Dandruff is termed as Darunaka in Ayurveda and is considered as Kshudra roga. It is a non infectious skin disease of the scalp that causes flakes of skin to appear. It is often accompanied by itching. The exact cause is unknown, but various factors increase the risk. It is not related to poor hygiene, but […]
Year: 2020
ALCOHOLISM (MADATYAYA)
Alcohol are derivatives of hydrocarbons, one are more of the hydrogen atoms have been replace by a hydroxyl (OH functional group). Alcohol can be a really terrible thing when it is abused. The problems it causes do not just damage the user but their friends, family, and society as a whole. ALCOHOLISM: Alcoholism is a […]
BRONCHIAL ASTHMA (TAMAKA SHWASA)
Bronchial Asthma has emerged as an important public health problem globally. According to W.H.O, there are approximately 300 million people suffering from Bronchial Asthma and another 100 million will be added to this by the end of the year 2025 .The prevalence in India is 3.5 % of the total global incidence. Tamaka Shwasa a […]
OBESITY
Medical condition when a person carries excess weight that might affect their health. It increases the risk of other diseases health problems, such as heart diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain Cancer. Enjoy the pleasure of being fit Health problem linked to obesity Type 2 diabetes High blood pressure Heart diseases Stroke Sleep Apnea […]
PIZHICHIL/SARVANGADHARA
Pizhichil is a treatment which combines two therapies Snehana and Swedhana. Snehana meaning oil massage and Swedhana meaning to induce sweat. Pouring of luke warm medicated oil on the whole body in a specific manner is known as pizhichil. It is kind of Sarvangdhara (‘Sarva’ meaning the entire body and ‘dhara’ meaning a stream). It’s […]
Role of Agni for better Health
Ayurveda focus substantially on Agni , the digestive fire. Agni plays a very significant role in our body, almost all body functions, metabolism and absorption depends on Agni. The moolamantra of Ayurveda which states the definition of Health is “Samdosha samagnicha samadhatu malakriya Prasanna atmaindriya manaha swastha ityabhidhiyate” समदोषः समाग्निश्च समधातुमलक्रियाः। प्रसन्नात्मेन्द्रियमनः स्वस्थ इत्यभिधीयते […]
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s diseaseis a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. The early signs may be barely noticeable. A person’s movements may change slightly. It causes slowness, rigidity, or difficulty in balancing or walking. Also face may lack expression, or handwriting may become small and cramped. There are profound postural instability, rigidity and gait abnormalities occurring […]
TRATAK KRIYA
(Eye Cleansing Technique) Kriyas are cleansing practices. In that sense, we all practice Kriyas daily. Bathing, washing the face, Brushing, etc. But yogic kriyas refer to special yoga techniques developed by the Yogis, meant to cleanse the inner organ. One of the very effective kriya is Tratak Kriyas which focuses on eyes. Benefits of TRATAK […]
Home-Made Antacid Syrup
(Pittashamak Sharabat) Ingredients: Kokum Syrup -100ml = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garcinia_indica Cabbage – 100gm Lauki / Bottle guard – 100gm Saindhav salt / Rock salt – As per taste Sugar […]
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