TMK –ACTIVITES

                  On November  Dr .D.Velayudam, TMK  participated in MAKKAL TV – LIVE SHOW ’’ MARUTHUVA NERAM’’.In the live show he explained the prevention and management of Mazhai kala noigal and also clarified the doubts of viewers.

              Tamizh Maruthuva Kazhagam in coordination with MAKKAL TV jointly organised a cooking show, PARAMPARIYA SAMAYAL for promoting Traditional Foods. The show is being  telecasted every Monday between 1.00 -1.30 pm. Members of TMK Dr.A.Kirubagaran, Dr.S.Senthil karunakaran and Mrs.Porkodi  demonstrated the herbal food preparation and explained their medicinal importance .

Dr.A.Kirubagaran, TMK  participated  and conducted siddha medical camp at PCTC Tiruvanamalai on 8th November 2011. Preparation of Pinda thylam was demonstrated to the staffs of PCTC. 

Dr.S.Senthil Karunakaran of TMK  delivered his speech about  “The Introduction to Siddha Medicine”  in a training program for school teachers organized by “Karuna Club”  held at Vivekananda Vidyalaya school at Tambaram on  Nov 2011. Nearly 80 Teacher of various Schools get benefited by identifying 60 Medicinal plants and their importance.

 Dr.D.Velayudam, of TMK  participated as a special invitee in the preliminary meeting on conducting WORLD SIDDHA DAY organized by ISGMA at Chennai on 27th Decemberr 2011. Dr.A.Kirubagaran and Dr.S.Senthil Karunakaran were also participated.

Dr.D.Velayudam and Dr.S.Senthil Karunakaran of TMK  participated as a special invitee in the VIZHUDHU A Training progam for young siddha doctors, organized by ISGMA at Salem on 11th Dec 2011.

Dr.D.Velayudam delivered a special lecture on “Healthy living  with Siddha aspect” for members of ISHA Yoga in a program “Arogya Pariksha” at Salem on 11th December 2011.

Dr.S.Senthil karunakaran and Dr.A.Kirubagaran demonstrated the usage and the medicinal importance of Traditional food for members of PTA, in association with Annai Saradha Devi Magalir Mandram, held at Vivekananda Vidyalaya school at Tambaram on  17th Dec 2011.

In Tamizh Maruthuva Kazhaga Paasarai, the following Medicine Preparations  were demonstrated to the students,

Meani ennai, Chithiramoola kuligai, Madhumega chooranam, Kumari ilagam and Kazharchi Mathirai.

Syzygium cumini

Botanica Name : Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels

Tamil Name       : Naval

English Name     : Jambul

Flower                 : White to pinkish

Fruit                   : Dark purplish red

Medicinal Uses  : The seeds are sweet, astringent to bowels and good for diabetes.

The sprouts are refrigerant, carminatives & astringent to bowels. Powdered seeds are

used as a remedy in diabetes and in metrorrhagia . As per siddha system of medicine

they acts as liver tonic, enriches blood, strengthens teeth and gums and forms good

lotion  for removing ringworm infection of the head.

A Study on Aavarai kudineer in the treatment of Madhumegam

A Study on Aavarai kudineer in the treatment of Madhumegam

                   Aavarai kudineer is a well known Siddha poly herbal formulation to treat Madhumegam (Diabetes).

                  A study was undertaken with known diabetes patients(25 ns) for about 45 days, all the patients were clinically assessed by their symptoms such as poly urea, Polphagia, Polydypsia, Nocturia, Tiredness, Burning sensation of soles, Pain in the limbs and Parasthesia. Blood and urine sugar levels both fasting and PP of the patients were  observed before and after the treatment. Patients were given medicines every 5 days and clinical signs and symptoms were monitored and recorded.

Observations:

Naadi – 21 pt are with Valiazhal and 4 pt with Azhalvali tontha naadi.

Dietary style – 17 pt are non vegetarians and 8 pt are vegetarians.

Poly urea – 8 pt shows good reduction, 16 pt shows moderate reduction and 1pt shows no impact.

Poly dypsia -  15 pt shows good reduction, 9 pt shows moderate reduction and 1pt shows no impact.

Poly phagia - 17 pt shows good reduction and 8 pt shows moderate reduction.

Nocturia - 9 pt shows good reduction and 16 pt shows moderate reduction.

Tiredness - 20 pt shows good reduction, 4 pt shows moderate reduction and 1pt shows no impact.

Burning sensation in Soles - 20 pt shows good reduction, and 5 pt shows moderate  reduction.

Pain in the limbs -  15 pt shows good reduction, 9 pt shows moderate reduction and 1pt found to have  no impact.

                   Parasthesia in the feet - 20 pt shows good reduction and 5 pt shows moderate reduction.

Blood parameters - comparing before and after treatment, 5 patients were observed with good reduction, 6 with moderate reduction in sugar levels and others with less impact.

Inference:

The above study shows that in the treatment of Madhumegam Aavarai kudineer responds well in reducing the clinical symptoms in a shorter duration itself. On continuous administration for a longer period it may definitely recovers the patients from Madhumegam.

- Dr.S.Senthil karunakaran.

 

Raagi or Kelvaraghu Koozh Recipe:

   Raagi or Kelvaraghu Koozh Recipe:

 Ingredients:

Ragi (Finger millet) flour – 4 tab.spo

 Salt – as required

Butter Milk – 3 tumbler

Water- 3 tumbler

Chopped onion – handfull

Cooked rice – 1 tablespoon

Method:

1. Mix Ragi flour in 1 cup of Water without any lumps.

2. Heat remaining Water in a vessel.

3. Once it started to boil, add mixed Ragi flour in medium flame.

4. Allow the Ragi flour mix to boil until it thickens.

5. Finally add cooked rice, salt, chopped onion and remove from flame.

6. Allow it to cool for some time and add butter milk while serving.

Uses:

This ragi itself is a good ingredient for those dieting and also a rich fibre food good for  physical woker ,diabetic patients,and ladies specially .

WORLD DIABETES DAY-NOVEMBER 14

            WORLD DIABETES DAY-NOVEMBER 14

                   346 million people worldwide have diabetes..In 2004, an estimated 3.4 million people died from consequences of high blood sugar..More than 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries..WHO projects that diabetes deaths will double between 2005 and 2030.

                  Healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes

Over time, diabetes can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves.

       Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. 50% of people with diabetes die of cardiovascular disease (primarily heart disease and stroke).      Combined with reduced blood flow, neuropathy in the feet increases the chance of foot ulcers and eventual limb amputation.         Diabetic retinopathy is an important cause of blindness, and occurs as a result of long-term accumulated damage to the small blood vessels in the retina. After 15 years of diabetes, approximately 2% of people become blind, and about 10% develop severe visual impairment.

          Diabetes is among the leading causes of kidney failure. 10-20% of people with diabetes die of kidney failure.Diabetic neuropathy is damage to the nerves as a result of diabetes, and affects up to 50% of people with diabetes. Although many different problems can occur as a result of diabetic neuropathy, common symptoms are tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the feet and hands.

The overall risk of dying among people with diabetes is at least double the risk of their peers without diabetes.achieve and maintain healthy body weight;be physically active – at least 30 minutes of regular, moderate-intensity activity on most days. More activity is required for weight control;

eat a healthy diet of between three and five servings of fruit and vegetables a day and reduce sugar and saturated fats intake;avoid tobacco use – smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Siddha system of medicines are more effective to control the type-2 diabetes. Yoga ,traditional food and siddha medicines to control and prevent diabetes . Some of the siddha medicines like vallarai, nellikai, manjal and naval are to prevent the diabetes complications.

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