Psoriasis – a Natural Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Last Updated on Sunday, 23 May 2010 02:11 Written by Natural Health Team Sunday, 23 May 2010 02:11

Psoriasis is a prolonged inflammation of skin. The causes of psoriasis are still unclear. This condition is neither infectious (Do not spread from one person to another) nor does it affect the general health. It affects both the genders and may start at any age.

Psoriasis is quite common, affecting around two per cent of the population, although people with very mild symptoms may not be aware they have it. Psoriasis can begin at any age but usually starts either around the age of 20 or between 50 and 60.

Causes of Psoriasis

As said earlier according to modern medical science the causes of psoriasis are unknown .But the following factors can trigger psoriasis.

1.Heredity – If one parent is affected then there is 15% of chances for the child to suffer from psoriasis. If both the parents are affected then the possibility of child getting the psoriasis is 60%.

2.Throat infections trigger psoriasis.

3.Trauma or hurt on skin like cuts, bruises or burns may cause psoriasis.

4.Some medicines or skin irritants initiate psoriasis.

5.Smoking and alcohol are other two factors which activate psoriasis.

6.Mental stress or psychological trauma may also set off psoriasis

What does ayurveda say about psoriasis?

Psoriasis is caused by vitiation of vata and kapha dosha. The vitiated doshas affect the skin and blood tissues. They also influence water element of the affected region on skin. Thus the skin which is influenced by affected doshas becomes discolored (white or copper colored), scaly and thin.

Causes of vitiation of Doshas

1.Consuming opposite foods.

2.Controlling natural urges.

3.Exposure to severe climatic conditions

4.Consuming food that is too salty, too sour and/or too heavy for digestion.

5.Sleeping during the afternoon.

6.Taking bath in cold water immediately after physical exertion.

7.Mental stress.

Changes that occur on skin during psoriasis

It takes 27 days for skin to replace itself with new mature skin cells. But the regions of skin affected by psoriasis the skin replace itself within 3-4 days with plenty of immature skin cells forming thick psoriatic patches.

According to ayurveda principles the vitiated vata dries the water element of skin and also initiate rapid growth of skin tissue. The vitiated Kapha dosha causes itching on the affected skin. The blood which is affected by vata and kapha adversely influences healing process.

Self-care for psoriasis

•Avoid all factors which trigger psoriasis.

•Reduce stress levels through meditation and Yoga .

•Do not prick, peel or scratch skin. This may trigger psoriasis.

•After bath or wash pat dry the skin. Do not rub the towel vigorously on skin.

•Avoid soap. Instead use gram flour (besan flour) as soap dries the skin.

•After washing, pat the skin dry, don’t irritate it by rubbing vigorously.

•Apply moisturizing creams liberally on affected areas after bath.

•Opt for cotton clothes over synthetic ones.

Ayurvedic tips for Psoriasis

1.Avoid consuming opposite foods.

2.Do not control natural urges like vomiting, urination, bowel emptying etc.

3.Do not take cold water bath immediately after a heavy work out, traveling, a long walk etc.

4.Take care not to consume foods which cause indigestion.

5.Absolutely do not eat too much of salty, sour or acidic foods.

6.Avoid sleeping in afternoons.

7.Say no to radish, urad dal, sesame, jaggery (gur), curds, fish and other sour foods.

8.Always apply besan flour or herbal scrub instead of soap.

9.Smear herbal balm which is infused with vata and kapha balancing herbs.

10.Keep on applying moisturizing gels or creams continuously to maintain the moisture levels of skin.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Home Remedies for Headache

Last Updated on Thursday, 1 April 2010 11:45 Written by Natural Health Team Thursday, 1 April 2010 11:45

Headache (cephalalgia in medical terminology) is a condition of pain in the head; sometimes neck or upper back pain may also be interpreted as a headache. Headache, like chest pain or dizziness, has many causes. All headaches are considered primary headaches or secondary headaches. Primary headaches are not associated with other diseases. The most common type of headache is a tension headache. As many as 90% of adults have tension headaches. Tension headaches are more common among women than men. They are often related to stress, depression, or anxiety. Overworking, not getting enough sleep, missing meals, and using alcohol or street drugs can make you more susceptible to them. Headaches can be triggered by chocolate, cheese, and monosodium glutamate (MSG). People who drink caffeine can have headaches when they don’t get their usual daily amount. Migraine headaches are the second most common type of primary headache. An estimated 28 million people in the US have migraine headaches. Migraine headaches affect children as well as adults. Before puberty, boys and girls are affected equally by migraine headaches, but after puberty more women than men have them. Migraine often goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed as tension or sinus headaches.

Rebound headache ,which are also known as analgesic-abuse headaches, are a subtype of primary headache caused by overuse of headache drugs. Cluster headaches are a rare but important type of primary headache, affecting mainly men. Cluster headaches occur daily over a period of weeks, sometimes months. Cluster headaches primarily affect men between the ages of 20 and 40. Traction and inflammatory headaches are symptoms of other disorders, ranging from stroke to sinus infection. Cluster headaches may last between five minutes and three hours; they may occur once every other day or as often as eight times per day. The IHS classifies cluster headaches as either episodic or chronic. Episodic cluster headaches occur over periods lasting from seven days to one year, with the clusters separated by headache-free intervals of at least two weeks. The average length of a cluster ranges between two weeks and three months. Cluster headaches have diverse causes, ranging from serious and life threatening conditions such as brain tumors, strokes, meningitis, and subarachnoid hemorrhages to less serious but common conditions such as withdrawal from caffeine and discontinuation of analgesicsChronic cluster headaches occur over a period longer than a year without a headache-free interval, or with pain-free intervals that are shorter than two weeks.

Headaches can have many causes, but serious causes of headaches are rare. Sometimes headaches warn of a more serious disorder. Tension headaches Episodic tension headaches are usually relieved fairly rapidly by such over-the-counter analgesics as aspirin (300–600 mg every four hours), Some forms of headache, such as migraine, may be amenable to preventative treatment. Migraine headaches may respond to aspirin, naproxen, or combination migraine medications. Headaches require medical attention, and respond with simple analgesia (painkillers) such as paracetamol/acetaminophen or members of the NSAID class (such as aspirin/acetylsalicylic acid or ibuprofen). Migraine headaches Medications can be prescribed to prevent migraines as well as to treat the symptoms of an acute attack. Drugs that are given for migraine prophylaxis (to prevent or lower the frequency of migraine attacks) include tricyclic antidepressants, beta-blockers, and anti-epileptic drugs, which are also known as anti-convulsants. Corticosteroid drugs can be used to provide temporary relief from the attacks whilst one of the preventative treatments listed above is being introduced. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve) are helpful for early or mild migraines.

Ayurvedic Herbal Home Remedies for Headache Tips

Apply ice to your head.

1.Apply a paste of freshly ground clay or freshly ground sandalwood to the forehead, let dry, rub off by hand and wash.

2.When not suffering from a cold, drink a teaspoon of honey in a glass of warm water or fill the stomach completely with water.

3.Massage forehead, temples, neck and shoulder muscles, making sure to use a little oil to prevent chafing and burning

4.Make a compress by putting 5 drops of lavender essential oil in cold (or warm) water. Swish around a soft cloth, then put it on your head or neck

5.Alternating hot and cold compresses on the head also works well to reduce the swelling inside the head that causes many headaches.

6.Breathing exercises are a known cure for headaches. Taking very deep breaths and then exhaling slowly may help.

7.Boil some vinegar in water and place it in a bowl. Wrap a towel around the head and bend over the bowl. Inhaling the fumes will help unblock the sinuses and alleviate the headache

8.Lying down in a dark, silent room may also relieve headaches.

9. Curtailing your intake of certain foods and easing up on alcoholic drinks, certain fizzy drinks, coffee, and cigarettes will help to reduce headaches.

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Vasko – Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies For Vascular Diseases

Last Updated on Monday, 11 January 2010 03:27 Written by Natural Health Team Monday, 11 January 2010 03:27

Vasko is a 100% herbal product, which protects your heart and brain. Continue reading to discover how.

It is quite a disgusting experience, exploring the health market. The traditional medical system says one thing, while alternative medical practitioners tell you another thing. You are caught in between. You cannot decide for sure who is telling the truth. The conventional medicine says surgery is the only solution for several health issues, while the alternative medicine camp says otherwise.

Wouldn’t it be nice if some genuine people come forward with some herbal supplements that will actually help you protect your health? Isn’t it great knowing there actually are some genuine herbal products that can help you? Guru’s Garden is here with a collection of herbal remedies, which relieve you from various ailments.

Here is one such herbal product – VASKO. It delivers what it promises. It protects brain, heart and other vital organs of your body. You can see the testimonials of several dozens of people who rave the health benefits of this herbal supplement. Yes, these testimonials are from people who actually believe this herbal product is God’s gift to them.

On to Vascular diseases:

Angina, heart attack and stroke have one thing in common – narrower blood vessels that prevent supply of blood to vital organs. This happens due to the thickening of arteries (blood vessels). Doctors call this condition arteriosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis is the condition characterized by the thickening of blood vessels (arteries). This leads to narrower blood vessels, which essentially prevent the flow of blood. Another condition is Atherosclerosis, a condition in which atheromatous plaque and cholesterol are deposited on arterial walls. This condition has the risks of calcification and ulceration. Depending on the location of such build-ups, the person can experience heart attack, stroke or Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

The blocking of blood vessels can lead to various conditions including:

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Heart failure
• Stroke
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Damage to kidneys, spleen and pancreas
• Erectile dysfunction

What is the cause of this condition?

Aging, family history, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, sedentary lifestyle, overweight, etc are factors to watch out for.

How you can prevent this condition?

Follow these tips to avoid the conditions of both arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis.

• Quit smoking
• Eat healthy
• Exercise regularly
• Avoid obesity
• Treat high blood pressure and diabetes

How Vasco Can Help

Vasko herbal supplement has components that can reduce bad cholesterol in blood. It also can reverse the atherosclerosis to re-establish optimum blood flow to vital parts like heart, brain and other parts of the body. It actively probes and expels vascular deposits – fat and calcium. It dilates arteries and improves blood perfusion.

The Most Common Indications of VASKO

Vasco is not just for preventing vascular diseases. Its powerful herbal formulation acts against several physical conditions including:

1. Aging

2. Varicose Veins

3. Osteoarthritis (Degeneration of Cartilages, Tendons and Ligaments)

4. Rheumatoid Arthritis

5. Gangrene and Retinopathy

6. Hyperthyroidism

7. High Cholesterol

8. High Triglycerides

9. High Blood Pressure

10. Cardiovascular Accident (Coronary Heart diseases with or without Angina pectoris)

11. Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

12. Clogged Arteries

13. Fatty liver

14. Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)

15. Enlarged uterus with fibroids

16. Obesity (Visceral fat)

Now you can enjoy a healthy, active and pleasant life that you have always dreamed.

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