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Ayurveda Tips & Healthy Lifestyle Directions For Obesity:

04/16/2012 12:28:00

Ayurveda Tips & Healthy Lifestyle Directions For Obesity:

Obesity, in normal cases is referred to as the unnatural accumulation of fat in one’s body. An obese person has body weight is more than normal body weight.

Kapha type persons are more prone to overweight or obesity. However, pitta type persons too can get overweight. Vata type persons generally are lean built and they need to add in weight to achieve ideal body weight.

Ayurveda cure for obesity first starts with identifying the physical composition of the person and balancing his or her calorie intake and bodily activities to achieve normal body weight.

The normal diet pattern recommended to an overweight person includes has items that promotes digestion and assimilation of nutrients.

Ginger, papaya, mango, banana, pineapple, bitter gourd etc are the main items that a Ayurvedic Practitioner recommends. While ginger promotes digestive fire (agni), fibrous fruits like mango add bulk to the food and facilitates easy digestion and freshens digestive system.
Drink warm water many times in the daytime.
Use spices and/or vegetables that are spicy, bitter or sour. This promotes digestion.
Exercise daily according to your physical capacity.
Avoid binge eating and eating between meals.
Replace fried/baked/canned food items with fresh fruits.
Reduce food items that are very sweet.
Take non-vegetarian food in very limited quantities.
Don’t drink whole milk or wholemilk yoghurt.
Indian gooseberry (amlaki) is beneficial in weight loss.

Ten Tips for Natural Beauty and Hair Care with Ayurveda:

02/09/2012 09:50:00

Ten Tips for Natural Beauty and Hair Care with Ayurveda:

Beauty according to Ayurveda is an elaborate topic and physical beauty is only a tiny portion of the whole beauty of human beings. It is better to wear a smile than artificial makeup. You can’t hide what is in your mind with makeup on your face.

Following are ten simple tips that help you with better natural beauty care and hair care.

1. Get regular sleep and wakeup early in the morning. Not only for health, but also for inner and outer beauty.

2. Self massage whole body with our Authentic Body Oils. This facilitates good circulation throughout your body and keeps skin glowing.

3.Apply our Authentic Hair Oil on head for a cool head and thick growth of hair.

4. Take nutritious food and drink lot of water. Healthy body is beautiful body.

5. Exercise, meditate and practice yoga regularly. This helps in calming your mind, better blood circulation and gives a healthy air.

6. Always keep a pleasant mind. Happiness at mind is quickly expressed on face.

7. Apply any of our Authentic Body Oils on your lower feet. Believe it or not, your eyes look more shining.

8. Avoid applying chemical makeup on your face.

9. Mingle with good natured people only. It is one step to keep your mind fresh and healthy.

10. Learn ways to control negative emotions like anger and jealousy. Also fill your mind with pleasant thoughts and positive images of life.

Beauty is not all about appearance; it is something about being too.

Hot Stone Massage: The Ultimate Ayurvedic Experience

11/29/2011 23:52:00

Hot Stone Massage: The Ultimate Ayurvedic Experience

An Ayurvedic Hot Stone Massage is an exquisite therapy that provides you with a sense of tranquility and comfort while re-connecting one with nature. A deeply healing and enjoyable treatment and experience.

This popular form of massage finds its roots in the ancient science of Ayurveda, and is known as Shila Abhyanga (which basically means "stone massage"). It constitutes a form of swedana, or thermotherapy used to help the Ayurvedic herbal oils penetrate deeply into all your tissues. The rishis (seers) of ancient India used natural tools such as these and integrated them into their herbal therapies to promote healing and longevity.

What Is Ayurvedic Hot Stone Massage?

Ayurvedic Hot Stone Massage involves the use of herbal Ayurvedic oils and water-heated basalt stones to give a slow, gentle and deep tissue massage. Special attention is given to areas that tend to accumulate tension, such as the back, neck and shoulders. The hot stones promote the better absorption of oils , creating a unique sensation of comfort and warmth, while the direct heat relaxes muscles. This helps in balancing the Doshas specially reduces vata dosha.

The use of oil and heat is very common in Ayurvedic therapies and treatments. Heat promotes better absorption of the oils. thus helps and enhances the herbal healing properties and qualities infused in the oils. Also the warm stones expand the blood vessels. Hence push blood and unwanted waste products through the body. Has a sedative effect on the nervous system.Promotes healing and has a rejuvenating effect on the whole body.It facilitates the cleansing of all systems, particularly the lymphatic system.

This is why Ayurveda recommends using only naturally tumbled stones, and not those tumbled with machines, which are very popular in spas nowadays.

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11/29/2011 23:47:00

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Triphala

10/22/2011 22:04:00

Triphala

Triphala -- Means literally "three fruits". And is a well-known traditional herbal combination that works wonders for all types of skin. Because of its cleansing action is replenishing instead of draining. And because of its nutrition content, Triphala makes an excellent skin tonic.

And since Triphala is tridoshic, it equally balancing for Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas. It is useful for all skin type. A true Nature's Gift.

Benefits Of A Scalp Massage

09/16/2011 08:19:00

Benefits Of A Scalp Massage

Gentle fingertips run along your neck, gently rubbing the tension away from your spine. You close your eyes to rest. You're not dreaming -- you're enjoying a scalp massage . A total blissful state.

Massage is one of the most common ways to reduce stress. It's a simple complementary and alternative technique that can create a calming effect and removes tension.

Massaging the scalp can help stimulate the nerves and blood vessels beneath the skin while calming muscle tension around the head. Many different cultures have used massage as a form of therapy for thousands of years. It's possible to trace the history of the head & scalp massage to India. The people of India have incorporated head massage into therapeutic practice for about 5,000 years as part of Ayurveda. Many Indian women used it as part of a weekly ritual or beauty regimen. Massaging the scalp also prevents stress and leads to a more healthy lifestyle.

Ayurvedic scalp massage is a vital part of Ayurvedic Ritual. Scalp massage has got immense beneficial properties and qualities. It’s a must for any haircare regimen. Makes scalp more healthy. And makes hair more strong and shiny.

Ayurvedic scalp massages often include massage of the face, neck, back and shoulders. Massage technicians and therapists use their fingers to rub the base of the scalp beneath the hair, the sides of the head, the forehead, chin, hairline, neck, shoulders and spine.

The great thing about scalp massage is that you can perform it on yourself. Scalp massage may also be included as part of a haircut. Kneading your scalp could benefit your entire body.

Use Au Naturel Hair Oils to achieve, attain and perform excellent scalp massage.

Benefits Of Scalp Massage:

Keeps scalp in a healthy condition. Promotes healthy hair growth.
Strengthens hair roots. Resulting in healthy and strong hair.
Makes hair more shiny.
Makes hair less dry and brittle.
Provides deep conditioning.
Scalp massage also can relieve pain by improving circulation and removing muscle tension .
Helps to put you in a better mood, reducing your stress and creating an environment for relaxation.
Prevents premature graying.

Adara Aromatic Bath Salt

07/12/2011 10:39:00

Adara Aromatic Bath Salt:

Add 2 to 3 scoops under running water. And enjoy the luxury and total bliss.

Adara Aromatic Bath Salt:

Healing & Beneficial Properties

1. Tridoshic. Calms VATA, PITTA & KAPHA.

2. Promotes a healthy PH balance.

3. Promotes blood sugar health.

4. Good for skin.Reduces the signs of aging.

5. Supports sinus health.

6. Good for bones. Contains 84 minerals.

7. Relaxation & Sleep

8. Libido.

9. Gives vitality.Removes fatigue.

10. Provides calmness.

Beauty Tips

07/01/2011 01:39:00

Coconut

Grate raw coconut and squeeze milk out of it. Apply this milk over your lips and face. It adds radiance and glow to your skin.

Quick Tips For Healthy & Nourished Skin.

06/10/2011 16:52:00

Quick Tips For Healthy & Nourished Skin

Exfoliate the skin on regular intervals.
Have proper digestive system.
Eat lots of fibers.
Drink lots of water.
Sleep is very important. 8 hrs.
Pamper your skin with hydrating skin massages.
Eat walnuts.
Eat fish & flaxseed
Exercise.
Stay happy.

Hair Oil Ritual

06/03/2011 02:03:00

Oiling ones hair is a vital part of our haircare regimen. The massaging and oiling of your hair stimulates the blood circulation. Provides nourishment. Massage with a hair oil is highly beneficial and therapeutic.

For beautiful and strong hair, massage your scalp and hair. And leave it overnight. For deeper conditioning , you can also use a steamed towel to cover your hair for half an hour for best results. This gives your hair a shiny and lustrous look.