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- 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: 2250(3 votes) - Improve the quality of your skin with herbal skin care products - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2017 from healthwith herbalIndia is one of the most loved and preferred destinations in the whole world. This picturesque country is known as the land of spiritualism, mysticism, Hinduism, Buddhism, peace, Ayurveda, Yoga and many more wonders. Since ancient period, it has fascinated the world with knowledge and wisdom. ...
Views: 2250 - Keeping Cool This Summer With Ayurveda - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Sundari FinlaysonIn 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: 2243(2 votes) - 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: 2242 - Unhealthy semen – An ayurvedic view. - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriUnhealthy semen or abnormalities in semen lead to infertility in men. According ayurveda unhealthy semen is known as dooshita shukra. When vitiated doshas affect semen, the semen loses its ability to fertilize egg. The semen and its contents are referred as “beeja” in ayurveda. The Sanskrit ...
Views: 2241 - Ayurvedic treatment for Friedreich's Ataxia - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanDon't lose the hope, when its dark, stars come out. It seems present time is era of diseases. Everyone has the minor to major health ailments. Staying positive during the illness, helps in better healing. There is great saying – when 'I' is replaced by 'we' even illness become wellness. ...
Views: 2230 - 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: 2220 - 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: 2218 - Key Benefits Of Cauliflower in enlarged prostate - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanNutrient-rich cauliflower - one of the most commonly used for cooking vegetables in our kitchen. Cauliflower - is not only very tasty vegetable, but also herbal remedy. Inflorescence of this vegetable contains such vital nutrients like indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane, which help in preventing ...
Views: 2218(1 vote) - Natural Tips to Heal Allergies the Ayurveda Way - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanAllergy is a hyperactive reaction that occurs in response, when body overreacts to triggering factors which under normal situations do not produce any threat to most individuals. Such triggers are denoted as allergens.These allergens could be either food, pollen, dust, drugs, molds, ...
Views: 2212 - 4 Best Herbal Remedies to cure ulcerative colitis - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanThese days if you are not suffering from the health issues then you are the luckiest person on this planet. People are so fed up with the diseases because even the treatment part sometimes also results in the side effects. So many people all over the world looking for the herbal treatment ...
Views: 2204 - 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: 2200(2 votes) - 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: 2199(2 votes) - 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: 2195 - Most Effective Herbal Remedies for Diabetes Neuropathy - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanDiabetic neuropathy can be characterized as the nerve damage, which happens if one is suffering from diabetes. This condition significantly damages the nerves present in your legs and feet region. Depending on the severity of the damage, one can experience mild to acute pain and numbness in the ...
Views: 2193 - RENAL DISEASE | KIDNEY FAILURE | RENAL FAILURE | KIDNEY DISEASE | CRF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND HOMEOAPTHY TREATMENT - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Harshad RavalEarly stage renal failure is a final common path way for a number of disease processes and associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In modern medicine approach kidney treatment like dialysis and kidney transplant is not rational approach but its temporary phase, not complete cure end ...
Views: 2179 - 9 Alkaline Foods which cleanse toxic acids from your body - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanThe 8th chapter of Ashtanga Hrudayam Sutrasthana of Ayurveda includes right quantity of food intake, right time to take food, types of indigestion and their treatment, right method of food intake etc. What are Acidic foods? The foods that contain ingredients in not in their natural ...
Views: 2174 - 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: 2171(2 votes) - Effects of suppressing sneezing and thirst, as explained in ayurveda - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Dr.Savitha SuriAyurveda acharyas repeatedly emphasize on not to control natural urges. The texts of ayurveda mention again and again that body immunity level reduces when urges are controlled. The untoward effects of controlling urges of sneezing and thirst are explained below. Sneezing - Sneezing is the ...
Views: 2167 - Improving Immunity To Alleviate Allergy - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Dr Sandeep MadaanImprove Immunity To Alleviate Allergy Do you ever squirm seeing the flowers blooming? Have you experienced sneezing or itching in spring season? Probably you may be caught up with allergy. Recent data on prevalence of ailments around the world show epidemic increase in number of people ...
Views: 2153 - Stress : The natural Born Killer - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Joel SaldanhaOur bodies are meant to function like well oiled machines. The human body has the most complex anatomy of any living species. However, with the hustle and bustle of the chaotic society we live in, the most common and potentially fatal condition we fall prey to is that of stress. The ...
Views: 2153(1 vote) - Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) rasayana - A rejuvenating Preparation - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriAmalaki or amla is known for its rejuvenating properties. This fruit is also known as Indian gooseberry. Here is a simple recipe to prepare amalaki rasayana based on ayurveda principles .Amalaki rasayana can be used with whole wheat bread, chapati or parotas. This recipe can be eaten with spoon ...
Views: 2141 - Highly Effective Natural Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes - Diabetes Herbal Remedies - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanSedentary lifestyle and stressful mental conditions in the present scenario have invited many distressing diseases like—diabetes. Diabetes is one of the non-communicable diseases and rapidly emerging as a major health care problem. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes has increased greatly from ...
Views: 2139 - Ayurvedic treatment for Pellegrini stieda syndrome with Diet and Exercise - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanKnee pain is a common problem that can occur due to many reasons. One such reason for the knee pain is knee injury. In general, knee injury is of many different types. Out of the many different types of knee injuries, injury on the medial side of the knee is the rare form of knee injury. In this ...
Views: 2135(1 vote) - Kundalini Yoga Poses - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from tannu aggarwalkundalini yoga is the most powerful part of meditative discipline within the tradition of Yoga . It deals with a set of advanced yoga exercises. The exercises are also sometimes referred to as Kriya Yoga. According to Hindu tradition Kundalini yoga is one of the purest forms of spiritual science ...
Views: 2135 - Asthma Natural Treatment - Lifestyle & Home Remedies to Prevent Asthma - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanAsthma is a clinical syndrome characterised by wheezing and paroxysmal dysponea due to increased resistance to the flow of air through the narrowed bronchi. Narrowing of bronchi is due to the spasm of the bronchial smooth muscles, oedema of the bronchial mucosa, infiltration and blockage by ...
Views: 2129 - Bael Churna - Herbal Remedy for IBD, IBS & Ulcerative Colitis Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanBest herbal product for ulcerative colitis, Irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. Introduction Bael churna is made using the pure bael fruit in it. And what is more effective that the one that is made using the pure ingredient. Details of Bael fruit Bael is well known ...
Views: 2127 - Indian Traditional Medicine - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Codrut TutuThe Indian medicine contains truths about the ways of restoring the balance of a human body, but also of a soul. The customs of this civilisation are a mixture of mystery, cult and experience. In the old times, in India, for someone to be able to practice traditional medicine, it was compulsory ...
Views: 2122(1 vote) - Effective Herbal supplements for Ulcerative colitis - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanUlcerative colitis is also known as colitis ulcerosa. A bowel ailment is inflammatory in nature and is in a form of colitis. A colon disease occurs or covers a large part of the large intestine. The features of this disease include ulcers and sores that are open. It can damage the ...
Views: 2113 - Natural Ways to Get Rid of Allergy Symptoms at Home - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanAllergies are our body’s reaction to an antigen. They are due to hypersensitivity of the immune system. Allergies can be seasonal or lifelong (perennial ). There could be food allergies or others. They could be due to pollens, animal fur, dust, medicines, and foods. Allergies symptoms ...
Views: 2109 - 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: 2107 - Say No to Dialysis and Yes to Ayurvedic medicines for Kidney failure - by Submitted on May 04, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanThe incompetence in the kidney’s function to assimilate nutrients and excrete the waste and toxic material leads in the severe pathophysiological complications. The Acute failure of kidneys is only left with the option called dialysis and has been observed more frequent. But our natural ...
Views: 2107(1 vote) - Ayurvedic Herbs Boost Immunity - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from sarah labdarThe body’s immune system is the first line of defense when threatened by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and pathogens. Increased levels of pollution, stress, tension, depression, low quality food, consumption of drugs and alcohol, smoking, and chronic disorders all can ...
Views: 2106 - 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: 2106 - 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: 2099(4 votes) - Natural Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies for The Sharp Syndrome - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanIntroduction Immunity is very important for the body because it helps the body’s defense mechanism to fight against infections, diseases and allergens. This doesn’t always happen but sometimes when immunity cells move on wrong track, they opt to destroy the cells and parts which ...
Views: 2084 - Repair Your Voice and Protect it for a Lifetime. - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Diana YampolskyLately, I've noticed that my business is starting to consist of almost 90% of voice repair clients (speakers and singers.) In fact, more and more, I am getting inquiries from people who have problems with their voice, and some of them more severe than others. Many of them ruined it due to ...
Views: 2076 - How to Reduce Stress Through Ayurveda - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaA lot of people turn to anti-depressants to curb and cure stress and anxiety, when the truth remains that stress is more of a psychologically influenced condition and hence can be better treated with will power. As the statistics for stress-related depression goes up, there has been constant ...
Views: 2074 - 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: 2073 - 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: 2062(1 vote) - Book Review: Light on Pranayama - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Ayurveda. Ayurveda, or Ayurvedic medicine, is ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda promotes healthy living and therapeutic measures that relate to physical, mental, social and spiritual ...
Views: 2059 - Ayurvedic Insight and Remedies for Cervical Spondylosis - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWhat is Cervical Spondylosis? Cervical Spondylosis is a condition in which the bones in the neck (vertebrae) and the disc between them gets degenerated, putting pressure on the spinal cord in the neck. Cervical spondylitis is very common disease which gets worse with age. It happens due ...
Views: 2057 - APD Trade a Place for Best beauty product suppliers, manufacturers and wholesalers - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Jitendra KumarHealth and beauty is the dream of almost every person and it is possible in this modern age. Many companies are producing and marketing top quality health and beauty products. These days beauty products are in great demand and will be always in demand as they increase beauty of a person to a ...
Views: 2054 - Streamline Your Business Processes by Outsourcing Medical Record Review Tasks - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Steve RyderIf you have qualms about outsourcing, it is time you set aside such apprehensions and considered the positive aspects of having a reliable medical record review company take care of your medical review process. Your practice needs to be fully productive with all the business processes ...
Views: 2053 - Different Ayurvedic Spa Treatments & Ayurvedic Massage Therapies - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Anju AroraIndia has always been amusing tourists through the variety of culture, people, places, languages, food it offers. India is travel plunge to everything that interest you and in the last decade it has evolved as a prolific avenue for the leisure cum heath trip seekers with Ayurveda and Spa ...
Views: 2049 - Specific Conditions That Can Be Treated with Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Igor StilerPhysical therapy services incorporate widely accepted treatment procedures to lessen body pain and enhance muscle strength/stability. There are many specific conditions that can be treated with physical therapy. Non-surgical programs such as massage, therapeutic exercises, electrical ...
Views: 2048 - Why Christianity is Dying While Spirituality is Thriving... - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Dr. Steve McSwain,I published this article first with the Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-mcswain/christianity-is-dying-spirituality-is-thriving_b_1950804.html The title of this post alone will put some branches of the Christian church immediately on the defense. The fact is, however, I ...
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