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Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in the Aging with a Traditional System of Natural Medicine

Maharishi Vedic Medicine

Center for Natural Medicine and Prevention, College of Maharishi Vedic Medicine

Charles N. Alexander, PhD

Department of Psychology, Center for Natural Medicine and Prevention, Maharishi University of Management

John W. Salerno, PhD

Donald K. Robinson, Jr., PhD

Center for Natural Medicine and Prevention, College of Maharishi Vedic Medicine

Jeremy Z. Fields, PhD

Center for Healthy Aging, Saint Joseph Hospital

Sanford I. Nidich, EdD

Center for Natural Medicine and Prevention, College of Maharishi Vedic Medicine

Objective:This review focuses on a comprehensive, sophisticated system of natural medicine that appears to hold promise for prevention of chronic diseases and disabilities, loss of independence, suffering, and health care costs often associated with "usual" aging. Methods:The authors discuss the negative impact of usual aging on our society, with its rapidly growing percentage of elderly, and the challenge of promoting "successful aging." Emphasis is given to research literature suggesting that Maharishi Vedic Medicine (MVM) is particularly effective in retarding usual aging. Results:Proposed mechanisms for the antiaging effects ofMVMinclude reductions in physiological and psychological stress and enhancement of homeostatic and self-repair processes. Conclusions:The authors conclude that this set of innovative strategies may help society achieve recommended health objectives for disease prevention and health promotion in older adults and that widespread implementation of this self-empowering, prevention-oriented approach in the elderly is feasible, cost effective, and timely.

Journal of Aging and Health, Vol. 14, No. 1, 57-78 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/089826430201400104


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