Ophthacare – Alternative Medicine for Eye Disorders and Conjunctivitis

May 14th, 2011 No comments »

According to the medical journals, Ophthacare from Himalaya is a combination of herbs enriched with perfectly safe components that provides relief from the strains and irritation of the eyes. The chilling signification of this product helps to treat the nerves. This herbal product has anti-inflammatory properties which work effectively to heal the inflammation-related eye conditions. Himalaya Ophthacare herbal eye drops is beneficial in the management of infective and inflammatory eye disorders. Ophthacare gives relief from congestion, and by virtue of its cooling effect, is beneficial in eyestrain.

It is stated that, the different ingredients in Himalaya Ophthacare are the natural herbs used in Ayurveda for the treatment of various diseases from ancient times and bears different properties like anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-microbial and soothing. The various ingredients Yawani, Vibhitaki, Amalaki, Harida, Vishnu priya, Satapatri, Karpoora and Madhu work together to treat the eye disorders. Ophthacare acts as a range unbleached eye desire whitener. It gives relief from eye strain, eye irritation and congestion.

A study carried out on the effectiveness of Ophthacare on a group of people suffering from sore eyes and infections like sty, acute and chronic conjunctivitis states that a prescribed use of this herbal medicine cures any kind of conjunctivitis and associated complaints like swelling, irritation, redness of eye. The allergic infections due to dust, smoke and chemicals damages eye layers, Ophthacare in such cases removes the damage causing elements and cleans up the eyes.

Some recent studies reported that, it gives relief from crowding, good to use in tiredness as it has cooling effect. This herbal remedy is best to use by the lens wearers at bedtime and reduces the strain generated by communicating lenses. As the medicine is a combination of modern studies and traditional herbs, it is very effective with no additional damage. Apart from treating the eye problems one can use it regularly to improve eye sight and enhance the vision.

Ophthacare from Himalaya healthcare is available in the form of eye drops. These eye drops are for the external use only and clinically proven as safe to use by anyone as it is not known to have any side effects. But the caution is, it should be taken under medical supervision and as per the prescribed dosage.

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Relish your fruits the healthy way this summer!

May 10th, 2011 No comments »

When we talk Ayurveda we mean discipline. Ayurveda is known not just for its overall health benefits but also a certain system, obedience and restraint that we have to follow to gain the expected results. From curing major diseases to following a particular lifestyle, Ayurveda leaves no questions unanswered.

But for something so complex and intense, we never think that there would be a way of eating fruits to gain maximum benefits from the same. It’s summer and it’s the season of mangoes and watermelons. But have you ever thought for a moment that these could not only be enjoyable to eat but could also be made healthy if eaten the Ayurvedic way? Here’s how you eat them!

Mangoes are rightfully called the king of fruits and we all await the summer season to relish this fruit. But mangoes are known to increase body heat and cause dysentery. To avoid this displeasure you could consume a pinch of ginger powder or just eat a small piece of ginger (you could add a pinch of salt and a drop of lime juice to the ginger piece) as soon as you eat a mango. This will control any ill effects a mango could cause to your body.

Watermelons are another favourite of a lot of people for the season. These are not only sweet but also hydrating to your body. But to make it more beneficial to you, add black pepper powder to the watermelon pieces and eat them. This will help in reactivating the digestive activity which has usually come down in the season.

Enjoy your summer fruits the healthy way!

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Sleep away to glory!

May 9th, 2011 No comments »

Are the nights the longest and sleep a million miles away? Taking pills would do nothing but harm to you. So given below are simple ways to make you sleep like a baby!

An hour before you take a shower, massage your body with oil meant for muscle relaxation, joint pains or just regular body massage oil. Take a mildly hot shower after this. After the shower, drink a warm glass of milk mixed with honey. You could also eat dates. This will not only comfort your body but will make you feel relaxed throughout the day and will make you want to hit the sack as soon as you find one.

You could also try breathing exercises or just simply close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing rhythm so that you can clear your thoughts and not have anything bothering you before you go to sleep.

You could also soak your feet in warm water mixed with relaxing oils before going to bed. Pat your feet dry and massage your feet with a lotion or a foot cream. Relaxed feet make you feel peaceful and comfortable which will help you fall asleep quickly.

Try these and like hey say, sleep like a log!

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Inhale, exhale, destress!

May 5th, 2011 No comments »

Breathe in, breathe out. You do this every living second of your life. But you may take this process for granted since it happens involuntarily. But if you put in an effort to follow the right kind of breathing technique, you will benefit a lot more than just getting air into your lungs.

Pranayama is a very popular breathing exercise that people indulge in for great health benefits. But it is very important to learn the right technique from a professional trainer. However, if you want to breathe healthy while you do, you could follow a couple of simple techniques that will not only help you nourish your body cells and organ systems but also relieve you from stress caused by daily life events.

You could begin with holding your breath and balancing it. Breathe in and keep a count to four and continue holding the breath for another four counts and then exhale completely while keeping the same count. Wait for another four counts before you inhale again. Continue this breathing pattern for about a minute before you get back to your regular breathing rhythm.

Then you could take in a whole breath, to the maximum extent that you can take in. you can imagine how each whole breath you take in will rejuvenate every cell in your body. Exhale completely while releasing all the muscular tensions and release all the stressful thoughts which each exhalation. The large amount of oxygen that enters into your body not only helps in keeping your body nourished but will also help you feel fresh and less stressed out.

You could do this at the convenience of your home, office cabin, your travel to work, or even while waiting at the bill counter for the queue to move out. You could also do this when you feel that you are getting irritated or losing your temper and this will instantly make you feel better.

Go ahead, breathe easy!

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Gurgaon gets its first ayurvedic hospital in DLF Phase 1

May 5th, 2011 No comments »

People suffering from stress, insomnia and other lifestyle diseases can get Ayurveda treatment in Gurgaon as the city has got its first such facility in DLF Phase 1. Considering the rising cases of lifestyle disease among corporate executives in this Millennium City, a Karnataka- based Ayurveda hospital, Earth, has set up its first branch in north India and claims to provide effective treatment for such patients. “We have designed tailor-made therapies such as relaxation packages, job fitness package, child-care package among others. We have designed these packages for almost everyone – corporate professionals, senior citizens, children and women,” said Anish M Kurias, chairman, Earth Ayurveda Hospital.

The new facility, he said, would be different from some traditional hospitals which are cashing in on lifestyle ailments without providing relief to the patients.

-Hindustan Times

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A new hope for Hepatitis B infection victims from Himalaya

May 5th, 2011 1 comment »

Now Hepatitis B virus infection can be effectively managed with the latest product launched by the Himalaya Drug Company. It is one the of the leading herbal products company in the country and has launched Liv 52 HB. This drug is in the waitlist for a patent in the USA.

The drug is supposed to wield antiviral activity which enhances the defense system. In India, more than four crore people suffer from this infection. The drugs available currently for the treatment are not only very expensive and unaffordable to a lot of people but it also has serious side effects on the kidneys, blood, etc. However, Liv 52 HB claims to have no side effects and the cost of this drug for a 6 month course is only Rs. 4,680.

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Simple home care for allergies

May 4th, 2011 No comments »

Allergies are a common occurrence these days, thanks to the pollution, weather change and lifestyle changes. While most allergies are caused by allergens- substances that you are allergic to in particular, others are caused simply due to change in environmental changes. Given below are a few simple home remedies that can keep your allergies in check.

  • You can begin by keeping your house and surroundings clean if you are allergic to dust. Keep a room humidifier and avoid rooms without ventilation. Remember to not be the one who is doing the cleaning as the dust might just give you the allergy.
  • Castor oil is very helpful with allergies. You can add a few drops of the oil into a cup of water and drink it. You can also add a few drops of the oil into a natural fruit juice and drink the same.
  • Garlic, with its pungent odour not only drives away the little annoying flies in the house but also drives away your allergy when you consume a lot of it with your food. Cook your food with garlic everyday for best results. Garlic can also be directly fried using ghee or butter and consumed.
  • Ginger is a common lifesaver for a lot of ailments. Allergy is one of them. You could add ginger in your food regularly. You could also add a few pieces of ginger into a glass of warm water and honey. This works great with allergies especially when you bite into the ginger pieces.
  • Limejuice isn’t just a thirst quencher but when drank with honey, a great allergy reliever. You could drink a glass of limejuice with honey everyday for 4 to 6 weeks to see good results.

With these simple techniques that you can incorporate at the ease of your home, allergies can be bid goodbye. But do remember to consult your physician if the allergic reactions are very serious.

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Relieve yourselves of the painful menstural cramps

April 30th, 2011 No comments »

Menstrual cramps affect every woman at some point in time. For some, it’s minimal while for some, it disrupts their normal routine since the pain becomes unbearable.

Here are some simple remedies to ease the cramps.

Water: You can start with drinking water frequently since dehydration only worsens the condition. The already existing cramps can be minimized by keeping a water bottle or a hot towel on your stomach area. Warmth lets the blood rush to the surface and relieves pain.

Exercise and Yoga: It is also very important to have physical activity during the menses which is not what is usually in belief. People talk of taking rest and keeping physical activity to a minimum but exercise and yoga can actually help reduce the cramps.

Keep away from caffeine: The caffeine contained in coffee, tea, colas and chocolate can add to the cramps since it increases your nervous energy.
Drink hot liquids: A hot herbal tea and warmed up lemonade works wonders in relieving the pain.

Basil: This spice contains pain killing components and can be used either in the food that you are cooking or can be added into tea. You could also make a tonic of sorts with basil by boiling two tablespoons of basil to one pint of water. This is allowed to come down to room temperature while it is kept covered and one cup of it is consumed every hour to ease cramps.

Cinnamon: The anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties associated with cinnamon can ease the symptoms of menstrual cramping. Sprinkle cinnamon on your breakfast foods or add to a tea.

Parsley: This not only helps to bring down cramps but also to regulate the cycles. The juice is blended with carrot, cucumber or beetroot juices and 75 ml is consumed.

Ginger: A piece of ginger is pounded and added to water and boiled for a couple of minutes. The concoction is sweetened and consumed three times a day after meals.

Mint: Mint leaves can be added to tea and consumed. Sucking on mint candy through the day also relieved pain.

You can also indulge in a pampering mineral bath in which you fill the tub with one cup of sea salt and one cup of baking soda to warm water. This will relax your muscles. This should be done for at least 20 minutes.

With these many solutions for your cramps, you can be sure of having a happy period!

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Easy sinus care tips

April 30th, 2011 No comments »

Sinus is one of the most common problems a lot of people face. One of the most prominent causes for sinus to appear is allergens and also weather change. The cold weather is the worst enemy for people with sinusitis.

To relieve you of the pressure in the head region caused by sinus and the congestion, here are a few basic home remedies that you can incorporate so that you can rest well every night and have a better following day.

A simple remedy to alleviate sinus related pain would be to mix a drop of eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil. Pine tree oil can also be added with the mixture but people who have high blood pressure should avoid pine tree oil since it is known to increase blood pressure. The mixture of the oil drops is added to four cups of water and boiled and the steam is inhaled. For best results, use a towel to cover your head and the vessel like a tent so that maximum steam is inhaled. This should be done for 15 to 20 minutes to experience relief.

An even simpler relief spray that you can use is salt water. Saltwater provides more relief than you think. Boil around 250ml of water. Pour in into a clean bottle or jar and add a teaspoon on salt and mix well. If you have a spray bottle, use it to spray this saline solution into your nose. Wait for a minute and then blow your nose. Saltwater helps to thin down the mucus and help expel it naturally out of your system and relieve the congestion.

One last thing you can add into your room when you go to sleep is a humidifier. The humid warmth helps you to breathe easily since it keeps the congestion away. You can also use a vaporizer. Also remember to sleep with your head elevated as this will help avoid blockages and mucus accumulation in the head region.

Remember, these remedies are for people with mild or moderate sinus problems. If you have severe sinusitis which has spread into your respiratory organs or your eyes, then it is very important to consult your doctor since this can be helped only with a surgical removal of the accumulated mucus.

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Yoga Yoga Teacher Training Presents Flow-Based Hatha 200-Hour Program

April 29th, 2011 No comments »

AUSTIN, TEXAS,(NewsRelease) – Yoga Yoga Teacher Training based in Austin, Texas, is launching a 200-hour yoga teacher training course in hatha flow-based yoga this September. Students will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Yoga Yoga South, 1700 S. Lamar. Details are available at www.yogayoga.com/training.

10 certified yoga teachers and professionals in the fields of anatomy, physiology, physical therapy, ayurveda, kinesiology, psychology, literature and language, massage therapy, and education

“This program combines the essential elements of our 200-hour hatha yoga teacher training program with an intense focus on the sequencing, language and classroom skills necessary to teach a vigorous, flowing practice,” explains Lori McDougall, Director of Yoga Yoga Teacher Training. “The hatha flow-based program serves as the foundation for students who wish to continue their training in the Ashtanga lineage and for anyone who wants to teach flow and vinyasa yoga classes.”

Yoga Yoga Teacher Training, an approved 200-hour and 500-hour Registered Yoga School through the Yoga Alliance and a registered career school with the Texas Workforce Commission, offers nationally recognized yoga teacher training programs in Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. The faculty at Yoga Yoga Teacher Training includes 10 certified yoga teachers and professionals in the fields of anatomy, physiology, physical therapy, ayurveda, kinesiology, psychology, literature and language, massage therapy, and education. In addition to the faculty and staff, nationally recognized yoga teachers and published authors are invited as guest instructors to teach in their areas of specialization of yoga asana, pranayama, philosophy, therapy, and meditation.

For more information about Yoga Yoga Teacher Training, visit www.yogayoga.com/training, email training@yogayoga.com, or call (512) 326-2273.

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