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Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection

Thebacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, are the primary cause of the bacterial infection, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. Healthy people sometimes also get this infection without having any symptoms. The bacteria generally cause minor problems, but may cause several complications if the infection caused by the bacteria is not treated well. Swimmer’s ear and hot tub rash are the problems caused by the bacteria. In already weak person, the bacteria may cause death even.

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Erectile dysfunction in Diabetes - An Ayurvedic view

Erectile 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”. The term "erectile dysfunction" can mean the inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent ability to do so, or the ability to achieve only brief erections. Men with diabetes usually face erectile dysfunction. About 75% of diabetic men suffer from erectile dysfunction or impotence. The erectile dysfunction develops earlier in diabetic men than non diabetic men.

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Protect Your Skin This Summer

With temperatures rising, more exposed skin and more plants in full bloom, people are more prone to experiencing rashes, acne outbreaks and other skin inflammations. Ayurvedic natural remedies can help keep your skin healthy, clear and beautiful. From an Ayurvedic perspective, problems such as ...

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Book Review: The Chopra Center Cookbook

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Ayurveda. Ayurveda, or Ayurvedic medicine, is ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda promotes healthy living and therapeutic measures that relate to physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony. Helen Thomas is the Official Guide to Ayurveda .nn The Chopra Center Cookbook: Nourishing Body and Soul , by Deepak Chopra, David Simon, Leanne Backer, is a valuable resource

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Dangerous Supplements: Incompetent Research. Intentional Deception?

By William A. Courson, D.Ayur.(Sai Ayurvedic College of Miami, FL) A recent article (http://health.yahoo.net/articles/nutrition/dangerous-supplements) appearing on the Yahoo Health website captioned ?Dangerous Supplements? and dated August 3, 2010 contains some serious misstatements of fact and omits pertinent information needed by readers in making informed health choices. In some instances the omissions are of so critical a nature as to amount to intentional deception, and I feel these need to be addressed publicly.

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By Adrian Kowall
The Ultimate Ayurvedic Diet: Discover How Yoga Embraces Its Sister Science Ayurveda

Ayurveda is more than another massage technique; it is a multi-disciplinary approach to living using both curative and preventative measures. As the sister science of yoga, it combines, diet, nutrition, exercise, herbology, philosophy, spirituality, psychology in an inspiring approach to optimum wellbeing. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word meaning the 'Science of Life' with its roots in the ancient scriptures of the Vedas; this science is dates back to over 5000 years. True balanc

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Gout - An Ayurveda View

Gout usually affects big toe, heel, ankle, elbow or wrist. It is a form of arthritis which is acute in onset. The gout attack occurs suddenly and passes away after a week or ten days. Severe pain, redness and swelling in joints are typical symptoms of gout. Gout occurs when uric acid level increases in blood. Increased uric acid level leads to formation of urate crystals which get deposited in joints and tissues. This process precipitate gout attack.

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By Dr. Emily Watson
Ayurveda, A Unique Treatment Method From India

Herbal treatment, or herbal medicine is a method of treating diseases and ailments with the use of medicinal herbs or therapies/preparations made from a plant or plants. Plants have been used for medicinal purposes for over centuries. This form of treatment is perticulerly populer and being widely practised in India. Herbal treatment in India is called "Ayurvedic" treatment. It is Practiced in India for over 5,000 years and a recognized system of traditional medicine by World

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Herpes Symptoms - An ayurvedic view

In 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 during a herpes outbreak. For those who are not familiar with ayurveda and concepts of doshas it may become difficult to diagnose herpes on these principles. These symptoms are exhibited in genital herpes (HSV 2) and oral herpes (HSV 1) Symptoms of herpes when vata dosha is dominant: .

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Herbal Remedies For Somatoform Disorders

A group of psychological conditions where the patient suffers from variant inconsistent physical symptoms and not able to explain with any underlying neurological condition is referred to as somatoform disorders. It is fairly common in pediatric populations. Many healthy young children express their emotional stress by varieties of pain, but usually very transient and will not affect their overall development. But in somatoform disorders, there is a severe end of the continuum of physical symptoms.

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Weight Loss Treatment with Fat Cutter Powder

Fat Cutter Powder is reduces extra tummy fat, makes healthy and slim fit body as well as burn calories. This supplement is completely natural and helpful product . Weight loss is a basic issue in today's general public with obesity on the increase and individuals at long last acknowledging what being overweight is doing to their bodies, their well being and in the end their ways of life. Weight loss is useful for some conditions. It is of genuine advantage in diabetes, hypertension, shortness of breath, joint issues and raised cholesterol.r

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By Anju Arora
Benefits of Utilizing the Services Offered By Ayurvedic Spa

The kind of lifestyle we lead today has made stress increasingly predominant. The modern system of medication has partly served the need of assuaging and not completely healing the problems, this led the world back to an immensely popular ancient system of healing known as 'Ayurveda'. In some parts of the world people even considers it as “Science of life” that surfaced 5000 years back in India. Due to the fact Ayurvedic spas, Herbal treatments, Yoga and meditation classe

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Cinnamon is one of the most wonderful spices gifted to us by nature. It is a herb which is sweet in taste, cleanses mouth, having good fragrance. Cinnamon tree grows from 20-30 feet high, has thick scabrous bark, strong branches and young shoots. The leaves are petiolate, entire leathery when mature and their upper sides are shiny green. It has different varieties. Ancient Nighantu writers mention its two varieties: 1. Native Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)

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Skin care with herbs

Skin 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 the above mentioned conditions but also effective in other skin ailments like psoriasis, eczema etc. Structure of skin:

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Gobi 65-A tasty snack

Ingredients: 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 powder – 1 tea spoon 10. Fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)- ¼ cup 11. Salt – to taste 12. Soya sauce – 2 tea spoons 13. Vinegar – 2 tea spoons

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Ayurveda Can Help You Overcome Paralysis and Lead a Normal Life

Paralysis is known as Pakshaghat in Ayurveda and there are many treatments for this problem. On the other hand, in the allopathic system of medicine, there is only minimal relief from the symptoms, but the basic issue is not addressed. In Ayurveda, the entire body of the person is treated as a whole and the entire treatment is done based on the three doshas of the body – Vata, pitta, and Kapha. Any imbalance in these doshas can cause an ailment like paralysis. According to Ayurveda paralysis is due to imbalance in the Vata dosha of the body.

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Medicinal properties of turmeric

Turmeric 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 Sanskrit names in praise of its physical appearance and medicinal properties.

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Top 4 Herbal and Natural Remedies for Diabetes

Our country is going to become Diabetes capital of the World and demand for natural remedies is increasing that are helpful for diabetes. Nature serves us with versatile herbs that give miraculous results in this metabolic disorder. To know about the action of herbs and natural remedies that help diabetes it is important to understand about this disease, its causes and symptoms. WHAT IS DIABETES:

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Treat Inflammation with lifestyle & Home Remedies

It would be so painful and annoying to have a reddened, swollen and heated organ due to some injury or reaction, this entire state is called inflammation. Though it is the body that is striving to protect it from the irritants, foreign particles and commence its healing. Inflammation can’t be categorized under infection because it is body’s reaction to it.

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10 Do It Yourself Home Remedies For Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic, long term, skin disorder associated with scaling, itching and inflammation of the skin. It commonly affects elbows, scalp, knees, hands, feet or lower back. About 10% of people who diagnosed with psoriasis have also been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis which often may go undiagnosed. Psoriasis begins with skin redness followed by pustules and scaling. Psoriasis is not contagious and the lesions are not infectious. PSORIASIS IS BROADLY CLASSIFIED INTO SEVEN TYPES:

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Home remedies with banana plant parts

Banana 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 nourishes and increases the moistness of dry skin.Mash ripe banana and add two tea spoons of milk. Apply this pack on cleaned face and wash it off after 25 minutes. This makes the dry skin soft and supple

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Psoriasis - A natural ayurvedic herbal treatment

Psoriasis 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, affecting around two per cent of the population, although people with very mild symptoms may not be aware they have it. Psoriasis can begin at any age but usually starts either around the age of 20 or between 50 and 60. Causes of Psoriasis

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Benefits of walking for men suffering from Impotence

Walking 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 suffer from impotence can reap the benefits of walking. Walking can definitely reduce the use of Viagra. Here are few facts which explain the advantages of walking and how it helps in impotence.

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By Rakesh Goyal
Ayurvedic Natural Treatment For Erectile Dysfunction This Job

Erectile Malfunction is a problem that a lot of men experience from. It is a situation under which a man is incapable to control his hardons well in lovemaking. With the deficit of this ability, the lovemaking period becomes less fulfilling for him, as well as for his women associate. While females previously did not deal with their spouses about their deficit of fulfillment if the partner was experiencing erectile dysfunction, females nowadays are now relatively more open to

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Best Home Remedies for Female Infertility (Sterility)

Having baby is that one of the precious things in this world. A woman carries inside her womb for nine months, in arms for three years and in the heart until the day you die. The mother and child are like two blossoms on a single branch. What if a women wants to have a baby and just cannot conceive. This condition is known with a term – infertility.

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By Kumar Sonu
Go for Ayurveda in Kerala

Ayurveda is anancient form of Hindu medicine which was first used during the Vedic age. The significance of Ayurveda lies in ‘Science of Life’. This is asubstitute to other forms of treatment and remained the primary system of medicine for decades. However with the introduction of western medicines in India from the last century, Ayurveda took a backseat. Slowly things are changing andthis is now the most accepted form of natural therapy. The Ayurveda is now being accepte

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Garlic coconut spread - garlic dry chutney

Garlic 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 spoon 5. Tamarind – a small grape size 6. Salt – quantity required 7. Cumin seeds (jeera) – 1 tea spoon 8. Coriander seeds ( Dhaniya ) – 1 tea spoon 9. Sunflower oil – 1 tea spoon Method:

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Ayurveda description of Sleep

Sleep 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 exte al stimuli. According to ayurveda sleep is “ yadaa tu manasi klaante karmaatmaanaha klamaanvitaaha |rnVishayebhyo nivartante tadaa swpiti maanavaha ||” When mind , sensory and motor organs are exhausted they disassociate themselves from their senses and stimuli. This makes a person to go to sleep. Effects of sleep:r

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Beaming health with neem

Neem 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 boosts health 2. It is praised as Pichumarda as it destroys skin diseases. 3. As it is used to ward off evil powers that harm our body , it is known as Arishta Chemical composition of neem:

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Top 7 Foods to Counter Fatty Liver Disease

Liver is the second big organ of the human body system. This organ has performs many functions that are important to run life and body like to digest body supplements like fat, proteins, maintain blood composition, store essential vitamins, regulate hormones and to detoxify blood from harmful and extra substances. Malfunctioning creates lots of stress on body and its functioning. Liver diseases cause lots of problems as its all functions get reverse in case of any disease.

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Health care for globe trotters

50% 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 measures.

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An Ayurvedic medicine helps cure patients during Jaundice outbreak

Shri Vinay Mitra Mandal, a non government organization from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India, has been involved in many social welfare activities. They regularly participate in Jaipur foot camp in collaboration with Balco and provides light-weight artificial limb made of Aluminium to people who suffer from lower limb amputation. They have also been involved in other relief and social welfare programmes. One such programme was in Kukurbeda and Subhash Nagar areas of Raipur Chhattisgarh. There was an outbreak of Jaundice in the poor areas of Chhattisgarh including Kukurbeda and Suhash Nagar.

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Urticaria (Sheetapitta) : Ayurveda remedies

Urticaria (Sheetapitta) : Ayurveda remedies Urticaria is raised itchy rashes with pain on skin in the areas like eyes, throat, cheeks, lips, hands. Urticaria is a very common skin disease. Urticaria rashes range in size, from a few millimeters to several inches in diameter. It is also known as allergic skin reaction.

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Manifold Wonders of Massage Therapy

Massage 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 massage to promote health and wellness are called “Massage Therapy”.

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Lose your Body fat but not Muscle mass

Introduction :When a person is overweight, health professionals advise him to lose weight. Losing weight means burning extra fat accumulated in tissues of body. In this process there are chances that we may lose portion of lean muscle mass. When a person undertakes a weight loss program it is very important to give extra care to prevent loss of lean muscle mass. Let us separately view over weight or obesity and lean muscle mass.

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Fat Cutter Powder - A Weight Loss Treatment

Fat cutter powder has managed to create quite a buzz in the market as it enables the user to burn fat effectively and quickly. It allows you to lose weight easily in no time without any effort on your part. Fat cutter is an ayurvedic fat burner made from medicinal and traditional ayurvedic ingredients. It has no side effects as it is 100% organic. The ingredients include ayurvedic herbs like nagarmotha, giloy, yastimadhu, imli, jeera, shunthi, guggal, vilaiti, trifla etc. They provide many positive impacts on your body.

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Diabetic diet for South Indians

Before pondering about the diet plan please note these thumb rules for diabetes diet 1. A strict no for sweets, chocolates, ice creams, jams, jellies etc 2. Stay away from fats- avoid ghee, butter, deep fried foods, red meat etc 3. Divide your diet in 5-6 small portions spread over a day. The best way is 3 small meals 2 healthy snacks. 4. Include more vegetables and fruits. Here is an example for south Indian diabetes diet plan. Please consult your physician or qualified dietician before implementing any diet plans.

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What Is Obesity, Risk Factors and Treatment

Excess accumulation of the fat in the body is called obesity. It is the most common disorder of the modern age. Constant indulgence in fried, high-fat foods along with a sedentary lifestyle results in excessive fat getting blocked in various body channels. Apart from exercise, there is panchakarma treatment for weight loss which you can try to get rid of those extra inches. TYPES OF OBESITY Though there are multiple classifications of Obesity following are some commons groups

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By Siddharth Gautam
Heal Your Body With Spa Treatment

The pace of life in the city is extremely tense. Stress, poor environment, and busy schedule are some of the common problems. How to restore power without leaving the city or the sea? Where to regain vigor and good humor? Branch network of medical cosmetology clinics It will save you from insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome and refresh a tired body. What does the mysterious word of three letters - SPA ? Historically, Spa - the name of the Belgian town where during the Roman Em

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LIFESTYLE AND HOME REMEDIES FOR SKIN CARE

As we know that skin is the largest organ of our body. So to take care of it and to keep it healthy is super important. For this we have to adopt a proper lifestyle, healthy diet and there are also some home remedies to take care of your skin. Healthy lifestyle changes and very good care of skin will help to delay the natural aging process prevent many skin problems. In this article I will discuss lifestyle, diet and some home remedies for good skin.

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Lose weight through these 17 guaranteed methods

The resent statistics and researches have revealed that obesity or over weight is a growing global health problem. A person is called over weight or obese, when his/her weight is more than normal. Factors like age, height and race are considered to calculate normal weight of a person. Obesity leads to several other health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure or hypertension, erectile dysfunction, increased cholesterol and heart diseases. Obesity results when a person over eats and does no physical activities. Here is a list of few guaranteed ways to lose weight and beat obesity.

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Protect Your Skin This Summer

With temperatures rising, more exposed skin and more plants in full bloom, people are more prone to experiencing rashes, acne outbreaks and other skin inflammations. Ayurvedic natural remedies can help keep your skin healthy, clear and beautiful. From an Ayurvedic perspective, problems such as ...

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Kidney Disease - Causes, Symptoms & Ayurvedic Appraoch

The Kidneys are a pair of bean shaped organs, which are located in the back of the abdomen. The size of each kidney is about 4 or 5 inches long. Kidneys plays essential regulatory roles in human. The major function of kidney is to filter the blood by removing excess organic molecules. Kidney serves in homeostasis, where they function in regulation of electrolytes, maintain pH of fluid and regulate the balance of electrolytes. Various problems associated with Kidney - Pyelonephritis: Bacterial infection of kidney

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