Archive for July, 2009
Ayurveda and Weightloss
Eight years ago, I visited an Ayurvedic Physician for a Diet Consultation. I was so shocked by her accurate portrayal of what was going right and wrong in my life, just by feeling my pulse and asking me a series of long questions to determine my body constitution. Ayurveda has a very holistic view on weightloss. For instance, Kapha or Water/Earth [...]
The Wonder Herb – NEEM
By Monica Groover I recently came across a very interesting and informative article at Henry’s Marketplace website. I love the way this website presents the Ayurvedic or Western herbs, and, rate them according to their proven ‘healing’ value and assign them stars. I am a little disappointed that Neem has been preached as an herb for [...]
Back Injuries
Along with upper and lower backache – Slip Disc and Sciatica are the most common form of back injuries. Slipped disc refers to rupturing of a spinal disc due to intense strain in the lower back region. Spinal discs, that are filled with thick jellyish fluid, lie between our vertebrae and act as shock absorbers. Sciatica refers to a sharp, [...]
