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What is Unani Medicine? Learn how Unani Medicine can help you to become healthy...

10/8/2020

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Unani medicine is an ancient form of medicine that combines minerals, herbs and extracts from animals in order to heal the body. While it is an ancient Greek method, Unani is commonly used by Muslims and is also referred to as Islamic or Arabian medicine.

Though primarily practiced in South Asia, Unani is based on principles that were developed by Galen, Rhazes and Hippocrates. Though it was later advanced and put into practice by Avicenna, the Muslim scholar. 

It is often compared to Ayurvedic medicine due to closely related beliefs and theories. Both focus on the main elements of life, which include earth, wind, fire and water. Both believe that the reason for illness or ailments is due to disproportion of the elements. The aim of the medicine, or other forms of treatment, is to restore the balance of the elements. 
​Unani believes that the body works best when there is harmony between the seven major principles of physiology. These principles are: elements, humors, temperament, vital spirit, functions, organs and powers. 

Unani requires diagnosis in order to guide the patient down the right path. The first analysis of the patient is to inspect their appearance. The patient will then be asked questions that relate to sleeping patterns, diet, and bowel movements and so on in order to gain more knowledge. The main method of diagnosis includes inspection of the pulse by using fingers. 

​Other methods, like in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TMC) and Ayurvedic practices, include urine and feces examinations. This method of medicine strives to use modest techniques on the body in order to eliminate illness. The main techniques used in Unani medicine include massage, cupping, exercise, vomiting, sweating, leeching and disciplined therapy. 
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Unani aims to cure diseases by changing dietary plans and keeping an eye on the type and amount of food intake. This is one of the main methods of treatment.

When it comes to supplements or actual medicine, Unani only uses natural ingredients. The ingredients used are always closely related to plants elements in order to prevent an side effects and to stimulate the body into restoring and rebalancing itself. 

The medicine typically given in Unani medicine is used to strengthen and encourage the immune system to work at its ideal level, in order to be strong enough to fight off and prevent diseases.

Unani medicine has helped cure diseases such as respiratory, liver, skin, musculo skeletal and nervous system ailments. 
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How is illness caused according to Tibetan Medicine?

1/21/2020

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Similar to Ayurvedic Medicine, Tibetan Medicine is based upon knowledge of the bodily energies or juices and good health is supposed to be based on the balance between these three energies These three energies being- Wind- The energy of movement, Bile- The fire of life and Phlegm- The fluid element. 
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These bodily juices and energies are not physical in nature but also have psychological and spiritual connotations. When these three energies are in balance, good health is obtained BUT when they go out of balance various illnesses arise, depending on the energy/ bodily juice that is out of balance. 
These three energies/bodily juices are supposed to go out of balance due to various factors- namely physical, environmental & seasonal factors and also spirit poisons such as greed, hate and ignorance or suppression leading to a spiritual blindness. 
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Hence the psychological aspects of the balance are noted from the fact that these bodily juices/energies can be out of balance due to wrong thinking and straying from the right and healthy spiritual path of devotion and prayer. 
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In addition, wrong diet, bad karma, bad climatic conditions, unfavorable influence of stars and spirits and demons are also supposed to cause this energy/bodily juices imbalance, thus causing sickness & ailments.

In this way, Tibetan Medicine, does not view an illness as merely a ‘result’ of some cause, but takes a wholistic view- which considers various aspect of our human existence. It truly considers the connection as well as the interdependencies of our mind, body and spirit connection. 

Because of this Tibetan Medicine attempts to heal the complete- i.e. whole person and not just ‘cure’ some ailment!!
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What are the healing principles of Tibetan Medicine? i.e. How does healing happen with Tibetan Medicine?

1/14/2020

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Similar to the ancient healing science from India, Ayurveda, The Tibetan System of classification is based on the five elements. 

Which is to say, the Tibetan Medicine systems also believes that our bodies like nature, are made up of the five elements namely- Air, Fire, Water, Earth and Space. These constituents in turn make our body and our bodily juices/energies and thus need to be balanced to achieve good health. 
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Air represents the neutral property, Fire the hot property and the Water/Earth represents the cold property and they represent the Wind, Bile and Phlegm bodily energies respectively. 
Each of these elements also has eight active forces such as heavy, oily, cool, dull, light, harsh, hot and sharp. Each of these elements also have some of these seventeen qualities namely, heavy, stable, dull, dry, fluid, cool, hot, sharp, oily, harsh, light, supple, pale, cold, gentle, smooth and flexible. 
 
The various interplay of these eight active forces and these seventeen qualities; increases or decreases the Bodily energies and thus brings about imbalance, further leading to illnesses and ailments.

So, in the Tibetan Medicine system, the methods of diagnosis involve Pulse Diagnosis as a primary and very important method. The right and the left wrist show the state of health or problem for various organs and these are noted differently for men and women. 
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The second method of diagnosis is Urine Analysis and the third method is Tongue Diagnosis. 
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Treatment in Tibetan Medicine involves, dispensing various medicinal herbs, which are carefully chosen to have the energies, and qualities that are in imbalance so as to bring about the required balance and thus good health to the patient. 
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In addition, diet and lifestyle changes are also a mandatory part of a successful treatment. 

Moxibustion, and rituals such as Cupping, Cauterization & Blood Letting are also very well-known and often used treatment methods used particularly in detoxification, circulatory problems, injuries, bruising and inflammations.  
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In addition to these, there are other methods which are occasionally used such as acupuncture, particularly with gold needles as well as spiritual and religious rites such as special prayers and so on.

Tibetan Medicine does view the whole person as a deep connection of mind-body-spirit.

And because of this, such spiritual practices such as prayer, mantra chanting (a form of sound healing), other healing sounds like from the Tibetan singing bowls and other such traditional methods also form part of the entire healing session and mode of treatment.
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Introduction to Tibetan Medicine- an alternative way to health & healing

1/13/2020

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Tibetan Medicine is an ancient method of health and healing. It has origins in the ancient Vedic science of healing from India, called Ayurveda. It is believed that the Buddha himself had given this medicinal knowledge during his teachings. In this regard, The Buddha is better known as “The Medicine Buddha”. 
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The Medicine Buddha is regarded as the greatest healing and the King of Aquamarine Light and thus is given the highest respect and revered with love and devotion. It is believed that the Medicine Buddha has the healing knowledge to address all the possible 404 illness that can inflict our human system (mind, body and spirit).
Tibetan Medicine treats the entire mind-body and spirit realm of the patient, as against of only the body, which is typically the case of modern medicine and the min-body, which is the case of traditional herbal medicine. In recent years as people are looking for healing alternatives that are natural and more in tune with our bodily systems, Tibetan Medicine has gained much recognition (and rightly so) in recent years!
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The energy as well as spiritual aspect of sound, colors, aroma and so on play an important role in enhancing the medicinal herbs that are administered to a person. This helps to effectively bring about a wholistic healing experience for the person.
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It is the tantric master, Yuthog Gonpo, who added some more informative data to the original medical texts to bring the relevance in tune with the then current times to give the Four Tantras. These Four Tantras form the basis of the Tibetan Method of healing and looking at body types and their associated ailments. 

These Tantras possess a character, similar to the Huangdi Neijing of the Chinese Medicine or the Samhitas of the Ayurvedic Medicine. The four Tantras utilize the knowledge of the three-fold nature of the bodily energies along with Chinese Astrology and Pulse Diagnosis method to address the entire person and the ailment in specific to bring about the required cure. 

Each of the four Tantras examines the medical knowledge of healing from different perspectives- ultimately bringing about a wholistic healing experience!
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Introduction to Magnetic Therapy

9/16/2018

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​Watch on to learn more about how magnets can be used to heal pain naturally without drugs and so much more. This video is a short introduction to the alternative medicine as well as natural healing technique of Magnetic Therapy. You can read more about this topic in the book titled Magnetic Healing by Michael Anderson.  
​#Magnetic Therapy #AlternativeTherapies #NaturalHealing #HealPain  #FreshandNatural #CardiovascularHealth #HealingwithMagnets #MagneticHealing #HealPainNaturally #PainManagement #naturalpainremover 

Magnetic Healing by Michael Anderson

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Shiatsu

10/1/2013

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Shiatsu is a type of body therapy treatment that originates from Japan. It uses techniques such as massaging, which involves pressing, kneading and stretching without the use of oil. Patients are required to wear loose-fitting and soft clothing. The direct translation for Shiatsu means pressure from the fingers. Shiatsu is a common therapy in Japan such as anma massage and acupuncture. 

It is excellent for lowering levels of stress and allowing the body to return to a tranquil state. It is used to help a number of problems and diseases. Shiatsu has been found to promote digestion, encourage skin renewal, lessen tension in muscles and have a beneficial impact on the nervous system. It is a common therapeutic procedure for headaches, migraines, stress, fatigue, anxiety and pain throughout the body. One tends to leave a Shiatsu session feeling rejuvenated and calm. 
​Patients get the most out of Shiatsu if they have sessions regularly. This allows the therapist to help the patient maintain a healthy body and mind. It is common for Shiatsu patients to return once a month, while others with high levels of stress or other problems can benefit from more frequent sessions. 
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Unani Medicine

9/30/2013

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Unani medicine is an ancient form of medicine that combines minerals, herbs and extracts from animals in order to heal the body. While it is an ancient Greek method, Unani is commonly used by Muslims and is also referred to as Islamic or Arabian medicine.

​Though primarily practiced in South Asia, Unani is based on principles that were developed by Galen, Rhazes and Hippocrates. Though it was later advanced and put into practice by Avicenna, the Muslim scholar. 

It is often compared to Ayurvedic medicine due to closely related beliefs and theories. Both focus on the main elements of life, which include earth, wind, fire and water. Both believe that the reason for illness or ailments is due to disproportion of the elements. The aim of the medicine, or other forms of treatment, is to restore the balance of the elements. 
Unani believes that the body works best when there is harmony between the seven major principles of physiology. These principles are: elements, humors, temperament, vital spirit, functions, organs and powers. 

The medicine typically given in Unani medicine is used to strengthen and encourage the immune system to work at its ideal level, in order to be strong enough to fight off and prevent diseases. Unani medicine has helped cure diseases such as respiratory, liver, skin, musculo skeletal and nervous system ailments. 
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#UnaniMedicine #unani #ancienthealing #herbalhealing
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

9/26/2013

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

While TCM is still not as popular as modern medicine, those that live by its rules and follow its recommended procedures are satisfied with the treatment it provides. 
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What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
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What are some of the Precautions Which Need to be Taken During Acupuncture?

9/20/2013

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It is very rare to hear stories of any bad side effects from acupuncture. However, various conditions can call for necessary precautions and sometimes encourage a different approach.

Precautions must be taken if the patient is pregnant, since acupuncture cannot be performed on the lumbosacral or abdominal region during this time. They will also not receive treatment to areas that affect the uterus. The same goes for women who are currently experiencing menstruation.

Before an acupuncturist begins there is always a time to consult and find out what the problem is and what can be improved in the body.

​Acupuncturists are told not to treat patients that are too full of food, hungry, overly tired, intoxicated and overly anxious or nervous. Patients that have weaker bodies due to complications are given a softer treatment, which involves more gentle needlework and application. 
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​If you have a history of blood coagulation, random bleeding or hemorrhages then the acupuncturist will suggest acupressure instead of needle usage.

​Acupuncture is not to be performed in parts that are infected and scarred or places that have tumors or ulcers. It is the acupuncturist’s job to know the exact angle and depth required for the needle at different spots, especially when it comes to areas of the neck, eyes, back and chest, as well as anywhere near major blood vessels or major organs. 
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What is Acupuncture?

9/20/2013

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Acupuncture is a method of Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM, that has been around for more than 2,500 years. Acupuncture is said to help the body maintain its Chi balance and allow it to flow well through out body. TCM believes that the reason for ailments is a problem with the flow. By applying pressure to specific points throughout the body by using a needle, the chi is released and therefore free to travel through its meridians, or channels. 

While it is more often thought of as an Asian method, many western doctors have started to implement and learn acupuncture because of its amazing results. Dentists in the US have used acupuncture in order to ease patient’s anxiety levels. Acupuncture is known to lower levels of pain and help aid the problem instead of completely shut off sensations, such as with anesthetics. 


The most common types of problems acupuncturists deal with are conditions in which there is a lot of pain, such as with the back, shoulder, knee and neck. However, acupuncture is capable of treating a variety of other conditions as well. 

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What is Acupressure?

9/20/2013

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Acupressure is a method of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has roots from thousands of years ago. It involves the use of fingers to apply pressure on precise parts of the body and is said to have been used even better acupuncture, the stimulation of parts using needles instead. 
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Tibetan Medicine- what is it?

6/29/2013

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Tibetan Medicine is a complex, enormously effective medical science that is attracting much attention lately due to the fact that though it is very ancient in it’s origin, it has the ability to provide answers to modern day health problems- even those for which the modern medical science has been unable to find a cure or solution. 

Tibetan Medicine treats the entire mind-body and spirit realm of the patient, as against of only the body, which is typically the case of modern medicine and the min-body, which is the case of traditional herbal medicine.

​The spiritual aspect of healing does play a predominant aspect in enhancing the effectiveness of the medicinal herbs dispensed in Tibetan Medicine.

​According to the Buddhist view, Tibetan Medicine derives it’s root knowledge from The Buddha himself. 
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Dincharya- Daily Health Routine

5/11/2013

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According to Ayurveda, the ancient science of Life & Healing from India, each day we should start our morning by the following these daily routine steps (Dincharya)-
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  • Wake up early in the morning, preferably between 4.30 am (for Kapha) to 6.00 am (for Vata). 
  • Say a short prayer or take a moment to be conscious of your true essence before stepping out of the bed. Giving thanks for a wonderful night’s sleep and requesting guidance for the day is also a good way to start the day. 
  • Brush your teeth, rinse your mouth very well and wash your face. Scrape your tongue. Splash some cool water on your eyes. Doing this is not only refreshing, but much of digestive toxins get settled in the mouth overnight (called Ama) and washing your mouth first thing is a great way to rid one’s body of these toxins and prevent any accumulation! 
  • Drink atleast one glass of warm to room temperature water. Drinking from a copper glass where you have kept water overnight in it is the best way. But fresh spring water also works well. This helps with smooth bowel movements and gets elimination system to a good start. It gets the body ready to expel toxins and undigested materials from previous day. 
  • Swish some sesame oil in your mouth and gargle with it. It is a great way to lubricate your mouth and also help strengthen gums, teeth and arrest/heal any mouth sores or ulcers. 
  • Next chew on a handful of sesame seeds. This helps strengthen teeth and gums. Alternatively, one can chew on 3-5 dried dates and an inch of dried coconut meat. Chewing in the morning stimulates the liver and stomach and improves digestive fire. After chewing, brush your teeth again without using any toothpaste or powder. 
  • Add 3 to 5 drops of sesame oil in your ear. This helps with maintaining good hearing and ear health. Adding 3 to 5 drops of sesame oil in each nostril helps with cleansing and lubricating the nasal cavity and helps with cleaning out sinuses; and improve voice, vision and mental clarity. Since our nose is the door to the brain, so nose drops nourish our overall prana and help with improved brain working (intelligence). Next massage your head and body with some good massage oil or plain sesame oil. This helps to lubricate the skin, bones and joint. Doing this before going to bed ensures sound sleep.

In addition to these daily, dincharya routine steps also conduct atleast one session of Pranayama and daily Meditation.
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Ayurveda: Incense and Aromatherapy- part 2

6/18/2012

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​One of the most important benefit of Masala incense is that they typically tend to be made from 100% pure natural ingredients and are also individually hand rolled.

​This technique is thus nature and environment friendly and supports many small village industries.

Though the incense usage in Ayurveda is for therapeutic reasons, they are also used daily for religious and other personal rituals for their effect on mind and mental states. The aromas were long known for bringing about a sense of relaxation, well-being and piousness- which further aid in meditation and de-stressing/relaxation practices.
One special note needs to be mentioned about the ingredient Guggulu or Gugul contained in certain Ayurvedic Incense. Guggulu or Gugul is very similar in its properties to Frankincense and Myrrh and has traditional been used for it's spiritually cleansing action.

It not only has a very beneficial effect on the environment in the room, it is also supposed to make a person feel more calm and religious, helping tremendously in strenuous meditation practices. This ingredient is also sometimes found in Tibetan Incense.

Both Ayurvedic and Tibetan incenses are made from very similar ingredients by following the masala method mentioned above and are hand rolled and air dried for maximum purity and effectiveness.

They typically do not contain charcoal or other such toxic combustible substances and are supposed to be non-habit forming. They have been used for centuries during prayers, meditation, certain specific Tantric rituals and also to purify the home environment and benefit from their special healing aromas.
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Ayurveda: Incense and Aromatherapy- part 1

6/14/2012

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Incense has long been the most predominant mode of administering aromatics in Ayurveda.

​According to Ayurveda, the most ancient method of healing, literally translated to Science of Healing; people are classified according to three doshas- Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

People can be of pure individual dosha type or of mixed types, thus giving rise to total of seven body types. Pure Vata, Pure Pitta, Pure Kapha, Vata-Pitta combined type, Pitta-Kapha combined type, Vata-Kapha combined type and Vata-Pitta-Kapha combined type.
Choice of Incense aroma is made according to one's body type (called Prakriti in Ayurveda). If the incense is being used to bring about a therapeutic healing, then the current doshic imbalance (called Vikriti in Ayurveda) is also to be noted. After considering both the Prakriti and Vikriti, choice of appropriate aroma can be made.

Ayurvedic incense are made from various herbs, wooden parts of certain aromatic trees and certain special resins. More than 100 such aromatic substances may be used to make one type of incense. The other terms typically mentioned in Ayurvedic Incense is Masala Incense.

​This is a way of making incense where in all the ingredient herbs, wooden parts, resins etc. are crushed and made into a fine paste and then the sticks are hand rolled in the paste.
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