Department of Indian Systems of Medicine
India is home to various indigenous healthcare systems that have evolved through centuries of varied civilizations that flourished in the sub-continent. All these systems with a herbal base have remoulded themselves in the process of adapting to the needs of the local cultures and societies. Ayurveda is the prime among them followed by Yoga, Unani and Siddha systems. Homeopathy and Naturopathy, though brought to India by European travellers, got established in India with wide public acceptance. All these systems together have contributed towards healthcare in the society through a comprehensive co-existence. In Kerala, all these systems except Homeopathy operating in public healthcare sector are managed by the Department of Indian Systems of Medicine, Government of Kerala.
Vision
Comprehensive and cost effective healthcare through Indian Systems of Medicine.
Mission
Qualitative improvement of primary, secondary and tertiary health care services by means of preventive, promotive and curative aspects of traditional systems of medicine is our mission.
Objectives
Effective health care delivery through ISM institutions. Capacity development in a phased manner. Standardised service delivery.
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- Always try to eat foods made from locally available products
- Do not heat curd
- Sleep for at least 6 to 8 hours daily at night
- It is good to take 30 minutes walk everyday
- Avoid regular intake of fast food and fried food items
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