Issue of Japanese paramayu Oct 2015

Vol 4, 16号, 2015年10月

消化器系

カーマ 欲望こそが 真の病気

サラダ ザクザク、パリパリおいしい健康法

アグニと アーユルヴェーダ

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Digestive A calm and peaceful mind allows the digestive system to work well and carry out its process properly...

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Ayurveda The ancient science that is still relevant in Modern Times...

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Juhi Chawla Interview Bollywood Beauty shares her views on Ayurveda...

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Ulcerative Colitis – A Jiva Case Study How does Ayurveda deal with Ulcerative Colitis. Check with real life experience...

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Kama The Real Disease

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Premature Menopause: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Fast becomes a Farce

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Digestive Problems Common in Children Ampachak Churna

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Salads: The Crunchy, Munchy Solution to All Round Health

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Astrology & Disease

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Purificatory Diet

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Virechan

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Triphala - One Herb, Many Benefits Ginger Jam: The Sweet Combination of Health & Goodness Doctor Dadi

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Agni and Ayurved

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消化器系

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アグニと アーユルヴェーダ

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若年性更年期 原因、症状、 治療法を考える

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形骸化する断⾷

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⼦供が罹りやすい 消化器疾患

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サラダ ザクザク、パリパリおいしい健康法

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体を浄化する ⾷事法

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ヴィレチャナ

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シャシャンカーサナ

64 効果バツグン驚異のハーブミックス

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生姜ジャム 健康と美味しさの魅惑のコンビネーション

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Paramayu Vol.4, Issue 16, Oct 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 Senior Graphic Designer: Deepak Sharma Designer: Mohit Sharma Photographer: Madhur Sahu Online Team: Shriya Dhar & C.B.Shukla Subscriptions & Marketing: Madhusudan Singh 萩島由紀⼦ 横⼭聖⼦ ⽥尻潤⼦ ⼭中絵利 橋本望 數本倫⼦ ⽥中涼⼦ 深沢貴⼦ ⻄本法⼦ 文分千恵（翻訳責任） Contact: 044-430-5072; info@jivajapan.jp Printed & Published by Rishi Pal Chauhan on behalf of Jiva Institute; printed at Bhati Print Impact, Shop No. 32-33, Hira Mandir Road, Opp. Sector-29, Bhoor Colony, Faridabad121002 (Haryana) India EDITORIAL, ADVERTISING AND OFFICE: JIVA MARG, SECTOR 21B, FARIDABAD-121001, HARYANA. PH: 0129-4294802 editor@jiva.com | www.jiva.com Copyright Jiva Institute. All rights reserved.

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Edit Speak Dear Readers, October marks the beginning of festivities in India. With so many reasons to celebrate, it's easy to lose ourselves in feasting and merrymaking, forgetting about the toll it will take on our digestive system.

The October issue is dedicated to the importance of healthy digestion. In the opening article, we explain the functioning of the digestive system from an Ayurvedic perspective and talk about the relationship our mind and body share - a connection often ignored by a lot of people.

The Kid's Special section elaborates on essential concepts like ama, ojas, and the formation of dhatus in the body. Common digestion-related problems among children are discussed, along with the side effects of eating junk food.

In our Success Story, we follow a patient's decade long fight against ulcerative colitis and learn how Ayurveda was able to bring relief within just 3 months. We also deal with premature menopause in the Sexual Health section, explaining its causes and the measures that can be taken to prevent it.

On the lighter side, actress Juhi Chawla shares her opinion about Ayurveda. She stresses on the importance of natural living and the need to find a balance between conventional medicine and Ayurvedic principles.

Our inimitable Steven Rudolph inspires us (once again) with his article “The One Thing You Must Do To Succeed'. He talks about the three kinds of people who are destined not to succeed and what you can do to avoid falling in this category!

From our recipe book, we bring you a delicious recipe for ginger jam, which will be perfect for the winter months. In another section, we deal with the importance of salads and guide you on how to eat according to your body type.

With each issue of Paramayu, we try and share the wisdom that allowed our forefathers to have healthy and meaningful lives. Our October edition is no different, and we hope it succeeds in changing your perspective for the better.

Wish you all a very joyous festive season! As usual, please send in your feedback at editor@jiva.com. Also, check out our website www.jiva.com to learn more about JIVA and Ayurveda.

President’s Message A

ccording to Ayurveda, the root cause of all diseases is poor digestion. Whether you're suffering from physical, emotional, or even mental illnesses, it can all be traced back to improper functioning of the digestive system.

Ayurveda has identified 13 types of agni (biological enzymes) that are related to the process of digesting, metabolizing, and assimilating food into the body. They can broadly be classified into three groups – jatharagni (related to digestion of food), dhatvagni (related to tissue metabolism) and bhutagni (related to molecular metabolism).

If you have high agni, you are assured of good health. However, if the fire is low, you will be opening yourself up to a wide range of medical problems, and lower your quality of life. How do you prevent that from happening?

There are four ways to keep agni burning bright within your body. To begin with, you must ensure that the pranvayu (oxygen) around you is shuddha (fresh). Life in a concrete jungle that's thick with smoke and pollution makes it difficult to do that, but it's important to live in an environment that has plenty of greenery. Exercise in a park in the morning and try and have some plants in your home that can purify the air.

The next thing to do is have a nutritious diet. Packed, tinned, or frozen food items that contain a lot of preservatives are considered to be taamsik and it can adversely affect your agni. Eat wholesome meals that are freshly prepared, since they are sattvik in nature and can boost the fire inside your body.

If food is important, how can water be far away? Water is essential to life. It cleans the intestines, removes toxins from the body, and helps in the assimilation of nutrition. For this reason, it's necessary to keep yourself properly hydrated at all times. However, keep this one tip in mind – do not drink water at least an hour before or after having your meals. It's considered an unhealthy practice to do so and can adversely impact the body's agni.

And now we come to the final component of building a healthy body – your thoughts. Our thoughts shape the world and the world around us shapes our thoughts. It's a complicated and intricate process, but there's no denying that good, happy thoughts contribute greatly to our overall health and wellbeing. So, stay positive and surround yourself pure, sattvik thoughts at all times.

“The root cause of all diseases can be traced back to a poor digestive system.”

If you'd like to share your thoughts or personal experiences on this topic, feel free to write in to me at rishi@jiva.com.

Wish you peace, health, and happiness.

Best Wishes,

Dr. Partap Chauhan

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Digestive System

Though the digestive system works by itself, our mind influences it greatly. A calm and peaceful mind allows the digestive system to work well and carry out its process properly. On the other hand, a disturbed and depressed mind affects the functioning of the digestive system.

Dr. Abhijit Mhalank We never realize how beautiful our digestive system is, perhaps because it is inside our body,and we don't get to see it in action.

It works on its own, and yet, does the job perfectly. It is because of this system that our tissues receive nutrition and energy to carry out their functions. So, in a way, the digestive system feeds all other systems and organs to keep them alive.

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cientists have made huge efforts to understand how the digestive system really works; how ingested food gets broken down mechanically as well as chemically; how useful nutrients get absorbed, while waste materials are thrown out in the form of urine and stool. In their view, our digestive system is like a huge machine. Organs like the stomach, intestines, and liver are all parts of this machine. They secrete various enzymes and hormones that act upon proteins, carbohydrates,and fats, breaking them down into smaller molecules so that they can be absorbed by the body.

Ayurveda & Digestion Thousands of years ago, our Indian sages were fascinated by the digestive system and tried to understand its functioning. They explained it through a simple design - just as food is cooked over fire in the kitchen, a fire in our stomach (called 'Jatharagni') cooks the food that we eat. All food items are made up of five elements- ether, air, fire,

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water, and earth. The action of Jatharagni digests food and converts them into a soft, viscous fluid called 'ahar ras'. This ahar ras is further cooked by other fires (called 'dhatwagni') so that new dhatus (or tissues) can be formed. If this whole process goes on well, our tissues receive appropriate nutrition for their own functions, survival, and growth.

Why Digestion Gets Disturbed Factors like eating improper food, observing irregular meal timings, lack of exercise, and mental stress can affect the functioning of agni.

As a result, instead of nutritious ahar ras, the digestive system starts producing toxic materials (known as 'ama' in Ayurveda). When this happens, the dhatus do not receive sufficient nutrition and start becoming weaker and weaker. Weak dhatus can easily get diseased. That's why Ayurveda believes ama to be the cause of all diseases.

Nowhere do they have the slightest realization that their actions are affecting the functioning of their digestive system, leading to the formation of toxins in the body and causing numerous health hazards.

Tips to Keep Digestion in Order If we want to ensure the good functioning of the digestive system and prevent formation of toxins, we should do the following things: 

Food timings should be regular. According to Ayurveda, pitta dosha remains dominant from 10 am onwards for next few hours. During these hours, agni gets stimulated and can digest the food better. So lunch should not be had later than 2 pm. In the evening, dinner should be eaten by 8 pm. If meal timings keep changing frequently, it weakens the agni, resulting in indigestion.

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Food and its quantity should be according to one's age and constitution. The prevailing season should also be taken into account. Heat-increasing items (like garlic chutney, ginger soup) should be had more during the cold months, while cooling items (like fruits, fresh buttermilk) should be kept for the warm seasons.

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Food items like rice, rotis, and vegetables should be warm while eating so that the agni gets stimulated and food gets digested well.

Food that has become cold or has just been taken out of the refrigerator should be avoided.

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While having food, the mind should be peaceful and the mood pleasant.

Doing meditation and pranayam can improve the functioning of the digestive system and help us get rid of toxins.

Mind & Digestion Though the digestive system works by itself, our mind influences it greatly. A calm and peaceful mind allows the digestive system to work well and carry out its process properly. On the other hand, a disturbed and depressed mind affects the functioning of the digestive system.

Charak, the foremost authority on Ayurveda, has emphatically stated that even the most ideal food, eaten in appropriate quantity, at the proper time does not get digested, if the mind is full of tension, worry, sorrow or fear.

This message of Charak is extremely relevant for the modern world. Today, people eat the most expensive food and spend hours excercising in costly gymnasiums; yet, they have toxins in their body. This is simply because they are burdened by stress and tension. Even when they are eating, they keep talking on their mobile phones or watch TV. 8 – Paramayu – Oct. 2015

If we follow these simple tips for discipline, it can keep our digestive system healthy and save us from several ailments.

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Agni &

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Importance of Agni%

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ccording to Ayurveda, fire (agni) plays a particularly important role in the digestion process. It breaks down food and creates nourishing dhatus in the body. Jatharagni, or Pachakagni, is the main fire, which resides in our stomach. Apart from that, seven dhatus contain seven dhatwagnis. For the Panchmahabhootas, there are five bhootagnis, which nourish the body. In this manner, 13 main fires have been described in Ayurveda.

In addition to this, agni has significance on micro, cellular, and mental levels. Beauty, glowing skin, body heat, sharpness of intelligence, spiritual knowledge, and life force in the body are also influenced by it. In short, one may say that life remains until this fire exists in the body and dies when the fire leaves it.

The main aim of Ayurvedic treatment is to correct digestive fire. Ayurvedic compendia have clearly spoken about 'Kayachikitsa' in the early chapters of Ashtang Ayurveda. Here, the meaning of the word ‘kaya’ has been described as ‘fire’. three doshas, seven dhatus, all types of fire, and excretion of waste products should remain in equilibrium. Apart from this, the sense organs, mind, and soul must also remain peaceful for an individual to be healthy.

This definition of health relates closely to digestion. Keeping all elements in balance and nourishing them is essential and that's only possible if the fire within the body functions well.

People who have good digestion generally enjoy good health while those with weak digestion have various types of diseases.

Digestion & Diseases%

& Dr. Partap Chauhan Digestion & Health% In Ayurveda, food is not just used to describe what we eat. It includes everything that enters through the sense organs, mind, and intelligence. Whatever we see through the eyes, smell through the nose, hear through the ears, and think in our mind is all classified as food that needs to be digested.

You must have heard that all diseases arise from within the stomach. To stay healthy, the

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According to Ayurveda, good digestion provides energy to the body, mind, and soul. That's why if we don’t have food for a few days, our body and mind become weak and get diseased, before the soul finally leaves the body. Undigested food produces a toxic substance called ama. This ama travels to different parts of the body and causes diseases.

In amatisaar, amavata, jwara, srotorodh, weakness and laziness, ama is particularly important. On the mental level, ama generates worries, negative thinking, fear, depression, and many other mental disorders. Like a gatekeeper, healthy agni stops diseases from entering the body. It maintains balance within the three doshas and prevents the formation of ama.

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According to Ayurveda, fire (agni) plays a particularly important role in the digestion process. It breaks down food and creates nourishing dhatus in the body.

Significance of Agnichikitsa in disease treatment% The main aim of Ayurvedic treatment is to correct digestive fire. Ayurvedic compendia have clearly spoken about 'Kayachikitsa' in the early chapters of Ashtang Ayurveda. Here, meaning of the word ‘kaya’ has been described as ‘fire’.

While Kayachikitsa describes various types of

Some simple ways to keep your fire healthy%  Chew a small piece of ginger 5-10 minutes before your meals.

 Have food only after your previous meal has been digested and when you are adequately hungry. Don’t eat something if you don’t have an appetite.  Keep your mind peaceful while you’re eating. It is not appropriate to read, watch TV, have conversations, or talk on the phone when you're eating something.

Ayurveda The ancient science that is still relevant in Modern Times

— Karan Chopra

Karan Chopra is an entrepreneur and Ayurveda lover living in New Jersey, USA. He has a double major in Biotechnology and Information Technology and Informatics from Rutgers University. He is the co-founder of Sumitra Remedies and sells Ayurvedic products throughout the U.S. My interest in Ayurveda It all started when my father explained the basic concepts of Ayurveda to me. As I read up on the topic, I was amazed at how rich the philosophies presented in our ancient scriptures were.

 Chew food well so that it gets digested properly.

On a professional level, I worked as a pharmaceutical consultant, but I wasn't adding to the common good of those around me. I knew that Ayurveda's holistic approach held answers for me and others searching for a purer and happier lifestyle. It is for this reason that we set up Sumitra Remedies.

Comparison of Ayurveda with modern medicines treatments, its basic aim is to treat fire. Fire is important in the prevention, generation, and treatments of diseases. The following do’s and don'ts for diet are as important as medicine in Ayurveda because they strengthen fire. Ignoring them will only weaken the agni. So fire is important in prevention, generation, and treatments of diseases.

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 Heavy items like sweets, ice creams, milk products, fried foods, soft drinks, ice-cold water, and cold/ frozen food items are all known to weaken fire. Avoid them or minimize their consumption.

I am always surprised when people assume that acknowledging the principles of Ayurveda means discrediting modern medicine, but the truth is both have their strengths and weaknesses.

Many leaders in Ayurveda and Allopathic medicine agree that a combined approach is the best way forward. Allopathic treatment offers quick results, but tends to have side effects.

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Bollywood Beauty shares her views on Ayurveda “Juhi Chawla” but offers a permanent cure by identifying the root causes of a disease.

Challenges for Ayurveda in the US Ayurveda in the US exists in fragments. We have Yoga,we have meditation and we have herbal remedies; but no one is making the connection. People are hesitant to promote Ayurveda because it is perceived as an archaic form of medicine practiced by older people.

perception gap and help take Ayurveda to the masses.

Future of Ayurveda in the US Limitation of Ayurveda by many companies in the US has dented its image within the country.

Taking an FDA clearance, too, is a battle against perceptions because of lack of awareness

Therefore, breaking stereotypes is one of the major challenges towards the mass acceptance of Ayurveda.

It is here that visionaries like Dr. Partap Chauhan of Jiva Ayurveda are needed.

He can bridge the

around this ancient science of healing. I am still optimistic and believe that with the right educational material at hand, Ayurveda can break through the typical stereotypes and get acceptance throughout the US.

My association with Jiva I met Dr. Partap Chauhan at the World Ayurveda Congress in November, 2014. Not only were we impressed by the high quality of content in his videos online, Jiva also has an unblemished record of manufacturing and distributing quality Ayurveda products.This inspired confidence, and I shared my vision for Jiva Ayurveda in the U.S. with them. I am confident that Jiva's superb record will help change mindset in the U.S.

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There will come a time when people will just have to turn to natural ways and natural therapy. So embrace Ayurveda and embrace good health! la

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Expert Speak / Q1. What is your opinion on Ayurveda?

JC: It is only now that I understand what Ayurveda means. Allopathy can take care of the symptoms of your illness and probably give you some symptomatic relief, quite like a little bandage on top of your wound. However, for the wound to heal and go away properly, the only way is to work on it from the inside. That's what Ayurveda does, that too really nicely by balancing your inner mechanism and soothing and healing it. It nourishes your body to work at its best, thereby taking all your problems away. So the depth of healing and curing only comes from Ayurveda.

Q2. Being an actress, how do you maintain a balance in your diet and life?

JC: I am glad I am an actress.

That way I realize I have to look good, feel good, and remain healthy. For that, I eat in moderation, drink a lot of water, and do yoga.What I do miss right now is a nice long walk! An ideal day for me would be to do some work, manage my family and life at home and also get some exercise, like walking in a park, surrounded by greenery and enjoying the fresh air.

Q3. You do not promote excessive use of cell phone.

What message do you want to give to the youngsters in this regard?

JC: Currently, youngsters are the biggest users of cellphones; so yes, companies target this group by making their products attractive to them. They are the buyers that companies want to conquer. People should be aware of this. All these wifi gadgets, like

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Making a Difference

The one thing you must do to succeed mobile phones, laptops, i-pads, do not work by magic; they use radio waves. These waves around you are absorbed by your body, and what they could be doing to it will only be realized in the years to come. Overuse of these gadgets and over exposure to this radiation will damage your health someday. Maybe not in months, but probably in a few years. So it's better to be safe, and it's better to use these gadgets when the need arises.

Use them wisely and with restraint. Be the master of this technology and use it to your advantage, but don't let it ruin your health!

Q4. What is the secret of your beauty? And how can one maintain the glow on their face?

JC: First of all, thank you for the compliment. What I do is eat healthy food. I avoid processed and packaged foods, drink a lot of water, and do yoga, which really helps calm the mind and increase blood circulation. I do everything in moderation and try to stay positive. So I guess, if you are clean on the inside, the glow will show through the skin!

"He who searches for something finds it, so dive deep in the water. However, I, like an unfortunate soul, came to the river and just sat on the bank." ~ Saint Kabir

Q5. What do you think is the future of Ayurvedic treatment in India?

JC: Allopathy does give you relief in times of a crisis, but the eventual total cure is only through Ayurveda. Not just in India but in every part of the world, there will come a time when people will just have to turn to natural ways and natural therapy. So embrace Ayurveda and embrace good health!

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ost people want success. In fact, I don't think I have encountered anyone to date who has expressed his desire to be a colossal failure. The trouble is that most people aren't willing to do what's necessary to reach that success. There are many prescriptions that will get you to achieve your goals, but one important fundamental ingredient in achieving your potential is going deep into whatever you are striving to do.

The 3 Types of People Who Fail As George Leonard points out in his book "Mastery", there are three types of people who fail to become accomplished: dabblers, obsessives and hackers. The dabblers keep dipping their toes in the water, but never jump in. The obsessives jump in with full enthusiasm, but after making a good deal of noise and splashing about, their initial enthusiasm quickly wanes and

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they hastily retreat to the river bank. The hackers are different; they spend a lot of time in the water, and manage to learn a number of swimming techniques. However, they learn merely how to stay afloat, and never become accomplished swimmers (these hackers are not to be confused with computer hackers who typically attain high levels of expertise in their work).

Diving Deep into Success In order to become an expert at something, you can't get there through superficial, short-lived,

or half-baked approaches. You need to submerse yourself in that particular craft. And after you've dived deep and remained in the swim for a long time, you need to be prepared to be washed down the rapids, scraped along the rocks, alone, with no one to save you or tend to your wounds. And many, many years after your release from the edge, and after being subjected to this painstaking process repeatedly, maybe, just maybe, some glory, fame, and money will come.

But by that point, you aren't doing it for the fame, glory, or money. Those thoughts were washed right out of your mind when you cleared the first waterfall. No, you're doing it now because diving deep in the water is a rush, an incomparable exhilaration that is its own reward–one that those standing on the edges of the river will never be able to comprehend.

So dive deep–and ye shall find!

rs. Sushma Aneja was no stranger to pain. When she approached Jiva in June 2013, she had already been suffering from ulcerative colitis for a decade.

An otherwise healthy 55-year-old woman, she complained of symptoms like gas, acidity, and pain around the umbilicus (the area surrounding navel). She would experience headaches from time to time and there was a general feeling of weakness that she couldn't shake off. Finally, she also suffered from bouts of loose motions, as many as 7 to 9 times a day.

Mrs. Sushma Aneja's Consultation at Jiva Not satisfied with the treatment she'd received earlier, Mrs. Sushma decided that she had to look beyond traditional medicine, if she was to find long-lasting relief from ulcerative colitis. She contacted the Jiva TMC (Telemedicine center) where she spoke with Dr. Jasneet Arora.

Ulcerative Colitis A Jiva Case Study How does Ayurveda deal with Ulcerative Colitis – a condition typified by the chronic inflammation of the large intestine? Victoriously, we say!

Read about our 3-month long journey in treating this condition.

After hearing her out, Dr. Arora explained to the patient that ulcerative colitis was caused by the aggravation of pitta, which caused the rakta dhatu and mamsa dhatu to function improperly. The good news was that with proper medication, diet control, and exercise, it was possible to bring the situation under control.

Line of Treatment In order to cure ulcerative colitis, Dr. Arora recommended a multi-pronged approach. She needed to calm the aggravated pitta dosha in the body and also heal the ulcers that were causing pain. Stool binders would reduce loose motions and other medicines would strengthen the digestive system. To this end, the following treatment was prescribed:

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Bilwadi Churna

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Dadimastak Churna

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Gangadhar Churna

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Shankh Bhasma Vishesh

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By the third and final month of her treatment, most of the symptoms she had described earlier had abated. There was no umbilical pain, acidity, or gas.

Case File Case ID: 62979561 Patient Profile: Mrs. Sushma Aneja, 55 years, 5.1 ft, 54 kg Disease: Ulcerative Colitis

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Nripati Vallabh Rasa

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Kutaj GhanVati

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Leela Vilas Rasa

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Digestol Tablets

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Kasni Ark

Since ulcerative colitis was caused by the aggravation of pitta, all sour, acidic, and salty food was off the table. The patient could no longer enjoy spicy, fried, or oily food, like chutneys, pickles, and sauces. All kinds of junk food and anything made from white flour (like cakes, pizza, bread, and pastries) were also a strict no-no, as were drinks like tea, coffee, and alcohol, along with milk and milk products.

With so many restrictions, what was the patient allowed to eat? She was recommended a diet that was light and digestible, comprising of rice, steamed vegetables, and fresh pomegranates. She had to avoid citrus fruits, like oranges, lemons, and grapefruit.

She could have fresh juices and sweet beverages, but definitely no fizzy drinks.

The Result In the first month of the treatment, the patient reported little to no change in her condition. However, by the second month, she was no longer suffering from loose motions and her gas problem was also under control.

There was significant improvement in the consistency of stool, and their frequency was regulated to 2-3 times a day.

By the third and final month of her treatment, most of the symptoms she had described earlier had abated. There was no umbilical pain, acidity, or gas. She had stopped taking allopathic drugs altogether and was comfortable eating all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and pulses.

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Chief Complaints: Loose motions, weakness, gas, acidity, headache, reduced sleep, and mild pain around the umbilicus Line of Treatment: A combination of medicines to pacify pitta, strengthen the digestive system, and ease the pain

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Kama The Real Disease

– Dr. Satya Narayan Dasa

Duration of Treatment: 3 months.

Proposed diet: Avoid sour, spicy, acidic, and salty food; fried and greasy food; citrus fruits like lemon, oranges, and grapefruit; food items made from white flour like cakes, pastries, and pizza; artificial food and fizzy drinks; tea, coffee, and alcohol.

Recommended exercise: Anulom, vilom, bhramari and sheetali Results: Within just three months, Sushma reported a significant improvement in her condition. There was no acidity, gas, or pain around the umbilicus. Furthermore, she was able to eat different kinds of food – fruits, vegetables, and pulses – without any negative reaction.

Testimonial: “After almost ten years, it's only now that I can say that the pain is no longer a bother for me. The results that I have seen in just 3 months are amazing. I wish I had come here sooner. Thank you so much Dr. Arora. And thank you Jiva. ” — Mrs. Sushma Aneja

Geeta's Message Lord Krishna says in Bhagvad Gita (3.37) that kama is insatiable and the biggest enemy of a human being. No matter how much you try to satisfy kama, it will never end. The act in itself is like pouring fuel over fire in the hopes of dousing the flames. As long as one cannot control kama, they will keep generating ama, and make themselves vulnerable to a host of diseases.

So how does one cure kama? The answer lies in nama, or 'chanting the name of God'. Always remember, where there is Rama there can be no kama. Rama and kama can never co-exist with each other. That is the secret to good health!

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Ayurvedic Health /

Kama, or the desire to enjoy, is innate in every individual. How early you control it in your lifespan will determine whether you are able to lead a healthy life or not. Food, for instance, is one such area where kama can have negative effects. Make it a motto of your life that you must 'Eat to Live and not Live to Eat'!

Premature Menopause: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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iagnosing the disease of a patient is the most important step in an Ayurvedic treatment. In contrast to modern medicine, the Ayurvedic approach is holistic and is designed to get to the root cause of a disease. An Ayurvedic practitioner will look at every patient as a separate entity and recommend a treatment according to their individual temperament and personality.

very woman goes through menopause (rajonivriti). It signals the end of the menstrual cycle and is typified by a dip in the production of the female hormone estrogen. This is when the body transitions from the pitta phase into the vata phase of life.

Vata controls the level of estrogen in the body, which is helpful in maintaining youth.

Any imbalance in vata impacts the working of the ovaries and stops the production of eggs.

Women who've experienced pitta or vata imbalance in the years leading up to menopause are likely to have a difficult time in this phase of their life.

Sometimes patients who are not familiar with the Ayurvedic approach get uncomfortable by the personal nature of questions the doctor asks, such as those related to the digestive system and excretion of stool. These questions help an Ayurvedic doctor unravel digestive disorders, which are the root cause of most ailments.

Food & Its Relation to Diseases Associating good health with diet is one of the most common misconceptions people have.

Ayurveda focuses on not just eating the right kind of food but also on building an effective digestive system. It is important to understand that the intake of good food can still lead to diseases, if the food is not digested properly.

According to Ayurveda, ama (or toxins) created by undigested food is the biggest factor responsible for diseases. The very food that is meant to nourish our body can be a potential source of diseases and even lead to death.

Organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) often neglect the issues

Ayurveda focuses on not just eating the right food but also on an effective digestive system. It is important to understand that the intake of good food can still lead to diseases, if the food is not digested properly.

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surrounding overeating and over-nutrition.

This problem is not restricted to affluent societies alone; even the poor are impacted by it.

While Ayurveda recognizes ama as a potent source of diseases, I would like to strike a cautionary note towards a bigger evil, which is kama. Kama is nothing but the desire to enjoy, which is innate in every individual. The fact that food is meant for survival is often overlooked in the wake of kama.

Unlike real Yogis, everyone else is hooked on to the pleasures of eating. The variety of food available today ignites desire in an individual to eat more. When we do so, we end up committing “Prajna Aparadha”, or 'insulting our intelligence'. This fulfillment of pleasure from eating without restraint leads to diseases and suffering. Kama, therefore, gives rise to ama, and is indirectly responsible for our ill health as well.

The causes of premature menopause can be classified into two categories – medical and lifestyle related factors. The former includes conditions like primary ovarian insufficiency, hypothalamic and pituitary tumors, and chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer. Lifestyle factors causing premature menopause could vary from stress, tension and lack of exercise to poor nutrition, excessive smoking and drinking, and late pregnancy or induced abortion The symptoms of premature menopause are as follows:

Irregular / missed periods with heavier or lighter flow than usual

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Hot flashes

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Vaginal dryness

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Weight gain

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Bladder irritability

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Sleeplessness

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Dry skin, eyes, or mouth

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Decreased sex drive

Any imbalance in vata impacts the working of the ovaries and stops the production of eggs. Women who've experienced pitta or vata imbalance in the years leading up to menopause are likely to have a difficult time in this phase of their life.

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Menopause is a natural process that is associated with ageing. In some cases, however, women experience its symptoms at a very early age, which can lead to complications in their life.

Premature menopause also triggers an emotional response among women, which could include mild depression, irritability, mood swings, anxiety, insomnia, and listlessness.

Since premature menopause cannot be reversed, our best attempt would be to take preventive measure. The following diet and lifestyle changes are recommended: 1. Follow a healthy and balanced diet and eat your meals on time.

2. Say no to junk food, fizzy drinks, refined sugar, and caffeine.

3. Avoid excessively salty, spicy, or sour foods, like pickles or chutney.

4. Eat warm food and drinks 5. Add spices like fennel and cumin seeds to your food.

6. Exercise at least 30 minutes every day.

7. Meditate to calm the mind.

8. Buy organic fruits and vegetables.

9. Do not smoke or drink excessively or indulge in substance abuse.

With a little bit of foresight and some lifestyle modification, women can keep themselves protected from premature menopause and live a long and fruitful life, free from pain and complications.

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Deeper Ayurveda / Festive Season

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Fast becomes a Farce There was a time when fasting was related to meditation, penance, and purification of the body. However, aspirations and the market-oriented society have made a farce of this concept.

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hen grandma used to do her prayers and forbid others from eating rice, we knew that it was Ekadashi. It’s believed that fasting has been an integral part of Hinduism from time immemorial; but if you observe carefully, all religions have a provision for it.

Very few know that fasting, too, has its types.

Staying without food or eating only specific kinds of food for a limited period of time is one kind of fasting. Then, there are fasts where you aren’t even allowed to have even a drop of water.

Tradition of Fasting Is staying hungry and thirsty a whimsical tradition or is there some logic behind it? Truth is, there is a reason behind the concept of fasting.

In diseases that affect the stomach or digestion, light foods like khichari are given.

Ayurveda prescribes fasting for certain diseases. Experts have even said that fasting is the best remedy. This is proved on occasions like Ramadan, Navaratri, Ekadashi, and Sankranti. After all, who can forget that the fearsome dacoit Ratnakar transformed into Maharshi Valmiki and Rahul became Mahatama Buddha only after long periods of fasting?

Benefits of Fasting For some clinical investigations of illnesses, fasting is necessary. Ayurveda has considered it essential to the purification of the body.

Researchers have noted the following changes in people during fasting: 

Body starts utilizing stored glycogens for energy

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Detoxification occurs

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White blood cell (WBC) count increases

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Immunity increases

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Internal oedema of the digestive system reduces

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Skin diseases like pimples, eczema,

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Ayurveda experts have even said that fasting is the best remedy. psoriasis disappear 

It proves beneficial in joint diseases

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It helps to make resolution and de-addiction

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Skin starts glowing after fasting

Fast Becomes a Farce Whatever logic we’ve discussed so far lays emphasis on the need to control food. Unfortunately, commercializing everything to meet market demand has not spared even the practice of fasting. Vrat thali, special Navaratri package, and Karwa chauth offers attract many people to restaurants.

This not only makes fun of tradition but also affects our digestion adversely. Fasting that should be done for the purpose of purification becomes the reason why toxins accumulate within the body. An attempt should be made to understand the meaning of fasting in the context of purification and meditation. We should all try to keep away from the attraction of offers and taste, and focus on the real goal of this practice.

Digestive Problems Common in Children

Dr.- Abhijit Mahalank

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Deeper Ayurveda / Kid’s Special Food is essential to life, and good food is essential to good health. Are you inculcating the best dietary habits in your children? What are the repercussions of poor food choices? Read this article to find out.

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perpetuates the creation of dhatu (or tissue) in the body.

hildren are the apples of our eyes; our most precious possession in the whole wide world.

As parents, there's nothing we wouldn't do to ensure their continued wellbeing. We'd move mountains and turn the course of the sea if we sensed that something was troubling them. And yet, as appreciable as these sentiments might be, it's the things that we do for them everyday that have a greater impact in ensuring their health and fitness.

There are 7 types of dhatus, and they are all formed in a sequence. The first of them is the rasa dhatu (blood plasma), which leads to the formation of raktadhatu (hemoglobin), followed by mamsa (muscle), meda (fat & adipose tissue), asthi (bone), majja (bone marrow and nervous system), and finally the shukra (reproductive system) dhatu.

Developing Body, Delicate Constitution:

Ama & Ojas: The Eternal Opposites

Our children have extremely delicate constitutions. At the slightest provocation, you could be dealing with problems like tummy upset, diarrhea or vomiting. Also, don't forget that they are at a stage where they're building their immune system. The habits you inculcate in them today will determine how strong and disease free they remain throughout their life.

According to Ayurveda and Charak Samhita, children are ruled by the kapha dosha until they are about 16 years of age. If kapha is healthy, their growth and development will be healthy.

Any imbalance – whether it's deficiency or excess of kapha – can cause a lot of problems.

Agni: The Fire of Life Parents should also remember that strength, vitality, health, and longevity are all connected to agni, which has been defined in Ayurveda as the process of digestion and metabolism that takes place within the body. Chief among all agnis is jathragini - the enzymes that break down food and convert it into nutrient fluid, which then 26 – Paramayu – Oct. 2015

Since children are in their formative years, they need to build strong tissues, bones, muscles, and internal organs. The tiniest disturbance in the any one of the dhatus can throw the other ones off balance, weakening the body overall.

Since children are in their formative years, they need to build strong tissues, bones, muscles, and internal organs. The tiniest disturbance in any one of the dhatus can throw the other ones off balance, weakening the body overall. Weak digestion can also lead to the formation of ama - a toxic waste product that prevents food from being metabolized properly. If left unchecked, ama can even reverse the flow of vata – the life energy within the body. Here are some common problems that children can develop, if they do not have a strong digestion: Ages 3 to 6 years: Constipation, flatulence, anorexia, worm infestation, diarrhea, colic

Junk Food & Their Side Effects Like we mentioned earlier, parents only want what's best for their children. But very often, due to ignorance, lack of time, or misinformation, we end up making the wrong food choices for them.

The sight of small kids binging on burgers, chips, pizzas, coke, and pastries is becoming uncomfortably common these days. Parents give in to their children's nagging and end up buying these 'happy meals', not knowing that they're perpetuating a life of poor immunity and health problems for them.

Ages 7 to 14 years: All of the above, plus hyperacidity, mouth sores, and obesity As you can see, weak digestion can be a root cause of a wide range of problems. On the other hand, proper diet can make the body healthy, helping it produce ojas in large quantities. Ojas is the exact opposite of ama. Where one is toxic, the other is life-giving. Always present in the body, ojas prevents diseases, balances the dhatus and doshas and lends vitality, clear thinking, energy, and bliss to the child.

We all know that obesity is one of the most common side effects of having one too many burgers. But the problems don't end here.

According to experts, excessive junk food can affect a child's brain function and intelligence, impacting his energy levels and ability to focus.

Obese children often become victims of chronic depression and low self esteem; and they are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The greatest gift you can give your child is a healthy body and a healthy mind. A life free from weakness and illnesses is more valuable than all the riches in the world. And, if a child has the strength and vitality to achieve his dreams, then you, as parents, would have done your duty in the best possible way.

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Ampachak Churna

All diseases, especially those related to the stomach, arise due to weak fire, or agni, that produces ama (toxins) in the body

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yurveda insists that production of ama in the body is harmful and should be discouraged. And if it is produced, immediate attempts should be made to digest it. Jiva Aampachak Churna is effective in doing this. Made from five ingredients found commonly in any kitchen - dry ginger, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, mint, and fennel - this churna not only strengthens gastric fire but also protects the body from many big diseases.

What is Aampachak Churna?

Take one part each of dry ginger, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds and 2 parts each of mint and fennel and mix them together to make this churna. All five ingredients ignite gastric fire, improve digestion, and counter the production of ama.

How does digestion occur?

All three doshas contribute in digesting food. Transporting food from the mouth to the stomach and absorbing digested food is a function of vata dosha. Sensing the taste of food and making it soft for digestion is done by kapha dosha. Digesting this softened food is the function of pitta dosha.

Since all five ingredients of Aampachak Churna are hot and pungent, they increase pitta, stimulate gastric fire, and reduce vata and kapha. So problems like bloating, flatulence, abdominal heaviness, constipation, and tastelessness in mouth get cured.

Fennel is sweet in taste and dry ginger also turns sweet after digestion. The cooling and sweet properties of these two ingredients keep pitta under control and prevent problems, like burning sensation in the stomach.

Diseases in which Aampachak churna is effective  · Hyperacidity (burning in abdomen,

sour secretions in the mouth)  · Weak digestive fire (loss of hunger)  · Tastelessness in the mouth  · Sticky stools  · Constipation  · Abdominal heaviness after meals

Dose 1-2 spoons after meals with lukewarm water .

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Salads aren't just nutritious, they are also sattvik in nature. They calm the mind and balance the body and consciousness. But it's important to eat salads according to the body's constitution. management.

2- A rich source of fiber, salads help lower cholesterol.

3- They’re a good source of antioxidants that fight breast cancer, protect the heart, and reduce the risk of diabetes.

Salads The Crunchy, Munchy Solution to All Round Health

4- They boost immunity and keep illnesses at bay.

5- Salads are great detoxifiers and extremely good for the health of your liver.

If you thought that salads were only made from green leafy vegetables, think again. There are hundreds of varieties of salads, made from fruit, vegetables, dals, pasta, beans, sprouts, nuts, seeds, and dry fruits. They can be spiced up with add-ons like lemon juice, yogurt, pepper, olive oil, spices, and even honey. So you see, salads aren't just limited to raw vegetables cut up and laid out on a plate.

Interestingly, Ayurvedic principles are not completely in favor of adding raw ingredients to a salad. They are considered rough, heavy, and cold and digesting them requires a really strong agni (digestive fire). If eaten in large quantities,

raw vegetables can be a source of ama (toxins).

When making salads, it's generally advised that you wash all vegetables thoroughly before grilling or cooking them.

It's important that you eat salads according to the body's constitution. Here are some recommendations you can keep in mind.

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Raw vegetables should be kept to a minimum Use vata-balancing ingredients like ripe and fresh fruits, cooked vegetables, and pasta For dressing, consider olive oil, sweet-sour cream, salt, and other spices

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Salads are cool and can help balance pitta Limit the use of salt and sour elements Have salads made from beans, grains, fresh, sweet fruits, and vegetables like cucumber, radish, etc. since they balance pitta

Kapha body type:

Most people can't help but make a wry face when they are offered a salad to eat. But, after reading the health benefits that are associated with them, you will undoubtedly reach for that bowl of greens at your next meal.

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he moment someone says the word 'salad', our appetites disappear suddenly. They're considered tasteless, boring, and only meant for people trying to lose weight. But given the health benefits associated with salads, it would be a great loss, indeed, if you didn't include them in your daily diet.

Here's a quick snapshot of a few benefits associated with salads% 1- As a low-cal snack, they curb hunger cravings and promotes weight

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Use kapha-balancing ingredients like grains, beans, and a wide range of vegetables, like spinach, carrots, lettuce, etc.

For dressing use small amounts of corn and sunflower oil Keep the sweet, salty, and sour taste to a minimum

Salads are nutritious and sattvik in nature.

They calm the mind and balance the body and consciousness. Just remember to eat according to your body type and you will be able to experience all the benefits salads have to offer.

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Astrology & Disease Shankar Vats Astrologer

In the last issue, we saw that every person's constitution has vata, pitta, and kapha in different proportions. This mixture of all three doshas makes an individual's constitution unique.

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nowing an individual's constitution is necessary to decide the line of treatment and select the right medicinal herbs, diet, and lifestyle. In Ayurveda, this is done by examining the pulse and case history of the patient. Astrology, too, can play a role in determining someone’s constitution.

You probably know that astrology is based on a horoscope, which is a map of the sky

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describing the position of planets in various zodiacs at the time of the person's birth. The first house is called ascendant and the lord of this house is called Lagnesh.

To know someone’s constitution, one needs to see which zodiac is located in the ascendant, where the Lagnesh is placed, their positions with respect to each other, and which planets are looking at them.

Remember, in astrology, the Sun and planet Mars

In astrology, the Sun and planet Mars are believed to have the fire element and, for this reason, are related to the pitta dosha. The Moon and planet Venus are dominated by the water element and kapha dosha. Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu are vata dominant planets.

Jupiter is kapha dominant while Mercury influences all three doshas.

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are believed to have the fire element and, for this reason, are related to the pitta dosha. The Moon and planet Venus are dominated by the water element and kapha dosha.

Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu are vata dominant planets. Jupiter is kapha dominant while Mercury influences all three doshas.

Similarly, zodiacs have also been classified.

Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are pitta dominating.

Lord of Scorpion is Mars, which is pitta dominant.

Taurus, Cancer and Pisces are kapha dominating.

Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are related to vata dosha. Since lord of Virgo is Mercury and that of Capricorn is Saturn, they too are related to vata dosha.

Position of a planet in the ascendant is also important, especially when the planet is close to the degree of the ascendant. Let’s assume Saturn is in the ascendant. It indicates to a vata constitution. If Jupiter is located in the ascendant, the person is of kapha constitution and has tendency to put on weight. If a planet is located in its best zodiac or own zodiac and in the central house or triangular house, its role is also significant in determining a person’s constitution.

Let’s understand this with the help of an example.

The horoscope given here is that of a woman. Leo is present in her ascendant, which is a pitta zodiac. Lord of the ascendant Sun is located in Taurus (kapha dominating zodiac of Earth element) with Mercury, which is dominated by all three doshas.

Moon (a kapha dominating planet) is looking at the ascendant. Thus, we can see that the ascendant and its lord have influence of Earth and water, which indicates kapha constitution. Pitta principle is influencing the second place. So her constitution is kapha-pitta.

Let’s take another example to make things clear.

This horoscope is of a young girl.

Virgo is in the ascendant, which is a zodiac of Earth element.

Therefore, it has a kapha constitution. Lord of the ascendant Mercury is located in the same zodiac.

Pitta dominating planets Sun and Mars are located in the first house. Kapha constitution Moon is also with them. Vata constitution's Saturn is looking at the ascendant. Thus, we can see that pitta is dominating the girl's physical constitution while kapha is in the second place. Vata is also involved to some extent.

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Purificatory

Diet

We eat to stay alive and nourish our body. But won’t it be nice if our food started eliminating harmful toxins from our body as well? Thankfully, Indian food contains many such ingredients that can do this for us.

What is the purpose of food?

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he purpose of food is to nourish the body and mind, but this is only possible when jatharagni and dhatwagni digest the food well.

For some reason, if agni fails to digest the food properly, ama, instead of ahararas, is produced.

Ama is a sticky, heavy substance that blocks the channels inside our cells and tissues. As a result, nutrition doesn't get distributed properly, causing the cells and tissues to become weak and vulnerable to diseases. To protect ourselves from such problems, we should avoid food items that generate ama and adopt a diet that eliminates it instead.

What causes ama Sweets, curds, paneer, meat, fish, eggs, pizza, burger, and bread are heavy to digest and can produce toxins. Eating overcooked food and / or stale food can have the same results. Packed, canned, and processed items are also considered harmful for this reason. If you want to eliminate ama generated by these food items, you will have to include easily digestible food in your diet.

What can purify the body?

To eliminate ama and other toxic substances, it’s important to consider a vegetarian diet. Always eat food that’s fresh or freshly prepared. Avoid items that have just been taken out of the refrigerator and stay away from fast food. Have plenty of vegetable soups. For instance, soups made from green gram, masoor, spinach, cabbage, carrot, and pumpkin are light to digest and do not produce ama.

Vegetables like pumpkin, white goosefoot, carrot, apple gourd, torai, cabbage, pointed gourd, turnip, ladies finger, and bottle gourd supply a lot of nutrition and are rich in fiber and minerals. They help in the purification of the body. Fresh fruits also do the same thing.

Apples, pomegranate, figs, pears, grapes, sapodilla, papaya, lychee and their juices are good for the body.

But the best are our Indian spices. Turmeric, coriander, mint, clove, dry ginger, cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf, and fennel play a major role in digesting ama and eliminating toxins from the body. Add them to soups, vegetables, salads, and rice so that they

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Sweets, curds, paneer, meat, fish, eggs, pizza, burger, and bread are heavy to digest and can produce toxins. Eating overcooked food and / or stale food can have the same results. Packed, canned, and processed items are also considered harmful for this reason.

eliminate ama from the body.

Water is just as important as food. Cold water from the refrigerator generates ama, while lukewarm water eliminates it. Juices of fruits and vegetables, coconut water, and lemon water also do the same. On the other hand, alcohol and carbonated drinks produce ama. To keep the body clean and disease free, we should avoid ama-generating substances and choose food that digests it.

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Virechan Virechan proves particularly effective in hyperacidity, constipation, grahanirog, piles, anemia, jaundice, liver disease, disease of the spleen, chronic fevers, ascites, edema, vomiting, urticaria, filariasis, herpes, asthma, obesity, diabetes, skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis, urinary tract disorders, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation.

Who can undergo Virechan therapy?

Virechan is given to patients suffering from hyperacidity, constipation, grahanirog, piles, anemia, jaundice, liver disease, disease of the spleen, chronic fevers, ascites, edema, vomiting, urticaria, filariasis, herpes, asthma, obesity, diabetes, skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis, urinary tract disorders, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation.

Who all are not eligible for Virechan therapy?

Virechan tharapy is not recommended for patients suffering from diarrhea, dysentery, fever of recent origin, and bleeding ulcers in the digestive system. Pregnant women, people with recent abdominal surgery, children below 16 years of age, and people above 65 are also not allowed to consider virechan therapy.

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Suitable fat for internal oleation, like medicated ghee or oil Purgative drug, like trivrut, triphala, castor etc.

Preparation of Therapy:

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Shashankasan Digestion remains perfect, life runs well – Yogacharya Harish Mohan

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hen the body's digestive system functions well, all other parts work perfectly with the energy received from it, creating a life that's full of happiness.

Talasan, Padahastasan, Paschimottanasan, Vajrasan, Suptavajrasan, Shashankasan, Bhujangasan, Shalabhasan, Nauli, Uddayan bandh are quite useful for keeping the digestive system active. In the series of asanas today, we present Shashankasan.

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towards the ground, bringing the hands forward.

Keep bending till your head and palms touch the ground.

Hold this position for a while.

Return to the original position slowly while inhaling.

Exhale and keep both hands on the knees. Repeat 3-4 times.

A person undergoing Virechan is asked to consume medicated ghee / oil in increasing quantity for 3 to 7 days. In addition, he has to drink warm water, have light meals, and stay away from hectic activities during this period. Everyday he is given an external oil massage and fomentation therapy. Once his body gets oiled, he is asked to rest for a day or two so that the toxins mobilized by the above procedure get collected in the digestive tract.

warm water to help the cleansing process along.

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Proper oleation is necessary to make the therapy successful.

Benefits

Virechan Therapy:

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Dosage of the purgative drug should be decided carefully to avoid excessive dehydration.

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The intestines, liver, and pancreas are influenced

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Beneficial for the lungs

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Pacifies mind and resolves stress

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Beneficial for asthma patients

On the day of Virechan, the person is given a proper dose of the purgative medicine early in the morning. Loose motions start within an hour or so and continue throughout the day.

The person is asked to drink

Post-therapy Care: After the loose motions stop completely, the person has light meals for the next few days until his digestive system regains its strength. Then, he’s gradually brought back to his normal routine.

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Precautions:

Benefits: This procedure requires almost a week to thoroughly cleanse the whole body, especially the digestive system, urogenital system, menstrual system, and organs of the body, like the liver.

Nityavirechan: For those who cannot undergo such an intensive therapy, Ayurveda suggests an alternative called Nityavirechan that needs neither oleation nor fomentation.

The patient takes a purgative drug preferably at night and follows a proper food regimen and lifestyle. The process is continued for some time until the desired cleansing of the body is achieved.

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Procedure 1. Spread a mat. Sit in the Vajrasan pose.

2. Keep your waist, neck, and head straight.

3. Keep your arms straight and place the hands on your knees.

4. Take a deep breath and raise the arms upwards, with the palms facing forward.

5. Exhale and bend down

Precautions Don't bend while exhaling.

Breath in while coming back to the Vajrasana. Hips should touch the heels.

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Seek a doctor's advice before starting Yoga and do it under the guidance and supervision of a teacher.

Apart from Yoga practice, nurturing plants, looking after pets, following a disciplined life that gives rise to inner happiness, and developing positive thoughts and outlook also keep intelligence and digestion healthy. On the other hand, food and lifestyle that's antagonistic to one's constitution can hamper the digestive system.

Attention Don't do this asana during menstruation.

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Ayur Life / The Super Herbs Ayurvedic Significance Ancient Ayurvedic texts like Charak and Sushrut Samhita have described the significance of triphala. It is also called a tridosha rasayan. It not only balances vata, pitta, and kapha but also offers new strength.

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Gargling with triphala water 3-4 times a day gives relief in tonsillitis.

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Drinking lukewarm triphala kwath with honey reduces obesity.

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Having it regularly for 45 days improves memory, intelligence, strength, and power.

According to Ayurveda, disturbed stomach and digestion are responsible for most of the diseases. For these problems, triphala has been considered the perfect remedy in Ayurveda. It maintains intestinal functions and improves digestion. Even modern science has proved that triphala has the ability to purify blood and detoxify the liver. That's why Ayurveda recommends triphala for many haematogenic diseases.

Triphala's benefits to health Due to its numerous benefits, triphala has found a place in our super herb series. Its main benefits are as follows: 

Taking 5 gm (1 spoon) of triphala with water relieves constipation.

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Its regular consumption improves eyesight and red blood

One Herb, Many Benefits

Modern Research Modern science has also proved that triphala has anti-cancer properties. Researchers from the Atomic Energy & Health Department of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre have found that triphala removes cancerous toxins from tumor ridden cells and helps rejuvenate them. This has been observed only in cancerous cells and not in healthy cells. Scientists have also found that due to its antioxidant properties, triphala reduces stress.

Main Ingredients of Triphala

Nature has given man the gift of valuable herbs. Ayurveda has been playing an important role in nurturing them and using their goodness for human beings. One such super herb is triphala.

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riphala is famous as an Ayurvedic tonic. Haritaki, amalaki and bibhitaki are mixed in specific quantities to prepare it. For countless years, households have been using triphala as a digestive and diseasepreventive tonic.

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Properties

Amla

Amalaki

Emblica Officinalis

Full of vitamin C, strengthens eyesight, sexual ability, pacifies all three doshas, acts mainly on pitta

Behada

Bibhitaki

Terminalia bellirica

It is a tridosha pacifying agent, but acts mainly on kapha

Harad

Haritaki

Terminalia chebula

Digestive, purgative, tridosha pacifying agent, but acts mainly on

vata

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Ginger is a treasure chest of healing qualities and can be added to almost any dish you make, from soups and curries to cakes and jams. That's right, you can also make jams from ginger, and they turn out to be really tasty too!

here is an old Indian saying 'There's no tincture without ginger'. And given all the 'super powers' attributed to this miraculous herb, the reputation ginger enjoys is well deserved.

Widely used for its medicinal and healing properties, ginger can also treat and cure an unbelievable assortment of illnesses, ranging from joint pain and air sickness to asthma and even impotence. Since it enhances the healing properties of other herbs, ginger is also included in a lot of Ayurvedic formulations.

Perhaps the best thing about ginger is its versatility. Curries, salads, soups, bakes, grills, cakes, cookies … almost every preparation becomes better the minute you add a dash of ginger to it.

Today, we're going to share a simple recipe for making ginger jam. You will especially enjoy it during the fall and winter months, since ginger is known to produce heat within the body and fight illnesses like the common cold, fever, and bronchial infection.

Ingredients: 3 cups ginger (shredded) 5 cups sugar (you may increase or decrease sugar according to your taste) 5 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp cardamom powder ½ tsp cinnamon powder A pinch of nutmeg powder

Directions% 1. In a large saucepan, add grated ginger and 6 cups of water. Bring to boil.

2. Cover the pot and simmer until ginger is tender. If needed, add more water to keep the mixture from becoming too dry.

3. Once done, strain the solution and retain a cup of the ginger water.

4. Place the cooked ginger and water in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

5. Once it’s cooled, place ginger and water in a heavybottomed pot 6. Add sugar and lemon juice.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

7. Simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes. Keep stirring and skimming the foam from the top of the jam.

Turn off gas when the jam reaches required consistency. It should be thick not runny.

When the jam cools, add the cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg powder and mix well.

Pack into glass bottles and refrigerate. Enjoy whenever you want!

Ginger Jam

The Sweet Combination of Health & Goodness & Pooja Ramanujan

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Doctor

Ginger is known to produce heat within the body and fight illnesses like the common cold, fever, and bronchial infection.

Granny – Dr.Shubhada Kaushik

IBS

These days, people of all ages, from children to adults, are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This article will tell you how to recognize it and how you can cure it.

Symptoms% Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects our intestines, primarily the large intestine. A person suffering from this condition exhibits symptoms like gases and pains in the intestines.

Sometimes patients complain of constipation and at other times diarrhea. The disease is common up to the age of 48 years.

IBS is controlled by the brain; that’s why it’s also called the Brain Gut disorder.

Causes% Now let’s try and understand this disease from an Ayurvedic perspective.  IBS occurs due to imbalance of doshas.  Weak digestive fire (agni) is responsible for this condition.  Having heavy meals when the digestive fire is weak affects the intestines and leads to imbalance of all three doshas.

 Pradnyaparadh has also been

considered the cause of IBS in Ayurveda. It means ‘the misuse of intelligence’.

Vishamashan is yet another big cause. Our acharyas have said that untimely meals affect our digestive system and lead to IBS-like diseases.

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Easily Digestible Food%  High protein diet and fattening food should be avoided.  White flour and items made from it should also be avoided.  Light and easily digestible items like khichari, buttermilk, etc. and fresh fruits, like pomegranate, should be included in your

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meals.

Having alcohol, chocolates, coffee, and soda worsen the disease. It’s better to avoid them.

Have your meals on time and avoid staying hungry for too long.

If milk products are worsening the condition, switch to yogurt. It’s a better alternative.

Drink more water to control pitta.

Home Remedies%  Ginger is good for the intestines. Add half a spoon of ginger in a cup of water and boil for 10 minutes. Then remove the ginger and drink hot water.  Have mint in some form or the other during meals.  This disease worsens with worries and excessive thinking, so try and remain free from stress.  Put 2-3 drops of almond oil in your nose every day. Massage the soles of your feet with coconut oil and camphor.

We can keep this disease away if we emphasize on changing our lifestyle.

Note: Vishamashan is yet another big cause of IBS. Our acharyas have said that untimely meals affect our digestive system and cause IBS-like diseases.

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Mr. Madhusudan Chauhan represents Jiva at Digital Summit

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Deeper Ayurveda

Deeper Ayurveda

消化器系

消化器系は独自で機能しているものの、⼼は消化器系に 大きく影響します。静かで平安な⼼は消化器系の働きを 円滑にし、正常な機能をもたらします。反対に、乱れた り落ち込んだ⼼は消化器系の機能にマイナスの影響を及 ぼします。

Dr. アビジット・マランク

らしい働きをしているかについて

科

注意を払うことがありません。体

や便として排泄される仕組みの解明に尽力して

の内部のことなので、目に見えな

きました。科学者達の見解では、消化器系は巨

学者達は、消化器系の働きの仕組み、

私達は、消化器系がどんなに素晴

いためでしょう。消化器系は自分 の力で機能し、しかもその仕事は 完璧です。体の組織が栄養素とエ ネルギーを受け取り、滞りなく機 能しているのは、消化器系の働き によるものです。ある意味で、消 化器系は他の器官系と臓器を養い、 それらの活動を守ってくれている と⾔えるでしょう。

消化された⾷べ物が機能的あるいは 化学的に分解される仕組み、さらに

は必要な栄養素が吸収される一方、老廃物が尿

大な機械のようなものです。胃、腸、肝臓など の臓器はこの機械の部品です。これらの臓器か ら分泌される酵素やホルモンがタンパク質や炭 ⽔化物、脂肪に働きかけることで⼩さな分⼦に 分解され、体内のなかで吸収されていきます。

アーユルヴェーダと消化 数千年前、インドの賢者達は消化器系に魅せら れ、その機能の理解に努めました。彼らはその 仕組みをシンプルな喩えで説明しました。⾷べ 物が台所の火の上で調理されるように、⾷べた 物は胃のなかにある火（ジャターラグニ）で調 理されることを明らかにしました。すべての⾷ べ物は五大元素－つまり空、空気、火、⽔、地 －からできています。ジャターラグニは⾷べた

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物を消化し、柔らかくて粘性のある液体に変換しま

こうした行動が消化器に影響し、その結果、毒素を形

す。その液体は「アハララサ」と呼ばれます。アハ

成し、さまざまな不調をもたらしていることを、多く

ララサはさらに別の火（ダートゥアグニ）によって

の⼈はつゆほども考えません。

調理され、それによって新しいダートゥ（組織）が 形成されます。この全体のプロセスが順調であれば、

消化力を保つ方法

ダートゥはそれぞれの機能や維持や成⾧に必要な栄

消化器系の働きを⾼め、毒素の形成を防ぐためには、

養素を⼗分に受け取ることができます。

次のことが必要です。

なぜ消化は乱れるのか

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ヴェーダでは、午前10時からの4時間がピッタ優勢

不適切な⾷べ物の摂取、不規則な⾷事、運動不⾜、

の時間帯であり、アグニ（消化の火）が⾼まること

メンタルストレスなどいろいろな要素がアグニの働

で他の時間帯より消化力が強くなると考えられてい

きに影響します。その結果、消化器系は栄養液であ

ます。だから昼⾷は午後2時より遅くに摂ることは

るアハラサラを作るのではなく、アーマと呼ばれる

好ましくありません。⼣⾷は8時までに済ませま

毒素を作り始めます。ダートゥは⼗分な栄養素を受

しょう。⾷事の時間がまちまちなら、アグニが弱ま

け取ることができなくなり、次第に弱まっていきま

り消化不良を起こします。

す。弱くなったダートゥは病気に罹りやすくなりま す。だからアーユルヴェーダは、アーマは万病の素

⾷事は決まった時間に摂るべきです。アーユル



⾷べ物の質や量は、年齢や体質を考慮して判断すべ きです。季節を考慮する必要もあります。にんにく

と考えます。

チャツネやショウガのスープなど温性のレシピは寒

⼼と消化

い季節向けであり、く

消化器系は独自で機能し

だものやバターミルク

ているものの、⼼は消化

など冷性の⾷べ物は温

器系に大きく影響します。

かい季節に向いていま

静かで平安な⼼は消化器

す。

系の働きを円滑にし、正 常な機能をもたらします。



ご飯、チャパティ、野 菜は温かいものを⾷べま

反対に、乱れたり落ち込

しょう。そのほうがアグ

んだ⼼は消化器系の機能

ニが⾼まり、消化を促進

にマイナスの影響を及ぼ

させるからです。冷たい

します。最も有名なアー ユルヴェーダの賢者であ

ものや冷蔵庫から出した

るチャラカは、⼼が緊張、

ばかりのものは避けるべ

⼼配事、悲しみ、恐れに満ちていると、その⼈に

きです。

とって最適な⾷べ物を適切な時に適量を⾷べたとし



⾷事中は⼼を穏やかにし、

ても、それを消化することはできないと強調してい

楽しい気分になるよう努

ます。

めましょう。瞑想や呼吸

チャラカのこのメッセージは現代にも通じます。今

法（プラーナヤーマ）は

日、⼈々は贅沢なものを⾷べ、⾼額なジムで何時間

消化器の機能を⾼め、毒

も費やします。しかし体のなかは毒素でいっぱいで

素の形成を防ぎます。

す。理由は簡単。ストレスや緊張に苛まれているか らです。⾷事の時でさえ、携帯電話で話し続けたり、

こうしたシンプルな規律を守るだけで消化器系は健康

テレビを観ている始末です。

を保ち、多くの病気を予防することができるのです。

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ア

ーユルヴェーダの考えでは、火（ア

アグニと

グニ）は消化プロセスにおいてとり わけ重要な役割を果たしています。

アグニは摂取した⾷べ物を分解し、体組織を滋養 するための栄養を作る働きをしています。ジャ ターラグニ（パーチャカグニとも⾔う）は中⼼的 なアグニで、胃のなかに存在しています。さらに、 7つのダートゥはそれぞれダートゥアグニを持って います。五大元素（パンチャマハーブータ）には 5つのブータアグニが働いており、体を滋養してい

アーユルヴェーダ

ます。これらを総合すると、13のアグニがあると

アーユルヴェーダの治療の主目的 は消化の火を立て直すことにあり ます。アーユルヴェーダの概要本 はほぼ例外なく、アーユルヴェー ダの8部門の最初に登場する 「カーヤチキッツァ」について ページを割いています。「カー ヤ」とは火を意味する⾔葉です。

されています。 さらにアグニは微細なレベル、細胞レベル、メン タルレベルでも重要な役割を担っています。美し さ、輝く肌、体温、知性の鋭さ、スピリチュアル な知識、体の生命力もアグニの影響を受けている のです。つまり、アグニが存在している間は生命 が続き、アグニが消えたら死を迎えると⾔うこと ができるでしょう。

⽿を通して聞こえるもの、⼼で考えたことは、すべ て⾷べ物として消化しなければなりません。 あらゆる病気は胃から始まるという⾔葉を聞いたこ とがあるかもしれません。健康を維持するためには、 3つのドーシャ、7つのダートゥ、13のアグニ、老 廃物の排泄がすべて均衡を維持していなければなり ません。健康であるためには、これに加えて、感覚 器官、⼼、魂が静かであることも大切です。 こうした健康の定義は消化と密接に関係しています。 上記の機能のバランスがとれ、それらを滋養するこ とが極めて必要ですが、体のなかの火が正常に働い て初めて可能となります。一般に、消化力が強い⼈ は健康で、消化力が弱い⼈は病気に罹りやすい傾向 があります。

消化と病気 アーユルヴェーダによると、強い消化は体と⼼と魂

& Dr. パルタップ・チョハン

にエネルギーを与えます。だから数日間何も⾷べな いと、体と⼼は弱まって病気になり、やがて魂は体 を離れることになります。⾷べた物の未消化物から アーマと呼ばれる毒素がつくられます。アーマは体 のなかを移動し、病気を引き起こします。

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消化と健康

アーマを伴う下痢（amatisaar）、リウマチ

アーユルヴェーダでは、⾷べ物とは口から⼊れる

（amavata）、発熱（jwara）、スロータスのつま

物だけを指すのではなく、感覚器官、⼼、知性を

り（srotorodh）、衰弱、だるさはアーマが大きく

通して自己のなかに⼊っているものすべてを指し

関係しています。⼼のレベルでは、アーマは不安感、

ます。目を通して見るもの、⿐を通して嗅ぐ匂い、

ネガティブな思考、うつなど多くのメンタル不調を

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Deeper Ayurveda

/ Cover Story

アーユルヴェーダの考えでは、 火（アグニ）は消化プロセスに おいてとりわけ重要な役割を果 たしています。アグニは摂取し た⾷べ物を分解し、体組織を滋 養するための栄養を作る働きを しています。

Spirituality /

消化の火を健康に維持するシンプルな方法  ⾷事の5－10分前にショウガ一⽚を噛む。

 前の⾷事で⾷べたものが消化され、ほどよい

もたらします。健康なアグニは門番のように病気

空腹感を感じてから次の⾷事をする。⾷欲が

が体に⼊り込むのを防いでくれます。アグニは

ないときには⾷べない。

3つのドーシャのバランスを維持し、アーマの産 生を防ぎます。

病気治療におけるアグニチキッツァ

 ⾷事中は⼼を穏やかにする。ものを⾷べなが らの読書、考え事、テレビ視聴、電話は適切 ではない。

アーユルヴェーダの治療の主目的は消化の火を立

Deeper Ayurveda

カーマ 欲望こそが 真の病気

– Dr. サトヤナラヤナ・ダーサ

て直すことにあります。アーユルヴェーダの概要

ギーターのメッセージ

本はほぼ例外なく、アーユルヴェーダの8部門の

バガヴァッド・ギーターのなかで

最初に登場する「カーヤチキッツァ」について

クリシュナ神は「欲望は飽くこと を知らず、⼈間の最大の敵である (3.37)」と⾔っています。カーマ つまり欲望をいくら満⾜させよう としても、欲望は尽きることがあ りません。欲望を満⾜させようと する行為自体が、炎に⽔をかける

 よく噛んで適切な消化を促す。

どころか、火に油を注いでいるよ うなものなのです。カーマをコン トロールできない限り、つねに アーマはつくられ、幾多の病気に さらされることになります。

ページを割いています。「カーヤ」とは火を意味 する⾔葉です。カーヤチキッツァにはいろいろな 種類の療法が記載されていますが、主目的は消化 の火を治療することです。 アーユルヴェーダにおいて⾷事に関する「すべき こと」と「すべきでないこと」はクスリと同じく らい重要です。⾷の規律は消化の火を強める効果 があるからです。⾷の規律を無視することはアグ ニを弱めるだけです。消化の火は病気の予防・発 生・治療に大きく影響します。

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どうしたらカーマを抑えることが

 甘いお菓⼦、アイスクリーム、乳製品、揚げ 物、ソフトドリンク、氷⼊りの⽔、冷たい⾷ 品、冷凍⾷品などの重い⾷品は消化の火を弱

できるでしょうか？答えは「ナー マ」にあります。つまり神の名を 唱えることです。ラーマ（神）が

めるので、こうした⾷品は避けるか最⼩限の

存在するところにカーマは存在し

摂取にとどめる。

えないことを理解すべきです。 ラーマとカーマは共存できないの です。これが健康の秘訣です！

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Deeper Ayurveda / Spirituality

Ayurvedic Health /

カーマつまり物質的歓びへの欲求は、だれもが生まれながらに持っているものです。 ⼈生においてこの欲求をいかに早くからコントロールするかが、健康な⼈生を送れ るか、そうでないかを決定づけます。たとえば⾷べ物は、カーマが負の影響を及ぼ しうるものです。「生きるために⾷べるのであって、⾷べるために生きるのではな い」を⼈生における大切なモットーにすべきです。

ア

ーユルヴェーダの治療において、病気の診

若年性更年期 原因、症状、 治療法を考える 全

ます。生活習慣に関連する要因と しては、ストレス・緊張、運動不 ⾜、栄養失調、過度の喫煙・飲酒、 ⾼齢出産、妊娠中絶などが挙げら れます。若年性更年期は下記の症 状が現れます。  月経不順や無月経。経⾎量は 多量あるいは少量。  ホットフラッシュ

ドクターが行う個⼈的な性質が強い質問に戸惑う⼈

ての女性が更年期 （rajonivriti）を経験しま す。それは加齢に伴う自然な現象 であり、月経周期の終わりを告げ るものです。女性ホルモンである エストロゲンの生成が減少するこ とに象徴されるように、体が⼈生 におけるピッタの時期からヴァー タの時期へと移り変わることを⽰ しています。

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膣の乾燥

もいます。アーユルヴェーダ医師は消化力や排便に

ヴァータは3つのドーシャのなか



体重増加

関する質問などを行うからです。しかし、そうした

で最も大きな役割を担っていると



過敏性膀胱

問診によって、ほとんどの体の病気の根本原因であ

考えられています。⾎流、⼼機能、 ヴァータのいかなるバランス 呼吸、神経ホルモンの働きなど、

断は最も重要なプロセスです。現代医療と

対照的に、アーユルヴェーダのアプローチは⼈間を 全体として見るホリスティックなものであり、病気 の根本原因をみつけることに主眼をおきます。アー ユルヴェーダの専門家は一⼈一⼈の患者をそれぞれ 異なる者として見、それぞれの体質や性格によって 治療を決めていきます。 アーユルヴェーダに馴染みのない患者のなかには、

る消化器系の疾患をみつけることができるのです。

⾷べ物と病気の関係 健康と⾷事の関係は、最も誤解されやすい事柄の一

の乱れも卵巣機能に影響を及 ⼼と体の全ての動きをコントロー ぼし、卵⼦の成熟化を阻害し ルしています。さらにヴァータは、 ます。更年期を迎える数年前 若さを保つ働きをするエストロゲ からピッタあるいはヴァ―タ ンのレベルを調節します。 の乱れを経験した女性は、更 ヴァータのいかなるバランスの乱 れも卵巣機能に影響を及ぼし、卵 年期に問題を抱える可能性が ⼦の成熟化を阻害します。更年期 ⾼まります。

つです。アーユルヴェーダは適切な⾷べ物を⾷べる

も影響を及ぼしています。

ことだけでなく、消化機能の働きも重視していま

アーユルヴェーダは、アーマがさまざまな病気の

す。⾷べた物が完全に消化されなければ、いくらよ

素ととらえていますが、それよりも悪い病気の根

い⾷べ物であっても病気を引き起こす可能性がある

源はカーマであると⾔うべきでしょう。カーマは

からです。

快楽への欲求以外の何物でもなく、すべての⼈間

アーユルヴェーダの理論では、⾷べたものの未消化

に生得的に備わっているものです。本来生きるた

物からつくられるアーマ（毒素）が病気の最大の原

めにあるはずの⾷べ物が、カーマが湧きあがるこ

因とされています。体を滋養するはずの⾷べ物が病

とによって、しばしば甘い扱いを受けているので

気の潜在的な要因となり、ときには死をもたらすこ

す。

ともあるのです。世界保健機関（WHO）などは時と

真のヨガ修行者を除いて、だれもが⾷べる快楽に

して過⾷や過栄養の問題を軽視しがちです。しかし

はまっています。巷に溢れているさまざまな⾷べ

2つのカテゴリーに分け

こうした問題は豊かな社会層だけでなく、貧困層に

物が、⾷べることへの渇望に火をつけています。

られます。医学的要因と

もっと⾷べたいという渇望が「プラッギャーパ

生活習慣に関連する要因

ラーダ」を生み出します。プラッギャーパラーダ

です。医学的要因には、

とは「知性への侮辱」という意味です。制御の効

原発性卵巣不全、視床下

かない⾷べることへの欲求を満たそうとする結果、

部と下垂体の腫瘍、がん

病気や苦しみが始まります。カーマがアーマを生

の抗がん剤治療または放

み出し、結果的に不健康をもたらしているのです。

射線治療などが挙げられ

アーユルヴェーダは適切な⾷べ物を⾷べ ることだけでなく、消化機能の働きも重 視しています。⾷べた物が完全に消化さ れなければ、いくらよい⾷べ物であって も病気を引き起こす可能性があります。 52 – Paramayu – Oct. 2015

を迎える数年前からピッ タあるいはヴァ―タの乱 れを経験した女性は、更 年期に問題を抱える可能 性が⾼まります。 若年性更年期の要因は

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更年期は加齢に伴う自然なプ ロセスです。ところが、まだ 若いうちに更年期の症状を体 験する女性がいます。若年性 の更年期症状は様々な合併症 を引き起こす可能性がありま す。 不眠  肌、目、口の乾燥  性欲の減退 若年性更年期には、軽度の抑うつ、 いらつき、気分の変動、不安感、 不眠症、無気力といった感情的な 反応が起きやすくなります。 

若年性更年期を元に戻すことはで きないので、私たちにできる最善 の方法は予防策をとることです。 次のような⾷事法と生活習慣の改 善が薦められます。 1. ヘルシーでバランスのとれた⾷事 を決められた時間にする。 2. ジャンクフード、炭酸飲料、精製 砂糖、カフェインはノー。 3. 極端に塩辛い物、辛いスパイス、 酸っぱい物を避ける。 4. 温かい物を⾷べたり飲んだりする。 5. フェンネル、クミンなど消化を促 進するスパイスを⾷事に加える。 6. 毎日最低30分は運動をする。 7. 瞑想をして⼼を鎮める。 8. オーガニックの果物と野 菜を⾷べる。 9. たばこの吸い過ぎ・飲み 過ぎに気をつけ、薬物乱 用をしない。

少し先を見すえてライフス タイルを改善することで、 女性は若年性更年期から身 を守り、苦しみや合併症か ら解放された、永く豊かな 一生を送ることができるの です。

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形骸化する断⾷ 断⾷が瞑想や苦行、体の浄化と結びついていた時代がありました。しかしなが ら、物質への欲望や市場志向型の社会が断⾷の概念を形骸化してしまいました。

お

ばあさんがお祈りをして家族にお米を⾷べ るのを禁じる日は「エカーダシー」だとだ れでも知っています。太古の昔から、断⾷ はヒンドゥー教において欠くことのできない重要 な習慣だとされてきました。しかし注意深く観察 してみると、形は違えども、どの宗教でも断⾷は 行われてきました。 断⾷にも種類があることを知っている⼈はほとん どいません。ある一定の期間、⾷物を断つ、また はある種類の⾷べ物だけを⾷べることを断⾷と⾔ います。一滴の⽔さえも口にすることが許されな い断⾷もあります。

断⾷の伝統 空腹や喉が渇いたままでいることは単なる奇 妙な伝統でしょうか。それとも、論理的な背 景があるのでしょうか。実は、断⾷という概 念の裏には理由があります。胃や消化に影響を及 ぼす病気においては、キチリのような軽い⾷事が 必要です。アーユルヴェーダでは特定の病気に断 ⾷を処方します。専門家は、断⾷は最善の治療法 であるとさえ⾔います。これが正しいことは、ラ マダン、ナヴァラトリ、エカーダシー、サンクラ ンティなどの伝統からもわかります。⾧期間の断 ⾷の末に、恐ろしい強盗のラットナカールがマハ リシ・ヴァールミーキに変容したり、ラフルがマ ハトマ・ブッダになったことは誰でも知っていま す。

断⾷のメリット 病気に関するいくつかの臨床的調査からも、断⾷ は必要であるとされています。アーユルヴェーダ では、断⾷は体の浄化に欠かせない要素だと考え ます。研究者達は断⾷中の体の変化を以下のよう に記しています。 

体は蓄積されたグリコーゲンをエネルギーとし て利用し始める。

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解毒作用が起きる。

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白⾎球の数が増える。

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免疫が向上する。

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消化器官の浮腫が減少する。

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アーユルヴェーダ専門家は、断⾷は最善 の治療法であるとさえ⾔っています。 

ニキビ、湿疹、乾癬などの皮膚疾患が改善する。



関節疾患にも有効であることが証明されている。

 

依存症から抜け出す助けになる。 断⾷後は肌のつやがよくなる。

形骸化する断⾷ どんな理論であっても、⾷べ物のコントロールは確実に必要 です。しかし残念ながら、市場の需要を満たすために何でも 商業化してしまう風潮に、断⾷という慣行も無縁ではいられ ません。多くの⼈々がヴラット・ターリー（断⾷明け後の定 ⾷）や、ナヴァラトリのスペシャルディナーセット、カルバ チョート（夫の健康⾧寿を願って妻が一日断⾷をする北イン ドの風習）明け後のディナーメニューに誘われてレストラン に押しかけています。 これは伝統を⾺⿅にするばかりか、逆に消化に悪影響を及ぼ します。体の浄化を目的として行われるべき断⾷が、毒素を 体内に溜める原因となってしまいます。瞑想と浄化という文 脈のなかで断⾷の意味を理解するよう努めなければなりませ ん。レストランの断⾷明けメニューに釣られるのではなく、 断⾷の真の目的に注意を払わなければならないのです。

⼦供が罹りやすい 消化器疾患

Dr.- アビジット・マハランク

Oct. 2015 – Paramayu – 55

Deeper Ayurveda / Kid’s Special ⾷べ物は生きるうえで必要不可欠であり、良い⾷べ物は健康を維持するうえで 必要不可欠です。⼦供たちに最適な⾷事の習慣についてしっかり教えています か。良くない⾷べ物は⼦供にどんな影響を与えるでしょうか。答えはこの記事 のなかにあります。

⼦

供はかけがえのない存在です。どの国でも ⼦供は最も大切な財産です。親というもの は、⼦供の幸福のためならどんなことにも 骨身を惜しまないと思っているはずです。⼦供が何 か問題に直⾯していると感じれば、親は⼭をも動か し、潮の流れをも変えてしまうのです。しかし、こ うした親の感情の大きさと同じくらい、親が⼦供の ために毎日行っていることが、⼦供の健康や健やか さに大きな影響を与えています。

体の成⾧、デリケートなドーシャバラ ンス ⼦供のドーシャバランスは極度にデリケートです。 どれかのドーシャがわずかに増えただけで、⼦供は お腹の調⼦が悪くなったり、下痢、嘔吐といった体 調不良に陥りやすくなります。さらに忘れてはなら ないのは、免疫システムはまだ構築途上にあるとい うことです。親が⼦供に対して今身につけさせてい る習慣こそが、⼦供が生涯にわたって病気を寄せ付 けない強い体をつくれるかどうかを決定づけるので す。 アーユルヴェーダの古典教科書『チャラカ・サンヒ ター』によると16歳ごろまでの⼦供はカファドー シャが優勢です。カファが健康であれば、健やかな ⼦供の成⾧や発達が続きます。もしカファが多すぎ たり少なすぎるというアンバランスに陥れば、多く の健康問題を引き起こします。

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体の強さ、バイタリティー、健康、⾧寿はすべてア グニと関係していることを、⼦をもつ親は理解すべ きです。アグニとは体内で行われる消化と代謝のプ ロセスのことだとアーユルヴェーダでは定義してい ます。最も重要なアグニは「ジャターラグニ」と呼 ばれます。ジャターラグニは、⾷べた物を分解し栄 養液に変換する酵素です。つくられた栄養液により ダートゥ（体内組織）をつくり続けることができま す。 ダートゥは7種類あり、決まった順番に形成されま す。はじめに作られるのはラサダートゥ（⾎漿）で あり、次のラクタダートゥ（ヘモグロビン）の形成 をもたらします。続いてマー ンサ（筋肉組織）、メーダ （脂肪組織）、アスティ（骨 組織）、マッジャ（骨髄・神 経系組織）最後にシュクラ ダートゥ（生殖組織）がつく られます。

アーマとオジャス：永 遠の対立 ⼦供時代は体が作られる成⾧ 期です。この成⾧期に強い組 織、骨、筋肉、内臓を形成す る必要があります。ダートゥ のどれかにわずかでも問題が 起きると、その他のダートゥ

⼦供時代は体が作られる 成⾧期です、この成⾧期 に強い組織、骨、筋肉、 内臓を形成する必要があ ります。ダートゥ（体内 組織）のどれかにわずか でも問題が起きると、そ の他のダートゥもバラン スを崩し、やがて体全体 が弱ってしまいます。 たくさんつくられます。オジャスはアーマと正反 対です。アーマが毒なのに対して、オジャスは生 命を与えます。オジャスが体内に常にあれば、病 気を予防し、ダートゥやドーシャのバランスをと り、⼦供にバイタリティー、明晰な思考力、エネ ルギー、⾄福を与えます。

ジャンクフードとその副作用

もバランスを崩し、やがて体全体が弱ってしま います。また、消化力が弱いとアーマが形成さ れる可能性があります。アーマは、⾷べた物の 適切な代謝を妨げる有害な毒素です。アーマを 放置しておくと、生体エネルギーであるヴァー タの流れを逆流させてしまうかもしれません。 消化力が⼗分に強くない⼦供は、次のような病 気に罹りやすくなります。 3-6歳：便秘、鼓腸、⾷欲不振、寄生⾍、下痢、 腹痛 7-14歳：上記症状に加え、胃酸過多、口内炎、 肥満 このように、低い消化力はさまざまな問題の根 本原因になる可能性があります。一方、消化が 適切に行われると体は健康になり、オジャスが

先述のとおり、親は⼦供にとって最善のものしか望み ません。しかし、無知、時間不⾜、誤った情報などに よって、親が⼦供にとって良くない⾷べ物を選択する ことがよくあります。最近では、⼩さな⼦供達がハン バーガー、チップス、ピザ、コーラ、菓⼦類などを過 剰に⾷べている、憂慮すべき光景をよく見かけるよう になりました。⼦供にせがまれて根負けした親がこう した“ハッピーミール”を買い与えているのです。こう したジャンクフードが免疫力の低い体をつくり、生涯 にわたって健康問題に悩まされかねないことも知らず に。 ハンバーガーの過⾷による一般的な副作用の一つが肥 満であることは誰でも知っています。しかし問題はそ れだけにとどまりません。専門家によれば、ジャンク フードの⾷べ過ぎは、エネルギーレベルや集中力に影 響するだけでなく、⼦供の脳機能や知力にも影響する 可能性があります。多くの肥満児は慢性的な抑うつ状 態や自己評価の低下に陥りやすいと⾔われています。 またⅡ型糖尿病にかかるリスクも⾼まります。 親として⼦供に与えることのできる最⾼のギフトは健 康な体と⼼です。虚弱体質と病気から解放された⼈生 は、世界中に存在するどんな贅沢品よりも価値があり ます。もし⼦供が夢を達成するだけの強さとバイタリ ティーを備えたとしたら、親として可能な限り最善の 形で⼦供への義務を果たしたと⾔えるでしょう

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サラダは滋養にあふれるだけでは なく、サトヴィックな⾷べ物でも あります。⼼を穏やかにし、体と 意識のバランスを整えてくれます。 ただし、体質に合った方法で⾷べ ることが大切です。

サラダ ザクザク、パリパリおいしい健康法

2-

⾷物繊維が豊富なので、コレステロールを下げ る働きがあります。

3-

抗酸化成分を豊富に含んでいるため、乳がんを 抑制し、⼼臓を守り、糖尿病のリスクを軽減し ます。

4-

免疫力を⾼め、病気を遠ざけます。

5-

優れた排毒作用があり、特に肝臓の健康を守り ます。

サラダは葉物野菜だけと思っているのなら、再考が 必要です。サラダは何百種類もあり、材料は果物、 野菜、豆類、パスタ、スプラウト、ナッツ、シード 類、ドライフルーツなどバラエティーに富んでいま す。レモンの絞り汁やヨーグルト、コショウ、オ リーブオイル、スパイス、はちみつなどを加えて味 を変えてもいいでしょう。サラダは、⽫の上に生野 菜を乗せただけのものではありません。 興味深いことに、アーユルヴェーダの理論では、生 の⾷べ物をサラダとしてそのまま⾷べることはあま り好ましくないとされています。生の⾷べ物は粗く、 重く、冷たいものであるため、消化するには非常に 強いアグニ（消化の火）が必要と考えられているた めです。大量に⾷べれば、アーマ（毒素）の原因と なる可能性があります。一般的には、野菜は全てよ く洗い、焼いたり調理したものをサラダとして⾷べ

るのがよいでしょう。 体質に合ったサラダを⾷べることが大切です。体質 別にピッタリなサラダをご紹介します。覚えておき ましょう。

ヴァータ体質: 

生野菜はできるだけ少なくします。



熟した新鮮な果物、加熱した野菜、パスタな どヴァータのバランスを整える材料を使いま しょう。



ドレッシングには、オリーブオイル、甘味を 加えたサワークリーム、塩、スパイスを使い ます。

ピッタ体質: 

冷たいサラダはピッタのバランスを整えます。



塩分と酸味は控えめにします。

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材料は、ピッタを整える豆類、穀物、新鮮で甘 味のある果物、キュウリや大根などの野菜を使 います。

カファ体質: サラダを⾷べるよう目の前に差し出 されたら、少しがっかりする⼈もい るかもしれません。この記事を読ん でサラダの健康⾯でのメリットを知 れば、次の⾷事ではサラダに⼿を伸 ばすこと請け合いです。

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誰

かが「サラダ」という単語を口にした 途端、⾷欲がなくなってしまう⼈もい るかもしれません。サラダは味がなく、 つまらない⾷べ物で、体重を落としたい⼈にし か意味がないと思っている⼈もいます。しかし、 サラダのメリットを考えると、⾷事にサラダを 加えないのは大きな損失と⾔えるでしょう。 ここでは、サラダのメリットをいくつか簡単に 紹介します。 1-

低カロリーの軽⾷として⾷べれば、⾷欲を抑 え、体重をコントロールしやすくなります。

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カファのバランスをとる穀物や豆類のほか、ほ うれん草、にんじん、レタスなど幅の広い野菜 を使います。

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ドレッシングにはコーン油かヒマワリ油を少量 使いましょう。

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甘味、塩味、酸味は最⼩限にします。

本来、サラダは滋養にあふれ、サトヴィックな⾷べ 物でもあります。⼼を穏やかにし、体と意識のバラ ンスを整えてくれます。体質に合った方法で⾷べれ ば、サラダの持つメリットを最大限に享受できるで しょう。 Oct. 2015 – Paramayu – 59

/ Diet

体を浄化する

⾷事法 私たちは命を紡ぎ、体に栄養を 与えるために物を⾷べます。そ ればかりでなく、⾷事によって 体内の有害な毒素を取り除くこ とができたら素晴らしいと思い ませんか？ありがたいことに、 インドの⾷事にはそれを可能に するたくさんの⾷材が含まれて います。

⾷物の目的は何か？

⾷

べ物は体と⼼に栄養を与えるものですが、 ジャターラグニとダートゥアグニが⾷べたも のをきちんと消化してこそ可能になります。何らかの 理由でアグニが⾷べたものをきちんと消化できないと、 アハラ・ラサ（栄養液）の代わりにアーマが生成され ます。 アーマは粘性がある重い物質で、細胞や組織のなかの チャネル（スロータス）を塞いでしまいます。その結 果、栄養素が適切に行き渡らなくなり、細胞や組織が 弱くなって、病気にかかりやすくなります。このよう な問題を予防するにはアーマを発生させる⾷品を避け、 逆に減らすものを⾷べるようにしなければなりません。

アーマは何でできているか？ 甘いもの、カード（凝乳）、パニール、肉、⿂、卵、 ピザ、バーガー類、パンは消化しにくく、毒素を生成 します。過度に調理された、あるいは新鮮でない⾷品 を⾷べることも同様の結果となります。調理済⾷品や 缶詰、加工⾷品なども同じ理由から有害とみなされま す。これらの⾷品により生成されるアーマを取り除く には、消化しやすい⾷べ物を⾷生活に取り⼊れること が必要となります。

ル、肉、⿂、卵、ピザ、バーガー 類、パンは消化しにくく、毒素を生 成します。過度に調理された、ある いは新鮮でない⾷品を⾷べることも 同様の結果となります。出来合いの 惣菜類や缶詰、加工⾷品なども同じ 理由から有害とみなされます。

何が体を浄化するか？ アーマなどの毒素を排泄するには菜⾷が重要です。つ ねに新鮮なもの、あるいは調理仕立てのものを⾷べる ようにしましょう。冷蔵庫から出したばかりのものは 避け、ファストフードにも⼿を出してはいけません。 野菜スープを多く摂取しましょう。例えば緑豆（ムン グ豆）、マスール豆（赤レンズ豆）、ほうれん草、 キャベツ、にんじん、かぼちゃなどでつくるスープは 軽くて消化に良く、アーマを生成しません。 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、キャベツ、 ポインティドガード、カブ、オクラ、ユウガオなどの 野菜は栄養満点で⾷物繊維やミネラルも豊富に含んで おり、体内の浄化を助けます。新鮮な果物も同様の働 きをしてくれます。りんご、ザクロ、イチジク、梨、 ぶどう、サポジラ、パパイヤ、ライチなどの果物はそ のままでもジュースでもおススメです。 とりわけ良いのはインドのスパイスです。ターメリッ ク、コリアンダー、ミント、クローブ、ドライジン ジャー、クミンシード、カルダモン、シナモン、ベイ リーフ、フェンネルなどは、アーマを分解して体内か ら排泄するのに主要な働きをします。スパイスはアー マの生成を防ぐだけでなく、できてしまったアーマを

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甘いもの、カード（凝乳）、パニー

取り除いてくれます。これらのスパイスをスープや野 菜料理、サラダ、米料理に加えるとよいでしょう。 ⽔も⾷べ物と同じくらい重要です。冷蔵庫に⼊れてお いた冷たい⽔はアーマを生成させる一方、ぬるま湯は アーマを取り除きます。果物や野菜のジュース、ココ ナッツウォーター、レモンウォーターもアーマを排泄 します。一方、アルコールや炭酸飲料はアーマを生成 します。体のなかをキレイに保ち、病気にかからない ようにするには、アーマを生成する⾷べ物を避け、消 化しやすい⾷べ物を選ぶことが大切です。 Oct. 2015 – Paramayu – 61

Ayur Life

Yoga / Ayur

/ Panchakarma

ヴィレチャナ ヴィレチャナは、特に胃酸過多症、便秘、大腸炎、痔、貧⾎、黄疸、肝 疾患、脾臓疾患、慢性的な発熱、腹⽔、浮腫、嘔吐、蕁麻疹、フィラリ ア症、ヘルペス、喘息、肥満、糖尿病、湿疹や乾癬などの皮膚疾患、尿 路疾患、便秘を伴う過敏性腸症候群などに有効な治療法です。 薬用ギーまたはオイルを3〜7日間 摂取します。この期間中は⾷事を 軽くして白湯を飲み、激しい活動 ヴィレチャナは、胃酸過多症、便 は控えなければなりません。毎日、 秘、大腸炎、痔、貧⾎、黄疸、肝疾 オイルマッサージと発汗療法を受 患、脾臓疾患、慢性的な発熱、腹⽔、 けます。体にオイルが⼗分に⼊っ 浮腫、嘔吐、蕁麻疹、フィラリア症、 たら、1〜2日休息します。その間 ヘルペス、喘息、肥満、糖尿病、湿 に、上記の処置により動き出した 疹や乾癬などの皮膚疾患、尿路疾患、 毒素が消化管に集まっていきます。 便秘を伴う過敏性腸症候群(IBS)な ヴィレチャナ どを患っている⼈に行われます。

ヴィレチャナに適した⼈と は？

ヴィレチャナを行ってはいけ ない⼈とは？ ヴィレチャナは、下痢、赤痢、胃 の出⾎性疾患 (消化器系の出⾎性潰 瘍) などの症状がある⼈や最近発熱 したばかりの⼈にはお勧めできませ ん。また、妊婦、腹部の⼿術を受け たばかりの⼈、16歳未満の⼦供、 65歳以上の⾼齢者もヴィレチャナ を受けることができません。

必要な材料 

薬用ギーや薬用オイルなど油剤 法に適したオイル

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Trivrut（フウセンアサガオ）、 トリファラ、ヒマなど緩下作用 のあるハーブ

治療の前処置 ヴィレチャナを受ける⼈は、消化力 の強さに応じて、量を増やしながら

ヴィレチャナの当日は、早朝に適 切な量の下剤が与えられます。下 剤は1時間ほどで効きだし、その効 果は一日中続きます。浄化のプロ セスを助けるためにぬるま湯を飲 みます。

治療の後処置 軟便の排泄が完全に⽌まった後、

消化器官が回復するまで数日間は軽 い⾷事が与えられます。その後、 徐々に通常の生活に戻していきます。

注意事項 

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この療法が効果を上げるためには、 適切な油剤法が必要です。 過度な脱⽔を起こさないように、 緩下作用のあるハーブの量は慎重 に見極めなければなりません。

この療法のメリット 体全体、特に消化器系、泌尿生殖器 系、肝臓などの内臓を浄化するヴィ レチャナは約１週間かかります。前 述した疾患の場合、症状に大幅な改 善がみられるでしょう。

シャシャンカーサナ 消化が良ければ、⼈生もうまくいく – ヨガ講師 ハリシュ・モハン

消

化がうまくできていると全 身にエネルギーが行き渡る ため、他の部位も快調になり、幸福 に満ちた⼈生を送ることができます。 消化機能を活発にするポーズ・呼吸 法には、タラーサナ（ヤシの⽊の ポーズ）、パダハスターサナ（⼿を ⾜の下に⼊れるポーズ）、パスチ モッターナアーサナ（前屈のポー ズ）、ヴァジュラーサナ（正座）、 スプタヴァジュラーサナ（正座から 寝るポーズ）、シャシャンカーサナ （ウサギのポーズ）、ブジャンガー サナ（コブラのポーズ）、シャラ バーサナ（バッタのポーズ）、ナウ リ、ウディーヤーナ・バンダなどが あります。今回はシャシャンカーサ ナ（ウサギのポーズ）をご紹介しま す。

にいくように意識します。

6. 頭と⼿の平が地⾯につくまで 前屈を深めます。

7. そのまま少しポーズを保ちま しょう。

8. ゆっくりと息を吸いながら元 の姿勢に戻ります。

9. 息を吐きながら膝に⼿を戻し ます。3~4回繰り返します。

ヨーガをとり⼊ れて⼈生を豊か に

しましょう。また、ヨーガ指導 者の指導や監督の元で行ってく ださい。 

ヨーガに加えて、植物を育てた り、ペットの世話をしたり、規

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⼼臓病に有益です。

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⼼を落ち着け、ストレスを軽減

物の見方をもたらしてくれるだ

します。

けでなく、知性や消化力を保つ

ぜんそくに有益です。

助けになります。一方で、体質

1. マットを敷き正座します。

注意点

2. 腰、⾸、頭が一直線になるよ

前屈する際は息を吸ってはいけませ

4. 深く息を吸い、⼿の平を前に

ヨーガを始める前に医師に相談

肺に有益です。

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を膝に置きます。

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やり方

3. 腕を真っ直ぐにした状態で⼿

特記事項

腸、肝臓、膵臓 に効果がありま す。

うにします。

せん。

効果 

ニティヤヴィレチャナ ヴィレチャナのような集中治療を受 けられない⼈には、代替のニティヤ ヴィレチャナがあります。日常生活 を続けながら行えるこの下剤療法は 油剤法や発汗療法は必要ありません。 適切な量の下剤を (できれば夜に) 飲 み、適切な⾷事計画と生活スタイル に従います。翌朝、1〜2度便意をも よおすでしょう。体が浄化されたと 感じるまで、この療法を続けます。

Life

律正しい生活を送ることも幸福 感を増幅させ、肯定的な思考や

に合わない⾷べ物やライフスタ イルは消化の妨げになります。

ん。正座に戻る際は息を吸います。 かかとはお尻につけます。

禁忌事項 生理中にこのポーズをしてはいけま

向けたまま、両腕を上げます。

5. 息を吐きながら前屈します。 この時、⼿はできるだけ遠く

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Oct. 2015 – Paramayu – 63

Ayur Life / The Super Herbs アーユルヴェーダでの重要性

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⽔でうがいをします。

チャラカやシュシュルタなど古代の

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肥満にはトリファラパウダーとはちみつをぬるま湯に 溶かして飲みます。

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記憶力、知力、体力の改善には45日間毎日摂取します。

アーユルヴェーダ経典には、トリファ ラの重要性についての記述があります。 トリファラはトリドーシャ・ラサーヤ ナとも呼ばれています。ヴァータ、 ピッタ、カファのバランスを整えるだ けでなく、体に強さを与えてくれます。 アーユルヴェーダでは、胃や消化の乱 れは多くの病気をもたらすとされてい ます。こうした消化器系の病気に対し て、トリファラは最良の治療薬と考え らえてきました。トリファラは腸の機 能を整え、消化力を改善します。現代 科学でもトリファラの⾎液浄化効果や 肝臓の解毒効果が証明されています。 アーユルヴェーダは、こうした効果の あるトリファラを多くの⾎液関連疾患

トリファラ 効果バツグン驚異のハーブミックス

の治療に勧めています。

近年の研究

トリファラの健康効果

現代科学でもトリファラの抗ガン作用が証明されています。 多くの効果をもつトリファラはスー

インドのバーバ原⼦力研究センター原⼦力＆ヘルス部門の

パーハーブと呼ぶに値するでしょう。 主な健康効果は下記のとおりです。

研究によると、トリファラはガン化した細胞からガン性の 毒素を取り除き、その細胞を若返らせる効果があることが

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便秘には5g（⼩さじ1）のトリファ ラを⽔とともに摂ります。

証明されました。この作用はガン細胞だけに見られ、健全

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視力と赤⾎球数の改善には毎日摂取 します。

ラは抗酸化作用も強いため、ストレスを軽減することもわ

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扁桃腺炎には一日3－4回トリファラ

な細胞には影響が及ばないこともわかりました。トリファ かっています。

トリファラの材料

自然は⼈類に対して、価値あるハーブという恵み を授けてくれました。これらのハーブをはぐくみ、 ハーブが与えてくれる⼈類への効果を活用すると いう点でアーユルヴェーダは重要な役割を果たし てきました。そうしたスーパーハーブのひとつが トリファラです。 64 – Paramayu – Oct. 2015

原材料

サンスクリット名

アムラ

アーマラキー

学術名 Emblica Officinalis

ビタミンCが豊富。視力、精力を強化。すべ てのドーシャ、特にピッタを鎮める。

ト

ベハダ

混ぜ合わせたトリファラは、消化薬や病

ハラダ

リファラはアーユルヴェーダ の強壮剤として広く知られて

特徴

ビビータキー

Terminalia bellirica

います。ハリタキー、アーマ

3つのドーシャを鎮めるが、特にカ ファの鎮静に有用。

ラキー、ビビータキーを決まった割合で 気防⽌の強壮剤として昔から家庭で使わ

ハリータキー

Terminalia chebula

消化促進。緩下作用。3つのドーシャを鎮め るが、特にヴァータの鎮静に有用。

れてきました。

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Ayur Life / Recipe

イ 生姜はヒーリン グ効果の宝庫で あり、スープや カレーからケー キ、ジャムに⾄ るまで、ほぼど んな料理にも加 えることができ ます。そうで す！生姜から ジャムも作れま す。そのジャム は本当に美味し いのです。

ンドには「生姜が⼊っていない チンキ剤はない」ということわ ざがあります。この奇蹟のハーブが発 揮するスーパーパワーぶりを考えると、 生姜がこれほど⾼く評価されているの は当然と⾔えるでしょう。 薬効やヒーリング効果が⾼い生姜は、 関節痛や飛行機酔いから喘息、インポ テンツに⾄るまで、信じられないほど 多くの病気の治療に使われています。 生姜は他のハーブの効能を⾼める働き をするため、アーユルヴェーダの多く の製剤に使われています。 おそらく生姜の最もいい点は使途の広 さでしょう。カレー、サラダ、スープ、 焼き物、グリル、ケーキ、クッキーな ど、ほぼどんな料理も生姜をちょっと 加えただけで美味しさが際立ちます。 今回は生姜ジャムの簡単なレシピをご 紹介します。とくに秋から冬にかけて ピッタリのジャムです。生姜は体の熱 を⾼め、風邪、発熱、気管⽀感染のよ うな病気に効果があることが知られて います。

材料 おろし生姜 3カップ 砂糖 5カップ（好みによっ て加減する） レモン果汁 ⼩さじ5 カルダモンパウダー⼩さじ1 シナモンパウダー⼩さじ1/2 ナツメグパウダー 一つまみ

生姜は体の熱を⾼め、風邪、 発熱、気管⽀感染のような 病気に効果があることが知 られています。

ドクター

作り方 1. 大きな鍋におろし生姜と⽔6 カップを⼊れて沸騰させる。 2. 鍋に蓋をし、生姜が柔らかく なるまで弱火で煮る。生姜が 乾きすぎないように、必要な ら⽔を⾜す。 3. 生姜が柔らかくなったら生姜 を漉し、生姜の煮汁1カップを とっておく。 4. 濾した生姜と生姜の煮汁を少 なくとも4時間冷蔵庫に⼊れて おく。 5. 冷えたら、生姜と生姜の煮汁 を底厚の鍋に⼊れる。 6. 砂糖とレモン果汁を加え、定 期的にかき混ぜながら沸騰さ せる。 7. 弱火で20－30分間煮る。かき 混ぜながら、表⾯に浮かぶア クをこまめにすくい取る。 ジャムに⼗分なねばりが出てき たら火を⽌めます。⽔っぽさが 消えトロッとするまで加熱して ください。ジャムが冷めたらカ ルダモンパウダー、シナモンパ ウダー、ナツメグパウダーを加 えてよく混ぜます。ガラス瓶に 詰めて冷蔵庫で保存します。お 好きな時にお楽しみください！

生姜ジャム

健康と美味しさの魅惑のコンビネーション &

プージャ・ラマヌジャン

グラニー &Dr.シュバダ・カウシク

IBS 最近、⼦供から成⼈に⾄る まで、過敏性腸症候群 （IBS)が増えています。

を避けます。

 消化の火が弱まっている時に重

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い⾷事をとると、腸に影響を及 ぼし、3つのドーシャを乱しま す。

キチリ、バターミルク、果物 のような消化しやすい軽い⾷ 品を⾷事に取り⼊れます。

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アルコール、チョコレート、 コーヒー、炭酸飲料、乳製品 は症状を悪化させるので控え ます。

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規則正しく⾷事をとり、⾧時 間の空腹を避けます。

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ピッタをコントロールするた めに⽔を多めに飲みましょう。

 プラッギャーパラーダ（知性の

本稿ではIBSの特徴やその 治療方法に焦点をあてます。 症状 過敏性腸症候群は腸、特に大腸に 影響を及ぼします。鼓腸、腹痛な どの症状が起こります。 便秘や下痢を繰り返すこともあり ます。48歳まで罹りやすい病気と されています。 IBSは脳によってコントロールさ れているので、ブレイン・ガット 相関病（脳腸相関病）と呼ばれて います。

原因

誤った使い方）もまたIBSの原 因と考えられます。強弱の変動 が大きい消化力も大きな原因で す。アーユルヴェーダの師によ ると、不適切な時間の⾷事も消 化器系を弱め、IBSに似た病気 を招きます。

消化しやすい⾷物  ⾼タンパク⾼脂肪⾷品を避け ます。 

精製⼩⻨粉と精製⼩⻨加工品

ホームレメディ  ショウガは腸に良いハーブで す。鍋に⽔カップ一杯とショ ウガ⼩さじ1/2を⼊れて10分 間煮立たせ、ショウガを取り 除いたジンジャーティーを飲 みます。 

⾷事のときに何らかの形でミ ントを摂りましょう。

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⼼配事や過剰な考え事がIBSを 悪化させるので、できるだけ ストレスを抱えないようにし ましょう。

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毎日アーモンドオイルを2-3 滴⿐に⼊れます。ココナッツ オイルと純粋ショウノウで⾜ の裏をマッサージします。

アーユルヴェーダの視点からこの 病気について理解していきましょ う。

 IBSはドーシャのバランスの崩 れによって起こります。  アーユルヴェーダは、消化の火

（アグニ）の低下がドーシャの アンバランスを起こすと考えま

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す。

生活習慣を改善したら、この病気 を予防することができます。

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