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DR. SHRINIWAS JANARDAN

KASHALIKAR

INTRODUCTION

I had following and many questions in my mind, about ailments and healing.

Would I like to keep ailing like many others are? Would I like to go from doctor to doctor belonging to different systems of medicine as others are? Would I like to go through a vicious chain or cycle of expensive investigations and subsequent admonition [without any guarantee of health and happiness] as many of us are forced to go through?

Would I like to spend exorbitant money on treatment, as many have to spend? Would I like to be eternally dependent on medical professionals belonging to some or other particular system of medicine or a healer of some kind or other as many of us depending?Would I like to live in the threatening shadow of disease and death forever as many others are living?

The answer was a big NO.

This was probably why; I, as a medical student and later as a

medical professional; kept on working on this issue and realized;that all medical systems of are part of one single PATH OF HEALING. In fact in the course of time I realized that all the fieldsof knowledge and art, could contribute to the health or disease of an individual and society. This is the concept of HOLISTICMEDICINE.

But what was the HOLISTIC MEDICINE expected to do?Was it to impart only physical health? No. So-called health, which

is determined by and endorsed by laboratory and otherinvestigations, considers only physical well being. But physicalwell-being is not at all a true indicator of health. A person cannot be judged in the same way as we judge a statue. A person is judged by his or her actions. The actions in turn spring from one’sinstincts, emotions, thoughts and perspective. HOLISTIC HEALTH therefore is nothing else but a process of acquiring the perspective of global welfare, policies

and plans and commitment to these and coordinated and concerted efforts of experts in that direction from different walks of life! Holistic Medicine is understanding and practicing the wisdom in their respective fields, for the well being of one and all is the key to HOLISTIC HEALTH which I call TOTAL STRESS MANAGEMENT also.

This small book is a humble effort in that direction.

Precautions:1. In this book you will find a variety of remedies. It is important to be aware of the

legislations involved in the use of the differentremedies.

2. It is quite possible that concurrent use some of these remedies may not be acceptable to some medical practitioners. 3. It is also true that I do not have clinical trials to quote;for some of these remedies. 4. The quality of a particularproduct is something I cannot vouch on at all. 5. Some of the remedies may require doctor’s prescription. 6. Some of the YOGASANAs or other

procedures/endeavors may require expert guidance.7. It is also important to note that we are different individuals withdifferent constitutions. We are of different age groups and genders.We may vary in terms of different physiological conditions such aspregnancy, menstruation and lactation. These variable factors alter the efficacy and safety of medications and practice of yogasanas or exercises.8. The ailment may havedifferent causes and the stage of the ailment may also vary.

9. We may have different histories of past and family illnesses.10. These different considerations may limit the utility of this book.

However this book would surely provide you, with new options forsubstantial improvement in your HOLISTIC HEALTH irrespectiveof whether you belong to a non-medical or a medical profession.

DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR

AYURVEDAMix Manjishtha and Guggul in cold water and release dropby drop in the nostrilsDashamularishta 1-3 tea spoon ful 1-3 three times a dayRumalaya ointment and tablets. Ointment to be rubbed in agentle manner without bringing it in contact with eyes or

mucous membranes and tablet should be taken 1-2 tablets 1-3times a day depending upon your tolerance.Sameer yograj Guggul 250 mg three times a dayUrad oil [Extract of Urad in Sesame i.e. Til oil] to be releasedin nostrils, taken orally 1-2 tea spoonful 1-2 times a dayaccording to your toleranceDrink Urad quath i.e. boiled urad extractPut drops urad extract in noseAtasyadi gutika. The pills of Alsi, devadar and sunth. 1 to 3

pills 1to 3 times a day according to your comfort.You can tie a leaf of rui or errand and foament the area.Drink 1 to 3 teaspoon ful of neem and bala root extractsCombination of Trifala Guggul and 4 parts and Vatavidhvans2 parts to be taken in the dose 250 mg three times a day.

ALLOPATHY1] Anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen, Diclofenac sodium,Diclofenac potassium, Aspirin, 1 to 2 tablets 1 to3 times a day

according to the severity and always after food.These drugs should not be taken on empty stomach, in case ofacidity problems and in association with alcohol.There are pain killers such as dextropropxyphene and paracetamol.Sometimes muscle relaxants such as Chlorzoxazone in the dose of250 mg 1 to 3 times a day or diazepam in the dose 2 mg threetimes a day are advisedSometimes combinations of above drugs are used.Artiflex [plus]Chlorzoxazone 250 mg

Ibuprofen 400 mgParacetamol 300 mgChlorizokChlorzoxazone 250 mgDiclofenac potassium 50 mgParacetamol 325 mgAgile MRChlorzoxazone 300 mgDiclofenac potassium 50 mgParacetamol 300 mgare some of the combinations.2] Hot and cold fomentation3] Short wave diathermy provided by physiotherapist [physicaltherapists]

4] Treatment by ultra sound vibrations given through ultra soundmachine by physiotherapist [physical therapists]5] Traction is vertical stretching given with traction machine byphysiotherapist [physical therapists]6] Cervical collar usually advised by doctors and provided by theagencies manufacturing or retailing it7] Belladonna plaster usually available with chemists and can beapplied on the painful region

8] In severe cases some times decompression of the nerve roots inthe particular region of the vertebral column is done is done bysurgery

EXERCISE1] Suryanamaskar2] Shoulder exercises3] The physical training exercises4] Neck exercises5] Exercises of toes, feet, knee, fingers, wrists, elbows while onsedentary jobWALKING1] The care to be taken

2] Namasmaran while walking Synchronizing the namsmaran withfoot steps and with abdominal breathing3] Climbing the staircases4] Trekking

DIETNachani, bajara, jwar, patni, shingada, soyabean,Different oilsGreen leafy vegetablesSeasonal fruitsUse of sprouted beans

POSTUREAlexander technique of integrated postureErect seating, standing, walking

UTILITIESAvoid foam cushion, foam pillow and foam bedAvoid gust of ceiling fanAvoid high heals use platform shoes if you want to look tallerUse of towel roll under neckSleeping in lateral positionCovering of the neck to avoid severe cold breeze or wind.

MORNING ABLUTIONSGum and palate massageWashing of face

BODY MOVEMENTSAvoid jerks

Avoid lifting heavy articles bringing strain on back or neck

YOGA (Physical Hathayoga Techniques)Makarasan, Bhujangasan, Dhanurasan, Shalabhasan, Vakrasan, Simhamudra, Brahmamudra, Nasikagra Drishti, Bhrumadhya, dristhi, Kapalbhati

Avoid sheershasan, halasan, sarvangasan, viparitkarani in acute, conditions.

MASSAGE

Gentle massage along the length of the muscles with Mahanarayanor other suitable oil. Til oil is also good.HOMEOPATHYRhododendron >< 30, 2 to 4 pills 3 to 4 times a day. This isespecially useful if there is tingling and numbness in upperextremities i.e. arms and hands reaching up to fingertips.

OSTEOPATHYManual TractionMobilizationExercises

One could find many more techniques and remedies from books, but,

The most important healing principle is to get out of the trap of forces of pettiness which trap you and suffocate you without your being aware of them! To succeed in this, practice NAMSMARAN daily irrespective of illusory threatening times and difficulties and the agonies produced by them.

Dr. Shriniwas Kashalikar