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Dr.SavithaSuri has been an Ayurvedic Practitioner since 1989. After getting a graduation degree in ayurveda (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) in 1988 from University of Mysore, India, she started practising ayurveda . Her articles about ayurveda have been published in news papers and websites. She is a regular health columnist to a regional news paper. http://www.ayurhelp.com email doctor@ayurhelp.com Ph:91-0821-5567088 Mob: 91-0821- 9342115292

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Water - the Elixir of Life
75% of earth’s area is covered by water. Water is the major component of all living beings and it is the major constituent of human cells. Ayurveda considers water (aap or jala) as one of panchamahabhutas. ( Panchamahabhutas constitute human body). Water provides a good medium for most of the biological processes that happen in living beings. Dehydration or loss of water from body causes dry skin, lowered energy, muscle cramps, reduced alertness and affects vital organs. Read
By: Dr Savitha Suri | 26/02/2008 | Alternative Medicine
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Commending Cumin Seeds
Cummin seed or jeera is seeds of flowering plant Cuminum Cyminum . This plant, native of east India and east Mediterranean, belongs to family Apeaceae. The herbaceous plant Cuminum Cyminum grows to a height of 20- 30 cms. Leaves of this plant are pinnate and bear thread like leaflets. Read
By: Dr Savitha Suri | 27/12/2007 | Alternative Medicine
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An Ayurveda Guide for Beautiful Skin
Naturally fresh and healthy skin is protector of body and a thing of beauty. Ayurveda our ancient science of medicine has suggested many herbal remedies and natural methods to protect our skin from pimples, acne, dark circles, wrinkles and marks left by pimples and to increase the fairness of the skin. Pimples , acne dark circles, wrinkles and marks give a dull and unhealthy look. Here is a herbal guide for naturally fresh, fair and glowing skin. Read
By: Dr Savitha Suri | 29/11/2007 | Alternative Medicine
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Ayurvedic Health Care in Humid Weather
Humidity is the amount of water vapour in air. It is usually described as “relative humidity” and expressed in percentage. 100% humidity means the water vapour in the air is at its maximum at that particular temperature. Read
By: Dr Savitha Suri | 29/11/2007 | Alternative Medicine
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Natural Ways to Increase Testosterone
Testosterone hormone is produced by testicles in men. It is responsible for development of male sexual characters like physical strength, muscle mass, body shape, body hair, deep voice, sexual function etc. Erectile dysfunction occurs when testosterone level is reduced. But this is not the only cause for erectile dysfunction. Read
By: Dr Savitha Suri | 29/11/2007 | Alternative Medicine
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Psoriasis - a Natural Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment
Psoriasis is a prolonged inflammation of skin. The causes of psoriasis are still unclear. This condition is neither infectious (Do not spread from one person to another) nor does it affect the general health. It affects both the genders and may start at any age. Read
By: Dr Savitha Suri | 15/08/2007 | Alternative Medicine
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Causes of Low Sperm Count - an Ayurvedic View
Low sperm count, reduced sperm motility and malformed sperms are main causes for male infertility. There are various biological and environmental factors which affect sperm count, motility and morphology. Many of these factors have been mentioned in ayurvedic texts. The causes of low sperm count are briefly explained below. Read
By: Dr Savitha Suri | 15/08/2007 | Alternative Medicine
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Ayurveda Approach to Indigestion and Concept of Agni
The word “Indigestion” is commonly used to describe the discomfort in one’s belly mostly caused after food consumption. Fullness, bloating, nausea, heart burn are other symptoms of Indigestion. Read
By: Dr Savitha Suri | 15/08/2007 | Alternative Medicine
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Treating Dry Skin Condition Naturally Applying Ayurveda Principles
Dry skin looks dull and life less due to lack of moisture. Well hydrated skin glows and exhibits a healthy look. Wrinkles develop at an early age due to prolonged dryness of skin. Dry, rough and wrinkled skin gives an aged appearance. Dry and cracked skin harbor microbes and cause fungal infections. Excess drying of skin leads to dry eczema. Read
By: Dr Savitha Suri | 15/08/2007 | Alternative Medicine
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Skin Care in Winter
Skin, the protective covering of our body bears assault of changing climates and seasons. Scorching heat of the summer vexes the skin with sun burns and dehydration. Thus the skin needs rest and rejuvenation in winter. But winter takes its own toll on the skin. The cold and dry weather of winter brings about drying of skin making it scaly. Lack of sufficient humidity out doors leads to cracked skin. Indoor heating further removes the traces of moisture and aggravates dryness of skin. Cracked, chapped and dry skin leads to various skin infections. Hence the skin has to be rejuvenated and care should be taken to keep the skin moist, soft and smooth. Read
By: Dr Savitha Suri | 18/10/2006 | Alternative Medicine