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Excellence of Siddha system of Medicine

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EXCELLENCE OF SIDDHA MEDICINE

Siddha system of medicine is one of the oldest medical systems of India, existed separately in early times. The system has flourished very well in India for many centuries. Although this system declined in later years, in the wake of changing mode of life and modern medicine, it continues to sustain its influence on the masses because of its incomparable intrinsic merits.

Siddha system has its own well developed chemistry and its tireless efforts striving in the direction of the development of ALCHEMY has resulted in the genesis of thousands of mineral and metallic preparations. Thus Siddha system is well equipped to combat any disease, even chronic diseases, which baffle and elude the sophisticated modern medical science.

The foundation of countless prescriptions forms the most impressive bulk of Siddha wisdom. But even modern experts trained in Botany and pharmacology, will find it hard to understand the complex prescriptions that are given and extremely difficult to identify the plants and herbs mentioned by Siddhars (the founders of Siddha system of medicine). An enormous variety of widely differing drugs were mixed in Siddha medicine into a kind of arcanav, as a myth, mystery or secret. To be sure, the myth also reflects the integration of Siddha traditions and gives a symbolic representation, expressing ancient thoughts. It is not merely an irresponsible play of fantasy but teaches in pictorial scripts, an attitude towards life.

Unique Siddha medicinal preparations: For a medicine to be effective, the inorganic substances have to be brought to their atomic form. Siddhars developed the knowledge of bringing inorganic substances into atomic and ionic form which is easily absorbed by the system, when ground with herbal juices and put on the fire. The specialized Siddha preparations are -parpam’, -chendooram’, -chunnam’and -mezhagu’. These are metallic and mineral preparations by transmutation processes of converting the metal to ashes and waxy constituency which exerts therapeutic properties and devoid of any metallic traces. These are also the by products noticed during Siddhars Alchemical practices only.

Muppu: Muppu has a distinct place in Siddha medicine. It is the combination of three rare salts which enhances the efficacy of any Siddha medicine. The preparation and ingredients are a closely guarded secret. It is also believed that -muppu’ also engender yogic concentration, a part of Siddha tradition.

Kaya kalpa: This is similar to -Rasayana chikitsa’ of Ayurveda and -gerontology’ of modern medicine. The word -kalpa’ means -able, competent’. When it is connected with -kaya’ or body, the term means competency or ability of the body. While in Ayurveda, rasayana is different from -vajeekarana’, kaya kalpa does not treat vajeekarana or the science of aphrodisiacs separately. When kayakalpa treatment is undertaken, the vigor of body and mind are restored and so there is no need for separate attention to vajeekarana. Siddhars were more concerned about the ultimate goal of living and less with worldly pursuit of sex. However, kayakalpa is very much capable of achieving the ends of both rasayana and vajeekarana.

The details of kayakalpa treatment are- 1. Preservation of vital energy of the body by diverting the internal secretions to the circulation of blood by control of breathing through yoga 2. Conservation of sperm by using it for regeneration. 3. Use of universal salt -muppu’ for rejuvenation. 4. Use of calcined powder prepared from metal and minerals such as mercury, gold, sulphur, mica, copper etc. 5. Use of drugs prepared by certain rare Indian herbs.

-Food is medicine and medicine is food- and -Prevention is better than cure- were the slug lines of Siddhars and their followers. In the past people had the first hand information of the health and toxic effects of various species of flora and they provided the raw materials to the medical man for compilation. Thus Siddha system is a science perfected into an art, coupled with primitive intuitions into nature’s resources and secrets.

A close look at the eating habits of animals and birds reveals they eat food raw and ripe consisting of all the six tastes where as man eats only food stuff of four tastes, leaving bitter and astringent, which are pre-requisites for healthy circulation f blood. Bitterness fights against bacterial infection and astringency maintains the right blood quality and its constituents. Small quantities of agathi grandiflora, bitter gourd, seeds of solanum xanthocarpum, flowers of neem eaten now and then in small quantities, ward of many microbiological and bacterial infections.

It was a common knowledge for many Indian to possess the rare knowledge of various medicinal properties of ingredients in our culinary preparations and thus many an Indian woman trained in the traditional oriental ways of food preparation is an excellent and masterly physician without any master degree-

As a sampler, when excessive smoking causes dizziness, stomach disorders and makes the male suffer from nicotine poison, immediately the lady knows the sure cure for this disorder and gives him agathi grandiflora leaves, deliciously cooked at regular intervals and thus cures him of his malady, similarly she knows the properties of medicinal food recipes out of edible greens, leaves, barks, berries and other vegetables and the value of pepper, mustard, ginger and a host of other household provisions, rarely men of the past generations were perforce compelled to visit the medical experts and specialists who were scarce and few.

The leafy green mentioned above and several other bitter lasting foods and dishes as in margosa leaves and other plants and medicinal herbs, kill or exterminate the nematodes like thread worm, hookworm and tape worms and similar germs infesting the bowels and alimentary canal.

Religion is an indispensable stand in the web of Hindu Indian life that permeates through the daily life and character of Indians. The wise men of old India have deftly fused in their life certain ablutions, ceremonial rights and codes of conducts for normal healthy life. The Hindu Icons or the Pantheons of various Gods and particular modes of worship with leaves, flowers, milk, butter, honey, ghee, betel and nuts are symbolic and of great significance just as an abacus is used to induce children to learn arithmetic; these observations have been designed to promote for living a healthy life of body, mind and spirit. The practices may seem succinct or stupid to the modern civilization, but they were quite significant and sacred in the past.

The ancient wisdom of our ancestors should not be ridiculed because of our ignorance or non realization of their intrinsic worth. Let me present few examples of these rites and rituals and anyone with faithful, sincere interpretations of facts will come to the conclusion as how the medicine, art, culture, rituals and the way to healthy living with longevity were interwoven during prehistoric period.

While worshipping Lord Shiva, during the chanting and pooja, beal leaves (aegle marmelos) are offered to the Deity and after worship, some of these leaves are eaten by the devotees as -Prasad’ (blessings from God).this intake of beal leaves when followed regularly ensures good health by proper digestion and assimilation of food. It also removes the toxins in the body and is a blood purifier.

While worshipping mother Durga, the Goddess is being invoked with neem leaves and later consumed by the devotees. This is manna from heaven when consumed regularly in small quantities with its essence, as it proves wonderful disinfectant and germicide. Regular intake of this herb in any kind will be a sure elixir of life.

The foremost Hindu Deity Lord Ganesha, first to be propiated before commencing any important human project as per the belief. The Lord is worshipped with a particular type of grass – -Doorva’ (cynodon dactylon), which has been proven scientifically to possess the power of generating electricity in minute degree. When handling it augment one’s personal magnetism. It is of high medicinal value when administered orally. Another instance may seem superstitious but not without truth. Before initiating any auspicious rites, it is customary to make a crude image of Lord Ganesha with a fresh paste of either cow dung or turmeric paste and stick a small tuft of Doorva grass leaves to the person of the Deity. This image is abandoned and left to wither after performing pooja. Normally wet paste of either cow dung or turmeric when left exposed to atmosphere will be infested with bacteria and this does not happen with the sanctimonious Lord Ganesh’s image with the bunch of Doorva grass. It may baffle one’s imagination and one may not believe, but seeing believes!!!

Mango leaves are used in the worship of the Goddess of rivers- Ganga devi. Festoons of mango leave adorn temples and houses during festivals. A tuft of mango leaves dipped in the sacred water after worship Ganga is sprinkled over all the places of the premises and on the devotees. This serves as purificatory process. A decoction of mango leaves taken at regular intervals will cure many bodily illnesses.

The people of -Vishnu cult’ perform pooja of the Lord with -Tulsi leaves’ (ocimum sanctum). After the pooja 3-5 leaves are consumed as -Prasad’- these leaves consumed at regular intervals will build strong muscles and bones. It is also a wonderful prophylactic drug for many ailments. Likewise -Lord Brahma’, the Creator is worshipped with country fig leaves and fruits. The intake of these leaves and fruits will restore the correct blood constituents due to its astringent properties. These few narrations give a glimpse into the astounding possibilities of simple herbal preparations with no intricate knowledge of orthodox Siddha compounds with elaborative preparation processes. With a primary knowledge of hundreds of species in vegetable kingdom and the knowledge of physical body, its physiology and anatomy and simple rules of health and hygiene, any layman can lead a healthy life free from diseases.

Similarly periodic oil-bath promotes real rejuvenation of the physical body, though the modern medical conception put it that the diet we take orally contain oily matter which could suffice for a healthy body. Folds and wrinkles disappear in due course, when taken regular oil bath, giving the person youth, glow and luster. There are many illustrations of Siddhars stating by proper physical exercise and perfect breathing, food habits, evacuation of bowels, many undesirable conditions get eliminated. Siddhars have also propounded many prescriptions for rejuvenating the body and this bulk is called -Kayakalpa’, literally meaning a body like stone. The most intriguing, perplexing and unique phenomenon of Siddha system of medicine is the -Kayakalpa group of herbs’ which is not found in any other systems of medicine in the world. These ensure physiotherapy, psychotherapy, preventive and curative aspects of diseases and pave the way for longevity. There are 108 kayakalpa herbs; many among them in daily use are onion, garlic, ginger, lemon, jequirity and turmeric etc.

On close scrutiny one will struck with much wonder as in how those days where there was not even a microscope, the ancient Siddhars were capable of describing the use of such things rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, hormones, electrolytes and other nutrients grouped them as disease preventives for promoting longevity.

To conclude these scriptures and sciences embody all that was required for human advancements in the world and a study of these ancient literatures will be really productive of lasting benefits. We may confess that we are still ignorant of many things connected with the ancient thoughts and beliefs and it is our ignorance that belittles their greatness.

The revival of ancient systems, be they in medicine or moral code, requires a faithful interpretation of the views of the originators of these sciences and such a movement will be useful and indeed found necessary since modern discoveries still are incomplete and look forward to the ancient works for the -MISSING LINKS’.

The Siddha system of medicine deserves careful and faithful examination since it has in itself many principles which may go a long way to supply the defects and deficiencies of modern conceptions and that may save Indian society and generally the world from many a besetting peril-..

-Authored by Siddha vaidya P.S.Narasimha swamy, Director- Agasthya Siddha literature research centre, #1495, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Krishna murthy puram, Mysore-5700 04 Cell: 09845167119 E-mail: Website: http://agasthiaherbal.tripod.com blogspot: http://healingfromtheroots.blogspot.com

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An Alternative For High Cost Dental Procedures-dental Tourism

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Dental tourism has become a booming industry in the recent years. People want to get dental treatment at an affordable cost. Even routine dental checkups and minor treatments cost very high. People have to spend huge amount of money from their pockets to seek minor dental treatments. Sometimes dental treatments make big holes in pockets of the people who do not get any medical insurance from their employees. Many people do not care about their teeth due to high cost of the dental treatment. Dental tourism provides an alternative for high cost dental procedures. People are moving to different countries for getting dental treatments at affordable cost. Less developed countries provide dental treatments for the people of other countries at lower cost and therefore dental tourism have become very popular all over the globe.

Dental doctors in smaller countries are providing different dental treatments and packages for the people at pocket friendly prices. They offer root canal treatment, dental implants and crowns. Some companies combine dental tourism packages with holiday packages. In this way people getting dental tourism have double benefit. They not only enjoy their holidays but also get dental treatments at affordable price. Dental tourism has become a great alternative to high cost dental procedures because these packages are customized depending upon the needs of the individual. People can receive dental surgery at very affordable price from a different country by taking Dental tourism program.

Many countries are attracting tourist by giving them best quality services and safe dental treatments. They contact with qualified and professional doctors and health organizations to provide best facilities to the tourist so that more and more people may get attracted. Some people fear of taking dental treatments from foreign countries where they do not know anybody. The companies that provide such facilities take all the responsibility of providing best care and treatment in foreign countries. They make sure that the dentist that they choose is well qualified and have full knowledge about the different dental treatments. It is their job to check the certification and qualification of the doctor before they hire them for the treatments.

A person who take dental tourism package do not have to bother about anything because some companies provide money back guarantee if any problem arise in getting the dental treatment. They offer insurance of the full package in case of any mishapppening that may occur during the visit. They arrange the boarding and lodging for the person and help them to easily get dental treatment at affordable cost. Some companies offer one time package whereas some companies have lifelong packages for the people at discounted prices. Thus, dental tourism is a cost saving method for getting required dental treatment.

Heart Disease Symptoms For Different Types Of Heart Disease

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We very well know that heart disease has different symptoms and similar warning signs. Today people are suffering several different types of heart disease like heart attack, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, fibrillation and arrhythmias. Few of most common symptoms of heart disease for coronary artery illness contain faster heart beat, breath shortness, dizziness, weakness, palpitation, sweating and nausea. Chest pain is also the common symptoms found in patients. This may happen due to heartburn but sometimes. Patient may experience aching, heaviness, burning, pressure, discomfort, fullness and squeezing from cause of chest pain. The heart disease patient may experience pain in throat, back, neck, arm and jaw apart from chest.

The heart disease symptoms for heart attack consist of abnormal blood pressure, pain in arm, breast, heaviness and discomforts. May this discomfort spread out to throat, jaw, arm or in back. Patient sometime experiences some strange activities such as choking, vomiting, dizziness and sweating. The patient may suffer severe weak, living in anxiety and breath shortness. Also there is more chance to face irregular heartbeat.

Generally these symptoms remain thirty minutes during the heart attack. Initial moment it will begin mild and later it turn into significant pain. Some patient affected heart disease without significant symptoms. Such case is very common for diabetic patients. Once a person assumed to have heart disease symptoms without delay he/she must take medical help in order to lessen the risk of critical situation and heart damage.

Arrhythmias heart disease symptoms include abnormal rhythm, feeling heart beat skipped, chest pounding, dizziness, fainting, fatigue and breathe shortness. Even though it eighty percent resembles other types of heart disease but the symptoms of heart disease varies with its activities, causes and risk issues. The arrhythmia, racing, fluttering, unexpected pounding experiencing in heart are the most common heart disease symptoms for Atrial fibrillation. Patient may realize tired and feel short of energy, dizziness, light headed, discomfort, faints in chest and breath shortness, etc. People may experience above all symptoms or only one symptom.

The other categories of heart disease include heart failure, valve disease and congenital heart defects. People at any age affect in heart disease even children and infants. The symptoms of heart disease also include cyanosis which appears in bluish tint, lips skin, fingernails, fast or rapid breathing, slowly weight gain, unhealthy food gain, periodic lung infections and lack of ability to exercise and many more. If parents neglect heart disease symptoms to treat then there are chances more to face death for infants and children.

New India Considers No-frills Health Insurance Plan

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There is a massive, untapped market for health insurance and public sector insurance giant New India declaration is planning to develop a individual product targeting this part, according to company officials.

The company is in the process of developing a no-frills health insurance policy targeting the lower income sector. The product will be launched in three months, said Segar Sampath, deputy general manager, New India Assurance.

There are about 600-700 million people in that segment who do not have any medical coverage. There is a huge market to be captured. We are developing a plain vanilla product with lower premium to meet their needs, said Segar Sampath.

The company at present is studying the market, the affordability levels of the intention segment, the premium payable by them and would try and develop a product with smaller cash and controls to meet their medical emergency needs, he said.

While governments in states like Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu already have medical insurance coverage for those below dearth line, the segment of people just above the poverty line is a huge market untouched and unmet at present, experts say.

There are not many health insurance products tailored for this segment. More than that, health insurance companies have failed to create responsiveness about health insurance to this segment of people, said Meena Nair, vice-president, (India) insure risk management and insurance brokerage services.

While launching the right product with an affordable premium is important to meet their needs, what would also matter is the marketing of these products efficiently to ensure their reach to the target group.

The insurers are probably wary of claims settlement in this segment which could be one reason why they have hesitated to meet their needs. In case of government health insurance programmes, people would know that they could approach the hospitals. But for those just above poverty levels there would be very little knowledge on things like the ways of lodging a claim. The onus lies on the insurance firm to educate them, Nair said.

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Why Healthcare Facilities are Favoring Physician Jobs

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As the new generation of physicians are entering in medical profession & practices, the demand for employment opportunities is growing at a fast pace. Even hospitals and other medical facilities are also coming up with exciting employment options for physician jobs in order to achieve growth targets and reputational objectives.

Below are factors that influence employers from the medical industry to change long established trends. >

Freedom to change practice preferences: Young physicians have envisioned their success through opportunities in their medical career. The physicians seem to be avoiding private practice adaptability because of its uncertain future.

Demographic and job advantages: Many new physicians prefer to work in different locations after a certain period, it gives them the opportunity to travel and explore different places of their interest. The prime advantage of this trending in physician jobs is to have a perfect balance between work and life. As a result, enjoying life becomes possible for healthcare professionals and at the same time they put dedicated efforts in their jobs.

Incomes and revenues: Experienced physicians and other medical experts have already witnessed a phase of declination in their income, salaries and growth. Newer job opportunities for physicians offer assurance and safety in their earnings, thus enabling them to prosper in their career and enhance their lifestyle.

Number of medical facilities vs. available workforce: The world is experiencing acute shortage of talented physicians and specialists because new hospitals, clinics and other type of medical attention centers are taking up shape at an accelerating speed. As a result, the demand of medical professionals has become higher and is increasing day by day. Existing healthcare facilities are giving much importance to Physician Jobs and have developed strategies to retain and recruit medical experts by providing good remuneration, job benefits, convenience and other essential facilities with good career prospects. Finding employment opportunities to avail such physician jobs advantages, www.physicianjobs.com can provide you necessary guidance and support you with its capabilities.

Smoking and your dental health

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So you brush your teeth every morning and night without fail. You floss when you get the time, and also remember to eat healthy, and still you are plagued with bad dental health. You feel you are doing everything right but still you get problem after problem pouring out of your oral cavity. Have you considered that the reason for this might be your smoking habit? You have not, well its time that you did.

As the messenger of bad news is usually ignored, try and pay attention to what comes next. Smoking is bad for your dental health. It is not a new discovery, you already know that its bad for your lungs and your full respiratory system is in turmoil over it. Now understand the fact that your dental health is also affected by this demon. It causes the breath to go foul. Okay, you will chew some extra strong mint to take care of that problem, but that is just cosmetic. The real damage is already done.

Your teeth have gone yellow since you started smoking as the very smoke you inhale stains it. Your dental health plan of brushing and flossing will not help avoid this, it might delay the process for a while, but stains and discoloration will win in the end. Smoking might help calm your distraught nerves but in the long run it is going to take a heavy toll on your health. Get wise about your general and in particular your dental health today. Quit Smoking.

Bella Vi Afire

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Bella Vi Afire a premium weight loss supplement that helps to lose weight naturally without any side effects. This supplement is made keeping in view the common issues faced with the potential users.

Bella Vi Afire slimming herbal capsules are carefully made up using updated scientific procedures. The capsules contain Tea polyphones and Total sponginess. The capsule may decay the traces of triglycerides in the body and organ walls. It is composed to help you get rid of the excess fat cells stored in the body.

The supplement is rich in cellulite factor which helps your body to dissolve the excess fats to excrete through blood. It might also improve the function of intestines by cleaning off the intestinal absorption of toxins and fats.

The Bella Vi Afire capsules help in losing weight in three simple steps explained below.

In the first step, the botanical lipase and cellulose slow down the regeneration of fat cells, while the supplement removes the excess fat stored in the subcutaneous level. Gradually, the body starts feeling leaner and healthier, while the creases and excess rolls will reduce or go away completely. However, this clearly depends upon the weight you started off with.

In the second step, the extracts of Tea Polyphenols improve the fat burning process in the body. On an average you will easily lose 4 to 15 pounds bi-weekly, or even 2 to 5 cm in the circumference of the waist.

In the third step, the supplement will cleanse and dissolve the excess fat cells through blood stream so that they vacate the body through the intestinal tract.

There are various benefits of this supplement, for example, it boosts metabolism, regulates sugar absorption, suppresses appetite, increases fat oxidation, increases energy levels, regulates leptin levels and lowers the fat toxins by thermogenesis.

The ingredients of this supplement are lotus leaf, licorice, magnesium, poria, bitter orange, law pinella, and green tea. You can take two capsules daily before the first meal of the day. The supplement is equally suitable for both men and women. People suffering from serious illness, pregnant and nursing women and children under 18 years of age should avoid taking the supplement.

So, You Think You Can’t Do Mental Arithmetic

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How many times have you heard someone say ‘I can’t do mental arithmetic’?

Perhaps it is something that you have said yourself many times . . . I know I have!

The problem, I have found, is not ‘I can’t do mental arithmetic’ but ‘I don’t know how to do mental arithmetic’.

This certainly was the case for me.

Let me show you what i mean.

If I were to ask you to multiply 43 x 11. Would you be able to do it? How long would it take you to do it?

If you asked me that 1 year ago, I would have said ‘I can do it but it will take me a while’. You see, like many people, I believed that I couldn’t do mental arithmetic.

Now, let me show you how to do 43 x 11 in your head in less than 1 second (it will take you less than 1 second once you know how to do it).

1. separate the 4 and the 3 thus: 4 __ 3 (because we are going to put a number in between the 4 and the 3),

2. add 4 + 3 to get: 4 + 3 = 7,

3. place the 7 between the 4 and the 3 to get: 4 7 3,

That is your answer: 43 x 11 = 473

How easy is that?

Practice on the following and see how quickly you can do them in your mind:

– 23 x 11 = (23 x 11 = 253)

– 18 x 11 = (18 x 11 = 198)

– 71 x 11 = (71 x 11 = 781)

If I were to ask you now, what is 27 x 11? You would be able to work it out in your head in less than 1 second and tell me: 297.

Congratulations! You have gone from ‘I can’t do mental arithmetic’ to ‘Gee, that was easy!’.

The thing about mental arithmetic is: the problem is not ‘I can’t do mental arithmetic’ but ‘I don’t know how to do mental arithmetic’.

There are many such tricks to doing mental arithmetic and once you know them, you will be amazed at the type of mental arithmetic calculations you will be able to do in you head in less than 1 second:

– divide by 5 eg. 42 / 5 = ?

– multiply by 5 eg. 68 x 5 = ?

– square a number that ends in 5 eg. 45 x 45 = ?

– and so on . . .

So, take heart! You are not as ‘dumb’ as you think. You can’t do mental arithmetic simply because you were never shown how to do it . . . and not because you can’t!

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Brilliant Bamboo And How It Relieves Eczema!

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Cheshire businesswoman Kelly Mitchell suffered with eczema as a child and sadly, both her little daughters suffer too. Their flare-ups come and go, but she is very much aware of the soreness and despair the itching can cause. She is careful about their skincare routines and has at all times tried to manage their conditions in a holistic way.

Kelly would not to put the girls down on the carpet because wool is so irritating to eczema sufferers. Shed always put Isabella down on a cotton play mat and being an arty type of person, it was usually a patchwork one shed made herself. It was while she was searching the internet one day for new fabrics that she came across bamboo.

The more Kelly read about bamboo, the more she began to observe how it could be used to help with eczema. Here are some of the properties of the wonder fabric:

– Bamboo readily absorbs moisture. Four times more absorbent than cotton, bamboo maintains the body temperature by hastily wicking away moisture from the skin, which then evaporates leaving baby dry and comfortable. Limiting the skins contact with water is a key factor in relieving eczema.

– Bamboo fabric has natural air conditioning built in enabling the skin to breathe and helping to relieve irritated skin.

– Unlike any other fabric, it remains cool to the touch, even when its warm, bringing immediate comfort and relief. How? The bamboo fibre is packed with micro-gaps and holes, giving it incredible aeration properties. In hot weather, it will keep the user cooler than standard fabrics in the comparable knit or weave.

– Variations in temperature can set off eczema flare ups; most often hot humid or cold dry conditions. Bamboo fabric is a natural temperature regulator with fantastic insulating properties.

– Antibacterial by nature, Bamboo fibre has natural elements to help kill and prevent the spread of bacteria. This property is retained in the fabric, even after several washes at regular temperature.

– Bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic, mild and gentle ideal for babies sensitive skin; therefore there will be no allergic reactions as with other natural fibres such as cotton or hemp. This is because bamboo fibres are naturally smooth and round without any chemical treatment, meaning there are no sharp spurs to irritate the skin.

– It is mould and mildew resistant, both of which are common allergens and can often trigger an eczema flare up.

– It does not hold on to odour from common irritants such as fragrances, perfumes, chemicals and other products.

– Bamboo is also environmentally kind and sustainable.

And so Kellys concept grew from making a play mat into thoughts of creating a special range of clothing. She expressed her idea to a friend, and between them they formed Ickle Eco – a company specialising in bamboo baby wear expressly designed for children with eczema and skin allergies!

In addition to capturing the amazing properties of bamboo fabric, Kelly & her business partner Victoria wanted to take the designs further. They guarantee that there are no man made fibres in the clothes: the fabric is a mix of 70% bamboo and 30% organic cotton, our fibre is 100% cotton, they use nickel free poppers and 100% cotton labels.

The fabric is certified OEKO-Tex 100, which means it is entirely chemical free. They also use the most sophisticated eco-friendly, water-based inks for their hand screen-prints. They have also incorporated a number of design features that make the clothes even comfier; all the seams on the under garments and sleepwear are external. The clothes are cut to fit closely to the skin, to maximise the benefits of the fabric. They introduced optional mittens on the sleep suits and pyjama tops, to help stop scratching and the sleep suits also have a double fabric layer around the knee and ankle, as this area is prone to eczema.

Kelly & Victoria are now planning to develop the Ickle Eco range to comprise cot sheets and sleeping bags, to compliment the existing sleepwear. As bamboo also contains natural UV protection, their summer range includes romper, shorts, tunic and sunhat all ideal to help guard that delicate skin.

The Healing Power Of Alternative Medicine

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Alternative Medicine refers to a group of diversified medical practices and health care approaches that are used in place of conventional medicinal treatments. Today, alternative medicines have a number of different modalities like Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, Naturopathy, Reiki, Bowen Massage Therapy and many more. These treatments and therapies are different from conventional medicines in the sense that within alternative health approaches, the emphasis is on the wellness of the person as a whole and not on the symptoms. On the other hand, conventional medicine or allopathic medicines fix the diseases with surgeries or chemicals.

Alternative Treatments continue to grow in popularity across the world due to their many benefits and holistic healing approach. Some of the most popular treatments are listed below.

Ayurveda
Ayurveda, a Sanskrit word, means “knowledge of life”. It is a traditional holistic medicinal approach that originated in India at least 5000 years ago. Inspired by divinity Brahma, Ayurveda emphasizes the re-establishment of balance between mind, body and spirit through diet, yoga, meditation, body cleansing, detoxification, massage and exercise. The treasure of Ayurveda contains the insightful understanding of the cycles of life and the working of nature which helps in effective healing of physical, mental and spiritual health of a person. The Ayurvedic practitioners (Vaidyas) recognize the body-type of an individual and rectify the imbalances in digestive, nervous, endocrine and immune system through lifestyle and diet adaptations to naturally bring back the healthy balance. Some of the most popular Ayurvedic treatments include Shirodhara, Shamana, Shodhra, Panchkarma and skin treatments.

Acupuncture
Originated in China at least 2000 years ago, Acupuncture includes stimulation of certain functional points on the body by penetrating the skin with thin metallic needles. The treatment of Acupuncture is premised upon the rhythms of energy flow that circulate throughout the body to ensure a healthy and stable body. It is believed that any discontinuation in the flow of energy can cause imbalances and diseases and thus, it can be cured by stimulating the identifiable key points on the skin. Acupuncture has been proven successful in the treatment of chronic body pain, headache, knee osteoarthritis, nausea, dysphagia, etc.

Homeopathy
Homeopathic treatment, the most commonly used alternative medicine system, is premised upon three rigid principles, namely, “like cures like”, the minimal dose and one single remedy. To cure a disease, a patient is treated with a small quantity of inactivated virus with highly diluted preparations which helps in negating the infection caused by the real virus. Moreover, Homeopathy doesn”t combine remedies for different symptoms; a patient is prescribed only one remedy for the symptoms which is also called “simillium”. The major concern of this treatment is to cure the whole person, not the different body parts.

Naturopathy
The health care system of Naturopathy is fundamentally based upon the knowledge and practice of laws of life which keep the human body healthy. Naturopathic physicians seek to cure the illness and to restore the body balance of an individual by emphasizing the natural healing processes inherent in the body. This holistic medicinal treatment involves proactive diagnosis and prevention of the diseases by creating a healing environment through the use of natural therapeutics. Naturopathy has the ability to cure almost all the disease including allergies, chronic pain, respiratory diseases, digestive imbalances, fertility problems, hormonal disturbances, adrenal fatigue, cancer, obesity, heart diseases, etc.

Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic is one of the most reputed Ayurvedic Clinics in Melbourne, Australia. Owned and run by eminent doctor duo Dr. Gurnam Singh Saini and Dr. Pooja Saini, both of them Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery, the clinic offers reliable and highly effective Ayurvedic Treatment. Here you get Ayurvedic Body Treatment, Massage Therapy, Ayurveda Weight Loss Treatments, Herbal Remedies and Organic Herbs. For complete health consultation, you can log on to http://www.pureherbalayurved.com.au/ and book your appointment immediately.

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