ELCHURI AYURVEDAM

Dr. Elchuri's Remedy For White Hair

2009-09-23T09:12:00.000-07:00

REMEDY 1: COW MILK:

-Have cow milk(preferably non-hybrid cow).

-Consume Guntagalagara(bringaraja) chatney along with food.

-Consume karam podi(made of mirchi powder,coconut, seseme seed oil) along with rice.

REMEDY 2: NEEM OIL:

-Take good quality neem oil(vepa nune).

-One hour before having food, pour a drop of neem oil in nostrils and breath in.

REMEDY 3: BRINGARAJADI CHURNAM:

-Bringaraj leaves, Usiri powder, Athimadhuram

-Mix above three and roast them.

-Then mix it with equal proportions of Black seseme seed powder(Nalla nuvvula podi) and candy sugar powder.

-Filter the composition using a cotton cloth to obtain a fine powder.

- Have it along with a cup of water daily one hour before having food.

-Initially have half teaspoon and increase the dosage to one teaspoon regularly.

Dr. Elchuri's Remedy For Dandruff

2009-09-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

RECIPE 1:

-Roast Kuskus (Gasagasalu).

-Mix roasted kuskus with Hot milk.

-Leave it for 3 hours.

-After 3 hours grind it to paste and apply to scalp.

-After one hour have hair bath with soap nuts(kunkudu kai) or shikakai.

RECIPE 2:

If you have more dandruff follow this procedure.

-Take Neem oil(vepa nune) and make it mild on slim fire.

-Apply this to scalp.

-After 1 hour have head bath with shikakai or kunkudu kai.

-This has to be done at least twice a week.

Avoid foods thats cause Kapha.

Follow these procedures for 3 months. Keep changing your pillow cover regularly. And use a separate comb and clean it when ever you comb.

Dr.Elchuri's Procedure For JALANETI

2009-09-18T01:15:00.000-07:00

What is jalaneti?

Well, to put it simply, jalaneti is a cleansing practice of the sinus passages with warm saline water. Yogis have practiced it for centuries for its innumerable and powerful benefits. It is also called Neti or Saline Nasal Irrigation.

In yoga, it has been used for its extremely powerful physical, psychological and spiritual benefits. However, in the modern world - fed on an attitude of immediate gains - jalaneti has gained immense popularity because of its dramatic effect on the sinuses

It solves the sinus infection and allergy problems without the use of drugs with immediate, immense and sustained results AND without side effects.

At the immediate level, neti is a great tool for any kind of respiratory disorder – sinusitis, allergy, asthma, hay fever to name a few. People invariably notice an immediate relief, which drugs fail to achieve. Neti helps to re-program the body’s natural mechanisms against respiratory complaints including sore throats, coughs, postnasal drips etc.

Other benefits:

It can be of great benefit to problems associated with the eyes and ears such as certain types of deafness and myopia. But the great mental and spiritual effects overshadow these tremendous physical benefits

Neti has a cooling and soothing effect on the brain and is therefore beneficial for headaches, migraine, depression, mental tensions and even epilepsy, hysteria and temper tantrums.

It stimulates better powers of visualization and concentration and gives a feeling of lightness and clarity to the mind.

On a higher plane, it is very effective for meditation as it works on the subtle effects of the olfactory bulb, and the psychic center, which is known as the Ajna Chakra in yoga.

But the best part is that it is excellent for those trying to give up smoking. It reduces mouth breathing and re-sensitizes the nose to the indecency and discomfort of ingesting smoke, therefore deprogramming the brain of the physical and psychological addiction.

If it’s so good, why is neti relatively slow in gaining popularity?

First is our OWN inertia. Somehow, we as humans cannot imagine the thought of pouring water up our nostrils – the involuntary thought is “what will happen”. Well, nothing really – what goes in comes out – and invariably the reaction changes from one of apprehension to one of unbridled delight.

Secondly, the drug lobbies are certainly not obliging. After all they haven’t found anything as yet that treats colds and allergies well enough and that too WITHOUT side effects. Jalaneti has been projected as something “esoteric” and oriental.

Despite this, neti is gaining immense popularity because of the strong undercurrent of support and propagation by the ever-growing neti doers – including leading doctors and pediatricians.

How to do it?

For the benefit of understanding, I shall only briefly highlight the procedure. The detailed instructions are provided with the neti pot should you ever decide to try this practice.

A special "Neti Pot (neti lota)" is filled with warm, slightly salted water and the spout of the pot is inserted into one nostril. The position of the head and pot are adjusted to allow the water to flow out of the other nostril. This procedure is then alternated with the other nostril. That’s it. The water drains out flushing the nasal passages and the linings thoroughly. After these the nostrils are dried out through special techniques.

Despite this, neti is gaining immense popularity because of the strong undercurrent of support and propagation by the ever-growing neti doers – including leading doctors and pediatricians.

Why is neti so great?

Besides being used to treat full-blown sinus infections, neti is perhaps the BEST preventive. Almost all of us can “sense” when we are about to catch a cold or an impending throat infection. But more frustrating is the “helplessness” or the inability to do anything about it as it takes over our defenses. It is here that neti really outscores everything else. Just flushing your ENT passages through neti a couple of times a day ensures that the infection does not take root and just passes by.

So, it’s wise to consider shedding your apprehension and trying this wonderful practice. And if you can’t give up smoking through it, I’ll at least guarantee that you’ll NEVER get a full-blown cold or a sinus infection.

Now, you can’t get a better tool than that can you?

Dr. Elchuri's Remedy For SWINE FLU

2009-09-15T20:21:00.000-07:00

Recipe:

- TULASI LEAVES - 10

- TIPPA TEEGA LEAVES (TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA) - 2

Eat them early in the morning.

Recipe:

- TULASI LEAVES - 10

- LAVANGA (cloves) - 2

Eat them early in the morning.

Dr. Elchuri's Remedy For PILES

2009-09-15T20:14:00.000-07:00

TREATMENT:

Take one mug of Human urine (Your own) and wash the piles with it in the morning. With in 40 days you will be free from PILES problem. Please do not hesitate to do this because this is a good treatment for piles.

RECIPE:

- KUNKUDU KAYA (SOAP NUTS) with out seeds

Dry them and make them into churna. Make the churna as tablets and take two tablets a day (one in the morning and other in the evening).

Dr. Elchuri's Remedy For Kidney Problem

2009-09-15T20:05:00.000-07:00

This post is for those people who are suffering from kidney failure and are undergoing dialysis regularly. Follow these simple tips and cure your self.

Recipe:

- 1 spoon TEA POWDER

- 1 glass WATER (1/4 liter)

Mix both well (no sugar and milk), boil till half glass is remaining. Filter it and drink early morning on empty stomach(with out taking food). You can find the result in 10 days. Continue the dosage for 100 to 120 days.

Recipe:

Take equal quantities of Black Seseme seeds, Dry Coconut, Candy sugar grind it. Take this in a proportion equal to the size of a Lemon daily.

Dr.Elchuri's Remedy For White Hair

2009-09-15T19:41:00.000-07:00

Recipe:

- Guntagalagara leaves ( BHRINGARAJA LEAVES)

- Neeli leaves

- Indian Goose Berry (USIRI)

- Seseme seed oil (Nuvvula Nune)

Take equal quantities of Bhringaraja leaves juice, Neeli leaves juice, Usiri juice, Seseme seed oil. Mix it with Seseme seed oil. Boil it on slim fire till the taken composition reduces to half the quantity. A thick oil is obtained. Apply it regularly for 40 days. And you can find the result.

Dr. Elchuri's Treatment For BELLY FAT

2009-08-04T23:33:00.000-07:00

Excess weight of muscles, bone, fat and water in the body is Overweight. Ayurveda describes that under normal conditions the body fat keeps the body moisturized, promotes sweating, provides energy to the body by storing energy and nourishes the bones by protecting them from shock. Fat gets deposited in and around the belly in all living beings. It is also present in bone. Hence when a person becomes obese his stomach bulges out.

Obesity can be caused by consuming more calories than he burns up. Obesity tends to run in families. If parents are fat then the offspring also show a tendency to accumulate fat. Even the diet and lifestyle habits which are practiced in the family contribute to obesity. Eating habits and level of physical activities can also contribute to an excess deposition of fat. There is a tendency to overeat in response to negative emotions like boredom, sadness or anger. This leads to obesity. Diseases and conditions like Hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, Depression, and certain neurological problems lead to overeating which in turn leads to accumulation of fat. Medicines such as steroids and some antidepressants may cause weight gain. Obesity helps in originating various killer disorders so it should be treating immediately.

In Ayurveda the causes of obesity are defined as not exerting physically, sleeping in the afternoon, consuming sweet foods, the diet and life styles which cause an increase in the dosha Kapha. According to Ayurveda the obese persons are more prone to diabetes, kidney related problems, hepatitis, low libido, low energy levels, skin problems, fistula, piles, filariasis etc.

Numerous tips to reduce obesity have been advised in Ayurveda.

1. Exercise like brisk walking, jogging, playing out door games etc help to reduce weight.

2. Physical exertion like doing housework, walking to bring groceries, vegetables etc, walking long distances to collect your child from school, walking to work, climbing stairs. Exerting physically as much as you can, helps to burn more calories.

3. Mental exertion like worrying or being involved in finding solutions to problems also restricts food consumption in some and thereby can reduce the intake of calories.

4. Having sex frequently is also good physical output.

5. Consumption of honey. This is advisable for non diabetic patients.

6. Consuming 2 tea spoons of honey with a glass of herbal tea which includes weight reducing herbs helps a lot in weight reduction. Honey along with these herbs dissolves the Kapha and medha (body fat).

7. Sleeping for less hours. Avoiding sleeping in afternoons helps to increase the burning of calories. This avoids the slowing of the basal metabolic rate.

8. Avoiding food and beverages which increase Kapha and medha. The foods which increase Kapha and medha are sweets, sweetened drinks, large quantities of carbohydrates and oily food.

9. Consuming wheat products more than rice products helps to reduce obesity. Using Green gram and horse gram helps in reduction of Kapha and meda.

WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR EYE SIGHT

2009-07-08T00:15:00.000-07:00

It's been said that ‘Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder' but have you given any thought to those eyes which help you capture this beauty.

By adopting various patterns of life we can give the eyes a much needed boost. Bringing changes in your lifestyle and in your eating habits will help to see your eyes in a new light.

FOOD AND DIET:

Ø Consuming lot many apples and grapes helps to improve your sight.

Ø Vitamin A is very good for enhancing your eye sight. Carrots are rich source for Vitamin A.

Ø Cucumber juice does wonders for your eye sight as it tries to improve it immensely.

Ø Add spinach in your daily diet as spinach contains iron, vitamin A,B and C. It purifies your blood, increases the hemoglobin and improves your sight.

Ø You can also find good source of vitamin A in turnip, milk cream, fresh milk, cheese, butter, tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, soya beans, green peas, oranges and dates.

Ø ‘TRIPHALA’ works immensely in improving your eye sight. Triphala choorna is available in market widely. This is the best remedy.

Ø Consuming blue berries is also a good remedy for sight deficiency.

EXERCISES:

Ø Close both the eyes very tightly by shutting the lids firmly. Open them suddenly which allows you to feel the stretch. Once open arch your brows and stretch your face. Repeat this several times a day.

Ø Look as far as possible and inhale then look down as far as possible and exhale. Blink your eyes more than dozen times. Do the same procedure by turning to your left and right then diagonally up to left, down to right, up to right and down to left followed by rapid blinking.

Ø Rotate your eyes in all the directions. Slowly and steadily concentrate one eye at a time. Do this exercise more than dozen times and try doing this with your eyes shut.

Ø By using palming which can be stated as a revised version of the thousand-year-old yoga tradition known was Hatha Yoga. It relieves strain and stress from your mind and eyes which needs the required break. For this you have to warm your hands by rubbing them together vigorously. Once it’s warm cover the eye without touching the eyelids. This relaxes the nerves and helps in blood circulation.

Ø You can also try sunning which means to use sun's light for your eyes. Move your head from side to side for the heat to benefit the eyes. After a while try stretching the eyes to allow more sunlight to your eyes. Directly looking at the sun is never good. It is great method to reduce light sensitivity.

Ø Perform Netra Basti which is bathing your eyes with clarified butter to reduce eye strain and to improve eyesight.

HEMORRHOIDS (PILES)

2009-07-08T00:05:00.000-07:00

Avoid

Ø Sitting for a long duration on hard surface

Ø Eating dry food

Ø Smoking

Ø Putting pressure during defecation

Ø Eating non-vegetarian food

Ø Consumption of canned food

Ø Afternoon nap (diseased, aged and children are exempted)

Ø Eating stale food

Ø Anal coitus

Ø Usage of Sesame and Mustard

Do the following things...

Ø Drink lot of water (avg 5 lts /day).

Ø Consume green leafy vegetables and fruits which add roughage.

Ø Sleep well in nights.

Ø Maintain Oral and Anal hygiene.

Ø Reduce weight.

Ayur remedies for piles

Sitz bath:

Boil "thriphala choorna" or grated radish in water and pour this water in a tub. Take sitz bath when water is tolerably hot.

Medicinal liquids:

Add dry ginger powder and jaggery to pomegranate juice and drink twice daily.
Mix 1/2 glass of sour pomegranate juice, 2 tsp of ginger juice, 2tsp jaggery and 1/2 cup of buttermilk. This has to be consumed twice daily.
Buttermilk should be used at least twice daily.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

2009-07-07T23:46:00.000-07:00

During the contraction of the pressure exerted on the walls of the arteries is called systolic pressure, and during dilatation of the heart, the pressure exerted is called diastolic pressure. Blood pressure varies from person to person depending upon age, sex, physical and mental work. Blood pressure increases during fear, anger and excitement. Blood pressure goes up because of the vitiation of vayu.

Treatment Method

Lasuna or garlic is an excellent drug. Garlic produces a heating effect on the body when taken raw. Garlic made into paste and mixed with buttermilk is very effective in the treatment of the condition. Sarpagandha is commonly used in the treatment of high blood pressure by Ayurvedic physicians. The drug is also used very widely in the allopathic system of medicine.

In ayurveda the root of the root of this drug is used in raw state. The powder of the drug is given to the adult patient half teaspoonful 3 times a day. The patient suffering from chronic hypertension, dhara therapy is most effective. Meditated oil boiled with bala and milk is used in this therapy. The oil prepared by boiling bala with milk one hundred times is known as Shatavartita kshirabala taila. Five drops of this oil should be given to the patient internally with a cup of milk every day. This is effective in reducing high blood pressure.

Diet
The patient should not be given hot and spicy food and should avoid salt as far as possible. Hydrogenated oil should be strictly avoided. Vegetables like bitter gourd, drumsticks, patola and bimbi are most useful. He can take all types of dry fruits. Orange, apple, banana and guava are very useful. Fruits and boiled vegetables are better than cereals and pulses for these patients.

Other regimens

The patient should not be permitted to remain awake for a long time at night. Mental strain at any form should be avoided. He can undertake physical exercise to some extent.

ACNE FREE SKIN THROUGH AYURVEDA

2009-07-07T05:14:00.000-07:00

Acne is a very common skin problem which affects young people at their puberty and few adults till they reach 45. Acne is referred as Youvana pitikas (which means the eruptions of youth) This shows the prevalence of acne from ages. Ayurveda has described the causes of acne and recommends the best natural herbal acne remedies too.

What causes acne?

A large number of oil producing glands called “sebaceous glands” are present under the skin (see figure - skin cross section) on face, back, chest and shoulders. During puberty or menopause due to the influence of the sex hormones, which are produced in male and female, these glands become more active and produce an oily secretion called “sebum”. The sebum makes the skin more oily .The excessive sebum clogs the skin pore or the pit of the hair follicle forming acne.

The blocked pore or acne acts as an excellent habitat for bacteria. The bacterial infection causes inflammation (red, painful swelling of the infected area) of the clogged pore or hair follicle leading to eruption of pimples.

Vata and Kapha are two main doshas, which are involved in eruption of acne and pimples. Rakta dhatu or blood also plays an important role in formation of acne.

Vata when gets vitiated due to unhealthy diet and lifestyles affects other two doshas (kapha and pitta) to aggravate them. Aggravated pitta affects rakta dhatu or blood. The vitiated blood affects the skin and causes excess secretion of oil from sebaceous glands. Kapha has sticky property. The aggravated kapha imparts the stickiness to the oil produced by sebaceous glands of skin. Thus the thick sebaceous plugs are formed in skin pores and hair follicles leading to eruption of acne.

Acne worsens when

1. Grease, dirt or other harsh chemicals accumulate on skin.

2. You have Increased stress levels.

3. You indulge in Squeezing or pinching of acne.

4. When there are hormonal imbalances during menstrual cycle, menopause and puberty.

5. You are under medications like steroids or hormonal therapy.

Precautions to be taken to avoid exaggeration of acne eruptions:

• Avoid foods which are spicy, dry and oily. These may cause indigestion and lead to vitiation of vata.

• Keep a habit of emptying bowels regularly this always normalizes vata.

• Avoid fast foods and soft drinks.

• Wash your face twice daily with mild cleanser.

• Put a hair band to avoid falling of hair on face. The sweat and dirt accumulated on hair may fall on facial skin through hair strands

• Avoid application of scrubs.

• Wash your hair regularly with mild shampoo to keep it clean and avoid dandruff.

• Squeezing and pricking of pimples cause scaring. Hence avoid this

• Avoid exposure of skin to severe climatic conditions.

• Avoid oil based moisturizers. Water based moisturizers are always beneficial.

• Drink plenty of water.

• Practice a regular exercise regimen

Natural Herbal acne Home remedy :

• Wash your face with lukewarm water and mild soap twice a day.

• Wash fresh methi leaves (fenu greek leaves) and grind it to make a paste. Apply it on face and

Wash it off with lukewarm water after 10 minutes.

• Grind juicy tender neem leaves with turmeric to a consistency of paste. Apply this paste on acne and pimples. Wash this off after it dries.

• Apply a face pack of ripe tomato pulp and wash it off as soon as it dries naturally (preferably after 45 minutes).

• Do not keep the makeup while sleeping. Cleanse it with a mild herbal cleanser.
• Mix besan flour (gram flour) with rose water and apply a face pack.

• Consuming fresh vegetable salads and fresh fruits keeps the skin healthy and resistant to blemishes.
• Drink plenty of water (15 glasses a day)

OILY SKIN CARE

2009-07-07T05:01:00.000-07:00

Causes of Oily Skin

Hormonal imbalances in adolescence cause oily skin. This type of skin is common in teenagers. The oil secretion in skin increases during teen age and decreases as age advances. Hormonal imbalance may appear during pregnancy and menopause, which lead to increase secretion of oil from oil glands of skin. Contraceptive pills and cosmetics also tend to increase the oil secretion. Humidity and Hot weather naturally increase oil secretion from oil glands of skin. The oil producing glands of skin are overactive and produce more oil. The excess oil, which oozes out gives the skin a greasy shine and the enlarged pores make the skin look coarse.

Ayurveda description about oily skin

The qualities of skin are determined by tridoshas. The Dosha, which is dominant in skin, determines the type and quality of the skin.

When Kapha dosha is dominant the skin will be oily, shiny and soft. The skin will have a glowing complexion. Wrinkles develop much later in life.

When Kapha dosha gets imbalanced in body and skin skin pores get enlarged and acne pimples start appearing.

The problems of Oily skin:

Enlarged pores
Black heads.
Acne and pimples .
Coarse pores.
More Oily.
Dark skin due to excess oil.

7. More prone to moist eczema.

8. Fungal infections are common.

Ayurveda tips for Oily skin condition.

1. Wash skin with plenty of warm water (2-3 times a day) and mild soap or herbal scrub to prevent clogging of pores.

2. Avoid using harsh chemicals to remove oil, as some amount of natural oil is needed to maintain the texture of skin.

3. Avoid too much washing of skin as it leads to overproduction of oil to compensate the loss.

4. Always use hot water to wash face as it dissolves clogged oil and also balances Kapha.

5. Use a moisturizer, free of oil.

6. Avoid sticky make up, which clogs the pores.

7. Apply half spoon of lemon juice mixed with half spoon of cucumber juice to face half an hour before taking bath.

8. To clear away excess oil, use herbal pack, this contains herbs that normalize kapha and lessens excess oil secretion.

9. Mix equal parts of lemon juice and water. Apply this mixture on face and rinse it first with warm water and then followed by cold water after it dries.

10. Avoid heavy, fried fatty food.

11. Avoid cheese and sugar rich desserts.

12. Consume light, well-spiced food as they balance kapha.

13. Avoid constipating foods.

14. Include ginger, pepper, and long pepper in diet.

15. Exercise regularly.

16. Take plenty of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits.

17. Massaging whole body with herbal oil rejuvenates the body and skin.

18. Using ayurvedic body cleansers, which expel body toxins.

19. Avoid excessive consumption of soft drinks, alcohol, tea, coffee and chocolates.

LOOK BEAUTIFUL THROUGH NATURAL WAYS

2009-06-12T05:41:00.000-07:00

Our skin faces a constant barrage of chemicals everyday from pollution to harsh chemically formulated products that strip the skin of its natural balance. These simple Ayurvedic home remedies help you to attain a clear, healthy and glowing complexion. Ayurveda mentions many simple natural ways to maintain a healthy and glowing skin. Using these natural ways, one can stay beautiful for a longer period without having to suffer the side effects of the chemicals.

Below are some simple 'secrets' to achieve a naturally beautiful skin.

Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice, rose water and lime juice. Wash the face and apply it overnight. Rinse off in the morning. This clears the complexion and keeps it healthy.
Take 50 ml. of raw (not boiled) milk and mix a pinch of salt and two teaspoonful of lime juice in it. Use it as a cleansing lotion. It helps to clean the deep pores of skin.
Mix equal quantities of lime juice, glycerin and rose water. This lotion if applied to the face regularly at bed time is very useful in removing pimples, blackheads and other stains of the skin. It makes the skin soft, and can also be applied to other parts of the body (hands, feet etc.)
Take 50 ml. of tomato juice and mix with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture to the face. It helps to make the skin soft and glowing.
Take equal quantities of turmeric powder and wheat flour and make a paste with sesame oil. Apply it to the face to remove unwanted hair.
Apply orange juice to the face for smooth and soft skin.
Take 30 ml. of cabbage juice and mix one teaspoon of honey in it. This mixture, if applied regularly to the face, helps to keep the wrinkles away.
Make a paste of raw carrots and apply it to the face. Wash it after one hour. The skin will become glowing.
Regular application of mint juice to the face helps to remove stains.

Try out some of these simple natural remedies for smooth, clear and radiant complexion.

SOME SIMPLE REMEDIES FOR COMMON AILMENTS

2009-06-12T05:37:00.000-07:00

1] Dandruff: Leaves of Neem ( Azadirachta indica) or Indian hemp applied in paste form to the scalp, and kept for half an hour. A lukewarm shower to follow, removes dandruff.

2] Corns: The milky sap of the papaya tree/unripe fruit applied to corns or warts removes them.

3] Indigestion : A mixture of Fried asafoetida ( a resin), black salt, cardamom and ginger 30 mg per day in divided doses is very effective.

4] Cough and hacking cough : equal parts of honey and juice of baked lemon,( i.e. sour citrus fruit) or 10 -15 drops of betel leaf juice with honey three times a day.

5] Headache : Headache not responding to simple pain killer drugs is really a headache. An Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapy namely 'Shirodhara' is very useful in this case. It induces sleep and hence it is very useful for insomnia patients. It is useful in all types of nervous disorders, mental disturbances, Anxiety and Hypertension. The treatment includes pouring of fluids like decoctions, medicated oils milk, water etc. over head continuously for a specific period. This treatment is very useful and can be implemented very easily.

6] Tulsi Tea For Heart ailments: As 'Tulsi' (basil) has a positive effect over blood pressure and also a de-toxicant, its regular use prevents heart attacks. A tonic may be prepared by mixing 1 gm of dry 'Tulsi' leaves with a spoonful of butter and some candy sugar or honey. Take twice a day; first thing in the morning and before going to bed at night. The drinking of Tulsi-leaf tea keeps the blood pressure even, and drunk regularly, keeps one free from cough and colds and other ailments associated with 'Kapha' dosha in the body. This tea is an instant pick-me-up (energy drink) also.

IMPORTANCE OF TRIPHALA RASAYANA

2009-06-12T05:30:00.000-07:00

Triphala, the well-known traditional Ayurvedic formulation, makes an excellent skin tonic. It is one of the most popular Ayurvedic medicinal herbs, prescribed by a number of Ayurvedic practitioners. Triphala literally means 'three fruits'. The three fruits contained in Triphala are Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry), Haritaki (Indian Gallnut or Terminalia chebula), and Bibhitaki (Beleric Myrobalan or Terminalia bellerica). Since Triphala is tridoshic - equally balancing for Vata, Pitta and Kapha - it is beneficial for all skin types. Triphala nourishes the skin, both directly and indirectly. Amla (Indian gooseberry), one of the three ingredients in Triphala, is the richest known natural source of Vitamin C. Apart from the rich source of Vitamin C, Triphala also contains calcium - an important nutrient that helps enhance skin clarity and brings dull, tired skin to life.

Preparation Of Triphala Rasayana
Triphala Rasayana is usually prepared by mixing triphala with equal quantity of madhuka (mahua tree), tavakshir (East Indian arrowroot) pippali (long pepper), saindhava (long salt), and each one of the loha (iron), suvarna (gold), vacha (Acorus calamus) with either honey, ghee or sugar, in equal quantity.

Benefits Of Triphala

Triphala Rasayana is beneficial is promoting ojas, the finest product of digestion that prevents the occurrence of many diseases, creates luster and make the skin exude its natural glow and radiance.
It nourishes both the body and the mind, thereby promoting longevity of life. Therefore, Triphala Rasayana is very much beneficial for adults and children alike.
The Rasayana is especially beneficial for eyes. In case one has problems in eye sight, opting for Triphala Rasayana would be the best bet.
The Rasayana creates a balance in the cholesterol level, by removing ama from the fat tissue.
It helps in the purification of urinary tract, thereby helping the prevention of urinary tract diseases.
It also strengthens and cleanses the liver, which is one of its main functions. This ensures that the liver, one of the important parts of the body, stays healthy. It can also be said that the consumption of Rasayana prevents diseases related to the functioning of liver.
The medicine also helps the management of weight. Thus, it is beneficial for people, who want to loose weight.
It enhances the thirteen agnis (digestive fires), especially the main digestive fire in the stomach.
Triphala Rasayana is helpful in pacifying Kapha and Pitta. If taken on a regular basis, the Rasayana can be a powerful anti-aging medicine.
People suffering from skin inflammation, heat, infection, obesity will find the consumption of Triphala Rasayana as beneficial.
Diseases such as fatigue and anemia can be effectively cured by the regular consumption of Triphala Rasayana, if taken according to the prescribed doses.

HOME REMEDIES FOR STOMACH ACHES AND STOMACH PAINS

2009-06-12T05:21:00.000-07:00

Take 30 grams of pomegranate seeds, sprinkle salt and add a pinch of black pepper to it. Chew them well and swallow.

Take 2 grams of oregano seeds, 2 grams of cumin seeds and 2 grams of rock salt. Make a fine powder and squeeze half a lemon on it. Swallow the mixture with a glass of lukewarm water.

For intestine troubles eat 2 ripe bananas with 250 grams of yoghurt daily for a week. Avoid fried,spicy and fat foods.

REDUCE WEIGHT NATURALLY

2009-06-05T08:38:00.001-07:00

In ayurveda, Charak Samhita describes eight different types of bodies that are disease prone. Out of these, the obese body is described as the one afflicted with the most diseases and troubles. Obesity is the condition or physical state of the body when excessive deposition of fat takes place in the adipose tissue.

Extra fat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys, liver and the joints such as the hips, knees and ankles and thus, overweight people are susceptible to several diseases like coronary thrombosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, liver and gall bladder disorders. Chief cause of obesity is overeating, irregular eating habits and not following the rules of eating or mixing non-compatible food items in one meal.

To decrease weight and get rid of obesity three things must be kept in mind:

Controlling eating habits.
Regular exercise.
Avoiding the causes of weight gain

Proper Diet

Early morning

Juice of half a lemon mixed in a glass of warm water and a teaspoon of honey.

Breakfast
Wheat or Mung bean sprouts and a cup of skimmed milk.
Midmorning
A glass of orange, pineapple or carrot juice.
Lunch

Salad of raw vegetables such as carrot, beet, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes. Steamed or boiled vegetables
Whole grain bread or whole wheat chapatis (Indian bread) and a glass of buttermilk.
Roasted cumin seeds, green coriander leaves, a little salt and some grated ginger mixed in the buttermilk.

Mid-afternoon

Coconut water
Dry fruits
Lemon tea
Fresh vegetable soup

Dinner

Whole grain bread or chapatis
Steamed vegetables
Seasonal fruits except banana and apple.

Home Remedies

Increase the quantity of fruits and vegetables and low calorie foods.
Avoid intake of too much salt as it may be a factor for increasing body weight.
Milk products like cheese, butter etc. and non-vegetarian foods should be avoided as they are rich in fat.
Mint is very beneficial in losing weight. A chutney of green mint with some simple spices can be taken with meals. Mint tea also helps.
Spices like dry ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. are good for loosing weight and can be used in a number of ways.
Regular intake of carrot juice.
Avoid rice and potato, which contain a lot of carbohydrates. Among cereals wheat is good.
Vegetables like bitter gourd (Karela), and bitter variety of drumstick are useful in loosing weight.
Honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra deposited fat in the body allowing it to be utilized as energy for normal functions.
Dosage: One should start with small quantity of about 10 grams or a tablespoon, taken with hot water early in the morning. A teaspoonful of fresh lemon juice may also be added.
Fasting on honey and lime- juice is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity without the loss of energy and appetite. For this, mix one teaspoon of fresh honey with the juice of half a lime in a glass of lukewarm water.

Dosage: Take several times a day at regular intervals.

Raw or cooked cabbage inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction.
Exercise is an important part of any weight reduction plan. It helps to use up calories stored in body as fat.
Walking is the best exercise to begin with and may be followed by running, swimming or rowing.
The gum of Commiphora Mukul called 'guggulu' is the drug of choice for the treatment of obesity.

Preparation of Home Remedies

According to ayurveda home remedies are prepared in the same way and with the same purpose as other ayurvedic medicines. The main aim is to obtain the maximum therapeutic benefit while making it palatable.

Some common methods of preparing home remedies are:

Juice

The juice may be taken from the fresh leaves, flowers or stems of the herb. The part of the herb used should be crushed or ground in a mortar and pestle, to make a paste. This paste should be put in a piece of cloth and squeezed to take out the juice.

Dosage: One to two tablespoons twice a day.

Powder
Dried herbs are used for powders. The herbs are usually dried in a cool, shady and well-ventilated place, although some herbs are dried in direct sunlight. The herbs are then ground into a fine powder and stored in a dry, airtight bottle. The powder may be taken with water, or if specified, with milk or honey.
Dosage: Half to one teaspoon twice a day
Decoction
A decoction is prepared by boiling the herb in water (ratio: 1 part herb to 16 parts water). The herbs are broken into pieces and soaked in water overnight. This mixture is then boiled until it reduces to one quarter of the original volume. It is then filtered and stored in a glass bottle.

Dosage: One to two tablespoons twice a day.

Infusion
Herbs are soaked in water to make an infusion (ratio: 1 part herb to 8 parts water). Hot infusions result from adding herbs to hot water, or gently heating but not boiling the mixture. This is strained and taken internally. Herbal teas are forms of hot infusions. Cold infusions are made from soaking the herb overnight. Honey can be added.
Dosage: half to one cup once or twice day.
Paste
A paste can be made from either fresh or dried herbs. The flowers, roots, stems, leaves or bark are ground and mixed with water. Pastes are mainly used for external application, in cases of cuts, burns and swellings. The paste should be thick enough to be applied in a layer to the skin.
Tablets
The herbs should be first dried separately and then mixed together in a powder form, in fixed proportions. Water or herbal juice can be added to this powder to make a paste, from which tablets of a specific size or weight are made. Tablets remain potent longer than juices, powders, pastes or decoctions.

Dosage: 1 or 2 tablets twice a day.

Medicated ghee and oil

Ghee is cooked with herbal juices, decoctions or pastes. The ghee should be heated with the herbal mixture at a moderate, controlled temperature. High temperatures can easily burn the ghee or oil, destroying its effectiveness. Medicated ghee and oils are either used internally or massaged externally.

Dosage: Half to one tablespoon.

HAIR CARE

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Add 6-8 drops of lemon juice to an egg. Beat well and apply on your hair followed by washing with a herbal shampoo.

Use a very mild shampoo and condition your hair at least twice a week. Make sure to rinse out the conditionerthoroughly.

Amla, shikaki powder mixed with curd is a good conditioner and should be made use of.

Massaging with aroma oils once a week reduces hairfall and makes them soft and silky. Rosemary oil and titri oil can also be used.

Mix curd, lemon and mustard oil, apply gently on hair and wash your head after about half an hour.

Add few leaves Hibiscus (China rose) to a glass of water. Heat it. The juice of a lime should be squeezed in the sieved mixture and it should be applied to the hair before shampooing.

Take amla (100gm), shikaki (100gm), brahmi booti (10gm), shilajit (1/2 gm), anaarchhilka (20gm), bhringraj (10 gm). Soak them overnight in an iron utensil. Blend and make a paste. Apply well into the scalp. Keep it for 1-2 hours and wash it off with warm water.

The oil from the amla, prepared by boiling dry pieces of amla in coconut oil, is a hair tonic for enriching hair growth and prevent hair loss.

Use lavender or lemon shampoo if your hair are oily and if dry, use titri oil or rosemary shampoo too.

Rinse hair with lemon juice or vinegar

Soak a towel in hot water and squeeze lightly. Cover your hair with this for 10 minutes and do try this for almost a week.

Squeezed lemons can be soaked overnight and the water can then be used to clean the hair.

Dry peels of lemon and oranges should be used. This will maintain soft and silky hair and also removes dandruff from the scalp.

Drink 10-12 glasses of water daily and have a high protein diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and dairy products.

Two tablespoons of fenugreek (methi) seeds soaked overnight in water. The softened seeds should be grounded into a fine paste in the morning and applied over the scalp & left for half an hour and then washed thoroughly. This is highly affective to remove dandruff.

Mustard oil boiled with heena (mehndi) leaves is useful for the healthy growth of hair.

EAR ACHE-HOME REMEDY

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On a small jar of olive oil, put peeled and finely chopped garlic and a mullein leaf. Seal the jar and leave it in sunlight for 10 days. Strain the oil it produced and put it on a smaller container. Put several oil drops on the ear when aching occurs. But if you cannot wait for another 10 days to ease your pain…
Try juice extract with some grinded holy basil. Put a couple of drop inside the ear.
Place a woolen cloth on the ear. The cloth should contain mashed garlic cloves with small amount of salt. Garlic contains natural antibiotic that relieves the pain away from the ear.
Grapefruit seed extract is another great home remedy for an aching ear. Apply 3 drops of it inside the aching ear.
If altitude is the cause of your aching ear, get a hair dyer, set it on a warm not hot, and place it near or into the aching ear.
Another home remedy you can use to ease the ear ache is dipping a cotton swab with astringent. Swab it inside your ear carefully. Take note, cotton swab can stuck to your ear so you have to be extra careful in doing this.

To prevent this from happening, simple rules can be followed.

Do not blow your nose too hard. This will cause your ear to plug air. Blow your nose gently.
Putting on earplugs when swimming on dirty waters can eliminate the risk of having ear ache.
As much as possible, avoid putting bobby pins, cotton swabs or your fingers inside your ear. Doing this might cause eardrum damage and will increase the risk of getting stuck inside your ear.
If you are on a plane, do not sleep during ascend and descend. Chew a gum to help open and keep you Eustachian tubes drained.
To soften the ear wax that causes to ease the pain of your ear, take a hot shower.

These home remedies are guaranteed effective, but if continues pain occurs, try to seek for professional help and let them check your ear.

Moreover, if at an early age your child is experiencing recurring ear ache, diagnose him/her. See if your child has fluid or excess ear wax running out of the ears or if he/she grows a fever, or if he/she is having trouble on hearing. If these incidents are present on your child he/she might have more than ear ache, he/she might have an ear infection. Consult a doctor to check on the situation of your child.

Remember that home remedies are the best way to beat ear aches but if it does not work, you have to seek for another alternative, which is going to the doctor.

COUGH-HOME REMEDIES

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Cough is is the body’s natural reflex to irritation in the throat. There are two kinds of cough – one which is wet and associated with mucus; and the other which is dry and there is no mucus.

Extracted juice of ginger with honey take three or four times a day is an excellent remedy for coughs and cold.
A decoction of henna leaves can be used as a gargle, with beneficial results.
Mix 3 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 cup honey, and 1/4 cup warm water and take two teaspoons daily.
In cases of dry cough,peel a small piece of fresh ginger. Sprinkle some salt on it and chew.
Three peppers sucked with a pinch of caraway seeds and a crystal of common salt provides relief.
Add a gram of turmeric powder to a teaspoon of honey for curing dry cough.
Hot tea with lemon and rasberry jam, drink as much as possible.
Ginger tea, prepared by adding a few pieces of ginger into boiled water before adding tea leaves, is another effective remedy.
Chew cardamom for a long time.
Drink hot milk with honey at bedtime.

Soak almonds overnight. Remove their skin. Make a paste of these almonds with little butter and sugar. Very useful for a dry cough.

Three cloves of garlic boiled in milk, can be used every night.

Take half a teaspoon of fresh turmeric powder, mixed in 30ml. of warm milk twice a day.

Add two tablespoons of glycerine and two tablespoons of honey to the lemon juice. Take 1 teaspoonful daily.

Little do we know that coughing is a good sign that the body is functioning properly. It is the way the body reacts and defends itself from irritation originating from the lungs, throat, or the connecting passages between them. However, coughing can also be a sign that the respiratory track, both upper and lower, has infections. These infections may come in the form of flu, colds, sinus infections, bronchitis, measles, croup, bronchiolitis, or pneumonia. And when these infections subside, coughsoon followed.

The respiratory track has several hair cells or cilia. The cilia keep the track moist and clean. In the event that these cilia are damaged caused by infection, the body responds by coughing to move the mucus up and down the track.

For children, regular cough can be a sign of asthma. Diagnosis is critical at the early stage so that preventive measures can be applied.

Moreover, cough can be caused by allergies. This can be chronic sinusitis, GE reflux, inhaled foreign bodies, pertussis, tuberculosis, irritation from little air particles, smoke, or even habit. There are also times when cough is caused by swimmer's ear.

The bad news is, everyone can be a victim of cough that is why there is a need to be informed of the ways to cure it. But before you storm the local drug store in search for cough syrups, consider your kitchen first for it might have products that can cure cough.

Here are some home remedies you can use whenever you or your children have a cough:

Among all the products you can look around your kitchen in search for ginger, garlic, honey, lemon, vinegar, pepper, cayenne, and of course water. Garlic has been an all time favorite as a home remedy for several infections and ailments such as bursitis and arthritis aside from cough. Ginger contains a natural anti-inflammatory which can be found on several medicines for nausea and motion sickness. Garlic also has several different natural components that are very good for the health. Cayenne on the other hand eases pain. Vinegar and honey have many healthy contributions

Home Remedy for Cough

Combine 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp water. Take a couple of teaspoons of the mixture and an instant cure can be experienced.

Home remedy for cough

Create a tea by boiling water with grated or sliced ginger, a clove of garlic, and fresh lemon in a saucepan. After 20 minutes, strain the tea on a mug and add honey and drink it. This will surely sooth the throat. The heat will open nasal passages and the chest that will make you feel much better. Plus the vitamins lemon contains will help you even further to eliminate the cough.

Home remedy for cough

Place a small pan on heat and put butter in it. Add of black pepper corn and let it boil. Remove from the flame and let it cool down. Chew the black pepper. Follow it up with a glass of milk and your cough will surely go.

Home remedy for cough

The simplest and the easiest: drink a lot of fluid.

These four home remedies will ease your suffering from cough. But if it had no effect and the cough continues to persist, might as well consult a physician.

CONSTIPATION-HOME REMEDIES

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A drink of a lemon juice or lime, or salted tomato may do the trick. Most patients recommend that this must be taken in the morning or prior to any meal. Also, to achieve a better bowel movement, the simplest home remedy for constipation is a regular intake of considerable amount of fibrous foods, to cleanse the stomach of unnecessary digestive tract materials. In the absence of fiber, herbal tea may also do the job. It works in the same process as with fiber.

Normal Bowel Movements or Not, You May Still Be Needing A Home Remedy for Constipation

Constipation is generally characterized by difficulty in bowel movement following the symptoms of becoming sluggish, bloated and uncomfortable. This is the condition for which dry and small bowel movements are released for less than thrice a week. However, there are no specific times of bowel movements to determine if a person is constipated or having regular bowel movements.
Depending on the person, normal bowel movements may be thrice a day or a week. Additionally, there are individuals who have naturally firmer stool.

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal condition felt by 2 million Americans (this figure is according to the number of patients visiting doctors for medication). Yet a larger number of sufferers no longer seek medical health and resolve in treating themselves by means of a home remedy for constipation.

To further understand how constipation occurs, it is best to know how does the larger intestine (colon) works. Water is absorbed when the food passes through the colon. This then forms the stool. Contraction on the colon muscles will move the stool, towards the rectum. Once the stool reaches the rectum, water has already been absorbed, thus drier and semi-liquid stool is produced. Firmer waste products may result for some; this is due to too much absorption of water or sluggish muscle contractions in the colon. Ultimately resulting to constipation.

Moreover, constipation is a resultant of the following factors:

Not having enough fiber in the diet
Lack of essential liquids
Absence or lack of exercise
Medications
Laxatives
Delaying bowel movements
Colon, rectum and intestinal problems
Result of specific disease

Having said that, home remedies for constipation can be better determined through resolving these symptoms.

A simple home remedy for constipation is to eat fiber-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables (i.e. kiwi, orange, papaya, cabbage, beans, asparagus) and whole grains and wheat. Primarily, fiber aids in preventing the formation of dry and hard stools.

Another home remedy for constipation is the regular drinking of eight to ten glasses of water, as most medical books suggest. This will help in adding liquids in the colon, thus bulk in stool, producing softer bowel movements. Constipation patients may add lemon juice to their drinks, or soluble fiber, this practice is generally adopted as a home remedy for constipation. Liquids that contain high content of caffeine have dehydrating effects. Constipated people must avoid consumption of drinks like coffee, alcohol and soft drinks.

In addition to these, constipation may be a result of lack in exercise. A person who has experienced accident or illness recently and cannot move from their bed normally gets constipated. This may not sound like a home remedy for constipation but exercising may act like one.

People with spastic colon or Irritable Bowel Syndrome can greatly affect the bowel movements as this condition may bring along diarrhea, gassiness, abdominal cramping, and irregular bowel movements. In this, a home remedy for constipation may employ the use of laxatives or enemas, but only for a limited duration of time. These are available in tablet, gel, liquid, gum and granule forms.

People experiencing mild cases need not use laxatives as a home remedy for constipation. This are usually unnecessary and may lead to abuse of the product. Also, this can be habit forming as the body may rely on the effects of the laxatives before bringing about regular bowel movement. Moreover, over use of this item may cause the nerve cells to damage and may obstruct the capacity to normally contract.

COMMON COLD HOME REMEDIES

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For dry and stuffy nose, try normal saline or salt water nasal drops made by adding 1/4 teaspoon of table salt to about 4 ml lukewarm water.
Garlic juice made by adding few drops of garlic oil to a teaspoonful of onion juice and diluting it in a cup of water is helpful for common cold.
Rub the chest with vicks vapour rub.
The Indian style - Take a face cloth and soak it in very cold water and squeeze out the water and fold into three layers and put this on the forehead.
Finely grate an apple and spread it 1/2 inch thick on a piece of double-layered cheesecloth about 6 inches in length. Apply this over the forehead. Make a similar poultice for the throat area or chest if necessary. Leave on for one hour.
Take half a teaspoon of ginger juice with half a teaspoon of honey, three times a day. In winter, warm the mixture by mixing a teaspoon of warm water in it.
Mix half a cup of warm water with one teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey.
Make a cup of linden flower tea, tea with mint leaves and lemon, oregano leaves, lemon and honey and some skinned apple to improve the taste.
Take equal amounts of cardamom, ginger powder, black pepper and cinnamon (1 teaspoon each). Make a fine powder.
Wrap yourself warmly when you get out, and with a hot soup such as Hot and Sour, Vegetable Soup or good ol' Chicken Soup.
Simple and Effective Home Remedies for Cold
In the event you experience sneezing, mild fever, watery eyes, coughing, sore throat, runny nose or achiness, you probably have colds.
Colds are viral infections that took effect when the resistance of the body is low that targets the upper respiratory track. It is often the result of stress, fatigue or nutritional deficiencies.
To avoid this, there are several home remedies you can do:
A hot liquid can lessen the symptoms of colds. Hot chicken soup is most recommended.
Since cold patients experience head and sinuses congestion, hot bath is most advisable. Soak the body on a bath tub with lukewarm water. Add it with at least ½ kilo of salt. Drink hot tea. After the bath, go straight to the bed and cover the whole body with blanket. This will let the body sweat as a respond to the heat.
Taking long rest on a warm bed also soothes cold. The idea is to release the heat and to mild the fever.
If there is nasal blockage, create a mixture of salt and water and place it to a nasal spray bottle. Spray it on each nostril for at least 3 times. Do this procedure 5 times a day. Mint leaves, eucalyptus, thyme, and clove can aid the clearance of blacked nasal passage. On boiled water, put one of the said leaves. Inhale it with a towel or a cloth covering your face.
Gargling with warm water-salt solution once every two hours will ease sore throat.
Drinking ginger tea is one of the best ways to attach the cold directly. To do this: boil fresh ginger root on water. Use honey instead of sugar to sweeten the tea. Chewing fresh ginger is another effective way in targeting cold.
Cooking 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 cup of molasses and 2 tablespoon of white vinegar could also give you a great home remedy for cold. Take 1 tablespoon each hour for best result.
Basil (fresh or dry basil leaves are good) tea is another way to cure cold. Add cinnamon to provide aroma and to ease and soothe the fever. The tea will bring perspiration.
A cup of tamarind pulp that is mixed with one liter of boiling water to make tamarind tea can cure cold. Boil it covered and leave for two hours. Remove the tamarind fruit by straining the tea. Drink ½ cup every four hours. Add honey to sweeten the tea.
Combination of cinnamon, dried thymes, cloves on boiling water can produce an effective drink to ease the cold. After boiling, let it rest for 3 minutes. Strain and drink.
Another home remedy is eucalyptus and honey mixture. Place 2-3 drops of eucalyptus oil on a hot water. Mix desired amount of honey and you have a tea that can cure your cold.
Lemon matching with honey can be used to ease cold. On a hot cup of water, dilute lemon and add honey. Even cinnamon, cayenne, ginger or cloves is also good in curing cold.
If you don't like the taste of leaves boiled with water, try the mixture of cinnamon, milk and honey. Or as a substitute to the milk, use chocolate. Add ginger, garlic or ghee for medicinal purposes.
Most of these drinks taste bad, but if you want the natural and effective way to cure your cold, this is the best option.
The virus Herpes simplex primarily causes cold sore or the fever blisters. This virus is known to be naturally present in human bodies but will infect it if some elements may trigger this condition. This disease is characterized by the eruption of tiny blisters around the mouth when a person has a fever or colds. Cold sore is most prevalent during winter and cold weather. Many patients claim that this is the resultant of stress however, no scientific studies have yet established this view. Yet, this remains true for some sufferers.
Also, other known causes of cold sores are excessive fatigue, menstruation in women, and too much exposure to sunlight and a number of respiratory infections. Calcium and Vitamin B12 are also pointed out as one of the main cause of cold sores eruption, which in effect leads to poor vitamin intake and diet. Legumes, cereals, whole grain products and other food items with high arganine contents are known to trigger the production of herpes virus in the body. It is essential that a cold sore sufferer must avoid the intake of such foods.
Cold sore is a transmittable disease; this is why it is important that the disease is treated right away as to prevent the infection of the individuals surrounding the patient.
Home remedy for cold sore must be first applied on the prodome (tingling) stage of the disease. The actions taken in this period will determine the outcome and the duration of the sore. It is important that it is in her that effective measure be employed.
If you are sufferer, change your toothbrush frequently. This is not a home remedy for cold sores but may prove effective in lessening the chances of more severe infections.
In addition to this, some cold sores patient recommend that use of nail polish remover. This may seem a bit farfetched but has proven effectively on some. This home remedy for cold sore works by applying small amount of nail polisher remover on the affected area. This will smell and burn a bit but after leaving the polisher on your lips for ten minutes, the swelling will subside and so does the soreness. This method must be combined with Nyquil as this product soothes the skin after the immediate effects of the nail polish remover.
If nail polish remover doesn’t appeal to you, you may apply toothpaste, ice cubes or abreeva as alternative solutions. These have the same effect of eliminating the virus on the sores. Once you were not able to prevent the blisters from forming, you can count on the possibility that your sold sores will complete its full cycle. From macula form to papule form, inflamed stage and bump stage respectively.
A housewife related that her cold sores usually occur when she feels that something stressful will arise. She specifically gave the example- not being able to find her family for hours. When she feels the initial symptoms of the cold sore, she immediately applies ice around her mouth. This she claims is effective in preventing the cold sore bigger. After quite some time, she would apply carmax on the affected area. She recommends that it is not wise to apply moisturizer on the lips as this may bring about several little cold sores the following day. This is a simple home remedy for cold sores she use herself.

ACIDITY HOME REMEDIES

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The powder of ehiretta taken with an equal quantity of sugar relieves acidity.
Chew a few holy basil (tulsi ) leaves to get relief from burning, nausea and gas.
Small pieces of onion taken with half set sweet curds and sugar relieves burning of the throat due to acidity.
Keep a small piece of jaggery (gur) in your mouth and slowly suck it. Repeat it every hour till acidity subsides.
The juice of pumpkin in doses of 60 to 120 gm oz taken with sugar relieves acidity.
Eat a few almonds when your feel heartburn symptoms.
Drink coconut water 4-5 times a day.
Drink a glass of cold milk for fast relief of heartburn and acidity.
Keep a small piece of harad (Terminalia chebula) in your mouth and chew it after every meal.
A dose of 1.5 to 2.5 gm of the fruit of soapnut taken with water is effective in relieving acidity.
Take one piece of clove and suck on it slowly.
Drink fresh mint juice slowly after meals.
Drink daily a 1 tsp juice of chebulic myroblan mixed with 1 tsp of amla (Indian gooseberry) juice.
Maintaining an upright posture for some time after food will help in preventing reflex.
Sleep with your head and shoulder on a high pillow for elevation.
Intake of raw garlic is very beneficial.

Take a mixture of 2 tsp of natural apple cider vinegar and 2 tsp raw honey in a glass of water before meals to prevent acidity or heartburn.

Amalaki is a carminative and stomachic. It is used in Ayurveda as a cardiotonic, aphrodisiac, antipyretic, antidiabetic, cerebral and gastrointestinal tonic. It raises the total protein level and increases the body weight due to positive nitrogen balance. It has been found to have an anabolic effect.

KIDNEY PROBLEMS AND TREATMENT

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The scientific causes of kidney problems, of kidney stones, are usually a result of bodily dehydration. There are four different kinds of kidney stones. They are listed as follows:

Calcium Stones: This is the most common type stone, and is easily treated.
Struvite Stone: These can result from a urinary tract infection
Uric: This is formed from too much acid in the urine. This indicates that a person needs to cut down on meat.
Cystine: These are the rarest type. This type of stone can lead to a heriditary kidney disease

Men are three times more likely women to have kidney stones form within the urinary tract.

A kidney stone can cause blockages within the urinary tract system. When this happens, a person feels pain, and other symptoms. Listed below is a more detailed list of the effects of this blockage:

Pain in the lower back
Intense pain within the groin or rib area
Discolored or bloody urine
Nausea and vomiting,
The need to urinate frequently
Pain or burning during urination
Fever and chills.

If kidney stones go untreated it can lead to kidney failure. Furthermore, prostrate cancer could develop. Various home treatments are available, as well as diet suggestions. These stones are treatable and preventable.

Home Treatments for Kidney Stones

Method 1: Boil 2 figs with water, and drink this every morning for a month.
Method 2: This calls for 1 Teaspoon of holy basil leaves juice with honey. Each this every morning for 5-6 months. Along with this, it is best to eat 2-3 apples a day.
Method 3 Make one cup of juice made with radish leaves to be drank two times a day.
Method 4 Every morning drink one glass of fresh tomato juice with a hint of salt and pepper for flavor.

Note: Some people drink pure lemon juice for the breakdown the passage of kidney stones. This lemon juice can be mixed with water, honey, or sugar. If the lemon juice mixture tastes too sour,. One can use lemon juice mixed with other fresh juices.

Lifestyle Changes

It’s best for the patient to stay away from strong drink such as alcoholic beverages, and coffee. Salts and sugars should be used sparingly. A generous about of fruits and vegetables should be eaten daily to prevent further stones from developing. Also it is best to limit intake of fatty foods. Also, cutting down on carbohydrates and other refined foods can help. Also, the person should be sure to drink 5-7 glasses of water a day. Regular exercise will help stones pass through the body. It is always best for the body to get plenty of sleep as well, and not to overeat.

Ayurvedic Medicine for Treating Kidney Stones

Rencare Capsules: This medicine helps urine flow, and cools the membranes of the urinary tract. It also helps stop bleeding within the urinary tract, and helps break up and remove stones. Also, it helps relax the bladder, relieve irritation, and improve urinary flow. Herbs included in this capsule include Gokshura, Pashaan Bheda, Dhania Leaves, Cornsilk, and Usher.

EYE BEAUTY CARE

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Tips for Eye Beauty, Vision Care and Eye Health Care

Eyes are one of the most important organ in the human body and vision is one of the most wonderful gift. But often many people neglect the importance of eye care and do not pay proper attention towards eye care.

Given below are some eye care tips for beautiful and attractive eyes.

Dip a cotton pad in a cup of water overnight. Strain this in the morning and add 1 cup of plain water to this. Splash the eyes with this water or wash them with the help of an eyecup.
Dip a pad of cotton wool in rose water to which 2-3 drops of castor oil is mixed. Place these soaked pads on the eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Eye burns and other problems will be reduced.
Splash the eyes with a weak n very liter tea solution, thoroughly strained and cooled for 2 to 3 minutes.
Place Cotton pads dipped in a cold tea solution for an hour on the eyelids for 10 to 15 minutes and relax.

Dark Circles - Natural eye care, removing dark circles

Grate 3 pieces of cucumber and squeeze them through a muslin cloth and extract the juice. Dip cotton pads in this juice for 2 minutes and place on eyelids and darkened areas. Relax for 15 minutes for best results continue for 2 to3 days.
Take 1 teaspoon of Tomato pulp,1 pinch of Turmeric powder, half teaspoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of gram flour. Make a paste of the above ingredients and apply gently on the eye lids and the darkened areas and let it remain for half an hour. Remove gently with moist cotton pads after half an hour. Repeat this for a week

Deep Sunken Eyes - Herbal treatment

Mix 1 teaspoon of honey with half teaspoon of almond oil. Apply the above mixture gently on the eyes at bedtime. Repeat this for a week.
Soak 5 Almonds overnight. Peel them and mix it with a glass of milk eat the almonds by chewing well. Repeat this in the morning for 21 days should definitely help.

Puffy Eyes

Slice a raw Potato and circle the closed eyes with these halves. Or else grate a raw Potato and place on Muslin cloth and squeeze. Place these on the eyes and relax for 15-20 minutes.
Place cotton pads dipped in chilled milk before boiling on the eye lids while relaxing for 10-15 minutes.
In a small bowl of chilled water add few drops of Vitamin E oil. Dip cotton padsfor 5 minutes in this and place on the eyes while relaxing for 20 minutes everyday.

TREATMENT FOR HYPERTENSION

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Ayurvedic Approach of Hypertension - Hypertension in Ayurvedic Texts

Ayurvedic text does not explain hypertension as it is, probably because hypertension is a modern disease that was absent in the past. Therefore to find an ayurvedic cure for hypertension ayurveda practitioners followed these steps.

They first identified the factors of hypertension like symptoms and progression and identified the structural and functional factors that got imbalanced in the diseased patients.

Secondly they correlated these factors with diseases already mentioned in theayurveda texts, thus helping them to apply the treatment & medicines of correlated diseases in a new unexplained condition.

Now, ayurveda sees hypertension as a dysfunction of all the doshas, viz. vata, pitta and kapha. In ayurveda, Hypertension is referred to as Rakta Capa Vriddhiand it sees the vitiation of vata and pitta doshas as the main cause. Thereforeayurveda treatment of hypertension mainly involves balancing of these two doshas. Along with herbal treatment, ayurveda stresses on a healthy balanced diet healthy lifestyle, yoga and meditation for the treatment of high blood pressure.

Ayurveda Dietary recommendation for Hypertension

Rather than just taking more fresh fruits, vegetables and a diet low in fat content, low in proteins etc... ayurvedic diet for hypertension stresses on a diet which helps in balancing the doshas. This means that the diet taken by a hypertension patient must be a tridosha pacifying one.

Diet to be followed for hypertension

Diet followed by hypertension patients should be in such a way that it reduces body weight and excess fat, thereby reducing the blood pressure. Therefore the following diet is recommended
A vegetarian diet including the following is ideal for hypertension - Garlic, Lemon, parsley, bitter gourd, drumstick etc...
Fresh fruits are very useful in fighting high blood pressure. Indian Gooseberry, Grapes, banana, guava and watermelon are considered beneficial. Dry fruits are also considered to be harmless
The quantity of salt used should be minimised to the maximum possible extend. Excessive use of salt is considered to be the main culprit behind many heart diseases especially hypertension.
Non vegetarian food like red meat and eggs should be completely avoided due to its high salt content.
Coffee should be avoided because of its caffeine content.
Reduce the quantity of oil used and completely avoid the use of hydrogenated oils.
Reduce the intake of cereals and pulses.
Ayurveda Dietary recommendation for Hypertension
- Regular exercise is the best way to keep hypertension at bay. Walking/jogging is a good exercise as it helps in reducing weight.
- Practicing yoga and meditation is very effective. Regular yoga practice and meditation will help in leading a stress free life.
- Sound sleep and proper rest is very essential. Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep and proper rest
- Avoid anger, tension, anxiety and loud speaking as all these increases blood pressure.
- Laughter therephy is considered a good medicine for the treatment ofhypertension.
- Avoid smoking as cigarette smokers tend to have high blood pressure due to is nicotine content.
- Simple breathing exercise will help in calming down the mind. Adopt breathing exercise when ever you are tensed, nervousness or anxious.

ANTI AGING TREATMENT

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Skin Care - Premature Aging of Skin
The reasons why skin gets aged can be divided as internal and external factors. Internal factors include inability of the skin to retain moisture, decrease in Elastin production, less turnover of new skin cells etc... External factors include the lifestyle and environment of the individual like smoking, exposure to sun, exposure to cold, poor diet, too much stress, lack of exercise etc...
According to ayurveda, premature aging of the skin is caused due to the aggravation of vata dosha, which naturally increases with age.
Some anti aging treatment, home remedies and herbal treatment for premature skin aging are:
Massaging face with ghee, almond oil or coconut oil before going to bed.
Applying fresh aloe Vera gel to the skin
Using grated cucumber in a face pack.

Ayurvedic Dry Skin Care - Dry Skin Treatment and Remedies

Dryness of skin is a clear evidence that the skin has lost most of its essential protective functions. Dry skins are mostly affected by sun, hard water, and wind. The skin losses its softness, dries up, and after every wash the skin get unusually rough and hard.

Environmental factors such as exposure to sun, wind, cold, chemicals, or cosmetics, or excessive bathing with harsh soaps can also cause dry skin. Conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, or seborrhea also are the cause of the dry skin.

According to ayurveda dryness of skin is a predomonant trait of a Vata constitution. Even in normal people, Vata causes dryness of the skin when it is vitiated due to seasonal influences.

Honey, is a good remedy for dry skin.
Add half tablespoon of honey to 1-2 tablespoon of rose water. Apply on face, neck, and other dry skin area. This is natural and safe. Leave it for about 15-20 minutes, then wash off with tepid water. Honey moisturises and soothes dry skin, and is gentle enough for daily use. This mixture cleans the skin, tones it, and makes it glowing.
Egg yolk and honey is another best solutions for dry skin care.
Make a paste using egg yolk (one teaspoon), milk powder (1-2 teaspoon), and honey (one teaspoon). Apply this paste on face, neck and other dry skin area and let it dry for 10-15 minutes then wash your face using cold water.
Apply natural mayonnaise, either homemade or from natural foods store. Massage into skin, leave on for 15-20 minutes, rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Eating food rich in minerals and proteins and vitamins is very much helpful in overcoming dry skin.
An oil massage is a simple yet well-known remedy to treat dry skin. Adding a few drops of glycerine to the oil just before application will give better result.
An oil massage is a simple yet well-known remedy to treat dry skin. Adding a few drops of glycerine to the oil just before application will make it more effective.
Applying clarified butter or milk cream for a couple of days before going to bed is very effective for curing cracked lips.

SKIN CARE

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Skin Care - Characteristics of good skin

The skin is regarded as the mirror of an individual's inner health. Skin is the seat of sense organs and the senses of touch, pain, temperature, pressure are felt by it. Skin shoud be given due care and attention. If the skin is not cared properly and neglected it will suffer from premature aging, become dull and blemished.
Some of the common skin disorders and problems are the following - Acne, Pimples, Pigmentation, Premature Aging etc...

Some characteristics of ideal skin

soft, oily, thin, smooth and lustrous skin.
soft, thin, scanty, oily, black and deep-rooted hair.
black and smooth eye lashes and eye brows
good eye
sight
Oily mouth, lips, palate and tongue
wounds heal quickly

Ayurvedic Skin Care - Herbal Skin Treatment and Remedies

The first step in the ayurvedic approach to skin care is identification of ayurvedic skin type.

Vata Skin Type
If vata is predominant the skin of a person is dry, rough, cold, wrinkled and thin with fine pores. Vata skin may age faster, and tends to be dry, rough and flaky when out of balance.
Vata Skin Care and treatment
Vata skin is typically dry and delicate, and tends to lose tone and plumpness prematurely unless nourished on a regular basis. For Vata skin to stay youthful, skin care products used should be very nurturing and should include some essential oils or herbs in combination, which can nourish the skin and rehydrate it. Some treatment approaches to vata skin care includes having sufficient sleep, eating regular meals that will help balance Vata and nourish the skin and avoiding physical and emotional stress.

Pitta Skin Type
If pitta is predominant, the skin is fair, sensitive, soft, warm, and of medium thickness, less tolerant to hot food and burns easily. When out of balance, Pitta skin can flare up in rashes, rosacea, acne, or sunspots.
Pitta Skin Care and treatment
Pitta skin is generally sensitive, especially to the sun, and needs protection to stay in balance.The Pitta skin type needs both cooling and nurturing. Tanning treatments and therapies that expose skin to steam for extended periods of time should be avoided.

Kapha Skin Type
If the constitution is of kapha dosha the skin of a person is oily, cold, heavy, soft, slow, dense, dull, lubricating and thick with a tendency towards large pores and proneness to cystic acne.
Kapha Skin Care and treatment
Toxins are the bane of people with Kapha skin. This is because of its oily nature which attracts impurities. The skin should be cleansed from the inside and the outside, or else the skin breaks out because of toxin build-up. Kapha skin needs to get both internal detoxification and external detoxification on a regular basis.

DIABETES TREATMENT

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Diabetes Treatment - Ayurvedic and Natural Diabetes Control and Treatments

In ayurveda diabetes is known as Madhumeha and is classified as a kapha type of disorder. Ayurveda identifies 20 types of diabetes - 4 die to Vata, 6 results from Pitta, and 10 are caused by Kapha.

Some of the most useful Herbs for the Treatment of Diabetes are the following:

·         Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia)

·         Bael (Aegle marmelos)

·         Gurmar Leaves (Gymnema sylvestrae)

·         Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum)

·         Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

·         Onion (Allium cepa)

·         Nayantatra (Vinca rosa)

·         Neem (Azadirachtha indica)

·         Garlic (Allium sativum)

·         Sagar gota (Ceasalpinia crista)

Ayurvedic Remedies for Diabetes Cure

·         The bitter gourd is regarded as the best remedy for diabetes. Drinking at least one tablespoon of bitter gourd juice daily will reduce blood sugar levels in your blood and urine.

·         Having bitter gourd cooked in ghee for a period of three months will bring the diabetes down by a significant amount.

·         A tablespoon of Indian gooseberry juice mixed with a cup of fresh bitter-gourd juice, taken daily for two months will enable the pancreas to secrete insulin.

·         Drinking a glass of water with 10 tulsi leaves, 10 neem leaves and 10 belpatras early morning on an empty stomach helps in keeping sugar levels under control.

·         Mix and grind seeds of Fenugreek (100 gm), turmeric (50gm), white pepper. Take one teaspoon of this powder with a glass of milk twice daily.

·         Put one cup of water into a copper vessel at night, and drink the water in the morning.

Diabetes Diet Planning, Dietary Treatments for Diabetes

Diabetes is one disease which can be severely aggravated by the wrong kind of diet. Hence Diet planning is the cornerstone of managing diabetes.

·         Avoid sugar in any form - rice, potato, banana, cereals & fruits containing high percentage of sugar content.

·         Include at least one bitter dish in every meal

·         Take plenty of green vegetables, black gram, soy, fish etc

·         Vegetables such as Bitter Gourd, string beans, cucumber, onion and garlic, fruits such as Indian Gooseberry, Jambul Fruit and Grapes and grains like Bengal gram and black gram should be included in the diet.

·         Raw vegetables & herbs play a part in stimulating the pancreas and enhancing insulin production.

Diabetes Life style

·         Avoid sleeping during daytime

·         Avoid smoking

·         Take adequate eye care

·         Do exercise regularly

·         Take extra care of your foot

ASTHMA TREATMENT

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Home remedies for asthma treatment

Take a mixture of 1 tablespoon of water and 2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice twice a day.
Take a teaspoon of fresh ginger juice mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste.
Drink a glass of 2/3 carrot juice, 1/3 spinach juice, 3 times a day.
Mix 10 - 15 drops of garlic juice in warm water and take internally.
Grind to powder form - 2 gms each of Nagar (Nut grass, Cyperus rotundus) and Bharangi and mix them in water to prepare a paste which should be taken, with warm lukewarm water, twice daily.
Mix 1 teaspoon honey with 1 teaspoon of Indian bay leaf (Cinnamomum tamala) powder and have it before going to bed at night. This will help you in preventing the attack of asthma at night.
Take 10 cloves of garlic boiled with 30 ml of milk once a day.
Make paste of Black resin,dates, long Pippli (Piper longum) and honey, in equal quantity.Take one teaspoonful of it morning and evening with warm milk.

Ayurvedic Treatments and Home Remedies for Dandruff and Hair Loss

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Ayurvedic Treatments and Home Remedies for Dandruff and Hair Loss

Here are some natural ayurvedic treatment for dandruff. These are natural home remedies and has no side effects.

Massage scalp with a mixture made of equal quantities of lime juice and vinegar. Wash hair with egg shampoo after this.
Fenugreek is very effective in preventing dandruff, hair fall and baldness. Soak fenugreek seeds in water overnight and grind it into a fine paste the following morning. Leave this paste applied on the scalp for 30 to 45 minutes and then wash it with a mild shampoo.
Boil neem leaves in water and use this water to rinse hair.
Massage scalp with warm coconut for half an hour atleast twice a week
Make a paste by tulsi leaves and amla powder mixed with water. Massage this paste on the scalp and let it remain for half to one hour. Wash the hair with water.
Egg shampoo can be prepared by beating 2 or 3 eggs with a little water in it. Apply this mixture on the hair after wetting the hair and massage the scalp for sometime. Let this remain on the hair for sometime before washing it off with water. This treatment is very effective in preventing dandruff.

BE HEALTHY WITH SIMPLE TIPS

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AYURVEDA-HEALTH TIPS

AYURVEDA can be followed by any one and everyone. Its a simple science to keep your self fit and healthy. This blog will provide you answers for all your health issues with some simple tips. Even house wives and elders citizens can follow these tips very easily. They can also make others follow them.

Just think, how better it would be to make medicines out of most common things and save thousands of rupees spent as doctor fee or medical check ups etc. And even healty living is gaurenteed.

Ayurveda is a natural science, a gift given by mother nature to human beings, to be healthy and prosperous. Many tips and procedures will be provided in the following posts to help you. Be broad minded and be Healthy.

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDAM

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Ayurvedam for a natural healthy living

Welcome to read about the most ancient and traditional science on one of the most modern systems, the Internet. How can this ancient system of health care be relevant to people of today, when technological advances have radically altered our lifestyles, our environment and our medicine?

The principles of Ayurveda are an invaluable link to understanding, in detail, naturally healthy living. People everywhere are realizing the importance and benefits of taking personal responsibility for one's own well being, making Ayurveda the perfect system of health knowledge for today's world.

Ayurveda is a science of life so to know more about it, we must know what is life? Life according to Ayurveda is a combination of senses, mind, body and soul. So it is clear from this definition of life that Ayurveda is not only limited to body or physical symptoms but also gives a comprehensive knowledge about spiritual, mental and social health.

The words like soul and spirituality might sound outdated or create a negative thinking in some of you as they have no place in modern science. As soon as we hear about these topics, we become uncomfortable. Actually, I don't feel that it is our fault. No one has ever spoken about these things to us. We are always trapped in the attractions of outer material world to become happy and peaceful.

The modern society, education, culture and the television- everything speaks about materialism. If this was everything why is it so that most us are unhappy. There is unrest, anxiety, mental tension, fighting and terror every where despite best efforts being made to stop them. This is because some part of our body is not being nourished properly.

Be open minded and try to understand.