissue. Surprisingly, while whole wheat is unctuous, cold, and heavy to digest, the sattu made from it is light and easy to digest.

Barley, Chickpea & Wheat Sattu – Soak 1 kilo chickpea, ½ a kilo wheat, and 200gm barley in water for 10 hours and then dry in shade. This mixture should then be roasted and ground to make the sattu. Since this sattu contains all three grains, the body receives wholesome nutrition from them. Presence of barley and chickpea make it energizing and easy to digest.

Method of Consumption: Sattu is popularly consumed in the following ways: 1- Any type of sattu can be dissolved in water and drunk as a cooling, refreshing drink. Water from earthen pot is better. Jaggery, sugar, or salt may be added as per taste. 2- Preparing a thick paste is even tastier. Here, the quantity of water is less while that of sattu is more. Preparation method is the same as the one described above. 3- Tikki, puris, and parathas are also made from sattu. Adding cumin seeds, asafoetida, and thymol seeds to salted sattu also increases its digestive properties.

Precautions while eating: 1- Sattu should not be consumed after meals. 2- You should not eat a lot of sattu at one go 3- Sattu should never be eaten at night. 4- Water should not be used in excess quantity with sattu.

Significance in Ayurveda: Ayurveda regards food as one of the three pillars of life. It has given sattu the status of a complete food since it has substantial amounts of fibers, carbohydrates, proteins, starch, and minerals. It is because of these properties that sattu is useful in fighting diseases like diabetes and obesity. Jul 2015 – Paramayu – 29

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All women desire to be beautiful; to have hair that flows down in waves and eyes that speak volumes. To flaunt lips that are full and shapely and cheeks rosy like the apple. But all this is of no use if one doesn’t have flawless and glowing skin. Find out the secrets of beautiful skin here.

It is also believed that irregular skin coloring can be caused by an excess of pitta in the body. Pitta is composed of water and fire and is further divided into 5 sub types, each of which is responsible for a specific area of the body and a specific set of functions. For instance, the pachaka pitta is located in the lower part of the stomach and is responsible for digestion. Similarly, the bhrajaka pitta is present in the skin and regulates its temperature, color, and complexion. Any imbalance in the bhrajaka pitta can lead to irregular coloring of the skin. There are various factors that can lead to an imbalance of vata and pitta dosha in the body. They can be classified under two categories – internal and external.

Internal Factors Causing Pigmentation 1- Hormone imbalance caused by pregnancy or menopause

2- Lack of Vitamin A, E and iron and calcium in the body

3- Excessive stress or tension External Factor Causing Pigmentation 1- Over exposure to harmful UV rays of the sun 2- Drugs prescribed for medical conditions like diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure

If There Are Black Patches On The Skin

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rregular skin coloring, caused by an imbalance of vata in the body, can mar your beauty. Known as pigmentation, it can take two forms – hyper-pigmentation and hypo-pigmentation. The former is caused by an increase in the production of melanin in the body, leading to dark spots. Hypo-pigmentation, on the other hand, is marked by reduced production of melanin, leading to lighter spots on the body.

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Pigmentation is caused by an imbalance of vata in the body. Representative of air and space, vata is responsible for all movement within the body, including the flow of blood, elimination of waste, and even the thoughts that pass through the mind. Without vata, kapha and pitta cannot move, and for this reason, it is considered to be the most important of all three.

3- Intake of oral contraceptive pills 4- Use of cosmetics with harmful ingredients 5- Poor diet or wrong food habits Having understood what causes discoloration of the skin, let’s look at how we can treat this condition. Home Remedies for Skin Pigmentation: Detox your body regularly: Detoxification helps cleanse toxins in the body and stimulates the liver. Here’s a healthy Ayurvedic cleansing drink you can make at home. Blend together 1 cup of chopped coriander leaves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 inch piece of fresh ginger, and ¼ tsp of turmeric powder. Have this drink early in the morning on empty stomach and do not eat anything for at least 2 hours after.

Use potatoes to lighten the skin: & Slice a small potato into half and sprinkle a few drops of water on its surface. Now, rub it on the affected area of the face. Alternatively, you could also grate the potato, squeeze out the juice, and apply it to the spots on the face. Leave for half an hour before rinsing with warm water. Do this every day and you will be able to see some difference within a month. Papaya to the rescue:&The health benefits of papaya are well documented. But what you probably didn’t know is that it’s also a great exfoliator for the skin. Apply papaya juice to the pigmented area and you will see the spots lightening within a month. In addition to these home remedies, you should inculcate standard beauty practices that will help you keep your skin glowing all year around. To begin with, keep yourself well-hydrated and include plenty of vegetables, fruits, and salads in your diet. Wash your face at least twice a day with a gentle cleanser and avoid sleeping with make up on. Whenever you leave the house, apply a good sunblock, and wear broad hats to minimize the effect of the sun on your skin. Finally, stay free of stress and worries and try and meditate for at least 15 minutes a day to calm your mind, body, and soul. With all this, there’s no stopping you from looking effortlessly beautiful and keeping skin problems at bay.

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/ Astro strology believes that people carry a debt from their previous birth. They have to pay a price for the good and bad deeds performed by them. Sins committed in the past life torment the body and mind in the form of diseases and emotional distress and there is no escaping your karma. However, it’s possible to undertake protective measures, after deducing the periods of illnesses from the birth date of an individual,

Astrology

& Disease Do planets, asterisms, and astrology have any effect on our health? According to Ayurveda, treatment works better if supported by astrology. This article presents views supporting this perspective.

Basically diseases can be divided into two categories - intrinsic and extrinsic. The planetary positions in the horoscope can give you an indication about intrinsic diseases. Ayurvedic principle states that harmony in vata, pitta and kapha is a must for health. If we maintain proper equilibrium in vata, pitta and kapha, all our body parts, the mind, and the brain work in their best capacity. This way, the body remains completely healthy. However, disturbing this balance gives rise to diseases. Medical astrology has accepted this principle. The twelve zodiacs from astrology are related to the earth, wind, fire, and water elements. The nine planets, too, are made up of five elements - earth, water, fire, wind, and ether. The combinations of these elements produce Ayurveda's executive biological principles of vata, pitta and kapha. Vata is made from wind and ether, pitta consists of fire and water, while kapha is composed of water and earth. Vata, pitta, and kapha exist in different proportions in every person's constitution. This

The twelve zodiacs from astrology are related to earth, wind, fire, and water elements. The nine planets, too, are made up of five elements - earth, water, fire, wind, and ether. 32 – Paramayu – Jul 2015

proportion makes every individual unique and different from others. Knowing the constitution of a person is a must to decide the direction of treatment and choose the right food regimen, lifestyle, and medicines. Ayurveda does this work by examining the patient and taking medical history into account. In astrology, it is possible to know a person's constitution from his horoscope. For that one must see which zodiac is in the ascendant position, in which zodiac the lord of the first house is situated, and which planets are influencing the ascendant and its lord.

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Food in Autoimmune Diseases

utoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, thyroiditis, and systemic lupus erythamatosus still remain unresolved challenges for science, which has otherwise solved many other mysteries with great ease. Ayurveda's guidance can prove valuable in providing a solution.

Why do autoimmune diseases develop? Our immune system is made for destroying microbes, allergens, and toxins. It does this through the medium of immunoglobulins. But when the immune system starts targeting the body's own cells instead of attacking outside enemies, it gives rise to autoimmune diseases. Why this happens is something that scientists have not understood so far. Ayurveda has tried to understand immunity from its own perspective. Dosh, dhatwagni, ojus, and the strength of dhatus contribute in making up the body’s immunity system. But the functioning of these elements gets affected by improper lifestyle, incompatible food, mental stress, and heredity. The weakness of jatharagni and dhatwagni caused by improper diet leads to the production of toxins (ama) in body. These toxins circulate in various tissues and cause autoimmune diseases. So one must avoid factors like improper diet to stay protected from them.

What should one eat in these diseases? Digestive system and digestive fire should be kept in order if one wants to keep autoimmune diseases at bay. Balanced jatharagni and dhatwagni are able to digest all ingredients of food. This considerably reduces the possibility of developing autoimmune diseases. Spices like turmeric, coriander seeds, thymol seeds, cloves, dry ginger, cumin seeds, cardamom, etc. strengthen the digestive fire. Adding them to your food improves functioning of the digestive system. Cooking with adequate quantities of spices offers protection from autoimmune diseases.

What items should be avoided?

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Substances burdening the digestive fire produce toxins in the body and enhance the possibility of autoimmune diseases. Food products like curd, paneer, lassi, buffalo milk, icecream, milk with cream, meat, fish, eggs, pizza, bread, and chocolates are too heavy to digest. Thus, they weaken the digestive fire. This too increases the

possibility of autoimmune diseases. Maida, tapioca, hydrogenated ghee, and sweets, too, are heavy to digest and, as such, front runners in producing toxins. One must keep away from them as well. Grains, pulses and their coverings often contains some such substances that our digestive fire finds difficult to digest. Consuming such food items frequently can give rise to autoimmunity. So pigeon peas, black gram, red kidney beans, bengal gram, garbanzo beans, soyabean, cow bean and pulses should be consumed carefully and care should be taken that they are digested properly. Eating cold items in cold seasons or hot items in hot seasons (incompatible to seasons) or consuming hot and cold items together (incompatible potencies) etc are called incompatible foods in Ayurveda. Avoiding such foods is always beneficial. The secret of keeping fit even in old age is to begin when you’re young. Following a good lifestyle and food regimen in the first innings of life always has benefits in the second. Staying vigilant about food helps in playing the long innings of life. After all, good life has its own significance and in old age you can think about it only with good health.

What is good to eat? Deficiency of antioxidants is often observed in patients with autoimmune diseases. So substances supplying antioxidants are recommended in such diseases. Most of the fresh vegetables and fruits are full of antioxidants. Eating them regularly is beneficial in such diseases. Vegetables like pumpkin, white goosefoot, carrot, apple gourd, torai, cauliflower, cabbage, pointed gourd, turnip, ladies finger, and beetroot and fruits like apple, pomegranate, papaya, lychee, apricots, and pear are should all form a part of your diet if you’re suffering from autoimmune diseases. Jul 2015 – Paramayu – 35

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Shashtikshali Pottali Swed:

Navrakili Several diseases are treated with fomentation therapy in Ayurveda. Fomentation contributes a lot in nourishing dhatus and strengthening muscles. The present article offers insight into Shashtikshali Pottali Swed.

yurveda describes many types of fomentations. They all are energizing and strengthen the body tissues. Shashtikshali Pottali Swed is one of them. It nourishes and rejuvenates the dhatus. It strengthens the muscles, joints, and bones and cures several diseases related to them.

Material The word 'shali' means 'rice' in Sanskrit. The variety of rice that grows in 60 days in the fields is called shashtikshali. Apart from this, balaroot, milk, and cloth pieces are used in this process. Medicated oil is also required for the initial massage. Rice is cooked with decoction of bala and milk and potalies made from it are used for massage. 36 – Paramayu – Jul 2015

How it works? “Shashtikshali, bala, and milk are all very nourishing. They pacify vata and pitta and promote the growth of dhatus. After coming in contact with the skin, the medicinal substances from these ingredients enter the body and nourish the seven dhatus. They improve the functioning of muscles and nerves. Vata aggravated in these tissues is pacified and a rejuvenation process is initiated. Oil used in this massage also has similar properties.

Procedure: The whole body is massaged with warm oil. A pot containing the bala decoction and milk is kept on fire. Once it becomes warm, four potalies are kept in it. After a while two potalies are taken out and used for massaging the body. When the potalies cool down, they are kept back in the boiling milk and the other two

are used for the massage. Thus, potalies are exchanged alternately and massage is continued for an hour. At the end, the paste applied on the patient's body is removed and warm oil is applied.

Benefits of Shashti kshali Pottali Swed:  It cures vata diseases.  It is effective in cases of

arthritis, paralysis, diseases of spinal cord, neural pains, and degenerative diseases.

verybody wishes to remain happy and make progress in life. They want their happiness and youth to last forever. But the fact that whatever is created will be destroyed cannot be denied. But things can be maintained well. This applies to the human body as well. Taking proper care can preserve youth for a longer period of time. Yoga happens to be one of the ways to do that. In the series of asanas, we will be describing the Padahastasan today.

Life

Procedure:

Precautions:

1. Stand upright joining both the feet. 2. Inhale slowly and raise both arms upwards near the ears. 3. Exhale slowly and bend forward through the lumbar region. 4. Try to touch the toes with your fingers. 5. Keep breathing normally. Stay in the position for 1 to 3 minutes as per capacity. 6. Come back in standing position while breathing in. 7. Bring your arms down while exhaling.

1. Breath in and out through the nose. 2. Don't worry if you can't touch the toes and don't try to do it forcefully. Consistent practice can yield success. 3. Once achieved try to touch the sides of the legs with arms and knees with head.

Specialities: 

Patients of high BP, slip disc should avoid this asana.



Pregnant women and menstruating women should avoid it.



In earlier days don't be afraid if you feel any pain in the muscles.



Always do yoga in a pleasant and peaceful mood.

Benefits: 1. It makes the waist slim and spine flexible. 2. Helps in controlling diabetes 3. Useful in constipation, gases, indigestion 4. Increases blood circulation towards the face and makes it radiant 5. Reduced fat from abdomen 6. Increases height of children 7. Increases strength of muscles of thighs and calves.

Note: Take the doctor's advice and the guidance of an expert teacher before starting yoga practice.

 It is also useful in joint

diseases, sciatica, and underweight patients.  Process of aging is slowed

down and rejuvenation is promoted.

Precautions: Care should be taken that the patient does not feel cold during the massage. Warm oil should be applied on the body inter mittently and at the end of the massage.

Everyone takes treatment after falling ill, but doing yoga regularly keeps you far away from diseases. Sparing some time to get connected with yoga means you keep distance from diseases and receive a long, healthy life. Discover the benefits of Padahastasan in this article.

Padahastasan – Yogacharya Harish Mohan

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Ayur Life / The Super Herbs

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Name Justifies the Action

Scientific Research

Guduchi is also known as ‘amrit bel’, or ‘the immortal vine’ in Ayurveda. This is because neither does it die nor does it let the person eating it fall ill.

Scientific research has brought to light many useful properties of guduchi. It is anti-diabetic, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, hepato-protective, and immune-modulatory.

A person of any age can consume guduchi. It is an effective remedy against a variety of illnesses, ranging from simple diarrhea to complicated conditions like dengue and cancer. In India it is found everywhere up to a thousand meter height.

Scientists have found that guduchi benefits the immune system in many ways. Its usage as anti-stress tonic has been clinically standardized. In children it helps a lot even for increasing IQ. So guduchi does, in fact, deserve the name immortal vine.

Natural Habitat & Morphology

Guduchi The Live & Let Live Herb From Ayurveda

The guduchi vine is seen in all regions of India. It grows readily along the fences of farms, gardens of houses or trees standing on barren lands. Its leaves are green and heart shaped. It has small, red fruits that grow in bunches during the fertile seasons. Scientists have extracted various chemicals, such as burberium and glucoside geline from guduchi. Starch extracted from its stem pacifies all three doshas.

Health Benefits If you have fever, make a paste with 10-inch guduchi piece and 9–10 basil leaves. Boil them in water to make decoction and have it twice a day to bring down fever. Weak eyesight is a common problem in all ages. 10 ml guduchi juice should be taken with honey to improve eyesight.

Some facts about guduchi: Latin Name:

English Name

: Gulancha Tinospora

Sanskrit Name:

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Hindi Name:

Nature has been called ‘the mother’ in all cultures. This is because it has given mankind valuable gifts that are not only precious but also offer life, just like a mother does. Guduchi, also know as giloy, falls into this category. In this article we will discuss the benefits of this herb. 38 – Paramayu – Jul 2015

lternative medicine is a term that has been coined quite recently; but it is actually a primary medical system. The treatment process and medicines in these systems generally rely heavily on ingredients that are easily available around us. Guduchi (or ‘giloy’ in Hindi) is one such herb that is used in Ayurveda.

Having guduchi with guggulu is beneficial in diseases like itching, eczema, and gout that are brought on by impure blood. Amruta guggulu is prepared from it. Guduchi decoction is effective in urinary diseases. Taking guduchi with castor oil reduces even chronic joint diseases.

Rasa (Taste) Veerya (Potency)

Tinospora cordifolia Guduchi Giloy Bitter, astringent Hot

Vipak (Post

% Gunas (Properties)% Effect on doshas %

digestion effect)

Sweet Heavy, unctuous Pacifies all three doshas

Jul 2015 – Paramayu – 39

Ayur Life / Recipe Come summers and the sight of a hawker walking with a basket on his head, shouting ‘kaale khatte faalse, thande meethe faalse’ (black, tangy faalse; cool, sweet faalse), is a familiar one. There might not be so many faalsa sellers these days, since this fruit has become something of a rarity, but faalsa remains the ideal summer treat, best enjoyed with a dash of black pepper and chaat masala.

ative to India and other countries like Nepal, Pakistan, Cambodia, Thailand, and Bangladesh, faalsa isn’t just a delicious fruit, it’s also full of goodness. For centuries, it’s been used as a treatment for liver and gallbladder problems. It is cardioprotective and pacifies vata. Faalsa not only quenches thirst but also strengthen urinary system. It is a good source of calcium and phosphorous. It proves beneficial in conditions like indigestion and hyperacidity.

Ingredients: 250 gms falsa 1 litre water 1 tsp powdered cumin 1 tsp rock salt 125 gm jaggery powder

Doctor Granny

Method: 1. Start by soaking fresh faalsa in water. Let it soak for half an hour. 2. Dry the berries and sprinkle liberally with salt. Leave them to macerate. 3. Mash well with a spoon and strain the softened berries through a sieve. Make sure you separate the seeds from the pulp. 4. To this faalsa concentrate add powdered cumin (jeera), rock salt, and jaggery. If you want, you can switch jaggery with other sweeteners like sugar or honey. 5. Add a liter of water and mix well. Chill before serving. 6. Pour into glasses, add a few ice cubes, garnish with mint leaves, and serve.

Beat the Summer Heat With Cool & Refreshing

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Urticaria Whoever has urticaria and is fed up of anti-allergics needs Ayurveda's magic.!!!

n today's hectic life, we have made fast foods, cold drinks, cheese, and chocolates a part of our life. They aggravate pitta in the body and cause eruptions with itching and burning. This medical problem is known as urticaria. Consuming pitta aggravating items instead of light and easy-to-digest food is responsible for this condition. From the perspective of Ayurveda, cold winds can cause it too. The modern understanding, however, is that it’s urticaria which can occur anywhere. Causes & Spread of Disease:  Due to contact with cold

air, kapha and vata get aggravated, combine with pitta and spread in skin and other internal dhatus like rakta and produce

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– Dr. Shubhda Kaushik sheetapitta. Its eruptions are sometimes tiny and sometimes large like coins.  In this disease, reddish

eruptions or blisters appear which tend to itch and burn. When scratched, they spread even more. Home Remedies  Taking turmeric in milk

not only makes the skin beautiful but also purifies the blood.  Gairika (red ochre iron)

and alum are applied on eruptions.  Applying mint juice on

urticaria brings relief.  We can also deal with the

disease through proper food and lifestyle.  Applying 1/4 cup rose

water and 1/4 cup vinegar proves useful, if eruptions have pain as well as burning sensation  Bathing with cold water

also helps in this state.  Applying calamine lotion

also proves beneficial.  Aloe vera is also applied on

burning lesions. Note: Before using these remedies, please take advice from an expert. Remember, home remedies cannot replace medicines. If your condition doesn't improve, seek help from an expert.

Jul 2015 – Paramayu – 41

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n 28 April, former Madhya Pradesh CM and Congress general secretary Shri Digvijay Singh visited Jiva Telemedicine Centre on Mathura road in Faridabad. Despite his stringent security cover; he took interest in every aspect of Jiva TMC. He walked through the TMC and enquired about its functioning. He also obtained information about the steps ranging from manufacturing of drugs to distribution. He also lauded the unique composition of TMC, got acquainted with the working style of TMC doctors and showed appreciation for the same. He was informed about, how TMC doctors diagnose and guide thousands of patients everyday on telephone. He was impressed to know about this unique setup. He even allowed photographs with the doctors and described his visit as successful.

Jiva at HT-PACE Annual Teachers' Meet

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t Hindustand Times - PACE (Partnerships for Action in Education) Annual Teachers' Meet on Tuesday, 17 March, 600 teachers received guidance from Dr. Partap Chauhan, founder of JIVA Ayurveda and American educator, author and Jiva Director Steven Rudolph. While Dr Chauhan stressed on physical constitution and its significance in lifestyle, Mr. Rudolph shed light of various dimensions of education. Dr Chauhan's speech revolved around concept of doshas, the basic body type and food & lifestyle that should be followed by each type. His speech raised the mood of the programme which concluded with Mr. Rudolph's 'rock 'n' roll version' of 'Saare Jahan Se Achcha'.

s a part of its AyurCorp initiative, Jiva conducted AyurCorp camps at three locations, the first of which was Punj Lloyd Engineering (PLE) in Gurgaon. Conducted over a period of two days, Jiva interacted with 300–400 employees. This was followed by a one day camp each at Sapient Consulting, Noida and Steria India, Noida, on the 21st and 23rd of April respectively. Jiva interacted with more than 900 employees at Sapient and over 3500 employees at Steria. The response at all three venues has been overwhelming. Based on the responses received for the "Know Your Body Type" questionnaire, the employees received guidance about their body type, the diet and lifestyle best suited to it and support that Jiva therapies & products can offer to them.

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Jul 2015 – Paramayu – 43

Deeper Ayurveda

アーユルヴェーダ独特のラサーヤナという概念 – Dr.アビジット・マランク

体の細胞や組織はつねに摩損し、時とともに古びていきます。車と同じように、数か⽉に⼀度は定期的にオイルマッサージや浄化やチューンナップを必要とします。私たちは車のメンテナンスには気を使っている⼀方、⾃分の体にはそれほど気を使っていません。 44 – Paramayu – Jul 2015

ラサーヤナは病気への抵抗力を高め、病気を予防する上で重要な働きをします。病気によって体全体が弱くなったとしても、適切なラサーヤナを処方することによって体を立て直し、傷ついた組織を若返らせ、弱くなった体のシステム全体を強化することができます。

ラサーヤナとは？若さを保つ驚きの⾷品「チャワンプラシュ」を作った聖⼈シャワナの物語は世界中で有名ですが、ラサーヤナの概念を知る⼈はインドでも多くありません。「ラサ」と「アヤナ」の2つの語から成る「ラサーヤナ」という⾔葉は、体内組織を作り、オジャスを⾼め、体の若返りプロセスを促す物質や行動を指します。しかし、ラサーヤナの効果は体のレベルにとどまらず、⼼や魂のレベルに

イ

ンドにおいて6月から7月にかけての

も及びます

最大の出来事はモンスーンです。この自然の現象は不毛の大地を緑した

たる豊かな大地に変え、この時期に芽吹いた植物は花を満開にさせ、世界全体が息を吹き返したように元気を取り戻します。この同じ現象が体のなかで起きるとすればどうなるでしょうか。体の細胞や組織はつねに摩損し、時とともに古びていきます。⾞と同じように、数か月に一度は定期的にオイルマッサージや浄化やチューンナップを必要とします。私たちは⾞のメンテナンスには気を使っている一方、自分の体にはそれほど気を使っていません。だから私たちの祖先は「ラサーヤナ・チキツァー」という独特の概念を生み出したのです。

Jul 2015 – Paramayu – 45

ラサーヤナ療法から次のような効果が期待でき

ラサーヤナ療法をカムヤ・ラサーヤナといいます。これは

ます。

3つに分類できます。⾧寿を促すプラーナ・カムヤ。知力を⾼めるメデャア・カムヤ。体のツヤを増すシュリ・カム



寿命を延ばす。



外見を若々しくさせる。

ていない⼈に適用されます。



内臓と感覚器官の調⼦をよくする。

ナイミティッカ・ラサーヤナ－「ナイミティッカ」という



肌の色つやを改善する。

語は、機会や出来事を意味する「ニミッタ」から来ていま



声（特に⾼齢者）にハリを与える。

す。発熱、⼼臓発作、ひどい下痢などの特定の出来事のあ



知力と記憶力を⾼める。



⼼に静けさを与える。

ヤの3種類です。こうしたラサーヤナは大きな病気を持っ

とに行うラサーヤナ療法がナイミティッカ・ラサーヤナです。このラサーヤナ療法の目的は病気によって起きたダメージを修復し、将来的に再発しないようにすることです。

ラサーヤナは病気への抵抗力を⾼め、病気を予防す

アジャスティカ・ラサーヤナ－日々の養生に使うラサーヤ

る上で重要な働きをします。病気によって体全体が

ナがこれに分類されます。このタイプのラサーヤナは体の

弱くなったとしても、適切なラサーヤナを処方する

組織を滋養し、体全体の健康を維持するために行われます。

ことによって体を立て直し、傷ついた組織を若返ら

⽜乳、ギー、はちみつなどを⾷べることもアジャスティ

せ、弱くなった体のシステム全体を強化することが

カ・ラサーヤナの一部です。

できます。

ラサーヤナはどう働く？それぞれのラサーヤナはそれぞれの働きをしています。体全体の組織や構成要素を若返らせるラサーヤナがある一方、特定の部位をターゲットにしたラサーヤナもあります。たとえばラサ・ダートゥをターゲットにしたラサーヤナがあります。ラサ・

クティプラヴェシカ・ラサーヤナ－これはラサーヤナ療法

ダートゥとは7種類あるダートゥ（体組織）の最初

のなかで最も画期的で大がかりな方法です。「クティ」は

に作られるダートゥです。ラサ・ダートゥが浄化さ

⼩屋を意味し、「プラヴェシュ」は⼊るを意味します。ま

れ、強化されると、残り6つのダートゥも強化されます。ラサーヤナのなかには、体内毒素を消化することによって詰まりを起こしているスロータス（チャネル）を開き、その結果、ラサ・ダートゥが残りのすべてのダートゥに届き、それらを滋養する働きをす

ずパンチャカルマで体を浄化してから、⼩屋に⼊って数日間そこで過ごします。ラサーヤナ効果のある⾷べ物を⾷べる以外なにもしない数日を過ごすと、体がすっかり若返り、生まれ変わったように感じます。ヴィタタピカ・ラサーヤナ－クティプラヴェシカ・ラサーヤナを行うためには日常生活や社会から完全に切り離されなければなりません。しかし、日常生活から隔離されるこ

るものがあります。一方、⾷べ物を新しい成熟細胞

とはむずかしいけれど、ラサーヤナセラピーを行いたいと

や組織に転換する消化の火を強める働きをするラ

いう⼈もいます。そんな⼈にはヴィタタピカ・ラサーヤナ

サーヤナもあります。その結果、新しく質の良い

がおススメです。このラサーヤナ療法をしている間は通常

ダートゥが作られることになります。

の生活を続けながらも、不健康な⾷べ物や、ネガティブな

ラサーヤナの種類ラサーヤナ療法とそれに使われるラサーヤナはいく

影響を及ぼすハードな活動を抑制します。効果の度合いは相対的に劣るものの、ティプラヴェシカ・ラサーヤナを行えない場合に適した療法です。

つかに分類されます。

カムヤ・ラサーヤナ－「カムヤ」という語は、願望を意味する「カマナ」という⾔葉から来ています。特定の対象物や願望を達成するために行われる

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モンスーンの季節には大地が若返ります。体だって同じ現象をもたらすラサーヤナによって若返るのです。

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ラサーヤナの基本原理

ラサーヤナという語は“ラサ”と“アーヤン”という2つの⾔葉から成り立ち、「エッセンスまたは栄養を獲得するための道筋」を意味します。ラサ、ラクタといったダートゥ（⾝体組織）を良い質にする方法がラサーヤナです。アーユルヴェーダではダートゥは7種類あると考えていますが、この7つのダートゥの精髄と⾔えるものがオジャスです。

- Dr.ドクター・パルタップ

ラ

サーヤナ治療はアーユル

ラサーヤナのメリット

ヴェーダの8つある専門

ラサーヤナをとり⼊れると、⾧

科目のうちの1つです。老いや病

寿、知力や記憶力の強化、質の

気を⾷い⽌めるものをアーユル

⾼い健康、声のハリ、思いやり

ヴェーダではラサーヤナと呼びま

のある⼼、皮膚の光沢や輝きに

す。ラサーヤナという語は“ラサ”

つながります。また体や感覚器

と“アーヤン”という2つの⾔葉か

官を強くし、若さを保ちます。

ら成り立ち、ラサを獲得する道筋を表します。アーユルヴェーダでは7つの身体組織の精髄をオジャスと呼びますが、オジャスを強化するものはなんでもラサーヤナとみなします。オジャスは免疫と関係しています。だからラサーヤナは単に病気の治療だけでなく、病気の予防も含みます。

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最近はラサーヤナを取り上げた商業広告をよく見かけますが、体の強さや若さを保つという⾯ばかりが強調されています。しかし、上記の効果を謳っているアーユルヴェーダの古典経典『チャラカ・サンヒター』によると、ラサーヤナは単に体の健康や若さを得るだけでなく、そ

現代では、ラサーヤナは単に性的および肉体的強さを与えてくれるものと喧伝されています。それだけのためにラサーヤナを摂るのは、本来の概念からみると不⼗分です。ラサーヤナをとる一方でアーユルヴェーダの考え方を理解するのが望ましく、それによってラサーヤナの恩恵を完全に得ることができるのです。

Jul 2015 – Paramayu – 49

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の効果は⼼やスピリチュアルなレベルにまで及ぶとしています。アーユルヴェーダのラサーヤナは⼈生の4つの目的（ダルマ、アルタ、カーマ、モクシャ）を達成しうる強さを与えてくれます。しかし現代では、ラサーヤナは単に性的および肉体的強さを与えてくれるものと喧伝されています。それだけのためにラサーヤナを摂るのは、本来の概念からみると不⼗分です。

部分的に抜けて白くなる白斑に罹っていました。ジヴァのドクター・シュブダが初めてアビシェクを診察したとき、両親は「白斑は3歳のときから断続的に現れているが、かゆみはない」と⾔いました。アビシェクはさらに肥満ぎみでした。

ラサーヤナを始める前に浄化する意義ラサーヤナを摂取する前に体と⼼のレベルで浄化することが勧められます。体のすべてのチャネルを浄化すべきです。私たちの体には一般的に多くの毒素や不純物が蓄積されています。ラサーヤナ療法を始める前にそれらを取り除くことでダートゥ（身体組織）やオジャスを滋養することができるのです。ダートゥを浄化するためにはパンチャカルマを行います。運動、断⾷、制限⾷も浄化を助けます。消化の火のバランスがとれていて初めて、取り⼊れたラサーヤナを⼗分消化吸収することができます。体だけでなく⼼の浄化も必要です。⼼をラジャス（攻撃性）やタマス（停滞性）の影響から遠ざけるために、サトヴィック（純性）な⾷事や行いを⼼がけなければなりません。ラサーヤナを取り⼊れたいのであれば、正直で、⼈に親切でなければなりません。感覚器官をコントロールし、欲望、怒り、貪欲、嫉妬、否定的な思考から解放される必要があります。アーユルヴェーダは、ラサーヤナを取り⼊れる⼈はどんなものにも熱狂的にふけってはいけないと強調しています。これは、ラサーヤナは単に体の強さや若さをもたらすだけでなく、⼈生における⾼次の目標を達成するためにサポートしてくれるということを⽰唆しています。そのためラサーヤナを取り⼊れる前に体、⼼、感覚器官を浄化しなければならないのです。

アチャール・ラサーヤナアチャール・ラサーヤナは特別な種類のラサーヤナです。アーユルヴェーダは、単に薬用ハーブを摂取するだけでは、病気を取り除いたり若さを保つのに⼗分でないと強調しています。善い行い、善い考え、善い行動もラサーヤナとなります。非暴力、真実を話す、怒らない、平和

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を保つ、⼈を助ける、宗教の教えやスピリチュアリティを守るといったことも、毎日ラサーヤナを取り⼊れるのと同じ効果があります。現代の科学的な世界からみると、こうしたことは非科学的に感じるかもしれません。しかし、ここ数⼗年来の現代科学や⻄洋各国の研究によって、アーユルヴェーダの理論の正しさが証明されてきています。

1回目のコンサルテーション

第一の治療は⾷事を変えることでした。白斑はピッタの増悪が原因なので、ドクターはアビシェクの両親に対して、脂っこいものやスパイシーなものを減らし、塩辛いスナックも控えるようにアドバイスしました。さらに、ヨーグルトやチーズなどの乳製品も与えないように指⽰しました。

ラサーヤナの主な目的の１つは⾼齢になっても若くあり続けることです。ラサーヤナ効果のあるハーブ、

ラサーヤナは体や⼼の病気から解放してくれるだけでなく、スピリチュアルな幸福や平安、喜びをもたらしてくれます。アーユルヴェーダの観点から⾔うと、ラサーヤナ（薬用とアチャール）はすべての⼈が取り⼊れるべきものです。アチャール・ラサーヤナ、自己分析は魂を理解する上で大きな役割を果たします。こうしたことを通して、魂の永遠性、不死性、不老性を理解するようになります。これもラサーヤナです。魂は病気になることはなく、病気になるのは体や⼼であることが明らかになります。これがわかると悲しみは消え、幸福や喜びがもたらされます。確かなことは、ラサーヤナは体や⼼の病気から解放してくれるだけでなく、スピリチュアルな幸福や平安、喜びをもたらしてくれるということです。アーユルヴェーダの観点から⾔うと、ラサーヤナ（薬用とアチャール）はすべての⼈が取り⼊れるべきものです。ラサーヤナがあればこそ、本当の意味で加齢や病気を取り除くことができるのです。さあ、たった今から行いや考えを浄化し、ラサーヤナを取り⼊れて健康で幸福になりましょう。

1歳のアビシェクは、皮膚の色が

⽩斑ジヴァ・ケーススタディー 3歳のときから⽩斑に罹っている子供をアーユルヴェーダはいかに救ったか。ジヴァのケーススタディーをお読みください。

さらにアビシェクはオレンジ、ライム、グレープフルーツ、レモンなどの柑橘類や、酢、マスタード、ピクルスなどの酸っぱいもの、辛いもの、酸性の⾷べ物を⾷べないように⾔われました。加えて、精製⼩⻨粉からできている⾷べ物（パン、ケーキ、菓⼦パン、ピザなど）、ファーストフード、炭酸飲料も控えるように⾔われました。動物性⾷品は完全に禁じられました。

二回目のコンサルテーションドクター・シュブダにアビシェクの両親から 2回目の電話がかかってきて、病状にある程度の改善がみられると報告を受けました。ドクターは次のような治療を施しました。

生薬の処方  チョップ・チンヤディ・チュルナ－膿瘍の改善 

ガンダク・ラサーヤナ－毒素排泄を目的とした⾎液浄化

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マハマジスサーディ・チュルナ－ピッタを鎮静と⾎液浄化

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Spirituality / 

パンチニムバディ・チュルナ－皮膚変色の改

善 

トリファラ・チュルナ－毒素排泄

錠剤 

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ケースID： 22011301 患者プロファイル：アビシェク、11歳、学童、48㎏、132 cm

カイショール・グッグル－ピッタ鎮

疾患名：白斑

静と⾎液浄化

主訴： 3歳のときから白斑が全身の皮膚に現れ、現れたり消えたりを繰り返している。かゆみはない。バイタルは正常。⾷欲は正常。空腹時⾎糖値は89。甲状腺機能検査は正常値。

アロッギャヴァルディニ・タブレット－体内浄化・毒素排泄

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ケースファイル

スキンフィット・タブレット－皮膚変色の改善・色素形成

治療ライン：ピッタの鎮静、ラクタ（⾎液組織）浄化、ラサーヤナ

カディラディ・ヴァティ－⾎液浄化

治療期間： 15ヶ月

とピッタ鎮静

摂るべき⾷事：ピッタは鋭い、酸性、激しい、油性の質。患者は、酸っぱいもの、スパイシーなもの、塩辛いものを避けるように指⽰された。具体的にはトウガラシ、揚げ物、脂っこいもの、柑橘系（レモン、グレープフルーツ、ライム、オレンジ）、チャツネ、ソース、酢漬けの⾷品、マスタード、酢など。精製⼩⻨粉のパン、ケーキ、菓⼦パン、ピザ、ファーストフード、炭酸飲料、紅茶、コーヒーも避けるべきと指導を受けた。トマト、動物性⾷品、乳製品は完全に禁じられた。

ドクターはアビシェクにウォーキングやサイクリングなど運動を毎日するように⾔い、さらにヨガ、特にボートのポーズ、弓のポーズ、コブラポーズを行うように指導しました。

その後のコンサルテーションその後数回にわたりコンサルテーションを行いましたが、目立った改善はみられませんでした。古い白斑は急速に消えたものの、新しい白斑が全身に現れました。ドクター・シュブダは新たな白斑に対処するためカディラディリシュタ（khadiradirishta）を処方しました。アビシェクに対しては「これは通常の治癒プロセスであり、なんら⼼配することはない」と伝えました。

最後のコンサルテーション 13ヶ月続いた辛抱強い治療の結果、効

果が現れました。治療を始めたときに見られた背中の白斑はほとんど消えました。皮膚の質も目覚ましく改善しました。

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Deeper Ayurveda

⾃己規律の必要性

-Dr.サトヤナラナヤ・ダーサ

運動：ウォーキング、サイクリング、ボートのポーズ、弓のポーズ、コブラポーズなどのヨガアーサナ。結果：13か月間の治療により病状は改善をみせ、背中の白斑はほぼ完全に消えた。謝辞：白斑が改善して本当にうれしいです。友達からからかわれることもなくなりました。以前より気にしなくなったし、自信が出てきたと思います。僕の病気を治してくれたドクター・シュブダに感謝します。アビシェク

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ヨーガの目的は⼼からすべての雑念を払いのけることにあります。これは自己規律なしには成し遂げられません。自己規律なしにヨーガの上達はありえないのです。

ヨーガと⾃己規律ヨーガはアーサナ（ポーズ）の集合体としばしば誤解されていますが、ほんとうは自己規律の体系です。ヨーガの世界は広大であり、アーサナやプラーナヤーマはその一部にすぎません。数千年前にインドで生まれたヨーガ体系は、カルマヨーガ（行為を通したヨーガ）、ラージャヨーガ／アシュタンガヨーガ（⼼身鍛錬を通したヨーガ）、ギャーナヨーガ（知識を通したヨーガ）、バクティヨーガ（献身を通したヨーガ）などに枝分かれしています。このなかで最も広く知られているのがラージャ（アシュタンガ）ヨーガです。この体系には体と⼼を浄化するための段階と規律を⽰した⼋⽀則があり、最終的には解脱をめざします。最初の2つの⽀則であるヤーマ（日常生活で行ってはいけないこと）とニヤーマ（日常生活で行うべきこと）はヨーガのすべての規律に共通しています。残り6つの⽀則はアーサナ（座法）、プラーナヤーマ（呼吸法・調気法）、プラッティヤハラ（感覚の制御）、ダーラナ（集中・精神統一）、ディヤーナ（瞑想）、そしてサマディ（三昧、悟り）です。

ヤーマとニヤーマヤーマ（日常生活でしてはならないこと）は5つの道徳的禁⽌事項から成り立っており、低い道徳⼼を打破することを目的としています。⾔葉、思考、行いにおいて実践しなければなりません。アヒムサ（非暴力）サティヤム（嘘をつかないこと） 

アスティヤ（⼈のものを盗まないこと）

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ブラフマチャリヤ（禁欲）

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アパリグラハ（貪欲にならないこと）

ニヤーマはヤーマで始まる道徳的教えを完成させる5つの道徳的行いを指します。  シャウチャ（⼼と体の浄化） 

サントーシャ（満⾜・知⾜）

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タパス（苦行・厳格な行い）

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スヴァディアーヤ（聖典をとおした魂についての勉学）

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イーシュワラ・プラニダーナ（神の意志への帰依）

整った環境でのヨーガ規律は内的規律と外的規律に大別できます。内的規律は個⼈レベルで機能し、個⼈が従う行動規範であり、社会のなかの⼈々とのかかわりや状況に依存しない規律です。外的規律は社会レベルで機能し、個⼈が好き勝⼿なことをすることを許しません。個⼈は社会規範、国家の法律、労働倫理に従うことを求められます。昔のヨーガ修行者たちは、社会的、政治的、経済的環境が整ったなかで自己規律を守ってきました。インド社会は、その教育制度も含めて、ヨーガの目的に到達するために成り立っていたのです。『バガヴァッド・ギーター』には、行為の完成はヨーガによって達成する（yogah karmsu kaushalam）と述べられています。クリシュナ神は「ヨーガをしない⼈は知性をもたない」（nasti buddhirayuktasya）とまで⾔い切っています。インドの最も有名な聖典の一つである『シュリマド・バガヴァッダ・プラーナ』の語り⼿は、⼈間の⼈生の目的は絶対的現実を追求することであり、お金のためにあくせく働くことではないと断⾔しています。さらに語り⼿は、お金は感覚器官の楽しみのために浪費すべきものではないとも⾔っています。むしろ悟りのために使うべきものだと⾔うのです。感覚器官の歓びのためだけに欲望を抱いたり、対象物に接触してはならないのです。インドの大地でさまざまなヨーガ体系が究極の⾼みに達し、それぞれの体系で素晴らしいヨーガ修業者を輩出してきたのは当然のことと⾔えるでしょう。

子どもの病気とラサーヤナ – Dr.アビジット・マランクかつて病気は加齢によるものであって、子どもが病気になることはめったにないと考えられていました。しかし、現代では高齢者よりも子どもの方が病気に悩まされています。

こんにち、多くの⼈がヨーガやスピリチュアリティーの道を歩もうとしていますが、⾧続きせず、ついには⼈間開発の最も大切な側⾯から逸脱する⼈も数多くいます。もしあなたもそうした一⼈なら、もう一度ヨーガの教義に立ち返り、自己規律を試みてください。体レベルでは引き締まり、⼼レベルではバランスがとれ、スピリチュアルレベルでは満ち⾜りた⼈生を送れるようになるでしょう。

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Deeper Ayurveda / Kid’s Special

か

つて病気は加齢によるものであって、子どもが病気になることはめったにないと考えられていました。しかし、現代では高齢者よりも子どもの方が病気に悩まされています。背景にはさまざまな要因があります。

アーユルヴェーダのラサーヤナは子どもを病気から守ることができます。体、心、感情を滋養し、体の抵抗力を高めます。

ドライフルーツギーと同様、脳の組織を滋養するラサーヤナとしてアーモンドとクルミがあります。クルミは知力と記憶力を強化することにより子どもの学力を向上させる⼀方、アーモンドは体と心を安定させます。

現代の子ども達は、栄養価の高い⾷品の代わりにパン、ビスケット、麺、ピザを好み、消化の⽕は弱まっています。そのため体内にアーマが作られ、アーマは多くの病気を引き起こします。子ども達はサッカーやカバディなどのスポーツをする代わりに、スマホゲームやコンピュータゲームに多くの時間を費やしています。運動不⾜は肥満につながるだけなく、体力を弱めます。

甘くて子ども達に大⼈気のデーツは、⽣のもの、ドライのものともに鉄分、カルシウム、カリウムなどのミネラルを豊富に含んでいます。血液や⾻などのダートゥを滋養します。デーツに含まれるビタミンは夜盲症から子どもを守ります。毎日の⾷事にデーツを加えることは子どもの健康に大切です。

⾷品添加物、ますます悪化する大気汚染、勉強に伴うメンタルストレスも子ども達の病気に対する抵抗力を弱めます。時には両親が喘息のような病気に罹り、それが子どもにうつって免疫力を低下させるというケースもあります。

子どもは甘味が強いグリーンレーズンも黒レーズンも大好きです。レーズンはフラボノイド、抗酸化成分、ビタミンC・ Eが豊富で、歯ぐきや歯や⾻などを強くするほか、子どもの便秘を防ぎます。

アーユルヴェーダにおけるラサーヤナの重要性アーユルヴェーダのラサーヤナは子どもを病気から守る働きをします。体、心、感情レベルで子どもに栄養を与え、抵抗力を高めます。アーユルヴェーダによれば、体は７つのダートゥ（組織）で構成されています。全⾝の部位はダートゥで出来ています。知性や記憶力もダートゥを通じて機能しています。こうした機能が正しく働き、病気に対する抵抗力を強く保つためには、全てのダートゥが健康であるべきです。これはラサーヤナによって達成できます。アーユルヴェーダはラサーヤナをダートゥを滋養するものと定義しています。

ハチミツハチミツは咳や風邪に罹りやすい子どもにとって最高のラサーヤナです。寄⽣⾍を駆除するほか、呼吸器にたまった粘液を除去することで子どもの呼吸器疾患を予防します。ハチミツは全⾝のスロータスを開き、栄養分をすべての細胞に届けます。子どもにはジャムやソースの代わりにハチミツを使いましょう。喘息、気管⽀炎、副鼻腔炎などの呼吸器疾患を予防します。

牛乳と乳製品インドの⾷べ物は、ラサーヤナ効果の高い成分がたくさん含まれています。牛乳やバターのような乳製品はその良い例です。形状と⾊の点で最初のラサ・ダートゥに似ている牛乳は、ラサ・ダートゥを滋養するだけでなく、残り6つのダートゥ、特に⾻を強化します。牛乳の精髄であるギーは最高のラサーヤナと⾔えるでしょう。全てのダートゥを滋養し、知性、記憶力、理解力を強化します。子どもの体と心の強さを増してくれます。おそらくそのためにギーはデイリー・ラサーヤナと呼ばれてきたのでしょう。最近、多くの子ども達が集中力の低下、試験中のど忘れ、睡眠障害、若⽩髪に悩んでいます。牛乳と乳製品にはこうした問題を改善する効果があることが明らかになっています。 56 – Paramayu – Jul 2015

タンダイチャルマガジの種、アーモンド、ケシの実をミルクに混ぜて作るインドの飲み物タンダイ。子どもの体と心を強くするラサーヤナです。子どもの心を落ち着かせるプラーナヤーマはラサーヤナの⼀つです。感情をよく発達させて心を強くするためには、子どもは両親から充分なサポートと「サンスカーラ」を受けとる必要があります。⾃宅での儀式や祈りは良いサンスカーラを築き、子どもの感情を落ち着かせます。このような行為はラサーヤナのようなものと⾔えます。こうした行いを通して子どもは体、心、感情レベルで健やかに育ち、病気にかかりにくくなるのです。

Ayur Life

/ Beauty

女性なら誰でも美しくありたいと願うでしょう。波打つように流れる髪や雄弁に語る眼を持ち、厚く形の整った唇、リンゴのように⾚く染まった頬をアピールしたいかもしれません。しかし、滑らかで輝く肌がなければ、これらは何の意味もありません。本稿では美肌の秘密を探っていきます。

⾊素沈着はまた、過剰なピッタによるものとも考えられています。ピッタは⽔と⽕で構成されており、さらに 5つのサブドーシャに分けられます。それぞれのサブドーシャは体内の特定の場所や機能を担当しています。例えば、パーチャカピッタは胃の下半分にあり、消化を司っています。また、ブラジャカピッタは⽪膚にあり、体温や⽪膚の⾊、肌つやをコントロールしています。そのため、ブラジャカピッタの乱れが⾊むらのある肌を作り出してしまうのです。

ヴァータやピッタを乱す要因はたくさんありますが、内部要因と外部要因の2つに分類することができます。⾊素沈着を引き起こす内部要因汁をとり、それを患部に塗る方法もあります。 30分たってから、ぬるま湯で洗い流します。毎日続ければ、1か⽉もしないうちに違いに気がつくことでしょう。

 ·

有害な紫外線を過度に浴びること

糖尿病、ぜんそく、高血圧などの医薬品摂取

経口避妊薬の摂取

パパイヤ救急：つけると、1か月もたたないうちに薄くなることが期待できます。パパイヤの健康効果はよく知られていますが、皮膚の⾓質をとる効果があることはあまり知られていないかもしれません。パパイヤジュースを色素沈着している部分に

有害物質の⼊った化粧品の使⽤

1年中輝く肌をキープしたいのであれば、ホー

栄養不⾜や誤った⾷⽣活

ムレメディだけではなく、美しさを保つための基本的な習慣を⾝につける必要があります。まず、⽔分を充分に摂り、野菜、果物、サラダをたっぷり⾷事に取り⼊れましょう。1日に少なくとも2回は洗顔し、洗顔料は肌に優しいものを利⽤してください。化粧をしたまま寝ることは避けてください。外出するときは、必ず日焼け止めを塗り、つばの広い帽子を被りましょう。そうすることで、太陽の影響を最小限にとどめることができます。

顔のシミにお悩みの方

解決方法あります！⾊

むらのある肌は美しさを損ねるものですが、これはヴァータの乱れが原因で起こります。⾊素沈着と⾔われているもので、高⾊素沈着と低⾊素沈着の2種類があります。高⾊素沈着はメラニンの⽣成が過剰になることで、肌⾊より濃い斑点ができます。⼀方、低⾊素沈着はメラニンの⽣成が減少することで、肌⾊より薄い斑点ができます。

58 – Paramayu – Jul 2015

⾊素沈着はヴァータの乱れによるものです。ヴァータは空気と空（くう）でできており、体内のあらゆる動きを司っています。血流や排泄、心に去来する思考などもヴァータの働きです。ヴァータがなければ、カファやピッタは動くことができません。そのため、ヴァータは3つのドーシャの中で最も重要と考えられています。

シミを作る要因をみてきましたが、ここからは⾊素沈着をケアする方法を⾒ていきましょう。

定期的な体内毒素排出：デトックスをすると体内が浄化され、肝臓が活力を取り戻します。家庭で作れる健康的なアーユルヴェディック・デトックスドリンクをご紹介します。刻んだコリアンダーの葉1カップ、レモンの絞り汁大さじ2杯、ショウガ5センチ位、ターメリックパウダー小さじ1/4杯をミキサーで撹拌します。これを朝、空腹時に飲みます。その後、少なくとも2時間は何も⾷べないようにします。ジャガイモで肌を明るく：小さなジャガイモ1/2個を薄く切り、その表面に⽔を数滴振りかけます。そして、患部に擦りつけます。あるいは、ジャガイモを擂って絞り

最後に、ストレスや心配事をためないようにし、1日に最低15分は瞑想の時間を持つようにしましょう。心、体、魂が穏やかになります。これらを実行すれば、労力をかけずに美を手に⼊れ、肌の問題から解放されるはずです。 Jul 2015 – Paramayu – 59

/ Diet

⾃己免疫疾患のための⾷事

こ

れまでに医学は数々の難病を解決してきましたが、関節リウマチや甲状腺炎、全身性エリテマトーデスなどの自己免疫疾患は未だに謎のままです。しかしアーユルヴェーダはこれらの疾患に有効な解決策を提⽰することができます。

なぜ⾃己免疫疾患が発症するのか？私たちの免疫系は細菌やアレルゲン、毒素を破壊するために備えられています。これは免疫グロブリンを媒介して機能しますが、免疫系が体内に侵⼊してきた外敵ではなく自分の細胞を誤って攻撃し始めると自己免疫疾患が発病します。なぜこのようなことが起きてしまうのかは未だにわかっていません。アーユルヴェーダは独自の視点から免疫に対する理解を試みてきました。ドーシャ、ダトワグニ（ダートゥアグニ）、オジャス、さらにダートゥの強さが免疫系を構成しています。しかしこれらの要素は不適切な生活習慣、好ましくない⾷べ合わせ、精神的ストレス、遺伝などに影響されます。不適切な⾷生活によりジャタラグニとダートゥアグニが弱まると、体内に毒素（アーマ）が溜まってきます。この毒素が体内の様々な組織を巡って自己免疫疾患を引き起こすとアーユルヴェーダは考えます。そのため予防にはまず間違った⾷生活などの要素を取り除かなくてはいけません。

免疫疾患改善のための⾷事法自己免疫疾患に罹らないようにするには、消化器系と消化の火を良い状態に保つ必要があります。ジャタラグニとダートゥアグニのバランスがとれていれば、⾷べ物に含まれるあらゆる成分を消化することができます。これだけでも免疫疾患の発症リスクをかなり軽減できるはずです。ターメリック、コリアンダーシード、タイムシード、クローブ、ドライジンジャー、クミンシード、カルダモンなどのスパイスには消化の火を強める働きがあります。⾷事にこれらを加えることで消化機能を⾼められます。適切な量のスパイスを料理に活用すれば自己免疫疾患から身を守ることができます。

避けるべき⾷べ物消化の火に負担をかける⾷べ物は体内で毒素を産生し、自己免疫疾患リスクを⾼めます。凝乳 60 – Paramayu – Jul 2015

（カード）、パニール、ラッシー、⽔⽜乳、アイスクリーム、クリームを含む⽜乳、肉、⿂、卵、ピザ、パン、チョコレートなどは消化しにくく消化の火を弱めてしまうので、自己免疫疾患リスクを⾼めます。メイダ、タピオカ、⽔素添加されたギー、スイーツなども消化しにくく、毒素発生源の有力候補です。これらの⾷品も避けたほうがよいでしょう。穀物や豆類およびそれらの皮は消化しづらい物質を含んでいるため、頻繁に摂取していると自己免疫系に影響を与えます。キマメ（トウールダール）、ウラド豆、金時豆、ひよこ豆、大豆、カウビーンなどの豆類は正しく消化されるよう調理に注意を払う必要があります。⾼齢になっても健康でいるためには、若いうちから準備を初めることが大事です。体がまだまだ元気なうちに適切な生活習慣と⾷事療法を身につけることが次の段階に良い影響をもたらします。⾷べるものに常に気を配ることは⾧寿をもたらします。老年期においては、健康でなくては良い⼈生を考えることもできません。

摂るべき⾷べ物自己免疫疾患の患者には抗酸化成分の不⾜がよくみられます。そのため抗酸化成分を含む⾷べ物を積極的に⾷べるべきです。新鮮な野菜と果物のほとんどに抗酸化成分がたっぷり含まれているため、これらを普段から⾷べるようにしましょう。自己免疫疾患に適しているのは、野菜であればかぼちゃ、シロザ（アカザ科アカザ属の一年草）、にんじん、ウリ科のアップルガード、トライ、カリフラワー、キャベツ、ポインティドガード、カブ、オクラ、ビーツ、果物ならリンゴ、ザクロ、パパイヤ、ライチ、あんず、梨などが挙げられます。免疫疾患の方は⾷生活にうまく取り⼊れるとよいでしょう。 Jul 2015 – Paramayu – 61

Ayur Life

Yoga / Ayur

/ Panchakarma

誰

シャスティカシャーリー・ポタリ・スウェーダ：ナバラキリアーユルヴェーダは、いくつかの疾患に対して温熱療法によって治療を施します。温熱療法はダートゥを滋養し、筋肉を強くします。本稿ではシャスティカシャーリー・ポタリ・スウェーダを深く掘り下げます。

ア

もが幸福であり続けたいと願い、⼈生の前進を望んでいます。幸福と若さの永続を望んでいます。しかし形あるものは全て壊れるという事実を否定することはできません。ですが、うまく維持することはできます。これは⼈間の体にも⾔えます。適切なケアは若さをより⾧く維持することを可能にします。ヨガは若さを保つ1つの方法です。たくさんあるアーサナの中で、本稿ではパダハスターサナ（立位前屈のポーズ）に焦点を当てます。

やり方：

2. ゆっくりと息を吸いながら両腕を⽿につくまで上げます。 3. ゆっくりと息を吐きながら腰から前屈していきます。 4. ⼿の指をつま先につけるようにします。 5. 自然に呼吸を続けます。出来れば1分間ないし3分間この 6. 息を吸いながら体を起こして

タリが冷めたら鍋に戻し、鍋の中で熱くなっている別の2つのポタリ

法があります。温

ラ、⽜乳は全て栄養価の⾼い材

を取り出して体をマッサージしま

熱療法はいずれも体組織に栄養を

効果：

料です。ヴァータとピッタを鎮

す。つまり、ポタリを交互に使用

与え、強くします。シャスティカ

1. ウエストを細くし背骨を柔軟

め、ダートゥの成⾧を促進しま

して、一時間間断なくマッサージ

シャーリー・ポタリ・スウェーダ

す。肌に直接触れることで、こ

を続けます。最後に、体に着いた

はその一つです。ダートゥに栄養

れらの材料に含まれる薬効成分

ペーストを取り除き、温かいオイ

を与え、若返らせる効果がありま

が体の中に浸透し、7つのダー

ルを塗布します。

す。また、筋肉、関節、骨を強く

トゥに栄養を与えます。筋肉と

し、それらに関係する病気を治癒

神経系の機能を向上させます。

シャスティカシャーリー・ポタリ・スウェーダの効能

め、若返りのプロセスを促しま

「シャーリー」はサンスクリット

す。このマッサージに使用され

経痛、退行性の病気に効果があり

語で「米」という意味です。

るオイルも同じような特性を持

ます。

60日で収穫できる種類の米を

ちます。

シャスティカシャーリーと呼びま

手順

す。これに加えて、バーラの根、

まず初め、温めたオイルで全身

⽜乳、布切れを使用します。治療

をマッサージします。鍋にバー

の始めに行うマッサージには薬用

ラの煎じ液と⽜乳を⼊れて火に

オイルも使用します。バーラの煎

かけます。温まったら4つのポタ

じ液と⽜乳で米を炊き、ポタリを

リを中に⼊れます。煎じ液が沸

作りマッサージに使用します。

騰してから2つのポタリを取り出して体をマッサージします。ポ

 関節の病気、坐骨神経痛、低体

重にも効果があります。  老化の速度を遅らせ、若返りを

促進します。

注意事項マッサージ中は患者さんが冷えないように注意しなければいけません。温かいオイルを断続的に体に塗布し、マッサージの最後にも塗

2. ⼿が⾜の指につかなくても気にする必要はありません。無理に体を曲げるのは禁物です。練習を続けていくと自然につくようになります。 3. これができるようになったら⾜の横に⼿をつき、膝に顔をつけるように試みましょう。

注意事項：⾼⾎圧や椎間板ヘルニアの⼈はこのアーサナをしないで下さい。

抜きます。

シャスティカシャーリー、バー

材料

1. ⿐から呼吸します。

7. 息を吐き出しながら腕の力を

作⽤

ヴァータ性疾患を治癒します。  関節炎、麻痺、脊椎の病気、神

心がけること：

いき、直立の態勢に戻します。

は数多くの温熱療

組織内で増悪したヴァータを鎮

します。

ポーズを維持します。

ーユルヴェーダに

します。

7. 腿とふくらはぎの筋力を強く

1. 両⾜をつけてまっすぐ立ちます。

Life

妊娠中や生理中の女性は行わないで下さい。 

感じるかもしれませんが問題

にします。

はありません。

2. 糖尿病をコントロールします。 3. 便秘、鼓腸、消化不良を緩和します。 4. 顔の⾎流を良くし、肌を輝かせます。 5. 腹部の脂肪を減らします。

慣れないうちは筋肉に痛みを



ヨガはいつも楽しく落ち着いた気持ちで行って下さい。

注記：ヨガを始める前に専門医に相談しアドバイスを受けて下さい。

6. ⼦供の身⾧を伸ばします。

病気になったら治療を受けますが。定期的なヨガは病気自体を遠ざけます。ある程度の時間をヨガに費やすことによって病気を遠ざけ、健康な⾧寿がもたらされます。本稿ではパダハスターサナ（立位前屈のポーズ）の効果を掘り下げます。

立位前屈のポーズ – ヨガ講師ハリス・モハン

布します。 62 – Paramayu – Jul 2015

Jul 2015 – Paramayu – 63

Ayur Life / The Super Herbs 効果に値する名前グドゥチはアーユルヴェーダにおいて「アムリタ・ベル」とも呼ばれています。「不老不死のつる草」という意味です。グドゥチは枯れないこと、そしてグドゥチを⾷べた⼈は病気にならないことからその名がつけられました。グドゥチは年齢を問わずすべて⼈が摂ってよい薬草です。その適用範囲は、単なる下痢からデング熱やガンなどの難しい病気に⾄るまで多岐に渡ります。インドでは平地から⾼度1000ｍの⾼地まで、あらゆるところで自生します。

科学研究

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科学研究によりグドゥチの多様な特性が明らかになっています。抗糖尿病作用、鎮痙作用、抗炎症作用、抗酸化作用、腎臓保護作用、免疫調節作用などがわかっています。さまざまな仕組みにより免疫系に有効であることも発見されています。抗ストレス薬としての投与量は臨床で標準化されています。また、⼦どものIQ向上にも効果があることがわかっています。まさにグドゥチは「不老不死のつる草」という名にふさわしい植物です。

⾃然の⽣息環境と形態

グドゥチアーユルヴェーダがもたらす不老不死のハーブ

つる草のグドゥチはインド全域で自生しています。農場の垣根、家の庭、荒れ地に立つ⽊などに絡んですぐに成⾧します。グドゥチは緑色のハート型の葉を付け、収穫の季節には赤い果実の房を付けます。グドゥチからはグルコシド・ジェラインなどさまざまな化学成分が抽出されています。茎から抽出されたデンプンは3つのドーシャすべてを鎮静します。

健康効果発熱には10インチ（25.4ｃｍ）のグドゥチと9〜10枚のバジルの葉でペーストを作ります。これを煎じたものを一日に2回飲みます。解熱作用があります。視力の低下はすべての年代でよく起こる問題です。視力の改善には10mlのグドゥチの絞り汁をはちみつと共に摂取します。

⾃然はあらゆる文化圏で「⺟」と呼ばれてきました。⺟親がそうであるように、貴重なだけでなく命を育む価値ある贈り物を⼈類に与えてきたからです。別名ギロイとも呼ばれるグドゥチは、⾃然からの貴重な贈り物の⼀つです。本稿ではグドゥチの効果・効能を紹介します。 64 – Paramayu – Jul 2015

代

替医療という用語がつくられたのは近年ですが、実のところ、これこそが医療体系の本流です。こうした伝

統医療体系の治療プロセスや薬は、私たちの身の回りで簡単に⼿に⼊る材料に大きく依っています。グドゥチ（ヒンディー語でギロイ）は、アーユルヴェーダで使用されるそうした薬草の

⾎液の汚れから起こるかゆみ、湿疹、痛風などの疾病には、グドゥチとグッグルの摂取が有効です。アムルタ・グッグルはこれらから作られています。グドゥチの煎じ汁は泌尿器系疾患に有効です。

グドゥチの概要ラテン名 Tinospora cordifolia 英語名 : Gulancha tinospora ヒンディー名 Giloy ギロイサンスクリット語 Guduchi グドゥチラサ（味）苦味、渋味ヴィールヤ（効力）温性ヴィパーカ（消化後の効果）甘味グナ（質）重性、油性ドーシャへの影響 3つのドーシャすべてを鎮める

ひまし油とグドゥチは慢性的な関節疾患を改善します。

一つです。 Jul 2015 – Paramayu – 65

Ayur Life / Recipe 夏になると、「黒くてピリッと⾟いファルサ、冷たくて甘いファルサ」と叫びながら頭に籠をのせて歩く行状⼈をよく⾒かけます。ファルサはかつてほど⾒かけなくなったのに伴い、最近ではファルサ売りもあまり⾒かけなくなっ

イ

ンド、ネパール、パキスタン、カンボジア、タイ、バングラデッシュなどを原産地とするファルサは、単に美味しいフルーツというだけでなく、滋養豊かなフルーツです。何世紀にもわたり、肝臓や胆嚢障害の治療に⽤いられてきました。心臓を守り、ヴァータを鎮めます。ファルサは喉の渇きをいやすだけでなく、泌尿器の機能を強めます。カルシウムやリンを豊富に含有します。消化不良や胃酸過多などへの効果が認められています。

たかもしれませんが、ファルサは今でも理想的な暑気払いのフルーツです。黒コ

材料ファルサ 250ｇ

ショウとチャットマサラを少

⽔１リットル

量加えて楽しみましょう。

クミンパウダー小さじ１岩塩小さじ１

作り方 1. グラスに注ぎ、ミントの葉を 2. 新鮮なファルサを30分間⽔につけます。 3. 実を乾かし、塩をたっぷりふりかけます。柔らかくなるまでそのまま置きます。スプーンでよく潰し、うらごし器で柔らかくなった実を漉します。漉した果肉から種が取れているのを確認します。 4. この濾したファルサにクミン、岩塩、そしてジャガリーを加えます。お好みでジャガリーを砂糖や蜂蜜など他の甘味料に代えてもいいです。

ジャガリー（黒糖）パウダー 125ｇ 5. ⽔１リットルを加えてよく混ぜ、冷やします。 6. グラスに注ぎ、ミントの葉を飾ります。

ファルサシャーベット –

おばあちゃんドクター

飾ります。

コマル・カラムチャンダニ

– Dr.シュブダ・カウシク

じんましん蕁麻疹が出るけれども抗アレルギー薬はもう使いたくないと思っている⼈にはアーユルヴェーダの魔法があります。

今

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蕁麻疹は赤味を帯びた発疹や⽔ぶくれが現れ、しばしば痒みやヒリヒリ感を伴います。引っかくと更に広がります。

日のめまぐるしく忙しホームレメディい生活の中で、ファー  ターメリックを加えたホットストフード、冷たい飲ミルクは、肌を美しくするだけみ物、チーズ、チョコレートは生でなく⾎液を浄化します。活の一部となっています。しかし、これらの⾷品はピッタを増悪させ、  レッドオーカー（インドではガイリカと呼ばれる酸化鉄を痒みやヒリヒリ感を伴う発疹を起含む赤褐色の天然土）やミョこします。医学的には蕁麻疹と⾔ウバンを蕁麻疹患部に塗りまわれるものです。軽くて消化しやす。すい⾷品の代わりに、ピッタを増悪させる⾷品を⾷べることで起きる症状です。アーユルヴェーダ的見方をすれば、冷たい風にあたることも同じ症状をもたらします。現代においては、蕁麻疹はいつでも起こりうるものだと⾔えるでしょう。

原因と病気の進展  冷たい風に接することでカ

ファとヴァータが増悪し、それがピッタと結合することによって皮膚や⾎液組織を始めとする体内組織（ダートゥ）に広がり、シータピッタ（冷たいピッタ）を作り出します。

66 – Paramayu – Jul 2015

発疹のサイズは時には⼩さいこともあれば、コインぐらいの大きさになることもあります。

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ミントの絞り汁を患部に塗ると症状が緩和します。

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適切な⾷事とライフスタイルによって症状をコントロールすることができます。

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蕁麻疹が痛みと焼けつく感じを伴うものであれば、ローズウォーターと酢をそれぞれ 1/4カップ合わせたものを患部に塗ります。

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冷たい⽔につかることも助けとなります。

 ヒリヒリした患部にはアロエベ

ラを塗ります。注記：これらのレメディを行う前に専門家のアドバイスをお受けください。ホームレメディは薬剤の代わりではないことをご了承ください。症状が改善されない場合には専門家の診断をお受けください。

Jul 2015 – Paramayu – 67

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