Maatru
Kaatru. This is a Tamil word which means
“alternative air” in English. I don’t
know how far it is true. It is said that
we can breath this alternative air to improve our health.
For
example, someone is taking medical treatment for a long time with no
improvement. It is suggested that person
go to a different place and take the same medical treatment. At this time, that person is breathing a different
air than he is used to. It is said that
this alternative air will bring lot of improvement to that person’s health.
I have no personal
knowledge. I am just conveying what I have read.
When we come back from
vacation, we are relaxed and no longer bored with the daily chores. I am told it is because of breathing a
different air during vacation time. By
vacation means, you don’t have to go to a far off place. Just a different place than where you
live. May be the next town or village.
But it is different in my
family. My family thinks unless you
board a 747, it is not a vacation.
The last sentence is interesting!
ReplyDeletePerhaps there is some truth in the power of "mattru kattru"
Thanks for your comments Anil. And, welcome to my blog. May be I have spoiled my family too much. There are lot of places to visit in California within driving distance. In fact many people from around the world want to visit California. But my family, especially son and daughter, wants to go on a plane to call it a vacation.
ReplyDeleteAnil, please visit here as often as possible. Thank you.
There is something called " Alternate Air".
ReplyDeleteThere was a time when Doctors used to tell the family "Inkee Havan Badaleye" .
Thanks for your comments Mr. Chowla.
ReplyDeleteOur mood changes from the bored routine, I feel. Your children ask for 'real' vacation, right?!
ReplyDeleteHope you are all fine over there. Heard/read about the earth quake.
Thanks for your comments Sandhya. We are fine. We live about 80 miles from the epicenter. We felt it but no damage to our home. Thanks for asking.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's more to do with our mental set-up (which keeps seeking excitement in new things) than the air per se. Just guessing...
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Thanks for your comments Rajesh. I just wrote what I read somewhere.
ReplyDeleteHey, maybe there's truth in the saying, 'Get some fresh air'!
ReplyDeleteHmm,maybe there's different vibes in diff environments. Even when it comes to yoga, all that deep breathing is basically a tool to drive out stagnant air.
Our lungs in normal exhalation retain a fifth of inspired air, so that one gets booted out in deep breathing.
O2 therapy?
Thanks for your comments Sweety. You are a medical doctor. So I take your words.
ReplyDeleteI guess more than the air, it is the change in environment and surrounding that freshen our mind when we are back from vacation. haha@ the last line. :)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. Vacations can do wonders!!!
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ReplyDeleteA nice idea
thanks
Thanks for your comments Ashu. You should be a fly on our wall to listen to our conversation when we are planning to go on vacation and during the vacation. I can write several posts on them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Satya. Come on down. Board with us on a 747.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Krishna. I am glad you liked this post.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Maatru Kaatru has some power provided the place is close to nature :) The pure air has magic in it! If it is not close to nature, then the change from the routine life is what making the difference. What say SG?
ReplyDeleteI think it has meaning because we also feel that change of place makes us feel better..
ReplyDeleteI liked the post, crisp and informative.
ReplyDeleteYes, 'maatru Kaatru' is what doctors prescribe for many people as part of holistic healing. My son's friend is autistic and he was prescribed this.
Thanks for your comments Sindhu. Agree with you. Place should be closer to nature.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Renu. You are absolutely right.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Asha. I am glad you liked this post.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds true. I have heard doctors, yoga teachers say that a breath of fresh air will do you lot of good. It actually works :)
ReplyDeleteI have read somewhere that even looking at green pastures helps you feel better.
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747 eh? Classy choice I say! :D
Thanks for your comments Rohini. Yes, looking at green pastures helps us feel better.
ReplyDeleteYeah. 747. May be I have spoiled them too much. Want to come with us on a vacation. You will never have a dull moment.
Left to myself I would love to relocate to California.
ReplyDeleteIn old movies , they always used to show old people getting heart attacks and their family doctor advising them to go for a change of air to mostly Kashmir / Shimla if it was Hindi movie, if it was a Tamil movie to Ooty / Kodaikanal.
For my husband too it is enough if he can drive to some nearby places in South for a holiday.
For me travelling means really chilling in places, and not hurrying everywhere.
Thanks for your comments Rama. Love to relocate to California? You made the right choice. Please either relocate of San Francisco Bay Area or San Diego. Please avoid Los Angeles area at all costs.
ReplyDeleteI want to relocate to San Diego only, I have my eyes and mind rooted to that lovely place. No hot cities nor too cold and windy cities for me.
ReplyDeletePeople always go for new things and so new atmosphere they prefer for a 'mattru kaattru' which may energize their minds.Nice topic.
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