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Parla Jayagopal BAMS, MD ( Ayu ) Chair, Dept of Ayurveda

AUTISM - AyurvedIC understanding and management. Parla Jayagopal BAMS, MD ( Ayu ) Chair, Dept of Ayurveda American University of complementary Medicine Beverly Hills, CA – 90210. www.AUCM.org. What is ayurveda ?. VEDA. AYU. +. Life. Knowledge/Science.

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Parla Jayagopal BAMS, MD ( Ayu ) Chair, Dept of Ayurveda

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  1. AUTISM - AyurvedIC understanding and management ParlaJayagopal BAMS, MD (Ayu) Chair, Dept of Ayurveda American University of complementary Medicine Beverly Hills, CA – 90210. www.AUCM.org

  2. What is ayurveda ? VEDA AYU + Life Knowledge/Science The knowledge of healthy way of being in Harmony of forces of Nature / creation Physically, Mentally and Spiritually

  3. Goals • Prevention is better than cure • Without neglecting the cure

  4. What is ayurveda ? • 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Interconnectedness • All things in the universe (both living and nonliving) are joined together. • Every human being contains elements that can be found in the universe.

  7. 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.

  8. Interconnectedness • Disease arises when a person is out of harmony with the universe. Disruptions can be physical, emotional, spiritual, or a combination of these.

  9. DATA • 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.

  10. Macrocosm and Microcosm Foundations WIND VATA SUN (HEAT) PITTA MOON (COLD) KAPHA

  11. Foundations • VATA/WIND – governs all movements • PITTA/HEAT – governs transformations • KAPHA – governs strength and stability

  12. Prime locations…. KAPHA PITTA 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 VATA

  13. Prime age….. • Child – KAPHA • Adult – PITTA • Elderly – VATA

  14. For AyurvedaHealth is …

  15. What is PRANA? • In Sanskrit Prana stands refers to a vital, life sustaining force of living beings and vital energy in natural process of the Universe

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. Two way entry of PRANA BREATH FOOD

  19. Relation between Prana and Mind Prana Mind Body

  20. 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

  21. Sequence of OJUS formation in the body

  22. OJUS and PRANA • 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

  23. Flow of PRANA in the body

  24. OJUS and PRANA

  25. I can only use OJUS oil for my engine for it I am Mr. MIND and this is my PRANA flies me I am Mr. PRANA and this is my VATA PLANE

  26. Knowing/ learning Communicate to the mind VIA PRANA

  27. In Autism Spectrum Disorder • 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

  28. Clogged channels of PRANA and MIND

  29. Approach – Body • Cleanse the body from the accumulations or blockages • Detoxing

  30. NASYA therapy

  31. NASYA therapy Cleanses the Sinus Head Throat

  32. ANU Thailam • Ingredients : Holostemmaada-kodien, Plectranthusvetiveroides, Cedrusdeodara, Cyperusrotundus, Cinnamomumzeylanicum, Vetiveriazizanioides, Hemidesmusindicus, Glycyrrhizaglabra, Cyperusesculentus, Aeglemarmelos. Solanumanguivi. Desmodiumgangeticum. Pseudarthriaviscida. Embeliaribes. Asparagus racemosus. Kaempferiarotundus. Cinnamomumtamala. Elettariacardamomum. Piper aurantiacum. NelumboNucifera. Oil of Sesamumindicum, Goat's milk.

  33. General body effect of the spring season • Sense organs • Low metabolism • Low energy • Low immunity

  34. TIPHALA - AMALAKI Phyllanthusembilica Syn:EmbilicaofficinalisGaertn Family: Euphorbiaceae

  35. TRIPHALA – HARITAKI • Terminaliachebula • Family: Combretaceae

  36. TRIPHALA – VIBHITAKI Terminalia Billerica Combretaceae Useful part: Fruit

  37. 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

  38. Use more • Dicon • Radish • Dill • Asparagus • Kohlrabi • Carrots • Onions • Garlic • Ginger

  39. Chew on

  40. Herbal therapy

  41. Reducing KAPHA Herbal therapy • Curcuma longa • Turmeric • Uses • As spice

  42. Herbal therapy • Ocimum sanctum • Holy basil • Uses • Fresh juice few drops • Aroma • Garden plant – sight • Water soaked with leaves for drinking

  43. Herbal therapy • Piper longum • Indian long pepper • Uses • As a spice

  44. Restoring MAJJAHerbal therapy • Benincasa hispida • Wax Guard • Uses: • Fresh Juice 1 cup a day • Soup • Vegetable • Sweet preparation

  45. Herbal therapy • Bacopamonnieri • Water-hyssop • Uses • Fresh juice 1 tsp • In salad • Powder with honey

  46. Herbal therapy • Centella asiatica • Spade leaf • Uses • Fresh juice 1 tsp • In salad

  47. Ela – Elactariacardamomum Sanskrit name: Ela Botanical name: Elactariacardamomum

  48. Ajwain – Trachyspermumcopticum Sanskrit name: Ajamoda Botanical name: Trachyspermumcopticum

  49. Clove – Syzygiumaromaticum Sanskrit name: Lavanga Botanical name: Syzygiumaromaticum mental faculty

  50. Licorice Sanskrit name: Yashtimadhu Botanical name: Glycirrhizaglabra

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