English Paramayu Magazine,Issue Oct 2014

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Restore your Manhood with Ayurveda The Position of Planets and Your Health

How Ayurveda works in Allergy

15 “You Can Get a Fit Body without Steroids” Says Manish Sangwan, a supermodel, fitness expert and entrepreneur, in this exclusive interview with Jiva.

19 Allergic Rhinitis – A Jiva Case Study Read how Reena frees herself from the clutches of allergic rhinitis with Ayurvedic treatment.

21 Charity Begins at Home

How Ayurveda works in Allergy

23 Restore your Manhood with Ayurveda

25 Allergies in Children 30 Overcoming Skin Allergies 32 The Position of Planets and Your

6 What You Can Do To Shun Allergies An Ayurvedic self-care guide to help you understand and manage allergies.

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Health

38 Turmeric – The Golden Herb of IndiaZ 40 Khajur Akhrot ki barfiZ 41 Doctor Dadi-Home Remedies for Indigestions

“The Secret to Health and Happiness” Chara Caruthers, a Yoga therapist and Ayurvedic practitioner from Australia, shares how Ayurveda helped her uncover the secret to health and happiness.

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Paramayu Vol.3, Issue 12, Oct 2014

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Chairman: Dr. Satya Narayana Dasa President: Rishi Pal Chauhan Educational Director: Steven Paul Rudolph Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Partap Chauhan Editor: Ravi Chhetri Editor (Hindi): Chander Lata Chauhan Production Editor: Neerja Chauhan Sub Editor: Dr. Sapna Bhargava & Meenakshi Singh Creative Head: Jai Prakaash Dangre Designer: Deepak Sharma Photographer: Madhur Sahu Online Team: Shriya Dhar & C.B.Shukla Subscriptions & Marketing: Madhusudan Singh Printed & Published by Rishi Pal Chauhan on behalf of Jiva Institute; printed at Bhati Print Impact, Shop No. 32-33, Hira Mandir Road, Opp. Sector-29, Bhoor Colony, Faridabad121002 (Haryana) India EDITORIAL, ADVERTISING AND OFFICE: JIVA MARG, SECTOR 21B, FARIDABAD-121001, HARYANA. PH: 0129-4294802 editor@jiva.com | www.jiva.com Copyright Jiva Institute. All rights reserved.

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Dear Readers, It is time to welcome the festive season and winter with warmth and festivities. Yet, there are things that should bother us. The erratic climatic changes that we are witnessing at this stage all over the world is a cause for concern. Weather patterns are becoming very unpredictable. For instance, while many parts of India experienced heavy rainfall that caused flash floods and landslides, other parts of the country were dry, parched and have been experiencing drought like conditions.

Unnatural weather changes compounded by bad lifestyle and food choices have adversely affected our immunity system and made us prone to diseases such as allergies. This issue of Paramayu touches various aspects of allergies including its causes, factors, and prevention and care. We expect that this issue will help men, women and children to make informed and wise decisions while dealing with various allergic diseases.

The Cover Story and Opening Article makes an effort to enlighten you on various types of allergies and how to manage the disease. The beauty section should be of special interest to women since it talks about skin allergies.

I'm sure you will like the international article contributed by Ms. Chara Charuthers, an Ayurvedic practitioner from Australia and the interview with Manish Sangwan, a promising supermodel and fitness expert. He shares his fitness secrets with our readers.

The diet section is a must read for to-be mothers; it features an Ayurvedic diet regimen according to the four trimesters of pregnancy, to ensure a healthy and happy mother and child.

The home remedy section provides you easy tips to counter digestive disorders in the festive season. Hope you will enjoy this issue and it will help you in living a healthy and joyous life.

Wishing you a joyful, healthy and prosperous Dussehra and Diwali!

Do write to us about your thoughts and suggestions at editor@jiva.com and visit our website (www.jiva.com) to know more about JIVA and the natural world of Ayurveda.

President’s message T H heuman sun gives life islight, not atrees bed of provides roses. We fruits have and to shade, live through the river flows phases andofthe pain airand blows agony without in our denying lives. We doing may otherwise, suffer because from pain theyinare thedesigned physical,tomental, follow their emotional dharma. andImagine what spiritual would level. happen, Though if nature it may would sound one radical, day in revolt my opinion, and denyfood following plays an important its dharma, role just in like creating human pain beings and conflict. are doing now.

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Therefore, we need to take into what see,of free will Unfortunately, the Creator gaveconsideration human beings the we power hear, feel and as food. While sattvic ensures (freedom), andsmell man misused this power to food the extent of peace, destroying harmony, balance and success in life, the food that we what the Creator created, including man himself. It is consume because man through all our sensesand in our day-to-day life is becoming lost the true meaning purpose of freedom.

We can only realize increasingly tamasic. the true meaning of freedom by following our dharma. Freedom does We prefer food you thatare tastes eat (evenyou though they not mean that freegood to dotowhatever wantwhen to, while are unhealthy); prefer looking at things that in beings. ignoring the consequences of your actions on are yourgood fellow outward appearance or tamasic nature; and love to Freedom does not mean that youincan go against thelistening law of nature. people or things that inflate our ego.

All these regular supply of the Freedom is only valid, sustainable and positive if carried within tamasic fodder give births to gunas (nature) such as greed, limits of some predefined laws. That law is dharma. Dharma comes selfish, envy and hatred leading to imbalance and negativity in from listening to your conscience and always thinking about the the society. greater, larger good.

It aisstudent greed that we are now completely focusediton numerical If studies to earn only good marks, is not dharma. And if growth. thetonumbers of customers, increasing sales a teacherIncreasing teaches just earn a living it's not dharma either.

The and increasing profits—all denoted by numbers is what we real dharma of a student is to study to gain knowledge and develop strive for at all and times.

In the meantime, have of shelved his personality character, while the we dharma a teacher is to traditions we see that in all assist him values achieveand thisethics goal. to Wethe seeattic, evil,and corruption and disharmony aspects of our life. everywhere because we have misused freedom by losing track of dharma.

All this value erosion is causing pain in our lives. It is denoted by painabout in theit.body, our hearts andmust minds, andblamed in our the souls.

Think How in many times you have The remedy is of course is adopting sattvic diet, thoughts and that government for all the social evils and the economic problems actions in our lives.

But for that we need a commitment—a plagues the country? But you forget that the government is made of passionlike to bring positive change our lives and my thedharma? lives of people you. Ask yourself, do in I always follow others.

If you have the passion and want to share your vision of Remember, if everyone followed their dharma, our country, our a better world, write to me at rishi@jiva.com world would be a better place to live. It all starts from you.

Best Wishes,

Wish health andand happiness!

If youyou too peace, have the passion want to share your vision of a better world, write to me at rishi@jiva.com

Dr Partap Chauhan

Wish you peace, health and happiness!

“All this value “Freedom erosion is is only valid, causing pain sustainable in our lives.and It positive, if by is denoted carried within pain in the the limits of body, in our some predefined hearts, and in laws.” our souls.”

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Spirituality /

In ancient India, the fundamental principle of family was not based on economic development or material enjoyment but devotion to the Supreme, the source of all creation.

But why Indian family values are eroding, explains Dr. Satyanarayana Dasa.

Charity

Deeper Ayurveda

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harity begins at home is an old adage but this charity is very much missing in our homes at present. Family is the foundation and core of any society since society is in itself a combination of many family units. Sadly, but truly, the current problems of the society are rooted in the unit called the family.

In Sanskrit, there is a law called sthali-pulaka nyaya, 'the law of rice in a pot'. If you want to check whether the rice is cooked or not, just take few grains from the cooking pot and check them by pressing with your fingers. Similarly, the plight of a society is known by studying a few families. Whether you live in America or in India, the family is the building block of any society or nation. Though we give much importance to economic development, community development, disease eradication, drug control, animal protection, environmental conservation and others, there is no institution or project to save the family, the very foundation of society. There are colleges and universities to study all types of subjects except an institution to train how to lead a healthy and happy family life.

Begins at Home - Dr. Satyanarayana Dasa

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Family relationships are tense and are devoid of love, therefore having a good time, taking drugs and drinking will not give you any satisfaction Charity & Happiness – Both Begins at Home

The Erosion of Indian Family Values

We still seek happiness like we use to do in the past, but modern society does not honour the fact that it comes from a loving and caring family. According to Stephen R Covey, author of the bestseller book 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People', happiness is a 'homemade' product and you can't get it elsewhere. Partying, going for a holiday, taking drugs or alcohol, shopping and living in luxury will not satisfy you if there is strife, tension and disharmony in your family relations. This is definitely true in today’s world where family members are often at odds with each other and do not have the time and energy to sympathise or empathise with each other. During the earlier days, due to the presence of a joint family system this problem was not acute, but nowadays with nucleus families becoming in vogue this problem has accentuated to a great deal.

The Indian family system is gradually seeing an erosion of values. In the past one century, the political, economical and social situation of India, the birthplace of the institution called the family has changed drastically.

The fundamental principle of family in the Vedic age was based on the Supreme Power, the very source of creation. The family was the building block of this society. The primary purpose of the family was not economic development or material enjoyment, but devotion to the Supreme. Everything else was arranged around this fundamental principle. It may sound preposterous to the modern mind, but it is a principle that has stood the test of time successfully for centuries. All the Hindu ceremonies, the rituals, festivals etc. were propagated with this one single principle in mind. We can still feel a trace of it in the Indian festivals and rituals, today.

A child is not born with a stressful mind. The mind becomes polluted and burdened as the child grows in a disturbed and disharmonious family. If relations are affectionate and nurturing, then family members will have a balanced personality. The members of such a family carry an aura of peace and their mood spill into all other aspects of their life. The contrary is also true. We can give to others only what we have. If we are disturbed in our family life, we will carry that negative energy everywhere and infect whomever we meet.

Young people, who usually lacks discrimination, is easily influenced by this negative energy, which they seek to cure by taking drugs, alcohol, being violent and indulging in highly risky behaviour.

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Problems like premature ejaculation can really affect a man's confidence and can lead to an unsatisfactory marital life.

Ayurveda can be a man's real friend in such a stage and help him restore his manhood and confidence without the harmful sideeffects of many drugs.

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ith high stress levels and pollution compounded with bad diet and lifestyle choices, problems such as premature ejaculation (PE) is becoming quite common in men nowadays. Even men below their thirties are bearing the brunt of this modern problem. In Ayurvedic language, PE is known as sheeghrapatan.

What is premature ejaculation (PE)?

Home Remedies  Make a paste by mixing powdered black pepper (1/2 tsp), clove (1/2 tsp) and sesame oil (50 ml) and heat on low fire. Strain the mixture and add camphor powder (5 mg).

Massage this oil on the penis daily. 

Cook 1 tablespoon of black gram (chana) in 2 cups of milk until they are completely mixed and the milk is absorbed. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar. Have this for breakfast. This is mentioned in Ayurvedic text to improve the quantity and quality of the semen.

Ejaculation of the semen with minimal sexual stimulation, or before the culmination of sexual intercourse, is  Mix seeds of the touch-me-not plant known as premature ejaculation. (lajwanti) and sugar in equal Ayurvedic View quantities. Take 6 grams (about 2 According to Ayurveda sheeghrapatan teaspoons) every morning with (PE) occurs mainly due to aggravation milk. of vata and pitta doshas.  Drink a glass of cold water in empty stomach in the morning.

Restore your Manhood

with Ayurveda

The purpose of marriage was not just to enjoy sex but to become partners and assistants in the act of devotion to the Supreme. This being the case, the individual egos and prides naturally took a second position. Cooperation is not possible without a common goal. As we see at present, the individual members of a family have different aims in life and thus there is no harmony. It is like a cart harnessed by many horses each pulling in different directions; or a boat being rowed by different members without any coordination.

Families whose members have a common goal put up with each other just for sake of business. The only thing which can unite the family together, and then the society is devotion to the Supreme Person or God. Oct 2014 – Paramayu – 23

Deeper Ayurveda / Kid’s Special

Allergies in Children - Dr. Abhijeet Mahalank

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Allergies can get in the way of your child's ability to sleep well, play normally, and function in school. Know what to look for if your child has allergy, and natural ways to manage and boost your child's immunity to fight this problem.

easonal change has always been testing times for seven-year-old Bablu and his parents. Every time the seasons changed, Bablu would have running nose, cough and itching on his body. This not only affected his overall growth but his absence from school and studies adversely affected his academic performance. Finally his parents took him to a speciality clinic where Bablu was diagnosed with severe allergic rhinitis.

Millions of people in the world have allergies of various substances that causes a variety of health problems.

Most allergies start manifesting in childhood, therefore detecting and managing them early is as an

important challenge before parents as well as doctors.

Bablu is just one example among the thousands of children suffering from allergies.

What is Allergy?

An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to a substance that's harmless to most of the other people. The substance that stimulates such an overreaction is called allergen. Though these allergens are generally harmless substances existing in the environment, bodies of certain individuals look upon them as threats and causes an overreaction of the immune system leading to a variety of symptoms.

How to know, you child has an allergy?

If your child has an allergy, he/she may display any of the following symptoms.

 Nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing bouts

 Redness, itching and watery eyes  Coughing, wheezing, asthma and breathlessness

 Pain in the ear and impaired hearing 

Skin rashes, eczema and urticarial

 Abdominal pain, vomiting & diarrhoea

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Deeper Ayurveda / Kid’s Special Ayurvedic Solutions: If your child is having any allergy, Ayurveda is the best help you can provide to him. To protect your child from allergies, you need to ensure that the following things are done: & Strengthen the child's ojas & Maintain balance of doshas in child's body & Ensure that the child's digestive fire remains strong enough to digest food

Ayurvedic View: From Ayurvedic point of view, allergies reflect imbalanced immunity levels. The factors that hold significance in this context are ojas, doshas and agni.

Ojas: According to Ayurveda allergies are caused by low ojas. Ojas is the essence of all body tissues which are prepared with special chain of metabolism. Low ojas causes imbalance of doshas and your child becomes prone to allergies and allergic reactions.

Doshas% It is the imbalance of

To ensure that the above three goals are met, you need to do the following: Ensure that your child follows daily (dincharya) and seasonal regimens (ritucharya) according to Ayurvedic principles. Certain Ayurvedic herbs and tonics can help your child achieve these goals.

Make him eat regular meals and the right time. Take Ayurvedic advice to ensure that your child eats according to his constitution. This will not only ensure that your child has a strong digestive system but also help him boost his immunity to fight diseases such as allergy.

Protect your child from getting exposed to excess cold, rain, heat and air conditioners. Let your child also enjoy the outdoors to enjoy fresh air and increase resistance against dust, pollen and other harmless pollutants.

Keep the rooms of your children clean and dry to prevent the growth of molds.

doshas caused by allergens that is responsible for appearance of symptoms like rashes, itching, nasal congestion, wheezing, sneezing and others. Allergens take advantage of this natural imbalance and cause allergic symptoms in children.

If you have a pet at home, ensure that your child does not get too close. Bathe your pet regularly and ensure there is no fur and dander inside your home. For that you need to groom your dog every 3 months.

Agni: Digesting the food is the

Avoid giving your child carbonated drinks and beverages.

responsibility of gastric fire. Weak fire fails to digest certain food items which then act as allergens and cause allergic symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Since children are still in developing phase, their ojas and agni are not always that strong. So they can easily get affected by allergens and suffer from allergic disorders.

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Let your child eat warm and freshly prepared food that is according to the season. Avoid stale, junk and heavily fried foods.

If your child is above 10 years encourage habits such as Suryanamaskar to strengthen the immune system.

Inculcate a habit of sleeping on time and waking up early.

Inculcate a habit of sleeping on time and waking up early.

Ayurveda has an effective way of dealing with allergies in children. Some simple changes in diet and lifestyle can lead to remarkable improvement in your child's health.

You should refer to an Ayurvedic physician if you feel that your child's allergic problem is not improving through diet and lifestyle changes.

Cleanse your real home

this Diwali!

Diwali is a time when you put all your efforts in cleaning, tidying and beautifying your home and surroundings.

But, don't forget to go for a short internal cleansing as well— after all, your body is your real home.

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he festive season is on.

Diwali is round the corner. In India, this festival holds a lot of significance; it is more than fancy lights, sweets, gifts and crackers, it is a time when families bond together to share love, camaraderie and happiness.

As Diwali approaches people generally tend to put their health in the back burner.

Ayurveda experts believe that this is the right time for you to go for an internal cleansing, including cleaning your body, mind and spirit. For what is the use of all the cleanliness and beauty of the outer environment, when you are not clean and beautiful inside?

Below are some tips that will help you enjoy this Diwali in a new spirit and make the best of this wonderful festival.

Follow a Detox Diet Eat ama-reducing foods. Go for vegetables that are light, warm and freshly cooked. Eat freshly made chapattis (rotis), dal soups, leafy green vegetables, spices and whole grains. Avoid foods such as leftovers, packaged, fermented, canned and frozen foods. Eat fruits such as figs, apples, pears, pineapple and papaya.

Abhyanga Abhyanga, a full body massage, helps loosens deeply-embedded impurities, allowing them to flow into the digestive tract, from where they can be easily eliminated through the bowel.

Go for abhyanga massage with a trained Panchakarma doctor and specialist. You can call 0129-4040404 for details.

Panchakarma Therapy (internal cleansing) While it is good to follow a detoxifying diet and oil massage, it is also important to cleanse the toxins which are seated at deeper levels in our body.

Ayurveda suggests Panchakarma treatments such as vamana (induced vomiting), virechana (purgation) and vasti (medicated enema) for deeper cleansing. In addition to deep physical cleansing, we should also focus on cleansing the mind and the sub conscious mind.

Breathing exercises, pranayama, observing silence (maun), meditation, prayers, and chanting mantras are simple ways to cleanse our subtle parts.

Do not forget that we all are souls and we live in this body. It is our home. So while we clean our houses this Diwali, do not forget to clean the 'real house' in which we live.

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Ayur Life

Known as the fruits for Yogis and Sanyasis, dates is known as a sattvic food in Ayurveda. It has the power to increase strength and ojas (vitality) in the body.

Dates are a healthier option to sweets, ice creams and chocolates

Sweeten your Life

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ates are known to be a favourite among fruitarians (people who solely survive on fruits). It contains 15 minerals and 23 types of amino acids, as well as unsaturated fatty acids.

Studies done on dates have concluded that it could be considered almost a complete food since it contains a wide range of essential nutrients.

Date is also a preferred fruit, especially among Indian women, during days of fasting. But, its high nutritional content also warrants it a place in our daily diet. The sadhus and sanyasis of India have long since included dates in their diet because of its sattvic and nutritious nature. Dates can meet most of the nutritional needs of an individual and is also recommended for people aiming to lose weight.

Dates contain more complex carbohydrates than most fruits, meaning its sugars break down slowly and release energy gradually into the body. Thus, it can be included as a part of the diet while treating obesity, because it satisfies sweet cravings and provides essential carbohydrates without being fattier like icecream, sweets and chocolates. Dates, however, are not recommended for diabetics because of its high sugar content.

with Dates

How are dates beneficial The therapeutic, nutritional and nourishing properties of dates have been elaborately described in Ayurveda texts. Foods that are sweet to taste are usually known to pacify vata and pitta while increasing kapha.

However, dates are an exception to this rule since they pacify vata and pitta without increasing kapha. Regular consumption of this fruit balances vata, provides good nutrition to the tissues without causing excess weight gain. Due to its unctuous property, it protects the body from dryness and makes the tissues soft and strong.

Date Chutney A sweet and tangy date chutney can be prepared by blending soaked dates or khajur with sugar and spices. This delicious dates chutney can be served with dhoklas, fried snacks or even as topping for chaats.

Eating dates not only provides a deliciously sweet taste to the mouth, but it also increases muscle strength. Therefore, it is highly recommended for children and sportsmen since muscular strength and development is vital for them.

Top Benefits of Dates: 

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Vitamin A from dates proves useful against night blindness. So individuals consuming dates regularly automatically get protection from night blindness.

Ingredients 225 gm dates (khajur)

coriander (dhania)

1 tsp chilli powder

10 gms tamarind

Dates are recommended for patients of TB, AIDS and cancer because of its high nutritional content.

1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

(imli)

It is helpful in boosting immunity, improving resistance, arresting diarrhoea, and relieving fever, cough, cold, and excessive heat and thirst.

1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder 1/4 cup chopped

Dates are also effective against digestive disorders such as vomiting, gaseousness, acidity, and mouth, stomach and intestinal ulcers.

2 green chillie

10 gms sugar A pinch of asafoetida (hing) 2 tsp chopped ginger

Method  Remove the fruit’s seeds, wash and then

blend in a mixer along with green chillies, ginger, few coriander leaves and cumin seeds till it becomes smooth.

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Due to their high potassium content, dates have a good influence on the nervous system.

 Add red chilli powder, coriander powder,

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People with anaemia, heart problems and sexual dysfunction also respond well with a regular consumption of this fruit.

sugar, salt and tamarind pulp (without seeds) and blend again till it turns to a consistent and smooth paste.

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The abundance of soluble fibres in dates helps to prevent constipation and offers protection from diseases such as colon cancer.

 Add the remaining coriander and mix well.

Dates contain numerous minerals such as selenium, manganese, copper and magnesium which are necessary for healthy bones and tissues. As such, they serve as an excellent tonic for

 Heat the oil in small

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Transfer in a bowl and mix well. Keep aside. pan and add asafoetida. Pour this to the chutney and mix well.  Serve immediately or

store in a refrigerator.

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Ayur Life

Skin allergies can really put blight on your beauty. They can occur anywhere and anytime if your immunity is not that strong or if there is an excess build-up of toxins in your body.

/ Beauty

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as this ever happened with you, that you were all dressed up for a party and was ready to spray that expensive new perfume you had bought, and then suddenly after a while your body is filled with rashes? This is a common occurrence with people who are prone to skin allergies. While some people are chronically allergic, there are thousands of people who experience allergies at one time or another in life.

Though allergies can manifest themselves in a variety of manners, a large number of allergies make their presence felt on skin. Women and children are more prone to skin allergies because there skin is sensitive. Women are especially terrified of this problem because it can seriously damage their looks.

Overcoming

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Many people are allergic to a few things and few are allergic to many things. Some of the things that causes skin allergies in women include fabrics, soaps, shampoos, detergents, perfumes, deodorants, nail paint, lipstick, skin lotions, cleansing milk, masks, creams and other things that include chemicals. However, some women are subjected to allergies from something harmless such as sunlight, flowers, change in temperature, and exposure to metal, dust, pollen and plants. Apart from these, some food items and medications too can cause allergies that manifest themselves on the skin. If a contact with a particular thing causes rashes, swelling or itching on your skin, then it's possible that you are allergic to that thing.

Such reactions can cause a variety of skin allergies such as allergic dermatitis, eczema, etc.

What Ayurveda says about skin allergies?

The fact that insect bites or some environmental factors can generate strange skin reactions was observed by Ayurveda thousands of year ago. So Ayurvedic texts have discussed such conditions quite well. Such allergic conditions have been given various names like sheetapitta, koth, udarda and utkoth in Ayurveda. The imbalance of doshas is of course responsible for such skin allergies but the factors that play important role in such pathologies are: Bhrajak Pitta: This is a subtype of pitta dosha and it resides in skin. Bhrajak pitta is responsible for complexion, luster and quality of skin.

Allergens that are capable of vitiating bhrajak pitta can cause skin allergies.

Appearance of rashes and change in colour of skin.

Rasa dhatu: This plasma like fluid that hydrates the entire skin is very mild, watery and cooling in properties. Allergens trigger release of some chemicals in body. If these chemicals mix with rasa dhatu, then rasa dhatu becomes corrosive and affects the skin leading to allergic reactions. Appearance of itch and scales generally indicate vitiation of rasa dhatu.

Rakta dhatu: Blood is very closely associated with skin.

Ayurveda has described the delicate balance of five elements (Ether, wind, fire, water & earth) seen in blood.

The chemicals released by allergens can disturb this balance which then gets reflected on skin in the form of allergic reactions. Rashes, redness and swelling indicate impairment of rakta dhatu.

No matter which allergen has caused you the skin allergy, your Bhrajak pitta, Rasa &

Rakta dhatus need correction to cure the problem. In some patients agni might be also disturbed and therefore requires attention.Herbs such as manjistha, amla, kamadudha, guduchi and turmeric are helpful in skin allergies.

How to avoid skin allergies?

-Be careful while choosing soaps, cosmetics, detergents, perfumes and oils. As far as possible, try to opt for herbal and organic products. Read the label before you buy and try cosmetics, soaps and perfume on a small part of your skin if you are prone to skin allergies.

Wear clothes according to season. Avoid tight clothes and clothes made of synthetic material.

Avoid sour foods, tomatoes, pickles, fermented items, tea, coffee, alcohol and nonvegetarian foods because they tend to aggravate pitta and impair rasa and rakta dhatus.

-Apply make up only when it is really necessary and do not keep it on face for too long.

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Ayur Life

/ Astro

The effect of planetary positions on the body

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very horoscope experiences the transition of planets every month and it may lead to the manifestation of various kinds of diseases. This article describes the position of planets between October and December in the various signs, the manifestation of various diseases due to this transition, and Ayurvedic remedies to help you counter or prevent these health problems.

The position of the planets between Oct-Dec 2014 and its effects on health.

– Pandit Raj Kumar Shukla

1- Aries – People of the Aries sign may suffer from: eye disorders, disease due to some kind of addiction, disorders in the excretory system, mental stress and problems due to some chronic problems.

Ayurvedic Tips: Practice meditation to relieve stress, consume Mulethi or Amla churna, and take Triphala churna regularly.

Learn about the position of planets between the months of October and December 2014, the adverse effects of this transition according to your sign, and ways to protect yourself from these adverse effects.

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2- Taurus – People in this sign may suffer from mental stress, respiratory problems, chest problems, eye disorders and digestive problems.

Ayurvedic Tips : Practice meditation and Pranayama to keep mental stress at bay. To avoid respiratory problems consume pippali churna (long pepper) and mulethi churna (licorice). Take Chyawanprasha regularly. For eye disorders and digestive problems, consume amla and Triphala churna regularly.

3- Gemini – Between Oct-Dec, people of this sign may suffer from pain due to heart disorders, mental confusion, and anxiety.

Ayurvedic Tips: Consume Arjun

churna regularly. Practice meditation and Pranayama.

4- Cancer – Individuals may suffer from stress, pain in the body parts, fear, anxiety and negative thoughts Ayurvedic Tips: Consume brahmi churna, amla churna and sankhphuspi churna.

Meditation is also helpful.

9- Saggitarius – You may suffer from eye problems, jaundice, intestinal problems and skin disorders.

Ayurvedic Tips: For the prevention of problems such as jaundice consume bhringaraj and Triphala churna. Mix camphor in coconut oil and apply in skin itching and irritaion.

5- Leo – Individuals may suffer from physical pain, anxiety, abdominal problems, fever, chest infection and constipation.

10- Capricorn – You may suffer from mental conflict and anxiety, physical and mental pain, eye disorders.

Ayurvedic Tips: To bring peace and calmness in mind, practice meditation and Pranayama regularly. During fever take a mixture of giloy and basil.

Ayurvedic Tips: In sciatica pain take dashmoola churna or ajmodadi churna and massage the affected areas with sesame oil.

6- Virgo – Individuals may suffer from excessive anger.

They may be susceptible to problems of the intestine and lungs, weakness and fatigue.

Ayurvedic Tips: Practice meditation and Pranayama.

Consume Chyawanprasha regularly.

7- Libra – You may be afflicted by worry, increase in pitta dosha, wound bleeding and problems related to brain functions.

Ayurvedic Tips: To control pitta consume powdered mix of Indian gooseberry (amla), licorice (mulethi) and sandal (chandan).

8- Scorpio – You may suffer from eye diseases, mental stress, blood disorders, piles, intestinal disorders and back pain during these months.

Ayurvedic Tips: Do Yoga and Pranayama to keep stress at bay. For relief in piles, take churna (powder) of harad or Triphala.

11- Aquarius – You may suffer from abdominal problems, and old and chronic problem may surface.

Ayurvedic Tips: Take medical advice immediately if you see the recurrence of any old problems. Consume mulethi and amla churna.

12- Pisces – You may experience weakness, physical pain, disorders of the reproductive system, and problems due to pitta and vata aggravation.

Ayurvedic Tips: In vata problems take dashmool and Triphala churna. To avoid pitta problems take amla, giloy and mulethi churna regularly.

Note: These are only home remedies for dealing with health problems according to your sign.

Always consult a medical specialist or astrologer for detailed advice and consultation.

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/ Diet

Diet regimen for first trimester

Monthly Diet Regimen in Pregnancy - Dr. Abhishek Gupta

What a woman eats, her frame of mind, and her activities during pregnancy have a direct impact on the child growing in her womb. Let's look at the ideal diet for women during the most important nine months of her life.

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or a woman during pregnancy, it is very important that she get proper nourishment and maintains the right lifestyle because the healthy development of her child depends on it.

What a woman eats during pregnancy affects –

During the first three months a mother to be experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and dizziness. At these stages the body of a woman undergoes many hormonal changes and she experiences tiredness and fatigue as a result. So, it makes sense to take adequate and good rest. During these months, women should eat light, easily digestible and liquid food as much as possible. She must ensure that her diet consists of food with lots of iron and vitamin B6.

Diet - Drink a little amount of cold milk frequently during the day. Eat sweet, light, liquid and easily digestible foods. Raisins, figs, cashew nut, pistachios, wheat, pulses, barley, ghee, sweet milk, cooked rice, banana, coconut water, bottle gourd, green vegetables and fruit juices are recommended during the first three months.

Medicines -Mix 1 gm each of Ayurvedic herbs such as devdaroo, majistha, nagakesar, kamalpushpa churna, sariva and sandal powder with water and drink once a day.

nourishment nourishment during this crucial period  and how the baby get proper

nourishment during breastfeeding A pregnant woman should eat with care and caution and she should remain happy and relaxed all the time. She and her family members should ensure that she herself and her child gets optimum nourishment. In Ayurveda, the nine months of pregnancy is known as garbhini paricharya. The Ayurvedic diet regimen according to the three trimesters is given below.

Diet regimen for second trimester After the end of the third month women experience an increase in weight. There is a rapid development of the foetus (child) in the womb with increase in the formation of blood and tissues.

Near to the sixth month mothers-to-be may experience swelling in the legs. In the sixth the development of nails, hairs, pores, bones and tissues begins in the foetus. During the second trimester the diet must contain nutrients such as protein, vitamin A, C and D, Omega fatty acids and folate to increase blood production in the body.

Diet -Recommended foods include skimmed milk, boiled rice, yoghurt, mushroom, soybean, cucumber, grain sprouts, onions, cabbage, pumpkin, whole grains, walnut, guava, carrot, beetroot, pomegranate, mango, watermelon, tomato and vegetable soups during the second trimester for a healthy mother and baby.

Medicines - Mix 1 gm each of shatavari, Mulethi and gokhru churna (powder) and take twice a day. You can also roast this mixture lightly in ghee and consume it.

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During the 7th and 8th months there is rapid increase in body weight.

Women tend to get tired, irritated and angry easily. You should avoid working for extended or long periods. The purpose of the diet at this stage should be to strengthen the body as much as possible. As the foetus gradually develops into your child there is more pressure on the body which leads to an increase in vata dosha. This may cause problem such as constipation. It is important to pacify aggravated vata dosha and consume diet rich in vitamin K during this stage.

Diet - Green vegetables, dried berries, grapes, raisins, cheese, ghee, rice cooked in milk and honey is recommended. You should reduce the amount of salt intake at this stage.

Medicines -Take 1 gm each of bala, gokhru, nagkeshar, Mulethi and musta once or twice a day.

Diet regimen for the 9th month

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Diet regimen for 7th and 8th months

In the ninth month pregnant women may have the urge to urinate frequently. They also suffer from abdominal pain and constipation.

Diet- Eat a lot of whole grains and ghee, vegetable soups, khichdi and dalia.

Boil milk with ginger and drink for relief.

Medicines - Enema with medicated oil and honey is recommended. If you suffer from stomach ache take dried ginger and liquorice powder. If the pregnancy gets delayed till the tenth month than drink ginger enriched milk. Also take light, easily digestible and liquid food to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

Always consult an Ayurvedic physician before you follow the advice given above. It is important to go for regular medical check-ups during pregnancy.

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Yoga / Ayur

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anu in Sanskrit means knee and basti signifies retaining something inside or containing something.

Thus, Janu Basti is the Ayurvedic therapy where hot medicated oil is made to retain on the surface of the knee area. Let see below how this therapy takes place? What are the health benefits of medicated Janu Basti? and how this therapy is related with the Ayurvedic detoxification process?

Though joint diseases can affect any joint of the body, knee joint essentially remains the most frequently affected joint in human beings. The natural anatomical structure of knee joint is extremely complicated, so if it gets disturbed

Benefits of Janu Basti:  Alleviates pain and stiffness in the

knee joints  Lubricates knee joint and ensures

smooth movement  Helps in normalizing alignment of

the knee joints

How it works?

Since oil is supposed to be the prime agent for pacifying vata dosha in Ayurveda, it plays a pivotal role in treatment of most of the joint diseases caused by vata dosha. Warm oil kept stagnant on knee joint in this therapy penetrates into the deeper joint tissues, lubricates the joint, nourishes the synovial fluid and pacifies the aggravated vata dosha. Repeated sessions of the therapy rejuvenate the joint tissues and repair wear and tear suffered by the joint.

Method: To perform this therapy, the patient is asked to lie down on

therapy table. A dough is prepared by mixing sufficient amount of water in chana dal flour. A thick wall is constructed using this dough around the knee joint where the therapy is to be performed. Then, warm medicated oil is poured slowly in this constructed reservoir and allowed to remain there until it's warm enough. When the oil starts cooling down, it is replaced by warm oil. This process is repeated for 20 to 45 minutes.

Precaution:  Panchakarma therapies should

always be undertaken under the guidance of an Ayurvedic physician.

Janu Basti

 Beneficial in osteoarthritis,

inflammation and age related changes in the joints  Nourishes and strengthens the

joints

Giving new life and strength to the knees

Life

Practice Yoga to Look Beautiful - Yogacharya Harish Mohan

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very human being aspires in his heart to look beautiful. It's human nature. But with the burden of studies, work stress, and other ups and downs of our personal, social and professional lives, your face takes a beating and you starting looking prematurely old. Human beings become helpless against the

To get a youthful, beautiful and radiant glow on your face, it is important that you be physically and mentally healthy.

forces and pressure of everyday life. The effects of a fiercely competitive modern life can be seen in the face of every adult in society. All these factors manifest in our faces in the form of dull and glow less skin, wrinkles, dryness and premature aging of skin.

People resort to using expensive creams, injections and lotions with harmful side-effects.

To get a youthful, beautiful and radiant glow in your face it is important that you physically and mentally healthy. Mental stress and worry can stress the facial muscles and a person may look tense, tired and weak as a result.

Stress also weakens the digestive system, induces depression, sadness and decreases concentration. All this is seen in the face. That's why it is said that a face reflects an individual's personality.

Regular practice of Yoga is helpful in getting rid of stress and worry by relaxing the mind. This indirectly works on the skin and

makes you look young and beautiful. It also helps to strengthen digestion, develop positive thoughts, and increasing physical and mental strength. All this reflects on your face making you look fresh and beautiful.

You can follow the below tips for a youthful and glowing skin: Add lemon and honey in

lukewarm water and drink in the morning  Drink as much water as

possible throughout the day  Wake up early in the morning  Sleep soundly for at least 7-8

hours  Laugh, a full belly laugh, at

least once in the day  Practice shavasana and

Yoganidra along with Yoga and Pranayama Asanas for a beautiful body Tadasana, Trikonasana, Uttanasana, Paschimotanasana, Vajrasana, Balasana, Yog Mudra, Pawanmuktasana, Vipritkarni, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Matsyasana, Bhujanagasana and Dhanurasana Pranayama& Practice Nadi sodhan and Kapalbhati and Shitli Pranayama in the summer season. To relax and keep yourself centered and focused, practice meditation regularly.

Note: If you have any physical problem, always consult your doctor and practice under the supervision of a Yoga specialist.

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Ayur Life

/ The Super Herbs applying a paste of haldi (turmeric) in their face and body. In fact, it's a ritual in itself and an integral part of a marriage ceremony. Turmeric is also used in manufacture of various food products.

Indian Turmeric – Best in the World India produces almost all of the world's turmeric crop and also consumes 80 per cent of the production. With its inherent qualities and high content of the important bioactive compound curcumin, Indian turmeric is considered to be the best in the world.

Erode, a city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is the world's largest producer of and the most important trading center for turmeric.

Turmeric – The Golden Herb of India

In 2013, the Indian government foiled an attempt by a US Multinational company to patent the combination of turmeric, apple and basil for the treatment of inflammation, psoriasis and gastritis. The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) in India submitted evidence in the form of references in books from 18th century to the 20th century in India.

Uses in Ayurveda

Turmeric is the 'unsung hero' of every home and kitchen in India. It is so common and easily available in India that people tend to take it for granted. Though, we can devote an entire book extolling its virtues, this article makes an honest attempt to pay tribute to this golden spice and herb.

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t's human nature to not appreciate things that are easily available. The herb, without which no Indian dish, ritual or beauty regimen can be complete is effective in innumerable ailments ranging from skin blemishes to cancer, yet people are often unaware of its limitless ability in physical healing and restoration.

Turmeric has been put to use as a spice, flavouring and colouring agent, cosmetic, and medicine. It lends curry its distinctive yellow colour and flavour. An Indian wedding is incomplete without the bride and groom

In Ayurveda, turmeric is known to have a profound effect in purifying the body externally, as well as internally. In Ayurvedic terminology, the following are the benefits of turmeric. 

Healthy nervous system

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Supports absorption of vitamins and minerals

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Purging out toxins

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Wellness of circulatory system

Turmeric's Role in Skin Care Turmeric has always remained in the forefront of Ayurvedic treatment for skin problems due to its proven blood purifying abilities. It is known to be very effective in skin problems such as eczema, skin allergies, urticaria, fungal infections, wounds, depigmentation, dermatitis, blisters, patches, itches and rashes. Many Ayurvedic preparations used for internal or external application in skin diseases include turmeric.

Combined with other drugs like sandal, neem and sariva (anantamool), turmeric can really

work wonders even in chronic skin disorders.

Prolonged use of turmeric improves complexion of the individual. It is because of this skin cleansing ability of turmeric that its paste is applied to the bride and groom before any traditional Indian marriage ceremony. The traditional 'ubtan' for skin care used in all parts of India by women too contains turmeric.

Turmeric not only removes impurities from the blood but also improves the quantity of blood cells and level of haemoglobin. Turmeric is given with cow's urine orally in numerous skin diseases as a home remedy.

Golden Milk Turmeric mixed in milk exudes a golden colour and works like an elixir and healing tonic for the body. It provides numerous benefits to the body. You can regularly drink this milk to boost your immunity and prevents cough, colds, joint pain, body aches and others.

You can prepare Golden milk by adding ¼ teaspoonful of turmeric powder in a glass of warm milk. You can drink it every night before going to

Drink this every night before sleeping

Turmeric: Important Facts Latin Name % Curcuma Longa English Name %Turmeric Hindi Name % Haldi Sanskrit % Haridra Rasa (Taste) % Bitter, pungent Virya (Potency)% Hot Vipak (Post digestion effect) % Pungent Gunas (Properties)

% Light, dry, hot

Effect on doshas

% Pacifies Kapha and pitta

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Home Remedies / Ayur

/ Recipe

Ingredients 1/2 kg khajur 1/4 kg akhrot 150 gm mawa 1 cup milk

150 gm sugar 2 table spoon ghee

Method 1. Soak khajur in milk for 2-3hours.

2. Dry roast akhrot in a kadhai.

3. Grind khajur in grinder to get a smooth texture.

4. Chop akhrot into fine pieces.

5. Take a deep pan, add ghee, now add khajur, mawa, sugar and keep stirring till everything is mixed properly.

6. keep it stirring for about 10 minutes on slow flame.

7. Now remove it from flame and add akhrot to it and mix it .

8. Now the barfi mixture is ready to set in a tray.

9. Cut it in desired shape and serve.

Ayurvedic Analysis: All ingredients in this recipe are nutritious and strengthening. They pacify vata, pitta and increases kapha. They nourish all the dhatus (tissues) in the body as well as strengthen ojas. They strengthen muscles and bones and can increase weight.

The chief ingredients in this sweet dish, especially khajur and akhrot, are rich in protein, fat and also contain numerous minerals. So they benefit all tissues in body. It can build up tissues over course of time as well as provide some instant energy.

The recipe is perfect for those who have recently recovered from debilitating illnesses like tuberculosis, prolonged fever etc or have lost weight due to some reason. Dates, walnut and ghee nourish nervous tissues very well. So the recipe is good for improving function of the nervous system and such as memory, assimilation and sleep. Additionally, this recipe is an excellent aphrodisiac.

*People with a weak digestive system, obesity and diabetes should avoid this recipe.

i f r a b i k t o r h Khajur Ak a Khajur akhrot ki barfi is good source of vitamins, essential minerals and fiber. This recipe will help you balance all your ll doshas and keep you we nourished.

- Komal Karamchandani

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Doctor Granny

Home Remedies for Indigestion The last three months of the year are marked by a steady change in climate, especially in India, where the hot and humid climate gives way to the colder and soothing winds of autumn and winter. These climatic changes also affect our body and mind.

This is also the part of the year that is revitalized by major festivals such as Dussehra and Diwali in India in October-November, and Christmas in December in many western parts of the world. Binge eating during the festivals puts an extra load on our digestive system leading to variety of digestive disorders. As we feast on the sweets and delicacies served during these festivals, it puts an excess burden on our digestive system. Unless you eat with caution and refrain from going to extremes in the festive mood, it can pave way for many

Since these festivities are celebrated by parties and gettogethers, meal timings often get disturbed during these days.

Exercises, morning walks are mostly given a break. People eat very late and tend to suffer from problems like indigestion.

health problems, especially problems related to your digestion.

Since these festivities are celebrated by parties and gettogethers, meal timings often get disturbed during these days.

Exercises, morning walks are mostly given a break. People eat very late and tend to suffer from problems like indigestion. A large number of people complain of various digestive problems such as indigestion, loss of appetite, acidity, bloating, flatulence, constipation, loose motion, vomiting, abdominal pain and others.

Being prepared is always wise.

Here is Doctor Dadi with some easy home remedies in case you suffer from indigestion due to mindless eating in the festivals.

Home Remedies for Indigestion  Mix 2 tablespoons of coriander

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leaf juice, 1/4 teaspoons roasted cumin seed powder and 2 – 3 pinches of rock salt to 1 cup of water. Have this juice twice a day in case of loss of appetite, gases Make powdered mixture of long pepper, black pepper & dried ginger in equal quantities. Have 1/2 teaspoon twice a day with buttermilk.

Make a powdered mixture of 1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds, 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1/8 teaspoon celery seeds and a pinch of asafoetida and black salt. Have this twice a day with luckwarm water.

Mix together equal parts of powdered fennel, licorice root, basil leaves, and coriander seeds.

Have ½ teaspoon of this mixture with ½ teaspoon of powdered rock candy (or unrefined sugar) 15 minutes before lunch and dinner.

Make a powdered preparation of dried ginger root, long pepper, black pepper, and black salt in equal quantities. Have 1 teaspoon of this mixture at bedtime with lukewarm water and 2 to 3 teaspoons of psyllium husk.

Note: Always consult a medical expert before using these home remedies. Home remedies are not a substitute for medicines. If there is no progress in your condition please consult a physician.

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Recommended for: Hair loss, premature baldness, premature graying and thinning of hair.

Jiva Olive Cream is a unique blend of wholesome herbs such as olive, wheat germ and ashwagandha. It is effective in relieving and preventing pimples, acne, wrinkles and dullness of the skin. The cream is formulated to provide deep nourishment to the skin and lend a youthful suppleness, softness and glow to the skin.

Recommended for: Premature wrinkles, acne, pimples, dull skin, blackheads and spots.

Price: `130 (50 gm)

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Jiva Ayurveda signs MoU with Gujarat Ayurved University Jiva Ayurveda, a world leader in authentic Ayurveda, has added another feather in its cap by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat Ayurved University (GAU), for propagation, research and training in the eld of Ayurveda. Gujarat Ayurved University is the oldest and one of the most esteemed universities in India.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda and Registrar of Gujarat Ayurved University, Shri R. M. Jhala, in the presence of Vice Chancellor, Gujarat Ayurved University, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha on 14 August, 2014 at Jamnagar, Gujarat.

Jiva and Gujarat Ayurved University will also establish an Ayurvedic research facility at Faridabad, Haryana to carry out research, formulate new treatment protocols, and undertake clinical studies in Ayurveda.

Also, a student exchange programs within students of GAU and Jiva Institute, Jiva Ayurveda's training unit, will be initiated to facilitate knowledge sharing between the students of both the institutes.

Jiva Chyawanprasha Based on a well-known and widely-accepted classical formulation, Jiva Chyawanprasha is a rejuvenating tonic that boosts up body immunity in general and strengthens the respiratory system. It works as a shield to the body and prevents it from various seasonal as well as chronic health problems. Contains no added flavors or extra sugar.

Recommended for: General weakness, weak immunity, respiratory disorders, and chronic cough, cold and sinusitis.

Price: `210 (1 kg)

Jiva Kasna Syrup

Jiva Ashwagandha Tablet

Jiva Kasna Syrup is a safe and effective Ayurvedic formula that is non-sedative. It does not cause side-effects such as drowsiness and dryness in the mouth. Enriched with proven herbs such as tulsi, adoosa, mulethi, kooth, bala and banafsha, it works as an excellent expectorant that works well in dry and allergic cough.

Jiva Ashwagandha Tablet is packed with the rejuvenating and nourishing powers of ashwagandha.

This tablet strengthens the nervous and cardiovascular system and enhances your capacity to handle every day stress with grace. Jiva Ashwagandha Tablet is effective against hypertension, lowers cholesterol and stabilizes blood sugar levels in the body.

Recommended for: Dry cough, allergic cough, respiratory problems

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Price: `98 (60 Tablets)

Jiva Ayurveda plans to reach 50 clinics by 2015 “Ayurveda is not just a form of treatment but a way of life,” said Dr. Partap Chauhan, Director Jiva Ayurveda, while addressing the press during the inauguration of Jiva's latest clinic at Indore, Madhya Pradesh on August, 20, 2014.

Earlier to Indore, Dr. Chauhan also inaugurated new Jiva Ayurveda clinics in Bhopal and Ahmedabad. With the addition of this new clinic, Jiva Ayurveda, a leader in authentic Ayurvedic treatment, now operates 28 clinics spanning over 10 states in India. With a vision to fulll its mission of “taking Ayurveda to every home,” the company has an ambitious plan to open 50 new clinics across the country by 2015.

Students of St. Edward's University, USA, Visit Jiva

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n 16th August, 2014, a day after we celebrated India's Independence Day, Jiva welcomed an enthusiastic group of 20 psychology and liberal arts students from St. Edward's University from Austin, Texas.

As a part of their student tour to India, they were here to attend a workshop by Dr. Partap Chauhan, Director Jiva Ayurveda, titled “Globalization and its Impact on Wellness.” They also attended a workshop led by Steven Rudolph, Director Jiva Education, on Multiple Natures. During the workshop Steven Rudolph explained how Multiple Natures can be used as a powerful tool by students and professionals. The group's day-long program at Jiva Faridabad concluded with a presentation of Jiva's herbal-based, authentic Ayurveda products.

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