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- Dentists In Tampa, Florida, Provide 6 Tips For Dental Care - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Noam PowellHow are your teeth today? If they hurt, you mustn’t delay in calling a dentist Tampa Florida. Even if they don’t hurt, you should make an appointment with a dentist. For a good oral health, brushing your teeth daily is not enough. You need regular checkups. Dentists recommend that you have a ...
Views: 949 - Best Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine, Remedies & Natural Supplements - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Karan DixitMost of the peoples experience some common problems or the other with their body and after taking many different medicines, they will end up with more and more trouble than they had already. If you are looking for a remedy to your health problems without any side effects, then ayurveda medicines ...
Views: 774(1 vote) - Protecting Your Assets With A Limited Liability Company - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from rikvin offshoreInvestors and business owners do always consider the protection they have for their business. Also, they tend to worry so much on lawsuits and unethical creditors. Proper operation and managing of business with the help of a reliable insurance will be of a great help. It is advised that ...
Views: 1353 - Ayurveda Provides Tips To Reduce Weight - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Riki clarkWeight loss is one of the most talked about health issues, as losing weight can significantly improve your health and lower your risk of heart disease and other serious conditions. Learn about how you can lose weight without dangerous diets and weight loss pills by following a healthy diet and ...
Views: 2073 - Buy Tamanu Oil for the Best Organic Skin Care Products - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Barry RocheWhen it comes to looking after your skin, you should only buy those items that are safe and purely organic. This is because getting organic substances are far more beneficial to your skin than buying products that are filled with chemicals, additives, and other harmful substances. These ...
Views: 2209 - Ayurveda in a time of Cholera - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from William Courson1. The Current Situation The recent outbreak of cholera in Haiti’s capital and surrounding areas is according to authorities spreading far faster than predicted (as of November 25th, 2010, 57,000 have been infected and 1,344 have died) and has now spread to adjoining regions, having been ...
Views: 1951 - 4 Tips for Staying Healthy This Autumn - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Dr. Martin OrimenkoAutumn, with its crisp, cold weather, is 'Vata' season, according to Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda describes three 'doshas' or qualities ascribed to all things. The Vata dosha is often compared to the wind, being erratic and changeable, quick, cooling and drying. Autumn is a time of high ...
Views: 1754 - Polarity Therapy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Nancy TurcichPolarity Therapy by Nancy M. Turcich, NTS, RPP, RPE Polarity therapy is a unique and vital way of looking at the human body and its parts. By “parts” I don’t mean a leg or an arm. I am referring to the “parts” that make up a person: the physical, mental, emotional, and ...
Views: 1471(3 votes) - Ayurveda is all about balancing your body system - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Matt IndiaAyurveda is the core of ancient Indian medical method, which is purely about curing diseases from the roots. In Ayurveda, the entire body is considered to be a single component and treated upon. When one part of the body is not functioning properly it is likely to cause disturbance in other ...
Views: 736 - Live Your Divine Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Sarah LambertOn January 20th 2009 I had an intense vision, one that would define my career and play out in various stages throughout my life. It came to me first as a complex jumble, with many messages beaming in at once and me falling over myself to comprehend them all. Over time, it’s repeated itself in ...
Views: 2552(3 votes) - Ayurveda- Using Ayurvedic Treatments for Acne - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from sarah labdarAcne 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 ...
Views: 2087(3 votes) - What is your Prominent Ayurvedic Dosha? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from sarah labdarAyurvedic 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 ...
Views: 1117(2 votes) - Tips For Using A Probiotic Supplement - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Jesse MoorelandIf 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, ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - REGRESSION THERAPY - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from kuldeep stringerMedical science is showing a rapid growth and development with the passage of time. New inventions are being done in this field day by day. As a result, now even the most fatal diseases can also be cured easily with giving any pain to the patient. Many of us are suffering from one problem or the ...
Views: 1113(3 votes) - Effective Ayurvedic Treatment for Hair Care - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Gauri BatraHair 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 ...
Views: 3446(2 votes) - What is Ayurvedic Medicine? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from sarah labdarAyurveda 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 ...
Views: 1079(3 votes) - Some Solutions for Stress - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Georgiana GazdaruStress 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 ...
Views: 2061(2 votes) - Hepatits :- Ayurvedic & Yogic Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Naveen AryaHepatitis Among the many diseases that can affect the liver the most common is Hepatitis (a viral infection of the liver). Drugs, viruses, bacteria, mushrooms, and parasites like amoebas or giardiasis can cause hepatitis. The most common hepatitis viruses affecting the liver are named for ...
Views: 2833(3 votes) - A Healthy Heart— A Reason To Smile - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from John MichelcaneA stroke can be fatal or may cripple a person for the rest of his or her life if precautionary actions are not taken on time. The heart is one of the most vital organs in the human body. What you eat or how well you take care of it can predetermine the strength of your heart. Adopting a natural ...
Views: 899(3 votes) - Cookie Diet becomes increasingly popular - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Brain GayIf you are reading this article, then you may be one of the millions of people who are on the lookout for a fast and easy method to lose extra pounds.But can you do this by chomping down on cookies? hope you will be happy by hearing the word cookies. The newest fad among celebrities and ...
Views: 896 - Control Bone Loss With Ayurveda - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from John MichelcaneYour bones are as alive as you are. Often mistaken for something hard, brittle and lifeless, bones are the building blocks of our body, without which we would be nothing but a lump of mass which does not have a support system to hold it up together. The human skeleton is made up of bones and ...
Views: 2087 - A Look At Depression Through The Help Of Ayurveda - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from John MichelcaneDepression has plagued humanity since time immemorial. One of the most proliferate problems ever to affect mankind, is yet to find a sure-shot cure even though doctors over the ages have tried their hands at it. One significant thing that has not caught the eye of the world is the stellar role ...
Views: 1035 - Ayurveda - A time tested medical science - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Parmindar SinghWhat has to exist, exists, no matter what way the world changes. Any science, that is applicable survives through different generations and flows from one generation to another. Nature has its unique way to make or break a system, and we remain just an onlooker, erased by the passage of time! So ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - Ayurveda Retreats - Lose Weight and Feel Good! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Swami Balendu- Hey, see there, isn’t that Emily over there? - Yes, wow, she lost a lot of weight! And how her skin is shining! Don’t you think she looks great? - I heard she was out of town for four weeks, I bet she had a liposuction and some cosmetic surgery done! Well…no! The truth is, Emily just ...
Views: 3190(2 votes) - Ayurveda in Kerala - Rejuvenating Therapy of Mind Body & soul - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Jaison VincentAyurveda 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 ...
Views: 1656(1 vote) - The Ancient Power Of Medicinal Herbs - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLately, more and more of my patients have expressed an interest in using herbs for their specific health concerns. They are concerned, as am I, about side effects, as well as rising costs of prescription drugs with health care insurance issues being what they are these days. Herbs have been ...
Views: 1670(3 votes) - A Review on Chronic Renal Failure & its Treatment in Ayurveda - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dr. Ramniwas PrasherChronic renal failure (CRF) is the progressive loss of kidney function. The kidneys attempt to compensate for renal damage by hyperfiltration in turn that causes further loss of function. Chronic loss of function causes generalized wasting (shrinking in size) and progressive scarring within ...
Views: 8041(3 votes) - Ayurvedic treatment for acne - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Ella DeppAccording to Ayurveda, acne is caused due to disturbed systems of the body. Depositions of excessive fats and toxic substance in the body are the major reason for acne. Even poor diets, lack of sleep, and excessive stress also lead to acne on beautiful face. Ayurveda have defined acne as vata or ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - Ayurvedic medicines for diabetes - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Ella DeppAyurveda is the life science that deals with the medicines extracted from natural products such as plants and green vegetation. According to Ayurveda, diabetes is the disease that takes place due to the deposition of harmful substance in the tissues. This eventually results in blocking ...
Views: 2090(2 votes) - Health Benefits of Ginger Root - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from barclay bertGinger 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. Ginger is a culinary spice known to add its pungent taste and aroma to whatever dish it is added to. It has ...
Views: 4092(2 votes) - Beneficial Running Tips - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Reeva JacksonWanting to cover the incredible 26.2 miles? Then you need some marathon running tips.Running a marathon is quite a feat, but the main work is in the training and preparation.Marathon running is often compared to having a baby. The delivery itself is what many people talk about, but the nine ...
Views: 1084(2 votes) - The Elephant, The Tiger, and the Jackal - you are what you eat! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the west, we understand the concept of "You are what you eat." Ancient Indian texts explain Aahara, or diet, by using the example of the elephant, the tiger, and the jackal. The elephant is a vegetarian. This animal represents the sattvic mind. With Sattva, we can think clearly, and act ...
Views: 1647(2 votes) - Daily Routine (Dinacharya) - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAyurveda 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 ...
Views: 3711(4 votes) - The Psycho-Physiology of Stress - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the west, stress has become a major contributing factor in the cause of disease with some authorities attributing up to eighty percent of disease to stress. According to Ayurveda, the cause of disease is attributed to “the mistake of the intellect1”, or Pragya Paradh. This is when the mind ...
Views: 2710(3 votes) - The Ayurvedic Magic and Mystery of Cleansing and Revitalizing - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe 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 ...
Views: 1111(5 votes) - Ayurvedic View of Optimal Digestion - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Sharada HallIs 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 ...
Views: 1940(4 votes) - Understanding Ayurveda - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Sharada HallAyurveda 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 ...
Views: 2283(5 votes) - Remedies for Lower Back Pain - 5 Remedies were Medically Proven as Ineffective - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBack pain disorder is prevalent. Based on American surveys, it is one of the most common excuses for not reporting for work. Based on the rate of its prevalence, survey results also showed that the American population alone spends as much as $50 billion every year for different remedies for ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Introduction to Ayurveda - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAyurveda is a Sanskrit word derived from two roots: ayur, which means life, and veda, which means knowledge. Knowledge arranged systematically with logic becomes science. Over time, Ayurveda became the science of life. It has its root in ancient vedic literature and encompasses our entire life - ...
Views: 1677(6 votes) - Ayurveda and Family - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is an ancient Indian principle that says if you want to check if your rice is ready, then you just test a few grains. The grains are representative of the status of the entire pot of rice. So, if we want to check on the status of our society, we can look at a few families, as ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Ayurveda and Nail Care - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAccording to Ayurveda, our fingernails are a by-produce of our bones. And the condition of our nails is a reflection of the condition of our body tissues. If we're having problems with our nails, then we need to look at the balance and nourishment of the whole body. Here are some examples of ...
Views: 5537(3 votes) - Stop Unhealthy Cravings Naturally and Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Neeraj VarmaPeople are trying to lose weight with appetite suppressants. They are going to really mess themselves up. This article is to help people control their cravings naturally so they don't have to do un-natural things to lose fat. Cravings are the body's way of saying you need certain nutrients. ...
Views: 2781(2 votes) - 'Holy powder' ingredient makes membranes behave for better health - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Vijaya NairRevered in India as "holy powder," the marigold-colored spice known as turmeric has been used for centuries to treat wounds, infections and other health problems. In recent years, research into the healing powers of turmeric's main ingredient, curcumin, has burgeoned, as its astonishing array of ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Kundalini, The Serpent of Power - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Sam EtkinExcerpted from The Amazing Secrets of the Yogi by Charles F. Haanel, Edited by Anthony R. Michalski This part tells where the masculine, fiery, and positive etheric forces come from and how they are distributed to all parts of the body. It also tells where the feminine, sympathetic, and ...
Views: 5871(2 votes) - Disease: Plague or Teacher? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhat kind of question is that anyway? Why would I even suggest that disease could be a teacher? This may seem strange, and yet, as I see it, this is the most important distinction that I draw between the current holistic and allopathic approaches to medicine. The allopathic mind-set is one of ...
Views: 1115 - Gentle Weight Loss with Ayurveda - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Deepa ApteAyurveda has mentioned eight types of bodies which are prone to various diseases. One of them is an over weight or obese body. Obesity can be described as a state of body with excess fat. Ayurveda sees obesity as a Kapha disorder. Usually in such people the digestive fire or Agni is weak and ...
Views: 8296(5 votes) - Typical Ayurveda and Yoga Treatment for Enlarged Prostate - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Dr. Shashikant PatwardhanProstate problems due to vata vitiation - Herbs like gokshura, punarnava, salam mishri, guggulu and shilajit are provided. Three of these herbs are prescribed in the form of a mixture, in doses of 1 to 3 grams per day for a month. Prostate problems due to pitta vitiation - When the prostate ...
Views: 12659(1 vote) - Prostate Enlargement - A Common Concern Amongst Men - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from ajeet gautamAround 100 million men are already suffering from prostate disorders so act now and maintain a healthy prostate for life . Prostate gland is a tiny gland present under the urinary bladder and surrounding the urethra . It would be more appropriate to call it an organ than a gland because the ...
Views: 1978 - Newly Released Book by Retired Scientist Links Self-Control of Hormones to Perfecting One's Life - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Brian NicolettiIn his newest book, retired scientist Robert L. Peck discusses connections between the mind and body, hormone control, and personal growth. "Readers learn how ancient science was well aware of the effects of hormones and how many of the hormones could be controlled with the mind." 'Controlling ...
Views: 1073 - 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 ...
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