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Frequently
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| Total 12 Records in 3 Pages for Category Ayurveda | Showing Page# : 1 |
| Question : | Can Ayurvedic massage cure indigestion? |
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| Answer : | Giving circular massage to the abdominal organs, with sesame oil medicated with ginger will be helpful for curing indigestion. However only massage will not probably cure the indigestion. Along with massage, it is advisable to take some hot and pungent, simple home remedies like trikatu - mixture of three pungent and hot herbs- ginger, piper longum and black pepper, in dose of 1/4 tea spoon 3 times day. |
| Question : | Can Ayurvedic Massage help to cure ailments? |
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| Answer : | Yes, It can be useful to cure diseases such as Arthritis, Gout, Backache, Indigestion, Constipation and Cervical Spondilytis. |
| Question : | Can I do Ayurvedic Massage at home? |
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| Answer : | Yes, Ayurveda advises that every person should do an oil massage or 'Abhyanga' every day to protect the skin and to get strength and immunity. This can be done with the method advised under 'Auto-Massage' You can start with applying a small amount of oil appropriate to you constitution to your head and then slowly apply oil to other parts of the body till you reach the feet. Keep the oil for 10 minutes and then take a warm bath. For detail knowledge of this art please. |
| Question : | Does Ayurveda cure cancer? |
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| Answer : | No, There are hundreds of varieties of cancer. We do not as yet know the exact cause of many of the varieties of cancer and hence it is very difficult to varify a cure for several of them. However if the cancer is detected in its early stage, then many Ayurvedic procedures and herbs as well as other herbo-mineral products can curtail the advancement of cancer. Similarly some special herbs in the group of Rasayana are very useful in treating cancer, as their use prolongs the quality of life of cancer patients by reducing pain and other discomforts. |
| Question : | Does Ayurveda have any side effects? |
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| Answer : | Yes, Ayurveda uses varieties of herbs, minerals and metals for the treatment of diseases. Similarly, many potential toxins are also used in the treatment procedures.However, all these substances are purified and detoxified before they are used. If the process of purification and detoxification is not done properly, then the final product may produce some side effects. Similarly some toxic substances and oxides of minerals and metals, if not used in proper dosage, may also cause some side effects. |
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