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Issue 6

	Repetitive Stress Injuries Dr. Purnima Vinod BAMS With the advent of computers, the world has further shrunk in size. It is easy to email and chat and get in touch with your dear ones who are not near you. Net banking, online booking of tickets, maintaining statistics, providing of software for safety and security, uses of computers are manifold. Even in a developing country like ours, it is very common to have a household PC in most urban houses and even houses in larger towns. Whether it is typing school reports, surfing the net, or playing games, even children are found to be hooked to their monitors. Behind all this, is an industry that is experiencing a boom which is the Information Technology or the IT industry in short. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page
	Pankajakasturi Herbals: The Name is Enough Sindhu Jayasankar It was a dream come true for Dr.Hareendran Nair to become a successful entrepreneur in the field of Ayurveda. As the Managing Director of Pankajakasturi Herbals India Ltd., near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, he was successful in propagating the therapeutic marvels of our ancient knowledge, Ayurveda, which otherwise confined to certain traditional hands. Started as a small clinic named Dhanwanthary Ayurvedics near Trivandrum, Dr. Hareendran Nair established Pankajakasturi Herbals India Ltd., in 1998, as a small research and development clinic. From this humble beginning he has come a long way through the ups and downs, especially in the early stage. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page
	A Brief Note on Clinical Experience (Continued from the last issue) Dr. P.K. Warrier, Managing Trustee & Chief Physician, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal Fibroid Uterus: Uterine fibroid is a fairly common gynaec problem which causes a lot of discomfort to the sufferer. Surgical intervention is often offered as a standard treatment for the management of fibroid uterus cases. It certain has many merits to its credit. But douche with herbal decoctions too helps to reduce the size of uterine fibroid considerably. It is likely to be more effective if done in the initial stages. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page
	The most natural way to clean the body: Panchakarmas Dr. Anand P.K.V. M.D. (Ay), Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College Thrissur Nature has an inherent capacity to refine and regenerate by itself. Human body is a miniature of nature. If left to be driven by the inherent tendencies of the body, refinement and regeneration of the body will take place naturally for human beings also to their full extent of life, with a graceful and glorious living. The present day life style has pulled the man a long way out of nature. We often fail to identify and attend the warning signs during the stressful life. Consequently, the powers of nature in the body are masked by the products of unsafe activities. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page
	Plants & Human Life Dr. K.R. Raman Namboothiri The relationship between Ayurveda and medicinal herbs is strong and inseparable. Plants are used in Ayurvedic preparations either in raw form or in processed form. From ancient times, plants were used as medicines not only by man but also by animals. You may have seen animals like cats and dogs eat certain species of grass to cure stomach problems. Usage of these grass and other plants were given in ancient texts like Rigveda. According to Rigveda, different plant parts like flowers, roots, bark, resin, tender leaf etc. are used in various medical preparations. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page
	Honey Staff Reporter Honey, a wonderful gift from nature has been using in India as well as in foreign countries for various purposes. Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used it in medicinal preparations. Dead bodies were embalmed in honey during those days. For centuries honey has been used as an antiseptic for external and internal conditions, and as a tonic for over all good health. It was included in diet as an energy source and also due to its sweet taste. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page
	Combating Migraine Dr. Purnima Vinod BAMS In ayurveda most of the conditions characterized by headache are referred to as “shiroroga”. Barring few symptoms like vomiting, double vision (diplopia), tremors in the region above shoulders, ear ache etc. other systemic symptoms like fever, convulsions etc. are absent. According to Sushrutucharya and Bhavaprakashkar there are 11 types of shiroroga viz. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page
	Breaking the fast with breakfast Sindhu Jayasankar What makes the breakfast important? The answer is there in the word itself. we are breaking the fast with breakfast. It is necessary to give a fresh start to the body after a prolonged fasting. One should get the body ready to do its functions. Yes, breakfast works as a source of energy. What happens when the energy sources are not replenished? The answer is simple. We feel tired, fatigue and lazy. Children may not be able to concentrate in class and will be sleepy. It also affects their memory and problem solving capacity. In the absence of food, the hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach destroys inner lining of stomach wall. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page
	Indian Gooseberry - God’s gift Staff Reporter Since the beginning of civilization, people have used plants as medicines based on their healing powers. A study of human life would not be complete with out a look at the role of plants in their life. According to World Health Organization, 80% of the population of developing countries still relies on traditional medicines, mostly plant drugs, for their primary health care needs. Rain forests are a diverse source of medicinal plants, many still unexplored, unique and potentially useful to mankind. These plants are finding use as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food supplements. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page
	Milk for Life Dr. Usha K. Puthumana Ayurveda stresses the importance of milk. It activates vitamin and mineral content in the blood and increases health of the body. Milk does jeevanakarma that is gives life and rejuvenates. “Ksheeram Jeevayathy” explains eight varieties of milk. Among these cow milk is widely used in Ayurvedic preparations and needs special mention. It provides immunity and makes the skin oily and shiny. The various qualities of milk make it an excellent food supplement. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page
	Control food to control Cholesterol Staff Reporter Cholesterol, the yellow, waxy and fatty substance, is the main culprit behind most of the Heart diseases and Stroke. It attracts a lot of attention today. The diameter of the arteries and blood vessels become thin due to deposits of cholesterol on their inner walls, and so shortens the distance between you and Heart diseases. It is necessary to understand the facts about cholesterol and that will help you to take better care of your body. Cholesterol has both positive and negative impact on body. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page
	Rakthamoksha a practical approach Prof. Dr. P.N. Mohan Kumar M.D. (Ay) According to Ayurveda diseases are managed by two principle means 1) Samana chikitsa & 2) Sodhana chikitsa Samana chikitsa is indicated when the gravity of the disease is not profound and when the vitiated doshas are not powerful. It is also indicated when the strength of the patient does not permit sodhana therapies to be done. Generally speaking, Samana therapy is palliative in nature. Samana is done to alleviate mild vitiation of doshas. Samana therapy is divided into Langhana and Brihmana. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page
	Aromatherapy (Part 2) Dr. Purnima Vinod BAMS In previous chapter we have had a look at what are the essential oils, carrier oils and how general blending is done. There are various methods of putting these oils to use but perhaps the most relaxing amongst them is massage. We all have experienced how relaxing a head massage is even with normal oil. Massage can fairly claim to be the oldest form of healing in existence. Touch is both healing and comforting. Every culture throughout history has used massage in some form or other. In India massage is an integral part of healthy living. Ayurveda recommends daily massage to increase metabolism and to maintain the health of the skin. If daily massage cannot be done due to constraint of time and space, atleast application of oil on feet and soles, head and ear is mandatory. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page
	A study on Dandruff, Hair Falling and Graying Dr. Preeti Singh A wide and extensive clinical trial over a period of one year was conducted by me for a wide ranging of hair problems. Patients were given holistic Ayurveda therapy. According to Aacharya Sushruta, dandruff hair fall and graying of hairs are compaired with Darunaka, Indralupta and Palitya respectively. According to Sushruta causes of Indralupta are Vata, Pitta Kafa and Rakta doshas. Causes of Darunaka are Vata and Kafa doshas and cause of Palitya is Pitta. To check availability/order contact us. Top \| Back to main page