When a person is afraid of ghosts/spirits etc... it used to be a practice to tie a rope on his/her upper arm just above the biceps. In tamil it is called "thaayathu" (தாயத்து). I used to think that it was mere superstition - a psychological ploy to give courage to the person concerned. Now after studying acupuncture - i see the wisdom in this practice. This rope usually activates LI14 and LU3. Believe it or not - these are the acupuncture points to fight depression, to reduce heart palpitations AND to reduce fear of ghosts!!!! And our ancestors - with their uncanny medical sense - mixed it with religious belief to help people with these problems.... GREAT.
This thought led me to read about other such "stupid" practices... and i focussed on the various ornaments that women wear. Wanted to see if there is any medical benefit in such things.
1. Bindi or Thilak or Pottu :
It activates a varma point called "thilartha varmam" - which increases memory power. Moreover, it is difficult to hypnotize or mesmerise a woman who is wearing a bindi - as this red spot makes it difficult for the mesmeriser.
2. Ear Ring : This point activates and energizes the brain. It also makes eye sight better.
3. Nettri Sutti - i dont know the name in english for this. Its a small ornament worn by ladies - middle of forehead - at the hairline - at the place where usually married women keep their kum kum - (for acupuncturists - between BL3 on the hairline) Wearing gold at this point - headaches become history - sinusitis runs away.
4. Ring on the 4th finger : Energizes sexual organs (watch, bracelet or ring like the punjabis also has the same effect)
5. Chain or necklace : It balances the energy flow between the body and the head (between thoracic and cervical region).
6. Vangi : Its a tight U or inverted U shaped ornament worn on the biceps of a woman. It has the same effect like the rope on the biceps that we talked about in the beginning of this post. Additional benefit is prevention of breast cancer. Can you believe this?
7. Bangles : By activating points on the wrist where yin and yang channels meet - body's immune system gets a boost. More white blood cells are produced. Important hormone secretions are regulated - hence health is preserved.
8. Ornament worn around the hips : Stomach region - uterus region become strong - hence mostly used in weddings and functions. The entire hip region becomes strong.
9. Nose ring : All diseases related to small and large intestine will be set right. Women who wear nose ring - rarely suffer from constipation.
10. Payal or Kolusu : The following organs are strengthened by wearing payal or kolusu. Liver, Spleen, Gall Bladder, Kidney, Stomach, Urinary Bladder. This was the reason why even men used to wear thick rings around their ankles. Do you remember the "silambu" made famous by the tamil classic "Silapathikaaram"?
11. Toe Ring : Strengthens the uterus and stimulates sexual hormones. Therefore, only married women were allowed to wear this.
Our ancestors gave us these ways which while making our women look beautiful - they also made them healthy. Hence, it is sad to see that our women are slowly forsaking these ornaments one by one. And in the name of religion too - many christian and muslim women avoid many such healthy ways. So sad.
I can hear men asking - are there things/ways through which men can be healthy? Will write about it sometime later. dont worry :-)
This thought led me to read about other such "stupid" practices... and i focussed on the various ornaments that women wear. Wanted to see if there is any medical benefit in such things.
1. Bindi or Thilak or Pottu :
It activates a varma point called "thilartha varmam" - which increases memory power. Moreover, it is difficult to hypnotize or mesmerise a woman who is wearing a bindi - as this red spot makes it difficult for the mesmeriser.
2. Ear Ring : This point activates and energizes the brain. It also makes eye sight better.
3. Nettri Sutti - i dont know the name in english for this. Its a small ornament worn by ladies - middle of forehead - at the hairline - at the place where usually married women keep their kum kum - (for acupuncturists - between BL3 on the hairline) Wearing gold at this point - headaches become history - sinusitis runs away.
4. Ring on the 4th finger : Energizes sexual organs (watch, bracelet or ring like the punjabis also has the same effect)
5. Chain or necklace : It balances the energy flow between the body and the head (between thoracic and cervical region).
6. Vangi : Its a tight U or inverted U shaped ornament worn on the biceps of a woman. It has the same effect like the rope on the biceps that we talked about in the beginning of this post. Additional benefit is prevention of breast cancer. Can you believe this?
7. Bangles : By activating points on the wrist where yin and yang channels meet - body's immune system gets a boost. More white blood cells are produced. Important hormone secretions are regulated - hence health is preserved.
8. Ornament worn around the hips : Stomach region - uterus region become strong - hence mostly used in weddings and functions. The entire hip region becomes strong.
9. Nose ring : All diseases related to small and large intestine will be set right. Women who wear nose ring - rarely suffer from constipation.
10. Payal or Kolusu : The following organs are strengthened by wearing payal or kolusu. Liver, Spleen, Gall Bladder, Kidney, Stomach, Urinary Bladder. This was the reason why even men used to wear thick rings around their ankles. Do you remember the "silambu" made famous by the tamil classic "Silapathikaaram"?
11. Toe Ring : Strengthens the uterus and stimulates sexual hormones. Therefore, only married women were allowed to wear this.
Our ancestors gave us these ways which while making our women look beautiful - they also made them healthy. Hence, it is sad to see that our women are slowly forsaking these ornaments one by one. And in the name of religion too - many christian and muslim women avoid many such healthy ways. So sad.
I can hear men asking - are there things/ways through which men can be healthy? Will write about it sometime later. dont worry :-)
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