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The behavioural and ethical components of life have direct impact on the health of an individual. It is now known that our thoughts cannot only create or change our mood, but they can actually change our bio- chemistry. We also know that they affect how we see ourselves and the world around us. We also know that our thoughts can affect our physiology.

The behavioural and ethical components of life have direct impact on the health of an individual. It is now known that our thoughts cannot only create or change our mood, but they can actually change our bio- chemistry. We also know that they affect how we see ourselves and the world around us. We also know that our thoughts can affect our physiology.

    

    

The development of neuro-psycho-immunobiology has already contributed important understandings to this fundamental idea of Ayurveda. It is also known that when we have positive thoughts we create positive neurochemical messages that are released not only into local brain tissues but to the entire body. Therefore the code of conduct has a direct effect on our psyche and in turn can affect mental health.

The development of neuro-psycho-immunobiology has already contributed important understandings to this fundamental idea of [[Ayurveda]]. It is also known that when we have positive thoughts we create positive neurochemical messages that are released not only into local brain tissues but to the entire body. Therefore the code of conduct has a direct effect on our psyche and in turn can affect mental health.

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==== Development of modern science in view of psychosomatic aspect of health ====

==== Development of modern science in view of psychosomatic aspect of health ====

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It took approximately four centuries for the modern science to understand the real science behind the psychosomatic interaction and to incorporate the principles of psychosomatic approach in understanding of life, health and disease, which is the most fundamental consideration in Ayurvedic system of medicine. Perhaps, a basic mistake occurred during the early phases of development of modern science because of overemphasis on analytical method of reasoning as the scientific process by renowned French philosopher and brilliant mathematician, Rene Descartes (1614 AD). His metaphysical journey resulted into his most famous assertion that the body and mind are separated into two entirely different branches of worldly existence. This Cartesian division between body and mind exerted a profound effect on western thought and it was this approach which has been held-up by protagonists of conventional science till recently in an assiduous manner. In contrast, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] has strongly proclaimed that the body and mind intimately exist, interact, mutually - influence at each and every level of their worldly existence. In fact, it went on propounding that there is no physical reality in a living being which can be thought of as being devoid of this reciprocal influence. The recent advancements in modern science in 20th century esp. in the areas of Neurosciences, molecular biology, biochemistry, bio-technology, immunology have proved beyond doubt that thoughts, emotions, feelings and perception  exert  direct influence on the bodily functions and the immune response. The vast volume of data from research findings are so convincing that it has led to a new branch of modern Science- ‘Psychoneuroimmunology ’ . It has led to substantiation of age old Ayurvedic principles and proved beyond doubt that fundamentals of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] are eternal and are based on strong scientific footings.

It took approximately four centuries for the modern science to understand the real science behind the psychosomatic interaction and to incorporate the principles of psychosomatic approach in understanding of life, health and disease, which is the most fundamental consideration in Ayurvedic system of medicine. Perhaps, a basic mistake occurred during the early phases of development of modern science because of overemphasis on analytical method of reasoning as the scientific process by renowned French philosopher and brilliant mathematician, Rene Descartes (1614 AD). His metaphysical journey resulted into his most famous assertion that the body and mind are separated into two entirely different branches of worldly existence. This Cartesian division between body and mind exerted a profound effect on western thought and it was this approach which has been held-up by protagonists of conventional science till recently in an assiduous manner. In contrast, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/[[Ayurveda]] [[Ayurveda]]] has strongly proclaimed that the body and mind intimately exist, interact, mutually - influence at each and every level of their worldly existence. In fact, it went on propounding that there is no physical reality in a living being which can be thought of as being devoid of this reciprocal influence. The recent advancements in modern science in 20th century esp. in the areas of Neurosciences, molecular biology, biochemistry, bio-technology, immunology have proved beyond doubt that thoughts, emotions, feelings and perception  exert  direct influence on the bodily functions and the immune response. The vast volume of data from research findings are so convincing that it has led to a new branch of modern Science- ‘Psychoneuroimmunology ’ . It has led to substantiation of age old Ayurvedic principles and proved beyond doubt that fundamentals of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/[[Ayurveda]] [[Ayurveda]]] are eternal and are based on strong scientific footings.

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