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Role of doshas in Ayurvedic System

Posted by Yukti Tuli On July - 20 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

Ayurveda has been followed in India since ages and even today, large numbers of people rely on Ayurveda to treat diseases and health ailments. This form of science is native to India and people have been practicing it since 1500 BC. However, in present scenario not only in India but in other countries as well people practice it. Many people think that this is used only to treat diseases but this is only one side of the picture. In addition to treatment of diseases, ayurveda is used to resolve many other issues related to a healthy living that includes sleeping patterns, proper diet and sexual intercourse.

Ayurveda like many other forms of science is based on rules and principles but these principles are quite easy. Any person can get familiarize with the principles of ayurveda without having any prior knowledge of religious rituals and beliefs. If you want to understand the Ayurvedic system in a better way then you should have clear understanding about the doshas. Three doshas play vital role in maintaining the health of human beings and are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. People who practice this form of science believe that the proportions of these three doshas determine the healthiness of a human being. If a person wants to be free from all kinds of diseases then three doshas must exist in a balanced state. If any imbalance happens in their occurrence level then surely the person must be suffering from one kind of health ailment or the other.

If you want to undergo Ayurvedic treatment for your diseases then the practitioner will analyze the state of three doshas inside your body. It has been said that the composition of these doshas is different in different individuals and thus to get an effective treatment they should be analyzed properly. Apart from many different practices used in Ayurveda, yoga and meditation are given high priority. Many people believe that through yoga one can conquer large numbers of diseases and thus is takes a significant place in Ayurvedic system. Body massage is other practice that plays an important role in keeping one healthy according to Ayurveda.

 

Home Remedies for Sunburn

Posted by Dr. Maulik Vyas On July - 15 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

Let us learn some natural remedies or kitchen remedies for sunburn.

Home Remedies for Sunburn #1: Take precaution so that your sun does not get exposed to the sun.

Home Remedies for Sunburn #2:   You can avoid going out between hours where the sun is at its peak. 10:00 am and 3:00 pm are the hours when the UV rays are more intense.

Home Remedies for Sunburn #3:    If you got to go out during those hours, wear a hat, goggles that protect the eyes from Ultra Violate rays, and clothes made of light colored, light weight, tightly woven cotton.

Home Remedies for Sunburn #4:   You can also wear sunscreen that has sun protection factor ( SPF ) of 15 or higher. Application is made on the skin  whenever you plan going out or ride, also applying it to all exposed areas before getting under the sun, repeating the procedure as much as possible, especially if you swim or perspire is preferred. However, you got to be sure that you purchase sunscreen that protect against both UVA and UVB rays.


Home Remedies for Sunburn #5:     Take plenty of fluids that prevent dehydration.

Home Remedies for Sunburn #6: In diet, eat lots of lean, and good quality protein foods. In addition, take raw fruits that supply the vitamins and minerals required by the body.

Home Remedies for Sunburn #7: To heal a sunburn pain, an application is made over the affected areas using cool water compresses. Also, filling a bathtub with cold water with one pound of baking soda or oatmeal dissolved in may work too. Soak the affected areas in the bath for half an hour approximately.

Home Remedies for Sunburn #8: Wash the sunburn affected areas with some antibacterial soap that prevents secondary infection.

Home Remedies for Sunburn #9: Never ever burst any blister. They create a natural protection that helps the skin sunburned healing faster.

Height Weight Ratio

Posted by Dr. Maulik Vyas On July - 11 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
Standard Height and Weight for Indian Men & Women
(Courtesy: LIC of India)
 

Men

Women
Height
(Feet & Metres)
Weight
(kgs)

Weight
(kgs)

5′-0″   (1.523 m) 50.8 - 54.4 50.8 - 54.4
5′-1″  (1.548 m) 51.7 - 55.3 51.7 - 55.3
5′-2″  (1.574 m) 56.3 - 60.3 53.1 - 56.7
5′-3″  (1.599 m) 57.6 - 61.7 54.4 - 58.1
5′-4″  (1.624 m) 58.9 - 63.5 56.3 - 59.9
5′-5″  (1.650 m) 60.8 - 65.3 57.6 - 61.2
5′-6″  (1.675 m) 62.2 - 66.7 58.9 - 63.5
5′-7″  (1.700 m) 64.0 - 68.5 60.8 - 65.3
5′-8″  (1.726 m) 65.8 - 70.8 62.2 - 66.7
5′-9″  (1.751 m) 67.6 - 72.6 64.0 - 68.5
5′-10″  (1.777 m) 69.4 - 74.4 65.8 - 70.3
5′-11″  (1.802 m) 71.2 - 76.2 67.1 - 71.7
6′-0″  (1.827 m) 73.0 - 78.5 68.5 - 73.9
6′-1″  (1.853 m) 73.3 - 80.7 73.3 - 80.7
6′-2″  (1.878 m) 77.6 - 83.5 77.6 - 83.5
6′-3″  (1.904 m) 79.8 - 85.9 79.8 - 85.9