The indigenous health-care system is
commensurate with the traditional habits, lifestyle and value systems of a
particular culture from where it has evolved.
For example, the Keralites, in spite of coming into contactwith western
culture, do not endorse its systems, and hold on to their own traditions.
Perhaps that is why their age-old habit of using a high cholesterol diet has
not resulted in an increased incidence of heart disease. The indigenous systems
of medicine continue to have
a stronghold in Kerala.
All health-care systems, including
modern medicine, are in agreement today over the issue that a patient’s
psychological state has much to do with the healing process. Minor activities
like taking
part in a satsang, singing a tune you enjoy,
and dancing for fun to your child’s delight can make you feel contented and
allow the good chemicals flow.
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