Ayurveda
literally meaning the science of life, aims at healing the individual as a whole, instead of merely at the molecular level. This ancient healing system is based on the tehory that everything is composed of elements (akash, jal, vayu, agni, dharti). The main source of our knowledge Ayurveda is the Artharva Veda, Which dates back to around 1200 BC.
Siddha
The basic principles and doctrines of Siddha are similar to those of Ayurved. The human body is considered a conglomeration of three humors, seven body tissues and waste products. Proper consistency of these constituents in the body ensures good health.
Unani
The Unani system of medicine orginated in Greece during 460-377 BC, and was brought to India by the Arabs and Persians. Unani medicine is based on the 'humoral theory' (relating to four bodily fluids) with each humor leading to a specific temperament in a human being. The Unani system makes use of plants, minerals and animal products as curative agents to re establish the persons original humoral constitution.
Naturopathy
Popularly referred to as the drugless treatment of diseases, Naturopathy is based on the practice of applying the simple laws of nature to cure diseases. It pays particular attention to balanced dietary and living habits,adoptingpurificatory measures, and using natural techniques such as hydrotherapy, cold packs, muc packs, baths (water, oil & sun), massage, etc.
Yoga
Elements of yoga have been used in traditional Indian medicine for thousands of years, though yoga therapy in its present form is mere 80 years old-created by the marriage of traditional yoga with modern medicine. Yoga therapy comprises a wide range of mind / body practices, ranging from postural and breathing exercises to deep relaxation and meditation for promoting positive health and well being as well as helping particular medical conditions.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy lays emphasis on strengthening the immune system and during like with like. Homeopathy today enjoys wide acceptability,both here and abroad , because of its holistic and intrinsic values, the low cost of medication coupled with ease of administration and absence of toxic side effects.
Tibetan Medicine
This ancient system of medicine recognizes three forms of energy in the body- flame, wind and bile. An imbalance of these energies in any organ leads to illness. Inherent in the the body - flame, wind and bile. An imbalance of these energies in any organ leads to illness. Inherent in the medicinal tradition is the use of precious pills made of herbs and other natural substances and prescribed according to the calendar.
Reiki
Reiki practitioners believe that we are born with a certain level of energy which gets depleted through our daily activities. If the energy is depleted at a rate faster than it can be replenished, it leads to ill health. Reiki attempts to increase the overall energy stores of the body by activating the seven chakras.
Chiropracty
Chiropracty is a 5000 year old non invasive, non surgical approach for managing ortho neuro skeletal disorders, problems of the spine and other chronic disorders by restoring normal body function. circumventing surgery ( in most cases ) cuts down recovery time and sot of treatment virtually by half. Chiropracty is quite popular in countries like USA, UK, Australia and Germany.
Eligibility
Like other forms of medicine, the minimum qualification for most courses in traditional medicine is 10+2 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry & Biology). However for Unani, Siddha and Tibetan medicine, arts and humanities students can also apply. Additionally, for pursuing a course in Ayurveda, you need to be well versed in Sanskrit / Hindi, while for Unani, some knowledge of Arabic / Urdu is a must. Similarly for studying the siddha system, you need knowledge of Tamil.
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