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Herbal Remedies Newsletter, Sept. 2006Greetings and WelcomeDear Friends, Welcome to Holistic herbal health newsletter of September month. It is about two months now since the last newsletter. You can ask for your or someone other's interview. We will be happy to hear from you. Thanks for the response that we got for the freebie e-book "Mom I Am Hungry" and now we want your feedback for the this book. You can send your feedback via the Contact And Feedback Form. The feedbacks will be published on the feedback page for the ebook "Mom I Am Hungry". We will ask again for the photograph of all the persons whose feedback will be selected to be published with Holistic-Herbalist.Com. Last month, we encouraged you to get Mozilla Firefox as your Internet explorer. It is doing very fine. And it is just our recommendation for sake of sharing good resources. CONTENTS SECTION
THEME OF THE MONTHInterview Of Dharamavira Singh Malik, Circle Officer, U.P. Police - Focused Living For Performing His Duty And Becoming A Change Agent:I had planned to interview only doctors and patients earlier. Later I thought that Ayurveda and its principles of holistic medicine are universal and what I should present here in the interview section should be truly inspiring personality. Mr. D.S. Malik is a Circle officer of State Police department. This post is equal to Deputy Superintendent of Police or Assistant Commissioner of Police elsewhere. The doctors of all systems of medicine (Allopathy, Ayurveda and Homeopathy) in my hometown, Baraut, gathered in a tea party as a farewell to the great service offered by this police officer. It was my first chance to meet him in person. I shared thirty minutes in an absorbing private session and four hours in a meeting of forty doctors. After spending this much time, I made up my mind to write about him. This might not appear as an interview, still, I am convinced that you would like it. Illiterate Mother's Finger Pointing Lesson:DS belongs to a simple farmer family and he is the first person in his family to be an officer in Police department, rather an officer. Before joining police services, he asked his farmer mother, "Give me some teaching. Do you want me to remember something?" Her illiterate mother paused for a minute and then very simply and intelligently mentored to his educated son, "There are two kinds of finger that people raise toward some person. First one is says that look at this person how wonderful he is and his manner of service. And second finger says that it is this disgusting and nasty person. So I wish that whenever people point toward you, that finger should be of first kind." DS mentioned in the doctors' gathering that this became a lifelong lesson for me. Whenever I find free time, I usually think that my actions are of first type or second type. Truly every mother possesses this expressed or unexpressed wish for his children that people will point toward my children with dignity, respect and goodwill. Shouldn't we heed to this wish of our mothers? Give People Respect And They Will Maintain Your Dignity:DS mentioned that his first posting was in his native area. There was crime and he used a altogether different technique to help people surrender to police themselves. DS told that when he used to go in some villages to arrest criminals. He asked them that police force could easily arrest you now and it is better if you surrender yourselves to police station. He mentioned that simple and illiterate villagers do have their dignity and I never try to take away that dignity. Almost in every such case, the criminal reached the police station and surrendered himself to police custody. ------- DS asked that people do consider police department in an unfriendly and disrespectful way. He gave the example that when some simple constable or cop came to see a doctor, doctor's assistant simply tells the doctor that police person had come. On the opposite, everyone is displaying regard for other professionals like teachers, accountants, lawyers etc. So he asked the people in general to show regard for police department and they will be able to serve you better with raised self-esteem. Every person needs to be behaved in a graceful way. If we are able to behave properly and communicate with our words our concern and respect, the ball passes on to the other person. In most cases you will be behaved favorably and with respect. There are other good points that I would like to share in brief.
Our farewell program went on from 7 pm to 10 pm and everyone enjoyed the sharing of life with this retired and never tired person. He still helps people to resolve their problems 26 (twenty six) hours of a day. I cherished the good and inspiring moments with a memorable person who I can always miss for this short company. Regards, dr Vikrama PROMOTING THE UNDERSTANDING HOLISTIC HEALTH - What Is Reiki Healing?Reiki is a very popular healing method all over the world. This is a form of begining of energy medicine. The concepts of energy or Prana is given in Yoga and Ayurveda literature in a detailed way. The Prana stands for universal as well as individual life energy. Prana is divided into five main types, five subtypes and fifty total types. In Ayurveda and Yoga, various means of affecting our Prana are also described like herbs, minerals, words or chants, behavior, affirmation, visualization, initiations and meditation. The word Reiki also means Universal Life Energy. This tradition took birth from Japanese Master Mikao Usui. He found the energy symbols of Reiki. Originally these are Japanese words but when their chanting is done after Reiki initiation, the healing energy is always present. The healing energy of Reiki doesn't come from some outside source. It is ever present, all permeating universal energy. We don't give our own energy or Prana during Reiki healing and contrarily we are also energized as well. Reiki is natural healing as it can never harm any body. Even when sometimes the symptoms of some disease or some emotions surface, that phase is transitory and belongs to catharsis or purification by energy. Reiki simply can never go wrong or do wrong to anybody. If we are doing Reiki with wrong intentions, we will be naturally targeted first by the healing energy of Reiki. How Does Reiki Work?Though universal life energy is present inside us and all around us. Very few of us can consciously invoke this energy to flow inside us. So the normal person first needs to be initiated or attuned with Reiki. The initiation or attunement is done in steps. Usually Reiki initiation is done in three or sometimes four steps. Reiki one is the mild form of healing. It needs the physical presence of the person whom you are going to heal. Reiki second initiation is done with some additional symbols and the healer is able to do distant healing. It is more powerful and physical distance doesn't interfere with it. Psychological or emotional healing can also be done. Reiki third or master Reiki or Reiki four or Reiki Grandmaster initiation enables the person to give initiation to other persons. Actually the initiation word is not correct here. Attunement is the right word. Like we tune radio to catch the particular signals or vibrations and we are connected. Reiki functions in similar manner. Use Common Sense With Reiki:It is foolish to do only Reiki during acute infections like Malaria and other conditions like fracture when you urgently need medical or surgical aid. So use common sense and rather medical common sense and you can have Reiki healing side by side of medical treatment. We will deal more about Reiki healing in next newsletter. Know About This Condition - Essential Fatty Acids And Their Deficiency In Diet:Whatever form of fat we take, it is broken down during digestion in small intestine into fatty acids and triglycerides. Fatty acids are of two types - Essential fatty acids that our body can't synthesize and we need them from outside; Non-essential fatty acids that our body is able to synthesize itself from other fat and we don't need them. Essential fatty acids are of several types and the more information about Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids is available. Now there are clear studies that indicate the deficiency of essential fatty acids is associated with the development of several disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, coronary artery disorders, asthma, chronic skin allergies and several other degenerative and aging related disorders. Incorporating the essential fatty acids in diet can save us from many disorders. So these should be present in our diet or we might need to supplement them additionally. Borage oil and evening primrose oil are the good sources of Omega 6 essential fatty acids. Cod liver oil and flaxseed oil are the good sources of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. QUESTIONS & ANSWERSAbdul Zaid from Dubai: I am habitually constipated and I took olive oil 4 spoonfuls in night. For some days it worked well, thereafter my mood became upset after taking it. I do have low (read normal) cholesterol levels in my blood. Thanks, Abdul Zaid. Reply: Olive oil is monounsaturated oil that is good as a part of dietary supplement. But four spoonfuls of olive oil at bed time can upset your digestion and particularly in a condition when it is not all right already. In your case, it helped your abdomen and disturbed your mood. It might be due to Vata disturbance because of worsening of digestion. So it is better if you divide this dose of 'four spoonfuls' into three parts. Still better advice is to take it with meals. Oils do provide unctuous property in the body and we have smooth bowel movement. This part has been OK with you. But four spoonfuls had been over dosage for you so you have to divide this dose and within a few days you won't feel bad moods and you will have beneficial effect on constipation. Regards, dr vikrama MEET THIS HERB - Borage Or Borago Officinalis And Borage Oil:I hope that you have enjoyed the extensive pages written about ashwagandha last month. This month we try to present Borage herb. Borage Oil - Gamma Linolenic Acid And Their Research Based Actions - here you will find the modern research based actions of borage plant and borage oil. Traditional Uses, Dosage And Analysis Of Borage Oil - Borage has a great history of traditional use and you can benefit with its traditional uses and dosage. Find the analysis of borage oil. Essential Fatty Acids, Gamma Linolenic Acid And Borage Oil Extraction - Find the three common methods of extracting oil from borage seeds. Borage oil is the richest source of Gamma Linolenic acid. Gamma linolenic acid is an omega 6 fatty acid that our body is unable to synthesize ourselves. Names, Dosage And Biochemical Composition Of Borage Oil And Borage Herb - As we knew from an earlier article that borage possesses a great history and this history is related and reflected with its name in different languages and regions. Also find out the biochemical composition of borage oil and its dosage. Gamma Linolenic Acid And Omega 6 Fatty Acid, Essential Fatty Acids - Gamma linolenic acid is an Omega 6 essential fatty acid. Our body needs it from outside. Find more about GLA, its chemistry and effects. Borago officinalis - The Plant Of Borage Herb - Find information about this historical plant, its leaves and other parts.
KNOW ABOUT Kapha Dosha:Ayurvedic medicine is based upon three bodily humors that are responsible for our health and disease. They are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Ayurveda Kapha is one of the three bodily humors that are responsible for health and disease in Ayurvedic medicine. Know about this humor of Ayurvedic medicine, its definition and properties as mentioned by ancient ayurveda genius. Get the info about their practical use in Ayurvedic treatment. Read more>>> Ayurveda Kapha humor acts according to its properties that are described in Ayurvedic medicine. This humor exerts its healthy or unhealthy effects based upon these properties. Find about these properties that are used repeatedly in Ayurvedic Medicine. Read more>>> Ayurveda Kapha and other humors are present and act throughout our body. Each of these humors act dominantly in some parts of our body. We can know about their vitiation earlier by noticing the change in those organs. Find the general actions of this humor that gives our body its dynamism and responsiveness. Read more>>> BE RESOURCEFUL WITHSushruta Samhita & Organization Of Sections:Sushruta Samhita is written by the great ancient Ayurvedist Sushruta. This is one of the most authoritative work on Ayurveda. This great classical book of Ayurveda is considered as "The Ancient Treatise Of Ayurvedic or Indian Surgery". Sushruta can rightly be considered as 'The Father Of Surgery' if we put a considerate and undiscriminating scrutiny of history of medical literature of world. And without any doubt, Sushruta is 'The Father Of Indian Surgery'. The basic surgical procedures mentioned in Sushruta Samhita are practically and scientifically valid today. Several articles can be shared to convey the message about the features of this classic text. We are emphasizing primarily on the organization of eight sections of this book that contain the 186 chapters. Sushruta Samhita contains 120 + 66 chapters that are organized in two parts and six sections. 1) Sutra Section: This is the introductory portion containing 46 chapters. It sets the ground for ayurvedic learning. 2) Nidana Section: This section deals with pathogenesis and pathology of various disorders. There are 16 chapters in this section. 3) Sharira Section: This section relates to body, anatomy, physiology, embryology. There are 10 chapters. 4) Disease Management Section: With its 40 chapters this section provides the ayurvedic management of various disorders - some main medical disorders, surgical procedures and panchakarma therapy. 5) Kalpa Section: This section describes different conditions related to Toxicology and the management methods in 8 chapters. 6) Second Main Section: This section contains 66 chapters and provides information about medical, ENT, Ophthalmologic disorders of ancient times. HERE IS THE HERBAL COMPOUNDChyavanaprasha Avaleha Rasayana:This jelly like ayurvedic electuary preparation is so common in India that most households use it during winter season. Almost every ayurvedic pharmaceutical company is preparing Chyavanaprasha Avaleha. Contents: It contains Amla or emblica officinalis or emblic myrobalan, cow ghee and more than 45 different herbs. Most herbs are boiled in the form of decoction. Amla is boiled with water and then it is passed through a sieve and then fried with cow ghee. Then this fried Amla is added to herbal decoction with sugar and it is concentrated over mild heat. When Chyavanaprasha Avaleha attains semisolid consistency, it is placed aside to cool down. After cooling, some herbal powders and honey are further added. Some companies do add extra additives like saffron, iron, calcium, zinc and other minerals to make it 'special'. Dosage: It is taken in 10 to 20 gm. with a glass of milk twice a day. Benefits: This is a tonic and rejuvenative herbal formulation that can be taken at any age.
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HERBAL HOME REMEDYWe are starting a new feature on herbal home remedies. We ask our visitors to send herbal home remedies. These herbal remedies should be the one that they have used on themselves or their family or friends. We will add your short bio with that information if it seems that it is a logically reasonable use and without any great side effect. Please send these remedies via the Submission For Herbal Home Remedies Form on herbal home remedies>>> Rose Water For Radiant And Healthy Skin:Rose water is distilled aqueous extract of rose petals. It is better that fresh rose petals are used in preparing it. Most of commercial manufacturers are using dried rose petals. Rose water is a good skin cleansing agent that also has mild astringent property. It will wash away with itself the extra foreign particles, dead cells and oily substances over the skin. Rose water will have a mild and natural antimicrobial action as well. Skin will be supple and smooth. Rose water can be used twice with cotton or it can be mixed in a mug of water and then used to splash the face by handful of water several times. Always check its quality before using it. Take from a reliable source. This water should not be with many sediments or with strong fragrance. THE ARTICLES AT WWW.HOLISTIC-HERBALIST.COM
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THE GREAT NEWS : Holistic Herbal ConsultationAs promised last month, we have started fully functional online holistic herbal consultation. It has been the project that is taking a lot of efforts because I wanted to make it a unique experience of service to my visitor friends. The Features Of Online Herb Consultation - Find the features of holistic herbal consultation. We try to provide the best features of Ayurveda's holistic approach with greater specificity of modern herbal medicine. Online Prescription Consultation - The Areas Of Herbal Consultation - Find the different kind of consultation services that herbalists are providing like herbal, ayurvedic in India, Ayurvedic in global scenario, integrated and panchakarma consultation. Online Health Consultation - Enhancing Your Health - I have enriched it be used for healthy persons who want to prevent some disease or who want to strengthen some particular aspect of his health or his overall health. Herbal Treatment - Diseases Commonly Treated With Herbal Remedies - Find the types of diseases that I am commonly seeing in my clinic. Ayurvedic Treatment - Medical Consultation In Ayurvedic Medicine - Find out how ayurvedic doctors are treating patients in India. Herbal Treatment - Herbal Consultation In Global Scenario - Find Indian ayurvedic medicine should be presented in global scenario as holistic herbal medicine. Herbal Treatment - FAQs Regarding Herbal Consultation - The frequently asked questions that should be answered to every person who is going to plan for a herbal consultation. The Fee structure, Various Holistic Herbal Consultation Plans And Here You Buy Our Herbal Health Services. - Find how holistic-herbalist.com has presented the feature rich holistic herbal consultation as one of the world's most reasonably priced consultation services. "MOM I AM HUNGRY"Is finally arrived with practical information for you to help your children better on the path of their health. You can download it here>>> (This e-book is for the subscribers of Holistic Herbal Remedies Newsletter.) Subscribe now through the form at the bottom of this page. Please send your feedback about this book. How do you feel its quality and how useful it has been to you? We would appreciate your efforts if you advise us for another topic of e-book that can be freely offered to our visitors. This is not actually free. It is your trust in HOLISTIC HERBALIST. Do respect our efforts in preparing this e-book and advise your friends to join our newsletter and visit our site. This as well as other e-books links will be provided in each monthly newsletter. ( You will need Adobe Reader (the latest version is recommended) installed on your computer in order to open and read this e-book. You can get Adobe Reader here (a new window will open so you can download without leaving this page). If you want to open the file in your browser window, you can just click on the link. However, if you want to download the file to view later, then right click on the link and choose "Save Target As" or "Save File As." Then select where you want to save the file on your hard drive. Once you have saved the file, locate where you saved it, and double click to open. In order to print, open the downloaded file, and select the "Print" option from the e-book menu.) HEALTH VIA KITCHEN : Chapati Or Indian BreadChapati is the name given to Indian bread. In most homes, mothers prepare breads for the family daily two times a day. Unlike the bread slices that are available in the general store and that can be stored, chapati needs to be prepared fresh even if it is ordered from the restaurant. Chapati is the basic preparation out of common cereals like wheat, maize, oat and barley. Wheat chapatis are the most common. Chapati is similar to other basic and traditional forms of breads throughout the world. It is like 'Pita' of Middle East, or like the tortilla of Mexico. Wheat is stored in most families in rural and semi-urban India. Every month or twice a month, wheat is sent to be grinded into wheat flour or people purchase packed wheat flour from different companies. Wheat flour is mixed with water into dough and then patted with hands and/or rolled out and then thrown onto a hot griddle where it is baked by changing upside down two or three times. After some baking, chapati is lifted with tongs and is put over the flames and then it swells up with hot air inside a rounded disc. Hot air inside the chapati soon goes out and it takes a flat and circular shape. Many people apply on one side ghee or clarified butter or butter. Then, it is put in a basket or box to be served. Chapati can be stored in hot case for only a few hours. it can't be stored in refrigerator or outside for long times. It becomes hard and doesn't taste that good. Most Indians enjoy warm chapatis that is served directly from the griddle. So chapati has certainly more love and affection of mother in India as compared to other parts of world! It is simply associated with mothers love and feelings. READERS LETTERAs we are quite quick to answer the queries to holistic herbalist that are sent via feed back form, we have many happy and satisfied friends abroad that thank us for such a warm and speedier response even though this website is still free of any paid services. We are thankful of all of them and would look further to serve you all better and better. THANK YOU Love n Regards
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