Ayurvedic Treatment for Pancreatitis by Vaidya Balendu Prakash

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is characterized by irreversible damage to the pancreas, development of histological evidence of inflammation and fibrosis, which eventually leads to destruction of the exocrine (acinar cell) and the endocrine (islets of Langerhans) tissue. Because many patients report of unexplained abdominal pain, the symptom eludes timely diagnosis of Chronic Pancreatitis. Hence, the prevalence of the disease remains unknown. It is interesting to note that India is home to a large population of patients suffering with Chronic Pancreatitis, especially the population from the southern part of the country. However, in western countries, in a population of 100, 000, generally, 8 to 10 cases are reported per year, which if compared to Indian population (114-200 cases per year) is a miniscule number. Of the many causes of Chronic Pancreatitis, alcohol consumption is majorly linked with this disease, except for Tropical Calcific Pancreatitis (TCP), a juvenile form of chronic calcific nonalcoholic pancreatitis and is exclusively reported in the developing countries of the tropical world. Tropical Calcific Pancreatitis is more prevalent and constitutes more than two-thirds of causes of Chronic Pancreatitis in India. And the mean age of onset of the disease is observed as 24 years -affecting more male than female population. The pathophysiology of tropical pancreatitis is unknown. Protein-calorie malnutrition, deficiency of trace elements and micronutrients, and dietary factors including cassava (tapioca) predispose to the disease. On the other hand, Chronic Pancreatitis is quite fatal in nature. Overall, 10-year survival is about 70%, and 20-year survival is about 45%. Besides posing threat of pancreatic cancer in 40 per cent of patients diagnosed with Chronic Pancreatitis, it may also cause other complications such as pseudocyst, common bile duct obstruction, fistulas and diabetes. Genesis of the herbo mineral formulation (HMF) Nearly four decades before Meerut based Vaidya Chandra Prakash formulated a complex compound using copper, mercury and sulphur following the guidelines laid down in Rasa Shastra. Coincidently, this formulation was administered to a terminally ill young patient of pancreatic cancer who miraculously recovered and enjoyed 38 years of disease free survival. Though this formulation worked for a few patients suffering with pancreatic cancer; it was found effective in treating patients of Chronic Pancreatitis. Eventually patient inflow increased from a few to many from 1997. To retrace the success of this treatment protocol, a detailed analysis of the patient data was done in 2014. It was found that out of 56 patients 32 treated using this herbo-mineral formulation completed over a year treatment and are leading a symptom free life. Step forward Based on the empirical success of herbo-mineral formulation in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis, the treatment protocol was discussed with scientists and policy makers in presence of beneficiaries’ patients in an event organized in November 2014 at Dehradun. Following the recommendations made by experts, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Harish Rawat agreed to extend logistic and financial support towards the scientific development of this formulation under the aegis of Uttrakhand State Council of Science & Technology (UCOST). In lieu with the announcement, a project called “Development of Herbo Mineral Formulation (HMF) for Chronic Pancreatitis” was launched in January 2014. The proceedings of this event

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY received wide media attention and soon after the event, distressed patients and their families approached our Centre in Dehradun. In this report, we present first hundred cases those who registered for Ayurvedic treatment. Our 100th case, enrolled in March 2015, is 10 years old; his name is Karthik, a resident of Australia. Data Collection and Case Studies All these patients who approached us were diagnosed of CP by doctors of repute employed with world-class hospitals across the country. Modern diagnostic tools and parameters such as USG, ERCP, MRCP, EU and other were deployed to make accurate diagnosis. During the time of medical review by our team, it was found that most of these patients had either received conventional treatment for a year or more and were in a fragile physical and mental state. In this report, we present the data collected from 1997 till May 2015. • 58 patients enrolled during 1997 to 2014 • 42 patients enrolled during December 2014 to May 2015 A giant leap: on the way to scientific development Even though CP can be managed using conventional medical aid, it however, remains a huge challenge for the medical fraternity to treat it completely. Till date no known cure of CP has been reported. In such a scenario, the herbo-mineral formulation developed by VCP Cancer Research Foundation (VCPCRF) in the treatment of CP has been found sustainable with no side-effects. It will take approximately 7 years to near a logistic conclusion from the state sponsored project “Development of HMF in the treatment of CP”, a project based on the principles of reverse pharmacology. Meanwhile, protocol based Ayurvedic treatment is being made available to patients under close observation and long term follow-up as per the guidelines of good clinical practices. A preliminary analysis is being carried out at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and IIT Roorkee to test if the end product turns into a compound of oxidized minerals and has no trace of free metal. During the first three years, the multi-step drug processing will documented using scientific tools like particle size analyzer to standardize the process from grinding to programmed muffle furnaces—to provide control heating and non-destructive analysis after each step—to understand the sequence of changes as well as to set up benchmark standards. These are all essential steps for reproducibility and future industrial production. In the second stage, safety studies (acute, sub-acute and chronic) will be carried out on rats and mice. In earlier studies, no Grade II toxicity (unpublished data) was reported. Herewith, a systematic safety study will be carried in collaboration with competent institutes. Finally, multicentric randomized controlled clinical trial will be carried at the State and National level to merge the benefits of traditional wisdom of Ayurveda into mainstream medicine. I am sure that such efforts are very much needed to take this innovative treatment to the masses. Vaidya Balendu Prakash

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PREFACE Dr Rajendra Dobhal

UTTARAKHAND

Director General

STATE COUNCIL FOR

SCIENCE &

Secretary

TECHNOLOGY

National Academy of Sciences India UK Chapter

PREFACE Chronic disease is a long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured. Persistence of these diseases brings enormous financial and emotional stress to an individual and the whole family. Chronic Pancreatitis (CP) is one such emerging disease which is diagnosed with inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal or improve, worsen over time and leads to permanent damage. CP eventually, impairs ability to digest food and to make pancreatic hormones, and sometimes result in diabetes or pancreatic cancer. Incidence of CP in India has reached to an alarming situation where almost 114/100000 people in Southern part has been reported as compared to 3.5-10/100000 of developed countries. CP often develops in the most productive age group of 30-40 years, and is more common in men than women (4:1). The most miserable is the fact that there is no known cause and cure for CP in modern medicine. Patients are generally given pain killers, pancreatic enzymes or insulin for life long as preventive measure of severity of disease. However, a herbo-mineral formulation (HMF) prepared with Cu, Hg and S and some herbs by Vaidya Balendu Prakash has shown remarkable success for complete and sustainable treatment of CP. Vaidya Balendu claims that toxicological studies carried out on mice have shown its non-toxic nature and processing of metals following the principles of Ras-shastra indeed has a role to play in detoxifying the harmful effects of raw Cu, Hg and S. The intrigue chemistry of HMF largely remains unknown so far. Recently, the Government of Uttarakhand has taken note of this innovation and funded a seven year project, “Development of Herbo-Mineral Formulation for Chronic Pancreatitis” to Vaidya Ji. This project is being done following the approach of reverse pharmacology at VCP Cancer Research Foundation, Dehradun, under the aegis of Uttarakhand State Council of Science & Technology (UCOST). The evidence is required to prove an idea or concept or even a system. Council is of the opinion that Ayurvedic drug discovery system need to integrate with modern scientific tools and techniques for its evidence based global promotion. Robust documentation of clinical observations for Ayurvedic formulations and publication of clinical data need to be encouraged in order to make a strong foundation of Ayurvedic drug promotion. Curative effects of HMF in well diagnosed approximately 110 patients of CP have been observed and documented by Vaidya Ji for decades in his clinical practice. Council is extremely happy to learn that Vaidya Ji is publishing a booklet on his efforts towards treatment of chronic pancreatitis using HMF. Council wishes him and his team all the success in future endeavors. Director General Uttarakhand State Council for Science & Technology August, 2015

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CHRONIC PANCREATITIS

Source: The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Baltimore, USA.

Chronic Pancreatitis (CP) is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas with irreversible morphologic changes. It is characterized by moderate to severe pain in the upper abdomen radiating to middle of the back associated with nausea, vomiting, weakness and weight loss. Such symptoms might last from hours to two days and eventually could be continuous as the condition get worse. Inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal, worsens over time and leads to permanent damage. It occurs when digestive enzymes attack the pancreas and nearby tissues, causing episodes of pain. It often develops in people who are between the age of 30 and 40. The symptoms may mimic Pancreatic Cancer as well. CP is a global disease and studies depict that the incidences are increasing worldwide. CP occurs more often in men than in women and the condition often develops in people of age 30-40. However, there are cases where the onset of CP may occur even at a very young age. The chronic form of pancreatitis can be triggered by one acute attack that damages the pancreatic duct. The damaged duct causes the pancreas to become inflamed. Scar tissue develops and the pancreas is slowly destroyed.

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MAPPING CHRONIC PANCREATITIS

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According to available literature, chronic pancreatitis was first described in Kerala, a southern state in India and most of the cases have been reported from the southern states – Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. However, our patient data reports incidences of the diseases from many parts of the country.

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UNSAID FACTS ABOUT CP

Before starting Ayurvedic treatment, case history was collected for all the patients enrolled during 1997-2015. Some of our observations revealed interesting facts that helped in better understanding of the disease. While a few clinical observations were similar to what we already know; a few added to our existing knowledge. For example, it is well-known that it is the alcoholics who develop chronic pancreatitis. However, our clinical observations suggest that most of the patients enrolled with us were vegetarians, non-alcoholic and non-tobacco users. Recently, Vitamin D3 deficiency in Indian population has been reported widely. In February 2015, we also screened patients for Vitamin D3 levels in their blood. Surprisingly, 90 percent of these patients showed deficiency. Though a few scientific studies* have attempted to study this aspect, the link between Vitamin D deficiency and chronic pancreatitis is still not well understood. Reference: *Vitamin D deficiency and Chronic Pancreatitis (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12757166)

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(Data on file from our clinical practice)

PATIENTS PROFILE In order to understand basic characteristics of patients – who are they and what puts them at risk of developing chronic pancreatitis, we tried to analyze the patients data obtained while recording their history.

Age and Sex of CP Patients

21-35 years

Chronic pancreatitis is more common in men than women and is a disease that affects productive age group.

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years & above

And it afflicted those in the age-group 21-35 years and 45 years & above.

Presenting Symptoms Before Ayurvedic Treatment

abdominal pain

weight loss

vomiting

anorexia

98 out of the 100 patients enrolled with us, primarily complained of severe abdominal pain. Other symptoms included vomiting, weight loss and anorexia.

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OUR OBSERVATIONS History of Number of Attacks

From 1997 onwards 100 patients enrolled themselves for Ayurvedic treatment at Padaav: Speciality Ayurvedic Centre based in Dehradun.

Enrollment of Patients (1997- May 2015)

Out of 100 patients, 45 percent have completed Ayurvedic treatment and are now healthy. 50 percent of them are on treatment and are responding well. However, a small fraction of patients (5 percent) have dropped out.

n= 100

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OUR OBSERVATIONS Enrolment of Patients (1997 to 2015) Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

From 1997 till date, patient enrolment has increased, especially 2014 onwards.

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OUR OBSERVATIONS Enrolment of Patient (2014-2015)

Encouraging trend: a large number of patients want to get better and are opting for Ayurvedic treatment.

In early years, CP patients were being treated with Ayurvedic formulations for long years. Gradually, the duration of Ayurvedic treatment has been customized for one year. It is found effective in relieving symptoms of patients as well as in bringing significant change in their quality of life.

45 patients out of 100 have completed one year of treatment and others are also showing significant improvement in their condition.

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Year

OUR OBSERVATIONS It was also interesting to see that soon after an event “Path of Innovation” that was organized at Dehradun in November 2014 to create awareness about the disease; there was a significant rise in the number of patients who aspired for Ayurvedic treatment for CP. Here is a glimpse of progress report – 100 cases from 1997 to 2015.

Available statistics indicate that the life expectancy of a majority of the patients suffering with Chronic Pancreatitis is about 9 years with moderate to severe physical and mental debility.

But after being put on herbo mineral Ayurvedic formulations, a significant improvement was seen in the quality and span of life among CP patients. It is a proud moment to share that our first patient who enrolled in 1997, has completed 18 years of symptoms free life. He is now leading a normal and a healthy life.

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GENESIS GENESIS OF HERBO MINERAL AYURVEDIC FORMULATION FOR CP: AN INCIDENTAL DISCOVERY

Vaidya Chandra Prakash

Meerut-based Vaidya Chandra Prakash was a master of Rasa Shastra, who in his clinical practice used Ayurvedic medicines prepared at his residence under the able guidance of his Guru Maharaj ji. He used to put his intuitions into practice and developed many new formulations in his life time. In 1973, one of his herbo-mineral formulations brought miraculous recovery to a terminally ill patient of pancreatic cancer. Thereafter, the same formulation completely cured many patients suffering with Chronic Pancreatitis. Though these evidences were documented, it was only in 1997; it was done meticulously.

Following the data obtained from the clinical observations, details of those 45 patients who have completed Ayruvedic treatment, is presented here.

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DEMOGRAPHIC CP PATIENT PROFILE–I Age of Patients (7 to 70 yrs)

Age

(n=45)

Patients

Among the 45 patients, who completed Ayurvedic treatment, the oldest patient was 70 years old and the youngest was a 7-year old.

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DEMOGRAPHIC CP PATIENT PROFILE–II Sexual Distribution (4:1) (n=45)

20% Female

80% Male

Most of these patients – nearly 80 percent of them were men, matching with what is known from medical literature.

Alcohol Vs Idiopathic (n=45)

42 out of these 45 patients were non-alcoholic and only 3 were alcoholic. This data is interesting to note because Chronic Pancreatitis is known as a disease that inflicts alcoholics.

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DEMOGRAPHIC CP PATIENT PROFILE–III Radiological Diagnostics (n=45)

It was found that all these patients were diagnosed using modern diagnostic tools. 17 patients were diagnosed through MRCP and 12 through ERCP. Given that, CP is difficult to diagnose, MRCP and ERCP are better diagnostic tests over CT scan and USG.

Frequency of Attacks (n=45)

It was observed that 12 out of 45 patients opted for Ayurvedic treatment after two attacks, including the ones who suffered one, three or multiple attacks. It is indicative that many of these patients resorted to Ayurvedic treatment.

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CONFIRMED DIAGNOSIS Diagnostic Hospitals (n=45)

A careful documentation was done to ascertain the diagnosis of CP among enrolled patients. All patients were diagnosed in reputed hospitals across India.

Diagnostic Consultants

Many of these patients were diagnosed or seen by renowned experts of the subject.

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AYURVEDIC TREATMENT Details of Combo Ayurvedic Treatment (n=45) *Amar is prescribed in all cases: 2mg/kg body weight tds

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All 45 patients were treated using classical herbo-mineral compounds in various combinations as per symptoms listed by the patient. AMAR, a copper-based formulation was given to all patients.

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AYURVEDIC TREATMENT Symptoms free Status After One Year Long Ayurvedic Treatment (1997-2015) n=45

Years

After undergoing Ayurvedic treatment, these patients are now leading a healthy and a disease-free life –‑‑ a life without fear, pain and hospital visits.

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES I now lead a disease free life. --Ankur Agarwal I was 32 when my pancreas was mildly affected after I contracted chicken pox. And on one fine morning I woke up with severe abdominal pain followed by vomiting. This was how I developed chronic pancreatitis. After being treated at the Orthonova hospital by Dr Manoj Sharma, I got discharged on the 8th day. But I kept feeling mild pain every 2-3 months. I consulted many doctors in Delhi. But not a single doctor assured me of a permanent cure to chronic pancreatitis. Instead doctors told me chronic pancreatitis was a life threatening disease and some doctors even told me that a person with this disease could live up to 9 years. Days passed and on 8 October, 2014, I got another major attack and found myself in the ICU in Max hospital, Saket. Dr Vivaan Talwar was treating me. I got discharged after undergoing same treatment as last time. I was still recovering the second attack, when again on 4 December, 2014 I had my third major attack. This time I was admitted in Medanta hospital in Gurgaon Haryana, under the supervision of Dr Radhir Sud, a renowned name in gastroenterology. There also I underwent all the investigations and reporta confirmed that calcification in my pancreas had increased compared to last scans. Same treatment was repeated and I got discharged after 4-5 days, with the same instructions in the discharge summary – eat zero fatty food, take small meals. I spent hours on internet searching treatment for CP all over the world. I read many blogs and comments on many websites to find out the permanent cure to this problem. But I could not find even a single person, doctor or hospital saying that they have overcome this problem. Rather I read a person could not live more than 7-9 yrs. Amidst all this, a few of my friends insisted to try Ayurveda. Though I was not convinced I made a Google search and came across a website –www.ayurvedapancreatitisclinc.com. After reading all the testimonials on this website, I felt convinced and next day, I made an appointment at this Centre in Dehradun. On 7 January, 2015, I got admitted at Padaav in Dehradun. At Padaav, the in-house treatment is based on simple living and healthy living. And it was wonderful to see Vaidya Shabnam ji take personal care of each patient. Since then I have completed three months of Ayurvedic treatment. I have regained my health and confidence and carry my normal duties both at home and work. Ankur Agarwal, New Delhi Mobile: 09810662633 Email: [email protected]

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES Left Padaav, Dehradun after 21 days; I am happy, confident, fear free with lots of hope. --Prashanth Kubsad 10 years ago, I was hospitalized for severe pain in abdomen, that’s the first time I got to know about the pancreas organ. The doctors diagnosed me with Pancreatitis. Over the years many visits to Gastroentrologist, didn’t give any confident answer for the cure. I contacted renowned gastroentrologist across the globe, one answer “no cure”. Later, I was diagnosed with stones in the pancreatic duct. Even after removal of stones I got a couple of attacks -- and started living an uncertain life, fearing the attacks. When I had a mild attack recently, I started searching again. With luck on my side, I came across a website: www.padaav.com. I was more than excited to learn through this website that a cure for Chronic Pancreatitis was available. Without wasting much time I immediately contacted Vaidya Shabnamji, who assured that my disease was curable. I was fortunate to have met Padma Shri Vaidya Balendu Prakash in Bangalore. After meeting Vaidyaji, my confidence grew and within 15 days I went to Padaav Treatment Center in Dehradun. From the first day, hospitality was amazing. Individual care was given utmost prominence from what we eat, what we do and how we respond. Special thanks to Vaidya Shikha Prakash, who took special care of patients. After 20 days of in-house Ayurvedic treatment based on the priniciples of Rasa Shastra, I am feeling healthy, confident, and living with a healthy life. If you are suffering from Pancreatitis, this treatment is like finding oasis in the middle of desert. It’s not worth suffering, to live in pain but live a fear free life. Good Luck!! Prashanth Kubsad, Bangalore Mobile: 09731366733 Email: [email protected]

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES Seventeen years long pain free survival after being diagnosed for Chronic Pancreatitis. --Amit Garg In 1991, I had sudden bout of abdominal pain and vomiting. My family rushed me to MBS Medical College at Kota in Rajasthan. There I underwent a laparotomy and was diagnosed for Acute Haemorrhagic Pancreatitis. After four months, I again suffered abdominal pain. I consulted Dr S K Sarin at G B Pant Hospital in Delhi. After examination I was told about formation of pseudo cyst in my pancreas. Dr Adarsh Chaudhary removed that cyst. Afterwards, I I remained well for six years. In 1997, I developed Diabetes Mellitus. An ultra sound and MRI showed calcification and multiple stones in my pancreas. I also had three to four episodes of mild abdominal pain and indigestion. I tried with few consultants but didn’t get any relief. At this juncture, some family friends suggested me to consult Vaidya Balendu Prakash at Dehradun. I started Ayurvedic treatment with Vaidya ji from 31/03/1998. He gave me few of his own prepared medicines with dietary advice. I responded well and my symptoms came back to normal. I continued these medicines for three years on daily basis. I have got major relief in my digestion and abdominal pain. I didn’t notice any side effect of given treatment. However, I still continue to suffer with Diabetes Mellitus (Type II) and calcification and stones in my pancreas remain as it is. (No progression) Today (25th June, 2015), I met Vaidya ji after many years. I am very happy to see many patients of chronic pancreatitis being treated at his campus. I am also very glad to know about the ongoing drug development programme on Chronic Pancreatitis with the help of Department of Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. I wish all CP patients fast recovery and good luck to Vaidya ji and his team in their endeavours. Amit Garg, Jaipur Mobile: 09414405550 Email: [email protected]

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES “You both are emisaary of God” --Ritu Binani My husband Mr. Vikas Binani (Age 41 years) was diagnosed with Acute on Chronic Pancreatitis in May 2013. In this span of one and a half year he was hospitalized many times and lost about 30 kg. The whole family was in the state of mental trauma due to his deteriorating health day by day and in course of time, there were other complications too. At this critical juncture, my father-in-law happened to meet Shri R.S. Agarwal ji (Joint Chairman of Emami Group) and shared his mental agony with him. Shri Agarwal spoke very high about Vaidya Balendu Prakash of Dehradun. Without losing any time, Shri Agarwal asked us to meet Vaidya Shikha Prakash (D/o Vaidya Balendu Prakash) at AMRI Hospital. He assured all of us that Vikas would be completely cured. We met Vaidya Shikha on the 20th December, 2014 at AMRI. She patiently replied to all our queries after examining the patient. She also explained her line of treatment and sounded very optimistic. There was a ray of hope and we decided to switch over to Ayurveda from Allopath. He was admitted for 21 days in AMRI under the supervision of Vaidya Shikha Prakash. His stay at AMRI was a phase of ups and downs, but Vaidya Shikha was so very positive, dedicated and confident that the results were indeed encouraging. She was available 24x7 and looked into the details very minutely. She counseled not only the patient but each one of us. She laid emphasis on “Protein based diet”. There is a list of Do’s and Dont’s which we are supposed to follow. As on this day my husband has completed 4 months of ayurvedic treatment. He has gained 11 kg weight and it’s indeed encouraging to see that USG and Blood reports are nearly normal now. For this myself and my family would like to thank Vaidya Shikha and of course our heartfelt gratitude for Shri R.S Agarwal ji. We are at loss of words to express our feelings and gratitude but a big thank you from all of us. Nobody has seen GOD but for us “YOU BOTH ARE EMISAARY OF GOD” I take this opportunity to thank AMRI for their more than 100% help, support and co-operation. Ritu Binani, Kolkata Mobile: 9830127779 E mail: [email protected]

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES It’s like eighth wonder in some one’s life. --ST I am 29 years old, a government employee. From past 4 years, I had been suffering from chronic calcified pancreatitis and was undergoing allopathic treatment. Medication included Creon 25000 TDS and pantaprazole OD. I read about Vaidya Balendu Prakash ji through internet on March 2014 and reported in Padaav Ayurveda Centre at Dehradun on 29 June 2014. Before reporting I got my blood test done on 06 June 2014 wherein results were alarming, I was diagnosed with high blood sugar fasting : 185 , PP: 275 and I started taking 01 tab Pioglit MF15 to control my sugar level as per doctor’s advice Uric acid: 8.2 Triglycerides : 190. These reports made me rush to Vaidyaji. On the day of reporting i.e. 29 June 2014 I was counselled by the staff and was assured that my pancreatitis and diabetes originated due to pancreatitis will subside and get fully cured and my medication got started along with regularised six meal diet and special ayurvedic medicine in-house treatment. Most important was my Creon 25000 tablet which I was told by allopathy doctors to take life-long was stopped from day 1. I took in-house treatment for 14 days at Vaidyaji’s hospital and then returned back to my job. I followed the directives of medicine and diet strictly thereafter. After one month of Ayurvedic medication I got my blood test done again and I was astonished to see the result. Report is as follows: Sugar Fasting: 90, PP: 116, Triglycerides: 124, Uric acid: 4.3 My allopathic medicine for sugar was converted to half tablet of Mopaday HS once a day which is 1/4th the power of Pioglit. On 03 September again I got the blood test done and again my results are normal. Now I have been directed by Vaidyaji to stop Mopaday HS totally. I am undergoing treatment of Vaidyaji and I have found it miraculous and very effective. Next, I am waiting to see the result of my chronic calcified pancreatitis getting cured and I am sure that will also happen soon. I cannot reveal my identity on internet due to some official reason.

ST/29/M Mobile: 08454854956 Email: [email protected]

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES I experienced wonderful effect of this treatment on my body. --Jairaj Sharma My name is Jairaj Sharma. Now, I am 53 year old and live with my family in New Delhi. I had been a smoker and drunker for thirty years, consuming ten cigarettes in a day. I also skipped my daily meals. I weighed fifty four kg at that time. In Nov’2013, I was 51 years, when for the first time I developed severe pain in my upper abdomen and back. I consulted Dr. Gulab Gupta (Physician) who advised to done a CT SCAN and ENDOSOCOPY. After diagnosed he found that it’s a ULCER and treatment started by them. I continued taking alcohol and cigarettes during the treatment. After ten days, I became seriously ill with severe abdominal and back pain. I was hospitalized in MAX Hospital under concerned with Dr.M. Moitra (M.D) for a week. I was diagnosed as a patient of Acute Pancreatitis. Later i consulted Dr. Sain Gupta (M.D, D.M Gastroenterology). However, I had no respite from the episodic attack of abdominal pain and back pain. By this time, I had lost nearly 10Kg weight in two months. In Feb ’2014 I suffered again with severe attack of pancreatitis. MRCP was done, peripancreatic mesenteric fat stranding and calcification in pancreatic duct was seen .USG bulky pancreas with dilated MPD and CBD with prominent central IHBR, but my problem continued to persist. In Mar’2014, I was bought to Dr. Deepak Lahoti (Senior Gastroenterologist) at GUCT & LIVER CLINIC. There he was suggested to do MRCP again. This treatment kept me well till fifteen days. In April’2014 I got another attack of pancreatities.Dr. Deepak lahoti consulted me to induced ERCP stent the practice was unsuccessful as my duct was narrow and thin. I became very weak till these treatments. This treatment kept me well till August’14. On 9thAug’14, I again hospitalized due to severe pain. The whole family was frightened with the progression of my disease. I had also become very weak physically and mentally and was not able to carry my business activities. My daughter (Tanu Sharma) was very upset and she searched on internet regarding any treatment of “PANCREATITIS” then she found the information about “PADAAV AYURVEDIC CENTRE”. She checked all the reviews and feedback of the patients and get positive feeling. She contacted “Vaidya Balendu Prakash” and gets all the details regarding this. Vaidya Ji suggested us to visit his clinic in Dehradun for one month.

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES As I was gone through with a mentally and physically stress I trust him and reached his clinic on 13th Aug’14. There I was treated with some of his ayurvedic medicine with three meals and three snacks in a day with complete mental and physical rest. At the onset of ayurvedic treatment my body weight was fifty kg. I experienced wonderful effect of this treatment on my body. Within days, my appetite improved. I started feeling lightness in the body and gradual gain in body weight .I returned back to my home on 3rd Sep ’14 with one month medicine and continued this treatment for six month regularly. During this period my weight increased to fifty six kg. I am still in contact with Vaidya ji and his associate Vaidyas at Dehradun. I also take these medicines occasionally for a short period through I don’t have any symptom of the disease. I did not experience any side effect of ayurvedic treatment. I run my business and lead an active life in Delhi. I am very thankful of Vaidya Balendu Prakash Ji. I have no hesitation to state that I got an active life again through Vaidhya ji’s treatment. I give him five stars for his medicine. We, all family members term the entire episode, as a miraculous cure for Chronic Pancreatitis. Jairaj Sharma, Delhi Mobile: 9999769394 Email: [email protected]

Now I lead a very happy, healthy and normal life. --Ajay Pratap I am a vegetarian, non-alcoholic and non tobacco user. I was first diagnosed for Chronic Pancreatitis in September 2010 by Dr. Ajay Kumar in Apollo Hospital. I had two attacks of CP and always had complaints of mild epigastric pain. I was advised to take Creon for rest of my life. After which I didn’t show much improvement in my condition i was referred to Vaidya Balendu Prakash. Within a few months if Vaidyaji’s treatment I started observing improvement in me and started feeling better than any other treatment. I gained back my lost body weight and felt relieved. Now after undergoing Vaidyaji’s treatment I am asymptomatic and free of all the treatments. Now I lead a very happy, healthy and normal life. All thanks to Vaidya Balendu Prakash. Ajay Pratap Singh, Dehradun

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES Miraculous cure of my Calcific Chronic Pancreatitis by Ayurveda -- Gopal Mehtani My name is Gopal Mehtani. Now, I am 45 year old and live with my family in Ahmadabad. I had been a heavy smoker for twenty years, consuming twenty cigarettes a day. I was also fond of very spicy non-vegetarian food and alcohol. My body weight has reached to eighty-five kg at this time. In August 2003, my age was 34 years, when for the first time, I developed severe pain in my upper abdomen and back with frequent vomiting. I consulted Dr. Haribhakti, a surgical Gastroenterologist who made a diagnosis of Duodenal Ulcer after carrying an endoscopy and started my treatment accordingly. Though, I stopped smoking, I continued taking alcohol during this treatment. Meanwhile, I travelled to Delhi to attend a marriage party where I became seriously ill with severe abdominal and back pain with vomiting. There, I was hospitalized for fifteen days and I was diagnosed as a patient of Acute Pancreatitis . Later, I visited Hinduja Hospital in Bombay who confirmed the diagnosis of Chronic Pancreatitis and my treatment was started for the same at Ahmadabad under Dr. Vijay Mehta, M.D. (Med.), D.M., DNB (Gastroentrology). However, I had no respite from the episodic attacks of vomiting and abdominal pain. By this time, I had lost nearly Twenty kg weight in seven months (March 2004). At this point, some cysts also formed in my Pancreas. I was again admitted in hospital for fifteen days and all the cysts were drained out. But my problem continued to persist. Lastly in December’2004, I was brought to Dr. Randhir Sood (senior gastroenterologist) at Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi. There I underwent ERCP and stent was placed in my Pancreatic Duct. This treatment kept me well until August 2005, when I suffered with another attack of Pancreatitis. My stent was removed and the diagnosis of Chronic Pancreatitis was re-established. I remained asymptomatic until March’2006. This time I visited Delhi to attend a business exhibition and this stress caused another episode of abdominal and back pain. I consulted Dr. Sood in Delhi who again induced ERCP stent. He also found some calcification in my pancreatic duct and made the diagnosis of Calcific Chronic Pancreatitis. The whole family was frightened with the progression of my disease and they took me to Asian Gastro Institute in Hyderabad for expert opinion. There, another stent was placed in my pancreatic duct in September’2006. This procedure was also short lived and I suffered with another attack In November’2006. I was treated with a new stent at Stephen Hospital, Delhi. By February 2007, my condition had worsened further. I had experienced several attacks in last four years in-spite of getting best treatment in India. My body weight had reduced to forty eight kg with an aggregate loss of Forty three kg in total. I had also become very weak physically and mentally and was not able to carry my business activities. Apparently I had lost all hopes for my life.

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES At this crucial juncture of my life, my uncle Mr. Nanak Jaisinghani from Delhi introduced me to Padamshri Vaidya Balendu Prakash, who asked me to attend his clinic in Dehradun for one month. I reached his residential clinic on 24 April 2007. There, I was treated with some of his ayurvedic medicines with three meals and three snacks in a day and complete mental and physical rest. At the onset of ayurvedic treatment, my body weight was Forty five kg with elevated Serum Amylase (514U/L) and Serum Lipase (2127U/L). I experienced wonderful effect of this treatment on my body. Within days, my appetite improved. I started feeling lightness in the body and gradual gain in body weight. I returned back to my home from Dehradun on 23rd May’2007 with one month medicines and continued this treatment for Eighteen months regularly. During this period my weight increased to seventy five kg. I am still in contact with Vaidya ji and his associate Vaidyas at Dehradun. I also take these medicines occasionally for a short period though I don’t have any symptom of the disease. I did not experience any side effect of Ayurvedic treatment. I run my business and lead an active life in Ahmadabad. I am very grateful to Almighty and my Uncle Mr. Nanak Jaisinghani for introducing me to Vaidya Balendu Prakash. I have no hesitation to state that I got a second life through Vaidya Ji’s treatment. He is like living God to me. We, all family members, term the entire episode, as a miraculous cure for Chronic Pancreatitis. Gopal Mehtani, Ahmedabad Mobile: 09825366007 Nanak Jaisinghani, New Delhi Mobile: 9810052092

Now I am asymptomatic and live a happy and normal life. -- An engineering professional I am a pure vegetarian and non-alcohol and non-tobacco user. I am a software professional. In early 2011, I started suffering with sticky stool, coating, excessive thirst, and used to wake up with cold, recurrent pain in abdomen, poor appetite and gradual weight loss. Initially I was treated in Bangalore and later on was referred to Asian Institute of Gastrology, Hyderabad. An ERCP established the diagnosis of CP. At the same time a PD stent was also placed. After few months, I again had severe pain and one more stent was placed in my pancreatic duct. I became very weak, desperate and almost physically and mentally handicapped. I had lost hope until I started Vaidya Balendu Prakash’s treatment. I started observing great improvement in anorexia and pain within a week. I stopped losing weight after Vaidyaji’s treatment. After this treatment I remained asymptomatic until August 2014, after which I developed mild pain. But now I am asymptomatic and live a happy and normal life. An engineering professional Bangalore, Karnataka

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES My miraculous recovery from Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis... -- Selma She was admitted at Moulana Hospital, Perinthalmanna in Mallapuram, Kerala. There she was diagnosed for Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis after undergoing many investigations including X-RAY, ultrasound, CT scan of abdomen. She was treated with IV - fluids and painkillers and responded well. She remained asymptomatic for next two years. In 1997, she again developed severe pain in abdomen with vomiting and substantial weight loss. She was hospitalized, received IV fluids, pain killer and improved. However, within a fortnight she again suffered with pain abdomen of same intensity and hospitalized for IV fluids and pain killers. But the frequency of attacks increased further in next two years. She used to spend 10-15 days every month in hospital and had nearly thirty attacks of abdominal pain. She also lost overall 20 kgs body weight during this period. At this juncture she was referred by her treating gastroenterologist at Moulana Hospital to Vaidya Balendu Prakash and admitted under him at the Ayurvedic Research Unit in RCC, Trivandrum, Kerala on 3rd October 1999. She was pale, weak with only 30 kgs body weight and having unbearable abdominal pain (score 60%). Her X-RAY abdomen dated 6 October 1999 showed multiple opacities suggested calcification in pancreatic region and Ultrasound abdomen revealed enlarged pancreas 27/20/80 mm with irregular margins and multiple calculi of various sizes seen in head, body and tail region. She showed dramatic improvement within first week of Ayurvedic treatment and gained 1.5 kgs body weight with no pain. She continued Ayurvedic treatment since April 2000. During this period,She gained 12 kgs weight and remain asymptomatic. Now she has completed 23 years after the stopping Ayurvedic treatment. By God’s grace, she is doing absolutely fine without any signs and symptoms of Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis. We are extremely thankful to the management and doctors of Moulana hospital for referring us to Vaidya Balendu Prakash. Selma, Palakkad Mobile: 09747625970 July 22, 2013

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES I had been a chronic alcoholic for 25 years... -- Jagjivan Malik I had been a chronic alcoholic for 25 years until I developed deep jaundice in May 1999. I was taken to PGI Chandigarh where I was diagnosed for Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis with endocrine and exocrine insufficiency with a mass lesion in the head of pancreas and stricture in common bile duct. Here, I was treated with IV fluids, pain killer and antibiotics. I remained well for fifteen months. In August 2000, i suffered with acute pain in my upper abdomen which was radiating to back with strong nausea. I was treated locally by a gastroenterologist with I/V fluid and pain killer for few days. Afterwards,I used to have continuous and dull pain in my back and upper abdomen with an unexplained weakness and gradual weight loss. This all affected my quality of life badly. I was admitted into AIIMS, Delhi (CR- 639186) from 13/02/2001 to 28/02/01. The CECT and MRCP of abdomen re confirmed the diagnosis of chronic Calcific Pancreatitis. I was treated with Pain killer, antibiotics and IV fluids. At this juncture, I was also recommended for some surgical procedure which I refused and came back to my home town in Jammu. Meanwhile, I heard about Vaidya Balendu Prakash at Dehradun. I contacted him and reached to his clinic on 21/04/2001 in a shabby state of body and mind. My body weight was reduced from 68 kg to 55 kg and I had become an insulin dependent diabetic patient. Vaidya ji treated me with some dietary and life style modifications along with his own prepared medicines called Kamdudha, Amar and Higwasthak Churna. I responded well to his treatment from the day one and gained 3.5 kg body weight within six weeks of Ayurvedic treatment. My daily insulin intake also reduced to 36 units/ day from 42 units/day. My weight also increased to 62 kg after one year long continuous treatment. Now, I am 58 years old and I have completed twelve years after Ayurvedic treatment. My health is good and I didn’t experience any pain or discomfort afterwards. I didn’t feel any adverse effect of Vaidyaji’s treatment. I am very grateful to Vaidya Balendu Prakash and his team. Jagjivan Malik, Jammu Mobile: 09419140401

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES I resumed butter, ghee and fried food again. --Akash Pachauri I was born in a middle class family in Agra. We are strict vegetarian, non tobacco and non alcoholic. I lost my father when I was eleven years old. He was a teacher and my mother is a housewife. I started earning from the age of fourteen due to financial constrain by giving tuitions in my home town. When I turned nineteen I developed anorexia (loss of appetite, indigestion, weakness and gradual weight-loss). Local doctors treated me for digestion with enzymes, vitamins and anti-amoebic medicines. Those had partial impact on my health for a while. But I continued to lose more weight and also developed continuous pain in the middle of my back. On the advice of Dr. Mukesh Garg, a renowned surgeon of Agra, I underwent ultrasound of my abdomen on 30 Aug 2011. The tail region of the pancreas depicted irregular outline with multiple small calcifications in the parenchyma. He told me that I had been suffering with chronic pancreatitis and prescribed Panilipase with each meal for rest of my life. I read about this disease and was very scared as chromic pancreatitis (CP) could be lifelong treatment and it may be life threatening at any point in life more over there was no known cure for that. Somehow one day I read a story of a patient on internet who had CP and recovered completely after undergoing Ayurvedic treatment from Dehradun based Vaidya Balendu Prakash. I contacted his office and reached there on 31 March 2012. I was examined by Vaidya Naveen Sharma who prescribed me three types of ayurvedic medicines with certain dietary and life style modifications. He stopped all ongoing allopathic medicines. There was an instant relief in my back pain within a week’s time after this treatment. I started feeling energetic as well. Now I have completed one year of ayurvedic treatment. During this tenure, I received treatment periodically from Vaidya ji’s clinic. Now I feel absolutely normal and carry all duties. I didn’t experience any adverse or side effect of his treatment. Today I am happy as Vaidya ji has stopped my treatment for CP and have asked me to start butter, ghee and homemade fried items. I hope that his treatment will help many others in coming future. July 22, 2013 Akash Pachauri, Agra Mobile: 09917569117

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES Not a single doctor assured me of a permanent cure to Chronic Pancreatitis. --Yash Narula, Delhi I was 32 when my pancreas was mildly affected after I contracted chicken pox. And on one fine morning I woke up with severe abdominal pain followed by vomiting. This was how I developed chronic pancreatitis. After being treated at the Orthonova hospital by Dr Manoj Sharma, I got discharged on the 8th day. But I kept feeling mild pain every 2-3 months. I consulted many doctors in Delhi. But not a single doctor assured me of a permanent cure to Chronic Pancreatitis. Instead doctors told me chronic pancreatitis was a life threatening disease and some doctors even told me that a person with this disease could live up to 9 years. Days passed and on 8 October, 2014, I got another major attack and found myself in the ICU in Max hospital, Saket. Dr Vivaan Talwar was treating me. I got discharged after undergoing same treatment as last time. I was still recovering the second attack, when again on 4 December, 2014 I had my third major attack. This time I was admitted in Medanta hospital in Gurgaon Haryana, under the supervision of Dr Radhir Sud, a renowned name in gastroenterology. There also I underwent all the investigations and reporta confirmed that calcification in my pancreas had increased compared to last scans. Same treatment was repeated and I got discharged after 4-5 days, with the same instructions in the discharge summary – eat zero fatty food, take small meals. I spent hours on internet searching treatment for CP all over the world. I read many blogs and comments on many websites to find out the permanent cure to this problem. But I could not find even a single person, doctor or hospital saying that they have overcome this problem. Rather I read that a person could not live more than 7-9 yrs. Amidst all this, a few of my friends insisted to try Ayurveda. Though I was not convinced I made a Google search and came across a website –www.ayurvedapancreatitisclinc.com. After reading all the testimonials on this website, I felt convinced and next day, I made an appointment at this Centre in Dehradun. On 7 January, 2015, I got admitted at Padaav in Dehradun. At Padaav, the in-house treatment is based on simple living and healthy living. And it was wonderful to see Vaidya Shabnam ji take personal care of each patient. Since then I have completed three months of Ayurvedic treatment. I have regained my health and confidence and carry my normal duties at home and work.

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Yash Narula, New Delhi Mobile: 099907299990 / 09311991125 Email: [email protected]

TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES Eight years of misery and the fear of living with Chronic Pancreatitis is passé! --Pankaj Garg, Jaipur In 2006, I was 18 when for the first time, I was hospitalized – it was chronic pancreatitis, the doctors said. Thereafter, I knew I had to live with this disease till I breathe my last. But things changed, and today at 26, I am leading a healthy and painless life. My journey with pancreatitis was painful – periodic episodes of unbearable abdominal pain, numerous hospital visits and repeated medication, until I came to Padaav Ayurvedic Centre in Dehradun. And I must say, Padaav is not just a hospital but is a true care centre. Before coming to the Centre, this disease affected me and my family financially, morally, psychologically and socially. Actually very little is known about this disease among general public and research on pancreas is not available in the public domain. So I started collecting information about pancreatitis from internet and met different doctors. Based on this knowledge my whole family made significant dietary changes and switched to yoga. With these changes I did not get a single attack for almost 2 years. And in summer of 2009, I went to Germany for an internship. But I had to return to India. I got another attack. Immediately after coming to India, I made a visit to Dr Shiv Sarin, a renowned physician at the GB Pant Hospital in Delhi. Dr Sarin suggested implanting a stent in my pancreatic duct along with a few medications. A stent was implanted through ERCP but failed to prove beneficial. I got another attack while undergoing ERCP and the stent also went away after some time. At this time doctor declared that my acute pancreatitis had converted into chronic pancreatitis. In 2010, I went to Mumbai for higher education but sudden change in lifestyle and diet I got another attack but after this for the next two years had no attacks. I was back on diet management and yoga. By 2012, I was back in Jaipur, my hometown. However, in January 2013 I got another attack. Frequent attacks now started bothering me. I was put on nine tablets of Pancrelipase every day for life long duration. I was very scared of my disease and I read extensively about it on the internet. Coincidently, I heard Dr MS Valiathan during a lecture. After the lecture I got in touch with him over email and he suggested contacting Dr GG Gangadharan in Bangalore, who introduced me to Padam shri Vaidya Balendu Prakash who has successfully treated many cases of Chronic Pancreatitis. I then visited his website and read a testimonial by Ankur from New Delhi, who recently underwent treatment for chronic pancreatitis offered by Vaidyaji. After reading Ankur’s testimonial I decided to meet him in Delhi. Ankur’s improved health and confidence in Vaidyaji’s treatment boosted

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TESTIMONIALS BY BENEFICIARIES my morale and encouraged me to undergo Ayurvedic treatment. And in January 2014, I went to consult Vadiyaji in Dehradun. Within few days after starting Vaidyaji’s medication pain in upper abdomen disappeared, a pain that doctors said would have remained with me thorough out my life. During my stay at Padaav, I found in-house facility to be amazingly hospitable. It is not a hospital but a care centre where patients are given homely treatment. During this 1 year course I have followed strict diet schedule along with daily exercise. Along with this I did meditation also which also added to better result. I have taken treatment for 1 year and many changes have come in me during the course of 1 year. Firstly, my confidence level has increased. Today after meeting with some many patients at Padaav centre I don’t find myself to be the only one suffering from pancreatitis. Secondly, my weight during this 1 year has increased. Thirdly, earlier when I use to eat fatty food there was lot of indigestion but now I eat fatty food in limited quantity there is no indigestion. Fourthly, earlier I was having a problem of sticky stool but now there is no such problem. Last but most importantly, I recently got my pancreas scanned through USG. Radiologist has inferred that my pancreas has healed to a significant level. She has also admitted that she did not have any clue of pancreatitis from USG. She came to know only after I told her that I am suffering from pancreatitis. Vaidya Ji’s treatment is based on the concept of “Aahar-Vihar-Aushadh”. So patients who want to take ayurvedic treatment must keep in mind that medicine is only a part of the treatment. If one wants to treat fully he must check his dietary habits (aahar) and lifestyle (vihar) along with medicine (aushadh). Pankaj Garg, Jaipur Mobile:09024606557 Email: [email protected]

Back to normal after Ayurvedic treatment but phobia of pain still haunts. --MM MM* is a 39 year old married male from Delhi. He had off and on digestive problem but always improved with home remedies or simple medicines. However, He experienced massive pain in his upper abdomen with many vomiting in August 2000. The family admitted him in Jaipur

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I am very thankful to Almighty and Vaidya ji. -- Neeru Talwar I am non alcoholic and non tobacco user. In 2000, I developed severe pain in abdomen with vomiting. I was admitted at CMI Hospital Dehradun, under Dr, Sanjay Saxena DM Gastroentrologist. He advised certain blood test, ultrasound, CT scan & diagnosed me for CP. He put me on daily doses of painkillers and pan lipase three times a day for rest of the life. However, my condition was worsening. I had lost 12 kg weight and about sixty episodes of abdominal pain & vomiting in two years of time. I was very scared and frightened with the prognosis. My husband consulted many hospitals in Lucknow and Delhi. After deliberate search we consulted Padmashri Vaidya Balendu Prakash on 24 May, 2002. He treated me with his medicines and dietary advice for one year and stopped all my previous treatment. I did not observe any side-effects of his treatment and regained my health and 10kg of body weight. I also delivered a healthy baby after Vaidya ji’s treatment. I am very thankful to the almighty and Vaidya ji. Neeru Talwar

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A STEP FORWARD A seminar ‘Path of Innovation’ was organized on 23 November, 2014 in Dehradun. Eleven patients who benefitted from Ayurvedic treatment narrated their stories to the distinguished guests, including Mr Harish Rawat, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.

Evidence is Knowledge Knowledge is Evidence

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Dr Rajendra Dobhal

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Vd Balendu Prakash

Dr CK Katiyar

Shri Harish Rawat

Shri Saleem Shervani

Shri MA Baby

Late Smt. Manorma Sharma

Dr GS Toteja

Dr YK Gupta

TRADITION COMBINES WITH S&T Following the event ‘Path of Innovation’ that was organized on 23 November 2014, a project on development of herbo mineral formulation for CP was launched on 14 January 2015 under the aegis of Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Govt. of Uttarakhand.

Hon’ble Cabinet Minister Shri Dinesh Agarwal, eminent scientist Padma Shri Dr AN Purohit, Chief Justice (High Court) KB Shahi, Shri Deepak Gairola, Secretary S&T, Shri Surendra Kumar (Media Incharge, CM of Uttarakhand), Dr Rajendra Dobhal (DG, UCOST) and many others were present on the occasion.

It is for the first time that a state government stepped forward to support drug development.

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Patients and their families meet the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Harish Rawat at his residence in February 2015

10-year old Devansh Jain, Karuna Das and Master Jinay Shah, all beneficiaries with Director General of Uttarakhand State Council of Science & Technology (UCOST), Dr. Rajendra Dobhal

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Shri Deepak Kumar Gairola, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of Uttarakhand made a visit to our Center in June 2015. He interacted with patients of chronic pancreatitis and took an overview of the ongoing state sponsored Drug Development Programme for Chronic pancreatitis at VCPC Research Foundation in Dehradun.

The 100th enrolled patient of chronic pancreatitis along with his father narrates their case and satisfactory experience with our treatment.

For more updates, visit: http://ayurvedapancreatitisclinic.com/research.php

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