Tag Archives: Remedies

Bal Roga or Kumar Bhritya is the branch of Ayurveda that deals with the healthcare and remedies of children.  Kashyap Samhita the ancient Ayurvedic text has major references to the diseases of children namely Bal Roga.  It deals with all kinds of parental care and treatment of illnesses affecting children …

Bajikaran is one of the eight branches of Ayurveda. This treatment method addresses all kinds of sexual disorders. This science covers the aspects of infertility and also improving sexual function in human beings. The Bajikaran Shasta looks at sexual activity as a tool to achieve healthy progeny.  The science is aimed at improving …

Antacids are drugs taken through the mouth to get relief from indigestion and heartburn. The antacid neutralizes the stomach acid to relieve hyperactivity. To reduce the acidity in the stomach they raise the pH by buffering the gastric acid.  The gastric hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach comes in contact with …

AIDS is a disease that is spreading like wildfire all over the world killing millions of people. Millions of dollars are being spent on R&D to find the causes and its cure.   More and more people are turning to Ayurveda as it may contain the deadly virus that causes AIDs. …

A migraine is a form of headache seen commonly.  Migraine is more likely to attack women than men. The hereditary factor also plays a major role in the occurrence of migraine. The intense pain is caused by tightening of the head and neck muscles causing reduced blood flow. Related: Ayurvedic Treatment For …

Anemia is a medical condition in which there is a deficiency of blood in the body. This deficiency is due to reduced levels of red blood cells known as hemoglobin. This means there is a deficiency of iron content which is essential for the production of hemoglobin in the blood.   Anemia can …

Prickly Heat is a form of skin rash. It affects most parts of the body due to excessive sweating in hot and humid climates or over-exposure to heat.  When the sweat ducts and the hair follicles get blocked the skin becomes vulnerable to prickly heat. The ducts get inflamed and …

The word “antibiotic” is derived from the Greek words anti denoting “against” and bios meaning “life”. (Bacteria represent life form). Antibiotics can be used for bacterial infections.  Antibiotics cause dangerous side effects even though they cure the original infection. Therefore its use requires much caution.  Antibiotics can be lifesavers if …

Bedwetting or Nocturnal Enuresis means involuntary urination in bed during sleep at night. Normally control over urination is gained by the age of four or five. Due to some reasons, some children fail to gain bladder control at night and resulting in bedwetting. This syndrome is usually inherited from either of the …

Ayurveda the science of living in harmony with nature was inspired, developed, and followed by the great masters of ancient India. The innovation of Ayurveda is to evolve a highly complementary role in spiritual evolution and the maintenance of the physical well-being of everyone. Ayurveda is most likely the oldest …