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- Purification Therapy In Ayurveda - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriPanchakarma involves 5 types of detoxification methods. They are 1. vamana 2. Virechana 3. Anuvasana basthi 4. Niruha basthi 5. Nasya karma Vamana Vamana means expelling doshas through oral route . It is emesis therapy. Before inducing vamana the toxins and vitiated doshas are ...
Views: 1211 - Panchakarma- The detoxification therapy in Ayurveda - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriAccording to ayurvedic texts our body is crisscrossed by srotas or channels or tube like structures. This net work contains both microscopic and macroscopic channels. ( Digestive system, nervous system , circulatory system etc are few examples of these channels). Innumerable physiological ...
Views: 2055(1 vote) - Ayurveda medicinal properties of onion - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe herbaceous plant onion grows in temperate zones. It belongs to family “Liliaceae” and has latin name “Allium Cepa”. The plant reaches a height of 2-5 ft and bears cluster of greenish white flowers. Onions develop from the base of leaves to form underground bulbs. Seeds of onion are black in ...
Views: 1468 - Fighting Obesity - an ayurvedic way - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriDefinition of Obesity Excess amount of body fat is Obesity. Excess weight of muscles, bone, fat and water in the body (like body builders and athletes) is Overweight. Over weighted persons are at increased health risk than normal persons. They are more prone to chronic diseases like ...
Views: 1378 - Beaming health with neem - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriNeem is known for its immeasurable medicinal properties and is used as a main ingredient in many home remedies. Commending the medicinal properties of neem, numerous sanskrit names have been coined by our ayurveda acharyas . Few of them are mentioned below. 1. It is known as Nimba as it ...
Views: 1501 - Magnificent Mango - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriMango belongs to the family “Anacardiaceae”. It has the scientific name “Magnifera Indica” and is widely found in India and south East Asia. Mango trees have deep roots and reach the height of 40 ft - 120 ft . Young mango leaves are copper in color and matured ones have deep green color. The ...
Views: 1613 - Ayurveda description of Kumkuma- Saffron -Crocus sativus - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriIn 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: 2488 - Constituents of ideal weight losing programs - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Carlos EduardoIdeal weight losing programs are those that help shed extra fat without affecting the internal strength of the body. Simply put a weight lose program that make you weak and feeble is good for nothing. Wary of increasing waistlines and adding fat, people are least bothered about the internal ...
Views: 836 - Kumkumadi Lepam- An ayurveda beauty preparation - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriKumkumadi lepam is an age old ayurveda remedy for acne and pimples ( known as youvana pitikas in ayurveda), dark circles, pigments, scars and stretch marks. Kumkumadi lepam contains skin friendly herbs like Saffron, sandal wood and Turmeric . Action of Ingredients: Saffron: Saffron helps ...
Views: 3568(1 vote) - Ayurveda Medicinal properties of Bala (Sida Cordifolia): - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriSida Cordifolia is an erect hairy plant which grows up to 180 cm. It grows as a weed throughout tropical and subtropical regions of India and Srilanka. Sida Cordifolia belongs to family Malvaceae. It has heart shaped leaves (hence name Cordifolia) and yellow coloured flower. Seeds are black or ...
Views: 1948 - Commending Cumin seeds - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriCummin seed or jeera is seeds of flowering plant Cuminum Cyminum . This plant, native of east India and east Mediterranean, belongs to family Apeaceae. The herbaceous plant Cuminum Cyminum grows to a height of 20- 30 cms. Leaves of this plant are pinnate and bear thread like leaflets. The ...
Views: 1651 - Ayurveda approach to Indigestion and concept of Agni - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe word “Indigestion” is commonly used to describe the discomfort in one’s belly mostly caused after food consumption. Fullness, bloating, nausea, heart burn are other symptoms of Indigestion. Before discussing Indigestion, understanding the process of digestion is very essential. The ...
Views: 1428 - Acne Scar Treatments- Related Fact For Acne Clearing - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Hitesh GulatiAcne might not be a debilitating disorder but it's so exasperating that it is affecting the individual's sense of well-being. Acne results when the pores of the skin are clogged up by oily secretion which may then develop into zits, black and white heads ; and even cyst. As you search for ...
Views: 1240 - Acne Spot Treatment- Free Fascinating Info For Acne On Arms - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Hitesh GulatiAcne is a skin disorder that mainly occurs in young people, but it's not uncommon to make its appearance even at the age of 30 or forty. The condition can be considered the result of the inflammation of the little sebaceous follicles that happens due to the presence of bacteria, endocrine ...
Views: 1341 - Never Underestimate the Importance of a Remedial Massage - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Ethen HuntNo one can truly underestimate how comfortable a remedial massage can be. A massage can be extremely comfortable and soothing, but it also provides remedial relief. Pain in your joints is normal because we use our muscles and bones consistently. It is important, then, to get the necessary and ...
Views: 732 - Children and Toys: An Ayurveda Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Eugenio RouxChild’s Play. Toys are among a child's priced possessions. Not only they entertain kids, but they also help them learn about the world around them. Early experiences with toys can have long lasting effects on a child. There has been much debate about which toys kind of are the best for ...
Views: 1868 - Ayurveda and Obesity - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Eugenio RouxA young boy to his mother after sitting for his breakfast…… Mummy…..i want only 2 iddlis…that’s enough… His grandmother who was sitting nearby him on the table…..started saying…… Oh…ho….Geeta…how much times I have told you to feed him with 6 or 7 iddlis…..that time you did not listen to ...
Views: 8406 - The Universal Physician: Ayurveda and the Sages - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Eugenio Roux‘Caraka’ –The name is familiar for each and everyone who ever heard of the great Indian medical system- Ayurveda. Caraka, regarded as the ‘The father of Indian medicine’ was one among the great trio whom contributed the three fundamental works of Ayurveda- Caraka samhita, Susruta samhita and ...
Views: 827 - Eat Ghee and be Free: Ayurveda and Ghee - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Eugenio Roux‘My son………… don’t eat ghee…..…your cholesterol will increase, triglycerides will increase, your heart vessels will have cholesterol deposits and there will soon be heart attack….…’ These are the words that we hear today from most of the people. This is what they believe and are made to ...
Views: 17225(1 vote) - Yoga and Ayurveda: Practiced Together - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Eugenio RouxYoga and Ayurveda can be considered as two individual sciences, with solid foundations yet so beautifully entwined together complementing one another since ancient times with the sheer motive of healing one’s body, mind and consciousness opening a better portal to a safer and happier life. ...
Views: 875 - Ayurveda Scholars and Ayurvedic Texts - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Eugenio Roux‘Acharya Susruta’ who is regarded as ‘the father of surgery’ is familiar to the medical world. He is the first one who demonstrates the technique of surgery in treatment and dissection in medical education. So a history of Ayurveda without his personal history surely remains incomplete and ...
Views: 1071 - 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: 979 - 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: 1782 - 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: 2732 - 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: 3310(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: 3108(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: 1582(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: 2020(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: 1557(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: 1497(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: 3125 - 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: 1649 - 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: 1562 - 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: 2417 - 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: 1414 - 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: 2213 - 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: 831 - 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: 2746 - 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: 1683 - 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: 1291 - 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: 1493 - 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: 3350(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: 4875(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: 998(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: 6256(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: 770 - 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: 887 - 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: 1565 - 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: 1003(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 ...
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