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- What is Ayurveda? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Jasmine Kaloudis‘Ayurveda’ (the ‘science of life’) is the most ancient complete system of natural medicine in the world. It was developed in ancient India and refined over the ages. It combines physical, psychological and spiritual therapies in an approach to health that is as relevant to the modern world as ...
Views: 1696 - Best Home Remedies for Obesity & Weight loss - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanObesity is a great cause of concern these days. Because, overweight can lead to a lot of serious ailments like heart attacks, cardiac arrests, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart blockage, cholesterol deposition in the blood and many more. Excess accumulation of unwanted fats in ...
Views: 1694(1 vote) - Ayurvedic Treatment for Terminal ileitis - Causes, Symptoms & Herbal Remedies - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2018 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanThe GI (Gastrointestinal tract) consists of organs involved in food intake, digestion and excretion. The gastrointestinal tract consists of mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine. The terminal ileum is the distal end of the small intestine. Ileitis is the ...
Views: 1693 - Proven Diet & Home Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanStruggle in maintaining the erections and stamina during sex has become the problem for many males. Erectile dysfunction is name of this sexual health disorder. But don’t be a hesitant or no need to feel shy, come and discuss your problem. Diet & Home Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction ...
Views: 1690 - Learn Hindi Through Bollywood Dance - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from jenkin sonulMany Hindi language learners want to know how to learn this language well, because Hindi language is so foreign for them. This is because that the Hindi language has not stimulated your learning interest as well as your learning passion. But if you choose some Bollywood dance or some Bollywood ...
Views: 1689 - Having Faith—Expecting Your Baby Is On Its Way by Johanna Courtleigh, MA, LPC, CHT - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Johanna Courtleigh, MA,What if the key to becoming ‘expecting’, was learning to practice Positive Expectancy? What might happen if, even in the face of all of life’s uncertainty, we chose to become more resilient and hopeful in our thinking? In my HypnoFertility and Conception Coaching work with women hoping to ...
Views: 1685 - 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 - 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 - 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) - Quick and Natural Ways for Effective Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanIn today’s modern world, mostly obese people face trouble due to their physique, as physique is one of the important criteria to judge people. Are you feeling embarrassed in your friend circle due to over weight? Many times obese people get rejections in society and ignorance in the ...
Views: 1662 - 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) - Dealing with Sleep disturbances while working in shifts –An ayurveda view - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriOur body functions like hormone release, body temperature, sleep-wake cycles etc, are caused due to Circadian rhythm which intern controlled by our biological clock. Circadian rhythms are responses of living beings for its surrounding environment, primarily to light and darkness. This rhythm ...
Views: 1652(2 votes) - 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 - MODERN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMPARED WITH SPIRITUAL SCIENCES: TRUTH AND FACTS - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIn order to clarify the social aspect of all the subjects dealt with in the previous paragraphs it was thought apt that all the 5 subjects be given a form of a question. With the result research scholars will get required help to choose their topic of research. Along with this since a periphery ...
Views: 1651 - 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 - Experience Peace and Bliss at Tourism Attractions in Rishikesh - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Russell ScottRishikesh is an important tourist destination on the tourist map of India. It is located in the state of Uttarakhand in the foothills of the Himalayas. Rishikesh is also popularly known as The Gateway to the Himalayas. The location of this place ensures that it is used as a base by people who ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - MentorHealth to present webinar on “Quality Assurance in Nursing” - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Roger StevenSummary: MentorHealth, a leading provider of online training for the healthcare industry, is organizing a webinar on October 3 on the topic, “Quality Assurance in Nursing”. It will be presented by Dev Raheja, faculty at Florida Tech University. ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - Natural Ayurvedic Asthma herbal Remedies -Top 3 Herbs - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanAsthma is a chronic respiratory complication, which is characterized by restriction of the passage of the airways in the human body. Many children are affected due by asthma to a huge extent. The frequency of asthmatic attack increases during the monsoon and the winters. Asthma is of several ...
Views: 1647 - Benefits of Shilajit for winter - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanBenefits of Shilajit for winter Shilajit is an exudate found in the ranges of the Himalayas that consists of various minerals or, which is. This is chemically rich in phytochemicals, micro nutrients, bio-chemicals and micro minerals. It is enriched with properties like that of an ...
Views: 1646 - 25 Simple Home Remedies for Psoriasis - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanA disorder in which the skin gets irritating red patches and the scaly lines appear on the skin than this condition is known as psoriasis. This disease is caused due to immune system and the symptoms vary. It is a long-term disease. The prime cause of this disease is the immune system that does ...
Views: 1642(1 vote) - How to Get Rid of Diabetes-Natural Diet & Home Remedies - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanPlease don’t add sugar in my cup of tea or coffee? Hope you got a hint that what we are stating here. Cut down on sugar is a mandatory step to control diabetes. In diabetes there are elevated blood sugar levels. Insulin is the hormone that helps in conversion of glucose into energy. ...
Views: 1641 - HERBAL REMEDIES FOR OVARIAN CYSTS - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanHormonal fluctuations during the menstruation cycle result in the ovarian cysts. In the list of female health complications, ovarian cysts are at the top. Herbal remedies for ovarian cysts are the natural way to resolve this problem. Ayurveda is the natural science of healing which prolongs the ...
Views: 1636 - Easy Tips to Avoid Obesity-Lifestyle & Home Remedies - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanObesity is a medical condition where body fat accumulates in excess so that it may have adverse effects on health. Being obese or over weight can reduce life expectancy and increased health problems.Obesity may be the reason for various health ailments such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart ...
Views: 1632 - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Treatment in Ayurveda - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2018 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanA really uncommon brain disorder, Progressive supra nuclear palsy affects your balancing, walking and eye movements. Alsocalled by the name Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome, it is mainly due to the deterioration of brain cells controlling body movements (midbrain) and thinking (frontal ...
Views: 1632 - Various Home Remedies and Other Treatment Procedures To Fight Against Pyria - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from Natural Therapy IndiaAre you suffering from bleeding and swollen gums? Don't tense and take a consult from your physician. Basically, the medical term of Pyria is gingivitis. If you don't take a proper step then it can be converted to periodontitis. It needs a proper care. In the acute stage, surgical procedures are ...
Views: 1627 - Panic Attacks Treatment - 2 Easy Treatments For Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from Carson NathanielEven with the advancement in medical technologies that we are experiencing in our world today, no expert can point out the exact reasons behind the occurrence of panic attacks. Usually it runs in the family, meaning it can be passed on from one generation to another. There are several factors ...
Views: 1624 - 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) - Book Review: Essential Ayurveda - 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: 1623 - 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 - 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 - In-Sync Transitions - Daily and Seasonal Routines - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Vaidya Mishravisargadan vikshepeh Soma, surya, anila yatta dharyanti jagal deham kapha, pittamillasthata Susrut Samhita The body of the universe is governed by Soma, Agni (surya), marut (anil). Our bodies are governed by vata, pitta, kapha. The origin of vata, pitta, and kapha is soma, agni and ...
Views: 1611 - Reliable Ayurvedic Treatment for Hair Loss - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Heena MehtaToday's generation lead hectic and stressful lives, some of the negative consequence of this type of lifestyle are hair loss, balding, alopecia, thinning of hair. However, ayurveda provides solution even for this problem. Ayurvedic treatments have proved to be very effective in stopping hair ...
Views: 1606 - How to Lose Your Belly Fat Forever - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2016 from Being ChinmayHow to Lose Your Belly Fat Forever. Get Your Fat Burning Hormones to Work for You and Not Against You! You are genetically programmed to have a lean body. If you are overweight it is because the fat burning hormones of your body aren't functioning properly. When your body is in a healthy, ...
Views: 1604 - Deemark Shakti Prash - Sexual Health Products - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Being ChinmaySex is a very important part of a relationship. Every couple has an urge for physical intimacy which can bring them closer to their partner. But now it is seen that many couple fails to establish a physical relationship among themselves even when they get sexually attracted towards each other, ...
Views: 1602 - Health benefits of using natural Aloe Vera based products - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Agnes MarylinnAloe Vera is one of the best healing plants that are being used in improving the cardiovascular health of people. The gel present in the leaves of this plant has been utilized in the medicines for several decades to heal a wide range of tropical conditions. Even various parts of this plant are ...
Views: 1602 - Ayurvedic Treatment of Asthma | Recommended Diet & Home Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2018 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanAsthma, the inflammatory chronic respiratory disorder is a common ailment, which is characterized by difficulty in breathing and complications with respect to lungs and other respiratory organs of the body. The airways to and from the lungs are affected to a huge extent. The trouble gets further ...
Views: 1601 - 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 - Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanThebacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, are the primary cause of the bacterial infection, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. Healthy people sometimes also get this infection without having any symptoms. The bacteria generally cause minor problems, but may cause several complications if the ...
Views: 1587 - Treat Bruised Ribs from Coughing with Home Remedies - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2018 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanPain while coughing, sneezing, deep breathing or twisting may be a sign of a bruised rib. You can relieve pain when you have bruise ribs, but you should still see a doctor if you cannot tolerate the pain. If not treated promptly, you may fall into some very dangerous situations. What are ...
Views: 1587 - 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) - 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 - Coffee And Tea: How Do They Affect Your Teeth? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2018 from K. SaluCoffee and tea are instant mood lifters. They kick us out of the bed like nothing else. So, it’s obvious for us to crave them every morning. However, consuming them is fraught with some dental concerns. In fact, both these beverages are bad for your teeth capable of causing stains and other ...
Views: 1569 - The Ultimate Ayurvedic Diet: Discover How Yoga Embraces Its Sister Science Ayurveda - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Adrian KowallAyurveda is more than another massage technique; it is a multi-disciplinary approach to living using both curative and preventative measures. As the sister science of yoga, it combines, diet, nutrition, exercise, herbology, philosophy, spirituality, psychology in an inspiring approach to optimum ...
Views: 1569 - Book Review: The Chopra Center Cookbook - 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: 1567 - 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 - 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, A Unique Treatment Method From India - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Emily WatsonHerbal treatment, or herbal medicine is a method of treating diseases and ailments with the use of medicinal herbs or therapies/preparations made from a plant or plants. Plants have been used for medicinal purposes for over centuries. This form of treatment is perticulerly populer and being ...
Views: 1559(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) - 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: 1554(1 vote) - Herbal Remedies For Somatoform Disorders - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2018 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanA group of psychological conditions where the patient suffers from variant inconsistent physical symptoms and not able to explain with any underlying neurological condition is referred to as somatoform disorders. It is fairly common in pediatric populations. Many healthy young children ...
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