Ayurveda, a natural system of medicine, originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. The term Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Thus, Ayurveda translates to knowledge of life.

Based on the idea that disease is due to an imbalance or stress in a person's consciousness, Ayurveda encourages certain lifestyle interventions and natural therapies to regain a balance between the body, mind, spirit, and the environment.

In India, Ayurveda is considered a form of medical care, equal to conventional Western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathic medicine, and homeopathic medicine. Practitioners of Ayurveda in India undergo state-recognized, institutionalized training. Currently, Ayurvedic practitioners are not licensed in the United States, and there is no national standard for Ayurvedic training or certification. However, Ayurvedic schools have gained approval as educational institutions in some states.

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Dr. A.V. “Krishna” Raju ~ Resume & Family History:

Family Heritage of Healing for Generations:

The Raju family comes from a long line of distinguished vaidyas (ayurvedic physicians) going back for generations on both the mothers' and fathers' sides. They are native to Telangana, India, and have lived in Hyderabad and practiced Ayurveda there for more than 30 years at their clinics in Champapet and Sahara States.

With decades of experience and success in treating the full range of diseases, from prevention to seemingly incurable, the Raju Vaidyas work tirelessly treating thousands of patients who come to their clinics from over 50 countries worldwide. Their training began in early childhood under the experienced tutelage of their famous Grandfather, Vaidya Dr. Lakshmi Narasimha Raju and their distinguished father, Vaidya Dr. B.A. Raju.

The Rajus have successfully treated numerous illnesses, including numerous gynecological disorders, complicated infertility and the rare MRKH syndrome, cancer, piles, fistula, brain tumors, kidney & gallstone removal without surgery, macular degeneration, physiological disorders (downs syndrome, mental retardation, etc.), and many other seemingly “incurable” diseases. They are documenting these cases at Dr. Raju’s Institute of Ayurveda in Hyderabad, India, and Maharishi Institute of Medical Sciences in Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, India.

TESTIMONIAL: "At the Raju Panchakarma Center, the most amazing experiences were the daily consultations with the Dr. Rajus. From touching my pulse they asked me about difficult events that happened 25 years ago and knew everything about my health. It felt like an honor to be diagnosed by them. In terms of the treatments, I was astonished at how many daily treatments we received. These were labor intensive treatments, especially the long daily oil massages. Since I returned, I feel healthier than ever before. I will definitely return for another health retreat." PK Guest ~ Panama

An M.D. Ayurveda in Panchakarma (2008) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India ~ (MD Thesis: “A Comparative Study of Shukra Karaka Basti and Madhuka Yoga in Sukra Kshya (Olio Spermia.”

Dr. A.V. Raju holds a bachelor’s degree in Ayurveda from Gulbarga University (1997), Karnataka, India; Diploma in Yoga and Ayurveda (2003), Pune, Maharashtra, India; Certificate Course in Kshara Sutra Therapy;

He is the full-time director of Dr. Raju’s Institute of Ayurveda, Pvt. Ltd., Barhar – A, 8/19 Sahara States, Mansoorabad, Hyderabad, 500068, Telangana, India, and holds many positions worldwide.

Dr. Raju is the only recipient of the 2022 ZEE Telugu News Health Conclave Award for “The Best Ayurvedic Physician in Telangana” in honor of his lifetime achievements and tireless aid to society during the Covid Pandemic ~ https://youtu.be/kPpdv4Gxn80

FOLLOW THE SEVEN MAIN RULES TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH

1. Get up early in Brahmi Muhurta and go to bed early. If you are going to bed early, then only you can get up early.

2. Perform Self Abhyanga daily. “How the skin protects the body is how Abhyanga protects the skin.” Vaidya Krishna Raju

3. Practice meditation twice daily because health is consciousness-based. The Raju Vaidyas recommend TM ~ see tm.org.

4. Do Sun Salutations daily to enliven the 13 Agnis. Best done during sunrise & sunset. Stretch slowly and build up gradually ~ Living in Tune with Nature Through Sun & Moon.

5. Take Rasayanas daily for anti-aging, longevity & lifelong health. Rasayanas strengthen Rasa Dhatu (nutrient fluid) which becomes the whole physiology as each Dhatu/tissue digests & absorbs its particles one by one. Forming good Rasa is the main Rasayana effect.

6. Eat freshly cooked, warm, light food & have your main meal at midday to avoid Ama, undigested food, which is the #1 causative factor for disease. See:

Ahara/Food - The First Pillar of Health in Ayurveda.

7. Sip hot water several times a day to open & clear the physical channels. At the same time, don’t drink large quantities of water. AS YOU NEED WATER YOU DRINK, and never cold water (constricts the channels). And always drink in a sitting position, not standing. Like how you should not eat in the standing position, drink sitting and slowly / not fast.