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Depression or Mood DIsorders


Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is also called as clinical depression. This affects one’s feeling, thinking and behaviour and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day to day activities and sometimes you may feel life is not worth living. This leads to suicidal tendencies sometimes.
Globally, depression is a common illness and it is estimated , according to WHO studies in 2013, that about 350 million people are affected,.  The same study indicates that women are more affected than men. It is estimated that 1 million deaths/ year are due to depression. WHO has declared 10 October as World  Mental Health Day.

What is the status in India?

A detailed survey has been done by Associate Chambers of Commerce of India in 2015. A countrywide survey was conducted with a sample size of 1250 corporate employees from 150 companies across 18 broad sectors like IT/ITES, Telecom, Financial Services, Advertising, Knowledge Process Outsourcing etc. The survey was titled ‘ Preventive Health Care: Impact on Corporate Sector’.
This survey revealed 
  •  42.5% corporate employees suffer from depression. Delhi topped the list and was followed by Bangalore, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh.
  • The main causes of depression are lifestyle, lack of exercise, bad diet and pollution.
  • 5 top disorders are depression (42.5%), obesity (23%), high BP (9%), Diabetes (8%), and Spondylosis (5.5%)
  • 57% - do not exercise at all ,
    16%- do exercise for around 1 hour/week
    12%- do exercise for around 1-3hours /week
    8% - exercise for around 3-6 hours /week &
    7% - exercise for 6-7 hours/week 
  • Another interesting observation was that 38.5% of corporate employees sleep less than 6 hours a day, due to high stress levels.
If the above are not addressed early and systematically, taking into account the body as a whole, the person will reach an irreparable condition. Taking a pill to mask the situation is not the only solution. Treatments  at physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level will give a more satisfying result. 

 What are the main symptoms of depression?

  • Feeling of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness and hopelessness 
  • Anger, irritability or frustration even for small issues
  • Loss of interest in almost all normal activities such as games, meeting people, hobbies, sex etc
  • Sleep disturbances, insomnia or sleeping too much
  • Tiredness or lack of energy
  • Changes in appetite. Sometimes no appetite or sometimes intense cravings
  • Slowing down of  speaking and thinking capability and even body movements are affected
  • Unexplained physical problems like headache, body aches, joint pain etc .
  • Suicidal tendency

How does Alternative Medicine see depression?

According to Ayurveda, depression is explained as ‘Vishadaroga’. Imbalances in psychic energies (Trigunas) such as Sattva, Rajas, Tamas and imbalances of physical energies (Tridoshas) such as Vata, Pitta and Kapha, are believed to cause various mental disorders. Life force or Pranavayu is responsible for proper functioning of the mind. Weakened vitality (Ojas) disturbs the Prana which then fails to stimulate the mind. The disturbances in the Rajasik and Tamasik energies create sadness, despair and lack of interest in life. Lack of mental discipline, indulgence in negative thoughts/activities/emotions, hatred, anger etc, are known to cause imbalances in psychic energies. This leads to disorders like depression.
In Ayurveda the main treatment methodology is Pancha Karma Chikitsa, with long term medication. This will help for the mind and body connection. It also resets the internal functions as per individual requirements.
According to Yogic Science, Asana practice helps to encounter anxiety driven depression because it reduces stress hormones like cortisol & adrenalin and increases the level of endorphin, dopamine, enkephaline, serotonin, melatonin  and other hormones. This makes our body & mind calm and comfortable.
Specific asanas combat anxiety and energises the body. Some asanas calm the tensed nerves and combat fatigue, open the chest, lift the spirit and  invigorate the body. Asana practice improves the circulation, stimulates the nervous system and generates a feeling of well-being. It also relieves irritability and balances the emotions by quietening and nourishing the nervous system. Yogasana practice always balances the endocrine system.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, any disorders in the body are a result of imbalances of yin and yang organs. Acupuncture therapy can help to regulate brain functions, calm the mind, nourish the heart, relieve the mental stress, regulate the Qi flow, and strengthen the essence of life.
Interestingly there are specific points that can transform phlegm and dampness from the body. These points also clear phlegm from the heart meridian and calm the spirit. Acupuncture therapy activates all the channels and alleviates pain. This restores normal functioning of the body.

What does I-Chrysalis do for the treatment of depression? 

  • During consultation we do pulse analysis, identify the body prakruti, lifestyle habits, eating habits, genetic lineage etc.
  • We suggest a Micro Dieting Technique, ie. specific pattern of food intake, as per their body prakruti.
  • We have a unique Yogatriggs Health Module, an advanced and therapeutical set of yogasanas, that will stimulate all the Marma points in the body. This helps to burn the phlegm from the body, calm the mind and rejuvenate the functions of the organs.
  • Will teach the patients Pranayama and Deep Relaxation Techniques with AUM chanting.
  • Patients undergo advanced Acupuncture sessions, to balance the yin and yang organs in the body.
In the chronic condition of depression, we recommend the Pancha Karma treatment and Ayurveda medication for some time. An optimum combination of the above therapies ensures restoration of homeostasis condition of the body.

For further details visit our website: www.ichrysalishealthcare.com
OR for consultations call: 08884127420

Dr Jose K C  MD  Ph D M Sc PGDY
Consultant –Integrated Medicine
Cell: +91 98451 64750
 

   
 




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