Punarnava - A rasayan which destroys various diseases

Punarnava herb is supremely beneficial tonic which nourishes vital fluids of the body and destroys diseases. It is called as Hogweed & Horse-Purslane in English.

It improves liver function, promotes formation of blood and also purifies it. It reduces oedema of the body, and stimulates appetite.It is also very beneficial to the eyes. It is particularly effective in renal impairment and urinary problems.

It also beneficial in heart diseases, indigestion, vomiting, jaundice, anaemia, disorders of liver and spleen. Punarnava with honey or lukewarm water in the morning and evening helps for nourishment of the body.

Special Benefits of Pranayama

Our lungs have innumerable air sacs (alveoli). Common man uses very few of them while other air sacs remain non functional.This reduces the immunity of the body. Man falls sick and ages prematurely.When our life energy is diminished due to addictions (like smoking) and other bad habits, the immunity is weakened.The clogged alveoli becomes breeding places for micro-organisms that attack the body, resulting in an increased risk of diseases like bronchial asthma and tuberculosis.

However, the inactive alveoli of those who perform pranayama and breathe in deeply, receive oxygen and they become active.As a result, their physical efficiency is improved. This also purifies the nadis which in turn keeps the mind happy. Pranayama makes once mind pure and concentrated, which gives great power to the individual.

If any person does pranayama, you would find positive change in your physical health and mind. It will promote your digestive-fire and enhance your wellness and happiness.

Amla-a wonder fruit (Indian Gooseberry)

Amla (emblica officinalis) is an excellent rasayana ( a substance which prevents ageing and promotes longevity). It promotes semen formation. Its regular use gives vigour, energy, stamina, agility and vitality, It not only helps in healing of a fractured bone, but also strengthens the teeth. Its regular consumption increases Longevity, memory and strength. It strengthens the heart and the brain. It makes the hair roots stronger and darkens hair.

The fresh juice of amla contains 20 folds vitamin C than that of an orange. Consumption of amla is beneficial in symptoms of tachycardia, cardiac weakness and disorders of blood circulation. It also enhances the skin glow and promotes excellent complexion. One should consume amla throughout the year in any form, fresh fruit or its products. This is divine herb which promotes health and boosts immunity during entire year.

Remedies for Summer disorder

Hyper Acidity - 

1. Consume the sattu of barley, wheat or mixed rice with sugar candy.

2. Take amla juice after meals

3. Consumption of honey, banana, ginger, coriander leaves is recommended.

4.Take 3-5 gram of triphala churna with luke warm water at night.

Cures of Epistaxis -

1. Grind durva & Amla in cold water and smear the paste on the forehead. This will stop bleeding from the nose.

2. Instill onion juice in the nostrils

3. Wash the desi cows ghee 7 times with cold water and then apply it on forehead.

Tender Coconut Water - A tasteful Nutritious drink

It is better to drink tender coconut water with few drops of lemon juice instead of taking tea in morning.

It reduces the heat of the body through urination & defecation. It thus purifies blood. This recipe is also beneficial for vomiting & intestinal worms in children. It helps in diseases of heart, liver & kidneys. It protects body against toxic affects of medicines.

In south India tender coconut water mixed with cows milk is given to infant which is easily digestible. Coconut water is an elixir in case of cholera. The virulent bacteria of cholera multiply in the intestines. The tender coconut water helps to remove them, It replenishes the loss of sodium dehydration. The tropical medicine specialists opine that is better to replenish potassium with tender coconut water than giving potassium salt by injections in case of cholera.

It is extremely beneficial to take in diseases like typhoid, colitis, small-pox, dysentery and diarrhea. Expectant mothers would give birth to a fair child if they consume tender coconut during pregnancy.

Coconut water contains carbohydrates, proteins. iron, calcium, phosphorous, sodium,potassium, vitamin C, energy and also contains magnesium and other minerals.

The wonder plant Tulsi

Wearing a mala of tulsi beads around the neck increases life-force and cures many diseases.

Eat 5-7 tulsi leaves everyday early in morning on an empty stomach, and drink a glass of water filled overnight in copper utensil thereafter. This measure is highly beneficial. Tulsi helps miraculously in the preservation of energy. It enhances memory power.

One gram of Tulsi seeds should be soaked in water overnight, and taken on an empty stomach in the morning. It is greatly helpful in preservation of semen.

Brush Your teeth twice a day

Bacteria that are present in our mouth, starts damaging your teeth within 24 hours that's why dentists recommend brushing twice a day to consistently interrupt their growth.

Within minutes of receiving a sugary meal, oral bacteria start to produce the acids that cause the tooth decay. The less sugar you consume,or fewer number of times you eat sugary foods, the less exposure your teeth will have bacterial acids.

So its always better to brush your teeth twice a day.

Usefullness of chili pepper

Chili Peppers are extremely healthy for you, and should be included in regular diet.

It can fight migraine headaches and sinus headaches. It also helps to burn fat & lose weight.

It is rich in vitamin C and also protects heart. It can warm the feet and also fight cancer.

Help to lower high blood pressur and prevents sinusitis and congestion.

Effect of food on our life energy

Bread, biscuits, sweets, synthetic or refined foods and overcooked foods deplete our life energy.

The food consumed by us nowadays is not as beneficial as we think it to be. We eat it because we have become used to it. People normally think: " well, a little sugar will not hurt me; a little alcohol will do no harm.' thus they develop habit. But the consumption of even small quantity can also produce the same harmful effect.

This fact can be substantiated by measuring life energy of person after placing some sugar in his mouth. You will definitely find it to have diminished. However, put some honey in his mouth and this time you will find the life energy substantially greater.

Dr. Diamond proved this fact through experimentation that consumption of refined sugar depletes life energy of a person. Whereas, the consumption of natural products like fruits, vegetables etc. Helps in boosting ones life energy.

The artificially prepared, tested and packaged honey under various well known brand names is not as useful as natural honey. Various chemicals are used in order to purify sugarcane juice in sugar factories and these chemicals are harmful to the body.

In our contry, millions and millions of rupees are spent on the production of synthetic food products and cigarettes etc.
The end result is disadvantages only.

We cook our natural vegetables in such a wrong way that we destroy their natural nutrients.

Sleep - It's importance and properties

A sound sleep nourishes the body and increases it's healthfulness, strenght and vital fluids. It enables the sense organs to function properly and effectively. One habitually enjoying a sound sleep lives a full coarse of life.

Sleep should be taken at the right time and in right quantity. Oversleeping or taking sleep at inappropriate time or taking too little sleep erodes health and longevity.

Sleeping in day causes reduction in appetite. Food is not digested properly and raw, undigested food gets converted to toxins resulting in nausea, headache and skin disease etc.

Insomnia due to lack of sleep or disturbance in sleep causes pitta, semen loss, mental agitation.

Remedies to insomnia- Massaging oil into head, Massaging ghee into foot soles, regularly putting oil into ears, taking ghee and milk, curd and boiled rice, a comfortable bed and pleasing environment in room help in bringing the sleep back into eyes.

Good Sleep is must for more energy and more Enthusiastic

To rest well , required hours of sleep is very important for our health. If we are not having proper rest or sleep that will be reflected throughout the day in discomfort and there may be possibility of becoming ill.

Poor sleeping habit result in Insomnia.

So enjoy sleeping and have good rest at night to be more enthusiastic & energetic for next day!!!