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Ayurveda Practice during COVID-19 -Lessons from a Cross Sectional Survey
Global Advances in Health and Medicine ; 11:121, 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1916567
ABSTRACT

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted by sending a survey developed using SurveyMonkey. Local IRB approved the study. Responding to the survey was implied as providing consent. The survey was sent to all ayurveda professionals practicing in the United States. The list of professionals were obtained from the National Ayurveda Medical Association and through personal contacts of the principal investigator. The survey was open for 45 days and reminders were sent twice to the potential participants.

Results:

Eighty eight ayurvedic professionals completed the survey. Majority were females from California and belonged to Ayurveda Practitioner category and practiced mostly parttime. Ayurveda counselors and Ayurveda doctors (India based education) were the other categories of professionals, who also responded to the survey. The respondents reported that they adopted telehealth to continue their practice during the closures, but still majority reported that there was an economic impact of COVID-19 on their practices. Health promotion was the predominant type of service provided by these professionals. The methods included diet and lifestyle advices that incorporated dosha based diet and yoga and meditation practices. Additionally, they also provided some classical ayurveda formulas and simple herbal teas such as coriander tea and hot water to prevent easy susceptibility to viral infections. An important advice included a specific dosha based individual daily routine to improve general and mental health.

Background:

To understand the ayurveda practice patterns in the United States during COVID-19

Conclusion:

Ayurveda, the oldest Indian System of Medicine may be a useful natural health care systemthat can be used for health promotion during a pandemic. The self-care practices do provide patient empowerment.
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Traditional medicine Language: English Journal: Global Advances in Health and Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Traditional medicine Language: English Journal: Global Advances in Health and Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article