GREEN AYUR

22/10/2025

🩺 අල්සයිමර් රෝගය ගැන කතා කරමු…

🧠💔අල්සයිමර් කියන්නේ මතකය, සිතුවිලි, හැසිරීම පවා මන්දගාමී ව වෙනස් කරන මනෝ රෝගයක්.

මෙහිදී මොළය හැකිලීම තමයි කෙටියෙන්ම කිව්වොත් වෙන්නේ – ඒ කියන්නේ මොළයේ සෛල(neurons and synapses)අහිමිවෙමින්, ඒ අතර සම්බන්ධතා බිඳෙමින් යනවා.

🧬ඔයා දන්නවද ඉතින් මොළය ඇතුලේ මොකද්ද සිද්දවෙන්නේ කියලා....

මොළය ඇතුලේ තියෙනවා Hippocampus කියන මතකය පාලනය කරන කොටසක්. මේ Hippocampus තමයි ඉස්සෙල්ලම කුඩා වෙන්නේ.

Cortex පටලය තුනීවෙන්න පටන්ගන්නවා – ඒ නිසා විචාරාත්මක හැකියාව, භාෂාව, තීරණ ගැනීම වගේ දේවල් අසීරු වෙනවා.

Ventricles කියන හිස් අවකාශ විශාල වෙන්න ගන්නවා.

අවසානයේදී, සාමාන්‍ය සෞඛ්‍ය සම්පන්න මොළයක ට වඩා ග්‍රෑම් 100–200 කින් අඩු බරක් තියෙන්න පුළුවන් 😔

මේ විදියට මොළය හැකිළුණාම අලුත් මතක තියා ගැනීම අමාරුයි. තමන්ට පුරුදු තැන් හරි මිනිසුන් හරි හඳුනා ගන්න එකත් අමාරු වෙනවා.

💭 හැසිරීම වගේම පුද්ගලත්වයත් (personality)වෙනස් වෙනවා.

අල්සයිමර් රෝගය මතකයට විතරක්ම නෙවෙයි – මනුෂ්‍යයෙකුගේ හැසිරීම, හැඟීම් වගේම පුද්ගලත්වය ද වෙනස් කරනවා.

👴 මොනවද ඒ අයගේ පොදු හැසිරීම් වෙනස්වීම්:

නිතර අමතක වීම – අලුත් දේවල් මතක තියා ගන්න අසීරුය.

අනපේක්ෂිත මනෝභාව වෙනස්වීම් – ඒ කියන්නේ හදිසි කෝපය, හැඩීම හෝ හිනාවීම.

සැක කිරීම – අයෙකු තමන්ට වංචා කරනවා කියා සිතීම.

රෑට ඇවිදින්න යාම හෝ නිදා ගැනීමේ අපහසුතා.

ආසාවන් අහිමිවීම – ඉස්සර ප්‍රියකරන දේවල් ගැන උනන්දු වෙන්නේ නෑ.

එකම දෙය නැවත නැවතත් කියා හෝ කිරීම.

භාවයන් පාලනය නොවීම – හදිසියේ හිනා වීම හෝ කඳුළු වීම

මෙම වෙනස්වීම් නිසා පවුලේ සාමාජිකයන්ටත් වඩාත් අභියෝගාත්මක වේ. 💔

💙 නමුත්... බලාපොරොත්තු තියෙනවා!

අල්සයිමර් රෝගය සම්පූර්ණයෙන් සුව නොවූවත්,
ආරම්භක හඳුනාගැනීම සහ මනස සුරක්ෂිත තබන රටාවක් මගින් රෝගය මන්දගාමී කරන්න පුළුවන්.

🌿 මොළය සුරකින්න පහත උපදෙස් පිළිපදින්න:

🧩 නිතර මනෝ ක්‍රියාකාරීත්වය (ගැටළු විසඳා බලන්න, පොත් කියවන්න)
🚶‍♀️ නිතිපතා ව්‍යායාම කරන්න.
🍎 සෞඛ්‍යවත් ආහාර පුරුද්දක් ඇතිකරගන්න
👫 සමාජ සම්බන්ධතා යහපත්ව තියා ගන්න.
😊 අරමුණක් සහිත ජීවිතයක් ගතකරන්න.

🧠 ඔබගේ මොළය ඔබේ වටිනාම දෙයකි— එය ආරක්ෂා කරගන්න!
💙 #අල්සයිමර් #මනෝසෞඛ්‍යය

Dr. Koshila Peduruarachchi
BAMS(Hons) University of Kelaniya

Green Ayur

22/10/2025

🩺 アルツハイマー病について話しましょう

🧠💔 アルツハイマー病とは、記憶・思考・行動などを少しずつ変化させていく脳の病気です。

簡単に言えば、脳の細胞（ニューロン）やシナプスが失われ、それらのつながりが壊れていく病気です。
🧬 脳の中で何が起こっているのでしょうか？

脳には**海馬（Hippocampus）という、記憶をつかさどる部分があります。
この海馬が最初に小さくなり、次に大脳皮質（Cortex）**が薄くなっていきます。

その結果、考える力・言葉を理解する力・判断力などが低下します。
また、脳の内部にある**脳室（Ventricles）**が広がっていきます。

最終的には、健康な脳よりも100〜200グラムほど軽くなることもあります。😔

💭 症状として現れる変化

脳がこのように萎縮していくと、新しい記憶を覚えることが難しくなり、
なじみのある場所や人の顔を認識できなくなることがあります。

また、性格や行動までも変わってしまうことがあります。
アルツハイマー病は、記憶だけでなく「人間らしさ」そのものに影響を与える病なのです。

👴 よく見られる行動の変化

物忘れが多くなる

新しいことを覚えられない

気分の急な変化（怒り・笑い・涙）

他人を疑うようになる

夜中に歩き回る・眠れない

興味や意欲を失う

同じことを何度も言う・する

感情のコントロールが難しくなる

これらの変化は、本人だけでなく家族にも大きな負担や悲しみをもたらします。💔

💙 それでも希望はあります！

アルツハイマー病は完全に治すことはできませんが、
早期発見と心の健康を保つ生活習慣によって、進行を遅らせることが可能です。

🌿 脳を守るためのヒント

🧩 頭を使う習慣を持ちましょう（読書・パズル・会話）
🚶‍♀️ 毎日少しでも運動を続けましょう
🍎 栄養バランスのとれた食事を心がけましょう
👫 家族や友人とのつながりを大切にしましょう
😊 目的や喜びを持った生活を送りましょう

🧠 あなたの脳は、あなたのもっとも大切な財産です。
どうか大切に守ってください。💙

#アルツハイマー #心の健康 #脳を守ろう #記憶ケア #健康な心
Dr. Koshila Peduruarachchi
BAMS（Hons）ケラニヤ大学 ースリランカ

21/10/2025

Celebrating my 7th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

21/10/2025

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World Psoriasis Day 2025
Special Ayurvedic Awareness and Clinical Program - Sri Lanka on 01st November 2025 @ Sri Sudarshanarama Temple, Kiribathgoda

In commemoration of World Psoriasis Day on October 29th, a groundbreaking initiative is being launched—for the first time in the history of Ayurveda—to raise awareness, offer free treatments, and promote mental well-being for individuals living with psoriasis.

This special program is organized under the Department of Cikitsa, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, and is spearheaded by Dr. Pushpa Jayakody, a renowned Ayurvedic physician and Senior Lecturer with exceptional expertise in the management of psoriasis. The initiative is held under the guidance of Prof. K.P.P. Peiris, Dean of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine.

🌿 Theme for World Psoriasis Day 2025:

"Psoriatic Disease and Comorbidities – Understanding the Domino Effect"

This year’s theme emphasizes the interconnectedness of psoriatic disease with other serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and mental health disorders. It highlights the urgent need for integrated care, early diagnosis, and holistic treatment approaches—areas where Ayurveda can play a vital role.

📍 Program Highlights:

Free Ayurvedic consultations and treatments
Workshops on mental well-being and lifestyle management
Public awareness campaigns
Educational sessions on psoriasis and associated comorbidities
Distribution of informative material on Ayurvedic management of psoriasis

This pioneering effort marks a significant step toward bridging traditional wisdom with modern healthcare challenges—offering hope and holistic healing to those affected by psoriasis.

Program Highlights:
Psoriasis Awareness Session
Free Ayurveda Clinic
Mental Relaxation & Wellness Program

📅 Date: Saturday, 1st November 2025
🕗 Time: From 8.00 a.m. onwards
📍 Venue: Sri Sudarshanarama Temple, Kiribathgoda
All are warmly invited to participate and experience the healing power of Ayurveda.
🔴Limited seats are available. Pre registration is required.

29/09/2025

🚨 Protect Your Heart, Protect Your Life ❤️

Every year, millions of people worldwide suffer from a heart attack—but the good news is that many cases are preventable. Knowing the risks and taking small daily steps can make a big difference.

✅ What is a Heart Attack?
A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked, usually by a buildup of fat, cholesterol, or other substances. This can damage the heart muscle if not treated quickly.
⚠️ Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore:

Chest pain or pressure that may spread to the arm, back, or jaw

Shortness of breath

Nausea, sweating, or lightheadedness

Unexplained fatigue

👉 If you notice these symptoms, seek emergency medical help immediately.

💡 Prevention Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy:

🥗 Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

🚶‍♂️ Stay active—at least 30 minutes of exercise most days

🚭 Quit smoking and limit alcohol intake

🩺 Control blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes

😴 Get enough rest and manage stress

Your heart works for you every second of the day—take steps to care for it today. ❤️

💬 Share this post to spread awareness. It might just save a life!

Dr. K. Peduruarachchi
BAMS (Hons) University of Kelaniya
GREEN AYUR Green Ayur Acupuncture Treatment Center

03/09/2025

29/08/2025

🩺 認知症患者のサイレントコーマにご注意ください 🩺

認知症のご家族が突然反応しなくなることがあります。「ただ眠っているだけ」と思いがちですが、これは サイレントコーマ（無言の昏睡） という神経学的緊急事態の可能性があります。

⚠️ 注意すべきサイン:

😶 触っても声をかけても反応がない

👁️ 目が開かない、または開くのが遅い

💓 呼吸や脈拍が不規則

✅ すぐに行うこと:

🩺 落ち着いてバイタルサインを確認する

📞 迷わず救急へ連絡する

🛡️ 安全を確保する

📝 薬や最近の体調変化を医師に伝える
る

💡 ポイント: ちょっとした意識の変化でも命に関わることがあります。早期の対応が命を救うこともあります。

📢 この投稿を共有して、他のご家族も注意喚起できるようにしましょう。

#認知症ケア #サイレントコーマ #神経学 #医療情報 #地域健康

29/08/2025

Silent Coma in Dementia Patients – What Families Must Know 🧠

Sometimes, a loved one with dementia may seem to be “just sleeping.” But this could be a silent coma, a serious neurological emergency. 🚨

⚠️ Watch for these warning signs:

😶 No response to touch, sound, or voice

👁️ Eyes staying closed or slow to open

💓 Irregular breathing or pulse

✅ Immediate steps to take:

🩺 Stay calm and check vital signs

📞 Call emergency services immediately

🛡️ Keep them safe from injury

📝 Share medications and recent health changes with doctors
💡 Remember: Even subtle changes in alertness can be life-threatening. Early action can save lives!

📢 Share this post to help other families stay aware and prepared.

07/08/2025

🧠🌿 PARKINSON’S DISEASE – Western & Ayurvedic Perspectives 🌿🧠


🧬 What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive neurological disorder that affects the part of the brain controlling movement. It primarily results from the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra, a key area in the midbrain.

🔍 Western Medical Perspective
🧠 Cause: While the exact cause remains unclear, a combination of genetic and environmental factors may contribute.
🧪 Pathology: Degeneration of dopaminergic neurons → Dopamine deficiency → Impaired motor function.

📋 Common Symptoms:
✅ Resting tremor (usually begins in one hand)
✅ Bradykinesia (slowness of movement)
✅ Muscle rigidity
✅ Postural instability
✅ Masked face (reduced facial expression)
✅ Speech and swallowing difficulties
✅ Mood changes (depression, anxiety)
✅ Sleep disturbances, constipation, fatigue

🌿 Ayurvedic Insight – Kampavata
In Ayurveda, Parkinson’s closely resembles Kampavata, caused by an aggravation of Vata dosha, particularly in the Majja Dhatu (nervous system).
This imbalance disrupts the coordination of movement, leading to tremors, stiffness, and motor dysfunction.

🧘‍♀️ Ayurveda focuses not only on symptom management but on restoring balance, strengthening the nervous system, and improving quality of life.

💚 Green Ayur's Integrative Management Plan

🔹 Herbal Neurotonics & Rasayana Therapy

Kapikacchu (Mucuna pruriens): Natural source of L-Dopa

Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, Guduchi: To nourish nerves and calm Vata

Medhya Rasayana: Cognitive and neuroprotective formulations

🔹 Panchakarma Therapies (Vata-Pacifying)

Abhyanga (warm oil massage) with medicated oils like Bala, Mahanarayana

Shirodhara & Shirovasti: Deeply calming therapies to stabilize brain function
Basti (medicated e***a): Targeting Vata imbalance directly in its seat (colon)

🔹 Yoga & Meditation

Slow, therapeutic yoga improves flexibility, strength, and balance

Pranayama and guided meditation reduce stress and enhance brain oxygenation

🔹 Diet & Lifestyle Guidance

Warm, nourishing, Vata-pacifying foods: soupy, oily, easily digestible

Avoid stimulants, cold, dry, or processed foods

Daily routine (Dinacharya) to support nervous system stability

🌱 Why Choose Integrative Care?
While modern medicine offers effective symptomatic relief, Ayurveda offers root-level support by:
✅ Balancing disturbed Vata
✅ Nourishing the nervous system
✅ Improving digestion (Agni) and tissue nourishment (Dhatu Poshana)
✅ Supporting emotional and mental wellbeing

Together, they form a powerful synergy to improve mobility, mood, sleep, and independence.

🌿 Dr. K. Peduruarachchi
BAMS (Hons) – University of Kelaniya
Green Ayur – Healing through Nature

29/07/2025

🧠 Do You Know What Vascular Dementia Is?
👨‍⚕️ A Doctor's Insight into the Silent Brain Disease

Vascular Dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. But unlike Alzheimer’s, it’s caused by reduced blood flow to the brain — often due to small strokes, blood clots, or narrowed blood vessels.

👁️‍🗨️ What makes it tricky?
Symptoms can come suddenly or slowly worsen over time. People may have trouble planning, focusing, remembering things, or even walking steadily.
🚨 Early Signs to Watch For:
✔️ Memory loss
✔️ Confusion or mood changes
✔️ Slowed thinking
✔️ Difficulty finding words
✔️ Trouble organizing or solving problems
✔️ Unsteady walk or frequent falls

🩺 Unlike Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia symptoms may be more “stepwise” — getting worse after each stroke or mini-stroke.

💡 Good news? Vascular Dementia can be prevented and slowed by controlling the risk factors:
✅ Manage high blood pressure
✅ Quit smoking
✅ Keep diabetes in check
✅ Stay active and eat a healthy diet
✅ Get regular health check-ups

📢 As a doctor, I’ve seen how early detection and lifestyle changes can help patients live a fuller life even after diagnosis.

🧬 Let’s raise awareness together.
💬 Have questions about Vascular Dementia or memory changes in your loved ones? Comment below or send us a message.

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Dr. K. Peduruarachchi
GREEN AYUR | Green Ayur Acupuncture Treatment Center

13/07/2025

🧠💜 From a Doctor’s Heart: A Deeper Look into Alzheimer’s & Dementia

As a doctor trained in both modern neuro-orthopaedic medicine and traditional Ayurveda, I often meet patients and families struggling to understand the changes brought on by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. These conditions touch not only the brain, but the heart and soul of the entire family.

🔬 What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease — the most common cause of dementia. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, language, and even simple daily functioning. It’s not just a part of "normal aging."

🧩 Causes & Risk Factors:
Age (usually 65+ but can appear earlier)

Family history or genetics (e.g. APOE-e4 gene)

Cardiovascular conditions (hypertension, diabetes)

Head trauma or brain injury

Sedentary lifestyle

Poor sleep and chronic stress

Toxin accumulation and poor digestion (from an Ayurvedic lens)

🧠 Early Signs to Watch For:
Forgetting recent events or names

Repeating the same questions

Trouble following conversations

Misplacing things often

Mood swings, irritability, or withdrawal

Confusion about time or place

If caught early, there’s much we can do to slow the progression and support better quality of life.

🌿 A Holistic Approach to Dementia Care
In my clinical experience, integrating Ayurveda with modern neurology brings powerful results — especially in the early and middle stages.

🪷 Ayurvedic & Natural Therapies:
Medhya Rasayana (brain tonics): Herbs like Brahmi, Mandukaparni, Shankhpushpi, and Ashwagandha support cognition and reduce neuroinflammation.

Panchakarma detox: Removes metabolic toxins (ama), improves circulation, and calms the nervous system.

Tailored diet: Light, nourishing, satvic foods improve digestion and brain clarity.

Nasya therapy: Medicated oil drops into the nose to stimulate brain function.

Marma therapy & Acupressure: Stimulate vital energy points to calm the mind and enhance neural balance.

Color therapy & Music therapy: Reduce anxiety and agitation.

Yoga & Meditation: Gentle asanas, pranayama, and chanting improve oxygenation, sleep, and emotional well-being.

Dementia cannot always be reversed — but life doesn’t end with diagnosis.
With early care, an integrative approach, and genuine emotional support, we can preserve dignity, comfort, and connection.

Let us walk this path together — with science, with tradition, and most of all, with heart.

🩺 Dr. [K. Peduruarachchi]
( GREEN AYUR | Green Ayur Acupuncture Treatment Center)