The papers published on our website have been written by students of the California College of Ayurveda as a part of their required work toward graduation. After reviewing each paper, Dr. Halpern selects those papers that he feels are appropriate to publish. The information in each paper should not be construed as the final word on any subject nor should it be assumed that errors do not exist.
I. Introduction Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of medicine, rooted in the ancient Indian scriptures known as The Vedas. According to the Vedas, the entire universe is a manifestation of five elements: space, air, fire, … More »
Big interest in eczema treatment is found all over the world due to the high percent of people affected by this disease. According to WebMD, Eczema is a skin condition caused by inflammation of the … More »
Ayurveda is an ancient healing system from India that translates to be the “Science of Life”. Its origins date back somewhere between 5 and 10 thousand years ago, although it has been described as being … More »
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………1 THE PLANT…………………….………………………………………………………………2 Image 2…………………………………………………………………………………2 Image 3…………………………………………………………………………………2 Image 4…………………………………………………………………………………2 DOSAGE………………………………………………………………………………………..3 SAFETY PROFILE…………………………………………………………………………….3 BENEFITS OF ASHWAGANDHA……………………………………………………………4 Table 1: List of drug categories within which Ashwagandha is classified……….4 Table 2: List of imbalances treatable … More »
Western and eastern medicine have different but relatable approaches to healthcare and wellbeing. As the world develops, the ability to gather and share information has become more and more accessible. In the West, this has … More »
The United States is within the midst of a mental health crisis. A report conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services … More »
The Respiratory System On average, humans breathe approximately 13 pints of air per minute.1 The act of respiration is both a voluntary, and involuntary activity of the human body. The involuntary part comes from the … More »
Introduction Millions of Americans suffer from fatigue, weight gain, depression, and cognitive impairment. Many believe that they have no choice but to accept and live with these seemingly “age-related” declines in quality of life. At the same … More »
Introduction Described by Swami Sivananda as “… a brain tonic par excellence.” and “… possessed of peerless therapeutic values,” brahmi has been used for centuries to strengthen the mind, purify the body and even enhance communion with … More »
Urinary system Renal or Urinary system is one of the 10 body systems that we have. This system is the body drainage system. The urinary system is composed of kidneys (vrikka), ureters (mutravaha nadis), bladder(mutrashaya) … More »