Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society

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1 Organised by: Co-Sponsored: Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society

2 1 st World Congress On Healthy Ageing 2012 Ayurveda For Longevity C.D.Siby. B.A.M.S Chief Ayurvedic Physician Ayur Centre

3 Ayurveda Ayu Ayu=Life = Life Veda=Knowledge veda = Knowledge

4 SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES MAN THE MICROCOSM RESEMBLES THE UNIVERSE THE MACROCOSM

5 Disease Initiated by attachment caused by ignorance, desire, hatred etc. Terminated by detachment which is action based on real knowledge of life. caraka.zarira.5.8

6 LONGEVITY THE AYURVEDA WAY truly holistic LONGEVITY ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICAL SOCIAL MENTAL/EMOTIONAL SPIRITUAL

7 Rejuvenating Programmes In Ayurveda Rasayana Chikilsa The concept of Rasayana Chikilsa is believed to have originated from Vedic hymns which explain the guidelines for rejuvenation and regeneration of dhatus, longevity, mental well-being, immunity, eternal transformation and healthy living. Rasa means essence and in this context it stands for the essence of food we consume. Ayana or channels carry out the function of transporting this essence. The proper functioning of ayanas is necessary to adequately nourish our body.

8 Resayana chikitsa Rasayana Chikilsa or Rejuvenation Therapy helps in this process and revitalizes the cells and tissues of the body to bring about harmony of the body, mind and soul. Rasayana Chikilsa is particularly effectual in reducing the signs of ageing. Contrary to common interpretation, this branch is not just limited to drug therapy and includes codes of conduct for controlling the senses and describes several procedures, rejuvenative recipes, dietary regimen

9 Resayana Chikitsa Rasayana Chikilsa can be broadly divided into two: Kamya Rasayana helps in improving and maintaining the physical and mental health of a healthy individual. There are three classifications under this : Pranakamya - (Promoter of life's vitality and longevity) Medhakamya - (Promoter of Higher mental faculty) Srikamya - (Promoter of complexion and luster)

10 Naimittika Resayana Naimittika Rasayana deals with curing specific diseases and restoring the body s vitality through various procedures. Depending on the place where the treatment is carried out. Naimittika Rasayana can be divided into two: Vathatpika Rasayana - (Outdoor therapy) Kutipravesika Rasayana - (Indoor therapy)

11 Resayana Chikitsa Vathatapika Rasayana In this case, there are no rigorous treatment procedures involved and the patient s can continue with their routine practices while undergoing the therapy. Kuti Praveshika Rasayana Kuti Praveshika Rasayana is a type of Rasayana treatment for slowing down the ageing process and reinvigorating the body. During the treatment, the patients will be under the observation of a specialist and have to follow a strict daily routine

12 Resayana Chikitsa As per diet and lifestyle, there are three types of Naimittika Rasayana: Ausadha Rasayana - (Drug Rasayana) Ahara Rasayana - (Dietary Rasayana) Achara Rasayana - (Lifestyle Rasayana)

13 Aushada Resayana ( Herbaland other Combinations) Aswagandha, Amalaki, Vidari, Brahmi, Sankhupushpa etc Rambaphalaresayana, Chyavanaprasham, Aswagandhalehyam, Narasimharesayanam etc natural anti-oxidants which scavenge superoxide &. Contains vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, polyphenols, bio-flavanoids and riboflavin

14 Panchkarma and Longevity PANCHAKARMA Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) increases by 80% HDL increases by 75% Lipid peroxide reduces by 60% Stress syndrome significantly reduced Anxiety declined markedly

15 Achara Resayana - Descipline Waking up in Brahma Muhurta: 3.00 to 6.00am is the best time to learn and meditate. Less vibrations in the atmosphere. After waking up analyze the previous and the present day. Morning Ablutions Passing bowels and brushing teeth and scraping tongue. Anjana Collyrium cleanses eyes, Nasya - nasal cleaning, Gandoosha - gargling

16 Oil Massage Discipline Smearing oil on the body and head most important areas head, ear lobes and feet Vyayamam (Exercise): Using half of one s strength, everyday, excess can be dangerous

17 Discipline Employment Your work should agree with you. Make your constitution work for you, not against you Surroundings Live in a simple and limited style in a simple dwelling with simple friends as neighbors. Maintain perfect presence of mind. Spend time with elders. Discipline Be discipline in thought, word and deed. Follow the moral conducts

18 Discipline Snanam (Shower Bath): Take a shower before eating, never within two hours after eating. Do not use hot water on head which is bad for vision and hair. Prayer (Meditation): Anything can be meditation as long as it is sincere and heart felt

19 During prayer/meditation Parietal lobe, which is associated with orientation & gives one a distinct sense of I, becomes quiet thus distinction between self & the world disappears

20 Prayer/ Meditation Prayer & meditation also cause frontal & temporal lobe circuits, which mark time and self-awareness, to snap. Prayer helps produce serotonin, a neuropeptide, that positively influences mood & behaviour.

21 Three Pillars Of Life. Healthy Food, Healthy Sleep, Healthy Sex. LIFE DIET SLEEP RELATIONSHIP

22 Healthy Habits Of Eating Food should not be taken: Without bath Immediately after physical exertion When you are angry, depressed, bored or otherwise emotionally unstable Without putting any clothes Without first giving the food to invited and uninvited guests

23 Healthy Habits Of Eating You should take your food: With your own hands At a suitable time and place After cleaning one s face and mouth well Food should be served and cooked with love: You should never abuse the food you take The food should be prepared well

24 Healthy Habits Of Eating You should abstain from food: Which has been made hot for the second time Which is contaminated with hair flies etc. Which has been used by others

25 Healthy Habits Of Eating Food should not be taken: Very late in the evening or early in the morning In an open place, in sunlight, in darkness, under a tree In a vessel which is broken, not covered or not clean By holding the container and food in the hand

26 Healthy Habits Of Eating Avoid television, radio or conversations Observe silence while eating Don t eat too fast or very slowly

27 HEALTHY SLEEP SLEEP SHOULD NOT BE TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE

28 HEALTHY SLEEP How much to sleep Up to 7 years 7 to 14 years 14 to 21 years 21 to 48 years 48 to 60 years 60 to 72 years 72 and above 10 to 12 hours 8 to 10 hours 8 hours 6 to 8 hours 6 hours 5 to 6 hours 4 to 6 hours

29 Healthy Habits Of Sleeping When to sleep When to get up 3 hours after sunset 2 hours before sunrise

30 Healthy Habits Of Sleeping Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wise and wealthy with vitality

31 Remember Always.. Increase or decrease of duration of sleep without any obvious reason, talking, grinding teeth during sleep, dreams that disturb the mind and sleep, and somnambulism are signs of pre-disease.

32 HEALTHY SEX Mutual satisfaction At proper place With proper person At proper time and interval At proper age Stick to one partner Rejuvenating and Aphrodisiac medicines

33 With Proper Person Should Not Do with:- Women who belong to others Old Aged His own family Wife of teacher, friend, relative, servant Nun

34 At Proper Interval Spring: twice in a week Summer: once in two weeks Ayurveda recommends once in two weeks Yoga recommends once in a month

35 At Proper Age Intercourse with women before the age of 16 and after 70 years. Young boys less than 16 years will not have attained full development of all tissues and if they indulge in sex their body dries quickly like little quantity of water in a tank.

36 Stick To One Person Sexual satisfaction : Between two partners Does not happen immediately Don t hop from bed to bed Resist temptation

37 Always Remember It is very important to note that sex regulation is very important to protect the immune system (Ojas) and help you to live a healthy longer life

38 The Family is the Basic Unit of Longevity Grandparents Elder Husband Living for the GOD Sake Others Wife Younger Children The family is the training ground to develop our heart and true love.

39 Say No to The Official Nasties Arsenic Beryllium Cadmium Chromium Lead Nickel

40 Tobacco aminostilbene arsenic benz[a]anthracene benz[a]pyrene benzene benzo[b]fluoranthene benzo[c]phenanthrene benzo[f]fluoranthene cadmium chrysene dibenz[a c]anthracene dibenzo[a e]fluoranthene dibenz[a h]acridine dibenz[a j]acridine dibenzo[c g]carbazone N-dibutylnitrosamine 2,3-dimethylchrysene indeno[1,2,3-c d]pyrene S-methylchrysene S-methylfluoranthene alpha-naphthylamine nickel compounds N-nitrosodimethylamine N-nitrosomethylethylamine N-nitrosodiethylamine N-nitrosonornicotine N-nitrosoanabasine N-nitrosopiperidine polonium-210

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47 Conclusion-Secrets to Longevity Early rise and Early to Bed Exercise Eat food suitable to one s constitution, place and time of year Have control over mind and the sense organs Seasonal purification of the body / panchakarma Have a healthy sexual life & Healthy Sleep Rejuvenating programmes & Tonics

48 bhisajam sadhuvrttanam bhadramagamazalinam abhyastakarmanam bhadram bhadram bhadrabhilasinam astaggahrdaya.uttara Let the physicians who practice medicine rightly become prosperous; let those who adhere to the science become efficient; let those who gain knowledge by constant practice become skillful; let those who desire the good of all living beings of the world become blessed.

49 49 Thank you!