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Eat Ghee and be Free: Ayurveda and Ghee

‘My son………… don’t eat ghee…..…your cholesterol will increase, triglycerides will increase, your heart vessels will have cholesterol deposits and there will soon be heart attack….…’ These are the words that we hear today from most of the people. This is what they believe and are made to believe. Consequent to this our generations have not even tasted ghee and we never allow our coming generations to have even the taste or smell of ghee…… INTAKE OF MED

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Management Of Hypothyroidism In Ayurveda

n Thyroid gland is one of the most important and sensitive endocrine gland. As it easily responds to stress and stimuli the global incidence of hypothyroidism is increasing day by day. The major function of thyroid gland is to control the rate of metabolism. The principle function of thyroxine is to act as a catalyst –of the nature of a ‘’spark’’ for the maintenance of oxidative metabolism in most tissues. Cells in the body take their "cue" from thyroxine. The amount of stimu

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Ayurvedic medicine for making the liver strong and healthy

Ayurveda means the complete knowledge for long life. Ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional medicine native to India and practiced in other parts of the world as a form of alte ative medicine. In Sanskrit, the word ayurveda consists of the words Äyus, meaning "longevity", and veda, meaning "related to knowledge" or "science". Evolving throughout its history, Ayurveda remains an influential system of medicine in South Asia especially India. The earliest literature on Indian medical practice appeared during the Vedic period in India.

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Ayurvedic Treatment for Water Retention (edema)

If you weigh less in the morning and high in the evening then it maybe a symptom of water retention. It causes swelling of legs, hands, face and stomach. Water or fluid retention or edema or it is simply described as an accumulation of water in the body organs which leads to the organ swelling. It happens when our body is unable to balance the mineral level. In such situation water starts accumulating in the tissues which in turn causes organ swelling.

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Effective Ayurvedic Treatment for Hair Care

Hair is a vital parameter of external beauty. Everybody is concerned about its appearance and its disorders. Ayurveda has specific treatments for maintaining healthy and beautiful hair free from problems. The health of hair depends on the proper functioning of the dhatus or the tissues. The nutrient plasma produced from the digestion of food nourishes the dhatus; so healthy nutrient plasma will produce healthy hair. Poor diet, illness, lack of proper hygiene, and nutritional

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Health Benefits of Ginger Root

Ginger root has long been known to be very effective against many illnesses and diseases. Ginger root is a natural herb, or spice and can be safely consumed without any side-effects. rnGinger is a culinary spice known to add its pungent taste and aroma to whatever dish it is added to. It has a long history as a culinary spice and medicinal herb for thousands of years in Asia, and has been exported to the West thanks to Eastern traders. Since then it has become a staple in mos

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Understanding Ayurveda

Ayurveda literally means "Science of Life," and it is. Ayurveda is the traditional medicine of India and is a complete system encompassing diet, lifestyle, herbal medicine, meditation and yoga. Because it is a science founded on simple, natural principles, this ancient sytem can easily be applied to modern life. Ayurveda is the Science of Life Ayurveda is said to be 5000 years old and is more relevant today than ever. Ayurveda is holistic, comprehensive and simple to understand, although the science behind it is rich and complex.

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Panchakarma

In Ayurveda, Pancha Karma therapy is considered a complete, holistic approach to the elimination of the root cause of each and every chronic disease. Today, in the USA, 70% of deaths are due to chronic diseases rather than infectious diseases. Acharya Charaka has described that imbalances in ...

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Kumkumadi Lepam- An ayurveda beauty preparation

Kumkumadi lepam is an age old ayurveda remedy for acne and pimples ( known as youvana pitikas in ayurveda), dark circles, pigments, scars and stretch marks. Kumkumadi lepam contains skin friendly herbs like Saffron, sandal wood and Turmeric . Action of Ingredients: Saffron: Saffron helps to reduce dark pigments, dark circles under eyes, acne and pimple. These magic red stigmas increase fai ess and glow of skin when applied as face pack.

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Ayurveda- Using Ayurvedic Treatments for Acne

Acne is the most common problem that affects our skin today. No matter what age you are 15, or 40 acne can affect the appearance of your skin. Acne is caused by sebaceous glands producing excess sebum. Sebum clogs the skin and pores or the hair follicle, which forms acne. Grease, dirt, and harsh chemicals can increase and worsen the appearance of acne. Additionally changes in hormone levels, increased stress, certain medications, and squeezing or popping pimples can exacerbat

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Ayurvedic Remedies For Men Erectile Dysfunction

The problem of erectile dysfunction or weak erection can disrupt the sexual life of men and strain the relationship of a couple. Sexual fulfillment is an important aspect of marriage and unless the man is able to get a hard penile during sexual intercourse, neither he nor his partner will be satisfied. This is a common problem for those who suffer from erectile dysfunction. A man is believed to be suffering from this condition if he is unable to get any erection at all during

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Kamalahar - Ayurvedic remedy for Hepatitis, Jaundice, Cirrhosis and liver detoxification

Kamalahar made by Khatore Pharmaceuticals, is a great herbal medicine for treatment of Hepatitis, Jaundice & Cirrhosis and also for detoxification of liver. The ingredients in Kamalahar which play a key role in the treatment are Tecoma undulata, Phyllanthus urinaria, Embelia ribes, Taraxacum officinale, Nyctanthes arbortritis and Terminalia arjuna. These ingredients are known to be good for liver and have been widely used in the olden days to make the liver stronger in many countries especially in India. Some of the benefits of ingredients are as follows:

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The Benefits of an Ayurvedic Cleanse

All of us can benefit from an Ayurvedic Cleanse. To prove this, just imagine a day in the life of your kitchen sink. Every day it drains away all of your left-overs and trash. Now think what would start happening if the pipes became blocked, and the water wasn't flowing. Can you see the sludge building up from the vegetable rinds, the uneaten toast, the kids' cereal, and the oil from yesterday's cook-out? Can you smell the rotten stagnation and toxicity if all this just sat t

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IMMUNITY IN AYURVEDA

The concept of immunity, Vyadhi Ksamatva or Bala, as it is known in Ayurveda is a fascinating and vast subject. The body’s resistance is of tremendous importance in the daily welfare of living beings; for prevention and rapid recovery from diseases, immunity plays a key role. It can be ...The concept of immunity, Vyadhi Ksamatva or Bala, as it is known in Ayurveda is a fascinating and vast subject. The body’s resistance is of tremendous importance in the daily welfare of living beings; for prevention and rapid recovery from diseases, immunity plays a key role.

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Ayurvedic ingredient Tecoma undulata in Kamalahar plays a key role in the treatment of liver disorders and hepatitis

One of the key ingredients which are present in Kamalahar that makes it very effective for liver disorders is Tecoma undulata. It is a tree species that is found in Thar Desert regions of northwest and western India. The trade name of the tree species is Desert teak or Marwar teak. The Sanskrit names for the tree are Rohitaka, Dadimachchhada, Plihaghna, Rohi or Dadimapushpaka. The tree flourishes in the dry districts of India and Pakistan.

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Daily Routine (Dinacharya)

Ayurveda recommends the below daily routine to maintain a youthful body and a clear mind. Even if you are not able to maintain this routine every day, you can do the activities that bring you the most benefit, or focus on the full routine on the weekends, during times of stress or sickness, or during seasonal cleanses.rn Morning: Arise early in the morning.rn Drink a large glass of warm water.rn Wash your face.rn Scrape your tongue with tongue scraper (stimulates digestion an

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Ayurveda's Approach to Obesity

Ayurvedic text, 'Charaka Samhita' has described eight 'nindya prakruties' (undesirable constitution) according to the body constitution. Among them he has also mentioned obesity. Obesity is described as 'Medoroga' in Ayurved. It is said that it is comparatively easy to help an underweight ...

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8 Best Home Remedies for Fatty Liver Prevention

Introduction The liver is one of the important organs of our body without which survival of our being is not possible. The weight of liver is 3 pounds and it is a normal size of a football. As living with one kidney is possible, but without proper functioning of the liver is not possible, hence the liver is very important for our survival. Fatty Liver Extra fat in your liver means you have fatty liver mostly the liver gets fatty due to heavy consumption of the alcohol but

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Definition: Pranayama

n n Pranayama is a Sanskrit word meaning "lengthening of the prana or breath". The word is composed of two Sanskrit words, Prāna, life force, or vital energy, particularly, the breath, and "āyāma", to lengthen or extend. It is often translated as control of the life force (prana).] When used as a technical term in yoga, it is often translated more specifically as "breath control". Literal translations include A. A. Macdonell's "suspension of breath" and I. K. T

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Relationships. Selfless Approach for the many needs of a couple.

Relationships rnA successfull relationship requires a lot of work. We know this. But what are the ingredients that are necessary for a successful relationship to work. For one both parties have to begin by understanding who their partner is. It is very important to have a clear picture as to who your partner is and what you can expect from him or her. Usually, it is very easy for us to project a different image unto our partner in our hope and romantic illusion that we have f

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Some Solutions for Stress

Stress is very common in our days and more and more people are affected by stress. A definition of stress may be an emotional and physical strain caused by our response to pressure from the outside world. We have to keep stress under control because if it gets out of control, it may harm our health, our relationships, and our enjoyment of life. The effects of stress are different from person to person. Stress can cause: - mental symptom like tension, irritability, inability t

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NATURAL HERBS & HOME REMEDIES FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS (HOME REMEDIES FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS)

IBD is inflammatory bowel disease like that of chron’s disease or ulcerative colitis and this is different from IBS or Irritable Bowel Disease. Well if we talk about ulcerative colitis, it is a disease of a digestive tract that affects person’s psychological and social wellbeing. This is a very common and bothering health condition across the globe. There is no cure for this in allopathic science but Ayurveda being a special boon to mankind has a lot to give. Herbs have really a very good control over the situation called ulcerative colitis.

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Definition: Ayurvedic Cooking

n n Ayurvedic Cooking nn Ayurveda is a form of traditional medicine in use primarily in India. Ayurveda believes that various materials of vegetable, animal, and mineral origin have some medicinal value. The medicinal properties of these materials are time tested and have been used for centuries in ayurvedic medicines to cure illness and/or help maintain health.nnAyurvedic medicaments are made from herbs or mixtures of herbs, either alone or in combination with minerals, meta

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Raising a Child with Ayurveda

"When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. And now when every new baby is born its first laugh becomes a fairy. So there ought to be"rn-James Matthew Barrie creator of Peter Pan A child born into our world begins to experience a different environment from what it enjoyed till then. He was getting the warmth, atmost care and nutrition in his mother’s womb. So

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Keeping Cool This Summer With Ayurveda

In Ayurveda the idea of agni, the digestive fire, is key to health and well-being. Individual seasons seem to be a bane or blessing to different constitutions, yet with a little knowledge and a few tips for self-care, you’ll find yourself enjoying and engaging in your life year round in a whole new waynnEarly summer’s (May 15-July 15) warming energy is ideal for Kapha(earth) and Vata(wind) as the warmth and slight moisture provides balance for these two cool-blooded const

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Key Benefits Of Cauliflower in enlarged prostate

Nutrient-rich cauliflower - one of the most commonly used for cooking vegetables in our kitchen. Cauliflower - is not only very tasty vegetable, but also herbal remedy. Inflorescence of this vegetable contains such vital nutrients like indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane, which help in preventing prostate cancer, ovarian and cervical cancer, so cauliflower - the most important vegetable for both men and women. However, this is not all the beneficial properties of cauliflower, known to modern medicine. Dietary and anti-cancer product

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Dealing with Sleep disturbances while working in shifts –An ayurveda view

Our body functions like hormone release, body temperature, sleep-wake cycles etc, are caused due to Circadian rhythm which intern controlled by our biological clock. Circadian rhythms are responses of living beings for its surrounding environment, primarily to light and darkness. This rhythm follow a roughly 24 hours cycle and causes physical, mental and behavioral changes.

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Stress : The natural Born Killer

Our bodies are meant to function like well oiled machines. The human body has the most complex anatomy of any living species. However, with the hustle and bustle of the chaotic society we live in, the most common and potentially fatal condition we fall prey to is that of stress. The repercussions that stress has on our body are vast and contribute in the rapid degeneration of healthy cell tissues. Many people suffer from coronary heart diseases, respiratory disorders, depress

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Ayurvedic treatment for Pellegrini stieda syndrome with Diet and Exercise

Knee pain is a common problem that can occur due to many reasons. One such reason for the knee pain is knee injury. In general, knee injury is of many different types. Out of the many different types of knee injuries, injury on the medial side of the knee is the rare form of knee injury. In this rarest form of knee injury, there occurs an extreme pain in the knee itself. It may occur due to an excess working of the knee or working of the knee too badly. This type of injury occur due to knee injury which is left untreated.

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Say No to Dialysis and Yes to Ayurvedic medicines for Kidney failure

The incompetence in the kidney’s function to assimilate nutrients and excrete the waste and toxic material leads in the severe pathophysiological complications. The Acute failure of kidneys is only left with the option called dialysis and has been observed more frequent. But our natural alte ative medicine, Ayurveda has some useful and highly effective Ayurvedic medicines to say NO TO DIALYSIS.

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Panchakarma- The detoxification therapy in Ayurveda

According to ayurvedic texts our body is crisscrossed by srotas or channels or tube like structures. This net work contains both microscopic and macroscopic channels. ( Digestive system, nervous system , circulatory system etc are few examples of these channels). Innumerable physiological process like breathing, blood circulation, fsecretions of enzymes, hormones etc , flow of signals, supply of nutrients, filtration of toxins , excretion of waste etc are aided by these tubular structures.

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Ayurvedic health care in humid weather

Monsoon brings joy as plants wear a green look, rivers swell to brim and dry lands become wet. The grim side of this season is increased humidity, which troubles humans. What is humidity? Humidity is the amount of water vapour in air. It is usually described as “relative humidity” and expressed in percentage. 100% humidity means the water vapour in the air is at its maximum at that particular temperature.

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Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of tulsi -Ocimum Sanctum

The plant Tulsi or Holy Basil (Botanical name Ocimum Sanctum ) belongs to family Lamiaceae. It is a tropical plant which grows as weed and also cultivated. Tulsi is worshipped by Hindus and is an important symbol of Hindu religion. It is a very common sight to find Tulsi Vrindavan ( A special structure where tulsi is grown) in houses of Hindus. The tulsi shrub is an erect plant which grows to a height of 50 to 60 cm tall. It has hairy stems, opposite ovate leaves and purple flowers. Leaves have strong scent. There are two types of tulsi 1. Krishna tulsi – Has purple leavesr

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What Is Obesity, Risk Factors and Treatment

Excess accumulation of the fat in the body is called obesity. It is the most common disorder of the modern age. Constant indulgence in fried, high-fat foods along with a sedentary lifestyle results in excessive fat getting blocked in various body channels. Apart from exercise, there is panchakarma treatment for weight loss which you can try to get rid of those extra inches. TYPES OF OBESITY Though there are multiple classifications of Obesity following are some commons groups

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What is Ayurvedic Medicine?

Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems of medicine in the world. Ayurvedic medicine is an up and coming practice in the United States. In Western medicine it is regarded as a complementary or alternative medicine however, Ayurvedic medicine is the traditional medicine in Eastern cultures of the Indian subcontinent. According to the National Centers for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) about 80% of Indians still use Ayurveda as their traditional system of medicine

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Do you have "Orthorexia?" Why wanting a healthy diet is now a disease

You may think that you’re doing yourself and your family a wonderful service by only keeping healthy foods in the house, explaining all things flax seed to them and talking about colon cleansing, but all your hard work and healthily zealous behavior may actually have a negative impact on yourself and your children in the long run according to Steven Bratman. You - and they - may have fallen victim to Orthorexia. What is Orthorexia? One website explains:

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How to treat liver cirrhosis disease - Planet Ayuveda

Liver Cirrhosis Introduction: Liver cirrhosis is a serious liver ailment where gradually healthy liver cells are replaced with scar cells which damages the liver and impairs the liver functions by blocking the blood flow through the liver. Oftentimes this obstructed blood flow or portal hypertension may cause gastrointestinal bleeding. Liver cirrhosis is a life-threatening ailment as the damage done to the liver is irreversible.

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Ayurvedic View of Optimal Digestion

Is your digestion as good as it could be? According to Ayurveda, the physical root of all disease is improper digestion. Therefore, maintaining good digestion is the key to optimal health. The Sanskrit term for digestive fire is "agni". There are many factors that decrease it's capability, like stress and improper diet. Yet many good habits can improve agni. Chief among them is starting off the day with the perfect breakfast. Imagine you are living in a home that is heated solely by a woodstove.

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Ayurveda in Kerala - Rejuvenating Therapy of Mind Body & soul

Ayurveda is the one of the oldest surviving complete medical system that provides rejuvenating therapy to the mind, body and soul. It is a well-preserved treatment system in the world composed of unique system of herb therapy, relaxation, cleaning of organism and color therapy. It is the due to the treatment of the Ayurveda people gets their souls a new life and enthusiasm. People are very busy with their routine life and thus they fail to give attention to their health, whic

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The Ayurvedic Magic and Mystery of Cleansing and Revitalizing

The body will heal itself. Our bodies heal themselves. They knit themselves back together when cut, they process, digest, detoxify and remove built-up material daily. But we do have to give our bodies the proper environment in which to heal and stay balanced. Sometimes that requires some extra assistance, love and care.rn rnWhen our metabolism is cranked to just the right level, we’re eating combinations of food we digest, our digestive system is working properly, we are el

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LIVE RIGHT,STOP CANCER...

LIVE RIGHT, STOP CANCER . . It Is a matter of conce to see a steady rise in cancers among women in recent years. It is unfortunate that women in their 30s, who do not have any family history, are suffering from cancers unlike in the old days when cancer was considered an age-related ailment. Clearly, urban living is taking its toll. Simple preventive actions can reduce some of these risk factors. Environment : Pollution is known to be one of the contributors for cancer, for example, pesticides in farming. Stay safe :

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Yoga Ayurveda Group Workshops At Zen Resort Bali

Yoga Group Workshops at Zen Resort Bali nAn integrated holistic wellness deal for yoga teachersnnZen Resort launches an integrated wellness deal for yoga group leaders and teachers to hold their training workshops in combination with the resort’s programs of pranayama, meditation, ayurveda and cultural and recreational activities for living in harmony with one’s inner self as well as the outer world of society and nature.nnZen Resort is a luxury boutique hotel and holisti

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Best Home Remedies for Obesity & Weight loss

Obesity is a great cause of conce these days. Because, overweight can lead to a lot of serious ailments like heart attacks, cardiac arrests, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart blockage, cholesterol deposition in the blood and many more. Excess accumulation of unwanted fats in various parts of the body is called obesity. And it is highly dangerous. It is recommended to adapt lifestyle modifications to alleviate this problem. Also, there are certain home remedies, which help in weight loss effectively.

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Wellness through Ayurveda Spa

Ayurveda emphasizes the significance of creating and maintaining optimistic health by preventing the imbalances that show the way to disease. Ayurveda accomplishes this by captivating into thoughtfulness the only one of its kind establishment of each human being in addition to their surroundings. Consequently we are fed not only by foodstuff but by the tourist attractions, sounds and emotions we practice. By establishing sense of balance on a religious, emotional, intellectua

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Tips For Using A Probiotic Supplement

If you were to walk through any grocery store or pharmacy these days, you’d realize that there are hundreds of products claiming to be able to improve your health and aid in your digestive processes. Although, many of these supplement brands claim to be able to help you live a healthier life, there are few that can be as effective as a probiotic supplement. Although, they’ve only been popular in Western countries for a few years, a daily probiotic supplement is the best t

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MentorHealth to present webinar on “Quality Assurance in Nursing”

Summary: MentorHealth, a leading provider of online training for the healthcare industry, is organizing a webinar on October 3 on the topic, “Quality Assurance in Nursing”. It will be presented by Dev Raheja, faculty at Florida Tech University. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Description: This webinar looks at ways by which the general quality of healthcare can be improved. Lack of quality healt

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What is your Prominent Ayurvedic Dosha?

Ayurvedic medicine has been around for thousands of years. With the increased popularity in complementary and alternative medicines, Ayurveda has been steadily increasing in the number of followers in America. Although, Ayuravedic medicine is still used as the traditional medicine in India. The basic principles of Ayurvedic medicine include the three elemental energies, which keep harmony and balance in the body. Without proper balance of the doshas, disturbance, disease and

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25 Simple Home Remedies for Psoriasis

A disorder in which the skin gets irritating red patches and the scaly lines appear on the skin than this condition is known as psoriasis. This disease is caused due to immune system and the symptoms vary. It is a long-term disease. The prime cause of this disease is the immune system that does not work properly. There are other reasons like genetic diseases that damage the immune system of the body. Apart from this, infections also contribute in causing psoriasis.r

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Fighting low back pain

There are innumerable causes for low back pain. It may arise due to wrong sitting posture, injury to lower part of spine, slip disc, overweight, osteoarthritis, etc. Usually low back pain can be brought under control without going for surgery. Surgery should be the last option. 1. As soon as you experience back pain, bed rest is the mantra. Bed rest should not exceed 36 hrs. 2. After this start moving around slowly. Quick movements are a strict no. 3. Do not lift heavy weight or bend. 4. When you want to pick up things sit on your knees and pick them up.r

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Hysteric about headache?

Headaches are one of the most common health grievances of students, adults and even children, Headaches are very common and usually do not point to a serious illness. But even a mild headache can disrupt your daily activities What actually happens in your body to cause headache? The skull bones and brain tissues do not have pain sensitive nerve fibers. But muscles of face, mouth, throat, neck , scalp and blood vessels on the surface and base of brain are sensitive to pain as they contain pain sensitive nerve fibers.r

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Ayurvedic treatment along with diet control is very effective for liver disorders

Ayurvedic medicine or Alte ative medicine is currently a good treatment for liver disorders especially for many of the cases where there is no treatment available in the allopathic or western medicine. But along with the alte ative medicine there are other suggested things that a person suffering from liver disorder can undertake which will help the person and also act as a nice complement for the alte ative medicine that the person is taking. Below are a list of some foods that are considered to be good for liver which can be safely taken along with the alte ative medicine Kamalahar.

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Ayurveda, A Unique Treatment Method From India

Herbal treatment, or herbal medicine is a method of treating diseases and ailments with the use of medicinal herbs or therapies/preparations made from a plant or plants. Plants have been used for medicinal purposes for over centuries. This form of treatment is perticulerly populer and being widely practised in India. Herbal treatment in India is called "Ayurvedic" treatment. It is Practiced in India for over 5,000 years and a recognized system of traditional medicine by World

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Herpes Symptoms - An ayurvedic view

In herpes there is an involvement of three doshas (vata, pitta , kapha) and four tissues (blood, lymph, skin and muscle).It is caused by imbalance of three doshas which in turn vitiate four tissues .The ratio of involvement of doshas can be decided by carefully examining the symptoms exhibited during a herpes outbreak. For those who are not familiar with ayurveda and concepts of doshas it may become difficult to diagnose herpes on these principles. These symptoms are exhibited in genital herpes (HSV 2) and oral herpes (HSV 1) Symptoms of herpes when vata dosha is dominant: .

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10 Do It Yourself Home Remedies For Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic, long term, skin disorder associated with scaling, itching and inflammation of the skin. It commonly affects elbows, scalp, knees, hands, feet or lower back. About 10% of people who diagnosed with psoriasis have also been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis which often may go undiagnosed. Psoriasis begins with skin redness followed by pustules and scaling. Psoriasis is not contagious and the lesions are not infectious. PSORIASIS IS BROADLY CLASSIFIED INTO SEVEN TYPES:

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Psoriasis - A natural ayurvedic herbal treatment

Psoriasis is a prolonged inflammation of skin. The causes of psoriasis are still unclear. This condition is neither infectious (Do not spread from one person to another) nor does it affect the general health. It affects both the genders and may start at any age. Psoriasis is quite common, affecting around two per cent of the population, although people with very mild symptoms may not be aware they have it. Psoriasis can begin at any age but usually starts either around the age of 20 or between 50 and 60. Causes of Psoriasis

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Ayurveda description of Sleep

Sleep is a physical and mental resting state of a person. During sleep he becomes inactive and will not be aware of surrounding environment. His senses do not respond to exte al stimuli. According to ayurveda sleep is “ yadaa tu manasi klaante karmaatmaanaha klamaanvitaaha |rnVishayebhyo nivartante tadaa swpiti maanavaha ||” When mind , sensory and motor organs are exhausted they disassociate themselves from their senses and stimuli. This makes a person to go to sleep. Effects of sleep:r

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