Studies reveal that a particular herbal therapy, which has been used for years now, may help in controlling blood sugar levels among type 2 diabetics. A flowering herb, Milk Thistle, also called Silymarin (a mixture of herb’s active components), is a very popular alternative therapy in treating liver problems such as chronic hepatitis, gallbladder problems [...]
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According to new Mayo Clinic study, a massage therapy could help decrease the intensity of pain in patients recovering after a heart surgery, reports Science Daily. Within a span of five months, 58 patients undergoing surgery participated in a study, to examine the effect of massage on intensity of pain, post-surgery. Thirty participants, who received [...]
To recoup after a surgery, the body needs time for the damaged tissues to return to normalcy. The amount of time taken for recovery depends on the age and pre-existing medical conditions and the type of surgery undergone. However, the speed at which one recovers has a lot to do with one or more of [...]
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Power Yoga is now the new addition on the fitness block. A full-fledged workout is said to improve muscle strength and flexibility, while also helping one to build stamina and shed those extra kilos. Power Yoga, combines the traditional Suryanamaskar with weight training and functional aspects. Apart from being a great stress buster, it strengthens [...]
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The job is not necessarily the root cause of undue stress. Rather, the way in which one handles stress and carries on with life by maintaining an inner balance is what matters ultimately. Whether or not one is subjected to stress, depends on the way an individual reacts to a particular event in life. Individuals [...]
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Ayurvedic Acupuncture (also known as Marmapuncture) makes use of acupuncture needles that penetrates the skin at particular acupoints to balance the Prana (life force) of internal body environment(microcosm) with that of external world(macrocosm) for bringing about a balance or health. The needles used could be normal or medicated. History – Ayurvedic Acupuncture was practiced in [...]
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Ayurveda, the ancient form of medicine, was developed more than 5000 years ago during the Vedic times. Ayurveda, being literally known as the Science of life believes that human life is a combination of senses, body, mind and soul. Hence Ayurvedic treatments not only deal with physical aspect of a person, but the spiritual aspect [...]
Oil Therapy which involves usage of various Ayurvedic oils form an essential part of Ayurvedic treatment. Oil therapy, is in particular, used for treating Vata disorders. However, it is also used for treating diseases related to nervous system, bones and tissues and is also beneficial for other doshas. Abhyanga, a massage procedure which involves the [...]
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