Ayurgamaya Ayurveda Podcast

For today's episode we have Ashtavaidyan Alathiyoor Dr. A N Narayanan Nambi, one of the leading figures in Ayurveda, a star orator, teacher, clinician and researcher with deep ties in developing Ayurvedic curriculums around the world. He represents the rich ancestry of Ashtavaidyas- the legendary traditional medical families of India, perhaps unique in the entire world, for they have carried forward their knowledge for centuries from none other than the source, Acharya Vagbhata, author of Ashtanga Hridaya. Acharya Vagbhata or his disciples are said to have travelled to Kerala with the precious documents, to protect it for humanity's sake. They covered a distance from the Sindh region of Punjab, present day Pakistan to the Southern most tip of India, more than 1500 miles, possibly escaping persecutions and slave raids. In Kerala they found fertile ground, 18 families came together to study Sanskritam and the medical practice. They became an inseparable part of Kerala's Ayurvedic history. Dr. Nambi is one of the few remaining from this unbroken tradition. Dr Nambi is a strict adherent of classical Ayurveda which may diverge from the currently practiced form of Ayurveda.I enjoyed this conversation very much, and I do hope you will sit with his Website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salila-sukumaran/message

Are you noticing that you are often forgetful and leave things on the stove or lose your keys constantly? How can we tell if this is a simple stress related memory blip or something more serious? In this episode, neuroscientist and Ayurveda practitioner, Dr. Rammohan Rao shares his findings from working with Alzheimer's patients for the last several decades. He shares helpful diet and lifestyle habits we can double down on now to prevent progressive cognitive decline and even reverse damage, provided we adopt the right diet and lifestyle in the early stages. Alzheimer's is called Prana Vritti Samana Vata Vyaadhi in Sanskrit and is a Vata and Pitta Vata condition. It is characterized by buddhi nasha, mano vikara, atma vikara, smriti nasha ( memory recall), negatively impacts medha - cognition, dhi - absorption discrimination and dhriti - process of memory retention. Listen to the episode for a surprising diet regimen that is found to be helpful in this condition, it is not Ayurveda diet. More about Dr. Ram: Dr. Rammohan Rao (Ram) is Principal Research Scientist at Apollo Health, a leading institution helping manage and heal cognitive decline. He has a Ph.D. in neuroscience and biochemistry and has worked closely with Dr. Bredesen at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging where he was an Associate Professor of Neuroscience focusing in the areas of chronic stress, neuronal cell death, and mechanisms of age-associated neurodegenerative diseases with special emphasis on Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Rao has over twenty-five years of research and teaching experience in neuroscience and has published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals and chapters in several textbooks. He has supervised and trained several high school students, college interns, research technicians, and post-doctoral fellows. He is also a National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA) board-certified Ayurveda Practitioner and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) from Yoga Alliance USA and teaches Ayurveda and Yoga at the California College of Ayurveda. He has recently written a book entitled “Good Living Practices” featuring the best from Ayurveda, yoga, and modern science for achieving optimal health, happiness, and longevity. Check your risk for cognitive decline here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salila-sukumaran/message

Did you know that with timely intervention and diagnoses of Autism, many children can be helped back to normalcy with Ayurveda? According to Dr. Dinesh, our Western world suffers from over sanitization, isolation, and lack of diverse seasonal foods coupled with delay in diagnoses, missing the critical window to help the child rehabilitate. Dr. Dinesh K S, MD Ayurveda, is Professor and Head of Department of Kaumarabhritya, pediatrics at the Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda college. He is the author of several textbooks on Ayurvedic pediatrics. He has several notable Publications And Research Articles In National and International Peer-Reviewed Medical Journals. He also holds the distinction as the first Ayurveda physician to create an evidence-based Ayurveda treatment protocol for Autism. This endeavor is funded by the Health Ministry of India. Listen to the interview to learn more about the world's first evidence-based program for Autism management with Ayurveda and Yoga therapies. You'll get the facts on today's latest Ayurveda treatment options— treatment that may save the future of a child. You will discover some simple ways to tell if your child needs to be seen by a specialist. You will hear about Dr. Dinesh's free workshop for parents to manage this complex neurobiological disorder that has lifelong effects on the well-being of your child. His recent research findings in autism spectrum disorder management by Ayurveda named ' AGASTYA' protocol has invited international attention in BRICKS country conference held in Moscow, European Academy of Ayurveda in Germany, Standford University California. For more on the AGASTYA program, please visit ethicalayurveda.com Please rate the podcast and reach out if you have any thoughts for me. To leave me a voice message, click here: https://anchor.fm/salila-sukumaran/message Reach out to me on Instagram @salila.ayurveda and say hello! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salila-sukumaran/message

Achalji is a pioneer in bringing Yoga to a studio setting with his Yoga House, a first-of-its-kind Yoga studio in Mumbai. Achalji is CEO of Greenway Grameen Infra, a social cause initiative to bring safe cooking stoves to rural India. An IIM graduate, Achalji has held senior management positions in Fortune 500 companies such as GE, Sony, and Pepsi. Achalji is also the owner of two acclaimed Yoga eco-retreats in the Pench Tiger Reserve that have won Tripadvisor Travel Choice awards. In this talk, he discusses many of the healings he has witnessed in his 30-year journey as a Yoga Acharya. www.greenwayappliances.com Instagram: @achalmehra Please rate the podcast and reach out if you have any thoughts for me. To leave me a voice message, click here: https://anchor.fm/salila-sukumaran/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salila-sukumaran/message

For my second episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Shyam VL. Dr. Shyam is an award-winning doctor and acclaimed Ayurveda Medical Practitioner. He was the first Ayurveda practitioner to be approved and licensed by the Ministry of Health, the United Arab Emirates in 2003. He is Middle East's only Ayurveda Doctor with an MD. Dr. Shyam is a gold medallist in Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from the Mahatma Gandhi University, India, and obtained his Masters – MD (Ayu) in Salyathantra (Surgery) from Kerala University. He has also completed his MPhil in Business Management from Bits Pilani and went on to do a fully certified Spa Management course from Cleopatra & Steiner Institute. Teaching has always been a passion and Dr.Shyam started his first assignment teaching Ayurveda to conventional allopathic doctors. In the year 2001, he moved to UAE and in the course of his successful practice has garnered a clientele that comprises celebrities, politicians, and country heads. He has since been featured on BBC, Star News, Nippon TV and writes a weekly column in a Magazine from a leading newspaper in the UAE – `Friday' Magazine from `Gulf News'. Besides his flourishing practice, Dr. Shyam also puts to good use his professional experience in setting up and operating Ayurvedic Centres and Spas. He has helped leaders in the hospitality industry, Kempinski, Le Meridian, and Hilton Group across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East set up some of the best run Ayurvedic Spas. The awards that he has won stand testimony to his medical expertise. Health Excellence Award-Leadership in Healthcare (2018) Health Excellence Award – UAE as Distinguished Physician (2017) Columnist for Friday – Gulf News for 15+ years First Ayurveda doctor licensed by Ministry of Health – UAE (2002) Ayurveda practice license from Dubai Healthcare City & TCAM - Malaysia The Asia Spa Award – Best Ayurveda Spa in 2012 Most preferred Ayurveda Centre – the Golden Star Award in 2011 Silver Best Spa in MENA – the MENA award in 2007 Hotelier Middle East award for the Spa Person of the year 2005 Dr. Shyam currently practices in Dr. Shyam's Ayurveda Clinics in Dubai Health Care City, Jumeirah, Karama, Ajman, and Al Nahda, UAE. Besides, he holds the prestigious position of being on the Interview Panel of the Ministry of Health, UAE. Dr. Shyam is very social and is on Instagram as @drshyamayurveda, he is always happy to clear doubts and offer his guidance to fellow physicians and students. www.drshyamayurveda.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salila-sukumaran/message

This episode was recorded on Gandhi Jayanti, Oct 2nd for a pan India association of Ayurveda Medical School students. Dr. Aparna has generously shared from her experiences treating women in Bali and India. Samhitas are quoted to present Ayurvedic management of Women's Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy. Case studies and treatment plans have been presented. Dr. Aparna is a highly skilled Ayurveda Doctor, PhD holder, senior physician, researcher, advisor and panchakarma expert. She has worked as an Ayurveda Consultant in developing One World Ayurveda, Bali and is presently working as an Advisor there. She travels twice a year to hold Ayurveda and yoga retreats there. She is also working as Medical Director and senior physician at Purnayoo Arogya Nikethanam Ayurveda andYoga center, Wayanad, Kerala. More about Dr Aparna Padmanabhan here Purnayoo Arogya Nikethanam here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salila-sukumaran/message