VAMANA

AND

DIABETES

. Dr Shriniwas Kashalikar

; The fact that the neurons in gastrointestinal tract are more in number

, than the neurons in the spinal cord suggested ( to me that VAMANA which means induced

) vomiting can stimulate the gastrointestinal tract from within and stimulate hormones

secretion from gastrointestinal tract and also .from pancreas

I thought this reflex stimulation could be . useful in the treatment of diabetes mellitus I

. tried it on myself Apart from immediate , , relief from acidity giddiness throbbing

, , , headache sinusitis expectoration uneasiness ; from gastric discomfort I found it useful

( though I can not prove it scientifically as I ) have not excluded other factors in diabetes

.mellitus

. . For VAMANA I e induction of vomiting I simply

. a drink about a liter of water either on empty stomach or after food and

. b bend over the commode and stimulate my . palate with fingers

. This induces vomiting Excepting initial hesitation and apprehension I found this .procedure very safe and effective

, This is my experience only and neither a . ,scientific study NOR advice However

, ,it may stimulate the study research clinical , trials judicious and careful

practice with respect to benefits of VAMANA , in diabetes and other conditions apart from

, , stuffy nose acidity giddiness and uneasiness associated with gastritis and gastric .discomfort

. DR SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR