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The Sympathetic Arterial Innervation And Body Stress, James O'Rourke, Zhifang Hao, Xi Jiang
The Sympathetic Arterial Innervation And Body Stress, James O'Rourke, Zhifang Hao, Xi Jiang
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Kitchen Pharmacy: Garlic For Ayurvedic Recipe, Amala Guha
Kitchen Pharmacy: Garlic For Ayurvedic Recipe, Amala Guha
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Agni: The Vital Source Of Life, Amala Guha
Role Of Ashwangandha (Withania Somnifera) In Immune Modulation: Proposed Influence In Immune-Regulation, Subhasis Chattopadhyay, Robert E. Cone
Role Of Ashwangandha (Withania Somnifera) In Immune Modulation: Proposed Influence In Immune-Regulation, Subhasis Chattopadhyay, Robert E. Cone
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The immune system evolved to protect organisms from an infinite variety of disease-causing agents but to avoid harmful responses to self. However, such a powerf~dl efense mechanism requires regulation. Immune regulation includes homeostatic and cellmediated targeted mechanisms to the activation, differentiation and function of antigen-triggered immuno-competent cells and irnmunoregulatory cells. The regulation of the immune system has been a major challenge for the management of autoimmune disorders, tumor immunity, infectious diseases and organ transplants. However, irnmuno-modulatory procedures used by modern medicine to induce immunoregulatory function have deleterious side effects. Ashwangandha (Withania somnifera), an herb used in Ayurvedic medicine is being …
Ayurvedic Approach To Rheumatologic Disorders, Amala Guha
Ayurvedic Approach To Rheumatologic Disorders, Amala Guha
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In Ayurvedic texts rheumatologic diseases are described under 'Sandhgat Roga", the diseases of joints. Although many of the diseases under this category resemble rheurnatologic diseases classified under western medicine, the approach to differential diagnosis may be different. For greater understanding of Ayurvedic concept of rheurnatologic diseases only few diseases are discussed here. The case presentation of Amavafa provides greater understanding of how Ayurvedic differential diagnosis is made in context of its western counterpart, the rheumatoid arthritis.
Ayurvedic Concept Of Food And Nutrition, Amala Guha
Ayurvedic Concept Of Food And Nutrition, Amala Guha
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Ayurveda places special emphasis on Ahar (diet) and Anna (food) and believes that healthy nutrition nourishes the mind, body and soul. Ayurveda does not discriminate food to be good, or bad, instead it emphasizes various factors that influence food, such as its biological properties, origin, environmental factors, seasons, preparation, freshness, and provides a logical explanation of how to balance food according to one's dosha and physical needs.
Neuroimmune Interactions: A Bidirectional Flow That Leads To Health And Disease, Robert E. Cone
Neuroimmune Interactions: A Bidirectional Flow That Leads To Health And Disease, Robert E. Cone
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The Vedic philosophy deals with harmony and balance between the mind and the body as well as interactions with nature. This ancient approach to health and well-being is being more and more appreciated in part as we understand the intimate relationship between the immune system, our major defense mechanism and the nervous system. Like other organ systems, the immune system is dependent on the central nervous system (CNS) and the endocrine system in its role for effective defense against foreign and domestic invaders.
Importance Of Prakurti Analysis In Ayurvedic Diagnosis: An Interview With Dr. Doiphode, Amala Guha
Importance Of Prakurti Analysis In Ayurvedic Diagnosis: An Interview With Dr. Doiphode, Amala Guha
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Therapeutic Use Of Ginkgo Biloba, Amala Guha
Therapeutic Use Of Ginkgo Biloba, Amala Guha
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Gingko biloba, one of the most popular herbs in the USA is known for its various therapeutic uses and is now well researched for its various active compounds. Although originally grown in Asia, the tree is distributed all over the world. Leaves, bark, roots all have therapeutic properties and are used for various illnesses like asthma, circulatory ailments and cognitive support or dysfunction.