Music is the finest of the fine art and so is the poetry. Both are interwoven and form significant segment of India’s cultural opulence. The poem that is sung can soothe, change and redirect energy at the same time almost imperceptibly. Music is regarded as a bridge between the world of matter and the world of spirit. Recognising this mystic connection saints in all religions attuned themselves to God by signing and chanting the glory of the divine. There are Christian carols and psalms, Buddhist and Jewish chants and chantings of Quran. In India, religious traditions of music and poetry have played a devotional role casting a magical spell on the listener with a curative effect. Kabir’s Bhramar Geet, Surdas, Sur Sagar, Tulsidas, Vmaya Patrika / Ramcharitmanas, Jayadev’s Geet Govind, Narayan Teerth’s Krishna Leela Taringini, Meera’s Padmavali, Guru Nanak’s Adi Granth and Guru Arjun Dev’s Gurmat Sangeet are some of the masterpieces, due to their inherent strength to enlighten and comfort, find places m the hearts of millions of the people worldwide. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was one of the exponents of his joyous celebration of God’s love in ecstatic song. All their recitations, ‘Bhajans and keertans’ had simple and fluent expressions having tremendous therapeutic effect both on the singer and the listner. Read the rest of this article »
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Stress = Mental Tension
The term stress implies any condition that harms the body or the mind. The most common disorders associated with stress are heart disease, diabetes, headache, and peptic ulcer. Read the rest of this article »
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Sore Throat = Inflammation of the Throat
Sore throat refers to the inflammation of the pharynx or back of the throat. It occurs frequently when a person has a cold or an attack of influenza. This inflammation may also involve the tonsils and adenoids. Read the rest of this article »
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“Just as fire burns the impurities of the minerals from the rocks, so also internal impurities are removed by pranayama.” – Brhadyogi-yajnavalkya-smruti
“With the accomplishment of the practice of pranayama one perceives effulgent light, becomes omniscient and attains longevity.” – Kumbhaka Padhati
From the physiological points of view the effects of pranayama may be described as follows; The practice of pranayama helps in the efficient functioning of different systems of the body. Read the rest of this article »
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Hot water is, in reality, a “natural scavenger,” but its virtues are only imperfectly known. As a therapeutic agent it is almost without a peer, and yet it is so little used that it is practically a dead letter. Chemists are burning the midnight oil in their laboratories searching for new weapons with which to fight sepsis, while hot, boiled water, which is one of the best antiseptics in existence, is almost ignored. It may be asked why (if it is such an invaluable remedial agent) it is not more extensively used and advocated? In the first place, its merits are not generally known. In the second place, physicians who know of its value hesitate to prescribe it, for the reason that the majority of patients expect the doctor to prescribe drugs, and are disappointed if he does not. There is a tendency on the part of the majority of people to slight that which is near at hand and easily obtained, in favor of those things which are designated by mysterious titles, or are difficult of attainment. Man has been so long accustomed to regard with a species of awe the hieroglyphics on orthodox prescriptions, that he finds it difficult to dissociate from it the idea of talismanic power. Read the rest of this article »
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Sinusitis = Inflammation of the Sinuses
Sinusitis refers to an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the paranasal sinuses. It often follows a common cold, influenza, and other general infections. Infecting germs sometimes find their way into these sinuses or chambers on either side, of the nasal passage, leading to sinus trouble. Read the rest of this article »
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Kidney Stones = Pyelolithiasis
The formation of stones in the kidneys or urinary tract is not an uncommon disorder. The stones are formed from the chemicals usually found in the urine such as uric acid, phosphorus, calcium, and oxalic acid. They may vary in consistency from grit, sand, and gravel-like obstructions to the size of a bird’s egg. Stones may form and grow because the concentration of a particular substance in the urine exceeds its solubility. Read the rest of this article »
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Female Sterility = Inability to Conceive
Sterility in females refers to the incapacity to conceive and give birth to a living baby. Sterility or failure to reproduce must be distinguished from frigidity which denotes failure to perform the sex act or performing it imperfectly. Read the rest of this article »
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Almost every one has to work long hours on certain occasions, sacrificing rest and sleep. This may cause temporary fatigue,
Causes and Symptoms
Fatigue refers to a feeling of tiredness or weariness. It can be temporary or chronic. This condition can be remedied by adequate rest. Chronic or continuous fatigue is, however, a serious problem which requires a comprehensive plan of treatment Read the rest of this article »
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Sexual Impotence = Erectile Disorder
Sex is a basic instinct like hunger. Sexual activity, however, demands complete concentration and relaxation. It cannot be performed in haste and tension. Persons who are usually tense and over occupied are unable to follow these norms. Many persons, therefore, suffer from sexual dysfunctions. The most common male sexual dysfunction is impotence. Read the rest of this article »
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