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- Causes and herbal remedies for Piles or Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Veena DeoPiles is he condition of one affected with hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are a mass of dilated veins in swollen tissue at the margin of the anus or nearly within the rectum. Piles should not be confused with Fissure. A Fissure is a temporary injury in the anal passage caused by the stools. There ...
Views: 3823(1 vote) - Relevance Of Use Of Ghee-Clarified Butter In Ayurvedic Medicine. - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Dr.Chetali SamantIntroduction: One of the most ancient systems of medicine- Ayurveda, developed thousands of years ago. But it continues to stun the scientific faculties all over the world by its highly evolved concepts. Depending on the nature of the diseased and that of ...
Views: 3766 - Definition: Ayurvedic Cooking - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteAyurvedic Cooking Ayurveda is a form of traditional medicine in use primarily in India. Ayurveda believes that various materials of vegetable, animal, and mineral origin have some medicinal value. The medicinal properties of these materials are time tested and have been used for centuries in ...
Views: 3752(1 vote) - Daily Routine (Dinacharya) - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAyurveda recommends the below daily routine to maintain a youthful body and a clear mind. Even if you are not able to maintain this routine every day, you can do the activities that bring you the most benefit, or focus on the full routine on the weekends, during times of stress or sickness, or ...
Views: 3740(4 votes) - Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri) - The Natural Mental Stimulant - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Neal KBrahmi (Bacopa monnieri) - the Natural Mental Stimulant Brahmi is small shallow rooted creeper which grows in marshy wetlands all over the Indian sub-continent. It is rich in the alkaloids Brahmine, and herpestine and Vitamin C. The goodness of the Brahmi plant is contained in its leaves and ...
Views: 3728 - How to Reduce Creatinine Level Naturally? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanCreatinine, what is it? What causes high level of creatinine and how to reduce the level of creatinine naturally? It is clear that creatinine levels are best definitive factor to diagnose the health of kidneys. In this article we will discuss detailed study of causes and natural way to reduce ...
Views: 3724 - Treating Dry Skin Condition Naturally Applying Ayurveda Principles - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Dr.Savitha SuriDry skin looks dull and life less due to lack of moisture. Well hydrated skin glows and exhibits a healthy look. Wrinkles develop at an early age due to prolonged dryness of skin. Dry, rough and wrinkled skin gives an aged appearance. Dry and cracked skin harbor microbes and cause fungal ...
Views: 3715(1 vote) - Herbal Treatment for guillian - Barre Syndrome (GBS) - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanHerbal Treatment for guillian - Barre Syndrome (GBS) Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an auto immune disorder mainly affecting the Peripheral Nervous system causing muscle weakness, loss of sensation and in chronic cases, complete paralysis and breathing difficulty. Ayurveda texts correlate ...
Views: 3645 - HERBAL TREATMENT FOR OVARIAN CYSTS - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanThese days Ayurveda has become the new ray of hope for the treatment of various ailments. People all over the world are looking for safest way to resolve the health issues. Except Ayurveda nothing could be a better option. Ayurveda is the science of life which assists in the preserving the life ...
Views: 3605 - Herbal Remedies for Myasthenia Gravis - Neuromuscular disease - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanMYASTHENIA GRAVIS Myasthenia gravis is an auto-immune neuromuscular disease characterised by varying degree of weakness of the voluntary muscles of the body. It is recognised as an auto-immune disease because the immune system mistakenly attacks the body itself. Unfortunately, there is delay in ...
Views: 3598 - HERBS FOR PEYRONIE’S DISEASE - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanPeyronie’s disease, a health condition in men, causing bending of the penis and thereby leads to sexual complications.The formation of plaque (scar tissue), inside the penis on the upper side mostly, is responsible for this penis problem. What is the cause of peyronie's disease? The exact ...
Views: 3518 - 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: 3476(2 votes) - Ayurveda weight gain therapy to increase healthy body weight naturally - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Dr.Savitha SuriFrequently we come across many people who suffer from obesity and they struggle hard to lose weight. But there is a section of people who put a great effort to gain weight or increase their body weight. Underweight men and women are at an increased risk of medical problems. Skinny women are more ...
Views: 3468 - 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: 3426(1 vote) - Benefits of Giloy, its uses, benefits and side effects - by Submitted on May 31, 2019 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWhat is Giloy (Amrita, Guduchi)? In Ayurveda, Giloy is considered among the important, useful and best medicinal plants. In the ten drugs, giloy is such a important and potent medicinal plant that in Ayurvedic literature, 'Bhav Prakash Nighantu', herbs are classified under its name ...
Views: 3420 - Black pepper - Ayurveda Herb helps cure Indigestion - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Dr Sonica KrishanIndigestion is an ailment which is a common occurrence nowadays, owing mainly to improper diet and lifestyle imbalance. This particular malady that generally presents with weakening of the normal digestion tends to get carried on to years all together taking the form of a chronic and distressing ...
Views: 3334 - Ayurvedic Remedies For Men Erectile Dysfunction - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from tannu aggarwalThe problem of erectile dysfunction or weak erection can disrupt the sexual life of men and strain the relationship of a couple. Sexual fulfillment is an important aspect of marriage and unless the man is able to get a hard penile during sexual intercourse, neither he nor his partner will be ...
Views: 3273(1 vote) - Salam Panja for Youthfulness, Vigor and Vitality - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Harshad JethraSalam Panja (Dactylorhiza Hatagirea) is an herbal extract which withholds within itself the secrets of youthfulness, vigor and vitality. These are basically roots of an herb called tuberous, also known hatajari or Marsh Orchid. Tuberous roots have historically been used for headaches, cough, ...
Views: 3263 - Ayurvedic treatment for atopic dermatitis - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanAtopic dermatitis is a skin rash and is also referred as eczema. It is a type of inflammatory skin condition and contact dermatitis. This is generally a chronic disorder which involves rough itching skin that may be dry. The condition in this disease will changes from mild to severe and also ...
Views: 3254 - 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: 3248(2 votes) - Stress relief, anxiety, Healthy mind, Ayurveda, Traditional medicine - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Veena DeoEvery one deals with stress and its related problems on a regular basis. Stress is always concerned with the mind. As per Ayurveda, not only a healthy body but a healthy mind is also required to enjoy a healthy life. Its only in Ayurveda, that the concept of a ‘healthy mind’, anxiety and ...
Views: 3240 - 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: 3235(1 vote) - Ayurveda and its components: Ashtangas - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Eugenio RouxAyurveda is a health science that emphasizes the maintenance of health and prevention of stress and diseases through proper understanding of in depth underpinnings. For the proper understanding of this science lord brahma has classified Ayurvedic science into eight branches..Ashta means eight ...
Views: 3207 - The Benefits of an Ayurvedic Cleanse - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Jhon FordAll of us can benefit from an Ayurvedic Cleanse. To prove this, just imagine a day in the life of your kitchen sink. Every day it drains away all of your left-overs and trash. Now think what would start happening if the pipes became blocked, and the water wasn't flowing. Can you see the sludge ...
Views: 3206(1 vote) - Top 7 Home Remedies to get rid of Arthritis - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanArthritis means the inflammation of one or more joints. The most common types of arthritis are— Osteoarthritis In Osteoarthritis, the hard, slippery tissue which covers the ends of bones where a joint is formed gets break down. It involves wear-and-tear damage of joint’s ...
Views: 3201 - 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: 3196(1 vote) - Eating Right, the Ayurvedic Way - Tips for Good Digestion - by Many people in today's fast-paced world suffer from everyday digestion problems such as gas, bloating, stomach pain, constipation, heartburn, and fatigue after eating. Maharishi Ayurveda provides simple solutions to these common complaints by considering not only what we eat but how we consume ...
Views: 3195(2 votes) - Nutmeg benefits, Insomnia, Digetion, Memory help - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Veena DeoNutmeg or Mystica Fragrans or Jaiphal in Hindi is always used in foods, especially in desserts in India. It is considered as a precious herb because of the enormous medicinal properties of its seeds. The most important thing in the uses of Nutmeg, as a small dose it does not produce any side ...
Views: 3178 - Diet and Peyronie’s Disease - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanPeyronie’s disease is a penis problem that causes the formation of abnormal and fibrous lumps that are often known as plaques inside the penis. With time, these lumps grow and deform the erectile tissue of the penis. It leads to bending of the penis. The problem generally affects the upper ...
Views: 3154 - Natural Herbs For Bell's Palsy - Facial Paralysis - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanBell’s palsy is also known as unilateral facial paralysis or idiopathic facial paralysis. Person affected by Bell’s palsy can’t control the facial expression on one side of the face. The cause for the disorder is not well understood. However, studies show that Bell’s palsy can be associated with ...
Views: 3145 - Definition: Ayurvedic Practitioner - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteAyurvedic Practitioners Ayurvedic practice was flourishing during the time of Buddha (around 520 BC) , and in this period the Ayurvedic practitioners were commonly using Mercuric-sulphur combination based medicines. In this period mercury, sulphur and other metals were used in conjunction with ...
Views: 3027(1 vote) - Definition: Chyawanprash - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteChyawanprash, also spelled chyavanaprasha, chyavanaprash, chyavanaprasam and chyawanaprash, is an ancient Ayurvedic herbal preparation, widely used in India, as a rejuvenative, energizer and immunity booster. It is often called "the elixir of life" due to its numerous nutritional properties and ...
Views: 3027 - 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: 3021 - Use A Reputed Online Store to buy phentermine without prescription USA - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Michael BretzmanPhentermine is one of the widely popular weight loss supplement used to overcome obesity problem in USA. There are numerous reasons to buy phentermine without prescription USA and one logic reason is that it is approved by FDA. If you are struggling hard to shed the extra pounds of calories ...
Views: 3021 - 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: 2996(1 vote) - Top 7 Health Benefits of Shatavari - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanMedicinal plants are the nature's best gift to human beings to make disease free healthy life but the herbal medicine is still the mainstay of about 75-80% of the total population. In India, thousands of species are known to have medicinal value and the use of different parts of the plant for ...
Views: 2959 - Top 7 Ayurveda herbs to gain weight naturally - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanBeing thin is not always a good feeling or it is even a challenge for many persons to gain weight. Underweight which is illustrated as the human-body weight, lower than the average healthy weight. People with low weight usually want to gain little weight and it is required for them to enhance ...
Views: 2938 - Ayurvedic Oil Treatment the Best for Muscular, Circulatory and Nervous System - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Siddharth GautamGone are those days that you would take a pill to kill a back ache or muscular spasms. The science of Ayurveda has become very popular not only in India but also all over the world. In Europe you will find spas that will provide you steam bath, Turkish massage and some other treatment to relax ...
Views: 2900 - 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: 2882(3 votes) - Baba Ramdev - Ayurvedic Medicines - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from adom harryAyurveda is the science of life dealing drugs extracted from natural products like plants and green vegetation. According to Ayurveda, diabetes is a disease that occurs due to deposition of harmful substances in the tissues. This results finally in blocking the circulatory system. Apart from ...
Views: 2851 - How to cure Ulcerative colitis-Top 4 Herbal Supplements - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanIntroduction: Intestines characterized by abdominal pain and fresh blood in the bowels. Surely, this is a depressing state for many patients. This condition will not kill the patients but the illness causes great distress to the patients and their life becomes miserable. Many people tend to ...
Views: 2810 - Stop Unhealthy Cravings Naturally and Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Neeraj VarmaPeople are trying to lose weight with appetite suppressants. They are going to really mess themselves up. This article is to help people control their cravings naturally so they don't have to do un-natural things to lose fat. Cravings are the body's way of saying you need certain nutrients. ...
Views: 2809(2 votes) - Relationships. Selfless Approach for the many needs of a couple. - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Eugenio RouxRelationships A successfull relationship requires a lot of work. We know this. But what are the ingredients that are necessary for a successful relationship to work. For one both parties have to begin by understanding who their partner is. It is very important to have a clear picture as to ...
Views: 2807(1 vote) - Herbal Remedies For Prostate Enlargement - BPH - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanProstate, a male reproductive organ is a small, muscular gland which surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen. It is situated just at the base of the urinary bladder. Prostate is made up of three types of cells or tissues i.e. stromal cells, glandular cells and smooth ...
Views: 2758 - Permanent Cure of Anal fistula with Herbal Remedies and Diet - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWhat is Anal Fistula? Anal Fistula -- which is called ‘Bhagandara’ in Ayurveda’ -- is a discomforting condition, resulting from small, bluish inflamed veins on the interior part or the exterior side of the rectal on anal area. This condition is commonly described as ...
Views: 2757 - Turmeric [ Curcumin] a Natural Immune Booster – Add a Spice to Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Prof. George GrantThe active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye. Curcumin is also a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants scavenge molecules in the body known as free radicals, which damage cell membranes, tamper with ...
Views: 2739(1 vote) - The Psycho-Physiology of Stress - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the west, stress has become a major contributing factor in the cause of disease with some authorities attributing up to eighty percent of disease to stress. According to Ayurveda, the cause of disease is attributed to “the mistake of the intellect1”, or Pragya Paradh. This is when the mind ...
Views: 2734(3 votes) - BAEL CHURNA – HERBAL REMEDY FOR IBD, IBS & ULCERATIVE COLITIS TREATMENT - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanDo you know the benefits of Bilva? Bilva is a Panacea in the case of various gastrointestinal disorders like IBD, IBS & Ulcerative Colitis. Bael is a herb which is also known by the other names like Bilwa or Siriphal and its botanical name is Aegle marmelos. In Hindu religion it is ...
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