Eye Care with Panchkarma

Eye Care with Panchkarma

Eyes, being the most important organ in our body need a special care. Specially, in this running lifestyle where we are working all days long and majorly we are straining our eyes by working a lot on computers and other electronic gadgets, our eye needs rest, care and some detoxification with lubrication time to time.

Along with several eye exercises, Ayurveda recommends one of the most effective treatments for eyes which is called as Netra Tarpana.

Netra means eyes and Tarpana means nourishment so this is a treatment where nourishment of eyes is done. This nourishment is in turn to providing lubrication to eye muscles and optic nerve with the help of medicated ghee.

In this process, a special type of wall is built around eyes with dough of Urad flour. And then medicated ghee is poured on eyes and then the eyes are blinked. The person is made to lie on the droni, the dough which is prepared by using prescribed gram flour is placed around both the eyes and precautions are taken so that the herbalized ghee does not spill from the dough which is placed around the eyes.
Then the Luke warm medicated gritha is poured in to it, and made to stay for at least 5 min, then squeezed out and replaced with warm medicated ghee.
This procedure is performed for 20 to 25 minutes.

Benefits of Netra Tarpana :

1. ·        Nourishes the eyes
2. ·        Strengthens the nerves and muscles of the eyes
3. ·        Gives  freshness to the eyes
4. ·        Increases the circulation of the facial muscles and Facial nerves.
5. ·        Balances the dryness in eyes.
6. ·        Helps in improving the dimness of stressed eyes.
7. ·        Helpful in optic neuritis, early cataract, macular degeneration, and Bell’s palsy patients.

Clinical Indications:

• ·        Refractive errors. Stiffness and roughness of the eye
• ·        Corneal ulcers
• ·        Dry eyes
• ·        Cataract & Glaucoma
• ·        Watery eyes
• ·        Night blindness
• ·        Computer vision syndrome
• ·        Eye strain
• ·        Conjunctivitis

Netra Tarpana is not only for the treatment of eye diseases but is a very effective prevention method which helps eyes in cleanliness, rejuvenation and perfect eyesight.

Dr Saurabh Sharma's Blog: KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED IN WINTERS

Dr Saurabh Sharma's Blog: KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED IN WINTERS: KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED IN WINTERS In today's present scenario it has become really important for each one of us to maintain a go...

KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED IN WINTERS

KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED IN WINTERS

In today's present scenario it has become really important for each one of us to maintain a good health. With so much of pollution in the environment, food adulteration, untimely working hours and unhealthy lifestyle it has become mandatory for everyone to look after his /her own health. That's why the Dinacharya is to be followed in accordance with the present context. Drinking a glass of Luke-warm water helps to flush out all toxins accumulated overnight in the body. Winter can also accelerate dehydration because we have a survival mechanism that constricts blood vessels in cold weather, to conserve heat and maintain body temperature. Blood vessels shrinking increases blood pressure.  To lower the pressure, your kidneys make more urine, meaning less blood to fill veins and arteries, more frequent trips to the bathroom and greater risk of dehydration.

It’s a common myth that our body doesn’t needs a lot of water in winters or we don’t feel much thirsty in winters and so everybody drinks less water and fluids in winters. Winter dehydration can cause exhaustion, muscle fatigue, cramps, loss of coordination and even a stroke. When dehydrated, you can also become more susceptible to winter colds and flu.

But have you all noticed dryness in winters, I think YES, everybody has dryness in winters .Buy have we thought Why is this dryness……….So the answer is this that this is due to low water intake and fall in temperature. So we cannot control temperature, maybe we can stay in warm rooms but it’s not that so much practical so we go to the second option which is drinking enough water.

According to Ayurveda, in winters our body has the maximum strength or the maximum digestive capacity inside and that’s why it is commonly said that we should eat good and more nutritious in winters. What happens is this that , if we do fasting or eat less and light meals or precisely speaking drink less water than the aggravated AGNI or the digestive fire, which is light in nature and goes up or flows up which in turn starts burning the Dhatus or the tissues. Understandingly, if we don’t put good Fuel or we don’t diminish this aggravated FIRE with water then it start eating, burning or destroying the Body tissues which leads to fatigue , and immune suppression in body.

This high fire burns the tissues and makes you more susceptible for diseases. The dryness which we feel on our body in winters is nothing but a indication from that body that our Dhatus(Tissues) are getting burned inside.

Winters are the best time to eat and nutritious our body so the message is:

·         Eat Healthy

·         Eat as per Your AGNI

·         Drink Enough Water

·         Enjoy Ayurveda Rasayanas.

Wish you all a healthy and Immunity Boosting Winters!!!

Dr Saurabh Sharma's Blog: Control Diabetes Naturally !!

Dr Saurabh Sharma's Blog: Control Diabetes Naturally !!:

Control Diabetes naturally without any side effects





 1.       Fenugreek is a helpful herb that aims at controlling diabetes in...

Control Diabetes Naturally !!

Control Diabetes naturally without any side effects

1.      Fenugreek is a helpful herb that aims at controlling diabetes mellitus in your body. Soak fenugreek seeds in water. Leave them overnight. Consume them the next morning, before eating or drinking anything else. You can also add powdered fenugreek in milk and have it every day for treating diabetes. Take 4 tbsp of fenugreek seeds, soak them in 250 ml water overnight, and crush them in the morning. Strain the mixture and collect the water, drink it every day for best benefits.

2.      Drink 100 to 200 ml of Bitter Guard juice every day empty stomach in morning.

3.      Leaves and berries of jambul plant helps to keep blood-sugar levels in control. Having it in daily diet can make pancreas more efficacious, which in turn will benefit the diabetic patients.

4.      Having a glass full of bitter gourd juice in the morning and that too empty stomach will help you in maintaining a proper glucose levels in your body, over a period of few months. It will be really bitter when you drink it, but very benefiting.

5.      Fig leaves posse’s anti-diabetic properties for they are used in effective treatment of the disease. We can consume them by boiling in water and having it like tea. We can even chew them empty stomach, early in the morning, to treat the problem.

6.      Garlic not only lower downs the levels of cholesterol in the body, but it also keeps diabetes control. Using garlic regularly is known to have hypoglycemic effects.

7.      Include more whole grains like oats in the diet. Although, oat is rich in carbohydrate but it is also a great source of soluble fiber that takes time to digest and keep us satiated for a longer period of time. This prevents blood sugar from increasing or fluctuating. Moreover, oats help in reducing weight and are a great source of energy.

8.      Soak mango leaves for overnight in water and chew them the next morning on an empty stomach. You can also consume them in powdered form. Dry mango's leaves and make a powder out of them and store it. Consume this powder with water, twice daily, for effective results.

9.      Cinnamon is another ingredient that is bliss for patients, suffering from diabetes mellitus. Mix 4 teaspoons of cinnamon powder with water and boil it on low flame. Consume this extract every day for controlling and maintaining healthy blood glucose levels in your body. Boil 1 liter of water, boil it for 20 min on low flame, while simmering add 3 tsp of cinnamon powder, strain the mixture & drink entire amount of this water every day.

10.  Aloevera has already proved its consistency in being beneficial in a lot of body ailments including Diabetes. Take equal quantities of aloe Vera juice, turmeric, and bay leaf, and mix them together. Have this mix every day before the meal as it will help in keeping the blood glucose levels in control.

11.  Sunlight is the best natural source of vitamin D, which is really essential in controlling blood glucose levels inside the body. Morning walk, early in morning is really beneficial for sugar control.

12.  Amla is rich in vitamin C and helps pancreas to produce optimum quantities of insulin to maintain a healthy blood glucose level. Taking 2 tsp of amla juice empty stomach in morning with 4 tsf of warm water.

13.  Neem has got both anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties and it is found to be efficient enough in reducing the insulin requirements of the body by 50%. So using Neem leaves powder every day in morning is good for balancing sugar levels.

Ayurvedic Herbs to Fight with Dengue

Dengue is an infectious disease caused by Dengue viruses which are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes.

Dengue fever usually causes fever (high, about 104 F-105 F), skin rash, and pain (headaches and often severe muscle and joint pains). The disease has also been termed "break bone fever" or "dandy fever" because the unusually severe muscle and joint pains can make people assume distorted body positions or exaggerated walking movements in an effort to reduce their pain. The platelet levels falls extremely in this disease which may lead to uncontrolled bleeding?

Chirayta

Chirayta is an effective drug for reducing fever, particularly malaria and dengue. It is excellent for strengthening the digestive system and is also used in treating stomach ailments like dyspepsia and diarrhea. It also helps in destroying intestinal worms.

Giloya

Tinospora Codifolia (Giloya or Amrita), is another anti-inflammatory and antipyretic herb, commonly used as Ayurvedic Rasayanas since ages. It is very helpful in building up of the immune system and body’s defense against infecting organisms. It helps in improving the killing ability of macro-phages, responsible for fighting foreign bodies and micro-organisms.

Papaya

A decoction made from fresh leaves of papaya is used for increasing blood platelet counts in body. Using papaya leaves regularly for Dengue patients is very crucial for life saving. They have natural enzymes which normalize platelet count and improves clotting of blood .It is also helpful in improving liver functioning and immunity.

Methi (Fenugreek)

Methi leaves help in controlling and balancing pain during Dengue fever. It also helps in balancing blood pressure which quite often is induced in Dengue fever. The methodology is to soak leaves in water and boil it further for consuming it as a decoction. It reduces fever and increases anti inflammatory actions in body.

Neem (Azadiracta Indica)

Neem leaves are of great benefits in increasing the immunity and to work as anti inflammatory, anti pyretic and analgesic for dengue patients. A decoction made with boiling neem leaves for 5 minutes should be taken twice daily as warm drink.

Punarnava

Punarnava is used to bring down temperatures. It produces plenty of perspiration which flushes the toxins and brings the fever down.

Tulsi

Boiled tulsi that is basil leaves served in a warm drink like tea can help prevent an outbreak of dengue. This bitter and pungent herb has all the properties that strengthen the internal system against fever.

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