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Depression - pathology & drug used.

 How to treat depression Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders. Currently about 5-6% of the population is depressed , and an estimate 10% of people may become depressed during their lives (lifetime prevalence). The symptoms of depression are often subtle and unrecognized both by patients and physicians. Patients with vague complaints that resist explanation as manifestations of somatic disorders and those who might be simplistically described as "neurotic" should be suspected of being Depressed. Depression is a heterogeneous disorder that has been characterized and classified in various ways. According to the American Psychiatric Associations fourth edition (1994) of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders, several diagnosis of affected disorder are possible. Major depression and dysthymia (minor) are pure depressive syndrome, whereas bipolar disorder and cyclothymic disorder signify depression in association with mania. A...

Genius in five steps

 How to increase mental capability Tony buzan is the leading expert on Brain and learning techniques ,who author and Co author more than hundred books. Tony is the inventor of Revolutionary mind mapping technique. Mind mapping technique:  it is a graphical way to represent ideas and concepts . It is a visual thinking tool that helps structuring information , better analyze , memories , synthesize ,recall and generate new ideas. Mind Mapping is a process that involves a distinct combination of imagery, colour and visual-spatial arrangement. The technique maps out your thoughts using keywords that trigger associations in the brain to spark further ideas. Through his work in media Tony aim to educate the world on how to use brain more efficiently . According to him the following steps will help you to make your brain more efficient like the genius have . Step 1 : Realise the power of the brain  According to Tony everyone has the potential for genius. The hu...

Psychosis : people without labels.

Psychosis what does you thought it is, actually the correct definition of psychosis is currently not given by any scientist or doctor because we currently don't know much about it however Dr. T.suang gives the most appropriate definition of psychosis, according to him"it is psychiatric illness with serious distortion of thoughts, behaviour and capacity to recognise reality and perception". It is the fever of mental illness serious but not specific indicator. It should be distinguished from term Insanity  (where person is not responsible for his Criminal action). Actually psychosis is a type of a mental illness. The mental illness are divided into two categories 1) Neurosis : In neurosis insights present i.e patient is aware of his illness  and he maybe ready to take medication.   Neurosis are following types  1. Anxiety (most common neurosis)   unpleasant emotional state associated   with uneasiness, worry, tension and  ...

Pranayama - breathing control in yoga

Types of pranayama ' Pranayama ’ is the fourth stage in Pathanjali’s eight stage Yoga discipline. Two Sanskrit words are combined in the word ’Pranayama’ - Prana and Ayama. ’ Prana ’ means life or life force. ' Ayama ’ means development or control. Therefore, Pranayama is the development and control of life force. It is a form of breathing exercise, very important in yoga. It goes along with the asanas or exercise.  There are various types of Pranayama. Some of the popular forms are : Ujjayee Shitali Viloma Kapalbhati  Sheetkari  Bhastrika 1. Ujjayee Pranayama  : Ujjayee in Sanskrit means victorious. Ujjayee can be performed in a standing position as well as in a lying position. Method   Sitting Position 1. Sit in a cross-legged position with back straight.  2. Let your hands rest on knees. Relax your body and mind.  3. Inhale deeply and exhale smoothly.  4. Tighten your neck muscles and make a sound with your close...

Asana - the fundamental of yoga.

      Asana Asana refers to various postures that are the fundamental basis of yoga. Poses of yoga for beginners  1) Tadasana  (Heavenly stretch pose): This is a traditional posture. The final position of this asana resembles the Palm tree. Palm tree is usually erect and straight. Therefore, one should stand it Straight and erect in this asana.   Method 1)Stand erect, legs together, hands by the side of the thighs. Look in front. 2)Raise your hands straight in front up to arms. Palms facing each other. 3)Bring the hands up straight towards sky, fingers pointing upward. 4)Now slowly raise your heels and stand on toes. Raise heels as much as  you can. Stretch body up as much as possible. 5)While returning to the original position, bring your heels on the ground first. 6) Slowly bring down your hands also. Advantages 1. This improves height. 2.Spine becomes flexible. 3. Visceroptosis and pain in the backbone is relieved. ...

History of yoga and it's health benefits

History of yoga Yoga is the oldest physical discipline in existence known to humankind. It is as old as civilization. Yoga derives its roots from pre-historic periods and It will develops out of ancient indian asceticism (tapas). Its origin has been traced back to ancient Hindu Wisdom. History reveals this old health science originated before 6000 BC in India. Yoga finds mentioning in Upnishads, Bhagwat Gita and yoga sutras of Patanjali. Yoga has taken up a new shape in the twentieth century which is contrary to its history of life long devotion. Yoga is now spreading all over the world.   Elements of Yoga 1. Yama or ’restraint’ 2, Niyama or ’purity’ : For purity ethical practices of five senses is included which are the five niyamas : Saucha Santosha Tapa Swadhyaya  Ishwara pranidhana  3. Asana or ’postures’  4. Pranayama or ’breathing exercises’  5. Pratyahara or ’sensory withdrawal’  6. Dharana or ’concentration’  7.Dhyana o...