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- Ayurveda Classical Texts - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Eugenio RouxAmong the classical works of Ayurveda, the ‘Saarngadhara Samhita’ is included in the second line triad along with Bhavaprakaasa and Maadhava Nidaana. Even though the other associates in the trio are specially discussing about certain specific areas of medical field only, Saarngadhara Samhita is ...
Views: 854 - Natural Solutions for Healthy Hair - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Eugenio RouxScalp Care Do’s • Wash hair regularly (once weekly) with a suitable shampoo. Use mild shampoos and conditioner to reduce pull on hair while combing. • Apply coconut oil/medicated oil daily on the scalp. Medicated oil should be suitably selected after consultation with an expert Ayurveda ...
Views: 1676 - Ayurveda: Headaches Resolved. Tips on help with Headaches - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Eugenio RouxAn “anvil” on your head may not exactly be an exaggeration when you are experiencing a severe headache….!!! In the present day busy and stressful life, the term ‘Headache’ holds greater weightage. It may often be colloquially to express ‘an utmost misery’ or literally the disease as such. It is ...
Views: 2627 - Phyllanthus urinaria in Ayurvedic medicine Kamalahar plays an important role in the treatment of liver disorders and hepatitis - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Khatore PharmaceuticalsAyurvedic product Kamalahar is composed of herbal ingredients proven to be very effective for liver disorder. Once of the herbal ingredients is Phyllanthus urinaria. Phyllanthus urinaria is an herb found mostly in tropical, sea breeze type climates. It is found in India, Indonesia, China, ...
Views: 3149(1 vote) - Ayurvedic ingredient Tecoma undulata in Kamalahar plays a key role in the treatment of liver disorders and hepatitis - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Khatore PharmaceuticalsOne 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 ...
Views: 2951(1 vote) - Ayurvedic treatment along with diet control is very effective for liver disorders - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Khatore PharmaceuticalsAyurvedic medicine or Alternative 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 alternative medicine there are other suggested things that a person ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Ayurvedic health care in humid weather - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriMonsoon 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 ...
Views: 1866(1 vote) - Herpes Symptoms - An ayurvedic view - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriIn 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 ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - Hair loss prevention through Ayurveda - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriHair loss is experienced by all of us at one or the other time. To know the causes of hair fall, it is very essential to know the structure of hair and its normal growth cycle. Structure of hair The hair on our scalp can be divided into two parts, the root and shaft. The root part of hair ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - 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: 2978 - Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of Guduchi or Tinospora Cardifolia - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe herb Guduchi is a climber. It belongs to Minispermaceae family and has a botanical name Tinospora Cardifolia. This herb usually grows in tropical regions and is available in abundance in India, Myanmar and Srilanaka . The climber bears heart shaped leaves and yellow colored flowers. The ...
Views: 1489 - 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: 1397 - Ayurveda medicinal properties of tribulus terrestris - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe plant Tribulus terrestris is known for its medicinal properties. It is known as “gokshura “ in ayurveda. Tribulus terrestris is widely used in alternative systems of medicines. In European folk medicine it is used to treat headache, dizziness and sexual dysfunction like premature ...
Views: 2242 - 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: 1267 - Ayurveda approach to Genital Herpes - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriDosha theory which help in diagnosis of the diseases According to ayurveda three doshas or three energetic forces control the activities of the body. These doshas are 1. Vata 2. Pitta 3. Kapha VATA: The Vata dosha is the most important of the three doshas. It has been said in ayurveda ...
Views: 2040 - Get Relief from Diseases with the Help of Chinese Herbs - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Lee Xi WenTraditional Chinese medicine is famous all over the world. This is prepared with the help of herbs and other natural materials. There are many Chinese herbs that have various medical purposes. These herbs have good medicine value in them and are cheap. These herbs are used in therapy and ...
Views: 743 - Ayurvedic products Kamalahar K-MATIC and K-MENS from Khatore Pharmaceuticals expand its reach to outside India - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Khatore PharmaceuticalsThe makers of Ayurvedic medicine for liver treatment, Kamalahar, took another step in reaching out to a large number of people all over the world. Kamalahar is proven to be a very effective Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of liver disorders such as Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Jaundice, fatty ...
Views: 2607 - First successful shipment of the Hepatitis Ayurvedic product Kamalahar to a developed country - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Khatore PharmaceuticalsIt has been a long time since I send an article and I thought it might be time for me to come back again and write an article on the experiences that I had in dealing with customers of Khatore Pharmaceuticals. Finally the first shipment of our Ayurvedic product Kamalahar to USA has happened. We ...
Views: 1543 - Holy Basil Herb As a Medicine and Tulsi benefits - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Mayukhi ChakravartiKnown as the queen of herbs, Holy Basil is renowned for its spiritual and religious significance and has at the same time carved a niche for itself in the traditional Indian system of medicine. Regarded as the ‘Elixir of Life’, Tulsi is known to promote longevity and sound health. An ...
Views: 1180 - An Ayurvedic medicine helps cure patients during Jaundice outbreak - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Khatore PharmaceuticalsShri Vinay Mitra Mandal, a non government organization from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India, has been involved in many social welfare activities. They regularly participate in Jaipur foot camp in collaboration with Balco and provides light-weight artificial limb made of Aluminium to people who ...
Views: 1329 - Kamalahar - Ayurvedic remedy for Hepatitis, Jaundice, Cirrhosis and liver detoxification - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Khatore PharmaceuticalsKamalahar 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 ...
Views: 3182(1 vote) - Ayurvedic medicine for making the liver strong and healthy - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Khatore PharmaceuticalsAyurveda 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 alternative medicine. In Sanskrit, the word ayurveda consists of the words āyus, meaning "longevity", and veda, ...
Views: 4703(2 votes) - Tips To Body Building Through Herbal Supplements - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Simi SPeople always like to be in fit and shape and to lead a healthy living. But due to the changing life style and food habits, most of the people are now turning to be overweight or obesity. The people who have overweight or obesity are now finding it hard to overcome the condition. It is necessary ...
Views: 878(1 vote) - Kamalahar - Ayurvedic treatment for Jaundice, Hepatitis and Cirrhosis - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Khatore PharmaceuticalsI live in the eastern part of India. It is a small town in the state of Jharkhand. The flora and fauna of the state is great. The mountains of the state and the great forests provide great opportunities for the makers of the herbal medicines. I would like to share my experience with an ...
Views: 6077(1 vote) - Couples Massage Therapy: Rejuvenating Mind and Soul - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Ethen HuntGetting your life back in balance is something that is difficult to do, especially if you stay in the same rut on a daily basis. As a married couple it is important to get the balance back into your life. Many couples use counseling services or time away as a way to bring the balance back. In ...
Views: 664 - How Beneficial Are Herbal Thyroid Support Supplements? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Simi SThyroid gland is very vital in producing hormones at vital amount for the proper functioning of the body. It produces hormones that support the growth and metabolism of the body. For the proper functioning of the thyroid gland it need an element named as iodine in appropriate amount. Thyroid ...
Views: 770 - Dangerous Supplements: Incompetent Research. Intentional Deception? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from William CoursonBy William A. Courson, D.Ayur.(Sai Ayurvedic College of Miami, FL) A recent article (http://health.yahoo.net/articles/nutrition/dangerous-supplements) appearing on the Yahoo Health website captioned ?Dangerous Supplements? and dated August 3, 2010 contains some serious misstatements of fact ...
Views: 1419 - Wellness through Ayurveda Spa - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Sri Sri Ayurveda PanchakarmaAyurveda 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 ...
Views: 884(4 votes) - ***Why Detoxify - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet NestorWhy Detoxify? We live in a polluted world. Our environment, air supply, water and foods are full of herbicides, pesticides, chemicals of all kinds, and normal every day allergens like dust and mold. Our organs and our bodies get worn down by all the extra work they do attempting to filter ...
Views: 2513(7 votes) - Spices to Cleanse & Detoxify the Body - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from sarah labdarSpices were originally developed in the Middle East and herbs later on in East Asia. Early uses of spices and herbs included magic, medicine, religion, tradition, and preservation. Spices were originally used by the upper class and nobles, however, it wasn’t long before spices became part of the ...
Views: 1540 - Use Ayurvedic Products to treat Skin Diseases Effectively - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Gauri BatraSkin diseases often end up becoming a big source of embarrassment for people. They usually take a long time to get cured and call for the sustained use of strong medicines. A simple knowledge of Ayurveda can help us prevent and even treat painful skin disorders. According to Ayurveda, the ...
Views: 1627 - The Difference Between Herbs and Spices For Detoxing - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from sarah labdarNaturopathic medicine has been using detoxification for over 3000 years. Ayurvedic medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Native Americans, and folk medicine all use herbs and spices for medicinal and detoxification purposes. Herbs and spices are the primary detox supplements used to cleanse ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - Natural Acne Treatment for Men - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Lauren ThropeAcne is a condition where the skin pores are clogged, inflamed and turn out into a bump that is filled with pus. Most people suffer from acne at some point in their life. Though it is not very common, men also suffer from acne sometimes. Unlike women when this condition affects a man his whole ...
Views: 911 - 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: 5785 - 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: 2065 - Erectile Dysfunction due to Vascular diseases: - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriDiseases which are related to blood vessels are called vascular diseases. Blood vessels play an important role in the process of erection. The two chambers of penis (corpora cavernosa,) which run throughout the organ are filled with spongy tissue. The corpora cavernosa are surrounded by a ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Ayurveda remedies for erectile dysfunction - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriDefinition of Erectile dysfunction Erectile 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 ...
Views: 2180 - 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: 1400 - 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: 1588 - 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: 1908 - 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: 1832 - Ayurveda - The Natural Way of Life - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Gauri BatraAyurveda is an Indian medical science that originated over 5000 years ago. The written source of this science is ancient books of knowledge known as the Vedas. The Vedas contain practical and scientific information on a wide variety of issues including philosophy, logic, engineering, ...
Views: 1016 - How to Radically Turn Back the Clock and Discover Youthful Radiance - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Colleen MeheenBasic inflammation is a natural process of the human body where white blood cells and various naturally occurring chemicals work together to protect the body from infections and foreign bodies, such as viruses and bacteria that can create acute illness and disease if not confronted through the ...
Views: 1437 - 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: 1141 - Back Acne Natural Home Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriWhat is back acne? Back acne is same condition as facial acne. The sebaceous glands on skin get stimulated by androgen and produce excess sebum. Sebum is an oily substance produced by oil glands of skin. Over produced sebum clog’s pores on skin and prevent the release of dead skin cells. Thus ...
Views: 1447 - Balance is Power - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Sonya BrinkMay 2009 Newsletter Article of the Month Balance is Power Alternative Medicine Research Report Polarity Therapy aims to maintain health by balancing the body's electromagnetic field. Polarity therapy was initially developed in the 1940s by Randolph Stone, ND, DC, DO. Pierre ...
Views: 1202 - Do you have "Orthorexia?" Why wanting a healthy diet is now a disease - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from William CoursonYou 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 ...
Views: 2006(2 votes) - An Ayurveda Guide for Beautiful Skin - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriNaturally fresh and healthy skin is protector of body and a thing of beauty. Ayurveda our ancient science of medicine has suggested many herbal remedies and natural methods to protect our skin from pimples, acne, dark circles, wrinkles and marks left by pimples and to increase the fairness of ...
Views: 1627 - Panchakarma Therapeutics as Regenrative and Curative Medicines - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr. Ramniwas PrasherPANCHAKARMA THERAPY [Detoxification Process] The complete purification of body or detoxification of body from disease causing agents is shodhana therapy. It involves a series of treatment after complete examination of disease and diseased. It is done for two purposes 1. To maintain and promote ...
Views: 1138 - 21 days ayurvedic sojourn in the land of Ayurveda - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Ranbir GhoshAyurveda - Rejuvenate, Stress management, Anti ageing, Beauty & Skin care Benefits of Ayurveda: Welcome to the "Science of Life" or Ayurveda that seeks to protect life & longevity. Ayurveda, ancient Indian holistic medicine, says that our bodies have an intrinsic order & balance, 3 doshas, ...
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