Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

WHEAT GRASS JUICE :  The wheat grass juice is the nature's finest to improve the overall condition of the body. It is the most powerful anti oxidant, detoxifier filled with vitamins,minerals and phyto nutrients.  It contains chlorophyll which carries more oxygen to the cells thus very helpful in the cases of anaemia. BY Dr Meghana S

LEMON : LEMON - a wonder fruit which is rich in vitamin C (almost 88%). And which has an abundant health benefits from head to toe starting from head as in to cure hair fall,dandruff,promote shiny hair,dental issues,to keep your face smooth,remove tan, help in building immune system and is also a good cleanser of stomach. It helps to reduce weight and effective as a good pedicure agent to make your Feet relaxed and Skin Glowing. Drinking lemon with warm water after exercise/yoga in mornings is a good detox way to keep your body healthy & fit. By Dr. Meghana S

SURYA NAMASKAR :  Surya Namaskar is a set of Yogasanas performed as a sun salutation.The best gift that we all have received from the Maharishi Patanjali of the vedic period.One of the excellent preventive measure to keep the body fit. The 12 steps involves overall improving of the vital force (prana) in the body.It tonifies,loosens and strengthens the muscles and joints. The dynamic asanas done with correct awareness of breathing helps in weight loss and gives absolute health. By Dr. Meghana S

Naturopathy : Naturopathy is an Unique science of Nature that many people are not aware yet it is the most natural way of correcting our old lifestyles into a new and an energetic one. Naturopathy believes the accumulation of toxins is the root cause of all diseases. And prevention and elimination of these toxins is the way to Good Health. Meditation helps cleanse your mind and soul.It channelize's our Prana Shakti , the vital force in your body. Our Pranayama & Kriya helps in removing almost 70% of toxins from the body.It also helps reduce stress. It is good for psychosomatic disorders. It also brings spiritual awareness,improves concentration , focus and self awareness. By Dr. Meghana S

ASTHMA : Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease with difficulty in breathing occurs, marked by attacks. The symptoms may include coughing,wheezing,shortness of breath etc. The causes for Asthma may be allergic or genetic. Our Diet therapy which helps fight asthma is mostly alkaline vegetables & fruits like carrot,beats,ash gourd,avocado,spinach,broccoli,almonds,sunflower seeds etc. And one should have small frequent meals to reduce the triggers.  Acidic Foods & Fruits should be completely avoided.  Nadishodhana Pranayam also helps improve Lung functions and to bring balance in the Body and Mind. By Dr. Meghana S

Advantages of Drinking Water In the Early Morning : Drinking 3-4 glasses of water has so many miraculous effects to help your body rejuvenate itself. Water is an ultimate universal element that has so many health properties. some of them are : 1.Balances your lymph glands and thus maintains body fluid balance. 2.Purges out the toxins from your body. 3. Makes your skin glow and shiny. 4.Boosts up the metabolism of your body by 30 %. 5.Increases the colon function,purifies it and makes easier to absorb nutrients.   By Dr. Meghana S

REMEDY FOR SORE THROAT : Ginger 1/2 inch, pepper 3-4 , jaggery- 1/2 tsp, salt a pinch and tulsi 3-4 leaves. Make a paste of all these ingredients and chew it in small portions.  This is very effective in treating your cold and cough too. Salt water gargling also helps to reduce sore throat. By Dr. Meghana S

Arthritis : The word ‘arthritis’ means ‘Inflammation of joints'. It is a chronic disease process. In the early stages, the whole body is usually affected and one or two joints may become completely deformed.  Naturopathy treatment starts with Fomentation and Acupressure to reduce the pain in your joints. Our Diet Therapy consists of a couple of fresh raw vegetables in the form of a salad and at least two cooked vegetables. Cabbage, carrot, celery, cucumber,lettuce,onion,radishes, tomatoes are used as raw salad.  The cooked vegetables may include asparagus, beets, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, brinjal, onions, beans, spinach,tomatoes. All these helps in building the calcium content in the bone and also helps repair the affected joints. Following breathing exercises,yoga and Suryanuloma pranayama is also a best way to reduce the effects of arthritis.  Acupuncture is one of the other measures to treat Arthritis. By Dr. Meghana S

Colon Hydrotherapy :   Naturopathy believes that "colon health is the best health" . What we eat and drink matters the most. A Sick colon leads to a Sick body. Colon Hydrotherapy is the best detox treatment that throws away the accumulated faecal matter, parasites and also cleanses your large intestine. It is most effective when you are fasting. Sri Sri Naturopathy Centre provide this treatment for a better healing of the body. Benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy : 1. Helps in weight loss. 2. Increase in metabolic activity. 3. Helps to reduce constipation. 4. Decreases gas and bloating. 5. Helps to cure indigestion. 6. Body feels lighter and boosts sleep. By Dr. Meghana S

SOYA - THE DEBATE Despite mounting evidence to the contrary, mainstream nutritional guidelines have instructed individuals to eat soy and drink soy milk. BUT soy milk is not a healthy choice. By drinking soy milk you are not doing yourself a favor, you are destroying your health. Please, take a look at these reasons why you should avoid soy milk. Soymilk Ingredients     Soymilk (Filtered Water, Whole Soybeans), Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Carrageenan, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Riboflavin (B2), Vitamin B12.     Soybeans contain large quantities of natural toxins or “antinutrients”. Drinking just two glasses of soy milk daily can significantly alter a woman’s menstrual cycle.     Soy has been found to increase the body’s need for vitamin B12 and vitamin D.     Soybeans also contain haemagglutinin, a clot-promoting substance that causes your red blood cells to clump.     99% of soy is genetic...

Yoga for diabetes mellitus :  Three main postures or asanas that maintain your blood glucose level are. Practice these asanas after performing suryanamaskar, breathing exercises. 1. Ardhamatsyendrasana 2. Vakrasana 3. Yoga mudrasana  By Dr. Meghana S

CONSTIPATION : Constipation a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened faeces. This condition may be acute or chronic. Causes maybe stress,physical inactivity,low intake of fibre diet,pregnancy etc. JUICES that help ease constipation are apple, grapes, pear, kiwi, prunes and carrots. Consuming warm liquids in the morning, having buttermilk with fenugreek seeds acts as a laxative.High fibre rich diet must be followed. Intake of water should be increased, along with some warm up exercises should be followed. By Dr. Meghana S

BEETROOT: BEETS are nowadays a special vegetable only 43 calories that is gaining popularity because of its health benefits. It has good amount of vitamin C and rich in Potassium. It has the tendency to lower the blood pressure and is good for heart. It contains choline which works as an anti inflammatory, hence good for joint disorders.. Helps in digestion and improves circulation. By Dr. Meghana S

LOW BACK ACHE : The causes of backache maybe as stress,travelling,strained muscles,strained ligaments,lifting something improperly or too heavy,muscle spasm.It may be structural difficulties like ruptured and bulged discs,abnormal curvature of spine, arthritis, spondylitis,sciatica etc.. Simple remedies to reduce backache are : 1. Avoid forward bending completely. 2. Adopt the practice of yoga all backward postures like chakrasana,dhanurasana,naukasana,shalabhasana etc 3. Sleep on a hard mattress. 4. Drinking ginger tea ..As ginger is anti inflammatory and helps to reduce pain. 5. Heat some coconut oil, mustard oil or sesame oil on low heat and then add 8 to 10 cloves of garlic to it. Fry the garlic until it is brown. Strain the oil and let it cool to room temperature. Massage your back gently with the oil. Leave it on for some time and then take a bath in warm water. By Dr. Meghana S

MUD BATH : Mud is an important element of nature. It contains important minerals which have positive effects on human health. Mud can absorb toxins from human body therefore is very useful in preventing many diseases. It is also known for its healing properties. It also helps in cooling and relaxing body.   It relaxes muscles and improves blood circulation .It maintains metabolism rendering positive impact on digestion. By Dr. Meghana S

MASSAGE : Massage therapy is very effective in toning body, nervous system, elimination of body waste/poison through kidney, bowel, skin and lungs, and improving respiration. Massage therapy is also useful for improving blood circulation, relieving pain, fastening metabolic rate, delaying appearance of facial wrinkles, easing stiffness of body, and toning muscles. By Dr. Meghana S

ISABGOL/ PSYLLIUM HUSK :  It has laxative properties,contains rich fibre and is good in relieving constipation,piles, haemorrhoids etc. It increases the bulk in the stool thus facilitates the movement of intestines. It also acts as anti inflammatory,alkaline food. Mix 1 tsp of isabgol in a glass of water and drink immediately once a day for constipation. By Dr.Meghana S