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Parla Jayagopal BAMS, MD (Ayu)
Chair, Dept of Ayurveda
American University of complementary Medicine
Beverly Hills, CA – 90210. www.AUCM.org
AUTISM - AYURVEDIC
UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGEMENT
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Life Knowledge/Science
The knowledge of healthy way of being in Harmony of forces of Nature / creation
Physically, Mentally and Spiritually
WHAT IS AYURVEDA ?
Prevention is better than cure
Without neglecting the cure
GOALS
Ayurvedic medicine (also called Ayurveda) is one of the world's oldest medical systems. It originated in India and has evolved there over thousands of years. In the United States, Ayurvedic medicine is considered complementary and alternative medicine.
WHAT IS AYURVEDA ?
The aim of Ayurvedic medicine is to integrate and balance the body, mind, and spirit. This is believed to help prevent illness and promote wellness.
The aim of Ayurvedic medicine is to integrate and balance the body, mind, and spirit. This is believed to help prevent illness and promote wellness.
WHAT IS AYURVEDA ?
All things in the universe (both living and nonliving) are joined together.
Every human being contains elements that can be found in the universe.
INTERCONNECTEDNESS
Health will be good if one's mind and body are in harmony, and one's interaction with the universe is natural and wholesome.
INTERCONNECTEDNESS
Disease arises when a person is out of harmony with the universe. Disruptions can be physical, emotional, spiritual, or a combination of these.
INTERCONNECTEDNESS
New data shows an average of 1 in 110 children have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
No single factor explains the changes in identified ASD prevalence
ASD prevalence was 4 to 5 times higher for boys than for girls.
DATA
Macrocosm and Microcosm
WIND VATA
SUN (HEAT) PITTA
MOON (COLD) KAPHA
FOUNDATIONS
FOUNDATIONS
VATA/WIND – governs all movements
PITTA/HEAT – governs transformations
KAPHA – governs strength and stability
Prime hours…. 2 am – 6 am VATA
6 am – 11 am KAPHA
11 am – 2 pm PITTA
2 pm – 6 pm VATA
6 pm – 10 pm KAPHA
10 pm – 2 am PITTA
Prime locations….
VATA
PITTA
KAPHA
Prime age…..
Child – KAPHA
Adult – PITTA
Elderly – VATA
For Ayurveda Health is …
Strong body
Sound Mind
Peaceful Soul
In Sanskrit Prana stands refers to a vital, life sustaining force of living beings and vital energy in natural process of the Universe
WHAT IS PRANA?
Prana forms the central concept of Ayurveda and Yoga, in both the sciences it is believed to flow through a network of fine subtle channels called the NADIS
WHAT IS PRANA?
Breathing and PRANA
According to the Yogic philosophy breath or air is merely a gateway to the world of Prana and its manifestation in the body
Prana is the fuel on which mind depends on its function where as breathing fuels the body tissues by oxidation
Two way entry of PRANA
FOOD BREATH
Relation between Prana and Mind
What is OJUS?
OJUS is the product of excellence in the of the body tissues, when qualitatively and quantitatively normal it protects body against disease causative factors
Sequence of OJUS formation in the body
Optimal metabolism of food consumed
Perfect tissue production
Excellence of tissues generate OJUS
PRANA is the vital force derived from breath and food, supports and sustains all vital functions. Works in close conjunction with the OJUS in defending body against diseases
OJUS and PRANA
Flow of PRANA in the body
PRANA from the breath
PRANA from the food
Over all distribution of PRANA through blood
OJUS for the body
PRANA for the mind
OJUS and PRANA
I am Mr. PRANA and this is my VATA PLANE
I can only use OJUS oil for my engine for itI am Mr. MIND and
this is my PRANA flies me
Knowing/ learning
Communicate to the mind
VIA PRANA
VATA is not functioning normally
PRANA is not evenly regulated
KAPHA blocks the flow of VATA and PRANA
OJUS is disturbed in the body tissues
MIND is not able to communicate with the sense organs
Knowledge gaining is limited to few sense organs only
In Autism Spectrum Disorder
CLOGGED CHANNELS OF PRANA AND MIND
Approach – Body
Cleanse the body from the accumulations or blockages
Detoxing
NASYA therapy
NASYA therapy
Cleanses the Sinus Head
Throat
ANU Thailam Ingredients : Holostemma ada-
kodien, Plectranthus vetiveroides, Cedrus deodara, Cyperus rotundus, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Vetiveria zizanioides, Hemidesmus indicus, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Cyperus esculentus, Aegle marmelos. Solanum anguivi. Desmodium gangeticum. Pseudarthria viscida. Embelia ribes. Asparagus racemosus. Kaempferia rotundus. Cinnamomum tamala. Elettaria cardamomum. Piper aurantiacum. Nelumbo Nucifera. Oil of Sesamum indicum, Goat's milk.
General body effect of the spring season
Sense organs
Low metabolism
Low energy
Low immunity
TIPHALA - AMALAKI
Phyllanthus embilica
Syn:Embilica officinalis Gaertn
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Terminalia chebula
Family: Combretaceae
TRIPHALA – HARITAKI
Terminalia Billerica Combretaceae
Useful part: Fruit
TRIPHALA – VIBHITAKI
Diet as a detox
Light diet Barley, Quinoa, Spelt, millet,
Brown rice, Amaranth
Hot water
Herbs and Spices
Raw Honey
Bitter, pungent and Astringent tastes
Use more Dicon
Radish
Dill
Asparagus
Kohlrabi
Carrots
Onions
Garlic
Ginger
Chew on
Herbal therapy
Reducing KAPHA Herbal therapy
Curcuma longa
Turmeric
Uses
1. As spice
Herbal therapy
Ocimum sanctum
Holy basil
Uses
1. Fresh juice few drops
2. Aroma
3. Garden plant – sight
4. Water soaked with leaves for drinking
Herbal therapy
Piper longum
Indian long pepper
Uses
1. As a spice
Restoring MAJJAHerbal therapy
Benincasa hispida
Wax Guard
Uses:
1. Fresh Juice 1 cup a day
2. Soup
3. Vegetable
4. Sweet preparation
Herbal therapy
Bacopa monnieri
Water-hyssop
Uses
1. Fresh juice 1 tsp
2. In salad
3. Powder with honey
Herbal therapy
Centella asiatica
Spade leaf
Uses
1. Fresh juice 1 tsp
2. In salad
Ela – Elactaria cardamomum
Sanskrit name: ElaBotanical name: Elactaria cardamomum
Ajwain – Trachyspermum copticum
Sanskrit name: AjamodaBotanical name: Trachyspermum copticum
Clove – Syzygium aromaticum
Sanskrit name: LavangaBotanical name: Syzygium aromaticum mental faculty
Licorice
Sanskrit name: Yashti madhu Botanical name: Glycirrhiza glabra
Guduchi
Tinospora cordifolia
Family: Menispermaceae
Sense organs
Balancing
Reducing VATA
Rejuvenation
Abhyanga (whole body oil massage)
Rejuvenation
Benefits…. Promotes health and prevents premature
aging
Addresses to fatigue
Prevents joint diseases and circulation
Improves vision
Provides compact body
Induces normal sleep
Increases complexion and luster of the skin
Rejuvenation
SHIRODHARA:
Therapy for calming the mind
Rejuvenation
Benefits:Reduces anxiousness
Relieves stress
Induces normal sleep
Therapy for neurological diseases
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