Ayurveda

From ancient times till date, essential oils are in use to treat humans in a very natural way. Anxiety, aches, pains, acne, skin diseases and allergies can be well taken care of with the help of different essential oils. Essential oils that are used for allergies are basically highly concentrated non-water soluble chemicals that are obtained from nature. With the passing of time, the new generation has lost some of the wisdom of our previous generation about the ability to cure illness with the…

Plants use as food and in traditional medicine are more likely to yield pharmacologically active compounds. The medicinal properties of plants have been investigated in the recent scientific developments throughout the world, due to their potent therapeutic efficacy and antioxidant activities, no side effects and economic viability. Medicinal plants are serving as raw material for drugs which are effective and reasonable health care for people. However, all plants synthesize phytochemicals,…

Hippocrates of Kos is a name that is connected to both the medicine of Ancient greece and modern medicine. Hippocrates is the father of medicine, he is known for his theories about the way the human body works and the difference between spiritual and physical medicine. He is also known for the school he opened and the Hippocratic oath that is still used by our medical professionals today. The medical school on his home island of Kos in Greece raises questions about who wrote the oath and many…

PREPARATION OUTLINE Purpose Statement: To inform my audience about the basics of essential oils. Thesis Statement: Since biblical times, essential oils from plants have been harvested and distilled for topical, aromatic, and internal use by many as part of a wellness regimen. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Since the beginning of time, plants have been used for the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of people. Today, some of the most advanced pharmacological drugs mimic…

Advantages and Disadvantages of Complementary Therapies Alternative medicine, alternative therapy, holistic therapy, and traditional medicine are some of the other names of complementary therapy. There are many kinds of treatments that exist under complementary therapy, and each has its own unique theory and practice. But to give it a general definition, complementary therapy is any type of medication, treatment, or technique that is not part of the modern, conventional medical system. Some…

Throughout the environment there are multiple resources and benefits of plant products. The use of plants has been around for thousands of years. Herbs and spices have been played a key role in the lives of humans. Although individuals are very familiar with the use of herbs and spices, specifically for cooking purposes, they also have a widespread use in the world of herbal medicine or cosmetics. People have suffered from numerous diseases and illnesses since the beginning of time. During the…

“Medicine is not only a science; it is also an art. It does not consist of compounding pills and plasters; it deals with the very processes of life, which must be understood before they may be guided.” That is Paracelsus’s opinion on medicine. All medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines. Medicines are used to cure, halt, or prevent diseases. And drugs are given to scientists following certain instructions to make drugs. Medicines have been discovered since back to fifth century B.C…

Known for its liver healing properties, milk thistle has a storied past in folk medicine. It typically grows 2 to 7 feet high and has spiny leaves. Native to Europe, milk thistle was once used as a food and a medicine. English gardeners used the leaves like lettuce and its roost like the oyster plant. Stalks were cooked like asparagus, and the roasted seeds were prepared like coffee. The History of Milk Thistle While milk thistle was used for thousands of years in European folk medicine, it…

Sports Massage Sports massage has been around for thousands of years starting in Greece and Rome. It started with Galen, a roman physician, prescribing gladiators massage before and after exercising which has been the earliest record of sports massage being used. In the 1900’s Australians started using sports massage during football games. In 1924 Dr. I.M. Sarkisov-Sirasini began teaching Russian Sports Massage at Central Institute of Physical Therapy in Moscow. And in 1980’s Sports massage…

Meditation and Ayurveda Mind and meditation Meditation is the practice of training the individual mind to induce consciousness. It is the state of mind in which individual acknowledges the content i.e. memories of the past or ideas for the future without being identified with them. Once individual removes the limitation of the past and future he/she can achieve the balance of psychological, physical and emotional state. Dr. Joan Borysenko, leading researcher in the field termed meditation as…