In another study 169 patients with irritable bowel syndrome were given a bacopa preparation in a placebo controled study. The patients given bacopa experienced considerable improvement (65% as compared to 33% in the placebo control group).

The toxicity of bacopa is very low. The extract of bacopa given orally up to a dose of 5,000 mg per kg of bodyweight did not show any toxicity. The LD50 of the bacopa extract was 17gm per kg. This means that a person weighing 60kg would have to take more than 1kg (2.2 lbs) of extract a day to produce a dangerous dose. Which is highly unlikely. Actually the suggested therapeutic dose of Bacopa Plus is 60 mg 2 - 3 times a day. So it can be seen there is a very high safety margin. Traditionally when a child is born, bacopa mixed with sweetener is instilled in the child’s mouth as a way of welcoming the newborn into the universe.

Another study notes that the nociceptiv response is decreased after using bacopa. The nociceptiv response is pain due to hypersensitive nerve endings and can be either a somatic or viseral condition which is usually associated with cancer pain. This means that Bacopa Plus may be useful for patients diagnosed with cancer. Bacopa Plus is also known for its tranquilizing effects. Overall Bacopa Plus has proved to be a remarkable adaptogen, tranquilizer, brain tonic, and antidepressant with virtually no side effects.

Bacopa monniera: Bacopa actions include neuroleptic, antitumor, immunostimulant, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, antimycobacterial, antispasmodic, antiviral, cholinesterase inhibition, CNS depressant, convulsant, spasmogenic, tranquilizing, hypotensive, hypothermic, antihistamine, antipyretic, chronotropic effect positive, anesthetic, barbiturate potentiation, neuromuscular blocking, & psychotropic. The herb contains the saponins, monnierin (C₅₁H₈₂O₂₁3H₂O, mp 262-63º); hersaponin [ mp 232 - 34º (decomp.)], bacoside A [C₄₁H₆₈O₁₃4H₂O, mp 250º (decomp.)], and bacoside B [C₄₁H₆₈O₁₃5H₂O, mp 203º (decomp.)]. Monnierin, on hyrolisis, gave glucose, arabinose and an aglycone (C₃₀H₄₈O₄, m p 235-37º). Whereas, bacosides A and B gave glucose, arabinose and bacogenins A₁,A₂,A₃, and A₄. Bacogens A₁ and A₂ are apimers, and A₄ is an ebelin lactone. Smith-de Mayo degradation of bacoside A gave jujubogenin and pseudojujubogenin. Bacosides A and B possess haemolytic activity. Other constituents present in the plant are D-mannitol, betulic acid, B-sitosterol, stigmasterol; and its esters, heptacosane, octacosane, nonacosane, triacontane, hentriacontane, dotriacontane, nicotine, 3-formyl-4-hydroxy-2H-pyran (C₆H₆O₃), luteolin, and its 7-glucoside. The presence of a-alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, and serine has also been reported.

Ashwagandha: Pharmacological research shows that ashwagandha is both an adaptogen and an immune system modulator. It also has antistress, anti-epileptic, cytoprotective, tumoricidal, emmanagogic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, sedative, anti-bacterial, antifungal, and amebecidal activity. Primary contituents include alkaloids, steroidal lactones, and especially withanolides.anti-inflamatory, & diuretic properties and increases blood circulation.

Centella Asiatica: The presence of isobramic acid, betulic acid, valerine, pectic acid, fatty acids, tannins, ascorbic acid, hydocotyline (an alkaloid) & asiaticoside (a glycoside) have been well documented. Centella Asiatica has been compared to Bacopa moniera and has similar properties such as nervine activity, cardiac, anti-inflammatory, diuretic properties and increases blood circulation.

Convolvulus Pleuricaulis: Has calming and diuretic effects. n-Tetracontane, n-octacosanol and B-sitosterol have been isolated. This plant also yields the alkloid sankhpuspine.

Ginkgo Biloba: Active constituents include Ginkgo flavone glycosides (bioflavonoids) and terpene lactones; ginkgolides and bilobalide. Increases circulation to brain and extremities, inhibits platelet stickiness, regulates tone and elasticity of blood vessels.

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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF BRAHMI (BACOPA MONNIERI) AND CHLORPROMAZINE ON MOTOR LEARNING IN RATS. PRAKASH, JC: SIRSI,M J SCI IND RES-C21: 93- (1962)

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EFFECT OF PSYCHOTROPC PHYTOCHEMICALS ON CEREBRAL AMINO ACID LEVELS IN MICE. DEY, PK: DATTA, C Indian j exp biol 4 : 216-219 (1966) (UNIV COLL SCI CALCUTTA WEST BENGAL INDIA)

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Hot sunny days are slowly fading away, gradually replaced by less daylight hours and gray skies. Leaves will begin to change color adding their rich splendor to the season. Then trees will start to lose their leaves and slowly cooler weather will remind us that fall has arrived.

During the summer months pita energy is accumulated and is easily aggravated if proper care is not taken. In this season light foods are advisable. The lighter the food the greater is the power of digestion. In this season foods of sweet, cold and bitter nature are recommended, but avoid any over indulgence. Avoid very heavy foods like beef, dairy products and fried foods. Poultry like quail and partridge are recommended. Meat such as deer, sheep and rabbit is preferable during this season. Of the grains, rice, barley, and wheat are the best choices for fall. Bitter vegetables like kale, chard, lettuce, spinach, dandelion, swiss chris, are also recommended.

You must avoid sun bathing, fats, oils, meats of aquatic and marsh animals and excessive yogurt. Do not sleep during the day time, and wear appropriate clothing in the early and late hours of the day.

• Beans like lentil, navy beans, kala charma are best taken in the Autumn.
• Some use of red wine would be beneficial but watch out for over indulgence. In my opinion 30 - 60 ml of wine is the required dose.
• Do not stay awake until late night and avoid excessive indulgence in sex Maybe once a week. Avoid hard liquor absolutely.

This is one of the best seasons for cleansing. Panch Karma can be performed to cleanse the whole body. For a shorter cleansing regimen, one to two days of fasting on vegetable and fruit juice followed by purging with castor oil or olive oil is useful, but do not do this without consulting with your doctor. A milder form of purging can be done with Haritaki, Trifal™, and Easylax™ taken on a regular basis for one to two weeks followed by light foods.

Vice President of R.U. VED Inc., Tarlok Kumar MD (Ayurved), has personally directed marketing efforts and successfully identified several retail outlets eager to provide Ayurvedic products to their patrons.

Please let us know who your favorite natural foods retailers are or ask them to carry R.U.VED products. With your help we will make it even easier for you to find Ayurvedic products.

To enable you to achieve a balanced constitution more easily, R.U.VED™ food supplement products are now available at the following local health food stores:

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2. Cut down on your daily sugar intake.

3. Exercise daily for at least one-half hour. Yoga is an excellent form of exercise.

4. Eat only when you are hungry. Also, leave ample time between meals (2-4 hours depending on the meal) for thorough digestion.

5. Use Triphla, one capsule three times a day to help im prove your digestion.

6. Eat your largest meal at lunch, when your digestion is strongest. Dinner should be a lighter meal that can be easily digested before bedtime. Eating too close to bedtime hampers digestion.

7. Fast one day a week, having only liquids such as fruit juices and salads.

8. Do not use products that reduce hunger by blocking the digestive acids or assimilation of foods in the digestive system.

9. Use Easylax to cleanse your intestine and colon.

10. Meditate on your food, taking the time to be grateful for nature’s gift of life. Having this appreciation for your food puts you in closer touch with nature, and thus with yourself.

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CLINIC SUPPORT GROUP
A BIG SUCCESS

The first Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic support group was held on August 9th. Approximately thirty people came and participated in the support group and made our first meeting a wonderful experience. Dr. Sodhi discussed case histories (names were kept confidential) shared clinical and lab observations before and after Ayurvedic treatment.

Several of the clinic’s patients also contributed their own personal experiences. Susan Brewer shared how her blood pressure had dramatically improved after getting off prescription drugs and being on Ayurvedic medicine. Also Mike Shore, a world reknowned tennis player who has played at Wimbleton, revealed his experience of heightened awareness and how great he is feeling. Even his wife commented that Mike has never been as balanced and calm as he has been since he has started the Panch Karma cleansing program. Casey Ceasar also shared her experience with her on-going healing process, and health issues. Patrice Banks also discussed her personal experiences and views with the audience. Gabe Temkin told everyone stories about her bout with high blood pressure. Becka Campbell very enthusiatically related an account story of how she has been feeling and how her friends are seeing a change in her attitude and her well being. She brought her mother over to the clinic to finally become a patient at the clinic also.

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What Is a Vaccination? In simple terms it is the prevention of disease by asdministering a weakened form of the disease causing germ which could be bacteria, virus etc. Most often these weakened germs when administered by injection would cause a sort of reactive mini-disease - which is called an immune response. This response is intended to protect the body against that particular disease for a long period of time - varying from months to a lifetime.

Most of us have the assumption that every single vaccination should be 100% efficacious. There are however factors that can affect the production of antibodies and immunity such as breed, age (too young or too old), sick, weak, malnourished, mutant germ strains, stress, toxicity, worm infestation, immuno compromised animals due to drugs like cortisone, diseases like feline luekemia, feline immunodeficiency virus, (FIV) and so on.

Possible side effects of Vaccinations. There is always a chance that a vaccine may not prove effective in providing immunity completely. A most commonly reported side effect immediatley seen can be a lump at the site of the injection, post vaccination reactions like vomiting, fever, respiratory distress, hives, facial edema and a more rarely seen a shock like syndrome leading to collapse and death.

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