Nadi Pariksha Tips

A carbuncle is one of those things which a lot of people would vaguely heard of or not at all, but are quite common. It is a swollen mass which is located under the skin of the person who has one. A lot of the time, a carbuncle may not occur independently. As a matter of fact, it can occur with quite a few other symptoms such as a fever or fatigue to varying levels of intensity. In addition to these symptoms, there can also be an itching of the skin.

How can you get rid of it?

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Jumping at the sight of a cockroach is normal, but some people won't even step into the room if they see one. Such people are said to suffer from a phobia of cockroaches. A phobia can be defined as the irrational fear of an object or situation, though it may not pose any real danger. A phobia often develops during childhood and gets aggravated as the person gets older.

Hypnotherapy has proven to be an effective form of treatment for phobias and fear. Hypnosis identifies the root cause o...more

Piles are Haemorrhoids which become inflamed and are accompanied with bleeding. Haemorrhoids can be defined as masses or clumps of tissues developing in the anal canal. Haemorrhoids comprise of blood vessels, support tissues, muscles and elastic fibers.

Bleeding piles can be treated using several methods or forms of surgery. The ayurvedic form of treatment called agni karma is an effective, natural cure for bleeding piles. On the other hand, a medical procedure known as infrared coagula...more

How Smoking Impacts Your Organs?

As you inhale cigarette smoke, about 7000 carcinogens stir the crevices of your body. In India, about 3,00,000 people die every year due to smoking-related issues.

Here's a list of 5 such organs, which are the most affected by cigarette smoke:

1. Your lungs - Your lungs are probably the first organs to bear the wrath of cigarette smoke. Majority of the lung cancer cases are due to smoking. Other diseases include bronchitis and emphysema...more

Anxiety often leads to the development of phobias. An unreasonable fear of being in social situations is known as social anxiety or social phobia. People suffering from such a phobia may be afraid of specific social settings like public speaking or generic social events such as eating with others or using public telephones. They are afraid that they will embarrass themselves or be humiliated, in front of others. Being in such a situation can often build up into a panic attack. In many cases, the...more

Anal fistulas or fistula-in-ano generally cause discomfort due pus or watery discharges and sometimes pain. This is a condition where a nodular swellingappears in area surrounding the anal opening. Intermittent pus discharged is noticed from this nodular swelling. Instead of a nodular swelling; there might be simply an opening in this region. An anal abscess is one of the most common causes for this condition.

Here are ten things you should know about these anal fistulas:

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Homeopathy, being an alternative form of medicine, is often misunderstood when compared to allopathic treatments. In fact, there are many myths and rumours about the working of this field of medicine. This has become a primary reason as to why many people think twice before trying out homeopathy. However, of late, more and more people are breaking the shackles of these myths and rumours and opting for this natural and alternative form of medicine. Here are certain myths and facts which disclose ...more

Homeopathy is a field of medicine that uses natural resources to make a difference on a long term and sustained basis. It is used by over 200 million people. This medicinal field can be used to treat acute and chronic conditions, including those that have not enjoyed successful, sustained treatment with allopathic methods. It is known not to have any side effects, usually. But this efficient system of treatment has also been under fire due to various myths. Here, we clear the air on three of the...more

BENEFITS OF AYURVEDIC MASSAGE (ABHYANGA) BY MEDICATED OILS

1)Nourishes the entire body decreases the effects of aging
2)Imparts muscle tone and vigor to the dhatus (tissues) of the body
3)Imparts a firmness to the limbs
4)Lubricates the joints
5)Increases circulation
6)Stimulates the internal organs of the body
7)Assists in elimination of impurities from the body
8)Moves the lymph, aiding in detoxification
9)Increases stamina
10)Calms the ne...more

Kshar Sutra therapy is a minimal invasive Ayurvedic procedure which helps in the treatment of Anorectal disorders. It is a safe and inexpensive procedure for treating fistula-in-ano, haemorrhoids and other sinus diseases.

Procedure
Kshar Sutra is first prepared by coating a surgical linen thread with Snuhi latex for eleven times, Snuhi latex and Apamarga Kshar for seven times and in the last step, three coatings of latex and Haridra powder are given in alternate steps. The prepared ...more