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Ayurveda - Eating and Cleaning

Ayurveda gives great importance to these two factors, considering them the most important things in achieving a healthy way of life. As a result of inappropriate food, "ama" - toxins build up in our organism. They are food for bacteria and viruses, they cause allergies and depression.

It is enough to reconsider the way we look at food to decrease the level of ama, and thus, lessen the risk of illnesses. Still, no matter how hard we try, it is very hard to achieve perfection, therefore, from time to time, we need to completely clean our organism.

Every Ayurvedic program contains enemas, cleaning procedures with boiled in water, butter, and milk healing herbs. Herbs are chosen individually. Our local herbs, like milfoil, chamomile, and nettle can be used.

For example, in Western clinics it is widespread practice to use local herbs, which were grown in ecologically clean areas. Although such clinics is not strictly Ayurvedic, the cleansing and rejuvenating methods we use agree with Ayurveda's main principle.

As an addition to cleaning preparations, Ayurveda recommends natural stimulants and special mixtures - jams, such as Chayavanprash, which are made from more than 100 minerals, herbs, and metals that have a very strong stimulating effect. They stimulate mental activity, clean the skin, normalize the peristaltic of the intestines, and the work of the inner organs.

Now, it is easy to buy such preparations - they are licensed and are prepared well on quality equipment. They are now also available in Western countries. These countries have been using healing herb recipes of Ayurveda for a long time.

For example, Germany, which is sensitive to money and will not pay too much for some mystification, has been the biggest client of Ayurvedic productions in Europe since the 70s. There are many German sites and special courses for those, who want to study Ayurvedic science.

Article 204

Softening Cracked Heels through Herbal Ayurveda Remedies

According to ayurveda the cracked heel is caused by vitiation of Vata. Due to vitiation of vata the skin becomes dry, rough and fissured.

Walking bare foot for long distances vitiates vata causing cracked heels.

Dry and cold weather increases vata in body and may cause cracks on the heels. The same weather conditions worsen the already present cracks or fissures on heels.

Usually the process of sweating keeps our skin moist and soft. Absence of or inactive sweat glands cause dryness of skin. Vitiated vata dries up sweat glands.

People who have dry skin tend to develop cracked heels easily.

Continued pressure on feet causes cracking of skin on heels. This may be due to prolonged standing or over weight.

Thin soled shoes, Open backed shoes, heel spurs, Surgery of lower extremities, flat feet, high arched feet and diseases like psoriasis, eczema etc also cause fissured heels.

Self care for cracked heels

Avoid thin soled shoes or footwear and open backed shoes.

Use pumice stone bars to remove thick, dead skin of heels.

Apply medicated herbal balm which keeps the skin of heels soft and closes fissures.

Liberal application of herbal moisturizing lotion keeps your feet soft and attractive.

The skin of feet lacks oil glands. Hence apply herbal moisturizing lotion before going to bed and put on cotton socks. This tip helps to maintain the softness of skin of heels.

Reduce body weight and do not stand for a long time.

Never cut hard edges of fissures with blade, scissors or razor.

Diabetic patients should immediately consult their physician if the fissures persist for a long time and show color changes.

A regular foot bath and foot massage helps to keep the skin on heals healthy and soft.

Article 203

Natural remedies and Home remedies for Dark Circles Under Eyes

Dark circles under eyes are a common beauty problem. These under eye dark circles give us an appearance of tiredness or illness. They make us to feel worse and are rather detrimental to our self esteem.

What are dark circles under eyes?

The skin below our eyes is very thin and is sparsely dotted with oil glands unlike the skin on rest of the body. Due to various reasons the skin under the eyes becomes thin and dry. Veins below eyes appear prominently when the under eye skin becomes dry and thin. This lends the area a dark appearance. What causes dark circles under eyes?

There are various reasons which cause dark circles. Few of them have been listed below.

Heredity:

If others in your family have dark circles then there are fair chances of you getting dark circles under eyes. The thinness of under eye skin is a hereditary character. The thin under eye skin reveals dark veins underneath and appears as dark circles under eyes.

If you are more prone to allergies like itching of skin which is inherited then dark circles under eyes may be caused due to rubbing and inflammation of under eye skin.

Lack of Sleep and Fatigue:

Partying all night, lack of sleep, fatigue, sinus infections, pregnancy all these may cause paleness of skin. Pale skin makes blood vessels to appear prominently and give an appearance of dark circles.

Structure of Bone

Eyes set deep in skull bones may develop ark shadow under them.

Exposure to Sunlight

Exposure to sun light increases the level of pigmentation and cause tanning. Same thing applies well for the skin under eyes. When skin under eyes gets exposed to sun it tans and appears dark.

Medications:

Medications which cause dilation of blood vessels cause dark circles under eyes. Dilated blood vessels allow more blood to flow through them and these blood vessels look prominent through under eye skin which is very thin.

Nutrition

Poor nutrition leads to paleness of skin under eyes. Lack of essential nutrients in diet or poor diet causes discoloration of under eye skin.

Hormonal Imbalance

Hormonal Imbalance during pregnancy, menstruation, menopause etc cause paleness of skin and this leads to appearance of dark circles under eyes.

Age:

As we grow old the skin under eyes become more dry and wrinkled. The wrinkled skin below eyes appears as dark circles around eyes.

Tips for Dark eye Circles

How to get rid of dark circle under eyes is the question that arises in your mind when you are suffering from under eye dark circles. Here are solutions for under eye dark circles

1.Concealing the dark circles around eyes through make up techniques.

2.Avoiding use of bleach or peels to make the dark circles around eyes light.

3.Treat the cause of illness mentioned above.

4.Sleep for sufficiently long hours to prevent formation of dark circles under eyes. 5.Do not scratch the under eye skin.

6.Diet, which is rich in nutrients helps to remove dark circles around eyes.

7.Lightly tap the under eye skin with one or two fingers to

8.Increase the blood circulation.

Ayurveda treatment for dark circles under eyes

Accumulation of toxins in body cause dark circles.The ayurveda treatment for dark circle consists of two steps.

1.Body detoxification.

2.Skin rejuvenation .

Top Ten Home remedies for Dark circles under eye

1.Grate cucumber and squeeze fresh juice out of gratings. Dip two cotton balls in it and keep these cotton balls on eyes. This relaxes eyes and relieves tiredness of eyes. Considered as the best remedy for under eye dark circles.

2.The above process has been found to be effective when done using potato.

3.Apply a paste of lemon juice, tomato puree, orange lentil flour (masoor dal ) and turmeric powder (if you are not allergic to it) on under eye dark circles. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off.

4.Drink plenty of water (more than 15 glasses)

5.Eat fresh fruits, green vegetables which are rich in fiber.

6.Sleep well at least for 7-8 hrs daily.

7.Reduce stress levels by practicing yoga and meditation. Pranayama reduces dark circles and increases glow of skin.

8.Avoid sweets and chocolates.

9.Dip two cotton balls in rose water and place them on your eyes, covering dark circles.

10.Keep thin cold cucumber slices on eyes when your eyes are too tiered.

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Article 202

Medical Tourism: The Next Big Thing In Indian Healthcare Industry

Medical tourism is the act of touring different countries or nations around the world to receive medications like dental, neurosurgery or surgical care and various other forms of specialized treatments. Medical tourism or healthcare facilitation is very cost effective and has grown to become very popular with time. Due to much technological advancement and improvement, standards of care and the affordability of international travel have become the primary factors leading to the popularity of medical tourism.

In the past few years, the costs of medical treatment or health care have soared high in industrialized nations and developed countries. And with this rise in health care costs, people from USA, Europe, Canada and Australia are seeking alternatives to reduce their expenses and build financial savings. This has prompted the people of developed countries serve as medical tourists.

Among all the nations where people are going for low cost medical treatments, India has emerged as a significantly favorable destination or a top hot spot. India is, now, one of the leading countries promoting medical tourism. With an increasing number of outside patients flocking to India for low cost medical treatments, Indias medical tourism industry is doing pretty fine.

The focal attraction for the medical tourists is the price factor or medical costs. Medical tourists believe that, in India, the cost of surgery or other treatments is one tenth of what it is in European countries or in developed nations. The concept of medical tourism is new to many people and it is up to them whether or not they will find the desired medical treatment at a minimum cost. Medical technology has improved drastically in Indian hospitals and their standards have increased too, being at par with American and European countries.

Among all the various treatments that are done in India, the commonest are heart surgery, Lasik eye surgery, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery and dental care. India has some of the best hospitals and treatment centers in the world with the best facilities. Infrastructure, technology advancement, outstanding doctors and medical staffs, world-class hospitals, all these have made India the prime location or the top choice for medical tourists seeking overseas health care.

The highlights of medical tourism in India are as follows:

- India has world-class medical facilities, with excellent staff in all areas of medical care
- Consultation with leading doctors or specialists
- Indian hospitals are equipped with the latest electronic and medical diagnostic equipments
- Low cost medical treatment or health checkups
- Luxurious rooms within affordable ranges
- Accommodation for attendants or accompanying family members are provided
- Ayurveda Therapy and Spa resorts available for relaxing and refreshing
- Exclusive Indian cuisines, Indian movies, Indian music and Indian dance
- Diversified cultural heritage in the different states
- Some top tourist destination spots like Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Qutab Minar etc.
- Holidaying, family reunions, festive occasions and medical checkupsall in one tour to India

Although there are many countries giving world-class medical assistance to the medical tourists who are seeking overseas healthcare or low cost healthcare, India attracts the most. Since it offers a beautiful holiday destination, apart from having a wide variety of low cost medical treatments, good hospitals and medical staffs, it is the foremost choice among people. Medical tourism India or health tourism India is an emerging concept whereby people from all over the world visit India for their medical and relaxation needs.""

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India-Where smart treatment and exotic tourism come together.
More and more people from the industrialized and developed countries of the world are seeking out for places where they can enjoy a vacation as well as have their medical treatment done at an affordable price. Medical Tourists all round the globe are increasing day by day and India is their hotspot. Most patients come from USA and UK for treatment because India offers most efficient treatment options at cheapest possible price along with the opportunities to spend a luxurious holiday. The doctors in India are as good as doctors from any other advanced countries and the language also does not pose a problem for them as most of them speak good English.
Why India?
Medical procedures that are very popular subjects for medical tourists in India are Ayurveda, Orthopaedics, Cardiothoracic, Cosmetic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery and the exotic spas for relaxation. The health care system in India has also developed a lot. In the 80's the Government run hospitals were the main health care providers in India. However, over the last decade Indian medical system has undergone sea of change with increasing participation from the corporate and the private sectors. Today, the private owned hospitals, nursing homes and clinics are the main stay of Indian health care system. The major reason for the growth of medical tourism in India is the low cost of treatments. Because of these low costs, medical tours to India provides an easy alternative for people to avail quality treatment in a timely manner, avoiding the long waiting list, that is a common problem in western countries. Medical Tourism in India allows people to undergo cost-effective medical procedures that they otherwise could not afford.
Quality of Care and Indian Doctors
Medical Practitioners in India are well trained and many of them have enhanced their skills with training from medical schools in USA and Europe. Organizations that specialize in medical tourism only take the best of the best doctors. Indian clinics, hospitals and nursing homes have state-of-the-art infrastructure and technological sophistication to treat their patients. Indian pharmaceutical companies also meet the rigid requirements of various USs and Europe's Drug Administration Associations.
Various medical tourism agencies like RecoverDiscover are taking care of the needs of these international patients willing to come to India. Most of these medical treatments would require the patient to stay in India. These medical tourism agencies make arrangements for these patients for nice stays in reasonable hotels and arrange for sightseeing. It gives the opportunity to the patients to have a nice vacation after their treatment.
Medical tourism is THE Solution
The industry of medical tourism in India has evolved as one of the pioneers and trendsetters worldwide. It is evident that medical tourism is a developing economic sector that India can profit from if interested parties make the necessary investments. The healthcare industry is planning to take effective measures to draw more and more medical tourists every year and provide them the best treatment at inexpensive rates.

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Introduction to Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word, derived from two roots - ayur (which means life) and veda (knowledge). Knowledge arranged systematically with logic becomes science. During the due course of time, Ayurveda became the science of life and now called so. It has its root in ancient vedic literature and encompasses our entire life, the body, mind and spirit.
Another longer definition of ayurveda goes: ayurhitahitamvyadhe nidaanamshamanam thathaa vidyate yatra vidhwadhihi tatra ayurveda uchyate. This verse takes us to a deeper level to understand what ayurveda is.
Manifestation of Creation:
From the essence of satva the five senses are created:- Ears to hear, skin to perceive touch, eyes to see, the tongue to taste, and the nose, to smell. The essence of rajas is manifested as the five motor organs: speech, hands, feet, genitals and the organs of excretion. The mind is derived from satva, while rajas is manifested as prana, the life force. The tamasic quality is also responsible for the creation of tan matra, the subtle elements, and from whom the five basic elements are manifested. They are space, air, fire, water and earth.
Space: Expansion of consciousness is space and space is all enclosive. We need space to live, and our bodily cells contain spaces.
Air: Its representative in the body is the biological air, responsible for movement of afferent and efferent, sensory and motor-neuron impulses.
Fire: Where there is movement, there is friction, which creates heat, so the third manifestation of consciousness is fire, the principal of heat.
Water: Because of the heat of the fire, consciousness melts into water.
Earth: The next manifestation of consciousness is the earth element. Because of the heat of the fire and water, there is crystallization. According to Ayurveda, earth molecules are nothing but crystallization of consciousness.
The Three Doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha
The structural aspect of the body is made up of five elements, but the functional aspect of the body is governed by three biological humors. Ether and air together constitute vata; fire and water, pitta; and water and earth, kapha. Vata, pitta and kapha are the three biological humors that are the three biological components of the organism. They govern psycho-biological changes in the body and physio-pathological changes too. Vata-pitta-kapha are present in every cell, tissue and organ. In every person they differ in permutations and combinations.
According to Ayurveda, there are seven body types: mono-types (vata, pitta or kapha predominant), dual types (vata-pitta, pitta-kapha or, kapha-vata), and equal types, (vata, pitta and kapha in equal proportions). Every individual has a unique combination of these three doshas. To understand individuality is the foundation of healing according to Ayurveda, "The Science of Life" - http://www.ayurvedichealth.4t.com

Article 200

Ngorongoro Crater

Maybe it was Mark Twain who said there are lies, dammed lies and statistics. This seems to be the case concerning statistics for Ngorongoro crater. As I checked my figures for accuracy for this article I could find no two sources that agree. So I will endeavor to keep statistics to a minimum.

This aside Ngorongoro Crater is a true marvel and I believe unique in Africa; it is located between the lake Manyara National Park and the Serengeti. It was formed from an ancient volcano that erupted and then collapsed into the craters we see today. This is called a caldera and Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest [unbroken] caldera. It is thought that this volcano, before it erupted and collapsed, stood taller than its close neighbor Mt Kilimanjaro.

The crater floor is spread across one hundred square mile and is home to many thousands of animals. Ngorongoro Crater enjoys a year round water supply and so nearly all animals remain here as permanent residents. It has the densest population of game in the whole of Africa; and it is possible to see the big five in one day. It is often referred to as a mini Serengeti as it shares many of the habitats of this huge neighbor. Although rich with game the crater has no giraffe, impala or topi. There are only a small number of tall acacia trees, this lack of grazing can explain the absence of the giraffe but the absences of impala and topi is a mystery; especially as they are present in large numbers in the nearby Serengeti.

There are five habitats on the crater floor, which as mentioned have echoes of the habitats of the Serengeti. In the south west is the Lerai Forest which gets its name from the tall yellow barked acacia. This Forrest is home to baboons and vervet monkeys. There is also a small population of giant tusker bull elephants. These elephants are the biggest you will see in Tanzania. There are no breading herds of elephants here; in fact there are no female elephants in the crater. If you are lucky you may also catch a glimpse of the shy leopard lying along the branches of the acacia trees in this forest.

The best time to visit this forest is early in the morning. We recommend a 6h30 start, if you are up to it, to be amongst the first into the crater. The animals are at their most active in a morning and an early start will be well rewarded. The Ngorongoro

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