Day 3 :
Keynote Forum
Viviana Siddhi Vid
Mandala Transformation Foundation, USA
Keynote: Conscious Bodywork practitioner, DNA healer and yoga teacher
Biography:
Viviana Siddhi Vid is the Founder of Little Prince, the first vegetarian kindergarten in Slovenia and authored several articles for spiritual magazines. She is also the Founder and Director of the NGO Mandala Transformation Foundation, public charity that aims to improve lives on a deeper level by transmission of sacred wisdom, performing artistry and other traditional cross-cultural exchanges.
Abstract:
Conscious Bodywork practitioner, DNA healer and yoga Teacher
Pain is the sign that something is not in balance. Sometimes awareness what is going on can be enough. There are different approaches how to clear and transform beliefs that are holding us back. I would like to mention few that they are helping me to have better life.
DNA HEALER
Let’s take a few minutes to consider our questions and doubts about this process. You can begin by consciously applying the tools in your own personal transformation for example: discover what physically within you is out of balance, what nutrition your body needs, and what you can do with the Creator to increase your own health and vitality. Some examples: Clearing your own headache (instead of reaching for harsh medications that can be counterproductive to your health or spending a day in bed with a horrible headache).
Adjusting your own chemical levels that you respond to life in more balanced ways (just knowing when your serotonin is low, and realizing you can do something about it is very empowering.Pulling your own depression (everybody gets depressed sometimes!) Validating diagnoses you receive from doctors (doctors can be wonderful, and they do have a part in our healthcare, however, they aren’t always right and besides, sometimes they don’t have the entire picture, for they approach medicine, not so much in a preventative whole-person manner, but in a band-aid fix-the symptoms approach so the more information you have that you can validate for yourself, the better off you will be. Determining whether you have genes that will predispose you to life threatening diseases.Sending yourself unconditional love to help heal a physical condition, a heartache, or an emotional imbalance.
The best approach is with self-love and non-judgment. Set your intent that you will hone your skills by working with them as you feel comfortable, beginning with the skills you feel most comfortable with first. For some people, it’s the remote viewing and physical healing work. Some people simply take to this part more easily than the core belief work. They prefer to do physical healings, work with unconditional love, guardian angels, and the DNA activation process. Some people prefer to start off focusing on the body, some on the mind. Neither is better than the other, and each will eventually lead you to the same place. Your eventual goal is to focus on the Whole person.
Keynote Forum
Paul Turner
RMIT University, Australia
Keynote: Holism in Osteopathy – Bridging the gap between concept and practice: A grounded theory study
Biography:
Paul Turner has completed his Bachelor of Applied Science in Osteopathy and Bachelor of Health Science from RMIT University, Australia. He has been involved with education in manual therapies and conducting research exploring this relationship as well as to develop a theoretical framework model which helps bridge a perceived gap between holistic concept and its practical implementation
Abstract:
Paul Turner presents some of the results of his research from a grounded theory study interviewing experienced osteopathic practitioners about their views on biomedical and holistic approaches as well as the relationship between any individual practitioners’ concept of holism and its practical implementation. This study also explored the role of education played in the understanding and practice of holism. These issues were important to investigate in order to develop a theoretical framework of holism which adequately explained these relationships and to provide a model of practice which may give insight into understanding, assessing and treating patients with chronic health issues. The theoretical framework identifies important relationships, not only between the tissues causing symptoms and the symptoms themselves but also between the tissues causing symptoms and other areas/components of the whole person (physical, energetic, emotional, mental, nutritional, environmental or other) which are potentially involved and which are collectively contributing to the entire ‘pattern of dysfunction’ within any individual patient, as well as how to recognize these other areas from clinical assessment. It is hoped that the theoretical framework of holism presented will provide a platform for future research to improve education (i.e., achieve a balance between holistic and biomedical elements) and health outcomes, particularly in the area of chronic health. Although participants were osteopaths and because the biomedical education and holistic principles form the basis of many health professions, the framework discussed has theoretical and practical implications applicable to many health professionals.
- Naturopathy | Ayurveda| Osteopathy | Natural Therapies | Holistic Health
Session Introduction
Vidhu Sharma
Australasian Association of Ayurveda, Australia
Title: Ayurveda Marma therapy, reflexology and aromatherapy: Blending these complementary therapies to promote wellbeing
Biography:
Vidhu Sharma is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, completed his Bachelor’s degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery from the Punjab University, India. He has 18 years of experience in the field of Ayurveda. He is also a Trainer and Assessor, teaching students the skills that would enhance their knowledge and widen their spectrum towards general wellbeing.
Abstract:
Marmas are secret hidden points all over the body, believed to be around 107 in number and some count mind making it a total of 108. As a therapist, manipulation of these Marma points can provide a lot of relaxation to the body and also support the healing process. Another effective complementary treatment is reflexology, which deals with specialized work on the reflex areas in the hands and feet of individuals. The hands and feet are considered to be mirror images of internal body organs and hence, working on these reflex areas, a reflexologist can provide a lot of relaxation and reduce stress and pain. In correlation with Ayurveda Marma Therapy and Reflexology, I would like to add the very popular-aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the science of making and using specialized oil blends which due to their therapeutic component will actually enhance wellbeing and benefit the clients. These oil blends are prepared according to the suitability of clients individually and not only provide relaxation to the individuals, but also can be used to cure many ailments like PMS, depression, mood fluctuations etc., to name a few. My idea is to promote general wellbeing through natural therapies, so, hoping to amalgamate all three significant therapies namely Ayurveda, Reflexology and Aromatherapy and form one combined therapy with its own existence and name that would benefit one and all.
Azza Elmedany
Alexandria University, Egypt
Title: Green Tea Polyphenols For The Protection Against Isoprenaline-Induced Myocardial Infarction In Experimental Hyperhomocystemic Rats
Biography:
Azza El Medany has completed her PhD and Postdoctoral studies from Alexandria University College of Medicine. She is a Professor of Pharmacology and Vice Head of Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, KSU. She has published more than 40 papers in the areas of GIT, CVS, natural products and toxicological researches in reputed journals and serving as a member of a number of professional bodies.
Abstract:
Green tea is a beverage that is popular worldwide. Polyphenols in green tea have been receiving attention for the maintenance of human health. The contribution of antioxidant activity in preventing diseases caused by oxidative stress has been focused upon. Hyperhomocysteinemia (Hhcy) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In this study we have investigated the effects of green tea extract (GTE) on isoprenaline (ISO)-induced myocardial infarction (MI) in hyperhomocysteinemic rats. Hhcy was induced by daily intake of methionine (1 g.kg-1 body weight) in the drinking water for 4 weeks. MI was then produced by a single subcutaneous injection of ISO (300 mg.kg-1). Electrographic parameters, heart rate, ST interval, blood pressure and serum levels of creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and SGOT as well as lipid peroxidation (MDA and GSH) were measured in heart tissue as indices of oxidative stress. Hhcy resulted in significant reduction of blood pressure, ST segment elevation and increase in heart rate, serum CK and LDH levels. Cardiac MDA was significantly increased while GSH was decreased as compared to normal control group. All the previously mentioned parameters were significantly exaggerated in Hhcy rats treated with ISO as compared to Hhcy group. Administration of GTE during the induction of Hhcy showed a considerable reduction in serum markers of cardio toxicity, heart rate, elevated ST segment and significant improvement in the reduced blood pressure. Cardiac MDA was decreased while cardiac GSH was elevated. Hhcy+ISO caused disorganization of myocardial tissue which was restored in animals treated with GTE along with Hhcy+ISO. It can be concluded that GTE possesses an antioxidant activity and by virtue of this action it can protect the heart from Hhcy alone or Hhcy+ISO induced MI.
Pranab Goswami
Government of NCT, India
Title: Management of Crohn’s disease by adopting Integrated Lifestyle Program (ILP) with Naturopathy, Meditation and Yoga
Biography:
Pranab Goswami has completed his graduation from Gandhi National Academy of Naturopathy, New Delhi, India and performed many research studies on Cohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, musculoskeletal, lifestyle, yoga and naturopathy.
Abstract:
Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompasses ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD). These two chronic inflammatory diseases of uncertain etiology have been affecting the gut. IBD started gaining special attention in India only after mid 1980s with wider availability of colonoscopy. It has been often difficult to distinguish Crohn’s from tuberculosis and infectious colitis. There is rising incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in India topping the Southeast Asian (SEA) countries. The common genes implicated in disease pathogenesis in the West are not causal in Indian patients and the role of “hygiene hypothesis” is unclear. There appears to be a North-South divide with more ulcerative colitis (UC) in north and Crohn’s disease (CD) in south India. IBD in second generation Indian migrants to the West takes the early onset and more severe form of the West whereas it retains the nature of its country of origin in migrants to SEA countries. The clinical presentation is much like other SEA countries (similar age and sex profile, low positive family history and effect of smoking, roughly similar disease location, use of aminosalicylates for CD, low use of biologics and similar surgical rates) with some differences (higher incidence of inflammatory CD, lower perianal disease, higher use of aminosalicylates and azathioprine and lower current use of corticosteroids). UC presents more with extensive disease not paralleled in severity clinically or histologically, follows benign course with easy medical control and low incidence of fulminant disease, cancer, complications, and surgery. UC related colorectal cancer develop in an unpredictable manner with respect to disease duration and site questioning the validity of strict screening protocol. About a third of CD patients get antituberculosis drugs and a significant number presents with small intestinal bleed which is predominantly afflicted by aggressive inflammation. Biomarkers have inadequate diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for both. Pediatric IBD tends to be more severe than adult. Population based studies are needed to address the lacunae in epidemiology and definition of etiological factors. Newer biomarkers and advanced diagnostic techniques (in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy, molecular pathology and genetics) needs to be developed for proper disease definition and treatment.Keywords: Inflammatory bowel disease, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, India, ReviewThere is growing interest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in India due to its rising incidence. The disease is milder in India. Small intestine is often inflamed in Crohn’s disease, making it hard to digest and absorb key nutrients from food. The lack of sufficient nutrients and poor appetite can lead to malnutrition for people with Crohn’s disease.
Objective: The study was conducted in between January 2015 to November 2016. The database and treatment history of 20 OPD and IPD patients suffering from UC and CD were considered for this study. The objective of this study is to design an effective lifestyle program with the help of naturopathy, yoga and meditation for management of Crohn’s disease with nature.
Result: After successful implementation of the integrated lifestyle with naturopathy, yoga and meditation, it is found that 65% of research population is suffering from Crohn’s disease were experiencing better health condition without any acute problem arising out of CD than before and 25% were completely cured without any acute and chronic complaints for last one year.
Conclusion: Yoga and meditation is a philosophy and practice that connects the body, breath and mind to energize and balance the whole system in our body and naturopathy works on removal of toxins from our body, which are caused by imbalance of five elements of nature: Air, water, fire, space and earth. Therefore integration of all three natural therapies help to remove the toxins from our body and increase the blood circulation within the body and intestine and clear congestions along the pathways and stimulate the body’s own healing potential.