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              SIDDHA WAY OF LONGEVITY-HAPPINESS

                 

                  Siddha system in not only for physical wellness but  also for psychological well beings.

Siddhars always emphasis on mental strenthing rather than other .’Paramanantham’ ’Perantham’, sathu, sithu, Aanantham - were the way and words coined by the siddhars for wellness of Humanity.

Now a days people are more suffering with psychological stress and strain because of the mechanical life.

Recent research reviles that happiness leads to prolonged longevity . An emirates professor of Psychology Dr. Androo stepto from London made an research with four thousand people , recorded the mind status and proved  that man with happiness leads to improved longevity and more over no more disease attack these people. The science behind is that happy feeling will         certainly reduces CARTISOL which is evil ,making stress and strain.

This what over saint valluvar says “VAZHVANGU VAZHTHAL”

              

                                                                                          Yours

                                                                                     D.Velayudam    

TMK ACTIVITIES

MEDICAL INTERVENTION & HERBAL TRAINING:

              TMK continues its medical intervention to the children affected with cerebral palsy & mental retardation in PCTC Tiruvanamalai by providing monthly medical check up and siddha treatment and also imparting training to the staff for the preparation of herbal food and simple Herbal medicines.  In the  past three months training to prepare ‘Adathoda syrup, Chundaivatral chooranum, Mathanthylam, were given to the staff there.

 Staffs were given training in the field of acupressure for C.P/M.R children problem.

Dr.A.Kirubagaran, TMK  participated  and conducted free siddha medical camp on 3rd October 2011 at NSS CAMP - Panai olaipadi, Thiruvanamalai.

Dr.A.Kirubagaran, TMK  delivered his speech about  ‘’ NOI ILLA NERI’’ in the Kalai Araperavai, Kaattan kollathur on 1st October 2011.

 Dr.D.Velayudam and Dr.S.Senthil Karunakaran of TMK  participated as a special invitee in the WORLD SIDDHA DAY MEETING organized by ISGMA at Tirunelveli                     on 30th October 2011

Dr.D.Velayudam of TMK participated as a special invitee in the SIDDHA PG COURSE FORMATION  organized by CCIM at DELHI on October 2011

AWARENESS PROGRAMS THROUGH MEDIA:

On SEPTEMBER 29th, Dr.D.Velayudham , TMK  participated in MAKKAL TV –LIVE SHOW ’’ MARUTHUVA NERAM’’.Dr.D.Velayudam highlighted the significance of the Siddha Medicine and the medicinal herbs in day-to-day life. In the live show he explained the  prevention and management of ANEMIA, and also clarified the doubts of  viewers.

Health tips for people by Dr.D.Velayudam was published on September 2011 in CHUTTI VIKADAN, AVAL VIGADAN monthly Magazine.

Cooking and healthy food tips for people by Dr.A.Kirubagaran was published on 01.8.2011 in SINEGATHI monthly Magazine.

KNOW ABOUT HERBS - NEERADI MUTHU

Botanical name : Hydnocarpus laurifolia (Dennst.) Sleumer
Synonmous name : Hydnocarpus wightiana Blume
Family name : Flacourtiaceae
Genus : A genus including trees and shrubs, which are native of tropical parts of Asia. The species are having alternate, entire or serrated leaves, Dioecious flowers and Globose berries with seeds embedded in the pulp. Some species belonging to this genus are useful as source of timber while some species are useful for the oil extraction from the seeds, which is medicinally important.

Species : This is a medium sized, evergreen tree having rough, brown bark, spreading branches, elliptic or oblong-lanceolate, leaves, white flowers and globose berries containing many seeds in embedded in the fruit pulp. The species comes into flowering during summer season. The oil extracted from the seed called ‘Hydnocarpus Oil’ is medicinal against several diseases and the species also can be planted along roadsides as a good avenue plant.

Depression

 Depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of loss, anger, sadness, or frustration interfere with everyday life .

                  Causes of Depression : Depression seems to be related to a chemical imbalance in the brain that makes it hard for the cells to communicate with one another. It also seems to be genetic (to run in families). It is caused by Sleep disturbances, Amount of exposure to light, Heredity, Nutritional deficiencies or Serious medical conditions, such as heart attack or cancer.

Depression Symptoms : Sadness, Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness, Difficulty in Concentrating, Difficulty in making decisions, Crying easily or Crying for no reason, Aches and pains (such as recurrent headaches), Sexual problems (for example, decreased sex drive), A change in appetite causing weight loss or gain, Thoughts of death or suicide.

Depression Prevention : Using mind/body techniques, such as biofeedback, and meditation are effective ways to prevent or reduce symptoms associated with depression, Adequate sleep, regular exercise, and a balanced healthy diet may help prevent depression and diminish symptoms of this mood disorder.

Diet and Lifestyle : Avoid coffee, sugar, alcohol, dairy products: Depression has been associated with a high intake of caffeine. If you drink four or more cups of caffeine in a given day, try substituting decaffeinated coffee and soft drinks. Avoid any processed food, artificial colors, stimulant food, canned foods, smoking, dairy products, meats, eggs, and fish. Limit your total daily fat intake to 30 percent of your total calories. Try not to consume more than 300 milligrams of cholesterol a day, Vitamin B1 is necessary for the brain to metabolize carbohydrates. A deficiency of B1 can result in fatigue, irritability, memory lapses, insomnia, loss of appetite, and stomach upset. Don't believe all of your negative thinking. Avoid drugs and alcohol. Both make depression worse. Avoid making big life decisions when you're depressed.                                                                

   ”siddhars way of yoga and meditation certainy help to reduce depression’’.

                                       

                                                                                                                                                                        - Dr. S. Senthil Karunakaran

 

 

 

 

Treatment : Vata, Pitta and Kapha type Kiriyai

                  Mental disorders, including schizophrenia treatments are similar that neurosis type and  Pancha karma treatment is recommended as a stronger method.

                  Vata kiriyai: Nourishing and Sedating herbs are recommended. especially Amukkara and its various preparations. Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentine), is an important  herb for mental disorders. Other good herbs include Valerian, Guggul, Sadaamanjil and Calamus. Other therapies recommended are oil and ghee therapies, including oil   enemas. To regulate Abanan, Oil and ghee therapy is advised and In addition laxatives are added to remove Abanan blockage.

Pitta kiriyai:  Purgation is recommended, even strong purgatives are often helpful. The more violent type, the more purgation is required. Good herbs for this include Senna and Aloe. Gotu kola is generally the best herb others are Karisalai, Sandalwood and Lemon. Shatavari is good for promoting a sense of love and compassion and is better for weaker types of Pitha Kiriyai. Oil bath (Vilvadhi and Sandanathi Thylam) and fomentation therapies are recommended followed by purgatives and emetics. Medicated enemas with Indhuppu  and Tharanam with Sadamanjil and Agathi are also advised.

Kapha kiriyai:  Spicy brain-stimulating herbs are recommended . The treatment is mainly with expectorant, to clear phlegm from blocking the channels and obstructing mental functioning. Important herbs are Calamus, Thulasi, Adhimathuram, Aadathodai, and Guggul. Other formulas include Trikadugu with ghee or Calams ghee. Peranda Parpam is advised for all types of Kiriyai.

                                                             

                                                                        - Dr.A.Kirubagaran

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)

                  Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) has been in use since ancient times as a potent nerve tonic for rejuvenating mental health and promoting intellect and memory.  Preclinical Neuropharmacological studies demonstrate that both the standardized extract and bacosides improve short-term and intermediate memories thus improving the long-term memory. The bacosides also significantly enhance protein synthesis in those regions of the brain, which are implicated in the memory formation, a possible explanation for its memory improving effect. Double blind cross over clinical studies have been carried out in children, elderly persons and normal healthy volunteers. Studies carried out in normal healthy volunteers, elderly subjects with age associated memory impairment and children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have shown that the drug was safe, well tolerated and efficacious. Study on children with ADHD has shown that the preparation significantly improves sentence repetition, logical memory and paired associate learning.

Five ways To Sort Out the Stresses

Five ways To Sort Out the Stresses & Improve Mental Health :

1.A balanceddiet, exercise and rest can help you to reduce stress and enjoy life.Challenge yourself with

 a jigsaw puzzle, solve riddles or read a good book. Even better, involve others with these activities.

2.Make plans with family members, loved ones and or a tour group to visit a place you’ve always 

wanted to go.

3.Join a club, start a new hobby or learn a new skill such as gardening, bird watching or dancing.

4.Invite family &  friends to join you once a week for dinner &  take turns preparing meals.

5.World Mental Health Day Quotes.“Mental illness is no myth, as some have claimed. It is a disturbance

 in our sense of possession of a stable inner self that survives its personae.”

 “MARUPATHU ULANOI   MARUNTHENA SALUM’’                                     - THIRUMOOLAR

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK: OCTOBER 9-15

                  Mental Health Week in 2011 will run from the 9 October – 15 October.The theme for Mental Health Week 2011 is – “Keeping the Balance: Investing in Your Mind and Body”                 

    05 Facts About Mental Health

1. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.

2. 33% of countries have no mental health budget.

3. 80% of the global burden of disease due to mental disorders is found in low- and middle-income countries.

4. On average about 8,00,000 people commit suicide every year, 86% of them in low- and middle-income countries. More than half of the people who kill themselves are aged between 15 and 44. 

5. War and other major disaster have a large impact on the mental health and psychosocial well being.