Ayurveda Health Club | By Dr. Bhanu Sharma

https://www.facebook.com/AyurvedaHClub/ Arjun ---The Cardioprotective Latin name:   Terminalia arjuna  Sanskrit/Indian name:   Arjuna, Kakubha, Arjun, Kahu, Dhawal Arjun Tree Its Branches are widely spread and bark is white in colour which gives it name Arjun. It is also effective in heamorraghic conditions, alleviates oedema , heal wounds. # Acharya Charak has cateogrised it as Udardprashaman ( Anti- Urticarials) How and When it can be used ---    Protects from cardiovascular diseases : It constrict the blood vessels and improves blood supply and nourishes heart . It strengthens heart muscles. Very effective in reducing high cholesterol levels .           Arrests Bleeding : Arjun is astringent and also contains calcium salts thus helps in coagulating blood Therefore; in conditions like bleeding piles, heavy bleeding during menstrual cycle it is beneficial.        ...

Giloy : The Rejuvenator Giloy : The Rejuvenator That which protects our body from diseases. Heart-Leave Monseed Latin Name : Tinospora Cordifolia Synonyms :  Giloy, Guduchi, Amrita,etc. Acharya Charak has mentioned it as Medhya - That which increases intelligence. Interesting Story behind formation of Giloy :  After the great war of Ravana and Lord Rama ,all the monkeys fighting for Lord Rama died. Indra Devta (King od Devtas) than showered Amrit ( that which gives life ) in the form of rains and all the monkeys became alive. From these Amrit drops Giloy was formed . Benefits : Acharya Charak says mainly it is Anti Pyretic (reduces fever). Modern researches proves it to be Immunomodulator (Increases Immunity) It is Rasayan, gives strength, improves digestion and balances Tridoshas . It is very effective in all kind of Skin ailments , burning sensation , polythirst , anemia, diabetes , urinary disorders and heart probl...

The cool, tiny rain drops comes as a blessing after immense heat of summers. Rain marks the beginning of Visarg kala (Dakshinayan). The sun enters Southern Solstice. The winds, clouds and rain weakens the sun and moon becomes more powerful and so we start restoring our natural ' Bala'  strength. Rainy season brings health challenges too.   1.   Weakens Digestion : Our‘ Agni ’ digestive fire gets low in this season so gastrointestinal problems like indigestion, bloating, and acidity pops up. Solution : Start your meal with Ginger piece sprinkled with salt.  2. Joint Pain:  This cloudy, cool season causes stiffness and pain in chronic cases of Arthritis      Remedy:   Boil water mix with ‘Shunthi’ powder. This prevents ‘Ama` formation.  3.   Skin Problems:  Damp and humid environment supports the growth of fungus and bacteria which causes skin ailments     S...

Summer Season: Change your food habits to be healthy Do you know why we fall ill with change of every season? Why our dadis and nanis advised us not to eat certain food in specific season? Why mother nature has given us all juicy fruits in summer season only? 'Ayurveda' explains it all. Change of season creates direct impact on our physiology. In summer season, air is very hot and dry which causes dryness in our body. Heat of summer season causes excessive sweating, loss of fluids and essential salts from our body. It lowers down our appetite and ‘Bala (stamina)' of body. To cope up with this we need to change the way we eat and what we eat because if we keep on eating in the same way we will fall ill. Seasonal fruits and vegetables : Fruits like musk melon, watermelon, mango, cucumber etc. should be consumed. They are natural coolants, that keep body hydrated and problems like UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) at bay Fru...