Herbal Treatment

New Herb Varieties to Grow in 2006

2006-01-04T20:27:00.000+05:30

Planning your spring herb garden is always an enjoyable way to pass the winter months while your herb patch lies fallow. You may want to try something completely new and different, an herb you have read or heard about, or stick to your culinary and medicinal favourites, but browsing through the new varieties in the catalogues is always fun.

If you are looking forward to a long, hot summer, try growing some speciality mints such as chocolate and pineapple to add spice and flavour to your summer drinks. You can freeze the leaves in ice blocks for a decorative touch.

These mints can also be dried, ground and used in cake and cookie recipes for an intriguing new flavour.

A bed of nasturtiums will add an interesting new look to your summer salads, and this edible plant now comes in a number of new varieties, including Milkmaid and Peach Melba. The Italian herb Arugula has broad salad leaves which add a tangy taste to salads. The new variety Runway has the familiar tangy, peppery flavour but is less bitter.

Basils come in a variety of flavours now, and one you might like to try is the spicy `cinnamon’ basil with an exotic fragrance that will enhance any dish and can be made into a fragrant tea or pot pourri. Another exciting new variety is Lime Basil, which has a sharp lime flavor over the traditional sweet basil taste, and is the perfect addition to drinks or Thai dishes.

For something truly exotic, try the Japanese Basil, Shiso, with its intriguing flavor of cinnamon and cloves. The leaves are a dramatic shade of iridescent purple, so it is an attractive herb to grow as well as to use.

If culinary adventures call, you could also try growing Shungiku, an edible chrysanthemum from Japan, where it is used in cooking. This showy herb features daisy like flowers with yellow petals and deep yellow seed hearts. The leaves can also be used like parsley for garnishes and cooking.

If you are looking for new lavender varieties, New Zealand has released a new French lavender called Pasionne, which features dark purple blossoms. If you want a pink lavender, try Australia’s With Love, a gorgeous pink lavender with a long blooming season.

For something truly different, try the hottest new lavender out there. Kew Red Lavender is a stunning new variety with bright red florets tipped with pink so pale it is almost white. It will make a magnificent showing in any garden.

Pineapple Sage is a favourite with herb lovers and the new variety Golden Delicious is sure to be a hit with its fragrant pineapple scented golden leaves and spiky red flowers. A plant that looks fabulous in the garden and tastes great on the plate is bound to be a winner.

Lemon Balm has long been a favourite herb for refreshing summer drinks, but now you can grow a Lemon Balm Liqueur variety which gives a deeper ‘liqueur’ flavor. This new variety makes a delicious tea and goes well with fruit salads. You can also use it, of course, to make your own liqueur by steeping the leaves in vodka.

If you love making your own spicy dishes but find Cilantro too hard to grow, try Thai parsley – also known as Culantro, this herb is a substitute for Cilantro that is used in South America. Of course, you can also use it to experiment with Thai dishes at home.

With a little catalog browsing and planning, your 2006 herb garden can be an exciting gardener’s round the world tour of exotic new tastes and aromas.

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Obesity Control and Herbs

2005-08-20T22:22:00.000+05:30

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Aloe vera juice improves digestion and cleanses the digestive tract.

Astragalus (Astragalus gummifer)
Astragalus increases energy and improves nutrient absorption.
Caution: Do not use this herb in the presence of a fever.

Brewer's yeast
Brewer's yeast will help to reduce various cravings for food and drink.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Dandelion may flush out the kidneys, boost metabolism, and off- set a craving for sweets. Eat the leaves raw in a salad or make a tea by boiling 2 to 3 tsp of the root in a cup of water for I 0 to 15 minutes. Drink three times a day.

Walnut (Juglans)
A study of more than 25,000 Seventh-Day Adventists showed that those who ate the most nuts were the least obese. Walnuts are rich in serotonin. Serotonin is shown to make us feel full; so we eat less as a result.

The following herbs are helpful for those with signs of coldness:
Cumin
Ginger
Cloves
Spearmint
Fennel
Cayenne

The following herbs are helpful for those with signs of heat:
Peppermint
Chamomile
Kohlrabi
Turnip
White pepper

Other Herbs
Combine 1 tbsp. of yarrow and 1 tbsp. of sea weed. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tsp. of this mix, steep for eight minutes, strain and drink 1 cup three times daily for one to two weeks.

Other slimming herbs often included in herbal tea mixtures include kelp, chickweed, dandelion, sage, hawthorn berries, licorice root, papaya leaves, anise, wormwood, black alder bark, lovage and saffron.

Alfalfa, com silk, dandelion, gravel root, horsetail, hydrangea, hyssop, juniper berries, oat straw, parsley, seawrack, thyme, uva ursi, white ash, and yarrow can be used in tea form for their diuretic properties.

Butcher's broom, cardamom, cayenne, cinnamon, Garcinia cambogia, ginger, green tea, and mustard seed are thermogenic herbs that improve digestion and aid in the metabolism of fat.
Caution: Do not use cinnamon in large quantities during pregnancy.

Bladderwrack, borage seed, hawthorn berry, licorice root, and sarsaparilla stimulate the adrenal glands and improve thyroid function.
Caution: If overused, licorice can elevate blood pressure. Do not use this herb on a daily basis for more than seven days in a row. Avoid it completely if you have high blood pressure.

Ephedra, guarana, and kola nut are appetite suppressants.
Caution: Do not use ephedra if you suffer from anxiety, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or insomnia, or if you are taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor drug for depression.
Note: Due to the high incidence of abuse of the ephedra and the resultant deaths and serious injuries, FDA has banned the sale of ephedra in the US. A number of other countries have banned the use of ephedra too. We recommend that you do not use or buy any products with ephedra.

Siberian ginseng aids in moving fluids and nutrients throughout the body, and reduces the stress of adjusting to new eating habits.
Caution: Do not use this herb if you have hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, or a heart disorder.

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2005-08-17T14:07:00.000+05:30

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Herbs and their benefits

2005-08-11T16:41:00.000+05:30

• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis): Nutritive tonic, rejuvenative and alterative, having very high vitamin contents. Part used: Fruit.
• Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna): Rejuventative and alterative indicated for heart diseases, strengthens the heart. Part used: Bark.
• Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Tonic, nerve tonic, rejuvenative, aphrodisiac, for sexual debility, general weakness. Part used: Root.
• Babunphul, Camomile (Matricaria chamomilla) : Disinfectant, antiseptic and antiphlogistic. Part used: Flower
• Bala (Sida cordiflia): Tonic, nerve tonic, demulcent and rejuvenative. Indicated for sexual debility, general weakness. Part used: Root.
• Bhringaraja (Eclipta alba): Tonic, nerve tonic and hemostatic. Indicated for liver disorders, hair loss & grey hair. Part used : Whole plant.
• Bibhitaki (Terminalia belerica) Tonic, astringent and expectorant. Part used: Fruit without seed.
• Gokshura, Gokhru (Tribulis terrestris): Diuretic, tonic and aphrodisiac. Indicated for kidney disorders and blood purification. Part used: Seed.
• Chandana, Sandalwood (Santalum album): Alterative, hemostatic, antipyretic, nervine. Indicated for mental concentration. Part used: Wood.
• Brahmi, Gotukola (Hydrocotyle): Rejuvenative, diuretic. Increases memory and mental power. Part used: Whole Plant.
• Elaichi, Cardamon (Elettaria Cardamomum): Stimulant, carminative and expectorant. Indicated for lack of digestion, gas. Part used Seed.
• Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia): Tonic and rejuvenative. Best blood purifier, relieves fever & pain, purifies the body. Part used: Stem.
• Gulab-ke-phul, Persian Rose (Rosa Damascena): Alterative, emmenagogue, nervine & anti stress. Improves mental alertness. Part used: Flower.
• Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula): Rejuvenative, laxative and astringent. Relieves constipation. Part used: Fruit without seed.
• Jaiful, Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans): Astringent, carminative & nervine. Indicated for digestive disorders and general debility. Part used: seed.
• Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus) Nerve tonic. Increases power of brain cells. Part used: Fruit.
• Mahabala (Sida rhombifolia): Tonic, diuretic, demulcent & rejuvenative. Indicated for general debility & loss of energy. Part used: Root.
• Mandukaparani (Centella asiatica): Stimulant & alterative. Indicated for mental disorders, anxieties, fatigue & depression. Part used: Plant.
• Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia): Alterative, diuretic, hemostatic and emmenagogue. Indicated for general debility. Part used: Plant.
• Musali (Asparagus adscendens): Tonic, diuretic and laxative. Indicated for lack of energy, decreasing sexual functions. Part used: Root.
• Mulethi, Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): Demulcent, expectorant, tonic, indicated for weakened immune system, respiratory problems. Part used: Root.
• Mustaka, Cyperus (Cyperus pertenuis): Refrigerant, aromatic, stomachic and alterative. Part used: Root.
• Pippali, Long pepper (Piper longum): Stimulant, expectorant and aphrodisiac. Indicated for digestive disorders and general debility. Part used: seed.
• Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa): Diuretic, laxative, diaphoretic and rejuvenative. Indicated for eye & liver disorders. Part used: Root.
• Kesar Saffron (Crocus sativus): Alterative, rejuvenative, carminative. Indicated for lung diseases, heating. Part used: Stigma of the Flower.
• Vamsharochana (Bambusa arundinaceae) Demulcent, expectorant and tonic. Indicated in calcium difficiency. Part used: Stem.
• Vidanga (Embella ribes): Stimulant and diaphoretic. Indicated for calming and harmonizing body and mind. Part used: Root.
• Vidarikanda (lpornoea digitata): Nutritive tonic, aphrodisiac, diuretic. Improves hormonal function & decreased sexual function. Part used: Root

Here is your resource for various remedies

2005-06-29T16:24:00.000+05:30

I am updating the popular medicines list here
Allegra 60 mg 120 Tablets
Clarinex5 mg 30 Tablets
Claritin-D24 hr 90 Tablets
Flonase 0.0005 3 x 16 gm Bottles
NasacortAQ 55 mcg 3 x 16.5 gm Bottles
Nasonex 50 mcg 1 x 17 gm Nasal Spray
Patanol 0.001 1 x 5 ml Bottle
Patanol 0.001 3 x 5 ml Bottles
Zyrtec 5 mg 30 Tablets
Zyrtec 10 mg 60 Tablets
Celexa 40 mg 90 Tablets
Effexor XR37.5 mg 30 Capsules
Elavil (generic) 150 mg 90 Tablets
Fluoxetine40 mg 30 Capsules
Lexapro 20 mg 90 Tablets
Paxil 40 mg 90 Tablets
Paxil CR12.5 mg 30 Tablets
Prozac (brand) 20 mg 90 Capsules
Remeron 15 mg 60 Tablets
Wellbutrin(generic) 100 mg 90 Tablets
Wellbutrin SR150 mg 90 Tablets
Zoloft 100 mg 90 Tablets
Albenza 200 mg 90 Tablets
Elimite 5% 60 gm 2 Tubes
Eurax 10% 60 ml solution 2 Bottles
Vermox 100 mg 1 Tablet
Tamiflu 75 mg 20 Tablets
Amoxicillin250 mg 30 Tablets
Tetracycline 250 mg 30 Capsules
Zithromax250 mg 18 Tablets(3 Z-Paks)
Buspar 15 mg 90 Tablets
Colchicine0.6 mg 90 Tablets
Zyloprim300 mg 90 Tablets
Alesse (generic) 1 month supply 28 Tablets
Mircette0.15 mg 28 Tablets
Ortho Evra2 months supply 6 Patches
Ortho TriCyclen 3 packs 84 Tablets
Ortho TriCyclen Lo 0.18 mg 3 months
Triphasil3 months 84 Tablets
Yasmin 3 months supply 84 Tablets
Aldactone100 mg 30 Tablets
Norvasc 2.5 mg 90 Tablets
Esgic Plus(generic) 500 mg 90 Tablets
Imitrex 25 mg 9 Tablets
Aciphex 20 mg 90 Tablets
Bentyl 20 mg 60 Tablets
Detrol LA 2 mg 60 Tablets
Nexium 20 mg 30 Tablets
Prevacid30 mg 30 Capsules
Prilosec40 mg 90 Capsules
RanitidineHCL 300 mg 30 Capsules
Cialis 20 mg 30 Tablets
Levitra 20 mg 30 Tablets
Lipitor 80 mg 90 Tablets
Propecia 1 mg 180 Tablets
Viagra 100 mg 3 Tablets
Antivert50 mg 30 Tablets
Transderm Scop1.5 mg 4 Patches
Soma (Watson brand) 350 mg 90 Tablets

FOOD AS MEDICINE............

2005-05-11T14:38:00.000+05:30

I have just came across this list, I am not sure how much thats true, but can be explored.
HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
HAVE FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)
UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach. Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.
MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers cholesterol, too.)
COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.
BREAST CANCER? EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.
ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.
Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the activity
of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)
Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)
Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion) Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostrate problems from invading their bodies.

Stress Free Bath

2005-01-28T17:45:00.000+05:30

Stress Away Bath Shop- Online shopping for natural skin care, bath and body care to help take your stress away!

Neem for Curing Diseases

2005-01-15T11:36:00.000+05:30

Its been centuries, Neem is used to cure so many diseases in India and even today villagers use to today to cure some of the diseases.Scientists are using to cure following diseases using Neem.
• AIDS - The National Institutes of Health reports encouraging results as an AIDS preventative and possible cure using neem extracts.
• Allergies - Neem inhibits allergic reactions when applied externally or eaten.
• Birth control (men) - In India and the United States, trials show neem extracts reduced fertility in male monkeys without inhibiting libido or sperm production, making it potentially the first male birth control pill.
• Birth control (women) - Used as a vaginal lubricant, neem oil was up to 100 percent effective in preventing pregnancy.

• Cancer/immune - Polysaccharides and limonoids found in neem bark, leaves, and seed oil increased immune responses, reduced tumors and cancers without side effects.

• Diabetes - Oral doses of neem leaf extracts reduced insulin requirements by between 30% and 50% for nonkeytonic, insulin fast and insulin-sensitive diabetes.

• External parasites - Neem quickly kills external parasites and a neem decoction is safer and just as effective as standard treatments for head lice and scabies.
• Heart disease - Neem delays the coagulation of blood, calms erratic heartbeats and helps reduce elevated heart rates and high blood pressure.
• Herpes - Recent tests in Germany show that neem extracts are toxic to the herpes virus and can quickly heal cold sores.
• Hepatitis - Tests in the U.S. show neem hampers the virus that causes hepatitis B.
• Fungal toxin - Neem is toxic to several fungi which attack humans, including those that cause athlete's foot and ringworm, and Candida, an organism that causes yeast infections and thrush.
• Insect repellent - Studies have shown that one neem compound is a more effective insect repellent than the widely used synthetic chemical known as DEET (N,N,-diethyl-m-toluamide), a suspected carcinogen with long periods of use.
• Insecticide - Neem extracts have been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use on food crops. It is non-toxic to birds, animals, beneficial insects or man and protects crops from over 200 of the most costly pests.
• Malaria - An active ingredient in neem leaves, called irodin A, is toxic to resistant strains of malaria.
• Psoriasis - Neem seed oil and leaf extracts is suggested to be a cure for psoriasis. It relieves the itching and pain while reducing the scale and redness of the patchy lesions.
• Periodontal disease control - German researchers have proven neem extracts prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease.
• Soap/Shampoo - Neem oil soaps can be used to treat a variety of illnesses and ailments.
• Ulcer relief - Neem extracts give significant protection from discomfort and speed the healing of gastric problems.

Neem Tree Bussiness

2005-01-15T11:29:00.000+05:30

The business, Neem Tree Farms, so far has been more exciting than profitable. Since 1992, the business has grown from zero to $300,000 a year in revenue. They ship about 20 saplings a day, all over the world, from Alaska to Africa.
Sure that's pocket change for the multimillion-dollar neem industry, but herbal experts and Parsons believe they are on the cusp of a neem explosion.
They dream that neem will become the next aloe vera, a once-obscure moisturizer for sunburn and other skin ailments that comes from the tropical plant by the same name. Aloe vera lotions now line the shelves of every major grocery and convenience store in the nation, and rack up $123 million annually in sales.
Parsons doesn't expect neem to become an overnight sensation in the United States.
"We're more concerned about promoting neem and its benefits than getting rich right now," Parsons said.
Their biggest hurdle right now is managing the growth of their business to ensure it doesn't require taking on heavy debt to fund expansion.
Wholesalers and retailers say neem is about a $10 million industry in the U.S., less than 10 percent of aloe vera sales.
Ronnie Cummins, national director of the Organic Consumer Association, a nonprofit organization that represents more than a half-million organic customers, said neem producers such as Parsons and Britner are on the leading edge of a trend.
"Neem stands to become a very popular product in the United States," Cummins said. "There are more and more products available every day."
He said as more Americans discover all the benefits of neem, the market will grow.
In India, the world's largest producer of neem and where the tree originates, the herb accounts for about $10 million a year in sales, according to the industry.

Pramila Thakkar, founder trustee of the Neem Foundation, said annual sales in India alone could jump to $100 million in a few years as interest increases in the United States and Europe.

Neem-based products are creeping their way on to the shelves of local stores, usually shops that specialize in herbal or organic products. Neem is most popular in lotions, premium soaps and shampoos.

"It's becoming very popular among people who value natural products," said Xavier Yrausquin, customer service manager with By The Planet, Inc., a Gainesville-based natural product company with more than $2 million in annual sales.

The company sells about 45 neem-based products, including shampoos, soaps and lotions. Strong demand for neem in the past year has increased the number of products they carry by 50 percent, Yrausquin said.

Neem Resource Inc., a neem wholesaler in Minneapolis, Minn., started selling neem products six years ago and now sells dozens of gallons of neem oil a year, said owner Usha Rao. Her company sells 8 ounces of neem oil for about $9.50.

The markup on the retail market shows the profit potential of the product: An ounce of neem oil retails for about $10.

In India and among some aficionados in the United States, neem is best known for its array of medicinal uses. In India, neem is sacred and ancient Indian texts refer to it as ``the curer of all ailments." When a drug company applied for Indian governmental approval of a new neem treatment for diabetes, it was granted in less than 24 hours.

According to a report by the U.S. National Resource Council - which advises government and the public on topics of science, engineering and medicine - neem can cure athletes foot and head lice, and relieve pain and fevers, among other illnesses. A few years ago, the National Institutes of Health reported encouraging results from tests to see if neem can block the AIDS virus.

Herbs for weight control

2004-12-10T16:56:00.000+05:30

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Aloe vera juice improves digestion and cleanses the digestive tract.
Astragalus (Astragalus gummifer)
Astragalus increases energy and improves nutrient absorption.
Caution: Do not use this herb in the presence of a fever.
Bee pollen
Bee pollen stimulates the metabolism and helps to curb appetite. Take up to 1 teaspoon daily.
Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus)
Bladderwrack contain iodine, which helps to enhance thyroid function. Dosage: Take 150 milligrams at breakfast and another 150 milligrams lunch for two months.
Caution: Check with your doctor before taking this herb if you have a thyroid disorder, high blood pressure, or heart problems. If you are allergic to shellfish and/ or sensitive to iodine, do not take this herb. Also do not take kelp and bladderwrack at the same time.
Brewer's yeast
Brewer's yeast will help to reduce various cravings for food and drink.
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
This herb a great folk reputation for shedding weight.
You can eat it raw in salads. Alternately, you can steam it and eat it like a vegetable. For a great weight loss salad, mix chickweed, dandelion, evening primrose, stinging nettle (cooked and cooled), plantain and purslane. Add this to your regular salad.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil, extracted from coconuts, is a rich source for medium chain triglycerides. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTS) are special types of saturated fats separated out from coconut oil that range in length from six to twelve carbon chains. Unlike regular fats, MCTs do not appear to cause weight gain; they actually promote weight loss.

LOSING WEIGHT WITH THE MILLET TOFU DIET

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This diet is specifically recommended for losing weight and for getting rid of addictions to sugar. Millet is an Earth food in the system of elements. Eating millet will thus, over time, help release the craving for sugar. Also note that not enough protein creates sugar cravings. So include other protein if you cannot eat tofu or soy.
MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE MILLET DIET
I began the millet diet at a time when I was very discouraged about my weight. I had been on many diets in the past with little success and had almost given up. I was able to begin this diet when I was house sitting and could have some time to myself. I think it was helpful for me to be out of my regular setting. I didn't tell anyone what I was doing because I wasn't sure if I could stick to it. To my glad surprise I found that the diet gave me enough food to satisfy my hunger and I began to steadily lose weight and feel better. Once I felt like I could do it, I made a commitment to stick to the diet for 40 days.
I adapted the diet for myself by starting the day with fruit or sometimes applesauce with a teaspoon of Spirulina mixed into it. Spirulina is nutrient rich green food harvested from the sea. Several commercial brands are available in most health food stores. I buy good tofu in packages that are about a pound and cook my daily meal with 1 cup of cooked millet, the daily pound of tofu and whatever veggies I have handy. I vary the seasoning using curries, garlic, and tomato sauce (check the label to find tomato sauces with no sugars or fats).
I use a cast iron skillet and cook with olive oil Pam. Pam is a commercial product available in most groceries. It is spray oil used for fat free cooking and comes in different flavors. Other brands of spray oil products are also commonly available. I flavor with Bragg another commercial product. Bragg's is a liquid soy protein flavoring, similar to tamari also called liquid aminos. Other spices I use are lemon
pepper, or oregano. I use lemon juice or vinegar sometimes to add zest to my repared meal. One cup of dry millet makes four cups cooked so I cook it up four cups at a time making daily food preparation very simple. When I want something sweet I eat fruit. If I want bread I eat a banana. I have not restricted my fruit intake at all.
I divide my tofu-millet veggie meal into two parts eating one part of it around noon and the other part around 4 PM. The diet calls for no caffeine. I cheat a little here and drink green tea and occasionally splurge with a diet coke. I use soymilk in my tea but limit the quantity to not more than one half cup per day. A few times I ve felt extra hungry after 4 PM and have had some extra tofu but I really try to stick to the 4 PM rule. I often make an evening snack of fruit salad by cutting up fruit in applesauce and spicing it with cinnamon or ginger. The great improvements in my health and energy levels are my incentive to stick to it.

Usage of Neem

2004-11-04T18:23:00.000+05:30

Neem, a commonly found tree in India has extra ordinary capabilities to cure skin deseases.Its a great friend of environment.

Ayurveda

2004-10-03T14:53:00.000+05:30

A diet and health plan are given to the individual according to the needs to correct the imbalance. The basis for all other concepts in Ayurveda is Sankhya (the analytical study of the elements that comprise the universe). Although the modern physicist would delineate well over one hundred elements, Sankhya states there are twenty-four, of which five are the foundation of the gross world: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether.
Dr. Robert Svoboda compares earth to everything which is solid in the table of the elements. Water is everything liquid, and air is everything gaseous. Ether is the field in quantum mechanics upon which everything rests, and fire is the transformer of one thing to another.
These five elements, when joined in different combinations, make up the three "doshas" or "biological modes" which are the "Prakruti" or nature of an individual and the nature of all things.
The combination of air and ether gives us Vata or the Kinetic Biological Mode. Vata is that which is electric in the body and causes all movement in and out of the system (breathing, urination, defecation, menstruation, etc.)
The combination of fire and water gives us Pitta or the Transformative Biological Mode. Pitta is that which mutates or transforms the outside elements of the macrocosm into the inside elements of the body (the microcosm). Pitta governs the digestion of physical, mental, and emotional elements.
Finally, the combination of earth and water gives us Kapha or the Structive Biological mode. Kapha is that which makes for both lubrication (mucus, synovial fluid) and structure (bones, muscles, fat, joints, etc).

Vitamin B-12 (Vitamins & Multivitamins)

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Spirulina is highly nutritious blue-green algae containing vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, and protein. Containing 65-75% highly digestible protein, our 100% pure form of Spirulina is easily assimilated, aids in mineral absorption, energy promotion, and helps strengthen your entire body.
Spirulina is one of the few plant sources of vitamin B12 and has been found to support normal cell growth and development. It is rich in beta-carotene and phycocyanin. Other nutrients found in spirulina include organic iron, vitamin E, antioxidants, Gamma linolenic acid, and many other important vitamins and minerals.

Spirulina: a Herbal Diet

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Spirulina Herbal Diet is a whole food and herbal formulation delivering nutrients to support body in achieving weight loss by supplying concentrated forms of vital vitamins, minerals, protein and aid for digestion, fluid retention, elimination, and fat metabolism. Provides satisfying nutritional support & promotes healthy metabolism while dieting. Dietary supplement. Nutrient, Food and Herb System.
This sensible, health-promoting addition to any weight-loss program provides: Non-fat green foods such as spirulina, wheat grass and barley grass to provide satisfying nutritional support with healthy, whole foods;
A comprehensive herbal formula featuring herbs traditionally used as digestives, eliminatives and cleansers; Nutrients that provide added support for balanced metabolism. As part of an overall program to support weight loss, make sure to eat generous portions of fibrous vegetables and grains, limit your intake of fatty and sugary foods, drink plenty of water and get regular exercise.

The Incomparable Queen of Herbs:Sri Tulsi ji

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For over five millennia, the esteem that Tulsi has earned makes it one of the most cherished and truly legendary of India’s healing herbs. From general well-being to acute critical imbalances, Tulsi’s magnanimous healing nature is used and honored daily by millions. As shown below, modern research has confirmed dozens of Tulsi’s traditionally known actions and therapeutic uses including its remarkable adaptogenic and anti-stress activities, as well as its powerful support for the immune system.
The most sacred herbs of India are likely Soma, Tulsi and Lotus, and of these Tulsi, no doubt, inspires the most personal devotion. Where most herbs are considered to be forms of the Goddess, Tulsi is a considered to be a Goddess herself.

Paintings from India

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The miniatures, as the name indicates were small works, which were made on perishable material & hence no definite proof of their birth & development can be traced.
The Mughal emperors introduced their own style of miniature paintings with Persian inspiration. Court scenes were depicted in grandeur. The background was usually hilly landscapes. Flowers & animals were also vastly depicted & in these the Indian artists applied their own skill to develop on the Persian ideas. The subject matter of the paintings were mostly religious & love subjects, based on Lord Rama & Lord Krishna. Court scenes were depicted as also royal portraits. Bold outlines & brilliant colours are characteristic of Rajasthani paintings.

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2004-09-20T18:18:00.000+05:30

Hi, I am updating the medicines here
Allegra 60 mg 120 Tablets

Clarinex5 mg 30 Tablets

Claritin-D24 hr 90 Tablets

Flonase 0.0005 3 x 16 gm Bottles

NasacortAQ 55 mcg 3 x 16.5 gm Bottles

Nasonex 50 mcg 1 x 17 gm Nasal Spray

Patanol 0.001 1 x 5 ml Bottle

Patanol 0.001 3 x 5 ml Bottles

Zyrtec 5 mg 30 Tablets

Zyrtec 10 mg 60 Tablets

Celexa 40 mg 90 Tablets

Effexor XR37.5 mg 30 Capsules

Elavil (generic) 150 mg 90 Tablets

Fluoxetine40 mg 30 Capsules

Lexapro 20 mg 90 Tablets

Paxil 40 mg 90 Tablets

Paxil CR12.5 mg 30 Tablets

Prozac (brand) 20 mg 90 Capsules

Remeron 15 mg 60 Tablets

Wellbutrin(generic) 100 mg 90 Tablets

Wellbutrin SR150 mg 90 Tablets

Zoloft 100 mg 90 Tablets

Albenza 200 mg 90 Tablets

Elimite 5% 60 gm 2 Tubes

Eurax 10% 60 ml solution 2 Bottles

Vermox 100 mg 1 Tablet

Tamiflu 75 mg 20 Tablets

Amoxicillin250 mg 30 Tablets

Tetracycline 250 mg 30 Capsules

Zithromax250 mg 18 Tablets(3 Z-Paks)

Buspar 15 mg 90 Tablets

Colchicine0.6 mg 90 Tablets

Zyloprim300 mg 90 Tablets

Alesse (generic) 1 month supply 28 Tablets

Mircette0.15 mg 28 Tablets

Ortho Evra2 months supply 6 Patches

Ortho TriCyclen 3 packs 84 Tablets

Ortho TriCyclen Lo 0.18 mg 3 months

Triphasil3 months 84 Tablets

Yasmin 3 months supply 84 Tablets

Aldactone100 mg 30 Tablets

Norvasc 2.5 mg 90 Tablets

Esgic Plus(generic) 500 mg 90 Tablets

Imitrex 25 mg 9 Tablets

Aciphex 20 mg 90 Tablets

Bentyl 20 mg 60 Tablets

Detrol LA 2 mg 60 Tablets

Nexium 20 mg 30 Tablets

Prevacid30 mg 30 Capsules

Prilosec40 mg 90 Capsules

RanitidineHCL 300 mg 30 Capsules

Cialis 20 mg 30 Tablets

Levitra 20 mg 30 Tablets

Lipitor 80 mg 90 Tablets

Propecia 1 mg 180 Tablets

Viagra 100 mg 3 Tablets

Antivert50 mg 30 Tablets

Transderm Scop1.5 mg 4 Patches

Soma (Watson brand) 350 mg 90 Tablets