There are several evidences in recent days which indicate that yoga therapy can do what antidepressants do to unhappy minds. A recent article in a newspaper narrated the case of a 64-year old man, who suffered symptoms of depression mimicking dementia. He was against taking any strong anti-depressant medicines. Psychiatrists at NIMHANS (National Institute of [...]

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acharya on November 10th, 2010

The next time when you feel hungry between meals, here are few snacking options that you could consider, without having to fear about piling up those kilos. These mood foods are believed to both pep us up, and do wonders to our general health, and are therefore considered healthy snacking options. Green Vegetables: Green veggies [...]

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Here is what the researchers recently said about ‘aromatherapy’ and how just a whiff of a special fragrance can bear a profound effect on mood, memory, and overall health, and evoke a happy magical moment. We all have a hoard of fragrant memories stored in our brains, and these special scents, when associated with life, [...]

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acharya on August 9th, 2008

Have you ever thought about taking a bath in your favorite wine? Although, it sounds eccentric, ‘Vinotherapy’ is the latest anti-aging therapy and is believed to be the secret to eternal youth. Being high in anti-oxidants, a bath in the juices of wine grapes, often soothes skin irritation, heals skin damage, rejuvenates skin, and relieves [...]

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acharya on August 2nd, 2008

With increasing numbers of Spas relying on nature for beauty treatments, this article describes the unique procedure of ‘Coconut Caress’ – scrub-sauna-massage, offered in a Spa in Chennai, India, which helps one emerge radiant, removing all impurities of the skin, while also enjoying a wonderful luxurious massage. Procedure: The treatment begins with a scrub prepared [...]

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acharya on July 5th, 2008

With people getting more aware about all the toxins that invade their bodies, body detoxification has become a trend these days. With this growing trend, Detox treatments too are getting popular, not to mention they are quite expensive too. However, one simple and inexpensive method of detoxification that can be done at home is Ginger [...]

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acharya on June 23rd, 2008

Since ages numerous diseases have been treated by Water. Ancient Egyptians, Roman and Greek Civilizations too depended on water for routine treatments. Ancient Egyptian royalty bathed with essential oils and flowers immersed in water. The use of water as a therapeutic agent was revived during the 19th century. Hydrotherapy (Water Therapy) is the oldest, safest, [...]

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acharya on May 9th, 2008

Fatigue caused by excess work or lack of sleep is one of the most common kinds of fatigue. Caffeine, in its many forms has been the treatment of choice, for such a condition since ages. Coffee is the strongest natural form of caffeine. However, coffee is addictive and drinking more than three cups a day [...]

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