Environmental Chemicals and Ayurved

By

Mrs. Snehal JainDr. Kalpu Kotecha, Dr. Joban Modha

Objectives :• To detect the effects of smoking, alcohol consumption, use of

carbide and phenol on body and role of Ayurved to resolve these

addiction and stay away from these chemical hazardous.

Smoking Drinking Alcohol Carbide Phenol

AYURVED

Smoking-Cigarette containsConsists over 4,000 chemicals

- 60 cancer-causing

- 172 toxins

Main constituencies :

• Nicotine

• Tar

• Carbon monoxide

Why do some people smoke???

Lose weight

Cool and Modern look

Fashion

and entertainment

Feeling Relax & Happy

For Stimulation

Disadvantages:Observation(External):

Bad Breath Yellow Teeth Clothes Odouring

Difficult To Play Empty Wallet Air Pollution

Internal:

Lip , Mouth, Heart Disease Bronchitis Skin Damage

Throat Cancer

Lung Cancer Blood Circulation Sexual Disorders

Disorder

Why do some people drink alcohol???

Ethanol (C2H6O)

Mood

Enhancer

To escape

from

problems

To

relaxation

Source

of energy

in diet

Stress

relieving

For the

taste

Disadvantages:

Cancer: Increases Risk In The Liver, Pancreas, Breast, Mouth……

Heart Disease: Raising

Blood Pressure And Cause

Strokes

Kidney Disease: Enlarges The

Kidney And Cause To Failure

Disadvantages Contd…:

Liver Disease:

Increases Fatty SubstanceSleep-Coma-Death

Psychological Disturbances : Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia…..

How alcohol cause damage to the body ??

The Chemical Breakdown of Alcohol

ADH ALDH

CH3-CH2-OH → CH3-COH → CH3COO-

Ethanol Acetaldehyde Acetate

Carcinogen

Scoffing alcohol converts into a toxic chemical called

acetaldehyde which causes cancer by damaging

DNA and ceases cell function of repairing.

Obliteration

Withdrawal Of Temptations Focus On Your Goal

Prohibition by Self

DeterminationLearn From The Past

Carbide

• Calcium carbide [CaC2]

• A grey or brown color stone or in powder

form with garlic like foul odor.

• CaC2+ H2O Ca(OH)2 + CH=CH ↑

Acetylene gas

• Reaction with water produces acetylene gas which is an

analogue of ethylene and quickens the ripening process.

• Acetylene also contains phosphine (95 ppm)

and arsenic (3 ppm) responsible factors of

causing chronic health effect.

Effects Of CaC2 On Fruit Quality:

• Overly soft and flavorless

• Yellow outer skin, but the tissue inside fruit remains green and raw

• Cannot be stored for more than two days

• Becomes toxic and tasteless

Disadvantages:

Carbide + Colour + wax Headache Mood disturbing Sleepiness

= poison on the plate

Mental Confusion Memory Loss Peptic Ulcer Death

At Chronic Exposure

Identification Of CaC2 -Ripened Fruits:

Carbonated ripened Naturally ripened

Ripened look attractive outside

and have a uniform colour

Not uniform in colour and are

green and yellow

Shiny skin and looks like a

polished

Ripened mangoes look very

ordinary

The flesh nearer to the seed has

unusual taste(i.e.) Sour

Taste is not differentiable

Bad smell and dark patches

{carbide heat}

Somewhat wrinkle surface .

Precautions:

Wash The Fruits

Thoroughly Before Use.

Peel Of Fruit Before Use.

Cut Into Pieces Rather Than

Consuming Them Directly.

Sock Them In Water For

15-20 Min. Prior To Use.

Phenol• Phenol C6H6O

• An extremely caustic chemical that burns the skin.

Absorption of phenol through the lungs or skin can

cause:

Damage CNS, Kidney And Liver Pneumonia Respiratory Tract Infection

Heart-rate Irregularities Skin Irritation Numbness, vomiting, and many

more…..

Commercial Use:

Air Fresheners Deodorants Lip Balms Sunscreen lotion

Nail Polish Acne Medications Antiseptics Polishing

Introduction of Ayurved

• .

Revitalize The Body’s Systems

Boost The Immune System

Strong Foundation In Health

Face The Challenges

Lifestyle Changes

Role Of Ayurved And Yoga In

Abstracting Of Smoking And Alcohol

Role of Ayuvred in Abstaining From

Chemical Hazardous

Yearly Panchkarma

TreatmentsHealthy exercise

Note: - Consume fresh prepared or organic food also keeps you

away from these toxic chemicals.

Conclusion:

Alcohol, If taken in small quantity or in minutedoses then it is act as a medicine. But in caseof smoking, it is injurious to health in anysense and one should avoid it.

Likewise use of carbide and phenol in foodand commercial product one should aware ofsuch stuff & ignore the same.

References

• Smoking-effect on your body. https;//www.better health.vic.gov.au

• Medical Management Guidelines for Phenol (C6H6O) http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/mmg/mmg.asp?id=144&tid=27

• Siddiqui, M.W. and R.S. Dhua, Eating Artificially Ripened Fruits is Harmful.Current science, vol. 99, no. 12, 25 December 2010.

• Yoga and Ayurveda to support recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. www.theida.com/yoga-and-ayurveda-to-support-recovery-from-drug-and-alcohol-addiction.