Complementary Health Practices

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Prof. Dr. Selen YEĞENOĞLU
Hacettepe Üniversitesi Eczacılık Fakültesi, Eczacılık İşletmeciliği ABD, Ankara, Türkiye
Article Language: TR
Benim yogaya ilk kez ilgi duymam, üniversite yıllarında başladı diye hatırlıyorum. Ankara'da, Kızılay'daki bir kitabevinden Cynthia Worby'nin ''Her Yönüyle Yoga'' adlı kitabını almıştım. Kitabı iyice incelediğimde, ortaokul yıllarında beden eğitimi hocamızın yaptırdığı pek çok hareketin, aslında yoga asanası olduğunu görmüştüm. Hareketler aynı zamanda vücuda da faydalıydı. Çok sonraları, doçentliğime hazırlanırken, epey strese girdiğimi anımsıyorum ve üzerine bir de işyerimde psikolojik yıldırmaya uğrayınca, yogaya can simidi gibi sarıldım. Çünkü, vücuduma iyi geldiği kadar ruhsal olarak da rahatlatıyordu.

Bu anlamda yoga hocam Sayın Aygül Bozacı'ya çok teşekkür borçluyum. Beni meditasyonla da tanıştırdı ama meditasyonu daha da benimsememi sağlayan ve beni online ders almaya teşvik eden değerli aile hekimi arkadaşım Doktor Tülin Yarayan Aydın'dır.

Her mevsim başında, aromaterapi almak benim gibi oldukça alerjik bünyesi olan biri için, neredeyse Tanrı'nın emri gibi oldu. Bu bağlamda da sınıf arkadaşım Ecz Halise Caniş çok teşvik edici olmuştur. Ve ben de aromaterapötik ürünlerimi, bunların hazırlanmasında çok iyi olduğunu bildiğim bir başka arkadaşımdan alırım hep.

Birkaç yıl önce dayanılmaz sırt ağrıları çektiğimde de bu kitapta da yazar olan Sayın Yrd. Doç. Doktor Setenay Mit ile tanışma imkânım oldu. Sonuçta 2-3 hafta süresince o sihirli elleriyle, bana akupunktur uygulayarak, ağrılarımı yok etmiştir. Benim için ne kadar değerli bir tedavi oldu anlatamam.

Fitoterapiye gelince, en basit olarak mide bulantısı ve rahatsızlığı yaşadığımızda nanelimon kaynatarak içmek geliyor aklıma. Her zaman da faydasını görmüşümdür. Ancak, fitoterapi derya deniz bir konu. Bilimsel literatürde de bu alan geniş yer kaplıyor. Besinlerin hayatımızdaki rolünü de yadsıyamayız bütünsel sağlık uygulamaları kapsamında. Dolayısıyla, batılı anlamda tıp uygulamalarının yanında, doğru beslenmeden bahsetmezsek olmazdı. O nedenle bu kitabın bölümlerinden birini bu başlığa ayırmak istedim. Çünkü, günümüzden yaklaşık 2.500 yıl önce Hipokrat da, gıda alımının önemine dikkat çekmek için, ''Besinler ilacınız, ilacınız besinleriniz olsun'' sözü ile sürdürülebilir sağlığa vurgu yapmıştır.

İşin açıkçası homeopati benim hiç deneyimlemediğim bir sağlık uygulaması. Ancak, sadece ülkemizde değil, dünyanın farklı coğrafyalarında da önemini koruyan bir bütünsel sağlık uygulaması. Ayrıca, uygulayanların da olumlu neticeler aldığı bir alan. O nedenle, es geçmek istemedim.

Elbette, kitabın başlangıç bölümü, bu kadim bütünsel sağlık uygulamalarının tarihteki yeri ile başlamalıydı ve öyle oldu. Kitap biterken de bu uygulamalara ilişkin mevzuat bilgilerini vererek ve kitabın sonu olan son bölümü yazarak, yazarlarımız nihai noktayı koymuş oldular.

Kitabın yazarlarını seçerken, gerçekten çok titiz davrandığımı söyleyebilirim. Hatta öyle ki, hiçbir konu başlığı benim hayatımı adadığım kadar uzmanlık konum olmadığı için, editör olarak konu/bölüm yazmamayı, sadece kitabı kurgulayıp, düzeltme yapmayı yakıştırdım kendime. İlkokuldan beri, Türkçe ve imla/yazım kurallarına hâkim olduğum ve araştırma görevlisi olarak akademik kariyerime başladığımdan bu yana editörlük, zaman zaman yaptığım ve de çok ciddiye aldığım bir iş olmuştur benim için. O nedenle, bu kitaptaki tüm yazarlar gerçekten de hazırladıkları bölümlerin uzmanıdır bir yandan. Ve deyim yerindeyse her biri konu başlıklarına hayatlarının önemli bir bölümünü ayırmışlardır veya hâlen ayırmaktadırlar. Buradan yola çıkarak, sadece Ankara'da yaşayan değil İstanbul'dan, Eskişehir, Erzurum ve en sonunda Tayland'a kadar uzanarak, bu kitabın yazarları seçilmiştir. Akademik yönden bakacak olursak da, Anadolu Üniversitesi, Ankara Üniversitesi, Atatürk Üniversitesi, Gazi Üniversitesi ve kendi üniversitem olan Hacettepe Üniversitesi'nde akademik kariyerlerini südüren hocalarım, bu kitaba değerli katkılar sunmuşlardır. Hepsine ayrı ayrı teşekkür ederim.

Tıp doktoru olup da serbest çalışan, çok yoğun iş programına sahip olmalarına rağmen, davetime ilk etapta hemen olumlu yanıt veren gerek yurt içinde ve gerekse yurtdışında sosyal medyada iyi tanınan Sayın Doktor Neslihan İskit ile Sayın Doktor Sema Berktaş'a da sonsuz teşekkürler.

Elbette son olarak; Türkiye Klinikleri'nin yazı işleri ve dizgi servisi kıymetli çalışanlarına teşekkürü borç bilirim.

Kitap okurlarına da keyifli okumalar dilerim. Hep sağlıkla kalın, hep sağlıklı olalım.

Prof. Dr. Selen YEĞENOĞLU
Editör
Hacettepe Üniversitesi Eczacılık Fakültesi, Eczacılık İşletmeciliği ABD, Ankara, Türkiye
I vividly recall my initial encounter with yoga during my university years. I stumbled upon Cynthia Worby's book, ''The Everything Yoga Book'', at a bookstore in Kızılay, Ankara. Delving into its pages, I discovered that many of the exercises our middle school physical education teacher had us perform were, in fact, yoga asanas-movements not only familiar but also profoundly beneficial for the body.

As life unfolded, my connection with yoga deepened. Amid the stress of preparing for my associate professorship and the psychological challenges at my workplace, yoga became a lifeline for me. In these moments, I owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to my yoga instructor, Ms. Aygül Bozacı. It was under her guidance that I was not only introduced to yoga but also embraced meditation.

Further along this transformative journey, my dear family physician and friend, Dr. Tülin Yarayan Aydın, played a pivotal role. It was she who not only heightened my engagement with meditation but also encouraged me to take online classes.

Making aromatherapy a ritual at the onset of each season has become a sort of divine decree for someone like me with a highly allergic constitution. In this regard, my classmate, Pharmacist Halise Caniş, played a crucial role in encouraging this practice. I consistently source my aromatherapeutic products from another friend who excels in this field.

A few years back, during a period of excruciating back pain, fate led me to encounter Assoc. Prof. Dr. Setenay Mit, the esteemed author of this book. Through her remarkable skill in acupuncture, she worked wonders with her magical touch, alleviating my pain over a span of 2-3 weeks. The impact of this invaluable treatment is beyond words, and I am profoundly grateful for the relief it brought me.

When it comes to phytotherapy, my mind immediately goes to the simple remedy of boiling mint and lemon, a concoction I turn to whenever I experience nausea or discomfort. It's a remedy I've always found effective. However, the realm of phytotherapy is expansive, delving deep into scientific literature that comprehensively covers this field. Within the realm of holistic health practices, the undeniable role of nutrients in our lives cannot be ignored.

Hence, it becomes imperative to uncover the discussion of proper nutrition alongside Western medical practices. In light of this, I felt compelled to dedicate a chapter of this book to the topic of nutrition. The wisdom of Hippocrates, spoken nearly 2500 years ago, resonates profoundly: ''Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.''

While I personally haven't dived into the realm of homeopathy, it stands as a holistic health practice of enduring significance, not only within our country but across diverse global landscapes. The positive outcomes reported by practitioners in this field further underscore its relevance, prompting me to explore and include it in this discussion.

Naturally, the introduction of this book appropriately addresses the historical context of these ancient holistic health practices. It lays the groundwork for understanding their place in history, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration. Towards the conclusion of this literary journey, the authors bring the narrative full circle. They offer insights into the legislative landscape surrounding these practices, encapsulating the discourse in the final chapter. This deliberate structuring brings the book to a thoughtful close, ensuring a holistic coverage of the subject matter.

I approached the selection of authors for this book with meticulous care. Given that none of the topics explored within are my specialty, despite a lifelong dedication to them, my role as an editor was confined to making corrections rather than contributing original chapters. Editing, a task I've undertaken since my primary school days when I mastered Turkish and spelling rules, has been a responsibility I take seriously, especially since the early days of my academic career as a research assistant. Every author featured in this book is an expert in the respective chapters they've crafted. Rather than penning the topics myself, I've curated a collection of specialists who have devoted -or continue to devote- significant portions of their lives to their chosen subjects. This commitment spans not only across Ankara but also extends to İstanbul, Eskişehir, Erzurum and even as far as Thailand. From an academic standpoint, my gratitude extends to professors from esteemed institutions such as Anadolu University, Ankara University, Atatürk University, Gazi University, and my home institution, Hacettepe University. Their invaluable contributions have enriched the content of this book. As this book takes its form, I express my heartfelt thanks to each contributor individually.

I extend my gratitude to Dr. Neslihan İskit and Dr. Sema Berktaş, distinguished medical professionals and freelancers, renowned not only in Türkiye but also internationally. Despite their demanding schedules, they graciously accepted my invitation to contribute to this project.

Of course, lastly; I would like to express my gratitude to the valuable employees of Türkiye Klinikleri editorial and typesetting services.

To the readers of this book, I wish you an enjoyable reading experience. May you always be in good health, and may we all continue to prioritize and maintain our well-being.

Prof. Dr. Selen YEĞENOĞLU
Editor
Hacettepe University Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Management, Ankara, Türkiye

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