6th International Seminar on Updates of Ayurvedic Geriatric Management during January 22-24, 2010 Institute for Postgraduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar - 361008 (Gujarat), India

First Circular
Ayurveda, the science of life accomplishes physical, mental, social and spiritual well being by adopting preventive & promotive measures with its holistic approach. Gujarat Ayurved University, developed from an Ayurvedic college (established by Gulabkunwarba Ayurvedic Society 1944), CIRISM & PGTCA (established by Govt, of India in 1952 & 1956 respectively) by an Act of Gujarat State in 1967, is committed to promote and propagate Ayurveda by way of education, research and providing treatment for human sufferings. Apart from Undergraduate education, University is conducting Post Graduate education in different subjects of Ayurveda and a high level clinical and experimental research in the field. The Post Graduate Centre became an integral part of Gujarat Ayurved university after its formation and was named as Institute of Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (I.P.G.T.& R.A.).
University offers various short term & long term Courses for Indians as well as foreign nationals in Ayurveda, Ayurvedic pharmaceuticals, Ayurvedic Medicinal Plant Sciences and Yoga & Naturopathy. University has MoU with Eight international institutions from various parts of the world for the propagation of Ayurveda globally. At present more than 50 international students are studying in various courses at the University. I.P.G.T. & R.A. is also working as a nodal agency for various W.H.O. training programmes. Recently I.P.G.T.& R.A. has been recognized by Dept of AYUSH as a National Pharmacovigilance Resource Centre for Ayurveda.

University has successfully organized five International Conferences in past in which huge participation was witnessed from the country as well as foreign delegates. These conferences have contributed remarkably for the validation and updating of the science of Ayurveda as evidence based medical system and also facilitated the propagation of Ayurveda globally.

In recent years significant increase has been reported in the elderly population all over the world due to improvement in management of diseases resulting declining death rate. This has increased the social and financial burden for the management of the Geriatric diseases. This trend demands focus on development of newer health care strategies for elderly people particularly for the age related diseases like loco motor disabilities, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, degenerative disorders, geriatric urinary disorders, cancer etc.

Ayurveda is known for its holistic approach in healthcare management, particularly of elderly persons. Dept of AYUSH, Govt, of India has already initiated a National Campaign on Geriatric health care through Ayurveda. Realizing the intensity of the problem, university is intended to organize 6th International Conference at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar on "Updates on Ayurvedic Geriatric Management" during Jan 22-24,2010. The objective of this seminar is to create a data base of scientific researches in Ayurveda and awareness among Ayurvedic physicians regarding the problems of aging. It will provide a common platform for a deep insight in the challenges and solutions of the Geriatric Health Care.
Top
The Seminar
The deliberations of the seminar comprises:
1) Plenary Sessions, 2) Guest Lectures, 3) Key Note Lectures, 4) Invited free scientific papers.
Scientific papers are invited on the following topics:
1.
Role of Ayurveda in prevention and management of aging
2.
Problems and Management of Shalakya disorders in aged persons
3.
Management of Shalya disorders in aged Persons
4.
Management of Problems of aging woman
5.
Role of Panchakarma in prevention and management of aging
6.
Rasayana therapy and its role in prevention and management of aging
7.
Vajikaran and its role in aging management
8.
Mental disorders in elderly persons
9.
Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal disorders of elderly Persons
10.
Experimental studies on prevention and management of aging
11.
Concept of Prakriti (Ayu-genomics) in prevention and management of aging
12.
Useful drugs in prevention and management of aging
13.
Role of Rasa Aushadhi in prevention and management of aging

Research papers are invited from scholars of Ayurveda and allied disciplines. Last date for submission of abstract is 30 August 2009 and abstract along with full paper should reach the organizing secretary by 15'" September, 2009. The Scientific Review Committees decision with regard to the selection of papers for presentation will be final. The selected papers will be published in the souvenir which will be released in the conference. Papers of the registered delegates only will be accepted. The Language of the paper and presentation will be English. Best paper presentation awards will also be awarded.
Top
Instructions for submission of paper:
The abstracts in English may be submitted by e-mail on geriatrics2010@ayurveduniversity.com Hard copy along with soft copy (in CD) should be sent by post.
The Script should be printed on A4 size paper confirming the following specifications: Abstract word limit is 150 words, Word limit for full text of the paper 2000 words, Font Type: Times New Roman, Font Size: 12, Line Spacing 1.5, Margins: Left 1.5 and other 1, Photos - colored JPEG, images not more than 2, Tables: appropriate number in roman numerical i.e. I, II and so on and with the title. Figures and graphs limited to essentials, not exceeding 4, size 70x100 numbers in Arabic e.g. fig 1, fig 2, and so on.
Content Specification: Title, Name, Designation, department, postal address with pin code and e mail of Corresponding author. Names and departments of other authors. Abstract not to exceed 300 words, Key Words 2 or 3 only. Introduction, Aim and objectives, Materials and methods, Result with statistical analysis and discussion, Conclusion, Reference should be arranged in the order of appearance at the end of the script. These should be in Arabic Numbers i.e., 1,2,3,Exhibition : An exhibition for Ayurvedic pharmaceutical, cosmetic, diet supplements and health care products, Panchakarma and other teaching material will also be organized with wide participation from Ayurvedic drug industry.
Registration : The registration form is available on website of the university. Duly filled registration form should reach to the Organizing Secretary by 30'" November, 2009 with requisite registration fee.
Registration Fee
Category
Upto Nov.30,2009
After Nov. 30, 2009
Indian Delegates
Rs. 600.00
Rs. 800.00
Accompanying Persons
Rs. 400.00
Rs. 500.00
P.G. Students
Rs. 300.00
Rs. 400.00
Foreign Delegates
US$ 100
US$100
Accompanying Persons
US$50
US$ 50
SAARC and Neighboring Countries
US$50
US$50
Industrial representatives
Rs. 2000.00
Rs. 2500.00
Top
Privilege :- Registration fee includes Seminar material, free dormitory accommodation, lunch, dinner, breakfast etc. during seminar days. However, those interested to opt for hotel accommodation, the same will be made available on payment basis. The request should be received before November 30,2009.
Payment- Registration fee may be remitted by a bank draft drawn in favour of Director, I.P.G.T & R.A., Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar payable at Jamnagar.
About the place: Jamnagar is situated on the west coast of India in the State of Gujarat and well connected by Rail & Road to all parts of India. It is also connected by air from Mumbai. Weather will be pleasant with temperature around 15°c - 20°c.
Large number of delegates from different parts of the country and abroad are expected to participate in the seminar. An early confirmation of your participation is solicited.
Prof. M.S. Baghel
Director
Address for all communications: Dr. Anup Thakar, Organizing Secretary, Sushruta Bhavan, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar-361008, Gujarat (India) Ph : + 91 288 2552014 Fax : 91 288 2676856 Email: geriatrics2010@ayurueduniversity.com For updates Visit: www.ayurveduniversity.edu.in

Role of ayurvedic drugs in osteoporotic fractures

Once a fracture has occured in a patient with osteoporosis, treatment is lifelong.Most allopathic anti-osteoporosis drugs are toxic and it may not be possible to give them lifelong. Evedience -based ayurveda drugs are safe and should be given in the initial phase with specific allopathic drugs and continued for life long as a form of prevention.

MANAGEMENT OF LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS IN AYURVEDA

LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS DEFINITION- IT’S A DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE AFFECTING LUMBAR VERTEBRAE AND INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS, CAUSING PAIN, STIFFNESS , SOMETIMES WITH SCIATIC RADIATION DUE TO NERVE ROOT PRESSURE BY ASSOCIATED PROTRUDING DISCS OR OSTEOPHYTES.

CLINICAL FEATURES OF LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS

1. LOW BACK ACHE

2. PAIN RADIATING TO BACK OF THIGH, BUTTOCKS.MAY BE SUPER IMPOSED WITH SCIATICA BECAUSE OF ROOT COMPRESSION.

3. NUMBNESS OF LIMBS.

4. LOSS OF TOUCH SENSATION.

5. CONSTIPATION

6. SOMETIMES HEADACHE

7. MUSCLE WEAKNESS, TINGLING

8. MORNING STIFFNESS MAY BE PRESENT

9. PAIN INCREASES BY CHANGING POSTURES AND MOVEMENTS LIKE BENDING ETC

INVESTIGATIONS & DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES

1. RADIOLOGICAL- X-RAY

2. MRI, CT IMAGING

3. DISCOGRAPHY

AYURVEDIC CONCEPT

KATI OR LUMBAR REGION IS VATA SITE ACC TO AYURVEDA’ AT THE SAME TIME JOINTS ARE SITE OF SLESHAKA KAPHA. BECAUSE OF NIDANAS ( CAUSES) VATHA AGGRAVATION OCCURS IN KAPHA STHANAM AND BECAUSE OF THE INCREASE IN RUKSHA GUNA(QUALITY OF DRYNESS) , THE DEHYDRATION OF THE DISC BEGINS, INITIATING THE SCLEROSIS AND WHEN UNINTERVENED THE CONDITION PROGRESSES TO OTHER LEVELS, SUCH AS BULGING, HERNIATION, PROLAPSE AND OSTEOPHYTE FORMATION ETC.

TREATMENT PRINCIPLE

THE AIM OF THE TREATMENT IS TO REDUCE THE DRYNESS AND BRING BACK THE SNEHA GUNA, ELASTICITY AND TO REHYDRATE THE DISC , REMOVING THE OSTEOPHYTES, OR THE MALA ROOPA KAPHA. IN SIMPLE TERMS , VATA HARAM AND KAPHA HARAM IN INITIAL STAGES AND BRMHANAM IN LATER STAGES TO NOURISH THE DISC.ITS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN AGNI, IN THE PROCESS OF VATA HARAM , KAPHAM SHOULD NOT BE VITIATED. PROPER VATHA ANULOMANAM HAS TO BE ENSURED FOR EFFECTIVE RESULT.

MANAGEMENT

AUSHADAM- MEDICINAL MANAGEMENT

STHANIKA CHIKITSA- LOCAL MEASURES

1.ABHYANGAM-MASSAGE

2.KATI VASTHI- SNEHANAM

3. PATRA PINDA SWEDANAM

PANCHA KARMA PROCEDURES

1.SNEHA VASTI

2.KASHAYA VASTHI

DIET AND YOGA ASANAS, PHYSICAL THERAPY,

LIFE STYLE MODIFICATIONS.

AUSHADHAM- MEDICINES

MAHAYOGA RAJA GUGGULU

LAKSHADI GUGGULU

YOGA RAJA GUGGULU

TRAYODASANGA GUGGULU

MAHA RASNADHI KASHAYAM

RASNA SAPTHAKAM KASHAYAM

RASNA ERANDADI KASHAYAM

RASNADI KASHAYAM

DHANWANTHARAM KASHAYAM

ASHTA VARGAM KASHAYAM

VIDARYADI KASHAYAM

BALA ARISHTAM

ASHWA GANDHARISHTAM

VATA GAJANKUSA RASA

VAYU GULIKA

LASHUNA KSHEERA

PRAVALA PISHTI

KSHEERABALA 101

DHANWANTHARAM 101

GANDHA THAILAM

POPULAR PATENT PRODUCTS

RUMALAYA- HIMALAYA

SHALLAKI- HIMALAYA

LUMBATON- AVN

DAZZLE- VASU

ARTAB-VASU

RHEUMAT 90-NAGARJUNA

ARTHOJITH- AVP

RHUE- BAN

R.PAIRYN- BAN

ARHIT FORTE- CAPRO

R.COMPOUND- ALARSIN

LOBAK- PENTA CARE

ARTIBAN FORTE- SANTHIGIRI

AUROYOG- ARYA AUSHADI

HERBOGESIC- ARYA AUSHADI

AYURFINE- BAL VEDICS

ORTHONERVIN- PANKAJA KASTHURI

STHANIKA CHIKITSA

ABHYANGA USUALLY CARRIED OUT AFTER KATI VASTI PROCEDURE, CAN ALSO BE DONE SEPARATELY TOO.

SPECIAL TYPE OF SPINAL MASSAGE HAS TO BE DONE WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE LOWER BACK.

ZIG ZAG STROKES, PARALLEL STROKES AND OTHER SPECIAL SPINAL STROKES WITH PROPER PRESSURE( TOO MUCH OF PRESSURE IS HARMFUL!) FOR A PERIOD OF 25 TO 30 MINUTES

OILS USED

SAHACHARADI THAILAM

KARPASA ASTHYADI

BALA THAILAM

DHANWANTHARAM

NARAYANA

MAHA MASHA THAILAM

KOTTANCHUKKADI

KSHEERA BALA

KARPURADI

GANDHA THAILAM

KATI VASTHI

REQUIREMENTS

MASHA PISHTA ( BLACK GRAM FLOUR)

MEDICATED THAILA

COTTON

VESSELS,

AND OIL HEATING ACCESSORIES

DHARA TABLE.

PROCEDURE

PATIENT IS MADE TO LIE IN PRONE POSITION.

PISHTA OF MASHA IS MADE IN TO PASTE AND BUILT LIKE A WALL AROUND LUMBO SACRAL AREA.

OIL IS HEATED AND POURED SLOWLY INSIDE THE BOUNDARY WITH THE HELP OF COTTON.

WHEN OIL BECOMES COOL IT IS REPLACED WITH WARM OIL.

CONTINUED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.

APPROX- 30 TO 50 MINS, FOR 7 DAYS OR 14 DAYS.

AFTER THE DURATION , THE OIL IS DRAINED AND FLOUR IS REMOVED ABHYANGAM OF THE BACK IS GIVEN USING SAME OIL.

ALWAYS SNEHANA MUST BE FOLLOWED WITH SWEDANA PROCEDURE

PATRA PINDA

A TYPE OF PINDA SWEDAM. WHICH COMES UNDER USHMA SWEDA.

MATERIALS REQUIRED

LEAVES OF VATA HARA LIKE ERANDA ,ARKA , CHINCHA,NIRGUNDI, SHIGRU, KARANJA DHATURA VATHAGNI SINDUVARA -500 gm

CHOORNA OF SATAHVA AND METHIKA-25gm EACH

SAINDHAVA-15gm

LEMON -4 NOS

NIMBA OR SAINDHAVA THAILA OR ERANDA THAILA (REQD QTY)

CLOTH

TWINE TOWEL.

VESSEL,

FRYING PAN,

SPOON,

STOVE

RASNADI CHOORNAM

MEDICATED OIL

PATARA PINDA PROCEDURE

ALL THE LEAVES ARE CUT IN TO SMALL PIECES, AND SLICES OF LEMON, CHURNAS, SAINDHAVA ARE ADDED AND FRIED IN THE CASTOR OR NEEM OR COCONUT OIL ,

TILL IT BECOMES ROASTED RED.

THEN THEY ARE MADE IN TO POTALI(USUALLY 4 IN NO)

AFTER ABHYANGA, THE POTALI IS APPLIED OVER THE BODY BY DIPPING IT IN TO THE HEATED OIL.

CIRCULAR MOVEMENTS ARE DONE.

PROCEDURE DONE FOR A PERIOD OF 25-45 MINS

VASTI PRAYOGAM

SNEHA VASTIMATRA VASTI- MINIMUM DOSE OF SNEHA VASTI ( APP 60-75 ML)ANUVASANA VASTI.(APP 150 ML)

SNEHA VASTI(250-300 ML)

KSHEERA VASTI CAN BE ADVOCATED.

KARMA VASTI,

KALA VASTI,

YOGA VASTI- 30, 15 , 8 DAYS OF VASTI ALTERNATELY KASHAYA AND SNEHA VASTHI.

KALA VASTI IS IN PRACTICE.

OIL USED FOR SNEHA VASTI

TILA TAILAM

GUGGULU TIKTAKA GHRTHAM

MAHANARAYANA TAILAM

MAHAMASHADI TAILAM

SUDDHA BALATAILAM

KSHEERABALA

SATAHVADI TAILAM

SUKUMARA GHRTAM

LAKSHADI TAILAM

SAHACHARADI TAILAM

DHANWANTHARAM

GANDHARVA HASTADI

KASHAYA VAST

DHANWANTHARAM

GANDHARVA HASTADI

SAHACHARADI

ERANDA MOOLA

ASTHAPANA GANA

DASAMOOLA

SATAHVADI

ASANAS, EXERCISES, LIFE STYLE MODIFICATIONS

Pavanamuktha Asana, Bhujanga Asana, Shalabha Asana, Uttanpada Asana, Shava Asana and Rechka Purak Pranayama

Travelling in bumpy roads should be avoided, proper and full back support should be avoided, straining, lifting heavy weights, pressure jobs should be avoided. Proper posture has to be maintained.

Physical therapy measures can be adopted suitably.

Daily sex helps to reduce sperm DNA damage and improve fertility!

Daily sex (or ejaculating daily) for seven days improves men’s sperm quality by reducing the amount of DNA damage, according to an Australian study presented to the 25th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Amsterdam.
Until now there has been no evidence-based consensus amongst fertility specialists as to whether or not men should refrain from sex for a few days before attempting to conceive with their partner, either spontaneously or via assisted reproduction. Dr David Greening, an obstetrician and gynaecologist with sub specialist training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Sydney IVF, Wollongong, Australia, said: “All that we knew was that intercourse on the day of ovulation offered the highest chance of pregnancy, but we did not know what was the best advice for the period leading up to ovulation or egg retrieval for IVF.
“I thought that frequent ejaculation might be a physiological mechanism to improve sperm DNA damage, while maintaining semen levels within the normal, fertile range.”
To investigate this hypothesis, Dr Greening studied 118 men who had higher than normal sperm DNA damage as indicated by a DNA Fragmentation Index (DFI). Men who had a more than 15% of their sperm (DFI >15%) damaged were eligible for the trial. At Sydney IVF, sperm DNA damage is defined as less than 15% DFI for excellent quality sperm, 15-24% DFI for good, 25-29% DFI for fair and more than 29% DFI for poor quality; but other laboratories can have slightly different ranges. The men were instructed to ejaculate daily for seven days, and no other treatment or lifestyle changes were suggested. Before they started, levels of DNA damage ranged between 15% and 98% DFI, with an average 34% DFI when measured after three days’ abstinence. When the men’s sperm was re-assessed on the seventh day, Dr Greening found that 96 men (81%) had an average 12% decrease in their sperm DNA damage, while 22 men (19%) and an average increase in damage of nearly 10%. The average for the whole group dropped to 26% DFI.
Dr Greening said: “Although the mean average was 26% which is in the ‘fair’ range for sperm quality, this included 18% of men whose sperm DNA damage increased as well as those whose DNA damage decreased. Amongst the men whose damage decreased, their average dropped by 12% to just under 23% DFI, which puts them in the ‘good’ range. Also, more men moved into the ‘good’ range and out of the ‘poor’ or ‘fair’ range. These changes were substantial and statistically highly significant. “In addition, we found that although frequent ejaculation decreased semen volume and sperm concentrations, it did not compromise sperm motility and, in fact, this rose slightly but significantly. “Further research is required to see whether the improvement in these men’s sperm quality translates into better pregnancy rates, but other, previous studies have shown the relationship between sperm DNA damage and pregnancy rates.
“The optimal number of days of ejaculation might be more or less than seven days, but a week appears manageable and favourable. It seems safe to conclude that couples with relatively normal semen parameters should have sex daily for up to a week before the ovulation date. In the context of assisted reproduction, this simple treatment may assist in improving sperm quality and ultimately achieving a pregnancy. In addition, these results may mean that men play a greater role in infertility than previously suspected, and that ejaculatory frequency is important for improving sperm quality, especially as men age and during assisted reproduction cycles.”
Dr Greening said he thought the reason why sperm quality improved with frequent ejaculation was because the sperm had a shorter exposure in the testicular ducts and epididymis to reactive oxygen species – very small molecules, high levels of which can damage cells. “The remainder of the men who had an increase in DFI might have a different explanation for their sperm DNA damage,” he concluded.

Provided by European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.

COFFEE TO ABORT MILD ASTHAMA ATTACK

Coffee and Tea are sources of theophyline, a bronchial muscle relaxant used to treat Asthama. Any one taking a theophyline drug, however, should avoid large amount of tea to prevent an overdose.

Bhringaraja Taila in Hair fall

Shirobhyanga with Bhrringaraja Taila for a period of 1 month has reduced hairfal by 58%, itching of the scalp by 86%, reduced dandruff by 84%, increased strength of hair by 71%, reduced burning sensation in scalp by 80%. The same therapy done along with Nasaya by Bibhitaki Phalamajja taila proviuded more than 90% relief in the above symptoms.

Sunburn Home Remedies

Aloe vera and sandalwood paste are natural sunscreen that safeguards the skin and keeps it cool.

Rehydrate your skin by drinking plenty of water & eat fruits like watermelons that have a high water content

A touch of rose water, lavender oil, or peppermint oil helps cool the skin

Dip a piece of cloth in water containing a few drops of vinegar to take the sting off sunburn.

One part of tomato juice mixed with six parts of buttermilk will make the sunburn heal quicker.

TAMARIND INCREASES BIO AVAILABILITY OF ASPIRIN

Tamarind fruit extract given along with Aspirin 600mg in human volunteers increased its bioavailability.This was not seen when aspirin was taken under fasting state or with the meal without the fruit extract. so this effect was seen when aspirin was taken with the meal containing fruit extract.The same action was seen even with salicylic acid.

THE EFFICACY OF ALOE VERA IN BURN WOUND HEALING

Aloe Vera has been traditionally used for burn healing but clinical evidence remains unclear.A systamatic review was done to determine the efficacy of the topical aloevera for the treatment of burn wounds. Four studies with a total of 371 patients were included in this review. Based on meta-analysis using duration of wound healing has out come measure, the summary weighted mean difference in healing timeof the aloe vera group was 8. 79 days horter than those in the control group.The review was reported in the journal Burns.

FREE KSHARAKARMA CAMP

Free Ksahrakarma camp was conducted on 30th august 009 with association of Arogyabharathi and Rani chennamma mahila sanghatan in sira,Tumkur District.

Dr Dharmapal (MS Shalya Tantra) and Dr Aravind (Arogya Bharathi District Convenor) attended the camp and performed ksharakarma for 15 patients.

A girl age of 5 yrs hyad anal polyp and she was advised to visit centre in tumkur for the procedure.

in the name of Ayurveda
Dr Aravind T.V