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Crossing the Bridge Where East Meets West: An Ayurvedic and Allopathic Perspective on the Management of HIV and HIV-Related Inflammation, Part 2 - Antonio (Vishnu) A. Aragona
In part one of this article, the Allopathic perspective and model for addressing HIV and HIV-related inflammation was addressed. Part 2 of this article will elaborate upon the Ayurvedic approach to HIV and HIV-related inflammation. In doing so, there will be a clearer understanding on how and individual with HIV can best be supported with an integrated holistic approach.
Ayurvedic Pathology: Jvara
One of the hallmarks of HIV is production of fever. It is interesting to learn that although Ayurveda and Allopathic medicine have a similar understanding of what Jvara (fever) is, Ayurveda has a much expanded
perspective of its totality. According to Dr. Marc Halpern, a practitioner of Ayurveda, quoting the Charak Samhita, “Jvara means ‘miseries or disease.’” It is synonymous with roga. However, the term is used specifically to indicate fever. (cont)