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The document discusses holistic health and integrative medicine. It defines holistic health as a harmonious state of mind, body and spirit, involving physiological, psychological, sociological, environmental, nutritional, emotional and spiritual well-being. Integrative medicine incorporates traditional medical systems like Ayurveda along with complementary therapies to encourage the body's innate healing capacity. The holistic approach views the person as a whole in the context of their surroundings.

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Holistic Health

The document discusses holistic health and integrative medicine. It defines holistic health as a harmonious state of mind, body and spirit, involving physiological, psychological, sociological, environmental, nutritional, emotional and spiritual well-being. Integrative medicine incorporates traditional medical systems like Ayurveda along with complementary therapies to encourage the body's innate healing capacity. The holistic approach views the person as a whole in the context of their surroundings.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

DR. MATHAI’S INTERNATIONAL HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTRE


HEALTH

WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION

“Not merely an absence of disease,


but a state of well being.
Not only physical but also mental,
emotional, sociological and spiritual.”
HOLISTIC HEALTH

The harmonious state of


mind, body and spirit.

Physiological, Psychological, Sociological,


Environmental, Nutritional, Emotional
and Spiritual Well Being.
HOLISTIC MEDICINE

• The Holistic Medical Approach is to view the person as a


whole (mind-body and spirit)in the context of his
surroundings.

• Integrative Medicine is about incorporating traditional


medical systems (like Ayurveda, Homeopathy,
Naturopathy, Sidha, Unani) and Complementary
Therapies (like Yoga, Acupuncture, Reflexology to name
a few) to help and hasten healing.
HOLISTIC MEDICINE

• The holistic physician is a catalyst to encourage


the remarkable innate capacity of the body to
heal itself.

• The approach is prevention of illness, early


intervention and health promotion.
HOLISTIC PHYSICIAN

• Believes in the promotion of health and prevention of


disease.
• One of the primary tasks of the holistic healer is to
encourage the innate capacity of the body to heal
itself.
• Recognises the mind-body-spirit connection
• Gives you treatment options
• Listens to patient
HOLISTIC UNDERSTANDING OF
HEALING
TRUE HEALING – HOLISTIC HEALING
NATURE OF HEALING OF BODY
• Normally visible in nature
• Requires basic/little effort in participating in the
healing process – rest, diet etc
NATURE OF HEALING OF MIND
• Not so visible in nature and may not be seen by
others
• Person needs to open up and participate in this
healing
NATURE OF HEALING OF SPIRIT
• Invisible in nature and may not be seen even by the
person
• Person needs to make a focused, conscious effort to
help healing at this level
HEALTH
SPIRIT TO MIND TO BODY

SPIRIT
SPIRIT BODY BODY

MIND

BODY
STATES OF BEING

• Balance
• Imbalance

• Ill Health

• Disease
CAUSE OF ILL HEALTH
•Poor Lifestyle
•Stress
•Poor Eating Habits
•Poor Working Environment
•Emotional Imbalance
•Sleep Disorders
•Lack of Rest
•Lack of Exercise
•Wrong Posture
•Poor Interpersonal Relationships
•Environmental Pollution
PROCESS OF HEALING IN AN
INDIVIDUAL
• Accept there is a problem
• Identify it or get help to identify it
• Desire and a need from within to heal
• Seek for healing
• Believe in the process
• Be prepared and participate in the
healing process
• Make changes to prevent the recurrence
• Be positive and move forward
HEALING OF THE BODY
• Release of Toxins
• Cleansing of Environment
• Improvement of functions
• Prevention of Illness
• Effect of Exercise
• Boon of Rest
• Management of Diet
• Control of Lifestyle
• Awareness of Abuse
• Promotion of Health
HEALING OF THE MIND

• Beauty of Breathing

• Awareness of Self

• Mindfulness of Activities

• Control of Emotions
TOOLS FOR SPIRITUAL HEALING

• Power of Prayer

• Vibration of Meditation

• Expanse of Silence

• Dialogue of Self

• Depth of Introspection
INTEGRATED MEDICINE

Incorporating Modern Medicine with


• Traditional Medical Systems - Ayurveda, Homeopathy,
Naturopathy, Siddha, Unani, Tibetan Medicine
• Complementary Therapies - Yoga, Acupuncture,
Reflexology etc.
DIFFERENT SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE
AYURVEDA

NATUROPATHY

UNANI

SIDDHA

HOMEOPATHY

TIBETAN MEDICINE

CHINESE MEDICINE
AYURVEDA
• An ancient traditional system of
medicine, Ayurveda is considered
to be the oldest system of health
care, with literature going back
5000 years and an oral tradition
that is much older. 'Ayur' means
'Life' and 'Veda' means 'Science'.
Thus Ayurveda is the 'Science of
Life'.
• Very effective for neurological
disorders ,arthritis and chronic
diseases.
PANCHAKARMA

• ‘Pancha’ means ‘five’ and


‘karma’ means ‘action.’ This
five-fold purification therapy
aims at correcting the imbalance
of the doshas - Vata, Pitta,
Kapha in order to maintain their
inherent equilibrium.
• Panchakarma treatments are
effective for rejuvenation and
anti-ageing
HOMEOPATHY
• Invented in Germany 200
yrs ago

• Widely practiced in India

• The largest concentration


of Homeopathic doctors in
the world

• Very effective for acute


and chronic diseases

• Very cost effective


NATUROPATHY
• Hydrotherapy
– Colonic hydrotherapy
– Circular jet
– Vichy shower
– Underwater massage
– Immersion baths
– Spinal bath
– Hip bath
– Arm & Foot bath
• Mud therapy
– Dead Sea & therapeutic muds
• Natural Skin Care
– Vegetable & Fruit face packs
– Therapeutic salts
UNANI
• Restores equilibrium of the body
• 6 essential pre-requisites:
– air
– food & drinks
– bodily movement & repose
– psychic movement & repose
– sleep & wakefulness
– exertion & retention
• Modalities:
– Regimental therapy, dietotherapy,
pharmacotherapy, surgery
SIDDHA

• The Siddha system is one of the oldest system of medicine in India


• The term Siddha means achievements and Siddhars were saintly
persons who achieved results in medicine
• The Siddha system is effective in treating chronic cases of liver, skin
diseases, rheumatic problems, anaemia, ulcers etc
TIBETAN MEDICINE

• Curative properties of herbs, trees, rocks, resins,


soils, precious metals
• Treatment Modalities:
– Diet, Herbal medicine, massage
• Rheumatism, arthritis, ulcers, chronic digestive
problems, asthma, hepatitis, eczema, problems
with the liver, sinus, anxiety and nervous system.
CHINESE MEDICINE

• Harmony between different body functions


• Harmony between body & nature

• Therapeutic approaches:-
– Chinese herbal medicine
– acupuncture
– Tui Na (Chinese massage & acupressure)
– mind/body exercise
– Chinese dietary therapy
YOGA & MEDITATION
• Ancient Yoga proved to be
effective for medical
conditions.
• Yogasanas - Suryanamaskar
• Meditation
• Relaxation techniques
• Pranayama & Breathing
• Kriyas
• Excellent for destress,
concentration & memory
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
 Acupressure
 Acupuncture
 Auriculotherapy
• Colon Irrigation
• Dietetics
• Hydrotherapy
• Magnetotherapy
• Massage Therapy
• Mud therapy
• Natural packs
• Nutrition
• Reflexology
• Relaxation
• Yoga Therapy
ACUPUNCTURE
AURICULOTHERAPY

• Fine needles painlessly


applied to specific
energy points on the
body to stimulate
channels of energy flow.
• Finer needles applied to
the ear
• Electrical & manual
stimulation of the
needles
ACUPRESSURE &
REFLEXOLOGY

• Oriental healing
technique
• Applied pressure to
specific points on the
body
• Relaxes trapped nerves
and release blockages
• Alleviating pain,
fatigue
and musculoskeletal
problems.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

• Ayurvedic abhyanga
• Hot stone ayurvedic
• Ayuvedic udvarthanam
• Deep Tissue
• Energy balance
• Swedish
• Thai
SOUKYA
• First of its kind in the world
• Holistic approach & Integrated medicine
• Different systems of medicine and complementary
therapies in a single facility
• Monitored by doctors
• Individualised treatment programmes
• Constant review and follow-ups by email, fax and
telephone
AT SOUKYA

• Balance of the mind, body & spirit in the context of his/her


surroundings
• Prevention of Illness, Early Intervention & Promotion of
Health
• A place for silence, meditation & prayer
• Natural and safe medicine - ayurveda, homeopathy,
naturopathy, yoga, hydrotherapy, mud therapy, etc.
• 30 acre organic farm with vegetables & fruits
AT SOUKYA
• Fresh ovo-vegetarian food
• Fresh air, nature’s beauty, natural light and ventilation
• Eco-friendly systems like solar water heating, energy saving devices,
drip irrigation, rain water harvesting and water recycling
• Smoking and alcohol-free zone
AT SOUKYA

• 33% repeat visits by guests


• 70% International Guests
• SOUKYA has been awarded the “Best Wellness Centre”
by the Government of India
HOLISTIC LIVING

Enhancement of the quality of lifestyle


and promotion of health
to maintain balance of the
mind, body and spirit
LIFE IMBALANCE
TO

A LIFE IN BALANCE

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