Herbs, Herbal, Ayurved, Nature and Healthcare

Nutritional Supplements ------------------------------ Acidity - Amla, Aloe Vera Anti-Aging - Amla, L-Arginine, Colostrum, Protein Powder, Assure Night Cream Anaemia - Spirulina, Noni, Amla, Folic & Iron Arthritis, Joint Pains - Glucosamine, Calcium, Noni, Amla Asthma - Noni, Amla Blood Pressure - Flax oil, L-Arginine Body Resistance - Flax oil, Spirulina Broken Bones - Noni, Calcium Bone Health - Calcium, Amla, Invigo Protein Powder Cancer - Spirulina, Noni, Ganoderma, Amla, Protein Powder Child growth - Invigo Protein Powder, Colostrum Chronic Pains - L-Arginine Dandruff - Assure Hair oil, Assure D&D Shampoo Dental, Gum Problems - Noni, Amla, Calcium, Assure Tooth Paste, Assure Tooth Brush Detoxification - Spirulina, Neem, Amla, Ganoderma, Foot Patch, Slimming Capsules Diabetes - Noni, Neem, Spirulina, Colostrum, Amla, Flax oil, L-Arginine, Stevia Eczema - Spirulina, Neem, Noni, Aloe Vera Eye, Vision Impairment - Flax oil, Spirulina, Amla

Metabolic and nutritional considerations: There is an increased need for maternal nutrition in multiple pregnancies. An expectant mother needs to gain more weight in a multiple pregnancy, especially if she begins the pregnancy underweight. With multiples, weight gain of approximately 45 pounds is optimal for normal weight women. The increase in fetal growth with appropriate nutrition and weight gain may greatly improve pregnancy outcome at a minimum of cost. Activity precautions: Women with multiple pregnancies are usually advised to avoid strenuous activity and employment at some time between 20 and 24 weeks. Bed rest improves uterine blood flow and may increase birth weight up to 20%. Intercourse is generally discouraged when bed rest is recommended. Monitoring a multiple pregnancy: Prenatal diagnosis by chorionic villus sampling can be done near the end of the first trimester to screen for Down syndrome and other genetic abnormalities Amniocentesis is performed between 1

Dietary supplements use are increasing day by day but whether it’s safe to use dietary and herbal supplements without doctor or dietician’s consult. Like medicines dietary substances are have to pass out through liver. Realize that every chemical ingested into the body has to eventually be dealt with by the liver.  One of the main functions of the liver is to detoxify or metabolize harmful substances in the blood.  This includes drugs and any other medicinal chemicals such as herbal and dietary supplements.  Oftentimes, the metabolism of such chemicals produces by-products that are harmful to the liver cells.   Although the liver cells can regenerate, chronic toxic exposure can lead to permanent damage and liver failure.  Alcohol is the classic example of a chemical that can cause liver damage (cirrhosis) when consumed in excess. Protein powders, soya products, multivitamins & multi minerals, calcium preparations, iron tonics, baby health supplements and few herbs are few pro

Hingwastak churna is made-up of common herbs to treat indigestion and stomach problems.  Saindhava Namak ( Rock Salt ) is used in the formulation of Hingwastak churna which is known for its good digestion effect. Hingwastak Churna mainly contains very safe and easily available herbal spices.  Ingredients: Ginger churna Long pepper churna Black pepper churna Ajwain churna (Ajamoda) Saindhava Namak (Rock Salt or edible Salt ) Jeera Churna (Black and White Cumin seeds) Hing Churna (Asafoetida) Taken with Ghee: Purified Butter Cautions: It is not advised to take the Hingwastak churna without medical advice. Persons with hemorrhoids, peptic ulcer should avoid or use Hingwastak churna under supervision of medical practitioner. Pregnant women should also consume Hingwastak churna under medical supervision. Hingwastak Benefits: In Gastritis In Indigestion and Anorexia Abdominal Pain Diet supplement in Arthritis Dose:  1-3 gram with

Ginkgo Biloba is well known for its benefits for brain functioning. Ginkgo Biloba is main constituent in many food supplements. But, questions have been raised regarding the authenticity of many supplements sold as Ginkgo biloba. A study published in Canada states that your Ginkgo biloba supplement may not really be what you think it is. There are number of food supplements available in market which are mislabeled and mislead the customers about Gingko biloba and consumers may not be obtaining the products and benefits which they believe they are getting when they buy supplements. DNA bar coding was used to check the actual authenticity of popular supplements and also testing was done for the authenticity of Ginkgo biloba supplements with DNA bar coding. Study found supplements ware mislabeled and Gingko biloba used for making supplements didn’t passed bar coding testing. Gingko biloba was adultered with inferior substitutes. Primary considerations for the mislabelling of

Maharasnadi Kwath is a very famous Ayurvedic preparation in liquid form. Maharasnadi is also used in tablet form and in churna form. It is also known as  Rasnadi Kwath, kwatha etc.  It has potent anti inflammatory, anti rheumatic property and controls degeneration. Ingredients:   Mainly following herbs is used in preparation of Maharasanadi kwath : Ø Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata) Ø Damasa  (Fagonia arabica) Ø Errand  (Ricinus communis) Root Ø Devdaru  (Deodar) Ø Kachura  (Curcuma zeodoaria) Ø Mainphal  (Randia dumetorum) Ø Vansa  (Adhatoda vasika) Ø Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) Ø Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) Ø Chavya  (Piper chaba) Ø Nagar mothan (Cyperus rotundus) Ø Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa) Ø Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) Ø Vidari  (Ipomoea digitata) Ø Saunf  (Fennel) Ø Gokshuradi (Tribulus terrestris) Ø Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Ø Apamarga  (Achyranthes aspera) Ø Amaltas  (Cassia fistula) Ø Shatava

Shankhpushpi syrup is ancient tonic for mental health. It is an Ayurvedic preparation used from centuries to boost memory and increase learning power. Shankhpushpi consists mainly two herbs Brahmi and Shankha Pushpi and both of herbs is well known for their memory boosting and stress relieving effect. Shankhpusphi syrup is mainly sold as an OTC product in India and available throughout India at Chemist or Pharmacy Stores. Ingredients : Shankhpushpi (Convolvalus Pluricauli) and Brahmi ( Centella Asiatica) Uses: Ø   Memory Booster for School going children. Ø   Used as Brain Tonic and for good mental health. Ø   Improve mental functions, concentration and learning ability. Ø   In mental retardation. Ø   A valuable adjuvant to anticonvulsive therapy. Ø   In stress management and depression. Ø   Controls the hyper excitability of the nerves. Dosage: For children, one to two tea spoonful twice daily with water or milk and for adults, two to thr

Ashwagandharishta is a good nervion tonic mainly used for mental fatique. It is effective in metal disorders, stomach disorders and sexual disorders. Ashwagandharishta Ingredients Ø   Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifra) Ø   shatavar i (Asparagus ascendens) Ø   kudzu (Pueraria tuberose) Ø   Arjuna (Teminalia arjuna) Ø   Kshirini (Hemidesmu indicus) Ø   Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) etc. Ashwagandharishta Indications: Ø   Weakness Ø   Mental disorders like stress and strains Ø   Fatigue Ø   Sexual disorders like erectile dysfunction and oligospermia Ø   Arthritis Ø   Stomach Disorders like poor digestion etc. Ashwagandharishta Doses: 12 – 24 ml. one or two times a day usually advised after food. If needed, equal quantity of water can be added before consumption. Traditional dose is – 24 ml. Ashwagandharishta  Side Effects:  In higher doses, it causes digestive upset. Ashwagandharishta  Contraindications: In pregnanc

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Zinc deficiency  is insufficient  zinc  to meet the needs of biological organisms. It can occur in both plants and animals. Zinc-deficient  soil  is soil in which there is insufficient zinc to allow plants to grow normally....... Signs and symptoms Signs of zinc deficiency include diarrhea, and wasting of body tissues. A lack of zinc can contribute to acne. Eyesight, taste, smell and memory are also connected with zinc. A deficiency in zinc can cause malfunctions of these organs and functions. Congenital abnormalities causing zinc deficiency may lead to a disease called acrodermatitis enteropathica.   Effect of Zinc Deficiency to Body: Anorexia Cancer Cognitive and motor function impairment Diarrhea and pneumonia Dysmenorrhea Hunger Hypotonic fluids can exacerbate some symptoms Pregnancy Sexual health of men Vitamins A and D

Do I Need Multivitamin Tablets? Multivitamin tablets are not needed unless there is a scarcity of a particular vitamin. If you include all seven colors and six tastes in your food, there is no need for vitamin supplementation. Wheat grass and barley grass juice contain folic acid and vitamin B12. Anything which is green contains vitamin B. Anything which is red contains lycopene. Citrus foods contain vitamin C. All dry fruits contain vitamin E. Sunlight is an excellent source of vitamin D. Carrots contain vitamin A. Folic acid is lost if the food is boiled and the water is discarded. Vitamin D is not absorbed if exposure to sunlight is through glass. Vitamin D is not absorbed through clothes if you are fully–clothed in sunlight