Ayurveda vs. Conventional Treatment Research in Knee Osteoarthritis - 031

06/07/18 • 32 min

Colette chats with Dr. Christian Kessler, a consultant physician and research coordinator, specialising in internal medicine and complementary medicine at the Charité Medical University Clinic for Complimentary Medicine and The Immanuel Hospital Berlin, Germany. They chat about the following:

Dr. Kessler's studies in the effectiveness of Ayurveda on chronic diseases and Masters in Indology.
The goal to scientifically and socially advance Traditional Indian Medicine in Germany and Europe.
The exciting research study that was recently published in PubMed. This research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment compared to conventional conservative care for knee osteoarthritis patients.
The methods used to apply this research.
Dr. Kessler's view that Ayurveda is not just a tool but a toolbox and a personalised multi-modality approach that can benefit Western medicine.
The challenges with researching a multi-modality health system like Ayurveda.
The importance of actively involving patients in their own healing process.
The long-term benefits of educating patients and empowering them to take charge of their own health.

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PubMed - Effectiveness of an Ayurveda Treatment Approach in Knee OA

Osteoarthritis Research Society International PDF

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Dr. Kessler's studies in the effectiveness of Ayurveda on chronic diseases and Masters in Indology.
The goal to scientifically and socially advance Traditional Indian Medicine in Germany and Europe.
The exciting research study that was recently published in PubMed. This research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment compared to conventional conservative care for knee osteoarthritis patients.
The methods used to apply this research.
Dr. Kessler's view that Ayurveda is not just a tool but a toolbox and a personalised multi-modality approach that can benefit Western medicine.
The challenges with researching a multi-modality health system like Ayurveda.
The importance of actively involving patients in their own healing process.
The long-term benefits of educating patients and empowering them to take charge of their own health.

Please click on the link below to access the PubMed report and a detailed pdf of the research.

PubMed - Effectiveness of an Ayurveda Treatment Approach in Knee OA

Osteoarthritis Research Society International PDF

Want some further info on Colette's offerings...please click on the link below...

Elements Healing and Wellbeing Online Services

To post an iTunes review, click on the link below - choose 'View in iTunes' - click on tab 'Ratings and Reviews'. Thanks in advance!

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Colette and Amy discuss how to move forward when we're stuck in a rut. They share their experiences and tips on what helped them;

Taking small steps without having it all figured out
There's never the 'perfect' time to do something
Vulnerability, self-forgiveness and compassion
Your mistakes are your greatest lessons
Accepting what has happened and then asking "Now What?"
The value of spending time in Mother Nature
Why Spring is the perfect time for new projects
The importance of knowing your strengths
What are your personal and professional values
Be grateful first
Flowing with the energy rather than forcing
The power of visualisation

Suggested homework: Write down your personal and professional values

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Ayurveda's Guide to Summer - 032

Colette discusses the Ayurvedic tips and guidelines to help us stay cool and healthy during the summer season. She covers the following topics:

The energies of summer
The similarities between summer and the Pitta dosha
Why Pitta can go out of balance so easy during summertime
Signs of imbalance in the Pitta dosha - physically and emotionally
How to maintain balance, preventing imbalance in the body & mind
Guidelines on bringing in the opposite qualities of Pitta with food, activities and lifestyle
Tips on how to treat these imbalances naturally
The accumulation of heat at the end of summer
The importance of a post-summer cleanse to release heat

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