Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Monday, April 18, 2005
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Depression and mental disorders can be prevented and treated with simple healing foods:A new study published in the February 15, 2005 issue of Biological Psychiatry shows that certain foods are better at treating depression than antidepressant drugs. The study found that omega-3 fatty acids and foods high in a compound called uridine were able to reduce the symptoms of depression as well as or better than three different antidepressant drugs that were tested.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Turmeric to battle malaria - Deccan Herald - : "
Turmeric, the common kitchen ingredient, used extensively in Indian
food for thousands of years, shows that it has a potential to fight
malaria.
"
Turmeric, the common kitchen ingredient, used extensively in Indian
food for thousands of years, shows that it has a potential to fight
malaria.
"
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Sunday, April 03, 2005
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
* Dealing the Deathblow to Supplements *
For over a decade world governments have tried to restrict your access to supplements through something called the Codex Alimentarius. The Codex was set up among 165 nations to govern food standards...supposedly to ensure international food safety.
But like most things governments get their hands on, it turned into something much different.
In the late '90s German drug companies got Codex to start pushing the idea to classify all supplements as DRUGS! Plus, under the German proposal, Codex would create its own list of "approved" supplements. All others become illegal. Two years ago, the European Union accepted this directive and plans to enforce it starting next August. It is a deathblow to supplements in Europe.
I thought the U.S. would never adopt such an extreme restriction but I've had to think again. In 1997, only an 11th-hour blitz by consumer advocates prevented it from happening here. And the matter has come under consideration again.
But Codex isn't the only threat to supplements in the U.S. A recent action in Europe spearheaded by the Germans may still get those restrictions enacted another way: through the World Trade Organization.
When we signed on with the WTO, we agreed to revise our regulations to comply with WTO policies. If we don't, the WTO can bring us before their Dispute Resolution Panel and force us to do so!
If they have their way, you'll lose access to thousands of natural products forever.
It recently happened in Australia. Over 1,300 products were recalled by a government agency. Under very suspicious circumstances. And it devastated health stores there. They had to pull 80% of their inventory off their shelves!
* What You Can Do *
If we want to keep our rights to alternative medicine, we have to stand together. And here's how you can help. Support the case brought by the British Alliance for Natural Health. They've filed suit to overturn the European Food Supplements Directive. You can get more information about it at www.alliance-natural-health.org. Write your state and national politicians and tell them to oppose these two acts: S.722, the Dietary Supplement Act, and H.R. 377, the Dietary Supplement Access and Awareness Act.
Time is running out. Promise yourself to do these two things today.
For over a decade world governments have tried to restrict your access to supplements through something called the Codex Alimentarius. The Codex was set up among 165 nations to govern food standards...supposedly to ensure international food safety.
But like most things governments get their hands on, it turned into something much different.
In the late '90s German drug companies got Codex to start pushing the idea to classify all supplements as DRUGS! Plus, under the German proposal, Codex would create its own list of "approved" supplements. All others become illegal. Two years ago, the European Union accepted this directive and plans to enforce it starting next August. It is a deathblow to supplements in Europe.
I thought the U.S. would never adopt such an extreme restriction but I've had to think again. In 1997, only an 11th-hour blitz by consumer advocates prevented it from happening here. And the matter has come under consideration again.
But Codex isn't the only threat to supplements in the U.S. A recent action in Europe spearheaded by the Germans may still get those restrictions enacted another way: through the World Trade Organization.
When we signed on with the WTO, we agreed to revise our regulations to comply with WTO policies. If we don't, the WTO can bring us before their Dispute Resolution Panel and force us to do so!
If they have their way, you'll lose access to thousands of natural products forever.
It recently happened in Australia. Over 1,300 products were recalled by a government agency. Under very suspicious circumstances. And it devastated health stores there. They had to pull 80% of their inventory off their shelves!
* What You Can Do *
If we want to keep our rights to alternative medicine, we have to stand together. And here's how you can help. Support the case brought by the British Alliance for Natural Health. They've filed suit to overturn the European Food Supplements Directive. You can get more information about it at www.alliance-natural-health.org. Write your state and national politicians and tell them to oppose these two acts: S.722, the Dietary Supplement Act, and H.R. 377, the Dietary Supplement Access and Awareness Act.
Time is running out. Promise yourself to do these two things today.
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Medicines Made From Cow Urine and Dung- ABC News: Medicines Made From Cow Urine and Dung Are Promoted As Cure-Alls in India.
Monday, February 28, 2005
Yoga a cure to cure blood pressure and diabetes --
Mumbai’s renowned yoga centre, Kaivalyadham, has conducted the study to prove that yoga exercises are scientific and therapeutic, according to the findings of the study.
Individuals with a “Type A” personality are prone to heart attacks. India is already one of the most threatened countries by diabetes and heart attacks. Against this backdrop, it has become necessary to popularise the ancient science of yoga. The above study has only reaffirmed this fact. According to it, yoga has a soothing effect on one’s mind, making the individual feel calmer. Basically, yoga is controlling one’s lifestyle not just during the exercise period but over a period of life. By disciplining one’s habits, yoga helps in controlling cholesterol and also reduces the risk of heart disease.
Asthma patients can also benefit from therapeutic breathing exercises, which can increase their lung power. Yoga also serves as a means to clear the breathing passages. Deep breathing yoga exercises and other relaxation techniques help patients recover their mental and physical strength. These help diabetic patients by slowing down their metabolism.
Of course, some medical experts are still unsure about the effectiveness of yoga as a form of cure. They say that yoga doesn’t reduce the level of sugar so it doesn’t help a patient much.
Mumbai’s renowned yoga centre, Kaivalyadham, has conducted the study to prove that yoga exercises are scientific and therapeutic, according to the findings of the study.
Individuals with a “Type A” personality are prone to heart attacks. India is already one of the most threatened countries by diabetes and heart attacks. Against this backdrop, it has become necessary to popularise the ancient science of yoga. The above study has only reaffirmed this fact. According to it, yoga has a soothing effect on one’s mind, making the individual feel calmer. Basically, yoga is controlling one’s lifestyle not just during the exercise period but over a period of life. By disciplining one’s habits, yoga helps in controlling cholesterol and also reduces the risk of heart disease.
Asthma patients can also benefit from therapeutic breathing exercises, which can increase their lung power. Yoga also serves as a means to clear the breathing passages. Deep breathing yoga exercises and other relaxation techniques help patients recover their mental and physical strength. These help diabetic patients by slowing down their metabolism.
Of course, some medical experts are still unsure about the effectiveness of yoga as a form of cure. They say that yoga doesn’t reduce the level of sugar so it doesn’t help a patient much.
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Herbal Treatment Outdoes Paxil: "Herbal Treatment Outdoes Paxil" - from HealthScout-Consumer Health News
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Yoga camp for all
NT Bureau
Chennai, Feb 15:
A seven-day Yoga camp has been organised by Sri Agarwal Samaj at the Pachaiyappas College from 14-20 February.
Swami Ramdevji Maharaj, a yoga exponent who is also well-versed in Sanskrit grammar, ayurveda and vedic principles, is conducting 'The Yog Sadhana and Yoga Relief Camp'.
Speaking to media persons, Ramdevji Maharaj said by practising yoga, one could overcome ailments such as cholesterol, asthma, diabetes, hypertension, migraine, gastric disorders and backpain.
He also said one could lose 4 kg to 6 kg of weight without any medication within seven days through yoga.
'All problems related to eyesight could be overcome especially for children in the age group of 2 to 15', he said.
His techniques involved 90 per cent of pranayama, he said, and added that without medicines people could enjoy a disease-free life. He said, within two years, he was able to reach 50 lakh people.
NT Bureau
Chennai, Feb 15:
A seven-day Yoga camp has been organised by Sri Agarwal Samaj at the Pachaiyappas College from 14-20 February.
Swami Ramdevji Maharaj, a yoga exponent who is also well-versed in Sanskrit grammar, ayurveda and vedic principles, is conducting 'The Yog Sadhana and Yoga Relief Camp'.
Speaking to media persons, Ramdevji Maharaj said by practising yoga, one could overcome ailments such as cholesterol, asthma, diabetes, hypertension, migraine, gastric disorders and backpain.
He also said one could lose 4 kg to 6 kg of weight without any medication within seven days through yoga.
'All problems related to eyesight could be overcome especially for children in the age group of 2 to 15', he said.
His techniques involved 90 per cent of pranayama, he said, and added that without medicines people could enjoy a disease-free life. He said, within two years, he was able to reach 50 lakh people.
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Thursday, February 03, 2005
THE GOODNESS OF TURMERIC - Natural Living
That turmeric (Haldi) has curative and therapeutic properties is a fact that Indians have known for centuries. This essential ingredient has always been a must-have in Indian kitchens. It was only when the world, specifically the USA, woke up to the benefits of turmeric that the dispute arose.
That turmeric (Haldi) has curative and therapeutic properties is a fact that Indians have known for centuries. This essential ingredient has always been a must-have in Indian kitchens. It was only when the world, specifically the USA, woke up to the benefits of turmeric that the dispute arose.
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Friday, January 28, 2005
Raising Hopes Towards Cure For Diabetics Type 1
"A team of doctors in Argentina has pioneered
a new technique for treating diabetes using adult stem cells that
could represent a breakthrough in confronting this chronic disease"
can be viewed through This Link
"A team of doctors in Argentina has pioneered
a new technique for treating diabetes using adult stem cells that
could represent a breakthrough in confronting this chronic disease"
can be viewed through This Link
Monday, January 24, 2005
Havard report, a conspiracy to defame ayurveda: govt
Harvard Medical School study that some ayurvedic medicines contained dangerous levels of metal compounds, the Indian government and some prominent doctors have dubbed it as a ‘planned conspiracy’ to defame the traditional Indian system of medicine, saying the findings are yet to be supported by trials on humans and animals.
Talking to UNI Dr S K Sharma, the advisor with the Indian system of medicines, ministry of health, said the study was not conducted on human beings or animals to ascertain the toxicity level and the “report was derogatory”.....
Harvard Medical School study that some ayurvedic medicines contained dangerous levels of metal compounds, the Indian government and some prominent doctors have dubbed it as a ‘planned conspiracy’ to defame the traditional Indian system of medicine, saying the findings are yet to be supported by trials on humans and animals.
Talking to UNI Dr S K Sharma, the advisor with the Indian system of medicines, ministry of health, said the study was not conducted on human beings or animals to ascertain the toxicity level and the “report was derogatory”.....
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