Meditation the term more associated with spirituality is little known for the immense health benefits it brings. Meditation brings a harmonious balance between the body, mind and soul, which helps getting rid of existing diseases. Meditation benefits not just the bodily health but also our mental health. It is said that majority of the illness than a man suffers from is generated because of our mind. Hence, being mentally healthy becomes very important for our overall health. If one is not mentally happy or is under a lot of stress its direct effect will be lack of sleep and irregularity in diet. The two crucial things sleep and food which are [...]
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How prayer helps people heal
by on 12. Apr, 2010 in Alternative Health
Praying to get well is a very old tradition. The idea of praying to fight sickness came from the religious personnel. In the ancient time the scientific treatment was not well established and so people depended on the religious spirit to recover from illness. The belief that diesis is a punishment from God for doing sin causes the introduction of prayer healing. Although it has no direct connection with the scientific treatment methods, some researches accepted that prayer can help in many cases to get well. The main principle behind the prayer healing is meditation. The gurus of prayer healing suggest and teach about how to meditate. The meditation is all about going [...]
Natural and Home Remedies for Acne (pimples)
by on 10. Apr, 2010 in Alternative Health
Acne is one of the most common ailments in the world and it occurs when the glands start producing excess oil. There are a number of home treatments for acne which can be tried to reduce their occurrence. Acne was usually termed an adolescent disorder as a major part of the population affected by this problem was of teenagers. But it is now seen to be affecting people of all ages. The sufferer usually contacts a dermatologist to check what the reasons behind the flare-up are and what can be done to treat it. The best part about the home remedies for acne is that the ingredients can be availed [...]
Itchy Skin Rashes – Ayurvedic Home & Herbal Remedies
by on 09. Apr, 2010 in Alternative Health
If you are skeptical about using medicated creams and drugs to treat the itchy skin rashes then the best alternative is to use ayurvedic, natural, home or herbal remedies. Here are some quick ayurvedic & natural, home and herbal remedies which can be easily used: Natural, Home and Herbal remedies are very easy to use with no side effects: Aloe Vera: the prickly plant of Aloe Vera is gifted with great medicinal and curative properties. Its cooling effect can reduce the skin itchiness and inflammation. The Aloe Vera gel obtained from the pulp from its leaf can be directly applied over the affected areas. Drinking Aloe Vera juice daily empty stomach also helps [...]
Heartburn (GERD) relief : Natural and home remedies
by on 05. Apr, 2010 in Alternative Health
Heartburn is a painful problem faced by many people but natural remedies for heartburn can give relief to the patient. However, it is considered as one of the common problems faced by different people of different ages. In scientific language, heartburn is also known as acid reflux— the painful sensation and the burning feeling deep within the heart or the esophagus. This generally happens behind the breastbone. The heartburn is generally gets associated with the gastric reflux of gastric acid. The pain starts from chest and then spreads everywhere, and the person who suffers from this pain often thinks and feels that it is related with his heart. However, this [...]
Wrist Exercises, Yoga for Wrists
by on 23. Mar, 2010 in Alternative Health
We need to do exercises for our wrists because we put them to quite a torture with the kind of work some of us do. In many professions today, daily use of gadgets severely stresses the wrist joint. Try these poses to prevent chronic wrist pain. Kehuni Naman, Yoga wrist exercise prevents wrist pain and strengthens the entire arm. Gives relief in upper back and shoulder pain. Kehuni naman (Wrist bend Exercises) Method: May be done standing or seated. Extend arms out. Point fingers of each hand upwards, feeling the stretch along the entire hand, and particularly the wrist. Hold for a count of five. Release to repeat a few [...]
Aquatic Therapy, Hydrotherapy Benefits
by on 20. Mar, 2010 in Alternative Health
What is Aquatic Therapy? Aquatic therapy also known as pool therapy or hydrotherapy is a treatment program that is performed with the help of water. This type of exercise minimizes the stress and joint inflammation, making it easy for unobstructed, painless movement of the body. The pressure of water across our body creates resistance that is good for our body. Water is the source of life and the physical properties of this most useful substance in the world-water is used to heal injuries, illnesses and disorders. Water buoyancy helps in supporting the weight of the patient. Water is the source of life and physical properties of this most useful substance [...]
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