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Sinus problems

 Hai....good morning many of my patients and sometimes even me myself had suffered with sinusitis  but here I am sharing you some effective home remedies .... SO....what are sinuses? Sinuses are air -filled cavities located on either side of the nose...There are 10 sinus cavities ,5 on each side all connected to the nose....They are covered with a superfine mucous memberane.The sinuses drain constantly into the nose,their chief function is to keep the nasal cavity moist .Due to allergies ,colds, or bacterial functions,the sinuses in both adults and children sometimes gets clogged or infected .This is a condition of excess kapha that can b aggrevated by many factors,including cold drinks ,dairy products and smoking . Sinus problems can create complications of various kinds,from sinus headaches ,snoring and difficulty breathing to bad breath,ear infection and sleep apnea.In serious cases,sinus infections can lead to brain infections ,meningitis ,or osteomyelitis . HERBAL deconge...

Fibromyalgia Ayurvedic solutions

 Hai good morning dears,so we can learn today how to control the pain of fibromyalgia  Diet, nutrition and digestion Improper diet plays a role in causing and exacerbating fibromyalgia. Some foods make vata highly active, thereby aggravating fibromyalgia symptoms, including increased sensitivity to pain. Consultation with an ayurvedic specialist will help you understand which foods to avoid if you are suffering symptoms of fibromyalgia. They will also recommend a diet based on foods that can be easily digested, creating micronutrients that can assimilate into the tissues and rebuild tissue strength. The diet normally advised for patients of fibromyalgia is a modified vata-pacifying diet. It includes: vegetable soups coconut water and coconut milk fresh drink made from carrot juice (33%), water (33%), juice of 1 beetroot, juice of 1 red pepper, spinach (handful), juice of ginger root (2cm), juice of garlic (1 clove) cooked vegetables including squash, zucchini, sweet potato, to...

R you flexible? If no how can we increase our flexibility ?

 Good morning beautiful people,today we can learn a few tips to increase your flexibility . Imagine your 1st day in yoga class...you will b a group of people who can easily bend ,twist and touch their toes and another group who relies heavily on straps,blocks  and bent knees to get into each posture and y ou’re part of the less-than-flexible group, don’t despair. While some people are naturally more flexible than others, it’s possible to improve your flexibility—even if you haven’t touched your toes in years (or ever). What is flexibility? Flexibility means the muscles and joints in our body can move without restriction or pain If you’ve ever woken up with your body feeling stiff and achy, then you know exactly why flexibility is important Flexibility training can also reduce risk of injury, prevent or correct muscle imbalances, improve posture and enhance joint range of motion,   Ayurvedic guide to healthy joints and    muscles The freedom to move is something ...

myofascitis pain syndrome (ayurveda)

 what are the normal functions of muscles? Mobility - when The muscles contract they contribute to GROSS and FINE movement  Stability - mmuscle tendon strecth over the joint and contributes joint stability POSTURE   -S keletal muscles help keep the body in the correct position when someone is sitting or standing. This is known as posture. Circulation -  Smooth muscle in the arteries and veins plays a further role in the circulation of blood around the BODY Respiration  When someone wants to breath more deeply, it requires help from other muscles, including those in the abdomen, back, and neck. Digestion  Smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal or GI tract control digestion. The GI tract stretches from the mouth to the anus. Food moves through the digestive system with a wave-like motion called peristalsis. Muscles in the walls of the hollow organs contract and relax to cause this movement, which pushes food through the esophagus into the stomach. The up...

R you taking bath at correct time ?..

 HAI good morning dears, I am here to share you some stories..... CASE 1: A middle aged person 50 yrs came to O.P with severe headache ,pain on both cheeks,insomnia ,sometimes back pain also, he had taken mri,found out nothing pain killers are giving him temporary result only,frustrated with modern pathy he came to our op.... BEFORE READING rest of the stories make sure you will not b following the same mistake ....which time are you taking headbath? As soon as you wake up assess how is your body condition if you have cold or nose block make sure not to take headbath that day whether for small kids or adults....IS your face appearing more puffier than the day before . If yes please avoid taking headbath.....Avoid milk and milk products too...tea,coffee all.....Take a stem do the nasyam treatment I have told before....After 1 hour drink a little hot water. Many ladies what they do is they take their headbath at midnoon, this  increases inflammation in the body.Some of them are ...

Effects of tastes on doshas

 hai good morning dears,today we can learn the effects of tastes on doshas VATA:    People of vata constitution should avoid bitter,pungent and astringent substances in excess ,because they increase air and have a tendency to cause gas.Foods and herbs containing sweet,sour and salty tastes are good for individual of vata constitution. Pitta:  Pittta individual should avoid sour,salty and pungent substances which aggrevate bodily fire.however sweet,bitter, and astringent tastes are beneficial for pittas. KAPHA: Kapha individual should avoid foods containing sweet ,sour and salty tastes,for they increase bodily water.BETTER for them are foods with pungent,bitter and astringent tastes HEALTHY AND unhealthy EATING HABITS Choose foods according to your constitution .They will nourish you and not aggrevate your doshas. Eat fresh,sathwic food of best quality you can afford. Do not eat unless you feel hungry  Do not drink unless you feel thirsty . Sit,don’t stand and ta...

Astringent taste -good effects and side effects

 Hai,good morning all today we are coming to the end of rasa series according to ayurveda, so today we will be learning about astringent taste... When you taste any substance with astringent taste,such as plantain,unripe banana,it dries up the saliva causing choking like feeling in the throat . Decreases kapha and pittha Increases vatha dosha Qualities are rooksha,sheetha and laghu as it is calming and healing we use this taste mostly to prepare medicines in ayurveda SELF prescriction is restricted as excess use of this taste can cause constipation dries up moisture relieves excess salivation causes dryness in oral cavity and throat worsens chest pain causes stoppage of excess blood 🩸 flow in the body so useful in bleeding disorders  decreases urine production and flow Astringent taste inactivates the tongue,and causes obstruction of passages in the throat .Astringent taste balances pittha and kapha,it is not easily digestible ,cleanses the blood ,causes squeezing and healing...

bitter taste good effects and side effects

 Good morning today we can learn about bitter taste Bitter taste is called "thiktha rasa" in Sanskrit..Soon after taking bitter substance it dissolves all the other tastes.But over a period of time ,it helps improve tasting capacity of tongue and helps to relieve related symptoms like anorexia . cleanses oral cavity  act as a coolant causes dryness of mouth causes happiness ,elevates mood increases digestion  Carminative  decreases saptha dhathus if taken in excess  Helps to relieve intestinal πŸͺ± worms Purification of blood  heals wound relieves wound without pus scraping effect on body channels  Decrease cholesterol  relieves burning sensation  relieves itching  Useful in skin disorders  BITTER taste is found in coffee ,aloevera,fenu greek,tumeric and sandal wood .IT reduce fever and stimulates the firmness of skin and muscles .IN a small dose it can relieve intestinal gas and works as a digestive tonic.It is drying to the system a...

Pungent taste in ayurveda

 Pungent taste - good effects and side effects  Pungent taste is called "katu rasa " in Sanskrit . Pungent taste is light,drying and heating in nature Increases pittha Effects on body and mind 1)Stimulates tongue  Worsens pain Worsens burning sensation  lacrimation and secretion from nose and mouth  sharpens sense organ  increases digestion strength  Carminative  Helps to relieve intestinal worms πŸͺ± πŸ›  Worsens bleeding 🩸  Decreases sexual interest and performance  causes weight loss detoxyfying scrapes down muscle tissue  cure diseases like indigestion ,inflammation ,obesity ,urticaria ,chronic conjuctivitis Example of pungent substances  Asafoetida ,black pepper ,vidanga,ginger Excessive pungent taste consumption symptoms  1.impotency 2.causes unconsciousness ,wear and tear of joints,leaniness 3.constipation...urine and motion flow obstruction  4.tiredness 5.dizziness  6.burning sensation  7.excessiv...

salt taste benefits and side effects

Good morning today we can learn about salt taste. Sea salt is heating ,heavy and oily . IN moderation it relieves vata and increases kapha and pittha.Due to its water element , it is laxative , and due to its fire element,it lessens spasm and pain of the colon.In moderation it promotes growth and maintain water electrolyte balance .It stimulate salivation ,improve the flavour of food , and aids in digestion ,absorption , and elimination of wastes. IN ayurveda along with some medicine we advise to take 1 pinch of rocksalt for vata anulomana and expulsion of wastes,also in gargling we advise to take salt with hot water and turmeric as it has a scraping effect on reducing the phlegm.FOR emesis (vamana) in panchakarma medicine is prepared with medicines and rock salt this also enters the channels easily ,produces sweating and then it produces emesis dislodging longlasting toxins from the body when used in correct amount. RELieves rigidity  clears the obstruction of channel and pores...

SOUR taste qualities - good effects and side effects

 GOOD morning dears today we can  learn about sour taste. As soon as you read this article I am sure your mind could have thought about the green mangoes and tamarind....HOw do you feel now? MOUTH watering,yes  it increases salivation of mouth and increases appetite, so only in our favourite dishes like rasam and curd we have it.... Sour taste is found in foods such as citrus fruits ,sour cream ,vinegar ,cheese πŸ§€ ,lemon πŸ‹grapes πŸ‡ , and fermented foods .Sour substances are liquid ,light heating and moisty in Nature .When used in moderation they are refreshing and delicious ,good for our 5 senses,stimulate appetite and salivation,improve digestion ,energize the body ,nourish the heart and enlighten the mind .,hot in potency cold in touch .Sour taste satiates ,causes moistening ,causes aggrevation of kapha , pittha and blood and makes the inactive vata move downward . IF used in excess, it can cause excess thirst,hyperacidity,heart burn ,acid indigestion ,ulcers and sensi...

sweet taste the hero and the villian of life

 HAI good morning how are you all? today we can learn more about sweet taste We come to earth by tasting sweet in our mouth....yes you got the answer isn’t it? yes breast milk....upto 6 months we are only depended on it for all our nutrition.Sweet refers to anything builds tissue,7 essential components of human body.including macro nutrents,protein and vitamin .Sweet taste doesn’t mean sugary,but it includes anything that tastes nourishing .Sweet taste is life-giving. S weet taste and circulation  excess use of sweet taste ,especially refined grains and sugar,thickens the blood plasma. Thick,sticky blood plasma bogs the circulation ,causing stagnation and high blood pressure  poor circulation also causes swelling in hands and feet Sweet taste and skin Metabolic byproduct’s are trapped in the lymhatic system ,causing inflammation  Sweet taste lungs and thyroid Healthy lungs 🫁 depend on good circulation in diseased condition the lungs are filled up with mucous and wat...

How to transform negative feelings ?

HI all I HAVE a great solution for your most disturbing question...... Negative feelings can cause hurt both to ourselves and others .IF we express anger or criticism ,for example ,we infict pain on someone else .On the other hand ,repressing such feelings creates problems for ourselves ,as the stressful biochemistry affects the internal organs and systems down to the cellular level . If expressing and holding back negative feelings can be harmful ,what shall we do when these emotions boil up in us? Ayurveda offers a way to learn from such situations and resolve them in a positive manner . At the moment the feelings  comes up ,look into it.Let"s suppose it is a feeling of anger. Take a long deep breath ,let yourself feel the anger and exhale it out .Give the feeling total freedom to express itself within you ,so that you look at it honestly and feel it. Breathe into it surrender into it and be with it.Breathe into it and breathe out .soon IT WILL dissolve by itself  You have t...

Hyper acidity -AYURVEDA

Hai all.....how r you all? Today we can discuss a burning πŸ”₯ topic "hyperactivity " Hyperacidity is one of the most common disease seen in the society .irrespective of all ages,all classes ,all community .HYPERACIDITY refers to  a set of symptoms caused by an imbalance between the acid secreting mechanism of the stomach and proximal intestine and the protective mechanisms that endure their safety . Causes : Avoid "Hurry"...."Worry"....Curry" DIET 1) SPICY and PITHA increasing food style ....Samosa,pickles,burger etc  Excessive use of Chilly,clove,cinnamon ,mustard ,garam masala powder ,garlic πŸ§„  etc SALTY and SOUR food EATING of stale ,fermented foods  Excessive intake of oily food Excessive intake of tea,coffee  Lesser intake of water,dry food Irregular meal time Repeated food intake  Skipping meals Eating too late at night  LIFE STYLE Lack of rest Insufficient sleep at night Sleeping immediately after meals Suppression of natural urges Excessive ex...

Insomnia

 HAI dears....how was your sleep? Today We can talk about insomnia  There could be various reasons of insomnia like : An acute or chronic illness  Over work  Intense worries  constipation Improper digestion  Irregular eating habits  IN Ayurveda insomnia is known by the name ANIDRA.It suggests that insomnia can b alleviated by balancing aggrevated body energies .BY following a customised diet ,suitable life style choices and taking medicine recommended by an Ayurveda doctor .Besides that relaxation of mind is also an important part of the treatment . 7 remedies OF insomnia  1) SIP warm milk before bed milk stimulates the production of melatonin the sleep -inducing hormone 2) Relax with yoga 🧘‍♂️ and meditation  yoga,breathing exercises and meditation are excellent ways to relax the mind and allow it to sleep . 3) REDUCE screen time  Shut all screens 2 hours before you go to bed.The  blue light emanating from screen affect the produc...

Reprogramming your subconscious mind : a step by step guide

 HAI all today we can discuss a different topic  Your subconscious mind has immense power in controlling your life experiences :from the type of food you eat to the actions you take each day ,the level of income you earn, and even how you react to stressful situations . Every bit of it is guided by your subconscious belief and interpretations  IN short your subconscious mind is like the auto-pilot feature on an aeroplane .It Has been pre-programmed to follow a specific route and you cannot deviate from that route unless you change the directions programmed into it first . What is subconscious mind ? The subconscious is the part of your mind that operates below your normal level of waking consciousness Right now you are primarily using your conscious mind to Read these words and absorb their meaning ,but beneath that mental focus your subconscious mind is busily working behind the scenes ,absorbing or rejecting information based on an existing perception you have of the wo...

awareness of a disease

Hai dears good morning ,hoping that you all are doing well . HOW CAN WE STAY healthy ? The goal of ayurveda is to maintain the health of a healthy person and heal the illness of a sick person . But staying well is far easier than curing an illness,especially once an imbalance has progressed through the later stages of the disease process .That is why prevention is so strongly emphasised in Ayurvedic medicine  Awareness  THE master key to remaining healthy is awareness .IF you know your constitution and you can remain alert to how your mind ,body and emotions respond to the changing conditions in your environment and the numerous facets of your daily life such as the food you eat, you can make informed choices to maintain good health If  a kapha person always has kapha problems in the spring season such as hay fever ,cold,congestion ,sinus headache and weight gain such a person should watch his diet and eliminate kapha producing food like wheat,water melon,cucumber πŸ₯’ ,yog...

ayurvedic benefits of butter milk

 HAI all let’s learn about benefits of buttermilk today  Ayurveda doctors often recommend it to correct digestive disorders .This sour drink is one of the most effective foods in ayurveda. it is a rich source of calcium and iron It also contains a host of vitamins ,carbohydrates and proteins  The herbs and spices aid in boosting immunity  What is butter milk ? CHAAS is a traditional Indian drink πŸ₯€ .IT is prepared by diluting yoghurt or churning it with water .Depending on the kind of curd,this healthy drink can be sweet or sour .There are different types of this drink .The quality of this drink vary according to the quantity of water and butter .Check out these 5 widely popular types of buttermilk IF you make it by churning curd without adding water ,then it is called "Ghola" Adding 1/4th of water to the curd makes Takra Butter milk with half water is UDASWITA MATHITA is the residue after butter is extracted without adding water IF the butter is extracted after addi...

summer healthy drinks according to ayurveda

 HAI DEARS HOW ARE YOU ALL? TODAY I WILL B posting some COOL recipes to keep us cool in this summer According to Ayurveda our diet should be based on our body constitution , SUMMER is hot season we must hydrate enough to beat the heat .when you think about hot climate what is the first drink that comes to your mind....off course coconut water,this wonder drink is sometimes used in oral  hydration therapy . AMALAKI juice πŸ₯€ (INDIAN gooseberry ) ALOE VERA Watermelon  GRAPE Cucumber  Bottle guard juices and astringent TASTES IN the shad rasa are cooling ... Here are some refreshing summer drinks..... 1.Buttermilk,chaas or Takra In 1 cup of organic home made curd add 4 cup of water ,churn them in a blender for about 3-5 minutes .Remove the top,heavy,buttery foam.Add 1/2 tsp of roasted cumin and himalayan salt.Garnish with mint leaves or coriander leaves and serve 2.Unripe Mango drink or AAM PAANA Take 2 unripe green mangoes ,boil them in water ,simmer(for about 15 minute...

Summer climate routine according to ayurveda

Good morning how are you guys doing ? Tired of summer heat ....I AM HERE with some cool summer tips Summer is πŸ₯΅  hot ,bright and sharp ...the season of pittha.... In the morning as part of your daily routine ,rub 5-6 ounces of coconut oil or sunflower oil on your body before bathing .Coconut oil is cooling ,calming and soothing to the skin. WEAR cotton or silk clothing ,it is cooling ,light and allows the skin to breathe .Loose fitting clothes are best ,they permit the air to pass through and cool the body. The best colours to wear in hot weather are white ,grey ,blue ,purple and green . AVOID black,red,dark yellow and orange which absorbs and retains heat and will aggravate pittha Good fruits 🍎 πŸ‰  Apple , 🍏 pears 🍐 ,melon πŸ‰ ,plums and prune ..water melon and lime juice are also good for summer  Steamed  asparagus ,broccoli ,cucumber raita and basmati rice  KITCHARI made of basmati rice and moong dal,with a little ghee and grated coconut,make a delicious l...

nasyam how to do at home

 HI dears how are you all? TODAY we can discuss about a magical treatment called NASYA. Nasya is the nasal administration of herbal oil ,ghee or fine powders.If you were to recieve nasya in a panchakarma treatment at an ayurvedic clinic ,you would lie face up on a  table with your head tilted back,nostrils "facing the sky". how will you do at home? ME personally being an ayurveda physician have to write a lot and typing on lap and all the activities had always troubled me a lot...plus i had a lot of allergic issues like sneezing ,cold etc for me this treatment was a blessing .apply any pain balm on your sinus areas like forehead,cheeks, etc take a steam with water boiled in chukku,cloves etc After taking steam lie down on above position .POUR 4 drops of ANU THAILAM (according to my body constitution )...inhale cough maximum phlegm then gargle with hot water and salt...please avoid head bath,fan,AC ,milk products 1 hour after this procedure....feel the magic of ayurveda For mo...

constipation reasons and ayurveda remedies

 CONSTIPATION ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA We have 14 vegas means bodys natural urges that we must not hold.1 among them is the urge to pass motion. CONSTIPATION is inability to pass motion regularly . YOU have to pass your motion without much strain as soon as you get up from bed or within 2 hrs.YOU must do some regular exercises,surya namaskaram ,pranayama and those exercises to increase your intra abdominal pressure to evacuate motion and for your best health. New born babies πŸ‘Ά pass 6-8 times a day..in later stage it is reduced to 1-2 times...Including a lot of fruits,vegetables ,fibre rich food helps in a free and smooth evacuation ...reduce your non veg intake...For ladies and School going kids change in rest room,u.t.i infection ,online class shedule are some of the reasons ...both these categories are not taking enough water that again worsens the whole scenario....increased intake of maida,fast food,chicken and less fibre foods are creating more trouble  Drinking less water...

Meditation AND mental discipline

 HI GOODMORNING ALL BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, today we can talk about meditation and mental discipline . Meditation is An art of bringing harmony to body,mind and consciousness .Life with meditation 🧘‍♂️ is a flowering of bliss and beauty .Life without meditation is stree,confusion and illusion .πŸ‘ΊπŸ‘Ί During ancient times meditation was often considered as a way of life .Truly meditation is not separate from daily living , but as a discipline we have to practice certain techniques ,methods and systems .Once we have practiced a Form of meditation and mastered it,that discipline stays with us in every aspect of our lives. Meditation is not concentration.In concentration we narrow the mind , and a Narrow mind is a  limited mind,we need that limited ,pointed,concentrated mind to probe into any subject ,to solve problems ,to learn a language ,to fly an aeroplane we need it but not in meditation. IN concentration we build a wall of resistance , and in the effort to control the mind,we lose ...