No Seminar this week - 13/02/2013

There is no weekly common seminar this week due to technical reasons

Intimation for Weekly Seminar - 06/02/2013

Presentation from: Dept of Dept. of Rasasastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana,
                              Govt. Ayurveda College , Thiruvananthapuram
Date and Time: 06/02/2013, 02:00 pm
Moderator: Dr. M A Shajahan, Vice Principal, Govt. Ayurveda College , Thiruvananthapuram

Abstracts

 

HOW POCKET FRIENDLY IS OUR PRESCRIPTIONS?

Reethu.T.K, Dept of Rasasastra and Bhaishajya kalpana

Ayurveda was once a part and parcel of a keralites life and was well known for its cost effectiveness. It has now become unapproachable to the majority of middle class population due to its pocket draining prescriptions. Reports have come that only about 7 % of keralites use Ayurveda as their first choice in primary health care system. One among the reasons is the increase in cost of Ayurvedic medicines. To address such a situation we should analyze the problems which create this financial burden to the patient and find some possible solution. In this presentation we deal with three concepts for cost effective Ayurveda. They are availability, affordability and awareness.   

SMALL EFFORTS BIGGER VALUES

Viji Vikraman.V, Dept of Rasasastra and Bhaishajya kalpana

Ayurveda is a system of medicine where the doctor prepares the medicines by himself or directs the patient to prepare it according to the condition of the disease. Due to changes in life styles this tradition of preparing medicines by the doctor is being neglected now a day and we tend to prescribe from the medicine catalogue offered by the pharmacies. But there are so many formulations which can be prepared with small efforts and gain bigger values from them. This presentation intends to familiarize some of these easier and useful preparations in ayurveda.



Intmation for Weekly Common Seminar - 30/01/2013

Date and Time: 30/01/2013, 02:00 pm

Invited talk from off campus expert

Talk from:

Dr Sudhir Bagga, MD, ABIHM, MBA

Family physician and Geriatrician.

Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, Los Angeles

Medical Director, Health Care Services Department of Corrections, California.
Board certified in Family Practice, Quality Assurance and Utilization Review, American Board of Medical Management, American Board of Integrative and Holistic medicine

Presentation from: Dept of Agadatantra, Govt. Ayurveda College , Thiruvananthapuram
Date and Time: 09/01/2013, 02:00 pm
Moderator: Dr. Rajam. R, Professor and Head, Dept. of Rasasastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana

Abastracts

RELEVANCE OF DUSHIVISHAHARA CHIKITSA IN IgE DEPENDENTURTICARIA

SachinMangattu, Dept of Agadatantra, Govt. Ayurveda College , Thiruvananthapuram

The prevalence and incidence of hypersensitivity to allergens and its manifestation in the skin has increased enormously during the past few decades. Allergic reaction can result from food poisoning, insect stings, drug intoxication etc. Ayurveda considers this progression to be called as DushiVisha. DushiVisha are the toxins which are generated due to imperfect digestion, absorption, assimilation and excretion of various incompatible substances we consumed internally and in a long run accumulation of these toxins results in the imbalance of homeostasis of the body. Though these toxins appear weak first, it is converted to a powerful one provided there is a favourable environment, and ultimately results in serious derangement.

Among the symptoms of DushiVisha there is Kota which can be compared to IgE dependent Urticaria(Urticaria due to allergy). Eventually many features of Seetapitta, Udarda and Kota can be compared to Urticaria. A general line of treatment which we follow in Seetapitta, Udarda and Kota may not be effective in IgE dependent Urticaria. This leads us to consider about a Dushivishaharachikitsa which not only must help to remove the stagnant toxins but also bring back the body to homeostasis.

CASE STUDY ON POST SNAKE BITE ULCER MANAGEMENT

Hanzu sherief, Dept: of Agadatantra, Govt: Ayurveda College; Thiruvananthapuram.

In survivors of snake bite, the main cause of permanent disability is local tissue damage. The delayed healing along with severe pain and associated complaints virtually confine them to bed. The local effects of venom lead to chronic ulceration which results in severe tissue destruction and may even lead to amputation of the affected limb. In modern medicine, the treatment comprises of antibiotic coverage, which is not found to be effective, as the root cause of ulceration is not infections. Surgical repair of the wound may lead to complications like contractures. A combination of principles of treatment told in classical texts and formulations indicated in keraleeya visha chikitsa are effective in treatment of post snake bite ulceration.

A 54 year old man came to O.P.D with chronic ulcer on dorsal aspect of Rt. Foot with severe pain and discharge. Case history revealed a snake bite six months back. He underwent allopathic medication and got no relief. Finally he got admitted in ayurveda college hospital for better management and treatment.

As per our classics, we designed a treatment protocol, which comprises of shodhana and samana. Shodhana included mainly virechana and jalookavacharana. While samana mainly consisted of Paranthyadi taila dhara externally and single drug decoction of physalis minima (Njotanjodiyan) internally.

After the treatment, significant changes seen in dimension of the ulcer along with the development of granulation tissue. Pus and foul smelling discharge reduced to a greater extent. This paper discusses in detail a treatment protocol that can be practiced in post snake bite ulcer management.

Ayurvedic intervention in the above said case reveals the true essence and efficacy of our science. My experience with this post bite complication is a treasurable one; with which further advancements and new prospects in our science can be achieved.

Intimation of Weekly Seminar 19/12/2012

Date and Time: 19/12/2012, 02:00 pm

Invited talk from off campus expert

A talk on Clinical Emergencies, by Dr. Subhas Prabhakar, Managing director, ICME, Thiruvananthapuram

Intimation for Weekly Common Seminar - 12/12/2012

Date and Time: 12/12/12, 02:30pm

Presentation from Faculty

Dr. Ananda Lekshmy, Associate Professor, Dept. of Kriya Sareera,

Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

 

Abstract

 

Smrithy - A Nueurophysiologic dimension 

Ananda Lekshmy, Dept. of Kriya Sareera, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

 

Smrithy is explained in Ayurveda as the ability to recall pastexperiences. Since smrithybramsham is told as a reason for pranjaparadha ,it is necessary  for any Ayurvedic physician to contemplate about  smrithy in practical terms .Paper will deal with the neurophysiological aspects of smrithy. Memory plays an important role in numerous aspects of everyday life., allowing one to recollect past experience and learn new facts

Smrithykaranas and Neurophysiological hints will  also  be discussed.Learning and memory still have wide areas to explore with Ayurvedic concepts and  key words.Paper intend to go through the multi dimensional  neurophysiological aspects of smrithy that may  provide insight to areas that can be intensively studied

Intimation for Common Seminar -05/12/2012

Date and Time: 05/12/2012, Wednesday, 02:00 pm

Presentations from: Dept. of Swasthavrutha, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

Moderator: Dr. P K Asok, Principal, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

ABSTRACT

 

OBESITY – PREVENTIVE AND CURATIVE ASPECTS

 

Shital P, Dept. of Swasthavrutha, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

 

Ayurveda is a science that emphasises on following a healthy regimen for preventing the occurrence of diseases and there by leading a healthy life. Change in the life style of people in the current era has given rise to prevalence of many diseases. Obesity is one such disease that is caused due to the sedentary life style and wrong eating habits.  Since the most important part of treatment is removing the cause, more importance should be given to dietary modifications and physical activity. In this paper we are considering different yogic techniques, suitable dietary modifications and other modalities from naturopathy to achieve success in the treatment of obesity. The presentation intends to throw lights on the preventive aspects of obesity and its management through life style modifications.

 

OBESITY    “Disease of xxi Century”

Monisha.M.S, Department of Swasthavritha

Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Overweight and obesity are the fifth leading risk for global deaths.Overweight and obesity, as well as their related noncommunicable diseases, are largely preventable. Supportive environments and communities are fundamental in shaping people’s choices, making the healthier choice of foods and regular physical activity the easiest choice for preventing obesity.  This presentation highlights the fundamental cause and pathogenesis of obesity and common health consequences and risks of overweight and obesity.