Any one can follow the above
simple set of directions to maximize their health
Although the advent of Western
medical practices temporarily loosened the roots
of Ayruvedic medicine in India, Ayurveda has since
that time made a comeback in its country of origin
and has spread around the world to Europe, Japan,
and North and South America. There are 108 Ayurvedic
colleges in India that grant degrees after a five-year
program, and 300,000 Ayurvedic physicians are
represented by the All India Ayur-Veda Congress.
Ayurvedic conferences, sponsored
by governments and/or medical associations, have
taken place in Brazil, Poland, Czechoslovakia,
and Hungary. In the Soviet Union, the Soviet Research
Center for Preventive Medicien overses the Institute
of Maharishi Ayur-Veda. Furthermore, in the U.S.,
the National Institutes of Health is researching
Ayurveda and its integration with other healing
practices, such as naturopathic, chiropractic,
and allopathic medicine. "Considerable modern
research has proven the efficacy of Ayurvedic
herbal preparations and research has now moved
to be elucidating their mechanisms and sites of
action". Combining modern medical diagnostic
procedures with traditional methods makes for
more effective use of Ayurvedic treatments.
Groups outside of the Ayurvedic
community have also taken steps to recognize this
established healing tradition. The World Health
Organization recognizes Ayurvedic medicine and
supports research and the integration of the Ayurvedic
system of health care into modern medicine.
In light of this renewed interest,
the great Acharyas and Vaidias remind us of all
that Ayurvedic medicines has to offer. "According
to Ayurvedic principles, by understanding oneself
- by identifying one's constitution and recognizing
sources of doshic aggravation - one can not only
follow the proper guidelines to cleanse, purify,
and prevent disease, but also uplift oneself into
a realm of awareness previously unknown."