UCLA Possible Benefits of Ayurveda Draft Research Paper

Submit a rough draft of your research paper. A rough draft is not expected to be polished, but it should be complete, meaning it has an introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Use your outline as a guide, but you might find that changing some pieces makes more sense as you draft.

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Working Thesis: Being around for thousands of years, ayurvedic medicine comes with multiple
health perks centered on the combination of the imperative ayurvedic elements famously known
as the three humors. Regarded as the energies or constitution of the body, the three humors
define a comprehensive tool for the possible benefits of Ayurveda that include promoting general
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sense of well-being with a top priority on reconnecting with nature to improve cognitive,
psychological, physical, parasympathetic health.
Balkrishna A. & Misra L. (2017). Ayurvedic Plants in Brain Disorders: The Herbal Hope.
Journal of Traditional Medicine & Clinical Naturopathy 6(2), DOI: 10.4172/25734555.1000221.
In the journal article, Balkrishna & Misra, (2017) discusses the position of herbal and
Ayurvedic treatements as the preferred options over synthetic drugs. Using Ayurvedic
alternativesfor human brain disorders has been associated with their accessibility, insignificant
side effects incidenceand the overall cost effectiveness. The authors comprehend the economic
value of the drug coupled with the high medicinal value and efficiency of Ayurvedic drugs. As
experenced researchers under the Patanjali Research Foundation, the duo gives a strong
perspective of looking back to ancient Indian Ayurvedic medicine system targeting the valuable
plants and plant materials such as roots, bark, stem, fruits, seeds and even flowers. The research
study is timely, well-researched and strategically alligned to offer remedies to the side effects
and economic burden of synthetic medicines. This research article will be used in advancing the
popularity and importance of ayurvedic plants and plant materials in brain and psychological
disorders. It supports the part of the thesis of the health perks associated with Ayurvedic
medicine system and the need to migrate to effective alternatives.
Migala, J. (2023, March 03). What Is Ayurveda? A Detailed Beginner’s Guide to Traditional
Ayurvedic Medicine. Retrieved from https://www.everydayhealth.com/integrativehealth/ayurveda/guide/
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In this Alternative Health article medically reviewed by experiential medical and
wellness experts, Migala (2023) dissects the potential and value of an individual living in the
balanced traditional medicine perspective of ayurveda. With over 250 million Americans using
ayurvedic medicine to improve their health and wellness, its value cannot be understated. The
author is categorical and forthcoming on the systemic changes necessary to incorporate ayurveda
into daily wellness routine. Deep scholarly research substantiates the presence of the ayurveda as
an effective alternative medicine for the conventional biomedicine options shaping an
individual’s healthcare and wellness journey. Migala’s project is timely, educative and anchored
on a robust conceptual understanding of the role of Ayurveda as a counteraction to the daily busy
lifestyle that is largely threatened by shortages of balance, peacefulness, and tranquility. It
supports of the thesis that argues the need for reconnecting with nature as part of rebuilding the
various components of human health including mental and physical wellbeing.
Mishra, B. (2020). Role of Ayurveda in management of mental disorder. International
Journal of Research in Indian Medicine 4(01), e-ISSN: 2456-4435.
https://www.ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/view/304/416.
In this peer reviewed journal article, Mishra attempts to ascertain the functional
efficiency of Ayurveda in managing menta disorder. Being the science life, Ayurveda defines the
significant balance of mind, soul and body as the construct of a complete health. As an
experienced researcher Mishra understands the underbelly of changing life style, excruciating
diet habits and their potential of causing psychological illness. Mitigating psychological pain
which is a widespread mental complication requires the holistic and affordable approach of
Ayurveda comprised of three elements Satwa, raja, and tama. The approach explains
psychotherapy and behavioral therapy as key paradigms of treating psychological illness. The
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project is a reliable tool for responding to the exacerbating crisis of mental and psychological
illness across the various social groups within the society. The author vehemently understands
the need for modern psychotherapy to integrate traditional Ayurvedic medicine to improve the
affordability, reliability and performance of mental treatment procedures. It supports the part of
the thesis that gives an insight on managing and prevent chronic psychological and mental
disorders.
Vallish B., Dang D., & Dang A. (2022). Nature and mechanism of immune boosting by
Ayurvedic medicine: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. World
Journal of Methodology 12(3), 132-147. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v12.i3.132.
In this reviewed article of World Journal of Methodology, Vallish et al., (2022) gives a
data driven perspective of why it is possible for Ayurvedic medicine to boost an individual’s
immune system. Despite the hightened development of vaccinology, it is clear that a healthier
society does not purely rely on conventional clinical enhancement antibodies for the human
immune system. Classical Ayurvedic medicine and the core pathophysiological principles define
the path of traditional foods, plants and plants tissue as component of sustinable near-accurate
interventions for our body’s immune system. The researchers comprehend the relevance of
randmized clinical trials in gathering evidence towards the enahncement of immunity through
Aryuvedic preparations. Impact on lymphocyte subsets, NK cell count and activity,
immunoglobulins and complement components shows the positive impact of the perioperative
mistletoe administration among patients of GI cancer, burning sensation, drowsiness and
anaemia that are strong indicators of worrying body immunity.
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References
Balkrishna A. & Misra L. (2017). Ayurvedic Plants in Brain Disorders: The Herbal Hope.
Journal of Traditional Medicine & Clinical Naturopathy 6(2), DOI: 10.4172/25734555.1000221.
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Migala, J. (2023, March 03). What Is Ayurveda? A Detailed Beginner’s Guide to Traditional
Ayurvedic Medicine. Retrieved from https://www.everydayhealth.com/integrativehealth/ayurveda/guide/
Mishra, B. (2020). Role of Ayurveda in management of mental disorder. International Journal of
Research in Indian Medicine 4(01), e-ISSN: 2456-4435.
https://www.ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/view/304/416.
Vallish B., Dang D., & Dang A. (2022). Nature and mechanism of immune boosting by
Ayurvedic medicine: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. World Journal
of Methodology 12(3), 132-147. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v12.i3.132.