the program guide

15th International Conference
Ayurveda & Autoimmune Disorders
October 9 – 11, 2015
Biltmore Hotel & Suites
2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, California, USA
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About
The 15th International Conference, “Ayurveda & Autoimmune Disorders”, organized by Global
Ayurveda Conferences, LLC and hosted by Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America,
Inc. includes a wide array of keynote speakers and featured speakers from various countries – USA,
Ireland, India, Thailand.
We have organized various international conferences on several interesting topics at various cities
throughout the USA and abroad. Our conferences feature presentations and seminars by distinguished
ayurvedic and integrative medicine professionals and provide a venue for professionals to meet face to
face, share and expand their knowledge, make new personal and professional connections, and more. Each
conference is unique in its theme or subject within ayurveda that it spotlights, such as women’s health, the
mind, cancer, spirituality, weight management, and many others. Ayurveda, the ancient science of health
and healing from India, offers us all a wealth of knowledge to be discovered and applied to our lives for a
multitude of benefits. It is our goal at Global Ayurveda Conferences to draw together the experts of this
esoteric discipline at regular conferences throughout the year in order to share as much knowledge and
wisdom as possible.
KEYNOTE
SPEAKERS
Keynote Speakers
1. Vijay Jain, MD, Florida, USA
2. Suresh Swarnapuri, BAMS, MDAYURVED, Cork City, Ireland
3. Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MDAYURVED, LMT, ERYT, Pennsylvania, USA
4. Pratibha Shah, BAMS, MDAYURVED, MPH, Massachusetts, USA
5. Jayarajan Kodikannath, BSc., BAMS, California, USA
6. Suhas Kshirsagar, BAMS, MDAYURVED, California, USA
7. Vivek Shanbhag, BAMS, MDAYURVED, ND, CYED, California, USA
8. Jayagopal Parla, BAMS, MDAYURVED, MAOM, CMT, California, USA
9. Rammohan Rao, PhD, California, USA
10. Jay Apte, BAMS, MS, California, USA
Vijay Jain, MD, FACS
Florida, USA
Vijay K. Jain brings more than 30 years of experience in general surgery and 10 years of focused study of
integrative medicine to his engaging integration of traditional/western medicine with ancient medicine and
well-tried systems of healing from different cultures. He has studied mind/body medicine with Dr. Deepak
Chopra, MD; Yoga Therapy at Vivekananda Research Center in Bangalore, India; courses in ayurvedic
medicine with Dr. Sunil Joshi in Nagpur, India; and courses in integrative medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil in
Tucson, AZ. In addition to his surgery practice, Dr. Jain lectures on ayurvedic principles and practices, and
how to create optimal health. Recently, he has become interested in the science of graceful aging as it relates
to holistic practices. At present, Dr. Jain is Medical Director of Amrit Ayurveda for Total Well-being and
conducts all panchakarma programs there. He is also a Founding Director of International University of
Yoga and Ayurveda, Florida, USA and the Founding Medical Director of International University of Yoga
and Ayurveda, Inc. and serves on the board of directors of Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of
North America, Inc.
Overview of Autoimmune Disorders
An autoimmune disorder occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys
healthy body tissue by mistake. There are more than 80 types of autoimmune
disorders. This presentation will review understanding of autoimmune disease from
different points of view including modern medicine and ayurveda. Pathogenesis of
autoimmune diseases will be discussed from both points of view. A review of
integrative therapies for these disorders will be discussed. Common autoimmune
disorders include: Addison’s disease, celiac disease – sprue (gluten-sensitive
enteropathy), dermatomyositis, Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, multiple
sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, pernicious anemia, reactive arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,
Sjogren syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, type I diabetes, etc.
Suresh Swarnapuri, BAMS, MDAYURVED
Cork City, Ireland
Suresh Swarnapuri is a consulting ayurvedic practitioner with over 15 years of experience in
ayurveda, especially as it relates to neurological disorders. He is a Registered Master Ayurvedic
Specialist (RMAS) with AAPNA. He has worked as a Lecturer at IIAMR, Bangalore, and Associate
Professor at Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Sciences in Bangalore, India. Dr. Suresh also worked with
Maharishi International Foundation from 2001 to 2004 and traveled extensively throughout the
Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Croatia, Italy, Turkey, Ukraine, Lebanon, Serbia, and Estonia,
conducting various seminars and lectures. He was presented with “Atreya” Award for Excellence in
Ayurvedic Practice by AAPNA at Boston, USA in 2011 and “Charaka” Award for Excellence in
Ayurvedic Teaching in 2013 by AAPNA at Las Vegas, USA. He is an academic committee member
of and serves as a Masters Program faculty member at International University of Yoga and
Ayurveda, USA. Presently, he provides ayurvedic educational services in Ireland, France, Slovenia,
Croatia and Ukraine. He is also Director of Ghar-Gita holistic Ayurveda Retreats, Ireland and
Director of European Ayurveda Products. It is his passion and love to grow ayurveda globally.
Crohn’s Disease – Clinical Presentation
Ayurveda explains immunology in a very comprehensive manner. My
presentation on Crohn’s disease reveals the importance of ayurvedic methods
applied during treatments during a case treated over a period of 2 years. The
methods were successful, and now my patient is progressing rather well.
Important in this treatment is that there is no absolute relapse; it will be very
illuminating for all to understand this special ayurvedic protocol.
Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MDAYURVED, LMT
Pennsylvania, USA
Shekhar Annambhotla has been practicing and teaching ayurveda world wide since 1988. He has travelled
extensively to more than 25 countries, teaching and consulting in ayurveda. Shekhar is the Founding Director
of Ojas, LLC Ayurveda Wellness Center Pennsylvania; Founder, President and Chairman of the Board of
Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA); Founding Director of Global
Ayurveda Conferences, LLC; and a Founding Director of International University of Yoga and Ayurveda,
Florida. Shekhar served on the Board of Directors for National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA)
from 2005-2010. He has taught ayurveda courses in many prestigious universities in the U.S., including
University of Pennsylvania (UPENN), University of Medicine & Dentistry in NJ (UMDNJ), Hershey
Medical School, Jefferson Medical School and others. He was awarded the “International Excellence
Award 2011” in Dubai by Tathagat Foundation; “Ayurveda Khandantara Sthapanacharya” by I-SERVE;
and “Outstanding Corporate Award: Healthcare and Community Service” by MTC Global. He is
Editor-in-chief, OMICS Group, Ayurveda Division, California, USA and also serves on the editorial board
for Light on Ayurveda Journal, MA, USA.
Panchakarma for Autoimmune Disorders
Panchakarma, a deep psycho-physiological cleansing and detoxification
program, helps to improve overall health and wellness by adopting 4 steps. The
foremost step is to improve digestion, assimilation and absorption by adopting
various methods of fasting, and utilizing digestive herbs; the second is by
administering various deep cleansing programs as explained in panchakarma
therapies; the third is to follow a post-cleansing diet and lifestyle; and finally,
administering various rasayanas and vajeekaranas gradually and systematically
enhance the immune system to alleviate autoimmune disorders.
Pratibha Shah, BAMS, MDAYURVED, MPH
Massachusetts, USA
Pratibha Shah is one of the leading ayurveda experts in the New England area. Her life mission is to
propagate healthier ways of living with holistic solutions for illnesses as the primary form of care and to
advocate for the integration of holistic care practices into mainstream healthcare. She strongly believes that
true integrative medicine is the medicine of the future. Her pioneering initiatives in the field of ayurveda
have brought her to attention at the White House, the Department of Health and Human Services, as well
as the Consulate General of India, NYC. She is a prolific speaker and educator in the community, has
authored several papers, and writes regularly for many e-magazines and journals. She is an editor for
Ayurveda Journal on Health and Associate Editor for the Ancient Science Journal. She is a senior faculty
member of Kerala Ayurveda Academy. In 2014, she was selected as one of the 20 outstanding women in
the New England area. Before moving to the US in 2004, she served as Chief Medical Officer with the
Central Government of India, in the ministry of Indian System of Medicine (AYUSH). Currently, she
works as an Ayurveda Consultant at Well Life Medical. She is the Founder and Director of Council for
Ayurveda Research and a non-profit called the Wholistic Health Alliance. She runs an informative health
blog on Facebook called My Ayurved.
Deepening Our Understanding of
Autoimmune Disorders with Ayurveda
Autoimmune diseases are thought to affect approximately 14–22 million people in the United
States. They impose a significant physical, emotional, social, and financial burden on the
country’s health care system. Despite more than 80 clinically identified autoimmune diseases,
understanding and treatment options are still quite limited. The prevalence of autoimmune
diseases in the US appears to be on the rise. Ayurveda is a 4000 year old ancient holistic
medical science. Ayurvedic principles are specific and yet broad enough to facilitate application
to and analysis of even the new and emerging diseases and syndromes. The well-developed
robust concepts of pathophysiology can be applied to deepening our understanding of the
architecture of autoimmune disorders, which in turn can lead to better management of the
diseases and elevate quality of life, while improving prognosis. This presentation will discuss
important ayurvedic concepts which can help demystify autoimmune diseases. Herbs that
support management of autoimmune disorders will be listed and described. Relevant case
studies will be included.
Jayarajan Kodikannath, BSc, BAMS
California, USA
Jayarajan Kodikannath is a classically trained ayurvedic doctor and an accomplished teacher from Kerala,
India currently working as the Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA). Suffused with expertise in
traditional ayurvedic health care practices, especially panchakarma (ayurvedic detoxification) and
ksharasoothra (ayurvedic thread therapy), Jayarajan worked as the Chief Medical Officer of an exclusive
ayurvedic heritage wellness center, Ayurvedagram, for more than 10 years before he moved to the U.S. in
2010. Ayurvedagram, located in Bangalore, offers the authentic practice of ayurveda, including rejuvenative
therapies, in pristine surroundings for the treatment of chronic diseases. Dr. J played a significant role in
bringing Ayurvedagram to international repute with extremely satisfied clients across the globe. He currently
serves on the Board of Directors of National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA) and California
Association of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM). He is an accomplished teacher for the advanced courses in
ayurveda and the resource person for various training programs conducted in traditional ayurvedic medicine.
His corporate sessions and workshops on Application of Ayurveda in Daily Life, Stress Management and
BMS (Body, Mind & Soul) are immensely popular. Dr. J, as he is fondly referred to, is actively involved in
various research projects of Kerala Ayurveda. He has presented several papers on Ayurveda worldwide.
Classical Ayurvedic Protocol for Sustainable
Results in Chronic Autoimmune Disorders
The rapid increase in the number and prevalence of autoimmune disorders is a global health
concern today. The symptomatic and reductive approach of the modern medical system finds
these disorders non-curable and focuses on immune suppression, which leads to many other
serious health issues and complications. The self-destructive nature of autoimmune diseases
reflects both the ‘dushana swabhava’ and panic response of a patient’s own physiologic principles
and defense mechanisms. Classical ayurvedic protocols, through their comprehensive
approaches, bring balance to the body’s functional systems and enhance the immune stability
and resistance against further relapse of the same pathological responses. Such classical
protocols includes traditional herbal formulations, customized panchakarma, dietary and
lifestyle corrections. In this presentation, I will be bringing some of the chronic clinical cases
of autoimmune conditions managed at Kerala Ayurveda, the classical clinical protocol adopted,
and the promising sustainable outcomes.
Suhas Kshirsagar, BAMS, MDAYURVED
California, USA
Suhas Kshirsagar is a world-renowned ayurvedic physician & educator from India, born of a
traditional Rig Vedic family. He holds an M.D. in Ayurvedic Medicine, with a Gold Medal from the
prestigious Pune University in India. Suhas is one of the most academically accomplished ayurvedic
physicians in the US who has traveled worldwide popularizing ayurvedic medicine, setting up clinics,
offering courses for both medical professionals and laypersons, and has provided ayurvedic
consultations for thousands of patients. He is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker and
a visiting professor at various ayurvedic schools & universities worldwide. He is an Advisor and
Consultant for the Chopra Center University. He has been featured n numerous radio and television
shows, including Dr. OZ, NBC. He is an experienced clinician and an insightful Vedic counselor
who adds tremendous value to his clients and students alike. He is an internationally acclaimed
researcher, best selling author, and formulator and consultant to various nutraceutical companies.
He is the lead formulator of Zrii Achieve, Accell, and Rise & Purify. He is currently the Director of
“Ayurvedic Healing” an Integrative Wellness Clinic in Santa Cruz, California.
Identifying Prakriti and its role in
Autoimmune Disorders
Ayurveda is one of the oldest health care systems known to humanity. Remarkably,
this ancient approach to understanding the body, which has been tested and proven
over thousands of years, is also completely compatible with our contemporary
understanding of how nature and modern medicine work. In fact, Ayurveda simply
uses a different terminology to express some of the most advanced ideas of molecular
biology and quantum physics, including the complex interplay between genetic and
epigenetic (environmental) forces in our health. Understanding one’s Prakriti is one of
the most important steps toward prevention of immune disorders. We will discuss a
basic template for prevention and therapy for underactive and overactive immune
systems.
Vivek Shanbhag, BAMS, MDAYURVED, ND, CYED
California, USA
Vivek Shanbhag is a licensed naturopathic doctor, ayurvedic medicine expert, professor & best-selling
author with over 30 years experience. He is the Founder-Director of Natural Medicine Clinic &
Academy in San Jose & Los Gatos, California. He is an adjunct faculty at Bastyr University, Mount
Madonna Ayurveda College, Vedika Global and Kerala Ayurveda. His 16 years clinical training includes:
ND, Bastyr University; MD-Ayu, Poona University; BAMS, Karnataka University; and Yoga Educator,
Karnataka University. He specializes in integrating ayurveda, naturopathic medicine and yoga to treat
acute and chronic diseases. From 1989 - 2006, he was the Founder-Director of AYU Ayurvedic
Academy & Clinic, Seattle. In 2006, he sold this successful institution to Kerala Ayurveda. During 199196, he was Chairman of the Ayurveda Department at Bastyr University. During 1985-88, he was Head
of Ayurvedic Research Institute, Pune. He is the best-selling author of “Beginner’s Introduction to
Ayurveda” by Keats Publishing. Recently, he won international Awards for Excellence in Ayurvedic
Teaching and Practice. He has been a sought-after keynote speaker at national and international
conferences in the fields of ayurveda, naturopathic medicine, yoga, wellness, and nutrition.
Evidence Based Top 5 Herbs & Formulas
for Autoimmune Disorders
Ayurvedic medicine has described detailed therapeutic protocols for treating various
autoimmune disorders. Extensive scientific research on ayurvedic treatment of
autoimmune disorders has been conducted in India, Europe, America and elsewhere at
respected research institutions, medical colleges and universities. Scientific clinical
research has led to significant evidence basis for the efficacy of the ayurvedic
treatment of autoimmune disorders. Especially, vast amounts of evidence are available
regarding herbs and formulas effective in various autoimmune disorders. During this
presentation, Dr. Shanbhag will discuss the currently available evidence on the top 5
herbs & formulas for autoimmune disorders.
Jayagopal Parla, BAMS., MDAYURVED, MAOM, CMT
California, USA
Jayagopal Parla is an internationally known speaker and educator in the field of ayurveda. He has
extensive clinical experience and comes from a family lineage of ayurvedic practitioners that goes
back three generations. He is a Professor of Ayurveda at American University of Complementary
Medicine, where he also serves as Chair of the Department of Ayurveda. In addition, he is a
visiting faculty member at various ayurvedic schools including Japan Ayurveda School, Tokyo and
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS), Whittier, CA. He is on the board of
advisors for Complementary and Alternative Medicine task force at Charles Drew University and
board of directors for Consortium of Ayurvedic Credentialing (CAC). Jayagopal Parla holds a
Bachelors degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery from Bangalore University, Bangalore, India,
and an Ayurvedic MD degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Udupi, India. He
recently graduated with a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from SCUHS and is also a
licensed massage therapist. Jayagopal Parla has published and presented scientific papers in several
national and international publications.
Clinical Application Of Rasayana Therapy
For Prevalent Auto-Immune Disorders
Proper immune response is an expression of a balanced state of body and mind. Various
rasayanas explained in ayurvedic literature have shown immune boosting actions with
comprehensive effects on the body and mind. Body tissues known as dhatus are significantly
responsible for the body's immune system. Each of the seven dhatus contributes uniquely to a
healthy immune response. There are certain patterns specific to each of the dhatus that can
contribute to different autoimmune diseases. There are rasayanas that are specific-to-specific
dhatus. Recommending dhatu rasayanas to patients with reference to their immunomodulatory
effect can be beneficial in preventing an attack of autoimmune disease and also
in its management. This keynote presentation rationalizes autoimmune diseases originating
from dhatu patterns. Concepts behind choosing single herb or compound rasayanas for
prevalent autoimmune diseases will be also be explained.
Rammohan Rao, CAS, RYT, PhD
Rammohan Rao, is a Research Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the Buck Institute for
Research on Aging, Novato, California, USA. His research focus is on various aspects of ageassociated neurodegenerative diseases. Ram serves as a faculty teacher at the California College
of Ayurveda (CCA) and is also a RYT from Yoga Alliance USA. He is a professional member
of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), member of the Research Board of
the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA) and Science Editor
of Ayurveda Journal of Health. In his spare time he offers consultations in YAMP techniques
(Yoga, Ayurveda, Meditation & Pranayama), and conducts YAMP workshops, seminars and
cooking classes. Ram has published several articles in major yoga/ayurveda journals and has
been a featured speaker in several national and international meetings and symposia.
Ayurvedic Approach to Treating
Memory Impairment
Inflammation is the immune system’s “rapid response unit team” that is characterized by (a) the presence of specialized chemicals
that create a suitable environment for the body’s defense molecules to act and (b) the release of an entire arsenal of specialized
molecules/cells that fight the invaders. The inflammatory process occurs just as it should, releasing defense/pro-inflammatory
molecules when needed and turning them off when the threat has been sufficiently addressed. Now imagine if this body’s strong
defense system turns awry and the defending molecules take on their own body’s system. That would be the negative aspects as
seen in chronic inflammation and is characterized by a defense response that is aberrant, out of control and not completely turned
off. Additionally, when this system goes out of control, it self-perpetuates and triggers several disease conditions. Alzheimer’s
disease (AD) is an age-associated, irreversible, progressive, neuro-inflammatory disease that is characterized by severe memory loss,
unusual behavior, personality changes, and a decline in cognitive function. The disease is the most common form of dementing
illness among middle-aged and older adults, affecting more than 5 million Americans, a number estimated to increase to 7.7 million
by 2030. Efforts to find a cure for AD have so far been very disappointing and the drugs currently available to treat the disease
have very limited effectiveness. In this presentation, I will discuss the ayurvedic interpretation of Alzheimer’s disease including signs
and symptoms, causes, risk factors and treatment modalities.
Jay Apte, BAMS, MS
California, USA
Jay Apte is an ayurvedic doctor from Pune, India and also has
completed MS in Pharmacology from University of North Texas, USA.
She has been practicing Ayurveda for more than 35 years and has an
ayurveda and panchakarma Center in Mountain View California. She
founded AyuVidya College of Ayurveda and offers Authentic ayurvedic
education since last 20 years. She created Ayurfoods – A line of
ayurvedically balanced, easy to prepare, delicious and nutritious
packaged foods along with Organic ghee. Vedafoods – another of her
creation of “culinary cousines for sugar conscious” will be out in the
market soon. Jay Apte is passionate about ayurveda and her mission is
to spread ayurvedic wisdom to all.
Psoriasis thru’ eyes of
conventional medicine and ayurveda
Conventionally Psoriasis is considered as one of the most prevalent
autoimmune disease in the U.S. affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans.
Red, itchy, painful Psoriatic patches appear on the knees, elbows, lower back,
and scalp and many other places. Treatments range from creams and ointments,
ultraviolet light therapy to autoimmune drugs such as methotrexate. Jay Apte
will present psoriasis thru eyes of ayurveda and will discuss pathology and
treatment options of psoriasis thru “panchabhoutik chikitsa” involving liver,
spleen and kidneys. She will also discuss the role of foods in causation and
management of psoriasis.
FEATURED
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Pratibha Gramann, PhD, California, USA
Kathy Gehlken, MA, RDN, CMP, California, USA
Anand Joshi, BAMS, MDAYURVED, PhD-Ayu, India
Rucha Kelkar, BAMS, MPT, California, USA
Cynthia Copple, California, USA
Suresh Kamal Srinivas, Thailand
Tom Yarema, MD, California, USA
Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, BAMS, MAOM, LAc, PhD (C), California, USA
Namyata Pathak Gandhi, BAMS, MDAYURVED, VSF, California, USA
Featured Presenters
10. Devika Deshmukh, BAMS, MDAYURVED, California, USA
11. Priyatarssini Balamurugen, BAMS, MSc. (Psychology), DNYS, RAAP, New Jersey, USA
12. Mary Sullivan, MS, AYS, Massachusetts, USA
13. Darshan Desai, BAMS, MDAYURVED, Mumbai, India
14. Rekha Nair, BAMS, Trivendrum, Kerala, India
15. Swathi Mohite, BAMS, MSAYURVED, Pune, India
16. Holly Fourchalk, PhD, Vancouver, Canada
17. Prashanth Acharya, BAMS, MSAYURVED, PhD (C) , Bengaluru, India
18. Shanmugamurthy Lakshmanan, PhD, Massachusetts, USA
Pratibha Gramann, PhD
California, USA
Pratibha Gramann holds a doctoral degree in Psychology and
Consciousness. Dr. Pratibha is a Health and Wellness Consultant and
Certified Ayurveda Practitioner. She teaches pranayama, kriya meditation, and
specialty workshops in Samkhya and Yogasutra. “Consciousness, Free Will,
and Transformation” is a recent publication in RST Journal.
Healing Autoimmunity:
A Specialty of Ayurveda
Autoimmune disorders often seem incurable. What do they have in common? They are long standing, and the body’s immune system seems to be attacking normal
body processes. In turn, the processes and related organs become non-functional. This is the case in disorders of lupus where there is chronic debilitating
indigestion, in diabetes, in rheumatoid arthritis, chronic bowel syndromes, skin, and other disorders. Ayurveda views these disorders as deep-seated deposits of ama
(toxins) within the tissues. Ama prevent s normal functioning. The immune system then targets the deposits in an attempt to be rid of the accumulations. However,
the deep-seated deposits of incarcerated wind, bile, or mucosal material have accumulated over time and are not simple to remove. Ayurveda employs oils to loosen
the deposits, followed by herbal decoctions and steam to remove them. It is truly an art of healing. Unless these toxic substances are removed, how can normal
functioning resume? In fact the likely hood is the deposits will grow and turn into more serious situations. Education about wind, bile, phlegm / vata, pitta, kapha as
deposits is helpful for people to understand the processes of Ayurveda pancha-karma. It begins to seem a more reasonable procedure. Accompanying
panchakarma, the client needs to become aware of food and lifestyle habits in order to avoid a recurrence of the disorder. Lifestyle is one of the most natural ways
of healing. However it may not be easiest. It is easy to take medicine of any type. Medicine and herbs are generally taken with ordinary water and nothing else is
required. Changing lifestyle takes discipline, self-regulation, and mindfulness. For some, changing lifestyle is a nuisance. Here I present a technique that makes
lifestyle change easier. Here is where the practice of pranayam and kriyas are helpful. Following a morning program of breath work and meditation, a person can
find their inner environment, emotions, and mindset more ready to embrace change and better able to direct attention. There is in fact nothing in the body-mind
that is not related to prana. The definition of prana is consciousness + air. Ayurveda clinicians and practitioners can either teach pranayam and meditation, or send
clients to qualified teachers who specialize in pranayam and meditation. Studies have shown outstanding effects of pranayama and meditation. Pranayam and kriyas
are the most direct way to restore balance to the five pranas of the body mind. A balanced system of prana acts as initiator of psycho physiological processes. When
normal processes are restored, the body comes into the mode of healing and prevention. In this way, ayurveda addresses every aspect of life for a total healing of
autoimmune disorders.
Kathy Gehlken, MA, RDN, CMP
California,USA
Kathy Gehlken is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist, Certified Massage Practitioner and Wellness Coach in the San
Francisco Bay Area. She received her MA in Ayurveda from Mount Madonna
College of Ayurveda and continues her studies with Shubham Ayurveda
Academy Practitioner of Classical Ayurveda Training in the lineage of Vaidya
Kolhatakar.
Determining a Regional Ritucharya
(Seasonal Routine) for Health
Because Svastavrutta and Ritucharya are fundamental pillars of establishing and
maintaining swastha, it is important to understand the local climate and how the
doshas effect each season. The texts have outlined specific patterns to the seasons that
are applicable to Northern India. However, this pattern does not seem to apply to the
San Francisco Bay Area. Using Pune, India, as the control (the place most similar to
what is described in the texts) and comparing the weather there with that here (SF Bay
Area), we will get an idea of the difference in weather patterns–dosha chaya, kopa and
prasama–and the predominant seasonal gunas between the two places. That way we
can understand this climate in light of its variation from what is described in the text
and establish a local svastavrutta/ritucharya.
Anand Joshi, BAMS, MDAYURVED, PhD-Ayu
Pune, India
Anand Joshi is presently working as a professor in Bharati Vidyapeeth University, College of
Ayurveda, Pune, India. He has 20 years teaching experience in Kayachikitsa, and 20 years
administrative experience in the capacity of Principal & Medical Director in Ayurveda College &
Hospital at Koppa, Karnataka State & Pune, Maharastra State. He is a member of the academic
council, Bharateeya Vidyapeeth University, Pune, faculty member of ayurveda at Rajiv Gandhi
University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, member of Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM),
New Delhi, recognized guide for post graduate (MD-Ayu) and doctoral degree (PhD-Ayu)
programs and examiner in Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine) for bachelor and postgraduate course
in various universities. He has given various talks on All India Radio on ayurveda, participated in
many national and international seminars, and presented papers on various ayurvedic topics. He is
also the recipient of “European Ayurveda Center” Gold Medal for PhD thesis, recipient of Gold
Medal for best research thesis by Ayurveda Academy, Pune, India, and recipient of lifetime
achievement award by Tathagat Ayurved Research Foundation, Pune, India.
Concept of Autoimmune Diseases in Ayurveda with Special
Reference to Management of Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Ayurved is a science of life which advocates medicine for healthy individuals for prevention of disease and also curative measures for all
diseases, and also increases immunity as immuno-modulators (Rasayana). The concept of immunity is explained in Ayurved in the context
of Vyadhikshamatwa (immunity). An autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system fails to recognize the body’s own tissues and
attacks itself. Autoimmune disease can be organ specific (affecting a single organ) or systemic (involvement of many organs). Autoimmunity
refers to presence of antibodies or T-lymphocytes which react with self antigens. Amavata and its modern correlate, rheumatoid arthritis, is
an autoimmune systemic disorder of the joints in which other body systems are also harmed by autoimmune reactions. Amavata / RA is an
AI disease and a reaction of antibodies to citrullinated cyclic peptide IgM, rheumatoid factor. The disease amavata can be compared to
rheumatoid arthritis as well as rheumatic fever. The signs and symptoms of both diseases are present in amavata. Ama and Vata are major
morbid factors which play vital roles in causing amavata. The agni which is present in dhatu (dhatushma) gets lowered, and ama is formed at
the level of respective dhatu. This ama in association of vata dosha circulates all over the body and gets lodged in kapha sthana. This refers
to sandhi and exhibits clinical features such as sandhi shotha-(swelling in multiple joints), sandhi shula (pain in joints), gatra stabdata(stiffness
in the body). Ayurvedic treatment includes langhana, deepana, rooksha swedana, virechana and basti. Guggulu and suvarna are the medicines
of choice in amavata. Preparations of guggulu and suvarna act as analgesic, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulators (rasayana), and these
drugs arrest the basic destructive process in the joints and modify the course of the disease. This presentation will highlight auto immunity in
amavata, the diagnostic criteria, laboratory and radiological changes, and management with special reference to the effect of guggulu and
suvarna kalpa’s in amavata (RA).
Rucha Kelkar, BAMS, MPT
California, USA
Rucha Kelkar, Director of Ayurbliss, LLC – Ayurveda Wellness for Mind, Body and
Spiritual Health, received her graduate degree in ayurveda from University of Pune, India,
and her Master’s degree in physical therapy from California State University, Long Beach.
She is also a certified yoga teacher. Kelkar is an accomplished clinician, educator, speaker,
and writer. She has been an ayurveda practitioner for over thirteen years and has extensive
clinical experience in ayurveda and physical therapy. She is a faculty member for leading
ayurveda schools and has been a presenter at national ayurveda conferences. She has written
articles for ayurveda magazines and journals. Kelkar runs Ayurbliss, LLC, Ayurveda and
Panchakarma Clinic and Wellness Center, which is located in San Mateo, CA.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ayurveda:
A Case Study
This is a case study presentation on the use of ayurvedic herbs and
panchakarma in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. A 36 year old client with
h/o rheumatoid arthritis for over 14 years was treated successfully using
appropriate diet, lifestyle, herbs and bastis. Client was using four painkillers per
day before she started ayurveda. She currently uses none.
Cynthia Copple
California, USA
Cynthia Copple is co-founder of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association
and co-founder and past Dean of the Mount Madonna Institute College of
Ayurveda. She has been Director of Lotus Holistic Health Institute since 1982.
She is the author of “Know Your Blueprint: The Ayurvedic Secret to Restoring
Vitality And Becoming Unstoppable.” She has taught Ayurveda internationally.
The Psychology of Auto Immune Disorders:
Ayurveda and the Mind as Healer
The mind can poison or heal the body. I will discuss the interaction between
mind and body in autoimmune diseases, tracing the path from thought to dosha
to dhatu and reveal the inner narrative that gives rise to the disorder, and also
the narrative paths to healing, based on over 30 years of clinical ayurvedic
practice.
Suresh “Kamal” Srinivas
Thailand
Kamal (Suresh Kamal Srinivas), born in India, has studied various forms of physical
fitness, martial arts, and yoga from the age of 5. He created a new yoga system ‘Kriyoga’ for
the world. The word Kri means ‘new life”. He was initiated by Swami Veda Bharati of the
Himalayas into the highest Himalayan tradition. Today, Master Kamal and Kriyoga are at the
forefront of the world’s goal for better solutions to many physical, mental and emotional
challenges people face. Master Kamal has combined the unique elements of yoga and other
disciplines that he has studied over the past twenty years to develop superior mental and
physical health. This is by improving muscular strength & endurance, cardiovascular
conditioning and bone strength, glandular efficiency, flexibility, mental fitness and improved
communion between the material and spiritual worlds.
Build Immune Strength with the Methods
of Kriyoga and Himalayan Meditation
The word ‘Kri’ means ‘New Life’. Kriyoga is a most dynamic, effective new age yoga system that exists in
the world today. Kriyoga is built on 'RTS' - Rhythmic Training System, which combines ancient eastern
wisdom with modern physical science, giving you the utmost benefits in not only achieving but in
maintaining total well being. According to the ancient wisdom of yoga, human beings are classified into 3
different personalities i.e., animal, warrior and divine. Kriyoga classes are designed for those personalities
with various interests and goals, as we understand that everybody is different. Every single Kriyoga class
incorporates “RTS’’’ that delivers cardio, resistance training and flexibility according to your personality
and interest, giving uplifting results in physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of life.
Participants will learn –
a. Easy and effective methods of Kriyoga
b. To build immune strength with Himalayan meditation and
c. Benefits of Infrared light
Tom Yarema, MD
California, USA
Tom Yarema is a pioneering physician, committed to bridging the best of all systems of
medicine and delivering practical, cost-effective solutions to his patients. After a
successful career in emergency medicine, in 1995 he redirected his clinical practice to the
reversal of chronic disease. He is author of Eat-Taste-Heal: an Ayurvedic Guidebook &
Cookbook for Modern Living, past National Director of Clinical Services for Kerala
Ayurveda in the US, a co-formulator of nutritional wellness products sold worldwide, and
founder of the Internet-based program for the reversal of metabolic syndrome, “Get
Your Body Back”. As Medical Director of Center for Wellness & Integrative Medicine,
Soquel, California, one of his current passions is the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
Bridging Ayurveda with Allopathy in
Autoimmunity
Individuals suffering from autoimmune disorders are typically initially
diagnosed by allopathic physicians. From our own experience, we have
observed ayurveda to provide great benefit to patients with autoimmunity. Dr
Yarema describes the parallels and divergences between Western medicine’s
most current approaches to autoimmunity and ayurveda’s ancient wisdom, and
suggests practical methods to bridge the two.
Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, BAMS, MAOM, LAc, PhD (C)
California, USA
Anupama Kizhakkeveettil is an ayurvedic practitioner and licensed acupuncturist. She
received her Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from the US and is currently pursuing
her PhD in public health. She has presented papers at national and international
conferences and has authored peer-reviewed journal articles in complementary and
alternative medicine. Anu is actively involved in various research projects and also serves as
peer reviewer for journals and international conferences in the US. Currently, she is
working as an Associate Professor and the Program Director for the Ayurveda Program at
Southern California University of Health Sciences, and as a visiting faculty for American
University of Complementary Medicine. She also serves as a board member of Council of
Ayurvedic Credentialing, executive board member of Council of Ayurvedic Research,
board Member of California Ayurvedic Medical Association, and action board member of
American Public Health Association.
Evidence for the Effectiveness of Ayurvedic Medicine in
the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory autoimmune
disease that affects the smaller and larger joints of the body. It is one of the
leading causes of chronic morbidity in developed countries. Ayurvedic medicine
is one of the most treasured healing heritages and is also an integral part of
various alternative health systems. In ayurvedic medicine, various measures have
been used for the management of rheumatoid arthritis. This presentation explains
the efficacy and effectiveness of various ayurvedic protocols used for rheumatoid
arthritis from classical text books as well as scientific research.
Namyata Pathak Gandhi, BAMS, MDAYURVED, VSF
California, USA
Namyata Pathak Gandhi is an Integrative Ayurveda Consultant trained in ayurveda and modern
medicine in Mumbai, India. In 2011, she was selected as the youngest exceptional Vaidya Scientist Fellow
(VSF) in a nationwide screen by the Government of India through Center of Excellence, Institute of
Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Bengaluru, India. As a Research associate at Mahatma Gandhi’s
Kasturba Health Society, she was involved in innovative projects to develop ayurveda-inspired products
and services. She has received an intensive exposure in interdisciplinary collaboration between
conventional medicine and traditional physicians, life science experts and community, government,
academic and commercial organizations. Her commitment for useful applications of ayurveda’s
fundamentals led to publications like those on pragnyaapradha, ayurceuticals, vaidya – scientists. At
clinics in India, she pursued providing the best available individual care. Apart from general internal
medicine, she focused on improving health through integrative services for (a) Parkinson’s disease
management and (b) preventive management of cardio-metabolic disorders in high risk individuals. She
is on the editorial board of international peer reviewed journals, has authored several publications and
delivered talks to community, industry, and research groups. After moving to California, USA in 2014,
she is now the Founder of AIM Swasthya.
Translational Scope of Integrative Ayurveda in
Autoimmune Disorders: Review and Directions
In the 80 kinds of autoimmune diseases recognized, the immune system attacks its own healthy tissue. Diagnosis is based on
immune-fluorescent antibody detection, like the common Antinuclear Antibody (ANA). Treatment is corticosteroids and
other immunosuppressive agents, while expensive monoclonal antibodies are used in advanced stages. There is no known
cure, onset is slow and chronic, and the patient’s quality of life suffers from many years of non-specific symptoms like
fatigue, fever, and malaise. Integrative ayurveda addresses both reductionist and holistic methods of healing and medicine. In
the physical plane of each condition, it uses well-investigated leads for known targets at different levels of biological
organization: from whole body to cellular. The emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual planes are then addressed with
empathy to promote healing and reduce suffering. For the purpose of clinical applications, I will present a summary of
selected, available clinical research with ayurveda for the most common autoimmune conditions – rheumatoid arthritis,
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Non-clinical
interventional studies for the common pathophysiology in these conditions, e.g. tumor necrosis factor, IgE, and natural killer
cells shall be reviewed. Based on ayurveda’s fundamentals, its traditional role for the non-specific, debilitating symptoms and
enhancement of well-being shall be discussed. Avenues for scientific investigations, emerging as leads from the above studies,
will be shared.
Devika Deshmukh, BAMS, MDAYURVED
California, USA
Devika Deshmukh is a second generation vaidya whose parents Drs. Ramesh and
Shubhada Deshmukh run the renowned Kerala Ayurvedic Clinic in 3 locations in Mumbai.
Her MD-Ayurveda research thesis was “Comparative study on the effect of nasya karma
and greeva basti with ksheera bala taila in greeva hundanam with special reference to
cervical spondylosis”. While working as consultant for Kerala Ayurvedic Clinic in Mumbai,
she taught Panchakarma at the University of Mumbai. She has taught Panchakarma classes
to the students of Middlesex University, United Kindgom and done research presentations
at ayurvedic seminars in Karnataka and in national conferences. Based on her extensive
training and research, she will do a practical clinical presentation at this conference.
Ayurvedic Samvahanam in
Autoimmune disorders
Ayurvedic samvahanam is a type of touch therapy, body work or massage sub-type
used by ayurveda in specific conditions and age groups like children, delicate women
and elderly. It may or may not involve the use of herbal oils. Usually it is categorized as
a snehana (oleation) therapy. It involves knowledge of mamsa, dhatu, sira, snayu, asthi,
sandhi, naadi, and marma. It is highly effective in both vata and pitta disorders. In
autoimmune disorders, usually there is aggravation of vata and depletion of ojas.
Along with traditional authentic treatment protocols of ayurveda, samvahanam has
also been used very effectively in treatments of various autoimmune disorders,
especially amavata or rheumatoid arthritis.
Priyatarssini Balamurugen, BAMS, MS, DNYS, RAAP
New Jersey, USA
Priyatarssini Balamurugen Certified in Advanced Acupuncture in Beijing, China. As
a practitioner of ayurveda, marma, naturopathy, yoga & acupuncture, she integrates
all these systems in her practice for the past 15 years. She is faculty member at
International University of Yoga and Ayurveda psychology program. She is presently
as a Research Scientist at WISE (World Institute of Scientific Exploration) an
organization for conducting, leading, and promoting groundbreaking scientific
research and investigations in countries world wide.She has presented papers and
conducted workshops in universities like NJIT and written articles on ayurveda, ojas
and conscious living. She is also master and instructor in Simplified Kundalini Yoga
(SKY), a scientific system of conscious living directed towards Individual peace
leading to World peace which she learnt directly from her Guru, Vethathiri Maharishi
for the last 20 years.
The role of mind in autoimmune disorders
– An ayurvedic perspective
Mind, which is the psychic extension of the life energy is “The important factor” that
should be taken in to consideration when dealing with prevention or healing. When
mind is not taken into consideration, the result of therapy is often incomplete in any
illness especially in conditions like autoimmune disorders. The possibilities of
achieving the desired result of complete well-being are multiplied by simply changing
the state of mind. Understanding the connections of emotional states with internal
organs, the different mental frequencies and their implications and various modalities
that would help in making this shift would be discussed that can be applied for
management of autoimmune disorders.
Mary Sullivan, MS, AYS
Massachusetts, USA
Mary Sullivan worked for over 20 years in the chemical industry. She
worked as a chemist, engineer, manager and finally director of quality and
engineering to design and build functional products. She is certified in Yoga
Therapy, reiki and in Ayurveda as an ayurvedic Yoga specialist. I offer
cleanses, classes and workshops in meditation, ayurveda, food and wellness
care. She share the knowledge and practical experience to students and
clients to help them nurture a loving relationship with themselves. The
classes focus on emotions, behavior and routines that support growth goals
and maintain self care as a cornerstone of a healthy vibrant life.
The daily routine in the management of
autoimmunity
Autoimmunity is on the rise in our neighborhoods and our world. In its various forms
it touches many lives. Dina Charya is a fundamental platform in Ayurveda that is
particularly helpful to promote stability and wellness. The list of daily activities is
simple to look at, but has profound effects on well-being. The discipline of this
practice organizes each morning in a way that shines forward and keeps health
priorities much clearer over the course of the entire day. It is a base level approach to
facilitate self-healing for a wide variety of conditions. Following Dina Charya front
loads each day with elements to promote balance and health before the pull of the
world is strong. A strong supportive daily routine can improve quality of life for those
with autoimmune conditions.
Darshan Desai, BAMS, MDAYURVED
Mumbai, India
Darshan Desai, BAMS, MDAYURVED, India has received clinical skills training from school
of Shri.Vaidya Samir Jamadagni, Pune, India for pulse diagnosis, panchakarma, evidence based
formulations. He is practicing ayurvedic consultant at Mumbai with charitable clinic services. He
has parallel 14 years of experience in ayurvedic pharmaceuticals, research and development. He has
worked in major ayurvedic pharmaceuticals in India like Charak, Agron India, Sandu & currently
Forest Gold (Founded by Mr. Amar Lulla, Ex CEO of Cipla) He has served at various positions
from right from formulator, product manager, trainer and currently heading international
marketing. It is his passion and love to teach and spread the fame of ayurveda globally. He
conducts training programs through online school at Mumbai and offline residential training at
Kerala. He is Medical advisor for Greengram located in Kerala, Greengram offers residential
ayurvedic village living, rejuvenate therapies. His mission is to propagate ayurvedic living with
innovative solutions/products that are palatable and appealing for today’s generations and
generation to come. He strongly believes that Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics is the future of
Pharmaceuticals.
Review of the recent scientific advancements in the area of
herbal modalities and ayurvedic basic principles in
treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Early diagnosis and initiation of proper therapy help modify the course of the disease and reduce the
degree of severe late sequel. At present, the current treatment modalities for treating RA are more
oriented to offer symptomatic relief and have not been shown to either block or reverse the cartilage
degradation and joint destruction. Besides long term use of these medicines many times causes various
adverse effects leading to non-compliance. This has resulted in heightened interest in use of herbal
medicines in treatment of RA. Multi target mode of action, synergistic approach and proven safety
aspects make the herbal medicines drug of choice in any chronic disease that affects quality of life of
the patients. Herbs like Curcuma longa, Zingiber officinale, Boswellia serrata and Commiphora mukul
have proven their abilities as a ‘disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs’ (DMARDs) by virtue of their
anti-cytokine and anti-inflammatory actions and arresting / improving cartilage degradation. We will
review the recent scientific advancements in the area of herbal modalities and ayurvedic basic principles
in treatment of RA.
Rekha Nair, BAMS
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Rekha Nair, BAMS, India born in Trivandrum, Kerala, India. Early years were spent exploring and
discovering the wealth of natural remedies. Hailing from a vaidya family my lineage has a background of
vast traditional knowledge in Ayurveda – Kalari, Marma etc. handed over through centuries within the
family and from live experience gained from years of intensive and dedicated practice of ayurveda. After
earning a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Government Ayurveda College,
Trivandrum, worked as a guest lecturer of anatomy and bhaishajya kalpana (prepration of herbal
formultations) in the same college. Presently, she is Chief Consultant Physician at Dr. Rekha’s Welcare
Ayurveda Hospital, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is also Director of Wellcare Ayurvedalayam (A)
Private Limited. She has been one of the 100 chosen Ayurveda doctors for the Commonwealth Games
that took place in India recently. She has participated national and international level seminars and
conferences and have also offered numerous lectures, seminars and workshops in many health
conferences, on radio etc. She has written a book, The Panchakarma Reckoner, that explains the ancient
science and all its aspects in a simple but effective manner.
“Autoimmune Disorders – Ayurvedic Perspective”
While your immune system’s primary responsibility is to protect your body from infection and other forms of illness, sometimes this system
turns on itself. When this translation occurs, your immune system begins attacking your healthy cells because it identifies them as foreign
materials. Conditions caused due to this are generally known as autoimmune diseases. According to Ayurveda- body is a working
organization where all cells contribute to the performance of this organization. These cells are individuals too. They have all the possibilities
to perform all biological activities on their personal level; this is the commitment of these cells to work all together, which maintains the
working the body. These individual cells are loaded with the intelligence and intellect too. Once this intelligence and intellect is changed due
to repetitive mistakes of diet and lifestyle, cells start behaving “wrongly” and this causes the problems like autoimmune diseases. The
symptoms of autoimmune disease vary greatly because of the range of different conditions. Some of the most common forms include
rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease, pernicious anemia, and psoriasis. While the exact cause of autoimmune
disease is unknown a few factors like genetics seems to be one of the important factors – if a member of your family has an autoimmune
disease, you are more susceptible. In addition, prolonged exposure to poorly digestible food, pollutants, allergenic, synthetic chemicals and
drugs is another cause of autoimmune diseases. Poor treatment of the disease and repeated suppression of symptoms without addressing
the cause, also accelerates disease progression. Ayurveda, the age-old Indian traditional medical science, has treatment options for
autoimmune disorders. Nonetheless, a qualified professional can help you determine what kind of disorder you have as well as suggest a
plan of addressing your condition based on the severity of the disease. Some of the best options for treating autoimmune issues are natural,
though, as these options function to heal the body and relieve inflammation in the system. Ayurvedic food supplements help restore the
natural function of the body along with a balanced diet, regular exercise and plenty of rest. These supplements don’t do miracles, but take
long time to fight against the diseases and surely cure the condition from the root.
Swati Mohite, BAMS, MSAYURVED, BA
Pune, India
Swati Mohite, BAMS, MSAYURVED, BA, India Professor & Head of Department of
Ayurvedic Prasuti and Stri Roga (Obstetrics & Gynecology), Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed
University, College of Ayurveda, Dhankawadi, Pune 411043, Maharashtra, India. She received
best research paper award in Global Ayurveda Conference 2009, for the topic, A case study
“Complete heart block with pregnancy – managed by Ayurvedic treatment.” She felicitated for
contribution in the field of Ayurveda by Baidyanath , a renowned Ayurvedic pharmaceutical
company. She integrated modified the process of Uttarbasti (Intrauterine instillation of medicated
oils & ghrutas), for the treatment of infertility, failure of IVF/IUI, fibroids etc., working on
improving the birth weight in low socioeconomic & malnourished Indian population. Delivered
lectures in many national & international conferences specially Ayurvedic management of
infertility, resource person at Continuing education provider for practitioners, teachers & interns
and guided many theses for postgraduate as well as Ph.D. scholars in Ayurveda. She is one of the
subject experts in structuring syllabus for Ayurvedic courses of Central council of Indian
medicine.
Autoimmune disorders in pregnancy & its
solution in Ayurveda
Ayurveda has its own diagnostic method & treatment based on it. Pregnancy is a condition where all body components
have to work extra for the nourishment of fetus. The first tissue called Rasa has to perform three works instead of single
work. It has been stated that as fetus is also excreting some substances which goes into circulation of mother works as
mala (toxins). These malas are responsible for various Garbhopadrava (pregnancy induced complications) ex PIH &
Garbhavyapada (foetal complications) ex IUD, abortions etc. Rakta dhatu has to cover (Pariveshtate) fetus and concept us
at the beginning of of the pregnancy for health nidation & further growth. Autoimmune disorders are 5 times more
common among women, and incidence tends to peak during reproductive years, that is during pregnancy.
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) in pregnancy is an autoimmune disorder that predisposes patients to thrombosis
during pregnancy, increases risk of fetal demise, pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, and intrauterine growth
restriction. According to Ayurvedic science Autoimmune disorders in pregnancy are the disorders produced due to
imbalance of tridosh along with Rasa & Rakta dhatu. Vitiation of these will lead into imbalance of further components &
maternal with fetal complications. So to treat the autoimmune disorder purification the body before pregnancy followed
by herbs strengthening Rasa & Rakta dhatu should be done. The herbs which improves uterine circulation could be
started immediately after conception will avoid pregnancy induced maternal & fetal complications. During 2014, 71 cases
screened, out of which 9 cases had been diagnosed for autoimmune disorder, 3 cases registered before pregnancy & 6
during first trimester, out of which 6 cases has been undergone uneventful pregnancy with birth outcome.
Holly Fourchalk, PhD
Vancouver, Canada
Holly Fourchalk, Vancouver, Canada PhD Psychology (Psychoneuroendocrinology);
PhD Nutrition (Bridging Ayurveda, TCM & Western Herbal/Nutritional Medicine with
the 3 Pillars of Glutathione); MA Herbal Medicine (Bridging Ayurveda, TCM &
Western Herbal Medicine); Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner; Reflexology,
Hypnotherapy, EMDR, OEI. Scientist, International Speaker and Author (17 books).
Integrative Model for the Biochemistry of
Cellular Healing
One of the reasons Ayurvedic medicine is so effective is that the formulations
provides not only compounds that effect the given symptoms & impaired
doshas, but also that they the provide the nutrients to re-establish the basis of
cellular healing. They provide the nutrients to support the three pillars of
glutathione.
Prashanth Acharya, BAMS, MSAYURVED, PHD (C)
BENAGLURU, INDIA
Prashanth Acharya, BAMS, MSAYURVED, PhD (C), India Presently
working on PhD in Ayurveda on panchakarma in degenerative disorders of
intervertebral discs from Maharashtra University: 2001: MS-Ayurveda (Master of
Surgery in Ayurveda, Shalya tantra) Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,
Bangalore; 1997: BAMS. He is Founder Director-ARTH-An Ayurvedic Health
Centre, Ayurveda Panchakarma Centre, Bangalore, Founder & Managing
Trustee-Atreya charitable Trust, Doddaballapura, Bangalore, Founder & Medical
Director-Atreya Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre,
Doddaballapura, Bangalore, Founder & Former Director-Isha Diagnostics,
Bangalore, Promoter-SAVB-ayurvedic pharma company, Recipient of the
Karnataka State Award ‘Nada Chetana’ for excellence in Ayurveda, Recipient of
‘Atreya’ award in the AAPNA Conference at Las Angeles, USA in 2012 and
Recipient of ‘Dhanwantari’ award in the AAPNA Conference at Boone, USA in
2014
Sarcoidosis – Ayurvedic Management
• Sarcoidosis is a non-infectious multi system disease of unknown cause (autoimmune). It can commonly afflict young and middle aged adults. Frequently
presents with bilateral adenopathy, pulmonary infiltrates, ocular and skin
lesions. Usually treated with corticosteroids in the symptomatic individuals.
We can look at the same disease as an immune deficiency disorder as per
Ayurvedic Science and when treated accordingly, get extra-ordinary results.
Shanmugamurhy Lakshmanan, PhD
Massachusetts, USA
Shanmuga murthy Lakshmanan, PhD, Massachusetts, USA is a Research Scientist at Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Harvard
Medical School, Massachusetts. His research focus is on Nanotechnology and Siddha- Ayurveda Photomedicine. He is a distinguished
Scientific Advisor for the World Institute for Scientific Exploration and the Head of the Indian Division of Sciences. He is also the Editor-inChief of two peer reviewed international journals: 1) Ancient Science and 2) Ayurveda. Dr. Lakshmanan is also the Chair of the the Research
and Development division of the Association of the Ayurvedic Physicians of North America(AAPNA-Harvard branch). Inspired by SageScientist Vethathiri Maharishi’s effort towards bridging Physics with Philosophy, he established the World Community Service Center-USA in
2005. In the past he has organized several international conferences, workshops and seminars. He also introduced ancient agriculture and food
technology via community vegetable gardens and community kitchen concepts in the United States. For the past twenty years he has been
working on a paradigm shift theory using Ancient Indian Science that has potential to revolutionize the education curriculum of India and
eventually the whole world. As part of this study he uses a new technique called biomagnetic induction method to raise Kundalini enregy. He
has carried out in-vitro experiments and clinical studies on biomagnetic induction. Recently he received the Aryabhatta Award from AAPNA
for his break through research in Ayurveda. Before taking his academic carrier Dr. Lakshmanan had personal training with many great SageScientists of India including Yogiraj Vethathiri Maharishi, Sri Rajarajeswari Swamigal, Sri. Yogeshwara Pramahamsar, Sri. Sorubananda
Swamigal, Sri. Sathyamoorthy and many more Sadhus and Sanaysis. He is now building ancient Science curriculum with the help of his MIT
and Yale collaborators. He has so far conducted thousands of courses on ancient science and promoted it worldwide. He is associated with
many organizations in the world that work for World Peace. He is a scientist, philosopher, editor, author, poet and farmer.
Management of Psoriasis with
Siddha System of Medicine
According to recent survey, Psoriasis affects about 2-3% of the population worldwide. Modern medicine system
views Psoriasis as a non-contagious, chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin. The possible
mechanism is that the immune system sends out wrong signals which in turn expedites the growth cycle of skin
cells ending up in proliferation. Siddha system of Medicine is an ancient medical system of India which
alternatively views Psoriasis as a “Yappia noi”. Yappia noi is one of the major classifications of diseases, broadly
considered as a chronic condition that is carried out by the patient throughout ones lifespan. Elimination of the
diseases completely requires significant effort in terms of applied dose of chemical-based drugs, life style
modifications and food restrictions. Many medical methods are available in Siddha system of medicine to
effectively manage this disorder. This talk will focus on the efficacy of Siddha-based treatment of Psoriasis. It is
proved here clinically how 75 Psoriatic patients were completely cured with the Siddha-based treatment. In this
retrospective analysis diagnosis was judged mainly by clinical conditions, Siddha Investigative Methods(SIM) and
Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) results. The results are analyzed and presented in this talk.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATION
Dan McNeff, BA
Utah, USA
Daniel J. McNeff is the C.E.O. of Legally Mine. In addition to running his own
businesses for the last 20 years, he has served as The Senior Vice President of one
of the nation’s largest financial services company for 15 years. He is a published
author with one book and many magazine and newspaper articles. He has been
married for 31 years, is the father of 8 children, and grandfather to 12 so far. Mr.
McNeff has conducted hundreds of seminars and is responsible for helping
thousands of people protect their assets and reduce their tax liabilities.
THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS:
Stop Lawsuits – Lower Taxes
Lawsuit Protection and Prevention:
• How will incorporating help prevent lawsuits? Or will it help at all?
• How business owners should be structured: C-corps, S-corps, FLP’s, LLC’s, etc.
• Learn how to use legal tools that can protect 100% of a business owner’s professional and personal assets from lawsuits, liens and levies. Statistically, not even one
in 100,000 are using these tools in the right way.
• Will a living trust help prevent lawsuits? If not, why have a living trust?
• How to protect a business, property, retirement funds and assets in the event of a judgment in excess of liability insurance or exclusion in a policy.
• Which state laws provide the greatest asset protection? A business owner may live in one state but use the superior law of another state to his or her benefit.
• Lawsuit protection strategies most advisers are unaware of. Only 780 of the more than 1 million practicing lawyers in America claim lawsuit protection as one of
their specialties.
Tax Reduction and Estate Planning:
• What is the best business structure for income tax reduction
• How to use corporate resolutions for income tax reduction
• The strengths and pitfalls of the “S” Corp.
• How to use income shifting as a means to income tax reduction.
Summary:
Through this course, attendees will truly understand exactly how, why and where legal entities should be used for both lawsuit prevention and income tax reduction.
The course is given in plain English, and when done, most attendees understand the proper use of legal tools for the first time in their lives.
CLASSICIAL FOLK DANCE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2015
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Performance by:
Devika Deshmukh and Party
CLASSICIAL FOLK DANCE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2015
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Performance by:
Devika Deshmukh and Party
Devika Deshmukh will be performing culture-oriented folk dances where
cultures from the South to the North of India are brought to light. The
dances’ differences showcase each culture’s distinguishing beauty, and Devika’s
artful choreography unites them in a beautiful medley that will linger in your
mind long after the evening ends. The performance includes the Ardha-NariNateshwar (the half man and half woman concept), where a single dancer
performs both the male and female characters simultaneously. Another dance
portrays the beautifully crafted Lavani performance, which is a feast for the
eyes in Maharashtrian (Central Indian) traditional culture. The art form of
Kathak depicts what beauty manifested in the northern part of India. Yet
another form of dance will show you how a maiden feels as she dances with
anxiety and then exuberation when in drought she suddenly hears thunder roar
in the sky. Devika’s dance performance will be accompanied by melodious
singers who will perform with musical instruments. The Indian cultural dance
program is fun-filled and engaging, meant to bring you joy and fulfillment on
Saturday evening!
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Contact: Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla
Phone: 484.347.6110
Email: [email protected]
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