Ayurveda Skin Care Products For All Skin Types Introduced

April 29th, 2011 No comments »

Market Press Release – Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of healing, has been providing treatments for various maladies successfully for thousands of years. Ayurveda works very well for skin care too.

Modern-day treatments just treat the skin as another organ of the human body. But according to Ayurveda, the skin is a “Panchendriya,” or one of the five essential sensory organs, and therefore, treats it as extremely important. Apsaraskincare.com has delved deep into the ancient Ayurvedic principles, done thorough research, and developed some very good Ayurveda skin care products that are providing fantastic results.

Though the practices and knowledge of Ayurveda was lost for generations as modern treatments and medicines became popular, but there has been a revival of sorts in the last decade. Almost all modern-day medicines and treatments cause harmful side effects, and these side effects are often more pronounced than the main issue. Therefore, many people now want to try out alternative remedies that not only provide very good results, but are safer too. Today, a lot of research is being carried out on this ancient healing system, and as a result, we have some very good Ayurvedic products that are reportedly providing very good results too.

The Ayurveda skin care on offer from Apsara includes facial cleansers, facial toners, face lotions, face serums, face masks, and massage oils. All products are developed after extensive research and testing, and all of them are based on the ancient practices of Ayurveda that have been proved to be effective. All Ayurveda skin care products from Apsara are completely safe. The products on offer are for normal skin, dry skin, acne-prone skin, and combination skin.

Apsara’s products are made with some of the best herbs and natural products for the skin. Some of the ingredients used are neem, turmeric, rose dew, root of vetiver, carrot seed, eucalyptus, lavender, sweet almond, papaya, and olive. There are many others too. Often, many of these ingredients are blended together in just the right mix to bring out a product that is just perfect for the human skin. As a result, Apsara’s Ayurveda skin care products are known to provide a young and vibrant look, remove the signs of aging such as wrinkles and dark spots, get rid of acne, and make the skin appear glamorous. Many products are also known to detoxify as well and bring back the lost health.

The website also provides free tips and advice to get good skin and to maintain skin health. Apsaraskincare.com is providing coupon codes that will allow a buyer to save money on online purchases made at the company website. The Ayurveda skin care products available at the website do not contain any harmful ingredients, are good for the environment, have not been tested on animals, and are suitable for the veggies.

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Asian Herbal Show 2011 Passionate experience with green herbs

April 27th, 2011 No comments »

New Delhi, Delhi, April 26, 2011 /India PRwire/ – Today when the world is in need of a natural shelter from artificial products nothing comes handy except herbal products. The growing awareness about the medicinal benefits of herbal products is accelerating the demand for dietary supplements and herbal-based beauty aids world-wide.

Asian Herbal Show is being organized to promote natural and herbal-based products and to provide a platform for both consumers as well as manufacturers. The basic idea is to create a hub for all the players and bridge the gap between the players and the global market. A meeting point for all stakeholders with the prime focus on purchase and identification of the latest in the market.

This event will be held at NSIC Exhibition Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi, India between 25th – 27th September 2011.

It would be a grand show delivering diverse assemblages of elites playing a major role in creating awareness in the society and educating people about the latest advancements.

It aims to bring the existing and potential industry players under one roof to explore various Herbal & Ayurveda Products, Sidha & Unani Drugs, Healthcare and Services, Personal Care, Herbal Extracts, Biotechnology, Health Products, Herbal Foods, Natural Medicines & Manufacturers etc. This premiere show hopes to contribute in elevating the industry profile and adding brand value to your products.

Objectives of Asian Herbal Show 2011:

  • To bring in new opportunities.
  • To enhance knowledge and information.
  • Initiate and foster the need of Herbal Industry.
  • Facilitating links between domestic & global market.
  • To create awareness to general public on Herbal Products.
  • A platform for showcasing products and exploring market trends for all stakeholders
  • Increase the visibility of the farmer/company/individual/s in a significantly short amount of time.

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Ayurveda festival to be held in Sharjah

April 26th, 2011 No comments »

Deccan Herald: In order to promote the famous Indian Ayurvedic products, India Trade and Exhibition Centre (ITEC) is hosting an Indo-Ayur Fest in Sharjah this month. The festival, Ayur Fest, from April 27- 30, which is being held in association with Arabia 360 Events, Dubai, has the support of Ayush and Care Kerala, the Central and State Govt Cooperate for Ayurveda and is the first international event of its kind.

Ahmed Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Sanjay Verma, Consul General of India in Dubai will inaugurate the Indo-Arab Fest, an ITEC statement said.

“Ayur Fest is an industry focused expo which has been conceived to promote Ayurveda. The expo shall also promote the famous Indian Ayurvedic products, health packages and treatments all under one roof”, it said.

Leading team of academicians in Ayurveda and exponents from the Ayurvedic field from different states in India will also be honoured at this event.

Seminars on common diseases among expats and the various Ayurvedic remedies shall be one of the highlights of the fest. Sripriyaa, the Director General of ITEC said.

“The aim of ITEC is to organise India-centric exhibitions that help to promote trade and investments between India and the Gulf region. The Ayur fest is a step in that direction,” she said.

The programmes during the festival will include Acharya Pranamam -  Honouring of Five Legendary Masters from Ayurveda, an exhibition of various renowned Ayurvedic medicines, workshop and live demonstration of Indian herbs and treatment methods and seminars featuring dignitaries from Ayurvedic sector.

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Step out into the Sun with radiant skin!

April 21st, 2011 No comments »

With the harsh summer heat and long exposure to the Sun your skin begs for nothing but relief. Your skin makes up the largest organ in your body, protecting the insides. So it becomes your duty to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun and also the pollution.

All skin types require a daily routine of cleansing, toning and moisturizing. If good skin is what you want for a long time to come, then 10 minutes a day is all you need to spend.

Your day should start with cleansing your facial skin with an appropriate cleanser meant for your skin type. Avoid chemical based products as they harm your skin in the long run. Splash some warm water on your face and neck so that the pores open up. Do not use hot water since it will harm the sensitive skin layers. Take a few drops of the cleanser that you have chosen on a cotton ball or swipe and apply it onto your skin gently and wipe away with upward strokes so that the surface dust will be cleaned. If you have oily skin, make sure all the oil is cleared up and use a different cotton ball to wipe away the second time. If you are using a face wash for cleansing, use soap free cleanser.

Once this is done, it is followed by Toning. Use an alcohol free toner so that the opened pores are closed and the pH balance is restored. Rose water, cucumber, sandalwood based toners, etc would be good options. The toner is taken in a cotton ball and applied all over the face and neck with upward strokes. While the skin is still moist from the toner, apply a suitable moisturizer on the face and neck. Make sure that the moisturizer is appropriate for your skin type as it may lead to extreme oiliness if your skin is already oily or may not work well if you have very dry skin. Turmeric, sandalwood, almond, cocoa butter, neem, tulasi etc are some of the moisturizer bases.

With this regular routine twice a day you will not only have good skin but also feel relaxed and clean. You can also go for a herbal facial once a week for exfoliation and removal of dead skin cells. This will further help in the regrowth of skin cells and lets your skin breathe!

And lastly, but most importantly, apply a good sunscreen with SPF 15 and over, 20 minutes before stepping out into the sun to stay protected. Sun screens tend to make your skin oily so for people with oily skin, sunscreen in the form of gel is available which serves the purpose.

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Take a peg, pop a pill!

April 21st, 2011 No comments »

Deccan Chronicle: In a state where the people drink for all reasons and no reasons, it is no wonder there is an increase in the number of liver diseases. And to cash in on this situation, many drugs are flooding the market, claiming to cure liver cirrhosis and other related diseases. Ayurveda, allopathy, homoeo and naturopathy medicines are vying with one another to offer a solution to one of the most common health problem in Kerala.

Kamilari tops the list of medicines used by men who want an easy way out of the adverse effects of liver problems.

Liv-52, G-Liv-DS liver syrup, Savliv, Liver Rescue 4+ etc are some of the medicines that are available in the market. Apart from this various concoctions like Neem rasayana are used by people to reduce the effect of alcohol on the liver. Many drugs claim to enhance liver detoxification and prevent further damage to this most vital organ in the body.

“Many people believe that all ayurvedic medicines can be used without the fear of side effects, but it is not so. An expert opinion should be sought before one starts medication to prevent liver damage,” says ayurveda doctor Sheeba Gopinath.

Though doctors warn against the use of medicines without proper expert consultation and advice, many people prefer to buy them over the counter than seek professional help.

Detoxify is another medicine popular in the state that claims to cleanse the liver and prevent diseases. But it is high time people identified the cause of the problem before reaching for a quick solution.

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A New Approach to Attention Deficit Disorder: Healing Body and Mind through Ayurvedic Medicine

April 20th, 2011 No comments »

San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 20, 2011

Ayurveda is the world’s oldest and most complete holistic healing modality. Rooted deep in timeless wisdom, Ayurveda is ageless. It has been continually practiced for millennium, passed down from generation to generation, Ayurvedic medicine remains alive, enlightening and healing.

Ayurveda recognizes life as one unified spirit that contains and connects the energy of the universe to the individual soul. Ayurveda sees every life form as a unique combination of matter, spirit and mind. It approaches healing by balancing the elemental forces that make up the physical and spiritual construct of our universe. Ayurveda is the knowledge of how to live, this knowledge brings awareness of our situation here on earth, it is very practical and yet it is profound. Awareness and understanding of our true selves, the environment, and how the two interact. Ayurveda looks at the qualities inherent in all matter, to the energy that pulses through all life.

According Ayurvedic theory, there are three main constitutions make up the body. These constitutions are often referred to as doshas or humors. Every person has a unique dosha, with different combinations of ether, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements combine to make up Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Vata dosha having more air and ether, with pitta being more so fire. Earth and water make up Kapha dosha.

Ayurvedic medicine seeks to recognize the dosha in each person in order to understand any imbalances that may cause disease. By examining the doshic qualities of modern diseases, Ayurveda can balance and heal them. One such ailment that widely affects people today is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). This disorder was known and treated by Ayurvedic doctors in ancient times, and continues to be treated by Ayurvedic doctors today. By looking at modern and classical Ayurvedic writings to shed light on the causes, we can learn holistic treatments that can heal this disorder. This disorder considered benign by some, is very serious. Millions of people struggle with ADD, and the numbers continue to rise.

Ayurveda pancha karma treatments for ADD should also be considered as part of a successful treatment plan.

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Liv.52 – Herbal Medicine for Liver Diseases

April 16th, 2011 No comments »

A Blend of proven herbs with antioxidant properties ensures optimum liver function through the protection of the hepatic parenchyma. Liv.52 neutralizes all kind of toxins and poisons from food, water, air and medications, the detoxification process cleans and protect the liver.

Liv.52 Himalaya was introduced in 1955 by Himalaya Herbals. Since then, it has been sold worldwide and is recognized by thousands of health professionals as one of the most effective liver formula, with beneficial effects reported in over 300 studies on a variety of cases. Liv.52 Himalaya is a unique, all-natural, complex multi-ingredient formula. It is safe and effective in protecting the liver against harmful toxins from drugs, alcohol, food and water.

The different ingredients in Himalaya Liv.52 are herbs used in Ayurveda for the treatment of liver diseases from ancient times. Himsra, Kasani, Mandur bhasma, Kakamachi, Arjuna, Kasamarda, Biranjasipha, Jhavuka are the herbs used in the Liv.52 are not only effective against the liver infections and disorders but also allows a normal liver functioning.

A recent study conducted on different peoples suffering from liver related disorders concludes, Liv.52 Himalaya herbal medicine is very useful in serious liver diseases including Hepatitis, alcohol liver disease, pre-cirrhotic and early cirrhosis conditions, elevated liver enzymes, fatty liver conditions, protein energy malnutrition and radiation or chemotherapy induced liver damage. It is safe and effective in protecting the liver.

Liv.52 herbal medicine is available in the form of tablets and syrup. It is also clinically proven that Liv.52 product by Himalaya Herbals is safe to use by anyone as it is not known to have any side effects. But it should be taken under medical supervision and as per the prescribed dosage.

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ICMR organises first workshop for training in Reverse Pharmacology at KHS, Mumbai

April 16th, 2011 No comments »

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) organized the first workshop for training in Reverse Pharmacology (RP) at Kasturba Health Society- Medical Research Centre in Mumbai. Dr Arun Jamkar, Vice Chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) inaugurated the workshop.

At the workshop, the 22 trainees were from diverse streams – Ayurveda, modern medicine, pharmacology, biochemistry and physics. They represented institutes like Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, Central Council for Research in Ayurveda, Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Bengaluru, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, amongst others.

The fortnight-long workshop from March 26 to April 9 was carefully divided into the experiential, exploratory and experimental domains of RP. Affiliated to leading industry and research organizations, the faculty – nearly 40 in number – presented the conceptual basis of RP, supported by their scientific studies, within the respective domains.

The workshop included site visits to advanced research units at KEM Hospital, Topiwala Nair Medical College, National Institute of Research in Reproductive Health, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring unit and also a medicinal plantation at Naman Trust.

Reverse Pharmacology, as a novel trans-discipline for drug discovery, has caught the imagination of the Pharmaceutical R & D. The path of Reverse Pharmacology, enunciated by Dr Ashok Vaidya, an eminent clinical scientist, in the early seventies, involves a journey from medicine to molecule or bedside to bench, unlike the ruling paradigm of molecules to medicine. India, with her pluralistic health care, offers a very rich reservoir of novel clinical observations. These bedside serendipitous discoveries or hits can be developed into drug leads and candidates by the RP path.

In 2007, the ICMR established the Advanced Centre of Reverse Pharmacology in Traditional Medicine – the first of its kind in the world – under the aegis of Kasturba Health Society (KHS)-Medical Research Center, Mumbai.  KHS manages a 1000-bed Kasturba Hospital and a model rural medical college, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS) at Sewagram, Wardha. It was initiated by Mahatma Gandhi as a small rural hospital, for women and children, which was nurtured for decades by Dr.Sushila Nayyar.

-Pharmabiz

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Honey can help reverse bacterial resistance to antibiotics

April 13th, 2011 No comments »
Washington: A study has found that Manuka honey could help in clearing chronically infected wounds, and even in reversing bacterial resistance to antibiotics.

Professor Rose Cooper from the University of Wales Institute Cardiff is looking at how manuka honey interacts with three types of bacteria that commonly infest wounds: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Group A Streptococci and Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Her group has found that honey can interfere with the growth of these bacteria in a variety of ways and suggests that honey is an attractive option for the treatment of drug-resistant wound infections.

Honey has long been acknowledged for its antimicrobial properties. Traditional remedies containing honey were used in the topical treatment of wounds by diverse ancient civilisations.

Manuka honey is derived from nectar collected by honeybees foraging on the manuka tree in New Zealand and is included in modern licensed wound-care products around the world.

However, the antimicrobial properties of honey have not been fully exploited by modern medicine, as its mechanisms of action are not yet known.
Cooper`s group is helping to solve this problem by investigating at a molecular level the ways in which manuka honey inhibits wound-infecting bacteria.

“Our findings with streptococci and pseudomonads suggest that manuka honey can hamper the attachment of bacteria to tissues which is an essential step in the initiation of acute infections,” she explained.
“Inhibiting attachment also blocks the formation of biofilms, which can protect bacteria from antibiotics and allow them to cause persistent infections.

“Other work in our lab has shown that honey can make MRSA more sensitive to antibiotics such as oxacillin – effectively reversing antibiotic resistance.
“This indicates that existing antibiotics may be more effective against drug-resistant infections if used in combination with manuka honey,” she revealed.
This research may increase the clinical use of manuka honey as doctors are faced with the threat of diminishingly effective antimicrobial options.

“We need innovative and effective ways of controlling wound infections that are unlikely to contribute to increased antimicrobial resistance. We have already demonstrated that manuka honey is not likely to select for honey-resistant bacteria,” Cooper said.

At present, most antimicrobial interventions for patients are with systemic antibiotics.

“The use of a topical agent to eradicate bacteria from wounds is potentially cheaper and may well improve antibiotic therapy in the future. This will help reduce the transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from colonised wounds to susceptible patients,” she concluded.
The research was presented at the Society for General Microbiology`s Spring Conference in Harrogate.
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Patanjali Ayurveda acquires US based herbal company

April 11th, 2011 No comments »

Swami Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd today announced the acquisition of South California (US) based herbal company, Naturomic LLC.

Talking to the reporters at Patanjali Yogpeeth here today, Swami Ramdev said that the taking over of the Naturomic LLC would go a long way in ushering in an era of health and prosperity.

“The US based company will now function as Herboved and will be a subsidiary company of Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd,” the yoga guru said.

Swami Ramdev has already set up Patanjali Pharmacy, phase-I and II and a gigantic Patanjali food Park at Padartha in the district.

“There is vast market in the foreign countries for ayurveda products, which we shall try to tap fully”, said Mr Sharad Mehta CEO of Herboved.

–UNI

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