Transcript Yoga vs. Medicine

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By Shushanshu Neupane
Yoga Vs Modern Medicine
Abstract : Yoga
Abstract: Modern Medicine
Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines
that originated in India. Mostly it is practiced in Hindu,
Buddhist and Jainism. The word in derived from
Sanskrit word, “Yuj” which means to control or to unite.
In Hindu religion, yoga is named as one of the six
orthodox philosophical schools. Non Violence, purity,
proper seating position, to restrain and stop breath,
withdrawal of sense organ from external objects, fixing
attention on a single object, merging consciousness
with the object of meditation and different postures as
a form of exercise are main branch of ancient Hindu
yoga. In Buddhism Philosophy and Psychology are
thought to be branch of yoga. The posture was used by
Buddha for meditation. But they have a common belief
that only meditation is not enough to attend goal of
this, there should be involvement of Mental activity as
well. In Jainism, yoga is the sum total of all activities of
mind. Speech and body. They refer yoga to the highest
form of devotion which leads to the path of liberation.
Health Benefits of Yoga:
It is considered as alternative technique for the cure of
many acute diseases. Yoga involves various form of disciplinary actions that may
include bodily postures and even various forms of meditation techniques. It also
involves various breathing techniques.
• It increases the efficiency and better functioning of lungs.
• Problems of Asthma can be cured by yoga.
•It cures many spine related problems.
•Helps in controlling blood pressure.
•People suffering from diabetes get immensely benefitted from yoga.
•It also helps in better metabolism and gives relief from irritable bowel syndrome.
Modern Medicine mainly involves contemporary
medicine which uses medical technology, drugs and surgery for
treatment of specific problem and disease. The treatment started
from traditional herbs and gradually transformed in drugs. It has
highly served in the benefits of human being but sometimes the
technique used for therapy is dragged into controversy.
Benefits of these Medicines:
The major strength of modern medicine lies in its
application of science. It has the capacity to grow and adapt - adopting
interventions and ideas from other areas of health care as evidence
comes to light showing that they are effective
These remedies have benefitted all creatures in every possible way.
Other areas are currently being evaluated - nutritional medicine,
phototherapy - areas such as these have advocates in medicine as well
as detractors. They are not yet considered mainstream.
•There are also cases of Cancer and hormonal diseases cured by certain forms of
yoga.
•Yoga also helps in relieving stress which ultimately cures many diseases.
Modern Day Yoga:
•Due to various forms of exercise practiced in yoga, it increase lubrication of joints
and tendons which gets massaged and helps in better functioning of all body parts.
It is considered as spiritual science
which is aimed to ensure physical and mental well
being of an individual. Many school and training
sessions are organized to practice yoga and we can do
that regularly to ensure our well being. Modern Day
yoga is also practiced to bring the self realization in
individual which ultimately refers him/ her to be best
among others.
•It also helps in detoxification and proper blood flow in the body.
•It also helps in weight loss.
Cons of Modern Medicine:
• Critics argue that modern medicine caused more harm than
Cons of yoga:
good and left many people with long term side effects.
•If practiced badly it leads to many physical health
problems: tearing of muscles, spinal injury, neck aches.
•The inability of modern medicine to address some common
complaints are switching people back to traditional remedies.
•It can cause biorhythmic imbalances.
•Medical errors has led to many deaths.
•It can also cause gastric problems.
•It is expensive and has adverse effect on health if used
improperly.
•It can cause many mental issues like: depression,
anxiety, pseudo death and pseudo psychosis.
•It is also a greater contributor of ecological imbalances .
•It can’t cure all diseases.
•It is long form of therapy which can’t provide instant
remedies.
•It needs to be practiced on regular basis.
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