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A Complete Family Magazine on Health, Pharma & Ayurveda

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Contents Lumpectomy

CHICKEN POX

Cord Blood Banking

The art of happy and successful living

Acupressue do it yourself therapy

Wellness of citrus fruits

Fatigue

Sleep

EPSOM SALT and ARTHRITIS

NATUROPATHY AND PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENTS IN DIFFERENT DISEASE CONDITION

EYE IRRITATION

Pediatric Ophthalmolgy & Strabismus

Exam Tips for parents

Creation : Chandrashekar Gajani, Purushotam K.

PYRAMID PROTECTION FOR MAIN DOOR 28 WHAT CAUSES PILES?

Yoga for women to safeguard health

Family tips by Partha Bagchi

FALSE DAISY

Preconception planning- an ayurvedic way

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uuWomen healthtt Lumpectomy helps confirm a diagnosis of cancer or rule it out Lumpectomy is also a first treatment option for some women with early-stage breast cancer

Professor Dept. of General Surgery Vydehi Institute of oncology, Whitefield, Bangalore-560066 Ph : 080 – 28413381/82/83

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umpectomy (lum-PEK-tuh-me) is surgery to remove cancer or other abnormal tissue from your breast. Lumpectomy is also called breast-conserving or breast-sparing surgery because — unlike a mastectomy — only a portion of the breast is removed. Doctors may also refer to lumpectomy as a wide local excision. During lumpectomy, a small amount of normal tissue around the lump (clean margins) also is taken to help ensure that all the cancer or other abnormal tissue is removed. Lumpectomy helps confirm a diagnosis of cancer or rule it out. Lumpectomy is also a first treatment option for some women with early-stage breast cancer. In cases where cancer is found, lumpectomy usually is followed by radiation therapy to reduce the chances of cancer returning. Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure that carries a risk of side effects, including

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node removal, that may be lasting

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How you prepare

You’ll meet with your surgeon a few days before your lumpectomy. Bring a list of questions to remind you to cover everything you want to know. Make sure you understand the procedure and its risks. You’ll be given instructions about pre surgical restrictions and other things you need to know. In most cases, the surgery will be done as an outpatient procedure, so you can go home the same day. ªª Tell your doctor about any medications, vitamins or supplements you’re taking in case something could interfere with the surgery. In general, to prepare for your lumpectomy, it’s recommended that you: ªª Stop taking aspirin or other blood-thinning medication. Your doctor may ask you to stop taking it a week or longer before the surgery to reduce your risk of bleeding. ªª Check with your insurance company to determine whether the procedure is covered and if there are restrictions on where you can have it done.

Risks Bleeding Infection Pain Temporary swelling Tenderness Formation of hard scar tissue at the surgical site

Lumpectomy ªª Don’t eat or drink 8 to 12 hours before surgery, especially if you’re going to have general anesthesia. ªª Bring someone with you. Besides offering support, another person is needed to drive you home and listen to postoperative instructions because it may take several hours for the effects of the anesthesia to wear off

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What you can

Locating the area to be removed Your lumpectomy procedure begins with locating the area of your breast that contains the abnormality. If your breast abnormality was detected on a mammogram and confirmed with a biopsy,

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Editor Speak

Volume 3 Issue 3 March 2012 CHIEF EDITOR

Summer affects on health

D A Kalpaja

EDITOR Shri Krishna M

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Consulting Editors Keshav V. Ramu D V Kumar Note: This publication is a reference volume only. Do consult your doctors. While the editors do their utmost verify informations published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. Articles, Advertisements published in the book does not imply endorsement by the publisher.

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- A Looks at the unusual ways

he sun is blazing and farmers markets are popping up everywhere. Yes, it seems summer has arrived. Most people associate the summer with feeling healthier - and certainly some conditions improve. Here, LORRAINE FISHER looks at the unusual ways in which summer affects our health: ARTHRITIS(worse), DIABETES(worse), FERTILITY(worse), PNEUMONIA (worse), HEART DISEASE (improves) KIDNEY STONES (improves), SCABIES/HEAD LICE (worse), ROSACEA (worse) . Summer activities bring additional risks to your health. Be sure to be safe this summer by knowing summer health risks - Skin Cancer, Heat Stroke, Food Poisoning, Driving Accidents (driver fatigue, defensive driving, etc.), Eye damage, Drowning, Dehydration, Bug bites, unsafe sex and fireworks injury. A little bit of prevention can keep your summer safe Summer is a perfect time to improve your health. Here are steps improve your health in a fashion so seasonally laid back you’ll barely notice the effort. ªª Have a cup of mixed fresh berries -- blackberries, blueberries, or strawberries -- every day. They’ll help you load up on antioxidants, which prevent damage to tissues and reduce the risks of age-related illnesses. ªª To improve your stress level, plant a small garden or plant a few flower pots -- indoors or out. Just putting your hands in soil is “grounding.” ªª Flossing reduces oral bacteria, which improves overall body health, and if oral bacteria are low, your body has more resources to fight bacteria elsewhere. Floss daily ªª Pick one outdoor activity -- taking a nature walk, playing games such as tag with your kids, cycling or swimming ªª To protect your vision at work and at play, wear protective eyewear. When outdoors, wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet A and B rays. Sunglasses can help prevent cataracts, as well as wrinkles around the eyes ªª Have Vacations to get multiple benefits: lower your blood pressure, heart rate, and stress hormones such as cortisol, which contributes to a widening waist and an increased risk of heart disease. ªª Summer’s a great time to skip drinks with hard alcohol ªª Resist the urge to stay up later during long summer days. Instead pay attention to good sleep hygiene by keeping the same bedtime and wake-up schedule and not drinking alcohol within three hours of bedtime - Editor

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your radiologist may have placed a tiny marker or clip in your breast during the biopsy. If this is the case, a thin wire may be inserted in your breast and passed down to the marker or clip. Your surgeon can use the wire as a guide to the precise area that needs to be removed during surgery. If you have a lump or mass in your breast that can be easily felt through the skin, the wire procedure isn’t necessary because the surgeon can more easily find the abnormal area to be removed.

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ªª Some restrictions of activity ªª A follow-up appointment with your doctor, usually seven to 14 days after surgery

Results

The results of your pathology report should be available in a week or two. At the follow-up visit after your surgery, your doctor will explain the report. If you need more treatment, your doctor may recommend: ªª More surgery if the margins around your tumor weren’t cancer-free ªª A medical oncologist to discuss other forms of treatment after the operation, such as hormone therapy if your cancer is sensitive to hormones or chemotherapy or both ªª A radiation oncologist to discuss radiation treatments, which are typically recommended after lumpectomy ªª A counselor or support group to help you cope with having breast cancer

Preparing for lymph node removal

Lymph nodes are often removed during surgery to determine whether cancer has spread beyond the breast. In one lymph node procedure called an axillary node dissection, the surgeon removes a number of nodes from your armpit on the side of the tumor. In another lymph node procedure called a sentinel lymph node biopsy, your surgeon removes only the first one or two nodes into which a tumor drains (sentinel nodes). These are then tested for cancer. If no cancer is present, no further lymph nodes need to be removed. If cancer is present, the surgeon will remove more lymph nodes in the armpit. If you’re having sentinel node biopsy, before your surgery a radioactive substance or blue dye or both will be injected into the area around the tumor or the skin above the tumor. The dye will travel to the sentinel node or nodes, allowing your doctor to see where they are and remove them during surgery.

Why it’s done

The goal of lumpectomy is to remove cancer or other abnormal tissue while maintaining the appearance of your breast. Studies indicate that lumpectomy is as effective a treatment as removal of the entire breast (mastectomy) for women with early-stage breast cancer. Your doctor may recommend lumpectomy if a biopsy has shown that you have cancer and that the cancer is believed to be small and early stage. Lumpectomy may also be used to remove certain noncancerous or precancerous breast abnormalities.

During the procedure

A lumpectomy is usually performed using anesthesia, which will make you unaware during the procedure. Your surgeon will make an incision over the tumor or over the area that contains the wire, remove the tumor and some surrounding tissue, and send it to the lab for analysis. He or she will do the same for the sentinel lymph node or nodes if you’re having a sentinel node biopsy or the axillary lymph nodes if you’re having an axillary node dissection. The surgeon will then close the incisions with attention to preserving the appearance of your breast, using stitches (sutures) that will either dissolve on their own or be removed later by your doctor.

You may not be a candidate for lumpectomy for breast cancer if you: ªª Have a history of scleroderma, a group of diseases that harden skin and other tissues

ªª Have a history of systemic lupus erythematosus, a chronic inflammatory disease

ªª Have two or more tumors in different quadrants of your breast

ªª Have previously had radiation treatment to the

After the procedure

breast region

ªª Have cancer spread throughout your breast ªª Have a large tumor and small breasts, which may

After your surgery, you’ll be taken to a recovery room. During this time, your blood pressure, pulse and breathing will be monitored. If you’ve had outpatient surgery — usually lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy — you’ll be released when your condition is stable. If you’ve had axillary node biopsy, you may need to stay in the hospital a day or two so the medical staff can monitor your condition

cause a poor cosmetic result

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Expect to have: ªª A dressing (bandage) over the surgery site ªª Some pain, numbness and a pinching sensation in your underarm area

ªª Written instructions about post-surgical care, including caring for the incision and dressing, recognizing signs of infection ªª Prescriptions for pain medication and possibly an

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Department of Dermatology Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre White field , Bangalore 66 Ph 080-28413381/2/3/4

CHICKEN POX Rebrushing our Knowledge

6. How is it best treated & instructions while on treatment? Specific antiviral drug is given according to Kg body weight ranging from 5-10 days depending upon the severity of disease. - Patient should not take bathing for 10 days. - Should be on bland diet for 10 days. - Should be on plenty of water, Juices, for 10 days. 7. Why bathing avoided in chickenpox? Maintaining hygienic is always good but while taking bathing chances of rupture of vesicles is more & incidence of scarring is more at that time. One bad thing about chickenpox is scarring, so to avoid bad scar, we generally advise not have bath till the lesion fall off. 8. Is there any vaccine for chickenpox? Yes, there is a live attenuated vaccine presently available. Children of 1 to 1 ½ years -1 dose is enough For the adolescents aged 13 yrs or older -2 doses at an interval of 4-8 weeks Each vaccine can give a protective immunity for 10 years. 9. What is the controversy with chickenpox vaccine? If we look at the disease process, chickenpox at an younger age group normally ends up with no complication. Whereas chickenpox in the adult population many times ends up with complication. So giving chickenpox vaccine at an younger age develops a cohort of group of patients seen with chickenpox in the adult age group. So better to suffer from chickenpox in the childhood & getting lifelong immunity against virus. So problems of taking booster dose once in 10 years will not be there. 10. Whom actually requires chickenpox vaccine? It is the immunocompromised patients like kidney transplant patients, leukemic, lymphoma patients requires vaccines. Chickenpox in them can cause lot of complications. 11. What systemic complication can arise due to chickenpox? Pneumonia - Commonly seen on 4-5 days Encephalitis - 1 in 1000 cases Thrombocytopenic purpura - 5th to 10th day & persists for 3-6 months Very rarely hepatitis, endocarditis keratitis occurs. 12. Chickenpox & pregnancy: Chickenpox & complications in pregnancy depends on the trimester.

t is a disease known in different areas by different names like in Karnataka, it is being called “Amma” & in northern India it is being called “Chotima” many people still believes, it is the goddess curse. But in reality it is a disease caused by a virus by name “Varicella”. It is the winter season, where we see more number of cases. 1. Common age to see: Most of the patients are below 5-7 years, many below 10 years & few in adult age group. 2. Most Common route of Spread? Through air i.e., by nasal droplets from infected cases. 3. How does it Presents? It normally preceedes with prodromal symptoms of fever, malaise, running nose 3-4 days prior to onset of rash. The rash typically starts from face followed by involvement of trunk, limbs and oral mucosa. The characteristic of chickenpox is presence of polymorphic lesions means lesion of different morphology like raised red lesions, fluid filled lesions & pustules 4. Does it require isolation? Yes. Absolutely. Because most common route of spread is droplet infection. 5. How many days of isolation is required? Strict isolation is required 1-2 days before the onset of rash and 4-5 days after the onset of rash.

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7. 7. What is PHN? Any persisting pain or onset of pain in the local dermatome either 1 month or 3 months after the onset of rash is called PHN. 8. Why do the doctors check for HIV test during Herpes Zorter infection? Because, it is considered as one early markers of HIV. So ELISA for HIV is generally done but is optional & is must in person with high risk behaviour. 9. Does Patient can get 2nd or 3rd episode of Heaper Zoster? Yes. Whenever there is immunosuppression, virus can reactivate & can presents with disease. But most of these individuals will be HIV infected. 10. Herpes Zoster and pregnancy: It’s behaviour in pregnancy is like chickenpox If the infection occurs

If the infection occurs In last 2 Weeks of pregnancy

5 days before delivery

At 10 days of delivery

Child may born with varicella or it develops chickenpox soon after birth

Baby will be protected from maternal antibodies (so no limb defects)

Baby will be born with congenital varicella & may born with eye, brain, plus limb defects.

So irrespective of gestational age start antiviral medicine by neatly explaining about complication of disease. To conclude, chickenpox is a quiet common disease almost everyone suffers. Many times we casually take the disease & miss golden hours of treatment. So instead of having overlook towards the disease, looking the disease at cautious eyes is most important.

Herpes Zoster

It is being called by layman term as serpentine rash. The characteristics presentation of rash is eruption of fluid filled lesion along the line of dermatome in a serpentine pattern. Some people still believe it is a type of curse from snake god. But in reality it is a disease caused by reactivation of latent virus by name “Varicella”. 1. How does it start? Pain; It I s the pain or hyperesthesia in a particular dermatome alarms the patient before the rash. 2. How does the lesions look? Lesions are typically fluid filled ones erupted along the line of dermatome in a serpentine pattern. It is always unilateral. 3. What are predisposing factors? - Old age - Trauma to local area - Stress - Post radiation - Immuno suppression - drug - Induced -diseases like malignancies, HIV 4. Any relationship with chickenpox? Yes. Absolutely. Both are caused by same virus & both are treated by same drug with little bit changes. Chickenpox is a primary infection, whereas Herpes Zorter is a reactivation of latent virus which persists in the sensory ganglia. 5. 5. Is it requires isolation like chickenpox? No. Absolutely not. It is a reactivation of old virus & mode of transmission is not nasal droplets. 6. 6. What are the common complication of this infection? Secondary infection of local lesions, gangrene, nerve palsies & most commonly post Herpetic neuralgias(PHN) if the patient is in older age group.

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In last 2 Week of pregnancy

5th days before delivery

At 10th days of delivery

Child may born at varicella or it develops chickenpox soon after birth

Baby will be protected from maternal antibodies (so no limb defects)

Baby will be born at congenital varicella & presents with eye, brain, & limb defects.

11. Is there any role of specific immunoglobulin? (Both in chickenpox & Zoster) Yes. There is a role. It is been given for -Adults & Children who have not had chickenpox previously & exposed to chickenpox at present -Immunocompromised Adults & Chickenpox who have not had chickenpox in the past. -It is specially indicated for –neonates whose mothers had chickenpox 7 days before & after the delivery. 12. Does Herpes Zoster can be transmitted to others? Definitely. But not through nasal droplets. It is through skin lesion & whoever who have not had chickenpox previously can develop chickenpox & not Herpes Zoster. 13. What is the role of steroids in Herper Zoster? It is being indicated in older patients to decrease the incidence of PHN & in ophthalmic Zoster to reduce the severity. To conclude, Herper Zoster is very well known for its pain. So patient should be made comfortable in terms of pain as early as possible. This can be achieved only when they have consultation with nearby dermatologist without missing golden hour of treatment.

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Department of OBG Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre White field, Bangalore 66 Ph 080-28413381/2/3/4 Seventeen years after the first successful transplantation of stem cells harvested from the umbilical cord, the use of cord blood as a viable alternative to bone marrow as a source of stem cells is gaining importance. The cord blood that remains in the placenta after birth is routinely discarded as waste despite the fact that it has a sufficient quantity of stem cells capable of curing diseases. Your baby’s umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells, which are genetically unique to your baby and family. This blood is rich in haemopoetic stem cells-proliferate cells that have the capacity to develop into blood cells. There are also indications that these cells may have the capacity to develop into other kinds of lineages, such as nerve cells or cardiac tissue. To date, umbilical cord blood has been used in more than 8,000 transplants for children and adults. In many cases, the cord blood was used by the baby’s sibling. Other transplants have occurred for the newborn himself, the newborn’s mother, father, and the newborn’s cousin. With the number of births in India running into several million a year, the potential to fight disease and save lives is immense even if the cord blood from a small fraction of new born can be collected and preserved. This life saving material is literally being disposed of as medical waste in labor and delivery units across the country day and night. There are compelling reasons for saving cord bloodthe avoidance of the need for a perfect tissue match required in bone marrow transplants, the low rate of viral contamination, and ready availability. The scope for using the cord blood later in the event of the child suffering from certain diseases is also a major attraction. So what does all this have to do with prospective parents? Known source of stem cells are adult bone marrow, peripheral blood to some extent, embryos and umbilical cord blood. The use of human embryos for therapeutic or research purpose is fraught with ethical and legal problems. The availability of adult bone marrow is dependent on voluntary donations and the possibilities of tissue matching are very low. Besides, it has been found that cord blood is some 10 times richer than bone marrow in its proportion of haemopoetic stem cells. Such cells have primarily been used to treat blood disorders, such as some forms of leukaemia, thalassemia and other blood malignancies. Cord blood is harvested immediately after the child

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is born. The blood that remains “The miracle in the umbilical cord before is not just your the placenta is discarded is baby, it’s what harvested and immediately comes attached” transported to a storage facility, It refers to an where it is stored in liquid nitrogen at below – 186 degrees exciting area of Celsius. This can be used in medicine that case the child-or a sibling or has fascinated other family member- develops biologists and a condition that requires stem biotechnologists cell therapy. Research indicates that these for a couple of cells remain viable in storage decade’s nowfor up to 18 years, and some regenerative suggest, even 21 years. medicine. It is this unique feature that has prompted some private companies in India, as in the developed countries, to set up facilities to collect and store cord blood, for a huge fee of course. Like their counterparts in the west, most of them resort to emotional marketing to sell the concept of cord blood serving as a “biological insurance’ for use by the same child or another family member at a later date. How wise or relevant is it to save the newborns’ cord blood in private banks? The answer is not clear as no reliable estimates of the demand for stored cord blood are available. Empirical data on such contingencies are also scarce. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the chances of a child needing his or her own cord blood to treat a disease vary from 1 in 1000 to 1 in 200,000. Private cord blood banking is much more relevant where a member of the family may have a current or potential need for stem cell transplantation Much stem cell research is in the pre-clinical stage. While cord blood has been successfully used to regenerate other organs. Besides, the chances of a person actually needing to use it are extremely low. It is estimated that an

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individual’s chances of using personal cord blood for blood disorders before the age of 20- the limit of the cell’s viability – is very low; around 1 in 2,700. So is what the private cord blood banks offering just a promise? There is no disputing the scientific fact that cord blood is a potential weapon to treat many diseases; and the number of diseases so treatable is likely to increase in future.

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CHOLESTEROL It is not in itself harmful, but when the levels rise, cholesterol begins to clog the arteries resulting in heart disease or heart attack So some of the lifestyle modifications & dietary planning to control cholesterol:

C URRENT STEM CELL APPLICATIONS ªª Leukemias and Lymphomas,

Bone Marrow Failure Disorders,

ªª Hemoblobinopathies,

Inherited Metabolic Disorders, Malignancies.

E MERGING STEM CELL APPLICATIONS: ªª Diabetes, Heart Disease, Liver

Disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s Disease, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke. A good strategy might be to have several publicly funded cord blood banks co-existing with private banks. Modelled along the lines of blood banks, the public cord blood banks can draw on altruism to get voluntary donations; and since cord blood is far more expensive to process than blood, it can be made a available to suitable recipients on payment of a reasonable collection, processing, and storage charge. Cord blood is such an easily available resource, and most mothers would have no issues with donating something that is otherwise discarded. With the low likelihood of a donor requiring the blood for personal use- and the relative ease of finding matches for those who do require stem cell therapy- it makes sense fro cord blood to become a community resource, much like bone marrow registries in the US and Europe, which are available to anyone in the world. The availability of a voluntary, community bank would encourage more research into the actual potential of cord blood stem cells- thus taking us beyond a mere promise.

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holesterol is a fat - like substance in the blood. It is a soft waxy substance found among the lipid (fatty acids) in the bloodstream. It is not in itself harmful and the body needs a certain amount for proper functioning. When the levels rise, cholesterol begins to clog the arteries resulting in heart disease or heart attack. If it affects the arteries that carry blood to the brain, a stroke may occur. However it is produced in the body in plenty and about 15 % - 20 % is derived form the food sources we eat. Cholesterol attaches itself to a protein in the blood to carry to the cells. Lipo - protein is the name of this combination. Out of many lipo - proteins two are most important - HDL (High Density Lipo Protein) good cholesterol and LDL (Low Density Lipo Protein) bad one. HDL is very good for the heart and LDL is bad in the sense that it carries cholesterol towards the heart. A lipid test of the blood sample determines cholesterol levels. There are no symptoms to indicate cholesterol levels other than the blood test. Here are some of the lifestyle modifications & dietary

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u Take care of your health tt planning to control cholesterol: ªª To maintain low - cholesterol diet, it is better to avoid saturated fat because it increases cholesterol in the blood. Eat fruits, vegetables, fish, cereals, boneless chicken (but not mutton). In fish avoid prawns and shrimps. Eat fish which contains Omega - 3 fatty acids like salmon, mackerel, tuna, etc. in moderate quantity. ªª Don’t eat liver, egg yolk or whole fat dairy products since they contain more cholesterol. Use tomato or pudina sauce but not cheese or cream based sauce like mayonnaise. Resist yourself from eating pastry or ice -cream. ªª Choose complex carbohydrates like whole wheat, brown rice, oats, barley, wheat bread, beans, lentils and dried peas instead of simple carbohydrates (such as potato, refined flour, sugar, sweets, pastries and pasta). ªª A tomato a day may keep artery and heart problems in check as research study has proved that four weeks of daily intake of tomato can increase good cholesterol by 15%. ªª Among the cooking oil options, mustard and olive oil are good since they contain mono - unsaturated fat. Vegetable oil is also good because it contains poly - unsaturated fat. Coconut or palm oil is a strict no-no. ªª Take garlic every day to lower cholesterol. Ginger has also been shown in some studies to lower cholesterol by binding to it and inhibiting its absorption. ªª Mustard seeds contain magnesium, selenium and omega - 3 fatty acids which are said to lower cholesterol. ªª A study revealed that trans - fatty acids are bad as they raise the bad cholesterol reducing good cholesterol. Eating 5 grains per day raises the risk of heart disease by 25 %. ªª According to research report, drinking pomegranate juice daily in the morning in empty stomach reduces cholesterol. ªª Add a few pieces of cinnamon to your daily diet to decrease cholesterol level. ªª Fibres like oat, brown rice, apple, strawberry are good. Studies have confirmed that soyabean helps to reduce cholesterol.

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ªª Replace saturated fats (margarine, coconut oil,

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butter, ghee, palm oil, whole milk) and trans fat (partially hydrogenated vegetable edible oil, vanaspati , dalda, cookies, doughnuts) with mono saturated fats ( olive oil, canola oil) Intake of germ wheat, pistachio nut, green beans cucumber, carrot, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, grapes, berries, etc. help in increasing HDL Quit smoking, alcohol and tobacco. Completely avoid or minimize sugar, salt and junk food. Do exercises in any form regularly in the morning without fail. In cardio exercises you can try the tread mill, cycling, brisk walking, jogging, swimming or power yoga. Do it for 30 - 45 minutes. If time permits do it in the evening also. Practice yoga like vajrasana, suptatadasana, bhadrasana, makrasana. When these asanas are done regularly the vital organs like liver, kidneys and pancreas are massaged. At the same time the right quantity of hormones are also secreted, which purify the body and maintain the lipid profile. Pranayam and meditation are also effective. Pranayam helps to breathe slowly in the right quantity. Meditation benefits in making person calm positive and emotionally well balanced. When vital organs function is at relaxed pace, minimum toxins are released in the body and cholesterol remains under control.

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Acupressue do it yourself therapy Acupressure found its roots in India as early as 5000 years ago. Acupressure is a great boon given to mankind by the creator/nature. The chart of the soles and hands given in the book ‘HEALTH IN YOUR HAND’ is based on the writings of “SUSHRUT

dreaded diseases like Cancer, Muscular Dystrophy, etc.

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cupressure is a revolutionary exposition from Ayurveda-the ancient Health Science of India.A most precious gift given to Mankind by Nature. It is the only Health Science which assists you in preventing diseases, diagnosing them and curing them without Drugs and any side effects. World renowned Acupressurist Dr. Devendra Vora, Director, Dr Devendra Vora Acupressure Foundation, Mumbai, has analysed that the pressure applied on certain points located in the palms and soles helps to stimulate all organs of the body, prevents diseases and assists in maintaining good health. Accupressure also enables one to diagnose and cure diseases like Common Cold, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Migraine, Heart Attack, Paralysis and even Cancer. Dr. Devendra Vora has proved that all dreaded diseases like Allergy, Cancer, Thalassaemia and HIV/ AIDS are only Paper Dragons which can be easily defeated. These two volumes are unique in the sense that they will give great relief to worrying mankind. The learned author has shown how all these dreaded diseases can be prevented and cured. And all that without any cost or side effects. This book teaches you how easy it is to maintain good health and prevent old age. Easy to understand and very simple to practise, even a child of 10 years can practise it. The book shows ways and means to prevent and cure all types of

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WORKSHOP ON ACUPRESSURE

Acupressure is only an offspring of Nature’s own science installed in our body and given as a great boon to mankind. Acupressure is a marvelous system, simple to understand and easy to practice. It is highly effective, completely safe and absolutely scientific. The advantages of Acupressure & Natural Therapies are: 1. Diagnosis made with Acupressure is equivalent to MRI. 2. Basic therapy of ancient India is a combination of Naturopathy, Yoga and Ayurveda. 3. Uses only thumb for diagnosis. 4. Uses pressure point for cure 5. Means for prevention, diagnosis and cure. 6. 100% safe and no side effect 7. No cost; no test and hence called it as ‘Zero Cost Therapy/Low Cost Therapy” 8. Can be used even on new born babies 9. Can diagnose and cure all types of diseases including cancer and HIV 10. It is a “do it yourself” therapy. 11. Discover the treasure of good health in your hands and feet. 12. Acupressure does wonders for pain management. (Spondylitis, lower back pain, knee pain, shoulders pain etc.) Demonstration for diagnosis of diseases, pain management and treatment for participants would be done. Department of AYUSH, Government of Karnataka, in association with Nisarga Trust is organizing a workshop and seminar on acupressure conducted by Dr Devendra vora at sirsi on march 10th and 11th. All are cordially invited.

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Wellness of citrus fruits

washing the hair after massage helps in curing burning sensation in the eyes and heaviness of the head. ªª Applying paste made up of dried Amla powder with Kumkum, Neelkamal and rose – water cures headache. Applying paste of Juice of 2 to 3 Amla or its pulp mixed with little rose water and 3 to 4 pieces of kesar (saffron) in it – on the affected part for 15 mins. Relieves the pain of migraine. ªª The dried fruit is useful in hemorrhage, diarrhea and dysentery. It is antibacterial and its astringent properties prevent infection and help in the healing of ulcers. It is used as a laxative to relieve constipation in piles. It is used in the treatment of leucorrhea and atherosclerosis. Amla is also known as Indian Gooseberry. It has one of the richest concentrations of natural vitamin C of any edible plants on this planet. ªª The fruit is cooling, laxative and diuretic. It is one of the best known agents to retard aging. Amla, Emblica officinalis is a much revered fruit in Ayurveda for its anti – diabetic , antiseptic and anti – pyretic properties. It is an effective cerebral, heart and gastrointestinal tonic. Amla coincidently has anabolic effect and is helpful in increasing the body weight by way of its role in absorption of protein and balancing nitrogen in the body.

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ORANGE

Orange is one of the most favourite fruit in the world. Orange is loaded with vitamins, and the most abundant vitamin in orange is Vitamin C. This powerful vitamin protect our body against harmful elements. It contains Beta carotene, Calcium , Folic Acid, Magnesium, Potassium, Thiamine, Vitamin B6, it is beneficial for health. Each glass of fresh orange juice provides you with your recommended daily dosage of Vitamin C. By drinking fresh orange juice you can reduce how much damage free radicals are doing to the cellular structure of your body. Along with being high in antioxidants fresh orange juice contains large amounts of dietary fibre, folates and thiamine. The skin or the pith of the orange has as much vitamin C as the orange so one must try to eat it. You can add some spices to vitamin, if you think it is not edible. Blood pressure can be kept in balance with magnesium found in Oranges. Orange contains calcium, which a school going knows how important is in healthy bones and teeth’s. To maintain a healthy cardiovascular system and to maintain electrolyte balance of cells, one can eat oranges for potassium it provides.

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Nutritive Values : Per 100 gms.

Vitamin A : 190 I.U. Vitamin B : Thiamine .08 mg.; Vitamin C : 49 mg. Calcium : 33 mg. Phosphorus : 23 mg. Potassium n : 300 mg. AMLA: Health benefits of Amla.

Control sugar level : It is also very useful in controlling blood sugar level. Prepare a mixture of amla, jamun and bitter gourd powder (equal quantities). Take one teaspoonful of this mixture once or twice a day to make your diabetes under control. ªª Applying pulp of Amla on the head and

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LEMON:

Lemon fruit are invoked also with citrus fruit originating from the Asian continent and oval shaped with a green colour when raw and turns yellow when ripe. Lemon fruit is widely used for culinary purposes and non culinary around the world – especially for the fruit juice although skin fruit and pulp can also be used mainly in cooking and baking. Fruit lemon is known for its antiseptic properties and has many benefits for the human body because of the lemon nutrition inside. Lemon fruit is a fruit that has a low – calorie which is 29 calories per 100 gms; the distinction is one of the lowest among the group of citrus. Lemon fruit contains no saturated fat or cholesterol, but rich in dietary fibre. In lemon fruit contain various types of other nutrients such as vitamin A, B complex, C, E,

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and K, calcium, sodium, potassium, iron, magnesium, etc., and is therefore not surprising that regular consume of fruit lemon helps to improve the health and nourish the body.

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fever experienced by someone, lemon juice consisting of lemon water mixed with honey ant luke warm water, the water was then taken every two hours so that it reduces the temperature. Lemon fruit can make your nails look more attractive, the way to soak your nails in lemon juice without sugar about 10 mins. After that, rub with a tooth brush using vinegar and warm water. Rinse with water. Lemon can also be used to improve your hair health, by mixing 3 table spoons of lemon juice with half cup of honey and three fourth cup olive oil, and leave the mixture for a moment, spread the mixture on the hair evenly, leave it for 30 mins, then wash your hair, and dry with the towel. Another way to hair care, that is by mixing the lemon water with the bath water when washing your hair, do regularly and you will be able to see the value in your hair where the hair looks more healthy, smooth and shiny. Lemon juice can be used also as a mask to brighten the face, especially for those who have oily skin type. The way by mixing lemon water with honey and use as a mask for 10 mins, then wash with warm water. Lemon fruit can make breathing more fresh; the way to add a few drops of lemon juice into the mouth. Gargle and then swallow. Acid will neutralize the ph in the mouth and kills bad breath caused by bacteria. Lemon helps accelerate the healing process of cancer sores. You do this by mixing fresh lemon water with a glass of warm water and then use water to rinse the mouth three times daily. The use of first will cause a burning sensation when the lemon juice on the spurge. With regular use, the burning sensation will go away by away by itself.

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Fatigue

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A feeling of tiredness or weariness Solution - adequate rest and.........

atigue refers to a feeling of tiredness or weariness. It can be temporary or chronic. Almost every person has to work overtime on certain occasions, sacrificing rest and sleep, which may cause temporary fatigue. This condition can be remedied by adequate rest. Chronic or continuous fatigue is, however, a serious problem which requires a comprehensive plan of treatment. Chronic fatigue can result from a variety of factors. A specific character trait, compulsiveness, can lead to continuous fatigue. Many persons constantly feel that they cannot take rest until they finish everything that needs to be done at one time. These persons are usually perfectionists, tense and cannot relax unless they complete the whole job, no matter how tired they may be.

¾¾ Causes ªª The chief cause of fatigue is lowered vitality

or lack of energy due to wrong feeding habits. Fatigue is an indication that the cells of the body are not getting sufficient live atoms in the food to furnish them with a constant flow of needed energy. The habitual use of refined foods such as white sugar, refined cereals and white flour products as well as processed, tinned and preserved foods have a very bad effect on the system in general. Foods ‘denatured’ in this way are deprived, to a very great extent, of their invaluable vitamins and minerals. Such foods lead to nervousness, tiredness, obesity and a host of other complaints prevalent today. ªª Certain physical conditions can cause fatigue. Anaemia is a very common ailment leading to tiredness. It is known as ‘tired blood’ disturbance. In anaemia, very little oxygen reaches the tissues with the result energy cannot be produced normally. This causes constant tiredness and mental depression. Anaemia usually results from deficiencies of iron and vitamin B12. Sometime deficiencies of vitamin B6 and folic acid are also involved. Insomnia or lack of sleep can be a cause of torturing fatigue. ªª Sleep induced by sleeping pills and other drugs

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uu Nesarga treatment tt does not banish fatigue.

Marsh recommends fresh raw nuts taken directly from the shell and root vegetables. He says, “Any seed or root vegetable that will grow again will renew human vitality” . The patient should take an optimum diet made up of (i) seeds, nuts and grains, (ii) vegetables, and (iii) fruits. Roughly, each food group should supply the bulk of one of the three meals. ªª Sprouting is an excellent way to eat seeds, beans and grains in raw form. Sprouting increases the nutritional value of foods and many new vitamins are created or multiplied in seeds during sprouting. The patient should supplement the three health – building food groups with special protective foods such as milk, high quality cold – pressed unrefined vegetable oil and honey. The patient should also take natural vitamin and mineral supplements as an effective assurance against nutritional deficiencies, as such deficiencies have been found to be a factor in fatigue. Lack of pantothenic acid, vitamin B in particular, leads to extreme fatigue as deficiency of this vitamin is associated with exhaustion of the adrenal glands. In fact the entire B-complex protect nerves and increases energy by helping to nourish and regulate glands. The vegetarian foods rich in vitamin B are wheat and other whole grain cereals, green leafy vegetables, rice polishing, milk, nuts, banana, yeast, pulses and peas. ªª Minerals are also important. Potassium is especially needed for protection against fatigue. Raw green vegetables are rich in this mineral. Calcium is essential for relaxation and is beneficial in cases of insomnia and tension both of which can lead to fatigue. Sodium and zinc are also beneficial in the treatment of fatigue. Raw vegetable juices, especially carrot juice, taken separately or in combination with juices of beets and cucumbers, is highly valuable in overcoming fatigue. The formula proportions considered helpful in the combination juice of 500 ml are carrot 300 ml and beet and cucumber 100 ml. each. The patient should avoid depending for an energy lift, on crutches such as taking aspirin, tranquilizers and other drugs, drinking coffee or alcohol, smoking , eating some sugar or sweets. They give only a temporary boost and this is soon followed by a downward plunge of energy, leaving a person worse than before.

ªª Intestinal parasites can also lead to fatigue as they rob the body of good nourishment and gorge themselves on rich red blood. ªª Other ailments which can cause fatigue are low blood pressure, low blood sugar, any kind of infection in the body, liver damage, a sluggish thyroid and allergy in foods and drugs caused by additives including artificial flavours, colours and preservatives. ªª Mental tension is one of the major causes of fatigue. A person who is tense and cannot relax has all the muscles of his body more or less contracted. This leads to needless waste of unusually large amounts of energy. Food is continuously burnt, lactic acid accumulates more rapidly than it can be carried to liver for conversion to body starch. ªª Persons who are high - strung, nervous and irritable usually suffer from this type of fatigue.

¾¾ Treatment ªª Nutritional measures are most vital in the

treatment of fatigue. Studies reveal that people who eat small mid – meals suffer less from fatigue and nervousness, think more clearly and are more efficient than those who eat only three meals daily. These mid – meals should consist of fresh or dried fruits, fresh fruit or vegetable juices, raw vegetables or small sandwich of whole grain bread. The mid – meal should be small and less food should be consumed at regular meals. They should be taken at specified time such as 11 a.m. , 4 p.m. and before retiring to bed. The patient should eat health foods which supply energy to the body. ªª Charles De Coti Marsh of London in his book ‘Prescription for Energy’ prescribes foods to relieve fatigue and gain energy. He says, “Regenerating must begin with foods..... They must be taken in their natural state. These cereals are corn seeds, wheat seeds, rye seeds, maize seeds, barley seeds and oat seeds. They must be freshly milled. In uncooked cereals, we do have one perfect food for perfect health which contains essential vitamins and energy creators”. In addition to cereal seeds,

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uu Nisarga health care tt Sleep is a periodic rest of the body which is absolutely essential for its efficient functioning. It is a basic need in man’s mental as well as physical life.

Dr Jithesh P Secretary, Nisarga Hospital

Sleep

leep is a periodic rest of the body which is absolutely essential for its efficient functioning. It has been called “most cheering restorative of tired bodies”. Sleep is the indispensable condition to the recuperation of energy. We go to bed fatigued and get up refreshed. Sleep repairs the wear and tear of the body and mind incurred during waking hours. Nothing is so restorative to the nerves as sound and uninterrupted sleep. Sleep is thus a vital element in a total way of life. It is a basic need in man’s mental as well as physical life. During sleep most of the functions of the body are carried on at the lowest level possible in health. Heat production is from 10 to 15 percent below the basal level. The mechanism regulating the body temperature are less sensitive than in the waking state and are depressed. The rate of the heart is reduced by 10 to 30 beats per minute and a decline in blood pressure of about 20mm occurs in quiet restful sleep. The urine volume is considerably reduced but its concentration in solids is increased. The tone of all the skeletal muscles is lessened. The eyes are usually rolled upward and the pupils constricted. Loss of sleep exerts seriously detrimental effects upon the nervous system. Long periods of wakefulness may cause profound psychological changes such as loss of memory, irritability, hallucination and even

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schizophrenic manifestations.

Theories of sleep: Many theories of sleep have been advanced to explain the temporary loss of consciousness which we know as sleep. The oldest theory is that sleep is induced by a reduction in the blood supply to the brain or at least to conscious centres. This is known as ischemic theory. Even the ancient Greek physicians were aware that the carotid artery was in a way concerned with the onset of sleep. The name itself expresses this belief. The Greek word ‘ Karotides’ for carotid arteries is derived from karoo which means ‘put to sleep’. In modern times, the drowsiness after a meal, presumably due to the diversion of blood from the brain to the digestive organs, is cited in support of the ischemic theory. Another important theory about sleep is the chemical theory. As a result of experiments in the metabolism of sleeping subjects, it is considered that the fatigue inducing sleep may be a mild form of blood poisoning or toxaemia. This “ poisoning” is believed to be brought on by the expenditure of energy during the waking hours. According to this theory, every contraction of a muscle and every impulse passing through the brain or the nerves breaks down a certain amount of tissue. The debris from broken down tissue is then thrown into the bloodstream. In the waking state, much of the waste from broken down tissue is got rid of through the natural

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eliminating processes of lungs, kidneys, bowels and skin. But there comes a saturation point when there is such an accumulation of waste that it cannot be disposed of by these processes and it then invades the grey matter of the brain. In such an eventuality, mental and physical alertness are impaired. It is nature’s warning that the waste product must be reduced to replenish the lost energy. So we get tired and the urge to get sleep becomes irresistible. During sleep, the cells and tissues that break down to produce toxic waste become less active and the production of toxic waste is vastly reduced. Simultaneously, constructive activities take place within the body during sleep, which rebuild the broken down tissue. Another theory places a sleeping centre in the hypothalamus. Many of the bodily changes in sleep such as constriction of pupils, reduced frequency of heart beat, increased gastric tone and secretion are manifestations of the activity of hypothalamus nuclei, especially parasympathetic centres. Perhaps some of the sleeping pills affect this centre in the brain. Although the various theories have certain amount of experimental evidence to support them, none has really solved what is the most mysterious process in our lives. All we know is that sleep substitutes constructive measures for the destructive processes of our waking hours. We cannot live without sleep. Duration: Another mystery about sleep is that no

a little while. According to Dr. Lindlahr, two hours before and two hours after midnight are the most valuable for sleep of all the twenty - four hours of the day. In these four hours, mental and physical vigour are at their lowest ebb and sleep is soundest and most natural. It is believed that three-quarters of our sleep consists of what is called ‘ slow wave sleep.’ The restorative processes occur during this time. The remaining quarter is taken by what is called ‘rapid eye movement (REM) sleep’. It is also called paradoxical or dreaming sleep and it comes in episodes of about 20 minutes duration about five times in a night. It involves dreaming, irregular heart rates, raised blood pressure and erection of the penis. It is in this phase of sleep that normal healthy young men may have wet dreams. Both forms of sleep are considered equally important, being normal sleeping rhythms.

Sleeping positions: There are many theories about good and bad sleeping positions. Practically everyone changes positions several times during sleep. Hence how one starts out is of no consequence. It is a good thing we do turn about in our beds. If we did not, we would awake in the morning stiff, having maintained the same position all night. For proper sleep, however, one should not sleep on one’s back but on the side with one or both legs brought well up and the head and the shoulder slightly forward. Sleeping pills are no remedy for sleeplessness. They are habitforming and become less effective when taken continuously. They lower the I.Q. dull the brain and can prove fatal if taken in excess or before or after alcohol.

two persons need the same amount of sleep. Associate Professor of Physiology, who conducted years of extensive experiments at the University’s “Sleeping Laboratory” says that there is no more a normal duration of sleep than there is normal height and weight. A study of 25 subjects spread over thousands of nights showed that the average amount of sleep needed to feel well rested is seven - and - a - half hours, though individuals varied from six to nine hours. The amount of sleep needed for an individual’s well - being, is determined by what he feels he needs, not by what other people, including the doctor, think is reasonable. On the whole, women sleep from 45 minutes to one hour more than men. The amount of sleep required varies at different ages as follows :

The side-effect of sleeping pills include indigestion, skin rashes, lowered resistance to infection, circulatory and respiratory problems, poor appetite, high blood pressure, kidney and liver problems and mental confusion. Sleeping well is an art. It needs a perfect blend of healthy habits and control of mind. A clean body and mind, relaxed mood, physical exercises, and perfect dietary control are some of the basic sleep-inducing methods. Unpleasant situations at bed time such as arguments, quarrels, watching a horror movie, listening to loud music which would create anxiety, fear, excitement and worries should be avoided. Such situations stimulate the cerebral cortex and tend to keep one awake. The sleeping place should be well ventilated, with balanced temperature and free from noises. The bed should be neither too hard nor too soft, but comfortable. The pillow should not be too hard or too high. The bed clothes should be loose-fitting and light coloured. Another important rule is not to have heavy food shortly before bed time.

New Born : 18 to 20 hours Growing children :10 to 12 hours Adults : 6 to 9 hours Aged persons : 5 to 7 hours The depth of ordinary restful sleep fluctuates throughout the sleep. In most adults, sleep deepens through the first hour, after which it lightens rather sharply and then more gradually until morning or until the usual time of wakening. In growing children, however , sleep deepens a second time for

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EPSOM SALTAND ARTHRITIS Dr.Ajisha Krishnan, B.N.Y.S, M.S Department of Naturopathy, Nisarga hospital, Sirsi drajisha@gmail.com psom salts have amazing health benefits–here are 10 ways to use Epsom salts, including a relaxing bath, a face scrub and a hair volumizer. It’s also a miracle cure-all, helping to remove splinters and reduce swelling of sprains and bruises. One ingredient really does fit all! American’s magnesium deficiency helps to account for high rates of heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, arthritis and joint pain, digestive maladies, stressrelated illnesses, chronic fatigue and a number of other ailments. In a tub full of hot water with a few cups of Epsom salts was good for relaxing muscles and drawing toxins from the body. Epsom salts—made of the mineral magnesium sulfate—is also a sedative for the nervous system. When magnesium sulfate is absorbed through the skin, such as in a bath, it draws toxins from the body, sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling, relaxes muscles, and is a natural emollient, exfoliator, and much

more.

¾¾ INDICATIONS FOR TOPICAL USE ARE ªª both magnesium and sulfate are absorbed through the skin when bathing in 1% solution.

ªª The sulfates in the Epsom Salt compound flush toxins from the body, as a good remedy for arthritis pain.

ªª To soothe, relax, the stiff joints ªª To reduce joint inflammation ªª Epsom Salt is a sedative for the entire nervous system.

ªª To increase circulation and reduce swelling. ªª To reduce pain and joint discomfort

Reducing inflammation. It is also sometimes found in bottled mineral water USAGE OF EPSOM SALT Scientists have learned that the best way to get magnesium into the body is topically through the skin, it can be used through ªª immersing the affected parts in warm Epsom salt baths ªª massaging with lotions containing Epsom Salt rubbing the area with Epsom salt, both magnesium and sulfate are absorbed through the skin when bathing in 1% w/v solution ¾¾ RESULTS The treatment is found to reduce the early morning stiffness and pain of joints. Just the heat of the bath itself is able to increase circulation and reduce swelling, the Epsom Salt, then, adds properties which reduce pain and joint discomfort ¾¾ CONCLUSION Epsom salt can be an excellent remedy for arthritic pains. NOTE:The treatment is available in naturopathy hospital set ups ¾¾ REFERNCES Case studies on patients of Nisarga, Hospital.

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Dept of AYUSH Govt of Karnataka

AYUSH Dept, in association with Nisarga trust Sirsi will conduct health workshop for promoting health in rural areas.

CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP ON ACUPRESSURE, YOGA, AND NATUROPATHY – 2012

Training and Demonstration from the only one renowned international Acupressure specialist Dr Devendra Vora, who has written the famous book, HEALTH IN YOUR HANDS, and cured many diseases through acupressure .

Unique combination of Bharatanatyam and yoga from Dr. Sanjay Shantharam and team.

Special Music therapy which improves+-- health

Venue:

Totagars, kalyana mantapa, sirsi Date:

March 10 and 11, 2012

All are cordially invited

Free entry, free lunch

For registration contact

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Dr Ramchandra

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district AYUSH officer, Uttara kannada dist

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Dept of AYUSH Govt of Karnataka

AYUSH Dept, in association with Nisarga trust Sirsi will conduct Yoga workshop for teachers to promote health in rural areas.

CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP – YOGA EDUCATION AND HEALTH CAMP– 2012 Venue:

Shri Shripada Hegde, Kadave kalyana mantapa, court road , Sirsi Date:

March 12 to 17, 2012

A lecture on Yoga and health from renowned doctors and yoga experts every day

Daily Yoga training - morning and evening

Yoga therapy training

Yoga, nature cure therapies, home remedies training from experts,

Training for teachers to develop the skills for making students overall development

And many more

All are cordially invited

Free entry, free lunch

For registration contact

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Dr Ramchandra

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district AYUSH officer, Uttara kannada dist

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uu Nisarga health care tt Dr. KAMAL PATEL B.Physio NISARGA HOSPITAL, Sirsi, UK district - 581401 Ph: 08384-226578/225414 Mob: 9986597396 physiokamalpatel@gmail.com

STUDY OF COMBINED EFFECTS OF NATUROPATHY AND PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENTS IN DIFFERENT DISEASE CONDITION

Aim: To observe the effect of combination treatments (Physiotherapy and Naturopathy) for patient. Objective: To study the beneficial results after the treatments. Back Ground of Study: It is always found that when treatments are given in combination of Naturopathy and Physiotherapy, patients achieve the maximum relieves of problem and prognosis is even better than single treatment. All the systems of medicines have their own draw back which can be full filled by the other system of medicine. All the patients achieve the ‘Holistic Health’ when treatments are given in combination. Institute and Department: Naturopathy and Physiotherapy Department Nisarga Hospital Sirsi Method: Data base studies which were collected from the patients by subjective and objective scales. The patient data is used from year 2007-2011. Outcome measures: 1) VAS Scale (for painful conditions) 2) MMT grade (for painful conditions 3) The functional Independence scale (Neuro Conditions) 4) Barthel Index (Neuro Conditions) Data collection: The case files were studied from the year 2002 to 2011. Particular category of the in patients case files were selected grouped and studied. Total number of 2002-2006 In patients 1538

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Orthopedic conditions

Neurological Conditions

Old age Conditions

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Results:

The analysis of data has shown an increase in the number of patients after treatments, when given in combination. The prognosis was much satisfactory. No. of Inpatients treated per year from 2002 -2007 No of inpatients treated per year from 2007 -2011 Orthopedic patients treated from 2007 -2011 with holistic approach Neurological patients treated from year 2007-2011 with holistic approach Geriatric cases treated from year 2007-2011 with holistic approach

2007-2011

Conclusion: The concept of the combination of Physiotherapy, Naturopathy and other AYUSH systems are the key for the holistic approach. The holistic approach helps for the better results.

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Inclusion Criteria:

In patients from 2007-2011

Post Fracture Conditions Sports injury Post surgical Joint replacement Stroke Brain Injury Spinal cord Injury Nerve Injury Cerebral palsy Motor neuron disease Multiple Sclerosis Neck Pain(C.S) Back Pain(L.S) Parkinsonism Neurogenic weakness

No of Patients

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uu Eye care tt For details contact

Dr Hareesh K V

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Abhishek Nethradhama HIG2024, 3rd B cross, ‘B’ Sector, ICICI bank road, near SBI,Yelahanka New town Bangalore -64 Ph: 08040933219/7795715203

Temporary relief for eye irritation can leave you with long term side effects

ye irritation is often accompanied by redness of the eye. Redness of the eye can be a sign of the many conditions and diseases that our eyes may contract. The three major causes of red eyes are dry eyes, infections caused due to bacteria or virus, or allergies. There are at least a dozen different types of infections. Also, an allergy itself can be of various types like Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis, Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Irritative Conjunctivitis, and many others. But people often ignore redness and irritation. When discomfort increases people often use old prescriptions and self medicate. Some people also use home remedies, over-the-counter eye drops or other medicines based on own assumptions or advice from other people. All this, in order to save the effort of consulting a doctor, which most often aggravates the problem rather than treating it. Because, unknown to them, old prescriptions may contain steroids or other medications that are simply not meant for the condition they’re trying to treat. Use of steroids does provide immediate relief, but it’s temporary in nature. All symptoms can reappear the moment steroids are discontinued. Extensive use of steroids without medical advice may lead to serious side effects including loss of vision.

can increase the bleeding risk. Since there are significant long-term risks, their use should be strictly under advice and supervision of doctors. It is important to diagnose the cause of redness or irritation correctly before deciding the course of treatment. Do not selfmedicate.

At the first sign of persistent redness or irritation in the eye, consult your eye specialist.

Essential tips for eye care

Our eyes help us experience various things in life. We view emotions, expressions and see the wonderful colours around us which in turn make us happier people. Without vision our lives would be colourless. Hence, it is important for us to take care of our eyes.

ªª Sleep for at least 7-8 hours a day. Rest will refresh the eyes and help them work more efficiently.

ªª Do not rub your eyes for any reason but instead just ªª

What causes eye allergies? Just like hay fever and skin rashes, eye allergies develop when the body’s immune system becomes sensitized and overreacts to something that is ordinarily harmless. An allergic reaction can occur whenever that “something” - called an allergen - comes into contact with your eyes. The allergen causes certain cells in the eye (called mast cells) to release chemicals that cause blood vessels in the eyes to swell, and the eyes to become itchy, red and watery. Pollen, dust mites & molds, pet hair & dander and smoke are the most common allergens.

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Why should one resort to steroids and when is it supposed to be used? In the hands of a doctor, a steroid combined with the right drug treats eye allergies effectively. Steroids work by mimicking the action of the body’s own hormones to help control inflammation. Steroid anti-inflammatory eye drops are very effective, but they are reserved for severe symptoms or advanced stages as complementary therapy because a single anti-allergy drug may not be enough to provide quick relief. However, doctors use them with lot of caution because of the potential side effects of the long-term use of steroids. Side effects of steroids include elevated pressure in the eyes and cataracts. Increase in pressure in the eyes may lead to glaucoma which can result in damage of the optic (eye) nerve and loss of vision. In people with bleeding tendencies steroids

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blink. Blinking is a good massage and exercise to the eyes. Always use sunglasses during peak time of the day to protect your eyes from the harmful ultra violet radiations present in the sun rays. Direct sun rays cause heavy damage to eyes. Always use goggles while swimming. Water that get into your eyes may lead to allergies and infections. Drink at least 8 glasses of water in a day to avoid any kind of puffiness in the eyes. Drinking lots of water helps avoid dehydration and to flush out waste from the body. Vitamin A is vital for normal vision. Keeping a balanced diet, including foods like watermelon, tomato, papaya, carrot and lots of green leafy vegetables can help avoid night blindness and other disorders related to the eye, which are mainly caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin A.

zz Don’t ignore small symptoms like redness, itching, watering and swelling of the eye. If not treated with care at the early stages, eyes can suffer serious damage even leading to loss of vision. zz Do not self-medicate or resort to old prescriptions in times of discomfort in your eyes. zz At the first sign of persistent redness or irritation in the eye, consult your eye specialist.

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uu Eye care tt Dr. K. Bhujang Shetty Managing director, Narayana Nethralaya 121/C, West of cord road, Rajajinagar R Block, Bangalore 10 Ph: 080- 23373311/66121300

Pediatric Ophthalmolgy & Strabismus T

he Pediatric Ophthalmology service of Narayana Nethralaya has started with a noble aim of bringing back a smile to a child’s face. Over the years the department has grown to be a major referral centre for pediatric eye disorders. At present, this service involves not only diagnosis and management of various facets of pediatric eye disorders like refractive error, childhood cataract, glaucoma, amblyopia, squint, retinal disorders, congenital anomalies, pediatric eye cancer etc.. but also adult patients with squint/ double vision problems. The department provides appropriate therapeutic intervention for all stages of retinopathy of prematurity, a blinding disease of the premature newborn. Currently, the department is actively involved in various community ophthalmology projects like Pavagada Pediatric eye disease study, Smart School Screening, Slum 10K project, KIDROP study to help the weaker section addressing eye related issues of their child. Today we see nearly 100 pediatric patients per day and perform close to 50 eye surgeries every month.

In addition the genetics and the metabolic laboratory backup ensure excellent diagnostic and research potential. The pediatric ophthalmology wing at both Narayana Nethralaya I and Narayana Nethralaya II at health city provides a very child friendly ambience with a play area and a reading room for older children. Of note is the nappy and diaper changing room, the restrooms made especially keeping children in mind as well as the feeding room that caters to the needs of the very small infants and newborns. (Virtual Video Later). Besides, we have a dedicated, state of art operating room for pediatric eye surgery with microscopes, vitrectomy machines etc. and sophisticated instruments for various surgeries like: ªª Correction of vertical and horizontal squints. ªª Glaucoma surgeries like trabeculotomy,

The facility available includes a comprehensive array of tests and therapy: Visual acuity screening systems applicable to all age groups, pre verbal and pre school inclusive [Teller acuity charts, Stereoopticals, USA; Smart system PC II Plus, M&S Technology, IL, USA; Sheridan Gardiner charts; HOTV charts; Lea symbol charts, Optokinetic drum]. ªª Fixation targets for distance and near & accommodative near targets. ªª Prisms (Fresnel prisms, Luneau loose and prism bars). ªª Worth Four dots Test torch for near and distance. ªª Bagolini’s glasses. ªª Flippers ªª Stereoacuity charts (Titmus Fly test, Random dot test, Lang’s test). ªª Neutral density bar. ªª Contrast sensitivity tests. ªª Color vision charts (D-15 test, HRR test, Ishiara’s pseudoisochromatic test).

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trabeculectomy, drainage implants. ªª Simple and complicated pediatric retinal surgeries. ªª Cataract (cataract surgery with or without primary posterior capsulotomy and/ or IOL implantation). ªª Endoscopic and external dacryocystorhinostomy with or without intubation for dacryocystitis & probing for pediatric nasolacrimal duct obstruction. ªª Evisceration for cosmetic correction with ocular prosthesis fitting. ªª Enucleation with implants and a comprehensive management of retinoblastomas (like cryotherapy, TTT, chemotherapy). ªª Childhood eye injuries. ªª Minor procedures like foreign body removal and chalazion etc. Using the expertise of excellent anesthesiologists at Narayana Hrudayalaya, Narayana Health city, where major pediatric cardiac surgeries are performed, we are equipped to perform ocular surgeries with ease in newborns especially those with multisystem ailments and at a very early age. Pediatric Ophthalmology service is actively involved in research, teaching and training. It is proactive in conducting screening schools camps all around Bangalore and also exclusively caters to the needs of the underprivileged children of our society offering them the same quality of eye care which is their right for no cost at all. In short, all the possible diagnostic and treatment facilities are made available to the children of all strata under a single roof.

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Exam Tips for parents Develop self esteem in children Parents can improve their children’s academic performance by the equivalent of up to six months’ schooling by reading together, singing songs and even sharing family meals. Savitha Krishna.M Lecturer REVA Institute of science and Management Bangalore-64

hildren given encouragement by parents achieve significantly better exam results. Parents can help their children achieve their full potential by spending some time talking and reading with them especially when children are very young. Here are some of the tips for parents to help their child during stressful period: ªª Brain nutrition: Right nutrition can help to improve

concentration on studies. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that children are eating right during exams. Nutrients help in improving brain power. Hence read on the following: ªª Do not permit to

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uu Student guide tt Skipping meals, preferring only snack items over proper lunches and dinners and ordering food from outside become routine ªª Eating right and having a well balanced diet is important ªª In order to boost brainpower it is important for your child to eat regular meals and snacks that include plenty of unrefined carbohydrates like cereal and fruit as this provides a steady supply of sugar giving longer lasting energy. ªª Drink plenty of water

ªª Family atmosphere: If you have any difference with your family members or spouse, try to keep it away. Because such things can increase stress level of your child and make it difficult for him to cope with exam stress. Here are some tips: ªª There is an academic benefits attached to a range of family activities, including singing, eating family meals together, talking to children about their day, discussing films and television programmes and telling stories. ªª Reading books together had the greatest effect on performance in school ªª Encourage our children to work hard to do their best, but too much of this “encouragement” may lead to negative effect due to stress. ªª Preparation: Yes, as a parent, providing emotional support and guided advice is needed at this stress hour. Some tips to help your Children to Cope with Exam Stress: ªª Have a regular study schedule for your child ªª Make them mentally prepared to take their exam ªª Plan for the subject to be studied

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ªª Help to Solve Difficulties and Queries

ªª Help to Build Positive Attitude

ªª The best way to maintain balance between studying and leisure time is to determine the priorities in order to achieve tasks on time. ªª staying up late to study is a bad plan ªª Exercise: is necessary during exam time because not only is it a ‘stress buster’ but also has many other health benefits needed to keep fit ªª Do not allow to chose watch TV or playing computer games for recreation after long study hours ªªParents should take their children out every now and then to get out of the stressful mood of studying. This helps their children to become energetic and more motivated to study ªªCycling, dancing or swimming unconsciously release the stress. Your brain is renewing nerve cells, which make you feel refreshed.

Expectations ªªDo not have unrealistic

expectation marks from the child ªª Do not be harsh or impatient to you child while you are coaching. Celebrate After the Exams ªª When all is said and done, no matter what the result of the test is, breathe a sigh of relief that you made it through the stress and celebrate your hard work. Like - Plan a night out, Play a sport, trip.

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PYRAMID PROTECTION FOR MAIN DOOR

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Dear Readers, now get introduced to a powerful concept of protection method which can change the energy levels of the house or office efficiently and effectively and bring in more Peace, Luck, Health and Prosperity. Main Door-Prime Importance in Vaastu

tree, building etc. should not fall on the main door.

WHY WE HAVE TO PROTECT OUR MAIN DOOR? According to vaastu, the main door or entrance has been accorded prime importance as it lets in the vital life-giving force that promotes health, wealth and luck. It is called the mouth of the house.

The main door of the house should not be below ground level. There should not be an underground tank, septic tank, or canal under the main entrance. There should not be any abandoned, wrecked buildings, tall trees, light poles in front of the main entrance. Such situations are highly inauspicious. But we have remedies with pyramids for all these things. It is good to decorate a house’s entrance with pictures or statues of Laksmi, Ganesh or auspicious signs such as OM or the Swastika. Inauspicious pictures should not be on the door. Doors should have thresholds preferably made in marble or wood. Display two pair of auspicious Laksmi steps on both the side of threshold to invite Lakshmiji, a goddess of wealth. Shoes should not be kept in front of the door, but to the side or in the shoe box. Anything connected with your religion, such as a Yantra, a Ganesh idol, a cross or scriptures from the Quran should be placed above the front door. It is auspicious to have main entrance in the north or east. Wherever the entrance of any home or building is in the east, the residents enjoy better health, increasing prosperity, and harmonious relations with others; but wherever houses are facing south or south-west, the opposite is the result.

Urja (energy) enters the house through doors and windows. However, the front door of your house is where the major part of energy enters and therefore this door plays an important role in determining the flow of vibrations experienced by the household. The door should open completely. Due to the shoe rack or furniture behind the door in some of the houses, the entrance is not able to open completely. In such a situation the energy is not able to enter in to the house completely. Such house will have short supply of the required energy, which will lead to a limited opportunities and poor luck to the occupants. Make sure that your house open at 90 degree paving way to the energy to circulate in without hindrance. The cracking sounds from hinges on opening of the main door should be avoided. It is “Swar Vedha” according to vaastu. The entrance area should be neat and clean and avoid having a dustbin in the entrance. Your main door should open in clock wise direction otherwise it causes delay in work, slow progress and difference of opinion among the family members. The main door should not have cracks. As per vaastu sastra it is indeed very inauspicious to have the main door in an unwelcoming condition. The entrance door of the house should be larger than the other doors entering the house. When one enters the house, there should not be a wall in front of the entrance. There should be a door that opens to the next room or open space immediately after entering in to the room. Any shadow e.g. shadow of

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Placement of Main Entrance Doors ¾¾ One Door ªª If only one entrance is provided to the house it should

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be placed in east or north for the best results. Doors in the west and south are not good/allowed, but these directions can be used for a entrance in commercial establishments. Two Doors

If a house has two doors than they can be in the following combinations: ªª East in combination with north and west.

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West with north and East is allowed. South and West Doors are not allowed. South and East Doors are not allowed. Three Doors

Three doors excluding the east are inauspicious. Three doors excluding south is auspicious. Three Doors excluding north is inauspicious. Three doors excluding west is auspicious. Four Doors

If the house is aligned to the magnetic orientation than keeping the door in all the 4 directions is very auspicious.

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width of the door should be at least 3’-6”. Number of Doors

The number of doors within the house should be even in count, but not ten or multiples of eight. There are several rules to be noted before counting all ten doors within the house. the main gate or the doors in the outhouse are not counted with doors in the house. It is to be noted than two flanged doors are counted as one door. Entrance may without doors but if they are covered overhead to form a enclosed passage, than they are counted as doors. Doors to partitions within the house which do not touch the ceiling are not counted as doors. Following is the explanation of number of doors in the house and their effect: 2 Doors

Auspicious

3 Doors 4 Doors 5 Doors 6 Doors

Cause Enmity Cause Extended Life Diseases Good Child Bearing

7 Doors 8 Doors

Death Growth of Wealth

9 Doors

Disease

10 Doors 11 Doors

Robbery Destruction of the good

12 Doors

Growth of business

13 Doors

Lowers the man’s life span

14 Doors

Increase in Wealth

15 Doors

Destruction of the good

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to be used on doors

ªª Nature paintings etc. ªª Pictures or Sculptures of war scans etc. are not allowed. One should keep in mind that any God images etc. should not be used on the outer side of the door as it may lead to poverty and other problems.

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Windows

Windows in the house provide us with fresh and light to enjoy our life with. All the windows should be on the exterior walls of the house and not opening within the rooms. All the windows bigger in size should be in the north-east and smaller window should be in the south-west. The number of windows in the house should be in even numbers (when counted in total), and not in the multiples of 10. Sun Shades The slopes of all sunshades constructed above doors and windows should be towards the north-east, so that the rain water must flow from south-west to north-east. The windows and doors in your home should not close automatically as these may affect the health of your children. My Dear readers, if you are already living in a house with doors in different direction, please be happy that we have a remedy with us, to prevent the negativity affecting the inmates of the house, because of wrong direction. We protect the MAIN DOOR by combination of protect Inside pyramid , protect Outside pyramid , Shubh-Labh Pyramids,, Jaya-Vijaya Pyramids and SWASTIKA pyramid or Dristi Dosha removal Mystic EYE pyramid and 100% results are assured for your benefit.

Designing the Doors

Vaastu allows decoration and carving on the main entrance and other doors, but has some rules to be strictly followed for the same: ªª Lakshmiji seated on lotus with elephants is good to be used on doors. ªª Traditional guard images can be carved. ªª The gods of wealth emitting coins can be used for decoration. ªª Kul Devta, the family deity can adorn the door. ªª Birds like parrots, peacocks, swans images are good

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WHAT CAUSES PILES? Why should anyone be a victim of piles? Why does it happen to me and you? Dr T .V. RAMESH Medical director Dr. RAMESH HOSPITAL FOR PILES AND PROCTOLOGY ►BANGALORE 1st main, 7th Cross, Ganganagar, Bangalore – 32 Phone: 080-23336986/ 41172700 Email: rphosp@yahoo.com ►MYSORE No 410, Contour Road, 3rd Stage, Gokulam , Mysore -02

t is our standing straight or erect posture that is the real cause of piles. Animals maintaining horizontal position almost never get piles. Unlike other passages in the body it is the anal passage that has to bear the greatest pressure and stress of the abdomen, lying as it is in the lower -most part of the abdominal cavity. A problem of this nature can never be eradicated, obviously-because of the vertical positioning of the human body. The upright posture of humans alone forces a great deal of pressure on the rectal veins, which sometimes causes them to bulge. Apart from this natural cause, there are other causes also which results in piles:

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Aging, Diarrhea and Heredity also contribute to piles ¾¾ Frequent visits to toilets,

excessive use of laxatives and when such measures fail use of fingers as a last resort are all signs of developing piles or its presence.

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Excessive straining during bowel movements ¾¾ Constip ation: It is an

accepted fact that constipation causes

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Natural cause or real cause of piles is our body nature standing straight or erect posture; this nature can never be eradicated. Apart from this natural cause, there are other causes also which results in piles and preventive measures can be taken.

piles, but it is also true that piles results in constipation! Thus it is a vicious circle of “piles -constipation -piles.”

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Habitual sitting in toilet for long time (e.g., reading) ¾¾ Other causes are prolonged periods of standing or sitting, strenuous work, obesity, general weakness of the tissues of the body, Poor hygiene, improper food habits and mental tension. ¾¾ Pregnancy: Piles

are more common during pregnancy and in conditions affecting the liver and upper bowel. During pregnancy, pressure from the fetus on the abdomen and hormonal changes cause the hemorrhoidal vessels to enlarge. Delivery also leads to increased intra-abdominal pressures. Surgical treatment is rarely needed, as symptoms usually

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cups of tea or coffee are fatal for regular bowel movement. ¾¾ Stress: Bowel movement is often related to mental well-being. Stress can have an adverse effect on your regular bowel movement, resulting in constipation. This can develop into piles.

resolve post delivery.

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Lack of

exercise: Working

for a long period sitting in one place without movement, leads to lack of excise which in turn leads to sufferings irregular bowel movement.

¾¾ genetics may also contribute to piles ¾¾ Those persons who travel long distance frequently and also those who change their place of living frequently are likely to develop piles ¾¾ Diet:

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Wrong bowel habits:

Sometimes, people have the habit of straining when passing stools -- ie, applying more pressure than necessary -- which leads to piles. Due to mechanical life people have the habit of incomplete or even postponed bowel movement.

Wrong diet habits and a lifestyle are main causes of piles. Lack of Nutrition (low-fiber diet) contributes to Piles. The increased Westernisation of our diet which includes junk food has an adverse effect on our bowel movement. The lack of vegetables and fruits, raw salads, etc, in our regular diet and cups and

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Anal intercourse also contributes to piles

Complicated piles can produce difficulty in urination more so in middle aged and elderly men. It is not rare to find patients diagnosed to have enlarged prostate gland also having piles, which may truly be the cause of the disturbed urination. Major surgery of the prostate can be avoided by taking the simple treatment for piles. Will be continued in further issues.……………….. Next issue --- Effects

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Yoga for women to safeguard health

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Those who don’t have enough physical exercises should spare just ½ an hour to practice 15 to 20 Asanas systematically with proper breathing process. Every part of our body gets stimulated and becomes active and lighter by Yogasanas. One who practices Yogasana will be a woman of good character and a good citizen. If Yogasana is done systematically with proper breathing system, blood circulation in the body becomes smoother, blood gets purified, and variations in blood pressure come under control and sugar content in the body will be normal. Most of the diseases can be cured without pain or expenses. Pain in the hips, back pain, pain in the knee joints, mental tension, and menses problem can be easily cured through the art of ancient Indian cultureYogasanas. By doing Yogasanas the physical ability of women increases leading to all round development. A present day woman can practice these Yogasanas to protect health. Padmasana, Ardhachakrasana, Uttanasana, Trikonasana, Janushirshasana, Baddhakonasana, sarvangasana,Halasana, Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Vajrasana, Vakrasana, Veerasana, Shashankasana, Matyasana, Dhanurasana, Shavasana, simple Pranayama and Dhyana. If possible one can have hip bath in cold water systematically.

n the modern way of life there is lack of exercise for women contributing to damage their health. In the past women had enough exercises through grinding, washing, cleaning the house and the surroundings, lighting fire in the ovens etc. They used to live happily and contentedly through prayers, Bhajanas, Dhyana in the mornings and evenings, but nowadays facilities and comforts have increased and women have to adopt modern facilities to perform their occupational and household chores. Therefore Yogasanas are necessary in the modern, mechanical life to avoid the deficiency in health and exercises.

What is yoga?

An ancient art of Indian culture – “Yoga” has attracted the attention of the people al over the world. The world ‘Yoga’ is derived from the sankrit word “Yuj” – which means to concentrate one’s mind or to control one’s wish. There are 4 types of yoga called Jnana yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga and raja Yoga. In Patanjali Yoga Sutra, it is mentioned as ‘Chitta Vrithi Nirodhaha” which means checking the desires and fluctuations of mind and to achieve concentration is ‘Yoga’. Sage Patanjali has mentioned eight steps in Yoga. They are Yama, Niyama, Asana, pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi.

Asanas and their uses

Asana means the posture of the body. These are firm and comfortable poses of the body. One should follow Yama and Niyama before practicing Yogasanas. Yama means improving moral standards and Niyama means safeguarding health through good physical and mental actions. Asanas keep the body healthy, strong light and in a balanced state. Yogasana is based on scientific study of the structure of human body (Anatomy). Through Yogasana every part of the body becomes lighter and energetic making the body healthy. A yoga practitioner will be a person of character. But yoga should be learnt only through a teacher. Doing Yogasanas with the control of one’s breath, systematically will improve blood circulation in the body. It purifies blood. Immunity to diseases increases and one can cure diseases cheaply without pain. Pains like pain in the hips, back pain, pain in the legs can be easily cured..

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Family tips by Partha Bagchi Cooking tips ªª After roasting the brinjal, place it in a plate and

middle of the room for proper circulation of energy. ªª Avoid mirrors or reflecting surfaces in the kitchen to balance the “Fire” energy. ªª Mirrors on the northern direction of the house enhances protection to the house’s income, but it should not face the toilet, main door or a stove.

cover it with a lid. The uncooked portion will get cooked in the steam. ªª For better fermentation in the idli batter, add 2 teaspoons of til oil to the batter before fermenting it for softer idlis. ªª To retain the original colour of certain vegetables, soak them in ice cold water before boiling. ªª Potatoes retain their white colour when a little lime juice and some sugar or a pinch of alum is added to the water while boiling.

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Dress care tips

Drop in a tennis ball while washing those dirty curtains to knock out all the dust in the washing machine. Hang them when almost dry to save on ironing. ªª Put all the soft toys in a cotton pillow case and tie up the end with a rubber band. Put this in the washing machine and get them back clean but undamaged. ªª Wiping the floor with little rock salt dissolved in a bucket of water keeps flies at bay. ªª Remove hot iron stains by rubbing the wetted white portion of the bread on the stain.

House hold utensil care tips ªª Plastic vessels

can be cleaned of their colour stains with wheat flour. ªª Crockeries can be de-odourised with tea leaves or vinegar. ªª Boil water with a little vinegar for 30 minutes and then wash properly to destain aluminium vessels.

T ips for electrical appliances and other equipments ªª Maintain your

Home tips ªª Avoid taking a shower during thunder and lightning

as metal water pipes are likely to conduct electricity just like water increases our body’s conductivity, maximizing chances of an electric shock. ªª According to Feng Shui, fire places must be to the wall with proper ventilation rather than in the

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top shelf of the oven on a wire rack. Now fill another bowl with an inch of boiling water and place it on the bottom shelf. Leave it in the oven (door must be closed) ranging from 2 hours to overnight depending on the intensity of dirt. After opening the door, remove the above said arrangement and wipe clean the insides of the oven with a damp cloth. Make a paste with 1 teaspoon ammonia, 1 teaspoon baking powder and a capful of white vinegar. Dampen a sponge with the paste and start scrubbing the inside, outside and the glass. Wipe out with a damp

ªª To clean the stains on the insides of a thermos flask, a mild solution of washing soda or vinegar is effective. Then wash in regular way with water.

Kitchen storing tips ªª Run the mixer with a piece of bread to extract more of the minced food stuck to blades of the mixer.

ªª Boil salt water and immerse the peas into it for 4-5

minutes and then again immerse them in cold water and dry. Refrigerate after storing them in air tight packets. ªª Refrigerating milk products may cause them to curdle.

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JEWELLERY CARE TIPS

Clean pearl jewellery using a cotton wool soaked in spirit. Pearls for regular use must be professionally cleaned and restrung biannually. Clean gemmed gold jewellery by immersing it in ¥2 cup of gin or vodka for 30 minutes and then wipe off and buff. To clean stubborn grime on gemmed jewellery wrap it in a clean cloth and expose it to the steam from the spout of the kettle with the help of a pair of tongs.

Practical and economic kitchen tips ªª Use cutlery trays for organizing your desks ªª ªª ªª

which is always full of pens and markers here and there and always difficult to find things in time. Substitute chilli sauce with a paste of chilli pickle run in the mixer. Self-raising flour can be easily got by sieving a cup of maida along with 1 Vz teaspoons of baking powder and a pinch of salt. To double your quantity of cream, add half a cup hung curd with the same quantity of milk and whip thoroughly.lt also improvises the taste.

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Family Scientific name Common name Sanskrit Hindi Kannada Telugu

Asteraceae Edipta alba False daisy Kesharanjana, Kesharaja, Bhringaraja Bhangra Bhringaraja - Garugada soppu Galagara

Tamil Malayalam

Karisalanguni, Kaikeshi Kajennam, Kanne

Marathi

Bhangra

Bhringaraj or Bhangra (Edipta alba Linn.) is an important medicinal plant belonging to Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb and contains alkaloid ‘ecliptine’. The fresh herb is chiefly used as a tonic in curing enlargement of the liver and spleen and in various chronic skin diseases. The plant is considered an astringent and is also used as a cure for asthma, bronchitis and rheumatism. Decoction of leaves is also used in uterine haemorrhages. The fresh juice of the leaves is used as hair restorer by rubbing it on the shaven scalp. It also improves the colour of hair.

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VARIETIES

There are no named varieties in this crop. Useful parts: Root/ stem, leaf, flower, seed. Chemical composition: Eclyptal, stigmasterol, heptacosanol, hentriacontanal, 16 polyacetatenic thiophenes. Aerial parts contain steroid, triterpenoid and flavoroids

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of the bhrungaraja mixed The plant with honey should be extract is good taken. for eyesight. Paste made from Used in dyeing bhrungaraja should be hair, reducing applied to pilemass and water boiled with the swelling or bhrungaraja should be oedema and as kept in bathtub and the an antidote. The patient should be made to blue variety is sit in it. This will reduce a good general the pain, swelling, and tonic. burning sensation. II. Taken If the menstrual bleeding regularly for is more than average, a month the decoction made from extract of this bhrungaraja should be taken. This will reduce plant along with milk the bleeding. Paste made from increases the bhrungaraja applied vigour, vitality to the part where the and life span scorpion has bitten (it is described reduces the pain and the as living for burning sensation and hundred years). even reduces the effect of poison. For cracks in the feet the juice of bhrungaraja should be applied after thorough cleaning.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES ªª For indigestion, bhrungaraja should be

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fried in small quantity of oil and mixed with curd and jeera powder and then taken. In skin diseases, paste made from powder of root of bhrungaraja with sesame oil should be applied. In jaundice, bhrungaraja acts effectively. In rural areas the traditional practitioners use bhrungaraja to cure jaundice. For hair-fall and early greying of hair, oil made from bhrungaraja should be applied. If there is hoarseness in the voice, juice

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AROGYA EXPO-2012

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Feb 9-13, 2012, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru The international conference on yoga, naturopathy and AROGYA expo was a huge success. The mega event attracted thousands of international and national delegates from different states. It was a platform for showcasing the Yoga and naturopathy healing practices and methodology. Arogya Expo was added attraction to the conference and more than 5 lakhs people visited the expo. Apart from the health products Expo also exhibited natural and organic products.

Today we are proud to inform MEDIA ICON and NISARGA TRUST jointly celebrated the success. Our stall was a great hit. We also conducted free health check up for all the visitors. We also distributed “Health Mag” and “Vydyaloka” Products from NISARGA TRUST were also available.

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AROGYA EXPO-2012

Photo Session

Feb 9-13, 2012, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru

NISARGA TRUST secretary Dr Jitish P Presented Research paper on Diabities and it won the first prize. Also trust president Dr.Venkatraman Hegde Presented the secrete health Mantra which got an appreciation from film actor Shivaraj Kumar.

Yoga expert and writer Gopalakrishna Delampady exhibited various Yoga skills in the expo which got appreciation from all the participants.

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From my D iary Dr.Shubhankari P. Rao

MARCH 8TH INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Shubha Ayurvedic centre, 3o/3 Patalamma temple street Basavangudi; Bangalore-56 Ph. 08026578620 Email: drshubhankariprao@gmail.com

Preconception planning- an ayurvedic way Getting your own health sorted out well before you become pregnant is the beginning of the wonderful experience of pregnancy and parenthood. Read this article to find out how you can create a healthy environment for you baby.

adhu smitha (name changed) comes from a family of Ayurvedic physicians. Her father, grandfather, great grandfather all healed their people with Ayurvedic medicines. So when it was time for entering into a marriage relationship Madhu’s father took extra care and importance in finalising the relationship of his daughter’s marriage. He took the Ayurvedic view point into consideration as marriage or matrimonial relation is not chiefly aimed for enjoying sexual pleasure but carry’s an aim of keeping the thread of excellent progeny -family tradition, in continuity, emphasising on production, introduction and providing progeny with best qualities and good culture. It is a common practice in preparation for Hindu marriage to inquire about the kula-gotra (meaning clan lineage) of the bride and groom before approving the marriage. In almost all Hindu families, marriage within the same gotra is prohibited, since people with same gotra are considered to be siblings and chances of inheriting genetic disorders carry’s a high risk. So marriage within the same lineage is never encouraged. Even today Hindu families follow this tradition. Madhu Smitha’s dad - a renowned Ayurvedic physician agrees that cousin couples have a higher incident of birth defects than non-related couples. Being a staunch believer of Ayurvedic science he says basic Prakriti compatibility -- harmony between the body constitution of the couple have to go on together for building up a strong relationship.. Prakriti is your unique genetic Body-Mind makes up/the Body Constitution. It is a blueprint of our personality. Relationships play a vital role; right choice can lead to success and happiness, whereas stressful ones can ruin your life. When you look around we do not see any two people exactly alike. We notice that people are very different from each other. Observe Nature: Mountains, rivers, trees, birds, flowers - all have unique shapes and sizes. Even two leaves of the same tree are not alike. Two flowers of the same vine have different sizes and shapes. Nature is full of variety and we are no exception. We exhibit diversity both in appearance and personality. This diversity makes us different from each other. Ayurveda plays a supportive

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role in assessment of ability of a prospective couple to regenerate. For the purpose of judging matrimonial compatibility the Prakriti of both the boy and girl are considered. When the boy and the girl have same dominant doshas bioenergy, there is biological imbalance .So when they unite the foetus inherits the same Doshas in a greater proportion .This would be in great disharmony with the nature and the foetus is put into tremendous struggle right from the time of conception stage. Depending upon the intensity of the doshas there is either no conception at all or it may result into a miscarriage or they may give birth to a very sickly child. If we extend the Ayurvedic notion of doshas we know that basic Prakriti of a person does not remain static throughout. It gets modified with the changes in the season, food habits, temperament of the person and his life style as a whole. Any Vaidya will be able to suggest different sets of food etc. to counter the doshas according to the season. Similarly with the practice of Pranayama and Yogasanas it is quite possible to bring in the desired changes in the body system. This will modify the basic Prakriti of a person to a considerable degree .It is therefore wise to consult an expert Vaidya when a pair with otherwise good compatibility factors is rejected on the basis of doshas alone. If a couple having same doshas bioenergy Prakriti constitution have got married and find incompatibility with each other they should take advantage of all wisdom of an Ayurvedic Vaidya to ascertain whether there is acute incompatibility in terms of Prakritietc. in them and if present they can put conscious effort to remove the negativity through correct diet and life style. Madhu with oval face, slender body, and curly rough hair, showed predominant Vata bioenergy .Her tolerant , cordial and soft sweet spoken quality added moderate kapha bioenergy to her dominant vata bioenergy.The boy –Manu selected by her father a prospective groom was well built ,healthy ,having broad shoulders, balanced, prone to gain weight very easily ,was reserved but had the qualities of a leader pointed a combination Prakriti of dominant Kapha bioenergy and moderate Pitta bioenergy. It was after seeing things through the glasses

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of Prakriti, that Madhu Smitha’s and Manu’s marriage was solemnised. Both were vegetarians this also matters says the Vaidya because Food preferences affect marriage relationship in many ways. Two vegetarians are more likely to dine together and have a satisfying experience than one vegan and another non vegan. If the predominant doshas do not vibe there will be imbalance in the relationship. Once the Vaidya finds the key to your Prakriti, he can reveal answers to all your questions, such as: How to get your body ready for a baby? Getting your own health sorted out well before you get pregnant is just the beginning of the wonderful experience of pregnancy and parenthood. Conception occurs 2wks before your period is due. That means you may not even know you are pregnant until you are more than 3 wks. pregnant .Yet your baby is sensitive to harm’2to 8wks after conception because this is the period when your baby’s vital organs such as heart ,lungs, liver etc. begin to form .That’s why it is better to start acting as if you are pregnant well before you actually are. The things a mother eats /does not eat, or uses it on her body, during pregnancy and breast feeding can have a profound effect on the intellect, memory, mental problems etc. of their baby. Early childhood problems like ADD, ADHD ,brain cancer , autism , etc. may primarily be caused by the things a mother eats /does not eat , does/does not do during pregnancy . Receive a personalised assessment of your preconception readiness the Ayurvedic way from an Ayurvedic physician: Charaka Samhita the treatise of Ayurveda embarks on creating a proper prenatal environment to ensure a healthy life of your new born .Prenatal health of a child is parent’s responsibility .What the father and mother do before they even think of having a child will help the future boy/girl get the right healthy start in life. Remember it takes two to make a baby and thus Ayurvedic acharyas highlight on peak health of the parents before they try for a baby. For example every aspect of the menstrual cycle of a female is essentially important. The physician will be able to access her general overall health, fertility and whether she is producing a viable egg for conception just from the volume, colour, and length etc., of her menstrual flow. By seeing the seminal discharge of the male the physician can say if the male is producing strong and healthy sperms that can fertilise the egg, whether there is lack of strength in the sperms or if there is obstruction of the seminal passage or impairment and insufficiency of the sperms. Depending on this if there are natural causes which can affect the fertility he will give recipes and remedies simply by correcting diet and life style changes. If he finds any anatomic problems or problems through diseases he will treat them and design better fertility therapies in the form of Rasayanas which will enhance your fertility keeping in mind about emotionally and physically fitness. Your baby may be at a risk for certain problems or diseases that run in family’s e.g. cystic fibrosis, diabetes, sickle cell anaemia all diseases which are inherited

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.These changes are not caused by anything you do or eat in pregnancy. To minimize these problems which are genetically transferred to the sibling Ayurveda prescribes Panchakarma therapy to thoroughly cleanse your body of toxins. If you have an existing health condition and if you are on life term/ long term medications like in Asthma, epilepsy, depression etc. You may need to make changes to your treatment formulas. Your physician will rule out the safety of these drugs in pregnancy and either stop these drugs in advance before they plan for their pregnancy or switch to safer drugs. Swapna a hopeful mom to be, made an appointment for a full check-up before conception .It was revealed by the physician that her udana wind bioenergy was disturbed. When Swapna got her blood values for Thyroid metabolism done she found that her physician was right .Her TSH values were very high. After therapies were given for correction of Udana bioenergy her TSH values were normal she conceived and delivered a normal baby. If she had ignored this step she would detect her problem later after pregnancy and her baby would be the scape goat to bear the consequences. When Udana vata bioenergy is out of balance it could give problems of neural tube defects in the baby - malformation of the brain and the spinal cord. The main goal of physician’s preconception readiness certificate will help you maintain a healthy life style and increase the likelihood of carrying a healthy baby to term and have a normal baby birth. Love and caring we give to our children is an extension of the nurturing we give ourselves .Love is all that is needed for new soul to blossom. Keep the romance alive in your marriage and try not to let the process of trying to get pregnant create friction or stress. Trying to conceive should be enjoyable for both the partners. What are the Factors responsible for growth of the baby? There should be a favourable opportunity, Favourable disposition of nature, excellence of the properties of food and absence of inhibiting factors like for example excessive indulgence in sex, and mental stress afflictions inhibit the growth of the body. Some individuals are naturally strong by birth. What are the factors responsible for the promotion of strength? You might have come across your friends or strangers who are told by doctors that they are lucky they survived an accident with only a few scratches or cuts. While there are still others who by just a small fall have fractures or serious injuries, which in a normal healthy person would not happen. Every mother would like her child to be very strong. Ayurvedic science defines how strength of an individual can varies from person to person. Strength is attainable from three sources constitutional, temporal and acquired .Constitutional strength is the one gained from time of formation of the foetus onwards. Hence it is dependent on the health of sperm and ova and also on the excellence of time and space during the period of

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conception. .Temporal strength is the one which is gained from favourable condition of time and season. In one’s youth it’s natural to have good strength and in seasons where the environment is very supportive for increasing kapha bioenergy like in spring we experience good health and strength. Acquired strength is the one which is achieved by the proper combination of diet exercise and such regimes. Certain condition helps an individual to gain strength like: ªª Birth in some countries where people are naturally strong like in Japan, Hong Kong, Iceland, Switzerland, Australia Spain etc. In India people in Kerala, Haryana and Punjab are naturally strong. ªª Birth at a time when people are naturally strong like in early spring. Youth also blesses an individual with natural strength. ªª Favourable disposition of time like pleasant and moderate climate is also a factor for promoting strength. There are particular seasons favourable for every individual. Some experience good strong vibes in winter while some others may have similar feelings in summer .Seasonal changes brings mood swings in some individuals. These people have normal health throughout the year but experience low and get depressed in certain seasons year after year. A season where they are in peak moods is a natural strength stimulator. ªª Excellence of the quality of the sperm, ova and uterus also decides the health of an individual. Sperms and ova are vulnerable for environmental assaults such as exposure to heat or excessive toxic chemicals. Sufficient care helps protect them maintain their normal gusto .Normal uterine cavity and endometrial lining are necessary in order to conceive and maintain a pregnancy. . A good quality sperm has an undamaged DNA and good chances of fertilizing an egg. Healthy Sperm and eggs have structures on their surface called as receptors which are necessary for successful bonding A Baby born out of a fertilized quality egg and sperm of parents who are young and in peak of health are generally strong. ªª An Excellence of the ingested food also brings natural strength to an individual. To give few examples: ¾¾ Drinking pure water which is uncontaminated helps in digestion recovery and removal of toxins from the body , is natural strength promoter drinking contaminated water pulls your health down and decreases your strength., walnuts help body give that protein touch, ¾¾ Ginger root helps not only for building muscle but also aids in digestion and is antiinflammatory, ¾¾ Spinach ranks at the top in power foods especially for parents planning to have a baby .Regularly eating spinach boosts your moods and keeps anxiety and depression under control. Best known for its special power for

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protecting against birth defects also helps prevent cancers of cervix and lungs and heart diseases. ¾¾ Avocado is considered as the world’s healthiest fruit, helps build muscle good for preventing breast and prostate cancer, cholesterol related diseases and regulates blood pressure.. ¾¾ Energising and nutritious Buck wheat helps build muscle because of its complex carbs, Strengthens capillary walls reduces hemorrhages in people with high blood pressure and increases microcirculation in people with chronic venous insufficiency. As it is Rich in insoluble fibre it not only speeds intestinal transit time - how quickly food moves through the intestines but also reduces the secretion of bile acids ,increases insulin sensitivity and lowers blood fats – triglycerides . ªª Excellence of the physique --good muscular built: Generally vata characteristic people have small delicate frame and bony structure, flat chest, thin small shoulders, lean muscle mass and find it difficult to put on weight They should eat before bedtime to prevent muscle catabolism during night. Pitta Prakriti people have strong muscle mass, large bony structure, naturally athleticphysique; they find it easy to gain or lose weight these people are naturally strong. Kapha Prakriti people are generally strong and their body type is solid they gain fat easily, are of a shorter build with thick arms and legs muscles are strong especially the upper legs. So excellence of the physique is also dependent on the type the built whether it is vata built, pitta built, kapha built or combinationbuilt. ªª Excellence of the wholesomeness of various factors responsible for the maintenance of the body: The constructing element involved in body’s basic physical formation are called as dhatus and are represented by series of body tissue that function in the development and nourishment of the whole body as well as maintaining the natural immunity .These seven tissues maintain the architecture of our body .vizPlasma nourishes , blood invigorates, muscles hold the Skelton together , fat nourishes muscles and tissues , bone supports ,Nerves ,fluid and marrow fill the bones ,Reproductive tissue helps in reproduction , produces the strength aura and controls immunity .The excellence of these tissues also is a marker of good strength. ªª Excellence of the mind - a process where we try to excel and live a life of good qualities. It’s not a onetime event it’s a way of life. Right association is key to mind health. The mind is built by impressions taken in through the senses. Most of these come from social interactions .Whatever impressions we take in become more powerful when shared with other people who give them emotional power. We should always be careful to keep ourselves in right company

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.We should associate with those individuals who elevate us , who bring peace , and keep our minds cool and calm and keep away from people who agitate and over heat our mind and nerves .Acuity of sensory functioning , control of imagination, deep sleep with few or with spiritual dreams , lack of need for entertainment , clear perception , capacity for creative expression , mental lightness, peace and luminosity are all signs of excellence of mind. ªª Favourable disposition of the nature: Just like we see changes in the environment we see different changes in our body we refer these as our temperament or constitution. Disease is due to some basic error in our constitution. To discover this there should be a constant effort from our side to eradicate this fault by developing the virtue which will destroy it not by fighting wrong but by bringing in such a flow of opposing nature that will be swept from our nature. Favourable disposition of nature contributes to strength to an individual. ªª To have certain level of health endurance, coordination, agility and many other elements of fitness, Habitual performance of exercise is the answer. Exercise helps us feel better and have more energy, tones muscles and tissues for more effective use of strength and nutrients, increases circulation and delivers oxygen to the cells .Maintaining top physical condition of our body is our prime duty asour bodies are marvellous vehicles and should serve us well in our twilight years as long as we keep them finely tuned and in peak health with exercise programme designed for your unique needs and genetics. ªª Cheerful disposition, easy going and happiness trying to take a positive approach to the pressures and problems of everyday life keeps an individual strong. Factors essential for making a baby: Is it true that just by a single intercourse / cohabitation of a male and female a baby is born? Yes a single intercourse can result in pregnancy but only if; all the necessary six factors/conditions which help in the formation of a baby are satisfied. Threads alone cannot make a cloth .But this does not mean that threads do not comprise a causative factor for production of clothes .Threads will not cease to be the causative factors of the clothes because without the help of other factors, threads alone cannot produce a cloth. A lady can become pregnant if she has a vaginal intercourse with her partner in correct position, at a time of the month when she is fertile –called as rutu kala. Her partner has to ejaculate healthy sperms; these sperms have to make its way through the cervix- mouth of the uterus, to find her egg. His sperm and her egg have to engage in ultimate bonding experience which is called as fertilisation. The fertilized egg has to implant in her uterus – ksetra which is healthy. . Bearing these essential factors which can combine together to form a baby this article is for would be parents to tune up their diet and lifestyle for a healthy progeny

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.Though it is not a complete list it includes the most critical study SEXUAL VAGINAL INTERCOURSE: Sexual vaginal intercourse commonly called as coitus or copulation refers to an act in which the male reproductive organ enters the female reproductive tract for reproduction .It’s an expression of love, intimacy, and also plays a dominant role in sharing pleasure and strengthening the emotional binding through sex. Coitus is the basic reproductive method .It starts with fore play which leads to sexual arousal of both partners resulting in erecting of the penis and lubrication of the vagina. The orgasm in male produces a series of muscular contractions which help in ejaculation where delivery of semen takes place from the penis into the vagina. Millions of sperms are ejaculated at a go .It is from here the sperms start their journey move through the mouth of the uterus called the cervix in to the womb. When sexual intercourse is done with a sole aim of continuity of progeny the couple has to keep the following points in mind to have a healthy progeny. Unfit conditions of wife for having sexual intercourse: ªª It’s recommended not to have sexual relationship when the partners are displeased, unhappy, worried, grieved ---and disappointed mentally and if not in pleasant mood. Ayurveda says that the mind set up of the parents at the time of intercourse is very important .Womb is the child’s first world .The changes that occur before birth and their importance in our latter development those first months are crucial in determining and influencing the physical and psychological life of the baby. If a prospective mother to be is under extreme and constant stress she can induce the same stressful state in her unborn child. Whenever the mother becomes upset her body releases stress hormones into her blood stream. They are absorbed by the embryo at the conception stage itself. That is why a woman who encounter acute or chronic stress increase the chances of babies who are premature, lower than average weight, hyper active irritable and colicky . Some babies are even born with thumbs sucked raw or even with ulcers because of constant stress to the mother. The womb establishes the child’s expectations .If it has been a warm loving environment the child is likely to expect the outside world to be the same .This produces a predisposition towards trust, openness, extroversion, self-confidence. If the environment has been hostile the child will anticipate that his new world will be equally uninviting. He will be predisposed to suspiciousness, distrust; introversion .Relating to others will be hard and so will be its self-assertion .Life will be more difficult for him than for a child who had a good womb experience. ªª If either of the partners is in diseased state having a sexual relationship is not recommended. Avoid sex until the disease clears up .Not only will intercourse be uncomfortable but you can pass on the disease

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to your partner who can then infect you creating a vicious cycle that’s hard to break. Moreover it’s difficult to vouch the health of the sperm or the ova when we are in a diseased state. On the days of fast or religious activity discipline we are deprived of necessary nourishing food which is necessary for the development of the embryo. Hence avoiding intercourse on those days is recommended. It’s not advised to have intercourse on the first three days of the menstrual cycle. The uterine cavity has a rich network of blood vessels and forms a very special covering after the menstruation in anticipation of pregnancy. This covering has the ability to allow an early embryo/baby, to become implanted/rest on its bed and further nourishes and provides support during the entire period of gestation. Every month if the egg has not fertilised then this bed which has an amazing quality of nourishing an embryo/baby undergoes further maturation, becomes necrotic tissue, separates from the viable parts of the uterus/ surrounding living tissue as in a wound, sore or an inflammation and flows out as menstruation. The uterus flushes out the debris in the form of menstrual blood leaving just the residual basal layer which regenerates again after the menstrual cycle. Under normal conditions naturally produced in the body the internal lining grows about 1 to 2 mm every other day after the third day of menstrual period, and at the time of ovulation it is about 8mm-10mmthicker. If there is failure in the development of normal uterine lining the chances of fertilised egg becoming implanted is threatened. If there is inadequate stimulation of the lining due to lack of nourishment the endometrium remains thin and inactive. In human being this condition leads to amenorrhoea –no menstrual flow. Its formation is affected by seasons, climate, stress, and other factors like food and lifestyle. Ayurvedic acharyas discourage having excess food, having intercourse, or doing excess work on first three days of menstrual cycle because these activities decrease the metabolic activity of the uterus. Decreased metabolism will fail to clear the entire debris from uterine cavity. The priming of the bed of the uterus can be successfully accomplished if the previous layer is mopped up clean. Ayurvedic acharyas say that a woman can become pregnant from having sexual intercourse during menstruation. It is possible that sperms that enter her body during menstruation may survive long enough to fertilise an egg that is released latter. But the pregnancy could result in, abortion, intra uterine death of the baby or a baby born with deficient or defective body parts, short lived and transmission of diseases that can be transmitted sexually and spreading of blood borne infections between the partners become easy on the first three days of menstruation. Hence couple is discouraged having sexual union on these days. This becomes an act of

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unrighteousness too according to Ayurvedic scriptures and husband becomes a prey for shortened life span, with the decline of eye sight and glory. These three days a woman should dedicate to get complete rest in order to restore the circulation, completely heal and renew the activity going on in the uterus, strengthen the digestion, restore vitality and energy. In the 2005 NIH study Wilcox and his colleague studied the menstrual cycle of 213 women most between the ages of 25 to 35 when a woman’s cycle is most likely to be regular. They found that a woman’s fertile period can extend to the day when menstruation is predicted to begin .In addition they found that a woman can become fertile as early as Day 4 of her cycle and that 17%are fertile by day 7.Therefore menstruation is no guarantee that a woman will not become pregnant when engaged in sexual intercourse. A wife is appreciated as most affectionate and dependable friend just like a sibling brother. She is highly credited of possessing qualities like tolerance, cordiality, love, affection, soft sweet talk, good serving and nursing ability, passionate and .other salient features which make her perfect, effective and favourite life partner of husband in real and practical sense .The wife is not merely a sex partner but she plays significant roles in family and social life and for this major task she is given various responsibilities and a commanding position in the family. If the wife is not passionate, desirous, interested and exited, is frigid for sexual association, or has illicit relationship with other men, such a woman is considered unfit for sexual union. What is the correct position of having intercourse? There are two purposes of performing Sexual intercourse by man with woman. ªª Toprocreate. ªª For sexual pleasure. If it is with the intention of procreation then husband should have union with his wife during her fertile period. During cohabitation a woman should not take a prone posture nor should she be on sides. If she assumes prone posture then vata – wind bioenergy gets aggravated and afflicts her uterus .If she remains on the right side then kapha on that side gets displaced and blocks the uterus. If pressure is put on the left side during cohabitation then the pitta bioenergy burns the ovum and sperm due to its heat. Therefore the woman should receive seeds while lying on her back. In this posture the doshas remain in their respective seats. To recline is divine i.e. after intercourse it is preferable for the woman to lie down on her back for at least 15 minutes with her hips elevated .This practise will allow the sperms some time to begin their journey to meet the egg without having to fight gravity. To elevate your hips you can put a pillow underneath your bottom. On the other hand the couple is socially culturally pledged to live together executing all the duties of a house hold order in physical, mental and sexual association. They can engage in sexual relationship for the purpose of enjoying sexual pleasure which helps strengthen the bond of love and passion psychologically, and physically. When

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a couple has this in mind they can adopt all the Kama sutra sex positions. How to access the most fertile period in the woman? Fertile days are the days when a woman is likely to get pregnant if she is sexually active with her husband. There is always a bit of guess work involved in accessing when a woman releases an egg for conception. Ayurvedic classics recommend that couple trying to have a baby should have intercourse between day 8 and day 20 of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Having intercourse every other day or every third day works effective to produce the desired result. Sperm can live in a woman’s body for 3to 5 days. A released egg survives for 4 to 12 hrs. .So it’s wise not to wait for ovulation to occur, just go ahead with the intercourse when you are planning for a baby. Being observant helps a woman to predict the most fertile period when she is able to conceive. Key to this method is experience. Her body gives signals and clues to her in the form of sticky discharge which is clear like a raw egg white .She can take a sample of this discharge from the outer lip of the external genitals .Take the sample, see, feel it and stretch it between two of your fingers –thumb and index finger to test for consistency. After menstrual bleeding stops we can call this phase 1; Where the growth of the follicles which contain eggs start .This happens by production of cells by multiplication of parts, proliferatory period. During this period the vagina will be dry and you cannot appreciate any mucus.

have sex in the night; the more relaxed you are better your chances of conception. A period of one day and night is one solar unit of time. The day is Prana –the life giver to all. Self-luminous, purest in nature ,is source of life and activity and the night is Rayi in the form of gross enjoyments .Prana and Rayi are the two poles of manifesting energies positive and negative. Prajapati – Lord of creatures, created union of prana and Rayi in order to create world and there intermixing or mating produced all the things in this world –life principle and matter. The Sun rises every day ,it is the life force, all knowing , non-dual supporter of all life , and the eye of all living beings .Day is the eater and night is the food .Food represents Rayi, and from food semen is produced and from semen people are born..Light and heat of the sun causes the germination of the seeds it is the moon that gives them growth. Therefore those who cohabit during day start treading the path of life a very unsatisfactory situation where they are not progressing but are continuing doing the same things again and again. In order to realize the untainted form Self free from evil and corruption they get attached in the luxury of copulation and allied sensual enjoyments etc. do not reach the goal and waste this invaluable life .Apart from them those desirous of mundane advancements if follow the injunctions of scriptures and visit their wives during night are just like celibates as they obey the commands .Sexual intercourse with the sole object of procreation is directed to husband for performing during night preferably carries significance permission and vitalization. When on contrary if done at day time adversely affects the vitality of the body. ¾¾ Healthy sperms are not always inherited. What are the factors considered to access health of the sperms? The terrain of an egg in a female and sperm in a male is created by the elements of nature viz Ether, air, water, fire and earth. These five subtle elements form the basis for all the things found in this material creation from a small piece of gravel to a very big elephant. A human being according to Ayurveda is the representative of these five great elements which represent the five states or quality of energy or matter. All of us live and experience the action of these elements in physical, mental and emotional bodies .They exist in infinite number of proportions hence we see so much diversity in life . These elements are always in motion and are constantly changing and interacting with each other ie change in one element affects the other and the bonding of the elements is what makes the universe emerge and exist in different unique personalities and forms. Earth element in the sperm gives it the structure, the quality of heaviness, hardness, the gravity, the physical and mechanical energy. The water element-the chemical energy in the sperm gives the cooling effect, cleanses, percolates, adheres ,produces cohesiveness, is sensitive to sound, touch ,taste and form. Fire element-

The preovulatory most fertile cervical mucus Gradually around 2nd phase of your menstrual period sticky type of rubbery fluid is seen. In the third phase wet creamy white fluid with stretchy feeling appears from the vagina demonstrating the egg releasing event called ovulation. This phase lasts for 3 to 4 days and is the most fertile slippery stretchy and clear mucus like an egg white. This mucus is pre ovulatory sperm friendly lubricant where you can spin threads between two fingers that are 1 to 3 cmslong. In the 4thPhasethe amount of mucus decreases, Phase 5 pre menstruation phase -- vagina gets dry again. Try using this wisdom to determine the ovulatory mucus when you are planning for a baby. ¾¾ Are chances of getting pregnant better if you have sex in the morning or Night? Good news for all the night owls. Ayurveda says

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radiant energy in the sperms brings about the metabolic activities is responsible for brilliance, luminosity and power of penetration in the sperm. This energy is sensitive to sound, touch and form. Air a form of electric energy present in the gaseous element in the sperm gives the power of movement for the sperm in a particular direction- the kinetic force. It is dry, light, cold, rough and subtle in nature. It is a key element required for the sperm’s fire element to be activated. Light, subtle, soft and immeasurable Ether due to its all-pervasive nature and power of nuclear energy gives space for the sperm, provides room for vibration, expansion, non-resistance, freedom, and nurtures with love. It is sensitive to sound. When the four element search, water, fire and air are in the state of their excellence with all pervasive ether element a healthy sperm is produced. We call the sperms pure when they are produced out of materials having all the six tastes. .Substances having sweet taste no doubt produces sperms and those having sour taste destroy them .But this happens only if such substances are used excessively Anabolic steroids can drastically shrink the testicles and drastically reduce the fertility rate. An experienced Vaidya will access the quality of sperms by seeing its panchabhoutik composition. These days laboratory have facilities of observing the sperms under a microscope to determine the quality of sperms. ¾¾ For the sperms to be top performers there are various aspects considered. ªª The semen discharged at a single intercourse should be more than 40 million. ªª More than four per cent of sperms should have normal shape .and structure A normal sperm has an oval head and a long tail. Which work together to push themselves forward. Sperms with large, small, tapered heads crooked heads or kinky curled or double tails are less likely to fertilise an egg. ªª The strength of the movement wriggling and swimming is called motility they should have at least 40% motility. ¾¾ What simple steps can help a man produce healthy sperms? The sexual potentiality or virility of man are of two types .Natural or acquired .There is a composite action carrying impulses of sexual urge in the human body which makes a man lustful and sexually passionate for preparing himself for coitus with full sexual competency expected from his perfect manhood with a woman. Their sole motto is for procreation and satisfaction of libido Therefore Ayurvedic texts gives recipes or formulations which give strength to the weak, which help the strong enjoy the sex act and which add to their virility. ªª Role of purificatory methods : The physical body is first straightened out by administration of corrective and nutritive enemas.( a process of introducing medicated decoctions and liquids in the rectum and colon via the anal region ).These

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medications when pushed anally correct and strengthens the urogenital system and the Apana type of vata bioenergy which is essential for potency of semen, makes man able to procreate offspring’s .The potential semen is understood to contain adequate amount of strong sperms, morphologically fit with accurate motility. Effective administration of Aphrodisiacs in purified body: If a person takes aphrodisiac recipes in proper quantities and in proper time, when the channels of circulation of his body are clean, then they help him in the promotion of virility, nourishment and strength. Eliminative therapies are prescribed by the physician depending upon the strength of the individual. Internal cleaning of the body is essential before administering the recipes in order to achieve maximum benefits of the therapy. Aphrodisiac therapies :Youth , old men ,those who wish to enjoy sexual pleasures ,those suffering from senile decay , or sexual incapacity , persons weakened with sexual excesses, persons suffering from deficiency of tissue should submit themselves to a course of Aphrodisiac therapies . Various kinds of nutritious and palatable food, refreshing liquid drinks in forms of soups, a good atmosphere with pleasing sound of music that charm the soul and captivate the mind, use of betel leaves, attractive scenes, beautiful gardens, clear mind is some of the means and source of media which help keep semen in good quality. Excessive use of articles of pungent, acid or saline taste or food articles which produce heat and inflammation in the body contribute to disturbance of sperm health. Watch your weight .Too much of body weight interferes with mechanism of production of sperms and will adversely affect in both the quality and quantity of sperms and increases the quantity of abnormal sperms .So for maintenance of high quality sperms maintain a healthy weight. Manage stress. Stress brings sperm deformity and decreases sexual function .Incorporate Pranayama and yoga in your daily life to address stress. Get plenty of fresh air and get involved in physical activity. Overdoing exercise to exhaustion will bring down the sperm quality. Avoid tobacco: Smoking will make sperms sluggish. Chewing tobacco also makes the sperm weak and low sperm count .Tobacco generally targets the DNA of the cell and so it’s a potent risk for baby’s growth and risk of developing cancer. Limit alcohol. Excess alcohol brings morphological abnormalities in the sperm. Stay away from drugs: Drugs like cocaine, opium etc. Bring erecting problems in the male. It’s wise to stop using antibiotics and pain killers etc. well in advance if you are planning for a baby.

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inside the womb are favourable for its existence. Nutrition in the womb/uterus is the process that delivers to the foetus what it needs to grow and develop into a healthy baby. The most important source of nutrients is the mother’s body. All bodies undergo a process of turnover. Turnover is an ever changing state of breakdown and renewal of muscle, fat and bone tissue into the blood stream. Mothers who have good turnover rates for themselves are able to provide well for the babies. The mother gets her body composition and turnover throughout her whole life time as foetus, child, girl, adolescent and adult woman. The basic constituents of the human body are the panchmahabhootas .Each and every cell system and organ is made up of these constituents .The proportion of 5 Panchmahabhootas- (the Ether element, the air element, the fire element, the water element, and the earth element.) is different in different systems and organs .Based on their involvement the qualities and functions are also different .The deficiency or excess of their involvement results in various diseases. Earth element in the uterus gives it the structure, the quality of heaviness, hardness, the gravity, the physical and mechanical energy. If in excess than normal then the uterus becomes denser and does not allow normal functioning of the uterus and could give problems in the uterus like endometriosis , fibroids etc., The water element-the chemical energy in the uterus gives the cooling effect, cleanses, percolates, adheres ,produces cohesiveness, is sensitive to sound, touch ,taste and form. It is responsible for cervical mucus production during the time of ovulation and takes part in the formation of the endometrial bed –creates a lush environment for the embryo to thrive by supplying plasma, blood and enriching liquid body. If uterus is suffering from water stress caused either by too much or too little water element then uterus will not have energy to produce a healthy endometrial bed. Fire element- radiant energy in the uterus brings about the metabolic activities is responsible for absorption, assimilation, metabolism, digestion, perception, vitality, clarity, alertness, and combustion. It includes the digestive function, sense perception, cellular metabolism and mental assimilation .The food that enters after digestion is converted into life sap which goes on to ensure survival growth creation and maintenance of body tissues of the embryo. This energy is sensitive to sound, touch and form. Air a form of electric energy present in the gaseous element in the uterus gives the power of movement for the fertilised ova- the kinetic force from the fallopian tubes to the cavity of uterus. It is dry, light, cold, rough and subtle in nature. It is a key element required for the uterine fire element to be activated. Light, subtle, soft and immeasurable. If air element become excess then there will be prolonged period of dryness, there is lot of stress involved and the endometrial layer will be shed

your sperm counts. Avoid wearing tight shorts and travelling on vehicles for long time because it may raise the scrotal temperature and effect the sperm production Avoid lubrications during intercourse .If necessary use peanut oil, or coconut oil. Avoid certain medications. Take the help of your physician to determine the safety of medications when you are in the process of working for impregnating a pregnancy. Watch out for toxins in the environment: Numerous cosmetic toiletries, , deodorants, hairsprays ,air fresheners, hair shampoos and also tooth paste contains chemicals like phthalates which are dangerous for sperm health. Aging also affects sperm health. Woman who become pregnant of older men have a slightly higher risk of developing autism, certain birth defects and cognitive disorders.

Diet plays a special role in improving your semen strength. Use of black gram kheer ,wheat preparations are some of the examples. Turmeric anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory,. Beets with copper iron and vitc, increases stamina, bananas help with stomach acidity, blue berries with brain protecting elements coconut most energising and restoring nut, gingely seeds a good source of dietary fibre monosaturated fats. Black gram an aphrodisiac and nervine tonic. ªª Walnuts and gingely seeds support sperm production and increase blood flow to the genitals .This will improve a man’s performance and hence easier for impregnation. ªª Goose berry with long pepper , goose berry impregnated with goose berry juice are all proved to be very effective in keeping sperm count higher and prevent damage to the sperms ,.they increase the sperm count motility , ability and strength to fertilise an egg. ªª Eggs help in restoring the testicular tissue health and preventing its damage. They help increase the quality of sperms ¾¾ How can we say that a uterus is fit for conception? Once we know what kind of seed it is the next step is determining what kind of soil or field you are working with .The Field is composed of the soil the quality and PH, the nutrients in the soil, climate and weather conditions. Amount of sunshine and water that is available to the plant to grow in .The healthier and more fertile the soil healthier and more vibrant the plant. After asserting that both the eggs of a female and sperms of a man are at their peak performance it is the time to determine the quality of the uterus /womb -the field which is going to house a baby. The baby spends almost 40weeks at this place and will stay only if the conditions

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before the stipulated period. Ether due to its all-pervasive nature and power of nuclear energy gives space provides room for vibration, expansion, non-resistance, freedom, and nurtures with love. It is sensitive to sound. When the four elements earth, water, fire and air are in the state of their excellence with all pervasive ether element a healthy uterine environment is created. The inner layer of the uterus is called the endometrium, formed mainly by Pritvi maha bhoota. Every month after menstrual bleeding stops the uterus takes a short rest of about 48 hours. Pritvi maha bhootas

uterus. After the pinnacle of this growth if the fertilised ovum has not arrived to occupy the endometrial bed within a stipulated period of 7days it undergoes further maturity - senility and process of destruction starts. Solidity and hardness of the earth element in the endometrial bed starts melting. Peristalsis slows down, the organs here start shutting down. As the earth element continues to dissolve into water element the solidity which personified earth element is no longer there it has merged into fluidity. The water element slowly merges into the fire element losing its characteristic of fluidity and attains a state of warm mist. The movement of the fluids here become slower the pace of the fluid slows down there is dryness, circulation slows, blood pressure drops. As the circulation begins to thicken and stop, blood settles in the lower regions .A feeling of lightness ensues. As the fire element dissolves into the air element the body temperature drops, becomes cooler, a feeling of lightness ensues, shrinking takes place, and necrosis occurs which results in shedding of the endometrial lining. This starts the menstrual cycle. ¾¾ How can these five pancha maha bhootas be nourished? The earth element is found within the solid food. Sprouted whole grains, root vegetables, dried fruits, beans, legume seeds, nuts, sea salt etc. nourish the Pritvi maha bhoota. The water element is predominant in the liquid food like milk, coconut water, juicy fruits, juicy vegetables, nut and seed milk. The fire element is dominant in sour fruits, berries, culinary seeds, heating spices warming herbs fermented food alcohol. Air element is dominant in dried fruits, cabbage family, leafy greens, sprouts, rough vegetables beans and legumes, Ether element is found in hypnotics, narcotic drugs cocaine tobacco marijuana etc. ¾¾ What type of diet, life style and nutritional status will help a woman to respond wholesomely to the implantation of the fertilised egg? A woman’s body nutritional fluids status has to be wholesome to respond to the implantation of the fertilised egg. The wholesomeness of diet is responsible for the state of freedom from diseases, laziness and greed, clarity of senses, excellence of voice, and seeds and excessive sex vigour .The manifestation of growth in height of the body, continuity of the strength, satisfaction plumpness, and enthusiasm are all derived from wholesomeness of the diet The parents desirous of an offspring endowed with excellent qualities should refrain from unwholesome diet and regimens .They should perform virtuous acts and resort to diets and regimes beneficial to the baby. ¾¾ For the maintenance of equilibrium of tissues which provide positive health Ayurvedic

with the help of other maha bhootas starts forming abed in its functional layer. If fertilisation of the egg and sperm is successful, the resulting embryoimplants itself in this membrane and seeps its nourishment through oozing/transudation -A process by which there is a slow escape of liquids from blood vessels through the pores or breaks in the cell membrane. If pregnancy does not happen/or in natural conditions (Unmarried status) this layer grows to its intended size and shape undergoes maturity .There is architectural change that occur in the endometrium with the supportive frame work, containing the key functional elements of that organ which are spread out for sitting or lying upon essentially like a mat .This becomes oedematous and there will be epithelial protrusions into the uterine cavity .After this Jala maha bhoota – water element produces , exudes and leaks out essences which are rich and nutritious. These secretions are pushed out of this cell and collect in the endometrial cavity. Its main function is to supply nutrition to any fertilised ovum reaching the

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health codes advice the following: 1. One should properly resort to such actions and food which are contrary to the disposition of the locality, season and physical constitution of the individual. For example when living in a desert one can resort to day sleep, In spring season resorting to sufficient exercise keeps the body healthy, one who is obese should resort to moderate food intake and sufficient exercise. 2. One should refrain from excessive utilisation, wrong utilisation, and non-utilisation of time intellect and object of senses. Identify and focus on activities that give you the greatest returns .Doing this will save your time, helping you work smarter and not harder. Human life consists of continuous coordinated working of the body, sense organs; motor organs mind intellect, ego and the individual soul. Consuming a diet, which promotes Physical and mental strength, happiness and love are all the essentials to promote life and health in your baby. The sense organs are healthy when they get a diet of good quality in adequate amount. The level of alertness or fatigue has a lot to do with the way the brain is fed and cared for. Ayurveda speaks of feeding each and every sense organ in a right way right from the time you plan for a pregnancy. ¾¾ DIET FOR THE EAR SENSE ORGAN: The recommended diet for ears sense organ is listening to spiritual discourses, devotional songs lectures of experts in subjects of one’s choice. You have recommended ragas like Kamachu for improving memory, Kedara, dhanyasi , vasanta ,Mukari and husaeni is indicated for mental disorders, Jamjuti is heightening happiness of mind,Bilahari for cleansing of mind Shahana healthy thoughts sourashtra and saama keeps your mind calm, Nayaki for brain disorders. The diet, which has proved harmful to the ears, is listening to loud noises of fire crackers shrill noises harsh music or listening to criticism. Using a mobile phone when pregnant can seriously damage your baby. Handset cell phones generate low levels of non-ionising radiation and are more likely to give birth to children with behaviour problem, hyper activity, difficult with conduct, emotions and relationships. ¾¾ A warning of overuse of ultrasound Ultra sound uses the principles of sonar developed for ships at sea .As sound passes through body it produces echoes which can identify distance size and shape of the object inside .A machine called as the transducer is used to view the target organ and produce pictures for study. The transducer emits sound and detects the returning echoes when it is placed on or over the part which is being studied .Ultra sound sonograms use high frequency sound waves to produce an image

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of the baby on a viewing screen or amplify the babies heart beat so it can be heard easily. No studies have been done which prove the safety of these devices and the American medical association recommends against unnecessary exposure .For further information __ Read about medical realities of prenatal testing in The dangers of prenatal ultra sound. in Obstetric myths versus Research realities .Though clinical trials of using ultra sound scanning as a diagnostic tool in pregnancy is considered safe in pregnancy by some medical experts it should be used when absolutely necessary . It’s become fancy in some, where ultrasound scanning is done very frequently indiscriminately as an entertainment In fact frequent ultra sound scanning can be injurious to the health and causes brain damage in the unborn babies as uncovered by the scientists . For more information visit http//interact.pregnancytoday.com ¾¾ DIET FOR THE SKIN SENSE ORGAN: The recommended diet for skin organ is gentle and loving touch and applications, which are soothing to the skin, avoid contact with sharp rough and irritable objects. Wearing orange clothes induces relaxation and, the rate of blood flow slows down. A sense of calmness and security develops when orange is combined with blue. Yellow surroundings cause allergies to flare more frequently. Blue brings calmness to the whole body. It slows the pulse rate, deepens breathing, reduces perspiration and lowers body temperature. Green colour favors favourable metabolic responses. Allergic reactions are reduced. Brown colour is considered environmentally sound. It dispels mental depression. Reduces irritability, eliminates chronic fatigue. Red colour elevates blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing rate, blood flow and reactions become automatic. BECAREFUL ABOUT WHAT YOU WEAR DURING AND BEFORE PREGNANCY ON YOUR BODY. List includes soaps, shampoos , bubble bath , tooth paste , washing liquid , dish soap , laundry detergent, children soaps , children shampoos , stain remover , carpet cleaner , body wash shaving creams mascara ,mouth wash skin cleanser moisturiser , sun screen lotions .These products commonly found to contain sodium lauryl sulphate or SLES. Sodium lauryl sulphate is the same as you find in a car wash or garage where it is used to degrease car engines. Just as SLS dissolves the grease in the car engine, it dissolves the oil on your skin which can cause a drying effect .As SLS is absorbed into the body from the skin application it mimics the activity of hormone oestrogen .This give rise to problems from drop in male fertility rates and can cause cancers of breasts and cancers in the new born. ¾¾ VACCINATIONS FOR THE MOTHER AND THE CHILD: Vaccines are destroying our immune system .Vaccines are disabling our bodies to react normally to a disease and creating the climate for auto immune selfdestruction .Mercola website and most websites discuss

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about vaccines and their effects on the babies and adults. All vaccines contain either mercury or aluminum along with live viruses and other highly damaging chemicals. These pass the placental barrier so vaccinating the mother is no different than pumping highly toxic mercury directly in the brain of the foetus. Many babies born with autism today is most probably the contribution of the vaccines given to mothers. ¾¾ DIET FOR THE TASTE SENSE ORGAN: Practicing moderation regarding food consumption is very important especially when you are trying to become pregnant. The healthiest food, spices, or medicines in the world will turn into poison in the body if they are not appropriately digested and assimilated. During the process of transformation and absorption after metabolism, food provides nourishment to the tissue elements in the body only if they are homologous. If the properties of the food ingredients are contrary to those of the body then there is emaciation due to deficient nourishment because these substances are in the form of impurities and are in the process of being removed. If due to defective metabolism these are not removed these substances stick to the various orifices and channels of circulation inside the body and afflict the body with pain conditions which show themselves up in pregnancy like gestational diabetes ,gestational hypertension etc. Eating depending on hunger , eating at approximately the same time every day , sticking to eat to about 2/3 to ¾ capacity ,fresh food when it is warm, foods need to work together and not contradict each other in their actions, allowing 4 to 6hr gap between meals , eating a balanced meal with all 6 tastes , fresh fruits and vegetables should be a part of your daily diet , balanced diet with variety , sitting comfortably in a good atmosphere with your near and dear ones ,sipping warm or room temperature liquids between meals are all fundamentals of healthy eating .Relax after a meal by sitting comfortably for proper processing of food. Avoid: ªª Using a microwave to cook your food as it can aggravate wind bioenergy in your system. ªª Using ice cold liquids and foods with a meal will disturb and depress your digestion. ªª Avoid snacks containing refined sugars. ªª Avoid stale food –leftovers. ªª Eating should be a good experience .Avoid eating when you are driving a car, watching TV, or working on a computer. ªª Avoid eating before the previous meal is digested .Do not eat very quickly or slowly or leave the table very full or hungry. Studies by Ayurvedic acharyas shows that certain food and drinks can affect and be highly risky for your baby’s health. Addicted to wine keeps your offspring thirsty, short of memory and fickle minded, Addiction to the inguana flesh brings diabetes, stone in bladder and dribbling of urine. Excess intake of pork produces

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redness in the eyes, on of obstruct of respiration, and excessive roughness of the hair of the offspring. Addiction to fish causes delayed closure or non-closure of eyes in the offspring. ªª Sweet taste in moderation promotes weight , vitalises and has good flushing ability of urine .But taking excess of sweets makes the offspring suffer from Obstinate urinary disorders- including Diabetes , dumbness , and excessive obesity. ªª Sour taste in moderation stimulates appetite, digestion and takes care of the nauseating feeling in pregnancy. In excess sour things makes the offspring suffer from bleeding disorders, and diseases of the skin and the eyes. ªª Salt in our food in moderation appetite stimulant, and helps us throw out the phlegm, but in Excess salt in the diet gives the offspring aged look with early onset of wrinkles in the skin, greying of hair and baldness. ªª Pungent taste in moderation helps in maintain weight ,is an appetite stimulant and removes intestinal worms More pungent diet makes the offspring weak , deficient in semen or issue less. ªª Bitter taste in moderation is anti-toxic and appetite stimulant but addiction to the intake of bitter things makes the offspring cachectic—physical wasting with loss of weight and muscle mass, weak and emaciated. Astringent taste helps mop out the excess water from our system but if you get addict to intake of astringent taste the offspring will have a thin body, makes the offspring grey in complexion, constipated and have distended abdomen because of accumulation of the gas or air in the intestine or peritoneal cavity. ¾¾ Stop caffeine: Caffeine can interfere with muscular contraction that moves eggs through the tiny tubes-a process that is critical for pregnancy. Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, colas, chocolates, bottled water energy drinks and certain medications. ¾¾ Reduce weight: Get you weight stabilised to have a safe pregnancy journey .Being overweight /underweight can influence your fertility and also your reproductive life. If you are seriously overweight and gain too much weight it can negatively impact on your sugar metabolism and disturb your blood pressure. Being underweight while pregnant can result in your baby having growth deficiencies. ¾¾ Avoid artificial sweeteners –Aspartame is an artificial sweetener approximately 200times sweeter than sucrose or table sugar. Due to this property though aspartame produces four kilo calories of energy per gram when metabolised the quantity of aspartame needed to produce a sweet taste is so small that its caloric contribution is negligible .What public do not know is that Aspartame can cause brain damage to a unborn baby .The mental retardation, attention

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deficit disorders, brain tumours, are all the examples of manifestation of mental disorders. Aspartame says James Bowen disrupts foetal development by aborting it or inducing defects. If a live child is born aspartame may heinously damage the DNA of the baby cursing future generations. In adults aspartame is known to cause brain cancer. To pick up a few examples which contain Aspartame without brand names – Breathe mints, mousse, nutritional bars, soft candy chews, sugar free cookies, sugar free chocolate syrup, no sugar added pies, puddings, chewing gums. Carbonated soft drinks, flavoured water drinks, flavoured syrup for coffee, sugar free iced tea powder , iced tea ready to drink , blends for juice drinks , powdered soft drinks , protein nutritional drinks. Yogurt fat free and sugar free see if your favourite brands contain aspartame in foodfacts.com ¾¾ ANOTHER CHEMICAL EXOTOXIN IN THE MARKET TODAY AS A FOOD ADDITIVE IS MSG –MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE. MSG added to food makes it so alluring and addictive make you have that food again and again. Food vendors add MSG to over 30 different substances on purpose to make the food more flavour able. Aspartame and MSG etc. are unquestionably the main reasons that contribute for number of miscarriages and premature births and babies with birth defects. ¾¾ Have a look at the labels which say: Monosodium glutamate .Hydrolysed vegetable protein, hydrolysed protein, plant protein extract, sodium casein ate, calcium casein ate , yeast extract , textured protein , autolyzed protein , hydrolysed oat flour , corn oil .These are food additives which always contain MSG. For more information about MSG fraud see http//wwwtruthinlabeling.org. The recommended diet for the tongue – the taste sense organ are Juicy fruits and liquids, lubricating and nourishing diet like milk butter and ghee prepared out of cow’s milk Food items like dried fruits such as almonds, walnuts, pastas which can be stored and do not putrefy or ferment tasty and pleasurable diet. Eating excessively pungent and bitter food items prove harmful for the tongue. Food s which serve as natural antidote for mental and physical ailments are called as Arogya vivardana.Deficiencies of certain nutrients over a certain time can have a profound and immediate effect on your mood and mental energy and can throw your brain waves and functioning out of whack. Do not skip cereals because they supply heat and energy to the human body and form the major portion of the food. Godhuma- wheat germ and bran help as nerve vitamins. As a memory booster Ayurvedic Acharyas speak about nut Meg a pinch

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mixed with a tablespoon of Amla juice thrice daily. This remedy will also take care of insomnia (loss of sleep), Hypertension mental irritability depression etc. DIET FOR NOSE SENSE ORGAN: ªª The recommended diet for the nose is fragrant odour while foul or strong odour like that of ammonia or some insect repellent is harmful for the nose. Avoid soft vinyl products and fragrance nail products, house cleaning supplies, lip and eye makeup product which contain Phthalateschemicals known as hormone disruptors which are potential in causing birth defects in siblings ªª Avoid smog- combustion related chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons fumes cause mothers to have deliveries earlier than the stipulated period / have babies with less birth weight. ªª Avoid gasoline and paint smell too which contain lead, because they can affect and interfere with every aspect of foetal development causing brain and kidney damage. ªª Some smells have a tranquilizing effect on our system on the whole. You will find an interesting list below. In an anxiety condition to soothe your nerves use the smell of jasmine, in weakness use cardamom and basil leaf to smell. ªª To fight absentmindedness Basil, lemon, orange scents help and in sleeplessness use lavender, orange rose, basil etc. ªª To soothe Anger use cardamom, champak, Orange, rose, smell to calm you down. ªª The Scent of peppermint and lavender help healing of stubbornness ªª And to calm down violent and hurtful tendencies musk works wonders .In subjects of frustration Brahmi helps. If depressed use lemon grass, grapefruit and orange. ¾¾ STOP SMOKING: Active smoking a condition where you smoke and passive smoking when you are in a place where you are exposed to smoke both these conditions are not conducive to your baby. Some substances are cleansed by the body in few days. Others are not. These harmful substances are stored directly in fat and takes longer time to eliminate. To reduce prematurity, low birth weight, and increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome and asthma stop smoking FOOD FOR THE MOTOR ORGANS: The hands legs larynx anus and the genitals are the five sense organs. Their appropriate use is recommended while their excessive use, inadequate use or inappropriate use is harmful for health. The destruction of brain cells from stress doesn’t happen suddenly or dramatically. It happens gradually overtime

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and it can be stopped .If you are worried about memory loss take a big step for rejuvenating your brain cells by learning how to deal with stress and by adjusting your diet to ease up on the stress. One should refrain from exhibiting strength beyond one’s capacity.The following factors cause impairment of pregnancy. Resorting to seats which are uncomfortable, irregular and high or resorting to difficult and unsuitable exercises can be a causative factor to the death of the foetus inside the uterus, abortion or a profound and marked state of constitutional disorder; general ill health and malnutrition ,injury or pressure frequently. ¾¾ Frequently looking inside abysses, deep wells, and place of water falls ªª Travelling in the conveyance which is excessively uncomfortable, jerky and hearing of unendearing sounds in excess. ªª Constantly sleeping on the back – by this the cord attached to the umbilicus of the foetus gets twisted around the neck. If woman lies in supine position the gravid uterus may compress the inferior venacava resulting in reduced venous return and limited uteroplacental blood flow. So sleeping on back cause problems with back ache, breathing, digestive problems haemorrhoids, low blood pressure and decrease in circulation to your heart and to the baby. ªª Habitual resorting to sexual intercourse makes the progeny physically ill formed ,shameless and subjugated to women. ªª The above mentioned factors lead either to the death of the foetus inside the uterus, abortion or cachexia of the foetus. ªª Resorting to vocal abuses and physical assault make the progeny epileptic. ªª Constantly given to grief makes the progeny fearful, thin and short lived ªª Thinking ill of others makes the offspring ante social envious and subjugated to woman. ªª Stealing others property makes the offspring exceedinglylazy ,malicious and of inactive disposition. ªª One should not supress manifested urges. There are 12 natural urges which should never be supressed because supressing of these natural urges could make life difficult for a pregnant lady by being susceptible to other diseases. The 13th natural urge which should not be supressed is only for the male. At the time of ejaculation of the semen if it is controlled then there will be pain in the testes, stone formation and difficulty in intercourse. The 12 urges which should not be controlled by a woman who is planning to become pregnant or is already pregnant are: ªª Withholding the urge of urinating – high bladder pressure can back up into the kidney leading to potentially serious medical issues .More over fluid back up will make the kidneys less effective at

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filtering your blood. Depending on how high the back pressure gets, kidney could get damaged and give birth to inflammation of the urinary tract, a tony of the bladder – a large dilated and nonemptying urinary bladder due to disturbance , innervation or chronic obstruction ,urinary stones and difficulty in passing urine. Desire to pass stool if supressed – The act of suppression constricts our rectum with the help of our pelvic muscles .The small stools which are ready to be flushed out, which are forcibly retained inside get hardened and later it’s difficult to pass them out .The complication arises by giving us the constant discomfort and pain in the abdomen, bloated stomach,and indigestion, gas in the abdomen, headache and ulcers. Suppression of thirst: Thirst is analogous to shivering .Shivering is a sign that we are already hypothermic, thirst is a sign that we are dehydrated and we have missed our goal of remaining hydrated. We can normally tank up water up to 1% of our body weight without causing excessive inconvenient urine. People operate most of the time in water conservation mode because it is inconvenient to urinate often. Thirst begins at 2%dehydration, it begins after a loss of 1%of our body weight .We are conscious of the 1% that we are always short of and once we are thirsty we get back to our mildly parched normal state by drinking water equal to 1% of our body weight .Thirst is a clear sign that your present hydration strategy is not working and needs to be revised .Dehydration is a problem because physical work capacity and mental sharpness both decrease. At 2%, athletes have lost about 5%of their aerobic activity Physical weakness is one sign of dehydration and unfortunately late sign of dehydration is impaired judgement. Suppression of flatus –fart choking leads to weird things happening say people who have experienced them often. Fart is a gas that you pass from your intestines through your anus The intestine squeezes its contents towards the anus in a series of contractions called as peristalsis .Peristalsis creates a zone of high pressure forcing all the intestinal contents including gas .If you supress this urge you will experience abdominal pain from gas pressure ,pathological distension of abdomen and the efforts involved in retaining flatus can cause haemorrhoids , indigestion, heart disease constipation and diarrhoea If there is an urge of vomiting and it is controlled then the supressed mater is circulated in the body giving rise to ailments like urticarial giddiness anaemia hyper acidity skin diseases and fever. When we have an urge of sneezing and we supress it then the sneezing which would have otherwise got rid of clogged foreign body in the nose may trigger

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rhinitis chroniccold headache sinusitis and diseases of the respiratory tract. Suppression of eructation leads to hiccups pain in the chest cough anorexia and loss of appetite. Controlling yawning; leads to disease of throat, eyes, ears and nose. Suppression of hunger is suggestive of malnutrition and dehydration, body resistance immunity against infections is lowered. Suppression of tears: like in pleasure and pain it gives rise to mental disorders pain in the chest giddiness and digestive disorders. Suppression of respiration: like holding the breath may cause suffocation respiratory disorder and even death.| Suppression of sleep: when one gets tired sense and motor organs also need rest if supressed it leads to diseases like insomnia mental disorders diseases of the sense organs digestive disorders

Mind is the connecting link which connects the soul to our physical body. So on the eve of death when the mind starts leaving the body, there occurs change in the normal behaviour and inclinations, the sense organs are disturbed, strength diminishes and living beings are attacked with diseases. Living beings devoid of mind breathe their last because the sense organs derive their inspiration from the mind. Those aspects which are derived from the mind are conduct , purity , enmity, memory , attachment , detachment , Matsarya –strong desire not to part with it , valour, fear, anger , drowsiness , enthusiasm , sharpness , softness, seriousness stability , instability and such other manifestations of mind. All of them occur in the same man but all of them are not manifested at the same time and may manifest different types of mind at different time. There are some aspects which are derived from the soul and which are formed because of the existence of soul. Being in such and such womb, life span, self-realisation, mind senses, to take things into the body and to excrete them. Stimulation and sustenance of sense organs, characteristic shape, voice and complexion of the individual, desire for happiness and sorrow , liking and disliking , consciousness , courage , intellect memory , egoism and effort.. A pregnant woman functions like a computer. Anything can be recorded including intense emotions both positive and negative on the foetus. A pregnant woman should watch her thought, emotions, food, behaviour and life style for the sake of the unborn child. The pregnant woman’s thought are the mental food influencing the body mind and capabilities of the foetus .Expectant mother impresses upon the embryo whatever she takes in through her five senses .What mother thinks moulds the character . Watch yourself that you do not indulge in disagreeable moods. Forgive your enemies and wish them well, Cast of bitterness and anger. Avoid

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