Articles, tagged with "vata", page 2
26th November 2009
Under eye discoloration are caused due to vitiation in the vata and the pitta doshas. Yoga helps in controlling the under eye dark circles. Pranayama and Shavasana are very good yoga postures. It helps the mind to de-stress. These asanas are very helpful ...
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Author:
Ryan Mutt
21st September 2009
Getting to know how to identify an Ayurveda dosha is knowing the intricacies and history of the practice of Ayurveda. It is a practice that has been handed down over thousands of years through generations and generations, is a native traditional medical p...
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Author:
Jill Cohen
21st August 2009
In the human body, one or more joints can be affected by joint pain and contradictory to the common fallacy, joint pain can affect a person of any age group.
The Vyaana vata, which is a sub-dosha of the vata is responsible for all voluntary movements o...
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Author:
remediesathome
10th March 2009
Massage is a widely used naturopathy with several health benefits. Massage unites the fractured of bones. It relieves sprains and brushes. It is beneficial in muscle wasting. It regenerates the muscle tissue. The contractile power of muscles is increased ...
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Author:
Nick Mutt
08th September 2008
According to Ayurveda, fasting is not recommended because it irritates pitta, vata, and kapha dosha. Skipping breakfast particularly irritates sadhaka pitta, a subdosha of pitta. Sadhaka pitta is responsible for maintaining an even temper and when in bala...
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Author:
swornambigai
22nd July 2008
Panchakarma literally means five karmas or five methods of Ayurvedic Treatments . Panchakarma is a set of five karmas or methods of flushing out accumulated toxic materials. An Ayurvedic physician determines the type of panchakarma based on his constituti...
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Author:
swornambigai
18th July 2008
Arthritis
Arthritis is basically a medical condition in which an individual suffers from joints pain. It is caused by damage to the joints and has become quite widespread in the present day world. Many people above 55 years of age are suffering from ar...
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Author:
peterhutch
21st June 2008
Marma is discussed in one of the four main Vedas, and also detailed in the classical Ayurvedic text, Sushrut Samhitá. The marma points are similar to Chinese acupuncture, only no invasive use of needles is involved. Marma points are positions on the bo...
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Author:
swornambigai
18th June 2008
Abhyanga - the Ayurvedic oil massage - is an integral part of the daily routine recommended by this healing system for overall health and well-being.
Traditional Ayurvedic texts wax eloquent on the benefits. It is nourishing, pacifies Vata and Kapha, rel...
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Author:
swornambigai
18th June 2008
The first step of any Ayurvedic treatment is a thorough examination and diagnosis by an Ayurvedic practitioner, who determines the type and extent of panchakarma treatment required. According to Ayurvedic theory, physical and emotional traits are classifi...
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Author:
swornambigai
27th May 2008
According to the principles of ayurveda, everyone has a specific body type known as a dosha. There are three doshas: pitta, kapha, and vata, and everyone has a specific balance of doshas which must be addressed in ayurvedic therapy. Traditionally, abhyang...
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Author:
swornambigai
08th May 2008
Ayurvedic practitioners recommend that people receive abhyanga massage every day to keep their bodies balanced, healthy, and focused. Some schools in India offer certification in abhyanga massage, and some Western massage schools may offer brief courses w...
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Author:
swornambigai
04th April 2008
Abhyanga massage is a type of massage therapy which is used by practitioners of Ayurveda to treat their clients. The massage involves liberally covering the client in oil and then using smooth, gentle movements to rub the oil deeply into the body. Ayurved...
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Author:
swornambigai
19th March 2008
Ayurveda is an elegant healing system that's been used for thousands of years. Abhyanga has been used to maintain doshic balance, thereby improving sleep, and supporting the overall health and well-being of the body. Abhyanga, or self-massage using oil, i...
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Author:
swornambigai
03rd March 2008
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive degenerative brain disease. Gradual memory loss, poor cognitive skills, dementia and personality problems are the main symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. Though there is not a complete cure for Alzheimer's, ...
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Author:
Dev Sri