What is maharishi ayurveda?
Maharishi Ayurveda or Consciousness based medicine, is founded on the more recent discovery that consciousness is at the basis of physiology.
Maharishi - The Definition
Maharishi Ayurveda uses multiple treatment modalities and behavioural prescriptions to bring mind, body and behaviour in harmony with natural law, resulting in prevention of disease, longevity and perfect health. Maharishi ayurveda is holistic in the sense that it includes all the factors that influence health, many of which are usually not considered by allopathic medicine.
The goals of Maharishi ayurveda are the following:
To enliven the inner intelligence of the body
To strengthen the body’s healing ability
To increase positive emotions
To balance the body at all levels
Transcendental Meditation
Transcendental meditation is the most practiced and most widely researched meditation technique in the world. It is an easy technique to learn and is completely effortless. There are no requirements to learn Transcendental meditation and even children can learn this technique.
In the past 40 years, more than 600 studies have been performed in more than 250 universities in 33 countries.
These studies have proven the immense impact that Transcendental meditation has on health.
Some examples can be found below:
Reduced Admissions
Compared to controls, people practicing TM, showed 87% reduced admissions for heart disease, 55% reduced admission for cancer and 87% reduced admissions for neurodegenerative disorders.
(Orme-Johnson D.W. 1987. Medical care utilization and the transcendental meditation program. Circulation Psychosomatic medicine 49: pp493-507)
Decreased Blood Pressure
Decreased blood pressure through transcendental meditation was comparable to first-line anti-hypertensives.
(American Journal of Hypertension 21: 310–316, 2008)
Risk-Reduction in Cardio-Vascular
47% risk-reduction in cardio-vascular related mortality
(Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes 5: 750-758, 2012)
Reduction in Psychological Distress
40% reduction in psychological distress, including stress, anxiety and depression
(American Journal of Hypertension 22(12): 1326-1331, 2009)
Decrease in Insomnia
42% decrease in insomnia
(Journal of Counseling and Development 64: 212-215, 1985)
Products
We use only Maharishi Ayurvedic products, which have been formulated by Master Vaidya’s (ayurvedic specialists). These products are 100% herbal and the herbs are sustainably grown and harvested. Meticulous, traditional, methods are used to craft ayurvedic formulations that deliver maximum effect for mind, body and emotions. All products are rigorously tested for safety. Maharishi Ayurvedic products do not have any negative side-effects, but only so-called side-benefits.
Whereas we do acknowledge that for certain diseases allopathic medicine is essential, we also realise that many allopathic products have negative side-effects.
When prescribing Ayurvedic treatment, we will always evaluate current medical treatment and potential interactions between the both of them.
CONSULTATION
Ayurveda uses a threefold diagnosis; firstly there is inspection (Darshanam) where the doctor will look at appearance. Secondly the Pulse diagnosis (Sparshnam), where the doctor will take the pulse and which can include physical examination. Through the Pulse diagnosis, the doctor will determine your predominant dosha/constitution and any imbalances. Lastly, there is the anamnesis (Prashnam), where the doctor will ask about any health problems, digestion, lifestyle and more. A first consultation therefore lasts around 1-1.5 Hours.
Consecutive consultations will be shorter, usually around 30 minutes.
Treatment can include diet changes, liftestyle changes, herbal supplements and other recommended treatments.