Dr Preesha P.

Diabetes/ madhumeha is as old as human culture & tradition. Early eras of diabetes were connected with the kidney, later scientists found out it was connected with pancreas. Previously it was a disease of developed countries. India over the years also acquired this disease onto the ladder of development. Mythology & History According to purana, the first patient of diabetes was Lord Ganesha. Owing to sweet foods like modaka, heavy body and “no vyayama” routine, Lord suffered from Diabetes symptoms. Ganesha’s father Lord Shiva was believed to have been treated same with kapitha and shiva gutika. In shounakiya Samhita while…

Hello Guys, In your wildest dreams too you might not have thought, I could talk. Well, umm …I can talk. Probably faster and quicker than you as I’m more systematic, disciplined and does my daily work outs everyday. Well, let me share my story with you. My Birth: I have taken birth from my mother (Ms. ventral foregut endoderm/part of embryo). After my origin, she changes into hepatic diverticulum to nurture all my further growths (gives rise to liver cells). Major blood cells are actually my contribution. Then, I start to grow and attain my maturity by 2 years and…

Akbar and Birbal stories have always made our childhood awesome with a cluster of thoughts studded enough to raise a child morally. One among them is “Birbal’s khichdi’’. Almost all had studied this story and it was a part of NCERT Hindi textbook. But we never might have clearly understood about khichdi and its health benefits till our Honourable Prime minister had mentioned it in his famous ‘Mann ki baat ‘radio program and various interviews depicting his lifestyle. The storehouse of carbohydrates, proteins and lentils bestow the benefits of immunity, blood sugar maintenance and detox. Based on regions and availability,…

World was always fascinated by the mudra’s each God depicted, the blessing mudra’s of Hindu Gods, divine sacrifice of Jesus, enlightenment mudra of Buddha always stands apart. In Budha statues, commonest is the Bhoomisparsha mudra, seated with right hand over right knee towards the ground. This gesture represents the moment of Budha’s awakening, claiming the earth as the witness of enlightenment. Just before he realized enlightenment, it is believed that the demon Mara tried to frighten him with the armies of demons and monsters including his daughters who tried to tempt him to get out of meditation under the Bodhi…

Agastya is the name of a revered Hindu sage who is the author of several Vedic hymns and Tamil writings. The name Agastya is also associated with Lord Shiva. It is also the brightest star in the southern canopy and the father of Tamil language. Being also part of Indian culture and tradition, Agastya and karpoora hold a rich abundance of Ayurveda and Sanskriti. In 104th sarga of Yuddha Kanda, there is Sage Agastya’s advice in brief to Lord Rama at the instance of Rama Ravana Yudha. In Ramayana when Shri Rama was desperate when he could not conquer Ravana,…

“Communities and countries and ultimately the world is only as strong as the health of their women” “I had a friend named Geetha since my childhood days. She was a sweet companion and a perfect woman as per the Indian joint family system. She worked as a primary school teacher and managed the husband’s family of ailing mother–in–law, school-going kids, other family members and her own job. As her husband worked for a pharmaceutical company and travelled most of his days, she managed everything well without any complaints. Whenever I used to visit her, she received me with all her…

“There are only 4 types of people who exist – Care givers, Caretakers, Care holders and first aiders. The unique part is that all contributes to service and humanity. HISTORY Prussian military surgeon introduced first aid to military calling it “erste hilfe “ – meaning first aid for wounded comrades. FIRST AID KIT IN ALLOPATHY It is aimed at collection of supplies and equipment used to give immediate medical treatment, primarily to treat injuries and mild to moderate medical conditions. These are comprising of – Masks, adhesive bandages, tweezers, gloves, face shield, Oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airway, bag valve mask, manual…

Something happens to my city when the rain comes Tin roofs, tarpaulin shades, peepal trees, leaves, gutters… Everything begins to sing! Entering a narrow lane The wheel of a cycle gargles and spouts water Even people seem to become taller in the rain They appear as much above the water as beneath it When the upper part swims, the lower half paddles underwater – Gulzar Monsoon is always poetic. No season was ever explained in the most beautiful words of nature’s beauty. It’s always nostalgic – the first rain, the smell of soil after rain, darker clouds, cold winds and…

“Ring, Ring” A creaking doorbell in the midst of my busy kitchen work was irritating. Opened door greeted me with a Colgate smile of a usual sales representative with a black shoulder bag. “Madam, we have all kinds of ayurvedic products. Ayurvedic sanitizer, soap, face wash and curry powders etc. ……etc. …. His narration was equally fast to a hotel supplier. Madam, if you take one, we shall give you two offers too. “No, we have everything at home “– Usual customer reply. “Madam we have weight loss products, post-delivery – Pcos weight loss – thyroid weight loss”. He explained…