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HOW AYURVEDIC SPA TREATMENTS CLEAR THE MIND, BODY, AND SOUL

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Ayurvedic healing bodywork is a specialized form of massage that simultaneously balances your physical and energetic layers and can help lead you to health, vitality, peace, and harmony. The practice of Ayurvedic bodywork, which originated under the umbrella of Ayurvedic medicine, has long been a powerful means of detoxifying, replenishing, and restoring harmony to both body and mind. Ayurvedic bodywork is a specialized form of massage that balances the physical and energetic layers of your being. Though there are a number of traditional Ayurvedic practices and remedies, each one suitable for a different set of needs, the following components can be found in each of them. It is the synergy of these constituent parts that allows Ayurvedic bodywork to: Profoundly relax muscles Stimulate lymphatic flow Balance doshas Restore emotional balance Calm the mind Reestablish your connection to source energy DOSHA ASSESSMENT/CONSULTATION Prior to an Ayurvedic treatment, th...

WHY WINTER IS THE BEST SEASON FOR PANCHAKARMA TREATMENT?

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Panchakarma is a treatment methodology valued as the cumulative approach meant for life extension in a natural manner. Any time could be the best when it comes to opting for a panchakarma treatment especially when you need it. Winters can be problematic for the patients suffering from cold related issues such as  Asthma, fever, cough & cold, eosinophilia,  etc. Seasonal changes can be responsible for varied range of ailments. Here are some ways a Panchakarma treatment aids you during the winter months . 1-ENERGY BALANCE: Panchakarma being an ancient form of treatment helps balance out your energetic forces . It helps balance out your Pitta, Vata, as well as Kapha. With the continued struggle inside your body to maintain the body temperature while the climate outside is well too below the normal body temperature. With the ups and downs in core body temperature, you might experience a change in the digestive fire (Agni) which leads to creation of toxins insi...

HIGHBLOOD PRESSURE: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT

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According to the British Heart Foundation, as many as 7 million people in the UK are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure (hypertension). Concerned you may be at risk? We spoke with Dr Andrew Thornber, Chief Medical Of cer at Now Patient, to uncover the facts about high blood pressure. WHAT IS CLASSED AS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? Your blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) and consists of two numbers: the higher number refers to systolic pressure. This is the force with which your heart pumps blood around your body. The lower number refers to diastolic pressure. This is the resistance to the blood Flow in your blood vessels. Normal blood pressure is considered to be a reading between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg. ‘The only way to know whether you have high blood pressure is to have it measured,’ says Dr Thornber. ‘Your GP will probably be concerned if your blood pressure reading is 140/90mmHg or higher.’ WHAT CAUSES HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?...

POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)

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Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal condition that women can get during their childbearing years.  It can affect your ability to have a child (your doctor will call it your fertility). It can also: Stop your periods or make them hard to predict Cause acne and unwanted body and facial hair Raise your risk of other health problems, including diabetes and high blood pressure You can get treatments for the symptoms. And you could be able to get pregnant, although you may need to take medicines to improve your fertility. Some women with PCOS have cysts on their ovaries. That’s why it’s called “polycystic.” But the name is misleading because many women with PCOS don’t have cysts. HORMONES AND PCOS When you have PCOS, your reproductive hormones are out of balance. This can lead to problems with your ovaries, such as not having your period on time or not getting it. Your body makes hormones to make different things happen.  Some affect you...

IMPORTANCE OF CHILDHOOD ORAL HYGIENE & THE ROLE OF PARENTS

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The foundation for healthy permanent teeth in children and teenagers is laid during the first years of life. Poor diet, poor habits of food intake and inadequate toothbrushing habits during the first 2 years of life have been shown in several studies to be related to tooth decay in children. The development of caries in primary teeth further increases the risk of developing caries in permanent teeth. Therefore it is essential to establish a proper oral hygiene routine early in life to help ensure the development of strong and healthy teeth. Parents, as consistent role models, are key for setting a daily routine and to making their children understand the importance of oral hygiene. Toothbrushing should be presented as a habit and an integral part of the daily hygiene routine. Children are very sensitive to social stimuli such as praise and affection, and learn best by imitating their parents. Physiological and mental development affects the oral care of children. Importan...

THE BENEFITS OF DONATING BLOOD

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OVERVIEW There’s no end to the benefits of donating blood for those who need it. According to the American Red Cross, one donation can save as many as three lives, and someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. It turns out that donating blood doesn’t just benefit recipients. There are health benefits for donors, too, on top of the benefits that come from helping others. Read on to learn the health benefits of donating blood and the reasons behind them. BENEFITS Donating blood has benefits for your emotional and physical health. According to a report by the Mental Health Foundation, helping others can: reduce stress improve your emotional well-being benefit your physical health help get rid of negative feelings provide a sense of belonging and reduce isolation Research has found further evidence of the health benefits that come specifically from donating blood. FREE HEALTH CHECKUP In order to give blood, you’re required to undergo a healt...