Integrated Pathy
Re-envisioning Healthcare and Wellness Using India as a Case Study
- 1st Edition - April 1, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: Acharya Balkrishna
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 9 0 4 0 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 9 0 4 1 - 1
Integrated Pathy: Re-envisioning Healthcare and Wellness Using India as a Case Study brings together the best holistic treatments tailored to improve patient care. The book focuse… Read more
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Request a sales quoteIntegrated Pathy: Re-envisioning Healthcare and Wellness Using India as a Case Study brings together the best holistic treatments tailored to improve patient care. The book focuses on health and healing rather than disease and treatment. Instead of following the fragmented approach of modern and contemporary line, or more specifically, the allopathic regime of treatments, the book views patients as a complete entity inclusive of minds, spirits, and bodies, and includes these dimensions in diagnosis and treatment to provide a custom healing regime. Attention is paid to inherent lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, quality of rest, sleep, and the nature of relationships.
Readers will find a fresh perspective on revitalizing traditional indigenous practices and the reliability and efficacy of so-called traditional and alternative therapies, both of which will undoubtedly contribute to the advancement of the ecosystem of research in this field.
Readers will find a fresh perspective on revitalizing traditional indigenous practices and the reliability and efficacy of so-called traditional and alternative therapies, both of which will undoubtedly contribute to the advancement of the ecosystem of research in this field.
- Includes evidence-based eastern indigenous practices
- Provides information to learn about the approach and role of Integrated therapy in practice
- Presents integrated approaches to health care to improve sustainability using India as a case study
Researchers, scientists, and healthcare professionals interested in integrated non-traditional western medicine and alternative treatments
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Concept of healing and curing
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.1.1 Treating symptoms and the temporary fixes
- 1.1.1.1 An effective role of the preventative approach
- 1.1.2 Body's intuitive capacity to heal
- 1.1.3 Elements of an integrated primary healthcare
- 1.1.4 India's holistic approach to building a robust health infrastructure
- 1.2 Conclusion
- Chapter 2. An introduction to the integrated-pathy
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.1.1 The integrative medicinal system
- 2.1.2 Integration of conventional and complementary systems of medicine
- 2.1.3 Health and wellness
- 2.1.3.1 Integrative health
- 2.1.3.2 Integrated wellness
- 2.1.3.3 Vital aspects of integrative wellness
- 2.1.4 The global wellness economy
- 2.1.4.1 Global wellness growth rate statistics
- 2.1.5 The history and prevalence
- 2.1.5.1 From ancient to contemporary
- 2.1.5.2 Drugless healing
- 2.1.5.3 A shift of alternative therapies into mainstream medicine
- 2.1.6 Integration of modern, contemporary and traditional pathies of medications and cure
- 2.1.6.1 Safety, effectiveness, and quality control concerns of CAM
- 2.1.7 Integrated care: A role in achieving and sustaining the universal health care
- 2.1.7.1 Universal health care
- 2.1.7.2 Advantages versus disadvantages
- 2.1.8 Harmonization among various healthcare services
- Chapter 3. A role of evidence-based resource and training in the indigenous practices of healthcare
- 3.1 Complementary and lifestyle management system for a holistic healthcare
- 3.1.1 Yoga therapy
- 3.1.1.1 Yoga for mind and body healing
- 3.1.2 Yagya Chikitsa
- 3.1.2.1 Yagya therapy for respiratory and psychological disorders
- 3.1.3 Naturopathy
- 3.1.4 Panchkarma
- 3.1.4.1 Panchakarma methods for health
- 3.2 Alternative medicinal systems for holistic healthcare
- 3.2.1 Role of Ayurveda in integrated healthcare
- 3.2.2 Role of homeopathy in integrated healthcare
- 3.2.3 Role of Siddha medicinal system in integrated healthcare
- 3.2.4 Role of Unani medicinal system in integrated healthcare
- 3.2.5 Role of Sowa Rigpa medicinal system in integrated healthcare
- 3.3 Diet therapy for holistic healthcare
- 3.3.1 Food is information
- 3.3.1.1 Compatible and incompatible foods
- 3.3.1.2 Types of food
- 3.3.2 Role of an alkaline internal environment
- 3.3.2.1 The healing power of alkaline foods: Preventing diseases naturally
- 3.3.3 Role of herbs and spices in the integrated health
- 3.3.3.1 Black pepper
- 3.3.3.2 Ginger
- 3.3.3.3 Cinnamon
- 3.3.3.4 Turmeric
- 3.3.3.5 Garlic
- 3.4 Conclusion
- Chapter 4. A role of evidence-based Ayurvedic medicines
- 4.1 Evidence base of the Ayurveda
- 4.2 A role of research and development
- 4.2.1 The potential to integration: Case studies and research
- 4.2.1.1 Validating the benefits of traditional healing practices
- 4.2.1.2 Enhancement of research methodology
- 4.2.1.3 Promotion of research on Ayurvedic fundamentals
- 4.2.1.4 Validation through reverse pharmacology
- 4.2.2 Global acceptance of Ayurveda: India's global center of traditional medicine
- 4.3 Ayurvedic medicine
- 4.3.1 Classical Ayurvedic formulations
- 4.3.2 Disease-driven reverse pharmacology approach
- 4.3.3 Modern formulations: Novel and advanced and Ayurvedic medicines
- 4.4 A role of Ayurveda in the management of chronic diseases
- 4.4.1 Cancer
- 4.4.2 Obesity
- 4.4.3 Diabetes
- 4.4.4 Uterine disorders
- 4.4.5 Anorectal disorders
- 4.4.5.1 Hemorrhoids
- 4.4.5.2 Fistula
- 4.4.6 Vision disorders
- 4.4.7 Kidney stones
- 4.4.8 Bronchial disorders (asthma)
- Chapter 5. Managing the unmanageable: The role of integrated-pathy in chronic disease
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Integrating Ayurveda in oncology
- 5.2.1 Ayurvedic perspective on cancer—Imbalance of Dosha
- 5.2.2 Approaches to cancer treatment
- 5.2.2.1 Detoxification (Shodhana) in cancer management
- 5.2.2.2 Rasayana therapy for rejuvenation
- 5.2.2.3 Ayurvedic herbs for cancer prevention and treatment
- 5.2.2.4 Diet and nutrition in Ayurvedic oncology
- 5.3 Managing noncommunicable diseases through Ayurveda
- 5.3.1 Ayurvedic interventions for specific NCDs
- 5.3.1.1 Diabetes (Prameha)
- 5.3.1.2 Hypertension (Rakta Chapa)
- 5.3.1.3 Obesity (Sthaulya)
- 5.3.1.4 Cardiovascular diseases (Hridaya Roga)
- 5.3.2 Rasayana and Panchakarma for NCDs
- 5.4 Managing communicable diseases through Ayurveda
- 5.4.1 Clinical correlations between Ojas, immunity, and illness
- 5.4.2 Ayurvedic treatments for common communicable diseases
- 5.4.2.1 Fever (Jwara)
- 5.4.2.2 Respiratory infections
- 5.4.2.3 Antimicrobial herbs in Ayurveda
- 5.5 Role of the Integrated-Pathy in lymphedema management
- 5.5.1 Integrative-Pathy in lymphedema management
- 5.5.2 Ayurvedic and Panchakarma approaches
- 5.5.3 Yoga and lymphatic drainage
- 5.5.4 Validation of integrated approaches in disease management
- 5.6 Conclusion
- Chapter 6. Integrated care programs for chronic diseases: A worldwide and Indian overview
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.1.1 Framework of an integrated healthcare
- 6.1.1.1 Models of integrated care
- 6.1.1.2 WHO framework
- 6.1.1.3 Valentijn model
- 6.1.2 India's experience of integrating its health practices
- 6.1.2.1 Mission 2030: The new health policy
- 6.1.2.2 Integrated courses for ISM (Indian System of Medicine), modern science, and ayurgenomics
- 6.1.2.3 Evidence base of complementary and alternative medicines
- 6.2 Conclusion
- Chapter 7. Conventional versus integrated approach to healthcare
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Scientific evidence-based case studies
- 7.3 Institutional support for the integrated approach
- 7.3.1 Hippocrates Health Institute (Florida)
- 7.3.2 Institute of Ayurveda and Integrated Medicine (I-AIM)
- 7.3.3 Patanjali Wellness (Patanjali's Integrated Health and Well-Being Program)
- 7.4 Economics of treatment via integrated approach versus modern medicine
- 7.4.1 Cost-effectiveness of integrative approaches
- 7.4.2 Economic evaluations and case studies
- 7.4.3 Indirect cost savings through CAM integration
- 7.5 Conclusion
- Chapter 8. Challenges, recent notions, and advances in the Indian traditional medicinal system and governance
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Quality control
- 8.2.1 Quality control of plant and herbal materials
- 8.2.1.1 Challenges in herbal drug quality control
- 8.2.1.2 Harvest and storage conditions
- 8.2.1.3 Methods for identification and analysis of herbal materials
- 8.2.1.4 Advances in quality control
- 8.2.2 Quality control of herbal medicines
- 8.2.2.1 Global regulatory agencies
- 8.2.2.2 Some standards and guidelines for quality control
- 8.2.3 Safety and toxicity evaluation of formulations
- 8.2.3.1 Toxicity from intrinsic sources
- 8.2.3.2 Toxicity from external sources
- 8.2.3.3 Tests for safety and toxicity evaluation of herbal drug formulation
- 8.2.3.4 Key challenges in lack of comprehensive safety data
- 8.2.3.5 Advances in safety and toxicity evaluation
- 8.3 Governance initiatives in Indian systems of medicine
- 8.3.1 AYUSH mission and AYUSH grid
- 8.3.1.1 Infrastructural developments
- 8.3.2 E-governance initiatives
- 8.3.2.1 Digital initiatives for the governance of medical and health infrastructure
- 8.3.2.2 Health and diagnostic portals
- 8.3.2.3 Research management and information system portals
- 8.3.3 Regulatory environment: Pharmacopeial standards
- 8.3.3.1 Evolution of pharmacopeial standards
- 8.3.3.2 Evolution of pharmacopeia commissions
- 8.3.3.3 Evolution of Indian pharmacopeia
- 8.3.4 Clinical trials and the role of CDSCO in India
- 8.3.4.1 Approval of clinical trials
- 8.3.4.2 Ethical oversight and participant safeguards
- 8.3.4.3 Regulatory framework governing clinical trials
- 8.3.4.4 Monitoring and inspections
- 8.3.4.5 Adverse event reporting and safety monitoring
- 8.3.4.6 Recent reforms and developments in clinical trial regulation
- 8.4 New avenues in the traditional systems of medicine
- 8.4.1 Phytopharmaceuticals
- 8.4.1.1 Properties of phytopharmaceuticals
- 8.4.1.2 Quality control of phytopharmaceuticals
- 8.4.1.3 Efficacy of phytopharmaceuticals in modern medicine
- 8.4.2 Ethnopharmacology
- 8.4.3 Ethno-nanomedicine
- 8.4.3.1 Applications of ethno-nanomedicine
- 8.4.3.2 Challenges and future outlook in ethno-nanomedicine
- Chapter 9. Proposition to strengthen the Indian traditional system
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Knowledge and skill development of traditional practitioners
- 9.2.1 Traditional practitioners and their distribution in India
- 9.2.2 Importance of skill development for traditional practitioners
- 9.2.2.1 Case study 1: The Araku Valley Project
- 9.2.2.2 Case study 2: Kerala Ayurveda Academy
- 9.2.2.3 Case study 3: Patanjali Ayurved Haridwar
- 9.3 Biodiversity conservation
- 9.3.1 Government support and policy frameworks
- 9.3.1.1 Case study 1: Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India
- 9.3.1.2 Case study 2: Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve, India
- 9.4 Bioprospecting and clinical validation
- 9.4.1 System and practices
- 9.4.1.1 Case study 1: Bioprospecting in the Western Ghats, India
- 9.4.1.2 Case study 2: Clinical validation of Ayurvedic formulations
- 9.4.2 Ethical considerations and sustainable practices
- 9.5 Evidence-based medicine and nutraceuticals
- 9.5.1 Hierarchy of evidence and critical appraisal
- 9.5.2 Regulatory frameworks for nutraceuticals
- 9.6 Wellness and healthcare centers: Integrating conventional healthcare with wellness practices
- 9.6.1 Preventive care, lifestyle modifications, and self-care practices in wellness
- 9.6.2 Technology and innovation in wellness services
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: April 1, 2025
- No. of pages (Hardback): 348
- No. of pages (eBook): 600
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780443290404
- eBook ISBN: 9780443290411
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Acharya Balkrishna
Dr. Balkrishna is among eminent scholars of Ayurveda, Sanskrit and the Vedas and highly respected and known for his work in reviving Ayurvedic traditions and culture, which are now widely accepted in contemporary healthcare fields. His unimpeachable contribution in the field of characterization of medicinal plants, indigenous medicine identification, and authentication at national & international levels speaks volumes about his knowledge. He is the torch bearer in creating and improving preventive systems, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions through Indigenous Medicinal System i.e. Yoga & Ayurveda, holistic healing of health naturally compatible with modern health indexes, and has a long list of literary accomplishments to his name. He has more than 100 Research articles published to his credit and 45 Patents rights are indexed against his name in various National and International Journals. Literary magazines, like ‘India Today’ (Nov 2009), ‘Outlook’ (Jan 2010) have acknowledged him and he is regarded among the ‘Ten Versatile and Dynamic Young Men of India’ and ‘India Today’ (Oct 2020). listed him in `High & Mighty 50 Power People’. He has been decorated with prestigious ‘Ayurveda Expert’, ‘Manav Ratan’, ‘Bharat Gaurav’, ‘Indian of the Year’ ‘Bheeshma Puraskar’’, Lokmanya Tilak’ and ‘Transformational Business Leader’ awards for his exceptional levels of knowledge and expertise, passion to work and service to mankind. He has also been honored with ‘UNSDG 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award` at the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland (May, 2019).
Affiliations and expertise
Vice-chancellor, University of Patanjali, Uttarakhand, IndiaRead Integrated Pathy on ScienceDirect