How to endure a sex marathon

Not very often does one get the opportunity to spend extended lovemaking time with their lover, but when such rare occasion does arise one should make it a point to keep it enjoyable as well as enduring.
Enduring a sex marathon can take a few hours or longer if the situation demands it, and many times it could go all night.
Thus, to keep oneself in good form, even the most virile and energetic must rest and rejuvenate, reports Fox News.
Before embarking on your sex marathon, it is better to be well-fed (but not too well) with food that releases energy slowly (such as grains and low GI carbohydrates) and be well hydrated.

And here are some tips on enduring a sex marathon:

Don''t orgasm
You can do this by choosing positions that provide less stimulation - because everyone is different, only you will know what these are for you. Change positions if you feel like you''re losing the power of your drive and erection or getting too close to orgasm. Bear in mind that having an orgasm isn''t the end of the session and you can take a rest before you continue. This is a good time to experiment with positions that you may not have tried with your partner.

Pleasure her to keep the focus off of you
If you do happen to need a rest while enduring a sex marathon or you do orgasm, you can easily shift the focus off of you and onto her. This can include cuddling, fondling, massage, general touching, and kissing. A rest does not have to be totally sexual in nature, and it is just as nice to make love for hours as it is to just touch each other in nice ways - or invent new ways of loving.

Don''t drink too much
Alcohol is known to be a relaxant and can be a wonderful addition to the time you share with your lover. In saying that, after two or more drinks, alcohol lowers a man''s ability to achieve and maintain erections, and can trigger an inability to orgasm for a long time. Alcohol also has sedative effects - it could cause you to fall asleep easily. Drinking can also encourage unsafe behaviour. Drinking too much alcohol will not help enduring a sex marathon.

Get creative
While enduring a sex marathon, you can introduce sex toys like vibrators, beads or sex paraphernalia such as whips, ropes and blindfolds. Food is also a great diversion and pleasure- ice cream, chocolate sauce or whipped cream are great. Get creative - you can draw out the process for quite some time with some very lusty teasing using these objects.

Keep lube handy
One of the main problems of sex play for hours could be dryness, so keep some good quality lubricant handy, one that tastes nice and is non-greasy. A glass of water nearby is also going to be useful, not only to rehydrate but to moisten your mouth.

Condom-free sex good for mind:

LONDON: Having sex without using condom is good for mental health, says a new study.
Stuart Brody, of the West of Scotland University, Paisley, and his colleagues found that unprotected heterosexual sex can significantly boost men and women’s mental wellbeing. On the other hand, heterosexual sex with a condom is linked to poorer mental health, the study showed.
According to Brody, mankind is biologically wired to enjoy unprotected sex as it gives couples an evolutionary advantage and raises the chances of reproducing.
“Evolution is not politically correct, so of the broad range of potential sexual behaviour, there is actually only one consistently linked with better physical and mental health and that is the one behaviour that would be favoured by evolution,” he said.
The researchers studied the sexual behaviour of 99 women and 111 men in Portugal.
Brody concluded that condom use was linked to members of the sample who exhibited problems dealing with stress. He found that those who had unprotected sex were able to deal with stress in a more mature way. They also had better mental health. However, sexual health campaigners have attacked the findings, warning that unsafe sex leads to unwanted pregnancies and diseases.

OTC EC and abortion pills cause menstrual problems

Was she pregnant or not? Sunita Divegi, 23, went to Dr Poonam Neeraj in Baroda for an answer. The corporate intern had got stone-drunk at aparty some weeks earlier and didn’t remember if she and her partner had sex that night. “I was so drunk I never realized what happened,” is what she told the doc. Familiar with taking emergency contraceptive (EC) pills, she didn’t worry much once her periods started. But later, Sunita had a nagging doubt that something wasn’t right when there was excessive bleeding.
Gynecologists are handling a sharp spike in such cases of menstrual complications among young adult women who are arbitrarily and repeatedly using OTC EC pills and abortion pills (for foetuses upto 45 days old). “They check dosage on the internet, do their own calculations. Not understanding the consequences, they land up with incomplete abortions. They are scared about the uncontrollable bleeding, or not getting their periods,” says Dr Poonam Neeraj, adding that more than 50% of her clients are in the 18 to early 20s age-group, all with pill-related complications.
Widely advertized ECs like I-Pill and Unwanted 72 are popular. They are, however, being used not in emergency but as casual contraception. “When you’re with your boyfriend, you don’t want to use condoms,” says Jyoti, a 21-year-old job-hunting graduate. Complications? “At times. But you prefer sex without a condom,” she reiterates. In such cases, it’s ECs to the rescue. Frequent use? “Some put on weight, others don’t feel right. But the body gets used to it,” she says.

Sexual Dysfunction

For couples of any age, sexual dysfunction–the inability of both partners to fully enjoy sexual intercourse–can be an obstacle not only to having children but also to maintaining a positive and loving relationship. Problems of this kind are common, affecting more than half of all couples at some time, according to some studies. While sexual dysfunction rarely threatens physical health, it can take a heavy psychological toll, bringing on depression, anxiety, and debilitating feelings of inadequacy. Problems may be difficult to resolve without expert help, especially because misinformation is one of the leading causes of sexual dysfunction. One example of misinformation is that impotence is an unavoidable consequence of aging. In reality, healthy men can enjoy sexual intimacy well into their senior years. Achieving an erection may take 5 to 15 minutes of genital stimulation, however.

Another erroneous belief is that women have no interest in sex after a hysterectomy. Although there may be a decrease in vaginal lubrication if the ovaries are removed along with the uterus, libido (the sex drive) remains intact–and, because any worries about pregnancy are gone, it may even increase.

As people live longer and attitudes change, more older couples desire to prolong the years of healthy sexuality. Sex in old age was at one time thought to be inappropriate and even immoral, now, both physical and emotional intimacy are seen as important to well–being throughout life. Although sexual desire and the frequency of intercourse decline with age, sexual enjoyment and satisfaction do not. For couples in good health, sexual activity, which includes touching and caressing, may continue into the eighties and even nineties. Sexual dysfunction takes different forms in men and women.

Sexual Headaches
For years, partners have used headache as an excuse to avoid lovemaking. But for some people, lovemaking causes the headache! Forty–year old Shankar was making love to his wife when the pain exploded in his head. “I felt as if someone had plunged an ice pick into the back of my skull”, he reported to his doctor later. The pain lingered for about an hour, with no other symptoms, so Shankar dismissed the episode as a fluke.

Headache

When the pain returned a few days later, once again as Shankar was approaching orgasm, he could no longer ignore it. Was he about to die from a brain hemorrhage or aneurysm? Was his sex life in danger of dying, too? The pain he’d experienced, though short–lived, was enough to make Shankar fearful of making love again.

Though reluctant to discuss his sex life with his doctor, Shankar made an appointment and described his symptoms. To his relief, the doctor was able to rule out a hemorrhage or other life–threatening conditions. He diagnosed Shankar’s pain as benign sexual headache, a lesser–known type of headache triggered by orgasm.
Benign Sexual Headaches – What are they ?
People suffering from benign sexual headache–also known as benign coital headache or orgasmic headache – describe sudden, intense pain near or at the moment of orgasm. The pain remains intense for five to fifteen minutes, though some people report pain lasting as long as two days. Pain can occur with intercourse or masturbation, and may happen infrequently, or every time a person approaches orgasm. Men and women of all ages have reported suffering from these peculiar headaches, but people over the age of 40 are more prone to it. When the first headache strikes, the sufferer stops copulating or masturbating and rests quietly in agony. Most are worried that they might have something seriously wrong in their heads, and many seek medical advice soon afterwards.
Doctors have identified three types of benign sexual headaches:
Dull
Headache The dull type of headache starts as a dull ache that intensifies with increased sexual excitement and gradually subsides once sexual activity ceases. People with this type of headache may not even make the connection between their pain and sex, and are less likely to seek medical help.
Explosive
The explosive type of benign sexual headache is characterized by sudden, intense pain just before or at the moment of orgasm. This is the type most often seen by doctors.
Postural
This rarer type is called postural headache. Like explosive sexual headaches, postural headaches begin with intense pain at orgasm. The pain then subsides, but reoccurs when the patient stands up.

What is the cause ?
Doctors haven’t determined the exact cause of benign sexual headaches, though they are classified with other headaches brought on by exertion. Because migraine sufferers are more prone to sexual headaches, some doctors believe sexual headaches may be related to vascular changes brought on by physical activity, such as exercise and sex. Other researchers believe stress and fatigue may contribute to or trigger the onset of benign sexual headache. While you are experiencing benign sexual headache, there is little you can do to ease the pain.

However abstaining from sex for some time may help .Once your doctor has diagnosed benign sexual headache, he may prescribe a period of inactivity. Abstaining from sex for a period of two or three weeks often eliminates a patient’s predisposition toward recurrence of benign sexual headaches. Some people find that taking anti–inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen, prior to sexual activity can prevent benign sexual headaches. If abstention or ibuprofen doesn’t work, your physician may prescribe a short course of propranolol (Inderal).

Though painful and sometimes frightening, benign sexual headache doesn’t mean an end to a satisfying sex life. Understanding and proper treatment usually lead to a permanent cure.

Too much sex: is there such a thing?
Is there something as having too much sex? This question is often posed to most counselors and sex therapists, and their answer always is that as long as you are comfortable physically and your partner is comfortable you can have as much sex as you want. However there are some physical limitations to this fact also. Men can’t be aroused for a while after they ejaculate, and some women get a stomachache after a lot of sex.

Too much sex’ happens when there’s a discrepancy in sexual desire; if one partner is simply wanting more than the other. Another type of ’too much sex’ is the kind of sex they may be having. Putting aside clinical problems of sexual addiction or sexual compulsiveness, the optimal frequency of sex is defined by each couple, not by sex therapists or the media. Problems can arise if there is poor communication. For example, if a man wakes up ready for sex but his partner isn’t a “Morning person”, sex can become a source of tension and a turn–off at any time of day. Or one partner may be unsatisfied with sex because she needs more caressing and foreplay. In these cases, people must communicate their needs, or sexual encounters can become dreadful.

There is no such defined statement of the phrase “Too much sex”. What’s good for society is good for couples too. Although the whole focus should be on compatibility, that is what is not talked about at all. The media just harps on about inconsequential subjects and conveniently leaves out matters which need addressing. Thus the bottom line being that if your sexual relationship is healthy (for you), if you’re emotionally tuned into each other and if your hearts are as much in it as your bodies, then there is nothing as too much or too little sex for you. You are in perfect balance.

Virginity

A girl who has never had a sexual intercourse is said to be a virgin, and thus her hymen is intact. The hymen is a fleshy, thin membrane, which partially closes the mouth of the vagina. The opening may be of several forms, such as circular, crescentic, etc. There is a small opening in the hymen to let the menstrual flow from the uterus. The hymen is stretched and ruptured by the erect penis during sexual intercourse. This may lead to some discomfort and bleeding.

The Hymen could be ruptured due to various other reasons too:

• Due to activities like bicycling, horse riding, high jump, and hurdles.
• Also due to dancing.
• Masturbation, especially when indulged with a large foreign body like a vibrator.
• An accident or injury, such as falling on a projecting object.
• Due to introduction of instruments by doctors during examination or surgical operation.
• While doing various faulty technique like douching (cleaning) the vagina.

Thus the Hymen could be ruptured not only due to sexual intercourse but also due to various other

Masturbation

Masturbation means self stimulation of sex organs to get sexual pleasure. Both the sexes indulge in this activity. Masturbation has lots of misconception and myths related to it. It is quite a normal act and should not give an inferiority complex or a guilty feeling. It is only a part of the normal process by which they discover and learn about their own bodies. It is just sort of imitation of real intercourse. As love–making is a shared experience, masturbation is something that is self–centered.

Few Myths about Masturbation.
The following are some wrong opinions people have about masturbation:

• Only the young, immature and the unmarried practice masturbation.
• People who masturbate are sexually abnormal.
• Regular masturbation will lead to shrinkage of the penis.
• Only men practice it.
• It leads to weakness, insanity and impotence.
• People who masturbate are homosexual.
• Frequent masturbation can lead to sexual inadequacy.

Why Is Masturbation Good for You

• It releases sexual tension and often produces a pleasant, relaxed feeling.
• It helps a person become more relaxed and comfortable with his or her own sexuality.
• If shared with a partner it could be a more enjoyable experience.
• Masturbation does not get anyone pregnant.
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases are not transmitted during masturbation.
• It can help to know and learn about ones own sexual responses and thus help and be prepared for sexual activity with partner in future.
• It helps in playing out of pleasurable sexual fantasies.

Is Masturbating Safe:
Inspite of all the myths and rumors about masturbating, one should understand that it is completely safe to masturbate and does not give you any disease or cause any problems to your sexual life. In fact it helps you in a great way when you are ready for sexual intercourse with your partner.

How much masturbation is NORMAL
There cannot be a “Normal” rate for masturbation. A person can masturbate regularly and repeatedly. Many people masturbate several times a day, or just once a day. There are also people who never masturbate. The only thing that can happen is that the penis might get little sore, but again it is normal. It is very difficult for a young person to resist masturbation and it takes a very strong will power to do so.

Does masturbation indicate poor sexual relationship between a married couple?
It is normally believed that a happily married person does not need to masturbate, if he or she has a healthy sexual relationship. But inspite of having a good relationship many people masturbate to get a different sexual experience. Some couples also masturbate mutually. It is only a matter of concern when he or she is unhappy with the love making and only then you need to consult a therapist or a counselor.

Sex & Sexuality

The word “SEX” somehow always tends to raise more than a few eyebrows. It is a topic which is not openly spoken of. In our section on Sex and Sexuality we provide you with information which can equip you with the knowledge of a having a healthy mind and body within the realms of sex. Studies have shown that both men and women were asked about what came into their minds when asked about the word SEX.
Man – “Fun, playful, ecstasy, hot, spontaneous and exquisite”.
Woman –“Serious business”.
These two very varied answers are exaggerations and cannot be literal. Yet they do bring out the state of mind of both the sexes. It shows the extremes at which their interpretations of sex are. The woman thinks of sex as being serious business, showing her lack of pleasure and enjoyment. The man however thinks of it as hot and ecstatic thus depicting his lack of responsibility and respect toward the intimacy of the experience. However, these preconceived notions of sex are what our brain believes them to be. We get our ideas from various mediums like, TV, movies, music, jokes, from friends and family, and then we combine and assimilate all of what we believe to be true and thus form our own myths. One needs to however, sort out the truth and the hearsay.
Sex & sexuality Sex therapy, is a medium and a study which is used to help people accept and increase enjoyment of their sexuality. It is based on the ideas that sex is normal and good, that relationships can be meaningful, and sexual intimacy is a normal goal. It also gives you the powerful tool of knowledge, equipped with which one can lead a full and satisfied life. Sexology is a forum for the discussion and analysism of ethical, cultural, psychological, social, and political issues related to sexual relationships and sexual behavior. An individual’s sexual orientation–whether homosexual or heterosexual–is an essential part of sexual health and personality which strongly supports the right of each individual to accept, acknowledge, and live in accordance with his or her orientation.
Sexual orientation is one’s erotic, romantic, and affectional attraction to the same gender, to the opposite gender, or both. A person whether man or woman has the right to choose always. Sometimes your partner might push you to become sexually active. Knowing your values and deciding what it is that you want will help you in this situation. It should also be understood that if someone carries a condom, it does not mean that they are “Easy” or expect “Action”. It simply means that the person is being prepared for protection if he/she decide to indulge in sexual intercourse. In fact it is mostly advised by all that one should always carry protection at all times and must never engage in sex unless with a condom.
Sex is an expression of feelings, thoughts and emotions. The mature understanding of this is what makes an adult. One doesn’t need to shudder or embarrass one’s self when the topic is brought up. Our sexuality is a part of us and should never be suppressed or ignored. The choices an individual makes is a reflection of himself – let your foremost be “Awareness”.

Chair Exercises

Neck

1. Neck
In a seated position, straighten your back then extend your neck muscles and move them in a big circular motion.

Back & stomach

2. Back/Stomach
In a seated position, raise both your arms, then while lowering and raising your chin, bend your chest backwards.

Shoulders

3. Shoulders
In a seated position, lightly bend your elbows and very smoothly, rotate your shoulders.

Arms

4. Arms
In a seated position, loosen up your arms and hands, then shake, rotating from front to rear and side to side.

Chest

5. Chest
In a seated position, bend your back against the chair and expand your chest upwards, then straighten out your arms downwards. After that, continue the motion by bending your upper body forwards.

Ankles

6. Ankles
In a seated position, put your feet together lightly and pull your toes towards yourself, and then release.

Knees

7. Knees
While holding onto the desk with both hands, place your neck between your arms and while straightening out your back, shoulders, and waist, slowly, squeeze your body downwards. Then, continue the motion by straightening out your body and bending backwards.

Waist

8. Waist
While holding onto the desk with one hand, twist your arm and waist to one direction and straighten out coming back. You should then change directions while keeping your eyes on the hand in motion.

Rejuvenation Therapy in Ayurveda

Vatatapika In the Ayurvedic text books, rejuvenation has been termed as ‘Rasayana’. A definition of Rasayana in Ayurveda is described as: “That which destroys the old age and disease is called Rasayana”. Special drugs called as ‘Rasayan’ are administered in this therapy for example ‘Chyavanprash’. According to Ayurveda, rejuvenation is taken so that you become healthy and give your services for others. It is taken so that you can explore the spiritual aspect of life and help the society, the sick, the hungry, the poor and the disabled. The Rasayana or rejuvenation therapy aims at keeping the enzymes in the tissue cells in their normal functioning condition. These cells are revitalized with this therapy. The tranquility of the mind is promoted and the nerves as well as bones are kept soft and soothened. This prevents the process of ageing and makes the individual free from any disease even during an advanced age.

Before starting the therapy, the following two points are to be observed
The body of the individual is cleaned of the metabolic waste products through specialized therapies indicated in the Panchakarma. If the Rasayana is taken after cleaning the toxins from the body, it gives the best results, though it can be also taken without it.
The person taking Rasayana is taught to think, speak and work in such a way which would be conducive to development of a healthy society. In fact, these conducts are given lot of importance in Ayurveda and they themselves are considered to have rejuvenating effects on the human body.

The Rasayana therapy is taken in two different ways
Kutipravesika
(Pronounced as ‘Koo–ti–praa–vey–shi–ka’) In this the person has to stay indoor while taking the rasayan. Elaborate arrangements are made for the construction of a special type of cottage where the individual is to be confined. The person has to strictly follow the diets and other instructions of the physician. He should undergo Panchkarma therapy before taking the rejuvenation. This type is, therefore, not very suitable for a person who has to carry on his profession or job.

Vatatapika
(Pronounced as ‘Vaa–taa–ta–pi–ka’) This method is best for people who don’t have time to stay in the Ayurvedic clinic to take the first kind of rejuvenation. This type can be taken while doing your normal work. It comprises of different types of Ayurvedic herbal preparations which are taken as prescribed by the physician. These medicines should be taken at dawn on an empty stomach. It can be taken without undergoing Panchkarma therapy.

Daily Health Tips -3

Cooking Hygiene
Practice hygiene during cooking to prevent food contamination, food poisoning and transmission of disease.
Tip for Women
Women, during menstruation should use clean, soft cloth or sanitary napkins. Change the napkins atleast twice a day.
Teeth Care
Coal powder, salt, rough tooth powder, etc when used for brushing lead to scratches in the outer layer of the teeth.
Ear Tip
Wax get formed in ears and block the air way. This causes pain. Hence clean the ears once a week with cotton buds.
Asthma
Babies exposed to tobacco smoke are more likely to get asthma. If a woman is exposed to tobacco smoke during pregnancy, her baby may also be more likely to get asthma.
Tip for Pimples
If you tend to get pimples, make it a habit to drink the water of a fresh coconut every day.
Foot Care
Don’t wear socks for over 7 hrs at a stretch, to avoid infections.
Stomach Cramp
Stay away from cola & caffeine, to avoid stomach cramp and opt for herbal tea.
Digestion
Drink hot water regularly to enhance digestive power.
Sore Throat
The best thing to gargle is use distilled warm water with a teaspoon of salt. Honey can be also used as a gargling liquid to get rid of the mucus stuck in your throat.
Skin Care
Cleaning is a major part as it rids your skin of the old cells. Use a good moisturizer for skin. The number one reason behind wrinkles is sun, avoid sunlight or use sunscreen lotion.
Wrinkles Below Eyes
There are no oil glands located around the eyes. So we get wrinkles below eyes.Start applying a good moisturizer in the eye area at an early age to avoid these wrinkles.
Teeth Care
Soft and sticky foods should be avoided because they attach and get between the teeth providing a favourable place for bacteria to grow.
Sleeping Tip for Pregnant Woman
Sleep on your left side. This allows for the best blood flow to the fetus, your uterus and kidneys. It also improves circulation of blood back to the heart.
Yoga Tip
You must empty your bowels and bladder, clean your nostrils and throat of all mucus, consume a glass of lukewarm water and then begin the exercises after 15 minutes.
Remedies for Snoring
Change your sleep position. Lose 10% of your body weight to help stop snoring. Avoid alcohol and sedatives to stop snoring.
Tip for Diabetic Patients
Skip the barefoot look. Always wear shoes or slippers. Wear thicker socks to pad your feet.
Eye Care
Never use Hot Water to Wash your Eyes. Close your Eyes and Sprinkle Cold Water on your Lids.
Yoga Benefits
Regular Practice of Asanas, Pranayam and Yoga Nidra Help Prevent Disorders and Ailments such as Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Heart Conditions, Asthma, Varicose Veins, Digestive Disorders, Arthritis.
Kidney Stones
Drink Lots of Water and Other Fluids, at Least Two Litres a Day, to Avoid Kidney Stones.
Floss Gums
Floss gums daily as gum disease can trigger heart disease & stroke.
Sleep
Sleep More! Sleep will Speed up your Metabolism and Burn Calories.
Tea
Tea, Rich in Antioxidants, Fights against Cardiovascular Disease.
Sugar Substitutes
Sugar Substitutes are generally compounds made up of simple forms of proteins. Since it is not a sugar it is used as a sweetener by people with diabetes and is also safe during pregnancy.
Preventing Heart Disease
Eat Healthy Diet, control diabetes and blood pressure, avoid smoking. Maintain appropriate cholesterol levels.
Excessive Facial Hair
Apply a Mixture of Besan and Haldi (turmeric) with a little water, to face. When it dries, gently rub off. This will remove excessive Facial Hair.
Blackheads and Whiteheads
Blackheads and Whiteheads are caused when pores get blocked by oils, dirt etc. The only way to tackle this is by ensuring your face is clean. Wash your face regularly with a face wash suitable to your skin type.
Sleep
People who Sleep Less than 8 hour a Day increase the obesity risk. So Sleep Enough which will reduce the Excessive Appetite.
Dry Foot Skin
To Avoid Dry Foot Skin, Try to always use the Foot Cream after Bathing when your Skin is Moist.
Washing Mouth
Mix Equal Parts of Salt and Baking Soda as a Mouth Wash that Sweetens the Breath.
Hair care
Cover your hair with a scarf or shawl during travel to prevent tangles and to protect your hair from dust.
Diarrhea Cure
Eat boiled sweet potatoes seasoned with salt and pepper before bedtime to cure chronic diarrhea.
Teeth care
Massage your gums with your finger tip to improve blood circulation.
Cough Control
Drink hot tea to break up the mucus and open and moisten the airways. Avoid foods that increase the production of mucus, such as dairy products, meat and fried foods.
Bedwetting prevention
Empty the bladder before bedtime. Encourage your child to get up during the night. Limit fluid before bedtime.
Weight loss tip
Drink only water – no teas, coffees, coca cola, juices etc. Water has zero calories and will help you to lose weight.
Tip for Diabetics
If you’re a diabetic, regular visits to your eye care professional are a must to prevent problems that could lead to blindness.
Caffeine and Asthma
If you feel an asthma attack coming on and don’t have your inhaler handy, try a couple cups of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or chocolate bars. The caffeine will help open your airways.
Pregnancy tip
Don’t drink more than 2 cups of coffee. Your baby may be at risk of birth defects as caffeine is a drug.
Avoid Eyestrain
Full-time computer users should take a 10 minute break every hour.
Black spots
Make a paste of saffron and add some honey, apply it on the face to remove black spots.
Cucumber
Cucumber is a natural cleanser. Mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of a cleanser.
Sunburns
Peel and grate a cucumber. Squeeze the juice to this, mix half–a–teaspoon glycerin and half–a–teaspoon rose water. Apply this on sunburns, leave it for some time.
Tan removal
A facemask of egg white and honey gently removes the tan from your face.
Henna
Treatments with conditioners helps to correct the effects of poor hair care. Henna is a good conditioner. Treatment with henna is good for the hair.
Headache
Don’t be lethargic! Drink more water to avoid headache & tiredness.
Curd
Curd is a good hair conditioner. Apply curd to your scalp and wash it off after 20 minutes.
Hair fall
Beat an egg and mix juice of 1 lemon and apply to the scalp. Wash it off after 20 minutes to stop hair fall.
Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise like jogging, swimming, cycling, running accelerates weight loss. Aerobic exercise combined with healthy eating will certainly help in weight reduction.
Healthy Teeth
Eat plenty of calcium rich food and protein as they are essential for healthy teeth.
Eye Care
Since eyes are very sensitive, buy good quality cosmetics. Never lend or use others eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, mascara or eye shadow.
Carrot
Carrots has vitamin A and is very good for the eyes. It is advisable to take carrot juice every morning on an empty stomach. It also prevents premature aging.
Skin Care
Keep your hair clean from dandruff .If you have dandruff then you will get pimples.
Garlic
Garlic is a very powerful antiseptic. It helps to delay aging and restores tissue. It also reduces high blood pressure.
Foot care
Take a few minutes to massage your legs with coconut oil or olive oil everyday before bath.
Heart Disease
Lower your chance of heart disease by half! Laugh as much as you can!
Eggs
Eggs help cut heart attack/stroke risk as they prevent blood clots.

Daily Health Tips - 2

Sound Sleep
Exercise 5–6 hrs before bedtime to get a good sleep.

Digestive Problem
To maintain the good digestive system & to get rid of constipation, you need to drink plenty of fluids or water.

Migraines
One of the main foundations of migraine is tension/stress. Trying to live a stress free life is very important for reducing your migraine pain.

Stomach Virus
Avoid consuming alcohol, carbonated drink, coffee etc till you recover. Try to drink plenty of water or electrolyte fluids to get rid of stomach virus.

Sunstroke Tip
To lower the body temperature or get rid of scorching effects you can wrap your body with a damp towel or cloth.

Heart Attack
Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to high blood pressure, high triglycerides, obesity, irregular heartbeats etc, which in turn leads to heart attack or other heart related ailments.

Excessive Soda
Excessive soda intakes can result in your bad dental health as well as cavities, because it contains excessive acid & sugar.

Running Nose
To avoid spreading and picking up germs, wash your hands well and use tissues instead of a hankies, when you have running nose.

Nasal Congestion
Drink plenty of fluids. It keeps the lining of the nose and sinuses moist and less susceptible to infection.

Sore Throat
Water boiled with basil leaves should be taken as a drink, and also used as a gargle to relieve a sore throat.

Tip for Pregnant Woman
Too much physically demanding work during pregnancy can contribute to problems with the pregnancy such as miscarriage, premature labour or underweight infants, especially if a woman is not eating enough.

Teeth Care
Clean the teeth at least twice a day to avoid tooth decay (cavities) and to have nice breath.

Body Care
As one reaches puberty, perspiration increases more. Bathing will keep clean and smelling nice.

Medical Hygiene
Look for the expiry date while purchasing medicines. Safe disposal of unwanted medicines is very essential. Do not take medicines without a doctor’s prescription.

Daily Health Tips

Drink Water
Drinking enough water can help boost your concentration as well as keep you from overeating. Make sure to keep hydrated as you go through your day by bringing water with you.

Get Rid of Acne
Do Not Touch Your Face. This is the most important thing you need to do if you want to get rid of acne as soon as possible.

Drink Tea to Avoid Heart Disease
Drinking tea is said to be as good as drinking plenty of water and it has a number of health benefits. Most important advantage is that having three cups of the hot beverage daily can repel heart disease.

Chocolate and Red Wine Protect Our Body from Alzheimer
According to an expert, regular intake of chocolate, fruits, vegetables, red wine and tea help you against Alzheimer’s disease.

Dont Use Microwave Ovens During Pregnancy
It is very difficult to believe but a truth that the microwave oven that you use in your kitchen could be harmful during pregnancy.

Eat Fish to Stay Away From Eye Disease
If you want to keep your eyes vision clear for long years eat fatty fish twice a week.

Benefits of Banana
1–2 bananas a day will not only help to gain weight, but will also be effective against skin rashes, digestive disorders and even asthma.

Meditation
Meditate or spend a minimum of five minutes daily in quiet time.

Reduce Stress
Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e.,Soak in a hot tub, walk on the beach or in a park, read a good book, visit a friend, play with your dog, listen to soothing music, watch a funny movie). Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate.

Night Shift Problems
Women working at night are more likely to suffer from breast cancer than those who don't. If you work at night, pay particular attention to changes in your breasts.

Tip for Nose Bleeds
Stop nose bleeds by putting a few drops of pomegranate juice into your nostrils.

Drink More Tea
Try drinking more tea instead of coffee to help protect your body from damaging effects of free radicals. Tea is a rich source of antioxidants that play a big role in protecting against some cancers and cardiovascular disease.

Bedtime Tip
Avoid heavy work out just before bedtime, it makes your body alert.

First Aid Tip
Keep your first aid kit, all medications, including non–prescription drugs out of children’s reach.

Sex During Pregnancy
It is safe to have sex throughout the pregnancy, as long as the pregnancy is normal. Sex should be avoided during pregnancy if there is risk of abortion or miscarriage.

After Childbirth
In the weeks following childbirth, women should not avoid any nutritious foods. Instead, they should eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, meat, milk, eggs, whole grains, and beans.

Fever
When a person has a High fever, take off all covers and clothing. Let the air reach his body. This will help the fever go down.

Cabbage
Cabbage cuts cancer risk, especially breast, lung, colon & prostate cancers.

Yoga

Yoga is a way of life, an art of righteous living or an integrated system for the benefit of the body, mind and inner spirit. This art originated, was perfected and practiced in India thousands of years ago. The references to yoga are available in 'Upanishads' and 'Puranas' composed by Indian Aryans in the later Vedic and post- Vedic period. The main credit for systematizing yoga goes to Patanjali who wrote 'Yoga Sutra', two thousand Years ago. He described the principles of the full eight fold yogic discipline. He composed the treatise in brief code words known as 'Sutras'. 'Yoga Sutra' is the most important basic text on Yoga. It is through this basic treatise that the essential message of yoga spread throughout the world.

PURIFICATION THERAPY

	'Health is purity and disease is impurity So purification is the treatment.’ (old Indian saying)
	Purification therapy is a unique feature of Ayurveda by which the complete cure and non recurrence of disease is made possible. The functional components (doshas, namely vatha, pitha & kapha ) move all around the body through the channels of circulation to do the normal physiological activities. The disease is the result of imbalance in the quantity and quality of the doshas. During the disease process, the unbalanced doshas get lodged in the weak parts of the channels of circulation and produce the disease symptoms. If the channels of circulation are pure and healthy, even the aggravated doshas cannot locate anywhere and produce disease Ayurveda offers two measures in the management of a disease :
	1. Pacifying therapy :- in which the unbalanced doshas are pacified with in the body itself. As this therapy don’t cleanse the channels of circulation, there is the possibility of reprovocation when exposed to similar causative factors.This therapy is suited in conditions in which there is not much vitiation of the doshas. 2. Purification therapy :- It is aimed at the complete expulsion of the unbalanced doshas and the purification of the channels of circulation. As the channels are cleansed and strengthened by this process, the chance of recurrence is nil.
	Purification therapy can be implemented not only for curing diseases but to maintain health. No other systems of medicine can offer such an effective treatment measure. So we can proudly declare our superiority of Ayurveda to any other systems on account of its purification therapy. The purification otherwise called 'Pancha karma therapy' is implemented in five ways.
	1. Enema therapy :- It is best for vatha imbalance. 2. Purgation therapy :- Best for pitha imbalance. 3. Emesis therapy :- For kapha imbalance. 4. Nasal drops :- For all diseases above the neck. 5. Blood letting :- Best for removing blood impurities.
	Stages of the treatment
	First stage :- This includes the external and internal application oils followed with fomentation or sudation. By this the unbalanced doshas lodged in the weak parts of the channels are liquified and loosened. Main or second stage :- In this stage the loosened and liquified doshas are expelled out of the body by the appropriate purifactory procedure. Post therapy :- This includes the regimens to be practised after the purification. This is mainly intended to augment the digestive fire.
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Health Promotion and Preventive care

	Ayurveda proposes three stages in the quest for good health: daily routine and seasonal activities to prevent illness, purification therapy and medications for diseases and rejuvenation of the system to enhance health and quality of life. Ayurvedic preventive medicine is called Svasthavrtta 'establishing oneself in good habits' , and its main principle is that one must reject excess in everything. Harmony and health are possible only when everything in life is enjoyed at the proper moment in the proper amount. Daily and seasonal routines try to ensure that the body's needs are satisfied no matter where the mind may roam , since most people are unable to develop the perception necessary to know what is happening within their bodies. Neither activity nor rest should be excessive , the body requires moderation in all things. A healthy routine establishes moderation and order in both body and mind , helping you to flow in the direction most appropriate for you. Guidelines for maintaining Good Health Daily Routine + Awaken before sunrise + Evacuate bowels and bladder after awakening + Bathe every day to create a sense of bodily freshness + Exercise (preferably Yoga) and meditate + Wash hands before and after eating + Brush teeth after meals + Fast one day a week to help reduce toxins from the body + Sleep before 10 PM Diet and digestion + Food should be fresh, warm, tasty and easy to digest. + Eating should not be too rushed or too slow. Chew your food nicely. + Do not eat while watching TV or while reading . + Eat in peaceful and pleasant surroundings. + Do not drink water one hour before or after meals . You can have it in small quantities with meals. + There should be at least four hours difference between two meals . + Do not take too many items in one meal. The items taken should also not be contradicting one another. For example yogurt and milk or ice cream and hot coffee. + Fruits should not be mixed with meals. Either take a separate meal of fruits or eat between two meals. + If you feel tired or heaviness in the stomach after eating , this is improper eating. Eat according to your digestive power. + One teaspoon of grated fresh ginger with a pinch of salt is a good appetizer + A glass of warm milk with ginger at bedtime is nourishing and calms the mind + Exess intake of cold drinks reduces resistance and creates excess mucus + Taking a nap after lunch will increase kapha and body weight Physical Hygiene + Oil massage promotes circulation and relieves excess vata. + If possible gaze at the rays of the sun at dawn for five minutes daily to improve eyesight. + Gazing at a steady flame , morning and evening for ten minutes , improves eyesight. + Do not repress the natural urges of the body , i.e. defecation, urination, coughing, sneezing, yawning, belching and passing gas + Bad breath may indicate constipation , poor digestion, unhygienic mouth and toxins in the colon. + Body odor indicates toxins in the system. + Rubbing the soles of the feet with sesame oil before bedtime produces a calm, deep sleep. + Reading in bed will injure the eyesight. + Application of oil to the head calms the mind and induces sound sleep. + Dry hair immediately after washing to prevent sinus problems. + Cracking the joints is injurious to the body. + Avoid physical exertion , such as yoga or running during menstruation. Mental Hygiene + Fear and nervousness dissipate energy and aggravate Vata. + Possessiveness , greed and attachment increase Kapha. + Worry weakens the heart. + Hate and anger create toxins in the body and aggrevate Pitta. + Exessice Talking dissipates energy and aggravates Vata .
	Even after strictly following the above mentioned precautions it is natural that some toxins accumulate in the body as a result of various metabolic activities. It is necessary to eliminate these toxins from the body, which the body is doing to a great extent. But some toxins still remain in the body and are causing many diseases when their quantity increases beyond a certain limit. To maintain proper functioning of different body systems and to stay healthy a regular elimination of these toxins is required. Ayurveda gives an elimination therapy called Pancha Karma. Another important factor for maintaining good health and staying active even in the old age is called rejuvenation therapy. So a healthy person should take rejuvenating preparations to maintain good health and stay young. There are many such Ayurvedic preparations available which can be taken according to season and your personal constitution. Good social conduct, morality, good manners and good character are some other factors which are necessary to stay away from diseases. Thus Ayurveda approaches the complete individual while giving instructions about maintaining the health.

Diseases and Cures

	According to Ayurveda the body comprises of three primary life forces or humors. In Ayurvedic terminology they are called doshas. The state of balance or equilibrium between these three doshas in the body is called health and the state of imbalance or disequilibrium is disease. The imbalance may be in one, two or all the three doshas. For example excess of vata causes arthritis and excess of pitta causes acidity, ulcer and liver disorders. All causative factors of disease internal or external directly or indirectly create an imbalance in these doshas first and only then do the symptoms of the disease manifest. The causative factors can be the food, life style or other activities. All these factors are affecting one , two or all the three doshas. So if you want to stay healthy, you must know what are these factors which create an imbalance of doshas. As said earlier these factors could be your diet, life style or daily activities. You will soon discover that majority of foods and activities we practise in the modern world are increasing one or more doshas. They are discussed briefly as below.
	Factors responsible for increasing vata:
	Eating too much bitter, astringent and pungent tasted foods like cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, sprouts, beans, dry fruits, mushrooms and raw foods. Too much traveling by any means of transportation. Staying awake till late night or not sleeping at all. Eating of junk food, frozen foods and food that has been micro-waved. Excessive exposure to high noise level or high sounds. Watching too much television and over exposure to computers or any other kind of electric gadgets from strong waves are emitted. Indulging in too much sexual activities. Excessive imagination, overworking or too much sports. Taking too much medicinal, recreatonal and stimulating drugs. Suppression of natural urges like urination, defecation, sneezing, cough, tears etc.. Emotions like fear and grief. Aggravation of vata weakens the nervous system. Other symptoms caused by excess of vata in the body are joint pains, constipation, dry skin, loss of memory, palpitation, insomnia, stiffness of muscles, weight loss, loss of strength, migraine, vertigo, tremors, grief and fear etc., Factors responsible for increasing Pitta Drinking too much tea, coffee, alcohol. Exessive smoking. Eating salty, sour, hot and spicy food, eating too much chillis, tomatos, egg plant or onions. Too much exposure to heat and sun. Anger. Some of the symptoms caused by excess of Pitta in the body are hyperacidity , skin diseases, burning sensation, fever, infections, ulcers, liver disorders, malfunction of sense organs, fatigue, loss of taste and sleep disturbances. Factors responsible for increasing Kapha Eating sweet, salty and sour tastes in excess, fats, oily and fried foods , ice creams, mears, dairy products, and nuts. Too much sleep, specially during day time. Not doing much physical activity. Some of the symptoms caused by excess Kapha in the body are asthma, cold, congestion in the chest, anorexia and obesity. Thus we can relate every aspect of our life with these three doshas. If we have proper knowledge, we can maintain a balance of these three doshas and avoid many serious problems and can thus stay healthy. The treatment according to Ayurveda is to balance the tridosha. While making a diagnosis the Ayurvedic physician finds out which dosha is out of balance and tries to make the balance by prescribing some natural medicines, diet and life style.
	The basic principles of Ayurvedic Treatment The essence of treatment is the removal of the cause and avoidance of causative factors.Ayurvedic treatment does not mean suppressing the main symptoms and creating some new ones as side effects of the main treatment. It is to remove the root cause and give permanent relief. The medicines for the treatment mainly comprises of powders, tablets, decoctions, medicated oils etc. prepared from natural herbs, plants and minerals. Because the medicines are from natural sources and not synthetic, they are accepted and assimilated in the body without creating any side effects and on the other hand, there may be some side benefits.
	The famous ayurvedic physician Charaka identifies four factors that are essential for successful medical treatment : The Physician, the remedy , the nurse and the patient.The physician should be an expert in theory and in practice, skilful, and pure in body and mind.Easy availability, appropriateness, utility in a variety of forms and high quality characterize the optimal remedy. The best nurse is knowledgeable , skilful , sympathetic and pure.The ideal patient is courageous, able to describe what he or she is feeling , and remembers all the physician's instructions and follows them carefully; all these qualities help the patient get well more easily. Along with medicine, proper diet and living style is also advised. This is equally important. If we are taking a medicine to remove the root cause and at the same time we are taking some food or following a life style which is increasing the cause of disease, then we may not get well or will be getting less relief. Panch Karma therapy is also used as a treatment in many diseases. Most of us have many levels of toxins accumulated over a lifetime of indiscretions, all of which cannot be released at once otherwise they will overhelm the excretory organs and ravage the mind.Your mind and body have become habituated to these poisons, which have become part of your equilibrium equation . Removing them all at once would seriously imbalance your physical body and confuse your mind so that you no longer felt like 'yourself' .Purifying the system is a long, slow process, requiring many cycles to expunge the many layers of dirt.You must be patient with the process and with the newly developing you, just as you would be patient with a slowly growing tree. When you backslide and return temporarily to your old unhealthy ways , you must learn to always pick yourself up, like a child learning to walk , and begin again. The basic principles of Ayurvedic treatment are immutable : how they are applied differs from case to case. "Treatment is rooted in measure" : the effect of any particular therapy on any particular patient depends on its dosage, which again depends upon the climate, the doshas involved , the strength of the patient versus the strength of the disease, the patients age and constitution , the specific syndrome, the patients social environment , the goal of treatment and so on. Time cycled, including 'disease time' and the joints of seasons, are especially important , because the doshas are controlled differently at different times, depending upon both external time and the disease's momentum within the microcosm. Treatment is totally individualized, and so different diseases may sometimes share a single therapy, while a single disease may be treated differently in different patients according to the measure of the facors involved. Thus we find that the methods of treatment are based on simple and natural principles. To conclude we can say that, Ayurveda teaches a very systematic and scientific way of life which is important to pursue both materially and spiritually. Fundamental principles, health rules, knowledge of individual constitution of our body, use of various herbs, minerals and specially Panch Karma therapy can be very safely used by one and all, all over the world to, promote good health, prevent diseases and acquire longevity.

Principles of Ayurveda

	Ayurveda is a holistic healing science which comprises of two words, Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge or science. So the literal meaning of the word Ayurveda is the science of life. Ayurveda is a science dealing not only with treatment of some diseases but is a complete way of life. Ayurveda aims at making a happy, healthy and peaceful society. The two most important aims of Ayurveda are: + To maintain the health of healthy people + To cure the diseases of sick people A Person is seen in Ayurveda as a unique individual made up of five primary elements. These elements are ether (space), air, fire,water and earth. Just as in nature, we too have these five elements in us. When any of these elements are imbalanced in the environment , they will in turn have an influence on us. The foods we eat and the weather are just two examples of the influence of these elements . While we are a composite of these five primary elements, certain elements are seen to have an ability to combine to create various physiological functions. The elements combine with Ether and Air in dominence to form what is known in Ayurveda as Vata Dosha. Vata governs the principle of movement and therefore can be seen as the force which directs nerve impulses, circulation, respiration and elemination etc., The elements with Fire and Water in dominence combine to form the Pitta Dosha . The Pitta Dosha is responsible for the process of transformation or metabolism. The transformation of foods into nutrients that our bodies can assimilate is an example of a Pitta function. Pitta is also responsible for metabolism in the organ and tissue systems as well as cellular metabolism. Finally, it is predominantly the water and earth elements which combine to form the Kapha Dosha. Kapha is responsible for growth, adding structure unit by unit. It also offers protection , for example, in form of the cerebral-spinal fluid,which protects the brain and spinal column. The mucousal lining of the stomach is another example of the function of Kapha Dosha protecting the tissues.
	We are all made up of unique proportions of Vata,Pitta and Kapha. These ratios of the Doshas vary in each individual and because of this Ayurveda sees each person as a special mixture that accounts for our diversity. Ayurveda gives us a model to look at each individual as a unique makeup of the three doshas and to thereby design treatment protocols that specifically address a persons health challenges. When any of the doshas become accumulated, Ayurveda will suggest specific lifestyle and nutritional guidelines to assist the individual in reducing the dosha that has become excessive. Also herbal medicines will be suggested , to cure the imbalance and the disease. Understanding this main principle of Ayurveda , it offers us an explanation as to why one person responds differently to a treatment or diet than another and why persons with the same disease might yet require different treatments and medications.
	Other important basic principles of Ayurveda which are briefly mentioned here are: Dhatus- These are the basic tissues which maintain and nourish the body. They are seven in number namely- rasa(chyle), raktha(blood), mamsa(muscles),meda(fatty tissue), asthi(bone), majja(marrow) and sukla(reprodutive tissue). Proper amount of each dhatu and their balanced function is very important for good health. Mala- These are the waste materials produced as a result of various metabolic activities in the body. They are mainly urine, feaces, sweat etc. Proper elimination of the malas is equally important for good health. Accumulation of malas causes many diseases in the body. Srotas- These are different types of channels which are responsible for transportation of food, dhatus, malas and doshas. Proper functioning of srotas is necessary for transporting different materials to the site of their requirement. Blockage of srotas causes many diseases. Agni- These are different types of enzymes responsible for digestion and transforming one material to another. All these factors should function in a proper balance for good health. They are inter-related and are directly or indirectly responsible for maintaining equilibrium of the tridoshas. Balance and Harmony of the Three Doshas When the three Doshas are well harmonised and function in a balanced manner, it results in good nourishment and well-being of the individual . But when there is imbalance or disharmony within or between them, it will result in elemental imbalance , leading to various kinds of ailments. The Ayurvedic concept of physical health revolves round these three Doshas and its primary purpose is to help maintain them in a balanced state and thus to prevent disease.This humoral theory is not unique to the ancient Indian Medicine : The Yin and Yang theory in chinese medicine and the Hippocratic theory of four humours in Greek medicine are also very similar.
	The Qualities of the Three Doshas The three Doshas possess qualities and their increase or decrease in the system depends upon the similar or antagonistic qualities of everything ingested. Vata is : dry, cold, light, mobile, clear, rough, subtle Pitta is : slightly oily, hot, intense, light, fluid,free flowing, foul smelling. Kapha is: oily, cold, heavy, stable, viscid, smooth, soft Both Vata and Pitta are light and only Kapha is heavy. Both Vata and Kapha are cold and only Pitta is hot. Both Pitta and Kapha are moist and oily and only Vata is dry.
	Anything dry almost always increases Vata , anything hot increases Pitta and anything heavy , Kapha. Puffed rice is dry, cold light and rough - overindulgence in puffed rice therefore is likely to increase Vata in the overindulger. Mustard oil is oily , hot , intense , fluid , strong-smelling and liquid and increases Pitta in the consumer. Yoghurt , which , being creamy, cold, heavy, viscid, smooth and soft , is the very image of Kapha , adds to the body's Kapha when eaten. All Five elemets , as expressed through Vata, Pitta and Kapha , are essential to life, working together to create health or produce disease. No one dosha can produce or sustain life - all three must work together , each in its own way.

The roots of ayurveda

		Ayurveda,the oldest system of medicine in the world, traces its roots to the Vedic period in ancient India. The Vedas contain practical and scientific information on various subjects beneficial to the humanity like health, philosophy, engineering, astrology etc. Vedic Brahmans were not only priests performing religious rites and ceremonies, they also became the Vaidyas (Ayurvedic Physicians). The Sage- Physician- Surgeons of that time were the same sages or seers, deeply devoted holy people , who saw health as an integral part of spiritual life. It is said, that they received their training of Ayurveda through direct cognition during meditation. In other words, the knowledge of the use of various methods of healing, prevention, longevity and surgery came through Divine revelation . These revelations were transcribed from the oral tradition into book form, interspersed with the other aspects of life.
	Consequently Ayurveda grew into a respected and widely used system of healing in India. Around CA.1500 Before.Common era. Ayurveda was delineated into eight specific branches of medicine and there were two main schools - Atreya, the school of physicians, and Dhanvantari , the school of surgeons. These two schools made Ayurveda a more scientifically verifiable and classifiable medical system. People from numerous countries came to Indian Ayurvedic schools to learn this medical science. They came from China, Tibet, Greece, Rome, Egypt ,Afghanistan, Persia etc. to learn the complete wisdom and bring it back to their own countries. Ayurvedic texts were translated in Arabic and physicians such as Avicenna and Razi Sempion, who both quoted Ayurvedic texts , established Islamic Medicine. This medicine became popular in Europe and helped to form the foundation of the European tradition in medicine. In the 16th Century Europe , Paracelsus , who is known as the father of modern Western medicine, practiced and propagated a system of medicine which borrowed heavily from Ayurveda..
	The main authentic texts of Ayurveda in its early History are:
		Rig Veda CA.3000 Years Before.Common era. : Verses on the nature of existence , on nature of health and disease, pathogenesis and principles of treatment. Among the Rig-Veda are found discussions of the three doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha and the use of herbs to heal the diseases of the mind and body and to foster longevity. Atharva Veda CA.800 Years Before.Common era. : Lists the eight divisions of Ayurveda - Internal Medicine, Surgery of Head and Neck,Opthalmology and Otorinolaryngology, Toxicology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Gerontology or Science of Rejuvenation and Science of Fertility Charaka Samhita CA.600 Years Before.Common era.: A major work on internal medicine , written by the physician Agnivesa, modified by charaka Sushrutha Samhita CA.500 Years Before.Common era. : Sushrutha , a surgeon who developed the operative techniques of rhinoplasty (plastic surgery), wrote the Sushrutha Samhita which describes a highly developed surgery. Samhitas of Vagbhata CA.600 Years A.D. : This text deals with all aspects of life, health, disease and treatment.
	It is because these texts contain the original and comlete knowledge of life, Ayurveda is known today as the only complete medical system still in existence.

Ageing and Rejuvenation

	" 'Oh' those desirous of a healthy long life! Listen to us explaining the method of rejuvenation treatment which is like another nectar, having incomprehensible miraculous effects, promoting life span, providing health, sustaining youthfulness, relieving sleepiness, drowsiness, exertion, exhaustion, lassitude and debility, restoring equilibrium of the doshas, bringing stability, alleviating laxity of muscles, kindling the internal fire and producing of excellent lustre, complexion and voice". ( Ref :Charaka Samhitha) Objectives of life Dharma: - One's duty unto oneself, to the family, society, nation i.e. one's duty unto humanity. Artha: - Reaping of the benefits of duty. Kama: - Satisfaction of desires. Moksha: - Attainment of salvation. A healthy long life is essential for the achievement of these four fold objectives. Ayurvedic principles are meant for those who want to live a healthy long life. The qualitative and quantitative balance of the seven basic tissues (dhathus) is essential for maintaining the body in a healthy condition. In our life span we need to consider the following three stages : 1. Up to the 16 year: - The time of maximum nourishment, In which the nourishment of the dhathus take place. 2. Between 16 - 70year: - The generative and degenerative process balance each other in this period. 3. After 70 year: - The period of aging. The degenerative process overrides the generative process. Presently the modern life with its faster pace, departure from nature's rhythm and nutritional living initiates the aging process at a much more earlier age itself. The following are the main causes of aging / premature aging: 1. Excessive use of food & drinks which have sour, salty and spicy tastes. 2. Intake of alkalies. (Certain preservatives, baking soda etc.) 3. Consumption of old food (tinned canned foods). 4. Over intake of oil fried food. 5. Excessive intake of non- vegetarian food. 6. Incompatible / antagonistic food.

7. Untimely eating schedule. 8. Over eating. 9. Intake of food when suffering from indigestion. 10. Sleep during the daytime. 11. Excess consumption of alchohol and over indulgence in vices. 12. Over exertion. 13. Negetive emotions like greediness, passion, fear, anger, grief etc.. Knowingly or unknowingly most of us are indulging in some of these activities which result in aging even in the young or middle ages, with the following symptoms : The person is subdued with malaise, depression, sleep, drowsiness, lassitude, lack of enthusiasm, dyspnoea, incompetence in physical and mental activities, loss of memory, intellect and lustre, and gradually becomes resort to illnesses and does not enjoy the normal life span. The Principles of Rejuvenation Therapy. Briefly it is the treatment for the nourishment of the body tissues. This therapy slows down the aging process by decreasing the degenerative process. The appropriate time for this therapy is between the age of 16 - 70 yr. The Merits of the RejuvenationTherapy The Rejuvenation Therapy (Rasayana treatment) offers prolonged life span, great memory, intelligence, perfect health, youthfulness, bright complexion and colour, bold voice and magnanimity, physical endurance and strong sense organs, perfection in speech, sexual powers and brilliance all are obtained from the Rejuvenation Therapy . It is the best means of keeping the dhathus (tissues) in peak condition. Many secret recipes are described in the traditional texts of Ayurveda. These medicines can be implemented in 2 ways. 1. Kuti pravesika vidhi: - This is conducted under strict medical supervision with a strict regimen. 2. Vathathapika vidhi :- This is more suited for the present day life. Regimens are not so strict in this approach and treatment can be taken by anyone at any time. To assess your health and to rejuvenate yourself using the Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Therapy, contact us through the on - line consultation.