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Use Saffron for clear vision

acharya — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:32:52 +0000

Saffron the common spice used in Indian, Spanish and Italian cuisine (also called the golden spice) has now been found to prevent loss of eye sight in old age, according to a new Australian study. The researchers at the University of L’Aquila in Italy, and Sydney University in Australia, found that eating saffron on a daily [...]

Banish stuffy nose with Ayurveda Jal Neti therapy

acharya — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:49:05 +0000

How many of you have been suffering from stuffy nose, sinusitis or allergic rhinitis, without being able to find the right treatment for it? Well, an ancient Ayurvedic technique, known as Jal Neti which means nasal douche could help in clearing nasal passages by flushing out bacteria, dirt and contaminated mucus. Clear nasal passages can improve breathing, [...]

Flower root found effective in Prostate Cancer treatment

acharya — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:26:01 +0000

The German Cancer-Science Council has just revealed that a substance from the root of a flower could prove beneficial in treatment of Prostate Cancer. Experts at the University of Goettingen, in their laboratory tests, found that ‘tectorigenin’, obtained from the roots of Belamcanda Chinesis, curbed the growth of cancer cells, which was proven in animal cells. [...]

Two cups of green tea a day, keeps stroke risk at bay!!

acharya — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:11:56 +0000

Two cups of green tea a day can reduce the risk of having the most common form of stroke, goes the latest research finding. Prof. Colin Binns, School of Public Health, Curtin University, Western Australia, says that people who drink at least one cup of green tea a day, can reduce their risk of ischemic stroke. [...]

Improve heart health through yoga

acharya — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:06:26 +0000

The main reason for heart ailments to reach an epidemic level is the unhealthy lifestyle led by the present generation, which includes high-fat diet, lack of exercise, mental stress and may be use of tobacco. Yoga, unlike presumed by many, does not mean just the practise of asanas. It also implies leading a holistic, healthy lifestyle, [...]

Natural remedy to combat Swine Flu

acharya — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:46:55 +0000

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), an herb with anti-viral properties, is being increasingly considered as a natural-defense against the H1N1 Swine Flu. Researchers believe that this antioxidant-rich herb can reduce the duration and severity of the flu. One such popular preparation of Elderberry is Sambucol, the syrup available in most health-food stores, which has also been tested in [...]

Meditation is the way to bigger brain

acharya — Sat, 30 May 2009 04:30:08 +0000

Although there are several options on the offer to build bigger muscles and stronger bones, this is the first-ever research that suggest way to a bigger brain, and ‘meditation’ is the answer. A group of researchers at the UCLA (University of California Los Angeles) used high-resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to scan the brains of people [...]

Salad herb Rocket found to be an effective anti-ulcer agent

acharya — Sat, 23 May 2009 05:02:18 +0000

A salad herb – Rocket, better known as Arugula (Eruca Sativa) has depicted anti-ulcer properties, confirmed a Saudi Arabia-based research group. The team noticed that Rocket extract depicts antisecretory, cytoprotective and anti-ulcer activities against experimentally-induced gastric lesions in rats. The anti-ulcer properties are probably due to prostaglandin mediated activity and/or through antioxidant and anti-secretory properties. Gastric ulcer is [...]

Best known remedies in Ayurveda for Hypertension

acharya — Sun, 17 May 2009 05:26:31 +0000

One of the most common ailments of modern day is Hypertension, better known as the silent killer. Hypertension is usually asymptomatic, although few common associated symptoms may be headache, insomnia, and loss of energy. It should not be ignored and often leads to lethal complaints if left untreated. Healthy adults have an average systolic pressure in [...]

Best natural remedies for muscle ache

acharya — Mon, 11 May 2009 11:26:19 +0000

It is never advisable to ignore aches and pains and wait for it to pass. An early treatment will help in cure and prevent further progression into arthritis. Popping in pills and injecting cortisone into an acutely affected joint may offer relief to a certain extent, but will harm the immune system in the long [...]