Archive for February, 2012
Ojas – End Product of Diet
Thursday, February 23, 2012 17:53 24 CommentsVigor, strength and vitality that is the essence of all tissues (dhatus). It means the life sap or the essence of immune system and spiritual energy. Ojas is a protoplasmic substance called the albumin and globulin that is formed during the biosynthesis of bodily tissues and strengthens the tissues. As ghee is the pure essence [...]
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS
Monday, February 20, 2012 10:21 7 CommentsAYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS Introduction Madhu meha which has been correlated with Diabetes Mellitus has become a global problem in spite of advances in modern science. India has been projected by WHO as the country with the fastest growing population of Diabetic patients. Diabetes Mellitus is also a maharoga (major disease) because it affects [...]
Concept Of Mental Health in Ayurveda
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 5:54 No CommentsThe ancient system of ayurveda (science of life) offers a holistic approach to mental health that integrates the mind, body and soul. Sushruta, the ancient exponent of ayurveda, defines health as svasthya-a state of total biological equilibrium, where the sensory, mental, emotional and spiritual elements are harmoniously balanced. Ayurvedic theory of health is based on [...]
