acharya on August 30th, 2011

Frankincense, an age old herbal remedy, could just be the solution for treating painful arthritis, reveals the latest research reports from Cardiff University. Frankincense, is an aromatic gum resin obtained from an African tree (genus Boswelia), and is usually burned as incense. The scientists at Cardiff University were examining the potential benefits of Frankincense in [...]

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Eating strawberries and pomegranates regularly can keep aging at bay, while also preventing several deadly diseases including cancer, according to latest study. According to researchers, the fruits, being high in antioxidants, helps combat the effects of oxidative stress, lessening effects of aging, and the chances of contracting diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart diseases. [...]

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acharya on June 30th, 2011

Ksheerabala oil is traditional ayurvedic massage oil that helps relieve pain in the lower back, migraines and sciatica. It also helps cure insomnia and light-headedness. The oil is particularly effective for vata and pitta body types, with ‘Shirodhara’ and head massage being the most common treatment mode, although some times Abhyanga is also used. Ksheerabala [...]

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Dark circles under the eyes are one of the common problems faced by people of all age groups, particularly women and teens. It is a bothersome indication of several factors like having worked too hard, deprived of sleep, tiredness, smoking, long-term computer use, or other health issues. For majority of us, dark circles may be [...]

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acharya on June 20th, 2011

Ayurvedic treatment makes use of massage techniques with selective medicinal oils as treatment mode for various pains, particularly for joint pain. There are different types of ayurvedic massage oils used for healing various pains related to sprains, stress injury, bone dislocation, and arthritis. Mahanarayana oil is a popular Ayurvedic vata massage oil, particularly beneficial for [...]

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acharya on June 17th, 2011

Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri) has remained the standard medicine of Ayurveda since the 6th century. It is particularly used as enhancer of mental health, as it boosts learning, memory and concentration abilities. It is also used in treating diseases of the nervous system. According to researchers, the chemicals in Brahmi help in faster and smoother transmission [...]

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Several plant extracts used in traditional or folk medicine has shown potency in fighting bacterial and fungal infections in the mouth of oral cancer patients, reveals the latest research report from Rohtak, India. The new research investigated the potency of these Indian wild plants against bacterial and fungal infections in 40 such patients. Among them, [...]

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Anti-oxidants found in citrus fruits can help curb chronic inflammation, one of the leading factors in major health issues like cancer and heart diseases, says the latest study from Journal of Nutrition. According to researchers, women with diet packed with high anti-oxidant rich citrus fruits had lower levels of certain inflammation markers. For the study, [...]

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