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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Pain is a common phenomenon affecting all age groups, irrespective of job, food habits, and race. According to Ayurveda, the ancient medical system, pain is related to aggravation of the functional element of the body, known as ‘vata dosha’, caused due to accumulation of toxins, leading to obstruction of circulation, and resulting in pain. Ayurveda [...]
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A holistic method involving yoga and herbal medicines can help tackle psychological disorders, reveal latest research by the Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar. For the research, 60 patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) were subjected to a combination of yoga, pranayamam, Gayatri Mantra recitation (Vedic Sanskrit verse) and herbal medicines. The participants were given 45 individual [...]
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Yoga postures help in reducing back pain, while also improving movement and flexibility. Although medicines are beneficial, they offer only temporary relief for conditions such as low back pain. When yoga is practised along with medicines and lifestyle modifications, an effective cure for the condition can be expected. Majority of postures in yoga help in gently strengthening [...]
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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 [...]
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We depend on various parlours, facials, and face packs to add that extra glow to our face. Although, these cannot be ruled out from our life altogether, facial yoga is one of the easiest and effective ways to bring in that extra glow and add charm to your face. Facial yoga can help soften wrinkles, [...]
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It may be beneficial to include yoga in the in-patient or out-patient rehabilitation of stroke patients, suggests recent researches. A recent study, involving researchers from the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Centre at Indianapolis, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and IU Bloomington, exposed older veterans recovering from stroke to yoga. The study looked into value of [...]
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