2. ISHA AROKIYA PARIKSHA- A COMPLETE HEALTH CHECKUP USING OUR TRADITIONAL SCIENCES
Arogya Pariksha, a complete health scan using our traditional indigenous system of medicines and
awareness events on the same. This is the first of its kind that happened in the Isha Arogya, Salem, a
centre committed towards holistic health care of the individual.
The program happened in two batches, with 47 participants in the first batch and 56 participants in the
second batch. The day of the Arogya Pariksha marked a celebrative occasion among the participants and
the volunteers.
The first batch started at 10:00 am in the morning. At the Registration counter, the participants were
grouped into teams, named after the useful herbs that had played an important role in the Herbal
Tradition. This is just to create awareness about the herb.
There were 9 teams, Seendhil, Thavasi, Vettiver, Tulsi, Agathi, Vallarai, Thuthuvalai, Nelli, Vilva. Each
team was taken through various events guided by the respective team leader.
The duration of the session was 4 hrs. Shri.K.K. Kaushal IFS, Managing Director, SAGOSERVE and Dr. T.
Vidhyasekaran M.S., (Ortho), SPMM Hospital, Salem were invited as chief guests to the Inaugral
meeting. Dr Pradeepa, Allopathic physician from Isha Arogya Center, welcomed the gathering.
3. During the introductory session, the Project Director of Isha Outreach, Shri. Sekar, delivered his valuable
speech and threw light on the need of the hour for indigenous system of medicines and the importance
of complete health scan.
The interactive educational session was conducted by Dr Velayutham. He is an eminent speaker, Siddha
physician from national Institute of Siddha and General Secretary of Indian Siddha Physcians
Association. He has years of experience in practicing medicine together with Dr. Deivanayakam, a well
known allopathic physician from Tambaram sanatorium in a holistic approach. His knowledge and
speech magnetized every one and prepared the participants to take a step towards Health by our
traditional methods.
There were 6 siddha doctors who attended the camp and 1 allopathic doctor with whom the
participants had consultation.
4. There were also 2 traditional healers from Kolli Hills (AYUSH Isha traditional healers network) with whom
the participants were made to interact with, consult and get a lot of tips and remedies using the
common herbs.
Therapies like Padha Abhyaangam, Netra Lepam were done to the participants. In addition to the above
therapies, male participants were given Banana Leaf Bath selectively and female participants were given
Mukha Abhyangam.
There were Games, Health & Fitness related Tests that made each and every participant to enjoy and
have a great time.
5. A few minutes near the Ayush Isha Herbal Awareness Mobile vehicle had given the participants a lot of
rare info about the important herbs and their use in our daily life.
An interesting awareness session related to the intake of healthy food and naturopathy demo was
presented by the students of J.S.S Institute of Naturopathy.
6. The session concluded with a health lunch demo which included sweets and vegetable salad which
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explained how daily food could improve health and drive diseases away. A kit (Arogya Kit) containing
Jeeva legium, Sukha balm, neem & turmeric powder, Snana powder, bath oil, books on home remedies,
herbal treasure, fruits, etc., were given as complement.
In an eagle’s eye point of view, the overall program was a platform collaborating the ideologies and
ancient simple techniques of eminent and skilled people that has been carried over ages, quenching the
thirst of the modern man with the tight schedule, having a few time to spare for such events.
