Nature Remedy using Ayurveda & Yoga @DrSitaAnandAyurveda

हिताहितम सुखं दुखामायुस्त्स्य हिताहितम ! मनम च तच्चा यात्रोक्तामायुर्वेदाह स उच्यते !! The science that deals with Hita-aayuh (useful Life), ahita-ayuh (harmful life), sukha-ayuh( happy life) and Dukhayuh (Unhappy or miserable life), along with that span (short & long) of life. Is designed as Ayurveda. Tgus it is clear from this verse that Ayurveda is a science of Life which imparts knowledge of life with special reference to its four aspects i.e. useful, harmful, happy and unhappy life. It not only covers the knowledge of life but also the knowledge of healthy living. Also Ayurveda is not merely a science or knowledge of drugs, herbs or some effective remedies but has much wider aspects . सो अयमयुर्वेद: शाश्वतो निदिर्श्यते, अनादित्वात, स्वाभावासंसिधालाक्ष्नात्वात ,भावास्वभाव्नित्यात्वाच्च !! Ch. Su. 30/26 In support of eternity of Ayurveda, Charak states that as it has no beginning, as it deals with the things which are inherent in nature and as these natural manifestations are e...

We keep reading conflicting reports about the coconut. Is it good or bad for us?? Coconut has bad reputation. That’s because the meat of this fruit largely composed of saturated fat. But while that sounds unhealthy, the hard science tells us different story. Adding unsweetened coconut cream to your protein shakes can make them richer and healthier. HARD FACT # 1 Researches in the Philippines found that coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer & that kills germs. HARD FACT # 2 the primary saturated fat in coconut meat, cream and oil is lauric acid, which lowers the markers of heart-disease risk by improving your ratio of total cholesterol to good HDL cholesterol, report scientist in Netherlands. HARDS FCT # 3 like olive oil and butter, coconut oil is ideal for cooking because heat doesn’t cause it’s fats to oxidize – a reaction that can create unhealthy free radicals. HARD FACT # 4 Most of the saturated fats in coconut are ‘medium chain’ fatty acids. These fats are preferably bur...

When you eat is as important as what you eat. Get your time right; the fat will fall. You eat less and work out more, but that trouser belt sticks to you like a stubborn piece of dough. You know that if you want to lose weight. Eating fewer calories than you burn is the way to go, right? Wrong. If ir were, then the obesity problem would be one of those redundant phrases – like ten paise, free parking and pretty please. Your body is more complex than that. Take biscuits for example. A high-sugar biscuit and a brown rice salad may contain the same amount of calories, but after a workout the biscuit is actually put to better use than the salad, as it goes straight to your muscles. Here is the science behind building a lean, muscular body around the clock. 1) Eat within one hour of waking up. It is at this time that your body sets its metabolism for the day. Skipping on food on this crucial hour sets your body to starvation mode, which means anything you eat afterwards will be stored as ...

FRAGNANT HEALING…I am sure many of you noticed...first rainfall on dry earth and smell of soil. This is best of smell I perceived in life, the feeling I can’t express in words. It is so much refreshing to my mind. The smell has so much impact on our mood, it makes you relaxed and refreshens same way some offensive smell irritates you. The olfactory system and pain share brain networks and its thoughts that the positive consequences of experinceing pleasant or familiar odours offset pain to a measurable extent. In fact there is increasing excitement in the scientific community about the power of our sense of smell, and what consequences this may have for psychological and physiological health. Although much of the research is in its infancy, various studies have shown that scents like peppermint, vanilla, & coffee may have therapeutic effects. Scientists involved in this research are keen to distance themselves from what many see as the quack principles of aromatherapy –the compli...

How to build strong bones…don’t wait for that dreaded bone- weakening disease to strike. The good news: you can reverse bone losses with diet, exercise and medication. People neglect the back pain…Even after rubbing balm when it didn’t help you, then you visit to doctor. After lot of investigation you get your diagnosis..That’s what is shocking for you. It is always believed that osteoporosis – a disease where bones weaken and porous & brittle –afflicted only elderly. If all of you remembered that when we’re young our bones get longer & denser until we reach full height. Even as we grow our bones tissue is constantly being broken down and rebuilt. Then (in your early 30s if you’re women and at about 40 if you are man), your skeleton naturally begins to slowly lose bone faster than your body can replace it and very gradually your bones thin and becomes less dense as you age.   Osteoporosis is usually not detected until you suffer a nasty fracture of the wrist or hip, often ...

To most of us something that’s ours, something we claim that but something we know next to nothing about. What’s alternative medicine to the rest world is – to us – what our grandma’s forced us during fevers, sprinkled on cut, and rubbed in the backs in the summer. As we grow older & move to aspirin and protein supplements, we continue to use balms and herbal shampoos but forgot overall good health simple twigs and herbs can give us. Why? Is it because we seek instant gratification in our jet-age lives? Or is it because we haven’t been kept in loop about how traditional plants are solid way to stay healthier. The answers is : Both. Sure, everyone wants things “NOW” and there is nothing wrong with it – we are stressed and have too many things to pack in, right? But this is why Ayurveda is more relevant today. Ayurveda is relevant as the shift in medicine from reductionist to holistic is taking place. Lifestyle related immunological and non-infectious diseases have an answer only ...

If you want to build some serious muscle, you need to load up on protein. Why? Because that’s what makes up your muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. It’s also what slows down the wear and tear in the tissues. Without enough of protein your body will simply break down the muscles you’re trying so hard to build to get its quota of fuel. Here are some of foods tracked down from across the country that rank high on protein scale. Let’s have a look. 1) MOONG DAAL/GREEN BEAN : - Also called as golden gram or green soy. It is one of the most easily absorbable lentils. With 24.1gm of protein per 100gm, it’s one of the best sources of protein. An added bonus. It’s packed with 13 essential amino acids needed to keep your body working in top-notch condition. Have it as dal or as sprouts. 2) BROWN RICE : - It has nearly same carbs and calories as white rice so why it is better? The answer is body takes body takes more time in breaking down brown rice (13.5gm of protein per 100gm), meaning it pr...

Follow these quick and easy tips to keep your Heart-Healthy in 30minutes a day. Now think about some of the mundane things you do for 30min every day. Watch soap operas? Sit in the traffic? Surf boring sites on the internet? Wouldn’t you rather spend that time helping to ensure a long, fit, heart happy existence? There are simple key areas, which can be easy health boosting tactics- and they will take only 30 minutes a day. EAT SMART a nutritious diet needn’t to be costly, or time consuming if you follow simple rules. 1) STICK TO 5 FOOD GROUPS. Proteins : - nuts & fish particularly cold water ocean species, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that keep heart rhythm steady and discourage blood clotting. Eat white meats, beans and egg white. For vegetarians, there are fewer sources of omega fatty acids, but walnuts, lentils, and flax seeds. Good Fats : - Olive oil, soya oil, nuts and nuts peanut butter are full of monounsaturated fat that, unlike the hydrogenated fats of many bakery...

SOLAR ENERGY….Surya Namaskar. The ancient exercise is best done at sunrise, facing the sun, but you may also do it anytime. Surya Namaskar literally salutation to the sun-is a sequence of some of Yoga’s basic asnas (postures). Accompanied by pranayam and the chanting of mantras, it’s regarded as a comprehensive form of exercise that is invaluable for our mind and body. The mantras are in praise of the Sun. our prime source of energy. Surya namaskar are found beneficial as modern-day exercises for improving the body’s strength, endurance and flexibility. “Modern exercises tend to be goal specific; they are developed specially for strength, endurance or flexibility. But just by changing the frequency of each asana in the Surya Namaskar sequence, any or all of these goals can be achieved. A modern sports science recognizes the importance of a strong core: the part of the body between the spine muscles of the back and abdominal muscles in the front. A strong core means a stable foundat...

Our health is sum of what eat and how we eat… and this all depends on the process of digestion and absorption. Ayurveda invites us to look more deeply into this…!!! Let’s have a look on qualities of food what we are eating and how it affects or digestion. Digestion: - digestion is the process by which we break down what is coming in from our outer environment in order to make it an integral part of our inner environment. Absorption is the process by which we integrate these digested elements into our cells. Elimination is the process by which we integrate these digested elements into our cells. Elimination is the means by which we let go of any unneeded elements, digested & not. How well the balance between these three processes is working dictates to great extent how well-nourished we are, and how good we feel. In Ayurveda the keys to fine digestion are good health, strength, and agni or digestive fire. Agni translates in Western terms into that ability of all the digestive org...

Eat Indian Aphrodisiac food….Our ancient wisdom bestows boosting powers on the ingredients in your kitchen. Read on to harness the force of these everyday aphrodisiacs. First a poser: what is Indian word for aphrodisiac? Well, at first it fogged us, but once you dug deeper we get this as Vajikaran, the Sanskrit word which mentioned In Indian traditional medicine Ayurveda, defines aphrodisiac any substance that restores or increases sexual power and desire. As with all these ancient Indian, the basis for this is rather more scientific than the belief in Oysters, rhino horn etc, a belief that depletes wild life. Indian aphrodisiac, on other hand, are everyday work horses: things like ashwagandha, methi, kapikachu, masha, karjur,hibiscus,ghee, saffron, and shatavari are listed among them. However, their purpose is not exclusively increase pleasure, as it comes different in Indian context. Indian aphrodisiac also work to improve quality of semen and breast milk. Chiefly, the aphrodisiac fo...

An arrival of baby is happiest moments not only for parents but for everyone in the family. It begins with taking care of Mum from grandparents to baby’s dad, a rush behind to gaining weight and what not …and last day comes when baby is born. Everyone has desire of healthy baby, but for some it doesn’t happen. Parents found growth of baby is slow…advises from everyone, frustration and one day you come to know baby is CP. Now you know your bay is not normal, but you have to take this battle of life with all strength. About Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and to maintain balance and posture. It is due to a nonprogressive brain abnormality, which means that it does not get worse over time, though the exact symptoms can change over a person's lifetime. People with cerebral palsy have damage to the part of the brain that controls muscle tone. Muscle tone is the amount of resistance to movement in a muscle. It is wha...