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How to Prevent Heart Diseases with 7 Natural Home Remedies

In the fast moving world, 2 things- peaceful mind and healthy lifestyle is something everyone wants. The heart is a muscular organ which pumps blood to the whole body. The heart consists of 2 atria and 2 ventricles. This division helps in separating the oxygenated blood from the deoxygenated blood. Each and every time we breathe, the valves in the heart contract and relax. There are various kinds of Heart diseases which can occur due of blockage of blood vessels, fatty plaques in the arteries, lack of strength and flexibility of the arteries.

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Treatment of Costochondritis in Ayurveda

ABSTRACT If you ever experience sudden chest pain, always get it checked out by a doctor to make sure your heart is healthy. Chest pain isn’t always due to heart troubles. It could be caused by a condition called costochondritis, an inflammation around your upper ribs. According to a study, it is found that 30% of people who complain of chest pain suffer from costochondritis. The article discusses the disease called costochondritis, the causes, symptoms, and herbal treatment as provided by Planet Ayurveda.

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Top 7 Health Benefits of Ashoka

India is known for its rich tradition of herbal based remedial practices primarily involving medicinal plants and their products. Country like - India with a wealth of traditional knowledge of the use of medicinal plants and resource-base in health and fitness therapies would benefit greatly by integration of herbal based health products in the treatment regimens, especially as they are considered harmless. Ayurvedic system of medicine have been practiced extensively since ages.

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Ayurveda
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Treatment of OPLL (Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament) in Ayurveda

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a peculiar condition where your flexible posterior longitudinal ligament has a reduction in its flexibility due to thickening. The posterior longitudinal ligament originates from the second cervical vertebrae spine and it travels all the way down to sacrum. It covers almost the entire length of spine and seen to adjacent to your spinal cord.

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What Are The Leading Causes of Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is a form of chronic immune-mediated inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in digestive tract. This is characterized by rectal bleeding, diarrhea, tenesmus and abdominal pain which causes weakness and weight loss. According to Ayurveda, Raktatisara or ulcerative colitis which is mostly developed in people having Pitta Atisar and don't follow Pathya Ahara & Vihara. This is an extended form of Pittatisara.

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Is Ayurvedic treatment helpful in kidney problems?

Kidneys are the body organs that are responsible to expel waste elements from the blood. They regulate blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and ensure optimum production of red blood cells in the body. Kidney failure occurs when kidneys fail to perform the functions efficiently such as eliminating unwanted harmful toxins from the body. Kidney dialysis is an artificial procedure of doing all the functions that kidney does naturally such as removing waste and unwanted products from the blood stream. Those people, whose kidneys are not working properly may require dialysis.

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Is there a connection between endometriosis and IBS?

IS THERE A CONNECTION BETWEEN ENDOMETRIOSIS AND IBS? If you are suffering from pain in the pelvic region then it becomes very difficult for the doctor to diagnose what is the main cause of discomfort. In this condition, you may feel constipated or may have diarrhea. There may be mild or severe cramping which may be during intercourse or during a bowel movement. AS PER AYURVEDA ASPECT: What Is Endometriosis And Ibs?r

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AYURVEDA - HEALTHY LIVING ALONG WITH NATURE

Ayurveda - Healthy living along with nature. We all are well aware of modern science. The symptoms of almost every health problems can be well managed with modern treatment. At the same time, there is a risk of side effects. Now what comes into mind? Is there any treatment that can handle the symptoms effectively by minimizing the risk of side effects to the maximum extent? Yes, there is such a way. And this is the god’s own way.

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Treat Inflammation with lifestyle & Home Remedies

It would be so painful and annoying to have a reddened, swollen and heated organ due to some injury or reaction, this entire state is called inflammation. Though it is the body that is striving to protect it from the irritants, foreign particles and commence its healing. Inflammation can’t be categorized under infection because it is body’s reaction to it.

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How Does Deep Breathing Improve Your Digestion And Thus Immunity

Abstract We are exposed to many diseases causing microbes, viruses, bacteria continually but don't always fall sick as there is a mechanism which works 24X7 to protect us from them. This mechanism is called the Immune system. There are many ways by which this safety mechanism could be strengthened, like exercise, good healthy diet, good sleep, meditation and yoga. Today, we will discuss in general the process of improving digestion which will further boost the immunity.

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How can you treat Coronary heart disease naturally?

What is Coronary heart disease? As per modern aspect: It is a disease in which there is an accumulation of cholesterol inside the coronary arteries, creating plaques. When plaque builds up in the arteries, this is called as Atherosclerosis. This results in the narrowing of coronary artery and decreased in blood flow to the heart. A complete blockage in artery leads to heart attack.

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Most Effective Herbal Remedies for Diabetes Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy can be characterized as the nerve damage, which happens if one is suffering from diabetes. This condition significantly damages the nerves present in your legs and feet region. Depending on the severity of the damage, one can experience mild to acute pain and numbness in the legs. If diabetic neuropathy is chronic, it can also affect digestive system, blood vessels, urinary tract and heart. It can be considered as a common yet serious complication of diabetes. Causes of Diabetes Neuropathy

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Single Herb Powder

Its botanical name is (Anacyclus pyrethrum) - the part used for medicinal benefits is Root. Appearance Its root is cylindrical, round and brown on outer surface. It is white on inner surface. Active Components The main active component of root of akarkara is pyrethrin which is crystalline and without colour.

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Top 7 Foods to Counter Fatty Liver Disease

Liver is the second big organ of the human body system. This organ has performs many functions that are important to run life and body like to digest body supplements like fat, proteins, maintain blood composition, store essential vitamins, regulate hormones and to detoxify blood from harmful and extra substances. Malfunctioning creates lots of stress on body and its functioning. Liver diseases cause lots of problems as its all functions get reverse in case of any disease.

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Diet and lifestyle changes in chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease refers to the slow and progressive loss of kidney function with time. This may occur in a single or both the kidneys. It is different from acute renal failure in that the changes in the kidney function are not sudden but appear over time, many a times it may remain unnoticed and is accidentally diagnosed. Chronic kidney disease is one of the major causes of hypertension these days. It is better known as renal hypertension and is the causative factor for Hypertension in such patients. However, other factors causing hypertension may also be present.

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HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS

Ulcerative colitis is such a common disease, nowadays, that it affects 700,000 people in the United States. Most of the time, it is unpredictable, as symptoms tend to come and go and progress with the time. Early diagnosis of symptoms may help to get an early treatment. So better, not to ignore the very first sign of this disorder. Because, it may pose further complications, once it gets serious.

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How to Get Rid Of Allergies – Ayurvedic Remedies for Allergy

Sneezing, red eyes and rashes on skin these are things come into our mind when we talk about allergy. Before switching to the treatment part one must know, what is allergy? Our immune system produces antibodies which protect us from foreign agents that can cause sickness. Allergies occur when our immune system form antibodies that recognizes an allergen as harmful, though it is not. Extremities of allergies vary from person to person and may lead to anaphylaxis which is a life threatening condition.

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NATURAL HERBS & HOME REMEDIES FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS (HOME REMEDIES FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS)

IBD is inflammatory bowel disease like that of chron’s disease or ulcerative colitis and this is different from IBS or Irritable Bowel Disease. Well if we talk about ulcerative colitis, it is a disease of a digestive tract that affects person’s psychological and social wellbeing. This is a very common and bothering health condition across the globe. There is no cure for this in allopathic science but Ayurveda being a special boon to mankind has a lot to give. Herbs have really a very good control over the situation called ulcerative colitis.

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LIFESTYLE AND HOME REMEDIES FOR SKIN CARE

As we know that skin is the largest organ of our body. So to take care of it and to keep it healthy is super important. For this we have to adopt a proper lifestyle, healthy diet and there are also some home remedies to take care of your skin. Healthy lifestyle changes and very good care of skin will help to delay the natural aging process prevent many skin problems. In this article I will discuss lifestyle, diet and some home remedies for good skin.

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Diet & Exercises for Management of Hypocortisolism

Hypocortisolism also known as Addison's disease, is a rare health condition that affects the ability of the body to produce adrenal hormones (corticosteroids and mineralocorticoids). Treatment for Hypocortisolism requires oral medications to replace these hormones. In order to manage this hormonal disorder, No special diet is there that you must follow. But, intake of additional amount of calcium and vitami D may benefit a person with Hypocortisolism. The increased amount of sodium is also beneficial for patients suffering from this disease. CAUSE OF HYPOCORTISOLISM

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Healthy Diet and Nutrition Tips for Women

What is healthy diet- A variety of food that give nutrients to our body to keep body healthy, feel good and have proper amount of energy. Healthy diet contains proper amount of nutrients that include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, water, vitamins and minerals.What is nutrition-The process by which a body gets nourished with proper amount of nutrients.

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Regular Exercise & Natural Diet is the key of healthy lifestyle

It is said that Nature is man’s best friend. In spite of the advancement in science and technology, natural products have never failed to lose their importance. With progressive rise in the occurrence of lifestyle disorders like Hypertension, Obesity and Diabetes etc. it becomes very important to contemplate where exactly are we going wrong in taking the best care of ourselves? The answer is pretty simple, no medication or treatment can take care of our body better than the maintenance of a regular exercise routine coupled with a healthy and natural diet.

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Anand Bhairav Ras

Reference – Rasendrasarasangraha, Jwara Rogadhikara. Introduction Anand Bhairav Ras is an ayurvedic formulation which consists of mixture of minerals and herbs. This formulation is known to treat various kinds of ailments.

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How to Reverse Diabetes Naturally - Diabetes Ayurvedic Medicines

Nowadays Diabetes is a very common problem. Everybody wants to get rid of this disease at any cost. Due to side effects of allopathic treatment most of the patients want to start with Ayurvedic treatment. Ayurveda offers 100 % natural treatment that provides relief from the symptoms of diabetes and help to manage the blood sugar level effectively.

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Herbs That Are Helpful in Treating Ulcerative Colitis?

Overview No known cause has been found till now that can establish the cause of Ulcerative Colitis, but various natural herbs are available that can help in reducing the symptoms. Some dietary changes have to be made to decrease them, regular exercise needs to be done and you need to address a small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

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Herbal Remedies for Myasthenia Gravis - Neuromuscular disease

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS Myasthenia gravis is an auto-immune neuromuscular disease characterised by varying degree of weakness of the voluntary muscles of the body. It is recognised as an auto-immune disease because the immune system mistakenly attacks the body itself. Unfortunately, there is delay in diagnosing this disease because weakness is a common symptom of many other disorders. It is not directly inherited nor it is contagious. Rarely, children may show signs of congenital myasthenia.

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Asthma Natural Treatment - Lifestyle & Home Remedies to Prevent Asthma

Asthma is a clinical syndrome characterised by wheezing and paroxysmal dysponea due to increased resistance to the flow of air through the narrowed bronchi. Narrowing of bronchi is due to the spasm of the bronchial smooth muscles, oedema of the bronchial mucosa, infiltration and blockage by mucus within the bronchial lumen.Asthma occurs in response to "triggers" like—allergen, exposure to an environmental stimulant, cold air, emotional stress, exercise, viral infection etc. The underlying cause of asthma is not known.

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Vitamin A - Sources & Benefits

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is stored in the fat tissues of the body for a few days to up to 6 months. It is stored in the liver until it is needed by the body. Vitamin A is important for the growth and development and several other functions in the body. Benefits of vitami A It has an antioxidant activity. It helps in boosting the immune system. It helps in the metabolism of bones. It is required for the healthy vision. It is important for the gene transcription in the body. It is required for the healthy skin.

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Natural Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Asthma - Ayurveda

Introduction Pronounced as Az-ma originated from Greek word which means panting, is a chronic respiratory autoimmune disease, causing inflammation and constriction in the airways resulting discomfort and difficulty in breathing. It is a repetition of wheezing sound breath, shortness of breath, chest tightness and on and off coughing with sputum. Asthma is an allergy with no cure but has preventive measure. There are several types of asthma for instance, occupational asthma, exercise induced, and childhood asthma and also induced by environmental factors and hereditary factors.

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Natural Herbs For Bell's Palsy - Facial Paralysis

Bell’s palsy is also known as unilateral facial paralysis or idiopathic facial paralysis. Person affected by Bell’s palsy can’t control the facial expression on one side of the face. The cause for the disorder is not well understood. However, studies show that Bell’s palsy can be associated with certain viral infection, which in prolonged duration affects the facial nerve. The facial nerve controls various function like smiling, blinking of eyes, frowning, sensation of taste etc. In most cases, Bell’s palsy is wrongly diagnosed as stroke.

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What are the All Benefits of Shilajit?

1. Shilajit is a herbo-mineral substance. It is abundantly found in the Himalayan ranges. This organic compound is black in color. It has more than phytochemicals, bio-chemicals, micro minerals, anti-oxidants and micro nutrients. It also possesses lipids, pyrones, other chemicals and small peptides.

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HERBAL TREATMENT FOR PREMATURE EJACULATION

Premature Ejaculation is a common problem in males all around the world. In this case man is unable to achieve complete sexual satisfaction due to early semen discharge. According to Ayurvedic point of view, premature ejaculation is caused by aggravation of Vata and Pitta Dosha in body. These two doshas are aggravated by anxiety or nervousness before the sexual act. The vata dosha is characterized by its qualities of quickness and heightened sensitivity to the sense of touch.This gives a predisposition towards quicker ejaculation in males.

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Ayurvedic treatment for atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a skin rash and is also referred as eczema. It is a type of inflammatory skin condition and contact dermatitis. This is generally a chronic disorder which involves rough itching skin that may be dry. The condition in this disease will changes from mild to severe and also depends on the climate in different seasons. This disease mainly appears in infants but can affect adults as well. It is more common in people who also suffer other inflammatory conditions such as seasonal allergies. In this disease person gets red rashes when he scratches it.

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Herbal Remedies for Hallux Rigidus

Hallux rigidus is a problem associated with the joint of great toe. In the Ayurvedic approach it is known as sandhigata vata, which is known as arthritis in allopathy. It is a condition of arthritis which results in the pain and stiffness in the joint of the big toe and leads to the difficulty in walking and walk up/ walk down stairs. The person cannot run or even walk normally. The disease arthritis comes into existence with the erosion of the cartilage between the joints.

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Kidney Disease - Causes, Symptoms & Ayurvedic Appraoch

The Kidneys are a pair of bean shaped organs, which are located in the back of the abdomen. The size of each kidney is about 4 or 5 inches long. Kidneys plays essential regulatory roles in human. The major function of kidney is to filter the blood by removing excess organic molecules. Kidney serves in homeostasis, where they function in regulation of electrolytes, maintain pH of fluid and regulate the balance of electrolytes. Various problems associated with Kidney - Pyelonephritis: Bacterial infection of kidney

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How to Get Rid of Gum Infection - Top 7 Home Remedies

Gum disease -- also called gingivitis -- is a condition in which bacteria get attached to the tooth and gum margins, and result in the build-up of plaque. Since poor oral hygiene is generally the main reason behind this condition, there are some effective home remedies for gum disease which can be tried out to prevent the escalation of the problem. If gum disease is not treated in time, it can lead to serious dental problems and other health complications.

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