New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Brazilian Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin on Thursday appreciated the contribution of Ayurveda in preventive and sustainable healthcare, and said he would have availed treatment for his back pain at the All India Institute of Ayurveda here had time permitted.

During a visit to the institute, Alckmin acknowledged the global relevance of Ayurveda and said, "Life expectancy is rising, so is the demand for natural and preventive healthcare systems such as Ayurveda." Expressing his appreciation for India's leadership in promoting traditional and integrative health systems, he said, "Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old treasure of health and wisdom. I congratulate the All India Institute of Ayurveda for its wonderful work in promoting health, treating diseases, and advancing edu

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