Ancient Medicinal system

Ancient Medicinal System

The two ancient Medicinal system in Indian medicine are ayurveda and siddha.

Sidha system developed with the ancient civilizations of Harrappa and Mohenjo-daro, in the Indus River valley, about 6000 - 7000 years ago.
It was transplanted into Southern India along with the Dravidian people who migrated to south about 2500 years ago and during this migration, many plants were added into the medicine chest of Siddha treatment.
The Siddha System of medicine is the oldest and it is in vogue from the growing of vegetable kingdom on the Earth. Siddha generally refers to Ashtama Siddhi that is the 8th supernatural power. Those who attained or achieved the above said powers, are known as Siddhars. There were 18 important Siddhars in olden days and they developed this system of medicine. Hence, it is called Siddha Medicine. In the Indian History every one knows that, prior to the Aryan migration, the Dravidians were the first inhabitants of India - of whom the South Indians / Tamilians were the most prominent.
Siddha Vaidya is also the most ancient recorded herbal medical system. Siddha. It is systematic medical system, accurately defined, documented symptomatology , solution for reactions. The well researched remedies makes it an ideal one, as a bridge between the modern medicine and other complimentary medical systems.
Siddha Vaidya is very effective, Certain key ingredients like Amber, under some unique process can act instantly as effective as the modern system of Science. It is not true that one has to wait for days and months for a cure under this system. This makes this system unique and superior to other alternative systems. Some varieties of internal medicines, if prepared once can be used for hundred years . Such medicines have long life time and their potency will not be lost at any time, in this period. Siddha Vaidya recognizes eight branches of medicine, the same as western medicine except Geriatrics, the study of diseases of the aged. Instead Rasayana or rejuvenation therapy is given. The aim of their therapy is to maintain the youth of the individual along with long life. This is attainable through cleanses of the body (Pancha Karma) done seasonally and rejuvenation treatments which activate the body's ability to rebuild and renew itself. According to Siddha Vaidya and Ayurveda, it is the perfect digestion and assimilation of our food, together with the regular and efficient evacuation of wastes that is essential for health and beauty. Any food, no matter how perfect, that is improperly digested, forms toxic wastes called 'Ama'. Ama clogs the system, impedes digestion, blocks vital channels and clouds the mind. Siddha Vaidya is very effective in managing chronic diseases and degenerative conditions and holds many promises for the Health and Wellness of humanity. Healthy, functional and productive longevity is a promise from Siddha Vaidya. Another contribution is its wealth of knowledge regarding prophylaxis of heart diseases.

Siddhar's knowledge of latro-chemistry, minerals, metals and plants was stupendous. This was successfully used by them from time immemorial. The process of Muppu (Universal salt) and other calcinations process ., are the special features of Siddha medicinal system and these are not known to other medical systems. The fact that, even in the remote past when knowledge in chemical technology was not fully developed, Siddhars had unparallel knowledge in medicines.
Nano technology: A nanometer is one billionth of a meter, the width of six hydrogen atoms, or about 100,000th the size of a single grain of sand! Nano technology involves the manufacture and manipulation of molecules from 1-100 nanometers in size. A technological revolution that will irreversibly alter the way people live and work. It was said that buy 2010, half of all drugs will be made with nano technology. Today only we are talking about nanao technology. Siddha System for centuries has been practicing the division of minerals into atomic weights. Atomic weight of hydrogen is 1.0079 atoms. Which is 1/6th the width of one nanometer.
So you can decide how advanced was the siddha system of science to which used such small particles centuries back. It is this science and who ever practicing to this scale are the makers of superior medicines . For medicines to be very effective the inorganic substances are to be brought to their atomic form and ionic form. Today, We have on hand just a few of these works. Siddha system is all about not only treating illness but promoting youthful maintenance and rebuilding of the body.
Rejuvenation does not necessarily mean restoring the Old to Youth; for it may simply mean maintenance of youth without reaching the old age; and if youth is maintained perpetually, it becomes Immortality. So Rejuvenation is a means for prolonging life .
Immortality being one of the most consoling and comforting dogma of religion, should be reserved for aspiration of Man's faith. It is proved that certain single cell creatures do not yield to natural death. Dr. Alexis Carrel, the celebrated biologist in his article on "tissue culture" has proved beyond doubt that it has been possible to keep some animal tissue almost alive and growing indefinitely in a suitable organic media. He called them as "immortal". Cultures should, at frequent intervals, be transplanted to fresh media or else growth ceases and the cells begin to die poisoned by the accumulation of their debris and other used up stuffs. Tissue culture is the determining factor.Similarly for the cells to be at best state, the cells of our body as well should be brought up in an environment, free from the contamination of the waste poisonous by-products in the assimilating process.
Therefore a high degree of constancy is to be maintained in the internal environment for the existence of life and health in the body, by keeping up the equilibrium of acid and alkaline balance in the body, eliminating the waste products regularly.


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Vitamin supplement

11th SEPTEMBER 09: VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS

Taking vitamin supplements in pill form is not advisable as it can cause damage to our kidneys and liver. Therefore it is better to eat various types of vegetables and fruits as you will get sufficient amount of daily vitamin requirements the body needs.

Some may experience mal absorption problem whereby the system is unable to absorb vitamins and minerals from the food. Those who suffer from mal absorption problem are required to take supplements to stay healthy.

Not everyone should take vitamin supplements. This is because some may experience side effects and can harm vital organs in the body. Therefore consult your physician or dietician before consuming pill supplements.

When taking vitamin pills, you should drink lots of water.

Always remember, by eating food, our body will be able to absorb more natural vitamins. Pill supplements are just to rectify any health problems, if there are any.

choosing healthy food

0th SEPTEMBER 09: CHOOSING HEALTHY FOOD

How to choose healthy food when eating out? When you go to a "Mamak" shop, you can eat healthy food by choosing the right food. Chapati, Chicken tandoori are low in calorie. Naan is also low in fat. However when we order Naan, we tend to order Cheese or Butter Naan. These type of Naan is high in fat and calorie.

When eating chapatti, try to include a vegetable and a protein food.
A plate of fried noodles has 7 spoons of oil. However in a bowl of soup noodle which has the same ingredients have only 2-3 spoons of oil. Therefore try to opt for soup based foods as much as possible that stir fried foods when eating out.

weight loss

th SEPTEMBER 09:WEIGHT LOST

To lose weight, it is mandatory to eat low calorie foods. Besides that is it also important to exercise to experience weight lost. Low calorie foods are foods that are low in fat and sugar. The more you reduce the intake of fat and sugar, the better it is.

Some may not have their breakfast and lunch and only eat dinner to lose weight. This is not a good practise. If you do not have proper meals, it will lower your basal metabolism rate. Basal metabolic rate is the amount of calories burnt in a resting state.

If you want to experience weight lost, it is important

a) To have 3 meals a day, i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some may experience hunger in between breakfast and lunch. It is advised to drink lots of water when you experience hunger in between meals. The hunger could be caused of dehydration. When body is lacking of water, you will feel hungry.

b) Eat slowly. The slower you eat, the better it is. This is because the body takes 20 minutes to give signal to stop eating and feeling full whenever you start eating. If you were to eat fast, you will tend to eat more. If you were to eat slowly, you will tend to eat less and feeling full.

c) Eat more vegetables and fruits as they are low in calorie and high in fibre.
Furthermore vegetables and fruits take a longer time to digest and abstain from
feeling hungry fast.

d) Eat low calorie snacks. Pop corn, sandwich and yogurt are examples of low calorie
and healthy snacks.

e) Do not drink sweet beverages like cordial drinks, tea and coffee. Try to drink plain
water as much as possible.

Do not consume pills to lose weight which can cause side effects. Dieting and exercising is the best, safe and guaranteed way to experience weight lost.

weight loss

th SEPTEMBER 09:WEIGHT LOST

To lose weight, it is mandatory to eat low calorie foods. Besides that is it also important to exercise to experience weight lost. Low calorie foods are foods that are low in fat and sugar. The more you reduce the intake of fat and sugar, the better it is.

Some may not have their breakfast and lunch and only eat dinner to lose weight. This is not a good practise. If you do not have proper meals, it will lower your basal metabolism rate. Basal metabolic rate is the amount of calories burnt in a resting state.

If you want to experience weight lost, it is important

a) To have 3 meals a day, i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some may experience hunger in between breakfast and lunch. It is advised to drink lots of water when you experience hunger in between meals. The hunger could be caused of dehydration. When body is lacking of water, you will feel hungry.

b) Eat slowly. The slower you eat, the better it is. This is because the body takes 20 minutes to give signal to stop eating and feeling full whenever you start eating. If you were to eat fast, you will tend to eat more. If you were to eat slowly, you will tend to eat less and feeling full.

c) Eat more vegetables and fruits as they are low in calorie and high in fibre.
Furthermore vegetables and fruits take a longer time to digest and abstain from
feeling hungry fast.

d) Eat low calorie snacks. Pop corn, sandwich and yogurt are examples of low calorie
and healthy snacks.

e) Do not drink sweet beverages like cordial drinks, tea and coffee. Try to drink plain
water as much as possible.

Do not consume pills to lose weight which can cause side effects. Dieting and exercising is the best, safe and guaranteed way to experience weight lost.

cook healthy food

th SEPTEMBER 09:HOW TO COOK HEALTHY FOOD?

a) When cooking, do not pour oil from the bottle. This is because you may tend to
pour more than the required amount. Use a teaspoon or oil spray bottle as you are
able to control the usage of oil and cook healthily.

b) Use a non stick pan when cooking as it does not require lots of oil to cook.

c) Omit coconut milk with yogurt or low fat milk. When cooking this way, use more
ginger, garlic and onions as it gives the same taste when cooking with coconut
milk.

d) Add salt at the last stage of cooking. When making soups, do not add salt before
adding potatoes as potatoes will absorb the salt and leaving the soup tasteless.
To give taste, you will have to add salt again. Therefore add salt at the last stage,
hence less salt will be used.

e) If you were to cook fish or chicken, try to use lime juice. By using lime juice
less salt is needed as lime juice provides taste to the dish. Lime juice is also rich in
Vitamin C and it helps absorb iron.

f) Combine vegetables when cooking meat dishes if you do not like to eat vegetables.
You need not eat oats with milk only. Oats can be toasted and added in soups
and curries. This is a nutritious and healthy method of cooking as oats are rich in
fibre.

Vitamin C

4th SEPTEMBER 09: VITAMIN C

Vitamin C plays a very important role to our skin. We are to take 30mg of vitamin C daily. We can obtain this quantity very easily by just eating fruits every day. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C. If we were to eat fruits after a meal, the Vitamin C from the fruits will help absorb iron very easily.

Overdose of Vitamin C intake can damage your kidney. Vitamin C is not only beneficial for your beauty but also helps maintain a healthy body. It also helps to heal wounds.

Note: Try not to drink processed fruit juice which is fortified with Vitamin C as it has high calorie content. Omit fortified fruit juice with fresh juice.

B complex

3rd SEPTEMBER 09: VITAMIN B COMPLEX

Vitamin B Complex consists of vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 and B12. The main function of all types of vitamin B is to provide energy to the body.

Symptoms of Vitamin B deficiency are:
a) Fatigue
b) Dry hair
c) Improper blood circulation
d) Anemia

Vitamin B complex is rich in meat products, i.e. fish, chicken, dairy products and taufu and very little in vegetables and fruits

Vegans or vegetarians who do not consume dairy products and eggs are prone to Vitamin B12 deficiency. Therefore Vegans are advised to eat foods which have been fortified or added with B12. The equivalent daily intake of B12 is added during manufacturing food products like cereal, bread, diary products and milk.

Some may take B12 in tablet form. Pregnant women or women who are trying to conceive are advised to take Vitamin B Folate. Deficiency of Vitamin B Folate can cause harm to the child.
Note: Before taking any vitamins in tablet form, consult your physician or dietician as taking tablets can cause harm or problems to some.

Potassium

2nd SEPTEMBER 09: POTASSIUM

Potassium is a mineral which helps normalise blood pressure. Potassium is available in bananas, star fruits and green vegetables. Kidney failure patients are strictly advised not to consume too much of potassium as the nutrient can lead to nerve damage. When eating green vegetables, kidney failure patients are advised to soak any types of green vegetables in water for at least 20 minutes before cooking.

30% of Malaysian Indians suffer form hypertension. Therefore try to consume as much vegetables as you can. Bananas, whole grain products, i.e whole meal bread, atta flour are some of the many types of food rich in potassium.

Potassium chloride is a type of salt, sold in supermarkets which help to control
blood pressure. Try to avoid consuming this type of salt as consuming potassium chloride can cause damage to the heart and kidney. It is better to consume the normal salt, sodium chloride.


Zinc is good for eyes, hair and reproductive system. Deficiency in zinc causes hair loss. Zinc is available in seafood products and fortified milk.

Note: Do not consume seafood everyday just because it has high zinc content. Daily consumption of seafood will increase your cholesterol level. It is best to consume any type of seafood once a week.

Calcium

1st SEPTEMBER 09: CALCIUM

Calcium, the most abundant mineral in our body, needed for healthy bone growth. 50% of Malaysian women suffer from osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a sickness related to bones and can be avoided if sufficient intake of calcium is consumed daily.Calcium is not only important for teeth and bones but also plays an important role in muscle contraction. If you were to suffer from cramps or muscle leg pull, it is a symptom of calcium deficiency.

Calcium is found in both, cow's milk and Soya milk. However calcium from soya milk is difficult to be absorbed by the system. The amount of calcium from 1 glass of milk is equivalent to the amount of calcium from 3 glasses of soya milk. Therefore it is a better choice to drink cow's milk than soya milk. Calcium is also found in taufu, broccoli and sardine bones.

Calcium is vital to be consumed by pregnant women. Some pregnant women may experience vomiting sensation when drinking milk. To avoid this, mix/blend fruit juice with milk as it provides good taste and smell.
Note: It is good to drink a glass of milk before you go to bed as milk helps reduce blood pressure and promotes good sleep.

Iron

31st AUGUST 09: IRON

Iron is essential for the formation of red blood cells. Iron also plays a vital role in regulating blood flow or blood circulation.

Iron exists in two different forms:

a) Haem Iron
Available in animal tissues.
Easily absorbed by the body

b) Non haem iron
Available in plant foods
Less easily absorbed by the body
Therefore vegetarians are advised to eat fortified iron food products.

If you are consuming food which contains iron, you should consume with foods rich in vitamin C. This is because vitamin C greatly increases the absorption of iron.

Note: Do not drink coffee or tea while having your meal as tannin found in both beverages will prevent the absorption of iron.