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Do you know the benefits of Bilva? Bilva is a Panacea in the case of various gastrointestinal disorders like IBD, IBS & Ulcerative Colitis. Bael is a herb which is also known by the other names like Bilwa or Siriphal and its botanical name is Aegle marmelos. In Hindu religion it is ... Views: 2699
Inflammatory bowel disease is a group of chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown cause including the gastrointestinal tract. Inflammatory Bowel Disease(IBD) mainly comprises of two diseases i.e. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Both of these are the most severe digestive problems. Now a ... Views: 2698
आंतो के बीच में जब सूजन के साथ साथ ज़ख्म बन जाते है , तो उसे आंतो की सूजन बोलते है। जब बीमारी अधिक पुरानी हो जाती है तो शरीर में अन्य बीमाररयों को भी उत्पन्न कर देती है। जैसे की कोलन की मेम्ब्रेन का खराब हो जाना , कमजोरी पैदा हो जाना , शरीर सूखने लगता है, वजन प्रततददन कम होता जाता है। आयुवेद में ... Views: 2693
Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is presently in daily use by millions of people in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The word "Ayurveda" is a tatpurusha compound of the word āyus meaning "life", "life principle", or "long life" ... Views: 2690
The two basic aims of Ayurveda are prevention and curing of diseases. Both the preventive and curative aspects can be achieved mainly through the apt use of various drugs. In order to yield better result various drugs are used in combination with others. To be more specific to the condition of ... Views: 2680
An “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: 2657
The 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: 2654
Chickenpox is very common and is estimated to infect about 80% of adults at some point in their life. It is generally more severe in adult males than in adult females or children. Individuals with a weak immune system as well as pregnant ladies are at high risk of complications due to this ... Views: 2640
IBD 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: 2629
On 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: 2608
Nowadays, 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: 2607
Normally the scalp skin sheds its cells like body skin. When this exceeds normal level, the shed scalp skin appears as flakes on hair and shoulders. There are innumerable causes for dry flaky scalp.
1.Dry winter season leads to flaky scalp.
2.Dandruff can lead to sticky flakes accompanied ... Views: 2598
WHO HASN’T HEARD THE ADAGE "YOU HAVE TO SUFFER TO be beautiful?" Although looking good generally reflects an inner health in mind and body, and that takes some effort, it doesn’t have to be a joyless grind.
Ayurveda, the original mind-body-spirit health system offers pleasurable, effective ways ... Views: 2588
Are you suffering from pain around your anus? Do you feel irritation on your skin around the anus? Then consult your physician because these are the symptoms of fistula. It may cause a high pain after long movement, fever, feeling of fatigue etc. Your physician will examine the area around ... Views: 2579
Mucuna 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: 2569
VAAGBHATA
INTRODUCTION
Ayurvedic medicine originated in the early civilizations of India some 3000-5000yrs ago. It is mentioned in the Vedas , the ancient religious texts that are the oldest surviving literature in the world which makes Ayurveda the oldest treatise on longevity . There are ... Views: 2565
Why 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: 2564
In 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: 2547
Mononucleosis or ‘Kissing disease’ is an infectious illness which is generally caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). This illness is characterized by a group of infectious symptoms, which are usually followed by a prolonged period of fatigue. The illness can affect people ... Views: 2533
Boerhavia diffusa or Punarnava belongs to the family Nyctaginaceae . This is also known as spiderlings as this plant grows low and spreads like spider web. Boerhavia diffusa is identified by name Punarnava in India. Ayurvedic texts immensely praise the medicinal properties of this plant.
It ... Views: 2525
An article appeared today (10/29/11) on the Consumer Reports website Health.org captioned "FDA: Black licorice treats can cause heart tricks" and warning of the potentially lethal effects on heart function of ingesting black licorice - an herbal remedy used for thousands of years, in a ... Views: 2514
Ayurveda 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: 2510
Yoga Group Workshops at Zen Resort Bali
An integrated holistic wellness deal for yoga teachers
Zen Resort launches an integrated wellness deal for yoga group leaders and teachers to hold their training workshops in combination with the resort’s programs of pranayama, meditation, ayurveda and ... Views: 2503
Lately, I have more and more inquiries about almost all kinds of growth on the vocal folds (vocal cords). The most “popular” inquiry is about vocal polyps. Over the years, I, non-surgically, have treated all kinds of unpleasant vocal disorders, and I have to say that the polyps are the most ... Views: 2491
"When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. And now when every new baby is born its first laugh becomes a fairy. So there ought to be"
-James Matthew Barrie creator of Peter ... Views: 2432
The term Ayur-Veda is well known both in India and in the Western world. Much of what is called Ayur-Veda today in India and around the world has, in fact, been fragmented, lost or forgotten over time, or known to just a few experts. The effect of foreign invasions of India, including the ... Views: 2413
A person who is thin and lean wants to gain weight but sometimes get lured by the certain advertisements that promises to gain weight rapidly but there are no results in the end. It must be remembered that there is no short cut for weight gain or weight loss. It is a natural process which ... Views: 2390
Having a baby is one of the most substantial joys a woman can experience because the tiniest feet make the biggest imprints in our hearts. Endometriosis is one such disorder which makes a woman infertile in most cases and along with causing physical abnormalities, it can affect the person ... Views: 2375
In texts of Ayurveda the herb Crocus Sativus or kumkuma or saffron is grouped under “Varnya” gana. Varnya means the one which imparts fairness and glow to skin.
Saffron is one of the costliest spices used in Ayurveda, Unani and Chinese medicinal preparations. It is used extensively in ... Views: 2374
Ayurveda 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: 2346
With increasing age, health issues are also increasing. One of the most common problem in males is prostate enlargement. This problem mainly affect the aged males. It is most commonly seen in age of above 60 years. Prostate enlargement is the problem of prostate gland in which prostate ... Views: 2325
Colds and Airline Flights
Ever wonder why you’re more susceptible to a cold after a long flight? It could be all those people crammed into a small space, but what pushes us over the edge is the low humidity. Once in flight, the humidity drops into the teens and our moist nasal membranes ... Views: 2322
The 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: 2298
If there is one fear that we can all understand – even if we do not experience it ourselves – it is the fear of the dentist. After all, there are very few of us who are completely comfortable around the dentist even if we are not afraid of them: the weird lights, the metal implements, and the ... Views: 2277
3 Simple Ways to Detox Your Liver
In the first article you learned that your liver is one of your most vital organs and it plays an essential role to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The job of your liver is to filter out all the bad particles from your body. However, external factors such ... Views: 2276
When 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: 2257
Ulcerative colitis is a painful situation. This happens because of the ulcer formation lining the inner walls of the colon. The uncontrollable swelling of the colon gives rise to the ulcers. The major reason of colitis is not known. However, it is observed that there are certain food items, ... Views: 2243
Definition 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: 2236
Hypothyroidism, 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: 2228
GOOD 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: 2212
Different 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: 2205
Amalaki, Indian Gooseberry or Amla is the richest source of Vitamin C in its natural form. It is a powerful anti-oxidant and rejuvenator and is considered an important herb in Ayurveda. The little light green fruit grows in the Himalayan mountain ranges. Amalaki has many health ... Views: 2199
Ayurvedic medicine is the traditional medicine that has been practiced in India for thousands of years, and utilizes massage and lifestyle modification to restore the balance of body and mind in order to treat illness. Ayurvedic medicines cures the disease from roots without causing any ... Views: 2179
Kidneys 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: 2177
In Ayurveda the idea of agni, the digestive fire, is key to health and well-being. Individual seasons seem to be a bane or blessing to different constitutions, yet with a little knowledge and a few tips for self-care, you’ll find yourself enjoying and engaging in your life year round in a whole ... Views: 2168
The human body is made of different organs that work together to support life. Kidneys are the two bean-shaped organs and a major part of the organ system that are the workhorses. They continuously work for the filtration of blood and removal of waste outside the body. In addition, they are ... Views: 2165
Depression 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: 2153
Introduction
The liver is one of the important organs of our body without which survival of our being is not possible. The weight of liver is 3 pounds and it is a normal size of a football. As living with one kidney is possible, but without proper functioning of the liver is not possible, hence ... Views: 2138