1700 B. C. Health For The Hindu Adherent

Hinduism is the third largest faith in the world with Hindu adherents spanning across the globe. It could be one of the oldest with sacred texts from early as 1700 B.C. Health for the Hindu adherent involves balance of the mind, body, and soul with nature. They have a holistic view with consciousness not being associated with the mind but, with the soul itself. Health can also be determined by actions and deeds therefore past actions cause illness. This is known as the law of Karma.
Ayurvedic medicine is the whole body approach to a health. In Ayurvedic the universe consist of five elements which are prithvi (earth), jala (water), teja (fire), and vauy (air), and akash (space). Three of these elements can affect the human body. Wind, fire, and water exist in
Since there is no set time that Hindus pray and it can be done anywhere and at any time. Hindus view the connection between mental and physical activities as a great importance. Any imbalance in one affects the other and can cause illness and disease. Grief, fear, worry, sorrow, and anger are seen as causes of physical conditions such as indigestion. To restore the mind/body balance medicine, diet, routines, spiritual learning, patience, prayer and meditation are essential.
Also to understand the patient may use religious symbols, amulets, and symbols. Women wear sacred jewelry or threads and the examiner should first see if it is okay to remove it before proceeding with an exam. Hindu adherents do accept modern medicine however, it is very important to determine what herbs and homeopathic treatments are being used since that can be contraindicated with western medication. Also these patients due to their belief in moderation may see western health care as over use of medication and may be resistant or see using medicine as inconsistent with acceptance and