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==Importance of mental tranquility in the preservation of health:==
==Importance of mental tranquility in the preservation of health:==
The mind plays a vital role in digestion and metabolism ([[agni]]). A positive mental attitude and concentration of the mind on food are crucial for proper digestion. [Cha. Sa. Vimana Sthana 1/25] The negative mental attitude adversely affects digestive health and leads to the production of toxic metabolites (ama), even though the meals are of proper quality and quantity. [Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 2/8-9s] Research suggests that mental health is closely linked with gastrointestinal health. Emotions like stress, anxiety, mood swings may trigger stomach problems, and gastrointestinal disturbances affect mental health. ,
The mind plays a vital role in digestion and metabolism ([[agni]]). A positive mental attitude and concentration of the mind on food are crucial for proper digestion. [Cha. Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 1/25] The negative mental attitude adversely affects digestive health and leads to the production of toxic metabolites ([[ama]]), even though the meals are of proper quality and quantity. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 2/8-9] Research suggests that mental health is closely linked with gastrointestinal health. Emotions like stress, anxiety, mood swings may trigger stomach problems, and gastrointestinal disturbances affect mental health.
The tranquility of mind is essential for proper nourishment of body. A calm mental state and happiness are important factors for gaining weight in asthenic individuals (karshya). [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/29]
Mind plays an important role in natural sleep (nidra). Fatigue after involvement in proper mental activities and temporary cessation from involvement in all sensory activities are important for natural sleep. Detachment of mind from senses and feeling of comfort causes sleep. [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/35,52,53]
The tranquility of mind is essential for proper nourishment of body. A calm mental state and happiness are important factors for gaining weight in asthenic individuals (karshya). [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 21/29]
The reproductive health and sexual pleasure depend upon state of mind. Happy state of mind has an aphrodisiac effect. [Cha.Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 2/4/36-45] Tranquilized and happy state of mind is the first and foremost factor for conception. [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 25/40] Recent research suggests that psychological interventions in lowering psychological distress significantly increase pregnancy rates.
Positive mental health can prevent diseases. A depressed mental state increases the susceptibility and severity of diseases. [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 25/40] The psychological state can directly influence immunity through neuro-endocrine axis. Mental trauma can affect recovery from existing diseases. The persons suffering from cardiac diseases [Cha.Sa. Chiktisa Sthana 26, Sutra Sthana 30/13-14] and Cerebro-vascular diseases like coma [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 24/53] should be protected from any kind of mental trauma. Death may occur due to depletion of mental strength in case of severe disease. [Cha.Sa. Indriya Sthana 11/23-24] It is observed that depression is common among people who have chronic illnesses. These include Alzheimer's disease, autoimmune diseases (including systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis), cancer, coronary heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, hypothyroidism, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and stroke. The depressed state of mind can influence the convalescence in these illnesses. It is essential to treat depression in such conditions.
Mind plays an important role in natural sleep (nidra). Fatigue after involvement in proper mental activities and temporary cessation from involvement in all sensory activities are important for natural sleep. Detachment of mind from senses and feeling of comfort causes sleep. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]]] 21/35,52,53]
The reproductive health and sexual pleasure depend upon state of mind. Happy state of mind has an aphrodisiac effect. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 2/4/36-45] Tranquilized and happy state of mind is the first and foremost factor for conception. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 25/40] Recent research suggests that psychological interventions in lowering psychological distress significantly increase pregnancy rates.
Positive mental health can prevent diseases. A depressed mental state increases the susceptibility and severity of diseases. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 25/40] The psychological state can directly influence immunity through neuro-endocrine axis. Mental trauma can affect recovery from existing diseases. The persons suffering from cardiac diseases [Cha.Sa.[[Chiktisa Sthana]] 26, [[Sutra Sthana]] 30/13-14] and cerebro-vascular diseases like coma [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 24/53] should be protected from any kind of mental trauma. Death may occur due to depletion of mental strength in case of severe disease. [Cha.Sa.[[Indriya Sthana]] 11/23-24]
It is observed that depression is common among people who have chronic illnesses. These include Alzheimer's disease, autoimmune diseases (including systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis), cancer, coronary heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, hypothyroidism, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and stroke. The depressed state of mind can influence the convalescence in these illnesses. It is essential to treat depression in such conditions.
It is vital to understand the mind and its mechanisms related to health and disease. Positive Mental health can be achieved and preserved through knowledge of self- somatic constitution and psychological constitution, following a proper diet, taking herbs that promote intellect and memory (medhya rasayanas). Ayurvedic therapies like therapeutic massage (abhyanga), oil dripping method on head (shirodhara) and purification therapies (panchakarma) are effective in the prevention and management of psychiatric diseases. Daily routine (dinacharya) including exercise, meditation, proper sleep habits, seasonal adaptations, and restraints of negative psychological emotion, is helpful. These are the critical factors for a healthy mind and preservation of mental health. This article describes the concept of mind in Ayurveda and its role in the healthcare.
It is vital to understand the mind and its mechanisms related to health and disease. Positive Mental health can be achieved and preserved through knowledge of self- somatic constitution and psychological constitution, following a proper diet, taking herbs that promote intellect and memory (medhya rasayanas). Ayurvedic therapies like therapeutic massage (abhyanga), oil dripping method on head (shirodhara) and purification therapies (panchakarma) are effective in the prevention and management of psychiatric diseases. Daily routine (dinacharya) including exercise, meditation, proper sleep habits, seasonal adaptations, and restraints of negative psychological emotion, is helpful. These are the critical factors for a healthy mind and preservation of mental health. This article describes the concept of mind in Ayurveda and its role in the healthcare.
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