December 2009

How to Live with Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophies are a group of more than 20 different genetic neuromuscular disorders, some more debilitating than others. The most common, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) affects 1 in 3500 boys. There is a problem in the chromosome that codes for a protein called dystrophin which maintains the integrity of the muscle cell wall. Eventually irreversible [...]

Alzheimer’s Disease; Scientific basis of Ayurvedic treatment

World Alzheimer?s day ; 21st september 21st September is recognized as ?World Alzheimer?s day?. It is wrong to say that this day is celebrated as ?World Alzheimer?s day? because celebrations are associated for fun or good memories. In case of Alzheimer?s disease, there are sufferings hidden in the disease process. This article may help to [...]

Ayurveda, Herbal Remedies, and a Healthier Lifestyle

An illness can be identified through its underlying dosha imbalance according to the symptoms it presents. Therefore, through recognising the underlying dosha imbalance, we can treat a condition even if we do not know technically what it is. For example, if an individual has cough, congestion, phlegm, excessive salivation and other high Kapha signs, we [...]

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Body and Mind Stability through Ayurveda Remedy

Ayurveda is an ancient medical practice in India. It is considered a science of life. As such Ayurveda remedy is an alternative therapy that is practiced and adapted to keep insightful expression of the body?s holistic nature to achieve good health. In general, each of the Ayurveda remedy is used to heal the facets of [...]

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What are Complementary and Alternative Medicines?

Conventional medical practices in the United States revolve around the concept of diagnosis and treatment of disease through the use of manufactured drugs. Health care is focused on treating existing conditions with synthetic and chemical treatments rather than prevention or natural cures. Complementary and alternative medicine systems (CAMs) are usually health care philosophies and techniques [...]

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SYNOPSIS OF MANAGEMENT OF GRDHRASI (SCIATICA) WITH MARMA CHIKITSA

SYNOPSIS OF MANAGEMENT OF GRDHRASI (SCIATICA) WITH MARMA CHIKITSA INTRODUCTION : Sciatic pain is referred as Grdhrasi in Ayurveda, where in, the pain originating from the region of Kati (waist) gets referred or travels down to the Sakthi (Thighs), Janu (Knees), Gulpha Ankles) and to the Pada (foot) gradually, causing much agony to the patient. [...]

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