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Heart and Cardiovascular System...HYPERTENSION.

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HYPERTENSION means high blood pressure a silent killer. Most of the cases we cannot ascertain the cause of hypertension so its called essential hypertension and in other cases hypertension related to any other systemic diseases. Some facts that may contribute to hypertension are obesity, alcohol, stress steroids, oral contraceptives pills and diabetes mellitus. Normal blood pressure range varies with age. However in younger adults 140/90 also considered as high blood pressure. Most of the cases are  asymptomatic, where in others following sign and symptom could be present.  Headache, itrritability, palpitation, giddiness 1) Garlic is the herb of choice - Peel and crush 3-4 cloves of garlic and take them once a day with glass of buttermilk. 2) Take handful of drumstick leaves, boil them in little water. Grind it and have it like a soup twice a day after food. DIET and LIFESTYLE CONSIDERATION 1) Reduce weight by cutting down animal fat, hydrogenated vegetable...

Kids and concentration...

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This four years went quite smoothly for me and Manas (my 6 year old ), arrival of our second child and going to grade 1 and starting full time school and my work all things got messed up. Every day i have to say .... Can't you just stop fidgeting and finish your home work? i am sure we've all asked our children this at least few dozen times while they are studying. i know as i am mother of two boys, who are vibrant fun loving,talkative and stubborn. Its often challenge for me to get him to sit in one place, focus on his homework and finish it without getting too distracted.As he is extreme in his nature sometimes he ll do it few minutes and sometimes he ll take hours and hours to finish simple task. Children's are naturally energetic and we cannot expect them to focus completely. And my son only sits for hours only while reading, and that only positive for me. They get bored easily and quietly shift their attention t something more interesting - unlike adults , where we com...

A drop of Gold "SWARNA PRASHANA" ensuring health of generation

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Suvarna Prashan (also called Swarna Prashana and Swarna Bindu Prashana) is an ayurvedic technique to enhance immunity and improve the intelligence of children.   Swarna Prashana acts on the mind, brain, immune system, and skin. It promotes growth and development, maintains health, builds resistance to infections by developing non-specific immunity, and improves complexion. Swarna Prashana is effective for precluding upper respiratory tract infections and preventing common cold and flu. It can also prevent other diseases later in the life. This concept has no limitation only to bacterial or viral infections. Micro-fine and Calcined gold particles, also called Swarna Bhasma, is used with medicated ayurvedic gheee   (clarified butter) and honey in unequal amounts in this process. Dosage and prepartion of swarna prashana The exact dosage is not described in Kashyapa Sanhita. Therefore, the dosage of Swarna bhasma should be calculated for infant and children on ...

The Self Tried Truth Of Pranayam

Yoga is a philosophy of life.Yoga is self discipline. Yoga is a life style. Yoga is concept of Life.Yoga is not merely alternative system of medicine, its authentically based on results of experiments. From the age of three children can practice of Sukshma vyayam ( light exercises) and Pranayam.  Childern should start doing asanas at the age of 5 yrs.

Digestive disorder - What's really making you sick ?

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I truly believe that age … if you are healthy… age is just a number.   -  Hugh Hefner Health is a central issue associated with increase in longevity and population ageing. The maintenance of health status and functioning with age is a critical factor impacting upon many other aspects of the lives of older persons, their families and communities. Ageing is accompanied by several changes in the gastro-intestinal (GI) system and older adults frequently present with GI problems. Also sedentary lifestyle and food habits affect mid-40. The causes for the GIT disorders vary based on the age of the person, based on locality & mode of lifestyle. The common causes are contaminated food and water supplies, nutritional factors and also pathogens like bacteria, viruses, protozoan parasites, and helminthes. It is estimated that some form of digestive disorder affects more than 100 million people. For some people, digestive disorders are a source of irritation and discomfort that m...

IMPROVE YOUR MOOD BY EATING RIGHT…..

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We've all heard that “you are what you eat” – but, in actuality, what you eat can affect you who you are. Our bodies are delicate balances of chemicals, hormones and neurotransmitters.  Food not only sustains life, it determines the quality of that life. Fruits and vegetables are integral sources of nutrients essential to balancing mood and improving mental acuity. Boost Serotonin  -It’s regarded by many as happiness chemical and sleep promoter, but this is an over simplification. Serotonin affects our sleep, sexual behavior, risk-taking, aggression, motivation, temperature regulation, exploratory behavior and eating. The amino acid tryptophan and 5-OH tryptophan are the building blocks for serotin. Tryptophan an, essential amino acids (meaning our body can’t produce it but obtain it from foods), is abundant in following: Bananas In addition to being a great source of potassium (which studies have found improves brain function), bananas are high in B6, a vi...