Abstract:
Traditional medicine has been used in various cultures for centuries and was helpful in maintaining the health of that particular culture. With the popularity and scientific advancements of modern medicine, the practice of traditional medicines has declined. This decline has made a big impact on the populations health causing us to see a global shift of communicable disease commonality to the now non-communicable disease commonality. Almost two-third of world population is suffering from at least one chronic disease whereas 40% has two or more comorbidities. In todays disease ridden world, Ayurvedic medicine has emerged as the most researched Traditional medicine and has shown promising results for many chronic ailments. This discussion will shed light on this ancient system healing for the modern world.
Biography:
Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik is the President of the National Certification and Credentialing Board for Ayurvedic Medicine (NCCBAM), which certifies practitioners who meet the highest standards of competence and ethics, ensuring Americans receive authentic Ayurvedic care that honors ancient healing traditions while meeting contemporary healthcare needs. Dr. Kaushik earned his BAMS from Kurukshetra University, India in 1983, his MPH (Epidemiology) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 1986, and his MPA in 1988. He worked as an Associate Dean at Trenholm State Community College for two years and then served as an Epidemiologist and Director of HIV/AIDS Sero-surveillance Program with the Alabama Department of Public Health while maintaining his Ayurvedic practice. Beginning January 2000, he joined the University of Bridgeport (UB) and earned his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND), in 2003. He taught Ayurvedic Medicine and Public Health at the UB as well as serving as the Director of Admissions. He served as a faculty member with UB from 2001-2009. He co-founded the Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies in Fairfield, CT, in 2006, founded clinics in New York City and Cross River, NY in 2010 and founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, a research and teaching institution, in 2018. He is the principal formulator for Sri Sai Nutrients and Vedic Nutrients, both U.S.-based nutraceutical companies.
