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AYURVEDA
Ayurveda is a system of traditional medicine native to India[1] and practiced in other parts of the world as a form of alternative medicine.[2] In Sanskrit, the word Ayurveda[3] consists of the words ayus, meaning 'life', and veda, meaning 'related to knowledge' or 'science'.[1] Evolving throughout its history, Ayurveda remains an influential system of medicine in South Asia.[4] The earliest literature of Ayurveda appeared during the Vedic period in India.[2] The Sushruta Samhita and the Charaka Samhita were influential works on traditional medicine during this era.[2] Ayurvedic practitioners also
identified a number of medicinal preparations and surgical procedures for curing various ailments and diseases.[5]As per Indian heritage and science, [url=http://www.sivanandabahamas.org/AYURVEDA.htm] AYURVEDA[/url] is an Upaveda or annexure to the four main vedas (knowledge systems). The famous treaties of Ayurveda are Charaka Samhita by Sage Charaka, which details the prevention and treatment of disease, and Sushruta Samhita of Sage Sushruta, which deals with Ayurvedic surgical procedures. In the Ayurvedic system, the prevention of all types of disease has a prominent place in treatment, including restructuring a patient's lifestyle to align with the course of nature and the four seasons to guarantee complete wellness.Ayurveda is considered to be a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) within the western world, where several of its methods, such as the use of herbs, massage, and Yoga as exercise or alternative medicine, are applied on their own as a form of CAM treatment.[6] However, such alternative therapy approaches are not unique to Ayurveda because they are also available under the systems of Unani medicine, Greek medicine and Islamic medicine.
identified a number of medicinal preparations and surgical procedures for curing various ailments and diseases.[5]As per Indian heritage and science, [url=http://www.sivanandabahamas.org/AYURVEDA.htm] AYURVEDA[/url] is an Upaveda or annexure to the four main vedas (knowledge systems). The famous treaties of Ayurveda are Charaka Samhita by Sage Charaka, which details the prevention and treatment of disease, and Sushruta Samhita of Sage Sushruta, which deals with Ayurvedic surgical procedures. In the Ayurvedic system, the prevention of all types of disease has a prominent place in treatment, including restructuring a patient's lifestyle to align with the course of nature and the four seasons to guarantee complete wellness.Ayurveda is considered to be a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) within the western world, where several of its methods, such as the use of herbs, massage, and Yoga as exercise or alternative medicine, are applied on their own as a form of CAM treatment.[6] However, such alternative therapy approaches are not unique to Ayurveda because they are also available under the systems of Unani medicine, Greek medicine and Islamic medicine.
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Permalink Reply by swati on -
thanks for this info..try out MeritVCO extra virgin coconut oil for good health.
here are some benefits of extra virgin coconut oil.
Ways to Use MeritVCO Virgin Coconut Oil to Stay Healthy and Look Attractive
virgin coconut oilhas been labeled as the healthiest oil in the world. It has provided many health benefits to the tropical people for generations who are known for their physical beauty. Here's a summary of the 7 ways to use virgin coconut oilto become healthier and look better.
1. Take It as a Health Supplement
Take One or two tablespoons of virgin coconut oila day to strengthen your immune system. The medium chain fatty acids in virgin coconut oilprovide an effective defense against virus, parasites, bacteria and fungus.
virgin coconut oilstimulates digestion and helps nutrient absorption. Some people take virgin coconut oilby the spoonful. Others take the virgin coconut oilby mixing it in a smoothie or by adding the oil to their tea or coffee beverage.
2. Use as a Cooking Oil
The double bonds in polyunsaturated oils like vegetable oils make them vulnerable to oxidation and free radical attack. Many vegetable oils turn rancid due to oxidation and the free radicals cause degenerative diseases and quicken the aging process.
virgin coconut oilis very stable chemically as it is saturated and has no double bonds. Thus virgin coconut oilis not oxidized easily. It is so resistant to free radical attack that is acts as an anti-oxidant.
Foods fried in virgin coconut oilabsorb less fats than foods fried in hydrogenated vegetable oils. Foods cooked in virgin coconut oilstay fresh longer and promote nutrient absorption. Thus, it is advisable to change your cooking oil to virgin coconut oilinstead of vegetable oil.
3. Apply on Hair as Hair Moisturiser
virgin coconut oildoes a lot for hair. It makes hair soft and silky, easy to brush through and brings its condition back to touchable. The small molecular structure of virgin coconut oilallows for easy absorption, giving hair a smooth and soft texture.
virgin coconut oilis easy to use on hair. Put it on the hair, rub it in, relax for a minute or two, and wash out. Using virgin coconut oilas a pre-wash conditioner can rid a person of dandruff better than a medicated shampoo and it is effective in conditioning the scalp.
4. Apply on Skin as Skin Lotion
virgin coconut oilis ideal for skin care. It prevents the formation of destructive free radicals, and can prevent your skin from developing skin blemishes caused by aging and overexposure to sunlight.
Apply a teaspoon of virgin coconut oilon your face to remove your make-up after a long day. After that, wash your face with soap made from coconut oil. Finally apply virgin coconut oilto moisturise your skin.
The thin layer of virgin coconut oilis quickly absorbed and forms a protective coating for your skin which guards against bacteria. virgin coconut oilstrengthens the underlying skin tissues, bringing lasting improvement for the skin.
5. Take It as a Natural Medicine
One must be warned that virgin coconut oilis not a substitute for the medicines you normally take. Instead, virgin coconut oilstrengthens your immune system to fight the disease while the medicine prescribed by your doctor reduces the severity of your symptoms.
The people in Panama increase their dosage of virgin coconut oiland coconut milk whenever they feel that an illness is coming up. virgin coconut oilspeeds their recovery from illness, and has protected the people in the tropics from infectious diseases like malaria and yellow fever for generations.
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Permalink Reply by Dr.Mahesh Sharma on -
Ayurveda is unlike western medicine.In it not only body is involved but mind and soul is also involved.This is the reason it is called a Holistic system of medicine.
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Permalink Reply by gurmeet on
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yes i agree with you.Meditation also comes under Retreat yoga.Retreat yoga has become very popular as a form of physical exercise with a focus mainly on the practice of asanas (yoga postures). Many are also taking up the practices of pranayama (yoga breathing) and meditation.The act of meditating; close or continued thought; the turning or revolving of a subject in the mind; serious contemplation; reflection; musing.
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Permalink Reply by meenakshijsr on -
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