Geography and You - Issue 141, 2020
Geography and You - Issue 141, 2020
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The 141th issue of G’nY is devoted to the alternative systems of medicine, with articles bringing insights into homeopathy and the science it represents. This issue also looks into the various other traditional and non-conventional modes of health care systems such as Ayurveda and Siddha.
HOMOEOPATHY A PRIMER ON ITS APPLICABILITY
In an era where the World Health Organisation (WHO) is worried about antibiotic sensitivity and chronic non-communicable diseases, homoeopathy is a therapeutic science that can step in to fill the gap. Research leads us to understand that homoeopathy is based on nano-technology and works on immunity enhancement.
6 mins
QUALITY OF LIFE AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH
The origin of Ayurveda has been traced to around 6000 BCE. The first recorded medical texts evolved from the Vedas. More than 1.5 million practitioners are using this traditional medicinal system for health care in India. It is estimated that 7800 manufacturing units are involved in the production of natural health products and traditional plant-based formulations in the nation, which requires more than 2000 tonnes of medicinal plant material annually.
5 mins
TRADITIONAL HEALING REVIVING AN ANCIENT ART
Traditional, indigenous and folk medicine is a system developed over generations within various civilizations, societies, communities, tribes and clans. The World Health Organisation estimated that 80 per cent of the population in developing countries rely on traditional medicine, mostly plant medicines for their primary health care needs. In India, 70 per cent of the population is seen to use traditional medicine.
4 mins
An integrated system of medicine to address India's health care concerns
Vaidya R Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) discusses the scope of mainstreaming the traditional system of preventive and curative care and the proactive interventions by the Indian government.
4 mins
THE SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE A GEOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVE
The word AYUSH denotes traditional and non-conventional systems of health care and healing which includes ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, unani, siddha, sowa rigpa and homoeopathy. AYUSH systems of medicine are codified and recognised by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Medical pluralism in India is a reflection of its cultural diversity and AYUSH systems have evolved over thousands of years, absorbing and adapting yet maintaining its individual identity.
6 mins
CRITICISMS OF HOMEOPATHY ADDRESSED THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Despite being practised for over 200 years homeopathy is still facing credibility challenges. Emerging research in this field has however, proven the plausibility of this science. During last two decades developed nations like Britain, France, USA and Australia, have questioned the effectiveness of homeopathy, although results have proven the scientificity of the alternative system. In the years to come studies conducted by homoepathic research organisations around globe is likely to further validate its scientific basis.
3 mins
HAHNEMANN - The Therapeutic Pioneer of Psychosomatic Medicine of Today
In wellness clinics of the modern world, there is an increased inflow of patients with symptoms diagnosed by modern medicine as psychosomatic diseases. These latest advancements in medical science were well documented in the homoeopathic system of medicine since 1796. Samuel Hahnemann was in fact the first to design therapeutic cures for such diseases.
8 mins
TRIAGING FOR MAINSTREAMING HOMEOPATHY
Homoeopathy, as a system of medicine, is a science of ‘similars’ and ‘overalls’. The role of homoeopathy in alleviating chronic ailments like skin, respiratory, gynaecological, joint, paediatric and psychiatric problems is promising.
7 mins
Broadening the role of homeopathy in India's health care
Anil Khurana, Director General, Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH) shares his perspective on the need for homeopathy to be significantly integrated with the holistic health care needs of India.
4 mins
HOMOEOPATHY THE SECOND MOST POPULAR SYSTEM OF MEDICINE IN THE WORLD
Samuel Hahnemann founded homoeopathy in 1796 as a holistic system of medicine where ‘the person in the disease’ is treated and not ‘the disease in the person’. it is perhaps the best alternative system of medicine, which is safest for the new born, the elderly and affordable even to the poorest. homoeopathic medicines are effective in infections, allergies, auto-immune, surgical, hormonal and psychological diseases, in addition to veterinary and plant diseases.
5 mins
Geography and You Magazine Description:
Utgiver: IRIS Publication Pvt. Ltd
Kategori: Education
Språk: English
Frekvens: Fortnightly
G'nY or Geography and You, is a semi-scientific research based magazine that is being published from New Delhi for 15 years now. One of its kind in the nation, the magazine deals with issues that are pertinent to south Asia, and India in particular. The editorial coverage encompasses people, places, environment, science and technology , with an emphasis on human involvement in a climate change scenario. Major topics include nature, ecology, economics, data and its interpretation, GIS based studies, extreme events, geographical thought, and more. G'nY today is appreciated and valued in India and abroad for its lucid in-depth factually correct articles, which is accompanied with vivid and large photographs.
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