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Vata Dosha The vata dosha is associated with air and ether, and in the body promotes movement and lightness. Vata people are generally thin and light physically, dry-skinned, and very energetic and mentally restless. When vata is out of balance, there are often nervous problems, hyperactivity, sleeplessness, lower back pains, and headaches. Pitta Dosha Pitta is associated with fire and water. In the body, it is responsible for metabolism and digestion. Pitta characteristics are medium-built bodies, fair skin, strong digestion, and good mental concentration. Pitta imbalances show up as anger and aggression and stress-related conditions like gastritis, ulcers, liver problems, and hypertension. Kapha Dosha The kapha dosha is associated with water and earth. People characterized as kapha are generally large or heavy with more oily complexions. They tend to be slow, calm, and peaceful. Kapha disorders manifest emotionally as greed and possessiveness, and physically as obesity, fatigue, bron...

Diet plays an important role in our daily lives. If we eat right then we maintain good health. Good health means more vitality and we can carry out our daily chores better. Our diet must contain a lot of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals so that our body is kept healthy. Malnutrition can lead to serious diseases. There is lot of effects of an unhealthy diet on skin and we are going to discuss some of them later in the article. Unhealthy diet must be avoided. One must be very conscious of what they eat. Both young and old must take care of their food habits. When we are young we can eat all kinds of foods. As we grow older we must definitely be careful of what we eat. We have to avoid certain foods. Proper nourishment is very essential, or else one will develop serious illnesses. If one eats well then one is physically and mentally in good shape. He or she is very alert and adept in carrying out their responsibilities in workplace. Many people these days are going in for fast food...

* Eating breakfast decreases the chances of becoming obese, having a heart attack or developing diabetes according to study conducted by Harvard Medical School. * High-fiber breakfast can lessen the risk occurrence of colon cancer and intestinal polyps. * A good breakfast can provide you with all the energy and vitality for the day, to carry out your daily chores. * A healthy breakfast makes you feel fresh the whole day. * A proper breakfast reduces your cravings for fast foods, which are not good for health. * Adequate breakfast prevents you from having a heavy lunch, which could affect your diet. * One can balance the calorie intake for the day by having regular breakfast. * Children, who have breakfast, perform better at school. * Concentration levels are high if one has one’s breakfast. * A breakfast consisting of high fiber cereals can protect the intestinal tract and protects other parts of the body. * A good breakfast can help you lose wei...

It is an annual plant which grows some where between 50 to 100 cms (2-3 feet) tall and is a flowering plant. The flowers are whitish and purple in color. They are native to the sub-saharan Africa. It was also domesticated in India as well. The term sesame is derived from Latin sesamum, borrowed from the Greek sesamon seed or fruit belonging to the sesame plant. It is grown on account of its oil-rich seeds, which are available in variety of colors, which range from creamish white to charcoal black. Sesame seeds are added in bread preparations, such as bagel and hamburger buns. They can be baked as crackers. They are sprinkled on sushi style of foods. Whole seeds can be found in salads as well as baked snacks. Grounded and processed sweets can be used in the preparation of sweet confectionaries. East Asian cuisine items are prepared with it. The flavor of sesame seeds is also very popular in Korean cuisine and is used to marinate vegetables and meat. Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds *...

Egg whites are technically called albumin and are mixture of water (90%) as well as protein, which is the remaining 10 %. Once it is separated from the yolk ( this high cholesterol and saturated fat), it is easy food to take as part of healthier diet. The egg whites are good to have as healthy low diet as compared to the yolk portion. Egg is a very nutritious food item taken at breakfast time. It is good for one’s health and those who have high cholesterol and need to avoid the yolk can have it. As one grows older, protein is essential for healthy muscles. White of the egg helps builds up muscles of the body so that you have less weak muscles when you age. Health benefits of egg white The primary health benefits of egg white are: * Contain vitamins and minerals. * It is high in calcium, potassium as well as iron. * They are low-carbohydrate content. * Full of essential amino acids such as Arginine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Histindine, Trytophan, Valie. Essential amino acids...

One cannot prevent wrinkles. As one grows older one develops wrinkles. Also due to lack of sleep and rest one is prone to early wrinkles. Any person would like to look younger. Both men as well women are a bit scared about growing old, although it is an inevitable process of life. We would discuss more on how honey can be used for wrinkles in this article. Honey is derived from the nectar of flowers. It is sweet and very good to taste. One can use it on bread and also use it in many other culinary dishes. Women visit beauty parlors to look good. Also they make use of beauty masks to get rid of wrinkles. Several creams are available to either to reduce the onset of wrinkles or either to hide them. There are also home-made remedies to get rid of wrinkles or at least to delay their onset. Honey is one of them. How does honey help in getting rid of wrinkles? * Honey can be used to treat under the eye wrinkles. * Honey contains nourish and moisturizing ingredients. * It has anti...

* Honey and Cinnamon for Heart diseases- One must make a paste of cinnamon and honey and apply it on bread or chapatti and have it for breakfast every day. It reduces the cholesterol in one’s arteries and prevents heart attack. It is better than having jam or jelly for breakfast. Regular usage prevents loss of one’s breath and can prevent the next attack. Take about 1 part of honey and 2 parts of some lukewarm water and add a teaspoonful of some cinnamon powder to strengthen the heart beat. In the US as well Canada this has proved to be very useful in several nursing homes. As one ages the flexibility of the arteries and veins is reduced and they get clogged. Honey tends to revitalize the veins as well as arteries. * Honey and Cinnamon for Arthritis – Patients suffering from this health condition may be advised to take, both in the morning as well as in the evening, one cup of some hot water and two cups of some honey along with a small teaspoonful of cinnamon powder. * Honey a...

Facial wrinkles are much of a problem most women face. Chest wrinkles treatment is essential for women who want to show off their decolletage. They do not like to have wrinkles and try all methods to either get rid of them or at least slower their onset. Similarly chest wrinkles are also quite nuisance for women who wear shirts particularly when they expose their decolletage in dresses as well a shirts. On account of sun damage, the skin develops fine lines. The chest gets wrinkled. The question that arises is how to prevent it? How to Prevent Chest Wrinkles? Some of the top and tested ways to prevent chest wrinkles are: * One can place a broad spectrum sunscreen, which has a High SPF rating on one’s chest. This sunscreen will protect a person from sunrays such as UVA as well as UVB. Both these rays damage the skin and cause wrinkles. * One can wear protective clothes to prevent too much sun exposure for too long a period. * Eat a healthy as well as well-balanced diet. Take...

Coconut is often used as a hair oil by many in the East. It is considered to help in the growth of lustrous hair. Also it is used in culinary dishes for good and tasty flavor.Coconut oil is used in soaps. Many apply it on the body. Kerala, in South India, coconut is used in many food items. It is eaten raw also and the the coconut liquid is considered to be refreshing as well as good for health. How the use of coconut oil affects the skin? – Coconut oil wrinkles * It gives it very smooth as well soft texture. * It is very good ointment for rough, dry as well as wrinkled skin. * One can see much improvement in diseases such psoriasis as well as eczema. * It provides the skin a healthy as well youthful link. * Reduces the damage caused by too much sun exposure. * Although coconut oil brings s temporary relief to as well as aid the skin in healing up quickly. * It gets rid of outer layer of the dead cells. * The antiseptic fatty acids that are found in coco...

Water Hyssop or Bacop Monnieri is a beautiful perennial sound along the muddy shores of wetlands in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan, and some parts of Florida. The leaves of this particular plant have the most medicinal uses than any other part of the plant. Bacopa Monnieri is identified by the small white petal flowers that grow near under water. It is still used in India today to adorn newborns in hopes that it will be bring great intelligence and thus happiness. Bacopa Monnieri or Brahmi has been a standard of Ayurveda Medicine since the 6th century. Used since then as enhancer for mental healthy including memory, learning, and energy. This herb that is used in Indian medicine to treat any diseases of the nervous system. Researchers believe that Brahmi contains chemicals which help nerve impulses transmit faster and smoother. In modern medicine Bacopa Monnieri has always found a place, and is used in the treatment of the following: 1. Epilepsy 2. Mental Illness ...

Black cardamom a sibling to the slightly more commonly found and simply named cardamom is found mainly in Southern India and Nepal, where it is to found growing wild alongside many pathways. The cardamom plant is a root with pods full of seeds, black cardamom being the longest and thus more productive and has many positives properties and usages. It is more commonly found in food and medicines in the modern world, however the Romans and Ancient Greeks crushed it down and fermented it into a particularly pungent perfume, whilst the Egyptians of the same era chewed and used it as a toothpick. But however you apply it it is certain that black cardamom will provide the function you are prescribing for it. How it can be used? Within cooking the pod is squeezed until the seeds ooze out and are applied as such to the culinary dish and in this fashion, in a raw and natural state, it is added to and greatly enlivens things such as pulses. More commonly though it is fried or braised in a pan of...

Asafoetida is a resinous gum that is extracted from the root and stem of genus ferula, a type of giant perennial fennels that is at least 4 yrs old. The stem/root of the plant is slashed and kept in shade while the sap seeps out and hardens. This dried, grayish-white gum is then scraped off which turns reddish and finally reddish-brown as it ages. The asafoetida that we buy in stores has only about 30 -40% of pure asafoetida and the rest is edible starch (rice or wheat flour) to make the powder more manageable. Sometimes gum arabic, turmeric and some additional color are also added to it. In India, we use asafoetida in our pickles, as a substitute for garlic and of course, in our tadka/popu. The traditional popu/tadka process is incomplete without this spice. Asafoetida was introduced to the West by Alexander the Great in 4th century BC and was used in ancient Roman cuisine as a substitute for a North African plant named Silphium. Ayurveda highly recommends including all six tastes in...

Almonds are predominately a sweet tasting nut, though there is a more bitter tasting strain that is rarely consumed, that is found mainly in the Mediterranean and the colder more rugged regions of Asia such as Afghanistan and Kashmir. But there culinary influence is felt right round the world and through the ages too, they are mentioned in literature as far back as Shakespeare and are used in cooking all round the world. This suggests a thriving export market going back centuries. It also means that Almonds are easy to find no matter where you are in the world. In India and Afghanistan they are more often as not used as a cashew substitution and are used as ingredient in sauces and dishes such as kormas. Almonds are used for their protein giving qualities and should be consumed particularly as part of specific protein diets. Most popularly they are baked into almond cakes and as such are popular, tasty and healthy deserts, indeed for cake fiends there can be no more healthy treat for y...

Fish oil has lot of health benefits due to which it is increasingly used in the treatment of various health ailments. It contains a rich source of nutrients and essential ingredients including Omega-3 fatty acids useful in the treatment of arthritis. Generally, arthritis is a medical condition that affects lot of older people. It results in swelling and inflammation of the joints and restricts free movement of the body and causes pain. Most of the times, arthritis is caused on account of nutritional deficiencies arising in the body and free radicals may also lead to joint related problems. Small changes in diet and lifestyle can help in overcoming problems related to arthritis. It is a good idea to include lot of fresh fruits and vegetables in the daily diet that contain antioxidants in greater quantities. The chemicals and pesticides found in these foods that we consume including the pollution levels tend to increase the level of toxins in the body resulting in inflammation of the joi...

A pregnant woman has to have proper nutrition. If she is a working women, then all the more reason that she needs to eat right. Diet and vitamins play a vital role in ensuring that the baby is born healthy. A pregnant woman is not eating for herself, but also for somebody else. The child within her body requires proper nutrition for proper development. Any neglect on this front causes deformities. The child can be born with permanent physical and mental deformities. Vitamins for pregnant women Below are some of the top requirements of Vitamins for pregnant women: * Folic acid is very essential. * Iron is also essential. * Vitamin A also is required. * Beta-carotene. It is not toxic when taken in high doses. * Omega-3 fatty acids. Extra amount of this lifts depression and is also beneficial in preventing cancer, heart diseases etc. This is available in walnuts, flaxseeds, salmon, green leafy vegetables. * Calcium is available in fortified soy milk, cereals as wel...

It is nice to have beautiful as well as healthy hair. Both men and women prefer their hair to look good. They always like to look good to the opposite sex. Like other parts of the body, hair also needs proper intake of nutrients derived from nutritious diet. Intake of Vitamins for Healthy Hair is the best way to go for a beautiful and shiny hair and we would discuss more about it in the article. One must ensure that one has the best of diet and also sufficient intake of vitamins and minerals to keep hair in good shape. Healthy hair is possible when one’s foods habits are right. Intake of junk foods which contain no nutrition at all can affect the growth of the hair. Vitamins for healthy hair Top vitamins for healthy hair are: * Lack of vitamin B in one’s diet can result oily as well as greasy hair. * Whole grain, nuts, seeds, dairy products, legumes, wheatgerms contain a lot of B-complex vitamins. * One must take a diet rich in anti-oxidants. * Tofu, soya bean as well a...

Back pain is a very common health condition. Unless and until it is of very serious nature, no surgery is required. One can go in for other forms of treatment such as medicines, acupuncture, massage etc. In fact, one can take vitamins also to ensure that one is free from back pain. Traditional and non-traditional approaches of treatment are available for back pain. Also the conservative approach is to deal with the physical and psychological pain handling of the patient. Natural supplement treatment for back pain One can treat back pain naturally by using vitamins, minerals, nutrition, herbs as well as homeopathy medicine. Some may heal the back pain whereas others may result in side-effects. It is advisable to consult a physician or a nurse to ensure proper dosage. The FDA (Federal Drug Administration.- US) does not exercise any control over these natural supplements. Since the FDA does not have any control over these supplements, it is essential to make sure that there is a product d...

Healthy teeth are an asset. A perfect smile makes the day. Those who have the so called “perfect smile” win over many friends. One brushes one’s teeth daily and naturally, dental hygiene plays an important role in our lives. Apart from making sure one has the right kind of toothpaste and the right kind of toothbrush one also must ensure that one takes proper diet for healthy teeth. The intake of vitamins also play an important role in ensuring that one’s teeth are in proper condition. Lot of foods contains vitamins for healthy teeth and we are going to discuss some of them here. Both regulation of diet as well as proper intake of vitamins are essential for healthy teeth. Like any part of the body one must also keep one’s teeth in proper condition. Healthy teeth also keep the body in good shape. One can also chew one’s food properly. Vitamins for Healthy Teeth * Vitamin C, flavanoids as well as coenzyme Q10 are very powerful antioxidants which actually protect the gums against cell ...

It is necessary for all individuals to pay greater attention to their eye nutrition as it plays a greater role in shaping their overall health. There are plenty of foods that contain vitamins and essential minerals necessary for promoting a good vision and reducing eye related problems. Right nutrition for eye health minimizes the risk of eye ailments in addition to leading a better quality of life. Many people do not follow the right nutrition for eye health and as a result suffer from its consequences, leading to vision related problems with increased chances of blindness, as they grow older. Good eye care must include the intake of essential vitamins, minerals in the form of a healthy diet comprising of vegetables and fruits. Regular consumption of such high nutrient value foods can help in reducing the chances of vision problems such as eye-strains, eye diseases and other ailments associated with poor eye health. Besides, good eye care involves doing regular eye exercises and takin...

Deficiency in dietary supplements can lead to many kinds of eye related problems and hence it is important to supply the body with required amount of vitamins and minerals. However, one needs to bear in mind that taking vitamins for eye health is not a substitute for eating healthy food. A normal diet must comprise of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and dairy products in the right quantities. Lean meat, fish, eggs, nuts and beans may also be included with emphasis on a low carbohydrate diet to stay healthy. On the contrary, many people opt for high calorie foods, which can prove risky to the health and produce undesirable effects on the body. Dietary supplements can help in reducing the existing nutritional deficiencies contributing to good eye health. It also prevents lot of eye related diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration. AREDS (Age Related Eye Disease Study) shows that a combination of essential vitamins such as A, C and E along with increase in the consump...

Pimples are a health condition that many face. Teenagers face this problem more on account of puberty or during the onset of menstruation. At the same time even adults, both men and women also suffer from acne also known as pimples. Pimples can be very embarrassing and socially can cause much distress. Teenagers like to look good and are always trying to attract the opposite sex. They are very conscious of their appearance. The appearance of pimples on their face can embarrass them and also make them feel pretty low about it. Men as well as women also do not like pimples on their face or other parts of their body. Professionals who have to interact with many like to appear attractive and naturally they would like to get rid of pimples. Conventional methods of getting rid of pimples are there such as use of lotions, creams, medication. Diet also plays a major role in controlling pimples. Vitamins for pimples Top requirements of vitamins for pimples are: * Beta-carotene must be taken...

One of the most accepted tools in the fight against pimples is the Vitamin B5 acne treatment. Many people suffer from acne. Right from adults to teenagers everyone look in the mirror to find a new pimple every morning. Recently scientists have revealed a connection between vitamin B5 and clear skin. This is good news for those who suffer from acne. It’s a known fact that deficiency of certain vitamins cause health related issues. Acne is one among them. People with clear skin tend to have a higher level of B5 in their body. The vitamin B family plays a number of roles. It helps in having healthy nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and brain function. Especially vitamin B5 is necessary to maintain a healthy body, and also healthy skin. So, if it is not acquired through regular diet, then supplements are to be taken. The best way to take Vitamin B5 is to take a good multi vitamin that contains at least 50mg of B5. There are two reasons for this. Taking only Vitamin B...

Hair loss occurs when the diet is inadequate in the B vitamins - especially B6, biotin, inositol and folic acid; and the minerals magnesium, sulfur and zinc. The B vitamins, especially B5 (pantothenic acid and B3 (niacin), are especially important for hair growth. Certain essential amino acids are found to control the thinning and thickening of hair in laboratory animals. For example, when rats were fed a diet deficient in magnesium, they lost their hair in bunches. The situation was even more serious with some other B-vitamins. When rats were fed a diet low in biotin or inositol, they became hairless! This nutrient-deficient condition was found to be reversible. When the rats were fed a diet that was rich in B vitamins, it resulted in the complete restoration of hair. Heavy intake of vitamin supplements, in some cases, have resulted in stimulating hair growth. Men deficient in vitamin B6 often lose their hair. When they are deficient in folic acid, some men became completely bald! As ...