The main objective of this review article is to increase the awareness regarding Vihara (Ayurvedic lifestyle) in the prevention and management of dermatological disorders and to discuss its impact on physical, mental as well as social health of an individual. The authentic subject material has been reviewed from Ayurveda and modern medical literature. Concerned articles were reviewed from diffe...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Lead poisoning is normally caused by repeated occupational inhalation of lead. However, lead may also be absorbed through the digestive route. Some alternative medical treatments, such as Ayurvedic medicine, can also contain lead and may result in poisoning. PATIENTS AND METHOD We collected cases of lead poisoning related to Ayurvedic treatments attended at the Hospit...

The author presents in this article the ayurvedic explanation for the genesis of degenerative diseases.

This paper draws some parallels between Ayurvedic and Western Psychotherapy based on a collateral sutdy.

Alternative medicine in Bangladesh context means Unani/Ayurvedic and Homeopathic medicine. Government recognizes and patronizes allopathic (modern and western) medicine. This system through Government Institutions viz. hospitals and health care centres can offer services to only about 30% people. The other two systems (Unani/Ayurvedic and Homeopathic) can serve 50-60% people. Limited health man...

The ayurvedic view of the genesis of mental disorders is explained in this articles.

Gandoosh and Kavalu are two therapeutic measures described in Ayurveda. The sailent features of these measures are described in this article.

The erudite author makes an attempt in this article to trace the historical developments of Ayurveda. He also identifies the divergent views which made their appearance on the scene, thus highlighting the flexibility and adaptability of the system to ever changing circumstances.

The author highlights in this paper the differences between Ayurveda and Western medicine in the approach to healing process. Also the paper examines relevance of Ayurveda to the present day life style and thus, makes a critical study of both medical systems quoting references from various modern authors.

Method of theorization (Tantra Yukti-s given in Ayurvedic texts) is analyzed in the backdrop of scientific method. Thirty six methodic devices are singled out from texts for analysis in terms of truth specific, theory specific and discourse specific issues. The paper also points out exact problems in conception of method in Ayurveda and Science.