Traditional medicine

An Indian-US workshop on traditional medicine was enlightening and enriching.....with speakers from different traditional forms of medicine discussing (with some case studies) the impact and efficacy of traditional medicine, particularly in treatment and cure of cancer. The branches represented were ayurveda, siddha, unani, homeopathy, yoga and naturopathy.
We were there at the invite of Vaidya Balendu Prakash, who has successfully cured cancer with his herbo-mineral formulations.

There were stalls put up by different organisations; the most informative one was by The National Medicinal Plant Board, with posters listing the plants used for treating specific disorders, as well as live plants commonly used in ayurvedic medicine.

Even for us who live in the land of traditional medicine, the workshop was a revelation!

One of the many charts showing the use of plants and yoga for common ailments

Colors of Hope....

Despite the many advances in science and medical breakthroughs, cancer is still a dreaded word even in the most advanced countries. However, this is not so in the land of ayurveda and traditional medicine, and a pioneer in this field is Vaid Balendu Prakash, who has successfully treated not only this disease, but “incurable” conditions like HIV and Multiple Sclerosis. He has integrated the ancient and modern, formulated his own medicines and brought succor to many around the world. I have personal experience of this, and can only say that words cannot describe the immense depth of his contribution to humanity. With a base in Dehra Dun, where his wife Gopa very efficiently and professionally oversees the work (including the making of medicines in the traditional method--glimpse in the last photo) of the research foundation and the in-house patients, Vaidji travels widely to see patients. He is indeed a harbinger of hope!
Look for detailed information on his site
www.padaav.com