It is believed that health means physical, mental and a state absence of disease. Similarly, science also defines the word 'health' but it adds one more component to the previous one i.e physical, mental and social health.
Ayurveda ,the traditional Indian system of medicine explains this term in a different way. The components that it includes to define the word health are physical ( a balance of vata, pitta and kapha),mental, spiritual, soul and a state of total satisfaction.
But the question arises how the state of total satisfaction could be achieved?
Over desire, greediness, selfishness have engulfed the whole human race and declined the quality of life and also lead to depression, which is a common mental disorder prevalent in modern humans.
The cases of depression are increasing at an alarming rate in the whole world. In such circumstances it is very difficult to achieve the state of total satisfaction but also not impossible.
The factors that are required to be focused in order to achieve the total satisfaction are
(a)Food - Healthy food keeps body and mind healthy .Oily and spicy food have adverse effects on the body and mind.Healthy food includes lots of green vegetables, fruits ,milk etc.
(b) Proper eating habits- We eat without the knowledge of calories, nutrients present,duration of digestion of food.We simply eat as per our taste .
(c)Sleep- Electronic gadgets have distracted our mind.We waste our time in unproductive work.We even don't take proper rest .So adequate sleep along with balanced diet is must to keep body and mind healthy.
(d) Breathing - It also plays an important role in maintaining body and mind .We should know proper breathing techniques ,so that body and brain should get sufficient amount of oxygen
(e) Closeness to nature -Almost ninety percent of us have neglected the importance of nature .We have forgotten the benefits of sunlight, fresh air,pure water etc.
(f) Society- Social activities of the working people have reduced to zero. People prefer to live in nuclear family to joint family. They don't want to participate in social activities like meeting people ,talking to elderly, discussing problems with friends and giving time to grand parents.
(g)Spirituality -Turning towards spirituality is also very important as it disconnects ourselves from outer world to inner power or soul
It is believed that active brain never suffers from the problem of depression .Generally, inactive brains have this problem. In case of depression the same element of thought keeps on moving in the brain that makes the brain inactive and slow .So to make it active change the thought from negative to positive. This can also be done by meditation .
In short ,I think depression will remain no longer if we concentrate on above mentioned things.
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