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best fat burning juices for weight loss

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 Losing weight is indeed a tough task, especially when it comes to controlling your diet and practising hardcore exercise. However, the process becomes fun and convenient when we indulge in healthy but tasty, tongue-flickering foods and drinks. Juices are one of the quick and fun ways to reduce some extra weight and also give our bodies the energy that we require during diet and extensive workout routine. Juices help you promote weight loss and a healthy treat to your body as well. PS: If we wish to promote weight loss, then we need to be picky about juices we consume because juices bought from stores may contain a lot of sugar, preservatives and artificial flavour and all these may only contribute towards weight gain, they can ramp up the calorie intake over time. In such a situation, we can make healthy and fresh juices at home by using simple ingredients and a juicer or a blender (an alternative for a juicer). Using a blender can prove to be more helpful in preserving the high amo

What are the benefits of the fenugreek plant?

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                    Many herbs are existing in nature that assists people in improving their quality of life and keeping diseases away from their bodies. One such plant is the fenugreek plant that is also known as methi dana. Based on the Ayurvedic shreds of evidence and researcher's quotes, fenugreek is a known herb beneficial in lowering blood sugar levels and other important lifestyle diseases as well. Most people don't have much belief in Ayurveda because of endless reasons. But Ayurveda is rather one among the best ways of getting treated without actually having a feeling of it! Ayurveda's treatment has been existing since history exists in India. It promotes nature's best ability to improve health and make our living even better. Fenugreek plant has potential health benefits is used as a natural way to boost testosterone levels in the human body. Fenugreek is an annual plant mostly found in India and North Africa region. Each part of the plant, even if it is the l

Ayurvedic Treatment for Arthritis

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  Winter is considered the most difficult season for elderly folks, especially for those who are suffering from the problem of arthritis . This problem aggravates during the winter season. It is a way of referring to joint pain and it means an inflammation of the joints. Arthritis can affect more than one joint. There is no permanent cure for this problem. Hot water fermentation is the best therapy to relieve its pain; since it soothes the joints and helps them function better. This is effective only when the problem is not severe.  It depends from person to person which herbs should be used and also on the severity of the problem; however, there are certain herbs that can be used by anyone. Following are some of the herbs that can be used in Ayurveda for the treatment of arthritis: 1.       Nirgundi: It is one of the most important herbs for giving relief in Ayurveda. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties that help relieve joint pain. The leaves of this herb have

What kind of herbs are used in Ayurvedic medicine?

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                           A key component of Ayurveda is the herbal system used in this particular mode of the medicinal system.   As we have discussed earlier, Ayurveda is the oldest system of medicine practiced in India. The practitioners of this system generally use Ayurvedic herbs to cleanse the body, boost defense against disease and keep the mind, body, and spirit in a perfect balance. In the pharmacy of Ayurveda, there are 600 herbal formulas and 250 single remedies are included. These remedies are typically grouped into categories according to their health effects, such as pain relief or increased vitality.  We shall discuss here the most commonly herbs used in Ayurveda: 1.        Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera): The name Ashwagandha is derived from two words ashwa (means horse) and gandha (means smell). The root of this herb smells like a horse and it is said to confer strength and virility of a horse. Almost all the parts of this plant are used for various medicines bu

What are some of the medicinal uses of garlic?

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The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” This physician prescribed the use of garlic for the treatment of many diseases.  This is a plant of the Liliaceae family and it has a stem that is more than a meter tall with leaves present in the bottom half of the stem. The flowers of these plants are replaced with bulblets. These are glabrous, whitish, or with a reddish tinge.  This plant is commonly called lahsun in Hindi. It has numerous benefits not only in culinary but its benefits regarding the medicinal uses can’t be gainsaid. The scientific name of this plant is Allium sativum L. and it has acquired a reputation in different traditions as a prophylactic as well as a therapeutic medicinal plant. Ancient Chinese and Indian medicine recommended it to be an aid to respiration and digestion and also to treat leprosy and parasitic infestation. Even in the medieval periods, this plant played a very important role in the treatment of m

How is turmeric good for the pancreas and stomach?

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                                 Turmeric is also known as Indian saffron or golden spice. It is a tall plant that grows in Asia and Central America.  Curcumin is the active ingredient in this spice since it has powerful biological properties. It is used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine for ages.  It is used for the treatment of chronic pain and inflammation. Benefits of  Turmeric for Pancreas: This spice is very beneficial for treating many conditions related to pancreases. Some of the benefits of this spice are as follow: ·         Helps Treat Pancreatic Cancer: Drug resistance is a common obstacle for treating pancreatic cancer. The compound curcumin present in this spice can be very helpful to overcome the resistance to chemotherapy. It is an active compound and can be helpful for many diseases. ·         Good Spice for Managing Diabetes:   This compound is quite beneficial for managing the sugar levels in your blood.  This spice also lowers insulin resistance by helping curta

How does an Ayurvedic diet affect your body?

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  Key features of the Ayurvedic Diet According to Ayurveda, “When the diet is wrong, medicine is of no use; when our diet is correct, there is no need for medicine.” A vital to health is a good diet. It increases Prana (Life Force), Ojas (Vitality), and building Vyadhi Ksmatva (Immunity). A unique approach to nutrition is taken by Ayurveda. These are some of the differences between Ayurveda and other diets:  Not only food and liquids but many other aspects are also  classified as Ayurveda: In Ayurveda breath and sensory perceptions can be managed with yoga, pranayama, and meditation, and lifestyle modifications. It should be noted we are not what we want, we are what we digest. The same salad or kidney beans could be good for one person but can be harmful to the other. In fact, our diet depends on the following factors: 1.       Prakriti /Vikrati: We should be mindful of our Prakriti.  We should eat according to our prominent dosha. Pitta dominant people should not many spicy things