Ayurveda

High Blood Pressure – High BP is the resultant of the increase in the adrenaline in the blood stream which causes a steep rise in the pressure of the blood. BP is the force with which heart pumps the blood into the arteries. There is a certain level of blood pressure which is maintained by the body. An increase in …

Tuberculosis — A infection of the lungs, Tuberculosis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The germ enters the body through the nose, mouth or windpipe and stays down in the tile lungs. The causes of tuberculosis include low resistance of the body, smoking, drinking and stress. The symptoms of this disease begin with cough and extend to chest pain, …

Herbs to Quit Smoking: Ayurvedic Remedies for Students – Smoking is a widespread phenomena nowadays. It is a potentially fatal habit and poses severe health hazards. Smoking contributes to a number of cancers. The mixture of nicotine and carbon monoxide in the cigarette temporarily increases the heart rate and blood pressure, thereby straining the heart and blood vessels. Smoking can …

Heart Palpitation — Heart beats occur at normal pace and are regular in nature. When these become irregular and strong or forceful, they are known as heart palpitations. It has become a common phenomenon and is seen among both men and women of all age groups. Some of the causes for heart palpitations are stress, incorrect diet, and sometimes unhealthy …

Coronary Heart Disease — Heart is one of the most important parts of out body as it controls the blood flow. Not only does it caters to regulation the circulation of the blood, but also maintains the level of purity of our blood. While improper diet is the main cause for heart disease, there are also several other reasons that …

High Blood Cholesterol: Ayurvedic Home Remedies For Students — Cholesterol is one of the important elements in the body. Produced in the liver, it is a yellowish fatty substance which performs functions such as transportation of fat, providing defense mechanism, protecting red blood cells and muscular membrane of the body. Cholesterol is also produced from the food which is consumed. …

Fungal Infection (Dadru) — Responsible Dosha: Pitta and Kapha Ayurveda the life science sees connection between the body mind & soul. Ayurveda says in healthy human body five senses are gateways into the body-mind. These senses take impressions of subject from environment & take it to mind. When healthy foods, visual impressions, sounds, smells and touch are taken in, the …

Malaria is one of the most common diseases found in the tropical and sub-tropical regions. It is basically caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium. It is the female Anopheles mosquito that carries the malarial parasites. When it bites a person, the parasites enter the body, wherein they multiply and spread. Malaria mostly affects people with weak immune system …

Viral Hepatitis (Yakrit Shoth / यकृत शोथ) — In viral hepatitis there is an inflammation of liver, which results in damage of hepato-cytes with subsequent cell death. Acute injury is generally followed by complete recovery and prolonged inflammation may be accompanied by fibrosis and progression to cirrhosis. Hepatitis is generally classified into two categories: Acute or chronic In Ayurveda viral …

Tulsi Has Environmental Benefits Too — Ayurvedic medicinal values of Tulsi are well known. Our ancient scriptures have enumerated the medicinal benefits of tulsi. Its extracts are used widely for curing common ailments like common cold, headache, stomach disorder etc. But the environmental benefits have been comparatively unknown. Around two decades back Dada Dham, a socio-spiritual organization brought together a team …