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Rasayana(Rejuvenation)in Ayurveda with modern reference

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Introduction :- Most of the diseases in present era are caused by mainly oxidative stress which results from an Imbalance between formation and neutralization of FREE RADICALS.FREE RADICALS is produced in the body as a byproduct of normal metabolism,as a result of exposure to harmful radiation,and various types of pollutants released by air pollution,Water pollution,etc. As FREE RADICALS are highly reactive,they can cause severe damage to cellular component and are implicated in variety of disease. FREE RADICALS are normaly neutrilized by efficient systems in body which includes Antioxidants enzymes and nutrients derived antioxidant small molecules(Vitamin C,Vitamin E,etc). To be healthy there should be delicate balance between FREE RADICALS and antioxidants. Click here for home remedies of indigestion In some pathological conditions like Diabetes mellitus and other ill conditions,Oxidative stress cause the level of antioxidants to fall below normal.Antioxidants suppl...

What to eat and what to avoid in Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)

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Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is functional Gastrointestinal(GI) disorders characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of a specific and unique organic  pathology. Main Signs & Symptoms of IBS:- Altered bowel habits  Abdominal pain Abdominal bloating or distension  In Ayurveda irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is Described as GRAHANI ROGA. For every diesease,ayurveda described  wholesome and unwholesome diets to be followed(Pathya-Apthya). Click on the below link to watch video on what to eat and what to avoid in Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) or GRAHANI ROGA Please subscribe our youtube channel and this blog for more information on Ayurvedic management of irritable bowel syndrome and other disease.

Chakramarda (Cassia tora): A wonder herb for skin diesease

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Introduction:- In recent times the various types of skin Diseases have gained more importance and attention by both the Medical science and general public.The prevalence of skin Diseases in india is 10 to 12%  of total population with Psoriasis and Eczema being major contributors to this.Due to Global warming, high level of pollution,UV light,Unhealthy diet,the skin disease are increasing day by day. Click here to know home remidies for heartburn from ayurveda  Chakramarda:- Botanical Name : Cassia tora Family Name      : Caesalpiniaceae Names in other languages:- Sanskrit: Dadrughna,Mardakara,    Hindi    : Chakvad,Parvad English : Ringworm plant, coffee cassia  Bengali : Chakunde Marathi: Nakla Gujarati: Kuvadiyo Tamil    : Tagari Telugu  : Tangarise Arab      : Ain-es-suratin Persian : Sang saboyah Tibetian: Lug mig Cassia tora is well known herb distributed...

Buttermilk: A wonder nectar for human being

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Introduction:- Buttermilk is called "Takra" in sanskrit.Buttermilk is one of the common food item described in Ayurveda to use for various types of disease.In present era it is also used as regular  food item in most of the parts of India. In Ayurveda it is explained that the Agni dushti (Imbalance in Digestion) is the root cause for all the disease and Buttermilk is very useful in the disease caused by Imbalance of Digestion or in metabolic Disorders. In Ancient sanskrit textbook called "Vaidyakiyashubhashitasahitya" it is mentioned that,God in heaven got immortality due to AMRUTA (nectar) and on earth Takra (Buttermilk) is for human to be immortal. Buttermilk in Classical Ayurvedic Texts:- We can find the reference of Buttermilk and its quality and uses in all the classical Ayurvedic Texts but here the reference from CHARAKA SAMHITA is quoted. Connect with us on Facebook Buttermilk is useful in following conditions, SHOPHA (oedema) AR...

Healthy and Unhealthy Food,Drugs and Habits As Mentioned in Ancient Ayurveda

Introduction in Western Science:- Poor lifestyle habit such as lack of Physical activity, High alcohol intake,poor Diet,Smoking,Stress,etc are the main contributors for the Development  and progression of preventable chronic disease such as obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases,Autoimmune disorders, some types of cancer and other metabolic Disorders.such types of Disease called as "NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE(NCD). Fact about Non Communicable disease :- Non Communicable disease kills 40 millions people each year which is equivalent to 70% of all death globally. Each year 15 millions people die from NCD between the age of 30-69 years. Over 80% of this premature death occurs in low or middle income country. Cardiovascular Diseases accounts for most of the NCD death or 17.7 millions death annually, Followed by cancer (8.8 millions),respiratory disease(3.9 millions) and diabetes (1.6 millions)  These four groups of Disease account for ove...

Migraine: A birds eye view

What Migraine is?? Migraine is a complex disorder characterised by recurrent episode of severe headache which is most oftenly unilaterally(Only one side) and may be associated with visual or sensory symptoms which is known as an "AURA" that occurs before the head pain or it may also occur during or after. How to conform that it is Migraine:- Throbbing or Pulsatile severe headache. Headache increased by physical activity or movement. Headache last for 4-72 hours. Nausea and vomiting. Sensitivity to Light and sound. Temporary loss of vision. Appearance of colourful circles in front of eyes. Intresting fact:- It affect more to female than male. Peak age for experiencing migraine are between 25-55 years. Migraine may have a genetic link. 90% of migraine patients are unable to function or work normally during migraine episode. 10% of school age children experience migraines. AYURVEDA AND MIGRAINE In Ayurveda "Ardhavbhedaka"...