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- Veg Cutlet - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriIngredients: Carrot – 1medium sized ( cut into medium cubes) Potato – 2 medium sized ( cut into medium cubes) Green peas – ½ cup Cauliflower (gobi) – 1 cup (florets) Coriander leaves – ¼ cup (finely chopped) Onion – 1 medium sized (finely chopped) Bread crumbs – ¾ cup Corn flour – 1 ...
Views: 24 - 16 Home remedies for Psoriasis - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriPsoriasis affects both genders. This condition is not infectious. It is a prolonged inflammation of skin. The causes of psoriasis are still unclear. Psoriasis may start at any age. Here are few home remedies and self care tips for psoriasis. 1. Keep skin moist: Apply plenty of moisturizer on ...
Views: 32 - Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of Kapikacchu- Mucuna pruriens - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriMucuna pruriens is a legume, found in Africa, India and the Caribbean. It is an annual, climbing shrub which grows over 13 – 15 m height. The young plant is completely covered by hair where as older plants are free of it. The leaves are tripinnate . Flowers are white, lavender, or purple. The ...
Views: 35 - Gobi 65-A tasty snack - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriIngredients: 1. Cauliflower – 1 big 2. Corn flour – 1 cup. 3. Onion – 2 (finely chopped) 4. Ginger garlic paste – 1 tea spoon 5. Cooking oil – 3 cups 6. Red chilly powder – 3 tea spoons (or according to taste) 7. Garam masala – 1 tea spoon 8. Cumin seed powder – 1 tea spoon 9. Dhaniya ...
Views: 39 - 10 Tips to increase healthy hair growth - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Dr.Savitha Suri1. Eat a healthy Balanced diet. Include plenty of green vegetables, fresh fruits, minor millets, milk and milk products. Vegetables and fruits provide antioxidants and minerals which are necessary to keep the body healthy. Amla (amalaki or Indian gooseberry or emblica officinalis), is considered ...
Views: 67 - Broken Wheat Pudding - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriIngredients: Broken wheat: 1 cup Milk: 3 cups (pasturised or boiled) Jaggery (traditional unrefined cane sugar)– 2 cups (or according to taste) Ghee: ½ cup Water: 3 cups Cashews: ¼ cup Raisins (draksha): ¼ cup Almonds: ¼ cup Cardamom: (powdered) – ½ tea spoon Preparation Method: ...
Views: 30 - Home remedies with banana plant parts - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriBanana is effectively used as an active ingredient in many home remedies for different health conditions. Beauty Face packs: Bananas are rich source of vitamins and minerals which are vital for skin. Face masks of banana help in many skin conditions. For dry skin: Banana face pack ...
Views: 49 - Ayurveda Medicinal properties of banana - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriBanana is the largest herbaceous flowering plant. This plant grows 6 to 7.5 meters tall. This herb belongs to genus “musa”. The plant has soft pseudo stem and spirally arranged long leaves. Leaves may grow 2.5 meters long and ½ meter wide. This plant is known as “Kadali” in Sanskrit. The ...
Views: 75 - Cool curd rice for summer: - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriIngredients: Rice: 1 cup Water : 3 cups Thick curd: - 3 cups Finely chopped coriander leaves – ¼ cup White grapes (slit into halves) – 1 cup Broken Cashews – ¼ cup Curry leaves – 15 Red chilly – 2 Mustard – ¼ tea spoon Asafetida – 1 pinch Sugar – ½ spoon Ghee – 2 tea spoon Oil – 2 ...
Views: 43 - Rejuvenation Therapy with Drakshadi Rasayana - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriRasayana therapy or Rejuvenation therapy helps to slow down ageing process, increases memory, boosts body immunity, and enhances complexion and youthfulness of skin. Sense organs and voice regain their sharpness. Rasayana therapy rejuvenates whole body and as well reproductive system thus making ...
Views: 107 - Skin care with herbs - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriSkin is the largest organ in human body .Naturally fresh and healthy skin is protector of body and a thing of beauty. Texts of ayurveda recommend many herbs and natural remedies to protect our skin from acne, pimple, scars, marks and wrinkles. These herbs and herbal remedies not only help in ...
Views: 119(1 vote) - Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of Grapes - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriCommon Grape Vine ( Vitis Vinifera ) is known as Draksha in ayurveda. This is widely grown in western parts of India, Punjab, Kashmir, central Europe, Turkey, Morocco and Portugal . The grape vine has long, woody stems rooted to ground. Stems are covered with flaky bark. The grapevine usually ...
Views: 157(1 vote) - Health benefits of butter – An ayurveda perception - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriDictionaries define butter as “a solid emulsion of fat globules, air, and water made by churning milk or cream and used as food”. Butter is known as “Navaneeta” in Sanskrit. It is referred as navaneeta in texts of ayurveda too. Butter is usually made from cow’s or buffalo’s milk. But it can be ...
Views: 199(1 vote) - Dealing with Sleep disturbances while working in shifts –An ayurveda view - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriOur body functions like hormone release, body temperature, sleep-wake cycles etc, are caused due to Circadian rhythm which intern controlled by our biological clock. Circadian rhythms are responses of living beings for its surrounding environment, primarily to light and darkness. This rhythm ...
Views: 218(2 votes) - Ayurveda medicinal properties of Ksheerabala oil - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriKsheerabala oil (taila) is recommended by ayurvedic physicians for body massage. It has innumerable medicinal properties by virtue of its ingredients and method of preparation. Ksheerabala oil or ksheerabala thailam contains the herb Bala (Sida cordifolia), Milk and pure sesame oil. First ...
Views: 267 - Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) rasayana - A rejuvenating Preparation - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriAmalaki or amla is known for its rejuvenating properties. This fruit is also known as Indian gooseberry. Here is a simple recipe to prepare amalaki rasayana based on ayurveda principles .Amalaki rasayana can be used with whole wheat bread, chapati or parotas. This recipe can be eaten with spoon ...
Views: 173 - Medicinal properties of turmeric - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriTurmeric is a house hold spice in India. It is used in every salt and spiced dish.Turmeric is a common home remedy for many ailments like wounds, cough, cold etc. It is also used as a main ingredient in many home made face packs and other beauty preparations. Ayurveda acaharyas have coined many ...
Views: 115 - Ayurveda medicinal properties of Panasa or Jack Fruit - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe jack fruit tree belongs to family moraceae . It is largely found in tropical regions like south Asia, east Africa, Uganda, Brazil and Mauritius. . Jackfruit is national fruit of Bangladesh and has local name Kathal. Jack fruit tree has strong solid trunk and grows upto 50 to 60 feet. The ...
Views: 204 - Unhealthy semen – An ayurvedic view. - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriUnhealthy semen or abnormalities in semen lead to infertility in men. According ayurveda unhealthy semen is known as dooshita shukra. When vitiated doshas affect semen, the semen loses its ability to fertilize egg. The semen and its contents are referred as “beeja” in ayurveda. The Sanskrit ...
Views: 202 - Tips to control migraine headaches - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriMigraine headache slows down our daily routine and sometimes it may halt our chores for a day or two. Modern world life styles push people to a whirlpool of work and stress. Unhealthy lifestyle and diet worsens the matter. This is a very favorable condition for migraine headache to spring up. ...
Views: 173(1 vote) - Seven natural hot tips for erectile dysfunction - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his sexual needs or the needs of his partner. Erectile dysfunction is sometimes called as “impotence”. Instead of stretching our hands to pills which have numerous side effects, few alterations ...
Views: 299 - Fighting low back pain - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThere are innumerable causes for low back pain. It may arise due to wrong sitting posture, injury to lower part of spine, slip disc, overweight, osteoarthritis, etc. Usually low back pain can be brought under control without going for surgery. Surgery should be the last option. 1. As soon as ...
Views: 199(1 vote) - Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of tulsi -Ocimum Sanctum - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe plant Tulsi or Holy Basil (Botanical name Ocimum Sanctum ) belongs to family Lamiaceae. It is a tropical plant which grows as weed and also cultivated. Tulsi is worshipped by Hindus and is an important symbol of Hindu religion. It is a very common sight to find Tulsi Vrindavan ( A special ...
Views: 299(1 vote) - Health care for globe trotters - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Dr.Savitha Suri50% of people, who travel, suffer a travel – related illness. All travelers should be well prepared for travel and be prepared to protect themselves from travel related illness. In this issue various aspects of travel related illness have been discussed with related protective ...
Views: 106 - Simple Tips to rectify erectile dysfunction - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriErectile dysfunction which is a very common complaint can be generally rectified by following few simple steps. Here goes the list of simple but effective tips to rectify erectile dysfunction. Avoid consumption of alcohol. If you are addicted to alcohol restrict the intake. Alcohol acts on ...
Views: 186 - Natural ways to increase testosterone - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriTestosterone hormone is produced by testicles in men. It is responsible for development of male sexual characters like physical strength, muscle mass, body shape, body hair, deep voice, sexual function etc. Erectile dysfunction occurs when testosterone level is reduced. But this is not the only ...
Views: 206(1 vote) - Effect of stress on our body and tips to reduce stress - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriStress is one of the main causes for heart disease, erectile dysfunction, low libido etc. Anything which leads to stress can cause the following effects 1.Difficulty in sleeping: Stress and worry can cause insomnia. Insomnia leads to tiredness and fatigue 2.Indigestion: Stress causes ...
Views: 129(1 vote) - How Smoking is Injurious to health. - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriIt is known to everyone that cigarette smoking is harmful and addictive. But very few know the risks of cigarette addiction. Smoking inflicts body with many irreversible damages and reduces the human life span by 25 years. Effects of Smoking on Body: Heart : Smoking is the biggest risk ...
Views: 167(1 vote) - Ayurveda description of Sleep - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriSleep is a physical and mental resting state of a person. During sleep he becomes inactive and will not be aware of surrounding environment. His senses do not respond to external stimuli. According to ayurveda sleep is “ yadaa tu manasi klaante karmaatmaanaha klamaanvitaaha | Vishayebhyo ...
Views: 134(1 vote) - Ayurveda Medicinal properties of Punarnava or Boerhavia diffusa - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriBoerhavia diffusa or Punarnava belongs to the family Nyctaginaceae . This is also known as spiderlings as this plant grows low and spreads like spider web. Boerhavia diffusa is identified by name Punarnava in India. Ayurvedic texts immensely praise the medicinal properties of this plant. It ...
Views: 280 - Garlic coconut spread - garlic dry chutney - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriGarlic has immense medicinal value. It is used as main ingredient in many ayurvedic preparations. Preparation of Garlic coconut spread (garlic dry chutney) Ingredients: 1. ½ dry grated coconut 2. Dry Red chillies –(according to taste) 3. Garlic cloves – 8 to 10 4. Sugar – ½ tea ...
Views: 139 - Psoriasis - A natural ayurvedic herbal treatment - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriPsoriasis is a prolonged inflammation of skin. The causes of psoriasis are still unclear. This condition is neither infectious (Do not spread from one person to another) nor does it affect the general health. It affects both the genders and may start at any age. Psoriasis is quite common, ...
Views: 139(1 vote) - Purification Therapy In Ayurveda - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriPanchakarma involves 5 types of detoxification methods. They are 1. vamana 2. Virechana 3. Anuvasana basthi 4. Niruha basthi 5. Nasya karma Vamana Vamana means expelling doshas through oral route . It is emesis therapy. Before inducing vamana the toxins and vitiated doshas are ...
Views: 123 - Panchakarma- The detoxification therapy in Ayurveda - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriAccording to ayurvedic texts our body is crisscrossed by srotas or channels or tube like structures. This net work contains both microscopic and macroscopic channels. ( Digestive system, nervous system , circulatory system etc are few examples of these channels). Innumerable physiological ...
Views: 493(1 vote) - Ayurveda medicinal properties of onion - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe herbaceous plant onion grows in temperate zones. It belongs to family “Liliaceae” and has latin name “Allium Cepa”. The plant reaches a height of 2-5 ft and bears cluster of greenish white flowers. Onions develop from the base of leaves to form underground bulbs. Seeds of onion are black in ...
Views: 129 - Fighting Obesity - an ayurvedic way - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriDefinition of Obesity Excess amount of body fat is Obesity. Excess weight of muscles, bone, fat and water in the body (like body builders and athletes) is Overweight. Over weighted persons are at increased health risk than normal persons. They are more prone to chronic diseases like ...
Views: 157 - Beaming health with neem - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriNeem is known for its immeasurable medicinal properties and is used as a main ingredient in many home remedies. Commending the medicinal properties of neem, numerous sanskrit names have been coined by our ayurveda acharyas . Few of them are mentioned below. 1. It is known as Nimba as it ...
Views: 125 - Keeping Well When Monsoon Dwells - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriFirst showers of monsoon are heartily welcomed by everyone after experiencing the scorching heat of summer. But monsoons reduce the immunity of our body and make us susceptible to many diseases which are commonly associated with this season. It is time for us to keep our body resistant against ...
Views: 199 - Manifold Wonders of Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriMassage has been used as a remedial measure from centuries. Massaging causes various physiological effects which comfort the body. Manually kneading or manipulating the soft tissues to relieve pain, discomfort, stress and to promote health and wellness is called as ‘massage’. The techniques of ...
Views: 131 - Magnificent Mango - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriMango belongs to the family “Anacardiaceae”. It has the scientific name “Magnifera Indica” and is widely found in India and south East Asia. Mango trees have deep roots and reach the height of 40 ft - 120 ft . Young mango leaves are copper in color and matured ones have deep green color. The ...
Views: 223 - Causes of Low Sperm count - An ayurvedic View - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriLow sperm count, reduced sperm motility and malformed sperms are main causes for male infertility. There are various biological and environmental factors which affect sperm count, motility and morphology. Many of these factors have been mentioned in ayurvedic texts. The causes of low sperm ...
Views: 218 - Ayurveda description of Kumkuma- Saffron -Crocus sativus - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriIn texts of Ayurveda the herb Crocus Sativus or kumkuma or saffron is grouped under “Varnya” gana. Varnya means the one which imparts fairness and glow to skin. Saffron is one of the costliest spices used in Ayurveda, Unani and Chinese medicinal preparations. It is used extensively in ...
Views: 327 - Kumkumadi Lepam- An ayurveda beauty preparation - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriKumkumadi lepam is an age old ayurveda remedy for acne and pimples ( known as youvana pitikas in ayurveda), dark circles, pigments, scars and stretch marks. Kumkumadi lepam contains skin friendly herbs like Saffron, sandal wood and Turmeric . Action of Ingredients: Saffron: Saffron helps ...
Views: 394(1 vote) - Ayurveda Medicinal properties of Bala (Sida Cordifolia): - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriSida Cordifolia is an erect hairy plant which grows up to 180 cm. It grows as a weed throughout tropical and subtropical regions of India and Srilanka. Sida Cordifolia belongs to family Malvaceae. It has heart shaped leaves (hence name Cordifolia) and yellow coloured flower. Seeds are black or ...
Views: 238 - Benefits of walking for men suffering from Impotence - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriWalking is the best exercise for everyone. Its innumerable benefits are lauded by health experts from all fields. Walking is the best and safe form of exercises, which can be adopted by persons irrespective of their age. Hippocrates has said “Walking is man's best medicine “. Men who ...
Views: 180 - Commending Cumin seeds - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriCummin seed or jeera is seeds of flowering plant Cuminum Cyminum . This plant, native of east India and east Mediterranean, belongs to family Apeaceae. The herbaceous plant Cuminum Cyminum grows to a height of 20- 30 cms. Leaves of this plant are pinnate and bear thread like leaflets. The ...
Views: 229 - Ayurveda approach to Indigestion and concept of Agni - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe word “Indigestion” is commonly used to describe the discomfort in one’s belly mostly caused after food consumption. Fullness, bloating, nausea, heart burn are other symptoms of Indigestion. Before discussing Indigestion, understanding the process of digestion is very essential. The ...
Views: 145 - Natural ways to increase sperm count - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriMajor cause for male infertility is low sperm count, low sperm motility and a large number of malformed or abnormal sperms. Various environmental and biological factors affect the sperm count. Numerous ways are explained in ayurveda to increase sperm count, sperm motility and thus increase ...
Views: 277(1 vote) - Ayurvedic health care in humid weather - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriMonsoon brings joy as plants wear a green look, rivers swell to brim and dry lands become wet. The grim side of this season is increased humidity, which troubles humans. What is humidity? Humidity is the amount of water vapour in air. It is usually described as “relative humidity” and ...
Views: 283(1 vote) - Herpes Symptoms - An ayurvedic view - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriIn herpes there is an involvement of three doshas (vata, pitta , kapha) and four tissues (blood, lymph, skin and muscle).It is caused by imbalance of three doshas which in turn vitiate four tissues .The ratio of involvement of doshas can be decided by carefully examining the symptoms exhibited ...
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