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- 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: 1680 - 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: 1746 - 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: 1209(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: 1002 - 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: 5968 - 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: 2234 - 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: 1662(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: 2360 - 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: 1570 - 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: 1766 - 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: 2067 - 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: 2007 - 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: 1139 - 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: 1593 - 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: 1326 - 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: 1622 - 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: 1306 - 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: 2161(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: 1796 - 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: 1262 - 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, ...
Views: 1373 - 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: 1068 - 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: 897(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: 1511 - 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: 2188 - 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: 2355 - 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: 2099 - 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: 1902 - 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: 1624(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: 842 - 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: 2716(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: 2241(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: 1259(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: 1656(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: 1220(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: 3577(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: 1219(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: 2194(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: 3002(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: 1026(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: 989 - 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: 2213 - 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: 1149 - 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: 1078(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: 3368(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: 1790(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: 1789(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: 8188(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: 1823(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 ...
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