Training in alternative medicine in India

Training in alternative medicine in India

India is home to various alternative and complementary treatment streams. The most important among them are Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Siddha, followed by Unani, Naturopathy, Yoga etc. Before the advent of allopathy by British rulers, Ayurveda and Siddha were the only treatment options available. The suppression of natural healing methods for the sake of allopathy has over time lost the importance of Ayurveda, Yoga and Siddha.

Now there is a new revival for Ayurveda and other alternative medicine. The most important reason why people turn away from allopathy and turn to Ayurveda is the fact that side effects are so common with allopathy and there are almost no side effects with Ayurvedic medicines.

Now the government has recognized courses for all types of alternative medicine. Ayurveda Medical Colleges under direct government control are the main centers of Ayurvedic education in India. Ayurveda medical colleges and research centers in the private sector are relatively new in the Indian medical scenario.

Employment opportunities in alternative medicine

With the increasing demand for Ayurveda and other medical sciences by people in India and around the world, people trained in alternative medicine now have global opportunities. Training centers, treatment centers, hospitals, resorts with Ayurvedic treatment facilities, etc. are the main places where they can attempt employment.

Independent trainers and recognized doctors also have a lot of scope in Ayurveda research, development and treatment.

Various Ayurveda universities operate from India. A common resource center to obtain information about all drug schemes in India is at [http://www.IndiaMedicine.nic.in/].

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