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Natural Fruit Extract Prevents and Reduces Kidney Stones: New Study: A natural fruit extract may prevent and even dissolve human kidney stones, a new study has found which could lead to the first advance in the treatment of calcium oxalate stones in 30 years. The study by University of Houston researchers offers the first evidence that the compound hydroxycitrate (HCA) is an effective inhibitor of calcium oxalate crystal growth that, under certain conditions, is actually able to dissolve these crystals. Calcium oxalate crystals are the most common component of kidney stones. This ...

Managing Hyperacidity In Ayurveda Stressful lifestyles and irregular diets make people prone to ailments compromising the quality of life. One such condition is Hyperacidity. It means hydrochloric acid is released in excess in the stomach which leads to ulcers. Causes of Hyperacidity Eating spicy, sour, stale foods, fast foods, fizzy drinks and heavy meals Specific seasons such as the rainy and autumn season. Untimely eating habits Particular climates Eating too much of pulses Suppressing urges Poisoning Anger, anxiety and depression Eating white flour products frequently Eat...

Consuming this one simple fruit combined with a diet rich in saturated fats can lower obesity risk as well as improve gut bacteria, a new study has found. Consuming grapes combined with a diet rich in saturated fats can lower obesity risk as well as improve gut bacteria, a new study has found. According to researchers, it may also help counter the negative effects of a high fat diet, including heart disease, hypertension and diabetes. The findings showed that the unique and diverse composition of antioxidants called polyphenols present in grapes can help reduce the percentage o...

  The millennia-old medicinal practice of Ayurveda consists of various powerful branches. A very distinct one is the study and usage of herbs and plants, which is the basis for most the medicines and treatments in this life science. The basic idea of Ayurveda is the synergy of the human body with Mother Nature. Herbs have profound preventive and curative properties, providing localized nourishment to targeted physiological systems and processes. Herbs are used for physical application in case of wounds, bruises, gashes or as oral medication or in food preparation. It is integrat...

What Aloe Vera Does in Your Body: Why Egyptians Called It the Plant of Immortality: Known to the Egyptians as the plant of immortality, plant for healthy reproductive system in Ayurveda and to Native Americans as the wand of heaven, aloe vera comes with a wide array of amazing healing properties — some of which you may already be aware. You might even have your own aloe vera plant in your home for those small emergencies like scrapes, cuts, and burns, but did you know that aloe vera is not only limited to topical use and is actually even more beneficial to your body when taken internall...

Ginseng is a popular herb having a Chinese origin. It possesses many health benefits. This herb is highly effective in treating many diseases and health problems. The ginseng plant was discovered in the northern China mountainous regions over 5000 years ago. Initially it was used only for culinary purposes, but later its therapeutic properties were identified. The medicinal purposes of this herb are known to have been in use for 3000 years. Chinese medical texts believe that ginseng rejuvenates the soul and body. It is beneficial for curing many disorders and diseases. The medicinal prope...

Who wouldn’t love to eat bananas? This sweet tasting exotic fruit can tickle your taste buds and refresh your mind. Something hard to believe is that banana is the 4th staple food that is eaten all over the world, right after rice, wheat and corn. It is the most consumed fruit in the US; apple is the second most consumed fruit. Banana is believed to be cultivated way back in 5000 BCE (some say 8000 BCE) in New Guinea. Each year 80 million tons of bananas are produced all over the world out of which less than 20% are exported and the rest of them are used for local consumption. In India ...

  There is a plethora of health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar. The organic solution made from fermented juice of crushed apples is also used for skin care and other general beauty enhancements. With regards to whether it can really melt belly fat or not, most research say that it can. Apple Cider Vinegar works internally and taps into several physiological mechanisms that support healthy weight loss. Apple Cider Vinegar For Weight Loss Well it does not literally melt the fat inside you, but enhances the weight loss mechanism. There are several ways it effects the weight los...

Diabetes is a silent killer affecting around 346 million people across the world. The projections of the World Health Organization indicate that diabetes related deaths are doubling as we speak. This phenomenon was said to have started in 2005. These mind boggling numbers pose to be a huge threat for global health. Diabetes is also the fifth leading cause of death in the United States with over 17 million affected every year. So what is the long term solution to overcome this ordeal according to Ayurveda? Even though the various causes are complex, to an extent the menace can be curbed...

The human race learned long ago that cooking food before eating would protect from certain diseases. Since then this practice of cooking has grown to include all types of foods and is now considered an art. Very few meals are eaten which include raw elements, except for the leafy green salad. One advantage of eating raw is that it brings Nature’s intentions into focus. When I speak of eating raw I am referring to fruit, nuts, and vegetables, which taste good to the majority of humankind in their basic simplicity direct from tree, bush or vine. I realize it isn’t easy to simply abando...