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I am delighted to nourish my gut with nutritious foods, fostering a healthier and more vibrant life.

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Health to me means being physically, emotionally, and mentally fit, which embodies overall vitality and well-being. I always feel healthy when I can optimally do my daily tasks without any physical, emotional or mental drainage and feel ecstatic.

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This is me doing my morning routine of practicing yoga

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Yoga, originating over 5,000 years ago in northern India, is integral to Hinduism, Buddhism, and global wellness. Swami Vishnudevananda adapted yoga's ancient wisdom for modern needs, emphasizing five principles: Asana (exercise), Pranayama (breathing), Savasana (relaxation), a vegetarian diet, and positive thinking & meditation (Vedanta & Dhyana) to foster well-being.

(Explore the Ancient Roots of Yoga, n.d.)
https://artsandculture.google.com/story/explore-the-ancient-roots-of-yoga/rAKCRDl92CPuJg#:~:text=Yoga

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An image from a collection shot by a Syrian refugee of 18 years in Jordan's Zaatari camp.

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What principal health issues are Syrian refugees facing?

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What principal health issues are Syrian refugees facing?

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Country focus: Syria
Syria (officially the Syrian Arab Republic) is a West Asian country with over 90 per cent of people living in poverty. Since the Syrian Civil War outbreak in 2011, many citizens have been forced to flee their country, resulting in a gigantic loss in the country's economy and population and displaced millions of people into neighbouring countries. The last visa under this program was issued on 22 March 2017. 99% of the visas were given to families, with 4,350 children included in the total number of visas issued. 5,620 of these visas were issued to Syrian nationals. A humanitarian catastrophe has resulted, with many people finding it difficult to access necessities like food, water, and healthcare. Hence, it requires humanitarian aid from countries like Australia.
The three common problems most likely to occur, as listed in the Australian refugee health practice guide by Syrian refugees, are mental health issues, low Vitamin D and chronic diseases ( smoking, alcohol, and other substances).

Mental Health Issues:
Syrian Refugees face many mental health issues like anxiety, trauma, depression, conflict, family separation, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and significant human rights violations due to postwar consequences.
One treatment for Syrian refugees who suffer from mental health issues is providing support to reduce the feeling of isolation and identifying strengths and evidence of resilience.

Low Vitamin D:
Low vitamin D is also common in other refugee cohorts wearing covering clothing (Syrian, Afghani; prevalence 50–70%. This has also been linked to the rise of rickets cases in immigrant children with ethnic and cultural risk factors.
One treatment available for Syrian refugees is individuals with symptomatic rickets should be admitted to the hospital for an intravenous calcium infusion, cardiac monitoring, and supplementation with vitamin D.

Chronic Diseases ( smoking, alcohol, and other substances):

According to reports, PTSD sufferers with refugee-like backgrounds tend to smoke and drink a lot more. Syrian refugees have significantly reported tobacco intake via water pipes, potentially increasing nicotine dependence.
One treatment option accessible to them is examining the signs of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and providing suitable medications.

(Australian Red Cross, 2023)
https://www.redcross.org.au/act/help-refugees/refugee-facts/

(Syria Humanitarian Response, 2022)
https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/syria/syria-humanitarian-response

Australian Refugee Health» Primary Care for People of Refugee Backgrounds. (n.d.). https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/

(Key Facts on the Conflict in Syria and Iraq - How Has the Australian Government Responded? - Refugee Council of Australia, n.d.)
https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/syria-iraq/4/

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Ashwagandha also known as "Indian winter cherry" is the most important herb in Ayurveda which contains chemicals to help calm the brain, reduce swellings, lower blood pressure, alter the immune system and a great agent to relieve stress.

(Explore the Ancient Roots of Yoga, n.d.) https://artsandculture.google.com/story/explore-the-ancient-roots-of-yoga/rAKCRDl92CPuJg#:~:text=Yoga

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Chicken tikka masala served with hot steamed rice

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Chicken tikka masala is a spicy dish consisting of boneless chunks of chicken marinated with Indian spices and yoghurt. This dish is an emotion for all Indians as it is served every occasion. Me and my dad usually cook this every weekend in our garden during winter. My dad marinates the chicken while I warm my hands around the burning coal. This dish is healthy and an excellent opportunity to learn cooking and to make healthy food decisions according to Australian Dietary Guidelines.

Recipe Below:

1kg chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces

100g natural yoghurt

120g (1/4 cup) tikka masala curry paste

60ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil

6 fresh curry leaves (optional)

1 red capsicum, coarsely chopped

1 brown onion, finely chopped

1 fresh green chilli, seeded, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, crushed

2.5cm-piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated

250ml (1 cup) Massel chicken style liquid stock

400g can chopped tomatoes

1 tbsp Mutti Double Concentrate Tomato Paste

100ml thickened cream

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Steamed rice, to serve

Cooked pappadums, to serve

Instructions to make:

Combine the chicken and yoghurt in a glass bowl with half of the curry paste. Season and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours. Heat two tablespoons of oil over medium heat in a saucepan, then add the curry leaves and cover. Cook for one minute, stirring regularly, until aromatic. Add capsicum, onions, chillies, garlic, and ginger in a separate pan and cook for 5 minutes until golden. Add the remainder of the curry paste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring regularly until sauce is thickened slightly. Heat the remaining oil in a separate frying pan for 5 minutes, then cook the chicken in two batches, lightly charred, for 15 minutes. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce, simmer for 15 minutes, stir in cream and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information per serve
( recipe serves 6 servings):

Energy | 1688 kj (403cal) | 19%
Protein | 36.0g | 72%
Total Fat | 24.1g | 34%
Cholesterol | 0.2g | -
Carbohydrate Total | 9.8g | 3%
Dietary Fiber | 2.2g | 7%
Sodium | 770.6mg | 34%
Calcium | 58.1mg | 7%
Magnesium | 53mg | 17%
Potassium | 690.3mg | -
Iron | 2mg | 17%
Zinc | 2.9mg | 24%
Phosphorus | 350.9mg | 35%
Vitamin A | 195.8μg | 26%
Vitamin C | 38.9mg | 97%
Niacin B3 | 9.5mg | 95%
Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 63%
Folic Acid B9 | 17.7 | 9%
Vitamin B12 | 1.1μg | 55%
Vitamin D | 0.1μg | 1%
Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 17%
Vitamin K | 17.6μg | 22%

(Get-ahead Chicken Tikka Masala, 2022)
https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/get-ahead-chicken-tikka-masala/cef3f34d-5c35-4e58-a2a5-714db5546afb

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For me, the most significant aspect of the competency standard 12.1 is the necessity for clinicians to cultivate and uphold a knowledge of their own culture, beliefs, values, and prejudices, as well as how these factors affect how they engage with patients in healthcare settings.  Having analysed, healthcare providers should recognize and honour the impact of culture on the healthcare decisions made by individuals from migrant and refugee backgrounds. This newfound self-awareness has bolstered my confidence, allowing me to approach patient care with an open and unbiased perspective. This awareness has become an invaluable asset in my life, as it enables me to build trust with patients by demonstrating a keen understanding of my cultural perspective. Self-evaluation is necessary to maintain cultural competency. I must continuously evaluate my capacity to give people from different cultures flexible and responsive care.
Subsequently,  I noticed that the role of a clinician is to diagnose and treat medical conditions and establish trust and understanding with each patient, regardless of their cultural background. To conclude, I want to get better at giving my patients medical treatment that is not just culturally acceptable and considerate of their varied origins and values but also medically successful.

(Migrant and Refugee Women’s Health Partnership, 2019)
https://culturaldiversityhealth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Culturally-responsive-clinical-practice-Working-with-people-from-migrant-and-refugee-backgrounds-Jan2019.pdf

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This is me celebrating Diwali back home in India with firecrackers and wearing ethnic clothes :)

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Diwali also the festival of lights is India's most significant festival, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, wisdom over ignorance, and virtue over malevolence. The celebration begins with prayers to the goddess Lakshmi and includes sweet-making and house cleaning. The following day, homes are adorned with lamps and rangolis, intricate designs crafted on the floor using coloured sand, powder, rice, or flower petals.

(Mckeever, 2020)
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/diwali-history-customs-indian-festival-of-lights

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Around 600 AD, chess came into existence.

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Chess made its debut in India around the 6th century AD and offers a unique opportunity to enhance cognitive abilities such as memory, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Additionally, it has shown promise in alleviating symptoms associated with certain neurological conditions.

(Team (CHESScom), 2022)
https://www.chess.com/article/view/history-of-chess#:~:text=Chess%2C%20as%20we%20know%20it

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Sanskrit, revered as the ancient language of Hinduism, was first utilized by Hindu Celestial Gods and later adopted by the Indo-Aryans. This language also carries profound importance in Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, contributing to a rich literary tradition that spans ancient poetry, drama, scientific treatises, as well as religious and philosophical texts.

(Joshi, 2016)
https://www.worldhistory.org/Sanskrit/

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(World Health Organization, 2023)
https://www.who.int/health-topics/social-determinants-of-health#tab=tab_1