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- Ayurveda description of Sleep - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriSleep is a physical and mental resting state of a person. During sleep he becomes inactive and will not be aware of surrounding environment. His senses do not respond to external stimuli. According to ayurveda sleep is “ yadaa tu manasi klaante karmaatmaanaha klamaanvitaaha | Vishayebhyo ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of tulsi -Ocimum Sanctum - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe plant Tulsi or Holy Basil (Botanical name Ocimum Sanctum ) belongs to family Lamiaceae. It is a tropical plant which grows as weed and also cultivated. Tulsi is worshipped by Hindus and is an important symbol of Hindu religion. It is a very common sight to find Tulsi Vrindavan ( A special ...
Views: 1877(1 vote) - Ayurvedic health care in humid weather - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriMonsoon brings joy as plants wear a green look, rivers swell to brim and dry lands become wet. The grim side of this season is increased humidity, which troubles humans. What is humidity? Humidity is the amount of water vapour in air. It is usually described as “relative humidity” and ...
Views: 1917(1 vote) - Dealing with Sleep disturbances while working in shifts –An ayurveda view - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriOur body functions like hormone release, body temperature, sleep-wake cycles etc, are caused due to Circadian rhythm which intern controlled by our biological clock. Circadian rhythms are responses of living beings for its surrounding environment, primarily to light and darkness. This rhythm ...
Views: 1529(2 votes) - Effect of stress on our body and tips to reduce stress - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriStress is one of the main causes for heart disease, erectile dysfunction, low libido etc. Anything which leads to stress can cause the following effects 1.Difficulty in sleeping: Stress and worry can cause insomnia. Insomnia leads to tiredness and fatigue 2.Indigestion: Stress causes ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Fighting low back pain - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThere are innumerable causes for low back pain. It may arise due to wrong sitting posture, injury to lower part of spine, slip disc, overweight, osteoarthritis, etc. Usually low back pain can be brought under control without going for surgery. Surgery should be the last option. 1. As soon as ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - Hair loss prevention through Ayurveda - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriHair loss is experienced by all of us at one or the other time. To know the causes of hair fall, it is very essential to know the structure of hair and its normal growth cycle. Structure of hair The hair on our scalp can be divided into two parts, the root and shaft. The root part of hair ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Herpes Symptoms - An ayurvedic view - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriIn herpes there is an involvement of three doshas (vata, pitta , kapha) and four tissues (blood, lymph, skin and muscle).It is caused by imbalance of three doshas which in turn vitiate four tissues .The ratio of involvement of doshas can be decided by carefully examining the symptoms exhibited ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - How Smoking is Injurious to health. - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriIt is known to everyone that cigarette smoking is harmful and addictive. But very few know the risks of cigarette addiction. Smoking inflicts body with many irreversible damages and reduces the human life span by 25 years. Effects of Smoking on Body: Heart : Smoking is the biggest risk ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - Hysteric about headache? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriHeadaches are one of the most common health grievances of students, adults and even children, Headaches are very common and usually do not point to a serious illness. But even a mild headache can disrupt your daily activities What actually happens in your body to cause headache? The ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - Kumkumadi Lepam- An ayurveda beauty preparation - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriKumkumadi lepam is an age old ayurveda remedy for acne and pimples ( known as youvana pitikas in ayurveda), dark circles, pigments, scars and stretch marks. Kumkumadi lepam contains skin friendly herbs like Saffron, sandal wood and Turmeric . Action of Ingredients: Saffron: Saffron helps ...
Views: 3434(1 vote) - Panchakarma- The detoxification therapy in Ayurveda - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriAccording to ayurvedic texts our body is crisscrossed by srotas or channels or tube like structures. This net work contains both microscopic and macroscopic channels. ( Digestive system, nervous system , circulatory system etc are few examples of these channels). Innumerable physiological ...
Views: 1939(1 vote) - Psoriasis - A natural ayurvedic herbal treatment - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriPsoriasis is a prolonged inflammation of skin. The causes of psoriasis are still unclear. This condition is neither infectious (Do not spread from one person to another) nor does it affect the general health. It affects both the genders and may start at any age. Psoriasis is quite common, ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Tips to control migraine headaches - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriMigraine headache slows down our daily routine and sometimes it may halt our chores for a day or two. Modern world life styles push people to a whirlpool of work and stress. Unhealthy lifestyle and diet worsens the matter. This is a very favorable condition for migraine headache to spring up. ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Health benefits of butter – An ayurveda perception - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriDictionaries define butter as “a solid emulsion of fat globules, air, and water made by churning milk or cream and used as food”. Butter is known as “Navaneeta” in Sanskrit. It is referred as navaneeta in texts of ayurveda too. Butter is usually made from cow’s or buffalo’s milk. But it can be ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - How strong are you ? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriStrength of an individual We usually consider a man or women as strong or weak in different aspects. Ayurveda acharyas have classified strength of man or woman as follows. The strength of human beings may be sahaja , kalaja or yuktikrita. Sahaja bala: sahaja bala or natural strength is ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Keep diseases at bay during winter - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriDiseases like cold, cough, psoriasis, dry skin, arthritis, winter depression, viral fever, etc surface during winter. Our body is susceptible to these diseases when our immunity is low. But ayurveda acharyas have framed certain diet and lifestyles methods which boost immunity in winter season. ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - Natural ways to increase testosterone - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriTestosterone hormone is produced by testicles in men. It is responsible for development of male sexual characters like physical strength, muscle mass, body shape, body hair, deep voice, sexual function etc. Erectile dysfunction occurs when testosterone level is reduced. But this is not the only ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - Skin care with herbs - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriSkin is the largest organ in human body .Naturally fresh and healthy skin is protector of body and a thing of beauty. Texts of ayurveda recommend many herbs and natural remedies to protect our skin from acne, pimple, scars, marks and wrinkles. These herbs and herbal remedies not only help in ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Treating Dry Skin Condition Naturally Applying Ayurveda Principles - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Dr.Savitha SuriDry skin looks dull and life less due to lack of moisture. Well hydrated skin glows and exhibits a healthy look. Wrinkles develop at an early age due to prolonged dryness of skin. Dry, rough and wrinkled skin gives an aged appearance. Dry and cracked skin harbor microbes and cause fungal ...
Views: 3722(1 vote) - Lose weight through these 17 guaranteed methods - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe resent statistics and researches have revealed that obesity or over weight is a growing global health problem. A person is called over weight or obese, when his/her weight is more than normal. Factors like age, height and race are considered to calculate normal weight of a person. Obesity ...
Views: 1351(2 votes) - Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of Grapes - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriCommon Grape Vine ( Vitis Vinifera ) is known as Draksha in ayurveda. This is widely grown in western parts of India, Punjab, Kashmir, central Europe, Turkey, Morocco and Portugal . The grape vine has long, woody stems rooted to ground. Stems are covered with flaky bark. The grapevine usually ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - Erectile Dysfunction due to Vascular diseases: - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriDiseases which are related to blood vessels are called vascular diseases. Blood vessels play an important role in the process of erection. The two chambers of penis (corpora cavernosa,) which run throughout the organ are filled with spongy tissue. The corpora cavernosa are surrounded by a ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - Natural ways to increase sperm count - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriMajor cause for male infertility is low sperm count, low sperm motility and a large number of malformed or abnormal sperms. Various environmental and biological factors affect the sperm count. Numerous ways are explained in ayurveda to increase sperm count, sperm motility and thus increase ...
Views: 3044(1 vote) - Prepare baby food or cereal at home - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriParents will be under utter confusion when their tiny tot is 4 months old. Now they have to introduce him to the world of solid foods. Numerous advertisements on TVs and magazines about baby formula foods aggravate the state of confusion. Did our parents and grandparents face the same dilemma ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - 10 Tips to increase healthy hair growth - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Dr.Savitha Suri1. Eat a healthy Balanced diet. Include plenty of green vegetables, fresh fruits, minor millets, milk and milk products. Vegetables and fruits provide antioxidants and minerals which are necessary to keep the body healthy. Amla (amalaki or Indian gooseberry or emblica officinalis), is considered ...
Views: 1664 - 16 Home remedies for Psoriasis - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriPsoriasis affects both genders. This condition is not infectious. It is a prolonged inflammation of skin. The causes of psoriasis are still unclear. Psoriasis may start at any age. Here are few home remedies and self care tips for psoriasis. 1. Keep skin moist: Apply plenty of moisturizer on ...
Views: 1527 - Acne Free Skin Through Ayurveda - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Dr.Savitha SuriAcne is a very common skin problem which affects young people at their puberty and few adults till they reach 45. Acne are referred as Youvana pitikas (which means the eruptions of youth) in ayurveda. This shows the prevalence of acne from ages. Ayurveda has described the causes of acne and ...
Views: 810 - Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) rasayana - A rejuvenating Preparation - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriAmalaki or amla is known for its rejuvenating properties. This fruit is also known as Indian gooseberry. Here is a simple recipe to prepare amalaki rasayana based on ayurveda principles .Amalaki rasayana can be used with whole wheat bread, chapati or parotas. This recipe can be eaten with spoon ...
Views: 2006 - An Ayurveda Guide for Beautiful Skin - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriNaturally fresh and healthy skin is protector of body and a thing of beauty. Ayurveda our ancient science of medicine has suggested many herbal remedies and natural methods to protect our skin from pimples, acne, dark circles, wrinkles and marks left by pimples and to increase the fairness of ...
Views: 1681 - Ayurveda approach to Genital Herpes - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriDosha theory which help in diagnosis of the diseases According to ayurveda three doshas or three energetic forces control the activities of the body. These doshas are 1. Vata 2. Pitta 3. Kapha VATA: The Vata dosha is the most important of the three doshas. It has been said in ayurveda ...
Views: 2100 - Ayurveda approach to Indigestion and concept of Agni - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe word “Indigestion” is commonly used to describe the discomfort in one’s belly mostly caused after food consumption. Fullness, bloating, nausea, heart burn are other symptoms of Indigestion. Before discussing Indigestion, understanding the process of digestion is very essential. The ...
Views: 1316 - Ayurveda description of Kumkuma- Saffron -Crocus sativus - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriIn texts of Ayurveda the herb Crocus Sativus or kumkuma or saffron is grouped under “Varnya” gana. Varnya means the one which imparts fairness and glow to skin. Saffron is one of the costliest spices used in Ayurveda, Unani and Chinese medicinal preparations. It is used extensively in ...
Views: 2373 - Ayurveda Home remedies for Dry Flaky Scalp - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriNormally the scalp skin sheds its cells like body skin. When this exceeds normal level, the shed scalp skin appears as flakes on hair and shoulders. There are innumerable causes for dry flaky scalp. 1.Dry winter season leads to flaky scalp. 2.Dandruff can lead to sticky flakes accompanied ...
Views: 2597 - Ayurveda Medicinal properties of Bala (Sida Cordifolia): - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriSida Cordifolia is an erect hairy plant which grows up to 180 cm. It grows as a weed throughout tropical and subtropical regions of India and Srilanka. Sida Cordifolia belongs to family Malvaceae. It has heart shaped leaves (hence name Cordifolia) and yellow coloured flower. Seeds are black or ...
Views: 1835 - Ayurveda Medicinal properties of banana - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriBanana is the largest herbaceous flowering plant. This plant grows 6 to 7.5 meters tall. This herb belongs to genus “musa”. The plant has soft pseudo stem and spirally arranged long leaves. Leaves may grow 2.5 meters long and ½ meter wide. This plant is known as “Kadali” in Sanskrit. The ...
Views: 1715 - Ayurveda Medicinal properties of Black gram - Vigna mungo-urad dal - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriBlack gram or black lentil is known as urad dal in Hindi. In texts of ayurveda this bean is known as “MASHA”. Black gram is a bean grown mainly in south Asia. The plant of this bean is erect and hairy. It is an annual herb. It has a tap root which branches to form branched roots. The cylindrical ...
Views: 4091 - Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of Guduchi or Tinospora Cardifolia - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe herb Guduchi is a climber. It belongs to Minispermaceae family and has a botanical name Tinospora Cardifolia. This herb usually grows in tropical regions and is available in abundance in India, Myanmar and Srilanaka . The climber bears heart shaped leaves and yellow colored flowers. The ...
Views: 1535 - Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of Kapikacchu- Mucuna pruriens - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriMucuna pruriens is a legume, found in Africa, India and the Caribbean. It is an annual, climbing shrub which grows over 13 – 15 m height. The young plant is completely covered by hair where as older plants are free of it. The leaves are tripinnate . Flowers are white, lavender, or purple. The ...
Views: 2567 - Ayurveda medicinal properties of Ksheerabala oil - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriKsheerabala oil (taila) is recommended by ayurvedic physicians for body massage. It has innumerable medicinal properties by virtue of its ingredients and method of preparation. Ksheerabala oil or ksheerabala thailam contains the herb Bala (Sida cordifolia), Milk and pure sesame oil. First ...
Views: 3912 - Ayurveda medicinal properties of onion - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe herbaceous plant onion grows in temperate zones. It belongs to family “Liliaceae” and has latin name “Allium Cepa”. The plant reaches a height of 2-5 ft and bears cluster of greenish white flowers. Onions develop from the base of leaves to form underground bulbs. Seeds of onion are black in ...
Views: 1357 - Ayurveda medicinal properties of Panasa or Jack Fruit - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe jack fruit tree belongs to family moraceae . It is largely found in tropical regions like south Asia, east Africa, Uganda, Brazil and Mauritius. . Jackfruit is national fruit of Bangladesh and has local name Kathal. Jack fruit tree has strong solid trunk and grows upto 50 to 60 feet. The ...
Views: 2245 - Ayurveda Medicinal properties of Punarnava or Boerhavia diffusa - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriBoerhavia diffusa or Punarnava belongs to the family Nyctaginaceae . This is also known as spiderlings as this plant grows low and spreads like spider web. Boerhavia diffusa is identified by name Punarnava in India. Ayurvedic texts immensely praise the medicinal properties of this plant. It ...
Views: 2523 - Ayurveda Medicinal properties of sesame - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriSesame is an oil crop which is widely grown in India and China. Sesame is a common ingredient in almost all cuisines around the world. With a rich nutty flavor, it has gained an important place on kitchen shelves. Sesame is an annual plant. This erect plant grows to a height of 40 to 90 cms. ...
Views: 1858 - Ayurveda medicinal properties of tribulus terrestris - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe plant Tribulus terrestris is known for its medicinal properties. It is known as “gokshura “ in ayurveda. Tribulus terrestris is widely used in alternative systems of medicines. In European folk medicine it is used to treat headache, dizziness and sexual dysfunction like premature ...
Views: 2296 - Ayurveda remedies for erectile dysfunction - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriDefinition of Erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his sexual needs or the needs of his partner. Erectile dysfunction is sometimes called as “impotence”. The term "erectile dysfunction" can mean the ...
Views: 2234 - Ayurveda weight gain therapy to increase healthy body weight naturally - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Dr.Savitha SuriFrequently we come across many people who suffer from obesity and they struggle hard to lose weight. But there is a section of people who put a great effort to gain weight or increase their body weight. Underweight men and women are at an increased risk of medical problems. Skinny women are more ...
Views: 3479 - Back Acne Natural Home Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriWhat is back acne? Back acne is same condition as facial acne. The sebaceous glands on skin get stimulated by androgen and produce excess sebum. Sebum is an oily substance produced by oil glands of skin. Over produced sebum clog’s pores on skin and prevent the release of dead skin cells. Thus ...
Views: 1507 - Beaming Health With Neem - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Dr.Savitha SuriNeem is known for its immeasurable medicinal properties and is used as a main ingredient in many home remedies. Commending the medicinal properties of neem, numerous sanskrit names have been coined by our ayurveda acharyas . Few of them are mentioned below. 1. It is known as Nimba as it ...
Views: 1309 - Beaming health with neem - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriNeem is known for its immeasurable medicinal properties and is used as a main ingredient in many home remedies. Commending the medicinal properties of neem, numerous sanskrit names have been coined by our ayurveda acharyas . Few of them are mentioned below. 1. It is known as Nimba as it ...
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