Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Sakthi Balan?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Sakthi Balan for Cold And Cough, Dyslipidemia, Netra Tharpanam. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Sakthi Balan's education qualification?

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Dr. Sakthi Balan has the following qualifications - BAMS, MSc - Yoga.

Question 3

What does Dr. Sakthi Balan specialises in ?

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Dr. Sakthi Balan specialises as Ayurveda.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Sakthi Balan have?

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Dr. Sakthi Balan has an overall experience of 16 years. View where has Dr. Sakthi Balan practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Sakthi Balan?

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Dr. Sakthi Balan is a Ayurveda and has an experience of 16 years in this field. He completed BAMS from Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya in 2010 and MSc - Yoga from University of Tamil nadu in 2015. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Cold And Cough,Dyslipidemia,Netra Tharpanam,Yoniprakshalanam and Immunity Therapy etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

What is the meaning of Ayurveda?

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Ayurveda is an ancient system of healing illness which means "science of life" (Ayur = life and Veda = science). Ayurveda recognises human being as part of nature and is governed by three major energies termed as "Vata" (wind), "Pitta" (fire), and "Kapha" (earth).

Question 7

What are ayurvedic medicines?

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Ayurvedic medicines are India's oldest and a traditional medical system for treating illnesses. These medicines are referred to in ancient writings which majorly consist of plant product and may include animal product, metal, and mineral.

Question 8

Are ayurvedic medicines effective?

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According to scientific clinical trials on some ayurvedic medicines, it is proved that these medicines are equally effective as that of allopathic medicines.

Question 9

Are ayurvedic medicines safe?

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Ayurvedic medicinal preparation may include metal, minerals and gems which may pose a risk of increased metal and mineral levels in body which may be dangerous. Thus, they should be taken only from a reputed, experienced and genuine qualified ayurvedic doctor.

Question 10

Is it safe to use ayurvedic medicines in pregnancy?

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No, it is not safe to use ayurvedic medicines without consultation of your doctor or child's doctor during pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding your baby. These medicines  may contain some component which may be harmful for development of your baby.