Five ways to avoid germs while traveling

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Tests also showed disease-modifying activity such as a drop in the amount of both rheumatoid factor and interleukins

An earlier double-blinded study of the same formula, presented at the ACR meeting two years prior, looked at 182 patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Again, those who took the herbs experienced a reduction in the number and severity of swollen joints and noted a statistically significant improvement in pain, stiffness and function compared to those taking placebo. Tests also showed disease-modifying activity such as a drop in the amount of both rheumatoid factor and interleukins, the biological markers that show RA disease activity. Continue Reading >>

Generally, when a particular Humour is deficient it will appear as an excess of another.

Generally, when a particular Humour is deficient it will appear as an excess of another. In the case of deficient Air it will probably appear as excess Water. For this we would use more foods and medicines that are bitter, spicy, drying and light in nature and less sleep (which is pro-Water). Excess Air will generally exhibit a more wiry, emaciated appearance and hyper nervous sensitivity with aggravation by cold and wind. For such a condition we need more grounding foods and drinks that have sweet, salty and sour flavors and is more deeply nourishing. Excess Air individuals should absolutely avoid raw foods, juices, fasting, eat more grains and perhaps some animal protein (dairy, if one is vegetarian) and have more rest and sleep They should also refrain from excessive aerobic activity as they will have a greater tendency to weaken and injure themselves. Physical exercise such as yoga, stretching or tai chi is particularly appropriate. In addition they should regularly apply warm sesame oil to their entire body several times each week a half to one hour or so before bathing. Developing a regulated and moderate lifestyle of sleeping, eating and sex is extremely important since irregularity or excess of any of these tend to further derange Air Humour (nervous system). Continue Reading >>

THE THREE HUMOURS OR TRIDOSHA

The most fundamental and characteristic principle of Ayurvedic healing is called "tridosha" or the Three Humours. This system offers a comprehensive method to classify human types and diseases into three categories: Air (vata), Fire (pitta) and Water (kapha). These embody the Five Elements so that Earth and Air combine to form Water (kapha) dosha, Air and Ether combine to form Air (vata) dosha and Fire is alone to form its own Fire (pitta) dosha.

• Vata
• Pitta
• Kapha

Like yoga, Ayurveda embodies concepts of body-mind

Like yoga, Ayurveda embodies concepts of body-mind care which includes spiritual philosophies that transcend religious orthodoxy. Ayurveda, which translated means "The Science of Life", is similar to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in that it represents a practical application of universal philosophical concepts based on universal life energy which, in is called "qi", and in Ayurveda, "prana". Both systems go back over 5000 years with Ayurveda, according to records in ancient Vedic texts, being practiced before 4000 B. C as the oldest. Continue Reading >>

The Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist counsels clients to create a lifestyle of harmony through the five senses

The Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist counsels clients to create a lifestyle of harmony through the five senses. Using dietary, herbal, color, aroma and massage therapies along with yoga and deep relaxation, Ayurvedic practitioners help their clients understand how their current lifestyle may be creating disease and offers suggestions and support to create a newer, healthier lifestyle. Each change made reduces stress and increases the healing capacity of the body. Continue Reading >>

The science of Ayurveda views the human being as a dynamic

The science of Ayurveda views the human being as a dynamic, life affirming organism that in its natural state is healthy, free from disease and at peace with life. Optimum health occurs when the natural process of the body are not interfered with. This happens without effort when the human being is living a harmonious life. Continue Reading >>

Will a Change in Workout Affect My Colitis?

I have ulcerative colitis. I have always worked out, but in my condition I have switched to yoga and running a couple of miles a day. Do you think my exercise routine will help my health or harm it?... Read more

What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine? - Alternative Health Center

What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine? - Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventi...... Read more

Healthy digestion assures that all of the nutrients taken

Healthy digestion assures that all of the nutrients taken in through eating are assimilated in a healthy manor into the cells that become you. In other words, you are what you digest! If your digestion is healthy, your body can produce healthy tissues (dhatus). When digestion is weak, the tissues of your body such as muscle, blood and nerve become weak susceptible to disease. Continue Reading >>