Sep 24, 2010

Use Natural Herbs To Loose Weight

Sep 24, 2010
Now-a-days ayurveda is being looked upon as a much preferred set of medication for treating various ailments. It is actually wise to cure diseases using natural medicines, as herbal remedies do not render any kind of ill effects on the body. One of the many disorders which can be helped using ayurveda is obesity. For this, natural herbs lose belly fat in an effective manner. The natural weight loss tips are full of recommendations for using natural weight loss herbs. One can easily loose weight with the ayurvedic herbs and treatments available in ayurveda science. Mentioned below are some of the natural herbs which effectively help in healthy weight loss. Have a look at them:

Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is an effective ayurvedic element for losing weight. Aloe vera juice helps in improving digestion and cleaning the digestive tract thus, avoiding the accumulation of all kinds of fatty acids and toxins.

Gymnema Sylvestre
Gymnema Sylvestre is popularly known as the 'sugar destroyer'. In earlier times, physicians used to chew few Gymnema leaves to suppress the sweet taste of sugar. Today, qualified doctors favor its usage for controlling blood sugar which indirectly helps in controlling weight gain too.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Another natural herb used for losing weight in ayurveda is apple cider vinegar. Use apple cider vinegar to lose weight and also enjoy its multiple benefits like improving of cholesterol levels, improving of high blood pressure and prevention of rheumatoid arthritis.

Guggul
Guggul is supposedly the most effective natural herb for losing weight. Popularly known as 'the natural fat killer', guggul is actually a strong resin extract which is extracted from a tiny, thorny mukul myrrh tree. This particular herb effectively helps in getting rid of the unwanted fat and stimulate the cellular fire along with perfect liver functioning. It helps in catalyzing tissue regeneration and increasing white blood cells.

Green Tea
Green tea extract too helps in weight loss. Regular intake of green tea or green tea extracts is instrumental in burning extra calories and if taken together with caffeine, the fat burning process is increased by 40 percent.

Apart from these, Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Triphala Choorna, Ashwagandha and Shilajit are other ayurvedic medicines which can be taken for losing weight naturally. These herbal remedies lose weight better than any other processes, crash diets and rigrous gym sessions. In fact, not only do these organic herbs lose weight but these also stimulate a healthy living as well.

Sep 22, 2010

Ayurvedic Herbal Remedy for Conjunctivitis

Sep 22, 2010
Conjunctivitis is a common infection among people during rainy season. It is actually a condition where the Conjunctiva (the particular membrane which covers the eyeball) turns red and inflamed together with the interiors of eyelids. The infected eye becomes rather pink in color and that is why this infection is also termed as pink eye. The worst part about it is that it is a communicable disease, meaning, the other person can easily get effected by it with just a sight of the infected person's naked eye

Reasons for Conjunctivitis

The reasons or cause of conjunctivitis is the bacterias like Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Hemophilus. Issues like herpes zoster, measles, herpes simplex or viral infections like acute respiratory infection, cold flu etc. can render pink eye. Besides, environment or climatic conditions too can be a reason for it like wind, smoke, dust can carry the infectious viruses to cause pink eye. Otherwise inadequate drainage of tear ducts can also lead to the infection of conjunctivitis.

The general symptoms for conjunctivitis are as under:

* Burning sensation in eyes
* Eye pain
* Dryness in eye
* Blurred Vision
* Sticky discharge from eye
* Redness

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Sep 19, 2010

Say No to Baldness and Hair Loss With Ayurveda

Sep 19, 2010
Ayurveda is fast becoming a preferred remedial treatment for various health related issues. The main reason for this bent is the use of natural herbs and medicines which do not render any kind of side effect on body. It is rather wise to follow a natural treatment for skin and hair related issues as taking allopathic medicines for such problems for a long period of time can effect negatively on the body. Here are few natural remedies which can help a great deal in treating baldness and hair loss.

-To promote hair growth one has to bring about a major change in the food habits which would include a daily consumption of 10-12 glasses of water with a diet balancing the 'Pitta Dosha'. Inclusion of green leafy vegetables, eggs, fruits and dairy products in the daily diet can be effective in promoting hair growth.

-Almond oil and coconut oil are known to have therapeutic effect on hair as well as head. Massage the scalp with any of these oils religiously for ten minutes every day, and you will definitely experience positive results on your hair over a period of time.

-Strained water of boiled neem leaves should be used for rinsing hair. This would help in getting rid of dandruff and lice.

-Massage the scalp once in a while with a mixture of coconut oil and lime juice. This is a tried and tested hair loss home remedy which would invariably help in hair regrowth.

-An ayurvedic concoction of amla, corals, sesame seeds and bhringraj can help a great deal in promoting hair growth as well as preventing pre-mature hair graying too.

-Mix three drops each of thyme, cedar wood, lavender, rosemary and thyme essential oils with 1/8th cup of grape seed oil and same amount of jojoba oil. Massage the scalp with this solution for half an hour and leave it so overnight. Then wash it off the next morning using a herbal shampoo. A religious repetition of this process can indeed promote hair growth with a shiny mane.

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Sep 17, 2010

Obesity: Natural Herbs At Your Rescue

Sep 17, 2010
The traditional Ayurveda study favors the use of certain specific natural herbs for treating obesity or reducing weight. These herbs are not just effective but also are safe for use as these do not render any kind of side effects on body. Have a look at some of the natural herbs recommended by ayurveda for treating increased weight:

Triphala (Emblica Officinalis)
Triphala is known for reducing fat and boosting the hemoglobin levels which ultimately results in weight loss. Also it is an effective anti-oxidant which helps in weight reduction.

Guggul (Commiphora Mukul)
The herb guggul particular herb helps in burning fats and controlling the cholesterol levels in blood. It is thus, popularly used for curbing obesity and weight reduction. Since, it is a natural herb, it is considered much more safe and superior than the other antibiotics and medicines.

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Sweets are a major reason behind increasing weight. Hence, it is really helpful in reducing weight if the sweet buds can be controlled. Here, Licorice roots come quite handy as being sweet in taste, it equalizes the sugar levels and help in reducing the cravings for sweets.

Garcinia Cambogia
This particular ayurvedic herb helps a great deal in curbing obesity by slowing down the process of fat production in the body cells. It so happens that the hydroxy-citric-acid a constituting element in this herb converts blood sugar into glycogen rather than in fat thus, being instrumental in weight reduction. Besides, it also controls the sugar levels.

Apart from the above mentioned herbs, natural extracts like aloevera juice helps a great deal in stimulating the metabolism and digestion in a positive way. It is helpful in cleaning the digestive tract and keeping the metabolic system of body absolutely fit and fine. Vrikshamala and Vayu Vidanga are other natural herbs which are quite effective for weight loss.

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Sep 16, 2010

A Fairer and Glowing You With Herbal Remedies

Sep 16, 2010
It is always a better idea to opt for natural treatments for skin and when it comes to making skin glow, nothing works better than the herbal remedies. Here are few home remedies and ayurvedic skin care tips which can work wonders for making your skin glow and turn it a bit fairer without much investment. Check them out:

For Normal Skin Type

-Take half an orange's or tomato's juice and mix it well with around two teaspoonfuls of curd. Now, apply this smooth solution onto your face in an upward motion. Let it dry for a while and then rinse it off with cold water. Wipe it dry and you'll be ready with a glowing and healthy looking skin within a span of few minutes.

-Papaya is extremely healthy for all kinds of skin type. Just rub the inner part of papaya onto the face and rinse it off after a couple of minutes. This would render an instant glow on your skin.

-Another herbal beauty tip for preventing wrinkles and tightening the skin is application of cabbage juice on face. Extract the juice of 50 grams of cabbage by grinding it. Apply this liquid extract on your face and rinse it off after a while. You can easily witness the positive results on skin.

-Apple being a natural skin cleanser, can be used for cleaning the skin. The inner part of apple peels can be rubbed onto the skin for cleaning it. The skin would be tightened as well as cleaned with this small activity.

For Oily Skin Type

-A solution made up of two teaspoonfuls of cucumber juice with similar amount of raw milk and few lemon drops can work well on oily skin. Just apply this solution on face using a cotton ball and you will invariably find your skin with a glowing tinge.

-To get rid of oil and blackheads from skin, use fenugreek (methi) seed's paste on the skin. Soak fenugreek seeds in water overnight and grind it into a smooth paste. Apply this paste on face and wash it off with cool water. A fair and glowing skin minus oil and blackheads is what you will get. Alternatively, one can also use red gram instead of fenugreek.

For Dry Skin Type

-People with dry skin can try applying banana and honey mixture on the face. A ripe banana mashed into a teaspoon of honey is considered as one of the best home remedies for glowing skin.

-Soak poppy seeds in water overnight and then grind these seeds with a bit of milk to form a paste. Apply this paste on face and wash it off after a while. You will witness a supple and hydrated skin.

-A herbal paste made up of, one teaspoonful of cream or malai mixed with four or five drops of olive oil and a pinch of turmeric works well for dry skin.

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Sep 9, 2010

The Versatility of Akhrot Herb

Sep 9, 2010

Akhrot is a highly versatile herb which is used for a number of medicinal and remedial purposes in ayurveda. Among the masses it is popularly known as Walnut and is extensively used in the preparation of different confections and desserts. Besides the fruit, its leaves and barks are also put to use for various other issues. For example, the Akhrot leaves happen to be astringent and anthelmintic thus, are helpful in curing eczema, herpes, syphilis and scrofula. In the crushed form, leaves tend to be quite effective as an insect repellent. Akhrot fruit on the other hand, is an aphrodisiac fruit and is often used for treating frequent urination, chronic cough and asthma. Also, Akhrot wood is counted amongst the best woods for making furniture etc. for it provides a very royal feel to the furniture given its smoothness, hardness and grain.

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Sep 7, 2010

Ayurvedic Remedies for Kidney Stones

Sep 7, 2010
A kidney stone refers to a chemical reaction wherein the urine loses its usual liquid form and gets concentrated to form a stone like structure. These stones are generally developed within the kidney or the urinary tract. It is such a common problem that one person in every set of 20 people has had the kidney stone problem once in his lifespan. The scientific term for kidney stone is renal calculi, and the occurrence of it is termed as nephrolithiasis while the stones occuring in the urinary tract are referred as urolithiasis.

Ayurvedic Remedies for Kidney Stone


Discussed here are few ayurvedic herbal remedies which can help a great deal in the problem of kidney stones:

• Water or fluids are supposedly the best medicine for stone. Thus, a person with kidney stones must have at least three liters of water everyday.

• Regular intake of coconut water and barley water can help in relieving the burning urination sensations which is a common issue with people carrying kidney stones.

• Onion concoction made by adding water to the onion bulbs with sugar can be of great help in kidney stones.

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