ARJUNA - THE WONDER CARDIO- PROTECTIVE HERB

Ayurveda is a treasure of wonder medicinal herbs. These herbs keep the different organs in the body are energetic and rejuvenate them too.

Most effective use

1. Arjuna is famous cardio-protective herbs. It strengthens the heart muscles and prevents them from wear and tear. It lowers cholesterol too.
2. Good for infertility 
3. Metabolic enhancer too in low doses. 

Part used – Bark powder

How to use –

1. Dip 1-2 tsf of arjuna powder in water overnight. Boil it in morning and then consume.
2. Quite simple, use pinches of arjuna powder in tea and consume daily.
3. Arjun ksheer pak – It is mentioned in ancient texts. Boil the 1part arjuna powder in 4 parts of milk. Also add 16 parts of water. Boil the mixture till it remains ¼ th of the quantity.

Other benefits -

• Helps to reverse of the hardening of arteries.
• Hypolipidemic and enhances the elimination of excess cholesterol from the blood.
• For treating asthma, the arjuna bark powder should be mixed with hot water or with milk and then consumed in the form of a tea.
• Powerful antioxidant and hence it is known to be good for the skin.
• Acts as a cardiac stimulant. Thereby, has a tonic and cooling effect. Thus, arjuna herb is used in reducing the body temperature during fever.
• Well known to protect the DNA from any possible damage from toxins.
• Helps to raise the coronary artery flow thereby protecting the cardiac tissue from any ischemic damage.
• Used in reducing the body temperature during fever. 
• Stimulates the pumping action of the heart and strengthens the heart muscles. 
• Helps to flush out small stones that may have formed within the kidney. So, it reduces the resulting pain.
• Very good anti- ischemic and cardio-tonic. 
• Used for high B.P. (Hypertension) and tachycardia (increased heart rate). 
• Can protect against certain forms of cancer.
• Good for ulcer protection in the stomach. 
• Protects the liver and kidney by anti- oxidative properties.

Kasni - Excellent herb to get rid of Gall stone

All the herbs on this earth are god gifted solution to the diseases. Each plant has specific medicinal value. Kasni has wonderful effects on the liver.

Most effective use - Kasni (Cichorium Intybus) is a liver tonic. It is most effective herb for hepatic disorders (specifically gall stones). Improper metabolism in liver leads to improper bile formation. As a result, gall stone is formed. Kasni target the root cause and improve the metabolism in liver and prevent gall stone. Gradually, it can dissolve the gall stone.

How to use – Soak 3 tsf of kasni powder overnight. Consume this water in morning empty stomach. Before consuming this, you can also consume harar powder in the morning, empty stomach, with water. Cumulative effect of both herbs helps to dissolve gall stone efficiently.

Other benefits -

• In case of women, it helps in PMS (Pre- menstrual syndrome) and maintains the hormonal balance. It lessens the symptoms of PMS too.
• Supports the ability of body to absorb calcium which is really good for bones and joints.
• Effective in the cough of young children 
• Useful in digestive disorder.
• If crushed leaves of the kasni are applied on the inflamed area on the body, it relieves the redness and swelling.
• Also effective in visceral inflammation. 
• Can be used in jaundice 
• Externally, it can be mixed with vinegar and sandal and applied on skin to relieve urticaria and prickly heat.
• Cleanses the urinary tract 
• Improves general health of the body 
• Natural laxative and used in case of chronic constipation.
• The decoction of kasni leaves helps in obstructed menstrual flow.
• Excellent blood purifier and used to stimulate the blood circulation in the body.

How yoga controls high blood pressure ?

Yoga is so much more than just an alternative form of exercise.  Research shows that practicing yoga (including poses or asanas, pranayama and meditation) promotes an alpha brainwave state, which is well known to lower down the blood pressure.  It is a great way of releasing stress at physical level, but mental and emotional level too. Stress and anxiety play a major role for raising the blood pressure.

Yoga benefits high blood pressure through following ways -

• Promotes relaxation of body and mind as well
• Reduces the harmful impacts of stress like tension, shallow breathing and elevated heart rate 
• Strengthens the body and make it flexible
• Helps in shedding extra kilos 

Generally speaking, postures that do not invert the body are beneficial for people with high blood pressure. The restorative yoga asanas are particularly beneficial for reducing stress and lowering blood pressure naturally. You can go for yogic postures which put the spine in a horizontal position and allow the heart to slow down.

Asanas like tadagasana (pond pose), upavista konasana, trikonasana (triangle pose), veerasana (warrior pose) and vajrasana (diamond pose) are good for lowering high blood pressure.
Pranayama like deep breathing, anuloma-viloma (alternate nostril breathing), ujjayi or (psychic breath) and shitali pranayama are good for lowering high blood pressure. It helps in reducing the anxiety, depression and other mental illness. Also, it reduces hyperactive disorders related to mind. All kinds of asana and pranayama should be done with great caution in hypertensive people. Don’t make fast breath as it may lead to harmful effect. Inhale and exhale very slowly. Meditation also contributes to lower high blood pressure as it lowers the tension over mind. It let us feel relaxed.

With the help of yoga, we can surely keep ourselves calm and quiet. 

TREATING HEART DISORDERS VIA AYURVEDA

According to the Ayurveda, the heart is a seat of consciousness. The body with six divisions, sense organs, five sense objects, atma (self) together with qualities and mind along with its objects are located in the heart. It is seat of the excellent ojas and reservoir of consciousness.

Causes of heart disorders 

Improper diet and lifestyle (poor diet, lack of exercise, overweight, excess stress, over-activation of the "fight or flight" response, too much saturated fats in the diet, overeating and smoking) disturbs the metabolism in cardio-vascular system. So, Ama (Toxins like cholesterol and free radicals) are formed which leads to cardiac ailments. As atherosclerosis develops, the coronary arteries narrow and weaken increasing the risk of heart attack.
Moreover, it has been found in latest researches that negative emotions are associated with enhanced rate of heart problems. So, one who wants to protect the heart, should avoid particularly the causes of affliction of the mind.

Signs & Symptoms: 

• Vata symptoms of heart disease are palpitations and arrhythmia.
• Pitta symptoms are angina - a pain often confused with heartburn. 
• Kapha heart diseases involve drowsiness, cough and a heavy sensation in the heart. 

Why Ayurvedic treatment ?

Heart is the main pumping organ which is working every second till we are alive. We should consume herbal supplements to support the heart and restore its functions. Various herbs which can support the healthy function of heart are arjuna, sarpagandha, jatamansi, dalchini and many more.

Benefits of herbs 

• Maintain metabolism in cardiac cells  
• Strengthen heart muscle and check wear and tear by supplying heart friendly phytonutrients extracting from the herbs. 
• Checks the deposition of cholesterol  
• Fastens metabolism in the body tissues, helps to remove the free radicals. (Free radicals are kind of toxins which can cause damage to arterial walls). 

Heart diseases are often worsened under the influence of chronic stress.  Stress is the main culprit as it contributes too many of the risk factors including high cholesterol, high blood pressure and poor eating habits. These herbs also help to combat stress.

Very common but, Miraculous herb - TULSI

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is very common plant found in the every house in INDIA. It is known as “the elixir of life” and promotes longevity. Because of its numerous medicinal benefits, it is worshipped in India as GODDESS. Some of the benefits of this precious plant are mentioned below -

• Tulsi has immune-modulatory (helps to modulate the immune system), anti-tussive (suppresses the cough center, reducing the amount of cough) and expectorant properties (helps expel phlegm from the chest) that make it a great relief for coughs, cold and other respiratory disorders including chronic and acute bronchitis.
• Tulsi possesses germicidal, fungicidal, anti-bacterial and anti-biotic effects to resolve fever of any origin. 
• In case of a fever, boil a few leaves of tulsi with powdered cardamom in half a litre of water. Let it reduce to half its total volume. Mix this decoction with milk and sugar. Sip every 3 to 4 hours. This remedy is especially good for children. 
• Tulsi is great to help one quit smoking as it is known to have very strong anti- stress compounds.
• Tulsi possess cooling effect on the throat just like menthol drops.
• Tulsi significantly helps to relieve headaches caused due to sinusitis, allergies, cold and even migraines. Because tulsi has pain relieving and decongestant properties. 
• Tulsi leaves are nervous tonic and also sharpen our memory.
• Tulsi is one of the important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Even, chewing tulsi leaves relieve cold and flu.
• Phytonutrients and essential oils in tulsi are excellent anti-oxidants which makes it a wonderful tonic to retain youth and avoid aging.
• Tulsi is effective in lowering the cholesterol in the body and controls the excess B.P. 
• It is an excellent mouth freshener and oral disinfectant. It can even prevent oral cancer in the patients chewing tobacco.
• Tulsi also purifies the blood. When applied locally, its juice affects the ringworms and other skin ailments. 
• Tulsi can strengthen the kidneys and quite effective in dealing with kidney stones.

Eat healthy diet, keep cancer away.

Cancer is a disease, rapidly spreading nowadays because of changes in dietary and lifestyle pattern. We have stopped consuming healthy diet. Unhealthy diet leads to formation of toxins in the body which leads to various diseases in future. These are the few dietary tips which can help to make our diet healthy.

1. Foods having carotenoids are good for preventing cancer. Red pepper, pumpkin, carrots and green leafy vegetables like spinach & fenugreek are rich in beta carotene. 
2. Foods having lycopene, an anti-oxidant which help in preventing free radicals are good. Lycopene is abundantly found in tomatoes, water melon, guava, papaya and grapes. 
3. Foods having starchy foods especially potatoes contain loads of beta carotene, which has cancer fighting properties. Boiled potatoes are good for preventing prostrate cancer. 
4. Protein rich foods especially soya milk that contains plant chemical called phytoestrogens which block the damaging affects of the female estrogen in the breast tissue. Too much estrogen can trigger cell division which can lead to breast cancer.
5. Consumption of curd everyday can reduce the risk of breast cancer. 
6. Mushrooms, rich in protein, helps to beat cancer.
7. Broccoli contains cancer fighting compounds known as indoles which help to deactivate and dispose off extra oestrogen. High consumption can decrease the risk of cancer by 40 %. 
8. Cauliflower is rich in sulphoraphane which is a cancer fighting chemical. Moreover, this vegetable is rich in fiber and helps to remove toxins out of body.
9. Foods having omega fatty acids like olive oil is helpful in preventing cancer.  It actually contains more saturated omega fatty acids which is helpful in suppressing the growth of breast cancer. Consume olive oil at least twice a day have 25 % lower risk of breast cancer. 
10. Ginger, it is effective in case ovarian cancer. It should be consumed by women on regular basis. 
11. Lutein, an important anti oxidant which works to reduce the amount of free radicals in the body. It is found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and egg yolk.
12. We should consume protective enzyme rich foods like eating plenty of seasonal fruits like raspberries and other help in reducing risk of cancer.
13. Selenium rich foods like rice and wheat are good to prevent cancer.
14. Vitamin C rich foods like amla, oranges, grapes, strawberries are very good to boost immunity and fight cancer.

What kind of diet we should prefer ?

Oxygen is vital for human beings. The foods that let you hold more oxygen in the body are definitely good.

Low pH reduces oxygen levels in the body. As a result, body tissues get deprived of oxygen. Hence, more acidic your body, the cells are less oxygenated. The tendency of a cell to become cancerous is increased. 

Diet should be alkaline in nature as acidic diet can lead to accumulation of toxins in the body. Lower the acidity of the body and pull out stored wastes into the blood stream so that they can be discharged from the body. We should avoid consuming diets which are acidic and enhance the intake of alkaline diet. 

ACIDIC DIET ( We should avoid)

• Carbonate water
• Club soda 
• Energy drinks 
• Pop corn 
• Pastries
• Pasta 
• Beer 
• Wine 
• Black tea
• Pickles 
• Chocolate 
• Roasted nuts 
• Vinegar 
• Excess sweet 
• Low  calorie nutra sweet 
• Distilled water 
• Coffee
• Sweetened fruit juice 
• White bread 
• Peanuts 
• Nuts 
• Wheat 
• Fruit juices 
• Most grains 
• Eggs 
• Fish 
• Tea 
• Cooked spinach 

ALKALINE DIET ( We should consume)

• Apple 
• Almonds
• Tomatoes 
• Grape fruit 
• Corn 
• Mushrooms
• Olive 
• Soybeans 
• Peaches 
• Bell pepper 
• Pine apple 
• Cherries 
• Radish 
• Apricot 
• Strawberries 
• Banana 
• Avocados 
• Green tea 
• Peas 
• Sweet potatoes 
• Eggs 
• Green beans 
• Blue berries 
• Pear 
• Grapes 
• Kiwi
• Figs 
• Dates 
• Mangoes 
• Papayas 
• Spinach 
• Broccoli 
• Brussel 
• Sprouts 
• Cabbage 
• Cauliflower 
• Carrots 
• Cucumbers 
• Lemon 
• Lime 
• Seaweed 
• Asparagus 
• Onion 

Amlaki - The wonder herb

Amla (amalaki) or Indian Gooseberry is well known for its ability to rejuvenate the body or enable the body’s maximum potential. It is classified as a “Rasayana” herb in the Ayurvedic tradition.

• Rich quantity of antioxidants in amla protects the body from harmful effects of free radicals. 
• Anti aging properties. 
• Strengthens the liver and removes toxins out of body.
• Contains essential fatty acids that help to accelerate hair growth. Massage your scalp with amla oil to have healthier and more lustrous hair.
• Possesses anti-aging properties.
• Known as a vrishya herb, which helps to enhance all seven tissues, including the reproductive tissue too.
• Amla extracts can slow down the activity of osteoclasts, cells which break down the bones.
• Help to reduce pain and swelling of joints in patients suffering with arthritis since it is anti-inflammatory.
• Excellent for eye health as well. It improves eye sight and checks age-related macular degeneration. 
• Relives stress and induces sleep. Massage your scalp with amla oil to induce sleep and relieve headaches.
• Protects the nerve cells from free radical damage. Thus, prevents the diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s. 
• Boosts the immunity (self defense mechanism of the body) by removing toxins from the body. 
• Restricts the growth of carcinogenic cells, thus prevents cancer. 
• Low in sugar but high fiber fruit, so that it is perfect in case of diabetes. It stimulates the isolated group of cells that secrete insulin. 
• Reduce blemishes. 
• control acne and breakouts by regularly consuming amla.

PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease)

PCOD is a disorder in which hormones in a female are out of balance. It can cause problems with menses and make difficult for female to become pregnant. If it is not treated over time, it can lead to serious health hazards like diabetes and heart disease.

Many women with PCOS grow small cysts on their ovaries. Therefore, it is called polycystic ovary syndrome. These cysts are not harmful but can cause hormonal imbalances. Early diagnosis and suitable treatment can prevent the consequences. Ayurvedic management is known as holistic medicine as this aim to treat the person as a whole, the mind, body and spirit.

Ayurveda considers that an imbalance of three doshas which do not let a person lead happy and healthy life. PCOS is disorder which arises due to ama in the body. It is the ama which blocks the micro circulatory channels (artav vaha srotas dushti) of reproductive tract. As a result, normal functioning of ovaries is disturbed and it does not produce egg. Multiple cysts are formed in the ovary. As per Ayurveda, it is AMA only which leads to diabetes, infertility, obesity and acne which are associated with PCOS.

Causes lying behind PCOS – 

• No exact reason lies behind PCOS 
• Ama
• Eating sweet foods in excess
• Having foods which enhances kapha in body 
• Long term disturbance in the metabolism 

LINE OF TREATMENT

Since ama is the underlying cause behind PCOS. We will target to metabolize ama in the body. Various herbs are mentioned in Ayurveda which can improve the metabolism at cellular level in the body and dissolves the ama. Along with this, we give patients the herbs like kuth, shatavar and many more which strengthen the reproductive system of female. Combine effect of the selected herbs give positive results. It lowers the circulating androgens and optimizes the ovarian function. Moreover, it supports the functions of endocrine system of the body.

Wheat grass - IMMENSE MEDICINAL VALUE

Wheatgrass is the young grass of the wheat plant, Triticum aestivum. It can live indoors or outdoors. Many people grow their own wheatgrass by putting wheat seeds in water and then harvesting the leaves. It is sold either as a juice or powder concentrate. It really benefits our health.

• The most outstanding feature of the wheatgrass is its very high content of chlorophyll at about 70%. This alone makes it a super food that has a highly energizing and alkalizing effect.
• The miracle grass also has a long list of amino acids – about 17 types of them and about 80 known enzymes.
• Remarkably chlorophyll and hemoglobin posses same structure. Latest experiments have shown that our body can convert chlorophyll into hemoglobin effectively. Thereby, enriching the blood.
• It leads to expulsion of toxic fats out of the body.
• Alkaline minerals of wheat grass are essential for cleaning body tissues and maintaining the alkalinity of the blood. It helps to combat acidosis.
• The high grade content of iron in wheatgrass juice makes it a great blood builder, thus, increases red blood cells count. It regenerates and reactivates the red blood cells and supplies fresh oxygen to the body.
• The high alkaline properties make it the perfect choice of food for people suffering with inflammatory ailments, like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• The high anti-oxidant content helps to neutralize free radicals which lead to early aging.
• The fine chlorophyll and beta-carotene obtained from wheatgrass juice is beneficial in fighting and preventing cancer. A variety of flavonoid compounds found in this grass are powerful anti-oxidants and anti-cancer agents. 
• It can help in loosing extra kilos because the nutrition in wheatgrass juice is so complete that it relieves your body of cravings, thus reducing the unnecessary need to overeat.
• It boosts the immune system. Drink 1-2 ounces of wheatgrass regularly to build your immune system.
• It helps to detoxify. Consuming this wonder juice regularly for detoxifying of the lymphatic system. It also helps eliminate the embedded fecal matter in the intestines and colon for healthier gastro-intestines.

How to shed extra pounds

It is very important to shed extra kilos on your body. It makes you look fat and destroys your overall personality. If we follow simple dietary and lifestyle modifications, we can loose weight and look slimmer.

•Go for healthy food items; keep in mind the calorie needs of the family and the energy expenditure also.
•Too much dieting. People think that skipping meals and limiting the food choices will help you to shed extra kilos. But, this is an unhealthy approach to weight loss and may limit nutritional intake resulting in a nutrient deficiency when used long-term.
•Balanced diet. We should take balanced diet which can give all nutrients required by body.
•Low fat, low carbohydrates and high proteins may help.
•Consume excess fiber. Take plenty of salad and fresh vegetables in diet as it will help to remove excess lipids in blood.
•Take plenty of water as it will help to remove excess toxins from the body. By keeping yourself well hydrated you'll feel hungry less as well as getting a clearer complexion and shinier hair.
•Adding a regular exercise component to your overweight diet plan improves your chances of long-term weight loss success. You only lose weight by burning more calories than you consume on a daily basis.
•There are many foods out there that are proved to help you to lose weight such as chilli, green tea, berries and whole grains can do various things to help you to drop the pounds by avoiding insulin spikes and keeping your metabolic rate going.
•Consume things that have no calories. Only two things do not have calories- fiber and water. We can consume them excessively which will satisfy our appetite.
•Be active. Make personal and family time active.
•Reduce the time taken for watching T.V or computer games. Get involved in more physical activity.
•Do exercises as your personal fitness allows.
•Behavioral techniques may be useful in conjunction with diet and exercise programs to improve long-term weight loss. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a classic example which encourages you to change these behaviors and take responsibility for your lifestyle changes.
•Reduce stress as it encourages eating more in many people.
•Surya namaskaar (Sun salutation), Sarvangasana (shoulder stand), Vajraasana (Diamond pose), Shavasana (corpse pose) are good for loosing extra kilos of the body. These asanas enhances metabolism by activating liver.
•Kapalbhati (Shining Skull), Anulom-vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing), Deep Breathing, Bhastrika are good for loosing weight as they boost metabolic fire.
•One can sprinkle trikatu powder on the food to be consumed. It significantly boosts the metabolism in the body. So, it is very effective in losing weight and lowering cholesterol also.
•Amla (Indian gooseberry), Haritaki (Myrobalan), Bilva (Aegle marmelos), Vibhitaka (Teminalia belerica), guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) are efficient herbs.

Let's understand CHOLESTEROL - IN AYURVEDA

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that our body needs to function properly. Cholesterol is naturally present in cell walls or membranes in the body, including the brain, nerves, muscles, heart, skin, liver and intestines.

Cholesterol is the steroid lipid found in the outer cell membranes of all body tissues. High cholesterol level in the body can cause arterial disease or coronary heart disease.

Good or bad cholesterol 

LDL known as bad cholesterol comprises about 70% of the cholesterol that circulates in the bloodstream. It comprises most of fat which then tends to get deposited in the arteries creating plaques. This leads to atherosclerosis which means hardening and narrowing of the arteries, a large risk factor for heart disease.
HDL cholesterol is considered as good cholesterol because its primary role is to transport LDL's back to the liver where it is disposed. HDL comprises of mainly protein and makes up about 20% of the cholesterol in the body. It helps to prevent atherosclerosis by preventing LDL cholesterol from depositing and forming plaques in the arteries.

From the perspective of Ayurveda, cholesterol is developed from ama (toxins). Ama, is a kind of metabolic left overs that accumulate like toxins in the body. Simply saying, ama is the sticky and foul smelling waste product of improper digestion, which can block the circulatory channels of the body, such as arteries.

Cause 

High cholesterol levels are due to a variety of factors including excess weight, heredity, mental stress, high alcohol, smoking, unhealthy diet and lifestyle.

Signs and symptoms

High cholesterol is a risk factor for other illnesses and does not cause specific symptoms. Routine screening blood examination may reveal elevated cholesterol levels in the blood.

 Ayurvedic treatment

Various ayurvedic herbs like kachur, kutki, dalchini and many more which can enhance the metabolism in the body, are good for lowering the high cholesterol in the body.

Ayurvedic health supplements should be taken to keep the cholesterol in check and also to maintain the healthy functioning of heart. These natural supplements enhance metabolism through liver. It lessens the production of ama (toxins) producing cholesterol. Also, helps in clearance of LDL (Low Density Lipids) from the blood stream. Consequently, reduces the chances of cardiovascular disease.

Yoga for delicate organ of body - The Heart

Yogic lifestyle can help prevent and cure cardiovascular heart diseases. Proper lifestyle and diet play a key role in managing and avoiding heart disease. Yoga plays a vital role in eliminating the negative impacts of modernization these days. When one follows yoga in their daily routine, it will definitely help to stop the progress of cardiac diseases. The physical activity in yoga enhances cardiac health and promotes a feeling of well-being.

Asanas like tadagasana (pond pose), shavasana (corpse pose) and vajrasana (diamond pose) are good for maintaining the health of cardio-vascular system. It is very useful for all stress related disease, fatigue, high blood pressure, heart complaints, stress, anxiety and insomnia.

Pranayamas like anulom-vilom (alternate nostril breathing), deep breathing, shitali Pranayama, ujjayi or psychic breath are good for heart care. As pranayama induce a flow of divine energy in the body. Shitali pranayama is excellent to cool down the body as it eliminates the pitta. Moreover, if you are stressed then 10 minutes of ujjayi breath can re-energies you. So this pranayama is very effective for relaxation of body and mind.

Meditation is also good for keeping the mind relaxed. If your mind is relaxed, you can fight any physical or mental problem.

We should follow yogic exercises daily so as to bring calmness at physical, mental and spiritual level. We can avoid heart ailments if we are away from worries. Yoga is the best way to get rid of tension.

Wonder Benefits of Herb AMLA (Indian Gooseberry)

Amla (amalaki) or Indian Gooseberry is well known for its ability to rejuvenate the body or enable the body’s maximum potential. It is classified as a “Rasayana” herb in the Ayurvedic tradition.

• Rich quantity of antioxidants in amla protects the body from harmful effects of free radicals. 
• Anti aging properties. 
• Strengthens the liver and removes toxins out of body.
• Contains essential fatty acids that help to accelerate hair growth. Massage your scalp with amla oil to have healthier and more lustrous hair.
• Possesses anti-aging properties.
• Known as a vrishya herb, which helps to enhance all seven tissues, including the reproductive tissue too.
• Amla extracts can slow down the activity of osteoclasts, cells which break down the bones.
• Help to reduce pain and swelling of joints in patients suffering with arthritis since it is anti-inflammatory.
• Excellent for eye health as well. It improves eye sight and checks age-related macular degeneration. 
• Relives stress and induces sleep. Massage your scalp with amla oil to induce sleep and relieve headaches.
• Protects the nerve cells from free radical damage. Thus, prevents the diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s. 
• Boosts the immunity (self defense mechanism of the body) by removing toxins from the body. 
• Restricts the growth of carcinogenic cells, thus prevents cancer. 
• Low in sugar but high fiber fruit, so that it is perfect in case of diabetes. It stimulates the isolated group of cells that secrete insulin. 
• Reduce blemishes. 
• One can control acne and breakouts by regularly consuming amla.

KSHAR- SUTRA (Ayurvedic surgical treatment for piles & fistula)

Kshar-sutra ligation is quite famous and result oriented procedure which involves ligation of medicated thread in fistula in ano or internal piles. Various researches have been done over this procedure. It suggests that it involves the action of excision, scrapping, penetrating, debridement and healing too. It is antiseptic also.
Kshar Sutra" (क्षारसूत्र) is a Sanskrit phrase in which Kshar (क्षार) refers to anything that is corrosive or caustic; while Sutra (सूत्र) means a thread. The Ksharsutra was first mentioned by the "Father of Surgery" Sushruta in his text named SUSHRUT - SAMHITA for the treatment of Nadi Vrana (sinus), Bhagandara (fistula- in - ano) and piles.

Kshara-sutra is a medicated thread which is prepared by applying the coatings of apamarg kshara, haridra churna with snuhi ksheer as binding agent. There are about 21 layers of medicine over it.
In case of piles, Kshar sutra is ligated around the pile mass. This pile mass shed off within 7-10 days. Along with this, herbal laxatives are prescribed to ease the motion. It is very simple procedure and bears no complication. It prevents the recurrence of the pile at the same position in the anal canal.

In case of fistula, Kshara sutra was the novel idea of drug delivery along the whole length of the fistulous tract by the ancient surgeons. During kshar-sutra therapy, there is debridement and cutting of the tissues followed by healing. The kshara selectively acts on the unhealthy tissues, and pus pockets. Then, healing starts from deeper tissues and travels towards periphery in stages. The sutra is changed after every 7 days till the full healing occurs.

The postoperative complications like recurrence, fecal incontinence and bleeding are not seen with kshara sutra treatment. Further this surgery can be performed as a minor procedure on OPD basis.  No general anesthesia and hospitalization are required. Patient can maintain his/her daily routine activities as earlier. Procedure takes very less time. Ayurvedic surgeons offer better cure rates for fistula- in- ano as compared to modern surgery.

Targets of treatment in Arthritis

When the metabolism in the musculo-skeletal system of the body is disturbed, persons are suffered from arthritis, cervical spondylitis and many more types of arthritis.  Moreover, as age progresses this condition worsens.

In Ayurveda, we target the following -

1. DETOXIFICATION - Various herbs are mentioned in Ayurveda, help to expel the toxins out of body. These toxins accumulate in the joint spaces and lead to immense pain, stiffness and inflammation. 
2. BOOST THE IMMUNITY – Immune system has great capability to heal itself. We just need to boost the immune system and make it intelligent to differentiate between self and non-self.
3. TREAT AMA – To minimize the ama in the body, we need to enhance the metabolism at cellular level.  When the metabolism is increased, it reduces the amount of ama in the body which is the root cause of diseases. Chitrak, sonth, marich and pippal  are really good for enhancing metabolism.
4. STRENGTHENING THE BONES – Various herbs have specific action in bone metabolism in the body. As a result, it increases bone mass and density. It thickens the cartilage, ligaments and tendons. It provides strength to bones and joints. It checks the degeneration of bone tissue and promotes regeneration in the body.

Boosting immunity in kids

Immunity can be compared to OJAS.  According to Ayurveda, ojas is the vital energy of the body. It has been considered vital in the defense mechanism of the body. Any food that transforms quickly into ojas is good for immunity. If food tends to create ama, it leads to depletion of immunity.

According to Ayurveda, Kalaja Bala is a kind of immunity related to time.  It depends upon the time of day,
season, and one’s age. Strength is more in early morning, spring season and youth than in evening, summer and old age. Up to 16 years of age, our body is dominated by kapha dosha which imparts good immunity to the body. But we just need to maintain that immunity level through daily routine or by using supplements. We all have maximum vital energy in youth level. As the age grows up, immunity depletes.

Suvarna prashan is mentioned in Ayurveda to enhance the immunity of children. It is one of the most important. Ayurvedic oral vaccinations which have to be compulsorily administered to every child. The process in which Suvarna bhasma (purified ash of gold) is administered with fortified ghee prepared with herbal extracts and honey in liquid or semisolid form. It can be given up to age group of 0-16yrs. It can be done daily early in the morning or at least on every Pushya nakshatra, an auspicious day which comes after every 27 days. If suvarna prashana is given on this day it provides excellent benefits.

• One can go for healthy and easy to digest foods. It includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes and light dairy products. For example – apple, pineapple, pomegranate, papaya and mangoes.
• Avoid foods that are processed, frozen or packaged as they are harder to digest. Intake of such 
• food items creates ama (toxins) which has negative impact over the immunity.
• Flavor the food with spices as they tend to boost the immunity. If you add mild spices to vegetables, grains and legumes while cooking, the food will convert more quickly to ojas.
• When we cook the food, it becomes easily digestible. But you should not cook it too much as it can 
• lower the immune-boosting effect.
• Encourage the child to have meals at a proper time. Consume your main meal in the middle of the day, 
• when sun is highest and digestion is strong. Eat lighter at breakfast and at night, when digestion is weaker. Good digestion yield nutrients from the food we eat. Thus, it will boost immunity.
• Eat food in proper quantity. Consuming right amount according to body type - not too much or too 
• little - enhances ojas and supports the immune system.
• Go for exercise (Vyayama). Doing exercises daily for around 50% of your exertion capacity enhances digestion, fastens tissue metabolism and boosts immunity.
• In Ayurveda, various ras-rasayana (tonics) which provides power to the body and fights diseases. 
• Chawanprash, amlaki rasayana, giloy, chitrak haritaki aveleha, triphla with honey, brahmi, shankhpushpi and yashtimadhu  medicines provide energy to the body to fight germs and enhance immunity.
• One can spice up the milk of children with dalchini or elaichi as it makes milk easily digestible. 
• Moreover, it has warming effect over body to prevent from cold and flu.
• Consuming foods having all tastes promotes immunity.
• Regular use of cow milk and ghee (clarified butter) boost up immunity in kids.
• Consuming amla as it bears rejuvenating action over the body’s immunity.
• Encourage the child to speak truth always. It will strengthen the inner power of the body.
• Encourage to not suppress the natural urges as it helps to balance the doshas in the body.
• Do not consume contradictory food articles at the same time. For example - milk should not consume with green vegetables, onion, sour fruits and salty food articles. If these are taken together, it will produce toxins in the body.
• Teaspoon of honey in the milk boosts immunity in kids and adults as well.

Especially in winter

• Since honey is yogvahi. One teaspoon can be taken on empty stomach to combat toxins. Moreover, honey can balance anions and cations in our body. So, prevent us from the harmful effect of free radicals.
• Tulsi or adarak can be used in medicated tea.
• One can mix 5-6 leaves of tulsi (Indian gooseberry), 5-6 kali mirch (black pepper) granules and 
• honey. Consume this mixture once or twice a day.
• Consume khajur, around 1-5 pieces daily are enough to boost immunity.
• Intake of pudding prepared from besan and ghee. 
• One can add sonth, kalimirch, dalchini , tejpatra and lavang to it. Do consume hot milk after this. It is very old remedy to relieve cold and flu. 
• Consume sitopaladi churna along with honey twice daily to relieve cough and cold.
• One can consume ladoo prepared from wheat flour and ghee. Various nuts, mashmelon seeds, kishmish, chuara, alsi seeds can be added to enhance immunity.
• Garlic fights infection and bacteria. It is rich in antioxidants. It is one of the easiest options to be included in diet.

HOW TO ACHIEVE EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Emotions are an integral part of being human. The capacity to feel is what makes us human, and what connects us to one another.   So, the more we refine our emotions, the more we are able to enjoy relationships, realize our deepest feelings, manage life’s conflicts with grace and create peace.

Emotional health and wellbeing is the experience of healthy self-esteem, self-respect and resilience.    It includes the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships with family or friends, your ability to manage various feelings and deal with difficulties.

Emotional health is doing your best to be proactive instead of reactive to the feelings that move through you in a given hour or day. Anger, jealous, grief, contentment and love, help you respond and interact with life and living. They have great impact on how you think and behave.

Emotional health refers to the presence of positive characteristics rather than the absence of physical or mental illness. Similarly, not feeling bad is not the same as feeling good. While some people may not possess negative feelings, they still require working out things that make them feel positive in order to achieve balanced mental and emotional health.

One can opt for following habits to be emotionally healthy -

• Be optimistic.
• Always have hope.
• Stay connected with society.
• Accept yourself as you are. Do not have over expectations from yourself.
• Express gratitude. Be thankful for what you have.
• Set your goals (Even fulfill small targets daily)
• Exercise regularly.
• Adopt mindfulness. It means that you are actively paying attention to the present moment 

Persons who are emotionally healthy have:

• A sense of contentment
• A craze for life
• Ability to have fun
• Ability to fight stress
• A meaning and purpose in their activities and relationships
• The flexibility to learn new things  
• A balance between work and play or rest and activity 
• The ability to build and fulfill relationships
• Self-confidence 
• High self-esteem

Childhood has a profound influence on how we relate to each other as adults. Many of the experiences we have in childhood leave a lasting emotional impression. So, if we are parents, we should try our best to provide our child a healthy childhood.

Nurturing our emotional health can transform our relationships. It can change the world for us.

HERBS USEFUL FOR PETS

Any pet is being considered as a member of family. Mostly cats and dogs are the animals of choices in urban area. There physiology is quite similar to humans. Cats and dogs do have health concerns that mirror our own; they get tummy aches, diarrhea, itchy skin, minor infections, anxiety and other behavior problems too.
The attraction and bond to animals goes deeper than just affection and respects - animals help heal us.  They keep us healthy and happy and it’s our job to return their gifts by providing them with the care and attention they need.

These pets are smart enough and can not be easily fooled to take medicine. They can something unwanted and avoid to eat. But, still we need to give them herbal medication for their welfare.

• Dried fresh herbs can be sprinkled on your pet’s food or infused as teas and added to the water bowl. Since, they have short digaestive tracts. Capsules can pass through them undigested. So, preferably, break the herbal capsules and sprinkle over food.
• In addition to a nutritious diet full of whole foods, we can add herbal supplements into their regimen so as to boost their health. 

 Herbs

• Aloe Vera - Brings cooling relief to fleabites, reducing itching, scratching, minor burns and rashes.
• Lavender - Can be used in a massage oil to relieve pain and stiffness older dogs have in the morning and make a good tick and flea repellent for dogs.
• Valerian - Useful in animals to help relax them during stressful events like thunderstorms or trips to the vet. 
• Vidanga - Deworming should also be done in animals also. Mix a small amount of vidanga (1/4 of a teaspoon) into the wet food. Continue for one month.
• Neem - For itchy skin and conditions like eczema, apply neem and aloe vera externally. 
• Chamomile/ peppermint – These herbs are good for abdominal upsets.  Massage the belly gently and give chamomile/ peppermint tea.

Precautions while handling pets

• Give them proper care, love and affection.
• Hold them in your hands very gently as they are too soft. 
• Dogs and cats lick their coats. Think carefully, before applying flea products to your animal’s coat.
• Keep your pet's bedding clean.
• Give them nutritious diet full of whole foods.
• Provide them with healthy health supplements also.
• Go  for regular grooming, and scrupulous cleaning of your pets' "living" area 
• Add herbal supplements to help them deal with natural wear and tear of the body.
• Provide them full freedom
• Animals do need some peace and rest .We should take care of such requirements also.

SIMPLE TIPS FOR GLOWING SKIN

Stressful life, hectic schedule, inadequate sleep, lack of nutritional diet, pollution, harmful sun rays (UVA/UVB), excessive smoking and drinking alcohol are the major factors which lead to a dull and dry skin. But we can adopt simple home remedies for flawless glowing skin.

• Drink plenty of water. Drinking ten to twelve glasses of water everyday enables the toxins to flush out of the body.
• Avoid junk food and adopt healthy food habits.
• Take adequate sleep everyday at least eight hour a day.
• Quit smoking for healthy glowing skin. As nicotine destroys the collagen in the skin and constricts the blood vessels and limits the supply to skin. As a result skin gets malnourished and sags.
• Drink a aloe-vera juices.
• Turmeric is an age old ingredient that helps for blemish free skin and is effective in getting rid of acne.
• Massage your face daily with 1 spoon-full of honey and ½ cup of milk. It really works wonders.
• Apply besan mixed with milk with a pinch of turmeric to the face. Wash it off in a circular motion when dried.
• One can mix sooji with milk and apply on face and neck area. Wash it off in a circular motion when dried. And observe the flawless glow on skin.
• Honey is very good in giving a glow to your skin.
• Lemon contains vitamin C which helps to lighten dark skin. It is a great skin astringent and helps to remove tan effectively.
• Mix lemon juice, glycerin and rose water in equal quantities. Apply this mixture on skin for 4-5 min and then, wash it off.
• Papaya is an antioxidant and contains an enzyme called Papain which helps to get rid of dead cells and clears impurities from the skin. Mash it and apply on face and neck for some time. 
• The juice of tomato is an excellent toner and gives an instant glow to the skin. 
• Add few drops of lemon juice to a tablespoon of milk and massage on the face & neck. It will soften the skin and bleach the face. Rinse the face after 20 minutes for better results. 
• Potato is a natural bleaching agent. A slice of unpeeled potato, soaked in water for five minutes can be rubbed on the face to brighten the skin.
• A paste of milk, sandalwood powder and turmeric powder applied daily on the face for 5 minutes improves the complexion. 

Relieve stress without pills

Yoga definitely reduces stress because it promotes relaxation. Yoga can benefit three aspects - our body, mind and breathing.

Yoga involves both moving and stationary poses, along with deep breathing. As well as reducing anxiety and stress, yoga can also improve strength, flexibility and stamina.

Asanas means to stay in a particular posture for sometime and then relax. Progressive muscle relaxation involves a two-step process in which you systematically tense and relax different muscle groups in the body.

All kind of asanas can be performed depending on the capability of body. Few asanas play important role in relieving physical and mental stress. Sun salutations (surya namaskar), shavasana (corpse pose), bridge Pose (setu bandha asana), extended puppy pose (Uttana Shishosana), standing forward bend (uttanasana) and salutation seal (anjali mudra).

Pranayamas like deep breathing, anulom-vilom (alternate nostril breathing), kapalbhati (shining skull), bhastrika, om chanting and shitali pranayama are really good to cool down the high temper in the body. They help to relieve stress at physical and mental level as well.

As everyone knows, meditation is really good for stress. There are different kinds of meditation which can be followed. Different meditation techniques like mindful meditation, deep breathing meditation, visualization meditation and progressive muscle relaxation are best for stress relief.

SELF ANALYSIS leads to better judgement of disease

When we are diseased, undue worries captures the mind of the patient and he or she becomes psychologically weak. He starts following useless treatments unknowingly. This can lead to many other diseases in the body also.

Patient worries a lot and forgets to understand the exact cause of disease. In such cases, one should go for self - analysis. What the change had happened at mental or physical level which lowers the metabolism in the body. As a result, digestion of food did not occur properly and produces ama (toxins) leading to disorders.

If we try to suppress the diseases in the beginning with medicines, our body becomes dependent over it. Immunity is lowered day by day and the need of medicines is increased. Working efficacy of the body diminishes and many other diseases attack the body.

Ayurveda do not aim to control but to cure the diseases. It emphasizes to enhance the metabolism in the body so that no ama (toxins) is produced. For any reasons if the toxins are formed, they are metabolized or flushed out of the body.

We just need to modify daily regimens which enhances the rate of metabolism so that no ama (toxins) is produced.  Many ras-rasayan (tonics) are mentioned in Ayurveda which enhances the metabolism at cellular level and helps to get rid of the root cause of the disease.

GOOD BYE Joint problems FOREVER

Arthritis is the very common disorder these days. There are about 100 types of arthritis these days. According to Ayurveda, when ama (undigested material) is carried by vayu and deposited at musculo-skeletal system in the body, it is known as AMAVATA.

Amavata is a very broad term comprises rheumatoid arthritis, osteo-arthrits, lumbar spondylitis etc.
When the metabolism in the musculo-skeletal system of the body is disturbed, persons are suffered from arthritis.  Moreover, as age progresses this condition worsens.

In Ayurveda, we target at following points while treating patients -

1. DETOXIFICATION - Various herbs are mentioned in Ayurveda, help to expel the toxins out of body. These toxins accumulate in the joint spaces and lead to immense pain, stiffness and inflammation. 
2. BOOST THE IMMUNITY – Immune system has great capability to heal itself. We just need to boost the immune system and make it intelligent to differentiate between self and non-self.
3. TREAT AMA – To minimize the ama in the body, we need to enhance the metabolism at cellular level.  When the metabolism is increased, it reduces the amount of ama in the body which is the root cause of diseases. Chitrak, sonth, marich and pippal  are really good for enhancing metabolism.
4. STRENGTHENING THE BONES – Various herbs have specific action in bone metabolism in the body. As a result, it increases bone mass and density. It thickens the cartilage, ligaments and tendons. It provides strength to bones and joints. It checks the degeneration of bone tissue and promotes regeneration in the body.

OPTIMISM converts IMPOSSIBLE into POSSIBLE

Realists look at the things clearly but most of us attribute the events in our lives optimistically or pessimistically. Optimism is looking at a more favorable side of events and simply anticipating the best possible outcome in any situation. It has a wonderful effect on our health and mind too.

• Provides better life span and live happily too.
• Helps to gain good health mentally as well physically. Optimistic persons have better health than a pessimistic one. 
• Performs better in any event whether sports or any other competition.
• Don’t give up easily until u get success
• Makes us emotionally stable and strong too. 
• Helps to withstand the challenges of life very well
• Enables us to experiences less stress than pessimists or realists. Because optimistic believes in their abilities and expect best things to happen. 
• Optimists enjoy the life to fullest and always look upon the better side of the picture. They believe that more positive things will happen in future.
• Induces a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.
• Enhances the level of productivity.
• Enables you to opt for balanced approach in life by dealing with the constant negative thoughts which spring up.
• Enhances  your tolerance levels because it lowers the risk of you being irritated by useless matters 
• Raises your level of motivation.
• Promotes positive and healthier relationships.
• Enhances spiritual development and awakening.

Considering these benefits of optimism in life, one should always try to have positive approach in life. It costs nothing but have wonderful health benefits. It improves your physiological and psychological well being.

Aloe vera can do WONDERS TO BENEFIT HEALTH

Aloe vera (Ghritkumari) is incredible plant having immense medicinal properties. It has both internal and external applications. It is also used as vegetable by some people. Aloe vera when consumed internally enhances digestion and cleanses the digestive tract. Have a look at a glance on the benefits of aloe vera  as summarized below -

1. It is very good laxative and helps to relieve constipation.
2. Its juice alkalizes our body. Acidic environment in our body leads to diseases. Aloe vera juice is alkaline in nature and maintains a balance between alkaline and acidic media. 
3. Aloe vera is full of anti-oxidants which help to combat free radicals in the body. 
4. It detoxifies the body and help in elimination of toxins out of body.
5. Aloe helps to inhibit the inflammation. So, it can be used for painful joints due to reduce stiffness and improve flexibility.
6. It bears anti- aging properties. Consuming aloe vera juice daily can slow down the aging phenomenon. 
7. Aloe vera is a tonic for reproductive tract. 
8. It boosts immune system. So, it is very useful for those who get frequent attacks of cold, flu, bronchitis, herpes and running nose.
9. Drinking aloe vera juice daily stimulates the metabolism and helps to burn calories more quickly.
10. It is an adaptogen which boosts our body’s internal power to resist illness. 
11. Aloe vera can efficiently regulate the blood sugar levels in the body. Diabetics can also use it. 
12. It helps to shed off extra body weight.
13. Since it has anti-bacterial and anti fungal, it helps in maintaining healthy gums and mouth.
14. When applied externally over skin it can do wonders. It provides flawless skin glow. Consuming aloe vera juice supplies the body with essential nutrients which help to promote the removal of dead skin cells and replenishes it with new ones. 
15. The anti-allergic properties of aloe vera is helpful for blisters, insect bites and other allergic rashes on skin as well. 
16. It helps to reduce skin pigmentation and dark spots.
17. Aloe vera is really good for hair also. Consuming aloe vera juice can lead to long and silky hair. It stops hair loss from scalp if applied externally on scalp. 

Line of treatment for CANCER

In Ayurveda, when our own metabolism sluggish down, it results into weak immune system. Only then, we invite various diseases including cancer. If we work on metabolism and immunity, we can tackle most of diseases.

In Ayurveda, we have got many natural herbs which improve metabolism and immunity like rasayana etc. So, by targeting poor metabolism and weak immunity in our body, we can catch maximum number of diseases.

While treating cancer by Ayurveda, we just focus on mainly four points.

1. Detoxification – We give precious Ayurvedic herbs to detoxify the body at cellular level so that all the toxins leading to the disease are flushed out of the body.
2. Treat Ama – Ama means the undigested matter of metabolism. It clogs the micro- circulatory channels and blocks them. It hampers in the circulation of vital energy in the body and prevents its distribution at cellular level. So, the cells of the body are deprived of vital energy like oxygen. In many recent researches, it has been found that if a cell gets less than 35 % oxygen for 48 hours, it can become cancerous.
3. Boost immunity - We emphasize on boosting the immunity of body as it is a great god gifted power that can help us to fight any disease or heal the body. Precious herbs in Ayurveda are so potent that they can boost the sluggish immune system.  Moreover, these herbs enhance the inbuilt memory of immune system to differentiate between self and non self in case of auto immune disorders. 
4. Rejuvenation – Various herbs and minerals are found in Ayurveda which possess rejuvenating effect on the body. For different systems in the body, we have specific rejuvenating herbs.

For decades , scientists assumed that cancer was beyond the reach of body’s natural defenses but now they believe that immune system can be trained enough to eliminate this disease. Nowadays, scientists are also approaching immunotherapy. They are focusing on enhancing the immunity in body of cancer patients. Stem cell transplantation is latest approach of scientists which kills mutated genes and promotes the growth of healthy genes and boosts immunity.

 Various medicines like thalidomide for multiple myeloma and iplimumab foe skin cancer are immune boosters which are being prescribed by oncologists. So, these scientists are working on the same track, which has been clearly mentioned in Ayurveda around centuries ago.

We have very precious natural herbs to treat cancer by stimulating immune system. These herbs enhance the built in memory of immune system. Thus, immune system becomes intelligent enough to fight the cancer cells and eliminate them. Moreover, it boosts the healthy cell growth.

Conclusion – Focus on metabolism and immunity, we can successfully target maximum disorders.

Tips to improve female health

In today’s hectic daily life, women have dual life- personal and professional. And it gets difficult to manage many times. There is a lot of stress in mind. Consequently, health of female suffers. But one can follow
healthy diet and adopt healthy lifestyles to maintain health.

• Eat a healthy diet which includes high protein content, eggs, fish, ghee, butter, soybean, green vegetables, fruits, almonds and other dry fruits. 
• Limit the amount of fat and cholesterol in your diet. 
• Do regular physical exercise.
• Avoid drug addiction.
• Get sufficient rest and sleep.
• Reduce stress levels- stress can lower the odds of conception.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• You can follow various relaxation techniques like pranayama and meditation just to ease the pressure on mind.
• Don't smoke. Smoking ages your ovaries and depletes eggs prematurely.
• Avoid strenuous physical work.
• Exposure to pollutants can affect your fertility. So, avoid toxic surroundings.

How to improve digestion WITH YOGA

Indigestion is very common disorder these days as our food habits are bit disturbed. There are specific yoga postures which help to stretch, twist and squeeze our body to improve digestion. You can balance metabolism with yogic techniques and utilize food in the best possible manner.

Moreover, a common reason many people experience problems with digestion is because of anxiety and stress. These days we all are going through hectic daily routine and immense stress of competition. It leads to disturbed diet and lifestyle which, in further, leads to indigestion. As we all know, regular practice of yoga minimizes the stress in our body.

Health problems like stomach ache, irregular bowel patterns, gas in the digestive tract and constipation, can be benefited with yoga. Yogic postures also help to release toxic gases from the intestinal tract, thus creating a sense of well-being.

Asanas like Vajrasana (Diamond pose), Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist), Bhujangasana (cobra pose), Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana), Pawan Mukta Asana (Wind releasing pose), Halasana (Plough Pose), Bitilasana (Cow Pose) and  Bidalasana (Cat Pose) are effective in improving digestion of food we eat.

Various pranayama techniques like agnisaar pranayama, surya bhedan (right nostril breathing or revitalizing breath), kapalbhati (shining skull), bhastrika and bahya pranayama (external breath) are good for enhancing digestion.

Practicing meditation to boost digestion by alleviating anxiety and stress is bringing benefits to people worldwide.

Ayurvedic approach to coeliac disease

In the recent study, conducted at the P.G.I, Chandigarh, It has been found that the patients of celiac disease (Wheat allergy) are increasing day by day. Earlier it has been predicted that it affects in childhood only but many adults are also complaining the same.

Patients suffer undue worries and stops eating wheat. He accepts this hard truth. Consequently, body gets deprived of essential nutrients and the condition worsens.

According to Ayurvedic point of view, less production of digestive enzymes from liver is the main cause of the disease. Apart from this, weakness of intestinal lining also leads to symptoms of the disease. It can happen at any age.

Patient worries a lot and forgets to understand the exact cause of disease. In such cases, one should go for self - analysis. What the change had happened at mental or physical level which leads to the decreased production of digestive enzymes from liver and weakness of intestinal lining.

So, we should try to enhance the power of liver so that it can produce sufficient quantity of digestive enzymes. If the food is digested properly, nutrients will nourish the body organs very well. It provides energy to stomach and intestines, and enhances their work efficacy. In this way, Ayurveda do not control but cures the disease and attacks the root cause of the disease.

STRESS

Stress is our reaction to the external stimuli that disturbs our physical and mental balance. It is simply in our hands, how to react to a particular situation.

Causes 

Anything whether it is positive or negative stimuli that disturb the harmony of mind and body is termed as stressors and can lead to stress. Stressors disturb the metabolism of nervous tissue. As a result, Excess activity of nervous system produces stress hormones (toxins) are produced. Consequently, vitality of the body is impaired and ojas (vital energy) diminishes. Physical, emotional and behavioral changes occur.

Symptoms 

When we are stressed, various changes occur at physical, emotional, behavioral and cognitive problems occur.

• Blood pressure rises
• Breathing becomes more rapid
• Digestive system slows down
• Heart rate (pulse) rises
• Immune system goes down
• Muscles become tense
• Sleep decreases (heightened state of alertness)

Why Ayurvedic treatment?

Allopathic treatment for stress emphasizes on anti-anxiety drugs which calms down our nervous system and leads to sedation. But in the Ayurvedic system of medicine, we emphasize on strengthening the nervous system which enhances the inner capability of the body to fight stress. It maintains the metabolism in nervous tissue and prevents the formation of stress hormones. Along with this, immunity enhancing herbs regains the lost immunity of the body and prevents from harmful effects of stress. In today’s era, everyone is undergoing stress. So, we can add herbal supplement in our daily life to combat stress.

DEPLETION OF IMMUNITY

IMMUNITY BOOSTER CHART

AYURVEDA v/s ALLOPATHY

Nowadays, many doctors those who are practicing allopathy even suggest many Ayurvedic medicines for their patients. It is pure natural or herbal method of treatment. It  is very popular these days as an alternate medicine.

1. Ayurveda is pure natural - Modern day medical sciences understand the value of being natural. It does not provide any natural aid for body. But Ayurveda is completely natural and it believes that to follow the nature is the only way to achieve the complete wellness.
2. Maintenance of good health - Ayurveda provides the measures to maintain the health of healthy people like yoga, daily regimens (din charya), seasonal regimen (ritu charya) and pathya - apathya. Ayurveda guides us to adjust our lifestyle according to change of seasons. By following this, we can be fit and lead a healthy life.
3. Elimination of root cause – Allopathy focuses on symptomatic medicine.  In this system, the diseases are treated with drugs which are suppresses symptoms only. But Ayurveda provides us with the knowledge of how to prevent disease and eliminate its root cause.
4. No Side effects in Ayurveda - But the major difference between them lies is the period of curing the illness. Ayurveda comparatively consumes more time to cure, whereas allopathic treatment cures the diseases within a short span of time. But, allopathic treatment may cause side effects.
5. Prevents the recurrence of the disease - As modern sciences believe in suppressing the signs and symptoms, they never appreciate to remove cause from body. In allopathy, they believe to hide the garbage under good skin. But, Ayurveda considers the detoxification as a primary part of the treatment, where it attacks the root cause - Toxins. It believes in the complete eradication of the disease.
6. Ayurvedic medicine can be taken for long time - Allopathic medicines are given in heavy dose for common are 500 mg for immediate result which is harmful for organs like kidneys and other organs. Long time use of Allopathic drugs may damage organs like liver or kidney. Ayurvedic medicines are very light on body and can be consumed for long time.
7. Ayurveda treats both the patient and disease – According to allopathy, pathogens like virus or bacteria cause disease and medicines are applied to kill them only. Allopathy treats the disease only, not the person. Same disease in different patients is treated with same medicine. According to Ayurveda, Diseases occur due to the vitiation of tridoshas (vata, pitta and kapha). Thus, same disease in different persons will be treated in a different manner in Ayurveda.
8. In Ayurveda, health is a complete package - Allopathy has become a bio-engineering and bio-mechanical system of medicines where they believe to replace/change of the organs or systems in name of treatment, not much worried about the cure. But, Ayurveda stresses upon complete health package including physical, psychological, spiritual, economical and social health as well. 

HEALTHY NEW BORNS --- HEALTHY LIFE AHEAD

Heath status in younger life determines the health of individual in the life ahead. So, If a mother follows specific regime and give birth to a healthy baby, then she can surely gift precious good health.

Ante natal care means the care for the pregnant woman and product of conception. It is of prime importance if you want normal healthy child. If a woman desires a son of tall, robust personality, fair complexion, endowed with qualities of goodness, then she should follow few instructions.

After cessation of menstrual flow, on the 4th day of period, after getting purified and taking bath, she should purely emphasize on white color in the lifestyle or food. She should consume the flour of parched white barley with honey and ghee, mixed with milk from white cow only. It should be taken in silver utensils only for a week. In the morning, she should consume diet containing Sali rice, barley, curd, honey, milk or ghee. In the same way, consume in evening also.

Lifestyle means to wear white clothes and white jewelry only which will calm down the mind and surroundings. She should stay in white house, sleep on clean white bedding, sit on white seat and drink white milk. She should travel in a white colored vehicle or it should be covered with white colored sheet. Same regime should be followed in morning and evening. White color emphasizes on coolness of mind. Whatever she is doing that is according to her will. Her friends and relatives are taking care of her and telling entertaining stories just to keep her calm. She should look at persons with pleasant personality. Couple should not indulge in coitus during this period. Continue this regime for 7 days.

On the eighth day, husband and wife should take bath, wear white clothes and ornaments. After that they should go for putreshti  yajna. After that they should consume food items white in color or white rice mixed in milk. Then, they should indulge in coitus with pure heart. By following this specific mode, the born child is endowed with the goodness of nature, health, complexion and purity.

Doing all above regimes removes the defects in the ovum and sperm of the couple. It should be practiced regularly till you achieve the goal. Childless couples or couples with frequent abortions should definitely go for this regime. It is really fruitful.

Say GOOD BYE to lifestyle disorders

Nowadays, we are suffering with lifestyle disorders as we do not follow proper daily or seasonal regimen. Our lifestyle is completely disturbed. We are involved in bad eating habits and improper sleep pattern. Biological clock gets disturbed. The functions of various systems in the body get disturbed. As last, our body does not function properly and suffer with lifestyle disorders. Ayurveda teaches us the way of life. Ayurveda recommends having next meal after the previous meal is digested. But we keep on munching when we wish. We don’t care about the timings or gap between the two consequent meals. This disturbs the digestive power of body and leads to formation of ama (toxins). Accumulation of toxins over a period of time leads to many diseases. Following proper diet and lifestyle modifications can help to get rid of lifestyle disorders. Everyone should have a regular sleeping schedule for about 8 hours of sound sleep each night and rising early in the morning. Do regular exercises and engage in other dietary changes according to seasons. Moreover, first aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of a healthy individual and prevent the diseases. Diabetes, hypertension, obesity, high cholesterol and many more are lifestyle disorders. Sedentary lifestyle is the key reason to all such disorders. By doing regular exercises, yogic asanas and pranayama, we can maintain the various systems of body to work efficiently. In Ayurveda, daily regimens (din charya) and seasonal regimens (ritu charya) are mentioned which when followed properly can surely help in lifestyle disorders. Various precious herbs TARGET TO MAINTAIN THE CELLULAR METABOLISM IN BODY  and can cure many diseases.  

DON’T TAG A DISEASE FOR LIFETIME

We are encountering many lifestyle diseases theses days like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular health problems and many more. If we keep control over our diet and lifestyle, we can avoid many ailments. 

Unfortunately, if you suffer from any disease, don’t tag a disease in your life for ever but try to improve metabolism by all means. Metabolism plays a key role in the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Every herb on this earth has the power to improve metabolism. Just we need an effort to select the relevant herb and get rid of the particular disease.

On this planet earth, we are gifted with precious herbs possessing anti aging, immune boosting, detoxifying and rejuvenating properties. We can use them in our daily life as dietary supplement to prevent from diseases.

Every system in the body is improved by specific herbs. Herbs affect the cellular metabolism of a particular system and enhance its working efficacy. Consequently, prevent the further damage to the system.

Herbs bring vitality in the body at cellular level. This further induces vitality at very minute level in genes. Consequently, these herbs possess great effect on the genetic level and make our genes healthy. If we have healthy genome, we can progress into healthy individual without any disease. With the evolution, we can gift good health to our future generations also.

Thus, we don’t need to depend on medicine throughout the life to keep our body going. We can get rid of diseases in our life with the use of precious herbs.  And we can gift good health to our younger generation also.

Get complete rid of diseases by AYURVEDA

If we will target the sign and symptoms of disease, we will never get complete cure. It only subsides the physical problems in body. But the root cause remain untouched. So, to get complete cure, attack the root cause of any disorder. 

It is a vicious circle which is created. We should break it with caution. We should try to build the immunity (Vital energy) and corrects the metabolism simultaneously, to get complete rid of disease.

• Every system of body is connected. If one system is affected, it will definitely affect the other.
• Prime important process going on in body is METABOLISM found in every living cell.
• Prime place for metabolism is LIVER. But, if it is sluggish, then, it will certainly affect other systems sooner or later depending on the vitality (immunity). 
• Persons with low immunity will get diseases sooner and with good immune power will get diseased later. 
• If we will suppress the signs and symptoms of disease only, then we can never get complete rid of it.
• But, if we support the metabolism and immunity, we can boost our body to fight any disease and get rid off. 

Cancer Treatment and its Result through Ayurveda

Ayurvedic approach for cancer

CANCER is a class of diseases characterized by out of control cell growth. There are over 100 types of cancers. Each of which is classified by the type of cell initially affected.

Ancient Acharayas were not unaware of this disease as they named it ARBUD (TUMOURS). In Ayurveda, we approach to enhance the vitality, immunity and strength in the body to fight the disease.

Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery are considered traditional treatments these days. Researches are going on specifically to boost immune system to fight cancer. For decades , scientists assumed that cancer was beyond the reach of body’s natural defenses but now they believe that immune system can be trained enough to eliminate this disease.

In latest researches, scientists are following IMMUNOTHERAPY. They are giving medicines or injections to enhance the immunity in the body of cancer patient so as to prepare it to fight itself. They have found positive results.

Immunotherapy via Ayurveda.

In ayurveda, we have very precious natural herbs to treat cancer by stimulating immune system. These herbs enhance the built in memory of immune system. Thus, immune system becomes intelligent enough to fight the cancer cells and eliminate them. Moreover, it boosts the healthy cell growth.

We have encountered many cases of cancers like Ca Breast, hepato-cellular carcinoma, Ca throat, brain tumor and many more. All such cases have disappointment from well equipped cancer hospitals.

Case Study 

We would like to discuss a latest case which we came across. A male patient, age was 55 years, was suffering with Ca tongue. He was presented with swelling, bleeding from affected part and immense pain.  He was kept on detoxifying and immune boosting medicines. His symptoms of pain subsided with in 2 months only. He was given ama vatari ras , pippali, bidang, kanchnaar guggulu, daru haridra, rudanti bhasma  and manjistha. Now, he is feeling better and recovered out of this dreadful disease.

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In case of cancer, we target the favorable conditions like stress, lack of energy, heat, prana, oxygen, toxins and acidic environment with precious herbs and achieve POSITIVE RESULTS.

(Since, we have cut the nutrition pipeline of cancer cells) Cumulative effect of Ayurvedic management forces cancer cells to stop its growth & remain in dormant stage.

For More Information and consultation:

Dr Bhupinder K Gupta

+91-172-2733314 (10am-2pm, 5pm-8pm IST)

bhc_bhupendra@yahoo.com

www.bhartiyahealthcare.com

Bhartiya Health Care

Manimajra, Chandigarh

India