acharya on February 25th, 2013

Insomnia is a common condition these days, and has assumed an alarming proportion in recent times. The term ‘insomnia’ literally means complete lack of sleep or is an indication of a relative inability to sleep, which may include difficulty in remaining asleep, early final awakening, or combination of these complaints. Causes and Symptoms Although the [...]

Continue reading about Effective home cures for insomnia

Karnataka will be the first State in India to introduce integrative medicines in mainstream government hospitals. The Karnataka government, recently, announced plans to open Centres of Integrative Medicine (CIM) in four hospitals in Karnataka, including two hospitals in Bangalore. Further, it has been decided to introduce Music Therapy in hospitals run under the Medical Education [...]

Continue reading about Karnataka in India to start Ayurvedic therapies in mainstream hospitals

Tart Cherries can help reduce chronic inflammation, particularly in people suffering from debilitating joint pain and arthritis, says new research. According to researchers from Oregon Health and Science University, tart cherries have the “highest anti-inflammatory content in comparison to any food”, and can help people with osteoarthritis manage the disease. The study involved women aged [...]

Continue reading about Tart Cherries can reduce chronic inflammation and joint pain

acharya on April 28th, 2012

Fracture of a bone can occur at any time to anybody, during a fall, or an accident, and at times due to osteoporosis, and bone cancer. Whatever the case, it requires immediate attention. The Ayurvedic term for fracture is Bhagna. Ayurveda offers effective treatment for rejoining bones and restoring them to their original form and [...]

Continue reading about Ayurvedic treatment for fractures

Acupuncture, the Chinese philosophy of health and healing, believes that it is the energy flow in every living being that is responsible for a healthy life. Among sick and ailing people, the energy flow is obstructed or imbalanced. Acupuncture is the best method to cure diseases, as it can remove such obstructions and when the [...]

Continue reading about Acupuncture, best remedy for common health problems in men and women

acharya on December 12th, 2011

What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is an age-related progressive neurological disorder, characterized by degeneration of central nervous tissues, thereby affecting the motor skills of the individual. It signals the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells, resulting in a group of conditions called motor system disorders. Symptoms The primary symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are tremor of [...]

Continue reading about Managing Parkinson’s disease with Ayurveda

acharya on October 22nd, 2011

Tired eyes a common issue faced by one and all today. Tired eyes or sore eyes is characterized by puffiness around the eyes, with burning sensation or redness in the eyes, and heaviness in the head. Causes: Lack of sufficient sleep hours is one of the main causes of tired eyes. The other common causes [...]

Continue reading about Ayurvedic remedies for tired or sore eyes

The Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatments are getting more main-stream than they used to be, according to new study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. The physicians are increasingly referring their patients towards mind-body therapies, including yoga, meditation and tai chi, when all else failed, the researchers reveal. According to the data [...]

Continue reading about Alternative Medicine therapies gaining hold among physicians