Coimbatore: Sri Krishna Sweets,and Arogya Siddha Hospital have jointly organized “Nalandana – Nalam Nam Kaiyil” the third edition of which was inaugurated in the city, recently. The week-long knowledge sharing session has been hosting several experts from the health industry.
Coimbatore: Sri Krishna Sweets,and Arogya Siddha Hospital have jointly organized “Nalandana – Nalam Nam Kaiyil” the third edition of which was inaugurated in the city, recently. The week-long knowledge sharing session has been hosting several experts from the health industry.
Dr. S. Raja Sabapathy, Director, Plastic Hand and Microsurgery, Ganga Hospital inaugurated the event on July 1 at Sarojini Auditorium, Kikani School, RS Puram here.
Addressing the gathering of more than 500 people, Dr. S. Raja Sabapathy, Director, Plastic Hand and Microsurgery, Ganga Hospital opined “When compared to Western countries, awareness on disease prevention and medical knowledge is limited in India. Such awareness helps us from contracting infectious diseases”
While, Dr. S. Raja Sundaram, Oncologist shared the insights of 'Let’s Succeed Cancer'.
He elaborated on the misconception among the public that Cancer is a deadly disease and it is incurable. "Many people have identified cancer at their early stage, cured it through medication and leading a happier life", he added.
“A balanced lifestyle, healthy practices like exercise, good eating habits and breathing will prevent you from cancer” he said.
Dr. G. Sivaraman, Managing Director & Chief Siddha Physician, AROGYA Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, spoke about the developments in integrated medicines.
“Ramachandra University has opened a department for Integrated Medicine. Such developmental transformations are the need of the hour. We should appreciate and welcome that the discussion on various medical systems, including Allopathy, Unani, Homeopathy, Siddha and Ayurveda for basic medication happens only in “Nalandana” organized at Coimbatore region of Tamil Nadu", noted Dr. Sivaraman.
Day two - 'Katrai Pidikum Kanakarivalarghzal'
The proceedings were led by Dr.R.Vetrivendhan, Yoga Therapist who stressed on the importance of Yoga in lifestyle through “Katrai Pidikum Kanakarivalarghzal”.
“Epidemic Diseases like plague, cholera were cured in the 1970s and ‘80s. But today, people are afraid of curable diseases like sugar, heart disease, obesity, and cancer. Stress, an unwanted mental thought is a cause for major diseases. Regular practice of Pranayama could cure any such ailments pertaining to the mind and body” he said and stressed that Yoga is the best medicine for the mind.
Dr. S.Heramba Ganapathy, Audiologist, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education spoke about the hearing impacts in “Sevikku Unavu Illadhabodhu”.
" Those days’ people working in heavy machinery industries had complaints on hearing deficiency. Today, due to the extreme usage of mobile phones and ear pieces, even newborns tend to have hearing impairments. Pregnant women must be more cautious on hygiene and vaccination schedules. Rubella vaccination would help out to overcome such early hearing deficiency." she said.
Day three - 'Urakkam Uyar Marundu'
"Sleeplessness or disturbed sleep for a day or two is not a problem. But if it persists, a sleep specialist should be consulted. As prolonged sleeplessness is a disease and triggers multiple health complications", said Dr. Ramakrishna, Sleep Specialist.
He threw light on the importance of sleep and why sleeplessness should not be ignored.
"Earlier, a 8 hour sleep was the routine. Today, a 8-hour sleep cycle is becoming a rare phenomenon, due to work stress and poor lifestyle", he opined.
He added that disturbed sleep for more than two weeks should be immediately consulted with a sleep specialist. "If not treated, sleeplessness will lead to other health complications", Dr. Ramakrishna warned.
"Among the several side effects, sleeplessness mainly leads to lack of concentration, stress and absent mindedness. Hence 6- 8 hours of sound sleep for adults and minimum of 9 hours sleep for children is mandatory", he noted.
He advised the gathering to maintain a fixed time for sleeping, every day. Such small changes will help to set right erratic sleeping habits.
"Early morning walks and excersises help expose body to sunlight, thus aid in secretion of 'Melatonin' hormone which inturn aids good sleep. Eating at the right time, eating atleast 3 hours before bed also assist in having a good sleep.
He also advised that having banana, honey and milk before bedtime will help induce sleep and warned that smoking and alcohol will cause sleeplessness.
The sleep specialist also advised immediate medical attention, if a person snores loudly which is caused by less oxygen intake due to affected respiratory system. He warned, if unattended it can lead to fatigue, blood pressure, sugar and heart problems.
Addressing the gathering, Siddha Practitioner, J. Shankar spoke about the "Karuppiniyum Karbiniyum" a talk on women's uterus health and pregnancy.
He said the increase in fertility hospitals show the increasing infertility in today's women which is caused mainly by stress and PCOD. He said that it is only a shortcoming and not a disease.
"Five out of ten women have PCOS/PCOD, cause for irregular periods, obesity and hormonal imbalance and infertility. Unbalanced diet, lack of exercise, stress and sleeplessness are the main cause for PCOD", he said.
He said adding sesame-related foods along with fenugreek muddle and urad dal can naturally cure PCOD in women.
Day 4 - 'Manidha Nalanum Homeopathyum'
Dr. D. Durairaj, Homeopathy Specialist spoke about the importance of Homeopathy in “Manidha Nalanum Homeopathyum”.
"Homeopathic medical methods are scientifically proven and the drugs are approved by the World Health Organization. Homeopathy analyzes the root cause and cures diseases without any side effects", he said.
V. Krithika, Nutrition Psychiatrist and Social Activist in her speech on “Unavum Manamum” highlighted the impacts on eating habits.
"One out of every two women suffer from Iron deficiency and this can cause problems such as depression, anger, and insomnia. We consume ready to cook food prepared from the wastes out of processed food" she told.
She highlighted that children consuming junk and ready cook food tend to experience nutritional deficiencies.
Day 5 - 'A sweet way to handle diabetes'
Dr. T. Durairaj , Diabetologist, spoke on 'A sweet way to handle diabetes'.
“Soon, India will be having the highest number of diabetic patients in the world. The number of diabetic patients are increasing every day. The present situation is that a 60 year old diabetic needs to spend Rs.4000 monthly for medicines. If there are two diabetic patients in a family, a major portion of the earning will have to be set aside for medicines", he said.
He added that eating in right quantities is the answer to prevent diabetes. Eating more than what is required can be harmful and can be the root cause for diabetes.
"1000 calories a day is the basic requirement for a human being. But mostly, the consumption crosses 2000 calories in a single meal. Both feasting and starving are the enemies of diabetes. Not just medicines, diabetic patients should practice regular excercising and aerobics to control diabetes”, Dr. T. Durairaj said.
The next session was handled by Ayurvedha physician, Dr.Paarthasarathy, who spoke on methods to control diseases.
"Living along with nature is the basics of Ayurvedha. The habit of eating seasonal foods should be cultivated from a young age. For example, in the winter season, food which will take longer time to digest must be consumed. Sleeping during noon at spring season can be harmful but a nap during summer can be helpful", the ayurvedic practitioner explained.
"There is no truth in the saying that eating less rice is healthy. Ayurvedha proposes intake of right kind of rice in the right quantities in different seasons. Eating less rice and stopping it completely can be harmful. The body will not accept an increase in the intake of vegetables and grains", he said.
The Nilgiris: Irate public laid siege to a TASMAC outlet in Coonoor which was re-opened, despite the District Collector passing orders to permanently close it down.
The residents of VP Street in Coonoor were in for a shock when the recently closed down TASMAC outlet in their area was reopened today.
Last June, the residents of the area approached District Collector, J. Innocent Divya seeking to close down the liqour outlet which was situated near a temple and a busy market. Heeding to their request, the Collector ordered to close down the TASMAC.
Today, the shut down unit was re-opened following which the members of the public entered into an argument and protested. Following a ruckus, the TASMAC employees pulled down the shutters and left the shop.