'Ane Kalige Ankusha-Sayonjita Chiketseya Harikara Dr Narahari Mattu IAD' Released

Bengaluru: A Kannada book on lymphoedema and integrative medicine was released at the golden jubilee celebrations of the Kanthavara Kannada Association in Moodbidri. K Sreepathy Bhat, Honorary President of the reception committee, released the book, recalling the journey of Dr SR Narahari, founding Director of 'The Institute of Applied Dermatology' (IAD), located at Kasargodu in Kerala.

Ane Kalige Ankusha-Sayonjita Chiketseya Harikara Dr Narahari Mattu IAD: The book titled 'Ane Kalige Ankusha-Sayonjita Chiketseya Harikara Dr Narahari Mattu IAD' is nothing but a documentation of the path traversed from 1999 to date in treating the inhuman disease, which continues to haunt tens of thousands of people infected with a mosquito bite. 

Amalgamation of several medical systems: Perhaps, the credit for Dr SR Narahari and his team's success goes to their consistent, prolonged approach and amalgamation of multiple medical systems, keeping in mind the overall beneficial effects to the patients. 

A role model for medicinal literature: Dr TR Anantramu, senior scientist, in his remarks about the book, asserts, "Although the multi-approach of various medical systems to evolve a full-fledged treatment plan and continuous efforts to derive the same demand a specialised attention. However, this book is a role model for the vital aspects to consider in dealing with medicinal literature and the way things need to be presented in an acceptable form to the general public".

Relentless efforts for two years: Dr SR Narahari has also revealed his relentless efforts for two years with multiple medical systems in formulating a treatment plan. He also candidly admits to making a thorough study of the strengths and weaknesses of Allopathic, Ayurveda, Homoeopathic and Traditional systems, apart from Yoga, before arriving at a feasible solution to benefit the patients. 

World-renowned institute: The Institute of Applied Dermatology (IAD), located at Kasargodu in Kerala, is a prominent world-renowned lymphoedema and integrative medicine skin hospital sought after by patients from across the country and South East Asian countries. The only such hospital in the whole of the country provides relief and solutions by integrating Ayurveda, Homoeopathy treatments, Yoga and many other traditional methods combined effectively with modern medicine. Founded in 1999, the institute has completed 26 years, which Dr SR Narahari, the founding Director, proudly proclaims as transforming lives.

More than 26 years of Indo-European research: Thanks to over 26 years of Indo-European research and experience, apart from treating more than 10,000 patients under its roof, IAD has blossomed from a small clinic to the nation’s primary dermatology hospital. In fact, the medical institute offers integrative treatment for various forms of skin-related ailments, including lymphatic filariasis, vitiligo, psoriasis, lichen planus, wound care, warts, and hemiplegia.

Mission to provide value-based healthcare: IAD was established with a mission to provide value-based healthcare and support to people. It also pioneered the first successful Integrated Treatment Protocol to treat chronic diseases, especially Lymphedema. Since its inception, it has begun to focus on Lymphedema/Filariasis treatment apart from developing a Yoga protocol for the treatment of Lymphedema. IAD believes in clinical observation (investigation) as a prelude to fundamental research and accordingly treats the patients based on such clinical observation. It is also jointly undertaking a study of skin behaviour, development and treatment in collaboration with the Kasargodu Central University.