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The Lifestyle According to Ayurvedic Principles

AyurvedaWhat is Ayurveda?

Balancing out your body often involves a healthy diet and plenty of exercise, and the Indian principles of Ayurveda may help you understand your body in the process. Ayurveda is an ancient self-healing system of understanding how the body, mind, and spiritual world are interconnected; it attempts to cure disease and other health imbalances by following specific eating guidelines so that your body is following a steady cycle. Effective digestion is critical for optimal health, and Ayurvedic wisdom encourages good eating habits, a steady routine of self care, and balancing out the body according to your individual body type, or dosha.

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Posted in Ayurveda |August 26th, 2009 | No Comments »

Guggulsterones for Weight Loss

You should know about a new supplement that is coming out of India these days. It is called Guggulsterones and it is claiming to be able to not only help you lose weight, but even aid those who have thyroid problems. Now this could be a very helpful supplement to almost anyone, depending on how it works. So I went out to find out not only if it works, but how.

For starters, guggulsterones actually come from a mixture of different compounds found in a plant called Commiphora Mukul, which is grown in India. The plants roots are technically where most of the compounds are stored. Once the plants are gathered the compounds are extracted using various methods and then put together to form a powdery substance. This is the guggulsterones that you will find in your local health food stores. You should know there is one caution, which is that guggulsterones comes in two different formats. One of these is a yellowish powder. This type of guggulsterones is weaker, less potent form while the stronger form is a dark brown, almost coffee-like substance. You will want to be sure to pick up the dark brown one, though it is hard to find in the US.

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Posted in Ayurveda, Weight Loss |June 6th, 2009 | No Comments »

Caralluma Fimbriata: A Great Way to Lose Weight

Are you familiar with Caralluma Fimbriata? Most of you probably have not heard of this latest addition in the long list of natural supplements that can help you lose weight. Caralluma Fimbriata is a new weight-reducing supplement that is attracting wide attention. This is especially true for those of you who yearn for an effective but safe way to lose weight. It is being tagged as the latest fat buster in the market.

Caralluma fimbriata is a vegetable that grows in abundance in India. Indian natives chew chunks of this vegetable to suppress hunger. This succulent plant is popular among the labor class in India as appetite suppressant. Many use it also to enhance endurance.

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Posted in Ayurveda, Herbs, Weight Loss |June 4th, 2009 | No Comments »

Do Guggulsterones Work? A Look at Nutrex Lipo-6, Optimum Nutrition Thermo-Cuts Extreme, Biotest Hot-Rox, and MHP Anadrox

Guggulsterone has been cultivated for thousands of years in India and surrounding regions. Before being brought to the Western world, it was popularized in Ayurvedic medicine; now it’s a common ingredient in dietary supplements. Guggulsterone is a compound derived from the gummy resin of the gugul plant (Commiphora mukul). Traditionally, it was used as a remedy for ulcers, obesity, arthritis, and even epilepsy. Today, though, its supplemental use is largely confined to controlling weight and cholesterol. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Alternative Health Care, Ayurveda, Cardiovascular System, Circulatory System, Health Concerns, Health and Nutrition Articles, Herbs, MHP, Nutrex, Optimum Nutrition, Products, Side Effects and Dangers, Skin, Hair, and Nails, Supplements, Thyroid Problems, Weight Loss |November 10th, 2007 | No Comments »

Holy Basil: Ancient Herb with Modern Applications

Few herbs are as important in religious traditions as they are in folk remedies, but holy basil fits that description. Holy basil derives its name from its importance in Hindu religious rituals. Thought to help inspire concentration and sharpen the memory, the plant is commonly grown around temples and in the courtyards of religious families’ homes. The holy basil plant itself is worshiped as a deity, and it is an important feature in Hindu life. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Alternative Health Care, Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Eye Health, Headaches, Health Concerns, Health and Nutrition Articles, Herbs, Mental Health and Nervous System, Respiratory System |November 9th, 2007 | No Comments »