After the program -fond memories

Government Ayurveda medical colelge completed its 100th glorious year and after the celebrations we all had a group picture to cherrish the fond memories,here it is.Take alook and see if u r there and if u r there see if your smile is the biggest ?
Smiling contest

I want to live forever

Have you ever thought of this aspect of life ? Do you also want to live for ever ? Yes,I would love to live forever but with some certain conditions.Live forever with all sense organs in tact ,no disability nor fatigue and of course mental faculty as sharp as before.Is this really possible ? Can scientists make this come true ? How long a human being can live in perfect health condition ? Are there certain genes which can bestow immortality?Here are some interesting points of research which are pointers towards this aspect.AS human lifespan is too big scientists have choosen -yeasts,fruitflies,rodents,worms to prove this issue.Drastically reducing calorie intake, or caloric restriction, is known to extend the lifespan of species including yeast, worms and rodents. Previous research linked a gene called Sir2 with lifespan extension due to caloric restriction, but worms and yeast that lack Sir2 also live longer when put on a tough diet, showing that some other genes must be at work. A vast screening programme of different chemicals found that most chemicals had zero impact on the lifespan of the worms, but the antidepressant drug boosted their lives by an average of 30%.for more information you could read this site.http://www.aleph.se/Trans/Individual/Life/index-2.html#General
If our readers here would like to live forever -here are our blessings-cheeranjivibhava....

Smiling people’s paradise -Adelaide

Adelaide is –“smiling people’s paradise “For Adelaidians are healthy, wealthy and wiseFlowers, parks, dishes daintyPubs, restaurants, clubs plenty.Calm, cultured city, with heritage grandGardens, roads and transport of unique brandKnown for kolas, kangaroos, ducks and penguin walksArt, music and sport are thought for international talks.Planned by Colonel William LightWas a welcome home for immigrants in flight or plightTree tea plaza, central market or Rundle markets are fabulousLadies dresses are fashionable and simply gorgeousA haven for multi cuisine and culturePromises to be a global leader in near future.
When I visited Adelaide recently I fell in love so wrote this,hope u like it too.Writing poems is a hobby but all people who are in love are poets,so either be a poet or be in love or be a poet in love but last option is love a poet.

clonning Right or wrong ?

It is important that we discuss this issue here.all your comments are most welcome.Cloning attempts occurred as early as 1952, and the first successful transfer of embryonic cells occurred in 1970 Ian Wilmut, the scientist famous for the "Dolly" cloning experiment has paved the way for a completely different thought. There were other organisms that were cloned but what made "Dolly" unique was that instead of cells being taken from an embryo "Dolly" was created by using DNA from an adult ewe. The process of cloning was discovered to be simpler than what was thought. The first step is to take the cells from the udder of a Finn Dorset ewe and place them in a culture with low concentrations of nutrients causing it to starve and ultimately stop cell division and active genes. While this is occurring an unfertilized egg cell is taken from a Blackface ewe with its DNA filled nucleus taken out leaving a nucleus free egg cell that will later produce an embryo . Next with the aid of an electric pulse the cells from the udder of a Finn Dorset ewe and the unfertilized egg cell with no nucleus is fused together to begin cell division which will later turn into an embryo which will be placed in the uterus of another Blackface ewe. Eventually the Blackface ewe will give birth to a new genetically identical Finn Dorset ewe. With the creation of "Dolly" the doors of human cloning has opened the controversy and complications of cloning. First we need to know both the sides of this coin to discuss this issue.
do we need to play God ? If yes, how far and how long and to what extent ?

Herbs to heal

We have here -parijatha puspha and dronapusphi.

Nyctanthes arbor trislis.Is indicated in liver diseases, relieves constipation, acts as anthelminthic, antihistaminic.

Dronapusphi is known as Leucas aspera and is highly indicated in liver disorders.

prayers are powerful

Saint Theresa's Prayer May today there be peace within.May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.May you not forget the infinite possibilitie s that are born of faith.May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.It is there for each and every one of us.We have many sorts of prayers and research today says that prayers are powerful and can have medicinal value.Research says that people who visit church or temple or mosque or any place of worship or pray regularly are more likely to maintain better health than people who don't pray.Less hospital visits and minimal infections are reported in those people who pray daily.Prayers give a boast to your immune system it seems.Prayers are in many forms.We see that some people think that work is worship and do their work very sincerely and succeed much better than others.What is your form of prayer ? Work or service or prayer in song form or worship form ? You are welcome to do your form of prayer but do it regularly.
As praying is a form of very intesne therapy.It helps heal not jsut you and your near and dear oens but the atmosphere too.

So pray.

Honey is money

Practising Ayurveda from many years I recommend and have realised it is more valuable in medicine as suggested in Ayurveda many centuries ago.Here are some home remedies for youRegular intake of honey, gives energy, freshness and enhances immunity against diseases. It removes disorders related to respiratory system, asthma, digestive system and skin.It purifies blood, removes cough decreases cholesterol and improves digestion.If you are on the obese side take honey in warm water with or without lemon juice early morning ,if you are thin and wish to put on weight consume it with warm milk.Honey is a valuable support for building haemoglobin in the blood, due largely to its iron, copper and manganese content. It is beneficial in the treatment of anaemia as it helps maintain the right balance of haemoglobin and red blood corpuscles.Take honey with raisins or saffron daily.Or consume honey with a little bit of ghee or just honey.The use of honey is highly beneficial in the treatment of irritating cough. As a demulcent or soothing agent, it produces a soothing effect on the inflamed mucus membrane of the upper respiratory tract and relieves irritating cough and symptoms like difficulty in swallowing. For this reason, it is used in the manufacture of various cough mixtures. Honey gargles are also useful in irritant cough.Pepper powder or clove powder(1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)with 1-2 spoons of honey with tulsi leaf juice is very beneficial.Honey is valuable in keeping the mouth healthy. Applied daily over the teeth and gums, it cleans and gives sparkle to the teeth. It helps prevents deposit of tarter at the base of the teeth and decay and early falling of the teeth. Being a mild antiseptic it helps prevents the growth of harmful micro-organisms.Apply honey 3-4 times on your oral ulcer,it just heals.In cases of ulcers in the oral cavity, honey helps early healing and in preventing further sepsis. In addition gargling with honey water is very useful in gingivitis due to inflammation of the gums.Gargle using water mixed with 1-2 spoons of honey,2-3 times a day.Honey is especially useful in providing energy and heat to the body in old age. It dries up the phlegm and clears the system of mucus to which a person generally falls victim to in old age. One or two teaspoonful of honey in a cupful of boiled water that has been cooled to lukewarm is a refreshing and strengthening drink.Eating papaya fruit with honey helps prevent aging as per Ayurveda.

Qualities of a doctor in general as per Ayurveda

susrutha dealt with 3 essential qualities before a doctor is entitled to surgical practice--ADIGAT TANTRANENA,UPASITHATANTRARTENA,DRSTKARMANA,KRUTHAYOGYENA,SHASTRAM NIGADATHA,RAJANUGNATHENA,NICCHANAKHAROMANA,SHUCHINA SHUKLAVASTRAPARIHITENA,SUMANASA,KALYANABHI VYAVAHARENA,AKUHAKENA,BANDUBHUTENA BHUTANAM,SUSAHAYAVATHA,VAIDYENA VISHIKANU PRAVESHTITHAVYA.
Practice can be started only after having read and thoroughly studied the science of medicine.having seenand performed the operations himself.having passed the appropriate tests and thence obtained the permission of the governing authority.
The hairs should be worn short ,nails pared,personal hygiene and cleanliness should have been take care of.He should wear clean white and sober clothes.
On his visits he should go with calm mind,wishing everybody, without trying to show off but with a attitude to help others.He should be accompained by an able assistant.
(3)Cha-chi or vi-1/4.61
No other gift is better than the gift of life.
He who treats his patients only on humanitarian grounds, without desiring any money or personal benefit ,superseedes all other physcians.
THose who trade their medical skill for personal skill for personal livelihood can be considered as collecting a pile of dust leaving aside heap of real gold.
parobhuta daya dharma iti matva chikitsaya.
vartate yaha sa sidarthha sukhamatyanathamashnute.
He ,who regards kindness to humanity as his supreme religion and treats his patients accordingly ,succeeds best in achieving his aims of life and obtains the greatest pleasures.
Sarvathra mytri karunatureshu shakye preetirupeskhanam.
prakruthistheshu bhuteshu vaidya vruthischathurvidha.
Friendship ,sympathy towards the sick ,interest in cases according to one's capabilities and no attachment with the patient after his recovery -these are the four ethical principles of a doctor.
vaidya samooho nissamshya karanam.
Doubts can be cleared by a group of doctors.

Cancer and diet

WHO statistics say--Cancer accounts for 7.1 million deaths annually (12.5% of the global total).
Dietary factors account for about 30% of all cancers in Western Countries and approximately up to 20% in developing countries; diet is second only to tobacco as a preventable cause. Approximately 20 million people suffer from cancer; a figure projected to rise to 30 million within 20 years.
The number of new cases annually is estimated to rise from 10 million to 15 million by 2020.
More than half of all cancer cases occur in developing countries
While tobacco use is the single largest causative factor -accounting for about 30% of all cancer deaths in developed countries and an increasing number in the developing world – dietary modification and regular physical activity are significant elements in cancer prevention and control. Overweight and obesity are both serious risk factors for cancer. Diets high in fruit and vegetables may reduce the risk for various types of cancer, while high levels of preserved and/or red meat consumption are associated with increased cancer risk.
Dietary factors are estimated to account for approximately 30% of cancers in western countries, making diet second only to tobacco as a preventable cause of cancer. This proportion is thought to be about 20% in developing countries and is projected to grow. As developing countries become urbanised, patterns of cancer, particularly those most strongly associated with diet and physical activity, tend to shift towards the patterns of economically developed countries. Cancer rates also change as populations move between countries and adopt different dietary patterns.
The relative importance of cancers as a cause of death is increasing. The incidence of lung cancer and cancers of the colon and rectum, breast and prostate, generally increases in parallel with economic development, as stomach cancer declines. Cancer is also strongly associated with social and economic status. Cancer risk factors are highest in groups with the least education. In addition, patients in the lower socioeconomic classes have consistently poorer survival rates than those in higher strata.
In recent years, substantial evidence has pointed to the link from overweight and obesity, to many types of cancer such as oesophagus, colorectum, breast, endometrium and kidney. The composition of the diet is also important since fruit and vegetables may have a protective effect by decreasing the risk for some cancer types such as oral, oesophageal, gastric and colorectal cancer.
Ayurveda always advocates natural food,fresh,seasonal and in moderation.Rtu buka-seasonal,mita bhuk-eat in moderation and hita bhuk-eat that which is nourshing and natural.