‘U’ stands for Unani

Bharath has always had influx of many cultures and were receptive to all, Hence Unani is another traditional system of medicine. based on the teachings of the Greek philosopher Hippocrates. Later enriched by Arab scholars, and from the contemporary system of medicine in Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Persia, India China, Middle east, and far eastern countries. Well known in different part of the world, like Ionic medicine, oriental, Islamic, or Persian medicine. It is also holistic, recognizes the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical dimensions of health and disease management and preventing illnesses. “It is more important to know what sort of a person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has. “Identifying temperament is the first step in treating ailments. Lifestyle modifications, Regimental (eliminative) therapies – including healing modes such as therapeutic cupping, diuresis, acupressure, massage therapies, purgation and enemas, nasal inhalation, water and heat therapy, Diet therapy – includes changes in the diet as per the temperament of the individual. Pharmacotherapy – the appropriate use of natural medication Unani system addresses all aspects of health, for acute and chronic illnesses and further factors in the maintenance of health. It sees good health as the absence of disease but a quest for optimum well-being.

‘S ‘ stands for Siddha

Siddha is another Indian traditional system of medicines. This philosophy views the human body as microcosm of the macrocosmic universe and emphasizes the balance of 3 fundamental energies known based on elements and its combinations and permutations methods as well. The ancient siddha text books was written by great seers like Agasthyar, Thirumoolar, Bogar and contain vast knowledge on various aspect of medicine including knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology diagnosis and management of diseases like other systems . According to Siddha philosophy diseases arise when there is imbalance of 96 principles/ thathwas and the management is to restore the balance and harmony of these thathwas within the body. Siddha system classifies diseases into 4448 and the main diagnostic methods are 8 fold which includes the checking of the energy channels in a human body along with other natural applications and tests. Siddha medicine employs a holistic approach to healthcare, incorporating various therapeutic methods such as diet, lifestyle modifications, herbal medicines, yogic applications, and external therapy.

‘H’ stands for HOMEOPATHY

Homeopathy is a holistic system of therapeutics developed at the end of the 17th century by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician. The term “homeopathy” is derived from two Greek words: “homoios,” meaning “similar,” and “pathos,” meaning “suffering.” This system of medicine is founded on the principle of “like cures like,” where substances that cause symptoms in a healthy person are used to treat similar symptoms in a sick individual. Homeopathy has a unique approach to healing and has gained popularity over the years. The fundamental principles of homeopathy encompass the law of similarity, the direction of cure, the principle of a single remedy, the theory of the minimum diluted dose, and the treatment of chronic diseases. In the evaluation of a patient’s condition, homeopaths consider a wide array of factors, including physical, emotional, and lifestyle aspects. This comprehensive approach allows for a holistic diagnosis that takes into account the individual’s complete well-being.

Along with the above, various other traditional methods, do exists and more add On’s are now seen coming up since the wisdom to adopt traditional systems of health care are highly beneficial
A humble initiative to bring more awareness for AYUSH Conference in the Middle East .

Sanjeev Krishna
(Sanjeev Krishna Yoga) Dubai – UAE