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Sleep for Good Health Published on 16/11/2008

Good sleep induces happiness in the mind, relaxation in the body and rejuvenation in its every component; it also enhances mental talents and intellect. It helps eliminate the defects and weaknesses and ensures harmonious balance between healthy functions of the body. If a person doesn\'t follow the usual pattern of sleep, it affects Doshas. Sleeping in daytime increases Kapha Dosha and...

Eye Care by Ayurveda Published on 16/10/2008

Mind/Body medicine is related to the fact that our general health depends on all the individual parts working together effectively. Eyesight is also dependent upon our total well being which our genetic structure, diet, the work environment and the level of exposure to airborne toxins. Improper Eye care can result in: 1. Impaired vision (need of glasses) 2. Cataracts 3. Damaged...

Ayurvedic Care for Low Back Pain Published on 10/10/2008

Low Back pain is caused due to stress and tension in the muscles that support the spine. Ayurveda differentiates low back pain into three basic subtypes or doshas: vata, pitta and kapha. These categories are used to both classify a patient individual body type, or prakriti, and the individual\'s disease state or vikriti. This type of differential diagnosis allows the practitioner to \"treat the...

How to Use an Ayurvedic Hair Oil? Published on 10/10/2008

Abhyanga and Mardana ( massage ) is one of the oldest kind of treatment known to mankind. Shiroabhyanga or head massage is the best method to apply oil to the scalp and hair. Ayurvedic oil should be applied after warming. Pour oil into a bowl and place this in hot water to warm it to a comfortable temperature. Make sure the oil is comfortable to touch before application. Take sufficient...

What Prevents A Male From Sexual Intercourse? Published on 08/10/2008

A sexual problem refers to a problem that prevents an individual from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity. Sexuality is a complex process and is coordinated not only by various systems of our bodies but is also related to personal and social experience, which keep changing with time and age. Any disturbance in any of these areas leads to sexual problems. The various sexual...

Ayurvedic Treatment for Dental Diseases Published on 08/10/2008

Ayurveda believes in three doshas, which are vata, pitta, and kapha, each person having a unique blend of them. A disease is viewed, as a state of imbalance and Ayurveda believes that the mouth is the seat of the kapha dosha. Care must be taken not to vitiate it since problems with the kapha dosha lead to several dental problems. Few Dental diseases are: Bad breath, Yellow/filthy teeth,...

Ayurvedic Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis Published on 08/10/2008

Allergic rhinitis is used to describe an inflammation of the lining of the nose caused by an allergy. The symptoms include a \'runny\' nose and sneezing, nose, roof of the mouth, and the ears, may be itchy. Ayurveda believes in three doshas, which are vata, pitta, and kapha, an imbalance in which results in a disease. Ayurveda has the faith that allergy or Sheetpitta is variety of...

Yoga For Sexual Problems Published on 08/10/2008

A sexual problem is that prevents a female from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity. Yoga asana and breathing exercises help in obtaining the optimum health state. Lack of desire, painful intercourse, inability to get aroused and sexual climax are some problems that can keep a woman from experiencing satisfaction during sexual activity. Physical health, psychological health,...

Ideal Diet and Lifestyle for Female Sexual Problems Published on 08/10/2008

A sexual problem refers to a problem that prevents an individual from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity. Women experience a variety of sexual problems. It is defined as a problem that occurs in the course of sexual activity, which include fondling, masturbation and oral sex. The problems that can keep a woman from experiencing satisfaction during sexual activity are Lack...

Ayurveda Concept of Sexual Intercourse Published on 08/10/2008

Ayurveda believes that sex is a natural biological drive and to deprive oneself out of it may throw him/her out of balance. We are all aware that food and water are the basic requirement to exist in this world, in the same manner everyone needs sex. Sexual intercourse involves all the five senses sight, sound, smell, taste and touch and it is believed to be an elaborate process of mutual...