Summer tips for women

Get up early in morning & do some relaxing exercises, but avoid exertion. Practice sheetali or sitkari or nadishuddhi Pranayam daily. It will protect your body from heat.

Use rose water or essence of sandal or khas in your bathing water. You can use chandan, khas, spiked ginger lily , dry rose petal, dry orange peel, kushta like herbs for dry powder massage, it will reduce bad odour. Use light fragrance perfume. Use pure cotton clothes. Add sweet , sour and salt taste in your diet. Use adequate ghee in your diet. Diet should be light to digest. Avoid spicy, dry  and oily diet. Use vegetable having sweet in taste & bulky. Use adequate seasonal fruits.avoid tea & coffee.

Abhyanga i.e. oil massage with oils having cool herbs is good for skin, it relieves fatigue. Avoid excess liquor in summer, take with plenty of water. Avoid strenuous activity & excessive sex. Take adequate sleep. Avoid curd in summer.

Water boiled with cumin & coriander seed will help to relive burning sensation.

Massage your foot with ghee it will help to relax. Use amla oil for head massage.

A special dessert  drink  for summer-

Take 1 glass of milk + ½ glass of water. Boil it for 5 min. Then add 4 tbs vermicelli, sugar,  chopped almond & pistachios , ½ tsp basil seeds ( sabja), boil for 5 min. then let it cool . Add cardamom powder for taste. You can add rose syrup & essence to it. Let it chill. Searve chilled. For more taste add a scoop of ice-cream. Yummy to taste & beat the heat.

Use above tips & make your summer happy.

INFERTILITY AYURVEDIC VIEW

Nature mother has granted a boon to every living organism is fertility.Parenthood gives birth to responsible person. Unfortunately some peoples get problem regarding this.We know about what modern sciences say. Let see what ayurveda say....
In nature we see, for a plant to germinate necessary factors are weather, water, earth and seed

Ritu, Kshetra, Ambu n Beej are important for conception.

Ritu means season in human menstruation

Kshetra means uterus 

Ambu means nutritious fluid for  sperms, ovum & foetus

Beej means ovum and sperm.
 Ritu -Regular menstruation with ovulation is important for conception.ayurveda says some season are important for conception. Spring is the best one.The season affect the conception and foetal dhatu constitution. The human sperms are more capable of conception in spring & have least  in summer.
So seasonal ritu should be appropriate and  so sharir ritu .
Kshetra- As for germinate the seed, favorable soil  is necessary,a normal uterus with no structural or functional is required for conception .
Ambu - Literally meaning of it is water.but here we have to consider the Rasa dhatu.Nutrition is important .
It is of uterus, male & female reproductive systems & mind.
Beej - Last but most important. without it no possibilities of conception.Both that is male & female beej should be healthy. For sperms, the quality is more important than quantity.Ovum should be capable for conception.
If we think all causes of infertility, they all can be catagarised under this four.
why there is increasing  cases of  infertility ?
1. Overuse of hormonal contraceptives - They spoil menstrual cycle and uterus.
2. Food - with agricultural development,we loosed traditional farming .Now we are using all seedless foodstuff which don't have capacity of reproduce. ayurveda says,same  increases same, so they are depleting
reproductive capacity of humans.
3. Use of fast food /ready to cook food - according to ayurveda , they all are slow poisons,which affecting     beeja
4.Lack of proper nutrition - we are either overeating or eating non-nutritious food which causes defect in     ambu.
 If you will  avoid all these four element  ( ritu etc.)vitiating substances, chances of conception  will definitely increase.




  

AMRITA - NECTAR TO HUMANS

During famous war between Lord Rama and Ravana, when the army of monkeys following Rama was dying, Indra (Main deity among all lords) dispensed nectar among them. When they were taking nectar, some drops fell on ground and Guduchi originated from there.

Guduchi- Means ‘the one who protects the body’.

Madhuparni- Means 'One who's leaves are full of honey'

Amrita- Means ‘divine nectar’

Action - Pacifies all the three Doshas and maintain their balance with each other i.e. why it is said to be having Rasayana character; besides it find important place in the herbs useful in management of diseases having Tridoshic origin.

Characters -

 Rasa (Taste)- Tikta (Bitter); Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna (Characteristics)- Guru (Heavy); Snigdha (Unctuous)

Veerya (Potency)- Ushna (Warm)

Vipaka (Post digestion effect)- Madhura (Sweet)

It act as –

Vaya sthapana-  increases longevity

Daha prashamana-  alleviates burning sensation

Trishna nigrahana-  alleviates excessive thirst

Stanya shodhana-  purifies the breast milk

Triptighna-  alleviates anorexia making a person to feel hungry

Rasayani- Rejuvenator

Samgrahini- Means it has the tendency to absorb the liquid content from the Malas (Gastric waste) giving it normal consistency 

Balya-  increases strength

Agni deepani-  ignites digestive fire

Valee palita nashini-  delays the signs of aging

Medhya- Enhances grasping power, memory and recollection ability.

Hridya - Cardiac tonic

Modern medicine says -

• Guduchi helps increase the effectiveness of protective white blood cells and builds up the body's own defense mechanism (immune system).
• Guduchi enhances the functioning of protective cells, macrophages, and improves body's resistance to infections.
• Guduchi is useful as a diuretic, helps removes urinary stones and reduce blood urea.
• Guduchi inhibits growth of bacteria and enhances the buildup of immune resistance.
• Guduchi possesses antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, and anti-allergic
•        Guduchi is regarded as a liver protector. Liver damage, viral hepatitis or poisoning
          from alcohol, chemicals or recreational and medicinal drugs.
  
  

HERBS AND BEAUTY

Hi friends,
Women & cosmetics is old equation. There is evidence of highly advanced ideas of self beautification and a large array of various cosmetic usages both by men and women, in ancient India. Many of these practices were subtly interwoven with the seasons (Sanskrit: Rutus) and the normal rituals of life (Sanskrit: Dinacharyā). Significantly, the use of cosmetics was directed not only towards developing an outwardly pleasant and attractive personality, but towards achieving merit (Sanskrit: Punya), Longevity with good health (Sanskrit: Aayush andAarogyam) and happiness (Sanskrit: Anandam).Here are the herbs, which are helpful to keep you beautiful.
Amalaki - Application of fine Amalaki powder cleanse & softens skin. Amalaki oil is useful for healthy hair & massage with it prevents aging.
Arjuna - Application of fine Arjuna powder cleanse oily skin. It removes blackish ness of skin, reduces pimples.
Bala - It is natural moisturizer for skin when used as face pack. Massage of Bala oil prevents aging & strengthening hair. 
Punarnava - Application of fine Punarnava powder gives you radiant skin.
Yashtimadhu - It is natural moisturizer. It removes blackish ness of skin. Application of oil gives smooth silky hairs.
Aamraharidra - It brightens complexion. Regular application with milk helps to heal scar. Its regular use makes skin baby soft.
Jatiphala - Application with milk removes blemishes
Shalmali- Appilcation of shalmali flower powder makes skin blemish less & radiant
Triphala - Natural cleanser, best for hair washing. 
There are many herbs  like haridra, kumari, bhringrj are frequently used for cosmetic purpose. Ingestion of rasayan definitely help to look young & beautiful.
But most important is taking healthy food & be happy.

IS TAP WATER SAFE FOR DRINKING?

Chlorine is a disinfectant added to drinking water to reduce or eliminate microorganisms, such as

 bacteria and viruses, which can be present in water supplies. The addition of chlorine to our

 drinking water has greatly reduced the risk of waterborne diseases.

Current scientific data shows that the benefits of chlorinating our drinking water (less disease) are

 much greater than any health risks from THMs and other by-products. Although other disinfectants are available, chlorine remains the choice of water treatment experts. When used

 with modern water filtration methods, chlorine is effective against virtually all microorganisms. 

Chlorine is easy to apply and small amounts of the chemical remain in the water as it travels in the

 distribution system from the treatment plant to the consumer's tap,This level of effectiveness 

ensures that microorganisms cannot recontaminate the water after it leaves the treatment plant.

Chlorine is used to combat microbial contamination, but it can react with organic matter in the

water and form dangerous, carcinogenic Trihalomethanes. According to Dr. Joseph M. Price, MD, in Moseby's Medical Dictionary, "Chlorine is the greatest crippler and killer of modern times. It is an insidious poison".

Although concentrations of these carcinogens are low...it is precisely these low levels which cancer scientists believe are responsible for the majority of human cancers in the United States." Report Issued By The Environmental Defense Fund

Dr. Herbert Schwartz of Cumberland County College in Vineman, N.J. says: "Chlorine has so many dangers it should be banned. Putting chlorine in the water supply is like starting a time bomb. Cancer, heart trouble, premature senility, both mental and physical, are conditions attributable to chlorine treated water supplies. It is making us grow old before our time by producing symptoms of aging such as hardening of the arteries."

There is increased evidence for an association between rectal, colon and bladder cancer and the consumption of chlorinated drinking water."

HAVE A CUP OF BUTTERMILK....

ayurveda says, Buttermilk is sweet, sour, and slightly astringent in taste. Easy to digest & stimulates agni .It is beneficial in patient of ascitis, IBS, piles, anorexia & diarrhoea.

It should not be given in case of wound, debilitated persons & fainting, giddiness, burning sensation & disorder of Rakta & Pitta. It should be avoided in hot season.

It is advised that buttermilk should be use in cold seasons, beneficial for weak digestive power & diseases caused Vata & Kapha. It cleanses channels & such as useful in obstructive disorders.

In Vata condition, sour buttermilk should be taken mixed with rock salt. In Pitta condition, sweet one with sugar & in Kapha condition, it should be added with trikatu ( dry ginger, black pepper & piper longum) .

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans notes that an 8 oz. serving of buttermilk contains 284 mg of calcium, which is roughly the same as an equivalent serving of whole or skim milk. Dairy products, such as buttermilk, are rich in calcium and can help you meet the 1,000 mg daily recommended intake of calcium. Calcium contributes primarily to strong bones, but your nerves, muscles and heart all also require calcium to function properly. A lack of proper calcium in your diet could lead to osteoporosis. Thus, incorporating buttermilk into your recipes helps you and your family stay healthy.

Buttermilk boasts an impressive range of vitamins conducive to your overall health. Vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, vitamin A, vitamin C and folate are all found in buttermilk. Vitamin B-12 increases the health of red blood cells while vitamin B-6 promotes neurological development and assists the body in building proteins. Vitamin A helps keep your skin and hair healthy, vitamin C allows your body to absorb more iron from food and folate helps prevent birth defects.

The Harvard School of Public Health Recommends that adults receive 8 g of protein daily for every 20 lb. of body weight. Like the protein found in meat, dairy protein is "complete" protein. Thus, it contains all eight essential amino acids needed for growth and development. In addition to a range of other nutritional benefits, each serving of buttermilk contains 8 g of protein.

so, have a cup of buttermilk & have healthy life.

Why Sesame oil is Best?

Ayurveda says, Sesame oil is best amongest all.it gives strength, stability, pain killer ,good for skin & hair & pacify Vata & Kapha.It is good for eating & massage, aphrodisiac, create lightness, beneficial for both slim & obese person.It is beneficial when taken with food or used for Basti, Abhyanga, Snehan & Nasya.

Sesame oil is one of those vegetable oils that are good for you. Most nutritionists like it for two reasons. First, it's rich in mono- and polyunsaturated acids (PUFAs) -- the good kind of fat that cuts cholesterol. Second, sesame oil is low in saturated fats -- the kind of fat that's bad for you. And there's more. Sesame oil contains two unique chemicals called sesamol and sesamin. They are very powerful antioxidantsSesame seeds contain vitamins including vitamin A, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6 and choline. A tablespoon contains 8 mg of folate, which represents 2 percent daily reSesame seeds are an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, representing 9 percent, 6 percent and 8 percent daily recommended value, respectfully. Other minerals found in sesame seeds include iron, potassium, zinc, copper and selenium.commended value.

 A sesame oil  massage provides the antioxidants vitamins A and E to facial skin. Antioxidants protect skin from cell damage that can be caused by free radicals. Sesame oil also provides protein to skin and is a moisturizer.