ayurveda Flashcards
4 natural plants that are being used for medicinal purposes
ginseng = cold FX willow tree bark = aspirin tumeric, curcumin: anti-inflammatory senna: laxative
what is ayruveda?
hindu traditional medicine. -> divine origin found in hundi scripture, vedas. hindu god of ayurvedic medicine is prayed to for blessings + good health
sanskrit words = ayus ; veda
ayus = life veda = knowledge 2 words that are origin for “ayurveda”
3 pillars of healthy lifestyle?
food/diet sleep/rest ethical/controlled indulgence of sex
doshas - how many? what about it?
- tridosha. you are diagnosed as one of the 3 doshas. develop diet based on which dosha. can be further broken down into elements.
dosha + diet
depending on your dosha, avoid foods that will enhance the dosha. with herbal remedies, balancing of foods with hot/cold properties to bring back into homeostasis
three states of mind. diet interact
sattva (pure) raja ( agitated, pasionate, emotional) tama (dark, destructive, ignorant) -> diet influences state of mind
what are sattvic foods?
increase/decrease body energy. pure clean. seasonal foods, oild, veg, legume, grain, non-meat protein
rajasic foods?
provoke mental restlessness. caffeine, choco, spicy, gingko biloba, salt
tamasic foods
sedative; harmful to mind or body. meat, fish, onion, garlic, chive, mushroom, alcohol, opium.
contemporary ayurveda - based on?
building healthy metabolic system; maintain good digestion + excretion. balance of yoga, sleep, meditation. eat when hungry. BALANC + MODERATION
complementary and alternative medicine in west -> how many? therapy?
4/10 use. ayurveda increase signficiantly between 2002-2007. therapy: non-vitamin, non-mineral, natural products. deep breathing.
traditional ayurveda vs evidence based -> issues w Trad.
traditional- contrary to modern med + science. can be harmful, or non-realistic. - at-risk populations (pregnant) have greater risk. - require more research: not recognized scientifically yet.
pregnant women in india - avoid what?
avoid meat, eggs + lust, anger, hatred. follow sattvic.
issue with sattvic?
hard to get iron. lower bioavail in veg.
ayruvedic herbal medicinal products in Canada.
hindu, sikh, muslim. lots of canadian poplns buy as well.
concerns about ayurvedic medicine in canada
metal poisoning in Indian made herbs. Canadian consumer, US-based website.
3 heavy metals foudn in ayurvedic med. effect?
arsenic [skin, lung cancer; heart lung disease, brain damage] lead [anemia, blood pressure change, miscarriage, weightloss, insomnia, dizziness] mercury [irritability, tremor, mem loss, concentration problem, kidney and brain damage]
commonality between ayurveda + current evidence-baed nutrition/lifestyle recommendations?
balance : physical, mental,
ayurveda focus on ?
balance, holistic: nutrition, sleep, exercise, balanced lifestyle.
nutritional benefits of ayurveda
vegetarian protein, legume, spices, herbs, home-cooked, fresh > processed
ayurveda + gut health
fire(agni) = metabolic function. low agni = root of all disease.
microbiome maintenance + health
high-fibre = prebiotics (food for bacteria) fermented ( probiotics (actual bacteria) polyphenol-rich - good for gut health
2 examples of fermented foods
dosa - fermented pancake; lassi - fermented yogurt
care of hindu patient - their belief, use of medicine, - meet them
believe that ill = karma, body imbalance - even if understand biological cause. use of medicine preferred on auspicious days. -> meet them: thru their lens, recognize commonalities, ID potential risks
adult-centered approach
patient is expert of their own life. incorporate their lifestyle, bliefs + values into your recommendation
difference btw registered dietitian + holistic nutrition consultant
RD: 4 year degree, 1 yr internship, registered w regulated body, evidence-based HNC: varying education, no internship, no registration, no evidence-based
define holistic
relating to whole or total system. treat whole person, not just injury or disease
