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- Benefits of fasting – An Ayurveda view - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriIn medical terms, the word ‘fasting’ can be defined as “voluntary abstinence from consuming food for varying lengths of time.” Fasting is used as a therapy for several medical conditions. It is also a vital component of ritualistic and spiritual practices in many religions. Almost all medical ...
Views: 2137 - Benefits of massaging scalp with ayurveda herbal oils. - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe skin of the scalp comprises primarily of the inner dermis and the outer epidermis. The hair that grows out of scalp can be divided into two parts, the root and shaft. The root part of hair is in the skin (epidermis) of scalp. The hair root is surrounded by a pouch like structure called ...
Views: 1817 - Benefits of walking for men suffering from Impotence - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriWalking is the best exercise for everyone. Its innumerable benefits are lauded by health experts from all fields. Walking is the best and safe form of exercises, which can be adopted by persons irrespective of their age. Hippocrates has said “Walking is man's best medicine “. Men who ...
Views: 1437 - Broken Wheat Pudding - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriIngredients: Broken wheat: 1 cup Milk: 3 cups (pasturised or boiled) Jaggery (traditional unrefined cane sugar)– 2 cups (or according to taste) Ghee: ½ cup Water: 3 cups Cashews: ¼ cup Raisins (draksha): ¼ cup Almonds: ¼ cup Cardamom: (powdered) – ½ tea spoon Preparation Method: ...
Views: 1296 - Butter milk –A healthy drink described in ayurveda - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriButter milk is known as “Takra” in ayurveda. Its properties and medicinal qualities are described in as follows. Takram laghu kashayaamlam deepanam kaphavaatajit || Showphodaraarshowgrahanidoshamootragrahaaruchee | Pleehagulmaghritavyaapadgarpaanduvaamayaan jayeth || Butter milk does ...
Views: 1903 - Care For Glittering Pair - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Dr.Savitha SuriOnce while browsing through the internet, I came across a short and sweet poem, written by an unknown author, describing the beauty of eyes and expressions hidden in them. The poem was so beautiful that I just made a note of it. Here is the poem. In Your Eyes In your eyes I see a thousand ...
Views: 1162 - Causes of Low Sperm count - An ayurvedic View - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriLow sperm count, reduced sperm motility and malformed sperms are main causes for male infertility. There are various biological and environmental factors which affect sperm count, motility and morphology. Many of these factors have been mentioned in ayurvedic texts. The causes of low sperm ...
Views: 1868 - Commending Cumin seeds - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Dr.Savitha SuriCummin seed or jeera is seeds of flowering plant Cuminum Cyminum . This plant, native of east India and east Mediterranean, belongs to family Apeaceae. The herbaceous plant Cuminum Cyminum grows to a height of 20- 30 cms. Leaves of this plant are pinnate and bear thread like leaflets. The ...
Views: 1633 - Commending Cumin seeds - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriCummin seed or jeera is seeds of flowering plant Cuminum Cyminum . This plant, native of east India and east Mediterranean, belongs to family Apeaceae. The herbaceous plant Cuminum Cyminum grows to a height of 20- 30 cms. Leaves of this plant are pinnate and bear thread like leaflets. The ...
Views: 1547 - Cool curd rice for summer: - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriIngredients: Rice: 1 cup Water : 3 cups Thick curd: - 3 cups Finely chopped coriander leaves – ¼ cup White grapes (slit into halves) – 1 cup Broken Cashews – ¼ cup Curry leaves – 15 Red chilly – 2 Mustard – ¼ tea spoon Asafetida – 1 pinch Sugar – ½ spoon Ghee – 2 tea spoon Oil – 2 ...
Views: 1343 - Diabetes diet facts and ayurveda view - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Dr.Savitha SuriPatients suffering from diabetes have to be well educated about their diet to keep the blood sugar level under control. A well planned diet always helps to keep the diabetic complications at bay. Here are few important facts which have to be carefully noted by diabetic patients, while consuming ...
Views: 1324 - Diabetic diet for South Indians - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Dr.Savitha SuriBefore pondering about the diet plan please note these thumb rules for diabetes diet 1. A strict no for sweets, chocolates, ice creams, jams, jellies etc 2. Stay away from fats- avoid ghee, butter, deep fried foods, red meat etc 3. Divide your diet in 5-6 small portions spread over a day. The ...
Views: 1385 - Dry cracked heels in diabetic patients – Tips to follow - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriDry skin on heel always has a tendency to crack. Continued pressure on heels aggravates the condition. Persons suffering from diabetes have to take an extra care about dry cracked heel. Micro organisms like fungus and bacteria tend to settle down in these cracks causing infection and wounds. The ...
Views: 1552 - Dry Fruit Milk Mix for Elderly - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriAged persons need more nutrients to aid the repair process of body. Their body needs more vitamins and proteins as it experiences continuous degenerative process. Elders‘ diet should be simple, nutritious and easily digestible. Here is a recipe which help to supply good amount of vitamins, ...
Views: 1791 - Effects of suppressing sneezing and thirst, as explained in ayurveda - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Dr.Savitha SuriAyurveda acharyas repeatedly emphasize on not to control natural urges. The texts of ayurveda mention again and again that body immunity level reduces when urges are controlled. The untoward effects of controlling urges of sneezing and thirst are explained below. Sneezing - Sneezing is the ...
Views: 2064 - Erectile dysfunction in Diabetes - An Ayurvedic view - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his sexual needs or the needs of his partner. Erectile dysfunction is sometimes called as “impotence”. The term "erectile dysfunction" can mean the inability to achieve erection, an ...
Views: 1471 - Fighting Obesity - an ayurvedic way - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriDefinition of Obesity Excess amount of body fat is Obesity. Excess weight of muscles, bone, fat and water in the body (like body builders and athletes) is Overweight. Over weighted persons are at increased health risk than normal persons. They are more prone to chronic diseases like ...
Views: 1279 - Garlic coconut spread - garlic dry chutney - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriGarlic has immense medicinal value. It is used as main ingredient in many ayurvedic preparations. Preparation of Garlic coconut spread (garlic dry chutney) Ingredients: 1. ½ dry grated coconut 2. Dry Red chillies –(according to taste) 3. Garlic cloves – 8 to 10 4. Sugar – ½ tea ...
Views: 1414 - Gobi 65-A tasty snack - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriIngredients: 1. Cauliflower – 1 big 2. Corn flour – 1 cup. 3. Onion – 2 (finely chopped) 4. Ginger garlic paste – 1 tea spoon 5. Cooking oil – 3 cups 6. Red chilly powder – 3 tea spoons (or according to taste) 7. Garam masala – 1 tea spoon 8. Cumin seed powder – 1 tea spoon 9. Dhaniya ...
Views: 1439 - Gout - An Ayurveda View - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriGout usually affects big toe, heel, ankle, elbow or wrist. It is a form of arthritis which is acute in onset. The gout attack occurs suddenly and passes away after a week or ten days. Severe pain, redness and swelling in joints are typical symptoms of gout. Gout occurs when uric acid level ...
Views: 1464 - Health care for globe trotters - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Dr.Savitha Suri50% of people, who travel, suffer a travel – related illness. All travelers should be well prepared for travel and be prepared to protect themselves from travel related illness. In this issue various aspects of travel related illness have been discussed with related protective ...
Views: 1393 - Home remedies with banana plant parts - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriBanana is effectively used as an active ingredient in many home remedies for different health conditions. Beauty Face packs: Bananas are rich source of vitamins and minerals which are vital for skin. Face masks of banana help in many skin conditions. For dry skin: Banana face pack ...
Views: 1427 - Keep back pain at bay - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Dr.Savitha SuriIntroduction Back pain is the most common complaint among adults under 45. Back pain brings their activities to a complete halt and intervenes in the progress of their career. Researchers say that it is really a challenge to a physician to find out the true cause of back pain. Here is a ...
Views: 1218 - Keeping Well When Monsoon Dwells - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriFirst showers of monsoon are heartily welcomed by everyone after experiencing the scorching heat of summer. But monsoons reduce the immunity of our body and make us susceptible to many diseases which are commonly associated with this season. It is time for us to keep our body resistant against ...
Views: 1503 - Lose your Body fat but not Muscle mass - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Dr.Savitha SuriIntroduction :When a person is overweight, health professionals advise him to lose weight. Losing weight means burning extra fat accumulated in tissues of body. In this process there are chances that we may lose portion of lean muscle mass. When a person undertakes a weight loss program it is ...
Views: 1382 - Magnificent Mango - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriMango belongs to the family “Anacardiaceae”. It has the scientific name “Magnifera Indica” and is widely found in India and south East Asia. Mango trees have deep roots and reach the height of 40 ft - 120 ft . Young mango leaves are copper in color and matured ones have deep green color. The ...
Views: 1521 - Manifold Wonders of Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriMassage has been used as a remedial measure from centuries. Massaging causes various physiological effects which comfort the body. Manually kneading or manipulating the soft tissues to relieve pain, discomfort, stress and to promote health and wellness is called as ‘massage’. The techniques of ...
Views: 1398 - Medicinal properties of Black Musli - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriBlack musli (Curculigo orchioides) is a herb that belongs to the family Hypoxidaceae. It is a native of temperate regions such as Chota-Nagapur plateau and Deccan plateau in India. The medicinal properties of this herb are elucidated in several texts of ayurveda. It is also a major ingredient ...
Views: 1214 - Medicinal properties of Curd- as explained in ayurveda - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriAccording to ayurveda the properties of curd are described as follows. 1.The curd is sour (amla) to taste. 2.It absorbs water from intestines (hence called as Grahi). By the virtue of this property it is widely used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. 3.It causes heaviness when used in ...
Views: 1657 - Medicinal properties of Drumstick-An ayurveda view - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriMoringa oleifera popularly known as drumstick tree has many common English names. The Moringa tree is draught resistant. It grows in dry sandy soil and is grown mainly in tropical and sub tropical regions. India is the largest grower of drumstick trees. This vegetable is used in cooking all ...
Views: 1893 - Medicinal properties of FoxNut (Euryale ferox ) or “Makhana” - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe plant foxnut belongs to the family Nymphaeaceae. It is popularly known as “Makhana” in India. It grows in water and is found in India, Korea, Japan and Russia. Fox nut plant does not have stem. It has large round leaves and produces bright purple flowers. The whole plant is covered with ...
Views: 5852 - Medicinal properties of turmeric - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriTurmeric is a house hold spice in India. It is used in every salt and spiced dish.Turmeric is a common home remedy for many ailments like wounds, cough, cold etc. It is also used as a main ingredient in many home made face packs and other beauty preparations. Ayurveda acaharyas have coined many ...
Views: 1437 - Natural Remedies And Home Remedies For Dark Circles Under Eyes - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Dr.Savitha SuriDark circles under eyes are a common beauty problem. These under eye dark circles give us an appearance of tiredness or illness. They make us to feel worse and are rather detrimental to our self esteem. What are dark circles under eyes? The skin below our eyes is very thin and is sparsely ...
Views: 5136 - Preventing Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Through Ayurveda - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Dr.Savitha SuriDefinition: Benign prostatic hypertrophy is swelling of Prostate gland. The prostate is a walnut sized gland that is only present in men. It is located just below the bladder and top of the penis. This gland surrounds the urethra ( the tube through which urine flows from the bladder and out ...
Views: 1202 - Properties of ghee (Clarified butter) as described in Ayurveda - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriGhee and oil are widely used in ayurveda system of medicine as mediums to administer herbal preparations. Herbs, pastes of herbs or decoction of herbs are infused in oil or ghee and later administered to patients after diagnosing the conditions and diseases. Properties of ghee: Ghee ...
Views: 1323 - Purification Therapy In Ayurveda - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriPanchakarma involves 5 types of detoxification methods. They are 1. vamana 2. Virechana 3. Anuvasana basthi 4. Niruha basthi 5. Nasya karma Vamana Vamana means expelling doshas through oral route . It is emesis therapy. Before inducing vamana the toxins and vitiated doshas are ...
Views: 1117 - Rejuvenation Therapy with Drakshadi Rasayana - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriRasayana therapy or Rejuvenation therapy helps to slow down ageing process, increases memory, boosts body immunity, and enhances complexion and youthfulness of skin. Sense organs and voice regain their sharpness. Rasayana therapy rejuvenates whole body and as well reproductive system thus making ...
Views: 1612 - Seven natural hot tips for erectile dysfunction - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his sexual needs or the needs of his partner. Erectile dysfunction is sometimes called as “impotence”. Instead of stretching our hands to pills which have numerous side effects, few alterations ...
Views: 2335 - Simple Tips to rectify erectile dysfunction - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriErectile dysfunction which is a very common complaint can be generally rectified by following few simple steps. Here goes the list of simple but effective tips to rectify erectile dysfunction. Avoid consumption of alcohol. If you are addicted to alcohol restrict the intake. Alcohol acts on ...
Views: 1499 - Softening Cracked Heels through herbal ayurveda remedies - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriCracked heels are one of the most common beauty problems caused by drying of skin. The desire to wear attractive foot wear will remain just that with cracked heels. Cracked heels are also referred to as heel fissures. When these fissures are deep they may bleed and become painful. Some times ...
Views: 1966 - Suppression of natural urges can cause diseases - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriAyurveda acharya Vagbhata in his “ashtanga sangraha” suggests methods to prevent diseases. These are explained in chapter “roganutpadaniya” which means methods to prevent occurrence of diseases. The first step in prevention of any disease is not to suppress natural urges. The following urges ...
Views: 1871 - The Food You Eat nourishing or Slow Poison?- beware of opposite foods - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe food which we prepare should fulfill many criterion. The food has to be tasty, nourishing and should not harm body. Texts of ayurveda say a strict no to few combinations of ingredients. They describe these combinations as opposite foods. Opposite food combinations lead to accumulation of ...
Views: 1880 - Tinospora Cordifolia ( Guduchi or Giloy ) the wonder herb in ayurveda: - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriTexts of ayurveda and ayurveda acahryas have lauded medicinal properties of guduchi. This medicinal herb is a climber and known as Tinospora Cordifolia or Guduchi or Giloy. In ancient times the whole plant was used to treat different conditions. Now the extract of guduchi or giloy is ...
Views: 3039 - Travel –It keeps your body and mind healthy Health benefits of traveling - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriA small picnic for a short period of time can do wonders for our well being. Taking a break from our regular busy routine rejuvenates mind and relaxes it. New place, different food and experiences help to de-stress mind and body. A good destination around our town or city can be chosen to ...
Views: 1628 - Unhealthy semen – An ayurvedic view. - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriUnhealthy semen or abnormalities in semen lead to infertility in men. According ayurveda unhealthy semen is known as dooshita shukra. When vitiated doshas affect semen, the semen loses its ability to fertilize egg. The semen and its contents are referred as “beeja” in ayurveda. The Sanskrit ...
Views: 2127 - Vajikara Ghee (Vajikara Ghrita): - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriIn charaka samhita acharya charaka explains the method of preparing Vajikarana Ghrita (ghee processed with aphrodisiac herbs). This aphrodisiac ghee is recommended for persons who have low sperm count and low sperm motility. The method of preparation is explained below. Ingredients: Newly ...
Views: 2564 - Veg Cutlet - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriIngredients: Carrot – 1medium sized ( cut into medium cubes) Potato – 2 medium sized ( cut into medium cubes) Green peas – ½ cup Cauliflower (gobi) – 1 cup (florets) Coriander leaves – ¼ cup (finely chopped) Onion – 1 medium sized (finely chopped) Bread crumbs – ¾ cup Corn flour – 1 ...
Views: 1281 - Water - the Elixir of Life - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Dr.Savitha Suri75% of earth’s area is covered by water. Water is the major component of all living beings and it is the major constituent of human cells. Ayurveda considers water (aap or jala) as one of panchamahabhutas. ( Panchamahabhutas constitute human body). Water provides a good medium for most of ...
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