Relax your Eyes ::
Maintain safe distance from computer screen, adjust its brightness and take a break from your computer screen after every half an hour to ease the strain on eyes. Rub your palms against each other for about 10 seconds and then place your palms on eyes with your eyes closed, and breathe in and out gently, to relax eye muscles. Ashtanga hridaya, an Ayurvedic text, mentions that foot massage is efficient in relieving eyes strain. Apply oil on head and sole of foot,and gently massage it, before going to bed. This gives strength to eyes.
Wash your eyes with cold water for atleast 5-6 times a day to keep the eyes cool and clean. Soaking cotton swabs in rose water or cold milk and placing them on eyes for 10 minutes also helps to cool tired eyes. Include leafy vegetables, carrots, cabbage, sprouted chick-peas and other foods that are rich source of vitamin A and D in your food.
Never misuse or overuse your eyes.
Did you notice that you gave a break to your eyes from the computer screen aleast once while reading this article!
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Quality food and good digestion are essential to health and beauty. The body needs the best substances to continually grow and rebuild itself. Digestion and assimilation of food together with proper and regular evacuation of wastes is essential for a healthy being.
Did you know that the main cause of a disease props up from improper digestion? Proper assimilation and elimination of food is therefore necessary to create strength, stamina and beauty which will be reflected by clear skin, bright eyes, shining hair, strong nails and moist lips.
Good digestion is enhanced by the right selection of food, skillful preparation of food, clean and friendly atmosphere for dining and eating the right foods at the right time in the right way. Eat healthy..Make life beautiful.
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Dandruff is the excessive shedding of the dead skin cells from the scalp. This condition can occur due to various causes. Ayurveda suggests easy remedies for treating dandruff.
Applying a paste of powdered dry peels of lemons and oranges and water helps in maintaining soft and silky hair, and also removes dandruff from the scalp. Paste of soaked fenugreek (methi) seeds applied over the scalp and left for half an hour and then washed thoroughly also helps against dandruff. Using of a teaspoon of fresh limejuice for the last rinses while washing the hair is equally beneficial.
Let's say dandruff goodbye.
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Beautification Tips in Ayurveda :
Rupam or Outer beautification is one of the approaches by Ayurveda for beautification. Cosmetics in Ayurveda are prepared using natural ingredients. Here are few beautification tips to improve visible appearance.
The application of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) powder is as old as culture of skin beautification, a face cream and 100% safe and effective color can be prepared from this. This powder alone or in combination with Palash pushpa (flowers of Butea monosperma) can be used in any color combination for natural cosmetics. A cream of Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia) and Rakta chandan (Pterocarpus santalinum) has curative value in skin allergies. A cream of Saffron and Shvet Chandan (Santalum album) is helpful for erasing hyper-pigmentation scars. Neeli (Indigofera tinctoria), Bhringraj (Eclipta alba) and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) have specific action on scalp and blended in shampoos and lip glosses has medicinal and aesthetic role.
Refining appearance of the body has positive effect on the mind too.
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Importance of Massage :
Massage has been a practice in Ayurveda for improving health of the body as well as the mind. It is the stimulation of skin through touch that is usually combined with the application of oil on the body. Oil used can be infused with herbs to improve the effects. Massage can be general, or specific for people having specific diseases.
Massaging requires customization based on mind-body type of the person. Customization involves the speed, direction and pressure of application. The oil and the herbs used in the oil for application also varies.
Massaging promotes health and has positive effect on the mind too. It provides proper circulation, relaxation and calms the mind.
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Know your headache :
The human body provides clues when something goes wrong in it. Headache is one such warning sign by the body. Let's understand headache as a clue to set things right in the body.
Headache is a symptom that involves pain in the head that can arise from many disorders. In Ayurveda, headache can be caused due to sensitive nervous system or improper digestion. Stress - both physical and mental - affects the nervous system causing headache. How is headache related to digestion? As referred in one of our earlier articles, 'ama' are the toxins formed due to improper digestion. These toxins can cause headache.
One way of handling headache is by alleviating the pain. This can bring temporary relief only. Alternatively, understanding the root cause and treating it is more efficient. Boiling crushed fresh ginger in water, filtering and drinking the warm liquid helps in reducing headache. Simple stretching neck exercises and massage help in relieving stress. Taking short breaks instead of working long hours continuously, proper eating and sleeping habits reduce the frequency of headaches.
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Organic Toothpaste :
Is it so important to use organic toothpaste? What makes the difference?
Dental care is very important and cleanliness of the teeth must be maintained on a regular basis. One of the plus points in using organic or herbal toothpaste is that they do not contain chemicals that can harm human health. Usage of toothpaste having fluoride affect health especially in children.
In Ayurveda, toothpaste consists of medicinal herbs and natural ingredients that can help in health of the teeth. Herbs serve well in maintaining dental hygiene and organic toothpastes have no artificial color or flavorings. It also helps in having healthy gums, maintaining freshness, fighting plaque, preventing discolouration of the tooth, and moreover, it is natural.
This child feels that organic toothpaste is not tasty and doesn't want to use it. How can you convince him?
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Prevent Backache :
It is intolerable to experience backache. So why not prevent it?
Backache is the pain associated with the structures like muscles, nerves and bones of the spinal column. One of the main causes of backache is poor postures that increases stress on the back affecting muscles, bones and other supporting parts.
Ayurveda also considers backache due to imbalance in bodily humors and, weakness of bones and muscles. With few simple precautionary measures like good postures, proper exercise and maintaining weight, it is possible to handle backache smoothly.
The guy in this picture complains of backache. Can you suggest him a remedy?
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Thirst Quenchers ::
How quickly can you quench your thirst?
Thirst is the urge to drink water to replace water loss in the body . It develops due to lack of fluids in the body or due to increase in the concentration of salts in the body fluid. Fluid loss during exercise and having salty or spicy meal can trigger thirst. Thirst must be quenched frequently as dehydradation for a long time can lead to renal disorders. Excessive thirst is not good and may be a symptom of high blood sugar that can indicate diabetes.
Thirst can be quenched in various ways. Understanding the cause of thirst helps to have better solution. Water with pure honey with ginger and lemon juice helps to quench thirst. Adding crushed pulp of tender coconut to tender coconut water along with a bit of powdered cardamom serves as an excellent drink. Drink lime juice and water mixed with crushed basil leaves. Mint leaves add cooling effect and flavour.
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Fight Common Cold ::
What is the best method to fight common cold?
Common cold is an infectious disease caused by viruses. It is air borne and spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or even talks around others. Contamination can spread through surfaces like mobile, keyboard or doorknob from hand to nose or mouth. Symptoms of common cold include runny nose, chills, sore throat, cough, fatigue, aching muscles and headache.
Common cold is caused due to imbalance of air and water in the body. Eating a healthy and balanced diet containing whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits keeps body strong. Chewing 3-5 fresh leaves of Neem helps in purifying blood. Taking a concoction of ginger juice and honey a few times a day gives instant relief from cough and cold. Good sleep every night enhances the energy in the body. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day to flush accumulated toxins from the body. Boosting immune system is one of the best methods to fight cold.
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Happy No Smoking Day! ( 11 - 03 - 2014 ) ::
Respiratory Health
Well, we all know smoking is injurious to health. Is this yet another article to mention the same or is there something more to it?
Respiration is one of the important life processes in which oxygen breathed in from the nose and carbon dioxide is breathed out. As we all know, lungs are the organs that helps in this exchange of gases. The respiratory system is the channel that carries the gases along with the vital life force, known as the prANa. Maintenance of the respiratory tract is therefore very important. Problems in the respiratory tract can arise due to improper diet, seasonal changes, polluted air, poor posture and lack of exercise. These can result in wind related imbalance like asthma, heat related imbalance and cold related imbalance like accumulation of mucus. Bronchitis, pneumonia, sore throat, cold and lymphatic congestion are few more conditions that can occur.
Respiratory health can be improved through controlled diet. Avoid fried food and, having light breakfast and dinner are the best ways to be followed. Drinking luke warm water helps to break chest congestion. Herbs like eucalyptus, oregano and peppermint are few of the lung supporting herbs. Warming the body through exercise is another way for maintaining respiratory health. Yoga, meditation and, pranayama, in specific, cleanses the respiratory tract, strengthens the lungs and supports healthy lung function.
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Eye Care ::
Today is Glaucoma Day!
Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to the optic nerve of the eyes and gets worse over time. It is often associated with a buildup of pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life. The angle of vision alters as glaucoma increases. This can permanently damage vision in the affected eye and lead to blindness if left untreated. Glaucoma usually occurs when pressure in the eye increases. This can happen when eye fluid is not circulating normally in the front part of the eye. Glaucoma usually occurs in both eyes, but it may involve each eye to a different extent.
There are various Ayurvedic treatments for eye rejuvenation and must be taken under the supervision of a health practitioner. Have nutritious food like vegetables, fruits and sprouts having lots of vitamins and minerals. Taking Indian gooseberry with honey reduces the eye tension. Consuming plenty of water is important, but alcohol, coffee and smoking must be avoided as these increase the fluid pressure inside the eyes. Pranayama helps in improving results. And remember to reduce the stress on the eyes.
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Today is world kidney day! ( 13 - 03 - 2014 ) ::
Kidney Care
Kidneys are amazing in that they perform the natural filtering of the blood and remove wastes. Regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid–base balance, regulation of blood pressure in the body and hormone secretion are few more functions of the kidneys. Kidneys are therefore very important for the proper functioning of the body. But what happens sometimes is that some salts get collected in the kidneys. These salts are from the mineral nutrients that are from high nutrient density dietary sources few of them being dry fruits, salt and green leafy vegetables. As the concentration of mineral nutrients increase, it can start depositing in the kidney ending up as kidney stone. As this is an obstruction in the urinary tract, it causes severe pain which is undesirable.
Stones are formed in the body due to dryness. Intake of beans and pulses is not advisable. Do not sit continuously for a long time or sleep just after having food. Extract of basil juice and honey can help in maintaining overall health of the kidney. Watermelon, celery and lemon juice can be used based on the type of kidney stone. Drinking alcohol must be avoided as it increases the chance of stone formation. The easiest possible remedy is drinking sufficient water. This helps in cleansing the urinary system and prevents the formation of stones.
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Autism ::
Today is Autism Awareness Day! Heard of Asha Foundation that improves the quality of life of children having autism? Let's understand more about autism and orient such children towards a more fulfilling life.
Autism is a neural developmental disorder that appears in the first three years of life, and affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills. Such children show restricted, repetitive or stereotyped behavior. The exact causes of autism is not well understood. It is said that a combination of factors lead to autism. Speech, communication skills, language skills, thinking abilities and success at school are few of the areas that are mainly affected.
According to Ayurveda, autism occurs due to aggravation of doshas. An early, intensive, appropriate treatment is advised for the improvement of children with autism. Treatments oriented towards the child's particular needs are successful. There are many Ayurvedic therapies that must be considered under the guidance of professionals only. Proper metabolism of ingested food customized diet which is according to the requirements of the body type of the patient is very important. Herbs like Centella, shankhpushpi and jyotishmati are also helpful and is dependent on the symptoms. Most of the treatments help against causative factors of autism.
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