Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-22 | Word Count: 677 | Views: 82 Ayurveda the most widely used term now a days is one of the oldest form of treatments. This named treatment system is the proven practice of the new millennium. Valuing the importance of Ayurveda, even people from far of land come to experience this rejuvenating natural treatment. Healthy mind and body has become the most discussed aspect of the new generation. Ayurveda is divided into eight branches called Ashangaveda.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-21 | Word Count: 249 | Views: 91 Ayurveda, which literally means the science of life, is the ancient Indian discipline of holistic treatment and method of living. Ayurveda Kerala practitioners had yogi like prominence in Kerala society. Practicing Ayurveda would take a man some 30 years to complete, under the careful guidance of a skilled practitioner. It is also noted that there is a medicine or treatment method for every disease in Ayurveda.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-14 | Word Count: 310 | Views: 57 Spirituality has a great influence in Ayurveda. Just as vaguely said elsewhere about Ayurveda as the science (read knowledge) of life, to be healthy a man (or woman) must be healthy by mind, body, and soul.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-14 | Word Count: 321 | Views: 49 India’s culture is greatly influenced by the lifestyle as prescribed by Ayurveda. For a long time, people of India (Kerala) used to wake up early in the morning, do Surya Namaskar (sun worship), temple visits, take healthy meals, slept well, and lived healthy. Each of these activities have health effects to mind, body and soul. For example Surya Namaskar and meditation that are performed before the sunrise prepare one to face the challenges of the day.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-14 | Word Count: 334 | Views: 73 Dry skin too is a problem just like oily skin. A person with abnormally dry skin experience highly sensitive skin. It also has a scaly look. The sebaceous glands fail to produce enough sebum to keep the skin moisturized. Sometimes the skin can crack and break.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-13 | Word Count: 802 | Views: 106 With increased acceptance of Ayurveda around the world, a newfound enthusiasm is visible among the entrepreneurs of Kerala to offer Ayurveda treatments to domestic and foreign tourists.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-13 | Word Count: 437 | Views: 102 Depression, clinical depression or major depressive disorder is a mental state of chronic despair or sadness. The person suffering from depression retires from active social life and spends time in isolation, further worsening the condition.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-12 | Word Count: 382 | Views: 58 It is really a strange thing that international communities do not recognize Ayurveda as a scientific method of treatment. This centuries old treatment method has stood the test of time and still flourishes as the prime method of treatment in different parts of India, especially in Kerala and South India. There are systematic methods to identify diseases, prepare medicines, treatment methods. Surgery is also involved in Ayurveda.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-12 | Word Count: 460 | Views: 60 Ayurvedic food combination tips let you know the food items that are compatible or incompatible in combinations. You can’t take food items of conflicting nature. The food items you take at a meal should be easily digested in a go.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-12 | Word Count: 277 | Views: 54 Sanskrit scientific literature is an explosive source of endless knowledge. The four Vedas, Ayurveda literature, etc have gems of knowledge that no one can appreciate in a whole life. Ancient Ayurvedic formulas, suggestions, medicines, treatment methods, life style directions, etc are written in pure Sanskrit. Sanskrit or Samskrita literally means something that is highly processed. Sanskrit is indeed a processed language.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-11 | Word Count: 269 | Views: 26 Ayurveda sees late worldwide acceptance as a natural holistic treatment method. Now people increasingly are aware of the effects of chemicals entering our body in the name of prescription medicines. Ayurveda is not just about treating diseases. It is about living a life with fullness of health by mind, body and soul.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-11 | Word Count: 249 | Views: 47 Sukhanidra is a form of Ayurvedic treatment aimed at pacifying mind and to treat such conditions like insomnia (sleep deprivation), anxiety and depression.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-07 | Word Count: 254 | Views: 69 Bronchitis is inflammation of bronchi or air passages that carry air to lungs. People suffering from bronchitis see a heightening of this disease in damp climate.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-03-03 | Word Count: 345 | Views: 72 Ayurveda is not just only about treating diseases. Ayurveda is just about leading a healthy life in a physical, mental and divine level. The food items we eat, the air we breathe, the freshness of nature we experience, the fragrance we smell, the good sights we enjoy, all have potential medicinal values.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-02-28 | Word Count: 464 | Views: 77 Epilepsy (seizure disorder, fits) is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent instances of seizure or tremors. These are due to abnormal excitation from brain. Epilepsy treatment methods are aimed at controlling the disease. Most cases of juvenile epilepsy don't pass over to adulthood.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-02-28 | Word Count: 284 | Views: 76 Not many people know there is a specialized branch in Ayurveda that deals with eye care. Eye care or netra chikitsa comes in Shalakya Tantra (Urdhwanga chikitsa in Malayalam), one among the eight branches of Ayurveda.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-02-28 | Word Count: 456 | Views: 49 Parkinson's disease (Paralysis agitans) as described by James Parkinson in 1817 is characterized by degeneration of central nervous tissues, affecting the motor skills of a person, thereby impairing his (rarely her) movements and speech.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-02-28 | Word Count: 459 | Views: 73 Alzheimer's disease is a progressive degenerative brain disease. Gradual memory loss, poor cognitive skills, dementia and personality problems are the main symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. Though there is not a complete cure for Alzheimer's, Ayurveda has the knowledge to treat an Alzheimer's patient.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-02-25 | Word Count: 420 | Views: 23 Ayurvedic woman and childcare rules lay out solid action plans to ensure health of woman and children. In India, women are ascribed divinity, solely because of their ability to give birth to a child and thereby retaining human race on the face of earth.
Read More Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Submitted: 2008-02-22 | Word Count: 296 | Views: 59 Lavanya sutra is the session of Ayurveda that deals primarily with beauty care for women. Lavanya or lavanyam means beauty and sutra is a set of directions or techniques.
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