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Quite simply, natural health means maintaining good health naturally through the air we breathe, the water we drink, the foods and fluids we consume, our daily physical movement and activities, rest and sleep, and interactions with other people.

Living with a more natural and holistic approach can be beneficial to the body. This is an overview of Ayurveda, a natural and holistic lifestyle approach.

Ayurveda is an ancient medicine system that not only deals with the treatment of diseases but also teaches us with various methodologies that are essential to carry out a healthy and happy living. In this article, we will discuss about Ayurveda and its significance.

AYURVEDA- the science of long life,is the longest health tradition and a complete system of medicine and healing(including surgery) based on nature.The word Ayurveda is composed of Ayu-which means life and veda which means knowledge.

Did you know that a holistic theory states that acne is an imbalance in one's way of life?

Ayurveda is probably the oldest form of health care in the world, dating back some 5,000 years, but is becoming one of the most popular complementary systems of medicine in the world today.

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute announce Triphala, the herbal ingredient in Ayurveda, slows down the growth of tumors on the pancreas in mice.

Obesity is the heavy accumulation of fat in your body to such a degree that it rapidly increases your risk of diseases that can damage your health and knock years off your life, such as heart disease and diabetes.

Ever heard of an Oil-gargle? It is rooted in the age-old Indian health philosophy of Ayurveda. Ayurveda advises oil gargling - or "oil pull" as it is sometimes referred to - "to purify the taste-buds and detoxify the entire system."

To utilize the full health-giving potency of grains, we should eat them in their whole and natural state. This article provides tips for preparing delicious and healthy dishes from whole grains.

In our fast-paced culture, we want to achieve big results in a short space of time. Unfortunately, that's not how the human body works. In the areas of health, fitness, and nutrition, slow and steady solutions are what lead to sustainable results.

People are turning more toward natural health - a little on what the basis and background of natural health and healing.

Need to Understand the wonderful Indian herb 'Chebulic myrobalan,' known as a long-life elixir? Read before you go for your conventional system of medicine (allopathy) for your chronic ailments...

Gluconil is neem based softgel capsule that helps reduce diabetes. It is safe and natural herbal product

Most people don't know how to breathe properly. Most of our breaths are shallow and don't give our entire body what it needs. Pranayam Breathing techniques teach you the proper way to breathe.

In this article, I discuss the different varieties of holistic remedies that will help minimize the discomfort of your menstrual cycle.

Ayurveda is an alternative medicine that uses a range of theraputic methods to treat many well known diseases.

Forget parboiled and convenience rice products. Learn to cook the real thing in no time.

The article gives a brief description of how alternative healthcare systems define health and wellness and how they approach the individual seeking therapy.

Has your Yoga instructor, guru, or ayurvedic health practitioner told you you have a vata imbalance, or that you have Vata Dosha, and you are not sure what it means?

We each have a unique mind/body makeup; an inherited combination of mind/body principles that form our unique mental and physical characteristics.

Western medical studies have proved what Eastern health traditions have known for centuries, that when we breathe well we create the optimum conditions for health and vitality. The breath is the most profound tool for revitalizing the body.

A few definitions

It's the most common mantra in natural medicine, "Raw is better." But is it really? Does cooking garlic really destroy its potential healing properties?

Triphala is composed of three herbs - amalaki, vibhitaka and haritaki. In this article, we will discuss some common health benefits of triphala.

A review of the Kripalu Center in the beautiful Berkshires of Lenox, Massachusetts offering retreats, renewals, and a wide array of classes.

Below mentioned are some herbs and minerals which have shown to improve sexual health.

Some tips for health, energy conservation, Green living, better eating

As society becomes increasingly infected with resistant bacteria, the turn to homeopathic treatments has become common and widely accepted in many healthcare communities. This is an overview of the use of Neem in treatment of fungal and bacterial.

It is somewhat surprising, but according to an Ohio State University study, 70 percent of older Americans turn to alternative medicines to treat their health problems.

Yogi Tea Calm Kava Stress Relief is made from Kava (Piper methysticum) a member of the pepper corn family. The plant is well known for its high medicinal and beverage value and it is mainly known for alleviating anxiety, agitation and stress.

The herbs worn in the different forms of herbal breast enhancement vary, but usually include Saw Palmetto, Damiana, Dong Quai, Blessed Thistle, blustery Yam, and Fennel Seed.

This article tells you all about oil swishing, an ancient healing practice that can cure just about any disease.

With the number of different bodywork modalities out there, finding the right one for you can feel a bit daunting. This guide will help you to find the best fit.

It is a remarkable feature of life that time tested simple but disciplined ways of living give relief from pain whereas the best medical treatment failed.

Shilajit is considered one of the most powerful anti-aging herbs. It is also popularly known as a conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weaknesses. It helps you to feel the power of growing young.

Garlic the wonder herb is a boon for the heart.

A look at how today's alternative therapies were once the mainstream therapies, then so called "modern medicine" stepped in and pushed the old ways into the dark

New research shows that an old Indian herbal remedy may help in the fight against pancreatic cancer, a notoriously difficult cancer to treat.

Looking for a good yoga teacher training program in D.C.? Here's a few programs to consider.

This article is about Yoga retreat centers where yogis can go and relax and renew and immerse themselves in yoga for a few days or a whole week

A chance discovery of a wonder fabric called, Ayurvastra. The fabric is produced using natural processes and dyes and is ecofriendly. More importantly, it can heal various diseases like skin diseases, hypertension, diabetes and so on. Read on...

My Asian neighbor introduced me to the Dabur Vatika Hair Oil and now I know the secret behind the long jet black flowing hair my sweet friend.

A recap of the events and stories of the week.

Dr. Tung's REJUV is a therapeutic dental massage oil that provides excellent gum care & oral pain relieving results.

Although conventional medicine is the preferred route of treatment in ischemic colitis, there are several natural ways to treat and prevent the damage done by ischemic colitis.

One of the greatest gifts of god to man is the human body. It is the temple of God. It houses the deity we worship, the eternal flame of consciousness. The body is known in the scriptures as the city of nine gates.

In recent times,several studies have confirmed ancient beliefs about the healing value of Garlic. These experiments have in fact proven much greater power of garlic than known previously.

Medical travel, also called medical tourism, can provide a wide variety of treatments and surgeries. The procedures offered do include the well-known choices of plastic and bariatric surgeries. However, they also go beyond those options that we hear about most often.

The Beatles guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi dies at his home in Vlodrop, Holland, at age ninety. He leaves behind a multi-million-dollar global empire and a TM Movement of constituents dedicated to the programs he developed to bring about Heaven on Earth.

PANCHAKARMA as the name suggests, Pancha in Sanskrit stands for Five and Karma are the therapeutic measures, therefore Panchakarma means five types of therapeutic measures.

The relevance and importance of the grace of the unseen but infinite power called God is sought and for this He is worshipped in several forms. These forms have taken shape in the form of various deities of worship. We shall consider some of them.

Resort spas in Asia are a rage among upmarket ladies globally. In the bustling city life, Asian spas and resorts with signature treatments has proven to be a haven for many urban professional females over the years.

This is an article originally published on March 2008 in Deshabhimani Special Edition, for Non Residents

High blood pressure is becoming increasingly prevalent amongst people over 35 years of age. Research has shown that people with unhealthy diets, chronic obesity, stressful lifestyle and lack of physical activities run a risk of developing high blood pressure.

The origins of the holistic method of healing known today as aromatherapy dates back to 18,000 BC. Cave paintings in Lascaux, France depict the burning of aromatic plants, thought to be used to drive out evil spirits.

Making heads or tails of the various forms of complementary and alternative medicine is difficult for most patients. This short primer introduces and categorizes various modalities, featuring links to in-depth definitions.

Traveling to rural India is an experience in a great number of ways. To ensure sweet memories, it is a good idea to eliminate some aspects of the overwhelming experience by remembering a number of small but important travel tips.

Nature's drugstore has branches everywhere. Wherever you feel ill or with a medical complaint, you would find natural medicines to cure you through curative herbal teas, powders, roots and elixirs.

Extracts of Aroma Bella, Lavera, Hemp organics, Aloe Vera, Olive oil, jojoba, and rosemary are the most popular ingredients used to manufacture organic beauty products.

Urine therapy anyone? It sure sounds weird to be drinking one's own urine but there are a lot of so-called alternative cures that seem to work for certain people.

An overview of five key Spas to visit in the Midwest, with featured signature treatments and options. Addresses and links to resort websites is also provided.

Learn about the world of massage therapy as a career choice, and where this industry is heading with today's focus on wellness.

Every other day we come across new conditioners and shampoos. Buying the right shampoo is the most difficult task. Apart from using the artificial shamposs which is in the market. How best we can use ingrdients at home to make our hair more healthier.

BRAIN TONIC is finally on the market here in the United States. The wonder elixir is supposed to improve your mental, physical, and spiritual life, especially the memory. As an Ayurvedic medicne, it has gained no support from the mainstream medical field.

Fruits and vegetables are famous healthy foods, but there are three fruits in particular that can be especially beneficial for diabetes patients: apples, grapefruits and jambul fruits.

Discover where ancient Crohn's remedies originated and which remedies are still used today.

Kerala, better known as God's Own Country, is one of the ten 'Paradises Found' by the National Geographic Traveller. With diverse geography and overwhelming greenery, Kerala is a place where nature is at its best.

This article's focus is on selection and preparation of sattvic foods (foods with spiritual qualities). Following these guidelines will produce an exceptional increase in mental peace, an essential foundation for further enlightenment practices.

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico remains a cozily-sized community, welcoming outsiders with its warm, dry climate, its therapeutic thermal waters, and its low real estate prices. It's an ideal retirement town in the Southwest.

Medical tourism, an unexplored segment, is still in its infancy in India. About one and half lakh tourists visited India in 2003 for special treatment and/or advanced surgery, and they have mixed response and experience.

This article reviews two of the top Yoga Teacher training schools in San Diego California.

Bao Shi is a formula based on Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been taking the hair restoration market by storm. It is one of two natural products on the market in the U.S. that can actually re-grow the hair!

Are you having trouble with maintaining your skin care during the the harsh winter season? There are still very practical ways for a perfect skin care even during winter.

Nestled between deep cerulean Arabian Sea on west and lush 500-2700 meters high Western Ghats on east, Kerela is land of exquisite beauty.

Simple natural ways to maintain a healthy and glowing skin. Regular caring of your skin will help you look fresh, beautiful and healthy.

We are conditioned to expect such vitality to decline with age, but there iplenty you can do to slow that decline by preserving your vital energy reserves.

Pitta Dosha is one of the three "Doshas", or constitutions that Ayurvedic Heath Pratitioners use to describe people.

What are the alternative medicines available? A comparison between Alternative medicine and Conventional medicine.

A written of history going back thousands of years and an oral tradition going back even further makes Ayurveda the oldest existing medical system in the world. Learn more here.

Ayurveda is known for its excellent curative properties,especially when it comes to chronic diseases.Below mentioned are few chronic diseases and Ayurvedic medicines to treat them.

Some of the latest trends in fad dieting have been somewhat amusing, as well as nearly unbelievable. One of the usual suspects, is Ayurveda weight loss. This Ayurveda weight loss is supposedly all natural and apparently works with your body to heal you from the inside out.

A review of Kama Ayurveda Pure Ayurvedic Products.

Ayurveda's most popular and unique therapy Treatment

Gout is a condition wherein there is deposition of uric acid, leading to severe inflammatory state.

An overview of the Vata, Pitta, and Kapha body and personality types as defined by the ancient Indian practice of Ayurveda.

Placenta cosmetics are another proven trend that follows in the heels of ayurveda skincare, skin patches, and acid peels.

Concept of acid/alkaline balance in our body to keep diseases at bay isnt a new one.Therapies involving detoxification of our bodies with Ayurveda, herbs,colonics,fasting,herbal massage and diet modification have always aimed at alkalizing our body.

A look at pomegranate and its many uses in Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine and other folk medicines.

Think of alfalfa as just an expensive hay for cattle? Alfalfa also enjoys a long, rich history of use in herbal medicine.

A brief introduction to Ayurveda, and in particular the Vata Dosha, with symptoms of out-of-balance as well as balanced Vata, and prescriptions (including a warm sesame-oil massage) for balancing Vata.

It has been said in Ayurveda, an Indian form of alternative medicine, that bottle gourd is good for heart patients. This information also comes from personal experience as my dad suffers from heart-related problems.

Here are some of excellent herbs for blood purification and general body detoxification as per Ayurveda.

Nasal drops, nasal sprays, Allopathy, Homeopathy, Ayurveda -- I tried them all; But I couldn't find a cure. Then I stumbled upon this simple home remedy...

No man in his lifetime has done so much to make the world more open to meditation, yoga and Ayurveda, with their attendant benefits.

Medimix Ayurvedic Soap from the Cholayil group is the best skin care soap that I have ever used. This is the ultimate soap in terms of quality and no wonder this is the most widely used ayurvedic soap across the globe.

Tourism in Sri Lanka has declined tremendously due to the nationalist group Tamil past attacks on government officials and local citizens in the north and east areas. However, I found south Sri Lanka to be safe and welcoming to tourists.

Salad is an important constituent of our daily food and is very necessary for people of all ages.

An overview of Multiple Sclerosis

Ginger,how does it work? No one is quite sure. It appears to lessen the frequency and intensity of headache symptoms. It is believed that this is because of the way it prevents inflammation in blood vessels.