Friday, December 23, 2011

It's a Mad, Mad World! Mental Health - An Ayurvedic Perspective



According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 450 million people worldwide are affected by mental, neurological or behavioral problems. However, the determination that someone has a mental illness, which could be one of the biggest challenges psychiatrists and psychologists face today. To date, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (psychiatrists Bible), a list of more than 400 diseases.

It's normal to sometimes feel happy or sad, anxious or frightened, confused or forgetful. These are the hills and valleys of emotion in our daily lives. But when a person feelings, thoughts or behaviors are often a problem, or disrupt their lives and those around them, May they be suffering from mental illness. Although as many as one in five people are believed to suffer from forms of mental illness still carries stigma and discrimination. Because people are reluctant to admit they have a problem and seek help and treatment. Unfortunately, when mental illness is left untreated the result can be suicide, which claims 873,000 lives godišnje.Ekonomski costs of these requirements are enormous and growing. According to WHO, depression is expected to account for more lost years of healthy life than any other disease by 2030, except for HIV / AIDS.

What causes mental illness?

Western scientists can tell us what happened as a result of certain psychological problems, but I can not give us the underlying cause. For example, brain scans are directly related to changes in depression levels of neurotransmitters - chemicals that carry messages across neurons - those who suffer from depression often show decreased levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is the main effects include improving mood and giving you that "satisfied" feeling from food. It is also thought to help promote sleep and relaxation. Alzheimer's disease, a major source of dementia and memory loss in older people, the result is the accumulation of protein plaques, which suppressed neurons in the brain. Untreated HIV infection, syphilis, Lyme disease and malaria are also thought be powered by a series of mental illness. Modern medicine does not recognize the connection between body, mind and emotions. They look at the body as a machine, working independently of the mind.

5000-year-old holistic science of Ayurvedic medicine, on the other hand, views the human being as body, mind and spirit, including the emotions and psychology, on all levels. These include longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies using herbs, diet, yoga, breathing and physical exercises and meditation, massage, aromatherapy and mantras. Ayurveda uses the concept of three biological humors, Vata (air), pitta (fire) and kapha (earth), that if it becomes unbalanced can affect us mentally, with disturbed emotions and thoughts, it will usually be reflected on the physical level, also and vice versa. Through recent scientific research of Dr. Candace Pert has come to a similar conclusion in her book Molecules of emotion. Pert refers to the mind-body connection or network link to the emotions of the mind body. It shows that cells throughout the body to excrete "sensitive" hormones, and then picked up by the nerve impulses to produce corresponding changes in mood and ponašanju.Imunološki system is connected to the brain (pituitary) and the endocrine system. Endorphins are the body's natural 'opiates' or pleasure hormones known to be increased to pranayama (yoga breathing) and yoga asana. Stress affects the body by releasing hormones, adrenaline and corticosterone in the brain and the immune system. After the state said the body may continue the cycle of stress continuous activation of corticosterone. Depressed and traumatized people have high levels of corticosterone and often have a decreased level of immunity. This physiological condition may be excluded when the trauma and stress are released. In Ayurveda it means to transform negative emotions such as fear, pain, anger and grief into positive ones.

function astral body

in ayurveda, and many other natural methods of treating the subtle astral or emotional body recognizes that exist with the physical body. This is connected with the physical body to the energy centers or chakras. Subtle channels known as nadis transport prana or life energy, and will refer to the corresponding glands around the body. Disruption in the flow of energy and causes of psychological disorders. As mentioned yogic breathing can keep those energy orbits, as can some plants such as calamus, basil, turmeric, guggul, myrrh, frankincense and cedar.

in ayurveda, and many other natural methods of treating the subtle astral or emotional body recognizes that exist with the physical body. This is connected with the physical body to the energy centers or chakras. Subtle channels known as nadis transport prana or life energy, and will refer to the corresponding glands around the body. Disruption in the flow of energy and causes of psychological disorders. As mentioned yogic breathing can keep those energy orbits, as can some plants such as calamus, basil, turmeric, guggul, myrrh, frankincense and cedar.

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There is a shield between the astral and physical bodies, which protect us from negative thoughts and energies that are in the astral atmosphere. For example, there is so much accumulated fear of the world projected from the wars, the slaughter of billions of animals, pain and suffering of women and children located in the astral plane to weaken the link if you can no longer discriminate natural from astralnom.Strah, pain and anger "out there" influence our thoughts, fantasies and feelings, and we lose kontrolu.Fizičke trauma, such as a severe blow to the head, sexual or physical abuse, excessive alcohol and mind-altering drugs like LSD, ecstasy, cannabis and heroin, may weaken this shield. People who are channelers open astral plane also. One outstanding example is schizophrenia. It is a distorted view of reality, which can include hallucinations, hearing voices, delusions, and paranoia. Ayurveda recognizes that it is a symptom of the destructive forces of the astral or the person enters the physical body, commonly known as possession. Many Hindu priests, and Catholic priests, teach a particular practice through prayer and holy water release suffers from negative energy. Calamus, holy basil and gotu kola then be managed with perhaps some time spent in the 'sattvic' or kissing religious environment.

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psychiatric treatment for mental illness can take many oblike.Pacijent is encouraged to identify their problems, to understand what can trigger undesirable behavior, and develop coping strategies. Mood stabilization target moderate manic episodes of bipolar disorder and may also reduce the recurrence of depression. Recently, however, some experts think that the rush to therapy and the efficacy of many drugs. There is also discussion about using these medications -. Such as Ritalin or amphetamines to treat children

The various mental disorders and Ayurvedic treatments

Depression

Among the most common mental illness is a clinical depression. It is described as a long-term, debilitating sadness and hopelessness that is often not accompanied by the rise or falls, being only slightly, which will ultimately lead to thoughts of samoubojstvu.Broj adolescents who suffer from clinical depression have risen alarmingly in the last 10 years. Statistics show that suicide is the third leading cause of death in young people between 10 and 19 years.

Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is an affective disorder that causes periodic mood swings in which the cycle of depression and mania. Depression may be characterized by a lack of motivation, difficulty working tasks, short attention span, decreased appetite, crying spells, difficulty in getting to sleep or sleeping too much, and in more severe cases, thoughts of self harm. Mania is divided into two types: Full mania and hypomania. Mania is characterized by a decreased need for sleep, decreased self-control, overspending, increased sexual activity, irritability, anger, risk-taking behavior, and in more severe cases of psychotic state. Hypomania has been described as having the same behavior to be less extreme level.

Ayurvedic treatment

must awaken interest and enthusiasm is suffering in life was introduced in the sense of taste. Spices such as ginger, cardamom and basil are used to open the hearts and minds. Calamus tea comes with a little ginger and honey. Mints and sages of all kinds are useful. Triphala is given to relieve constipation. Color therapy is used with the warm tones of yellow and gold. Long walks are encouraged in the nature of her best, the sun, rivers, lakes and forests. All these places are filled with Pranic energy.

Cutting or self-injury

includes self-injury self-inflicted bodily injury that is severe enough to cause any tissue damage or leave marks that can last several hours. Cutting is the most common form of SI, but burning, head banging and scratching are also common. Other forms are sharp, skin-picking, hair pulling, hitting the body with objects or hitting objects with the body. Although feelings of suicide can be traced SI, it does not necessarily indicate a suicide attempt. Typically, this is just a mechanism for coping with emotional distress. People who choose this emotional outlet can be used to express feelings, to deal with feelings of unreality or numbness, to stop the flashbacks, to punish, or to relieve tension. Although SI has been identified as a common problem among teenage population is not limited to adolescents. People of all genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic groups and age can be self-injurers.

Ayurvedic treatment

often suffers feels the need to stimulate the pain. Ayurveda uses nervine herbs such as Trikatu, cayenne, cardamom, clove and calamus. Warming and nourishing foods such emotional heart. Pippali is good also, 1 / 4 teaspoon of honey every few hours. Avoid sleeping during the day.

anxiety disorders

These include post-traumatic stress disorder, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anger disorders, hypochondria and phobias such as fear of open spaces (open spaces), claustrophobia (small places), acrophobia (heights) , Arachnophobia (spiders) and social phobia (about people). These are all characterized by strong feelings of panic and physical signs of fear, sweating and rapid heartbeat - because of some note in the environment, or without apparent reason. Many believe that the hospital or have gone mad or die.

Ayurvedic treatment

Anxiety disorder is mostly cotton and Ashwaganda is generally given AM and PM in the warm milk. Aromatherapy, using roses and jasmine are used. A warm and gentle massage, yoga techniques of dispute. Maha Mantra and Shrim mantra should be spoken.

Eating Disorders

There are three common eating disorder, anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Each disorder has different effects on human tijelo.Bolest used to be associated with young women is now occurring in young people. Anorexia is characterized by significant weight loss, which is usually the result of excessive dieting. Sufferers seen to be overweight or fat, regardless of their actual weight May be. Anorexics May also use compulsive exercise to control their weight. Anorexics usually strive for perfection in all things they do. They set very high standards for themselves, and feel that they must always be proved. They may also feel that the only thing they have control over their lives in their weight. People with bulimia engage in cycles of binging or gorging on large quantities of food, and then clean through vomiting or using laxatives. This can have disastrous effects as the repeated deletion of suffering will lose teeth from stomach acid and the use of laxatives will eventually issue bowel muscles useless.

Ayurvedic treatment

to get started with the patient should fast on orange juice and water for the first three to five days. After the juice diet the patient may adopt all fruit diet for five days, taking three meals a day of juicy fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, oranges, pineapple, peaches at five hourly intervals. They can then adopt a restricted diet easily digestible foods, consisting of lightly cooked vegetables, juicy fruits and buttermilk for about ten days. During the first three to five days juice fast, the intestines should be cleaned with warm water enema every day. Teas of cardamom, fennel, and fresh ginger to help regulate digestion and stops vomiting, valerian, nutmeg, herbs ashwagandha. Massage with sesame oil, and sandalwood.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD

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Ayurvedic treatment

Ayurvedic treatment

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child's diet should consist of fruits, vegetables and grains full of natural vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Eliminate caffeine, sugar and other sweets, processed foods, MSG, aspartame (NutraSweet) and other sugar substitutes, and any foods that contain preservatives, food dyes or other chemicals and eat at fast food chains. Drink water, fresh local vegetables and fruit juices. Eliminate sodas and caffeinated beverages. No white bread. Do not deal with peanut butter: contains aflatoxin, a fungus that causes cancer. Instead, use almond butter from the health food store. Children need plenty of rest and to go to bed early. Proper daily exercise outside in the fresh air and sunlight. Play with your children!

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child's diet should consist of fruits, vegetables and grains full of natural vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Eliminate caffeine, sugar and other sweets, processed foods, MSG, aspartame (NutraSweet) and other sugar substitutes, and any foods that contain preservatives, food dyes or other chemicals and eat at fast food chains. Drink water, fresh local vegetables and fruit juices. Eliminate sodas and caffeinated beverages. No white bread. Do not deal with peanut butter: contains aflatoxin, a fungus that causes cancer. Instead, use almond butter from the health food store. Children need plenty of rest and to go to bed early. Proper daily exercise outside in the fresh air and sunlight. Play with your children!

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Note: Ritalin resembles amphetamine. It was cocaine as a drug that causes zombie like behavior in the school system djece.Javni idea ADHD treatment is to prescribe Ritalin, which, like all the toxins coming from a long list of side effects, including nervousness, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, pain joint pain, headaches, high blood pressure, fever, rapid heartbeat, stomach pain, and psychosis.

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