Thiruvananthapuram, June 13, 2009: The awards for best Ayurveda doctors will be given away at a function here on June 17. The awards are instituted by Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM).
Read moreThe Traditional Ayurvedic Treatment Centre at Kovalam announces its completion of preparations ahead of an active tourist season. Tourists from all parts of the world are expected to arrive at the world famous Kovalam beach during the year end.
Read moreAyurvedic medicines, majority of them don’t cause any undesirable side-effects. Rare cases of side effects for Ayurvedic medicines can be attributed to improper methods of administration, poor timing, or dietary imbalance. Another reason can be manufacturing defects.
Ancient Ayurvedic scriptures like Charaka Samhita recommend the right methods of medicine administration, medicine combination, diet and controls on [...]
Anemia is a Latin word which means without blood. Anemia according to clinical terms is the state in which the body has lesser amount of red blood cells than is required.
This inhibits the blood’s ability to transfer blood to the cells and leads to cellular suffocation called hypoxia. The reasons for anemia can be hemorrhage [...]
Narasimha Rasayana (narasimha rasayanam) is an Ayurvedic jam and dietary supplement beneficial in reversing aging, improving immune system and increasing libido.
Ashtangahridayam, one among the major ancient Ayurvedic treatise by Acharya Vagbhata describes the preparatory methods, actions and indication of narasimha rasayanam in detail.
The action of Narasimha rasayanam is mainly in improving immunity, improving physical strength. [...]
Muslims from across the world stay ordained to the Quran and fast for the whole of Ramadan month. Fasting is a part of pleasing God, in almost all religions. Probably, the health benefits of fasting were known to our forefathers several centuries ago.
Though the primary aim of fasting by Muslims is to conform to religious [...]
Kerala now witnesses a phase of scathing attack of different types of viral fever like Chikungunya.
Ayurvedic method of living offers a solution to the problems of viral fever and almost all types of diseases.
Ayurveda attributes the reasons of spread of diseases to the pollution of air, water and land. Alongside treatments to such diseases, it is also required to purify the elements of nature. Clean the surroundings and plant trees like neem.
Read moreAyurveda principles suggest people derive nutrients essential for their body through food. The case of vitamins is no different.
Find below natural food sources of various vitamins. Make sure to include variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts and grains in your daily diet.
Vitamin D is not produced by plants. Vegans don’t worry; vitamin D3 is produced in [...]
According to Ayurveda, the Malayalam month of Karkidaka (Cancer) is time for preventive therapies.
Karkkidaka is known for rains, joblessness and diseases.
Since Kerala (and India) is an agriculture society, the rain also forces people off fields and into their houses.
During this month, the climate is very damp, with lot of rains. People are prone to diseases [...]
Kerala Government announces awards for outstanding contributions by Ayurvedic doctors in Government and private sectors.
The awards:
Dhanwantary Award for best contribution to Ayurveda – Dr CR Agnivesh, Principal, Mannam Memorial Cooperative Ayurvedic Medical College, Pandalam
Atreya Award for best teacher in Ayurveda colleges – Prof A Nalinakshan, Child and Women Ayurvedic Hospital Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram
Vagbhata Award for the [...]
