Ayurveda explained

stroke

2009-03-28T05:20:00.001-07:00

Stroke is known in Ayurveda as "Pakshaghaat". Ayurveda has mentioned facial paralysis as disease entity called "Ardita". Acute stroke is a full-fledged medical emergency where immediate hospitalization and specialized medical care of the patient can be life saving and can minimize permanent disability. After a patient is discharged from hospital, it is imperative to start Ayurvedic treatment at the earliest possible, to get maximum benefit.

Chelation and heart

2009-03-08T04:43:00.000-07:00

Hands, arms or legs feel cold
Leg aches or pain when you're walking
On slight exertion you seem to get breathless
Your memory is worse than it used to be
Maybe you are lacking energy you once had
Test results indicate cardiovascular problems
Listen To What Your Body Is Telling You.
If you can answer yes to one or more of these questions, you may be having the warning signs of blocked arteries. You shoud act now and do something about it !!!

None of us relish the thought of getting older, however it's a fact of life and your body is telling you that it's time to make changes to your lifestyle if you want to lead a healthier and longer life. Liquid Oral Chelation Therapy can increase your circulation and unblock your arteries, it's never too late to make changes for the better and improve your health.
Chelation therapy is a recognized treatment for heavy metal (such as lead) poisoning. EDTA, injected into the blood, will bind the metals and allow them to be removed from the body in the urine.
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Research on chelation

2009-03-05T02:24:00.000-08:00

The use of repeated intravenous infusions of EDTA, which has become known as "chelation therapy," has been promoted for treating intermittent claudication as well as a wide range of other disorders. Multiple reports of excellent results in large numbers of patients have encouraged the use of this regimen. The lack of well-controlled studies substantiating the benefits of this treatment has limited its use mainly to private clinics. The aim of the study was to assess the benefits of chelation therapy in patients with intermittent claudication. METHODS AND RESULTS: A double-blind, randomized, controlled trial included 32 patients with intermittent claudication who were randomized to a treatment group (15) and a control group (17). Main outcome measures were subjective and measured walking distances and ankle/brachial pulse indices. Other outcome measures included lifestyle and subjective parameters of improvement, cardiac function, ECG, renal function, hematology, blood glucose, and lipid biochemistry. No clinically significant differences in main outcome measures between chelation therapy and placebo groups were detected up to 3 months after treatment. Measures of mood state, activities of daily living, and quality of life factors were not consistently affected by chelation therapy. An equal proportion (13%) of each group thought that they had received the active agent. The proportion of patients showing an improvement in walking distance was not significantly different between the chelation group (60%) and the control group (59%). CONCLUSIONS: Chelation therapy has no significant beneficial effects over placebo in patients with intermittent claudication

Detoxifcation and chelation.

2009-02-12T09:39:00.000-08:00

I was going through an article on chelation which I stumpled upon ,It was really interesting in our contest of heavy metal usage in Ayurveda there is no use in going in denial mode about the usage of heavy metals in ayurveda it highly effective in many cases where both modern medicine and conventional ayurveda fails ,I dont find any problem in using properly purified heavy metals ,since they offer good and chelation offers a good way out incase some thing go wrong ,many companies like dabur ,zandu are manufacturing medicines which are used widely ,I dont know if someone has done a reasearch on using chelation drugs .I hoped it was a key areaa of research.Meanwhile chelation is the process by which heavy metals are removed from body.Detoxification with Diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid is one of the chemicals used remove heavy metal from body.detoxification with these is accepted method in USA ,approved by FDA.

Neem ( nimba )

2009-02-04T03:36:00.000-08:00

For ages the beneficial properties of Neem (Azadirachta indica ) have been recognized in the Indian tradition. Each part of the neem tree has some medicinal property.
Neem has two closely related species: A. indica A. Juss and M. azedarac, the former is popularly known as Indian neem (margosa tree) or Indian lilac, and the other as the Persian lilac. Neem has been extensively used in ayurveda,The Sanskrit name of neem tree is Arishtha meaning 'reliever of sickness' and hence is considered as Sarbaroganibarini.(cure for all diseases ) The tree is still regarded as 'village dispensary' in India. The importance of the neem tree has been recognized by US National Academy of Sciences, which published a report in 1992 entitled 'Neem – a tree for solving global problems'.
More than 135 compounds have been isolated from different parts of neem and several reviews have also been published on the chemistry and structural diversity of these compounds. The compounds have been divided into two major classes: isoprenoids (like diterpenoids and triterpenoids containing protomeliacins, limonoids, azadirone and its derivatives, gedunin and its derivatives, vilasinin type of compounds and C- secomeliacins such as nimbin, salanin and azadirachtin ) and non-isoprenoids, which are proteins (amino acids) and carbohydrates (polysaccharides), sulphurous compounds, polyphenolics such as flavonoids and their glycosides, dihydrochalcone, coumarin and tannins, aliphatic compounds, etc.
crude bitter principle extracted from the oil of seed kernels of A. indica demonstrated several biological activities. From this crude principle some tetranortriterpenes, including nimbin, nimbinin, nimbidinin, nimbolide and nimbidic acid have been isolated.

Nimbidin, a majorounds
Anti-inflammatory; Antiarthritic; Antipyretic; Hypoglycaemic; Antigastric ulcer; Spermicidal; Antifungal; Antibacterial; Diuretic; Antimalarial; Antitumour; Immunomodulatory .
Medicinal Uses
Various parts of the neem tree have been used as traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India. Neem oil and the bark and leaf extracts have been therapeutically used as folk medicine to control leprosy, intestinal helminthiasis, respiratory disorders, and also as a general health promoter. Its use for the treatment of, chronic syphilitic sores and indolent ulcer has also been evident. Neem oil finds use to control various skin infections. Bark, leaf, root, flower and fruit together cure blood morbidity, biliary afflictions, itching, skin ulcers, burning sensations and pthysis ( see Table 1).

Immunostimulant activity
The aqueous extract of neem bark and leaf also possesses anticomplement and immunostimulant activity. Neem oil has been shown to possess activity by selectively activating the cell-mediated immune mechanisms to elicit an enhanced response to subsequent mitogenic or antigenic challenge.
Hypoglycaemic activity
Aqueous extract of neem leaves significantly decreases blood sugar level and prevents adrenaline as well as glucose-induced hyperglycaemia. Recently, hypoglycaemic effect was observed with leaf extract and seed oil, in normal as well as alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits.
Antiulcer effect
Neem leaf and bark aqueous extracts produce highly potent antiacid secretory and antiulcer activity.
Antifertility effect
Intra-vaginal application of neem oil, prior to coitus, can prevent pregnancy. It could be a novel method of contraception.
Antimalarial activity
Neem seed and leaf extracts are effective against both choroquin-resistant and sensitive strain malarial parasites.
Antifungal activity
Extracts of neem leaf, neem oil seed kernels are effective against certain fungi including Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, Microspor Trichosporon, Geotricum and Candida.
Antibacterial activity
Oil from the leaves, seed and bark possesses a wide spectrum of antibacterial action against Gram-negative and Gram-positive microorganisms, including M. tuberculosis and streptomycin resistant strains. In vitro, it inhibits Vibrio cholerae Klebsiella pneumoniae, M. tuberculosis and M. pyogenes. Antimicrobial effects of neem extract have been demonstrated against Streptococcus mutans and S. faecalis.
Antiviral activity
Aqueous leaf extract offers antiviral activity against Vaccinia virus, Chikungemya and measles virus.
Anticancer activity
Neem leaf aqueous extract effectively suppresses oral squamous cell carcinoma induced by 7, 12-dimethylbenz[a] anthracene (DMBA), as revealed by reduced incidence of neoplasm. Neem may exert its chemopreventive effect in the oral mucosa by modulation of glutathione and its metabolizing enzymes.
Antioxidant activity
The antioxidant activity of neem seed extract has been demonstrated in vivo during horse- grain germination.
Effect on central nervous system
Varying degrees of central nervous system (CNS) depressant activity in mice was observed with the leaf extract. Fractions of acetone extract of leaf showed significant CNS depressant activity.

Safety evaluation with various parts of neem and neem products
Various studies have been reported on the safety evaluation of different parts of neem as well as its various biologically active products.
Nimbidin produces sub-acute toxicity in adult rats after daily administration of 25, 50 or 100 mg/kg for six weeks. A significant hypoglycaemic effect was observed by feeding nimbidin to fasting rabbits. Nimbidin also has spermicidal activity. Nimbolide, a major chemical component of neem seed oil, and nimbic acid were found to be toxic to mice when given intravenously or intraperitoneally. They are, however, less toxic to rats and hamster. Nimbolide and nimbic acid at a lethal dose cause death in most animals by dysfunction of kidney, small intestine and liver as well as by marked and sudden drop of arterial blood pressure.

mesothelioma

2008-12-17T02:22:00.000-08:00

symptmoms of mesothelioma
chest wall pain is common in mesothelioma.
pleural effusion, or fluid surrounding the lung is often found in mesothelioma.
shortness of breath is seen in many cases of mesothelioma.
fatigue or anemia is always associated with mesothelioma.
wheezing, hoarseness, or cough is also seen in mesothelioma.
blood in the sputum (fluid) coughed up (hemoptysis ) is detected in mesothelioma.
In severe cases, the person may have many tumor masses. The individual may develop a pneumothorax, or collapse of the lung. The disease may metastasize, or spread, to other parts of the body.

Tumors that affect the abdominal cavity often do not cause symptoms until they are at a late stage. Symptoms include:

abdominal pain in mesothelioma is rare.
ascites, or an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen can be detected in ivestigation.
a mass in the abdomen is seen in many cases but also a coomon feature of mesothelioma.
problems with bowel function and
weight loss as in other cancers is also a symptom of mesothelioma.
In severe cases of the disease, the following signs and symptoms may be present:

blood clots in the veins, which may cause thrombophlebitis
disseminated intravascular coagulation, a disorder causing severe bleeding in many body organs
jaundice, or yellowing of the eyes and skin
low blood sugar level
pleural effusion
pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in the arteries of the lungs
severe ascites
A mesothelioma does not usually spread to the bone, brain, or adrenal glands. Pleural tumors are usually found only on one side of the lungs.
Now lets see what ayurveda can contribute in treating mesothelioma.
As in all diseases mesothelioma also prevention is best method that can be adopted .
If detected as in other cases rasa prepartions like makaradwgam ad
mercury preparations would be very effective in mesothelioma cases .
panchara kar is very effective in mesothelioma cases but only in early cases which are diagnosed .

sandal wood and beauty care

2008-12-14T02:39:00.000-08:00

Santalum album it is known to medical professionals and as sandal wood to common man ,is widely used as a perfume in mediterranian and in asia ,it has essentil oil which has a very plesent smell.
Sandalwood is a small tree that grows primarily in India. The wood of its stem, which grows from 20 to 30 feet high, is heavy and straight-grained and varies in color from white when young to yellow or orange when older. its oval leaves are covered with a whitish bloom; its small flowers, varying in color, grow in numerous cymes.
The essential oil contains high amounts of alpha- and beta-santalol. These small molecules possess antibacterial and sedative properties. Synthetic sandalwood does not contain the active ingredients.
The medicinal properties of sandalwood reside in the transmutation of sexual e
nergy.
Ancient Indians have transferred the well kept beauty secrets to their future generation. Out of the Indian beauty aids, sandalwood has a unique place. It has been used as a cream, medicine as well as a make up in India. Explore those explicit beauty secrets of sandalwood to enhance your beauty!

In India, two varieties of sandalwood are used for skin treatment. The white sandal is used for make-up and skin care. The red sandal has been widely acclaimed for its medicinal values and skin care abilities.

Sandalwood skin care
Sandalwood is an ancient Indian Ayurvedic remedy for many skin complaints and conditions. It is also known to cleanse and condition the skin, leaving it moisturized, free of germs and protected from the harmful rays of the sun. Application of the sandalwood paste on your body ensure a glowing skin to you.
Mix 5 tablespoons of coconut oil with 2 teaspoons of almond oil. Add 4 teaspoons of sandalwood powder and apply the mixture to the overexposed areas. This sandalwood tone oil will keep your skin complexion even. It will also remove the suntan and will stimulate a fairer complexion.

In olden days queens used to smear themselves with sandalwood and turmeric paste to keep their maintain a fairer complexion and to sexually stimulate the king.
When applying sandal wood paste on face care should be taken that sandal wood should not be let to dry it should be moistened with rose water to avoid skin getting too dry.

Ankylosing spondylitis and ayurveda

2008-12-05T04:03:00.000-08:00

Ankylosing spondylitis is two to three times more common in males than in females. In women, joints away from the spine are more frequently affected than in men. Ankylosing spondylitis affects all age groups, including children. The most common age of onset of symptoms is in the second and third decades of life.

Over time, chronic spinal inflammation (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing Chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine. The sacroiliac joints are located in the low back where the sacrum (the bone directly above the tailbone) meets the iliac bones (bones on either side of the upper buttocks). The sacroiliac joints are located in the low back where the sacrum (the bone directly above the tailbone) meets the iliac bones (bones on either side of the spine and the sacroiliac joints. The sacroiliac joints are located in the low back where the sacrum (the bone directly above the tailbone) meets the iliac bones (bones on either side of the spine and the sacroiliac joints.
Each of these arthritic conditions can cause inflammation of the spine, these conditions are collectively referred to as "spondyloarthropathies." Each of these arthritic conditions can cause disease and ulcerative colitis. Ankylosing spondylitis is also a systemic rheumatic disease, meaning it can cause inflammation of the spine, as well as other organs, such as psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, and arthritis associated with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Ankylosing spondylitis shares many features with several other arthritis conditions, such as the eyes, heart, lungs, and kidneys.
Ayurveda treatments is best counter this dreaded disease ,treatments are vasti(with special drugs ) along with that virechana and continuous internal medication will help the patient to recover ,continuous medication and treatments once in six months can help the patient counter the pain and other symptoms .but there should be caution once the disease reaches its advanced stage (the fusion of spine has started then ayurvedic treatments is also of very little help the point here is to stat early treatment.

Grapes-wounder drug

2008-11-21T11:43:00.000-08:00

Grapes have been known to man more than 6000 years.Grapes has been used both as medicine and nutritional purpose.Not only Ayurveda but also Greek philosophers have hailed the healing properties of grapes.Grape cultivation and wine making were known to Chinese before 206 BC.
Grapes is used in wide array of wines ,cultivated all over India .Ayurveda considers grapes best of fruits because of its healing properties. abundance of dextrose Grapes are sweet ,sour ,cool and have mild laxating property.The abundance of dextrose makes it energy booster.Grapes are bet for quenching thirst.
According to Ayurveda grapes has a pacifying effect on Vata and pitta and increase kapha.It improves the haemoglobin level .It is effective in all blood related diseases from jaundice to eye diseases.
Grapes contain Vitamin B6,Vitamin C,sodium chloride,tartaric acid,thiamine ,iron phosphorus and citric acid.
Washing of eyes with dry grapes decoction will help in faster healing of eyes after cataract surgery.
Home remedies:
Drink a glass of water in which 20-30 soaked raisins (dried black grapes ) it relieves dryness in your throat.Chewing a handful of raisins in bed time ,along with a glass of warm water will relieve constipation.Raisins eliminate flatulence from intestines by lubricating intestinal mucosa.In jaundice raisins should be consumed with cow's milk.Here grapes can play vital role by pacifying vata thus reduces cough

If you are overstressed or have insomnia ,consume four table spoons of grape preparation 'Drakshaarista' with warm water .This can do wonders in heart diseases also.Grapes has cosmetic value too.Grape seed oil is used in cosmetics.Consuming 200 gm of grapes and carrot on an empty stomach can reduce fat and improve complexion.

Stress and ayurveda

2008-11-12T04:58:00.000-08:00
Stress
• Stress is physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension. Tension is mental or emotional strain, suspense, anxiety, or excitement. Anxiety is a reaction to a real or imagined threat, a general feeling of uneasiness.
• Stress can be brought about by a traumatic accident, death or emergency situation.
• Stress can also be side effect of a serious illness or disease.
• Can't cope, can't concentrate, and feel hopeless, helpless, depressed and tired.
• Often irritable and angry, can't control your temper.
• Eat too much or too little, eat erratically.
• Have trouble in sleeping, don't get enough sleep, or sleep too much and still feel tired.
• Smoking in excess, more than normal intake of alcohol, caffeine or drugs.
• Have frequent headaches, backaches and stomach aches.
• Cut back on exercises.
• Family tensions run higher than usual. You and your spouse fight more often.
• Not interested in sex.
• Get cough and colds and allergies.
Ayurveda defines a person as the replica of the macrocosm and advise him to live in tune with the nature.
Health in Ayurveda
• Health in Ayurveda is defined as "svasta" means established in the self.
• The health in Ayurveda is the state of harmony experienced by the self in physical, mental and spiritual levels.
Ayurvedic View of Stress
• According to Ayurveda stress affects the agni or the internal metabolic fire which in turn affects digestion and metabolism, so the circulatory rasa dhatu (plasma), raktha (blood), mamsa (muscle tissue), medas (fat and adipose tissue), asti (bone and cartilage), majja (marrow and nervous tissue); sukra (reproductive fluids) will be affected.
• Above all the ojas or body's entire defence mechanism will be affected.
• Hidden stress affects agni (digestive fire), dosa, dhatu, and ojas, produce degeneration, depletion and accelerates aging process.
• This produces cellular damage and produces wide range of diseases either chronic or acute.
• Vata is the dosa which react very much to the stress which in turn vitiate other factors. There is a close relationship between respiratory rate and restlessness.
Ayurvedic management
It is inevitable in to avoid stress in today’s synthetic life, it all boils down to how best we can cope with. Ayurveda advocates regular oil massage as a preventive measure .In chronic cases intake of rasayans and doing ayurvedic treatments.

Oil massage
• Application of oil on head and body parts is one of the daily routine in Indian culture.
• Processed sesame seed oil is used generally for Vata and Kapha
• Coconut oil is good for Pitta
• For Vata people it is advised every day, for Pitta alternative days, for Kapha people once in a week
• Oil bath is avoided in cases of indigestion, cough, cold, diarrhoea, fever, menstrual cycle, conjunctivitis, post emesis therapy, purgation and infectious diseases etc.
• Application of oil on the head, ears and feet is necessary.
• Warm water bath after fifteen to thirty minutes is advised.
• Avoid cold water bath, ice creams, curd, sex, day sleep, alcohol, exposure to sun and exertion during the day of massage.
Benefits of oil bath• It controls Vata, promotes strength and sleep, overcomes fatigue, provides growth, prevents old age, mitigates pain, and promotes hair growth and vision.
Qualities of Rasayana• Improves appetite, digestion and assimilation; enhances serum proteins, fat and carbohydrate metabolism.
• Improves muscular tone and retards the changes in the skin that develop with age, promotes regeneration of epidermal cells.
• Assures normal sleep.
• Re-establishes regular bowel habits.
• Relieves vague aches and pains.
• Promotes healthy vigour and a sense of well being.
Special Treatment for Management of Stress
• If the guidelines adopted by the person fails he should consult an ayurvedic doctor and he does treatment like Sirodhara (pouring medicated oil in a continuous stream over the scalp of a person), shirovasti (allowing the oil to stand on the scalp of a person by fixing a cap), nasya (nasal application of medicines are done) special medicines like manasamitram, brahmi, asvagandha, vaca, sankapuspi, jadamamsi are highly effective in these conditions.

Viagra (Natural )

2008-11-09T02:23:00.000-08:00

Aswagandha (Viagra )is Ayurvedic viagra ,It is also equal to chinese ginseng .
It is very effective not only effective in sexual problems but also in neurogenic conditions.
The root of the plant appears in remedies for cough, rheumatism, gynecological disorders, fatigue, emaciation, inflammation, ulcers, sore eyes, and diminished brain function. The Gods Make Love: The Great Hot Plant Of all the medicinal plants used in India’s several millennia old tradition of Ayurveda, ashwagandha, Withania somnifera, is the most esteemed of Ayurveda’s herbs, as they imbue the user with life itself.
“A great many formulas in Ayurveda use ashwagandha(viagra ).” I asked about the sexual effects of the plant to a renowned sexologist in ayurveda. “For that purpose it is the best of the best. Men and women take ashwagandha to rebuild sexual vitality, and to restore proper and healthy sexual function. All doctors recommend it. It is the supreme medicinal plant.”
Ashwagandha (viagra )is a strong and vigorous plant, thriving where other plants wither and die The plant is forgiving too, and requires little attention and no irrigation, even in the parched climate of southern India. Harvest is usually between January and March. It takes a year to bring the plant to maturity.That why it is so effective in sexula problems like Viagra.
Unlike Viagra it does not have any sideeffects ,infact it boost sexual power and immunity.
The root is very potent, and it unquestionably builds sexual vitality Ashwagandha (viagra )is not a myth as far as its sexual effects are concerned. We work with many clinicians, and we get very good information about the results they obtain with patients. It is also especially good for restoring vitality and full sexual potency. “Ashwagandha (viara )is used in many cases, for virtually every condition.
This use is so effective, the tribal people, whose mediWhat accounts for ashwagandha’s seemingly remarkable versatility as a beneficial healer? The plant is rich in potent alkaloids, among which are withamosine, visamine, cuscohygrine, anahygrine, tropine, pseudotropine, anaferine, isopelletierine, and withaferincine is different from traditional Ayurveda, still use ashwagandha for sex. You can ask any of the tribals what ashwagandha is also used for sexual purposes. This use is so effective, the tribal people, whose medicine is different from traditional Ayurveda, still use ashwagandha(viagra ) for sex. “Among the tribals, ashwagandha is also used for sexual purposes.
Home remedy
The Indian Materia Medica recommends use of ashwagandha for general debility, impotence, general aphrodisiac purposes, brain fatigue, low sperm count, nervous exhaustion, and in any cases in which general vigor must be restored. For men and women, for the old and the young, ashwagandha builds strength from within.; Often, this strength and vitality manifests as newfound or restored sexual vigor and function. One ayurvedic aphrodisiac formula combines one part ashwagandha to ten parts milk and one part ghee (clarified butter). You boil the mixture down until only ghee remains. This end product is called Ashwagandha Ghrita. You take about a heaping tablespoon of this mixture in the morning and in the evening, and according to ancient texts, you will experience a significant boost in libido and sexual stamina.

Sex and ayurveda(updated)

2008-11-05T07:43:00.000-08:00

Ayurveda always advocates that you should not control your natural urges including sexual urge .kamasutra the authentic vedic book on sex ,states that we should not control our sexual urge ,it goes on to say that
If a man or a woman doesn't get a chance of union after seeing and the liking the other person, it can cause them such symptoms like constant thinking about their subject, lose of sleep, emaciation, abstinence, shamelessness, madness, fainting, madness, fainting and death – in that order. Unfulfilled love is fatal .
Not only Ayurveda says this even Muslim religion tell this in different words
- if a man doesn't have the (financial) capabilities to marry a woman, he shall fast (to suppress his sexual desires). This is because the suppressed sexual feelings are looking for a vent.The same point is reiterated in modern research also These researches acknowledge 'suppressed sexual feelings cause schizophrenia'. Recent researches conducted in the west on relationships also prove the point.
Even within married life, man and woman may be suppressing their sexual desires. The notion and societal programming that sex is wrong also counteracts on their minds. The fear of society and lack of knowledge of sexuality of the other sex are the principle reasons of suppressed sexuality.

sex and ayurveda

2008-11-03T09:57:00.000-08:00
Their lots and lots told about sex in Ayurveda from psychology to physiologic problem .It is very interesting but there are thousands and thousands of combinations told to try all those we need to live for 100 years my aim to explain all practical medicines that can be followed .Sex has been a complicated problem for Ayurveda medicine to be evolved .And many people rob in the name of Ayurveda and siddha medicine treating for sex problems.
There are two reasons why they make money in this way.
1.Men are ready to spend any amount to get treated for sex.
2.Even if they don't find results they will not sue ,will not tell this matter to others ,because it will be embarrassing to any man to be treated for sex problems.
My genuine aim to throw light on sex problems that can be treated.
What is vajikarana?
It is branch of ayurveda dealing with medicines and procedure to enhance man's sexual virility to help maintain good progeny.

Is it relevant today?
YES.It is very much much relevant as ,the quality of human sperm is going down , along with wide spread cases of infertility.

Who are eligible for this treatment and medicines?
All healthy young adult male from 21 to 70.

Is there any side effects?
not at all,unless metals ,metals [heavy] are not used in preparation.

what are those medicines?
they are plant based and should be taken under strict medical guidance.

what are the procedures?
vasti[enema] is the best treatment for this problem.

cases in which sperm count is 10 to 20 million , have greater chances of reviving their youth, but in case of azoospermia it is very difficult to get result.

what is the history behind this branch of treatment?

in olden days kings used to have many wife's , in order to help them to maintain their vigour was the main purpose, later it evolved as a separate branch in Ayurveda.vagi means horse,which symbolically represents sexual vigour.
I was editing this article while checking for spelling it was red wherever Ayurveda was spelt ,i thought it is going to show no suggestion but it is correcting ayurveda with Ayurveda .That is a great sucess friend .

Fibromyalgia and ayurvedic management

2008-11-01T02:48:00.000-07:00

Fibromyalgia is one among medical conditions puzzling modern medical people ,and most often misdiagnosed as rheumatism.Though it is not life threatening it cripples the person incapacitating from doing their normal day day to chores .It is characterised by chronic constant pain responding little to pain killers.It is not progressive meaning it does not get worse but there are periods of remission (flare ups leading to acute and debilitating pain )other symptoms associated include fatigue and tenderness even on light touch ,new research shows genetic predisposition
is also a factor .women are predisposed to this condition.
Now lets lets find ways of treating this puzzling condition in ayurveda ,Our body is made up seven tissues and three humours vata ,pitta and kapha .This particular condition is caused by vata (the humour which causes pain aggravating on muscle tissue).
There are excellent treatments available in ayurveda with evidence based on cases treated with ayurvedic medicine .The general scheme includes massage ,shirodhara and certain internal medicines .It is worthwhile to note that these treatment as are available in many parts of the world now.

Manjista and beauty care

2008-10-26T05:13:00.000-07:00

Rubia cordifolia( manjista ) is in the plant family of rubiaceae
Botanical Name : Rubia Cordifolia
Family Name : Rubiaceae
Common Name : Indian Madder, Madderwort, Lukelangafu, Lukera Batuzi
Part Used : Roots, Stem
Habitat : Throughout india in hilly districts.
Product offered : Roots,Stems
Uses : The roots are alterative, anodyne, antiphlogistic, antitussive, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, styptic, tonic and vulnerary. They are used to lower the blood pressure. The roots are used internally in the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding, internal and external haemorrhage, bronchitis, rheumatism, stones in the kidney, bladder and gall and dysentery .
The stems are used as they are considered to have a bitter taste and a cooling potency. They are used in the treatment of blood disorders and spreading fever of kidneys and intestines. A valuable red dye is obtained from the root and stems. Roots are made into paste for application into ulcers, inflammations and skin troubles. A decoction of leaves and stem is used as a vermifuge.
This dye is the thing we which we use for beauty ,it makes makes the skin fairer and increases the complexion.

Ayurveda and beauty care

2008-10-24T09:33:00.000-07:00
There is lot of beauty treasures in ayurveda what is common is facial there is much more than that. Ayurveda principles lay down that beauty is not skin deep ,and it is truly so ,when you are healthy a good glow to the face .And many a time it is not so in today's synthetic life ..to note a few you should know that there are hundreds of drug in ayurveda that aims at beauty care .So i have panned rain with beauty tips in the following blogs

Vinca rosea

2008-10-19T09:58:00.000-07:00

this drug is very good in type 2 diabetic patients ,and also very effective preventing cancerous growth ,i was introduced to the drug as good anti diabetic medicine ,but when i digged deep found that it is very effective in cancer .
Vinca rosea is grown throughout India. It has certain properties to soothe the nervous system, and acts against restlessness. It also prevents the growth of cancerous cells. It is also an anti-depressant and relieves muscle pain. It has sedative and tranquilizing properties.

Though the white to light purple flowers are good to see, they smell very bad. In Malayalam, it is called savam nari poovu, which means it smells like a dead body.

Vinca Rosea is in the plant family apocynaceae

Family Name : APOCYNACEAE

Botanical Name : VINCA ROSEA

Common Name : PERIWINKLE, MADAGASCAR PERIWINKLE, SADABAHAR

Part Used : LEAVES, ROOTS

Habitat : Grows throughout India and found as an escape in waste places and sandy tracts.
i wanted back my claims with research results i have included this bit
The experimental activity of a new clinically confirmed antitumor compound,
Vincaleukoblastine (C46H58O9N4),(VLB) as the sulfate has been described. Greatest
activity was seen against the P-1534 acute lymphocytic leukemia in DBA/2 mice.
Late as well as early stages of this leukemia were significantly affected by this com
pound. No synergistic or additive effects have been observed in combination therapy
with other antitumor compounds.
A second indole-indoline alkaloid, leurosine, isomerie with VLB, has also been ob
tained from Vinca rosea Linn, with similar demonstrable experimental antitumor
activity.
Two other alkaloids, vin doline (CssHasOz) and catharan thine (C2iH2402N2), also
obtained from Vinca rosea, were devoid of antitumor activity singly or in equimolar
concentrations, but have been postulated as the biogenetic precursors of VLB and
leurosine.
Preliminary studies in vitro demonstrated that certain compounds were capable
of reversing the growth-inhibitory activity of VLB against human monocytic leu
kemia cells. These compounds were coenzyme A, aspartic acid, tryptophan, a-ketoglutaric
acid, ornithine, citrulline, arginine, and glutamic acid.
VLB and leurosine are representatives of a new class of clinically active antitumor
compounds which may interfere with the cellular metabolic pathways leading from
glutamic acid to urea, and from glutamic acid to the citric acid cycle.

Cancer and ayurveda

2008-10-16T13:39:00.000-07:00
ayurveda ,touches cancer very superficially ,there is beautiful quote for cancer which is known as Arbuda -which states that when the ahangara of the cell increases it starts growing abnormally .
Though ayurveda explains cancer and its treatment it does not mention so many types as we see today.At this point it is worthwhile to mention the siddha system of medicine which has excellent medicines for cancer but the problem is most of the medicines are mercurial preparations which may cause dangerous side effects if not administered with proper care .Having said that there are many herbs which are very very effective in treating cases of canccer ,i will be going through the herbs and in which cancers it can be in my subseqent postings.

Credit crunch

2008-10-15T10:24:00.000-07:00
Every one knows what credit crunch by now ,is it affecting ayurveda,The answer is surprisinly NO , If a survey conducted by ASSOCHAM is any indication which goes on to say that yoga and ayurveda has helped lot of them to cope with stress caused by financial mayhem.
The survey said the meltdown in Indian economy and its after effects have led to higher input costs and credit access is virtually getting out of hands for large corporate’s of over Rs 5,000 crore turnover. This has brought 68% of CEOs under severe pressure to fulfil their commitments in last 9-10 months.

Only a minor lot of 32% of CEOs succeed in countering their restiveness and fatigue. The ASSOCHAM survey on “Current Business Scenario If Causing Stress to CEO’s” took views from 400 business tycoons.

According to the survey, 68% CEOs continue to reel under tremendous stress and fatigue as a result of current meltdown and slog to deliver desired results in limited time at their disposal and make adjustments both on margins of their top line and bottom line profitability.

In the survey of 400 CEOs of public and private sector companies having affiliation with the chamber, 128 CEOs responded that they get rid of their stress successfully through yogic krias, gym, sports such as golf and cycling, music and morning stroll.
Over 40% CEOs are now moving towards new emerging ayurvedic treatments , massage, acupuncture, acupressure etc. According to ASSOCHAM, large metros and towns in the coming 5-6 years will have huge ayurvedic centres to suggest treatment for stress overcoming .
Hope this will bring to the ayurvedic freternity which lacks financial back up ...

Blood pressure and ayurveda

2008-09-26T05:36:00.000-07:00
Blood pressure is pressure exerted by the pumping action of heart on the blood vessels. It can go above normal because of the peripheral resistance also. There are two types of pressure exerted
Systolic pressure is the pressure exerted when the heart is not pumping blood if this goes up then there is a greater risk because the heart should not exert pressure beyond a limit when at rest.
The other one is systolic that is pressure exerted when blood is pumped, it not as riskier as the other one because the heart can race higher during physical activity and it will come down with rest

Causes
Although it has frequently been indicated that the causes of essential hypertension are not known, this is only partially true because we have little information on genetic variations or genes that are over expressed or under expressed as well as the intermediary phenotypes that they regulate to cause high BP.A number of factors increase BP, including (1) obesity, (2) insulin resistance, (3) high alcohol intake, (4) high salt intake (in salt-sensitive patients), (5) aging and perhaps (6) sedentary lifestyle, (7) stress, (8) low potassium intake, and (9) low calcium intake. Furthermore, many of these factors are additive, such as obesity and alcohol intake.

How do we interpret a high blood pressure ayurvedically
The force exerted by heart is vata and the resistance offered by the blood vessels is kapha, so basically it is a kapha vata disease.
the management should also be kaphavata haram.

calpol given to children leads to asthma?

2008-09-22T02:54:00.000-07:00

The authors of the study, published in The Lancetmedical journal states use of paracetamol at least once a month – classified as “high use” – increased the symptoms risk 3.23 times.
Taking calpol or Junior paracetamol in the first year of life increased the risk of hay fever and eczema at the age of 6 and 7 by 48 per cent and 35 per cent respectively.They emphasise that the findings do not constitute a reason to stop using paracetamol for relief of pain and fever in children. Instead, they support existing guidelines of the World Health Organisation that paracetamol-based medicines should not be used routinely, but should be reserved for those with a high fever (38.5C or above). Experts point out that in these cases, giving children medication outweighs the risks of not doing so.
Now you may wounder me being an ayurvedic physician showing a keen interest in this study published.It not show -'hey see not only ayurvedic medicines are labelled dangerous modern medicines too have their part' if that is the thing running through your mind ,you have got me wrong .
The point i want to make is we(both ayurvedic physicians and patients ) don't have a good understanding of fever .My father who is also a ayurvedic vaidya never ad viced his patients especially children's not to administer paracetamol for fever unless it is very high ,when i was young i wondered why my father is against the use of a mendicant which gives so much relief from fever that too for kids ,and when i read this article i literally cried what a great man he is (and a good physician definitely) because the research authors are saying exactly the same.
So coming to the treatment of fever treatment in ayurveda it is first treatment explained in ayurveda while listing diseases and it takes almost whole lot of verses than any other disease. It is shame that a treatment explained was almost neglected in current practise ,how patients come with fever to an ayurvedic physician very few .Instead everyone knows popping a paracetamol or two would see the fever running out of them .But wait do you understand what fever is -it is your body telling i need rest or something is wrong with me ,its just an indicator -by taking paracetamol we are just switching off the indicator .
first line of ayurvedic treatment is fasting next is giving digestive medicine and so on ....... and it is time consuming but effectively treats the problem .
The point i want to make is it is our duty to create awareness among general public in every little way we can.

Relation Between prakruti and genetics

2008-09-19T07:39:00.000-07:00
A landmark study, the first of its kind in the world, finds links between Prakriti, a fundamental principle of personalized medicine of Ayurveda, and modern genomics for development of predictive and personalized medicine. The study reveals that it is possible to identify groups within normal individuals of the populations, which could be predisposed to certain kind of diseases, and also might respond differently to drugs. Such integration of the principles of Ayurveda with genomics, appropriately termed as Ayurgenomics by the authors, holds great potential and promise for future predictive and personalized medicine at an affordable cost.

For the first time it has been demonstrated that normal individuals within the same ethnic population, clustered on the basis of clinical criteria described in Ayurveda, show variations in the basal levels of blood parameters used in routine for diagnostic purposes, as well as in basal levels of expression of genes.

Human genome sequencing and subsequent mapping of genetic variability has allowed us to identify genetic variations and patterns of variability across diverse global populations. India has also put systematic and concerted efforts to identify relatedness amongst the diverse Indian populations at genetic level. The first step in this regard was the CSIR led Indian Genome Variation Consortium project which provided the first genetic landscape of India. In this project, 55 distinct populations of India, classified on the basis of linguistic lineage and ethnicity from different geographical zones of the country, were found to cluster into five major groups of relatedness.

However, despite greater genetic similarity there was high inter-individual variability within each cluster. This inter-individual variability confers differential susceptibility to common diseases like diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular disease and differential drug responsiveness. Therefore, the next logical step was to identify groups within these related populations that are likely to be similarly predisposed or protected from the disease. According to Ayurveda, an individual’s basic constitution, Prakriti, to a large extent, determines predisposition and prognosis to diseases as well as suitability of preventive and curative regimen for the same. This study explored whether this ancient and documented system of Prakriti analysis could be correlated in modern biology terms.

For this purpose, more than 1000 individuals were screened, out of which 120 individuals of predominant prakriti were identified, and subsequently 96 unrelated ethnically matched healthy individuals with predominance of either Vata (39 individuals), Pitta (29) or Kapha (28) prakriti, belonging to an age group of 18 – 40 years with equal numbers of both genders (n=48 in each case) were recruited for further analysis. Blood sampling was carried out from these individuals following all ethical guidelines. DNA, RNA and serum were isolated and whole genome expression profiling, using H19Kv8 cDNA microarray as well as biochemical testing for 33 parameters used in routine testing was carried out to study whether these groups exhibit any differences. These subjects were all from North India and of Indo-European origin. The genetic background of the subjects was reconfirmed through analysis of genetic similarity with this group and populations of the Indian genome variation project. The subjects shared genetic affinity with the Indo-European populations of North India.

In this study, normal individuals of the three most contrasting Prakriti types, namely, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, were identified following clinical criteria described in Ayurveda in Indian population of Indo-European origin. It was observed that these Prakriti types exhibited differences at biochemical profiles like liver function tests and lipid profiles and hematological parameters like haemoglobin level etc. Differential gene expression was found in significant number of housekeeping and disease related genes. A significant variation in expression of genes related to metabolism, transport, immune response and regulation of blood coagulation etc. was also observed.

The results of the study conceptualized by Prof Samir Brahmachari, Director General, CSIR and led by Dr. Mitali Mukerji at the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology have been reported in the Journal of Translational Medicine recently (September 2008). There was intense involvement of Dr. Bhavana Prasher an Ayurveda expert and Dr. Sapna Negi a senior molecular biologist (senior authors of paper) along with a team of trans-disciplinary people that included Ayurveda doctors, molecular biologists, biochemists, bioinformaticians and statisticians.

Ayurveda medicine and health insurance

2008-09-16T08:27:00.000-07:00

Now we shall look into an entirely new field in ayurveda that is health insurance .I am sure many of you would be covered by medical insurance policies ,and rightly you would have a doubt whether your treatments would be covered by these insurance policies .Unfortunately not all treatments are covered.
Lets have a detailed look at the insurance scenario in India first
Hope you know how these companies work ,there are companies where you buy policies like icici lombard,bajaj alliance ,Ttk healthcare etc ,these are called tpa or third party administrator
And there are companies which would cover the policies

The IRDA (Insurance Regulatory Development Authority has recognized the following companies in India)

National Insurance Company

New India Assurance

United India Insurance

ICICI Lombard

Tata AIG

Royal Sundaram

Star Allied Health Insurance

Cholamandalam DBS

Bajaj Allianz Apollo

AG Health Insurance Company

Insurance industry in India has witnessed a sea of change since the opening of the sector for private participation. Most of these insurance companies have appointed TPA(Third Party Administrator) and the best thing to happen on the service front is introduction of third party administrators. The introduction of this new breed of intermediaries in the sector will benefit both the insured and the insurer. While the insurers are benefited by reduction in their administrative costs the insured is benefited by better service.
Now lets come to Ayurveda ,what happens is all these policies are designed for allopathic system of medicine ,unfortunately we cant apply the same standards to ayurveda,And all these companies have allopathic doctors to evaluate the insurance claims ,they cant do this properly ,now companies have introduced the ayurvedic doctors as staff ,But the funny thing is even these doctors have to work on rules designed for allopathic medicine,So they blindly refuse to process the claims or process the claims that are not genuine .
Ensure with your tpa whether they cover ayurvedic treatments before taking a policy.That way you make full use of the money you pay ,In today consumer driven world ,consumer is the king when many ask whether they cover ayurvedic treatments these companies would be compelled to include Ayurvedic treatmnents in their policies .As of now only a selected few companies cover ayurvedic treatments in their policy.

Management of Acid peptic disease in ayurveda

2008-09-11T13:09:00.000-07:00

Almost all gastric disorders can be managed well in ayurveda ,in fact all treatments in ayurveda aim at balancing the digestive fire .
Many people are not aware that ayurveda has the best cure for all these disease and of course avoiding all actions and foods which has basically caused them is mandatory , be it ayurveda or any system of treatment for that matter.
The most common conditions like gastric and duodenal ulcer can be treated with medicnices which give immediate relief and medicines which aim at curing the condition .Both modalities have to adopted for best results .virechana woulsd be handy in all these conditions .the treatment can take anywhere between one month to six months .Acid reflex or reverse peristalsis is another common condition seen and it can also be manged well with ayurvedic medicines and proper diet.

Endangered plants in used in ayurveda

2008-09-09T12:49:00.000-07:00

This article is for doctors and not for patients.
Lets include some practically useful things in our curriculum.
.I would ask how many of our doctors including me know the endangered species , a handful would be knowing ,It should be included in curriculum in dravya guna and be should be taught to students.We study virya ,vipaka ,guna ,karma ,synonms ,its also important that we study the status of the plant or animal we are dealing with ,whether it is endangered or not.
"With demand and commercialisation growing fast, the future of the wild plants which have helped most of humanity for centuries is now more uncertain than it has ever been," One species highlighted by Plantlife as being under threat is tetu lakha (Nothapodytes foetida), a small tree found in rainforests in south India and Sri Lanka and used for anti-cancer drugs in Europe. Others include a saw-wort known as costus or kusta (Saussurea lappa) from India whose root is used for chronic skin disorders, and the tendrilled fritillary (Fritillaria cirrhosa) from Sichuan, China, used to treat respiratory infections.
Although the crisis has been looming for years, the herbal medicine industry is failing to ensure the sustainability of its supplies. It has established that 11 of 16 herbal companies in the UK, for instance, harvest all the plants they sell from the wild, and the remaining five grow only a small proportion.
As practising ayurveda doctors we should be aware of endangered plants and animals ,it gives us environmental responsiblity .other reason is it is getting stricter and stricter in foreign countries countries where medicines are exported from Asian countries.

Controversial subject

2008-09-06T04:04:00.000-07:00
On 27Th August 2008 the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published article by Saper et al. on heavy metals in Ayurvedic medicines. . The APA together with its cooperation partners NAMA (USA) and VEAT (Germany) have issued a Joint Response to the above article.
So lets consider why this hype around heavy metals in ayurveda.
We should understand a few basic facts before going deep into the issue of heavy metals
As per my knowledge of ayurveda and use of heavy metals in ayurveda I am making few points here
What are these heavy metals ? is the first question that would naturally pop up in any ones mind .
These are metals which can be toxic it exceeds certain permitted levels in body .
Now you may ask why on earth do these people use toxic metals and minerals as medicine .
There is a simple philosophical answer to this 'NECTAR(Amruth or elixir )when taken in excess is poison.And poison when judiciously used is the best medicine.
It all boils down to the physician he has to use medicine based on his judgement ,In some cases we need to use these medicines ,see for instance ,when treating cancer we can use certain mercurial preparations ,It is gamble but if it saves a person then i would go for that ,and it has saved lives .
Now, who will make a mistake or who is prone to make mistake ,because of their ignorance ,the people who call themselves practitioners after undergoing training for 1 or 2 year ,without proper understanding ,when they practise they are bound to make mistake ,it not their fault ,they are not trained to do this ,In India or Srilanka it is taught as a medical profession .So we see a lot of cases ,we are given full time education .It is not the case else where .So it is up to patients they should demand to be treated by a qualified physician ,It is your right ,Today's world is costumer driven ,whatever you wish will come true .
Did i deviate from the subject ,I Thought it is necessary .
The so called heavy metals are not brought into use today or yesterday ,not 10 or 20 years ,it has been used for centuries .They should be purified as told in texts ,when we tend to mass produce them ,it is not possible to maintain the strict standards ,that is when things stated to go wrong in the beginning ,Then came the era of big companies producing medicines ,they found it very lucrative ,because ,these medicines are very effective ,very cheap to produce ,(it becomes costly when you all purificatory procedures)the problem comes when they don't purify them properly .And they don't that why we are facing such a problem today.
These medicines are very effective in leukemia ,cancer and certain other condition ,It is a risk worth taking ,Because these medicines can save the life f the person ,(as we use chemotherapy or radiotherapy) which has many side effects but it saves the life.
What we need today is educating the patient ,It is a hard task ,but achieve able ,if we synchronise our efforts towards that's with out vying for short term personal gains

New study

2008-09-04T04:17:00.000-07:00
Ayurveda has got medicines for hepatitis B and now it has beeb proved too.

"Phyllanthus blocks DNA polymerase, the enzyme needed for the hepatitis B virus to reproduce. In one study, 59% of those infected with chronic viral hepatitis B lost one of the major blood markers of HBV infection (e.g. hepatitis B surface antigen) after using Phyllanthus for 30 days.

Ayurveda and sankrit

2008-09-02T05:50:00.000-07:00
We can aptly say that the grace ayurveda has got is because of Sanskrit language since almost all texts of ayurveda are in sanskrit .The beauty of sanskrit is every word used in sanskrit will have a meaning for instance ayurveda is derived from two words ayu -life (length of ones life span ) veda - knowledge or science .
To give a deeper understanding lets take some of the words which has the meaning human body.I presume most of you would know the words cataboilsm and anabolism ,or simply put catabolism is the breaking down process and anabolism is the building up process ,together they form metabolism.
Metabolism is a important process in physiology the word sarira in sanskrit means -that which undergoes destruction .and Deha means- body , which is being build up ,so when explaining certain thins they just change the word in description ,the whole lot things change there ,it not for the rhyming purpose the change the words .
For example when reexplaining condition in which body is deteriorating the apt word would be sarira .
Finally i don't know whether i made the point across to you ,hope i made some sense..

Metals and minerals in ayurveda

2008-08-31T09:53:00.000-07:00
Be careful when you buy over the counter ayurvedic drugs . Look for the contents and always use medicine under medical supervision.
A study in the August 27 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association points out that around 20% of ayurvedic products purchased through the Internet have significant levels of arsenic, lead and mercury. About 60 percent of the samples were from U.S. companies and 40 percent from Indian companies. Twenty-one percent had significant levels of lead, mercury and arsenic. The ingestion of these metals “could result in lead and/or mercury ingestion's 100 to 10,000 times greater than acceptable limits..". This is not the first time that the Journal has reported this. In 2004, a similar study uncovered very similar facts. The existence of heavy metals in Ayurvedic medicine will not be a surprise to most Indians who are probably familiar with the claims of Ayurvedic Vaidyas, that these, in a suitably processed form are not harmful to the human body. The Wikipedia article on Ayurveda quotes Vaidyas as claiming that the practice of using heavy metals therapeutically as anti-microbial and anti-cancer agents is an old one and they have no toxic effects since as they are "meticulously and elaborately processed to oxides, salts and ashes that do not have the same biological activity as the more active, unprocessed compounds".. The described detoxification is a simple chemical process which involves four successive rounds of boiling the crude Aconitum root in cow's urine (twice) and cow's milk (twice). This process is claimed to chemically modify both toxic and proposed therapeutic components of the root. It also extracts some of these compounds from the root into the boiling solvents, thereby decreasing their concentration in the final product.
These medicines has to be used very carefully.

Kashaya vasti

2008-08-30T04:03:00.000-07:00
When we say vasti -it is enema,both sneha vasti and kashaya vasti comes in that ,so that makes the pancha karma whole with kashaya vasti ,sneha vasti ,vamanam ,virechanam and nasyam.So what is kashaya vasti and what is sneha vasti .Please bear in mind that though the are classified under different headings ,both are used alternatively in 7 ,15 ,30 days of vasti.So it all seems theoretical if i am going to explain all these things ,it may interest serious students of ayurveda but not patients and this blog is targeted at patients who have very little idea of ayurveda.
It is very effective and no parallel treatment is found in other medical system ,this is very unique,please don't confuse this with enema in naturopathy or water enema of modern medicine,its nothing like that ,.When all those enemas are aimed at temporary relief ,Vasti takes care of the disease from the root.
Before signing off
Kashaya vasti is enema where a combination of medicines are used where quantity of medicines range from 500 t0 930 ml
Sneha vasti is oil or ghee ( as the name indicates) used for and quantity ranges from 60 ml to 300 ml.

Vasti

2008-08-28T08:51:00.001-07:00
Vasti (Enema or Colonic Irrigation) is considered as the mother of all Panchakarma treatments since it cleanses the accumulated toxins from all the 3 doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, through the colon. Vasti is also highly beneficial as a rejuvenating treatment. Benefits Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Colitis, Convalescence, Cervical Spondylosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Constipation, Digestive disorders, Backache & Sciatica, Hepatomegaly & Splenomegaly, Obesity, Piles, Sexual Debility & Infertility.

Now a break

2008-08-27T05:42:00.000-07:00
I was reading an article about population of European union by 2060 ,Britain would be the highly populated European country ,and i imagined myself in 2060 it seemed odd ,weired i should 80 by then a burden to the society (as the per this report )and many more people would be there like me in their eighties (as people are living longer ),may be by the time India would be a super power ,the whole way the world be changed ,may i will read this blog too ,who knows , i could not imagine myself as a eighty year old .........

Nasyam

2008-08-27T05:39:00.000-07:00

Nasyam is more or less essential in all ailments above the neck. However its efficacy is no less in the ailments of the lower body too.
Oil is instilled through the nostrils (2 - 5 drops) after being given an invigorating face massage with steam.

· lubricates all the sense organs, improves sense of smell, hearing, taste, memory
· slows down the greying of hair, clears all sinuses and delays the ageing process
· very effective in sinusitis, Migraine and insomnia.
· permanent cure for diseases such as Swooning, Delirious Fever, Hemiplegia, Epilepsy, Facial Paralysis and Frozen Shoulder, and not to mention diseases of the head.

Virechana

2008-08-25T03:10:00.000-07:00

Virechana is medicated purgation , it is the cleansing of the Pitta and the purification of the blood toxins from the body that are accumulated in the pitta asayas( liver and gallbladder). It completely cleanses the gastro-intestinal tractGenerally, it is administered three days after the Vamana treatment but this may vary. If Vamana therapy is not needed, Virechana can be administered directly after purvakarma. Virechan cleanses the sweat glands, small intestine, colon, kidneys, stomach, liver and spleen. A number of effective and safe herbs can be used as a laxative. This includes senna, prune, bran, flaxseed husk, dandelion root, psyllium seed, cow's milk, salt, castor oil, raisins and mango juice,madana phala. When taking these laxatives, it is important to adhere to restricted diet. Benefits of Virechana help root out skin diseases, chronic fever, piles, abdominal tumors, worms, gout, jaundice, gastrointestinal problems, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, asthma, headaches, elephantiasis and gynecological disorders. This karma mainly aims to eliminate doshas that cannot be removed by Vamana karma such as the kidneys, lungs and sweat glands. This elimination process of vitiated doshas through rectum is called Virechana. The purvakarmas used for virechana karma (purgation therapy) vitiate the doshas and bring them into the koshta (abdomen). Purgative drugs are dominant in earth and water elements and have downward movement. The synonyms of virechana are rechan and praskandhan. Procedure of Virechana The patient should be first subjected to Oleation , Fomentation , Emisis and Samsarjana Karma (post operative) as described earlier. Then start internal Oleation for 3 to 7 days. Followed by medicated Steam bath for 3 days. A day before Virechana light and warm diet is advised. Purgative drug should be administerted after 7.00 a.m. i.e : after completion of "Kapha kala" (time). Administer the standard drug formulations, for producing Virechana. Factors like disease state, body - mind constitution, age, state of Dosa , person time and mental condition needs to be taken in to consideration. Hot water in small quantity and "Yastimadu" Phanta is to be given at regular intervals, to induce bouts, while cold water is absolutely contra - indicated. Following are the diseases for which Virechana karma treatment can be given
Fever.
Skin diseases.
Haematemesis.
Epistaxis.
Fistula.
Haemorrhoids.
Splenic disorders
Tumors
Goiters
Lymphadenitis
Artificial poisoning
Cholera.
Retention of urine
Leprosy.
Inguinal swelling.
Intestinal torpor
Cardiac disorders.
Rheumatic conditions.
Anorexia

Vamana

2008-08-23T06:21:00.000-07:00
Literally speaking vamana is vomiting -why on earth would someone induce vomiting as treatment ? sounds crazy isn't it
Ayurveda works differently the name doesn't indicate the whole treatment ,the treatment involves lot of preparation ,the process takes seven days of preparation .special ghee diet is given with certain other restrictions.
Who can go for this
Persons suffering from kaphaja skin diseases ,asthma ,and for detoxification
Who cant go for this
Persons who are very weak ,who are dry ,who are not willing to go for this ,person not confident of this treatment
What is some ineligible undergoes the treatment
There are many side effects ,the mildest being headache severest being severe petrification of skin with bad smell.
The principle behind vamana is bringing the toxins to abdomen and eliminating it by vomiting on seventh day.
I personally have seen only 3 or 4 vamanas it becoming rarer these days only a handful of hospitals practice vamana ,i doubt anyone abroad practise vamana at all.The beauty of ayurveda is even with out a important treatment like many physicians are successfully treating many conditions.

Panchakarma

2008-08-22T06:56:00.000-07:00
Vamana is one of the panchakarmas all those explained before are purvakarmas the actual panchakarmas are vamana ,virechana ,kashaya vasti ,matravasti and nasyam which i will introduce to you in my future briefing ,now all these things cannot be practised in commercial ayurveda (spa ayurveda ) because all these these involves greater attention from physician and therapists ,and medicines .As mentioned these treatments are very effective ,when done in many cases .

Janu vasti

2008-08-20T03:33:00.000-07:00

I was busy with a project, free now i can blog as usual

Now coming to my topic ,it is one treatment which comes handy when treating cases with osteo arthritis ,when done in courses of 7 ,14 or 21 ,along with other treatments . The principle involved is very simple the gravity of the oil should cause the oil to penetrate into the joint ,when we speak ayurvedically its taila is best vata samana dravya and most of these conditions are due to increase of vata.

Shirovasti

2008-08-05T03:03:00.000-07:00

This involves keeping a leather cap in the head and oil is kept in the head for set period of time ,usually 20 minutes to 30 minutes ,while categorising the effectiveness of treatment this is ranked as first ,followed by shiro dhara ,pichu and shiro abyangam.

Migraine

Paralysis

Insomnia

Anxiety

Kati vati

2008-08-04T10:28:00.000-07:00

A well is made with blackgram flour and warm oil is retained for 20 to 30 minutes ,the expected action is percolation of oil into the affected area there by delivering the medicinal effects ,relaxing the the person and relieving from the pain ,It may difficult for patients with asthma and certain health conditions cant lie on their back.

Sciatica.

IVDP.

Muscular spasms.

Nyavara kizhi

2008-08-02T06:28:00.000-07:00

Nyavara is the name of the rice used for the treatment ,it can be either used as a kizhi just rub all over the body ,the rice is boiled with milk ,bulk promoting herbs and meat and then tied into a bolus and given as a kizhi to promote ,muscle as in pseudo muscular dystrophy ,polio myelitis .where there is wasting of muscle ,it should be done for 14 ,21 ,28 days continuously .

Pseudo muscular dystrophy

Paralysis

Cerebral palsy

Takra dhara

2008-08-01T04:10:00.000-07:00

Takra means butter milk ,from my earlier post you have an idea of shirodhara ,what they do here is boil milk and medicines and add little curd keep it over night ,it is then churned and shirodhara is done with that buttermilk .It is very cooling and very effective in skin diseases ,like psoriasis .

Psoriasis

Insomnia

Shirodhara

2008-07-31T02:04:00.000-07:00

Signature treatment of ayurveda.The process involves continuous dripping of oil on forehead,either cold or lukewarm depending on ailment treated ,for 30 to 40 minutes.It is done either for 3 ,7 ,14 ,21 day depending on the severity of the ailment.Patients are advised to take rest during the treatment.Because only a relaxed mind and body can enjoy the treatment,once the patient enjoys the treatment the effect of the treatment will be doubled.

Depression.

Headache

Hypertension

Paralysis

Diseases of the eye
Insomnia

Kizhi

2008-07-27T03:29:00.000-07:00

Kizhi treatment is a therapy wherein heated herbs and medicinal oils are tied in cloth bags; and placed on the area to be treated. This is followed by specific massages, done using the fingers, heel of the hand or palm. The pressure application varies according to the nature of ailment and the spot.

Benefits

Relives pain and stiffness.

Relaxes body.

Opens the sweat pores,and helps in removal of toxins.

Removes knots from body.

Abyanga

2008-07-25T06:47:00.000-07:00

One of the main treatments in ayurveda ,known to common man as body massage ,is corner stone all treatments because sneha(application of oil to body ) and steam to body are basic of all treatments .It has got loads of benefits ,the whole process involves application of medicated ayurvedic oil in seven positions ,for 40 to 45 minutes .It can either done with pressure or with little pressure depending on the condition .Concentration should be on the affected part of the body .
Improves the circulation to the extremities.When circulation increases ,the skin is invigorated and looks younger and the skin complexion increases .Relaxes the body .
Removes the toxins from the body ,through the lymphatic route .
Induces sleep .
In vata diseases it relives pain and stiffness

Ayurveda Treatments

2008-07-21T08:08:00.002-07:00
Ayurveda has many unique treatments which we cant find in other systems of medicine ,thats how this 5000 year old science survives .It is very tough and lenghty if i try to explain all with in this space,So i will make it short and useful so that this page doesnot bore you .

See what this child has to say

2008-07-21T08:08:00.001-07:00
Hi guys see how responsible this girl is ......words cant match this video WATCH THIS

Dhanwantari -God of ayurveda

2008-06-09T04:15:00.000-07:00

Dhanwantari is the God of ayurveda according to history of Ayurveda Dhanwantari originated from the the sea when devas and asuras churned in sea with meru mountain He came out with Amrutha (Elixer ) in hand .irrespective of their religion most of ayurveda vaidyas pray Dhanwantari,there are many hymns in sanskrit in praise of Him.
Surgical branch of ayurveda is also known by the name Dhanwantari samprdaya ,which means those who follow Dhanwantari.

Sleep and Ayurveda

2008-06-09T03:53:00.000-07:00

The pace of life gets faster and faster, and people try to cram more and more into every minute of the day.

Ayurveda says one should get six to seven hours of sleep .And all except vata prakruti persons should avoid day sleep ,and especilally during panchakarma .
As things get more hectic, sleep tends to get short shrift. It's seen as wasted time, lost forever.
"For healthy people, there's a big temptation to voluntarily restrict sleep, to stay up an hour or two or get up an hour or two earlier," said Dr. Greg Belenky, director of the Sleep and Performance Research Center at Washington State University Spokane.
"But you're really reducing your productivity and exposing yourself to risk," Belenky added.
That's a message doctors are trying to spread to Americans, including the estimated 40 million people who struggle with some type of sleep disorder each year.
Before Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1880, people slept an average of 10 hours a night. These days, Americans average 6.9 hours of sleep on weeknights and 7.5 hours a night on weekends, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
"The group of people getting optimal sleep is getting smaller and smaller," said Dr. Chris Drake, senior scientist at the Henry Ford Hospital Sleep Disorders and Research Center in Detroit. "When a person's sleep drops to six hours or less, that's when a lot of things become very problematic."
While experts recommend seven to eight hours of sleep each night, the amount needed for an individual can vary.
But lack of sleep affects a person in one of two ways, Belenky said. First, sleeplessness influences the day-to-day performance of tasks.
"The performance effects are seen immediately," he said. "You short-change yourself of sleep, and you see the effects immediately. You can make a bad decision. You can miss something. Have a moment's inattention, and you're off the road."
The longer-term effects of sleep deprivation involve a person's health. Doctors have linked lack of sleep to weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems, depression and substance abuse.
"Hormones that process appetite begin to get disorganized," said Drake, who's also an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. There's a decrease in the amount of leptin, an appetite-suppressing hormone, when a person gets too little sleep. At the same time, ghrelin -- a hormone that stimulates appetite -- increases with a lack of sleep.
Too little sleep also interferes with the body's ability to regulate glucose and can cause inflammation leading to heart problems and a rise in blood pressure. "There's a stress response to being in a sleep loss," Belenky said.
The types of people not getting enough sleep also break down into two groups. First, there are those who make the conscious choice to go without enough sleep.
"It's sort of part of the culture," Belenky said. "People pride themselves on getting little sleep. You'll hear people bragging, 'I only need six hours a night.' So there's a macho element here."
On the other hand, there are people who are suffering from sleep disorders. These disorders include:
Insomnia, an inability to go to sleep or stay asleep.
Sleep apnea, or breathing interruptions during sleep that cause people to wake up repeatedly.
Restless legs syndrome, a tingling or prickly sensation in the legs that causes a person to need to move them, interrupting sleep.
Someone suffering from any of these problems should visit their doctor or see a sleep specialist, Belenky said.
Sleep apnea, the most prevalent sleep disorder, can have particularly serious long-term effects if left untreated. "You're waking up out of sleep to breathe. You can't sleep and breathe at the same time," Drake said. "It's a risk factor for developing major cardiovascular health effects."
Some people who have trouble sleeping will resort to mild sedatives like Ambien and Lunesta.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently asked the makers of these sedative-hypnotic drugs to strengthen their warning labels. This action followed reports of dangerous allergic reactions, as well as a host of bizarre behavioral side effects that include sleep-driving, making phone calls, and preparing and eating food or having sex while asleep.
Drake and Belenky both consider sleeping pills to be fine for the short term if taken properly.
"Sleeping pills are a temporary solution," Belenky said. "If you're upset about something or have situational insomnia, or you're trying to sleep at the wrong time of day because you've traveled across time zones, they are effective."
But, both doctors noted the pills will do nothing to help a chronic sleep problem. "They don't address the pathology of their sleeplessness," Drake said.
The U.S. National Institutes of Health offers these tips for getting a good night's sleep:
Stick to a regular sleep schedule.
Avoid exercising closer than five or six hours before bedtime.
Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol before bed.
Avoid large meals and beverages late at night.
Don't take naps after 3 p.m.
Relax before bed, taking time to unwind with a hot bath, a good book or soothing music.
If you're still awake after more than 20 minutes in bed, get up and do something relaxing until you feel sleepy. Anxiety over not being able to sleep can make it harder to fall asleep.

Ayurveda treatments like shiro dhara ,takra dhara ,tala potichal ,and medicines like jata mamsi ,sarpagandha ,and some purified narcoticas are used to induce sleep.

Way to get the desired child

2008-05-27T03:49:00.000-07:00

This is a calander which helps to get male or female child according to the age of the mother and and which month she becomes pregnant ,and amazingly it works ,i have checked with my friends and it is working you are not going to lose anything by trying this then why dont you try.you are not going to loose anything by trying it.
It is simple to do the calculation ,first they age of the women who is planing for the child should be noted ,then look for the child in as male or female column and then look for the month in which she should be pregnant.
for eg: if a woman of 30 years wants a female child she should get pregnent on march or may .
and if a woman of 25 wants a male child she should get pregnent on feb,april ,jun ,aug ,oct ,november ,december.

Try this diet for weigt loss

2008-05-27T02:39:00.000-07:00

Weight Loss Diet Program
The following diet and health program was developed for employees and dependents of General Motors, Inc. and is intended for their exclusive use. This program was developed in conjunction with a grant from U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. It was field tested at the Johns Hopkins Research Centre and was approved for distribution by the Board of Directors, General Motors Corp. at a general meeting on August 15, 1985. General Motors Corp. wholly endorses this program and is making it available to all employees and families. This program will be available at all General Motors Food Service Facilities. It is management's intention to facilitate a wellness and fitness program for everyone.
This program is designed for a target weight loss of 10-17 lbs per week. It will also improve your attitudes and emotions because of its cleansing systematic effects.
The effectiveness of this seven day plan is that the food eaten burn more calories than they give to the body in caloric value.
This plan can be used as often as you like without any fear of complications. It is designed to flush your system of impurities and give you a feeling of well being. After seven days you will begin to feel lighter because you will be lighter by at least 10 lbs. You will have an abundance of energy and an improved disposition.
During the first seven days you must abstain from all alcoholYou must drink 10 glasses of water each day

Day One
All fruits except bananas. Your first day will consist of all the fruits you want. It is strongly suggested that you consume lots of melons the first day. Especially watermelon and a loupe. If you limit your fruit consumption to melons, your chances of losing three lbs. on first day are very good.

Day Two
All vegetables. You are encouraged to eat until you are stuffed with all the raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. There is no limit on the amount or type. For your complex carbohydrate, you will start day two with a large baked potato for breakfast. You may top the potato with one pat of butter.

Day Three
A mixture of fruits and vegetables of your choice. Any amount, any quantity. No bananas yet. No potatoes today.

Day Four
Bananas and milk. Today you will eat as many as eight bananas and drink three glasses milk. This will be combined with the special soup which may be eaten in limited quantities.

Day Five
Today is feast day. You will eat beef and tomatoes. Eat two 10 oz. portions of lean beef. Hamburger is OK. Combine this with six whole tomatoes. On day five you must increase your water intake by one quart. This is to cleanse your system of the uric acid you will be producing.

Day Six
Beef and vegetables. Today you may eat an unlimited amount of beef and vegetables. Eat to your hearts content.

Day Seven
Today your food intake will consist of brown rice, fruit juices and all the vegetables you care to consume.
Tomorrow morning you will be 10-17 lbs. lighter than one week ago. If you desire further weight loss, repeat the program again. You may repeat this program as often as you like, however, it is suggested that you are allowed two glasses of white wine in addition to the instructions on the program. You may substitute champagne for white wine. Under no circumstances are you to drink any other alcoholic beverages with the exception of beer which is allowed. Any liquor (bourbon,vodka, rum) is forbidden. Cream drinks are especially forbidden. You may have an occasional cordial such as creme de menthe or schnapps, but you must always limit yourself to two drinks. If you wine, drink only wine that day. If you have beer, drink only beer that day, etc. Alcohol adds empty calories to your diet. However, after the first week it will help your digestion and settle your stomach.

G.M.'S Wonder Soup
The following soup is intended as a supplement to your diet. It can be eaten any time of the day in virtually unlimited quantities. You are encouraged to consume large quantities of this soup.
28 oz, Water, 6 Large Onions, 2 Green Peppers, Whole Tomatoes (fresh or canned), 1 Head Cabbage, 1 Bunch Celery, 4 Envelopes Lipton Onion Soup Mix, Herbs and Flavouring as desired.
Additional Comments
Vegetables as may be taken in the form of a salad if desired. No dressing except malt, white or wine vinegar, squeezed lemon, garlic, herbs. No more than one tea spoon of oil.
You have been given a recipe for the WONDER SOUP which can be eaten in unlimited quantities. This soup is a supplement while you are on the program and it should be a pleasure to eat. Not everyone likes cabbage, green peppers, calory etc. This recipe is not inflexible. You may substitute vegetables according to your taste. You may add any vegetables you like: asparagus, peas, corn, turnips, green beans, cauliflower, etc. Try to stay away from beans (lima, pinto, kidney, etc.), however, because they tend to be high in calories even though they are very good for you.
Beverages you may consume while on the program :
Water (flavoured with lemon/lime if desired).
Club Soda is OK.
Black Coffee. No cream or cream substitute. No sugar or sweetness.
Black Tea = Herb or Leaf.
Absolutely nothing else except the fruit juices which are part of day seven. No fruit juices before day seven.
How and Why It Works
Day One you are preparing your system for the upcoming programme. Your only source of nutrition is fresh or canned fruits. Fruits are nature's perfect food. They provide everything you could possibly want to sustain life except total balance and variety.
Day Two starts with a fix of complex carbo-hydrates coupled with an oil dose. This is taken in the morning for energy and balance. The rest of day two consists of vegetables which are virtually calorie free and provide essential nutrients and fibre.
Day Three eliminates the potato because you get your carbohydrates from the fruits. You system is now prepared to start burning excess pounds. You will still have cravings which should start to diminish by day four.
Day Four, bananas, milk and soup sound the strangest and least desirable. You're in for a surprise. You probably will not eat all the bananas allowed. But they are there for the potassium you have lost and the sodium you may have missed the past three days. You will notice a definite loss of desire for sweets. You will be surprised how easy this day will go.
Day Five, Beef and tomatoes. The beef is for iron and proteins, the tomatoes are for digestion and fibre. Lots and lots of water purifies your system. You should notice colourless urine today. Your allowance calls for the equivalent of five "quarter ponders". Do not feel you have to eat all this beef. You must eat the six tomatoes.
Day Six is similar to day five, Iron and proteins from beef, Vitamins and fibre from vegetables. By now your system is in a total weight loss inclination. There should be a noticeable difference in the way you look today, compared to day one.
Day Seven finished off the program like a good cigar used to finish off Victorian meals, except much healthier. You have your system under control and it should thank you for the flushing and cleaning you just gave it.

Medical tourism and ayurveda

2008-05-25T04:50:00.001-07:00

Medical tourism is gaining momentum as cost of treatment is going up,so people are searching for cheaper destinations where they can get quality treatment ,as people look out for these kind alternatives, ayurveda fits into that as an alternative method of treatment (it is sad to hear that ayurveda is classified under alternative system ,when the system can offer cure for some disease where the main stream methods cant offer much help now) ,i am drifting from my subject ,coming back to the point ayurveda is going to a big of chunk of medical tourism as many big players are vying for the lions share f the market ,it is the time as competition increases quality of service will increase along with that ,new innovative methods will be tried ,money will flow in and once the money flows rest will be taken care of .So watch for this interesting space lot of things going on in the background ,many big hotel groups have in house ayurveda rejuvenation programmes going on ,and the new players are learning the tricks of the trade .Between Delhi's crushing crowds and Mumbai's glamour and glitz -- not to mention the countless temples and castles -- there's no shortage of exotic attractions for travelers in India. But a growing number of visitors are spending less time at the Taj Mahal, and are instead seeking out the medical and spiritual benefits of traditional Ayurvedic treatment at the high-end spas popping up all over India.
Ayurveda, which literally means "knowledge of life," originated in South India more than 5,000 years ago and is considered a longevity science in the subcontinent. In simple (and possibly overly brief) terms, Ayurveda says the body consists of three main aspects: vata, pitta and kapha. These can come out of alignment due to pollution, stress, disease and even just the strain of everyday life. The goal of an Ayurvedic practitioner, then, is to rebalance to this system -- thereby bringing the subject back to his or her "true self."

case discussion

2008-05-15T03:22:00.000-07:00
I like to discuss a recent case of psoriasis in my blog
The person affected is of Scandinavian origin he has this for the past 20 years with remission and relapse ,but never has been cured all his life , and this problem runs in his family ,he underwent treatment and there is no improvement so far expect slight reduction in itching ,since it is a chronic case it takes it takes time to cure ,I have asked him to be patient and I will posting is improvements in future postings.

diet for kapha prakruti person

2008-04-27T03:34:00.000-07:00
kapha

· Dairy. Low-fat milk is better. Always boil milk before you drink it -- which makes it easier to digest -- and take it warm. Do not take milk with a full meal or with sour or salty food. You might add one or two pinches or turmeric or ginger to whole milk before boiling it to help reduce any Kapha-increasing qualities in the milk.
· Fruit. Lighter fruits, such as apples and pears, are better. Reduce heavy or sour fruits, such as oranges, bananas, pineapples, figs, dates, avocados, coconuts and melons, as these fruits increase Kapha.
· Sweeteners. Honey is excellent for reducing Kapha. Reduce sugar products, as these increase Kapha.
· All beans are fine, except tofu.
· Reduce all nuts.
· Grains. Most grains are fine, especially barley and millet. Do not take too much wheat or rice, as they increase Kapha.
· Spices. All are fine, except for salt. It increases Kapha.
· Vegetables. All are fine, except tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet potatoes and zucchini. They all increase Kapha.

· Vigorous regular exercise, a little each day.
· Warm temperatures.
· Fresh fruits, vegetables and legumes.
· Favor pungent, bitter, astringent tastes and light, dry and warm foods.
· Reduce heavy, oily, cold foods and sweet, sour and salty tastes.
· Seek out variety and new experiences.
· Stay warm in cold, damp weather.
· Early to bed, early to rise.

ayurvedic treatment

2008-04-08T12:11:00.000-07:00
Psoriasis is disease prevalent generally in colder climates ,its a seasonal disease which relapses in particular period of the year ,so its treatment should also be seasonal ,which means the treatment always need to be special and in a cyclical manner ,i.e done in particular period of the year repetitively.
Treatment always should include internal medicine and external treatments

Internal medicine:
the internal medicine should be decided by the physician after through examination of the patient .the medicines depend on the patient 's prakruti.it includes drugs which reduce itching and that which are beneficial to the skin.

External treatments:
takra dhara is very proven treatment for psoriasis ,and along with that kashaya dhara with suitable drugs and massage with appropriate oil and along with that virechana given at appropriate interval will fetch excellent results, on the whole it may take 21 days for the treatment ,and its should be continued for at least 3 years and medicine [oral] and diet control should be strictly followed.
Psoriasis is a disease which affects both mind and body so counselling is very essential along with treatment ,in allopathy it managed with steroids which have side effects,psoriasis is some time associated with arthritis in which case arthritis should be taken care of first and then psoriasis

psoriasis and ayurveda

2008-04-05T02:38:00.000-07:00

INTRO:

Psoriasis (pronounced /səˈraɪəsɪs/) (suh-RI-uh-sus) is a disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals. Psoriasis is hypothesized to be immune-mediated [1][2] and is not contagious.
The disorder is a chronic recurring condition which varies in severity from minor localised patches to complete body coverage. Fingernails and toenails are frequently affected (psoriatic nail dystrophy) - and can be seen as an isolated finding. Psoriasis can also cause inflammation of the joints, which is known as psoriatic arthritis. Ten to fifteen percent of people with psoriasis have psoriatic arthritis.
The cause of psoriasis is not known, but it is believed to have a genetic component. Several factors are thought to aggravate psoriasis. These include stress, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking.[3] Individuals with psoriasis may suffer from depression and loss of self-esteem. As such, quality of life is an important factor in evaluating the severity of the disease. There are many treatments available but because of its chronic recurrent nature psoriasis is a challenge to treat.

stress and ayurveda

2008-03-15T08:42:00.000-07:00

ayurveda plays major role in stress and mental diseases ,the approach of ayurveda is holistic in these diseases ,and these treatments are very effective,due to life style today,stress is a major problem,the main problems are financial streess which include money ,forex trading ,stock brokering ,stress in relationship .dissatisfied sexual life, peer pressure ,deadlines to finish,bossy bosses , personal problems with co workers , ego in working place ,people who do not have job are stressed because of that ,whereas people in job are stressed because of their job , so stress is every where its all pervading , and inseparable from our life's ,now we may wounder did people who lived before us undergo same sort of stress , they have also gone through the same things ,but not in this scale, this can be sorted out to an extent by holistic treatment ,living and diet.

Shava Asana

2008-03-13T04:50:00.000-07:00

Technique
Lie down on your back.
Keep hands on the ground by the sides.
The entire body should be kept relaxed and in a straight position.
The eyes must be closed throughout this Asana.
Now relax all muscles of the body.
No part of the body should make the slightest movement.
No tension should remain in any part of the body.
If someone were to raise the arm or leg they fall as if there is no life in them.
For the time being, give up thinking about problems of daily life.
Imagine you are sinking into the ground.
Breathe normally and while exhaling let the mind feel that the body is going deeper down into the earth.
One must be aware that one is relaxing and should not fall asleep.
Consciously relax every part of the body and mentally direct the blood to a particular part of the body and after consistent practice one may feel that quite a good quantity of blood rushes to the specific body part where it has been directed. This area is then completely relaxed. This process of relaxation may be done from toes to face.
Even in the face, one may practise relaxation of every part like the eyes, ears, and nose.
When all the nerves are calmed down, one feels completely relaxed and refreshed.
If relaxation is perfect and complete, one may feel the energy flows from the back of the head towards the heels.
This Asana may appear the easiest but is the most difficult to perform accuratel a person trains himself to do this Asana correctly he derives immense benefit.
The best way for quick relaxation is to breathe out and pause. The time spen outer retention is the point of relaxation. Breathe in, breathe out and pause - this is cycle. If one wants total relaxation, one may repeat this cycle 20 to 25 times
Breating
Maintain normal breathing throughout this Asana. However, you should be fi conscious of your breathing process.When the outer retention method is followed, then do as stated herewith.
Benefits of Shava Asana
Ensures complete relaxation and perfect ease. Removes fatigue in all situations.
Induces calmness of mind.
Best antidote for stresses of modem life. When the muscles, nerves and other organs are fully relaxed they gain strength and normal health is restored.
Reduces blood pressure.
Cures insomnia.
Enables a practitioner to be satisfied with fewer hours of sleep.
Turns the mind inwards and makes one introspective.
Acts as a prophylactic against heart diseases in general. Eminent modi cardiologists worldwide prescribe this posture to speed up recovery of patie convalescing from heart diseases.
If performed perfectly, the feeling of relaxation from this Asana is far superto that experienced from tranquillisers and sedatives.
Awakens Kundalini Shakti.
Activates the Subconscious Mind
Suggestion plays an important role here. Be very conscious of directing the suggesti to relax each and every part of the body. It is also beneficial to have a common suggesti while doing this Asana.
"I am relaxing completely and all my muscles and nerves are fully relaxed."
Suitability : Suitable for all, but particularly good for those leading a life of stress and strain.
Precautions
It is quite likely that one may be prone to fall asleep initially. This must be consciously avoided.

Uttanpada Asana

2008-03-13T04:38:00.000-07:00

Preparation :
Lie on your back on the floor and look upwards. Keep both the arms straight close to your body and palms touching the floor. Keep both the legs straight, heels and toes touching each other.
Steps :
Inhale slowly through both the nostrils and hold your breath. Stretch out your toes and while holding the breath and keeping the legs straight, lift your legs by one foot approximately and try to hold it there for 5 to 10 seconds.
Then start exhaling and simultaneously lowering the legs. Both activities to be synchronised to end at same time.
After resting for 5 to 10 seconds, repeat the process.
Practice :
Repeat it three times initially. Increase repetitions or hold the asana position for more time as your strength increases.
For persons suffering from backache, practice the variation of this asana by raising one leg at a time alternately.
Benefits :
Tones up the abdominal muscles.
It is a good asana for indigestion, disorders of pancreas, cures constipation and intestinal problems.
Reduces fat in abdominal area.
Strengthens the spinal cord.
Relieves backache by doing this asana with one leg at a time.Caution
Those with any back injury, backache should not do this asana by lifting both legs, raise one leg at a time.

SHALABHASANA

2008-03-12T09:17:00.000-07:00
This asana is very useful in relaxing strain on the back muscles ,it is the counter pose of bhujanasana
refer shalabasana in the diabetic topic.http://ayurvedamiracles.blogspot.com/2008_01_01_archive.html

BHUJANJASANA

2008-03-12T09:08:00.000-07:00

Position of readiness

Lie straight on your stomach, keeping the palms on the floor below the shoulder blades and the elbows touching the middle part of the body. Keep the heels together and toes flat on the floor. Breathe normally.
Steps
Bend the head and neck backward. Inhaling slowly, raise the head and chest, above the naval area, upwards. Tighten the legs allover from the waist down to the toes. Retain your breathe and hold in the same position for about 6 to 8 seconds. Exhale and simultaneously lower the head towards the floor. Relax your body and rest with your right or left cheek on the floor for about 6 seconds. Now you have completed one round of bhujanga asana.

Daily practice
Start with three rounds on the first day and increase to a maximum of four rounds. Benefits : Bhujanga asana activates and energizes the upper areas of the body like the chest, shoulders, neck, face and head, giving a youthful appearance and the abdominal area, because of this activation, the pancreas, liver and other organs of the digestive system are strengthened and normalized. Increases flexibility, rejuvenates spinal nerves and brings a rich blood supply to the spinal region. It has some special benefits for women. Helps relieve problems of the uterus and ovaries and menstrual problems. A regular practice of this asana makes child birth easy.

Note
It is recommended to practice the Salabha Asana after releasing the Bhujanga Asana.

Pavanmukta Asana :: The Wind Releasing Posture ::

2008-03-12T08:56:00.000-07:00

"Position and Readiness

There are two methods of doing this asana:
In stand up pose and in lying pose. We will see it in lying position.

Lie dawn on your back on the floor. Keep the palm down and near to the body. Bring the heels and toes together and keep them loose. Make the whole body straight and look towards ceiling. Breath normally.

Steps

Lift one knee up towards the chest.
Put the same side hand on the ankle and other hand on knee.
Pull the knee towards the chest without any pull on the ankle.
Without disturbing the posture relax all muscles and continue normal breathing and stay in that position for 6 to 8 sec.
While releasing slowly move hands to normal position, leg to original position.
Repeat this with other leg pressed against chest/ stomach.

Benefits

All the foot and calf asanas help in returning the stagnant lymph and venous blood. They relieve tiredness and cramp, and prevent venours thrombosis especially in bedridden, post-operative patients.
It activates the pancreas and other organs of the abdomen and also relieves wind trouble, acidity etc... It loosens the hip-joints and activates the abdominal muscle and intestines and ultimately cures the constipation, and corrects the malfunctioning of stomach. It is easy asana and people of any age can do it.

Note

People who have undergone an operation on belly or suffering from hernia and piles, etc. should perform this asana after consulting some Yoga Expert. Similarly, the pregnant women should also not practice it."

yoga in back pain

2008-03-11T11:22:00.000-07:00
I have gone through very detailed introduction of yoga,in my diabetic session ,so I am going to concentrate solely on the postures which relieve back pain and increase the strength of the back,basically all forward bending poses should be avoided and all asanas should be avoided in acute cases ,it increases the risk of back pain ,so one should be careful ,while starting yoga careful not to aggravate the pain.

What ayurveda says

2008-03-07T06:50:00.000-08:00
According to ayurveda most of the back pains are related to vata,one of the tridoshas,

so the treatment would be internal medicine combined with panchakama .

internal medicine should be decided by the doctor after consultation ,who should take into consideration the prakriti other illeness like diabetes and hypertension which can cause inteference in treatment .
when we come to panchakarma vasti is the main treatment which should be under the supervision of a experienced physician ,then regular massage and bundle massage would be of great help. ,
it will take time to show effects,but once benifits start trickling it ,it is sure to allieviate ,the sufferings ,sheera vasti is very effective in chronic cases ,vasti is a continuous process and it should be beared in mind it should be done without break.The effect will be slow but sure ,and one should not expect immediate result like allopathic medicine.because our people are used to the allopathic system.

BACK PAIN IN AYURVEDA

2008-03-07T02:18:00.000-08:00
Introduction :
Back pain is a nagging problem many people face in their day to day life,there are many reasons for back pain ,the most commonest of all is disc prolapse which accounts for almost 80 to 90 percentage of back problems ,other causes include tumour .
Anatomy:
The spine is made up of many small bones called vertebrae. These are separated by discs, which allow the spine to bend. This structure of vertebrae and discs is supported along its length by muscles and ligaments. The spine threads through the centre of each vertebra, carrying nerves from the brain to the rest of the body.
Simple back pain :
Back pain in 19 out of 20 people is linked to the way the bones, ligaments and muscles of the back work together. This is called simple back pain. The pain can begin suddenly but can also come on gradually due to strain over time. Usually nothing abnormal shows up in tests such as X-rays and nothing is permanently damaged.
Simple back pain is most common in adults aged 35 to 55 who are otherwise healthy. The pain is often in the lower back (lumbar region), and may also spread to the buttocks and thighs. It will come and go at different times, and depending on your level of activity.
Triggers for simple back pain include:
poor posture :
standing or bending down for long periods
sitting in a chair that doesn't provide enough back support
lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling loads that are simply too heavy, or going about these tasks in the wrong way
A trip or a fall :
Your spine is a very strong part of your body and is not easily damaged. If you have back pain, it's important that you stay physically active. This is good for your back because keeping active will help speed up your recovery from simple back pain. Nine out of ten people with back pain recover completely within six weeks.
Nerve root pain:
Nerve root pain is rare - it's the cause in less than 1 in 20 cases of back pain. It is usually caused by one of the discs in the spine bulging out from its normal position. This is called a slipped disc.
Nerve root pain is normally felt in the lower part of the back. You may have pain down one or both of your legs to the calves, feet or toes. The pain is also called sciatica because the nerve that runs down each leg is called the sciatic nerve.
Other causes :
In rare cases, there may be a more serious underlying cause of back pain, such as an abnormality of the spine, an infection or collapse of the vertebrae, tuberculosis or cancer.
These are more likely to be the case if your back pain starts gradually, gets worse over time and seems unrelated to your level of activity.

YOGA IN DIABETES TREATMENT

2008-01-28T10:21:00.000-08:00
The word yoga means union ,the union of what?
Mind and body in simple terms.
Coming to yoga ,yoga is a mind thing ,then comes breating ,then comes body[postures]
but there is a misconception that yoga is posture alone ,so lets be clear ,it is easier to start with postures because we are used to do things with our body than our mind.
So when i say mind thing ,yoga puts down certain things to be followed before starting ,they are simple things like being happy ,not to tell lie ,not to steal ,bramacharya ,praying god ,doing meditation ,etc.....
these are simple things but in today's hectic world these are difficult to follow.In the list of things we should follow at least what we can follow ,then comes breathing when we control our breath[prana]we can control our mind ,once mind is under control ,body falls into place.
Having read all this you would be confused state ,should I do postures or should I wait till i acquire those mental qualities
Surely doing postures will improve your overall health and in particular tiredness due to diabetes and reduce blood sugar having said all this if you can combine the breathing and few simple things for mind like being truthful the effect of yoga will increase four fold .
One word of caution before you begin ,start doing simple steps ,don't overstretch yourselves ,it will take at least one month of regular yoga to fetch you results ,mind you this is not magic ,and if you have doubt always consult an expert ,take care of your breathing while you do because that play a a major role in giving benefits ,keep in mind that always exhale while you go towards gravity and inhale while you work against gravity .
I HAVE COMPILED A LIST OF ASANAS that can have a therapeatic effect on diabetes ,they are given below with figures ,keep in mind that it always better to learn from a guru..

GOMUKHASANA

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Gomukhasana

Sitting with the legs extended straight out in front of you, take the right knee on top of the left. Bring the left foot over toward the right buttock, but not underneath it. You want to try to keep both hips down toward the floor, with the knees stacked one directly atop the other.
From here take your right arm over your head and bring the hand down along your back. Now see if you can take the left arm behind your back as you bring the hand up toward the right, and try to clasp hands there.

Begin by focusing on sitting tall, keeping the back as straight as possible. You can press your head against your arms to work deeper into the shoulders.

If you like, lean forward over the legs and bring the chin toward the knee. This has the benefit of working the hips more, but often you will lose control of the shoulder stretch in this variation, so see if it's applicable for you.

If you want to deepen the hip stretch, try taking the feet away from the hips, so that they are pointing away from each other. This can give you a very deep stretch in the hips.

As with many other hip stretching poses, tight hips can transfer pressure to the knee, which should be avoided like the plague. Be sensitive to knee pain, and know when to back off from the stretch. Pushing into such pain has absolutely no advantages, and can set you back for months, years, or permanently.

BHUJANGASANA

2008-01-28T04:58:00.000-08:00

Bhujangasana:

The picture itself explains the method. Take care to keep the legs together as they try to fly away from each other. It is not necessary to make the hands straight but desirable. Breathing? Anyway, you are still breathing after so many yogasanas! Thank God! Still have some strength? Repeat two more times

URDHWA DHANURASANA

2008-01-28T04:52:00.000-08:00

Urdhwa dhanurasana:

Lay down keeping your hands and legs pulled towards the body, i.e., folded. Now, take in the breath and push the stomach upwards. You need not have to make the legs and hands straight. Push the stomach upwards as far as possible. When you achieve the final posture, breath out. Before coming down to normal position take a full breath. You do not loose physical (or mental!) balance, though this posture looks challenging your balance. Problem is to push stomach upwards!

MAHAMUDRA

2008-01-28T04:48:00.000-08:00

Mahamudra:

This is similar to Ardha baddhapadma paschimoottanasana and is easy to perform. It is self explanatory. Just remember that you need not have to care whether you breath in or out. First keep your hands on the knees and inch by inch progress towards toes, but the legs be stretched straight. Repeat two more times. When you get used to retain this position for say one minute, then when you bend forward breath out and pull in the stomach.

CHATUSHPADASANA

2008-01-28T04:45:00.000-08:00

Chatushpadasana:
Stand on the ground keeping both legs half to one meter apart. Resting your hands on legs bend forward. Now walk on all fours without bending hands and legs! Your thighs press lower abdomen over and over again. Repeat two more times. Do you know that four legged animals do not suffer piles? As men and monkeys walk on two legs keeping back bone erect, the stomach weight collapses on lower rectum. Chatushpadasana keeps lower abdomen, bladder and kidneys in order. If you master this asana, you have bright future in Congress. Indiraji saw that every Congress MP is proficient in this asana

URDHWA PRASARITA PADASANA

2008-01-28T04:41:00.000-08:00

Urdhwa prasarita padasana

: Easy to explain. My God, it is difficult to perform. Stretch hands upwards in laying down position. Take in the breath and lift both legs joined together and hold within your tolerance limit. Now, you feel worms crawling in the stomach. Come back to laying position and breath out. Repeat two more times. Now onwards, you can throw away your tele marketed pulsator belt. Some people lift the legs after breathing out. This will cause severe cramps in stomach and is a wrong practice.

SUPTAVEERASANA

2008-01-28T04:20:00.000-08:00

Suptaveerasana:

This is an easy asana for diabetes. Sit on the floor keeping your both legs to the sides- not too far. Now bend back and come to laying position. Breath slowly and stretch both hands. Automatically, there will be tremendous pressure on your stomach, pulling inside. Repeat two more times. If you are not able to keep the legs side ways, you can keep a pillow and try to sit down on it. Forget this asana until you master keeping the legs side ways.

PADAHASTASANA

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Padahastasana:

Stand straight keeping your legs at comfortable distance with each other, say one or two feet. Now, breath out and bend forward keeping both hands on your legs for support. Slowly reach towards the floor, if possible your feet! Keep the knee junction locked. Hold it for some time and come back to standing position. You may not be successful in the first attempt. Try two more times. Do not stand near the wall if you are living in government quarters. The wall may collapse in case you loose physical balance and hit the wall. Due to heavy penal recoveries, you may loose mental balance too! Take care

SHALABHASANA

2008-01-28T04:10:00.000-08:00

Shalabhasana:

Lay down on the floor, your stomach down. Bring two hands together and clasp. Let thehands be close together and now take in full breath. Putting all the body weight on the wrists, lift both legs - not bending at the knees. Got hurt? Oh sorry, I should have told to remove your punjabi steel rings and marwadi gold rings.

EKAPADA GALAVASANA

2008-01-28T04:06:00.000-08:00

Ekapada galavasana:
This is one of the balancing asanas. You should not perform this asana if you have weak wrists. First, sit on the floor and bend a leg and using this leg as a support between hands, lean forward. Now, take in the breath and slowly push forward to achieve the final position. Remain in this position for few seconds and come back to sitting position. Take care not to push further more lest you should hit the ground nose down like the first rocket of ISRO!

ARDHA BADDHAPADMA PASCHIMOOTASANA

2008-01-28T04:00:00.000-08:00

Ardha baddhapadma paschimoottanasana:
Stretch both legs in sitting position. Bring one leg near to stomach and press against the abdomen. If possible, you may try to hold the toe using other hand. Now, breath out and bend forward holding (or trying to reach) the out stretched leg. Do not strain but do it slowly and slowly. Take the lead from Atelji. Follow the great leader! Achieving the final position is not the goal but attempt is. Hold it until it slightly lessens the pain and come back to original position by releasing the outstretched and and folded leg. Relax for a minute and repeat 2 more times.

Diabetes ayurvedic prespective

2008-01-27T11:29:00.000-08:00
Diabetes once considered as rich man's disease is now loosing its discrimination,it is affecting rich and poor alike ,

but basically it is a disease caused by sedentary life style but genitics plays major role in causing the disease.

when coming to diabetes treatment,the chief differnce between allopathy and ayurveda medicine is that it doesnot have the sideeffecte of allopathy has.

Having said this there is no magic cure in ayurveda for diabetes ,it is scientific system in which side effects are very negligible and it improves quality of life a lot .

It controls the disease well by keeping the blood glucose level with the healthy range ,provided you take the medicine regularly and follow the necessary lifestyle changes,

now you may ask the medicines in allopathy also does the same thing what is the difference then ,the answer is ayurveda has less side effects ,there is also a reason for this ,the medicines selected in ayurveda for diabetes mostly has antioxidant effect ,so this neutralises the effect of high blood sugar on blood vessels ,which is the main cause for so called diabetic complications in long run .
So telling in simple terms it can summarised like this ,intake of ayurvedic medicines either alone or in combination with allopathic medicine [which a physician should judge ]effectively postpones the onset of diabetic complications atleast by ten years ,this is pretty long time in a mans life ,so every one should consider taking ayurveda medicines in diabetes .
Along with this if one takes few diet precautions and follow slight life style modifications ,do regular yoga for half an hour at least ,this are going to be rosy .
Mind you all it takes is will to get started then other things will fall into place.

Prelevance[number patients with diabetes]

2008-01-27T11:18:00.000-08:00
246 million and growing what is that number?
This is the of diabetic patients .....alarming isnt it

Here is a survey of diabetic patients world wide

The International Diabetes Federation estimates that there are 246 million adults with diabetes. The Western
Pacific region and Europe have the highest number of people with diabetes, approximately 67 and 53 million,
respectively. The highest prevalence rates are found in North America (9.2 percent) and Europe (8.4 percent).
The five countries will the largest numbers of people with diabetes are India, China, the United States, Russia and
Germany. The five countries with the highest prevalence rates are Nauru, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain and Kuwait.
The number of people with diabetes is expected to increase alarmingly in the coming decades, rising to 380 million
people in 2025. Developed countries have higher prevalence rates than developing countries, but the latter will be
hit the hardest by the diabetes epidemic. Increased urbanization, westernization and economic development in
developing countries have already contributed to a substantial rise in diabetes.

Diabetis and its treatment in ayurveda

2008-01-27T09:39:00.000-08:00
In ayurveda diabetis is termed as prameham
It is divided into 20 types and diabetes melllitus is corelated madhumeham ,other types are conditions related to bladder ,into which if we go we will be distracted from our subject.

treatments
basically treatment is with drugs and in some cases panchakarma is advised will be decided on consultation of the patient ,exercise ,diet and yoga play a major role in keeping diabetes under control .
many patented drugs all available but should be taken only on doctors advice
as far as exercise is concerned simple will brisk walk will do the trick ,but it should be regular
so turning to yoga its all padmasanam ,gomukahasanam,ardha chakrasanam,etc

INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPARARY AYURVEDA

2008-01-27T01:31:00.000-08:00
I know many would have heard the word ayurveda but still donot have a good idea of what it is all about and may have many misconceptions about the science ,which is much older than any prevailing medical system currently practised world over.
my aim is to correct those misconceptions and give a good idea of contemporary ayurveda ,and in the process shed light on 5000 year old history of ayurveda and the fields in which ayurveda has a upper hand over other medical systems widely practised world over.i would also be able to guide you through pitfalls in ayurveda due to commercialisation of ayurveda these days ,
Ayurveda no doubt is wonderful system but many in the system are corrupt like any other thing in the modern world ,but this does not mean all are fake u can find lot of good people in this field too,allopathy has paved the way for this because of their astronomical treatment charges.
Anyhow in my future posts i will telling about golden areas of ayurveda and areas where we can cooperate with other system and areas where ayurveda has not much to offer.