7 IEC MODULE.pptx

7 IEC MODULE.pptx

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  IEC MODULE FOR PERIPHERALHEALTH WORKERS
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  Introduction • A referencematerial for peripheral health workers • Information regarding preventive and promotive practices • To propagate knowledge among the masses • As a part of community awareness program
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  Contents • Preventive andpromotive measures: Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Sadvritta. • Management of common ailments using home remedies:  Cold  Cough  Fever  Piles  Anaemia  Diabetes  Sunstroke  Wound care  Hyper acidity  Constipation  Adolescent health care  Ante-natal care  Post-natal care  Geriatric care
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  Dinacharya • Detailed guidelinesfor staying healthy, happy and to align our daily routines with the rhythm of nature. • Implementation of daily routine in a manner that would neither cause undue stress to life while eventually accommodating the practices that would sustain health.
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  Ritucharya • lifestyle modulationto cope with the impact on health caused by seasonal changes. • It enables us to strengthen innate capability to resist ailments that may happen due to seasonal changes. • The healthy dietary practices and lifestyle specified for each Ritu should be followed.
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  Sadvritta • Certain codesof conduct known as Sadvritta are advocated in Ayurveda. • These are applicable to people of all age groups, at all times and at all places. • Following these codes of conduct helps to live a healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
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  Home remedies • Forprevention of diseases and management of minor illnesses • Should not be used as a substitute for standard treatment • Should not be used in major diseases or life threatening conditions • The herbs should be properly washed and dried in shade • The dosage may be adjusted with slight alterations • A minimum gap of 30 minutes in case of combined use / add on
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  Common Cold • Steaminhalation • Gargle with warm saline water • Use Turmeric, Ginger and Tulasi to boost immunity • Keep away from others who are having symptoms • Cover mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing • Use oil in the nostrils or ears • Drink warm water • Decoction of ginger, black pepper and Tulsi leaves • Dalchini (Cinnamon) powder with honey
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  Cough • Keep smallpiece of Mulethi (licorice) in mouth in case of dry cough • Decoction of leaves of Vasa (Adhatoda vasica) • Hot milk with turmeric powder • One teaspoon juice of Ginger and Tulasi with honey • Steam inhalation / saline water gargling • In case of Cough associated with breathing problems, high fever, chest pain or of more than 2 weeks etc., seek medical advice from a qualified medical practitioner for further screening and treatment.
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  Fever • Light andwarm home cooked food • Appropriate rest • Cold sponging if fever is above 100 0 C • Decoction of Leaves of Chirayata (Swertia chirata) • Decoction of whole plant of Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotondus) • Warm decoction of crushed coriander seeds or Giloy stem • One tea spoon juice of Tulsi (Basil) leaves and Ginger with honey • Home remedy should be used for mild fever (of up to 1010 C) that too only when associated with mild symptoms like cold or body ache.
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  Bronchial Asthma • Lightand warm food at night • Warm water gargling • Steam inhalation • Yoga / Pranayama • Taking slow, deep breaths are helpful • Avoid curd, banana, buttermilk, fried food, sour substances • Baheda (Terminalia bellirica) powder with Honey • Luke warm mustard oil massage on chest and back • Decoction of Kantakari (Solanum surattens) with honey
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  Loss of appetite •Take warm water • Take warm and light food like Dalia, Khichadi • Take meals in the correct time in appropriate quantity. • Small pieces of ginger crushed and mixed with lime juice and rock salt may be taken before having food. • Amla (Embilica officianialis) powder mixed with pinch of salt before food • Pudina leaves (Mint), lemon and black salt with water • Home remedies may be used during recovery from illness or as adjuvant to any other treatment.