rVita! site syndication http://rvita.com/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:18:59 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://rvita.com//images/M_images/atom03.gif http://rvita.com/ rVita! site syndication http://rvita.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6925&Itemid= This article is authored by Dr. Rangadhar Satapathy, (MD, Homeopathy)Cancer is a cellular malfunction. Noni works at the cellular level to treat and cure cancer. It helps prevent proliferation of cancer cell by preventing cell mitosis. The sooner a cancer is detected, the greater are its chances of remission. Noni helps fight the cancer in the following ways:(A) By its anti carcinogenic agentNoni juice contains 150 neutraceuticals. Among them five have been shown to fight cancer.(1) Polysaccharides Polysaccharides are found abundant in Noni. Polysaccharides block the adhesion of mutated cells to other cells, thus stopping metastasis. Blocking the adhesion of mutated cells to new cell depends on the density of the polysaccharides sulphate groups, their molecular weight, and their carbohydrate structure. (2) Anthraquinones • Damnacanthal, an anthraquinone, inhibits the growth of malignant cells. • Alizarin, another anthraquinone, blocks the blood circulation to the malignant tumors, thus preventing its growth. • Anthraquinone reduces the cytochrome c (a hem-protein whose main function is electron transport using the hem prosthetic group. It act as a cancer causing agent in the body) inside the body without causing the formation of any new free radicals. (Source... http://rvita.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6924&Itemid= Arthritis is one of the common problems in developing as well as developed countries and according to statistics about 25% of the world population are affected by this disease. In medical terms it is referred as ‘pain and swelling in the joints which may lead to disability of the joint or limb if untreated properly’. The word ‘arthro’ means joints, hence, ‘arthritis’ means pain or inflammation of joints. The condition mostly affects menopausal women in developing countries, however, it can affect anyone irrespective of age, sex, or occupation.Common Signs and Symptoms1. Stiffness of the joints2. Swelling and painful joints3. Creaky joints4. Deformation of the joints (later stages)5. DisabilityCommon causes 1. Erosion of the inter-articular cartilages2. Infection to the inter-articular fluids3. Injury4. Immune disorder (Rheumatoid arthritis) 5. Renal malfunctions (Gout) Management with Yoga TherapiesMost Yoga texts and experts recommend the following Yoga postures for arthritis. a. Makarasanab. Bhujangasanac. Trikonasanad. Vrikshasanae. Simple Pranayama to strengthen the immunityManagement... http://rvita.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=488&Itemid= Allergy is an environmental illness - a reaction to a particle that enters your body through your nose, mouth, eyes, or skin. Allergies can make you miserable, and recent studies show a strong link between allergies, anxiety, and depression. However, if you control the allergens in your environment, then your allergy symptoms will improve, and you'll feel better. Here's a list of the top three household allergens and how to avoid them:Dust mites live in mattresses, carpets, and upholstery. Several million dust mites may live inside a single mattress, producing billions of allergenic particles for you to inhale while you sleep. Fortunately, you can keep the dust mites out of your mattresses and pillows by covering them with allergy bedding. These zippered dust mite barriers are impermeable to dust mites, yet they're breathable and comfortable, so you won't even notice them beneath your regular sheets.Mold spores are everywhere! One Mayo Clinic study found that 93% of patients with chronic sinusitis have allergic fungal sinusitis. The good news is that mold requires a humid environment to flourish. Dehumidifiers remove excess moisture from the air, lowering humidity and creating an indoor environment that is inhospitable to both mold and dust mites.Pet... http://rvita.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6923&Itemid= Camphor is a transparent waxy crystalline material that has a strong pungent aroma. The crude camphor oil is formed in the cells and is thus distributed in all parts of the tree, but the essential oil from camphor is produced by steam distillation of crude camphor oil mainly obtained from the leaves and stems. Camphor or the Karpura has religious significance in the Hindu rituals. Burning of camphor symbolizes union with God – just as the camphor burns itself out without leaving any residue, so does burning one’s ego in the fire of true knowledge will lead them to complete union with God. According to the ancient Indian traditional systems of healing, camphor purifies the air and inhaling that air has numerous medicinal benefits. Botanical name: Cinnamomum camphoraFamily: LauraceaeEnglish name: Camphor treeHindi name: Kapur, KarpuraCamphor is a profusely branched evergreen tree. Leaves: simple, alternate, aromatic, ovate or oblong. Flowers: yellowish white in axillary panicles. Fruits: dark green, ovoid or globose. Parts used as medicine: Deposits, oil. Ayurvedic recommendations Camphor is bitter in taste and has aromatic, emollient, thermogenic, calmative, expectorant and aphrodisiac properties.... http://rvita.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6922&Itemid= Not to be confused with the more popular Mediterranean bay leaf, the Indian bay leaf originated in the south slopes of Himalayas and is mostly used as a spice in North India, especially in the famous Moghul cuisine. The Indian bay leaf belongs to the cinnamon family and is an important ingredient of the ‘garam masala’. Apart from its culinary benefits, the herb is used in Ayurvedic remedies for its hypoglycemic activities and other therapeutic properties.Botanical name: Cinnamomum tamala Family: LauraceaeEnglish name: Indian bay leafHindi name: TejpattaCinnamomum tamala is a moderate sized evergreen tree with dark brown or blackish rough bark. Leaves: simple, opposite, sub opposite or alternate, ovate-lanceolate or ovate oblong, acuminate, glabrous. Flowers: pale yellowish in axillary terminal, lax puberulous panicles. Fruits: ovoid, fleshy, black drupe, supported by enlarged perianth tube.Parts used as medicine: Leaves. Ayurvedic recommendationsIndian bay leaf is bitter sweet in taste and is aromatic, thermogenic, diuretic, stimulant, carminative and tonic in nature. It is used in cardiac diseases, inflammations, helminthiasis, dyspepsia, strangury, colic, hypertension, diarrhea, ophthalmia, spleen and liver... http://rvita.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5031&Itemid= Applied Kinesiology (AK) can be defined as the clinical application of the study of movement and function; it is functional neurology. AK is a system of testing and treatment that is used to assess the body's functional aberrations.These functional aberrations may be but not limited to:- Muscular- Neurological- Vascular- Osseous- Lymphatic- Respiratory- Digestive- Endocrine- Acupuncture/ Chinese Meridian systems Therapies to induce or restore individual normal function include but not limited to:- Chiropractic adjustive therapy- Cranial techniques- Therapeutic massage modalities- Reflex therapies- Acupuncture therapies- Exercise stretches- Nutritional supplementation- Emotional support or modalities- Lifestyle changeswith the aim of decreasing cumulative noxious stimuli below threshold and allowing the body to heal itself.AK does not replace standard examination procedures such as neurological and orthopedic testing, blood laboratory work or X-rays, rather it is another examination tool at the doctor's disposal.AK is a continually evolving system that provides the doctor with the skills and knowledge to purposefully, systematically and logically ascertain the optimal treatment of the patient. AK embraces the work of all individuals and disciplines who endeavor to diminish the suffering of humanity. AK attempts to unify such diverse knowledge and techniques into a usable scientific system for one purpose: to... http://rvita.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6921&Itemid= Indian licorice is a beautiful but deadly weed. Commonly known as rosary pea, the very pretty red seeds with black top are used as rosary prayer beads. The seeds are also used to make jewelry and used in percussion instruments. The seeds are, however, highly toxic and contain abrin which is a poison very similar in properties to that of snake venom. It might sound unreasonable but this deadly plant has medicinal value and is used in pacifying vata and pitta doshas. Some botanists also say that this plant is so sensitive to electrical and magnetic influences, it can be used as ‘weather plant’ for predicting cyclones, hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. Botanical name: Abrus precatorius Family: FabaceaeEnglish name: Rosary pea, Indian licoriceHindi name: Ratti, Gunchi, Yastimadhu, Gunja Rosary pea is a deciduous wiry climber with tough branches. Leaves: abruptly pinnate with many pairs of leaflets. Leaflets: oblong, rounded on both sides, and thinly membranous. Flowers: pink or white, clustered. Fruit: pods are turgid with a sharp deflexed beak. Seeds: oval in shape, color varies from scarlet red with a black / white/ green/ black spots.Parts used as medicine: leaves, root, seeds. Ayurvedic... http://rvita.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5275&Itemid= PS – We’re downsizing and won’t be needing you anymore. Have a great New Year! Did you know that you arrived on earth with a built-in GPS device embedded inside of you? You programmed it before you were born. It contains all the directions you’ll ever need in this lifetime. It’s designed to get you dead-on target to your destined great work – the work you came here to do that uses your unique talents to raise the vibration of the planet.Even when your life feels like it’s not moving forward, like your career is slipping through your fingers, like relationships you used to count on are shifting – you will move through this phase and emerge on the other end with a more powerful direction than ever before. You’re just getting a little nudge from the universe - because it’s time to get back on-path. Nudging is what’s going on when you get fired, laid off, rejected, hired, promoted, or your business goes bankrupt. You’ve been nudged!Your life is all on purpose. There are no accidents. Every event, circumstance and relationship has been nudging you to follow your true path and do your great work.We live in a world... http://rvita.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6920&Itemid= Morinda citrifolia commonly known as NONI, or the Indian mulberry, is a tree that belongs to coffee family. It is native to Southeast Asia but has now spread throughout the world. Tahiti remains the most prominent commercial growing location today.Noni grows in shady forests and open rocky or sandy shores. It reaches maturity in less than two years and yields about 8-10 kilograms of fruits per month throughout the year. It is very tolerant to saline conditions, drought conditions and to secondary soils as well. It grows up to 30 feet tall with large, simple, dark green, shiny and deeply veined leaves. It produces small white flowers and its fruits are pungent in odor. (That’s why the fruits are called cheese fruits or vomit fruits). Seeds are edible when fried. Weaver ants are attracted to the noni tree since they use the leaves of this tree to make their nests. These ants protect the plant from some plant-parasitic insects. The smell of the fruit attracts fruit bats, who in turn aid in dispersing the seeds.Noni juice is made from the pure extracts of the medicinal Morinda citrifolia fruits and is without any chemical residues, toxins, pesticides, heavy metals, or fertilizers.... http://rvita.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3554&Itemid= Life is a struggle. It is a test of wills and a way of learning about ourself. As martial warriors we fight our battles with morality, honor, discipline, perserverence and respect. This is my struggle. And it is yours too.I didn't have a dojo. We were few, but we were persistent. We practiced hard and long anywhere we could, with repetition as our teacher. We grew strong in body and mind. It was fun, this test we were undertaking, even though we didn't perceive it as such. We immersed ourselves in our art. Later, time drew us apart, but our dreams remained.I chose the path of a student, even when I could have been the teacher. I just wanted to learn. My best memories were of my Aikido training with a 92-year-old Shihan named Takaji Ishida. He showed me that True martial arts was for health. Even at his advanced age, he was strong. He showed me that age was irrelevant; that the mind ruled.In later years I took a major step and became a teacher. I formed a club whose aim was to spread martial knowledge thru its morality of a higher purpose. It was fun, and...