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ABC Detox Drink: Why Apple, Beetroot and Carrot is a Great Combination

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What do you get when you mix together Apple, Beetroot juice & Carrot; you get the ABC of health wonders, you get the Miracle drink. Juice prepared from apple, beetroot and carrot have gained the name of being miracle drink due to countless benefits it gives to your brain and body. Packed in this juice is the power of two vegetables and a fruit that is enriched with loads of lifesaving antioxidants that support our body for healthy functioning. Apples contain nutrients like Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, C, E and K, Folate, Niacin, Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Sodium, and Manganese. Also, the dietary fibers in apples are found to be very beneficial for health. Carrots are loaded with a wide variety of vitamins like Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E and K, Folate, Niacin, and Pantothenic Acid. It also contains minerals like Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Selenium in it. One of the most important components found in carrots is beta-carotene. And...

Easy Exercises for Knee Arthritis

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Strengthening and conditioning the leg muscles increases the muscles’ shock-absorbing ability as well as stability & flexibility in the joints, thus minimizing the effects and progression of arthritis in the knee and foot. Here are 5 exercises that are good for knee and foot arthritis: 1. Sit and Stand A very simple exercise, it requires you to sit down on a chair and stand up. It helps to mobilize the knees while building up the muscles. Use a higher chair and do it slowly by paying attention to the motion. Do at least 10 to 12 times a day. 2. Knee Squats Another exercise that can be done for knee and foot arthritis is knee squat. Stand straight and stretch your hands and gradually lower your upper body to a squatting position, then stand up. This exercise helps lower pain and inflammation. Try and do at least 10 times a day. 3. Seated Leg Stretches Sit on the floor with your back against a wall and stretch your legs before you. Then slowly bend one of your knees until you can ben...

10 Health Benefits of Banana Flower

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Embracing numerous medicinal properties that largely benefit our health, the banana flower is an ideal vegetable that should be included in our daily diet. The health benefits of the banana flower are: 1. Lower Diabetes Regular consumption of banana flower extracts would help in reducing serum glucose levels considerably making it beneficial for diabetics. 2. Reduce Cholesterol Level Having cooked banana flower thrice a week will help in lowering unwanted cholesterol from the body. 3. Aids Digestion Regular consumption of the veggie aids in digestion and helps in treating ulcers. 4. Eliminates Free Radicals Rich in antioxidants, Banana flowers protect the cells from free radical damage and delays aging. Read more ayurveda hospitals in kerala best ayurvedic treatment centre in india ayurveda treatment for low back pain in kerala ayurveda treatment for neck pain in kerala ayurveda treatment for knee pain in kerala

11 Amazing Coriander Benefits: From Tackling Diabetes

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Coriander is a famous Ayurvedic herb known for its miraculous medicinal properties all over the world. It is a great source of several vital nutrients like potassium, iron, Vitamins A, K, and C, folic acid, magnesium, and calcium that can help heal many health conditions. Remedies 1. Boil two teaspoons of powdered coriander seeds in a cup of water and drink the solution daily to lower blood cholesterol levels. 2. Simple home remedy for indigestion: Drink an infusion prepared by boiling a teaspoon of coriander seed powder in a cup of water. 3. To treat urinary disorders, take 20 g of fresh coriander, 20 g of coriander seeds and 10 raisins [black with seeds] and crush them in 2 liters of water and boil the mixture until it reduces to 1ltr. Filter and store in a glass bottle. Consume this water over the day. This simple remedy cleanses the kidneys, bladder and disinfects the urinary tract. 4. Having coriander tea prepared by steeping two teaspoons of coriander seeds in a cup of warm water...

8 home remedies for varicose veins

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Having Varicose veins is painful, constant worry and also, unpleasant to look at. However, there are some natural ayurvedic home remedies you can take to decrease the discomfort that varicose veins can cause. These same measures can also help prevent or slow the development of varicose veins, as well. Remedies: 1. Slice up 6 cloves of garlic and put them in a glass jar. Take the juice from three oranges and add it to the jar. Also add two tablespoons of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for about 12 hours. Then, massage the inflamed veins with the solution in a circular motion for 15 minutes. Wrap up the area with a cotton cloth and leave it on overnight. Repeat daily for several months. 2. Finely chop the cabbage leaves and add water to make a paste. Apply this to your varicose veins affected skin area. Take a linen cloth and wrap it around the paste. Leave this for a couple of hours and then wash off. Repeat 2-3 times a day. 3. Pineapple juice is known to have effective and curative ...

Home Remedies for Conjunctivitis: 7 Methods

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Conjunctivitis or Pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the thin transparent membrane covering the front of the eye), characterized by redness, itching, and pain, also often accompanied by a discharge of a sticky fluid. Usually not serious, conjunctivitis goes away in few days with some effective home remedies that will be helpful to soothe and reduce the trouble associated with it. Below given are few proven, effective home remedies to bring down the pain and infection from conjunctivitis – EFFECTIVE HOME REMEDIES 1. Avoid direct contact. If effected avoid traveling and exposure to sunlight. Keep your body hydrated – Intake a lot of fluids. 2. Add 3 tablespoon of honey to two cups of Luke warm water. Mix well and allow it to cool. Wash your eyes with this mixture twice a day. 3. Boil coriander leaves or seeds in 250 ml of water. Strain the water and let it cool. Wash the infected eye with this mixture. 4. Mix one cup of juice of Indian gooseberry and two teaspoons of honey. ...

Combating Depression: The Ayurvedic way

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Life gets us all down at times. We all have days when we aren’t feeling our best. Sometimes it is hard to see the silver lining in a situation and random mood swings might make it hard to cope with the harsh realities of life. It’s okay to feel sad or upset at times. It isn’t a big deal if those moments are fleeting. However, if you find yourself feeling an overwhelming sense of sadness or general dissatisfaction with life and the feeling seems to last for really long periods of time, then it might be indicative of a much larger, underlying issue. When those feelings prevail for extended periods to the point it starts to interfere with your day-to-day activities, it implies that you might be depressed. A mood disorder that can significantly disrupt your daily life and make it difficult for you to carry out simple tasks or function normally, depression is a major mental health issue that more than 250 people in the world suffer from, irrespective of age. Whether it is the pressures and ...

Tips to Treat Colds and Flu the 'Natural' Way

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Catching a cold during the Winter season is quite common.It can be a very bothersome illness that ends up ruining your holiday plans. The person may exhibit symptoms such as a stuffed nose, sore throat,coughing,congestion, sneezing and mild to heavy body aches along with sneezing. Let’s take a look at the Ayurvedic perspective on common colds and some of the effective remedies that can be used to treat them. Common Cold (In Ayurveda) Illness or disease is caused as a result of an imbalance in the elements (life forces) that make up your body. This imbalance can be caused by several other factors. In the case of common cold, the body’s immunity takes a dip when the outside temperature goes down. The cold weather dampens your body’s digestive fire (agni) and as a result, affects your body’s immunity. This is eventually what causes common cold. Why is agni so important to your body’s immune system? It burns away body toxins known as ama. When agni is dimmed, it fails to eliminate the body...

How To Strengthen Your Hair Roots Through Ayurveda?

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According to Ayurvedic teachings, you can tell a lot about a person’s body health as a whole based on their hair. It directly reflects how well kept and nourished your body is. The care you give and the lifestyle changes you make for your body will directly affect the health of your hair too. Besides the above mentioned, your dosha type, your age, and hormonal fluctuations, etc. are all factors that affect the way your hair looks. Ayurveda is a way of living that celebrates your uniqueness in everything, including the nature of your hair. Follow these few simple Ayurvedic tips to maintain your precious locks and keep them healthy. A Healthy Diet for Healthy Hair According to Ayurveda, food and digestion are inextricably linked, essential factors that affect your body’s health. Poor nutrition, irregular meals, and an unbalanced diet can lead to lank and lifeless hair. What do you need to do? Follow a dietary routine that nourishes your body’s bone tissue and fat tissue.  Incorporate...

Eggplants just as nutritious as Eggs: 8 reasons to add Brinjal (Baingan) to your diet

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Known as the King of Vegetables, Brinjal or Eggplant hails from the nightshade family of fruits and vegetables that includes potatoes, peppers & tomatoes. The superfood is extremely high on essential nutrients – 1 cup or approx. 82 g of eggplant/brinjal consists of 11% fiber, 63.5% Vitamin B, 10% manganese, 5.3% potassium, 4.5% folate, 3.5% Vitamin K, 3.5% copper, 3% Vitamin C and 2.8% magnesium. Here are few impressive health benefits of having Brinjal – 1. Keeps Diabetes in Control Brinjal or eggplants are a rich source of fiber and low soluble carbohydrates. Thus, they are really good for the regulation of blood sugar levels and also to control the absorption of glucose 2. Good for Heart Eggplants helps in stabilizing the blood pressure levels and also brings down cholesterol levels. Being rich in Vitamin B-6, fiber, Potassium, and Phytonutrients like flavonoids, Brinjal helps is good for heart health. 3. Weight loss The superfood is considered to be high in water content, no fa...

7 Yoga Poses To Strengthen Your Immune System Against Covid-19

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Practicing yoga regularly helps to increase our blood flow, reduce stress and also promote our lymphatic system which is responsible for clearing out our body toxins; overall thus, increasing the immunity. Here are 4 key yoga poses to boost your immunity – 1. Pranayama An integral part of the yoga practice for decades, Pranayama clears the respiratory tract and improves its resistance level and helps boost our immune system. Steps – • Sit on a mat with legs crossed in a spacious room. • Keep your head straight and your spine erect. With your face forward, and your eyes pointing to the nose tip, close your eyes and sit relaxed. • Take a deep breath slowly, hold it as much as you can and exhale it slowly. Do this for about 5 times. 2. Balasana Known as Child’s pose, this benefits the immune system. Steps – • Sit on the mat with your knees bent and at least a hip width apart. • Bend your body and rest it on the top of your thighs. Keep your forehead on the floor. • Place your arms next to...

3 Types of Common Headaches and How to Get Rid of Them

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Many of us are often plagued by headaches that can range from moderate and tolerable ones to extreme cases that are sometimes hard to deal with. To an extent, Ayurveda can be helpful in determining the underlying cause of the headache and treating it efficiently.  There are majorly three types of headaches, each one of which is associated with a certain kind of dosha imbalance.  They are as follows: Sinus Headache A Sinus headache can be caused usually during spring. This is the season in which major qualities of the Kapha dosha are predominant. Sinus headaches are caused by a Kapha-Vata imbalance. Nasal congestion,an overall heavy and dull feeling are all traits of a sinus headache. Causative factors include: Accumulation of Ama (digestive toxins) Overeating Lack of Exercise Excessive consumption of heavy and cold foods Exposure to wind, fog and cold. In the case of Sinus Headaches, it is recommended that you favor a Kapha pacifying diet. Include more astringent and bitter fo...