Report of AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar India 2014
Report of AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar India 2014 On Holistic Health for People and for Ourselves
Organized by: AYUSHYA, Centre for Healing and Integration, Veroor P.O. Changanacherry - 686104 Kottayam district, Kerala, India Jointly with Asian Health Institute, 987-30 Minamiyama, Komenoki, Nisshin City, Aichi, Japan, 470-0111
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Report of AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar in India 2014 held at Ayushya, Centre for Healing and Integration, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala from November 17 to 20, 2014
Introduction:
The Asian Health Institute (AHI) Nagoya, a Japanese non-governmental voluntary organization committed for the development of well-being and well-doing of marginalized people in Asia has been providing leadership development training program primarily for local leaders to promote community-based action for health and development. As a part of this training so far AHI has trained more than hundred health workers of India. The AHI trained Indian members have formed a group with a vision to strengthen their network by sharing each other’s experience and expertise primarily for health movement and promotion activities. Keeping this in view, the first AHI-Indian Alumni reunion seminar was organized in 2011 jointly by CSSS (Comprehensive Social Service Society), Andhra Pradesh and CCD (Centre for Community Development), Odisha. The second reunion seminar was organized in 2013 at Karuna Trust in Karnataka state with an aim to strengthen the networking among the alumni members and also to share knowledge, skill, innovations made by the alumni's during their work through the seminar. During the second reunion it was decided to organize the third reunion seminar at Ayushya, one of the first Holistic Health training centres and Holistic Health Clinics in India. The theme of the Reunion was ‘Holistic Health for People and for Ourselves’.
The third AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar was hosted by Ayushya Centre for Healing and Integration at Changanacherry, Kerala from November 17 to 20, 2014 with the support and guidance from AHI Japan. Total of 26 persons participated. Although this reunion seminar was exclusively for the Indian Alumni members only, AHI encouraged the participation of prospective non alumni members from the alumni's organization for this seminar and altogether seven such non alumni members also actively participated in the seminar. They were mainly Holistic Health practitioners.
The third reunion seminar was organized with the following objectives:
• To gain knowledge, skills and exposure to Holistic Health and its practices. • To introduce Holistic Health and Alternative Therapies in our work among the people • To equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills in Holistic health to improve our own health • To learn the recent developments in Integrative healing from resource persons. • To share knowledge, skills and expertise of Alumni members in Holistic health. • To learn the Holistic Health methods and techniques used by INAM in the Philippines. • To have orientation and exposure to Zero Budget Natural Farming, Herbal Garden, Preservation of Earth and Environmental concerns.
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Ms Ui Shiori, International Programme Coordinator AHI and Mr. Shibata Eichi AHI Staff, represented AHI at the Reunion. Ms. Anicia Ofreneo Sollestre and Ms. Carmenchu Baloria Badilla from Integrative Medicine for Alternative Health Care Systems Philippines, Inc. (INAM) shared their knowledge in Holistic Health practices. Dr. John Baby, HOD Psychology Department, Calicut University (Rtd.), Dr. Jacob Vadakkamcherry of Nature Life International and Ayushya team consisting of Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozahckel, Programme Coordinator, Dr. Sr. Joan Chunkapura Team member and Principal of TRADA , Sr. Marykutty Kinattukara Team member and Sr. Rose Vypana head of Dept. of Community Health of IHM Hospital, Bharanagananm were the main resource persons.
This report contains the day wise detail activities made during the seminar period by the alumni members and resource persons. This report also contains the details schedule of the four days program, list of participants and their contact details at the end part of this report.
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Photos :
Ayushya, Center for Healing and Integration Inauguration of the program
Self introduction At the seminar room (1)
At t he seminar room (2) At the seminar room (3)
At the seminar room (4) The Natural Farm of AYUSHYA
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At the Natural Farm Zero Budget Farming explanation
Lecture by Ms. Gangamma Herbal Garden at AYUSHYA (1)
Herbal Garden at AYUSHYA(2) Ms. Ui and Mr. Sethulinkhan
Practi ce with Ms. Anicia Demonstration of Compress by Ms. Carmenchu
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Practice at Yoga Room Demonstration of the Foot Reflexology
Welcomed at IHM Hospital Sr. Rose and NGO Leaders
With IHM Sisters At IHM Hospit al
Group Discussion Tamil Nadu Group plus INAM and AHI
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Day 1st: November 17, 2014(Monday)
Moderator: Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel & Ms. Ui Shiori
Due to some delay of train arrival, the inauguration of the program was rearranged to start from 11:00 am.
Day1: A. Yoga & Meditation (Optional): Dr. Manjunath, ITIHAS
Optional yoga and meditation class was arranged every morning from 7:15 am to 8:00 am by Dr. Manjunath from November 18, 2014. Only the first day, Mr. Sethulinkhan leaded the class. Regularly around 10 members attended the class.
Day1: B. Inauguration and Orientation to the Seminar: Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel MMS, Ayushya
The Inauguration of the program started at 11:00 am and followed by orientation up to 11: 15 am.
‹ Welcome and introduction of the participants. ‹ Lighting the lamp. Dr. Sr. Eliza (Ayushya), Ms. Ui Shiori (AHI-Japan), Ms. Anicia Ofreneo Sollestre (INAM Philippines), Senior Alumni male member Mr. P. Balaram Naidu (CSSS), Senior female member Sr. Innocent (Janasoukhya) joined together to light the lamp. ‹ Dr. Sr. Eliza invited the group to pay reverence to the lighted lamp which represents the divine presence in our midst. On behalf of Ayushya she welcomed and introduced the AHI team and INAM Philippines team to all the participants.
Day1: C. About Ayushya: Sr. Theramma Prayikalam MMS, Ayushya
Time: 11:15 am to 11:45 am (See the Annex 1 for presentation)
Sr. Theramma introduced each and every person associated with Ayushya, who have been working as a team to achieve the goals and mottos of the institution, before the entire AHI India Reunion. She gave a short but enlightening account of the origin and history of Medical Mission Sisters (MMS), how the condition of women especially in Pakistan led to its humble beginning in 1925. The society was launched by Mother (Dr)Anna Dengel, on September 30, 1925 in Washington D.C, USA. Their slogan at the time was to fill an unfulfilled need which only women could fulfil.
MMS started their first hospital in Kerala – Immaculate Heart of Mary (I.H.M.) Hospital at Marygiri, Bharananganam, in the year of 1948. In 1955 another hospital, the St. Thomas Hospital at Chethipuzha was started. Ayushya MMS started off in the year of 1960. Later other Hospitals like MMT Hospital at Mundkayam and several health clinics were started.
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She also introduced the motto of MMS ‘to be a Healing Presence in a Wounded World’ and how in a later period Ayushya was organised as a holistic treatment and training centre at Veroor, Changanacherry. Ayushya works in collaboration with other like- minded organizations and groups on the national and state level, such as, Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI), Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI), Christian Medical Association of India (CMAI), Kerala Voluntary Health Services (KVHS),etc.
Ayushya aims –
• To promote Health, Healing and Wholeness • To develop a new Health Culture in individuals, families, and societies • Alternative Healing Modes and non drug therapies for treating physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual ailments. • Training programs of short and long durations
There was a discussion on the various aspects of Holistic Treatments, different non drug therapies and the expenses involved. How this can help the very poor and needy and help the people from the hazards of the overuse of drugs. Sr. Theramma informed the participants how the institution does charity to the poor by treating them, training and empowering them with the ability to retain and preserve their own health without depending on any type of harmful drugs.
Day 1: D. Introduction to the Participants: Ms. Ui Shiori, AHI
Time: 11:45 am to 12:15 am
Ms. Ui Shiori, International Program Coordinator, Asian Health Institute (AHI), Japan introduced herself and Mr. Shibata Eichi, AHI Staff to the group. Then every person introduced themselves to one another.
This session was made interactive and fun by Ms. Ui, making the participants stand in various orders like height, number of brothers and sisters, seniority by the year of attendance at AHI training course and distance from Ayushya, and asking them to comment on their experiences in their efforts of social community activities and their association with AHI.
Day 1: E. Components Of Holistic Health: Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel MMS, Ayushya
Time: 12:15am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm (See the Annex 2 for presentation)
Dr. Sr. Eliza explained to the group that Holistic Health is an integrative healing process of body, mind and spirit with non drug therapy approach. We are spirited being or embodied spirit. According to the Bible ‘you are the temple of the Holy Spirit’. The important aspect of our being is the Soul or the Anthrayami or the indwelling spirit. When soul or spirit leaves body it becomes lifeless and it returns to its elements. For the
8 Report of AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar India 2014 nurturing of the soul, the body and mind have to be healthy. The mind acts as a subtle instrument of the soul. Stress and tension may lead to emotional blocks. Emotions are stored in the mind but are experienced in the body. In the Holistic approach there is no segregation of Body, Mind and Soul but seen as one unit.
Holistic Health Practises or Treatments have six dimensions:
• Physical Fitness • Nutritional Awareness • Stress Management • Environmental Sensitivity • Self Responsibility • Cosmic Awareness
She explained to the group each dimension in detail. Health is not a final product but it is a daily process. It is essential for each individual to develop a healthy way of being or living. We are moving from dependency on drugs, doctors and dispensaries to inter dependent way of living and being but responsible for one’s own health and well being. The relation between the Nadis and Chakras, the importance of the three major Nadies, Ida, Pingala and Sushumna, the Chakras and meridians and their connections to the various organs and systems in the body, the mind body connections, the existence of Aura and the health rays and how to maintain health were explained. Holistic way of living is highly advantageous for physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. Hence health is the total wellbeing of the person.
Five levels of existence according to ancient yoga were explained to the group. They are
• Physical Body – Annamaya Kosa • Bioplasmic Body - Pranamaya Kosa • Emotional Body - Manomaya Kosa • Astral Body - Vigyanmaya Kosa • Bliss Body- Anandamaya Kosa
Dr. Sr. Eliza also introduced the group to the basics of Energy healing. Through diagrams showed the different layers of the Aura or the energy body and the health rays.
Day 1: F. Experiences in Holistic Healthcare: Dr. T.N. Manjunath, ITIHAS (Institute for Training in Indigenous Health and Allied Science)
Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Dr. Manjunath who had started his healthcare career as an Ayurvedic practitioner explained to us the various levels of satisfaction he enjoyed in the early days of practice treating patients with medicines. He got a chance to work with the Christian Medical College in 1983 and soon was into community health care and travelled to rural villages treating the poor and needy patients. He soon found out that they had results with the
9 Report of AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar India 2014 medicines for a short interval but was not addressing the root cause of these ailments. He also understood the difficulties faced by these people in buying or using multiple medicines, or complex medicinal packages or preparations. He then associated with the local herbal or natural indigenous medical practitioners and tried to solve as many problems faced by these patients. He achieved further success than before but still the ailments seemed to return after a period. Thus by or through his personal experiences he reached a point where he consider regular and systematic practice and knowledge of Yoga can remove the very root cause of all the diseases. The experienced and well travelled doctor informed us about the journey he had taken in Community Health and his ideas and knowledge in the healing power of the Yoga practises.
In his session the members were informed about the various aspects and connection between the surroundings, stress, life style issues, physical fitness, different source of vital energy, treatments to cure any imbalances, the importance and versatility of Yoga in dealing with ailments or imbalances. He briefly shared with us the concepts of Ayurveda and the experiences he had in the field.
Some of the participants from Tamil Nadu questioned that it is difficult to disseminate Yoga to poor people like Dalit in their place because of historical and traditional back ground. It is misunderstood that Yoga is for higher caste elites. But Ms. Sollestre of INAM pointed out that no need to use the word of ‘Yoga’ and just call it some kinds of ‘physical exercise’ to convince the people who does not like hear ‘Yoga’. We need to be innovative to use simple words and ways which community people can understand and accept as their concern. It is a role of us community workers to liberate Yoga from the monopoly of a few elites.
Day 1: G. Orientation of Eco Farming & Visit of the Natural Farm: Sr. Marykutty Kinattukara MMS, Ayushya
Time: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm (See the Annex 3 for presentation)
In this session Sr. Marykutty discussed and elaborated on the need and reasons to do Eco farming. She explained the method researched and implemented by Dr. Subash Palekar. Sr. Marykutty also explained the loss of microbes that was caused by the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. She elaborated the ways to do Zero Budget Eco Farming which relied on the local cow. She also explained the ways of treatment and preservation of the seeds, seedlings and the soil. The various aspects of farming were touched and the ways to preserve the natural abilities of the soil were addressed.
Sr. Marykutty also explained the connection between the nature and the crop and why this type of farming is also called “Spiritual Farming”. In this method of farming the nature is not violated but is nourished and well maintained. Special emphasis is given to non violence and non toxic ways of farming and the pesticides used if any are also
10 Report of AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar India 2014 organic and non toxic. There is nothing to be purchased from the market. Everything is created in the farm itself and is dependent on the local cow. Thus the name Zero Budget.
The group also visited the farm and observed the native cow rearing at Ayushya.
Tea Break: 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Day 1: H. Health Exercise, Laugh Therapy and Meditation: Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel MMS, Ayushya
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Dr. Sr. Eliza gave the group a realistic sense to understand the positions and functions of the major and minor Chakras. Through various health exercises, relaxation, laugh therapy and meditation she helped the group to understand how the chakras can be activated which in turn leads to balance and health of body, mind and spirit. Emphasis was given to stretching, bending, twisting of the spine and exercising all the joints from head to foot. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the laugh therapy session and all were relaxed and ready for the next session.
Day 1: I. AHI Update: Ms. Ui, AHI & Japan’s Hot Issues: Mr. Shibata, AHI.
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (See the Annex 4 and 5 for presentation)
Ms. Ui, AHI addressed the group and informed all about the mottos and aspirations of AHI with brief history. The NGO is based in Nagoya, Japan and have been in this field from 1980. They emphasise mainly in human resource development. They intent to up bring the common people’s health and related awareness and establish new relationships among people in Asia. This is mainly done by means of Participatory Training Methodology and Participatory Learning Exchanges. The awareness and trainings should start from the grass root levels.
She also makes it known to the group that AHI is not a funding agency. AHI is a Japanese NGO committed to supporting the marginalized people of Asia. They have realised that curative medical care alone is not having a lasting solution to grass root health problems. Ms. Ui informs the group how AHI is at work for reconciliation with the people in Asia. There are certain changes in AHI human resource development activities.
In brief -
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Changes in AHI HRD Activities ● Invite to Japan, Learn from Japan’s experiences
●Mutual Learning from nearby countries ÏInternational Course at AHI
●Courses for concrete local needs, in local languages ÏCountry/Regional Courses with Partner Organizations
●Collaboration with Alumni Ï International Workshop on focused issue Ï Country Reunion Seminar Ï Pilot Community Project Collaboration Ï Joint Research & Publication
AHI is currently collaborating with alumni’s organizations, mostly local NGOs, in different countries like Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Thailand and Nepal. In India through Alumni Reunions and sharing the fire of social wellness is kept alive and more measures are taken to get health to the common people without costly drugs and commercial treatment practices. There are workshops being conducted in these countries to get this welfare program to the natives and thus to the masses.
The major motto of all these deeds is “PEACE WITH JUSTICE” & Meet human needs of self and others, and not meet needs of self at the expense of others.
Next, Japan’s Hot Issues were disclosed to the group by Mr. Shibata.
He informed the team the geographic and climatic challenges faced by the island country of Japan. He also addressed the issue of larger number of senior citizens in comparison to number of new births. In simple words means an ageing society & fewer children. He also informed the group about the unique social, political and economical ways Japan is having. He also discussed the percentages of funds being allotted by the government in terms of military expenses and other activities. Coming December is the big turning points because ODA charters may be revised and Secret Acts should be implemented. Japanese Civil Society’s major concerns are ODA charter revision and Fukushima Nuclear Plant settling down (Still severe condition). NGOs should work as watch dog to the government on behalf of the Japanese people. Natural disaster cannot preserve in advance but human disaster should be avoided by the people’s participation and powers.
Through this session the members were given updated information on the challenges AHI is addressing in the field of community health programmes. A general but clear understanding of the institution was given to the reunion members who are actively participating in healthcare efforts in various parts of the world. The mottos and aspirations of the NGO were appreciated by the group and was a boost to their
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Dinner: 7:30 pm
A special dinner was prepared by Ayushya team with the help of Sr. Dolores Kannampuzha and her staff from Cancer and Aids Society (CASS), Kottayam. All enjoyed the festive and healthy meal set to suit the taste and likes of people from various cultural backgrounds in the group.
As an optional session, a video on Hiroshima atomic bomb effects on human being “Mushroom Club” was shown by AHI after dinner. About 15 persons watched.
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Day 2nd: November 18, 2014 (Tuesday)
Moderator: AM : Mr. Sethulinkhan, SIDAR PM: Dr. T.N. Manjunath, ITIHAS
Day 2: A. Empowering Tribal Community by Herbal Remedies: Ms. Gangamma,Ashoka Centre for Communities
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am (See the Annex 6 for presentation)
Ms. Gangamma a spirited and devoted community health worker from Asoka Centre discussed about the ways with which she and her colleagues are working among and with the tribal communities of her region. She has 30 years of experience working with the tribal population. She shares her experiences with the group. The tribal population is being uplifted by more schools and nutritious food provided by the government and by their own herbal gardens which provide them with necessary medicines. She explained about the locally available sources of herbs and their medicinal capacities. Efforts are being made to start a small herbal garden for the tribal population at their own reach to facilitate availability of medicinal herbs that are not locally available for them to use. She thanked Sr. Innocent who taught her the preparations of medicated oils and natural medicines; which was appreciated by the group with applause.
Ms. Gangamma taught her fellow workers and the tribal women how to prepare herbal medicines. There are more trainers in her group and some are appointed by the local governing bodies. These days they are self-sufficient at preparing oils of Ashtamoola Thaila, Dashamoola Thaila and other preparations using Alovera, Thribhala, Shathavari, Thumba etc. The tribal people have their own ways of preparations, names of herbs and a wide range of traditional knowledge preserved by them. They are afraid to share their knowledge with others for fear of miss use and also due to fear of losing their healing power. She tells the group that they are at ease with wild animals but are afraid of city dwellers or as we might call as modern humans or educated.
Through a photographic presentation she explained and introduced the methods and ways with which they have made the local folks understand the medicinal plants and their preparations to provide medicines for their ailments. She showed the group the various levels of preparations involved and how these medicines are helping the sick in those remote settlements.
Though not big this does become an income gain to the local folks by selling finished products at local fairs and gatherings because there are no side effects and are affordable to the common people. Though cheap these medicines are effective and are not poisoned with preservatives or artificial colours.
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Day 2: B. Visit to the Herbal Garden: Ayushya Team
Time: 10:00 am to 10:30 am
The entire group visited the well maintained Herbal Garden at Ayushya with Dr. Sr. Eliza’s guidance. The team of members at Ayushya who are part and parcel of the smooth management of the centre and the garden were present during the visit. Every person had a chance to witness the medicinal herbs and plants that are grown and got a brief description of their medicinal values.
This session out in the open, among the vegetation was a refreshing and informative one to the participants. There were active sharing on use of various herbs across the state and the country.
Tea Break: 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Day 2: C. Happy and Healthy Life through Natural Living :
Dr. Jacob Vadakkancherry, Nature Life International
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Dr. Jacob Vadakkancherry a well-established and famous Naturopathy Practitioner who travels through-out the country propagating the need and benefits of natural living addressed the group with the vigour and passion of a warrior. In his talk he addressed the use of banned or dangerous chemicals being used at various processes of manufacturing mundane commodities. He addressed the chemicals by their names and the products they are used in; and also explained how they affect the human at various levels. The commercial ways to increase profit has made the products full of preservatives, artificial colours, deadly chemicals, and toxic compounds.
His concern in the quality and quantity of modern day food consumption was very much appreciated by the group. He pointed out the various harmful chemicals that get inside the human body through the food consumed. He also stressed on the natural way of living. Made the group realize or recollect the power of fruits, vegetables and the need to drink water. He was also concerned about the large amount of mercury that affects the eco system and man through fertilizers, cosmetics, dental fillings or caps, pesticides etc. His session was a real eye opener. The amount of harmful chemicals a human is in daily contact starting from tooth paste to medicines was astonishing. This session reminded each and every person to be natural in approach and to make sure to avoid such things that can be replaced by natural substitutes. And as Community Health Workers each and every person was given the responsibility to change one’s self and also promote the same in their own communities or work areas.
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Dr. Jacob also explained the dangers behind vaccination, blood donation, use of animal milk, processed animal fat, white sugar, flour called “Maida”, soft drinks, cosmetics, English medicines and the way they practice. He emphasised the need to address the root cause of ailments. He challenged or rather insisted every person to think of one’s health as a self responsibility and not to look for excuses to justify mistakes.
During his elaboration Dr. Jacob showed the group how important the immunity of the human body is. He took the example of DENGUE fever and how there were no cases registered among prisoners, local beggars, mental patients. He made the team realise it is not just the matter of social status or living conditions but the immunity or reduction in it is the key feature behind increasing health problems.
Adding to it is the other factors of excessive dependence on heavy artificial medicines, treatment methods, use of cosmetics, unhealthy food intake, and so on. He termed these intakes as ghost food as they work against the natural ways in which the body functions and regenerates. He explained how the body cells die and regenerates naturally in a human body. He classified food or intakes as three: ALIVE FOOD, DEAD FOOD and GHOST FOOD. In case of Alive Food they are natural and they have a generating capacity within them usually associated with naturally grown fruits, vegetables, water, and other edibles that can be consumed raw. This energy intake also happens from the nature itself. From sunlight, water, air, and the soil or earth itself through the skin and respiratory system. All cooked foods are Dead Foods. Foods that suck your vital energy such as bakery items and alcohol are Ghost Foods. Worst than alcohol is white sugar, white flour, vanaspathi, salt, milk and modern medical drugs.
Thus he makes the group realise the need to proper breathing, exposure to the natural energy sources, and the intake of natural food items.
He reaffirms the group the need of natural healthy living and invited them to add this subject in their social work schemes with the local communities they work with.
Day 2: D. Introduction of Philippines Integrative Medicine (PIM) Training :
Ms. Anicia Ofreneo Sollestre, INAM Philippines:
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00 pm (See the Annex 7 for presentation. Also see the Video 1 for the demonstration in the session. )
Ms. Anicia is the Head of Integrated Health Service Department of INAM Philippines. Through a visual presentation she introduces her traditional knowledge among the group.
Ms. Anicia explained the Chinese philosophy of having elements, colours, sounds and emotions associated with each organ of the human body. She personally demonstrated different movements or exercises to activate, rejuvenate or heal ailments of different
16 Report of AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar India 2014 emotional blocks, physical ailments, cramps and stiffness. She also showed the group how to appease a certain organ in one’s own body, how we can talk to our own vital organs, how we can thank them. She demonstrated simple but effective ways of exercising, cleaning, rejuvenating and thanking each vital organ of the human body. She also made the group aware of the method of healing with coloured healing lights taken from nature itself. These methods needed no help from others. An individual can address many ailments or problems using these simple and natural exercises. This method can be used to help others also.
In her demonstration she explains ways to tackle blocks in the flow of vital energy through the meridians. The group did exercises together guided by her.
One technique was “Tapping”. She demonstrated how a person can receive good healthy and healing energies from nature and do healing on self or others by the technique of tapping. She made this session interactive by asking the group to join her in the exercise. Most participants felt the relief and the effects of the exercise immediately. She briefly informed the Chinese back ground of such techniques and introduced the concepts of TAICHI. She demonstrated a set of steps among many sets in Taichi and explained how and what energies are absorbed by the set of steps.
Tea Break: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Day 2: E. PIM Training and Demonstration of Compresses for Common Conditions:
Ms. Carmenchu Baloria Badilla, INAM Philippines:
Time 4:30 pm to 6:30pm (See the Annex 8 and 9 for presentation. Also see the Video 2 for the demonstration in the session.)
Ms. Carmenchu is a training officer from Advocacy Research Training Department, INAM Philippines.
In her presentation she first explained about the organisation of INAM Philippines, how they have worked with the common people under privileged class and created a network of social healthcare activists, how these groups are successfully coping up with the conditions and how they work in harmony with other government agencies or programmes. She also explained the support and goodwill that they are receiving form AHI, Japan. She expressed her gratitude to AHI and did confirm the matter before the group.
Alternative medicines, promoted by INAM to community health workers, to common conditions have given results among these groups. But unfortunately records were
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She explained that the instructors they have trained are clearly informed their duties and are aware of the fact that they are not entitled to handle severe cases and such ailments should be referred to certified doctors. For example she mentioned tuberculosis, Hyper tension etc. She explained that these trainings are provided to the community worker for free and they on their behalf are helping their community for free. So no money is involved in these cases. It is considered as self-help. These remedies have been reported very effective and thus helps the common people in dealing with ailments.
To another question from the group she informed that these remedies are helping the common people and at the same time have increased awareness among the people due to the health education the community is receiving from the trainers.
In association with AHI and other partners, they are organising awareness and training programmes in about 66 municipalities throughout the country. She informed the group that the public support to their efforts is increasing every day and that new enquiries are happening on a regular basis. People are showing genuine interest in knowing and spreading the self-help programme
Next, Ms. Carmenchu demonstrated to the group the Lemon Leg Compress, Ginger Compress and Red Onion Compress. Mr. Sethulinkan assisted her by acting as the dummy patient in demonstrating the proper application of the Compress.
• Lemon Leg Compress: For fever.
She demonstrated how to scratch the exterior of the lemon with a fork or knife holding the lemon immersed in warm water. Then she cut the lemon in two still holding the lemon held dipped in the water and squeezed the juice out into the water. Then a cloth was dipped and rinsed in the water and wrapped around the legs of the patient. She explained how the method relaxed the nerves, released excess heat and brought balance to a high fever situation where the upper body is under severe temperature and at the same time the lower parts are numb or cold.
She also demonstrated acupressure technique from Tui Na Massage. She explained the need to activate the tips of all fingers by massaging them there by activating them in releasing excess heat. She pointed out the two depressions at the back of the head on both side of the spine as a key point where if massaged with finger tips in circular outward movement it releases excess heat. Acupressure was applied to both sides of all the finger tips .This also releases excess heat from the patient. These techniques were used to manage fever.
She also demonstrated the bladder 13 point massage, thoracic soft massage.
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• Red Onion Compress: For ear conjunction.
This was done by finely chopping red onion and folding it in a cloth with lots of pores in the exact length of the patient’s ear. Then this roll was placed around the affected ear and was wrapped with a bigger cloth around the head to keep the compress in place. Make the patient lie down with the affected year down wards. This can remain so as long as the patient feels comfortable.
• Ginger Compress: For Cold, Arthritis, Lower back pain, Problems with indigestion.
Cut the ginger into thin pieces and boil it in water to release all the enzymes. Then dip a small cloth in it. Place this small cloth inside a larger piece of cloth and rinse. Spread the inner cloth across the lower back and cover it with another bigger cloth to prevent sudden heat loss from the cloth. Repeat this process 4-5 times. It is seen very effective in abdominal problems and indigestion.
• Foot Bath: Stress Management / Relaxation
This was explained to the group. Hot water is taken in a bucket deep enough to dip the legs knee deep in it. Then the lemon is applied the same way as in Lemon compress. Then the legs are kept immersed knee deep with the patient sitting on a chair. This relaxes the nerves and helps the person to relax properly.
Ms. Carmenchu reaffirmed that these methods have been practised with good results among the patients. These presentations were well appreciated by all the members of the group.
Sharing Cultural Activities: Facilitated by Mr. Sethulinkhan, Sr. Rose & Mr. Kalirathnam
Time: 8:15 pm to 9:15 pm
The cultural programme was relaxing and enjoyable to all. During the programme, Mr. Prabu, ARPED shared his recorded CD containing the Dalit songs for their independence among the participants and sang together. Each state and county teams presented their cultural talents, through singing, dancing, game, drama, etc.
The coordinators had many items to make the group laugh and have fun.
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Day 3rd: November 19, 2014(Wednesday)
Moderator: AM : Mr. Raju, CCD PM: Sr. Rose Vypana, IHM Hospital
Day 3: A. Discussion on the Indian Context of Linking Alternative Medicine and Community Empowerment: Group work facilitated by Mr. Raju, CCD
Time: 8:30 am to 9:45 am
The discussion started with a prayer.
The discussion was about new inputs, alternative therapies and how to integrate all this knowledge in community life and health care. Mr. Raju posed the following questions to the group.
- How to integrate these methods in tribal community health care?
- What are the scopes?
-Review the learning in holistic health and alternative medicines
- Review individual contributions.
- How to link alternative medicines to the tribal units?
- How to sustain a happy and healthy life by the incorporation of Chinese holistic methods demonstrated by INAM Philippines members?
FOCUS: Integrate holistic approach to health care to enable happy, healthy community living in tribal areas. Combine with Government where ever private partnership is welcomed. Discussion went on to address the roles Panchayathraj can play in this context. How to involve the home maker women in the group there to promote holistic health education and integrate them into their families? How to include youth associations or groups to get awareness and join the activities? How to promote or direct farmers to do Eco Farming? How the members can spread the message through local villages?
Mr. Naidu informed the group about the existence of ASHA workers, and that the Health Department is helping them in their activities. He also reminded the group that in Odissa village welfare committees are present.
Each participant thought of their possible actions and brain stormed as below:
How to Go Ahead:
• Keep doing capacity building meetings and training classes • Find out means to improve living standards through discussions and enquiry. • Sharing the task with traditional healers’
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• Where the Panchayath committees are not effectively run, create awareness among the masses to approach community health groups instead. It is always a good thing to promote awareness about community health and living. • Approach groups like Sevagram and Ayalkuttam through their cluster meetings. • Meet with women groups and approach for their assistance. • Villagers need to be trained in Alternative Therapies and cure methods. • Always integrate Holistic Healthcare in all the areas the members are working in. • Encourage and council villagers to try these new methods of holistic medicines besides their traditional medicines and treatments.
It was decided that each one think of their action plan and discuss further in later session.
Tea Break: 9:45 am to 10:00 am
Day3: B. Hand and Foot Reflexology: Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel, Ayushya
Time 10:00 am to 12.00 am
Dr. Sr. Eliza explained the reflex points on the hand and foot. The body is divided into 10 zones. If we draw a midline passing through the middle of the body from head to foot, the five zones are on either side of that starting from the head and ending on each toe. The organs that lie in each zone are represented on the corresponding part of the feet. By giving special kind of pressure massage on various points on the foot, the organs related to that can be healed. The nervous system gets stimulated, the circulation improves, meridians are stimulated and balanced, and it leads to healing and better health.
Dr. Sr. Eliza demonstrated the foot reflexology with charts and explanation and the participants had a chance to practice it on one another. Many got relief from their aches and pains. Ayushya has trained several people including blind people in hand and food reflexology and they are conducting clinics. Many nursing students have learned this method and have done/doing research for their MSc Nursing. It is found a very effective healing technique in dealing with various ailments.
The group practiced in pairs.
Day 3: C : Visit Ecological Network Group at IHM Hospital:Sr. Rose Vypana, IHM Hospital
Time 12:30 am to 7:00 pm (See the Annex 10 and 11 for presentation)
Sr. Eliza the coordinator of the AHI Reunion in collaboration with Sr. Rose Vypana, the AHI Alumni and the HOD of Community Health Dept. of Immaculate Heart of Mary
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(IHM) Hospital, Bharananganam organised the visit to discuss and share with the team there on their ecological network and activities.
The participants reached IHM Hospital around 2:30 pm. The group received a very warm welcome at the hospital by the Administrator Sr. Rose Vachaparambil and Sr. Mary Varayathhukarottu, the Principal of the IHM School of Nursing. The hospital is also known as Marigiri Hospital. The reception started with a welcome speech by the administrator followed by a prayer dance by nursing students. The hospital team had a wonderful cultural program with classical dance performed by nursing students and everybody enjoyed the event.
The Administrator presented a brief description of the hospital’s inception and growth with the aid of power point. The hospital started in 1948 and later a nursing school was established. Local contributions helped to the building of the hospital with a social & spiritual commitment. The dream of the founding members is lived today.
The prime objectives are:
• Primary Health Care • To address mental health issues • Promote Holistic Health • Empowerment of women and children • Promotion of ecological and social concerns • Formation of value based education • Promotion of social justice
In 1957 ANM training began and later general nursing training was started in 1960. They began with female health workers training program for 30 students. In 1962 started Public Health and focus in general medicine with O.P, Surgery, Paediatrics and Orthopaedics. At a later period the institution changed to community based hospital registered under society registration. Then they started promoting Alternative Health. They are very clinical in keeping documentation of the healing labs and other support services.
IMPACT IN SOCIETY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH:
There is a greater impact of healing than just treatment of ailments which are as follows-
• Establishing relationships • Quality Care • Low cost care • Homely atmosphere • Reduce family disintegration & suicide rates • Improve the health status of women
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• Maintain a clean environment • Working & helping the Government in community welfare
These days IHM Hospital is a 226 bedded hospital with 26 MMS sisters as staff and 142 students get educated in nursing. Reproductive Child Health (RCH) focused on Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. There was relevance of ministry and essential services. They analysed the cause of diseases and extended to ecological work promotion.
The group members raised questions on voluntarism, ecology and sustainability, prevention of family disintegration and counselling.
Sr. Rose and NGO activists presented their activities under IHM hospitals’ Community Health Department.
With ecology promotion focused on clean water, Vrisksha Suraksha (preservation of trees), food security for healthy future they are networking with other groups at state level, community workers, with MMS sisters & NGOs. They have created a web site “Web of Life – Save Birds. Ms. Arundhathi Roy, a world renowned writer and social welfare activist is a prominent member of this activity. They also conducted protest against the construction of Aduka Dam, encroachment of river beds and valleys by builders. Protests and gatherings were organised to keep the river water clean and watch groups were created for surveillance and reporting. They also created Nature Clubs and promoted them in schools, colleges and women groups.
Apart from this they also focused on propagation of healthy food habits and the use of healthy food. They also protested against the use of chemicals in food, food adulteration, promoted good food habits among children and also created awareness on drug and alcohol addiction. They trained farmers in sustainable organic farming. They also trained the farmers how to use “Jack fruit” common local fruit which was normally wasted in large numbers.
There was much discussion on the voluntarism of the NGO members and how to collaborate among different sectors and groups and sharing with the members of the activist groups under the leadership of Sr. Rose Vypana. Later the group visited the community health department and the alternative medicine department where they got exposed to various alternative therapies.
On the way back the group also visited the tomb and shrine of St. Alphonsa at Bharanganam, the first Indian saint.
The group returned to Ayushya and had dinner at 8:30 pm.
Optional Session:
Some participants received acupuncture and other alternative therapies by Ayushya and INAM therapists for their physical pains.
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Day 4th: November 20, 2014(Thursday)
Moderator: Ms. Anicia, INAM and Mr. Augustine, TLP
Day 4: A. Self Esteem for Health: Dr. Sr. Joan Chunkapura MMS, Ayushya & TRADA
Time 8:30 am to 10:00 am (See the annex 12)
Dr. Sr. Joan Chunkapura is a clinical psychologist of Ayushya team and the principal of TRADA, Kottayam. She explained the ways in which health and healing are interlinked. The respect given by others boosts up our self esteem. But when we are left alone or in moments of grief or faced with problems we feel gloomy. So it is highly essential to know how to maintain self esteem always. Sadness, anger etc. make us depressed. To maintain self esteem, we need self care, self love, interpersonal relationship and positive attitude. Without self esteem we may develop mental problems and are in chaos and do not know how to face situations and it leads to anxiety and emotional imbalance. The result is deterioration of mental and physical health. Most suicidal cases are due to loss of self esteem. In the busy world no one finds time to maintain relations and to get positive emotional feedbacks. People neglect social attachment and lack intimacy skills and listening with heart. Only IQ is counted and emotions are neglected.
Major obstacles of self esteem are anger, hostility, conflict, competitiveness and loss. One of the major causes of anger is a threat to self esteem. When self esteem is low, hostility and competition are high. 95% of all conflicts may be directly attributed to a threat to self esteem. Whenever there is an experience of loss of any type, in relationships, security, status, role or physical capacities, there is usually a corresponding diminishment in self esteem.
Basic beliefs about self esteem
1. It is a basic human need 2. It is essential for full growth as human beings 3. Self esteem is a personal responsibility (it is not based on whether or how much others esteem us) 4. Struggling to develop and maintain self esteem is a universal human issue
Understanding the dynamics of self esteem
How does self esteem develop?
SELF KNOWLEDGE+ SELF ACCEPTANCE=SELF LOVE AND SELF ESTEEM
This equation is challenging and anxiety producing
Norms of self esteem are significance, competence, virtue and power .
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For depression and all cognitive disorders building self esteem is highly essential. Through discussion Sr. Joan encouraged the group to work with people to remove their negative attitude and help them to build up self esteem.
Each participant reflected the lessons with own experience.
Day 4: B. Demonstration by Mr. Sethulinkhan, Social Institute for Development and Rehabilitation (SIDAR)
Time: 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Mr. Sethulinkhan demonstrated a product of sanitary Napkin which is healthy and women friendly in comparison to other products available in the market. He expressed his intention to promote it through NGOs and sought support from the group. It is a trial to link good quality product sales and support to poor women groups for income generation and training.
Day 4: C. Psycho Nutrition and Health: Dr. John Baby, Calicut University (Rtd.)
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. (See the Annex 13)
Dr. Sr. Eliza Introduced Dr. John Baby, HOD Psychology, Calicut University (Rtd.) to the group. He has directed 10 PhD’s and has conducted more than 2,000 camps of psycho nutrition in which chronic ailments are healed. Every two months such a camp is conducted at Ayushya and many get healed .
Dr. John Baby started his talk explaining the four major causes of death. These are heart attack, cancer, diabetes and adverse effects of drugs. Of this cancer is going to become number one cause of death within one year due to the increased amount of pesticides, fertilizers, and preservatives used in the food products. Hence there is an urgent need to go back to traditional methods of cultivation and food preparation.
Health is being in a state of “Niranthara Anantha”- constant happiness. We have various elements in our body and imbalance in these brings about disease. He said our food should be our medicine. The vital energy or Prana contained in the natural food and fresh drinkable water gives nurture and nourishment to the person. Human digestive system is that of a fruitarian/vegetarian. Mahatma Gandhi ’s ‘Key to health ‘ is a good reference to natural living.
According to another understanding the human being is made of five elements – ‘Panchabhoothas’. We have to be in constant touch with these natural elements to be healthy. Germs are not the cause of illness. Disease symptoms are body’s attempt to
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Sugar, salt, milk, and flour (Maida) are hazardous to health. Psycho nutrition is a forty day course taking raw fruits and vegetables. It is also supported with yoga, meditation and relaxation techniques. This course brings change in the blood and corrects the imbalance and leads towards better health.
Day 4: E. Future Planning: Facilitated by Mr. Raju, CCD
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Part 1:
Q1: A question was raised how do each member integrate the knowledge they gained in this reunion and how to use it in future community work. Members expressed their various views.
- All got a lot of information about Holistic Health and healing but it is not enough. We need to study in detail about how to apply it in grass root level.
Q2: How to disseminate this knowledge to the members who could not attend he reunion?
- The group was divided into two: Tamil Nadu state group and others for discussion.
Part 2:
Q: Future Reunion Seminar or any other concerns:
- A proposal was to organize area wise gathering including all from that area. - Many members could not attend the reunion because of the pilgrimage season (Sabarimala) in Kerala which hindered them from getting reservation in the train. In future planning we need to consider local festivals and pilgrimages. Distance to cover by participants also should be considered in fixing the time and venue. Invitation should be sent out well in advance. - To get more participation state wise contact person to be designated to do follow up and coordination. - Is it possible to conduct local reunions once in 4-6 months? - Have state wise reunion or neighbouring Districts together. - Have zonal get together, eg. Southern/Eastern/Western/Northern States. - Timing could be combined with other NGO meetings - In order to meet expense, a fund should be generated from Alumni members
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Agreed points:
1. Next Reunion
- The next reunion will be in February 2016 at Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Mr Kalirathnam and Mr. John Suresh and other Tamil Nadu member will coordinate it as a team.
2. Cost sharing
- Alumni proposed to shoulder themselves in cost sharing for reunion seminar. - Up to 50% of their train cost by alumni will be covered by the alumni. For far distant cases, need to be further discussion. - Incidental expenses during travelling such as food, water will be covered by the alumni.
3. Regional state wise gathering
- Regional state wise gathering i.e. Tamil Nadu basically by own initiatives and own expenses. - It is decided to have a south India reunion at a central location every 4-6 months. - Coordinators for this are Mr. P.B. Naidu (Andhra), Mr. Kaliranthinam (Tamil Nadu), Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel (Kerala), Mr. A.R. Raju (Odisha) and Mr. Anup Sarma (Karnataka)
- There is a great demand for participation in AHI ILDC course from other countries but India lags behind. Can anything be done by AHI to provide more opportunities for Indians? - AHI coordinator explained that application for the ILDC is most important to be selected and encouraged the members to nominate suitable persons. - AHI can offer up to 75% of the airfare expense for valid reasons.
Day 4: F. Tea with Medical Mission Sisters at Mother Anna Dengel Home for Sharing Experiences
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
On the last day of the seminar all the Medical Mission Sisters in the campus from Mother Anna Dengel Home were invited for a tea party. The participants were eager to listen to the senior Medical Mission Sister’s stories and their vast experiences in the missions in all over the world.
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Day 4: G. Evaluation and Conclusion: Facilitated by Dr. Sr. Eliza, Ayushya
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Guide questions were provided and each participant shared.
1. What is your key learning from this reunion? 2. How are you going to integrate it in your work? 3. Feedback on the reunion. Good points; points for improving.
Mr. Veluchamy : Tribal medicines must be encouraged and promoted. Alternative Therapies are an added advantage for health. Eco Farming can be introduced. Para medical students be exposed and trained in yoga and other alternative therapies. The entire reunion enriched my knowledge. I will introduce healthy life to mothers’ group.
Mr. Raju : Key learning from this is the Holistic Healing and therapies which I could see and practice from renowned persons. It is a new concept for me; I am interested in learning more and implementing it in the field. I would like to associate with Ayushya. I got better awareness about Eco Farming. Psycho nutrition needs to experience by myself first. Good food, accommodation and hospitality. I find this is the best Reunion, with good theme relevant to needs.
Mr. Naidu : Holistic Health, Alternative Medicines lectures were excellent. It gave an insight into how to improve our diet, way of life, psychological behaviour. Dr. Sr. Eliza too acted as a resource person. The Filipino participants did a wonderful work giving acupuncture to me. I feel this message can be spread to my area through different mediums. First I will implement among organized workers and then SHGs, and schools. I would like to try Eco Faming myself and demonstrate it to others. Thanks to good hospitality. The program contents and resource persons were well arranged along the theme.
Mr. Alexander : I came to know about alternative methods of healing and got relaxed. I thought I would bring back a herbal medicine package to home, but it was different. I am personally convinced that the holistic way really heals a person mentally, physically and spiritually. I am planning to train 15 pastors first on holistic health and try to implement this as a group. Besides I will implement it in my own family and try to spread among school children through my wife who is a teacher.
Mr. Srinivasan : I managed to come for this reunion in spite of many difficulties back home. I am inspired by the holistic way of healing. It was an eye opening to holistic medicine and gained my confidence. I will try to spread the message through demonstration of yoga, reflexology etc. after church mass. I want to spread it through church and social media. Thanks to Ayushya for the warm hospitality. Self esteem classes attracted me most. I wish to get help from AHI alumni specialists on holistic medicine.
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Mr. Kalirathinam : I learned new things by attending this reunion. All past activities are repeated in new ways. “Old wine in new bottle”. I learned both theory and practice. Holistic health now and holistic health in 1984 (Deenabendu course time) is different. I got enlightened in how to update knowledge and to impart in the newest ways. As I am working with disabled people, this workshop has enlightened my thinking and hope to spread it. Thanks to AHI for the opportunity provided and to Ayushya for organizing it well. I will invite everyone to Tamil Nadu for the next reunion. I wish to include holistic health in the capacity building of tribal community.
Mr. Prabhu : This is the first time I am getting trained in Holistic Health. I learned new things deeply. Before I knew but now practice in my life. Specially, laugh therapy is good to remove tension. I learned how emotional control can be achieved so that we can act according to situations. It is our way to motivate more people to learn self healing. I want to implement Eco Farming among common people by spreading the idea of poison less food. Last seminars were more theory oriented, but here everything was practically demonstrated. Everything was up to date. I will teach holistic health to village action committee members.
Sr. Innocent : Health promotion is concentrated everywhere and I appreciate all the activities undergone. Health promotion is linked to any sectors. Thanks to Ayushya.
Sr. Rose Vypana : Timings and coordination were good. Renowned persons have come to share their knowledge. Food, accommodation and hospitality are remarkable. I was happy to take everyone to Bharananganam and to have everyone to interact with the group there.
Ms. Anicia : I felt happy to see community health workers from all fields. The work here was very connected with INAM and felt unity. I appreciate my work more. I am impressed by the holistic way of healing and approach in the different sectors and activities. Thanks to Ayushya’s cooperation for felling at home. Congratulations to the whole Ayushya team.
Dr. Manjunath : Hospitality of Ayushya was impressive. Even with ill health, I managed to come to Ayushya and with warm welcome and hot lemon drink made me feel better. I practiced holistic way with traditional medicine and experienced holistic healing in Aysuhya for the last four days and got almost healed.
Mr. Sethulikhan : I was impressed by the alternative medicines and holistic way of healing and practiced emotional control here. I learned how to teach yoga from a good teacher Dr. Manjunath and understood the real way of doing yoga. I appreciated Ms. Anicia and Ms. Menchu for the way they did Acupuncture and Moxsa treatment. After coming to this group, I grew from zero to hero.
Ms. Ui : This seminar was a life changing seminar. Health is everyone’s business and responsibility. From self esteem session, reconfirmed the meaning of AHI’s
29 Report of AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar India 2014 volunteer activities and the reason why AHI alumni cherish AHI course experience so much. The subject both in theory and practical encouraged and made us to make a decision to turn over a new leaf in life. We all want to be healthy so we must have self responsibility to do self care, self love and self esteem. I was very much impressed by the self esteem class and how Dr. Joan made it so simple and applicable. Discussion on linking holistic health with community empowerment was very meaningful. I was also impressed by the venue, its hospitality, treatment and healing sessions. A good approach from members to share responsibilities is appreciated. This is a good alumni reunion. Impressed by the IHM Hospital at Bharananganam. Interactive field visit with eco-group was good. The work of INAM had many common points with Ayushya and their active sharing was appreciated.
Ms. Carmenchu : I felt at home in Ayushya. I was happy to share my knowledge and got more knowledge from others. I was impressed by psychotherapy, emotional control and holistic healing classes to remove stress and strain. I was impressed by the demonstration of reflexology. I took reflexology seriously this time, easy to each to CHWs.
Mr. Shibata : I was impressed by the all presentations by the lectures and how and what degree their activities are based on their everyday life. I can use it in my daily life. I am highly appreciative of the work done by MM Sisters. Everything was very nice.
Sr. Eliza : Happy to hear all enjoyed the seminar. Organization was not easy with all other activities going on at Ayushya but I am happy and satisfied that this has turned out to be the best reunion for all. I am also happy to see the Filipino participants here. The support given by AHI especially Ms. Ui was encouraging and energizing from the beginning which made it easy for me. Also appreciates the help from Mr. Naidu and Mr. Anup Sarma and all others in organizing the seminar. I express my heartfelt gratitude to one and all who made this reunion successful. Special thanks also to the staff and co-workers of Ayushya and God for making it a success. I encourage all to join future Ayushya courses.
Sr. Regin : As a psychologist, I was impressed by this seminar. I gained knowledge how to work among children and mentally affected people by holistic way of approach. Focusing on positive aspect of health, not on diseases only. I should work by networking.
Sr. Alphonsa : Though I am a holistic health practitioner, learning is never over. I was impressed by the holistic healing methods. I felt as if we knew each other for years.
Sr. Maria : I was highly impressed by the seminar. I am planning to integrate the new knowledge in my pranic healing clinic. I congratulate AHI for organizing and giving an opportunity to attend this seminar. Everyone benefitted including Ayushya.
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Sr. Merlin : I was highly delighted to attend this seminar. It enriched my knowledge. I enjoyed the spirit of the group.
Mr. Augustine : I think it is a great opportunity to attend such a knowledgeable seminar. Much interested in naturopathy and psycho nutrition classes by Dr. Jacob Vadakamcherry and Dr. John Baby. Everything was coordinated well.
Conclusion.
Decision . A documentation will be done by Ayushya and AHI and it will be send to all the participants. The same will be uploaded on AHI website.
Dr. Manjunath expressed thanks to all on behalf of AHI Alumni.
The participants said good bye to one another and left at different times on November 21 st . A few of them had left earlier even before the conclusion to catch their train on time.
Day 4: H. Sickle Cell Anemia Management : Sr. Innocent MSMI, Janasoukhya
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (See the Annex 14 for presentation)
With power point presentation, Sr. Innocent talked about the disease called sickle cell anemia, its symptoms and complications. She shared about the herbal remedies she gives for the treatment in her centre. Multipurpose herbal preparations are used. Drumstick and Kudagan leaves are made into tablets are taken along with food.
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List of Participants of AHI Alumni Reunion Seminar India 2014
A) AHI Alumni
No. Name (Batch) Organization /Designation Contact Details 1 Mr. Paddana Balaram Comprehensive Social Service Contact: Naidu Society (CSSS), President / 09441853670 (ILDC1982) Vriksha Mithra Bhavan, Yasodha Nagar, Pathapatnam, Srikakulam, E-mail: A.P 532213 [email protected] 2 Sr. Innocent Janasoukhya / Contact: (ILDC1986) Nalloornadu P.O. 670645 09048527781 Manathavady, Wayanadu, Kerala E-mail: [email protected] m 3 Mr. Addala Centre for Community Contact: Jagannadha Raju Development (CCD), Secretary / 09437062516 (ILDC1986) Near Check Post, Pathapatnam Rd, Sridhar Nagar, Lane-1 E-mail: Paralakhemundi, Gajapati District- [email protected] 761200, Odisha 4 Mr. T.N. Sethulinkhan Social Institute for Development Contact: (ILDC1986) And Rehabilitation (SIDAR), 09944-988973 Executive Director / E-mail: 92 MGR Nagar, Vengamedu, Karur [email protected] 639006, Tamil Nadu [email protected] m 5 Dr. T.N Manjunath Institute for Training in Indigenous Contact: (OMC1987) Health and Allied Science(ITIHAS)/ 09902613543 2904, II Main, Chamundipuram, E-mail: [email protected] Mysore,570004, Karnataka
6 Ms. Chenanda M. Ashoka Centr e for Sustainable Contact: Gangamma Communities, Coordinator/ 07795384283 (ILDC1987) No 230, 1 st main, 5 th cross R.R E-mail: layout Vijnanapura, Ramamurthy ganga.herbalcure@rediff Nagar, Bangalore mail.com 7 Dr. Sr. Eliza Ayushya, Cent re for Healing and Contact: Kuppozhachkel Integration, Programme 09961752903 (OMC1992) Coordinator/ 08547845448 Enachira Jn., Veroor P.O. E-mail: Changanacherry – 686104, [email protected] Kottayam Dist. Kerala 8 Mr. Murugan Thiruppani Trust Contact: Kalirathnan Association(TTA), Secretary/ 09443661124 No.4/236- Pavalamalli Street, (ILDC1994) Poonga Nagar , Thiruvallur 602001 E-mail: Tamil Nadu [email protected] 9 Mr. Augusti ne Joseph Total Literacy Programme (TLP) / Contact: (ILDC1995) Kamballur, P.O. Cherupuzka, Via. 094595891841 Kasaragod Dist, Kerala E-mail: [email protected]
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No . Name (Batch) Organization /Designation Contact Details 10 Mr. Subba n Cristian Fellowship Hospital / Contact: Veluchamy Oddamchatram, Dindigul District, 09843486935 (ILDC2001) Tamil Nadu E-mail: [email protected] o.in 11 Sr. Rose Vypana I.H.M. Hospital , HDO , Community Contact: (ILDC2002) Health Department / 09447284760 Bharananganam - 686578, E-mail: Kottayam Dist., Kerala [email protected] 12 Mr. R . T. John Suresh Participatory Learning Action Contact: (ILDC2004) Network & Training (PLANT), 09840740929 Executive Director/ No.52A-1, Oragadam Road, E-mail: Venkatapuram, opp. to PTR [email protected] Kalyana Mandabam, Ambattur, Chennai 600053, Tamil Nadu 13 Mr. Sund aram Joseph Association of Rural Peoples Contact: Prabhu Education and 09865-606646 (ILDC2005) Development(ARPED), Secretary / c/o Dalit Resource Centre, C.C. E-mail: Road, K.K Nagar, Santhavasal [email protected] 606905, Tamil Nadu 14 Mr. Natchathiram SHED Trust, Teacher / Contact: Srinivasan No. 6/63A Bye Pass Road, 09360369882 (ILDC2010)Ex. Anitra Tiruttani, Tiruvallore district E-mail: 631209, Tamil Nadu [email protected] 15 Mr. Alexander Jayaraj RCFI -Revival Church Fellowship, Contact: (ILDC2011) Director / 08012907720, No.3/313, NS Nagar via 098402-03793 Madarapakkam, Gumidipondi, Taluk, Thiruvallvur district, E-mail: 601202 Tamil Nadu [email protected] 16 Ms. Anicia Ofreneo Integrative Medicine for Contact: Sollestre Alternative Health Care +63-925-8896123 (ILDC2008) Systems(INAM) Philippines, Inc., Landline:+63-2-9264800 Head, Integrated Health services Department/ E-mail: 82-A Malakas Street, Barangay [email protected] Pinyahan, Diliman, Quezon City 1100, Philippines 17 Ms. Carmenchu INAM Philippines , Contact: Baloria Badilla Advocacy Research Training +63-916-3640086 (ILDC2007) Department/ Same as above. E-mail: [email protected] 18 Ms. Ui Shiori Asian Health Institute (AHI ), Landline : International Program +81-561-73-1950 Coordinator/ E-mail: 987-30, Minamiyama, Komenoki, [email protected] , Nissin, Aichi 470-0111, Japan [email protected] 19 Mr. Shibata Eichi AHI, Staff / Same as above E-mail: [email protected]
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2) Non ILDC Alumni
No . Name Organization /Address Contact Details 1 Sr. Theres a I.H.M. Hospital, Alternative Contact: Cheruvallath, MMS Therapy Dept. / 08547460714 Bharananganam - 686578, E-mail: Kottayam Dist., Kerala [email protected] 2 Sr. Regin, MSMI Janasoukhya, Psychologist / Contact : Payode, Mananthavady, 09544538122 WayanaduDist.Pin - 670645, E-mail: Kerala [email protected] 3 Sr. Merlin, MSMI Janasoukhya, Programme Contact: coordinator / 09645612526 Payode, Mananthavady, Wayanadu E-mail: Dist. Pin -670645, Kerala sr.merlingeorge@gmail. com 4 Sr. Alphonsa Nava Cheth ana Holistic Center, Land line: Pathrapankal, MMS Medical Mission Sisters/ 04842542884, Kalamassery, Ernakulam. Dist, 04842557236 683184, Kerala E-mail: [email protected] 5 Sr. Maria Ayushya , Centre for Healing and Contact: Paravarakathu Integration / 0984833736 MMS Enachira Jn., Veroor P.O. Landline: Changanacherry – 686104, 0481-2720544 Kottayam Dist. Kerala 6 Ms. Ratna Aravind Manovihar, Contact: (Recording East Kaloor P.O. Thodupuzha, 09947657349 secretary) Kerala 09447103444 7 Mr. Sreejith c/o Ayushya , Centre for Healing Contact: (Recording and Integration / 09633072339 secretary) Enachira Jn., Veroor P.O. E-mail: Changanacherry – 686104, [email protected] Kottayam Dist. Kerala om
3) Resource Person
No . Name Organization /Address Contact Details 1 Dr. John Baby Calicut University (Rtd.) / Contact: P.B. No.13 09349847603 P.O. Calicut University, Kerala E-mail: 673635 cupsychodept@rediffma il.com 2 Dr. Sr. Joan TRADA , Principal / Contact: Chunkapura MMS P.O. Manganam, Kottayam, 68018, 09447418028 Kerala E-mail: [email protected] 3 Dr. Jacob Nature Life International / Contact: Vadakkancherry Champakara, Vyttila, Ernakulam, 09496044500 Cochin-683138 E-mail: drjacob@naturelifeinter national.com
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4 Sr. Marykutty Ayushya, Centre for Healing and Contact: Kinattukara MMS Integration / 09961823427 V Enachira Jn., Veroor P.O. E-mail: Changanacherry – 686104, [email protected] Kottayam Dist. Kerala om
DETAILS OF PROGRAM SCHEDULE
AHI Indian Alumni Reunion Seminar 2014
DAY 1 st: November 17 (Monday) Moderator; Dr . Sr. Eliza , Ayushya and Ms. Ui , AHI
Time Contents 7:15 am - 8:00 am Yoga & Meditation (Optional): Mr. Shethulinkhan
8:00 am Breakfast
11:00 am - 11:15 am Inauguration an d Orientation to the Seminar : Dr. Sr. Eilza Kuppozhackel MMS, Ayushya
11:15 am -11:45 am About Ayushya: Sr. Theramma Prayikalam MMS , Ayushya
11:45 am - 12:15am Introduction to the Participants : Ms. Ui, AHI
12:15 am - 1:00 pm Components of Holistic Health: Dr. Sr. El iza Kuppozhackel MMS , 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Ayushya
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch break
2: 30 pm - 3:30 pm Experiences in Holistic Health care : Dr. T. N. Manjunath , ITIHAS
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Orientation of Eco Farming & Visit of the Natural Farm : Sr. Marykutty Kinattukara MMS., Ayushya
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Tea break
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Health Exercise, Laugh Therapy and Meditation: Dr. Sr. El iza Kuppozhackel MMS, Ayushya
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm AHI update: Ms. Ui, AHI & Japan’s Hot Issue: Mr. Shibata, AHI
7:30 pm Dinner
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Viewi ng of DVD Movie on Hiroshima atomic bomb “Mushroom Club ”: AHI (Optional)
Re: There is a holy mass every day at 6:30 am in the Chapel.
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DAY 2nd : November 18 (Tuesday ) Moderator; AM: Mr. Sethulinkhan , SIDAR PM: Mr. Manjunath , ITIHAS
Time Contents 7:15 am - 8:00 am Yoga & Meditation : Dr. T. N. Man junath , ITIHAS
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:00 am Empowering Tribal Community by Herbal Remedies: Ms. Ganganma, Ashoka Center for Communities
10:00 am - 10:30 am Visit to the Herbal Garden: Ayushya Team
10:30 am - 11:00 am Tea break
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Happy and Healthy Life through Natural Living : Dr. Jacob Vadakkamcherry, Natture Life International
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Tea break
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 2) PIM Training and Demonstration of Compresses for Common Conditions: Ms. Carmenchu Baloria Badilla, INAM Philippines
7:30 pm Dinner
8:15 pm - 9:15 pm Sharing Cultural Activities : Facilitated by Mr. Shethulinkhan, Sr. Rose and Mr. Kalirathnam
DAY 3rd: November 19 (Wednes day) Moderator; AM: Mr. Raju , CCD PM: Sr. Rose Vypan a, IHM Hospital
Time Contents 7:15 am - 8:00 am Yo ga & Meditation : Dr . T. N. Manjunath , ITIHAS
8:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:45 am Discussion on the Indian Context of Linking Alternative Medi cine and Community Empowerment: Group work facilitate by Mr. Raju, CCD
9:45 am - 10:00 am Tea break
10:00 am -12:00 am Hand and Foot Reflexology : Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel, Ayushya
12:00 am - 12:30 am Lunch
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12:30 am - 7:00 pm Visit Ecological Network Group at IHM Hospital, Bharananagnam: Sr. Rose Vypana, IHM Hospital
8:00 pm Dinner at Ayushya
9:00 pm Treatm ent of Acupuncture and other Alternative Therapies (Optional)
DAY 4th: November 20 (Thurs day) Moderator; Ms. Anicia , INAM Philippines and Mr. Augustine , TLP
Time Activities 7:15 am -8:00 am Yoga & Meditation: Dr . T. N. Manjunat h, ITIHAS
8:00 am Breakf ast 8:30 am -10:00 am Self -esteem for Health: Dr. Sr. Joan Chunkapura , Ayushya & TRADA
10:00 am -10:30 am Demonstration: Mr. Sethulinkhan , SIDAR
10:30 am -11:00 am Tea break
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Psycho Nutrition and Health: Dr. John Baby, HOD Ps ychology, Calicut University, Rtd
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Future Planning: Facilitated by Mr. Raju, CCD
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tea with M edical Mission Sisters at Mother Anna Dengel Home for Sharing Experiences
5:00 pm - 6: 30 pm Evaluation and C onclusion: Facilitated by Dr. Sr. Eliza, Ayushya
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Sickle Cell An emia Management : Sr. Innocent MS MI, Janasoukhya
7:30 pm Dinner
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Note:
Date: January, 2015
Compiled by:
AYUSHYA, Centre for Healing and Integration:
Dr. Sr. Eliza Kuppozhachkel, Programme Coordinator
Ms. Ratna Aravind, Recording Secretary
Mr. Sreejit , Recording Secretary
Asian Health Institute:
Ms. Ui Shiori, International Program Coordinator
Mr. Shibata Eichi, Staff
Downloadable from AHI website: http://ahi-japan.sakura.ne.jp/english/html/
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