Category: IAMH

  • Ministry Of Ayush Partners With IndiaAI to Boost AI-Driven Innovation In Traditional Medicine

    Ministry Of Ayush Partners With IndiaAI to Boost AI-Driven Innovation In Traditional Medicine

    The Ministry of Ayush has signed a memorandum of understanding with IndiaAI, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, to accelerate AI‑driven innovation in the Ayush sector, strengthen research, digital health and capacity building, an official statement has reported.

    Ministry of Ayush connects with AIKosh platform

    Further, the Ministry of Ayush will onboard the AIKosh platform for sharing eligible health research artefacts, including datasets, metadata, AI models, toolkits and relevant use cases.

    This integration is expected to facilitate greater collaboration, innovation and responsible development of AI solutions for the Ayush sector, the statement said.

    Kavita Jain, Joint Secretary & Chief Vigilance Officer, Ministry of Ayush underscored that the integration of Artificial Intelligence with Ayush will open new avenues for evidence-based research, knowledge management and innovation.

    She added that the collaboration with IndiaAI will help leverage advanced AI capabilities across areas such as research, medicinal plants, drug administration and capacity building, making the Ayush ecosystem more technology-driven and future-ready.

    Sudeep Srivastava, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), highlighted the importance of integrating modern technology with India’s traditional knowledge systems.

    He said that the partnership will enrich AIKosh with traditional healthcare datasets and will empower researchers and practitioners of traditional medicinal sciences through AI-enabled innovation.

    Naman Goyal, OSD, Ayush Grid, noted that under its Emerging Technologies component, Ayush Grid is developing AI-driven platforms to accelerate the digital transformation of the Ayush sector.

    The collaboration marks an important step towards building a technology-enabled Ayush ecosystem by bringing together the strengths of traditional knowledge and modern AI capabilities, the statement noted.

    The partnership will focus on accelerating the adoption and application of AI across key Ayush domains, including research, capacity building, medicinal plants and drug administration.

    The MoU will help access to GPU-based and high-performance computing infrastructure through the IndiaAI initiative at subsidised rates, subject to defined service-level agreements.

    Access to advanced computing infrastructure is expected to help address critical infrastructure requirements and support the scaling of sophisticated AI research and applications in healthcare and traditional medicine.

  • Vadma Institute Expands Global Practitioner Certification Program

    Vadma Institute Expands Global Practitioner Certification Program

    The Vadma Institute announced the global expansion of its practitioner certification program, offering new opportunities for wellness professionals to train in the Vadma neuro somatic method as international interest in nervous system regulation and integrative wellness continues to grow.

    The modern Vadma practitioner protocols are taught by Kevin Libawski, who leads Vadma Institute’s global education and certification programs. The Vadma method is a structured neuro-somatic wellness approach that combines bodywork, breath practices, and integrative techniques into a standardized practitioner protocol. As certification programs expand across multiple regions worldwide, the Institute aims to make professional training more accessible while maintaining consistent educational standards, ongoing mentorship, and practitioner support.

    “Our vision has always been to make high-quality Vadma practitioner training available to more communities around the world,” said Kevin Libawski, head of Vadma Institute. “As interest in nervous system regulation continues to grow, we remain committed to practitioner education, responsible development of the method, and continued observation of its outcomes.”

    Alongside its international expansion, Vadma Institute has initiated preliminary observational research using electrocardiogram (ECG)-based heart rate variability (HRV) measurements to better understand physiological changes associated with Vadma sessions. Early observations have identified patterns consistent with reduced sympathetic (“fight-or-flight”) activity and increased parasympathetic (“rest-and-digest”) activity, including measurable changes in heart rate and HRV markers following sessions. According to the Institute, these observations are preliminary, based on a limited number of participants, and are intended to guide future research rather than establish clinical conclusions.

    Dr. Jen Draper, a physician with nearly 30 years of clinical experience and author of UNPATIENT, completed Vadma practitioner training and believes the method represents a thoughtful integration of traditional wellness concepts with modern clinical awareness.

    “Many people who experience Vadma describe profound relaxation, emotional release, improved sleep, greater clarity, and an increased sense of well-being,” said Dr. Draper. “For me, Vadma represents a meeting place between ancient wisdom and modern clinical responsibility.”

    Engineer and Quantum Quip founder Mariana Fresnedo also shared her perspective after experiencing a Vadma treatment.

    “If you know me, you know I’m naturally skeptical of new methodologies,” Fresnedo said. “My experience challenged many of my expectations and encouraged me to explore the method with an open mind.”

    The Institute emphasizes that Vadma is intended as a wellness practice and is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or mental health care. Individuals considering any wellness program should consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding their personal health needs.

    As the global certification program expands, Vadma Institute also encourages prospective participants to seek training through certified Vadma practitioners. Information about the practitioner certification program, the Vadma neuro somatic method, and educational resources is available at vadma.org. Additional participant testimonials and practitioner experiences can be found at vadmareviews.com.

    About Vadma Institute

    Vadma Institute provides education and practitioner certification for the Vadma neuro somatic method, a structured wellness approach designed to support nervous system regulation through standardized practitioner training. The Institute offers certification programs, continuing mentorship, and educational resources for wellness professionals while supporting ongoing observational research to further understand the method’s physiological effects.

  • Organic & Natural Health Association and India’s SHEFEXIL Establish Strategic Partnership to Strengthen U.S.-India Supply Chain

    Organic & Natural Health Association and India’s SHEFEXIL Establish Strategic Partnership to Strengthen U.S.-India Supply Chain

    The Organic & Natural Health Association (Organic & Natural Health) and the Shellac & Forest Products Export Promotion Council (SHEFEXIL), an export promotion council sponsored by India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry, have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen scientific collaboration, trusted supply chains and responsible trade between the United States and India for natural health products, nutraceuticals, botanicals and functional ingredients.

    The agreement represents SHEFEXIL’s first strategic partnership with a U.S. natural health trade association and expands the council’s broader international strategy to strengthen confidence in India’s nutraceutical sector through complementary collaborations spanning certification, industry engagement, scientific exchange and market development.

    “Our partnership with the Organic & Natural Health Association creates a stronger bridge between India and the United States for science, innovation, and responsible commerce,” said Debjani Roy, Ph.D., executive director of SHEFEXIL. “Together, we are building a trusted global ecosystem through scientific collaboration, regulatory dialogue, and industry engagement that benefits both consumers and the natural health sector.”

    Anand Swaroop, founder and president of Cepham and a member of Organic & Natural Health, will serve as lead facilitator for the partnership through the association’s working group. He said the agreement establishes a direct channel for long-term collaboration between the United States and Indian natural health sectors.

    “India has long sought deeper engagement with the U.S. natural products industry, but until now there has not been a formal relationship between SHEFEXIL and a U.S. trade association representing manufacturers, brands, researchers, and other industry stakeholders,” said Swaroop. “This relationship complements SHEFEXIL’s broader international initiatives by advancing scientific exchange, market development, education and the trusted relationships that support responsible growth in both countries.”

    The partnership also marks the first major international initiative under the leadership of Mark Thurston, president of AIDP, who was recently elected president of the Organic & Natural Health Association. It also coincides with the continued expansion of the association’s Board of Directors, including the appointment of Gina Benninger, director of business development and marketing at Nutriience. Benninger joins board members Charles G. Brown, Heather Granato, Todd A. Harrison, Chris Holland, Sandra Lee, Alan Lewis, Doug Lynch, Ray Martinez, Todd Norton, and Brian Terry as the association continues to expand its international engagement.

    “A trusted global supply chain depends on scientific collaboration, transparency and meaningful relationships,” said Thurston. “This initiative creates new opportunities to strengthen those foundations alongside our colleagues in India for the benefit of industry and consumers.”

    Planned activities include executive exchanges, regulatory roundtables, scientific forums, trade missions, buyer and seller introductions, educational programming, manufacturing and research facility visits, academic exchanges, and working groups addressing emerging issues affecting the global natural health industry.

    “This collaboration demonstrates what is possible when organizations unite around a common purpose,” said Karen Howard, CEO and executive director of Organic & Natural Health. “Today’s natural health challenges and opportunities extend well beyond national borders. By bringing together leaders from the United States and India, we are creating a framework for stronger scientific collaboration, more resilient supply chains, and greater consumer confidence for years to come.”

    The organizations will celebrate the partnership during the Bharat Nutraverse Expo, Sept. 7-9, in New Delhi. Their first joint U.S. conference is scheduled for Jan. 20, 2027, at Anresco NJ Labs (East Coast) in Middlesex, New Jersey. More information is available at: https://organicandnatural.org.