Beneficial Ingredients Highlight – Tulsi
Posted by Mary on Jul 4, 2009
Tulsi, also spelled tulasi and referred to as holy basil, is an aromatic plant and, beyond its many culinary purposes, has particular spiritual relevance as well. Some Hindus consider a household incomplete without a tulsi plant and still others provide structural spaces within the home especially for their tulsi. In other spiritual practices, tulsi is used to make necklaces.
Medicinally, tulsi has been known to enhance digestion and intestinal health. The plant’s extracts are also used in remedies for colds, headaches, stomach ailments, inflammation, heart disease and malaria. Recent studies suggest that tulsi may be effective as a painkiller and may help reduce glucose and cholesterol levels. It also has antioxidant properties.
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Ayurveda – An Ancient System for Modern Times
Posted by Mary on Jun 29, 2009
AYURVEDA
What our ancestors knew about Ayurveda, a health system dating back 5,000 years ago, has been passed down from generation to generation. Its primary message is simple, yet profound: align yourself with the wisdom of nature and you will experience vibrant, glowing health.
According to Charaka Samhita, Life itself is defined as the “combination of the body, sense organs, mind and soul, the factor responsible for preventing decay and death, which sustains the body over time, and guides the processes of rebirth.”
And the practice of Ayurveda, which aims to create dynamic balance in all areas of health, is growing in popularity as one of humankind’s most ancient systems for sustaining life. Spearheading this movement are doctors and practitioners whose own undisputed success in helping people reclaim their health using Ayurvedic practices has made them household names.
Some modern-day products claim to capture and apply the wisdom of the “Science of Life”.
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