Pregnancy is not a merely physiological process. It is a great responsibility given by nature to us. Both, the father and the mother, should be aware of this responsibility and hence they should be prepared, physically and psychologically, to carry it. But, still, as the mother has to carry the baby in her womb, nourish it, and most importantly, give birth to the baby, more responsibility rests upon her shoulders.
Antenatal care means the care to be taken during pregnancy each month. In Ayurveda, it is called as Masanumasiki chikitsa. The word masanumasiki means month-to-month treatment. According to Ayurveda, there is different medicinal treatment for each month of pregnancy. Thus there are 9 different groups of medicines i.e. herbs for each month of pregnancy. If there are vitiated doshas, these should be purified with the help of panchakarmas. Then only, the couple is suitable for conception. This purification is called pindshuddhi. After conception, oral medication is started according to the month of pregnancy. As per Ayurvedic concepts, in each month a separate dahtu (body building substance) is formed in the body of baby. To help this dhatu to grow in normal way, medication is started. E.g. in the fifth month of pregnancy, the intellect of the baby begins to develop. In sixth month, it gets sharper. So, specific medicines which act on the intellect are given to the mother in fifth and sixth month. Medicinal treatment is not the only thing which is stressed upon in Ayurveda.
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Neem, also known as nimba or margosa, is regarded by the ancients and modern science alike as a powerful healing herb with diverse applications. Described in the Ayurvedic texts as sarva roga nivarini – that which keeps all diseases at bay or arishtha – reliever of disease – Neem has been used in the Ayurvedic tradition for thousands of years to maintain health. The roots, bark, gum, leaves, fruit, seed kernels and seed oil are all used in therapeutic preparations for both internal and topical use.
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Ayurvedic Treatment of Arthritis
(Painful Joints)
by Dr.Shashikant Patwardhan Arthritis is one of the most common ailment for which Ayurvedic help is being sought these days.
Disease Process in Arthritis
According to Ayurveda mostly pains are caused by the aggravation of vata (air) dosha. Arthritis is a condition which is caused by accumulation of ama and aggravation of vata. (Ama is a toxic by-product of improper digestion.) This ama circulates in the whole body and deposits or gets collected at the sites which are weaker. When it deposits in the joints and at the same time there is aggravation of vata, it results in a disease called amavata. This amavata is arthritis.
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Today, Natural Remedy for Insomnia is become more and more popular, many people run a way from conventional pharmaceutical methods and want to use the natural herbs remedy. To find a natural remedy for insomnia is not a problem now, you can get it at your local natural remedy health stores or it also available from internet.
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a person having difficulty falling asleep or remaining asleep or a disturbance in sleep that makes them don’t feel refreshed or inadequated. Read more…
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The conception of obesity is usually blamed on genetic sciences, but according to scientists and wellness experts this hefty claim is nothing more than a myth and actually a plain old cop out. Nevertheless, we all know that old age tends to put a few extra pounds on our physical structure and if there is one thing we can’t “help” it’s the aging process. However, as we get older we can indeed control what we eat and what we don’t. If you sit around on the sofa every night eating bonbons and popcorn, then ya you are unquestionably going to be adding unnecessary additional weight to your physical structure. Read more…
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I have thoroughly researched this diet and am giving you every detail of south beach diet for information.
South beach diet book is founded on the premise that switching to good carbs stops insulin resistance and curbs appetite which leads to weight loss. Also, good fats protect the heart and prevent hunger.
But this is hardly true as you will learn after reading this article.
South beach diet book offers a simplistic solution to weight loss. All you need to do is eat good carbs like whole grains, vegetables and beans instead of eating bad carbs like sugar white breads and potatoes. Read more…
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Ensure that you and your family members do not fall sick again, the next time, with the change in weather. Including these basic foods in your daily diet will help boost body immunity.
Loading your grocery cart with nature’s supplements such as green leafy veggies, cherries, tomatoes, carrots, guavas, citrus fruits and Amla will go a long way in keeping you robust and healthy, as these contain Vitamins A (beta-carotene), C and E. These are excellent anti-oxidants that inactivate harmful free radicals, while maintaining natural immunity of the body. Read more…
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Back pain is a very common problem and one must also have experienced this pain in some point of your life. Although this is a very mild problem and it can be relieved by a little bit of rest. But this problem can become severe if it is very frequent.
Back pain is generally defined as a short-term low back pain generally lasts for some time and in some cases for some days and weeks. There are many reasons for this pain in the back.
Sometimes if one stresses his body too much, that can directly affect the back and cause severe pain in the muscles. Read more…
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When it comes to starting a family, many couples discover it isn’t always as easy as they might have imagined. A poor diet, health issues, and even stress can greatly decrease a couple’s ability to conceive. In response, a growing trend in spa programs is beginning to include treatments and diet regimes designed to increase fertility and provide couples with a romantic and relaxing environment to get away from it all.
For instance, The Raj Ayurvedic Spa in Iowa draws on knowledge from Maharishi Ayurveda, the world’s oldest and most complete system of natural health care which has been used for prevention and healing for more than 5,000 years. Read more…
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In the modern world, there is an almost infinite supply of environmental stressors. When we wake up in the morning, we are assaulted by microbes that attack our immune systems, trying to damage our physical health. As we go through out day, we experience more subtle emotional attacks as well. We can become worn down, unhappy, tired and left with a weakened critical immune system.
Ayurveda, an ancient treatment developed to harmonize and balance the body, can help treat and prevent the manifestation of these health issues and problems. Read more…
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