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Hair Loss Treatment

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If Vata dosha is dominant, one should use almond or sesame oil, to massage the scalp. IN Pitta dosha dominance, massage the scalp with coconut oil and rub it on the soles of the feet at bedtime. For Kapha dosha sesame or olive oil can be used. Besides these oils, other specialized oils containing various herbs can be used to treat hair loss: Brahmi oil pacifies vata dosha and promotes the hair growth Amalaki is cooling, nourishing, and purifying. It prevents dry scalp, premature thinning and graying of hair Bhringaraj nourishes hair Hibiscus is considered best as it cools the hair and enriches the color and vitality of hair  Neem purifies and cleanses hair and scalp                    To massage the scalp warm a cup of the oil being used. Rub the oil into different parts of the scalp using the pads of the fingers. Leave the oil on for 30 to 60 minutes. Dip a towel in warm water, wring it out and tie it around the head, after massage, for conditioning. Wash the head with a
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HOW TO BOOST YOUR BRAIN

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1. Play games that challenge and stimulate your mind. These include: * Picture Puzzles * Strategy Games * Crossword Puzzles * Card Games * Deduction Games (such as Clue) * Visualization Puzzles * Optical Illusions 2. Reading stimulates the brain as it activates your imagination. Reading also helps with memory retention and problem solving, especially if youre reading a mystery. Also, self-help books stimulate your brain by helping you to think for yourself, as well as find solutions in your mind.. 3. Exercising helps circulate blood that carries oxygen to your brain. Over the long-term, exercise is proven to increase brainpower and even create new neurons. 4. Stimulate your brain with meditation . Meditation has been shown to increase your IQ, relieve stress, and promote a higher level of brain functioning. Meditation also stimulates the prefrontal cortex of the brain, the area of the brain responsible for advanced thinking, ability and performance. 5. Deep bre
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SOME TIPS TO BE HEALTHY BY IMPROVING ONE’S DIET

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1. Have a Cup of Tea Don't drink coffee, drink tea. Scientists say that the extremely high content of flavonoids makes tea a really healthy choice, whether it’s green tea, black or some shade in between. The plant-derived compounds are very powerful antioxidants, which help in fighting cell damage and may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. 2. Eat Your Breakfast Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. “When you go to bed, the body has to work to keep you alive and that burns calories,” says registered dietitian , “You need to replenish your body when you wake up.” Breakfast will help your body and mind function better during the day and help boost your metabolism to burn more calories. Some smart choices for people on the go: single-serving bowls of whole-grain cereal or oatmeal topped with fruit, or whole wheat crackers topped with cheese or peanut butter. 3. Downsize Your Dinnerware Start using your salad plates as your dinner plates. Us
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Utakatasana(Chair Pose)

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                                     Utakatasana(Chair Pose) The word “Utakat” means Powerful or fierce in Sanskrit which is name for the benefits that this poses gives for the doer. The English name is pretty much because of shape the body undergoes when doing the pose like a chair, thus the name Chair pose. Procedure of Utakatasana: 1] Start this pose by standing in Tadasana. 2] Inhale in and slowly lift both your arms so they are perpendicular to the ground above your head. The palms of the hand are facing each other and connected as if forming the namsate symbol on the top of your head. Keep the arms as straight as possible. 3] Now inhale and exhale and slowly try to bend you knee joint as much as you can without lifting heals from the floor. 4] Your torso may lean forward a little bit, but keep your abdomen inside and the back straight. 5] Hold this pose for 3 to 4 breaths and then coming back repeat the steps again for some time. Caution: It can be done by eve
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Shvasana

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                                                   SHAVASANA “Shavasana” is also known as “Mritasana”. The “Shava” here means a dead person same is the meaning of the word “Mrita”. It is to copy the way and feel of a dead person thus restricting the movements of both physical body and mental mind. Procedure of Shavasana: 1] Lie down on your back full length on the mat. Make sure you are comfortable as much as possible. Keep your arms aside from the body, both the legs apart from each other. 2] Arms should be apart from the body and palms of both the arms should be facing upward in a very relaxed pose. 3] Make yourself as comfortable as possible; if it’s cold have a blanket or something on top of you to cover. Loosen your pants if you do wear something very tight on the waist. 4] Before starting the pose close your eyes. One can even wear eye shades or piece of cloth to keep your eyes from bright light. 5] As you starts this pose inhale in and out and make sure you are w
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BENEFITS OF EATING BEANS

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Beans are even better for you than you may realize: 1. Beans, peas and lentils contain soluble fiber, which has been shown to help lower total cholesterol and decrease "bad" LDL cholesterol. In fact, beans contain twice as much fiber as most other vegetables, so they not only help fill us up, but also, yes, keep us regular! 2. Studies also suggest that beans may help reduce the risk of heart disease, colorectal cancer and diabetes. 3. In particular, look for kidney, red, black and pinto beans—these are the antioxidant superstars, especially high in disease-fighting compounds. For the greatest health benefits, try to eat three cups of beans every week. Throw beans into your salads or soups, or cook them up. No matter how you eat them, beans do a body good!
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Treatment of Sore Throat

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            One of the commonest health conditions that one can face at least once in a lifetime is Sore Throat or also know in the medical community as Acute Pharyngitis which means inflammation of the throat or the pharynx. Discomfort in the throat, pain while swallowing some times, coughing, a need to itch the throat are some of the commonest issues faces by many during this health issue. Since ages humans have looked for easy home remedies for this condition which are even regarded by the medical profession as the number one step to fight sore throat. 1] Hot Water Gargle: Hot water with salt gargle has been used since long time to gargle when one faces such itchy condition. It is advised by many Vaidya that use of such gargle more so when one faces sore throat with cough and mucus secretion rather than just itchy sore throat. 2] Turmeric: Turmeric and honey combined together to make a past and then licked every half hour has proved to very effective in controlling sore thro
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Asthma in Ayurveda

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                  Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes severe inflammation in the airways. Asthma “attacks” are usually triggered by environmental factors, as is the case with inhaled allergens like pollen or pollution, and in some cases due to food allergies. During an asthma attack, the airways in the lungs become inflamed, constricting air flow and thus resulting in wheezing and coughing, combined with a feeling of constriction in the chest. Incidence of Asthma is considerably increasing, in today's stressful modern urbanized living. According to one survey, 15% of Indian population suffers from Asthma and in developed countries like USA every year there is 10% increase of Asthmatic patients.                   Ayurveda, one of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, views asthma and other diseases as a result of a person being out of harmony with the universe. Disruptions can be physical, spiritual, and/or emotional. There is versatile approach of Ayurveda to get a
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