Course Code: LCAM/CME/02

Course Code: LCAM/CME/02

Course Overview

Fasting known as ‘Upavasa’ in Sanskrit is a powerful and useful treatment modality used in Ayurveda and it has been a part of human culture and religious traditions for thousands of years. Recently this has gained attraction of the researchers for its potential benefits.

Practicing fasting in inappropriately or in excess may lead to side effects and may have potential risks.

This CME Course will equip the GPs to prescribe Fasting or to provide advice to the patients seeking advice on fasting.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to;

1. Understand Fasting as a treatment modality in Ayurveda
2. Determine the suitable patients to administer Fasting
3. Design a fasting schedule appropriate to the individual
4. Identify potential risks and to prevent of such risks
5. Manage any potential side effects
6. Evaluate the recent advances of research evidence on Fasting

Course Content

1. Langhana karma and Fasting
2. Indications and Contra-indications of Fasting
3. Method of Fasting
4. Managing a fasting patient
5. Post-fasting regimens
6. Recent advances of evidence on fasting