Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine
2009-08-21 00:45:00 As the world becomes more dangerous, new and more terrifying health conditions rear their ugly head at every juncture. Modern medicine often doesn?t seem to be up to the task of dealing with these diseases, which have root causes that may be nutritional, environmental, or even psychological.Many people have started turning to the ancient ways of curing diseases, with herbal, natural, and Ayurvedic medicine. In this article, I will describe the principal tenets of Ayurvedic medicine so you can decide if it is right for you. As always, consult a doctor before embarking on a course of treatment on your own.Ayurvedic medicine was first documented in the Vedas, the ancient texts that describe life in pre-colonial India. Ayurveda literally translates as ?the science of life,? and remains an influential path of treatment in much of Southeast Asia to this day. The essential concept of Ayurvedic medicine teaches that the body is composed of seven principal substances, and a healthy individua...
Ayurvedic Weight Loss Remedies- Detoxifying/Colon Cleansing Diet For Weight
2008-05-08 08:11:00 Weight Loss Remedies? I never thought I would be writing about it . You guys won't believe how skinny I was until recently. Its been around a year since I started putting on weight specially on my face and belly. Since then I have been searching for fat loss recipes, specific exercises for fat loss, informational sites, blogs and e-books related to weight loss. I was on a Crash Diet for sometime but it had an adverse effect on my health, I tried exercises , I did almost everything but all in vain.After going through Fat Loss Secret by Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst I realized what I was missing out on. Believe me I have already started to see the difference . I felt uncomfortable for the first 3-4 days but I have already lost a significant amount of weight and I feel active and fresh most of the time. I even signed up as an affiliate . She has explained everything in detail, what kind of food for a specific body type, herbs and natural ingredients for detoxification, proper food combination...
Effortless Ayurvedic Beauty is Live
2008-04-30 22:47:00 Are you unhappy with your physical appearance? Is your skin too oily or too dry? Does you hair only look good for no more than 24 hours after leaving the beauty salon? (...)
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Ayurvedic pharmacists took out protest rally
2008-04-29 17:26:00 NAHAN : Over one hundred Ayurvedic pharmacists today took out a protest rally at Paonta demanding recognization to their SCVT diplomas. Shouting slogans, the rally started from the Badripur and went up to the office of SDM Paonta through main market of Paonta Sahib. A deputation of agitating pharmacists met SDM and submitted their memorandum through ...
Ayurvedic Management of HIV/AIDS
2008-04-17 17:37:00 At present, there is no scientifically proved cure for HIV /AIDS. Globally, the number of infected HIV /AIDS patients is increasing at an alarming rate; with a current estimate of 33.2 million people who are living with HIV 1. Hence, there is a dire need to search for a safe, effective and economical treatment for HIV /AIDS. In a retrospective study in 55 patients, Ayurvedic treatment has proved to be very promising in the management of HIV/AIDS. Fifty-Five adult patients were given Ayurvedic treatment for HIV/AIDS, during the period from April 1999 to November 2004.Each patient had tested positive for HIV/AIDS on at least 2 different occasions. No patient was taking anti-retroviral drugs at the time of commencing Ayurvedic treatment. All patients were started on treatment after written, informed consent. The Ayurvedic Herbal Combination ( AHC ) comprises of eleven different herbs in different dosage strengths, based upon their respective potencies, reported anti-viral and immunom...
Ayurvedic Stuff
2008-03-15 11:51:00 The last day that we were in Bangalore, we got ayurvedic massages. Well, let me just say that that is a whole entire long blog post in itself (coming soon, of course). But one thing we got there at the massage place to take home with us is some ayurvedic drug treatments. I tried some ...
Ayurvedic and Dietary Treatments for High Blood Pressure
2008-02-06 07:31:00 High blood pressure or hypertension is the condition when the blood flow in the arteries and veins is forced under a higher pressure than normal. This can happen due to the weakness of the heart or due to the buildup of cholesterol in the coronary arteries, which can reduce their lumen. Today, most people in the world are suffering from hypertension, though it is not always fatal. Proper medication and a positive lifestyle can make people with higher blood pressures lead a long and happy life. However, neglect can cause severe fatal problems like myocardial infarctions (heart attacks). High blood pressure is known as Rakta Gata vata in Ayurveda. It can be caused due to vitiation of any of the three doshas, though the contribution of the vata dosha may be more, as it is responsible for the circulation of blood. The following are the main precipitating factors for people with different doshas:-1. Vata type of Hypertension ? This is caused by extreme emotions such as worry, anxiety and...
Ghee Made With Medicinal Ayurvedic Herbs
2008-01-28 21:01:00 Ghee (clarified butter) addresses so many health problems - such as restoring sexual vitality and lubricating tissues, nerves and organs. According to Ayurvedic science, ghee helps produce healthy semen, maintains a strong digestive tract, and keeps eyes and memory youthful. More: continued here If you like this post, buy an ad and drive visitors ...
Strict warning to private Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic colleges in Punjab
2007-11-30 16:28:00 Hoshiarpur : Tikshan Sud, medical education and research minister, Punjab, today issued a strict warning to private ayurvedic and homoeopathic colleges in the state to upgrade the infrastructure in their respective institutions in accordance with the guidelines of their affiliating councils or be prepared to face strict disciplinary action. In a press note issued by his office here this evening, the minister said the special teams constituted by him to inspect infrastructure of various colleges had reported of minor or major deficiencies in most of the institutes. He said the state government would not tolerate any dereliction by any medical institute.
Govt to make ayurvedic drugs
2007-11-28 16:15:00 Govt to make ayurvedic drugsCHANDIGARH: Punjab health department has started an in-house manufacturing facility for ayurvedic drugs at its Patiala pharmacy to prepare genuine drugs from medicinal plants and herbs under scientific supervision. Raw material worth Rs 1 crore has already been purchased for manufacturing of these drugs. Speaking after inaugurating a refresher course for senior ayurvedic medical officers here on Friday, health minister Lakshmi Kanta Chawla said Punjab is the first state to start this novel experiment to provide genuine ayurvedic drugs. Besides, vigilance wing of the department has been strengthened to check the production and sale of spurious ayurvedic drugs in the state.http://timesofindia.india-times.com/Cities/Govt_to_make_a-yurvedic_drugs/articleshow/2547-238.cms Posted by Dr.Savitha Suri http://www.ayurhelp.com
Herbal Ayurvedic Remedies - US Blog
2007-11-17 18:17:00 Blogadr Update. - United States Health BlogHerbal Ayurvedic Supplements
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Herbal remedy ?Ayurvedic treatment?
2007-09-29 18:56:00 I have a headache ... 2000 BC - Eat this root 1000 AD - That root is infected. say this prayer. 1850 AD - That prayer is superstition. drink this potion. 1940 AD - That potion is snake oil. swallow this pill. 1985 AD - That pill is ineffective. take this antibiotic. 2000 AD - That antibiotic is artificial. eat this
AYURVEDIC REMEDIES FOR HAIR CARE...
2007-09-24 12:12:00 Ayurvedic Remedies for Dandruff:? Mix up a spoon of camphor to half a cup of coconut oil. Instead of coconut you can use neem oil otherwise. Keep this mixture in a air tight container, preferably a glass container and use this oil to massage your scalp before going to bed. Practice this continuously for at least 15 days and feel the difference of your healthy scalp. After 15 days do it for alternate days for the best of result.? Add a spoon of castor oil, mustard oil and little coconut (or neem) oil and massage your scalp every night and have a shampoo the day next.Ayurvedic Remedies for Hair loss:? Massage the scalp gently with coconut or almond oil daily for 10 to 15 minutes.? Boil neem leaves in water. Cool, strain and rinse hair with it.? Increase green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts in the diet. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, Soya beans, whole grains and nuts.Ayurvedic Remedies for Premature graying of Hair:? Apply a paste made from...
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SIMPLE AYURVEDIC TIPS FOR BEAUTY...
2007-09-17 15:47:00 The ancient science of Ayurveda is an ancient philosophy based on Eastern ideas about the body and the mind. Ayurveda teaches that each individual has the power to heal themselves, and that diet should be based upon each person?s unique constitution. The constitutional types in Ayurveda are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each person can favor one type, or have attributes of different constitutions that affect the way their body functions. Many of the Ayurvedic tips and practices meant to benefit the skin and aid beauty can be utilized by people of any body type. Follow these tips to experience the natural remedies offered through Ayurvedic tradition.1. Use Turmeric and Sandalwood to Control Acne:A paste made out of turmeric and sandalwood powder can be used externally to fight acne. Make the paste by combining one teaspoon of each ingredient with enough water to make a spreadable paste. Leave the paste on for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water every night.2. Avoid too much Salt and Natur...
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'Ayurvedic' burqas a rage in Saudi Arabia
2007-09-05 05:59:00 'Ayurvedic' burqas a rage in Saudi ArabiaTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Age-old Hindu wisdom is now dressing up women in Islamic Saudi Arabia. Burqas made the Ayurvedic way are the latest export from Balaramapuram, a tiny village on the city outskirts made famous by its handloom weavers whose struggle for survival has led to rediscovery of the ancient art of weaving organic clothes. "In Ayurveda, these fabrics are called Ayurvastra . Only natural cotton and colouring is used so that they are free of toxic irritants. These are also treated with medicinal herbs as prescribed by Ayurvedic texts to improve the healing value," says Rajan, whose family has been in the trade for 600 years. "In the past few months, we exported about 4,000 burqas to Saudi Arabia," he says. "But the demand for Ayurvastra doesn't stop there. Last year, our Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society exported clothes worth Rs 2 crore to the US, UK, France, Mexico, South Africa and Japan." Does Ayurvastra really heal? Clinica...
On Transcendental Meditation II: Ayurvedic Medicine
2007-07-31 02:54:00 The Maharishi likes to have different fingers in different pies. He has tried to develop TM not just into a relaxation technique, but a way of life, with a rival TM version for all of your every-day needs. In this second article of the series, I will be looking at the Movement?s approach ...
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AYURVEDIC BEAUTY TIPS (FACE PACKS)
2007-07-11 17:38:00 We all are creations of beautiful nature. There is no word as ugly in nature's creations. The judgment of grades of beauty lies in the vision of viewer. One looks beautiful and radiant only when his inner beauty surfaces. This inner beauty is gained through yoga, meditation and use of natural beauty enhancers.Face Packs:(1) Silk Cotton tree thorn paste ( For Pimples)Ingredients :-1. Big thorns of Silk cotton tree.2. MilkMethod of preparation :-Rub thorns briskly and circularly on a grinding stone (Available in Indian stores or temples) sprinkling milk at intervals. The paste start accumulating on grinding stone as the process continues. Collect the paste so formed and apply it as a face pack. This removes pimples and their marks.(2) Split Orange lentils (Masoor dal) Flour pack ( Gives glow to Skin)Ingredients:-1. Split orange lentils (Masoor dal flour which is available in Indian stores) flour2. Milk3. GheeMethod of preparation :-Prepare a paste by mixing the flour with ghee and mi...
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Causes of low sperm count - an ayurvedic view
2007-07-09 13:19:00 Low sperm count, reduced sperm motility and malformed sperms are main causes for male infertility. There are various biological and environmental factors which affect sperm count, motility and morphology. Many of these factors have been mentioned in ayurvedic texts. The causes of low sperm count are briefly explained below.Age : Innumerable researches have been conducted to determine the effect of ageing process on male fertility. A decrease in male fertility has been noted as age progresses. Maintenance of good health by following healthy lifestyle and diet retards ageing process. The rate of fertilization starts falling down for men who are above 40. Hence ? Vajikarana Therapy? is recommended in ayurveda for men who are above 20 and below 70 to maintain optimum sexual activity and number of healthy sperms. Vajikarana Therapy recommends herbal preparations which are aphrodisiac. Vajikarana therapy increases sperm count, sperm motility and quantity of semen. This therapy is helpfu...
Ayurvedic Herbal Home Remedies for Headache
2007-07-07 16:55:00 Headache (cephalalgia in medical terminology) is a condition of pain in the head; sometimes neck or upper back pain may also be interpreted as a headache. Headache, like chest pain or dizziness, has many causes. All headaches are considered primary headaches or secondary headaches. Primary headaches are not associated with other diseases. The most common type of headache is a tension headache. As many as 90% of adults have tension headaches. Tension headaches are more common among women than men. They are often related to stress, depression, or anxiety. read more
Ayurvedic Medicine - Benefits and Side Effects
2007-07-02 06:38:00 India’s ancient healing system, Ayurveda (meaning “science of life in Sanskrit”) is an integrated approach to the prevention and treatment of illness that combines philosophical, spiritual, and scientific principles dating back thousands of year. Derived from the Vedas, the ancient body of literature, prayers, and teachings that forms the foundation of Hinduism and Indian ...
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Ayurvedic says "Eat in this way"
2007-07-01 07:01:00 1. All food, and more so if it is hard, should be chewed properly. 2. Whenever possible, have a little buttermilk after a meal. It increases satiety and helps digestion. 3. The food should be tasty, fresh and it should look appealing to the eye.4. It should neither be very hot nor absolutely cold. 5. Avoided drinking water for at least 15 minutes before starting your meal. Drink only a small quantity of water after eating the food. You may drink water in small quantities frequently.6.Heavy (guru) food should be taken in a limited quantity. 7.Heavy food should not be taken at night. Eat as soon as possible after sundown.The proper time for dinner is two to three hours before going to bed. After dinner, walk a little, say about a hundred steps. 8. Heavy work or exercise should be avoided after food. 9. After meals, heavy mental or physical work should be avoided. Some rest is neede for a proper digestion of food.
Massage with Ayurvedic massage oil
The exact meani...
2007-06-19 15:12:00 Massage with Ayurvedic massage oilThe exact meaning of ?Massage? is to treatment the soft tissues of the body by the different techniques of hands. Massage has been used as medication since ancient time in India, china, Greece, Egypt, Rome etc. According to ayurveda massage has lots of benefit for making body fit and also for curing different diseases. Some of them are as follows-1) It helps to remove fatigue.2) Soothes the nerves.3) Makes skin smooth and also stronger the surface of the skin.4) Boosts up endurance.5) Stimulate to well sleep.6) Build up the total body system. It strengthens the immune system and enhances energy and vitality.7) Removes ageing etc.Massage also helps to cure different ailments like Insomnia, anxiety, indigestion, stress, infertility, sciatica, hormonal imbalance, skin disorders, lethargy etc.There are many different forms of massage therapies each of them having several benefits. It can be performed in standing position, sitting position or laying upon...
Ayurvedic Medicine and SAD
2007-05-04 09:10:00 According to Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide, "Ayurevedic medicine (meaning "science of life") is a comprehensive system of medicine that combines natural therapies with a highly personalized approach to the treatment of disease. It places an equal emphasis on body, mind, and spirit, and strives to restore the innate harmony of the individual."The most famous proponent of Ayurvedic medicine is Deepak Chopra, M.D., a western-trained endocrinologist, who is the co-founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, California. He's also the person who has undoubtedly introduced more westerners to this type of healing than anyone else."Ayurvedic medicine is founded on the concept of metabolic body types, or doshas," which are somewhat similar to the Western view of thin, muscular, and fat. But that's far too simplistic a definition and in Ayurevedic medicine, they have a far greater influence on your health.Without going into a whole lot of detail, according to D...
12 Ayurvedic Tips To Relieve Constipation Naturally
2007-04-25 02:50:00 Including more fruits in your daily diet helps (grapes-lemon-apples-banana-ora-nges etc.) constipation.Chew each morsel of food 30-40 times before swallowing.Eat steamed freshly bought vegetables. Green leafy veggies may be balanced for "Vayu doshas" by cooking with ginger, cumin, coriander and asafetida.Drink a glass of water upon waking, just after visiting bathroom.Dry fruits like raisins,
Indian Ayurvedic remedy, Triphala found to be anti-cancer
2007-04-18 18:09:00 London, Apr 18: Triphala, an ayurvedic remedy popularly used in India, has been found to have powerful anti-cancer properties, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute report.
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Ayurvedic Medicine
2007-04-02 13:20:00 The traditional Indian form of healing is called Ayurvedic medicine. Its premise is that health depends on a balance between the five basic elements, known as the doshas, each of which governs five body systems: ether (networks and channels within the body), earth (solid parts, such as bones), water (soft tissue or fluids), fire (the digestive system), and air (the nervous system and senses). The
Ayurvedic Home Remedies for digestive disorders
2007-03-06 07:53:00 There are numerous simple recipes illustrated in Ayurveda to correct many disorders. Here are few gruel recipes which are strongly recommended in digestive disorders. These are simple and effective remedies which can be prepared easily at home to correct the digestive disorder and also to replenish the lost nutrients.Gruel recipesIn IndigestionIngredients:Rice-1/2- cupWater -4 cupsLong pepper- 2or 3Ginger -1’’Method of preparation:Cook rice with recommended quantity of water with crushed ginger and salt. Powder long pepper and fry it in a spoon of cow’s ghee and add it to gruel. Consume this when it hot. This is very light to digest and relieves colic pain. In DiarrheaIngredients:Rice -1/2 cupWater – 4 cupsGinger paste – 1/2 spoonSalt to tastePomegranate juice: ½ cupMethod of preparationCook rice with recommended quantity of water with ginger paste and saltAdd pomegranate juice when the gruel is warm. This gruel rehydrates body and supply energy . This soothes i...
Psoriasis - A natural ayurvedic herbal treatment
2006-12-26 06:54:00 Psoriasis is a prolonged inflammation of skin. The causes of psoriasis are still unclear. This condition is neither infectious (Do not spread from one person to another) nor does it affect the general health. It affects both the genders and may start at any age. Psoriasis is quite common, affecting around two per cent of the population, although people with very mild symptoms may not be aware they have it. Psoriasis can begin at any age but usually starts either around the age of 20 or between 50 and 60.Causes of Psoriasis As said earlier according to modern medical science the causes of psoriasis are unknown .But the following factors can trigger psoriasis.1.Heredity - If one parent is affected then there is 15% of chances for the child to suffer from psoriasis. If both the parents are affected then the possibility of child getting the psoriasis is 60%.2.Throat infections trigger psoriasis.3.Trauma or hurt on skin like cuts, bruises or burns may cause psoriasis.4.Some medicines or ...
Ayurvedic Shirodara
2006-12-12 05:51:00 Shirodara is a treatment used by Indian yogis to enhance self-awareness. At bali botanica, shirodara restores calm and vital balance to the mind and the nervous system, correcting imbalances of the senses. The treatment is also believed to reduced insomnia. Shirodara begins and ends with a face, neck and scalp massage. Once you are totally relaxed, our therapist takes up to 25 minutes to pour 3 liters of warm herbal oil in even, continuous stream over the 6th chakra point in the centre of your forehead, better known as your "third eye".In this liberated state you may meditate deeply or simply abandon yourself to sensation.
Ayurvedic Chakra Dhara massage
2006-12-08 07:46:00 "Chakra", a word with Hindu (Sanskrit) roots, refers to key energy points that are universal. All who inhabit physical bodies on the earth have energy vortexes: channels through which spiritual energy flows to manifest in the physical.The ayurvedic chakra dhara massage is both sensual and spiritual. It includes the dripping of one liter of warm herbal oil onto the chakra points.The therapists use this oil ritual to balance the energy flow and purify the body, mind and spirit.The therapist skillfully and respectfully treats our body with an array of repetitive and slow movements. Alternatively stimulating and soothing to eliminate toxins and other impurities. This indulgent treatment also promotes circulation, increases flexibility and relieves pain and stiffness.
18-Ayurvedic-Ways to Stay Healthy and Young
2006-11-11 03:30:08 Ancient sages described many ways to stay healthy and young for a long time. According to them one should follow this course. Early to rise before sunrise i.e., early in the morning the time remains as auspicious one as there is already fresh air and a minimum noise in the atmosphere, hence one should get [...]
Fighting Obesity - an ayurvedic way
2006-08-07 17:55:00 Definition of ObesityExcess 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 heart diseases, type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and few types of cancers. Is fat necessary to our body? Certain amount of body fat does the following function 1. Heat insulation. 2. Absorption of shock. 3. Storage of energy. Etc. Ayurveda describes the functions of body fat as “Medaha sneha swedaudhrudatwam pushtim asthyancha”This means in normal conditions the body fat keeps the body moisturized , causes sweating , gives energy to body (by storing energy) and nourishes bones. (By protecting them from shock)Distribution of fat Women have more body fat than men. In women usually the fat accumulates around hips giving them a pear shape. In men it accumulates around belly giving ...
Constipation Causes, Symptoms and Ayurvedic Treatment
0000-00-00 00:00:00 When constipation occurs, the person is not able to pass stools properly and in the right kind of frequency. This means, the toxins are getting retained within the body, which can lead to a host of complications within a short time.
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