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Yoga & Ayurveda: 80% Disease Prevention?
4 Oct
Summary
- Free Ayurvedic medical camp organized by Andhra University.
- Yoga and Ayurveda can prevent 80% of primary diseases.
- Camp aims to guide against misinformation on social media.
Andhra University's Department of Yoga and Consciousness recently organized a complimentary Ayurvedic medical camp at Yoga Village on Beach Road. This initiative, held on a Sunday morning, provided health consultations and free medicines to attendees.
Dr. K. Eswara Rao, a retired Senior Medical Officer, led the camp and has been conducting similar events monthly since 2022. He highlighted the significant potential of integrating Yoga and Ayurveda, suggesting they could prevent as much as 80% of primary diseases. Dr. Rao noted a concerning rise in psychiatric and lifestyle-related disorders such as diabetes, obesity, gastritis, and PCOD, believing Ayurveda offers effective solutions.
The university department's support was crucial in facilitating the camp. Dr. Rao also serves as a guest faculty member, sharing insights on the synergy between Yoga and Ayurveda. He expressed a desire to provide accurate guidance and appropriate Ayurvedic prescriptions, cautioning against the spread of incorrect advice and medication through social media, which can create misconceptions about the practice.
