Yoga management in Bones, joints and muscle strains.

         

The modern stress, strains & demands of life have caused an alarming increasing bone, joint and muscle sprains. some of these pains are so excruciating and the radiation of pain in the limbs that makes life of patient very miserable.

        Irritation and worries saturate the body cells with toxins which is responsible for pain and discomfort.The brain cells produces a substance which is very much like morphine in its structure and helps the  person to withstand the pain. This is produces much more in those who have no stress and whose mind are at peace and this state is best possible through Yoga & Pranayam.

        Yoga and Pranayam provide greater tolerance, calmness, self confidence and tranquility. They also saturate the body cells  with Oxygen which is much needed for the congested organs and nerves tissues to relax. To understands its true significance you have to drive deep in the utter silence or your true being.

        Close your eyes , withdraw your senses, still the mind and silence the bulging thoughts, make the mind wave-less and merge deep into the supreme soul. No other science, except yoga teaches to disconnect the mind from sorrow, pain, frustration of life and teaches you to connect yourself with the supreme source of joy and happiness.

        Yoga causes harmony with body mind and soul. So practice it regularly make it as your daily routine.

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Make your skin shine..!!

     

A glowing skin reflects condition of physical fitness of a well nourished individual. We are going to see some of regulation given in our ancient science i.e. how to take care of skin and prevents it from varies diseases. 

When foreign toxic protein is circulated in blood stream which is unable to digest , we get different problems, and predominantly first we come to know it from our skin condition. 

        Ayurvedic dietary guidelines :

1. Kale bhojana-Intake of food at in time.

2. Satmya bhojana-Food intake as per suitability.

3. Hita bhojan -Food intake as per the prakruthi of individual.

4. Suchi bhojan - Proper hygiene.

5. Snigdha bhojan- Intake of food which is unctuous.

6. Ushna bhojan -Intake of food which is warm.

7. Laghu bhojan-Intake of food which is easy to digest.

8. Tan mana: bhojana- Eat while there is in interest to food and while eating concentrate on food and the process of eating.

9. Sad-rasayukta ahara- Eat food with six taste components.

10. Madhura praya -Food should be primarily sweet in nature.

11. Na ati druta vilambita - Food should be ingested calmly, neither too slow nor too fast.

12. Snatah - After bathing.

13. Kshudvan- Food intake only when there is sufficient hunger.

14. Proper washing of hand - feet and face should be done before food intake.

15. Pithru -deva tarpana- After offering prayers and paying obeisance to gods and forefathers.

16. Athithi- balakaguru tarpana - After offering food to guests, teachers and chidren.

17. Anindan bhunjaana - Without disgracing food.

18. Moun -Silently.

                          Food For Skin

1. Excessive intake of salt/Atilavan– Salt predominant food like chips , pickels, etc

2. Excessive intake of Sour foods/Ati Amla-Fermented products, pickles, bhelpuri, sour fruit juices, sauces like tomato sauce, excess intake of preserved foods, curd, buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, alcohol, sauce, squashes.

3. Incompatable foods/Virudha Ahar -Sprouted vegetables/grains with meat, milk with meat, honey with meat, black gram with meat, lotus stem with meat, radish with meat, jaggery with meat, milk or honey with leafy vegetables, curd with chicken, honey heated in any form or taken with hot water, alcohol with kheer/sweet, fish with jaggery or sugar.

4. Heavy to digest food /Guru Ahar -Pizza, cheese mixed foods, bakery products, kidney beans, paneer/cottage cheese etc, food items prepared m ainly from black gram such as dosa, idli, vada; beef, pork; food p repared from flour.Regular intake of meat products Intake of milk shakes, kheer etc.

5. Oily food - Excessively oily foods such as biriyani, fried oily foods, meat soups, sweets made of excess ghee/butter, milk etc such as kheer/sweets.

6. Excessive intake of liquid -Drinking excess quantity of water/ juices/madya/ soft drinks/ milk / liquid foods like rasam/sambhar more than needed for the body.

7. Intake of food before the previous food is properly digested.

8. Non vegetarian food with milk, ice cream along w ith non-vegetarian food, milk products with meat eg.

9. Intake of cold and hot food together or intake of cold food soon after intake of hot food or vice versa.

10. Habit of taking honey/jaggery/fish/ artocarpus lakucha/ radish/solanum nigrum etc in excessive quantity and especially when previous food has not been properly digested.

11. excessive use of dairy products in the form of paneer etc are considered cause of inflammatory skin disorders

12. Entering into cold water/ drinking cold water immediately after one is afflicted with fear, exhaustion and grief

13. Habit of regularly indulging in day sleep other than greeshma ritu(summer)

14. Non-compliance o f the prescribed rules w ith regard to the order o f restoring to hot and cold regimens i.e., sudden shifting from one extreme to another.(eg: exposing to hot weather directly from air conditioned areas)     

The joy of  eating best in best Way - CURD

While consultation i found people still have wrong information about curd and its consumption. So i thought to pen down some info quickly which i would like to share in detail later.

Lets begin what is CURD- It is nothing but coagulating milk either by adding rennet or any acid substances- lemon, vinegar etc. Curd is obtained in sequential process called curdling it can be final diary product or the first stage in cheese making.

Ayurveda explains different type of curds and different benefits.

• The curd is sour (amla) to taste.

• It absorbs water from intestines (hence called as Grahi). By the virtue of this property it is widely used to treat diarrhea and dysentery.

• It causes heaviness when used in excess and may cause constipation.

• It mitigates vata dosha, increases kapha and pitta. Curd should not be used in diseases where blood is vitiated by doshas.

• Regular consumption of this in pure form increases body fat and may cause obesity.

• Curd helps to increase quality and quantity of semen.

• It strengthens the body.

• Consumption of curd accelerates digestion (agni), stimulates taste buds and acts as an appetizer.

• It is found beneficial in diseases of duodenum.

• It reduces irritability of bladder and helps in emptying bladder easily.
  
  Dos and Don'ts for Using Curd

• Curd should not be eaten at nights.

• It is generally harmful in autumn , summer and spring.

• It should not be boiled or heated, it looses its benefits

• Curd worsens the swelling and inflammation..

• Always it has to be mixed with honey or sugar before consuming.

• Its properties get enhanced when mixed with cooked green gram or ghee or gooseberries (amla, Emblica Officinalis).

• Curd should be used only when it is well formed or completely coagulated.

• Consumption of incompletely coagulated curd may flare up herpes outbreaks, psoriasis, bleeding in hemorrhoids, IBS etc. and may cause giddiness.

Dr. Swati Anand 

Anand Ayurveda Center.

 Makar Sankranti means transition of sun to Makar rashi. Litterally Sankranti means movement. Its is the festival of "God Sun", a arrival of spring in India & also marks traditional event.

In Sankranti , different types of sweets like Tilgul (in Maharashtra), Gajak (in Punjab), Chikkis (in Gujrath), Tilkut (in Bihar, Jharkhand), Ellu-Bella (in Karnatak), Pongal (in tamilnadu) are consumed. Interestingly main ingredients of most of these sweets are Sesame seeds & Jaggery.

It alleviates Vata and normalises Pitta and Kapha in our body, keeping us healthy.( Vata, Pitta & Kapha are three Doshas/Life forces of our body.) According to Ayurveda illness arises when these doshas, are out of balance).
Sesame also improves digestive power, is good for teeth and improves immunity power . It is Medhya (improves intelligence) and Keshya (promotes Hair growth). As it is rich in Vit E, improves quality of skin. Seasame oil massage is also adviced in winter season. It moisturises dry skin and strengthens the bones, muscles and joints.

Jaggery used in sweet is also hot in nature and is a rich source of Iron. It stimulates digestive power and alleviates Kapha Dosha in our body.it helps in blood purification and helps in Respiratory tract infections. It is healthy substitute for sugar.

Happy Makar Sankranti !

Heart and Cardiovascular System...HYPERTENSION.

HYPERTENSION means high blood pressure a silent killer. Most of the cases we cannot ascertain the cause of hypertension so its called essential hypertension and in other cases hypertension related to any other systemic diseases. Some facts that may contribute to hypertension are obesity, alcohol, stress steroids, oral contraceptives pills and diabetes mellitus.

Normal blood pressure range varies with age. However in younger adults 140/90 also considered as high blood pressure.

Most of the cases are asymptomatic, where in others following sign and symptom could be present. 

Headache, itrritability, palpitation, giddiness

1) Garlic is the herb of choice - Peel and crush 3-4 cloves of garlic and take them once a day with glass of buttermilk.

2) Take handful of drumstick leaves, boil them in little water. Grind it and have it like a soup twice a day after food.

DIET and LIFESTYLE CONSIDERATION

1) Reduce weight by cutting down animal fat, hydrogenated vegetable oil. Brisk walking for 45 min an easy and effective exercise.

2) Take whole wheat with bran, if you are obese use bajra and millets instead of wheat.

3)Include curry leaves, cucumber, raddish with leaves, lemon etc 

4) Reduce salt intake, salt causes water retention and again increases blood pressure.

5) Meditate or listen to music for everyday 30 mins.

6) Try to quit smoking and drinking.

Ayyurvedic medicines like Sarpagandha, tagar, jatamansi etc are taken under supervision.

Kids and concentration...

This four years went quite smoothly for me and Manas (my 6 year old ), arrival of our second child and going to grade 1 and starting full time school and my work all things got messed up.

Every day i have to say ....

Can't you just stop fidgeting and finish your home work?

i am sure we've all asked our children this at least few dozen times while they are studying.

i know as i am mother of two boys, who are vibrant fun loving,talkative and stubborn.

Its often challenge for me to get him to sit in one place, focus on his homework and finish it without getting too distracted.As he is extreme in his nature sometimes he ll do it few minutes and sometimes he ll take hours and hours to finish simple task.

Children's are naturally energetic and we cannot expect them to focus completely. And my son only sits for hours only while reading, and that only positive for me.

They get bored easily and quietly shift their attention t something more interesting - unlike adults , where we complete task whether we like it or not.

WHAT IS CONCENTRATION ? .........Paying attention and learning to focus.

                          Concentration equals to Self regulation and self discipline.

Technique to improve and increase concentration in kids ..

1)Playing help in building concentration- keep away all gadgets and allow them to play with regular toys

a) Thinking games like crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles card games - memory and Uno.

actually improve attention for words, numbers and pictures.

b) Sequencing- setting table and putting things in alphabetical order

c)Just sit - another concentration game in this is "Statue".

2) Prepare environment - understanding what kind of environment your child prefer to study is the first step in increasing concentration

level.

a) ambience- soft music, soft lightning

b) all gadgets to be switched off.

3) Reachable material -Keep everything that is required of hand so that your child does not need to get up to get anything.

4) Healthy eating - Eating junk food or food rich in sugar makes a child sluggish, while food rich in protein such as almonds, eggs,walnut

turmeric, salmon, Rosemary green leafy veg olive oil, coconut oil, celery,Broccoli, blue berry beet, avocado are memory enhancing.

5) Routines are important - I try best to plan for Manas, he comes back 4 pm then play and then by 6 he starts home work or study.

and by 8.30 pm he ll go to bed. It is important to maintain schedule for your child.

This not only helps with time management but also helps programme your child brain to know when he has to study.

6) Naps and breaks boost concentration- 20 mins break after school is boost concentration.Bathroom breaks, hunger pangs should 

be taken care before study.

7) Divide bigger task to smaller task -instead of studying entire chapter break down into paragraphs and pages.

8) Understanding your child's method of learning - visual, auditory,kinesthetic

9) Prepare child for next task -when child is busy tell him what he have to do next, but allow a few minutes.

10) Set short time goals - like certain pages in certain minutes.

Average concentration time for adult is 45 minutes and for children it will be less, it will be wise to have shorter time limits

15 to 20 minutes.

11) Reward system - it can be praise, token, or any other liked things.

12) Allow time for distraction-giving them to went out their energy help them to focus better.

13) Use energy effectively -Some children are energy in the morning while other have high energy in evening 

Parenting tips

1) Setting limit- helps kid to pay attention to you.

2)Saying, Please repeat what i said - increase your child's memory.

3) Providing order not chaos -helps kids to know what to expect.

4)Doing what you say - helps kid to know that you are consistent.

5)Speaking in kind voice -help kids to listen to your words.

6)Acting firm when setting limits - helps kids know you mean it.

At last we parents need patience and patience and lots of patience ..... :)

A drop of Gold "SWARNA PRASHANA" ensuring health of generation

Suvarna Prashan (also called Swarna Prashana and Swarna Bindu Prashana) is an ayurvedic technique to enhance immunity and improve the intelligence of children. 

 Swarna Prashana acts on the mind, brain, immune system, and skin. It promotes growth and development, maintains health, builds resistance to infections by developing non-specific immunity, and improves complexion.

Swarna Prashana is effective for precluding upper respiratory tract infections and preventing common cold and flu. It can also prevent other diseases later in the life. This concept has no limitation only to bacterial or viral infections.

Micro-fine and Calcined gold particles, also called Swarna Bhasma, is used with medicated ayurvedic gheee (clarified butter) and honey in unequal amounts in this process.

Dosage and prepartion of swarna prashana

The exact dosage is not described in Kashyapa Sanhita. Therefore, the dosage of Swarna bhasma should be calculated for infant and children on the basis of its adult dosage.

Different classical test write different dosage of Swarna Prashana, which varies from 15 mg to 125 mg, but now adays, the most accepted dosage of Swarna Prashan in ayurvedic practice is 15 to 30 mg twice a daily. Therefore amount of Swarna Bhasma in Swarna Prashan can be calculated on this dosage.

According to the calculation of Swarna Bhasma dosage for infants and children, 1 to 15 mg Swarna Bhasma should be present in a single dosage of Swarna Prashana.

Some ayurvedic doctors also calculate dosage according to body weight of the child. Swarna Bhasma in dosage of 0.25 to 0.50 mg per Kg body weight in a single dosage of Swarna Prashana should be the ideal dosage for infants and children (up to age of 16 years), but the total dosage should not exceed 30 mg per day if child is overweight.

The single dosage is also considered effective if taken immediately after birth or as soon as possible following the birth. It can be repeated every month for enhanced preventive effects.

It is also recommended to use daily basis for 30 days to 6 months according to Kashyapa Samhita for the desired effects on immunity and intelligence. Obviously, the regular use will be more effective than single use. 

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Digestive disorder - What's really making you sick ?

I truly believe that age … if you are healthy… age is just a number.   -  Hugh Hefner

Health is a central issue associated with increase in longevity and population ageing. The maintenance of health status and functioning with age is a critical factor impacting upon many other aspects of the lives of older persons, their families and communities. Ageing is accompanied by several changes in the gastro-intestinal (GI) system and older adults frequently present with GI problems. Also sedentary lifestyle and food habits affect mid-40.

The causes for the GIT disorders vary based on the age of the person, based on locality & mode of lifestyle. The common causes are contaminated food and water supplies, nutritional factors and also pathogens like bacteria, viruses, protozoan parasites, and helminthes. It is estimated that some form of digestive disorder affects more than 100 million people. For some people, digestive disorders are a source of irritation and discomfort that may cause them to drastically limit their lifestyles and frequently miss work. For others, the disorders may be extremely crippling and even fatal.

The Gastrointestinal Tract

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a long muscular tube that functions as the food processor for the human body. The digestive system includes the following organs: mouth and salivary glands, stomach, small and large intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.

Irritations or inflammation of the various sections of the GI tract are identified as gastritis (stomach), colitis (colon), ileitis (ileum or small intestines), hepatitis (liver), and cholecystitis  (gallbladder). The GI tract is not a passive system. Rather, it has the capability to sense and react to materials passed through it. For a healthy digestive system, every person requires different food selections that match their GI tract capacity.

The Digestive Process

The GI tract breaks down foods by first using mechanical means (e.g., chewing) and then via the application of a host of complex chemical processes (from saliva to colon microbes).  The food eaten and passed through the GI tract contains nutrients as well as toxins. Toxins can include, but are not limited to, food additives, pesticides, and specific foods that induce a reaction from the GI tract. 

The process of digestion is accomplished via the surface of the GI tract using secretions from accessory glands. The two glands providing the majority of digestive chemicals utilized by the GI tract are the liver and the pancreas. Another very important function of the GI tract is as a sensory organ. By rejecting foods through objectionable taste, vomiting, diarrhea, or any combination of these symptoms, the sensing capacity of the GI tract can protect the body. The surface of the GI tract has a complex system of nerves and other cells of the immune system.

Dietary Shifts and Digestive Disorders

Human evolutionary history clearly shows that we are primarily herbivores.  The so-called canine teeth of humans bear no resemblance to the canines of even a domestic house cat. The human digestive system is long, and the food is processed slowly to extract all the nutrients from plant material. Conversely, carnivores have short digestive tracts that digest flesh very quickly. The digestive systems of carnivores are able to eliminate the large amount of cholesterol consumed in their diets, and carnivores do not have alpha-amylase present in their saliva. The effect of the shift in our diets during the past 100 years has resulted in heartburn, suffering from peptic ulcer disease, and non-ulcer dyspepsia. Over-the-counter medications for these ailments are a multibillion-dollar industry. Nearly every hour, there is at least one television commercial selling an antacid or similar product.

Gastrointestinal Symptoms

There are five basic symptoms indicating a GI tract problem. These symptoms are generally associated with dietary problems or specific food allergies.

Nausea and Vomiting

Nausea and vomiting can vary from an unsettled feeling in the stomach to the violent action of immediate vomiting. Patients with nausea and vomiting symptoms should assume the ingestion of a reactive food (i.e., food containing toxins) . Patients with low-level nausea usually have their symptoms disappear with dietary change(s). Nausea and vomiting are also linked with migraines caused by food allergies.

Bloating

Bloating can result from excessive gas in the digestive system, failure of the digestive tract to sustain youthful peristaltic contractions, or a lack of sufficient quantities of digestive enzymes and bile acids to rapidly break down food. Intestinal gas results from food fermentation and swallowing air while eating. The bloating from intestinal gas is different from that which occurs in the colon.

Constipation

Constipation is the decreased frequency or slowing of peristalsis, resulting in harder stools. When the GI tract is slowed down, feces can accumulate in the colon with attending pain and toxic reactions. A spastic colon results when the colon contracts out of rhythm in painful spasms blocking movement of the stool. Some patients experience painful days of constipation followed by forceful diarrhea and watery stool, often accompanied by abdominal cramps.

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is the increased frequency of bowel movements, which are also loose or watery. If diarrhea increases, the possibility of celiac disease is considered. Celiac disease is a serious disease that allows certain macromolecules to pass through the intestinal wall. If blood appears in the stool, ulcerative colitis is likely. Protracted bouts of diarrhea can result in nutritional deficiencies due to poor absorption of essential nutrients.

Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain appears in different patterns and with varying intensities. Cramping occurs because of muscle spasms in abdominal organs. Severe cramping pain, often called colic, usually occurs from problems with strong allergic response to food.

Diseases associated with central GI tract disorders include depression, migraine, asthma, sinusitis, and fibromyalgia.  All of these diseases also have links to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) .

Steps to a Healthier Digestive System

Elimination diets are a good method of determining what foods cause an allergic reaction in the GI tract lining. Planning and following such diets are a safe starting point for anyone desiring to track their GI tract response to food. Interview physicians to learn who may be most qualified to assist in planning an elimination diet. A very good indicator of a healthy GI tract is regular transit time for complete food digestion.

Nutrition from an Ayurvedic perspective

Discovering your constitution and eating respective to your constitution (PRAKRITI) is very important. By understanding your basic constitution and condition, you can utilize nutrition as deep source of healing.

This resource is largely under your control: It is you who eats for you and no one else.

IMPROVE YOUR MOOD BY EATING RIGHT…..

We've all heard that “you are what you eat” – but, in actuality, what you eat can affect you who you are.

Our bodies are delicate balances of chemicals, hormones and neurotransmitters. Food not only sustains life, it determines the quality of that life. Fruits and vegetables are integral sources of nutrients essential to balancing mood and improving mental acuity.

Boost Serotonin -It’s regarded by many as happiness chemical and sleep promoter, but this is an over simplification. Serotonin affects our sleep, sexual behavior, risk-taking, aggression, motivation, temperature regulation, exploratory behavior and eating.

The amino acid tryptophan and 5-OH tryptophan are the building blocks for serotin. Tryptophan an, essential amino acids (meaning our body can’t produce it but obtain it from foods), is abundant in following:

Bananas

In addition to being a great source of potassium (which studies have found improves brain function), bananas are high in B6, a vitamin that increases serotonin and norepinephrine levels. Bananas also offer the mood-regulating relaxant tryptophan, an amino acid responsible for your lovely Thanksgiving turkey dinner afterglow.

Broccoli

Broccoli boasts impressive levels of folic acid (also known as Vitamin B9), an entity necessary for a number of bodily functions, including cell growth, the production of healthy red blood cells and mood regulation. According to Livestrong.com, “fruits and vegetables that contain folic acid can help to boost serotonin levels and improve mood.” If a person is deficient in folic acid, symptoms can range from diarrhea and a swollen tongue to headaches and mental depression.

Spinach -Like broccoli, spinach (and most leafy vegetables) contains a hefty dose of folic acid. Spinach is also a wonderful source of the mineral magnesium, a natural anxiety combatant. Without enough magnesium in your diet, you may find it hard to concentrate in addition to being fatigued and irritable.

Olives - Not all fats are created equal. Olives contain “healthy” fats, which are responsible for lower anxiety and anger levels. And the useful culinary ingredient olive oil provides the same benefits when eaten cold, as in salad dressings, or lightly heated below 170 degrees. Other fats are better for high heat cooking.

Berries -Deep colored vegetables like berries are steeped in complex carbohydrates, which supply glucose to the blood.  This translates to higher body energy and elevated brain activity – combating depression and decreasing irritability.

Sweet potatoes -Like their more conventional spud counterparts, sweet potatoes are complex carbohydrates. Carbs tend to have a calming effect on the human body, increasing serotonin levels.

Pumpkin, sesame, sunflower seeds.

Wheat flour, yoghurt.

Nuts all kinds.

Fresh fruits and vegetables hydrate and energize while being amazing sources of antioxidants.  Full Circle is proud to offer a wide selection of locally-sourced, organic produce that keeps mind and body strong

Cut down on sugar – In the stress response, the body releases extra glucose from the liver, so it need to take less in. Despite this, when under pressure, we crave sugary foods!

Make a cup of green tea – A Japanese study has found that drinking five cups of green tea daily, compared with only one, significantly reduces psychological stress. It’s thought that the polyphenols in the drink reduces damaging effects of stress on the brain while stimulating the release of calming chemicals in the body.

Keep your starch intake steady – If you go for many hours your blood sugar drops, and this is thought to be contribute panic attacks, body keeps its systems going, and this excess causes shakiness and panic attack symptoms. If you suffer from them, eat something (preferably) starchy every three to four hours to keep your blood sugar steady. Eating carbohydrates at frequent intervals also help with PMT (premenstrual tension), reducing weepiness, aggression, and mood swings.

Reference

http://www.livestrong.com/article/447943-what-food-or-fruit-contains-serotonin/

SWARNA PRASHANA for children's...!!

SWARNA PRASHAN /Swarna bindu prashan 

 A unique Ayurvedic method of potentiating immunity and intellect under 16 years of all childrens.
     Safe and effective way to boost immunity and mental power - proven by classics.

As described in modern medicine, the concept of vaccination is also illustrated in the books of ayurveda. It has been described as a simple way of inducing vaccination  as a process of swarna bindu prashan.
The process of swarna bindu prashana was explained in the classical textbook of ayurveda in kashyap samhita by kashyap. The process was a type of immunization  given to the baby at the time.

Ingredients Of Swarna Bindu Prashana
1. Suddha medhya ausandhi siddha ghritha(ghee fortified with medhya drugs)
2. Suddha swarna bhasma(gold bhasma)
3. Suddha madhu(honey)

Swarna ( purified gold) as told by the sages and researches of Ayurveda.

IMPORTANCE OF SHUDDHA SWARNA BHASMA
    Suvarna is one of the best medhya dravya explained in ayurveda. Kashyapacharya has explained about the use of suvarna in lehana karma. Being metal suvarna(gold) cannot be administered directly into body as a medicine. So, for this the suvarna is processed through the special procedure for making suvarna bhasma which is used as a drug. This suvarna bhasma is easy for absorption and assimilation.
    It is also medha vardhaka ie enhances the memory. So,when it is administered in very low doses for a particular time it is known to potentiate the memory power along with immunity.
    Animal Research conducted on swarna bhasma showed the use of swarna bhasma in dose of 12.5 to 50 mg/kg body on mice weight had an stimulatory effect on peritoneal macrophages, that might be helpful to fight against infection. It was believed that macrophages achieved stimulation  due to presentation of the metal to cells in fine emulsified forms. Similarly, it was also found that swarna bhasma had a restorative effect and had no any toxic effect to the liver and kidney at therapeutic dose.

IMPORTANCE Of SUDDHA MADHU/ HONEY:
    Madhu is collection of pollen grains by bees. In day today life it is observed that pollen grains acquire a great percentage in producing allergic reactions leading to many diseases. The main reason for using madhu in Swarna bindu prashana is that when madhu is administered in low doses in childhood itself then child gradually develops resistance for allergens and it remains unaffected by allergens. Honey has some of its flower properties nourish mind, nerves, senses, immune system, ojas , external—burns, wounds, sores, eyes. It acts as a medium for the absorption of drugs. So, it has been used extensively as a anupan with drugs.

IMPORTANCE OF SHUDDHA MEDHYAUSHADHI SIDDHA GHRUTA/GHEE
    Ghruta has the unique property of acquiring the gunas of dravyas which are added to it. Medhyaushadhis like manduka parni, brahmi, guducchi , yashtimadhu, vacha etc are added to ghruta and according to the procedure it is prepared. This ghruta is useful in potentiating the mental ability.

Indication Of Swarna Prashan:
• All the Children are of age group of 1 day to 5 years.
• Children with low Immunity.
• Children with low Intellect.
• Children with low Memory Power.
• Children with learning difficulties.
Contradictions
• Children suffering from fever.
• Children suffering from dysentery.
• Children suffering from diarrhea.
• Children suffering from Indigestion.

Effects Of Swarna Prashan
   According to the Kashyap Samhita:
By swarna prashana child develops medha (mental ability), agni (digestive power), bala, aayu vardhana, it is also mangalakara, punya, vrushya, varnya, ghuha baadha nashaka. If swarna prashana is done for 1 month then child will be parama medhavi, remains unaffected by vyadhi. If done for 6 months then child will be shruta dhara ( remembers what he hears).

In short the effect of swarna prashanelow: can be illustrated below :

1.Immunity Enhancer/ increaseimmunity : Suvarnaprashan increases the immunity of body increase the resistance of the body against infections.
2.Enchane/Physical Development : Suvarnaprashan makes child physically strong.
3.Memory Booster : Suvarnaprashan increases develop child's grasping power, Sharpness and recall memory.
4.Active and Intellect: Increases the intelligence of child.
5.Digestive Power : SuvarnaPRASHAN is a best appetizer and have digestive properties also.
6.Tone ups skin color: Suvarnaprashan increases attractiveness.

Administered on Pushya nakshtra of every lunar month.

SWARNA PRASHANA DATES IN 2017

YEAR	MONTH	DATE	DAY
2017	January	13	Friday
2017	February	10	Friday
2017	March	9	Thursday
2017	April	5	Wednesday
2017	May	2	Tuesday
2017	May	30	Tuesday
2017	June	26	Monday
2017	July	24	Monday
2017	August	20	Sunday
2017	September	16	Saturday
2017	October	14	Saturday
2017	November	10	Friday
2017	December	7	Thursday

KEEP YOUR CHILD HAPPY AND HEALTHY..!!

Natural Toxins in eaten foods..!!

FOOD POISONING AND FOOD ALLERGY

Food poisoning is an acute upset of the digestive tract characterized by sudden nausea, vomiting and diarrhea 

following consumption of contaminated food or drinks.Usually several people when have consumed the same food or drink are simultaneously affected and show similar symptoms and signs.

Food poisoning is caused by -
 a) Poisonous Food
                                  b) Chemicals in food
                                  c) Infected food
                                  d) Toxins in food.

a) Poisonous food- certain fish, mushrooms or fruits are poisonous. Hence it is better to avoid unknown food.

b)Chemicals in food poisoning- Food contaminated with chemicals like arsenic insecticides, rat poison, pesticides or prohibited food items and colors gives rise to acute or chronic food poisoning.

c) Infected food- This is commonest cause of food poisoning  which is caused by contamination of food by germs. Salmonella, i.e. typhi group of organisms.It is not possible to know if the food is contaminated by germs or not by viewing it externally. If food is left open at room temperature for a few hours, germs can grow on it and lead to food poisoning.

d)Toxic food poisoning - This variety is caused by toxins created by germs.

Lets have a look on next..is this food allergy or food intolerance.??

a) Lactose intolerance
Lactose is a sugar found in milk and most milk products. Lactase is an enzyme in the lining of the gut that breaks down or digests lactose. Lactose intolerance occurs when lactose is missing. Instead of the enzyme breaking down the sugar, bacteria in the gut break it down, which forms gas, which in turn causes symptoms of bloating, abdominal pain, and sometimes diarrhea.

Lactose intolerance is uncommon in babies and young children under the age of 5 years. Because lactase levels decline as people get older.

b) Gluten intolerance
Gluten is a part of wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten intolerance is associated with celiac disease, also called gluten-sensitive enteropathy. This disease develops when the immune system responds abnormally to gluten. 

c) Histamine toxicity
Fish, such as tuna and mackerel that are not refrigerated properly and become contaminated by bacteria, may contain very high levels of histamine. A person who eats such fish may show symptoms that are similar to food allergy. However, this reaction is not a true allergic reaction. Instead, the reaction is called histamine toxicity or scombroid food poisoning.

The most important to know some specific food and natural toxins in it....
Food contains natural chemicals that are essential for growth and health, including carbohydrates, sugars, proteins and vitamins. But some foods contain potentially harmful natural toxins.

The reason for the presence of natural toxins is not always known. In some foods, a toxin is present as a naturally occurring pesticide to ward off insect attack. Or a toxin may be formed to protect the plant from spoilage when damaged by weather, handling, UV light or microbes.

Your own sensitivity to a natural toxin, as well as the concentration (strength) of the toxin present, will determine whether you have an adverse reaction and the strength of symptoms you experience.

The commonly eaten foods listed below may contain natural toxins.....

1)Fruit seeds and pit -Apple and pear seeds and the inner stony pit (kernel) of apricots and peaches contain a naturally occurring substance called amygdalin.

Amygdalin can release hydrogen cyanide in the gut causing discomfort or illness. It can be fatal if too much is consumed in a short period of time.
Accidental swallowing of an occasional seed or pip is not a concern. However, do not make a habit of eating the seeds from these fruits. For a young child, swallowing only a few seeds or pits may cause illness and in rare cases can be fatal.

2) Kumara a kind of sweet potato family - can produce toxins in response to injury, insect attack and other stress. The most common toxin, ipomeamarone, can make the kumara taste bitter.The toxin levels are usually highest near the area of damage. It is recommended that any damaged parts on kumara are removed before cooking. Do not eat it if it tastes bitter after cooking.

3)Potato - All potatoes contain natural toxins called glycoalkaloids. The levels are usually low but higher levels are found in potato sprouts, and the peel of potatoes that taste bitter. The toxins are produced by the plant in response to stress such as micro-organisms, UV light, and damage such as bruising. The amount of toxin depends on the type of potato and the growing conditions.Glycoalkaloids are not destroyed by cooking, so it is important to avoid eating the sprouts and to remove any green or damaged parts before cooking. Do not eat cooked potatoes that still taste bitter. If you come across a green potato crisp, it’s probably best not to eat it. Remember to store potatoes in a dark, cool and dry place.

4) Kidney beans -Many types of beans contain toxins called lectins. The highest concentrations are found in kidney beans, especially red kidney beans. As few as four or five raw beans can cause severe stomach ache, vomiting and diarrhea. To destroy the toxins, soak the beans for at least five hours and then boil them briskly in fresh water for at least 10 minutes. Do not cook beans at a low temperature, for example in a slow cooker, as it may not destroy the toxin. Improperly cooked beans can be more toxic than raw ones. Tinned beans can be used without further cooking.

5)Rhubarb -Rhubarb contains naturally occurring oxalic acid. The amount depends on the age of the plant, the season, the climate and the type of soil. Highest concentrations are in the leaves and these should not be eaten.
Oxalic acid poisoning can cause muscle twitching, cramps, decreased breathing and heart action, vomiting, pain, headache, convulsions and coma.

6)Zucchini - may occasionally contain a group of natural toxins known as cucurbitacins. These toxins give zucchini a bitter taste. Bitterness in wild zucchinis has been known for a long time but is rarely found in commercially grown zucchinis.Eating bitter zucchinis have caused people to experience vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea and collapse. Do not eat zucchini that have a strong unpleasant smell or taste bitter.

7) Bamboo shoots -A naturally occurring toxin called cyanogenic glycosides in raw or unprocessed cassava and bamboo shoots can lead to exposure to hydrogen cyanide and its related toxicity.

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