Description
Integrative Medicine is an approach that seeks to combine the principles of traditional healing systems like Ayurveda with modern scientific knowledge to promote holistic well-being. Integrative Medicine aims to treat the whole person, addressing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, is a cornerstone of Integrative Medicine, focusing on balance and natural healing. It recognizes that each individual is unique and requires personalized treatment based on their constitution (Prakriti). Integrative Medicine seeks to combine Ayurvedic wisdom with scientific evidence and research to ensure safe and effective treatments. Ayurveda's use of herbs and botanicals is integrated with modern pharmacology to develop evidence-based herbal medicines. Integrative Medicine acknowledges the strong connection between mental and physical health, emphasizing practices like meditation and yoga. It promotes preventative measures and lifestyle modifications to maintain health and prevent diseases.
Résumé
- Dr. Anam introduced Integrative Medicine, highlighting its importance with three case scenarios involving ayurvedic and modern medicine. The first case illustrated a doctor's rigidity leading to misdiagnosis, while the second showcased ayurveda's success in treating ITP. The third case demonstrated the collaborative benefits of both systems.
- The history of Integrative Medicine was reviewed, emphasizing the WHO's call for a comprehensive approach to healthcare and the need to fight fragmentation. Integrative medicine encompasses various aspects like knowledge integration, policy alignment, and comprehensive patient care.
- Common controversies surrounding ayurveda were discussed, including misunderstandings of scriptures, OTC drug usage, misleading advertisements, and the confusion of ayurveda with herbalism. The lack of awareness of progress and scientific validation in ayurveda also contributes to these controversies.
- Bridging ayurveda and modern medicine requires understanding their fundamental differences. Ayurveda is experiential and holistic, while modern medicine is experimental and analytical. Integration supports holistic approaches, focusing on predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory medicine, where ayurveda possesses significant traditional knowledge.
- Examples of successful integrations include ayurgenomics, nutriomics, and predictive medicine. Mechanism research and clinical trials are crucial to validate ayurvedic treatments, enhance collaboration between different medical streams, and bring traditional knowledge into evidence-based practice.
- A shift is needed from pathy-centric to patient-centric care, prioritizing timely and tailored treatment approaches. The present model of Integrative Medicine often sees practitioners incorrectly combining treatments, emphasizing the need for better knowledge integration, communication, and collaborative research protocols.
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À propos des intervenants
Docteur Anam Aftab
Consultante en ayurvéda et responsable bien-être, Vita Sana Integrative Healthcare
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