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05th October 2009
Is 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 fac... Read >
Author: Dr. Sharada Hall23rd September 2009
In Bhrigu Nadi System, the methodology to be followed in analyzing the events are
(i) there is no concept of ascendant;
(ii) the horoscope should be drawn with Aries as No. 1 i.e. the first sign
(iii) Importance is given to the rotation of Jupiter;
... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Skin, the largest organ of the body, is the body’s primary interface with the environment. Constantly growing and replacing itself, it acts as a barrier that protects us against harm from water loss and external elements such as chemicals, bacteria, fu... Read >
Author: tugsearch03rd August 2009
Simply put, rheumatism is swelling. It is characterized by swelling and pain found on the muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. The term is used for a variety of related ailments in the past. Yet recently, rheumatism was subdivided into several conditio... Read >
Author: remediesathome01st August 2009
It can be difficult to know how to avoid miscarriage, but often there are warning signs. You need to react quickly if you experience any of the signs. Miscarriages happen most often within the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. The causes are often unknown, but... Read >
11th July 2009
Obese in simple terms means an excess of fat, usually in the absence of underlying disease, except in a few cases where hormonal disturbance can be held responsible for it. Life insurance companies have defined obesity in terms of risk to life from the av... Read >
Author: John Adison22nd April 2009
Ayurvedic Guidelines for Holistic Living
Ayurveda prescribes three major guidelines for Healthy Living. They are
Dinacharya, Ritucharya & Brahmacharya
Dinacharya
One should get up early in the morning at 0430 AM , the time prescribed for
Medita... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar13th March 2009
In ayurveda, diet and digestion are accorded equal importance in maintaining good health. Just as choosing improper foods for your constitution can lead to imbalances, following improper routines and habits can wreak havoc on your digestion, turning even ... Read >
Author: shalini09th March 2009
Nature has gifted us with many prestigious things for our wellbeing. The power of natural healing and cures has been discovered by man since thousands of years ago. Mother Nature has gifted us with plenty of natural cures that have miraculous healing prop... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt20th February 2009
Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine that originated in India is considered to be the world's oldest health care system. Ayurveda is made up of two Sanskrit words - Ayu which means life and Veda which means knowledge of.
According to the ancient Ay... Read >
Author: Ramnika Rathi04th September 2008
Ayurveda has a theory that anything can be a food, a medicine or a poison depending on ‘who’ is eating, ‘what’ is eaten, and ‘how much’ is eaten. For example, fresh ginger root is delicious in cooking as a food to flavour and help digestion.... Read >
Author: tugsearch29th July 2008
It happens every spring. You fling open the windows, shed your winter coat, and suddenly get the urge to clean your house. But do you ever think about "spring cleaning" the toxins from your body?
Biologically, nature supports cleansing of the body in ... Read >
Author: Ivan S. Pullicino B.Pharm. (Hons.) M.Sc.02nd July 2008
Vegetables ,Highly Stress Vegetables from a dry region are warm and light, while those from damp regions are cool and heavy. The former are applied in kidney disorders and rheumatism, whereas the latter are used for febrile disease... Read >
Author: trisa wang 27th June 2008
Pancha Karma is the process which gets to the root cause of the problem and corrects the essential balance of mind, body, and emotions. Pancha Karma is not only good for alleviating disease but is also a useful tool in maintaining excellent health. Ayurve... Read >
Author: swornambigai18th June 2008
Eat a light breakfast Try a protein smoothie, a handful of soaked almonds, and fruit. Lunchtime is when our digestive fire is at its peak. This can be a heavier meal Dinner should be light, with few carbohydrates i.e. sugar, bread, etc.
As well as dam... Read >
Author: Sander Bel11th June 2008
Panchakarma, Cleansing and Rejuvenation Therapy By Vishnu Dass, LMT, NTS, CAyu Ayurveda, the ancient "Science of Life," is one of the oldest forms of health care in the world. It is a holistic science that places great emphasis on prevention and aims at b... Read >
Author: swornambigai08th May 2008
Eat a light breakfast Try a protein smoothie, a handful of soaked almonds, and fruit. Lunchtime is when our digestive fire is at its peak. This can be a heavier meal Dinner should be light, with few carbohydrates i.e. sugar, bread, etc.
As well as dam... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune08th May 2008
Eat a light breakfast Try a protein smoothie, a handful of soaked almonds, and fruit. Lunchtime is when our digestive fire is at its peak. This can be a heavier meal Dinner should be light, with few carbohydrates i.e. sugar, bread, etc.
As well as dam... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune14th March 2008
Diabetes and Food Style: Turn Your Food into Your Medicine
Fast paced life of modern world has necessitated us to give only lower priority to nutrition. This is at a time when nutrition awareness of everyone is high. Instead of taking well cooked food ... Read >
Author: Dev Sri14th March 2008
Fast paced life of modern world has necessitated us to give only lower priority to nutrition. This is at a time when nutrition awareness of everyone is high. Instead of taking well cooked food items, fruits and juices, people go after carbonated drinks, f... Read >
Author: Dev Sri25th February 2008
Indigestion is the condition that Ayurveda describes as agnimandhya, or the suppressed state of fire. Over eating or eating incompatible food can cause temporary indigestion. Indigestion can be characterized by a burning sensation in chest, heaviness in s... Read >
Author: Dev Sri21st February 2008
Nutrition and Supplementation
Adding papaya and fresh pineapple to your diet may help, as both contain enzymes beneficial to digestion. Limit your intake of lentils, peanuts, and soybeans; they contain an enzyme inhibitor. Check with a health practitio... Read >
Author: Alien14th February 2008
Ayurveda considers diabetes a kapha disorder of low agni (digestive fire) and offers a variety of treatments, including the following that can be undertaken with the guidance of a qualified practitioner: Take turmeric daily to control blood sugar (you can... Read >
Author: Alien01st June 2007
Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. A joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. A joint functions to move the body parts connected by its bones. Arthritis literally means inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika30th May 2007
Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. A joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. A joint functions to move the body parts connected by its bones. Arthritis literally means inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis i... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika02nd May 2007
Arthritis or joint pains is caused mainly due to suppression of agni or digestive fire. This results in poor digestion, which leads to accumulation of undigested wastes in the body resulting in buildup of ama (waste matter). The toxins reach different... Read >
Author: Dev Sri01st May 2007
Arthritis or joint pains is caused mainly due to suppression of agni or digestive fire. This results in poor digestion, which leads to accumulation of undigested wastes in the body resulting in buildup of ama (waste matter). The toxins reach different par... Read >
Author: Dev Sri14th March 2007
Rheumatism or rheumatic arthritis is one of the commonest complaints of old age. As the age advances, there is wear and tear in the joints of the body. This causes the rheumatic pains. Ayurveda calls this condition as Ama Vata. It considers rheumatism to ... Read >
Author: Tom alter07th March 2007
Miscarriage is one of the worst things that a couple has to face. The loss of the anticipated bundle of joy is something that cannot be described in mere words. But in many cases, miscarriage occurs due to ignorance or carelessness on part of the woman. W... Read >
Author: Tom alter06th March 2007
Not only is being overweight a matter of social ridicule, but it is also a very dangerous proposition health-wise. Obesity is an open invitation for six of the most terrible diseases known to man – diabetes, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular problems, par... Read >
Author: Tom alter06th March 2007
Pains in the legs could be due to joint pains or due to muscle cramps. Joint pains are generally observed in arthritis, a condition which sets in as the person’s advances in age. In arthritis, the articulation of the bones gradually wears out over time,... Read >
Author: Tom alter05th March 2007
Indigestion is called as Agnimandya in Ayurveda. In fact, indigestion is not a disease in itself, but it is a manifestation of some problem with the gastrointestinal tract. The agni is responsible for the proper digestion of food in the body. When there i... Read >
Author: Tom alter02nd March 2007
Ulcers that develop in the stomach are known as gastric or peptic ulcers. These ulcers are generally quite painful, and the pain is felt immediately after eating something. It lasts for about one to one and a half hours – this is the time taken ordinari... Read >
Author: Dr.Anna Hardy01st March 2007
When there is a problem with the digestive system, then the stools may be voided in extremely watery form. This indicates the presence of water in the stools, which leads to dehydration. This condition is known as diarrhea.
In Ayurveda, diarrhea is kn... Read >
Author: Tom alter27th February 2007
Bad breath – medically known as halitosis – is an extremely embarrassing problem that is actually present in most people over the world today. A person suffering from bad breath can often become a subject of ridicule. Hence it is very important to get... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne28th December 2006
Ayurveda is used widely to treat Arthritis. According to the Ayurveda, arthritis is caused due to an excess of ama and lack of agni. The reason for this is nothing but poor digestion and a weakened colon. This results in the accumulation of undigested foo... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne13th April 2006
Headstand (salamba shirshasana) is one of the yoga poses that are considered inversion poses. Inversion poses involve any asanas that lift the feet above the head. Other inversion poses that are well known include shoulderstand (salamba sarvangasana) and ... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott08th March 2006
Ayurveda, the Indian stream of medical sciences, is considered to be gifted to people by God himself. Earlier restricted to the ancient scriptures, the science is now being researched upon to find cures to several ailments that afflict people. Ayurvedic e... Read >
Author: Bryan Josling
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