Vedanta Wellness Clinic For Physiotherapy, Diet & Rehabilitation

12/06/2012

BENEFITS OF HOLY BASIL (TULSI LEAVES)

1. Healing Power: The tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce copious perspiration. The seed of the plant are mucilaginous.

2. Fever & Common Cold: The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled with tea, act as preventive against theses diseases. In case of acute fevers, a decoction of the leaves boiled with powdered cardamom in half a liter of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the temperature. The juice of tulsi leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3 hours. In between one can keep giving sips of cold water. In children, it is every effective in bringing down the temperature.

3. Coughs: Tulsi is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi leaves relieves cold and flu.

4. Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be used as a gargle.

5. Respiratory Disorder: The herb is useful in the treatment of respiratory system disorder. A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold. A decoction of the leaves, cloves and common salt also gives immediate relief in case of influenza. They should be boiled in half a liter of water till only half the water is left and add then taken.

6. Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effect on the kidney. In case of renal stone the juice of basil leaves and honey, if taken regularly for 6 months it will expel them via the urinary tract.

7. Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces the level of blood cholesterol.

8. Children's Ailments: Common pediatric problems like cough cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron will hasten them.

9. Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an 'adaptogen' or anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the leaves afford significant protection against stress. Even healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent several common elements.

10. Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the ulcer and infections in the mouth. A few leaves chewed will cure these conditions.

11. Insect Bites: The herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative for insect stings or bites. A teaspoonful of the juice of the leaves is taken and is repeated after a few hours. Fresh juice must also be applied to the affected parts. A paste of fresh roots is also effective in case of bites of insects and leeches.

12. Skin Disorders: Applied locally, basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. It has also been tried successfully by some naturopaths in the treatment of leucoderma.

13. Teeth Disorder: The herb is useful in teeth disorders. Its leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustered oil to make a paste and used as toothpaste. This is very good for maintaining dental health, counteracting bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other teeth disorders.

14. Headaches: Basil makes a good medicine for headache. A decoction of the leaves can be given for this disorder. Pounded leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can also be applied on the forehead for getting relief from heat, headache, and for providing coolness in general.

15. Eye Disorders: Basil juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night-blindness, which is generally caused by deficiency of vitamin A. Two drops of black basil juice are put into the eyes daily at bedtime.

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11/06/2012

BENEFITS OF NUTRIENTS IN VEGETABLES

06/06/2012

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05/06/2012

INSOMNIA AND DIET

The insomnia diet is one that aims for calmness and stability in all body systems.

If you have chronic insomnia, your body, especially your nervous system, has been put on a state of alert.

Whether conscious or unconscious, there is something in your life that has caused this change. This whole site is devoted to helping you find out the many causes of chronic insomnia so you can adjust any part of your life - whether emotional, physical, environmental or behavioral - as necessary to cure insomnia for good!

The right diet is an important part of this journey.

Start the Diet for Insomnia with the Bare Basics

There are two common-sense objectives in creating a diet for insomnia:
1) Avoid foods that could make it worse, and...
2) Consume foods that could make it better!

Tips for Avoiding the Wrong Things

Tip #1: Avoid all foods with stimulant properties.
By stimulant, I don't mean only the commonly known ones, like caffeine and sugar. I also mean anything that makes the body work harder to fulfill its daily digestive and cleansing functions.
These include...

Caffeine - in coffee, tea, cola, dark chocolate.
Caffeine is of course the most commonly known food-based stimulant. It is actually a toxic substance produced naturally by plants to act as a pesticide. It's not really considered toxic to humans, but all insomniacs need to avoid it as much as possible.
Giving up coffee and chocolate is rough, and I feel your pain. But this is basic. An insomniac who refuses to give up caffeine even for the short term is either in denial or addicted. The diet for insomnia has no place for either caffeine or denial, but addictions will be dealt with in another article.

Sugar - in baked goods, deserts, sweet sauces, and more.
Sugar, especially refined sugar, is known to play havoc with your blood glucose levels, giving you highs and lows that affect your whole nervous system.
We all like to eat sweet things, of course, it's practically a universal craving -- but insomniacs need to stabilize blood sugar. The diet for insomnia must rule out refined sugar. If you must have something sweet, eat a piece of fruit.

Excessive protein - mainly in meats and soy-based meat substitutes
Too much protein stresses the digestion and elimination systems of the human body. It also can keep you awake at night. (See the text below about Tyrosine.)

Excessive sodium - mostly in processed foods, fast food, and any food you add a lot of salt or soy sauce to.
Sodium can increase blood pressure. You need lowered blood pressure for restful sleep. If you pay close attention, or if you are physically sensitive (as many insomniacs are, at least temporarily) you may notice an increase in pulse rate and a heavy feeling when you eat a lot of sodium.

Sugar substitutes - mostly in diet soft drinks, sugar-free deserts, or foods you add these ingredients to.
Sugar substitutes like aspartme, sacharine, Splenda, etc. simply aren't good for you.
They're not natural, and many people are unknowingly allergic to them. The diet for insomnia has no place for these substances. If you have diabetes, either make peace with your sugar cravings or use healthier substitutes such as stevia or sorbitol.

Tip #2: Read labels. The less processing your food goes through before it gets into your mouth, the better!

Tip #3: Avoid all additives, especially those with names you cannot recognize or pronounce.
These include
• artificial flavor enhancements such as MSG and its equivalents
• preservatives
• artificial sweeteners
• artificial colorants
• texture enhancers, used to thicken or make smooth or creamy

Tip #4: Eat "nutrient dense" foods.
This means foods that provide a lot of nutrients in proportion to their caloric content. Dark leafy greens and sunflower seeds are good examples of nutrient density. Greens pack a nutritional wallop with very few calories. Sunflower seeds are high in fat, but nutritious enough so you don't need to eat a great deal of them, and they're good to add to green salads and fruit salads.
Eat more fruits and vegetables, which are not only nutritious, but are good replacements for artificial snacks.
What Foods to Choose in the Diet for Insomnia
Now for the real question: what certain foods actually help you sleep better? And what nutrients help achieve your goal of stability and calmness?

Amino Acid L-Tryptophan
Tryptophan is an amino acid that helps in the production of both serotonin and melatonin. These two substances have a relaxing effect in the brain and aid sleep. While you can take tryptophan as a supplement, it is beneficial to begin your insomnia diet by eating healthy tryptophan rich foods as often as you can. These include:
• Turkey and chicken breast, roasted
• Milk and dairy products (choose low fat yogurt for most nutrients per calories)
• Seafood, specifically snapper, cod, yellowfin tuna, salmon, shrimp and halibut (choose steamed, baked or broiled)
• Eggs
• Tofu, soy milk and cooked soybeans
• Chick peas (aka garbanzo beans) and hummus
• Nuts, especially hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts and cashews (beware the high fat content)
• Beans of all types - black, pinto, kidney, navy
• Lentils and split peas
• Seeds, specificallly sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds
• Whole grains, especially cooked cereals - wheat bulgar, oats, barley, millet
• Brown rice
• Spinach, mustard greens and collard greens

Complex Carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates have gotten bad press lately, but they do help you get sleepy, especially when eaten together with tryptophan-rich proteins.
In fact, many people who tried the low-carb diet when it was a craze not too long ago, did experience insomnia as a side effect. This was due not only to the lack of complex carbohydrates but also the excessive protein intake.
Most complex carbohydrates found in whole grains and vegetables are low-glycemic, which protects your blood sugar from highs and lows.

Calcium and insomnia
Calcium assists in calming the nervous system. It is helpful when taken as a supplement, but calcium rich foods are an important part of the diet for insomnia. If you do take supplements, make sure there is magnesium in there as well. Calcium without magnesium is not recommended, as it is not as well utilized by the body and may accumulate in soft tissues, according to some nutritionists and naturaopathic doctors.
Some good food sources of calcium...
• Low fat yogurt
• Almonds and almond butter
• Canned salmon (with bones)
• Canned sardines (with bones)
• Calcium-enriched orange juice
• Beans of all kinds
• Collard greens
• Spinach
• Kale
• Tofu made with nigari
• Cooked soybeans
• Romaine lettuce
• Dried fruit
• Figs

Magnesium for Insomnia
The diet for insomnia definitely endorses magnesium. It works well with calcium to help the nervous system function better. Magnesium for insomnia can have other benefits as well as better sleep.
Magnesium as a supplement can be taken alone or with calcium. Taken in supplement form, magnesium can have a laxative effect, so start out with small doses and work your way up. Or you could just get your magnesium from these delicious food sources...
• Wheat bulgar
• Buckwheat flour, buckwheat groats
• Fish
• Beans of all kinds
• Chickpeas, hummus
• Spinach
• Artichokes
• Almonds
• Cashews
• Brown rice
• Dried apricots
• Sunflower seeds
• Grapefruit juice
• Oranges and orange juice

B-Complex vitamins
The B-complex vitamins also help the nervous system to do it's job properly. If you are vegetarian, B12 supplementation is recommended. B vitamins.
If you follow the diet for insomnia guidelines for foods containing tryptophan, calcium, magnesium and complex carbohydrates, you will probably get plenty of B vitamins in your meals and snacks.
You can also take a supplement for good measure, as toxicity is low for these vitamins -- meaning, you can consume more than you need and the excess will just pass through the urinary system. There is not much evidence to support high-potency supplementation, but that's a topic for a different article! I prefer the lower potency food-grown vitamins myself.


Some More Tips for Creating Your Own Diet for Insomnia
• You might notice that many of the foods with tryptophan are also high in calcium and magnesium - specifically, dairy, beans, lentils, dark leafy greens, nuts and seeds. All that is needed are some healthy carbohydrates, such as whole grain cereal and more fruit and vegetables, and you have a nice range of ingredients for dinner and snacks.
• If you like to have a snack before bed, consider peanut or almond butter on whole wheat crackers, or sunflower seeds. It is best to eat light meals in the evening, and your snacks should be small.
• Try to avoid excessive protein and fat with your evening meal or pre-bedtime snack. High protein meals may have too much of the amino acid tyrosine, which can be stimulating, causing to you stay mentally alert longer, something you don’t want at bedtime.
• Fat and protein take longer to digest, causing your stomach and intestines to stay active late into the night, which can interfere with a good night's sleep.
• The best meal contains small amounts of tryptophan-rich protein, along with healthy (low-glycemic and nutritious) carbohydrates, such as vegetables, beans, brown rice, and whole grains

30/05/2012

27/05/2012

Thanks All for 60 units blood collected.

Thanks to all those who came and said, "I am here, take my blood". They showed me they r true leaders, brave hearts, future of the world, and responsible for society and mankind.

Thanks to those too, who "first promised and then switched off their mobiles", "whose dad fell ill suddenly", "who was out of town due to some urgent work", "I am just coming in 10 minutes", "ohh I strucked in some urgent work", "I am having severe vomitting since morning", "I have been caught in flu", "I have just given blood last month" and all those excuses. They showed me reality how coward and ridiculous people are when it comes to give society what one takes from it.

21/05/2012

16/05/2012

WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY - 17TH MAY 2012

Keep hypertension or high BP away from you; its a Silent Killer; one of the largest non communicable chronic disease, and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Its major consequences are heart disease, chronic renal failures, stroke etc.

So please take care of your blood pressure and avoid death's silent arrival.

12/05/2012

A very happy 554th JODHPUR FOUNDATION DAY (JODHPUR STHAPANA DIWAS) (Jodhpur, known as SUNCITY or SURYANAGARI) to all my fellow city men and women ... This year's theme should be "LET THE SUN OF HEALTH RISE IN SUNCITY" ... :)

25/04/2012

HALITOSIS AND DIET/LIFESTYLE

Bad breath or halitosis is a condition that almost everyone suffers from now and then. Luckily for most people its only for ashort time. Many times it only lasts until they brush their teeth, use mouthwash, chew some gum or eat a breath mint. For others it’s an ongoing problem they just can't seem to cure. The information here will help many of those people find a permanent cure for their halitosis using mostly lifestyle and diet changes along with natural treatments.

There are two main types of bad breath.


The first is called transient bad breath or halitosis and is a temporary condition caused by the food you eat (garlic or onions for example, smoking, dry mouth or not practicing good oral hygiene. A clean tongue goes a long ways towards warding off bad breath. Usually transient bad breath can be cured fairly quickly by brushing your teeth, chewing gum, using a mouth wash, eating parsley, gargling with salt water and a number of other methods.


The second type is chronic halitosis or bad breath which is worse than transient bad breath and has been estimated to affect up to 25% of the population. This serious condition is primarily caused by excess oral bacteria with the main cause of chronic halitosis being the streptococcus mutans bacteria. Another cause of chronic bad breath could be cavities in your teeth or even periodontis.


Although most bad breath is caused by bacteria in the mouth sometimes its caused by some type of disease in your body and even some of the medicines you taking will also cause bad breath. Luckily most bad breath problems can be cured by changing your lifestyle or diet.


Some common causes of bad breath are: foods such as garlic, onions or meat, too much coffee or alcohol, smoking, some medicines, not drinking enough water, bad teeth, too much protein or fat in your diet, bacteria on back of your tongue, braces or dentures, etc.



Tips to cure your bad breath or halitosis



1. Stop drinking alcohol or cut back on it, as it dries out the mouth. Drink water with your alcohol drinks.



2. Quit smoking or using to***co products or at least cut down your usage.



3. Drink plenty of water to hydrate your mouth as well as the body.



4. Think about switching to tea from coffee. There are a number of reasons to drink green tea and sweet breath seems to be one of them.



5. Do more exercising and calorie cutting to lose weight instead of using high protein/low carbs diets.



6. Cut back on the sugar as bacteria feeds on it and ti also to lessen chances of tooth decay.



7. Brush your teeth at least twice a day along with flossing.



8. Chew sugarless gum (especially the cinnamon flavor) to stimulate saliva.



9. Clean your tongue and inside of mouth with a soft toothbrush dipped in mouth wash.



10. Eat more fruits and vegetables and less meat.



11. Eat a guava. One that's still green is usually recommended but a ripe one is also beneficial.



12. Brush your teeth and tongue with baking soda.



13. Use a water pick to clean your teeth.



14. Use hydrogen peroxide as a mouth wash. Be careful not to swallow any.



15. Drink fruit or vegetable juices especially tomato and pineapple juices.



16. Chew parsley after meals especially when you go out to eat as some is usually used for garnish



17. Gargle with salt water.



18. If you can't brush your teeth after a meal at least swish some water around in your mouth.



19. Your low carb diet may also be a factor in your bad breath. A slice of bread may help.



20. Chew cloves, cinnamon or similar spices. Boiling them will also make a good mouthwash.