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- Ayurvedic Natural Treatment For Erectile Dysfunction This Job - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Gaurav ThakurErectile Malfunction is a problem that a lot of men experience from. It is a situation under which a man is incapable to control his hardons well in lovemaking. With the deficit of this ability, the lovemaking period becomes less fulfilling for him, as well as for his women associate. While ...
Views: 1447 - All about Liquid Diet Essentials in Summer - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from sora pallyDifferent seasons have different Diet consumption strategies for human beings even when an individual is working, or at home. According to the seasons; summer, winter, spring and autumn, the weather in different season play different role on human activities which impacts the health conditions ...
Views: 2170 - Holistic Therapies - The Best Alternative Medicine - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Quanita UmatillaHolistic Therapies - The Best Alternative Medicine The usage of homeopathy originated in Germany. It is based on the belief that our body possesses autonomous repairing abilities, and it primarily aims at protecting against diseases as well as increasing spiritual well being. These ...
Views: 1017 - Kundalini Yoga Poses - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from tannu aggarwalkundalini yoga is the most powerful part of meditative discipline within the tradition of Yoga . It deals with a set of advanced yoga exercises. The exercises are also sometimes referred to as Kriya Yoga. According to Hindu tradition Kundalini yoga is one of the purest forms of spiritual science ...
Views: 1983 - Lifestyle Diseases Management through Ayurveda - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Kumar SonuTo understand disease management through Ayurveda it would be better to discuss the Ayurveda its origin and its benefits in detail. The origin of Ayurveda This is an ancient medicine based treatment that was developed by Brahmins who lived in ancient India. The word Ayurveda means Life ...
Views: 1785 - 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: 2492 - Ayurveda Medicinal properties of Black gram - Vigna mungo-urad dal - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriBlack gram or black lentil is known as urad dal in Hindi. In texts of ayurveda this bean is known as “MASHA”. Black gram is a bean grown mainly in south Asia. The plant of this bean is erect and hairy. It is an annual herb. It has a tap root which branches to form branched roots. The cylindrical ...
Views: 4030 - Busting Bronchial Asthma : Natural Way - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Dr Sandeep MadaanContrary to Allopathy, the understanding of Asthma is very different in Ayurveda. Here, more emphasis is paid to restoring body's immunity and gastrointestinal well being as well as respiratory corrections. The concept of Allergy which is one of the major factors precipitating asthmatic attack ...
Views: 1609 - Improving Immunity To Alleviate Allergy - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Dr Sandeep MadaanImprove Immunity To Alleviate Allergy Do you ever squirm seeing the flowers blooming? Have you experienced sneezing or itching in spring season? Probably you may be caught up with allergy. Recent data on prevalence of ailments around the world show epidemic increase in number of people ...
Views: 1965 - A Growing Epidemic in Women: Osteoporosis (fragile Bones) - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Dr Sandeep MadaanWhat is Osteoporosis? The term Osteoporosis comprises of two words osteo meaning bone and porosis- porous/fragile/weak. It may be defined as a skeletal disorder affecting the bone strength and predisposing it to increased risk of fracture. In this disorder there is structural degeneration ...
Views: 1610 - Wholesome Goodness Blended With Purity - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from vivek chaudharyThe health is very important factor for an individual to grow and live life in a healthy manner. There are various products and supplements that are available in market that are widely demanded as no alternative is available in terms of quality and purity. Further to meet the specific ...
Views: 1205 - Say Goodbye to Colds and Flu Using Natural Products - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Stuart WillsWe are almost all going to endure a bout from the flu (or an influenza attack) someday within our life. Poor immune method not merely would make us more vulnerable to getting flu like signs, it frequently implies we may not have the opportunity to obtain rid from the flu as quickly as we ...
Views: 1198 - Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of Kapikacchu- Mucuna pruriens - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriMucuna pruriens is a legume, found in Africa, India and the Caribbean. It is an annual, climbing shrub which grows over 13 – 15 m height. The young plant is completely covered by hair where as older plants are free of it. The leaves are tripinnate . Flowers are white, lavender, or purple. The ...
Views: 2498 - Drug Treatment Florida begins with detoxification - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Sadie KingThe first step in drug rehabilitation Florida residents should undergo is medical detox. This is an absolutely essential drug treatment Florida is to be successful and long lasting. The basis of this step in drug treatment is that when a person is addicted to a substance such as drugs and ...
Views: 1151 - The Position Of Sun In The Twelve Zodiac Signs - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from tannu aggarwalTHE SUN The Sun Passes through all the signs of the Zodiac in one year, it rules the sign Leo only. Sun by nature is hot, dry, masculine and LIFE GIVER. The position of Sun in the various signs detailed below is however subject to aspects of other planets whether benefic or malefic. The ...
Views: 1726 - Ayurvedic Medicine: Anti-toxification vs. Detoxification - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Scott Gerson, MD, PhD (Ayu), M.Phil (Ayu)According to Ayurveda, youth ends at 60. Thereafter, if proper measures are continued which slow and prevent the degenerative changes that can accompany aging, one can achieve a long and disease-free old age. There are two aspects of these proper measures. The first is known as panchakarma, ...
Views: 1903 - Ayurveda Counsels Oiling your Body - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Dr Sonica KrishanAyurveda encourages appropriate oiling of the body parts and more so this needs to be practiced on everyday basis. The main reason behind this is that applying and massaging oil onto the body is believed to be a good manner of rendering nourishing and suppleness to both the muscle and the ...
Views: 2453 - Health Benefits Blended With Great Taste - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Sarah AshlinHealth is the most prime concern for every individual. It is rightly said “Health is Wealth” as if you are fit and fine you can work well and earn your living. Alike machines, humans also require fuel for their better functioning, and the same is fulfilled with the healthy food and health ...
Views: 1215 - Use A Reputed Online Store to buy phentermine without prescription USA - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Michael BretzmanPhentermine is one of the widely popular weight loss supplement used to overcome obesity problem in USA. There are numerous reasons to buy phentermine without prescription USA and one logic reason is that it is approved by FDA. If you are struggling hard to shed the extra pounds of calories ...
Views: 2982 - Black pepper - Ayurveda Herb helps cure Indigestion - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Dr Sonica KrishanIndigestion is an ailment which is a common occurrence nowadays, owing mainly to improper diet and lifestyle imbalance. This particular malady that generally presents with weakening of the normal digestion tends to get carried on to years all together taking the form of a chronic and distressing ...
Views: 3288 - Benefits of Utilizing the Services Offered By Ayurvedic Spa - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Anju AroraThe kind of lifestyle we lead today has made stress increasingly predominant. The modern system of medication has partly served the need of assuaging and not completely healing the problems, this led the world back to an immensely popular ancient system of healing known as 'Ayurveda'. In some ...
Views: 1403 - Digestive Disorder and Remedies - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Neal KIntroduction Diseases that are associated with the gastrointestinal tract are called digestive disorders. The Digestive System is made up of various organs that work in harmony. Stress and bad lifestyle can easily disrupt this harmony. Recent studies reveal that half of the American population ...
Views: 1689 - Ayurveda Wellness for Lifestyle Management - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Dr Sonica KrishanNowadays, owing to the number of lifestyle related diseases that we seem to be facing, it is worthwhile to know and understand what ancient Ayurveda therapy has to offer. Why Lifestyle Change is needed? There are a number of lifestyle related diseases like obesity, hypertension, ...
Views: 2553 - Different Ayurvedic Spa Treatments & Ayurvedic Massage Therapies - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Anju AroraIndia has always been amusing tourists through the variety of culture, people, places, languages, food it offers. India is travel plunge to everything that interest you and in the last decade it has evolved as a prolific avenue for the leisure cum heath trip seekers with Ayurveda and Spa ...
Views: 1889 - Ayurvedic Herbs Boost Immunity - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from sarah labdarThe body’s immune system is the first line of defense when threatened by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and pathogens. Increased levels of pollution, stress, tension, depression, low quality food, consumption of drugs and alcohol, smoking, and chronic disorders all can ...
Views: 1970 - The Ultimate Ayurvedic Diet: Discover How Yoga Embraces Its Sister Science Ayurveda - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Adrian KowallAyurveda is more than another massage technique; it is a multi-disciplinary approach to living using both curative and preventative measures. As the sister science of yoga, it combines, diet, nutrition, exercise, herbology, philosophy, spirituality, psychology in an inspiring approach to optimum ...
Views: 1395 - Chronic Fatigue Symptoms and Its Relation with Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Kiran ViramgamaChronic fatigue syndrome is getting a common disorder with increasing number of young people experiencing chronic fatigue symptoms and or fibromyalgia syndrome symptoms.Many have sleep apnea as they stop breathing at night when they sleep. Apnea means to stop breathing and sleep apnea means stop ...
Views: 874 - Gaining health from garlic - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Krishna RSGarlic ( Allium Sativum) belongs to the family Liliaceae. The plant has leaves which are long, narrow and flat like grass. The bulb is of a compound nature, consisting of numerous bulblets, known technically as 'cloves,' grouped together between the membraneous scales and enclosed within a ...
Views: 961 - Turmeric - Go for Gold - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Krishna RSAyurveda the ancient medical science is based on the principle of preventing diseases. It directs us to resist the diseases through our food habits and life styles. Same principle was stressed by Hippocrates also “Let your food be your medicine” was his advice to man kind Let’s know more ...
Views: 928 - Ashwagandha- the Indian ginseng - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Krishna RSAshwagandha - also known as Indian Winter Cherry has the Botanical name Withania Somnifera -It is a shrub belonging to Solanace family. It is grown in the western India, Gujarat, MP, Punjab and in Himalayas. Ashwagandha gets its name because its roots have the odor of horse. (Ashwa = horse , ...
Views: 1208 - Inducting Rasayana Therapy in Our Daily Routine - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Krishna RSIntroduction: Ayurveda , the oldest health science has eight branches. Rasayana (rejuvenation) is one of them. Rasa has different meanings like ”juice”, "taste “, “essence," "flavor”, or “emotion", but is not limited to any of these in itself. In therapeutic process Rasa is concerned with the ...
Views: 1036 - Therapeutic uses of Honey - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Krishna RSThe FAO Codex Alimentarius Commission defines honey as ‘the natural sweet substance produced by honeybees from the nectar of flowers or from secretions coming from living organisms feeding on plants, that bees gather, transform and combine with specific ingredients, store and leave to ripen in ...
Views: 924 - Ayurveda Medicinal properties of banana - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriBanana is the largest herbaceous flowering plant. This plant grows 6 to 7.5 meters tall. This herb belongs to genus “musa”. The plant has soft pseudo stem and spirally arranged long leaves. Leaves may grow 2.5 meters long and ½ meter wide. This plant is known as “Kadali” in Sanskrit. The ...
Views: 1651 - Home Remedies Come Into Focus - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Abhijit BanerjeeThe last few years have seen a shift back to home remedies for treating common ailments. In earlier days, all families depended on natural ingredients and natural remedies to deal with health issues. Every family had its own favourite home remedies to cure minor illnesses like colds, coughs, ...
Views: 1126 - Ayurveda Packages to Keep You Healthy - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Kumar SonuIn today’s world, due to the increased industrial and technological developments, there are different types of pollution taking place in several forms such as water, land, air, and others. Moreover, the food that we are eating these days is also not safe. The consequences all these things are – ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - Herbal Supplements and Remedies for Piles and Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Neal KIntroduction Hemorrhoids also commonly known as piles is a medical condition caused due to the swelling of the veins in the lower part of rectum and around the anus. This swelling causes discomfort when you sit down or while using the toilet. Though hemorrhoids are not life ...
Views: 1309 - Good News for New Moms - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Rannie, Ragnhild BoesGOOD NEWS FOR NEW MOMS What every new Mom needs to know Seven ancient secrets to restoring happiness and vitality after childbirth: Childbirth — a turning point in a woman's life This article is about staying happy and healthy after childbirth There is often a big gap in the care ...
Views: 2153 - Things You Need to Know about HCG Drops for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from rahul kumarMaintaining a body weight that is proportionate to your height can be difficult even if you will try using and taking different weight loss programs that are available in the market today. Working out and leading a healthy lifestyle is the best way to maintain your desired weight. However, ...
Views: 1371 - 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: 1546 - Herbal remedies Pomegranate, Tribulus for Prostate care, BPH - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Veena DeoThe Prostate Gland is a firm partly muscular, partly glandular body that is situated near the base of the male urethra and it secretes an alkaline viscid fluid, which is a major constituent of the ejaculatory fluid. It is also known as prostate. In human prostatic secretions, the protein ...
Views: 4727(1 vote) - Skin care with herbs - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriSkin is the largest organ in human body .Naturally fresh and healthy skin is protector of body and a thing of beauty. Texts of ayurveda recommend many herbs and natural remedies to protect our skin from acne, pimple, scars, marks and wrinkles. These herbs and herbal remedies not only help in ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Causes and herbal remedies for Piles or Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Veena DeoPiles is he condition of one affected with hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are a mass of dilated veins in swollen tissue at the margin of the anus or nearly within the rectum. Piles should not be confused with Fissure. A Fissure is a temporary injury in the anal passage caused by the stools. There ...
Views: 3788(1 vote) - Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of Grapes - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriCommon Grape Vine ( Vitis Vinifera ) is known as Draksha in ayurveda. This is widely grown in western parts of India, Punjab, Kashmir, central Europe, Turkey, Morocco and Portugal . The grape vine has long, woody stems rooted to ground. Stems are covered with flaky bark. The grapevine usually ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - Health benefits of butter – An ayurveda perception - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriDictionaries define butter as “a solid emulsion of fat globules, air, and water made by churning milk or cream and used as food”. Butter is known as “Navaneeta” in Sanskrit. It is referred as navaneeta in texts of ayurveda too. Butter is usually made from cow’s or buffalo’s milk. But it can be ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Breast cancer – causes, prevention and treatment - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2011 from Henrita DecostraAccording to a survey across the globe near about 12 out of 100 will grow the encroaching breast cancer, woman breast is a very soft and shallow part of flesh. It contains no muscles. It has only glands, milk-ducts, fat cells, is holding in concert in a web of connective tissue. In case of any ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - Acne Ayurveda Treatment: A Remedy That Never Failed - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Lana WalterMany teenagers face a skin problem that is commonly known as acne. The main areas where people suffer from acne are the face, scalp, back, chest, shoulders, upper arms and neck. Different people give different reasons for acne but according to ayurveda, acne is the symbol of imbalanced life of a ...
Views: 5442(1 vote) - Hair Falling Ayurevda Treatment Tips : Easy And Effective - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Lana WalterHair fall has become a very common problem in teenagers, men and women. Sometimes the hair fall is such that people become bald. With age, the thickness as well the amount of hair goes on decreasing. According to a study, it is reported that nearly 25% of men start showing symptoms of becoming ...
Views: 1115 - Green Tea benefits, Cholesterol, Arthritis, heart health - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Veena DeoGreen Tea is made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis. This plant grows as a large shrub or tree. Green tea has been recognized as a medicinal beverage to promote healthy mind and body for almost 5000 years. Traditional Chinese medicine has recommended green tea for headaches, body aches, pain, ...
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