Herbal remedies for arthritis

Arthritis is a very painful condition in which the cartilage,ligaments and muscles become inflamed,resulting in severe pain in the affected joints.There is no permanent cure for this disease. The following Herbs have been used traditionally to treat rheumatoid arthritis: Shallaki also known as boswellia (Boswellia serrata),Ashvagandha (Withania somniferum),Ginger (Zingiber officinale),Guggul(Commiphora Mukul).Other herbs that have proved to be effective are:Erand(Ricinus Comunis),Shunth(Zingiber Officinalis),Turmeric,Devdaru(Cedrus Deodara),Giloy(Tinospora cardifolia),Pepper,Alfalfa. Ayurvedic medicines like Mahayograj Guggul,Yograj Guggul also give good results.Application of Ayurvedic oil like Mahanarayan Tail also provides relief.Daily intake of wheatgrass also helps.regular intake of Garlic has also proved to be beneficial.

Shilajit and its health benefits!!!!

Shilajit is one of the most important drug of Ayurvedic medicine systems. In the raw form it is a bituminous substance, which is a compact mass of vegetable organic matter composed of dark red gummy matrix. It is bitter in taste, and its smell resembles cow's stale urine. The botanical name of Shilajit is Asphaltum.Traditionally people use it with pure milk to enhance energy, sexual and spiritual power.Shilajit contains 84 types of minerals in natural ionic form which are very vital for maintaining the equilibrium of energy metabolism in our body. The minerals in Shilajit are not similar to the mineral supplements available in market. These minerals are in ionic form and have previously been absorbed by rich plant life and returned back to earth. So they are easily absorbed by the body cells. Uses Of shilajit:The following health properties are found in Shilajit:
Helps accelerate processes of protein and nucleic acid metabolism and stimulates energy providing reactions.
Counteracts Diabetes and regulates the blood sugar level.
Purifies blood, improves functioning of pancreas and strengthens digestion.
Reduces fat, dissolves tumours, and counteracts thirst.
Promotes the movement of minerals, especially calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium into muscle tissue and bone.
Stimulates the immune system and improves restoration (recovery) after exercise.
Increases levels of growth hormone in diabetic patients and is a potent anti-ulcer agent.

You may be at risk of developing Cardiac Disease!!!!

If you are over forty years,suffering from Diabetes and or Hypertension,leading a sedentary life style,smoker,overweight or if Heart disease runs in your family,then you are at risk of developing Heart disease.If you feel that you may be at risk then you should consult a Cardiologist who will conduct Cardiac Risk Assessment-this is a group of tests and health factors that have been proven to indicate your chance of having a Coronary Heart Disease. The lipid profile is the most important blood test for risk assessment.The lipid profile measures cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL (“good” cholesterol), and LDL (“bad” cholesterol).Below are the desirable ranges for the components of the lipid profile:
Cholesterol <200 mg/dL
HDL-cholesterol > 40 mg/dL
LDL-cholesterol <100 mg/dL
Triglycerides <150 mg/dL
If any or all of your results are significantly outside these ranges, your risk of a Heart Disease is increased. Another test useful in predicting Cardiac Risk is is serum homocysteine. Homocysteine is an amino acid that comes from the normal breakdown of proteins in the body and appears to be a better test than cholesterol for predicting heart disease, stroke, and reduced blood flow to the hands and feet.Higher the level of homocysteine,higher is the cardiac risk. There are other tests, non-invasive and invasive, which may be used in cardiac risk assessment. Non-invasive tests may include a stress test, CT scan, and echocardiogram. Invasive tests include an arteriogram and cardiac catheterization.

Detoxifying diet plan!!!!

Try this diet plan every saturday for a month and see the difference:
6 AM:Wake up and after your daily routine,practice Pranayama for 5-10 minutes,take 15 minutes of rest,do some light stretching exercise and then do 5-10 Suryanamaskar.7 Am:Drink a glass of warm water mixed with wheatgrass powder.8 AM:BREAKFAST-Eat 2 bananas,3 slices of Papaya,i Apricot,4 Almonds,4 Pistas.Drink herbal tea made by boiling lemon grass,tulsi(basil) leaves with water along with ginger pieces,cinnamon powder,cloves,cardamon.8:30 AM:Eat a teaspoon of powdered dry ginger and powdered fenugreek seeds in equal proportion.9 AM:Take sunbath for half an hour.9:30 AM:Drink a glass of barley water.10 AM:Drink a glass of Lemon juice.11 AM:Drink a glass of orange juice.12 Noon:LUNCH-Eat a bowl of sprouted pulsesmixed with 2 Tsp Flaxseed,finely chopped garlic,coriander leaves and mint leaves;Green salad sprinkled with cinnamon powder and 1 bowl of curd/1 glass of butter milk.5 PM:Drink a glass of pineapple juice.6 PM:Go for 1 hour of evening walk.7 PM: Drink 1 glass of barley water and eat 2 Amla(Indian Gooseberry).8 PM:Eat 4 strawberries/blueberries/cranberries abd 12 grapes(preferably black)9 PM:DINNER-Drink a soup of carrot,beet,green peas,potatoes,tomatoes,onions,celery and spinach.Add ginger and garlic as spices.Drink a cup of Bittergourd juice.10 PM:Drink a glass of barley water before going to sleep. Besides this also drink atleast 7-8 glasses of water for the entire day.CAUTION:Those suffering from Diabetes,Kidney disorders and other serious disease must first consult their Doctor before trying out this.

health benefits of ALFALFA

ALFALFA is nutritionally one of the most versatile herbs available in nature. It is a leguminous herb which grows up to 50 cms in height. It has rich green alternate leaves, purplish flowers and adapts itself to widely varying conditions of soil and climate.It is now widely cultivated in the temperate regions, the subtropics and higher altitudes in the tropics and through out India. Alfalfa is a valuable source of vitamins A, B, D, E and G. It also has some vitamin C and K. It contains rich quality and quantity and proper balance of minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorous, chlorine, sodium, potassium and silicon and also chorophyll.It posseses antibiotic,antipyretic, diuretic, appetite stimulant, hemostatic properties.
MEDICINAL USES:The plant is taken internally for debility in convalescence or anaemia, haemorrhage, menopausal complaints, pre-menstrual tension, fibroids,etc.It is also used as a nutritive tonic to stimulate the appetite and promote weight gain.it is also valuable in the treatment of jaundice.It also posseses high anti-oxidant value.

Milk Thistle-good for your liver!!!

Milk thistle is a plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for a variety of ailments, especially liver problems. The active compound in Milk thistle is silymarin, a mixture of at least 4 closely related flavonolignans.Milk thistle is known to have protective effects on the liver and improve its function. It is typically used to treat liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation), and gallbladder disorders.
BENEFITS OF MILK THISTLE:Besides its use in treating liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation), and gallbladder disorders,it is also used for:
Lowering cholesterol levels.
Reducing insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes who also have cirrhosis
Reducing the growth of cancer cells in breast, cervical, and prostate cancers.
Milk thistle is also used in many products claiming to reduce the effects of a hangover.

Pumpkin seeds and its medicinal properties!

Pumpkin is an herbaceous, monoecious, annual vine native to America, now cultivated worldwide in warm and temperate regions. Pumpkin Seeds contain iron, B vitamins, and trace minerals. The plant seeds are used medicinally to help improve bowel function by ridding the intestinal tract of parasites and worms. Pumpkin seeds are also a natural source of magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C. As a rich source of Zinc,they are highly recommended for Men's reproductive health.They also possess diuretic,anti inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. MEDICINAL USES:Pumpkin seeds are used for treating disorders of prostrate gland like Benign Prostrate Hyperplasia(BPH),Tape worm and Round worm infection,lowering LDL,dizzines,vascular disease,disorders of urinary system.