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Ayurvedic View, Management and Treatment for Gout

Gout – ‘’Vata-Rakta’’ Gout is an inflammatory response to the MSUM ( Mono- Sodium Urate Monohydrate ) crystals formed secondary to Hyperuricaemia. [Note- Monosodium Urate (MSU) Monohydrate (NaC5H3N4O3·H2O) , in which a  Urate Molecule (Uric Acid) is bonded to one Sodium and one water molecule is one of the most common forms of crystallized urate and comprises the primary deposits seen in Gouty Arthritis] - The Uric acid   is a waste product created during the normal breakdown of Purines (A type of chemical compound found in foods and drinks that are part of a normal diet ) , naturally occurring substances found in foods such as Liver, Mushrooms, Anchovies, Mackerel and Dried Beans . Uric acid   is normally cleaned out of the blood by the kidneys, and passes out of the body along with urine. - Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful. It usually affects...

How does Yoga & meditation help you achieve a healthy lifestyle?

In today’s life, as people are trying so hard to be successful, they forget to take care of their most valuable asset - health. The fast-paced lifestyle leads to stress and mental breakdown. Both physical and mental health is affected and many diseases like high Blood pressure, Diabetes, Thyroid and others are becoming common now. Physical activity is needed to increase blood circulation to combat these problems. Yoga and meditation are an easy way to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Yoga and meditation has been in India for thousands of years. Together they are an alternative form of exercise to keep the mind and body healthy and happy. The practice of Yoga has been found to improve balance, endurance, flexibility, and strength. Meditation as such help keep the mind sharp, relieves stress and anxiety, and can boost your immune system. The simple poses of Yoga, breathing techniques, and positive coping skills of meditation can help to manage stress, improve mental clari...