Diuretic herbs are those which increase the rate of urine flow, sodium excretion and to adjust the volume and composition of body fluids in a variety of clinical situations such as hypertension, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure etc. These herbs mainly act on the kidneys. These herbs are widely explored in Indian ancient system of medicine. […]

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Ayurveda is a science of life which focuses on body, mind and soul for ensuring a complete state of health and this ancient wisdom is well-reflected in the unique concept and composition of marma also. Marma is defined as an anatomical site where muscles, veins, ligaments, bones and joints meet. They are known as vital […]

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Ayurveda believes that if diet and lifestyle are balanced, less efforts are needed to put in externally to promote healthy, longer and lustrous hair. Do vitamins and minerals really aid in hair growth? Vitamins and minerals are the essential components that hair follicles need for the proper functioning of hair growth cycle. If the body […]

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Burning feet is a condition that causes severe burning, aching, tingling and prickling sensation and vasomotor changes of the feet that lead to excessive sweating. This condition occurs more frequently in women. The treatment of burning feet depends on the etiology. What are the causes of Burning Feet? Diabetes Small Fiber Sensory Neuropathy (SFSN) Heavy […]

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What is Self – Care? Self – Care is defined as a multidimensional, multifaceted process of purposeful engagement in the strategies that promote healthy functioning and enhance the well – being of a person. It is a conscious act that a person takes in order to promote their physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health. There […]

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Having vaginal odour is normal as it is completely natural and normal for females to have some kind of vaginal odour. This odour is due to discharge. A certain amount of vaginal odour is normal but if the odour is strong and noticeable, it indicates some type of infection or other problem. Subtle changes in […]

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Castor (Ricinus communis) is known as Eranda in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda, the leaf, root, and seed oil of this plant are used for the treatment of various disorders. The castor oil is used both internally and externally. It is an excellent for Vata and Kapha disorders and also used in Panchakarma therapy. The roots, seeds […]

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Amyloidosis is a very rare condition that occurs when a protein amyloid builds up in the body organs. The protein amyloid can be built in the organs such as heart, kidneys, brain and nerves causing problems in their functioning. Modern treatment of amyloidosis includes chemotherapy similar to that used in cancer treatment. In some cases, […]

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Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disorder with high angiogenic activity of the inflammatory cells. It belongs to the group of the most frequent interstitial lung disorders. Its pathogenesis involves immunological disturbances with characteristic granulomas forming in affected organs. It mainly affects younger people. Modern treatment of chronic inflammatory disorders like sarcoidosis is often difficult and […]

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Scleroderma is a progressive condition of the skin which becomes worse over a period of time. It can cause changes to the skin, muscles, blood vessels and internal organs. It results due to over-active immune system. The connective tissues become hard and tight due to the formation of fibrosis (scar tissue) in them. There are […]

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