"Grapes are the best among fruits..."Ashtanga HridayaRaisins are dried grapes.One of the star fruits in Indian cuisine, ripe brown raisins arefound dotted about in rich milk puddings, ensconced inside sweetsyrupy cheese balls called Gulabjamuns, and stirred into fragrantrice. Continue Reading >>
Monday, September 29, 2008
RAISIN' YOUR NOURISHMENT QUOTIENT
"Grapes are the best among fruits..."Ashtanga HridayaRaisins are dried grapes.One of the star fruits in Indian cuisine, ripe brown raisins arefound dotted about in rich milk puddings, ensconced inside sweetsyrupy cheese balls called Gulabjamuns, and stirred into fragrantrice. Continue Reading >>
Friday, September 26, 2008
Shirodhara
The most commonly employed pre-procedure, it means `the dripping of oil like a thread (dhara) on the head (shiro).This treatment drips warm oil in a steady stream on the forehead, particularly on the brow and in the region between the eyes. It is often added to the Panchakarma regimen because it pacifies Vata and calms the central system. Continue Reading >>
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Ayurveda for anti-aging
Age is just a number, if we understand the concept Ayurvedically. Bharat Savur, co-author of the book ‘Fitness for Life’ explains:
‘Ageing is an unnatural process, declares Ayurveda.’
‘The evidence is compelling: protons, neutrons, electrons, our DNA, electricity — all the things that constitute and run our body — do not age. Therefore, the body cannot age.’
Makes sense alright, but then we do age, and the symptoms are very real…
‘Explains Ayurveda, all these symptoms are due to pragya aparadh — erroneous thinking.’
‘As the Buddha warned, ‘The mind is everything; what you think, you become.’ Sad, fearful, angry thoughts sink into the smriti (memory) of the cell and damage its natural, healing intelligence and skills. Peaceful, cheerful, contented thoughts preserve and stimulate the cells’ memory of wholeness and enable it to take timely corrective measures.’ More...
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
Alchemy and Transformation
By any measure, alchemy is magical. You can't turn lead into gold by heating it, beating it, molding it into different shape… more »more discussion: Forum
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Healing Aromatherapy for Your Ayurvedic Type
The state of your weight, your digestion, your skin and hair are all reflections of your dosha, or Ayurvedic type. This ancie… more »
Monday, September 15, 2008
Did you know the Indian Kalarippayat has contributed to the growth of many Martial-arts
Did you know the Indian Kalarippayat has contributed to the growth of many Martial-arts like KUNG-FU, JU-JUITSU, JUDO, KARATE, TAI-CHI etc ?
Kalaripayat is the Ancient Art and the Mother Martial-Art of many Arts and in south Kerala ie, tamilnadu it is known as Adi thada, Varma adi or Adi Murai. You are given many free tips on Martial arts or the fighting arts of kerala, India. Varma adi or Adi mura is the self defence technique used for attacking the vital spots. Adi means hit and mura means the technique of applying the hit. Where as Adi thada is the different name used for the former and here Adi means the attact or hit and thada is the block or defence. Agasthya Muni is believed to be the founder of Thekkan or southern style(Sambradayam) of Kalaripayat. Continue Reading >>
Kalaripayat is the Ancient Art and the Mother Martial-Art of many Arts and in south Kerala ie, tamilnadu it is known as Adi thada, Varma adi or Adi Murai. You are given many free tips on Martial arts or the fighting arts of kerala, India. Varma adi or Adi mura is the self defence technique used for attacking the vital spots. Adi means hit and mura means the technique of applying the hit. Where as Adi thada is the different name used for the former and here Adi means the attact or hit and thada is the block or defence. Agasthya Muni is believed to be the founder of Thekkan or southern style(Sambradayam) of Kalaripayat. Continue Reading >>
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Soy Protein Doesn't Lower Cholesterol
Regular consumption had little effect on LDL levels, study finds
By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
(HealthDay News) -- Eating foods with soy protein has been promoted as a way to lower cholesterol, but a new study finds it has no significant effect on cholesterol levels.
The findings "do not support the current health claims for soy protein in a general population," said study author Peter R.C. Howe, director of the Nutritional Physiology Research Centre at the Sansom Institute for Health Research at the University of South Australia in Adelaide.
He's referring to the health claims approved for soy foods in both the United States and the United Kingdom that link daily consumption of 25 grams of soy protein to a reduction in heart disease risk through a lowering of LDL, or "bad," cholesterol.
Howe's team studied 35 men and 58 women, average age 52, who had mildly high cholesterol levels. He assigned each participant to rotate through one of three diets for six weeks each. Each diet had varying amounts of soy protein and isoflavones, substances in soy that some experts say may have cholesterol-lowering powers.
One diet contributed 24 grams of soy protein and 71 milligrams of isoflavone equivalents, one had 12 grams of dairy protein and 12 of soy protein, with 76 milligrams of isoflavones. The dairy diet, which served as the control, had 24 grams of dairy protein without isoflavones.
Howe's team measured each person's blood cholesterol -- LDL, HDL and trigylcerides -- at the start of the study and after each six-week diet.
They found no significant effect of the diets with either 24 grams or 12 grams of soy protein on LDL levels.
In his research, Howe also looked closely at whether a person's ability to maximize the body's response to soy protein had a better cholesterol-lowering effect. These people are termed "equol producers" because of their above-average ability to make equol, a substance produced in the intestines as a metabolite of a potent soy isoflavone called daidzen. Equol is thought to inhibit LDL.
When Howe compared the cholesterol-lowering effects of those who were equol producers with those who were not, he found no differences.
Howe's study was confined to those with mildly high cholesterol; he said it may have an effect on those with higher cholesterol levels. And the soy diets did lower triglycerides, a blood fat, by 4 percent.
The findings were published in the August issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Even though the study found no effect of the soy protein on LDL cholesterol, Dr. Frank Sacks, a professor of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, called the research interesting. One facet he finds especially intriguing, he said, is the finding that equol producers have no benefit either.
After a series of studies on soy and its effect on cholesterol, the American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee, of which Sacks is vice-chairman, reviewed the evidence and issued an advisory, saying there is "nothing special" about soy or isoflavones for improving cholesterol and that the heart association doesn't recommend isoflavone supplements.
However, "there are other benefits to soy foods," Sacks said. They are healthy due to high levels of polyunsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals. But, he added, "forget soy protein for lowering LDL."
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By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
(HealthDay News) -- Eating foods with soy protein has been promoted as a way to lower cholesterol, but a new study finds it has no significant effect on cholesterol levels.
The findings "do not support the current health claims for soy protein in a general population," said study author Peter R.C. Howe, director of the Nutritional Physiology Research Centre at the Sansom Institute for Health Research at the University of South Australia in Adelaide.
He's referring to the health claims approved for soy foods in both the United States and the United Kingdom that link daily consumption of 25 grams of soy protein to a reduction in heart disease risk through a lowering of LDL, or "bad," cholesterol.
Howe's team studied 35 men and 58 women, average age 52, who had mildly high cholesterol levels. He assigned each participant to rotate through one of three diets for six weeks each. Each diet had varying amounts of soy protein and isoflavones, substances in soy that some experts say may have cholesterol-lowering powers.
One diet contributed 24 grams of soy protein and 71 milligrams of isoflavone equivalents, one had 12 grams of dairy protein and 12 of soy protein, with 76 milligrams of isoflavones. The dairy diet, which served as the control, had 24 grams of dairy protein without isoflavones.
Howe's team measured each person's blood cholesterol -- LDL, HDL and trigylcerides -- at the start of the study and after each six-week diet.
They found no significant effect of the diets with either 24 grams or 12 grams of soy protein on LDL levels.
In his research, Howe also looked closely at whether a person's ability to maximize the body's response to soy protein had a better cholesterol-lowering effect. These people are termed "equol producers" because of their above-average ability to make equol, a substance produced in the intestines as a metabolite of a potent soy isoflavone called daidzen. Equol is thought to inhibit LDL.
When Howe compared the cholesterol-lowering effects of those who were equol producers with those who were not, he found no differences.
Howe's study was confined to those with mildly high cholesterol; he said it may have an effect on those with higher cholesterol levels. And the soy diets did lower triglycerides, a blood fat, by 4 percent.
The findings were published in the August issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Even though the study found no effect of the soy protein on LDL cholesterol, Dr. Frank Sacks, a professor of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, called the research interesting. One facet he finds especially intriguing, he said, is the finding that equol producers have no benefit either.
After a series of studies on soy and its effect on cholesterol, the American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee, of which Sacks is vice-chairman, reviewed the evidence and issued an advisory, saying there is "nothing special" about soy or isoflavones for improving cholesterol and that the heart association doesn't recommend isoflavone supplements.
However, "there are other benefits to soy foods," Sacks said. They are healthy due to high levels of polyunsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals. But, he added, "forget soy protein for lowering LDL."
More information
To learn more about LDL cholesterol, visit the American Heart Association.
Visit us also at:
AyurCold - Cold & Flu
AyurGold - Healthy Blood
Ayurstate - Prostate Care
Ayurtox - Body Detox
Cardiofy - Heart Care
ClariMind - Memory
Cosmic Joy - Mood
Immunice - Immunity
Joint Mender - Joint Care
Kama Raja - Male Virility
Kama Rani - Female Libido
Mystic Sleep - Insomnia
PMS Lite - PMS Relief
Radiancio - Beauty
Sherpa Strength - Power
Yogic Slim - Weight Loss
Youtharia - Anti-Aging
AyurCat - Cat Health
AyurDog - Dog Health
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Baba Ramdevji
Baba Ramdevji (Also Called as Swami Ramdevji) is a folk–deity of Rajasthan in India.Swami Ramdev ji was a saint of the fifteenth century who devoted all his life to the uplift of the downtrodden. Around Swami Ramdev ji's grave a magnificent temple was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner in 1931 A.D.
Situated about 12 kilometres to the north of Pokhran, is the village of Ramdevra known after Baba Ramdev. It is here he underwent Samadhi (conscious exit from the mortal body) in 1458 AD by burying himself alive. Samadhi, i.e. the voluntary abandonment of mortal body is a commendable custom for the holy figures in Hindu traditions. Ramdeora fair is held every year for ten days, Bhaadra Sudi 2 to Bhaadra Sudi 11, in August-September to pay homage to the saint. Ramdeora village is in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. It is one of the famous fairs in Rajasthan which is attended by lakhs of devotees who come in large groups from far and wide. These groups organise night long singing of bhajans and kirtans to pay homage to Baba Ramdev.
Near the Ramdevra village, there is a tank known as Ramsar tank which is believed to have been constructed by Baba Ramdev himself. A large step well, the Parcha Baori is also situated nearby. Continue Reading >>
Situated about 12 kilometres to the north of Pokhran, is the village of Ramdevra known after Baba Ramdev. It is here he underwent Samadhi (conscious exit from the mortal body) in 1458 AD by burying himself alive. Samadhi, i.e. the voluntary abandonment of mortal body is a commendable custom for the holy figures in Hindu traditions. Ramdeora fair is held every year for ten days, Bhaadra Sudi 2 to Bhaadra Sudi 11, in August-September to pay homage to the saint. Ramdeora village is in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. It is one of the famous fairs in Rajasthan which is attended by lakhs of devotees who come in large groups from far and wide. These groups organise night long singing of bhajans and kirtans to pay homage to Baba Ramdev.
Near the Ramdevra village, there is a tank known as Ramsar tank which is believed to have been constructed by Baba Ramdev himself. A large step well, the Parcha Baori is also situated nearby. Continue Reading >>
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