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    AYUR 1000: Glossary
    (2024) Professor I Sharma
    This is the Glossary of terms used for the module AYUR 1000: Introduction to Ayurveda Medicine
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    Ayurveda and Lifestyle
    (2024-09-09) Professor I Sharma
    In this video, we discuss briefly the impact of the modern lifestyle on your health and wellbeing and how Ayurvedic Medicine can be part of the solution (2022) YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/W6uAEnI_ikI
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    Book 5: Shadrada: Types And Impact Upon Tridosha
    (2024) Professor I Sharma
    Dravyaguna and Sharadasa is the content of this book. It aims to introduce the student with the features and applications of Rasa, Guna, Veerya, Vipaka and Prabhava. Their effects on Mahabhoota, Tridosha, Dhatu and Mala and disease wise application will also be discussed.
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    Book 1: Introduction to Ayurveda
    (2024) Professor I Sharma
    In this book, we discuss some key and basic concepts that will help you better understand how in Ayurveda medicine, the interplay between mind, body and soul is central.
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    Book 2: The philosophies guiding Ayurveda Medicine
    (2024) Professor I Sharma
    This book aims at detailing the inception of Ayurveda. The gradual progress in the teachings and training of Ayurveda along with the beginning of handwritten texts, their spread to various geographies and inclusion of newer concepts will be discussed.
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    Book 3: Tridosha: Impacts On Mind And Body
    (2024) Professor I Sharma
    Tridosha is the most important concept in Ayurveda and makes the difference between "Health" and "Disease". The role of these three physiological entities - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha - govern our mind, body, health and diseases.
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    Book 4: Mahabhoota: Role In Human Anatomy, And Relation To Tridosha
    (2025) Professor I Sharma
    The concept of five elements is the foundation of Ayurveda to understand its normal structure, working, disease causation and health. Ayurveda believes that everything in this universe is made up of five basic elements. These five elements are earth, water, fire, air and space.
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    Book 6: Guna- Classification And Impact Upon Tridosha
    (2024) Professor I Sharma
    The reason to select i.e. the reason why we choose a particular food, medicine or any material for that reason, is called Guna. Let us learn more about Guna in this book.
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    Book 7: Common Herbs for Immunity and Disease-Specific Herbs
    (2024) Professor I Sharma
    We will learn about some common herbs as well as their preventive, and curative aspects. These herbs are freely available in Mauritius, grow in abundance, and can be used after a little learning.
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    Book 8: Agni/Metabolism: Role In Health And Diseases
    (2024) Professor I Sharma
    This book will explain another uniqueness of Ayurveda in terms of Agni. The importance, types, functions, abnormalities, symptoms and management of the same will be detailed.
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    Book 9: Panchakarma: Daily Detox And Disease-Wise Detox
    (2024) Professor I Sharma
    We shall discuss the basic principles, types, application, precautions, indications and contraindications of Panchakarma along with the references of various herbs and herbal preparations required at different stages.
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    Diabetes and Ayurveda
    (2024-09-09) Professor I Sharma
    The prevalence of diabetes in Mauritius is among one of the highest in the world. Modern lifestyle and genetic factors are among the causes that explain the high rate of diabetic people in Mauritius. This is a sad record to hold and in this video, we discuss how Ayurvedic Medicine can be used to prevent diabetes and also, accompany diabetic patients.(2022) YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/JzyMcuS2yCE
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    Introduction to Ayurveda
    (2024-09-09) Professor I Sharma
    A short video introducing Ayurveda (2022) YouTube Link : https://youtu.be/aANiLpi3hfE
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    Prakriti Analysis Chart (July 2024) for Introduction to Ayurveda Medicine (AYUR 1000)
    (2024) Professor I Sharma
    Developed for the module AYUR 1000: Introduction to Ayurveda Medicine, this Prakriti test can be used to test your dosha (Pitta, Vata and Kapha). Note that this text is symbolic and for training purposes only.
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    Talk on Digestive System
    (2024-09-09) Professor I Sharma
    In this video, Prof Sharma talks about the critical role of the digestive system. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/o3NVbnKOV50
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    Talk on Mental Health
    (2024-09-09) Professor I Sharma
    In this video, Professor Sharma talks about the link between Ayurveda and mental health. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/lfTcjG8utP0
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    Talk on Skin Care
    (2024-09-09) Professor I Sharma
    In this video, Prof Sharma discusses how Ayurveda can help with skin care. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11izMQaORJo