Mango - The King of Fruits
In the Hindu mythology mango is known as the 'food of gods' . Mangoes have an excellent flavor,look attractive ,are tasty besides having lots of health value...
Kiran published this 27 months ago
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Ashwagandha Facts
Ashwagandha is an Indian herb which is also called Ayurvedic ginseng . The roots of the ashwagandha shrub were traditionally used to boost the immune system after illness and to treat inflammatory and infectious disease. It is also known as \"winter cherry\" and \"Ayurvedic ginseng\" in English. Other names for Ashwagandha are Withania somnifera, red ginseng.
Plant Description: The Ashwaganda plant is an evergreen perennial shrub which is usually found in the arid parts of India and has been found as far west as Israel. It sometimes grows as tall as seven feet and looks similar to a large potato plant. Although different parts of the plant have been used for medicinal purposes, the root is the primary source. The Latin name for the plant literally means \"sweat of a horse\" because the root smells like a damp horse.
Medicinal Properties & Uses: Ashwaganda is considered to be astringent, sedative, aphrodisiac, antibiotic, antiviral and diuretic. It is often used internally for indigestion, heart disease, arthritis, back pain, and fevers. Ashwaganda has also been effective in relieving insomnia, convalescence, nervous exhaustion, and impotence. In the cases of mental health, Ashwaganda helps to prevent mental exhaustion in those who extend their energies more than they replenish, and also aids in recovery for those who have already exhausted themselves
Amera Khanam published this 17 months ago
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Ayurvedic Alternative for Arthritis
Arthritic people must take special care of their diet. Under Ayurvedic treatments for arthritis, people are recommended to eat such food that does not lead to the creation of gas in the body. They should also avoid hot, spicy and fried foods as well as sweets. Things like tea, coffee, alcohol, white sugar, yogurt, chocolate and cocoa should be taken in moderation.
Ron Siojo published this 13 months ago
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Ayurvedic Guide to PMS
In the Ayurvedas, people are categorized according to their body constitution – Vata (air), Pitta (fire), Kapha (water) – which determines how each female experiences PMS. By just looking at the symptoms, you will know your particular body constitution.
Ron Siojo published this 6 months ago
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The Wisdom of Harish Johari
Harish Johari is an ayurvedic practitioner whose knowledge was passed down through his family at a time when commercial medicines were unheard. Johari is a gifted man. He is a splendid chef, gemologist, author, educator, painter, sculptor, composer and the Yoga Journal named him, a Renaissance man of ayurvedas, the ancient Indian "science of life."
Ron Siojo published this 5 months ago
+16 votes
How to Find Happiness and Create Good Health Right Now
Modern research now tells us that the heart actually sends more messages to the brain than the brain sends to the heart. The heart has its own intrinsic nervous system and communicates with the body in 4 ways: nervous system (electrical), the pulse (pressure wave), hormones (biochemical), and energy (electromagnetic). Our emotions direct our heart to send messages to the cells and organs of our body, either messages of dis-ease or messages of health and healing.
June Price published this 163 months ago
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