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PARALLEL MEDICINES: Though Homeopathy, Ayurveda claim to boost immunity, swine flu infection needs treatment.

PARALLEL MEDICINES: Though Homeopathy, Ayurveda claim to boost immunity, swine flu infection needs treatment.

Fighting H1N1: Ayurveda claims boost in immune power

The number of cases of swine flu (H1N1) in India is growing. An indigeneous vaccine for swine flu is still months away. Antiviral drug Tamilflu is the only known treatment. The WHO has warned of another wave of the pandemic. People have been searching for alternative treatments to combat the infection. Homeopaths and Ayurvedic doctors have been claiming a boost in immunity. CNN-IBN takes a look at the various claims of treating swine flu.

MONSOON MASSAGE: Traditional texts say that Ayurveda therapies work the best during the rains.

Rains, time for an Ayurvedic massage

Kerala is awash with the first flush of the monsoon and for everyone who deals with Ayurveda, it’s raining money.

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RARE DISEASE: There is no known cure for AED, so Ibrahim

4-yr-old struggles against sweat

Ibrahim Badusha has been afflicted by a rare disease, which prevents him from regulating his body temperature.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/4yrold-struggles-against-sweat/41169-3.html

GLOBAL MOVE: Washington University has taken up a project in association with the Ayurvedic Trust in Coimbatore.

Washington Univ takes up Ayurveda study

The WHO study was the first of its kind on a traditional medical system ever to be sponsored by the international organisation.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/washington-univ-takes-up-ayurveda-study/35256-3.html

DOSE OF FAITH: Baba Ramdev claims in his website that his treatment and yoga can cure AIDS and cancer.

India 360: Is yoga a wonder drug?

Yoga is good says the Health Ministry but it cannot be placed on an equal level with Allopathic medicine.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-360-is-yoga-a-wonder-drug/29038-3.html

CURE TRAP: There is a continuing conflict between traditional Indian and modern medicine.

Has Ayurveda lost its credibility?

In a country of 30 million diabetics and over 5 million HIV positive people, it's easy to fall into traps of magic cure.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/has-ayurveda-lost-its-credibility/29031-17.html

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