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Breathing Therapy -It really works

2009-10-01T02:18:00.000-07:00

The nose has a left and a right side; we use both to inhale and exhale.

Actually they are different; you would be able to feel the difference.
The right side represents the sun, left side represents the moon.
During a headache, try to close your right nose and use your left nose to breathe.

In about 5 mins, your headache will go?

If you feel tired, just reverse, close your left nose and breathe through your right nose.
After a while, you will feel your mind is refreshed.

Right side belongs to 'hot', so it gets heated up easily, left side belongs to 'cold'.

Most females breathe with their left noses, so they get "cooled off" faster.

Most of the guys breathe with their right noses, they get worked up.

Do you notice the moment we wake up, which side breathes faster? Left or right? ?

If left is faster, you will feel tired.
So, close your left nose and use your right nose for breathing, you will get refreshed quickly.

This can be taught to kids, but it is more effective when practiced by adults.

My friend used to have bad headaches and was always visiting the doctor.

There was this period when he suffered headache literally every night, unable to study.

He took painkillers, did not work.

He decided to try out the breathing therapy here: closed his right nose and breathed through his left nose.

In less than a week, his headaches were gone! He continued the exercise for one month.

This alternative natural therapy without medication is something that he has experienced.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Computer users

2009-09-23T05:13:00.000-07:00

For everyone who always works daily on a computer. The mistakes of mouse daily mouse and keyboard usage will result in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome! Use the mouse and keyboard correctly. View below for the surgery of a patient suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome....

Correct way to work on the Computer

Hand Exercises for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome :

ATIONAL CONSULTATIVE WORKSHOP - CLINICAL RESEARCH IN AYURVEDA

2009-09-20T07:48:00.000-07:00

This is the discussion forum for a National level Consultative Workshop proposed
to be held in December 2009 for developing (statistically informed) guidelines
for Clinical Research in Ayurveda. The workshop will be jointly initiated by
the Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, FRLHT, Bangalore,
South-Asian Cochrane (based at CMC- Vellore), INCLEN Trust, New-Delhi,
Department of Clinical Pharmacology, NIMS, Hyderabad, Centre for Rheumatic
Diseases, Pune and C-DAC, Pune. (Please visit
http://www.frlht.org/workshop/index.htm for further details)

Discriminating observers of the clinical research scenario in Ayurveda are
pointing out that clinical studies carried out in the last several decades, are
not actually designed to evaluate Ayurvedic propositions. In most cases they
tend to pick up bits and pieces of the holistic, multi-dimensional Ayurvedic
approaches to health care and it is these bits and pieces that are subjected to
clinical trials. Therefore, irrespective of the results of these trials they are
unlikely to prove the efficacy of the Ayurvedic knowledge system.

Today, there are new models and research designs in bio-statistics to handle
multi-dimensional clinical trials and leading researchers worldwide in the field
of CAM are using these innovative statistical models. In order to be a
significant contributor in to the CAM movement, that is witnessing an
unprecedented surge world over, Ayurveda and Yoga needs to rigorously engage in
generating trans-disciplinary evidence that is essential to facilitate
communication, appreciation and acceptance of Ayurveda globally.

This is a new and complex task because it requires assimilation of the
disciplinary knowledge of Ayurveda (which is a systemic theory) and its
translation and correlation with western bio-medicine (which is a structural
theory). The correlation between two knowledge systems can certainly be
discovered because biological fields and structures contained therein are
related, but the key is to appreciate that systemic and structural parameters do
not share a one to one correlation. Clinical Research in Ayurveda should be
guided by this fundamental understanding for it to be meaningful.

The National Consultative Workshop (planned in December 2009) will have
representations from various stakeholders like Ayurveda Hospital Groups,
Pharmaceutical industry, Clinical Research Organizations, faculty members of
Universities and affiliated colleges, Post-Graduate researchers,
Bio-statisticians and practicing Ayurveda vaidyas develop a comprehensive set of
guidelines (CONSORT like) to drive Clinical Research in this field.

You may use this discussion board for the following purposes:

1. Post your comments on the draft white paper on Clinical Research in Ayurveda.
2. Post your comments on the draft guidelines for Clinical Research in Ayurveda.
3. Post any information or general comments, views or observations that you feel
is relevant in the realm of clinical research in Ayurveda.

We urge you to pass on this information to all serious Clinical Researchers of
Ayurveda, Bio-statisticians, domain experts and encourage them to post their
views and comments, which shall be discussed in the Workshop and relevant points
will be considered while framing the white paper and guidelines.

Clinical Research Unit, IAIM-FRLHT,
#74/2, Jarakbande Kaval,
Post Attur, Via Yelahanka,
BANGALORE - 560 064
Ph: (080) 2856 8000 / 2856 8001 / 2856 8003

How Smoking is Injurious to health

2009-09-15T08:51:00.000-07:00

It is known to everyone that cigarette smoking is harmful and
addictive. But very few know the risks of cigarette addiction.
Smoking inflicts body with many irreversible damages and reduces the
human life span by 25 years.

Effects of Smoking on Body:

Heart : Smoking is the biggest risk factor for all heart diseases.
It accelerates the process of fat deposition in the inner walls of
arteries (atherosclerosis). It increases blood pressure and heart
rate. Not only these, smoking increases tendency for the blood to
clot. It reduces the capacity of a person to exercise. (Exercises
always keep heart healthy).

Lungs : Smoking destroys small hairs present in upper parts of
airways. In normal persons these hairs protect lungs from germs,
dust and other harmful particles. When this natural cleaning system
is damaged germs, dust, smoke and other harmful chemicals enter
lungs causing infection, cough and lung cancer. The air sacs of
lungs (alveoli) get permanently damaged causing difficulty in
breathing.

Digestive system: Smoking causes heart burn ,delays healing of
peptic ulcers, increases risk of crohn's disease and formation of
gall stones. It affects liver and increases chances of stomach
cancer.

Legs: Smoking affects blood vessels of legs causing chronic pain in
legs. This may further progress to cause gangrene of toes or feet.

Eyes: The sensitive blood vessels of eye are easily damaged by
smoking. This causes blood shot appearance of eyes and itching. In
heavy smokers it may lead to degeneration and loss of eyesight.
Smokers are at an increased risk of cataracts.

Skin : Due to smoking the skin is deprived of oxygen and it loses
its texture. An average smoker looks 5 years older than his healthy
non smoking counterparts. The skin loses its healthy glow and takes
on a yellowish-gray cast. The more cigarettes smoked, the worse skin
will look. Wrinkles start appearing very quickly as smoking affects
elastic tissues of skin.

Bones: It accelerates the process of osteoporosis

Cancer: Smoking causes cancer of lungs, larynx, oral cavity,
pharynx, oesophagus and bladder. Tobacco smoke contains more than 60
substances which cause cancer. 87% lung cancer death occurs due to
smoking.

Reproductive system: Smoking reduces fertility in both men and women.

In women: Smoking imbalances estrogen hormone in women. It causes
dryness of vagina and reduces blood flow to genital organs. Women
who smoke can get diseases of fallopian tubes and their egg
production is affected. Smoking can cause abortion. It accelerates
aging process and can cause early menopause.

The growth of baby retards when mother smokes in pregnancy. It
affects the brain development of baby and reduces IQ. This happens
even when mother is a passive smoker. The chances of miscarriage,
premature birth and fetal death increase.

In men: Smoking impairs erections and can become a reason for
erectile dysfunction. It affects semen and also reduces sperm count
and impairs sperm motility. But these are reversed after stopping
smoking.

Hence quit smoking. Quitting smoking has immediate as well as long-
term benefits for you and your loved ones

Top 3 Acne Medications

2009-09-15T08:48:00.000-07:00

Acne is a common disorder in skin that may last for long in an individual.For
many people, acne isn’t a problem anymore when they reach the age of 30.
Butthere are also individuals who continually carry the facial burden longer
thanexpected. Treatments are important to avoid complications. When
simpletreatments are not enough, perhaps it is time to consider medical options
forthe acnes.

The top three acne medications are the following:

1.Benzoyl peroxide
This anti-bacterial medication takes care of killing the P.Acnes, acne-causing
bacteria. It is an antiseptic agent that reduces the amountof barren pores. It
will take approximately 3 weeks to see the changes.
This ingredient is also used for bleaching the hair and fabric so makesure to
use it right. It is both over-the-counter and prescription drug thatcomes in gel
or cream.
There is an estimated 3% of individuals found tobe allergic to such substance so
make sure that you don’t belong to that groupor else you will experience skin
inflammation if you apply it on yourskin.

2. Salicylic Acid
Used to treat skin disorders such as dandruff,calluses, and warts, salicylic
acid can also be used as an acne medication. Itslows down the cells in the
follicles from cracking which prevents blockage. Italso assists in breaking down
the whiteheads and blackheads.
Salicylicacid comes in many forms including cream, gel, lotion, ointment, and
many more.Only use the medicine according to the directions on the label
recommendationsor from the doctor; otherwise, it may result to acid poisoning.
Poisoning can benoticed when the person using it experiences dizziness,
diarrhea, deepbreathing, etc.

3. Sulfur
This ingredient is common among soaps,washes, and creams. It allows the skin to
peel and dry enabling the breaking down of the whiteheads and blackheads. It is
necessary to check the label directions so as to avoid unnecessary complications.

It is always best to seek professional advice when taking any of the medications.
It is better to be sure. These medications, however, only kills bacteria, slows
down cell break down, and peels off the skin but it will never stop the skin from
acquiring bacteria after a certain span of time.

Do Cosmetics Causes Acne?

2009-09-15T08:41:00.000-07:00

For decades, dermatologists and cosmetologists alike have debated the effectsof
cosmetics on the skin, particularly in acne sufferers. Make-up has often
beenbranded an “acne Catch-22” — you want something to cover the redness, but
you’retold it may actually be causing your acne. Fortunately, this is only
partlytrue. To understand how to approach the make-up issue, we should start
with adiscussion of “cosmetic acne.”

Cosmetic Acne - A mild-mannered cousin. Acne cosmetica, or acne
that is caused by cosmetics, is a mild and fairly common form of acne. Because it
is triggered by topical products rather than the complex process that creates
true acne, it can strike anyone —even people who are not physiologically prone
to the condition. Characterized by small, rashy pink bumps on the cheeks, chin
and forehead, it typically develops over the course of a few weeks or months and
may persist indefinitely. If you've recently started using a new skincare product
and you're experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, discontinue use of the
new product for a few days and see if your breakout subsides.

NOTE: While studies have shown that make-up does not cause true acne, it can
exacerbate the condition. So it’s helpful to be aware of common topical triggers,
no matter what kind of acne you have.

The culprit: Comedogenics. Everwonder where your make-up goes over the course of the day? Some of it is rubbedoff by contact with your hands and your clothing, and some of it migrates acrossyour skin, settling into your pores — much like rainwater collects whereverthere are small holes in the ground. Some make-ups include ingredients that areconsidered comedogenic, or substances that are known to clog pores. Althoughthese cosmetics may not cause true plugging of the follicle, certain ingredientsmay induce follicular
irritation. The result? The small, persistent bumps knownas “cosmetic acne.”

Sevenrules for a clean beauty routine.
Here are seven good rules to follow for a healthy make-up regimen:

1. Avoid penetrating oils. Contrary to popular belief, not all oils are
comedogenic. Petroleum products, mineral oil and sunflower oil do not penetrate
into the pore. Most cosmetic oils, however, can aggravate acne — so it’s best to
avoid them. One of the most common acne triggers in skin products,especially
lotions and sunscreens, is lanolin, a fatty acid extracted from sheep’s wool.
Isopropyl Myristate, which promotes smooth, even application in many foundations,
is such an aggressive penetrator that it’s the main ingredient in most
rust-removers! In general, products labeled “oil-free” and"non-comedogenic" are
less likely to clog your pores and trigger breakouts.

2. Steer clear of sweet smells. Fragrance is a major cause of allergic and
irritant reactions on the face. Even products that claim to be"unscented" may
include fragrances added to mask the smell of other ingredients.It’s best to
stick with products labeled as “fragrance-free” or“hypo-allergenic.” Of course,
reactions to fragrance differ dramatically, and you may find certain perfumes
that don’t affect your skin. The most common offenders are fragrances in the
ambrette, bergamot, cinnamate and musk families.If the derivatives of your
favorite face cream or foundation’s scent are not easily determined from the
product label, try a patch test on the skin behind your ear. If no irritation
appears after three days of repeated application, you may continue usage on a
larger area.

3. Be smart about shadow and blush.The stuff that puts the sparkle in your eye
shadow, face powder and blush isusually mica, a common mineral. The jagged,
flaky shape of mica particles cancause irritation and/or clogging in the
follicle, so it’s best to use productswithout too much shimmer. Likewise, many
of the red dyes used to put a bloom inyour cheeks are coal tar derivatives; not
surprisingly, these substances arecomedogenic, too. Check the labels for blushes
that use carmine, which has beena natural, healthy cosmetic colorant since the
time of the Aztecs. Also, creamblushes are more likely to have comedogenic
ingredients, so stick to powder orgel blushes.

4. Get wise to eye creams. Because of the delicacy of theskin around the eyes,
creams created for this area are often thicker andgreasier than regular facial
moisturizers. Heavy eye creams and oily eye make-upremovers can promote milia,
tiny white cysts under the eyes. These kinds ofproducts can also migrate to
neighboring areas, creating acne on the cheeks,temples and forehead.

5. Style your hair with care. Most hair products are full of the ingredients we’d
like to keep away from our skin: alcohol,adhesives and oils. So if you’re prone
to acne, use care when styling your hair— cover your skin when you spray, and
try to keep oils, mousses, gels and pomades away from the skin at the hairline.
And don’t use hair products when you exercise; perspiration from your scalp can
carry styling products onto your skin, contributing to new breakouts.

6. Wash after exercising. While we know that sweat doesn’t cause acne, it can
promote it in those who are prone —and make-up can make matters worse. Even
non-comedogenic products can cause clogging or irritation in the presence of
heavy perspiration. As a rule, it’s best to wash immediately after exercising
with a medicated exfoliating cleanser.

7. Use the right lip lube. If you have problems with pimples around the mouth
area, you might want to reconsider the products you use on your lips. Lipsticks
and glosses are greasy by nature, with high concentrations of petroleum, wax and
other comedogenic substances. The greater the shine, the greater the potential
for pore-clogging — so if you're breaking out, try going for a matte finish
rather than a high gloss.

In general, it’s fine to doll up! Just choose your cosmetics carefully — look for
products that are oil-free and non-comedogenic. Read labels carefully to avoid
common topical triggers. And of course, use your common sense; if a product that
looks okay on the label is irritating your skin, discontinue usage right away.

Acne Scar Removal Tips

2009-09-15T08:26:00.000-07:00

While acne does affect about 90% of adolescents, only a small majority ofthose
affected are left with scars. However, those who are left with scars oftenlook
for acne scar removal methods that work to remove or diminish the
scars.Fortunately, there are many options available for acne scar removal.

Acnescar removal can be by dermabrasion. This is a process where the top layers
ofthe skin are removed with the use of a machine that literally abrades the
skin.While dermabrasion does give your skin a smoother appearance, it is not
100%effective for acne scar removal.

Chemical peels are another option foracne scar removal. This works much the same
as dermabrasion, but instead ofmachinery, chemicals are used to remove the top
layer of skin. Again, this isnot 100% effective for acne scar removal, but it
does give the skin a smootherappearance.

Another technique for acne scar removal is collageninjections. Collagen
injections are often used to treat wrinkles, scars, andlines. Injections can be
expensive, and will need to be repeated on a regularbasis. This is another acne
scar removal technique that doesn't actually removethe scars. It really just
hides them.

A drastic acne scar removalprocedure is Autologous Fat Transfer. This is a
process where fat is removedfrom other parts of your body, and injected back
into your skin. It doesn'tremove scars. Instead, it fills up depressions, such
as those that arecharacteristic of acne scars. Again, this is a drastic acne
scar removal method,and the process will need to be repeated as the fat is
absorbed into thebody.

Another drastic acne scar removal technique is punch grafts. Thisis a process
where small skin grafts are taken and used to replace scarred skin.This acne
scar removal technique is usually used to remove deep acnescars.

The newest - and seemingly most effective - acne scar removaltechnique is Laser
Skin Resurfacing. This is a process where the acne scarredskin is gently
vaporized, with the use of a laser. Once the damaged skin isvaporized, the new -
unscarred - skin underneath is visible. Local anesthesia isgiven for small
areas, but for full face acne scar removal, the person isusually sedated with
anesthesia administered through an I.V by ananesthesiologist.

Depression

2009-09-08T05:11:00.000-07:00

There have been many queries reg. depression in past.
So i felt of discussing about it little bit.

While mood swings are a normal part of life, chronic depression is a
serious disorder that limits the quality of life and suppresses the
immune systems. Depression has been on a steady rise in North America
since the early twentieth century. Similarly, as a by-product of
industrialization, fast life, it grips rest of the world also. So is
anxiety, a closely related disorder associated with nervousness and
fear, which can bring on sudden hyperventilation, a pounding heart
and feelings of suffocation, often at the most inappropriate times.
When indigestion, mental tension and acidity combine together, the
depression intensity increases.
The symptoms of this reversal of Apan Vata include confused state of mind,
pains in armpits, sides, chest, etc., the tension in the blood vessels in head, forehead, in the
neighbourhood of eyes, etc. The mind stops thinking and a lot of
anxiety is experienced. This can happen both before as well as after
meals. It may occur even after the digestion of food. On such
occasions, lime juice, soda-bi-carb, black pepper, saindhav, ginger
powder, black salt, ajwain powder can give a little relief,
especially if belching occurs. Many find a bitter taste in their
mouth when waking up. In addition, a coating on tongue, dry lips,
constant thirst or vomiting sensation is experienced. Vomiting causes
a relief. Increase of pulse, irregular heart beats, heavy stomach,
restlessness and some relief on loosening of clothes, hiccups, etc
are several other symptoms.

Because depression is quite often a symptom of some other condition,
you should attempt to eliminate its source instead of just looking
for a quick fix from a drug or an herb. Michael F. Breslos, M.D., a
psychiatrist at the University of Arizona, found that even a single
cup of caffeine-laden coffee or cola produces anxiety attacks in
susceptible individuals, and ten cups can cause almost anyone to have
an attack.

Before attempting medication, it is better to eliminate the root
cause. The natural moods of body, e. g. sleep, thirst, hunger, yawn,
elimination of wastes, movement of semen, sneeze, cough, tears etc.
should not be suppressed. If one needs to remain awake, rest next day
is also essential. The pacifiers of Vata are called Carminatives and
their use gives benefits in such cases. Such ingredients include
asfoetida, ajwain, black salt, ginger, black peeper, garlic, lime,
etc. When we take food, we gulp air also with or without knowing.
Such air can be released by deep breathing and deliberate belching.
When such attacks come, people get afraid of cardiac problems and
rush to hospitals for a Cardogram, which reveals nothing.

Such patients should avoid sedentary life-style first. Early morning
walk is highly benificial. Yogasanas also yield good results. Such
patients are afraid of eating pulses, even simple chapati, dhal,
rice. They like to eat, but when they see food, the appetite gets
killed. A deep study of such patients reveals that the reason for
this condition can be traced to mind rather than body.

Hypoglycemia is a frequent condition linked to depression. Allergies
to food and other substances, as well as low blood sugar levels, can
also make you feel low. Some prescription drugs are notorious for
causing depression, especially when used in combination with certain
other medicines—if you are taking any prescription medicines, ask
your doctor about bad combinations or read up on the side effects of
your medications.
If depression is linked to gasto intestinal system, Hingashtak
Churnam up to half teaspoon can be taken mixed with rice or Khitchri.
Lavan Bhaskar Churnam is a readily available formulation in Indian
pharmacies, which can be taken upto 2 gms with butter milk, after
lunch and dinner. Though Ayurveda recommends avoiding curd and butter
milk after sunset, it can be taken in such conditions. In addition,
one can use Chitrakavati, Shankhavati as appetisers and Digestive
Agni enhancers. Undigested food, residing in stomach, small or larger
intetsine, when ferments, distorts the movement of Vata. Vishatanduk
is also a herb used in Ayurveda for such conditions. Agnitundivati or
Navajivan Ras is a traditional formulation made from this herb. These
strengthen stomach, intestine and liver functions, increase appetite
and metabolism. Vata is the main motive force in metabolism, other
than Pachak Pitta. When balanced this way, it reduces hypo-glacemeia
and thus depression.

The depression is frequently the result of a loss of beloved. This
can be either a physical loss or emotional gap in couple, which
develops as a result of inharmonious natures, or lack of touch
relationship arising from menopause. According to ayurvedic
philosophy, the knowledge of the eternal nature of man is the basis
for healing from loss. You can then work to bring Sadhaka Pitta back
into balance. Sadhaka Pitta is the part of Pitta in our physiology,
that has to do with the emotions and their effect on the heart, and
is an aspect of Pitta, which governs heat, digestion and metabolism.
The experience of loss can trigger Sadhaka Pitta -- emotions that may
result in feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety and resentment.

Ayurveda suggests nurturing yourself by seeking the support of loved
ones, enjoying activities such as taking walks in nature, daily self-
massage with a cooling, relaxing oil or aroma blend that includes the
essence of rose (abhyanga) and reading uplifting books. Dietary
recommendations include adhering to a Pitta pacifying diet where you
would reduce spicy, sour and salty foods and favor astringent, bitter
and sweet foods to cool the body and improve digestion.

Another simple recommendation is to soothe the heart and emotions
with the beauty, fragrance and taste of rose petals. Roses have long
been used to alleviate depression, anxiety, insomnia, irritability
and memory loss. Though rose is cooling, yet it enhances agni, unique
quality which makes it balancing for all three doshas if taken in
moderate amounts. Gulkand is the formulation which balances Sadhaka
Pitta.

After managing the diet, one can consider medication. Fortunately,
herbal antidepressants do exist. In fact, author knows quite a few
people who have successfully lowered or gone off their antidepressant
drugs—sometimes after taking them for years—and now use herbs
instead. Most of them find that they need to continue taking at least
a minimal maintenance dose of the chemical antidepressants, but they
are happy to have switched almost completely to a more natural
alternative. Keep in mind, though, that antidepressant herbs are not
as fast-acting or powerful as their pharmaceutical counterparts.
Moreover, do not switch to herbal treatments for serious emotional
disorders without consulting a health care practitioner, preferably
one with whom you have a close working relationship.

Many commonly prescribed antidepressants work by keeping the
neurotransmitter serotonin circulating in the brain. If you are at
all familiar with antidepressant drugs, you have probably already
heard of tricyclic drugs, MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitors and
serotonin uptake reinhibitors such as Prozac/Zoloft/Paxil. What you
may not have heard is that Siberian ginseng and licorice also
increase the availability of serotonin in the brain. In clinical
studies, Siberian ginseng has repeatedly proved helpful for people
who are depressed or have other serious emotional problems. According
to a 1980 study, licorice is more effective than one of the commonly
prescribed MAO inhibitors.

In a series of studies that were presented in 1992 at the Fourth
International Congress on Phytotherapy in Munich, Germany, Saint-
John's-wort helped well over half of those who were mildly to
moderately depressed. In less than a month of taking this herb, the
depression and accompanying disturbed sleep and fatigue experienced
by participants in these studies generally improved.
According to ayurvedic experience in India, following Ayurvedic
Strategy for Depression.

1. Anti-depressant tea:
11 leaves of Holy basil
1/4-1/2 tsp dry ginger powder
1 tsp crystal sugar or 20 gms jaggery or date sugar
1 cup of water
Boil for 10 minutes and drink twice/thrice a day. This will very
slowly, releive you from the mood-swings/anxiety/pensive moods.

2. Substitute for Coffee/Tea:
Take 5 Tulsi leaves
2 cloves
1 Cinamon small piece.
Grind coarse, add in 1 cup water, boil for 2 minutes
and drink hot as many time a day as you enjoy.
For a few days, you may not notice that your desire
for tea/coffee is changing.

3. Brainboost(also for concentration, forgetfulness):
soak 4 dates or 8-10 raisin for two hours; crush, remove seeds and
add two pinches of Godanti Hartal Bhasma, stirr and drink at
breakfast time. This is Brainboost+Braincool. The Bhasma will be
available from allayurveda.com by online order. Very inexpensive.

4. Morning Walk:

If there is good sun light, rise up half an hour before sunrise, go
for a walk and return when sun is about to rise. Watch it without
closing your eyes as long as eyes do not become watery or tired. This
is our anti-depressant, sure to work in a matter of 20 days. You will
feel something missing, should you fail to do it one day. The sun-
watching exercise increases the beauty and magnetism of the eyes.

5. Mixture of Brahmi, Jatamansi, Shankhpushpi, Vekhand, Yeshtimadhu:

1 tsp of this mixture, thrice a day with sweet milk or ghee+sugar
will be benificial. The author has used it for epilepsy patients also
in place of Brahmi Ghrutam or Brahmi Vati. IT has been given to
students cramming for their exams, especially during last month.

13 health benefits of virgin coconut oil

2009-09-06T10:32:00.000-07:00

What is Virgin coconut oil ?
Virgin coconut oil is derived from fresh coconuts (rather than dried, as in copra). Most oils marketed as "virgin" are produced one of three ways:
1. Quick drying of fresh coconut meat which is then used to press out the oil.
2. Wet-milling (coconut milk). With this method the oil is extracted from fresh coconut meat without drying first. "Coconut milk" is expressed first by pressing. The oil is then further separated from the water. Methods which can be used to separate the oil from the water include boiling, fermentation, refrigeration, enzymes and mechanical centrifuge.
3. Wet-milling (direct micro expelling). In this process, the oil is extracted from fresh coconut meat after the adjustment of the water content, then the pressing of the coconut flesh results in the direct extraction of free-flowing oil.

Benefits of Virgin coconut oil
1 The oil promotes weight loss as well as weight maintenance
2 It provides a source of antimicrobial lipid
3 The oil does not interfere with functioning of the thyroid
4 It protects against heart disease
5 It helps prevent cancer
6 It is easy on the digestion system
7 It empowers the immune system
8 The oil does not contain cholesterol, thereby not increasing the cholesterol
level in the blood
9 Does not cause the stickiness of platelets that causes the formation of blood
clots
10 The oil helps prevent bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
11 Coconut helps to prevent osteoporosis.
12 It helps in keeping diabetes under control
13 It is known to keep the skin soft when used externally

Here is what you should see for an Extra Virgin Coconut Oil :

Colorless and crystal clear.
Light, fresh coconut aroma
Natural Coconut taste
Quick absorption
No oily feel
Very light viscosity

Advantages :

High purity: without refining.
Used as food oil as well as in high-end formulations.
Excellent in body care.
Long shelf life.

TO lose weight
Do you consume virgin coconut oil but still don’t lose weight? So what could be the problem?
Many studies and facts have shown that virgin coconut oil is effective in helping to reduce body weight. It contains fewer calories than other fats and also has a group of fats known as Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT) that are used by the body as an instant source of energy.

MCTs are easily digested by the body and they don’t produce body fat. Hence, numerous studies and experiences in the past have led us to a conclusion that if virgin coconut oil is added consistently to a balanced diet, it shall show incredible results in weight loss. But, why there are still some people who complain that they just couldn’t lose weight after consuming virgin coconut oil? Well, I say we have several possibilities here. There are some factors that could influence the weight loss results in this case:

1. How long have you consumed virgin coconut oil?
2. How old are you?
3. How are you, really?

The answers to these questions do influence the effectiveness and the performance of virgin coconut oil in your weight loss program. Many people don’t comprehend this fact and they give up consuming virgin coconut oil in a short time, because they don’t see a significant loss in their weights. I say this is a mistake.

The first thing you should consider if you want to see great results with virgin coconut oil is the period of time you have spent consuming this oil. For most people, it takes 3-4 months to lose weight significantly by taking 3 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil daily. For elderly people, it could take longer to gain the same effects as youngsters. That is because as you grow older, your body is used to a certain routine that it refuses any instant change. So, don’t expect a great loss in weight by consuming virgin coconut oil in a term of weeks! It takes longer than that, so be patient…

The problem for most people (including you, perhaps!) is they don't like the taste of the oil. This of course, makes it hard to regularly add the oil to your diet. Actually, if you know some simple virgin coconut oil recipes, it's easy to overcome this problem

OK, back to the factors that influence your weight loss results. The third factor is your condition. Your health condition and the medicines you take could also slow down the effects of virgin coconut oil to your body. Try taking your body temp… is it low? If it is, then there could be a metabolism problem. But, if you continue combining virgin coconut oil with a reasonable eating plan, this metabolism problem shall disappear in time. But, this means it will take longer time for you to lose weight.
That’s why you have to be consistent and patient with virgin coconut oil to see incredible results in weight los

Face Pack- for better complexion

2009-09-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

In ancient Ayurvedic Text different types of herbs mentioned for better complexion of face.
Sage Sharangadhara,one among top scholars of ancient Ayurveda mentioned following Lepana method for better complexion of face.He called it Varnya Lepa.

Varnya Lepa is a formulation used for the external application over the face/part of the body.Simply fine powders of diffrent herbal drugs mixed with specified liquids like water,raw milk,curd,rose water and applied when wet.After prescribed time lepa washed with water.

Some important herbs for Varnya Lepa:
1.Lodhra (Symplocos Rancemosa)
2.Rakta Chandana(Pterocarpus Santalilus)
3.Manjishta(Rubia Cordifolia)
4.Kushta(Saussaria Lappa)
5.Dhanyaka(Cuminum Cyminum)
6.Vacha(Acorus Calamus)
7.Sarshapa(Brassica Compestris)
8.Daruharidra(Berberis Aristata)
9.Ushira(Vetiveria Zizaniodis)
10.Amalakee(Emblica Officinalis)
11.Arjuna(Terminalia Arjuna)
12.Sariva(Hemedesmus Indicus).

Direction for use:
Make a paste of above said powders in water/raw milk/curd/rose water.Apply the paste on the face when wet,after 20-40 minutes wash with water.

Alternative Medicines can cure Swine Flu

2009-09-06T04:28:00.000-07:00

KANPUR: At a time when swine flu is taking lives across the globe with India
being no exception to it, very few know that its sure shot treatment is hidden
in the country itself. The oldest mode of medicine -- Ayurveda has a cure for
the much talked about swine flu. While there is panic among people when it comes
to the tests and medication of the H1N1 virus, the Ayurveda and Homeopathy
experts claim to know methods of prevention and cure of the disease.

In contrast to Allopathy medication being preferred by the apprehensive
patients, there are few takers of the ayurveda and the homeopathy medicines even
if it claims to provide hundred per cent treatment. Dr Bhagwan Singh, principal
and superintendent of State Ayurvedic College, Lucknow, says, "The disease
(swine flu) and its treatment is already mentioned in our old books of medicines
by sages. On the basis of the symptoms of swine flu, it has been given the name
`vatashlesmic' fever in the ayurvedic medicine books."

He further added, "Whenever there is a change in the environment due to spurt in
growth of any kind of virus, human beings are the first one to be affected by
it. For treating a patient infected with H1N1 virus, ayurvedic medicines like
Sanjawini Vati and Tribhuvan Kriti Ras can be given. These medicines are
prepared by mixing 12-14 ayurvedic ingredients selected on the basis of the
symptoms of the viral disease."

Ayurveda claims to have preventive medicine for H1N1 infection also. Professor,
P S Srivastava, department of Kaya Chikitsa, State Ayurvedic College, Lucknow
opines, "On the basis of symptoms like cough, cold, sore throat and fever, one
cannot be considered as a patient of swine flu. So to be on the safer side, one
could take a medicine named as Gurahi for the sake of prevention. Apart from
this, one can also have tea or hot water adding black tulsi leaves to it and
following other hygienic practices like using mask etc."

However, it is not only Ayurveda that has a cure for the flu. Homeopathy also
claims to have medication for H1N1 treatment. No matter that homeopathic
treatment involves a slow process of curing any disease, its practitioners still
consider it to be effective in treating swine flu. Dr B N Singh, director of
Homeopathy, UP says, "Swine flu is an influenza like illness, where primary
symptoms are very much similar to those of influenza. Thus one can take
Influnzenium 200 as a preventive medicine. Three doses each after 10 minutes
within 24 hours can develop an immunity against H1N1 virus."

"Moreover a combination of 6-7 homeopathic medicines should be given according
to the symptoms of the patients. These include Aconite Nap 30, Belladona 30,
Bryonia Alb, Mercuris Vibre, Gelsinium 30 and Eupaporium Purf. These medicines
should be taken after consulting a homeopathic doctor as they are advised only
after examining the patients and his/her symptoms," he added.

He also informed, "Along with the homeopathic medicines one can also take
supplements of biochemic medicines like Ferrom Phos 3x and Kali Mure 3x, 2-4
tablets three times a day to prevent getting infected from H1N1 virus.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/kanpur/Alternative-medicines-can-cu re-swine-flu/articleshow/4878516.cms

Jogging Secrets Revealed

2009-09-06T02:25:00.000-07:00

Today, I am going to tell you that jogging rejuvenates your brain and I
recommend a very simple, easy, and fun jogging tips applicable to small
schoolchildren to very old senior citizens as a health-building exercise.

Jogging is just like a miracle magic--drink well, eat well, chat and talk well,
and run well. Jogging is generally considered to build leg muscles and burns
excess fats. My answer is "Yes" for sports-oriented people, and "No" to common
people.

Here is a type of jogging that I've learned from some traditional healers. It
was tested scientifically by renowned doctors that can benefit people of all
ages. An easy jogging is an important factor for common people to enjoy and
continue doing it. This traditional form of jogging can reduce blood sugar,
blood pressure, urine acidity, increase brain functions, and many other benefits
that you can achieve.

What form of jogging is this? It is as simple as not using your "thigh muscles"
when jogging.

If you do not use your thigh muscles, you can run as long and as far as you
want. You won't get tired at all. Besides, lactic acid won't increase as you
might think!

So how can you jog without using your thigh muscles? The answer...run slowly.
Slow jogging is the ultimate answer! Jog for 4–5 kilometers or 3 miles per hour.
Yes, it seems like walking but don't walk. Jogging at the speed of walking is
the secret!

Jogging consumes about twice more energy than walking. It means that if you jog
slowly for 20 minutes a day, you can burn as much as 6 kilograms or 13 pounds of
fats.

Scientific analysis shows that slow jogging increases capillary blood vessels
around the interior muscles. The increased size and vascularization of blood
vessels would result in more oxygen and blood that are provided to the muscles.
This means that you will be more capable of running in longer duration. Slow
jogging can also burn sugar and fat efficiently.

Slow jogging reduces stress, so you won't get angry easily. Less stress improves
brain functions. In fact, brain analysis shows that functions of the brain as
well as its size are growing dramatically in less stressful environment. Yes,
slow jogging can help prevent diseases of elderly people such as Alzheimer's
disease, dementia, and of course, it helps increase the learning capability of
young generations.

Tips for Slow Jogging

* Square up.
* Slightly bend your head forward.
* Just press your foot forward.
* Smile and chat while jogging.
* Jog for about 10 minutes 3 times a day, or 30 minutes per day.

Some common oils and their uses

2008-10-31T06:43:00.000-07:00

ALMOND
Almond oil, like the nut, is good for Vata. Usually, however, it is
more commonly used as a massage rather than cooking oil; the same is
true of its relative, apricot.
Both are good demulcent and expectorant oils for cough and
wasting diseases of the lungs and kidneys. They have a soothing
effect upon the skin and muscles, being good for muscle tension and
pain. Almond makes a good massage oil as it is absorbed well and does
not leave the skin greasy like sesame oil. Almond oil has many of the
tonic usages of the nut.

AVOCADO
Avocado oil is sweet, astringent, and slightly warm. It
decreases Vata and increases Kapha. It does not overly increase
Pitta. It strengthens the liver and nourishes the skin and is a good
massage oil. It also strengthens the muscles. It goes well with
salads. The flesh of the avocado has the same properties but is more
generally nutritive.

CANOLA OIL
Canola is a light oil that reduces Kapha and Pitta but
aggravates Vata. Its low cholesterol content makes it good for high
cholesterol and obesity but it is not good for debility or dryness
conditions.

CASTOR OIL
Castor oil is bitter, sweet, warming and pungent in post-
digestive effect. It decreases Vata but increases Pitta and Kapha. It
is an effective purgative for chronic or severe constipation and can
be used on children; Care should be given here as it can cause sever
cramping. It is a good antispasmodic and analgesic for nervous
system disorders like epilepsy and or pain conditions like arthritis.
Externally, as in castor oil packs, it promotes the healing
of sores, wounds, sprains and injuries. It also draws out toxins and
helps reduce tumors and swellings. It is good externally for
abdominal pain, including menstrual cramps. Edgar Casey was a big
advocate of castor oil packs for tumors.
A teaspoon of castor oil in a cup of warm milk with a half
teaspoon of dry ginger taken before sleep is a strong remedy for
clearing the channels (Srotas) and cleansing Ama (toxins).

CORN
Corn oil has some drying properties and hence is one of the
better oils for Kapha, though it still tends to increase it. It
increases Vata and decreases Pitta; it can be used by Pitta types
with high cholesterol who cannot use such anti-Pitta oils as coconut
or other palm oils because of their high cholesterol content. Corn
oil is demulcent and diuretic and good for difficult urination and
nourishes the skin.

COCONUT
Coconut is sweet and cool. It decreases Pitta and Vata but
increases Kapha. It is specific for Pitta. It is tonic, emollient and
refrigerant.
It nourishes and softens the skin and helps counter
inflammatory skin diseases, psoriasis, eczema, sunburn and burns,
chapped lips. It is also good for dry cough with fever or burning
sensations in the lungs. It increases the reproductive tissue and is
one of the easier oils to digest. However, it can increase high
cholesterol, particularly for Kapha types,

FLAXSEED / LINSEED
Linseed oil is pungent, sweet and warm in post-digestive
effect; it decreases Kapha and Vata but increases Pitta. It is a good
expectorant for the lungs and helps stop cough. It is also a good
lubricating laxative. It serves to loosen congestion or phlegm and
pull mucus out of the system.

MARGARINE
Margarine is made by combining various vegetable oils. It is
better for Kapha and Pitta but may aggravate Vata. It usually only
slightly increases Kapha. It depends upon the oils that compose it,
but is often of a low quality. Soy margarine is usually better and is
particularly good for Kapha.

MUSTARD
Mustard oil is pungent, and warm in post-digestive effect. It
decreases Kapha and Vata and increases Pitta. It is specific for
Kapha and is their best cooking oil.
It is stimulant, demulcent and anti-cough and helps loosen
mucus from the lungs, for which purpose it can be rubbed in
externally also. It is good for congestion, cold and feelings of
heaviness in the joints and can be used for arthritic pain and
abdominal pain.

OLIVE
Olive is sweet and neutral. It decreases Vata and Pitta and
increases Kapha. It works primarily on the liver and helps soften
gall stones and congested bile, and is a mild laxative. It also
nourishes the skin and hair.
It is a useful massage oil like sesame but is less heavy and
less sedative and so often better for general use or usage during the
day. It is commonly used in salads.

PEANUT
Peanut is sweet and slightly warm. It decreases Vata but
increases Pitta and Kapha. It is a commonly used inexpensive cooking
oil and often used to adulterate other oils but does not have the
nutritive quality of sesame oil. It is laxative, demulcent and
diuretic and is a little greasy.

SAFFLOWER
Safflower is sweet, pungent and warming. It decreases Kapha
and Vata but increases Pitta. It is a lighter oil and so better for
Kapha. It helps promote circulation, nourishes the heart and blood
and is a good laxative and emmenagogue for difficult or delayed
menstruation.

SESAME
Sesame oil is sweet and slightly warm. It decreases Vata and
increases Pitta and Kapha. It is tonic, rejuvenative, sedative and
laxative. It is highly nutritious and strengthens all seven tissues
and all seven layers of the skin.
It strengthens the lungs, kidneys, liver and brain. It is
excellent for debility, convalescence and rejuvenation. It calms the
nerves, relieves muscle tension and spasms and allays pain. It helps
relieve anxiety, tremors, insomnia and convulsions. It is also good
for dry cough and chronic constipation and improves voice and vision.
It aids in the growth of hair, nails, teeth and bones. It is good for
children and the elderly. It is the most deeply penetrating of all
the oils. Sesame is the best general oil for Vata and the most
nourishing of the vegetable oils. It is highly Sattvic (pure) and the
best oil for the yogic diet.

SOY
Soy is astringent, slightly cool and sweet. It is one of the
better oils for Pitta and Kapha but may aggravate Vata. It is
demulcent, diuretic and nourishes the skin.

SUNFLOWER
Sunflower is sweet, slightly cool and sweet. It is one of the
better oils for pitta and Kapha and will not aggravate Vata. It is
good for cough and heat in the lungs and nourishes the skin.
It is much like coconut oil in its external usage. It is good
for sunburn, burns, skin rashes, wound and sores.

Sesame oil is the preferred oil in Ayurveda unless you have a Pitta
or kapha problem… hope this was helpful…

Lady's Finger in curing Diabetes

2008-10-08T06:42:00.000-07:00

Take two pieces of Lady Finger (Bhindi) and remove/cut both ends of each
piece. Also put a small cut in the middle and put these two pieces in
glass of water. Cover the glass and keep it at room temperature during
night. Early morning, before breakfast simply remove two pieces of lady
finger (bhindi) from the glass and drink that water.

Keep doing it on daily basis.

Within two weeks, you will see remarkable results in reduction of your
SUGAR.

There is wild variety of ladies finger, available on some mountain
slopes in Konkan region of Maharashtra, which has very strong property to increase
insulin sensitivity and thus reduce blood sugar. Due to poor availability, very few know about this variety. In taste, it is
less bitter than that of Gudmar (GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE) leaves. Anti-diabetic
property of ladies finger is mentioned in various herbal databases.

More details about Lady's Finger
Ladies finger is a very useful vegetable and inexpensive medicine, as
it is available practically round the year in India. Its use to boost
sexual vigour and reduce excess menstrual blood has been already noted
in posts 9571, 10990. Due to its sweet taste, cold potency, vata-pitta
pacifier nature, strength promoting aphrodisiac qualities, it is a very
useful to ladies close to menopause. It is found beneficial in
leucorrhoea and dysuria also.

In general, most anti-diabetic herbs boost fertility, as basically
diabetes is an anti-fertility disease. Other uses of ladies finger are summarised on:
http://www.holisticonline.com/Herbal-Med/_Herbs/h_okra.htm

Penis Enlargement

2008-09-19T03:03:00.000-07:00

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10 things you must do

2008-09-17T03:57:00.000-07:00

1. From now on, every time anyone asks you how you are,the out loud answer is always and forever a very, very positive positive!
[Great! Terrific! Fantastic!]

NO MATTER HOW YOU REALLY FEEL!

It doesn't matter!
You are trying to change you! FOREVER!

2. From now on, you commit to taking full and total responsibility for your circumstances, your results and how you feel! It will always be your responsibility and that of your brain cells
and no one else's!

3. From now on, you will always learn new things everyday!

4. From now on, you will stop yourself from completing any and every negative thought or words, and turn them into a positive,before you go on to anything else!

5. From now on, you will always every day do something new,strange, crazy, silly, out of the box, embarrassing,or that is otherwise "not like you".

6. From now on, you will always, set a goal by putting it down in writing.

7. From now on, you will willingly and eagerly fail at something important every day---and learn from it!

8. From now on, you will every day of your life,tell at least two people that you love them.
(one should always be you, even if you don't believe it yet!)

9. From now on, you will every day of your life,do an exercise regimen for your brain or your body. (preferably both!)

10. From now on, you will stop and look to see what everyone else is doing, and then choose to probably do the opposite!

Music and Health

2008-09-12T04:59:00.000-07:00

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Treatment For Corns

2008-09-12T04:41:00.000-07:00

1. Take fresh lemon fruit, cut a thick slice, apply it at the site of
corn, tie a cloth bandage over it and leave it overnight. Remove the
slice next morning. Continue every night. In a week, progress will be
seen. The corn becomes soft and dissolves slowly.

2. If you can get raw papaya fruit, cut few pieces and make a juice
in kitchen blender or using stone grinder. You need just 1/2 tsp
juice for each corn site. apply it and rub it in for few minutes. Do
this twice a day. The juice may be stored in fridge to avoid repeated
juicing.

Procedures which remove the corns physically or burn them out by
laser/Liquid Nitrogen/Heated rods will eliminate them temporarily, and corns
will reappear. Same remark applies to Kshar Sutra treatment for piles.
Certain growths (piles, skin tags included) in the body follow one principle
from spiritual ayurveda. Cutting them doubles the force to grow with vengeance. Just
like cancer tumors. Ayurvedic tretament yields better success if no surgery/chemotherapy/radiation.

Root cause of disease lies in our mind, diet and lifestyle.

(1) Avoiding refined sugars, soft carbs, refined floors, fried items,
nonvegetarian items and
(2) adding ginger, lemon, cinnamon, garlic, onion, fenugreek, neem
leaves, raw frits, chillies, bitter gourd to the diet will reduce
the chances of their re-appearance. Exact diet/herbal recomendation
depends on pulse check.

Aswagandha: One of the best nutritive herb

2008-09-12T04:39:00.000-07:00

Common Name:
Winter cherry (Eng.)

Sanskrit Name:
Ashwagandha- Means 'the smell of a horse' as its fresh root smells like a
horse's urine, and
also perhaps because it is renowned for imparting the sexual stamina of a horse.
Varahakarni

Lt. Name:
Withania somnifera (somnifera means "sleep-bearing" in Latin, indicating it was
considered a
sedative, but it has been also used for sexual vitality and as an adaptogen)-
Solanaceae

Bio energetics:
Rasa (Taste)- Tikta (Bitter); Katu (Pungent); Madhura (Sweet)
Guna (Characteristics)- Laghu (Light); Snigdha (Unctuous)
Veerya (Potency)- Ushna (Warm)

Vipaka (Post digestion effect)- Madhura (Sweet)

Use;

The drug is used for stoutening and for yieldig energy

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2008-09-12T03:54:00.000-07:00

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Hearing Loss and the Hearing Function

2008-09-11T01:59:00.001-07:00

"Hearing impairment" or "hearing loss" is thought to be a consequence
of age, but from an up-to-date investigation, it became clear that
there are other causes other than age. While in China, they believe
that the hearing function has something to do with smell.

Do you know that the sound of music you hear may be different when
heard by others? Why will it be heard differently depending on the
person?

Suppose that before we play music, we inform the listeners that there
shall be a word or noise saying "New York, New York", and ask the
listeners how many times they heard it? Probably 70-80% of them will
say, "Yes, yes, we heard that". But then, there was not even a
word "New York" at all but we just inserted scratching noise.

From this experiment, we understand that the Chinese was right to say
that the hearing function has something to do with smell. We really
do not hear sounds by our ears alone. We hear sounds both by smell
and vision, too. Our brain is made to fill up the portions where
objects are blank or hidden.

Now let's take another case. Let's say you saw a bomb blasting photo
and you did not hear any sound. But by means of seeing the blasted
bomb, you will imagine a "Big Bang" or illusion of sounds that exists
in your brain. The brain recalls or restores the sounds lacking in
the photo. You can call it "Phonological restoration".

We also conducted experiments of hearing impairment with the elders
and young people. As expected, in a certain accustomed short Japanese
words, the elders can hear more than the younger ones. However,
English-related short words were heard by younger people. From this
experiment, we truly conclude that hearing is not only by ear but by
individual memories, too. Memories in the brain can repair or fix the
part where sounds are not heard and remain blank. And they can
understand it as if they heard it right.

It's just like the illustrations below. The sights are obstructed or
blocked by lattice doors or windows. Yet, you can imagine the
unviewed portions and repair it to see or imagine the entire sight.
It is just the same with the hearing function.

http://www.pyroenergen.com/articles08/images/window-grills.jpg
http://www.pyroenergen.com/articles08/images/door-grills.jpg

The way this repair capability works varies on the subject among
young and old people. Although it is true that the hearing function
weakens with age, there are ways to restore it artificially. Also,
there are elders whose hearing function is greater than young stars.

Do you notice that elderly people can gather easily and talk to each
other and gossips go around without end? There appears to be no
problem of hearing loss among them. Why?

It is because when the subject of their conversation is favorable
among them, they can fix or repair unknowingly where they were not
able to hear by means of action or movement of each lip. It is just
like the grill window illustrations shown above.

Of course, it is true that when most of us get old, our hearing
senses deteriorate due to hardening of eardrums.

Well, what is the main reason of hearing loss? Our studies show that
there are many elderly who have good hearing just like young people.
We tried to analyze more conclusively on what can cause hearing loss.

At first, we came to understand that people who have hyperlipidemia
(excessive fats in blood), diabetes, and kidney disease are more at
risk of hearing loss or deafness.

In the case of hyperlipidemia, cholesterol deposits form on the inner
surfaces of the arteries obstructing blood flow, and will easily clog
the capillaries in the ear. In addition, diabetes can cause raised
capillary pressure. And when kidney function fails, the ability to
discharge the wastes that formed in the ear capillaries will also
fail. Improvement in lifestyle such as moderate exercise and healthy
diet will help prevent hearing impairment or deafness.

There are families that have misunderstanding or troubles among the
elderly and young generations even in various companies because of
hearing loss.

Try to make subjects to talk about at the same level with young and
old generations. In this way, you can avoid frequent
misunderstandings or misinterpretations from each other.

Let's start just like gossip-gathering.

10 scientific studies to promote breastfeeding.

2008-09-08T08:04:00.000-07:00

1. Breastfeeding: Why doctors are so wrong about solids
14 August 2008
Doctors are keen to introduce solids as early as possible as a supplement to breast feeding and they couldnt be more wrong.

Babies who are exclusively breastfed for the first three months at least and sometimes for the first 12 months have better cognitive abilities and general intelligence by the time they are six.

Compared with children who were fed solids early on, breastfed babies registered far higher scores for verbal IQ, performance IQ and general IQ when they were tested at six-and-a-half years.�

Researchers made the discovery when they assessed the cognitive development of 13,889 children who were exclusively breastfed for a prolonged period.

(Source: Archives of General Psychiatry, 2008; 65: 578-84).
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2. Exclusive breast feeding can curb non insulin diabetes
01 September 1997

Breastfeeding could provide protection against non insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM), researchers believe. Babies who are breastfed exclusively for the first two months of life have a far lower rate of NIDDM than those also given cow's milk formula.
Other research had found that insulindependent diabetes was linked to an early exposure to cow's milk, but the role of breastfeeding as a protective agent against NIDDM had never been explored.
Researchers from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases in Phoenix, Arizona studied 720 Pima Indians, a group with a high prevalence of NIDDM, and found that the group that was exclusively breastfed had significantly lower rates of NIDDM (Lancet, 1997; 350: 166-8),

3. Diabetes: more on cow's milk
01 December 1996

The theory that diabetes is caused by a too early exposure to cow's milk usually as a substitute for breast milk has been supported with a scientific explanation as to why it might happen.
Scientists have discovered that the beta casein in cow's milk can trigger an immune response which may, in turn, cross react with an antigen to cause an allergic reaction.
They tested for antigen levels in 47 patients who had recently developed insulin dependent diabetes, and compared them with 36 healthy people. Twenty four diabetics tested positive for beta casein, against just one in the healthy group, and there were no significant differences in other antigen levels.

These findings, by researchers at the University of Rome and St Bartholomew's Hospital in London, give scientific credence to the "cow's milk hypothesis", as it is known. Several population studies have indicated that the risk of diabetes when exposed to cow's milk in the first few months of life increases one and a half times. This seems a low risk level if the latest findings are right. As all the best research papers say, more research is needed and urgently (The Lancet, 1996; 348: 926-8).

A link between cow's milk and multiple sclerosis (MS) has been suggested by Michel Odent and his Primal Health Research Centre. Early consumption of cow's milk protein is a risk factor, he believes, while research from as long ago as 1974 indicated that cow's milk was the major determinant of MS. Dr Odent also quotes the work of Professor Roy Zwank from Portland, Oregon, who has noted that MS sufferers who consume less than 15 g of saturated fatty acids a day have no relapse.

For more information on diabetes, see WDDTY vol 3, no 7 and vol 5, no 9.

!APrimal Health Research 1996; 4: 1-2.

4. Contraceptive effects of breast feeding?
01 November 1990

Scientists are now confirming what every great grandmother used to take for granted namely, that breastfeeding both contributes to lower fertility and also increases the birth interval.
A recent article in The Lancet alleges that breastfeeding provides more than a 98 per cent contraceptive effect in the first six months after birth. A maximum birth spacing can be achieved when a mother solely or nearly solely breastfeeds her baby and does not menstruate. This could provide an easy, nutritious and cheap means of population control in third world countries, says a Lancet noticeboard follow up.

5. Breastfeeding helps prevent childhood obesity
01 July 2001

New research examining the relationship between infant feeding and childhood obesity suggests that breastfeeding may have a protective effect.
Using data from approximately 15,000 participants in the Nurses Health Study II, Harvard researchers found that those children who were exclusively or mostly fed on breastmilk for the first six months of life had a significantly lower risk of being overweight when they reached adolescence (ages 9-14 years) (J Am Med Assoc, 2001; 285: 2461-67).
Another survey in the same journal failed to find such a strong association between breastfeeding and obesity. However, the accompanying editorial noted that this latter study may not be as conclusive since the size of the sample population (2685 children) and the number of women who breastfed exclusively for six months (31 per cent) were relatively small.

Also, this survey measured the effects on obesity at a younger age at three to five years. The protective effect of breastfeeding, say the authors, may take longer than that to become apparent (J Am Med Assoc, 2001; 285: 2453-60).

6.Breastfeeding: - It also protects against hypertension

Last week we mentioned that breastfeeding our babies was probably not such a bad idea, especially as those who are introduced to cereals too early are more likely to develop celiac disease.
Since then we've heard some more good news about breastfeeding (as though anyone needed convincing). Researchers have found that babies who are exclusively breastfed are protected from hypertension later in life. It's so protective that it is equivalent to the elimination of salt from the diet and exercise in adult life.
This new discovery was made by researchers who have analysed the health records of 2,000 children participating in the European youth heart study.

7. Preemies reap benefits of breastmilk
01 April 2001

Babies born prematurely are at greater risk of heart disease in later life. But, feeding them breastmilk rather than formula can substantially cut this risk.
To test the theory that breastmilk may have long term heart benefits, researchers followed a group of 926 premature infants, who were fed either banked breastmilk, preterm formula or standard formula.
Assessments made when the children were aged 13-16 years revealed that mean blood pressure was significantly lower by more than 4 mmHg in those who received the breastmilk. Among infants whose mother breastfed them in addition to the prescribed diet, blood pressure was lower still in the banked milk group than in the formula groups.

Results like this show the importance of taking in the bigger picture when it comes to infant feeding. For instance, in this study, infants who were fed synthetic milk grew faster than those fed on breastmilk. In the eyes of many physicians, steady and significant weight gain is the single most important sign of health in premature babies.

However, it is clear that other, less easily measurable factors are also important.

Many hospitals still discourage mothers from holding their premature babies, let alone breast feeding them. These may be practices based on outdated policies rather than scientific evidence (Lancet, 2001; 357: 406-7, 413-9).

8. Breastfeeding: It’s not as bad as they say
08 November 2007

There seems to be a school of thought in medicine that just doesn’t like breastfeeding. Not exclusive breastfeeding, at any event, and certainly not for any prolonged time.
As if to vindicate this stance, researchers have ‘proved’ that breastfeeding doesn’t offer the child any protection against allergies and asthma in later life. Breastfeeding advocates have always claimed that this was one of its many benefits.
Unfortunately, the data doesn’t support the researchers’ assertions.
This ‘new’ study is, in fact, quite an old study that was carried out six years ago, in 2001. And the aim of the original research had nothing to do with asthma or allergy. It set out to discover whether gastrointestinal infection could be reduced by breastfeeding.
Somehow this same data was this year dressed up with the new title ‘Effect of prolonged and exclusive breastfeeding on risk of allergy and asthma’.
We wonder why?
(Source: British Medical Journal, 2007; 335: 899).

9. Breastfeeding: breastfeeding: - Why more new mums don't do it

It's Breastfeeding Awareness Week in Britain, as if we should need reminding that breast is best for baby. The statistics suggest we do. At birth, 69 per cent of babies born in the UK are being breastfed, but this drops to just 55 per cent after one week, and by six weeks to just 42 per cent.
The problem is certainly cultural, but it's also hormonal. WDDTY panelist and natural birth pioneer Dr Michel Odent explains that a natural birth is vital for the release of hormones that allow breastfeeding to begin. For example, a woman in labour releases endorphin that, in turn, helps the generation of prolactin, which begins the cycle of milk production. This process can be stopped, or slowed, by any interference to the natural birth process. Even pharmaceutical drugs can affect the delicate balance.
It's no accident, he says, that countries with a high caesarean rate also have a low breastfeeding rate. In the UK, caesarean rates have increased slightly to 23 per cent, according to the latest NHS statistics for 2003. One in eight women had 'instrumental deliveries', such as the use of forceps or vacuum extraction, and just 46 per cent of women had a normal delivery.
It's interesting to note that the 42 per cent of women who persist with breastfeeding equates to the 46 per cent who had a normal delivery.

10. Breastfeeding for the brainier
01 January 1995

Further proof that breast is best comes from researchers who have discovered that breastfed babies enjoy a slight advantage in their neurological development than babies given formula milk.
The critical period seems to be the first three weeks of life when breast milk can be particularly beneficial. It can be especially crucial in helping the development of a child slightly disadvantaged neurologically at birth.
A study team from the University Hospital at Groningen in the Netherlands studied 135 breast fed children and 391 fed on formula nine years later.

The researchers, led by Dr C I Lanting, believe that polyunsaturated fats found in breast milk may have a role in brain development (The Lancet, 12 November 1994).

Breastfeeding offers a baby natural immunity against many life threatening illnesses, The Lancet says in an editorial. Despite this, many mothers are still discouraged from breastfeeding and are not given the support they need in the early stages.

!AThe Lancet, 5 November 1994.

Home Remedies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

2008-09-08T08:02:00.000-07:00

Home Remedies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Have you ever heard of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? If you feel some
numbness around your hands or palms, consult your physician
immediately as these symptoms might lead to serious damage to your
life.

Most bedridden patients experienced numbness around their feet or
hands in the beginning, thinking that it was just a twist while
sleeping or some simple daily usual occurrence. Often, they tell us
that the feeling of numbness was just nothing, until time had passed
for several years. One day they noticed that they failed to even hold
a cup of coffee or else dropping it. Bear in mind that these are all
dangerous signs to your health.

In carpal tunnel syndrome, numbness usually occurs at thumb, index,
middle finger and half of the ring finger.

## WHAT IS THE REAL CAUSE OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?

There are several and many think that it is caused by repetitive
movements of arms and fingers especially among heavy computer
keyboard users. Some records show that women during pregnancy and
after delivery are more susceptible to carpal tunnel syndrome than
others. It is also fairly common in patients undergoing dialysis.

However, according to medical groups, up to this writing, there is no
definite answer on the real cause of carpal tunnel syndrome.

What could be the remedy for the thumb and other parts of the fingers
that are getting thin or having muscle degeneration? It is quite
difficult to answer, and there is also no definite remedy that was
found.

According to some patients, solving the pressure of the nerve with
surgical operation will correct the condition or numbness. Of course,
there are cases that such syndrome disappeared over time without any
treatment.

## HOW TO TEST OR DIAGNOSE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?

The following photo shows a diagnostic test for carpal tunnel
syndrome, known as the Phalen's maneuver or Phalen's test.

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Bend your wrist and maintain your hands position in a 90-degree
angle, pushing the back of both hands together, for about one minute.
If you do not feel any pain or numbness, then you are at least on the
safe level. Of course, the Phalen's maneuver is not a definite way to
diagnose but it helps to know at least.

Two years ago, one of our caretakers in the rice field was cutting
rice straw with sickle when she suddenly lost her power to hold the
sickle and dropped it. Since then, she had difficulties holding
things with her right hand for a year. She is now under diet control
and of course, hands, arms and feet exercise everyday with the Pyro-
Energen treatment.

Usually, hands and mouth numbness leads to cerebral apoplexy or
cerebral apoplexy leads to hands and mouth numbness. You should know
that this numbness usually happens when you wake up in the morning.
Whichever it is, if you feel slight numbness in your hands or around
the mouth, we advise you to consult your physician immediately before
anything serious happens to your health.

Also, some patients told us that some numbness or strange feeling or
strange vertigo occurs especially when they bend their neck (head)
upward. Schoolteachers told us that such numbness occurred when they
started writing on the blackboard when they bend their head upwards
or when they face up.

## HOME REMEDIES FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Open and close and twist hard your hands as shown on these
illustrations as often as possible every day. This simple hands
exercise can eradicate hundreds of blood-related problems according
to our experiences.

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2008-09-06T07:15:00.000-07:00

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The drug acts in the central nervous system mainly the hunger and appetite centres. This means that it works in the brain by stimulating neuron bundles to release a particular group of neuotransmitters known as catecholamines. These include dopamine, epinephrine, norepeinephrine. The catecholamines excite the sympathetic part of the nervous system-the fight or flight response. In turn, it inhibits the hunger signal causing a appetite suppression.
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2008-09-06T06:37:00.000-07:00

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