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AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR CHALAZION
- December 25, 2021
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OVERVIEW:- The eyelids most of the time develop small lumps due to blockage in the oil glands and this condition is called to as Chalazion. Itcan usually develop on any region of the eyelid and it is not a serious illness.
1. In many cases, there is even no need for any treatment and the problem will cure within few days.
2. It is observed that people suffering from stye in the past it can easily develop this condition again and even advanced stages of stye lead to Chalazion.
SYMPTOMS:-
1. Painless swelling on the eyelid
2. Eyelid tenderness typically none-to-mild
3. Increased tearing
4.Heaviness of the eyelid
5.Redness of conjunctiva
CAUSES:– Some causes of chalazion are:-
1.Rosacea
2. Chronic blepharitis, eyelid inflammation (redness, swelling and irritation).
3. Seborrheic dermatitis
4.Tuberculosis (TB)
5.Viral infections. Habitual rubbing of the eyes
6. Addiction of fingering of the lids and nose
7.Chronic blepharitis
8.Metabolic factors
DIAGNOSIS:- Following ways to diagnose this condition like:-
1. Health history:- Give your complete health history. Medical history can help to doctor to find the causative issues that could be contributing to the formation of a chalazion.
2.External eye exam: -Doctor will examine eye, eyelid, eyelashes and skin texture.
3.Thorough eyelid exam:- Eye specialists flash a bright light and use magnification to look at the base of eyelashes. They also observe the oil glands’ openings.
PREVENTION:- Some essential things for good hygiene include:-
Hand-washing:- Wash your hands before touch the eyes, make sure to wash your hands.
Contact lens care: -Wash your hands before removing contact lenses. Make sure to properly clean contacts with a lens cleaning solution.
Face-washing:- Wash face daily to remove dirt and makeup before going to bed. Doctor may recommend cleaning your eyelids with a special scrub or baby shampoo, especially if you are a susceptible to blepharitis.
Makeup hygiene:- Throw away all of your old or expired makeup products .Be sure to change eye shadow and mascara every two to three months. Also never share or use another’s makeup products.
DIFFERNTIAL DIAGNOSIS:- Differential diagnosis are:-
1.Sebaceous gland adenoma
2.Sebaceous gland carcinoma
3. Sarcoid granuloma
4. Foreign body granuloma
RISK- FACTORS:- Chalazion happen more often in adults than children. They might be more likely if you have:
1. Eyelid inflammation (blepharitis)
2. A skin condition like seborrheic dermatitis or acne rosacea
3. Another health condition such as diabetes
4. Had a chalazion before
PREVENTION:- There’s no sure way to prevent chalazion. Prevent following things and keeping your eyelids clean:
1. Wash your hands often, especially before touching the eyes and handling contact lenses.
2. Wash your eyelids before you to go to bed to remove makeup and other things .
3.change your eye makeup every 2 or 3 months. Don’t share makeup with anyone else.
AYURVEDIC VIEW FOR CHALAZION:-
1. Chalazion is non-infective lipogranulomatous inflammation of Meibomian gland. It’s also called Meibomian cyst.
2.It is corelated to Utsangini in Ayurveda. Utsangini is explained under Vartmagatha Rogas by Sushrutha and Vagbhata.
3. Utsangini is a Tridoshaja Sadhya Vyadhi according to Sushrutha. But according to Vagbhata it is a Raktaja Sadhya Vyadhi.
4. Both Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa is showed in the treatment of Utsangini. Ayurveda can give safe and effective result in Chalazion. A disease Chalazion successfully treated with Ayurvedic management is recorded.
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR CHALAZION:-
MEDICATIONAL TREATMENT:-
1. AROGYAVARDHINI VATI
2.KISHORE GUGULL
3. TRIPHLA GHRIT
4. PATOLADI GHRIT
PANCHKARMA THERAPIES IN CHALAZION:-
NASYA
SHIRODHARA
AKSHITARPAN
VIDALAK SURGICAL PROCEDURE:-
LEKHAN KARM
CHEDAN KARAM
AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR CHALAZION:-
1. Guluchyadi Kashaya
2. Manjishtadi Kashayam
3. Kanchanara guggulu
4. Avipattikara churna
5. Vimala Varthi
6. Guggulupanchpala Churna
7. Mukkadi Purampada
8. Patoladi Ghritham
9. Traiphala Ghritham
10. Triphaladi Tailam
11.Asanamanjishtadi Tailam
HOME REMEDIES FOR CHALAZION:-
1.A warm compress is one of the best and effective way to treat a stye. The warmth helps come the pus to the
surface, and dissolves the pus and oil so the stye can drain naturally.
2. use a warm tea bag. Black tea give good results because it helps to reduce swelling and has some antibacterial properties.
3. Local application of a paste Moringa olefera leaves.
4. Apple cidar vinegar is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It help to cure the chalazion
5. Tomato have antioxidants, such as lycopene, which help inhibit eyelid cyst.
6. Guava leaves anti inflammatory properties and their natural healing potency help to reduce pain, swelling.
7.Acacia leaves help to reduce the bump that blur your vision in the elimination of chalazion.
CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR CHALAZION:-
1. TRIPHLA SYRUP
2. DETOX TABLET
3. KPHA BALANCE TABLET
4. NERVE UP TABLET
5. ROSHNI EYE DROP
YOGA ASANAS FOR THYROID
- December 24, 2021
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OVERVIEW:-The thyroid is a gland in the throat that secretes hormones. These hormones affect metabolism, body temperature, and growth.
When a person has a thyroid, it can affect both their physical and mental health. Yoga is an exercise that helps decrease person’s stress levels.
- Stress is often related with thyroid problems. For this reason, yoga may be helpful for thyroid health.
- There are a several types of conditions that affect the thyroid. Two of the most common conditions are
- Hyperthyroidism:- It is a conditionin which thyroid produces an excessive quantity of thyroid hormones. The underlying cause hyperthyroidism may be overactive thyroid.
- Hypothyroidism: –This is when thyroid hormone production is too low. This is often caused by an autoimmune disease that has damaged the thyroid.
SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTHYROIDISM
The signs of hyperthyroidism, which is an overproduction of thyroid hormones, include:-
- Extreme tiredness
- Shaking hands
- Mood swings
- Anxiety
- Rapid heartbeat
- Heart palpitations
- Dry skin
- Trouble sleeping
- Unexplained weight loss
- Light or missed periods
BENIFICIAL YOGAS FOR THYROID
Beneficial yoga poses
The following yoga poses acts on stimulating the throat. They are thought to improve circulation, as well as strengthen the neck where the thyroid is located.
SUPPORTED SHOULDER STAND(SARVANGASANA)
The supported shoulder stand pose involves being upside down, which is known in yoga as an inversion.
- Inversions helps toincreased blood flow to the throat.
- lie down flat on the back
- place a folded towel or blanket under the shoulders to support them
- bring the shoulders to the edge of the towel while your head rest on the mat.
- Keep the arms on either side with palms facing down
- press arms and back firmly into the floor
- breathe in and lift legs up at a right angle
- push hands into the lower back for support the lower region
- Keep the stomach pulled in, so the core is strong
- hold the body and legs in a straight line up from the shoulders
- keep the chin tucked into the chest
- breathe deeply three times
- lower the legs back down slowly, keeping the core engaged
PLOW POSE(HALASANA)
The Plow Pose is also believed to stimulate the thyroid
- Come the legs right over and behind their head
- Rest their toes on the floor behind their head
- Keep your lower back supported with their hands Breathe deeply three time
- Bring the legs back above the head
- Gradually lower the legs back to the floor, keeping the core engaged.
FISH POSE(MATASYASANA)
The Fish Pose is best pose to do after a shoulder stand or Plow, as it stretches the body in the other direction. In yoga, people refer to this as a counter pose.
- The Fish Pose is straightforward to perform and goodfor beginners
- Sit down with the legs and extended in front of them
- Keep the hands on the mat behind them with their fingers tucked under their buttocks
- Place the chest up and open, imagining a string pulling it up to the sky.
- Breathe deeply three timesslowly lift the head up and release the arms to come out of the position
BRIDGE POSE(SETUBANDHA SARVANGASANA)
- The Bridge Pose is beneficial for strengthening the back. It may also help promote thyroid health.
- Lie on the mat with their back on the floor
- Keep the feet and knees in position with the hips
- With arms by the sides of the body, press the palms into the floor
- Up the hips up to the sky, imagining a string pulling the hips upward
- Tuck the chin into the chest
- Breathe deeply three times
- Gradually lower the hips to come out of the position
COBRA POSE(BHUJANGASANA)
The Cobra Pose gently stimulates the throat and thyroid.
- Lie down on their stomach on the mat
- Place the palms on the mat under the shoulders
- Squeeze the elbows into their sides
- Press the palms into the mat
- Lift the head up until the chest lifts of the mat and the back is arched
- Drop the head back towards the bottom if this feels comfortable.
BENEFITS OF YOGA ASANAS IN THYROID
The advantage of yoga is that it can be beneficial for both hyper and hypothyroidism.
- Itimprove the circulation of blood, which in turn improves hormone secretion.
- It help to strengthen the neck and focus more on stimulating the throat where the gland is situated.
- One needs to understand that yoga is a slower process, and the results do take time to reflect on the body.
CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR THYROID
- CAC TRIKATU SYRUP
- THYROHEAL TABLET
- DETOX TABLET
- PANCHSKAR CHURNA
How Ayurveda Helps to Increase Concentration?
- December 22, 2021
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The mental health of people has suffered a lot due to coronavirus. People’s stress has increased so much that their thinking power and quality of work have also been affected. Everyone is constantly in the mode of work from home and work is being done day in and day out. In such a situation, many people are feeling the lack of focus and concentration inside themselves. Treatment of low concentration with Ayurveda is not something for which people need medicines. To cure this problem, it is only necessary that you do yoga and take help of some Ayurvedic techniques (Ayurvedic Techniques to Improve Concentration). Today we will tell you about some such Ayurvedic herbs, which can increase your concentration. So, let’s know about them in detail.
These Herbs are Beneficial in Increasing Focus and Concentration
1.Sage leaves
Sage leaves are also known as bay leaves. Its scientific name is Salvia officinalis and it belongs to the mint family. Most people use it as a spice, but it can also act as a potent medicine. Research suggests that there is an effective herb for effective cognitive-enhancement in adults. At the same time, it improves mood, alertness, attention, memory and recall in healthy youth and adults. Along with this, they also help in reducing your mental fatigue and increasing alertness. Its enzyme, which breaks down acetylcholine, is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in brain function, including memory, attention, and motivation. So keeping all these qualities in mind, you should make tea of sage leaves and drink it or use its oil.
2. Peppermint
Mint is one such herb, which is full of many medicinal properties. These can help boost energy, mood, athletic performance and alertness. Several studies have shown that applying peppermint essential oil reduces fatigue and increases alertness, memory, and energy. One study involving 144 people found that exposure to the aroma of peppermint oil improved alertness and memory. At the same time, it also acts as a mood booster. People who are in an inactive mode early in the morning, mint can activate their mood. In such a situation, you can make your first tea in the morning by mixing it with mint leaves. On the other hand, if you want, you can also include mint chutney in breakfast.
3. Rosemary
Like peppermint, rosemary may help improve cognitive performance. At the same time, consuming it in the first tea of the morning also works to improve your blood circulation. At the same time, many people also use its oil in headache. Actually it has a direct effect on your brain. One study found that exposure to rosemary oil resulted in changes in people’s mood that led to better performance in their cognitive tasks, including speed and accuracy.
The special thing about these three herbs is that they not only help in increasing focus and concentration, but they are also very beneficial for your mental health. They reduce stress and also maintains the hormonal balance in the body. At the same time, they also work to keep your digestive system fine.
4. Use of brahmi
Brahmi has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years to sharpen the mind. Half a teaspoon of Brahmi with lukewarm water increases the capacity of your brain. There is a lot of benefit for children by taking this remedy from a young age. This activates the brain.
Apart from giving energy to the body, the consumption of Triphala gives many benefits.
5. Cinnamon powder
Cinnamon is used as a spice in cooking. Cinnamon has been described as a medicine in Ayurveda. Taking a pinch of cinnamon powder with honey before sleeping at night removes mental stress and makes your mind sharp. Mental stress is the biggest reason for weakening the mind.
6. Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is very beneficial in enhancing memory. Ashwagandha is used to make almost all herbal brain tonics. Ashwagandha works to increase the power of understanding.
If you want to keep children’s mind and body fit in CBSE board exams, then parents should do this homework
7. Jatamansi
Jatamansi is used in Ayurveda to cure many diseases. This medicine is a panacea for sharpening the mind. It increases the ability to remember. Mixing one spoon of Jatamansi in a cup of lukewarm milk and drinking it makes the brain sharp. It can also be consumed twice a day.
Children’s exams are not approaching that parents get upset that what to do after all so that the child concentrates on studies and the mind is also sharp. Not only children, sometimes even older people start forgetting things. They have trouble remembering anything. In such a situation, you do not need to panic, whether you can adopt these Ayurvedic and home remedies. This will boost your child’s memory faster.
Ayurvedic and home remedies to boost memory
- Eat more fruits and green vegetables
- Do not consume junk food, oily things
- It is best to study from 4 to 8 in the morning and from 8 to 12 in the evening.
- Do not eat heavy food at night.
- Drinking cow’s ghee and milk is good for the brain.
- Soak 5 almonds and 5 walnut pieces in water overnight. Grind them well in the morning and mix Brahmi and take it with milk.
- Feed banana in curd or banana, date in milk
- Consume Brahmi leaves or powder- Mix it with milk and drink it with honey
- Drink by adding Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, Jyotishmati (Malkangani)
- Powder of almond, walnut, brahmi, conchpushpi in milk
- Benefits of taking one tablet every morning and evening
- Shatavari powder for weak children
- Feed bananas in curd, bananas in milk, dates
- Consume amla in some form or the other.
How To Deal with Gas, Acidity at Home?
- December 22, 2021
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Acidity is a very common problem related to the stomach, which increases in the summer season. Many times, such problems can occur due to food-related mistakes such as eating late, eating very spicy or heavy food and falling asleep immediately after eating. (Hyper Acidity Cause) At the same time, many people start having acidity problems again and again and in every season. This problem of theirs is very serious which starts affecting their overall health as well. This condition is called hyper acidity. This situation can be very harmful. Therefore, it should be treated at the right time. So, at the same time, some home remedies can be adopted to get relief from it at home level as well.
These natural things provide relief from Hyper Acidity
Triphala
Triphala is found in every household in India. It is a mixture of 3 fruits Haritaki, Bahera and Amla. It is considered effective for every stomach problem. Therefore, you can consume Triphala in hyperacidity. You can take this every morning with water.
Milk
It proves to be a good antacid food. Because, drinking milk reduces the problem of gas and acidity. You can drink cold milk to get relief from hyper acidity. Apart from this, add raisins or dry grapes to the milk and boil it. Keep the flame low while boiling this milk. Because, raisins can cause milk to burst. Let this milk cool down after boiling for 5 minutes. Then, drink it.
Read Also: Top 9 Home Remedies for getting relief from Acidity
Mulethi
Mulethi, which gives relief from throat problems, also reduces the problem of hyper acidity. Boiling a root of liquorice with water or drinking a decoction made from liquorice powder can reduce your acidity problem. Along with this, this recipe also reduces stomach pain due to acidity.
Neem tree
You can try Neem, which is rich in its anti-bacterial properties, as a home remedy for hyperacidity. Neem bark powder can be used in stomach problems. For this, mix a teaspoon of neem powder in a glass of water. Keep it covered overnight. Strain it in the morning and drink .
There is a complaint of burning in the throat and stomach after eating excessively fried, spicy and spicy food. But many people get this complaint often which is called acidity. Due to acidity, there are problems like mild pain in the stomach, burning sensation and burning in the throat. The gastric glands of our stomach secrete acid to digest food. When this secretion becomes more then we complain of acidity. This isn’t a big problem. But if it is not treated on time, then the complaint of pain can increase.
Read Also: Remedies for Acidity
Consume lemon water – The alkaline property of lemon neutralizes the excess acid secreted in our stomach and quickly removes the problem of indigestion, which reduces irritation of the stomach and throat. For this, drink a glass of lukewarm water mixed with a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Basil – Basil leaves relieve us from the burning sensation caused by acidity and relax the stomach. For instant relief from irritation, you should chew 4 to 5 basil leaves and eat it. If you want, boil basil leaves in some water and then drink that water lukewarm.
Fennel – Often people like to consume fennel after eating. The reason behind this is that fennel is helpful in digestion. It also benefits in burning of stomach and throat. It cools the stomach and relieves burning sensation.
Jaggery – This is considered a very beneficial home remedy. It accelerates the process of digestion and protects us from acidity. If you are going to take heavy meal, then eat some jaggery before that. Even if there is a burning sensation in the throat and stomach due to acidity, eat a piece of jaggery, it will end the burning sensation.
Aloe Vera Juice – Aloe Vera has many benefits for our health. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it also gives us relief in irritation caused by acidity. To make juice, separate the pulp of aloe Vera from the leaves. Then mix it in water and prepare its juice. Consume this juice 2 to 3 times a day.
Effective Ways to Achieve Weight Loss While Staying at Home
- December 22, 2021
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Obesity has become a common problem due to irregular eating and other reasons in the busy lifestyle. Earlier, where people were troubled by increasing weight with increasing age, now children and youth are also becoming victims of obesity from an early age. What are people not doing to put a brake on their increasing weight? Do you work out in the gym for hours, take different weight loss packages or keep on starving yourself due to dieting? We are telling you about some such easy home remedies, which will not only control the increasing weight by making it a part of your daily routine, but will also not lose your pocket.
Obesity gives rise to many diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, stroke, insomnia, kidney disease, fatty liver, arthritis or joint disease etc. Therefore, it becomes very important to control obesity in time. People do a lot of workouts in the gym to get rid of obesity, they also control diet, but despite all this they are not able to control their obesity. But today we tell you such an effective remedy, using which your obesity will be reduced in a few days. By using Triphala, ginger and black pepper, you can control your obesity in a few days. According to Ayurveda, these spices can help you lose extra weight by improving your digestion
Honey with warm water
Drinking honey with warm water every morning on an empty stomach helps in weight loss. Due to this the sugar level in the body remains fine and the skin also glows.
Lemonade
Consuming lemon water every morning on an empty stomach is also an effective remedy for weight loss. In winter, those who are allergic to cold or have sinus problems, they can drink lukewarm water with lemon in it.
Tomato Yogurt Shake
Blend one cup of tomato juice with one cup of curd (fat free), half a teaspoon of lemon juice, finely chopped ginger, black pepper and salt as per taste. By drinking a glass of this shake daily, your weight will be controlled rapidly.
Read Also: DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Drink plenty of water
Drinking eight to nine glasses of water a day also helps in reducing weight. It has been told in some research studies that with eight to nine glasses of water a day, you can burn 200 to 250 calories.
Let us know how these three spices can prove to be helpful in reducing your weight.
Sweet potato rich in fiber controls weight.
If you want to control weight in winter, then consume sweet potato,
Use Triphala:
Triphala is the best medicine to reduce weight. Triphala has the ability to eliminate toxins from the body, which helps in improving your digestion. You can take Triphala powder with warm water two hours before dinner and half an hour after breakfast.
Pepper powder:
Black pepper is very effective in reducing your weight. The compound piperine present in black pepper may aid in weight loss as it hinders the process of adipogenesis (the formation of fat cells in the body). You can drink a glass of lemon, honey and water mixed with a pinch of black pepper. Black pepper has the ability to reduce weight in a miraculous way.
Use Ginger:
Ginger strengthens your immune system. It has been revealed in many studies that 6-gingerol, present in ginger, helps in reducing inflammation in the body and also helps in burning fat. Ginger has antiobesity properties that prevent the formation of fat in the body. By consuming ginger, you will lose weight and you will also be healthy.
Stopping gaining weight and reducing the increased weight are both closely related to each other. If you understand these two correctly, then it becomes very easy to lose weight. Many times people sweat in the gym for months but are not successful in losing weight. Do you know what is the most searched weight loss word on the Internet? We are telling, how to control weight? That is, when the weight is increasing, then people are getting to know. If this is happening to you too, then before becoming a victim of obesity, adopt these Ayurvedic Weight Loss Tips.
Read Also: Weight Loss In Winter
The best way to control weight is to correct diet. Diet alone contributes to 70 percent weight control. You don’t have to do anything special for this. All you have to do is take the right food and diet at the right time in the day. According to Ayurveda, the habit of eating 3 times a day is helpful in controlling weight. Have to eat 3 times a day but eat only healthy food made at home.
Right time for dinner
The main reason for weight gain is the habit of eating late at night. If you also eat late at night, then leave this habit today. Because losing weight will be very difficult. According to Ayurveda, food should be eaten by 7 o’clock in the night. Apart from this, dinner should be light and digestible.
Include this thing in diet
We are very less cautious about food. Many times we keep on taking the same type of diet continuously. Because of this, obesity also increases. Every type of food should be included in the daily diet for all the nutrients. Foods like sweet, sour, vegetable, fruit, milk, curd should be included in your daily diet.
Stay away from unhealthy food
If you really want to lose weight, then you should not eat outside food. There is a lot of oil, spices and salt in outside food which is harmful for health. It neither gives nutrition nor allows weight loss.
Pay attention to drinking water
The role of water in reducing weight is the biggest. Drinking water at the right time and in the right amount leads to rapid weight loss. Apart from this, drinking lukewarm water after waking up in the morning helps in rapid weight loss.
There are many benefits of drinking lukewarm water . It helps you to lose weight by removing toxins from the body.
Sleep time
Sleeping time at night also greatly affects your weight. If you do not sleep at night, then your weight starts increasing very fast.
Apart from this, if you do not get 7-8 hours of sleep at night, then the metabolic rate is bad and you are a victim of obesity. Now if you want to lose weight, then the best tips for weight loss is to get enough sleep at night.
Benefits Of Drinking Lukewarm Water in Winters
- December 22, 2021
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Many health experts recommend starting your day with warm or lukewarm water every day. The benefits of drinking hot water are many, but the need for this increases the most when winter starts. The health benefits of hot water increase even more during the cold season. Hot water should be drunk daily in winter, blood circulation remains better
Hot water is a panacea to overcome many stomach problems. Hot water should be consumed daily in winter. Here are the health benefits of including hot water in your routine.
Why Should You Drink Hot Water?
Many health experts recommend starting your day with warm or lukewarm water every day. The benefits of drinking hot water are many, but the need for this increases the most when winter starts. The health benefits of hot water increase even more in the cold season. In winter, the outside environment is cold, in order to create a balance between our body and the environment, we need to keep our body warm. The temperature of the water should be the same as the normal temperature of your body, therefore, lukewarm or hot water is what we usually drink to detox the body or to relieve a sore throat.
You are suffering from cough in winter, so these effective home remedies are surefire remedies, you will get relief soon!
Many people want to know about the health benefits of drinking warm water. It is advisable to drink lukewarm or warm water in winters, but are you aware of its benefits? Here are some health benefits of drinking hot water in some winters…
Lukewarm Water Benefits: In winter, lukewarm water is no less than a panacea for digestion. Although drinking lukewarm water in every season is beneficial for health, but consuming hot water in winter can overcome many problems. The benefits of getting lukewarm are many.
Skin Care Routine: Drinking lukewarm water daily will give glowing skin, spots will be removed, know the right way to drink hot water
Lukewarm Water For Skin: Have you ever noticed that glowing skin can be found by drinking lukewarm water. Whatever we eat and drink has a direct effect on our skin, in such a situation, if our stomach is not happy, then its negative effect is also seen on the skin. Sometimes in the form of acne and sometimes in the form of stains.
Great Drinks to Start the Day
It is beneficial to start your blissful morning with a glass of warm water. It improves the metabolic rate of your body which helps indigestion. Hot water is more beneficial than cold water. It works as a wonderful laxative which eases constipation and other related complaints like piles etc which get aggravated in winters.
To get rid of cold and flu, mix turmeric and ginger in green tea, immunity will be strong!
Hot Water Health Benefits: Drinking hot water can cure many stomach problems along with constipation.
2. Improves blood circulation
Hot water stimulates the blood vessels thereby improving circulation. Blood circulation can get affected in winters as the veins get constricted due to cold. In such a situation, hot water can be very beneficial in improving blood flow.
3. Helpful in relieving body pain
Hot water helps in reducing muscle cramps, headache, menstrual cramps as it helps in providing heat to the muscles in our body. Relaxes them and helps reduce cramps.
4. Effective in Weight Loss
Several researches have supported the idea that drinking hot water boosts your metabolism, which helps break down fat. Drinking hot water can promote weight loss in a healthy way. In such a situation, people trying to lose weight should start their day by drinking warm water every day.
Indigestion, constipation and acidity, these ayurvedic drinks are the perfect remedy for every stomach problem!
5. Keeps away winter cold and cold
Hot water reduces the intensity of cold-cough, cold and other infections because hot water has the ability to fight bacteria. Hot water steam can be a wonderful remedy for all types of colds and allergies and sinus complaints.
Why Allergies Are Common in Winters?
- December 22, 2021
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- Allergies are common in winters because of the colder and harsher weather.
- If you are spending more time indoors during winters, it increases risk of exposure to indoor allergens.
- Which then may bring about symptoms of winter allergies.
- Outdoor winter allergies aren’t such a cause for concern but indoor allergies can increase risk of getting ill.
- In winters, you might notice allergy symptoms such as sneezing, wheezing, and itchy, watery eyes.
- House dust mites, animal dander and cockroach droppings are most common allergens that can be worse in winter season due to less ventilation
Following are commonest indoor allergens that can trigger winter allergies include:
- House dust mites
- mold spores
- cockroach droppings
- Airborne dust particles
- Fibers of woolen clothes
- Bacteria and fungi
- Food material
- Animal dander (skin flakes that carry proteins)+
SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGY
- Sneezing
- stuffy/runny nose
- itchy eyes
- throat itching
- ear itching
- difficulty breathing,
- dry or wet coughing
- skin rash
- feeling sick
- low-grade fever
- feeling anxious
Preventive measures for winter allergies
The best way to get rid of winter allergies is to take preventive measures.
Some steps that can lower the severity of winter allergies and feasibly prevent them include:
- To remove dust and dander clean dusty areas
- Improve ventilation in the house
- Frequently clean toys
- Installing an indoor air filter
- Avoid touching eyes or face after contact with pets
- Wash your hands with soap or warm water after contact with pets
- Use encasings on pillows, mattresses, and box springs
- Keeps out pets from sleeping zone
- Wear a dust mask and gloves while clean dust areas
- Removing carpeting from the home or using fewer carpets and rugs
- Keeping humidity in the home to 45% or less
- Remove any mold growing in the house
- Remove cockroach droppings and exploring options for controlling cockroaches
Read Also: Treatment of Allergy in Ayurveda – Symptoms & Cause
A few lifestyle changes and home remedies can help you control winter allergies.
HOME REMEDIES
TULSI (HOLI BASIL)
- Holi basil is known to help reduce the symptoms of winter allergies, breathing problems and bronchitis.
- A couple of leaves can be consumed straightaway or in tea.
TURMERIC (Curcuma longa)
- This most popular herb helps to fight off inflammation.
- Taking ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder with milk is helpful to combat all kinds of inflammation.
GINGER (Zingiber officinale)
- This herb help to relieves throat infection.
- Ginger mixed with black pepper and honey is a great reliever of breathing related allergies.
- In addition, it helps in clearing the nasal passage.
ASHWAGANDHA (Withania somnifera)
- This tremendous ayurvedic herb enhances the defense system of the person.
- A teaspoon of ashwagandha taken with a glass of warm milk during bed time boost immunity and prevents from winter allergies.
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LIFESTYLE CHANGE
- Take herbal tea each morning.
- Drink plenty of water this helps the cleanse body system.
- Don’t eat foods high in spices during pollen season.
- Stay away from all the allergens that worsen the winter allergies.
- Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
- Get enough sleep as it repairs and rejuvenates the system
- Develop a healthy, sustainable diet to shed unwanted weight.
- Use less salt, this habit can improve lung function
- Moisturize the air around you
- Use a nasal saline solution.
Tips To Boost Immunity and Stay Healthy During the Winter Season
- December 22, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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OVERVIEW: – Immune system can protect you from germs, viruses, and chronic illness. It depends on your lifestyle or diet which you follow. Therefore, you should follow healthy diet and healthy lifestyle.
- The good news is, you don’t have to sit back and wait to get sick. There are many ways can do to fight off disease or reduce chances of getting sick.
- A good functioning of immune system is more than capable to protect you from the common cold, cough, or other illness.
- Many herbs and supplements can be used to strengthen immune system. So take care of immune system and eat healthy food.
WHAT IS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
- The immune system is one of the most complicated systems of the body. It contains comprised of a network of tissues, cells and organs, including the thymus gland, spleen, bone marrow and a huge network of lymph nodes .These all are working together to provide protection against infectious organisms .
- There are different types of white blood cells, some that search and some are destroy. When “searching” white blood cells identify an organism, an immune response is activated.
- Another unique feature of the immune system is that once invaders are identified, they are marked with a unique antigen so they will be recognized the next time they are encountered.
FOODS TO BOOST IMMUNITY:-
- GINGER TEA:- When it comes to treating a common cold, ginger is one of the best ingredients for relief. Ginger have anti-inflammatory. Because inflammation can affect body’s immune system, anti-inflammatory ginger can play a major role in boosting immunity. It help to strengthen immune system.
- BROCCOLI: – Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables to help boost immunity. It helps to prevent cough, cold and flu.
- GREEN TEA: – Green tea is one of the best sources for fighting common cold. It contains flavonoids, an antioxidant that boosts immunity. It has antibacterial and antiviral properties and can kill off bacteria and the influenza virus. It helps to protecting body from harmful pathogens.
- SPINACH: – Spinach rich in vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C is a powerful nutrient that can assist in preventing the common cold and help reduce symptoms of sickness. It has anti-inflammatory properties.
- GARLIC: – Garlic has been used as antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal agent. It may help the body resist and destroy viruses and other microorganisms. It helps to boost the immune system.
Read Also: Best Foods To Eat In Winter To Stay Healthy
EXERCISE FOR BOOSTING IMMUNITY: –
1.) WALKING: – Walking has multiple health benefits when done regularly. It boosts immune system and can strengthen body’s natural defense mechanism.
2.) SIDE TO SIDE JUMP: – Side jumps are a perfect exercise for beginners. It also will have a great effect on the lymph of your body. This simple exercise helps to maintain your immune system.
3.) SQUATS: – The squats are a dynamic strength training exercise that requires several muscles activate simultaneously. It helps to boost immune functions of body. It give strengthen to bones by binding minerals.
4.) CLASSIC SUPERMAN POSE: –The classic Superman exercise strengthens your lower and upper back. It can boost immunity and enhance body’s natural defense mechanism. It enhances blood flow, reduce stress and help to become healthy.
YOGA FOR BOOST IMUNITY:-
1.) BHUJANGAASANA OR COBRA POSE
2.) SETUBHANDHASANA OR BRIDGE POSE
3.) MALASANA
4.) SASANGASANA OR RABBIT POSE
5.) USTRASANA OR CAMMEL POSE
CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR IMMUNITY:-
Many medication to boost immunity. It includes:-
- AYUVITA MULTIVITAMIN TABLET
- AYUSH KWATH
- GILOY CPSULE
- AMRIT TULSI RAS
- DETOX JUICE
- IMMUNO BOOSTER TABLET
HOME REMEDIES FOR BOOSTING IMMUNITY:-
Following natural ways to boost your immunity:-
1.) Take a good amount of sleep.
2.) Relieving anxiety and stress is the key to immune health.
3.) Hydration is crucial for maintain overall health. It protects you from germs and viruses. Keep yourself hydrated.
4.) Healthy fats are found in olive oil and salmon. It decreases inflammation caused by pathogens by boosting body’s immune response.
5.) Take a probiotic supplement or eat more fermented foods. It can help to boost immune system.
6.) Take chyavanprash in the morning. It give strengthen to immune system.
7.) Take tulsi, pippali, or ginger tea in morning. It helps to increase immunity. It also helps to cleanse the upper respiratory tract.
8.) Use turmeric and black pepper in meals daily, to boost immunity and reduce ama (toxins.)
9.) Take amla juice daily, it helps to boost immune system.
10.) Drink plenty of warm water. Its action as a good barrier to all microbes.
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AYURVEDIC HERBS USED IN TO BOOST IMMUNITY:-
- AMLA
- GILOY
- TULSI
- DALCHINI
- LAVANG
- HALDI
- PIPPALI
- SONTH
- BLACK PEPPER
- MUNNAKA
- NEEM
- ASHWAGANDHA
- TRIPHALA
- GARLIC
- BLACK CUMIN
- YASTHIMADHU
- SHATAVARI
PLAGUE
- December 22, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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OVERVIEW:- Plague is a serious bacterial infection it is transmitted primarily by fleas. The organism that causes plague, Yersinia pestis, it lives in small rodents found most commonly in rural area of Africa, Asia and the United States.
An infectious disease spread by rats that causes swelling on the body, a very high temperature and often results in death.
CLASSIFICATION:- Plague is divided into three main types —
- BUBONIC
- SEPTICEMIC
- PNEUMONIC
SYMPTOMS:-
BUBONIC PLAGUE:-
It is a rare but serious infection that’s transmitted by fleas.
- Sudden onset of fever and chills
- Headache
- Fatigue or malaise
- Muscle aches
SEPTICEMIC PLAGUE:-
In this plague bacteria multiply in bloodstream. Signs and symptoms include:
- Fever and chills
- Extreme weakness
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting
- Blood come from mouth, nose ,rectum, or under skin
- Shock
- Gangrene occur in extremities, most commonly in fingers, toes and nose
PNEUMONIC PLAGUE:-
Pneumonic plague affects the lungs. It can be spread through droplets. Signs and symptoms can start within a few hours after infection, it may include:
- Cough, with bloody mucus (sputum)
- Difficulty breathing
- Nausea and vomiting
- High fever
- Headache
- Weakness
- Chest pain
CAUSE: –
The plague bacteria is transmitted to humans through the bites of fleas that such as:
- Rats
- Mice
- Squirrels
- Rabbits
- Prairie dogs
- Chipmunks
DIAGNOSIS: – If you have the swollen lymph nodes (buboes) typical of bubonic plague, then doctor use a needle to take a fluid sample from them by (aspiration).
- Blood: – The sample obtained from the blood. Diagnosis is made by taking sample from the patients. Confirmation of infection can be done by blood culture.
- Lungs: -In pneumonic plague take mucus (sputum) or fluid from airways using a thin, flexible tube inserted through nose or mouth and down throat. It is called endoscopy technique.
COMPLICATION: – Complications of plague may include:
1.) Death: – Most people who take antibiotic treatment survive bubonic plague. Untreated plague become more dangerous.
2.) Gangrene: – Blood clots in the small blood vessels of fingers and toes can obstruct blood flow and cause that tissue damage. If any portions of fingers and toes that have damaged may need to be removed.
TRANSMISSION:-
- The causing bacteria is found in rodents, particularly rats and sometimes in dogs. Many animals like rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, and mice may be the source of transmission.
- The rate of most of the cases of plague are due to bite of an infected animal.
- The pneumonic plague is communicable and it can be transmitted from person to person.
- In spite a bite from an infected animal, damaged skin of a person can cause infection when it comes in contact with the blood of an infected rats and dogs.
PREVENTION: – Antibiotics can use for prevention of infection if you’re at risk of or have been exposed to plague.
- Don’t give food to pets in areas that rodents can easily access.
- Keep your pets free of fleas.
- When handling infected animals, wear gloves to prevent contact between skin and harmful bacteria. After handling wash hand with soap.
- Use insect repellent.
AYURVEDIC VIEW IN PLAGUE: – Plague is a bacterial infection in which occur swollen lymph nodes so according to Ayurveda, the Rasdhatu (lymph) is affected those causes lymph nodes to be swollen, firm and tender.
- This rasdhatu then vitiates Vayu which carries it to various parts of the body producing various signs and symptoms.
- As per Ayurveda for the treatment of plague, this vitiated dhatu and Vatadosha are to be treated. Herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes are used to treat plague naturally way.
HOME REMEDIES FOR PLAGUE: – Many remedies follow in plague: –
1.) Make mint leaves paste and apply in affected area. After 15-20 min. wash with clean water.
2.) Apply turmeric paste in affected area for 15-20 min. After that wash it clean water.
3.) Make reddish leaves paste or kadha. Drink it.
CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION IN PLAGUE:-
- IMMUNO BOOSTER TABLET
- GILOY CAPSULE
- KACHNAR GUGUL
- CURCUMIN CAPSULE
5 Simple Exercises to Keep Your Heart Healthy and Happy
- December 22, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Our heart is hallowing muscular organ that works consecutively even when we sound asleep. Heart is the most crucial organ having obligation for pumping blood throughout the body and hence it is significant to take superior care of it. Regular exercise is one of the great things we can do for our heart health. Exercise is the great way to keep your heart healthy and happy. In fact, if you don’t exercise you’re more than twice as likely to get heart disease as someone who does. Experts recommend you spend at least 2 hours doing moderate exercise per week. Keeping active lowers your risk of developing heart disease and also help strengthen your bones and muscles. Physical activity keeps you more energetic, relaxed and happier.
Regular exercise can also help you:
- Burn calories
- Lower LDL“bad” cholesterol
- Lower your blood pressure
- Boost your HDL “good” cholesterol
Here Are The 5 Simple Exercises to Keep Your Heart Healthy and Happy.
WALKING
- Walking, is a form of aerobic exercise and is one of the simplest ways to improve your heart health and physical activity.
- Physical activity rises your heart rate, strengthens your heart, and improves blood circulation, bringing more oxygen and nutrients to your organs.
- Walking exercise also increases the lungs’ capacity to take in oxygen, reduces blood pressure, helps to decrease body fat, and improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
- If you want to run, Start out slowly at first walking and then add bursts of jogginginto your walks. In a Gradual way start running for longer than you walk.
- speed walking, is an excellent way to strengthen your heart
- To stay motivated, walk with friends, coworkers, or pets.
- To count your daily steps use a phone app or pedometer.
- Try to take at least 2,000 steps a day and gradually increase your steps.
- Set a goals you can reach.
SWIMMING
- A large number of studies show that swimming benefits many aspects of cardiovascular health.
- Swimming isn’t just for lazy summer afternoons.
- Doing a water aerobics or swimming can be a full-body physical exercise that will strengthen your body as well as your heart.
- Swimming is not similar to other kinds of exercise, it is convenient on the joints and make free us to move the body without too much pain.
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YOGA
- Yoga is great for your heart health, it is not a form of aerobic exercise.
- This is known for improving flexibility and balance.
- Doing yoga will help you strengthen and tone your heart muscles.
- It is an ancient practice that involves holding and moving through a series of postures or poses.
- Yoga also improves heart health by increasing circulation and blood flow.
- In addition, yoga practice help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels and makes blood vessels more elastic.
- Yoga practicing can lower risk of hypertension, stroke, and heart disease and also strengthens your core.
Yoga poses to keep healthy heart, including:
- Utthita Trikonasana ( Extended triangle pose)
- Paschimottanasana (Seated forward bend pose)
- Ardha matsyendrasana (Half spinal twist pose)
- Gomukhasana (Cow face pose)
- Setu Bandhasana (Bridge pose)
- Standing forward bend
- Chair pose
- Head to knee pose
CYCLING
- Regular cycling has been shown to help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- It stimulates and improves your heart, lungs and blood circulation.
- Cycling strengthens your heart muscles, lowers resting pulse and decreases blood fat levels.
- Cycling uses the large muscles of your legs, which helps to uplift your heart rate.
- Cycling has also been shown to enhance the mental health.
Other health benefits of cycling-
- Improve flexibility and muscle strength
- Promote joint mobility
- Reduces stress levels
- Corrects posture and coordination
- Improves bone strengthening
- Reduces body fat levels
- Help to get rid of anxiety and depression.
INTERVAL TRAINING
- Interval training, is a cardiorespiratory training technique that involve short bursts of intense exercise and less-intense exercise.
- Interval training is one of the best way to get a full-sized workout in a short period of time.
- We can do it by running for 1 minute and walking for three minutes, then repeating the cycle.
- Interval training helps to burn calories, balances heart rate and also help blood vessels become more efficient.
- It promotes your heart muscles working efficacy.
- Rise your speed so that you’re walking briskly.
- Regular physical exercise is necessary to taking care of your cardiovascular system.
- Always talk to your doctor before you start an exercise routine.