Tulsi (Holy Basil) Commonly used for the flu, Tulsi is a potent antimicrobial and may assist the body in destroying harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Tulsi can be used long-term to strengthen the immune system. In one study tulsi demonstrated antimicrobial activity similar to that of doxycycline against A. actinomycetemcomitans – a common cause of… Read More Effective Herbal Antibiotics – Fight of Infections Naturally
Every aging man’s worst nightmare, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a condition in which the prostate gland, which is located at the base of the bladder and around the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder), swells in size due to an increase in prostate cells. A swollen prostate can pinch the urethra, which… Read More Benign Prostate Hyperplasia – Natural Treatment
Eggs are one of the best foods for neurological health. They provide nutrition for several processes and aspects of neuro-chemistry including neurotransmitter production, neurological and psychiatric illnesses, as well as overall brain growth due to its high amino acid content, b-vitamins, cholesterol and omega 3’s. Eggs are one of the most nutrient dense foods on… Read More Eggs: The Brain Boosting Superfood
Trikatu Trikatu is a popular Ayurvedic formulation which has been used for several-thousand years for the purpose of breaking down metabolic waste and improvement of metabolic/digestive function. It is comprised of three ingredients: – Long Pepper (Piper Longum) – Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum) – Ginger (Zingiber Officinalis) This formulation boosts digestive function by promoting gastric emptying,… Read More Trikatu: A Metabolism Boosting & Immune Modulating Formulation
Allergies, at some point, affects everyone in some way or another. Whether it’s allergic rhinitis, skin allergies, food allergies, latex, pets, insects, or drug allergies, it’s a major concern. However, the bigger problem lies in the solution. Not because it’s hard to solve but because the mainstream western medicine solution comes with a price –… Read More Natural Allergy Relief
Licorice root has been used for treating ulcers, inflammatory skin conditions, low body weight, hepatitis, acidity, laryngitis, SARS, bronchitis, and many other conditions, for many years. In fact, there are references to licorice root in ancient Ayurvedic texts, dating back to 3000 B.C. According to multiple studies, the key chemical constituent “glycyrrhizin” has shown promising… Read More Licorice Root Heals Peptic Ulcers
Being overweight is probably the easiest way to destroy one’s self-esteem, health and well being. What makes it worse is that society has made it such that overweight people are shamed and accused of being greedy, gluttonous, lazy and irresponsible. However, this is far from true in most cases. Being overweight can actually be a… Read More Rapid Weight Loss: The Best Method
The Kidneys are the body’s filtration system. Basically the Kidneys filter the blood and throughout the day and removes waste from the body. They also regulate the balance of electrolytes and control the fluid balance within the body. When the body is constantly bombarded with large amounts of nephrotoxic (kidney harming) substances, the damage can… Read More Detoxify Your Kidneys Quickly & Effectively
Most people turn to drugs and alcohol when they want to relax and feel good. This is because drugs and alcohol increase Dopamine, a neuro-transmitter which is responsible for the pleasurable feeling experienced with these substances. The problem with these options is that they cause severe damage to multiple organs including the brain, liver and… Read More Increase Dopamine Naturally With One Herb
Most people manage pain by popping pain killers, yet they don’t understand the detrimental impact it has on other organs within the body. There’s no point in solving one problem, only to create ten more. Recent studies have proven that drugs like Acetaminophen (Tylenol/Paracetamol), are extremely hepato-toxic, meaning that it destroys your liver. Ibuprofen basically… Read More Natural Pain Management
When it comes to infections, the solution is to reduce the infection’s ability to thrive by making the environment non-conducive and improve the bodies defenses. According to Ayurveda, the first thing to be done is fasting. Fasting allows the bodies own metabolism to burn up whatever toxic waste is remaining within the body, improve the function… Read More Fight Off Infections Easily With Ayurvedic Medicine
Scanty menstruation is called Hypomenorrhea and in some cases may be considered as Amenorrhea. This condition can be caused by several factors, some physiological, some pathological and some psychological. Physiologically speaking, it can occur during the extremes of reproductive life (immediately after puberty or just before menopause. Pathologically, there are many potential causes, such as: Being… Read More Scanty, Absent, or Suppressed Menstruation and Its Natural Treatment
During my studies in India (which lasted 6 years) I experienced food poisoning, vomiting, upset tummy, and many other digestive problems innumerable times. It was quite an inconvenience as it would happen all the time and at the worst possible moments. The last thing anyone needs while in medical school is to be constantly sick.… Read More Natural Relief for Food Poisoning, Vomiting And Upset Tummy
Medicine is a science that has existed since the beginning of time. Every living being experiences illness, disease, and injury. And every living being desires relief when in such times. Since mankind originated, there has always been a means of treating disease. However, in recent times our species has gone down the wrong path of… Read More What is Ayurvedic Medicine?