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Turmeric Acne, Pimples Turmeric strengthens all the tissues in the body. As per Ayurveda, it helps to purify the vitiated blood (Impure or inefficient). This vitiated blood is responsible for skin problems. Turmeric not only gives skin a fair complexion but it also nourishes and rejuvenates it. Acne, Pimples are disorders of skin caused by inflammation of skin glands and hair follicles. This skin condition is mostly common in young adults and a typical eruption is found mainly on the face, neck, upper chest and the back. It is due to inflammation of sebaceous glands which open into hair follicles. Sebaceous Gland is any of a small sacculated glands lodged in the substance of the derma or skin. These glands usually open into hair follicles, and secrete oily or greasy material composed mostly of fat. This fat generally is useful to soften and lubricate the skin. When the follicles gets clogged, Acne and, or Pimples occur.

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Bacopa, brain health Among all herbs available to help with memory, Brahmi or Bacopa is the first one to think. It has a few beautiful synonyms. In Indian mythology, Brahmi also called Bacopa means the herb created by the lord that created this world. Brahmi plant has leaves that help as a memory booster and intellectuality and it grows near water. The importance and greatness of Bacopa is well documented. It is the best supplement memory booster, for depression, ADHD, that one could look for in a maze of herbal supplements. As per ancient information, Bacopa has many medical and therapeutic properties such as help as memory booster, mental impairment, loss of appetite, epilepsy, fevers etc. The most admiring property about which I have studied over one decade is Bacopa’s role in mental disorders and on improving cognitive function. Click link to read more-

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Turmeric for Skin This article talks about usefulness of Turmeric for various skin conditions. While choosing the best health remedies, most people would like the safest and most effective solutions, whether it is food, herbs, or traditional medicine. No doubt traditional medicines work well in cases of emergency, but they are less effective in cases of prevention or removal of the root causes of problems. Traditional medicine also has no efficacy to treat emotional or spiritual needs of individuals. Only in Ayurveda, the concept of a healthy mind and a concept of removal of root causes of problems and the concept of prevention are discussed. Ayurvedic classical products and related herbal supplements are time tested from hundreds of years. Click link to read complete article-

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Herbs for Infertility The following article talks about Male, Female, infertility issues and how certain herbs may help alleviate these situations. Fertile – Capable of growing or developing (egg), capable of breeding or reproducing. Fertility – The quality or state of being fertile. Fertilization – The process of union of two gametes whereby the somatic chromosome number is restored and the development of a new individual is initiated. For fertilization, a healthy sperm, a healthy ovum and a healthy uterus are required. If there is a problem with reproductive organs, then infertility occurs in men as well as in women. Infertility also affects the couple’s interpersonal and social relationships, job performance etc. The female cycle may be of 28 days long but the male cycle is variable. Click link to read the complete article-

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Terminalia chebula, Weight loss As a follow through to many of my articles, there is another time tested gift of nature, called Haritaki or Chebulic Myrobalan or Terminalia chebula, a fruit from India. Terminalia chebula is designed to fulfill the real meaning of health, especially intestinal health that works great for constipation and weight loss. Terminalia chebula is a miracle herb of the nature and has many therapeutic properties from head to toe, the greatest being its laxative affect and antibacterial affect. Therapeutic effects of Terminalia chebula are as antibacterial laxative for constipation, for ano-rectal disorders, for carminative tissue building skin disorders, for urinary disorders, anemia, hepato-biliary disorders, eye disorders, aging disorders, uterine disorders, soft tissue disorder, etc. Click link to read complete article-

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Herbal aphrodisiacs To overcome health conditions, get immune support and to protect the body from ailments, natural aphrodisiac herbs are helpful. These herbs help to maintain vitality or health, prevents premature aging. These herbs help to recover the vitality, invigorating the sense organs, and help avoid the formation of Toxins in body and help people increase sexual stamina and desire. Herbal supplements that include such types of herbs which are known for their aphrodisiac properties like, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Awla, Mucuna Pruriens, Bombax, Vidhara and Shuddha Shilajit (a mineral) generally have very good aphrodisiac properties. These products help to increase sexual desire, stamina and performance and because of their properties these herbs boosts immunity and invigorate reproductive organs naturally. Click link to read complete article-

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Ashwagandha Libido Ashwagandha helps body develop resistance against diseases, endurance against stress, strain, helps arrest the aging process. It relieves anxiety, depression, irritability, headaches, loss of appetite etc. It is also useful in convalescence and is known to boost immunity. Ashwagandha is a Herb described in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopia as an adaptogenic herb. Maximizing the body's ability to resist stress, it enables the body to reserve and sustain vital energy throughout the day, and gives restful sleep at night. It is considered to be one of the best herbs for calming mind and can be used by both men and women. It maintains proper nourishment of the tissues, while supporting proper functioning of the adrenals. This potent herb is also used to promote muscle strength and to support comfortable joint movement. It is also useful to maintain a healthy libido, for it is said to bestow upon its user the vitality and strength of a horse. Click link to read more-

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Natural remedies Menopause In this article below I am going to discuss about natural remedies for Menopause, hot flashes and discuss the use of herbal supplements. Menopause is the period of natural cessation of menstruation in women occurring usually between the age of 45 and 50. If menopause occurs before 45, then it is known as early menopause. In some women, the menopausal changes take place without any unpleasant symptoms. The only change is that the menstrual flow stops. We will discuss natural remedies in detail below. Hot flashes, disturbed sleep, night sweats, diminished interest in sex, irritability, depression, fatigue, headache, vaginal dryness, dry skin, wrinkles, anxiety, backache, increase in palpitation, numbness etc. The above symptoms occur due to hormonal imbalance. The production of the hormones, estrogen, and progesterone gets slowed down. Click link to read complete article-

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Health benefits of Pomegranate Modern science many times wonders why it has failed to recognize the beauty of nature and its healing capacities and how the ancient science could recognize all of this without any so called sophisticated technology. This is true when we look at Pomegranate known as Punica Grantum. Modern science is now claiming that Pomegranate is best fruit for heart diseases. Many of Pomegranate health benefits would show that it is ideal for many intestinal problems and more. There are many products that have Pomegranate as an active ingredient. Pomegranate is an ideal fruit for people with blood sugar problems. Pomegranate has many synonyms like one that resembles breast (Kucha phala), appears as round fruit (Vritha phala), and one that has seeds like teeth (Danta beeja). From historical times there are three varieties of Pomegranates available on the basis of their taste. Click link to read the entire article-

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Under Eye bags, Dark circles, Wrinkles, Cucumber What are natural and good creams for Under Eye bags, dark circles and wrinkles? One should look and try Cucumber and Saffron based herbal formulas. Our skin gets exposed to a lot of harmful oxidative free radicals, and due to this, dark circles, under eye bags and wrinkles occur around the eyes. The harsh UV rays damage the skin by creating a huge amount of ‘Free Radicals” on the surface and they are known to damage a wide range of skin components including Collage, Elastin and Melanin. In aging process, dark circles occur as the skin below the eyes gets thin and is not as well endowed with oil glands as the rest of the body. As the skin becomes thinner the blood vessels become more apparent and I think these dark circle create plenty of stress in people. Click link to read complete article-

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What is Adhesive Capsulitis In this article I am going to discuss as to what is Adhesive Capsulitis. It is also known as Frozen shoulder and how to manage this condition. Adhesive capsulitis is a condition where one’s shoulder is affected by severe pain and stiffening. It is also known as Adhesive Capsulitis. The words Adhesive Capsulitis are derived from the Latin word adharens, meaning “Sticking to” and capsule meaning “little container” and the Greek word its meaning is inflammation. In Adhesive capsulitis the pain is usually constant and may aggravate at night. In such cases, movement of the shoulder gets severely restricted. It occurs mostly in people between the age of 40 and 60. About 70% of cases occur in females. If one takes an x-ray of such a person, the shoulder will appear to be normal and healthy and it cannot be detected. Click link to read complete article-

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What is Triphala The discussion in this article is to know as to what is Triphala. If we keenly observe certain things in the world and history, we can find few wonders that stood for time and are still serving mankind. One among such things is an Ayurvedic preparation called TRIPHALA a well-known herbal cocktail we can say. The benefits of Triphala are well known and the great one being one for weight loss and one that is a great colon cleanser. Triphala is made up of three fruits, as we know Amla or Indian Gooseberry or Phyllanthus Emblica; Chebulic Myrobalan and Belleric Myrobalan. The blending ratios can differ based on the need of individuals. However, universally one ratio is under practice. Four parts, one part and two parts of the above respectively. This combination makes Triphala an ideal weight loss product and is the best herbal colon cleanser. Click link to read complete article-

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Home remedies hair loss, dandruff In this article I am going to discuss hair loss, Dandruff and some of the home remedies and use of herbal supplements that one can use for a better hair day, everyday. Our physical attributes are God-given and are not in our own hands. But what can definitely be controlled by an individual is to take care of one’s own skin, body and to make it look healthier and beautiful than what it is as given by nature. This can be done by the proper use of appropriate natural remedies. Topical herbal remedies stimulate the hair follicles and are also a safe way to cope up with different types of hair loss and to maintain healthy hair. The growth of hair occurs in repeated cycles. Each hair cycle comprises of three stages. the Active growth phase, the Catagen phase and the Telogen phase. Click link to read complete article-

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Diabetes studies This is a study that compares the performance of Gluco X, a herbal supplement product that is primarily made up of Gymnema, Bitter Melon, Salacia, Fenugreek, Jambolan and Cinnamon and a conventional drug used for Diabetes management.* The following glucose trials were conducted for a total of 6 months using the Gluco X product and a control group taking a conventional drug. Both groups are made to follow the same dietery guidelines. As the Table-3 (Moderately Diabetic) below shows, when a convention drug is used the fasting Blood Glucose levels came down by 26% in 3 months and by 38% in 6 months in the control group of 14 people. - For the group of 17 that were given the Gluco X product the blood Glucose levels came down by 20% in 3 months and by 24% in 6 months approximately. Read link to read complete studies-

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What is Bitter Melon, benefits The ancient science of Ayurveda has given the world great herbs and vegetables, some of which possess both medicinal, as well as dietary values. One among them is Bitter gourd or Bitter melon or Momordica charantia. Not only the Bitter Melon plant, many other plants or herbs that belong to Cucurbitaceae family possess many medicinal values. Ayurveda utilizes Bitter Melon as a dietary item incorporating its usefulness as a good food source. It also has therapeutic values to help forestall many of life’s disorders. Bitter Melon gives a therapeutic umbrella for many disorders like high blood sugar or blood glucose levels in people. In addition Bitter Melon is good for eye disorders, constipation, dry coughs and many skin disorders. It is also helpful in relieving stomach problems like IBS. Ayurvedic Doctors prescribe this to patients as dietary item and also as an Ayurvedic medicine. Click link to read complete article-

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What is Pomegranate? Pomegranate belongs to the family of plants called Punicaceae. In Hindi language it is called Anar. The Parts that have benefits include the leaf, the fruit, the fruit rind, the seeds, the dried bark and finally the stem and the root. Researchers, such as Robert Longtin (2003), have referred to pomegranate as a “Nature’s Power Fruit”. The root and stem bark are astringent, cooling and antihelmintic i.e., specially effective against stomach related problems. The flowers are styptic to gum and useful in hemorrhages, hemorrhoids, diarrhea and hydrocele ulcers. The Pericarp (rind) of the fruit is anti-diarrhogenic and anti-dysenteric and is used in combination with cloves. Ref: Kirtikar and Basu, 1935, Chopra etal. Click link to read entire article-

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What is Curcumin? This article talks about Curcumin the rhizome extract of Turmeric, its composition and some of the benefits offered by this well know herb. Why is this herb so popular? Why are the world and the medical community going gaga behind this Yellow powder? Why the US National Institute of health (NIH.Gov) is conducting so many studies on this herb? What can this herb really do for people? In this article one will find many answers for the above questions. Curcumin is the active ingredient or extract of a ginger looking rhizome, called Turmeric or Curcuma longa, many times referred at Turmeric Curcumin. It belongs to ginger family and it is one of the latest discoveries in organic cures for many health conditions. Turmeric contains several coloring matters, known as Curcuminoids which are natural phenols responsible for its yellow color. The principal Curcuminoid among these phenols is Curcumin. Click link to read complete article-