Ayurveda means the “Science of life” comprising of a system of lifestyle recommendations (which include diet, exercise and meditation), along with the use of specific herbs and minerals in the management of disease conditions.
A combination of exercise and weight loss (diet control) help overweight patients with osteoarthritis. Aerobics and resistance training for thrice-weekly hour-long sessions, and the dietary intervention maintaining an weight loss in obese showed promising results.
High stress in childhood and young adulthood can indicate depressive and anxiety disorders in young adulthood.
People who have problems with excess intestinal gas are often advised to exercise, even though the benefit is unproven. In a small study from Spain, physical activity sped the clearance of excess gas. Physical exercise facilitates intestinal gas evacuation, and may thus prevent abdominal symptoms related to gas retention, such as bloating.
American Psychiatric Association recently presented a study linking (prenatal) influenza exposure with schizophrenia. Children born to women who contract the flu during pregnancy appear to have an increased risk for schizophrenia later in life.
Exercise reduces the chances of a having a heart attack. Heart attack patients have a higher risk of having another episode if they are also depressed or socially isolated.
Progeria – a rare disease that causes premature aging may hold the key to stroke and heart ailments for the general population, British researchers say.
Postmenopausal women who engage in regular physical activity are known to be less likely to develop breast cancer. Increased physical activity reduces levels of estrogens in postmenopausal women, and thus may reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Many commercial shampoos, conditioners, and rinses contain chemicals that can damage the hair. You must use natural and organic hair-care products. Daily or regular shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning with natural products can help keep hair healthy and beautiful. Looked for hair care products with wheat germ, jojoba, and/or coconut oil, keratin, vitamins such as biotin, panthenol, vitamin A, E and essential oils. When applying shampoo, be sure to massage the scalp, as this activates circulation and energy flow, and stimulates hair at the roots. As much as possible, avoid using electric hair dryers, hot curling irons and let the hair dry naturally.
Mrs. S, F 46 years, suddenly lost her hair. Foul breath. Was tremendously timid, shy, unable to answer any question except moving her head in yes or no gesture. Has rigid musculature and dark complexion. Always feels better, in open air. Worse, after breakfast and bathing. Sensitive to warm- damp weather.