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AYURVEDA Flashcards

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What does Ayurveda means?

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Ayur = Life
Veda = wisdom, knowledge or science

Ayurveda (Sanskrit) = The science of life

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it is the oldest healing science in existence

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Ayurveda

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Text of ayurveda is written in______ between ________ ago

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  • India
  • 3,500 - 5,000 years
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The main focus: prevention of disease and promotion of positive health

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  • Ayurveda
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This is the state of balance of mind, body, spirit and environment

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  • Health
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A science dealing not only with treatment of some diseases but is a complete way of life

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  • Ayurveda
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A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

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Health

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Believes in a close relationship between man and universe and the flow of cosmic energy in different forms between all living and non living things

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  • Ayurveda
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AYURVEDIC: HEALTH
Sama Dosha

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  • Constitution are balanced
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AYURVEDIC: HEALTH
Sama Agni

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  • Digestive fire is balanced
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AYURVEDIC: HEALTH
Sama Dhatus mala kriyaha

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  • Body tissues(Dhatu) & elimination process (Malas) are balanced
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AYURVEDIC: HEALTH
Prassana atmendriya mana: swastha iti abhidiyate”

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  • And one whose Indriya (senses), Manah (mind) and Atma (self) are filled with bliss
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AYURVEDIC: HEALTH
swastha iti abhidiyate”

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such one is called healthy person

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Everything in the universe (both non-living and living) is composed of five basic elements

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Panchamahabhootha Theory

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What are the 5 basic Panchamahabhootha Theory?

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  1. PRITHVI = EARTH
  2. APP = WATER
  3. AGNI = FIRE
  4. VAYU = AIR
  5. AKASA = SPACE
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These are 5 elements combine with each other to give rise to three functional biostatic energies (Doshas) in the body

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  • Thridosha (Bioenergy) theory
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Responsible for all the biological, physiological and psychological functions of body and mind

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  • Thridosha (Bioenergy) theory
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Main factors responsible for formation, existence, and distinction

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  • Thridosha (Bioenergy) theory
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Balance and imbalance of these biostatic energy result in

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  • Health and Disease
  • Thridosha (Bioenergy) theory
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What are the 3 Thridosha (Bioenergy) theory?

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  1. VATHA = AKASA + VAYU
  2. PITHA = AGNI + APP
  3. KAPHA = APP + PRITHVI
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What are the factor that influence the combination of Thridosha (Bioenergy) theory?

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  • Make up of the parents
  • Environmental factors
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T/F: Dosha can go out of balance, and imbalance can cause illness

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  • True
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T/F: All of us are some combination of the three Doshas to varying extent

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TRUE

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T/F: There is not one “ideal” Dosha or combination of Doshas

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TRUE

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The purpose of determining the Dosha is to:

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  • Understand oneself better,
  • Find out more about being in balance
  • Learn what can disrupt balance
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DOSHAS as time of the day

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  • 2AM – 6AM Vatha
  • 6AM – 10AM Kapha
  • 10AM – 2PM Pitha
  • 2PM – 6PM Vatha
  • 6PM – 10PM Kapha
  • 10PM – 2AM Pitha
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DOSHAS THE SEASONS

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  • Summer – Pitha
  • Fall and early winter – Vatha
  • Late winter and spring – Kapha
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DOSHAS as stage of life

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Stages of life
* Childhood – Kapha
* Adulthood – Pitha
* Old age – Vatha

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Psychosomatic constitution or body type

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Genetically determined, categorizing the population into several subgroups based on phenotypic characters like “appearance, temperament and habits”

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Claimed to be useful in predicting an individual’s susceptibility to a particular disease, prognosis of that illness and selection of therapy

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T/F: At the time of union of sperm and ovum, predominance of five elements decides the constitution of every individual

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Factors Responsible for Formation of Body Constitution

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  • Nature of sperm & ovum at time of conception
    – Nature of the condition inside the uterus
    – Food and other regimens adopted by the mother during pregnancy
    – Nature of 5 elements comprising the fetus
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Formed by the combination of space and air elements

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  • Vatha (the Leader)
  • Motivating force
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Responsible for controlling the nerve impulse and all higher cerebral
functions

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controls the mind and controls all the gross and subtle movements
in the body.

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General Qualities: Dryness, lightness, coldness, roughness, subtlety and
motility

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Characteristics:
– Mental alertness
– Enthusiasm
– Creativity
– Quick to learn new things and quick to forget
– Quick to complete tasks
– Lighter frame, prominent joints

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  • VATHA (THE LEADER)
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Causes of Imbalance:
– Excess intake of light, dry, cold or stale foods
– Exposure to cold and wind
– Too much loud noise, screen use
– Irregular sleep time, wake up time and work time
– Fasting
– Excessive exercise
– Excessive travel

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Characteristics of Imbalance:
– Dryness of skin, joints
– Joint pain
– Constipation
– Intermittent fatigue
– Anxiety
– Insomnia
– Weight loss
– Easily distracted

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Forms from fire (predominant) and water elements

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  • Pitha (the energiser)
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Controls the digestion and metabolic functions of transformation

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responsible for formation of tissues and waste products from
the food that is ingested

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Controls body temperature, anxiety, thirst, hunger and sexual desire.

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General Qualities: oily in nature, sharp acting, hot, light, viscous, flowing
and fluid in nature

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Characteristics:
– Strong concentration
– Strong digestion
– Sharp intellect, “natural leaders”
– Lustrous complexion with reddish tint
– Good energy level
– Good communication, to the point
– Medium frame

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Causes of Imbalance:
– Hot climate
– Excessive intake of sour, salty, pungent or junk food
– Tobacco use, alcohol use
– Excessive competition
– Excessive mental stimulation

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Characteristics of Imbalance:
– Irritable mood, anger outbursts
– Heartburn, skin rashes, loose bowel movements
– Fever
– Inflammation
– Increased sweating
– Burning sensation of the eyes

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Earth and water elements

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  • KAPHA (The Nourisher)
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Provides basic substratum of the body and controls the strength and
immunity.

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responsible for growth, reproduction, and sense of well being

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General Qualities: oily in nature, cold, heavy, slow-acting, smooth,
viscous, rigid

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Characteristics:
– Strong muscles, joints and bones
– Strong immunity
– Calm, affable
– Generous
– Slower to learn but retains information the best
– Slow to anger
– Large eyes, thick hair
– Solid frame

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Causes of Imbalance:
– Excessive intake of sweet, sour, salty or junk food
– Ingestion of large volumes of food or drink
– Cold, heavy food
– Lack of physical activity
– Oversleeping
– Daytime napping

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Importance of Understanding Body Types

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  • As there is predominance of biostatic energies in each individual, each
    type requires substance different or opposite to the constitution to
    maintain health

– Tolerance of food, drinks, environment, and even the benefits of treatment
depends on the type of constitution

– By understanding the constitution of individual, one can choose
appropriate food, drinks and environment

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“Without proper diet, medicines are of no use. With proper diet, medicines are of no need.”

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  • RECOMMENDATION FOR ALL DOSHA
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– Eat in a quiet atmosphere; do not work, watch TV, etc. during meals
– Be aware of your meal
– Sit during a meal
– Sit quietly for a few minutes after a meal before getting up to resume
activity
– Avoid packaged, processed, and microwave foods

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  • RECOMMENDATION FOR ALL DOSHA
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– Consistent routine matters
* Bedtime (by 10PM)
* Wake up time (by 6AM)
* Exercise (ideally in the morning, before 10AM)
– Vatha: light exercise
– Pitha: moderate
– Kapha: can tolerate more strenuous exercise

Routine especially important for Vatha, but helpful for all

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  • RECOMMENDATION FOR ALL DOSHA
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How much water to drink?
* Vatha: 6-7 glasses per day
* Pitha: 5-6 glasses per day
* Kapha: 4-5 glasses per day

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RECOMMENDATION FOR ALL DOSHA

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Tissues of the body
* “That which holds together”

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  • Rasa – plasma/lymph (nourishment)
  • Rakta – blood (life giving)
  • Mamsa – muscle (plastering/strength)
  • Meda – fat (lubrication)
  • Asthi – bone (support)
  • Majja – bone marrow (strength)
  • Shukta/Artava – reproductive fluid (procreation)
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  • Waste products
  • “That which spoils or decays the body”
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  • MALAS
  • Mutra (urine)
  • Purisha (feces)
  • Sweda (sweat)
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Undigested or improperly digested food

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can spread from the gut throughout the body, create inflammation, and is implicated in many diseases, such as:
– Coronary heart disease
– Gallstones
– Immune disorders

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– Incompatible food
– Eating late at night
– Packaged, processed food

this can cause or cause of

67
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Glow, aura, radiance or vitality

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  • OJAS
  • The essence of all the tissues
  • Energy reserve
  • Immunity
  • Maintains life
  • Maintains balance of the body

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