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Myanmar (Burma) Natural Medicines

lyndsaykate — 2024-08-26 08:47:41 UTC

Myanmar is a country with a predominant Buddhist religion with very rich diversified flora and fauna. This is a change to a day-to-day lifestyle as well as influencing the art of traditional healing. One of the many traditional healing methods are Mesali (Cassiaea simamea, Senna Siamea). Mesali is originated from the Caesalpiniaceae family. This is the root of a plant which can help with insomnia, sedative and heart disease (Suresh et al., 2006). There are over 7000 current growing plants in Myanmar which have been identified as mediational plants which has been practiced for over 2500 years (Than et al., 2002)

References

May Ave Than, Myint, in, Than, A., Myint Thuzar Thant, Myint, T., & Tin, N. S. (2002). Purgative effect of Pway-mezali (Cassia alata Linn.) leaves on healthy subjects. Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal, 14, 17–21.

Suresh Awale, Thein Zaw Linn, Myint Myint Than, Swe, T., Saiki, I., & Kadota, S. (2006). The healing art of traditional medicines in Myanmar. 和漢医薬学雑誌 = Journal of Traditional Medicines, 23(2), 47–68. https://doi.org/10.11339/jtm.23.47

Domain 1: Clinical Expert from the ‘Culturally Responsive Clinical Practice: Working with People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds competency standards framework for clinicians’.

lyndsaykate — 2024-08-27 02:19:04 UTC

This knowledge will be essential to me in the healthcare setting as it is important to recognise the emotions surrounding you. For me, the most meaningful aspect of being a clinical worker in this situation is to endeavour to teach Australia’s healthcare system and support refugees with ongoing care. Mental health for migrants and refugees is an ongoing illness that I am developing to gather further knowledge as it is constantly deteriorating because of the social determinants of health. Alternatively, clinical workers must be patient and understanding because you never know what someone has gone through.

Culturally Responsive Clinical Practice: Working with People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds. Competency Standards Framework for Clinicians (January 2019)

Social inclusion and non discrimination

lyndsaykate — 2024-08-27 03:12:48 UTC

The impact of “social inclusion and non-discrimination” of individuals arriving from Burma to Australia can be harmful to physical and mental health. A study in South Australia showed that over 22% of refugees and migrants had stated they felt discriminated after they had migrated to Australia. 90% of these people had felt that this had affected their mental health (Ziersch et al., 2020). Mental Health is the biggest challenge for most when migrating to Australia. Encouraging inclusion for all refugees in a must for continuous improvement of health of the Burmese refugees that have migrated to Australia.

Ziersch, A., Due, C., & Walsh, M. (2020). Discrimination: a health hazard for people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds resettled in Australia. BMC Public Health, 20(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-8068-3

Burmese Mental Health

lyndsaykate — 2024-08-27 04:06:59 UTC

One common health concern with refugees is mental health issues because of everything they have experienced in their past. This could be trauma that one has witnessed. Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes (Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide, 2012). Study shows that 36% of refugees from Burma suffer from depression after they have migrated. Post-traumatic stress disorder was consistent with a high-volume number of adults across 7 western countries of Burma after migration (Schweitzer et al., 2011). Management for mental health illnesses for refugees and migrants could be seeking assistance from friends, religious figures, and councillors. Education is also necessary for them as they will understand who can assist them.

Mental Health» Australian Refugee Health. (2012). Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide. https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/mental-health/

Schweitzer, R. D., Brough, M., Vromans, L., & Asic-Kobe, M. (2011). Mental Health of Newly Arrived Burmese Refugees in Australia: Contributions of Pre-Migration and Post-Migration Experience. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 45(4), 299–307. https://doi.org/10.3109/00048674.2010.543412

Mohinga (Burmese Fish Noodle Soup)

lyndsaykate — 2024-08-27 04:34:06 UTC

Mohinga is Myanmar’s signature dish, it is savoury fish soup served over the top of rice noodles. The dish is not very popular outside of Myanmar but can be found everywhere in the streets of Burma. Mohinga is originally a breakfast dish but is enjoyed all day round (Shi, 2023).

The origin – Mohinga has been a dish around for centuries. People have discovered that Mohinga originated in 1752 (Shi, 2023)

Ingredients – rice noodles, hearty fish broth (made from catfish simmered with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, onions and banana stem), fish sauce and turmeric powder (Shi, 2023).

Traditional clothing

lyndsaykate — 2024-08-27 09:40:58 UTC

The colourful longyi or Burmese sarong is very common amongst the culture. The longyi is the main article of clothing in Myanmar, for women it is called a htamein and for males it is called a paso (thamine, 2018). The original wardrobe originates all the way back from the 1750s. Traditional clothing in the 1750s were worn by individuals who were in the Konbaung Court. In this time the women wore fancy jewellery, floral head ornaments aswell as decorated blouses and felt footwear which many women also wear today. The men wore silk jackets with fur aswell as a cotton made shirt. The clothing style changes slowly at the end of the British era (Myanmar Traditional clothing, 2020)

Myanmar Traditional Clothes. (2020, September 14). Myanmar Travel. https://myanmartravel.com/myanmar-traditional-clothes/#:~:text=1.-

thamineblog. (2018, March 11). The Evolution of Burmese Dress. Thamine. https://thamine.blog/2018/03/11/the-evolution-of-burmese-dress/

Traditional Sport in Myanmar

lyndsaykate — 2024-08-28 04:48:55 UTC

Chinlone is the main sport that is played in Burma, it is a sport where a rattan ball is used with the lower legs, the head and arms can be used to an exception. The hands are not in use during a live ball (Agustin, 2023). Chinlone is described as a hacky sack like game which is kicked around in a circle motion with multiple competitors. It is a dance/acrobatic style of sport which is scored quite similar to gymnastics so there are no teams. Chinlone is played with contesters standing on one leg dancing to traditional music to gain the highest score with the rattan ball in play (Hays, 2019).

AGUSTIN ADOLFO MEDINA-HARDINA. (2023). CHINLONE – AN ANCIENT ASIAN GAME OR INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE? Russian Law Journal, 12(02), 945–958. https://russianlawjournal.org/index.php/journal/article/view/4362

Hays, J. (2019). SPORTS IN MYANMAR: SOCCER, OLYMPICS AND TRADITIONAL SPORTS | Facts and Details. Factsanddetails.com. https://factsanddetails.com/southeast-asia/Myanmar/sub5_5e/entry-3098.html