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- Reasons You Can’t Get Pregnant - Plus A Fertility Checklist - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Vipul SharmaReasons You Can�t Get Pregnant - Plus A Fertility Checklist Here�s a list of the most common reasons women can�t get pregnant, plus a fertility checklist. The reasons for not getting pregnant range from azoospermia (no sperm) to irregular periods. These male and female fertility checklists ...
Views: 539 - Understand the Results of Your Semen Analysis - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Vipul SharmaHow to Understand the Results of Your Semen Analysis Here�s how to read and understand your semen analysis, plus a description of what a normal sperm looks like. Sluggish sperm, diminished sperm motility, and normal forward sperm progression are some of the terms you�ll see on your semen ...
Views: 699 - Natural Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Asthma - Ayurveda - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanIntroduction Pronounced as Az-ma originated from Greek word which means panting, is a chronic respiratory autoimmune disease, causing inflammation and constriction in the airways resulting discomfort and difficulty in breathing. It is a repetition of wheezing sound breath, shortness of ...
Views: 1638 - Treatment Of H.Pylori Infection By Ayurveda - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanH.pylori infection is also a bacterial infection that occurs in the stomach and is caused by the H.pylori bacteria. Ayurveda offers an effective treatment to cure the disorder naturally. Common Symptoms of H.pylori infection: The common symptoms of this infection are listed below: • ...
Views: 5621 - Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanThebacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, are the primary cause of the bacterial infection, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. Healthy people sometimes also get this infection without having any symptoms. The bacteria generally cause minor problems, but may cause several complications if the ...
Views: 1407 - Yoga Poses To Protect The Lower Back And Shoulders While Shoveling Snow! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingEach Year, Shoveling Piles Of Snow After A Storm Is Believed To Cause Tens Of Thousands Of Back And Shoulder Injuries In The United States, Not To Mention Several Hundred Heart Attacks. Don’t let yourself become the next snow-shoveling casualty! This winter, we are dealing with more snow ...
Views: 1063 - Yoga Poses To Protect The Lower Back And Shoulders While Shoveling Snow! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingEach Year, Shoveling Piles Of Snow After A Storm Is Believed To Cause Tens Of Thousands Of Back And Shoulder Injuries In The United States, Not To Mention Several Hundred Heart Attacks. Don’t let yourself become the next snow-shoveling casualty! This winter, we are dealing with more snow ...
Views: 874 - Diet and Peyronie’s Disease - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanPeyronie’s disease is a penis problem that causes the formation of abnormal and fibrous lumps that are often known as plaques inside the penis. With time, these lumps grow and deform the erectile tissue of the penis. It leads to bending of the penis. The problem generally affects the upper ...
Views: 3095 - Vitamin A - Sources & Benefits - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanVitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is stored in the fat tissues of the body for a few days to up to 6 months. It is stored in the liver until it is needed by the body. Vitamin A is important for the growth and development and several other functions in the body. Benefits of vitamin A ...
Views: 759 - Herbal Remedies for Water Retention - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanDo you have swelled body parts like ankles, feet and hands? Have you suddenly gained weight? Does your weight fluctuate a lot? Is there lot of stiffness and pain in your body? Are you bloated all the time? If you have any of the above symptoms you may be suffering from Water Retention or Fluid ...
Views: 1141 - Home Remedies for Hypothyroidism - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanHypothyroidism, a common thyroid disorder, occurs when the thyroid gland is underactive and do not produce enough thyroid hormone. The low function of thyroid gland affects the metabolism rate of the body as the body’s metabolism is controlled primarily by the thyroid gland. The ...
Views: 2165 - Ulcerative colitis Treatment in Ayurveda . Top 4 Herbs - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanUlcerative Colitis is defined as the inflammatory disorder. It is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. The main characteristic feature of this disorder is inflammation or swelling of colon of the human body and ulcer formation in the endothelial layers of the colon. It is growing in popularity ...
Views: 1271 - Top 5 Effective Herbs & Diet for Bronchial Asthma - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanThe respiratory complication with the features of swelling and inflammation of the various organs of the respiratory systems is known as the Bronchial Asthma. It is characterized by coughing, tightness of chest, wheezing and breath shortness. The people, who are mostly affected with this ...
Views: 1283 - Ayurvedic treatment for Pellegrini stieda syndrome with Diet and Exercise - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanKnee 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 ...
Views: 1937(1 vote) - Keeping Immunity up during the Cold Weather Season to Avoid Flu and other Illness - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingAt Apurva Ayurveda Healing, The Idea is not to treat illness; The Idea is to treat Wellness !!! Boost Wellness || Boost Immune System We know the way to rev up your immune system so you don’t get the flu this year. Learn what your body’s defenses do and how to strengthen them so you ...
Views: 980 - Regular Exercise & Natural Diet is the key of healthy lifestyle - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanIt is said that Nature is man’s best friend. In spite of the advancement in science and technology, natural products have never failed to lose their importance. With progressive rise in the occurrence of lifestyle disorders like Hypertension, Obesity and Diabetes etc. it becomes very important ...
Views: 1025 - Ayurvedic Treatment for Water Retention (edema) - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanIf 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. ...
Views: 4902(1 vote) - The Most Effective Diet Pills - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2015 from Intouch ReviewsAlthough nearly every diet pill will claim it is the diet pills that work fast for women, not all weight loss supplements are as effective as manufacturers would like you to believe. Despite the fact that most diet pills offer the same or similar ingredients stimulants such as caffeine and ...
Views: 816 - Different Ayurvedic Oils and Their Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda Healing“The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much, even if subjected to accidental injuries or strenuous work. By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming and least affected by old age.” ...
Views: 1018 - Herbal Remedies for Hallux Rigidus - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanHallux rigidus is a problem associated with the joint of great toe. In the Ayurvedic approach it is known as sandhigata vata, which is known as arthritis in allopathy. It is a condition of arthritis which results in the pain and stiffness in the joint of the big toe and leads to the difficulty ...
Views: 4077 - How Ayurveda Can Help You Lose weight - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanThe weight loss is possible when a person is burning more calories than in-taking. No weight loss can be achieved when the burn and intake of the calories will be same. The daily exercise can be the best way to lose weight but due to the busy scheduling, health problems and lack of time, people ...
Views: 1715 - Ayurvedic Tips to Stay Cool and Healthy This Summer - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingSummer; also referred to as Greeshma ritu, is the time when the sun rays become powerful and Pitta dosha gets imbalanced. So when everything heats up outside, the best way to stay healthy is to cool down inside; i.e. mentally, physically and emotionally. Because summertime is Pitta season, and ...
Views: 932 - Effective Herbal supplements for Ulcerative colitis - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanUlcerative colitis is also known as colitis ulcerosa. A bowel ailment is inflammatory in nature and is in a form of colitis. A colon disease occurs or covers a large part of the large intestine. The features of this disease include ulcers and sores that are open. It can damage the ...
Views: 1932 - Mental and Physical Effects of Stress - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingAll of us are living in the stressful times. Hassles, deadlines, frustrations and demands of our day to day life are ravaging our body, mind, spirit and heart. When we constantly run in emergency mode our body and mind have to pay the price. According to Ayurveda, stress effects our mental and ...
Views: 924 - Mental and Physical Effects of Stress - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingAll of us are living in the stressful times. Hassles, deadlines, frustrations and demands of our day to day life are ravaging our body, mind, spirit and heart. When we constantly run in emergency mode our body and mind have to pay the price. According to Ayurveda, stress effects our mental and ...
Views: 1 - Is Ayurvedic treatment helpful in kidney problems? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanKidneys are the body organs that are responsible to expel waste elements from the blood. They regulate blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and ensure optimum production of red blood cells in the body. Kidney failure occurs when kidneys fail to perform the functions efficiently such as ...
Views: 2113 - Natural Herbs For Bell's Palsy - Facial Paralysis - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanBell’s palsy is also known as unilateral facial paralysis or idiopathic facial paralysis. Person affected by Bell’s palsy can’t control the facial expression on one side of the face. The cause for the disorder is not well understood. However, studies show that Bell’s palsy can be associated with ...
Views: 3087 - SWINE FLU - Prevention by Home & Herbal Remedies - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanSwine Flu is a viral disease caused by Swine influenza virus (which is of various types as H1N1, H1N2, H2N1, H3N1, H3N2, and H2N3). It is common amongst the pigs across the world. Normally it does not transmit humans. But if transmission does cause human flu, it is called zoonotic swine flu. ...
Views: 1220 - Most Effective Herbal Remedies for Diabetes Neuropathy - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanDiabetic neuropathy can be characterized as the nerve damage, which happens if one is suffering from diabetes. This condition significantly damages the nerves present in your legs and feet region. Depending on the severity of the damage, one can experience mild to acute pain and numbness in the ...
Views: 2004 - Herbs And Home Remedies For Trigeminal Neuralgia - by Submitted on May 23, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanTrigeminal Neuralgia is a kind of neuropathic disorder. A person can experience severe pains for days, week or months. This pain has a sudden and recurring nature which can come at any time, remain for some duration and then suddenly disappears. This can continue for several years until a ...
Views: 6006 - Treating Depression with Ayurveda and Yoga - by Submitted on May 14, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingDepression affects vast number of people around the globe every year and this number is doubling every 10 years. Antidepressants have been developed to treat this illness and no doubt, these are effective but they also develop certain side effects including; weight gain, lethargy and physical ...
Views: 2109 - How to Live Healthy Life with Natural Diet? - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanEverybody longs for a healthy, toned and long life. The health industry is the most grossing business today. People would do anything to get in shape. Inclination towards a healthy diet has become the need of the hour. Natural living is a new phenomenon that has recently gathered a lot of ...
Views: 1537 - Hypertension, Diabetes, Kidney failure treatment in Ayurveda - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanAyurveda, conveys one message that body is the combination of body, senses, mind and ‘reincarnating soul’. Your mind and body must be strong enough to cope up with any kind of stress and anxiety. The need of balanced lifestyle including proper diet and exercises are the leading and major factors ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - Say No to Dialysis and Yes to Ayurvedic medicines for Kidney failure - by Submitted on May 04, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanThe 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 ...
Views: 1915(1 vote) - NATURAL HERBS & HOME REMEDIES FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS (HOME REMEDIES FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS) - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanIBD 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 ...
Views: 2575(1 vote) - FOODS TO REDUCE WATER RETENTION - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWater retention is a medical condition of our body in which there is excess concentration of water in the cavities and body tissues. Water retention and fluid retention is same thing. And it occurs due to excess intake of salt by our body, also when kidney is unable to remove water from the ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - 25 Simple Home Remedies for Psoriasis - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanA 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 ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - Get Ready for Kapha Season or Spring - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingAyurveda associates every season with a dosha or set of qualities. According to Ayurveda, Vata dosha governs winter, as it is cold, dry and dark, whereas spring season, which starts wet and cold in March ends up wet and hot in June, is characterized by kapha dosha. Ayurveda holds the transition ...
Views: 937 - LIFESTYLE AND HOME REMEDIES FOR SKIN CARE - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanAs we know that skin is the largest organ of our body. So to take care of it and to keep it healthy is super important. For this we have to adopt a proper lifestyle, healthy diet and there are also some home remedies to take care of your skin. Healthy lifestyle changes and very good care of skin ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Hair Care with Amla & it Other Benefits - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Lora DavisAmla, also known as Indian Gooseberry is an excellent natural herb that is used in many forms like - dry amla candy, amla pachak, and amla powder, oil, and juice. It also helps in successfully treating hair loss. You can use Amla as gooseberry juice, Amla oil or Amla powder and avail benefits ...
Views: 1007 - Key Benefits Of Cauliflower in enlarged prostate - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanNutrient-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 ...
Views: 2023(1 vote) - The Importance of a Spring Detox - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingSpring is the season to revitalize and freshen-up. It is the time of year that welcomes rejuvenation with the return of warmth and sunlight, the body begins to ask for more flexibility and stir. This happens because body can sense this change in season at cellular level; so, in Springs we feel a ...
Views: 1087 - Gooseberry Juice & Its Various Health Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Lora DavisGooseberry juice or amla is basically a pale green colored, lime-sized, round fruit that has sour taste. Amla is very rich in vitamin C and it has almost 30 times more vitamin C compared to an orange. This is the reason why it tastes sour however it leaves behind a sweet taste on the palate. ...
Views: 737 - Ayurveda and Three Doshas - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingAuyrveda is an age-old wisdom that helps you with its simple but practical ways to understand and manage your body, mind and soul. Ayurveda also helps you to understand how the food you choose can affect your body and helps you select the foods that are naturally appropriate and beneficial for ...
Views: 1086 - How to treat liver cirrhosis disease - Planet Ayuveda - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanLiver 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 ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - Health benefits of using natural Aloe Vera based products - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Agnes MarylinnAloe Vera is one of the best healing plants that are being used in improving the cardiovascular health of people. The gel present in the leaves of this plant has been utilized in the medicines for several decades to heal a wide range of tropical conditions. Even various parts of this plant are ...
Views: 1452 - Several benefits of neem - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Balfour MorrisNeem (Azadirachta indica) is a type of tree used for medicinal purposes, mostly in Ayurvedic medicine. It is aborigine to India and is both used and ingested as a topical treatment for a number of conditions and ailments and has become increasingly popular around the world. Neem oil is ...
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