Kriya Yoga Technique:  Kapalbhati & Trataka

Kapalbhati :

Kapala means ‘skull’ and bhati means ‘shine’. This is a respiratory exercise for the abdomen and diaphragm. The channels inside the nose and other parts of the respiratory system are purified by this exercise. In the process, the brain is also cleared. Sit in a comfortable position, preferably in padmasana. Exercise the diaphragm by exhaling suddenly and quickly through both nostrils, producing a hissing sound. Inhaling will be automotive and passive. The air should be exhaled from the lungs with a sudden, vigorous inward stroke of the front abdominal muscles. The abdominal stroke should be complete and the breath should be expelled fully. While inhaling, no willful expansion is necessary and the abdominal muscles should be relaxed. This exercise should be done in three phases, each consisting of 20 to 30 strokes a minute. A little rest can be taken in between . Throughout, the throacic muscles should be kept contracted.  Kapalbhati enables the inhalation of a good amount of oxygen which purifies the blood and strengthens the nerve and brain centres. This kriya provides relief in many lung, throat and chest diseases like chronic bronchitis, asthma, pleurisy and tuberculosis.

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Trataka :
In yoga, four exercises have been prescribed for strengthening weak eye muscles, relieving eye strain and curing of eye disease. They are known as ‘ Trataka ‘ ,which in sanskrit means ‘ Winkles gaze at a particular point." or looking at an object with awareness. The four tratakas are : Dakshinay jatru trataka in which, with face forwards, the eyes are fixed on the tip of the right shoulder ; Vamajatru trataka, in which the eyes are fixed on the tip of the left shoulder ; Namikagra trataka, in which the eyes are focussed on the tip of the nose, and Bhrumadhya trataka, in which the eyes are focussed on the space between the eyebrows. These exercises should be practiced from a meditative position like padmasana or vajrasana. The gaze should be maintained for as long as you are comfortable, gradually increasing the period from 10 to 20 and then to 30 seconds. The eyes should be closed and rested after each exercise. Persons with acute myopia should perform the tratakas wit h their eyes closed.

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The Yoga Therapy  refers to the treatment of diseases by means of yogic
exercises which may be physical or mental or both. It is a specialised form of yogic culture. This mode of Yoga Treatment has been practised in India from very ancient times. Many references to yoga have been made in the Vedas - the ancient Hindu scriptures.  It was, however, Maharishi Patanjali who in about the first century B.C. gave a systematic account of the traditional yogic teaching.
The term ‘ Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘yug’ which means "to join" . It signifies union between the individual soul (jivatma) and the universal soul (parmatma). It aims at obtaining relief from pain and suffering. Basically, human evolution takes place on three different planes, namely physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga is a means of attaining perfect health by maintaining harmony and achieving optimum functioning on all three levels through complete self-control. Yogic kriyas, asanas and pranayama constitute the physical basis ofyoga. The practice of kriyas and asanas leads to excellent circulation. It also energises and stimulates major endocrine
glands of the body. Yogic exercises promote inner health and harmony, and their regular practice helps prevent and cure many common ailments. They also help eliminate tensions, be they physical, mental or emotional.

Pranayama slows down the ageing process. In ordinary respiration, one breathes roughly 15 times a minute, taking in approximately 20 cubic inches of air. In pranayama the breathing rate is slowed down to once or twice a minute and the breath inhaled is deep and full, taking nearly 100 cubic inches of air. All yogic exercises should be performed on a clean mat, a carpet or a blanket covered with a cotton sheet. Clothing should be light and loose-fitting to allow free movement of the limbs. The mind should be kept off all disturbances and tensions. Regularity and punctuality in practicising yogic exercises is essential. Generally, 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. is the ideal time for yoga practices.
Yoga asanas and pranayama should be practised only after mastering the techniques with the help of a competent teacher. Asanas should always be practiced on an empty stomach. Shavasana should be practiced for a brief period before starting the rest of the exercises as this will create the right mental condition. Asanas should be performed at a leisurely slow-motion
pace, maintaining poise and balance. Herein are described certain yogic kriyas, asanas and pranayama which have specific therapeutic values and are highly beneficial in the maintenance of health and the healing of diseases.

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Aphrodisiac Food

Certain foods are considered highly beneficial in the treatment of impotence. The most important of these is garlic. It is a natural and harmless aphrodisiac. According to Dr. Robinson, an eminent sexologist of America ,garlic has a pronounced aphrodisiac effect. It is a tonic for loss of
sexual power from any cause and for sexual debility and impotence resulting from sexual over-indulgence and nervous exhaustion.
Onion is another important aphrodisiac food. It stands second only to garlic. It increases libido and strengthens the reproductory organs. The white variety of onion, is however, more useful for this purpose.
Sexual Impotence Carrot is also considered useful in impotence. For better results, carrot should be taken with a half-boiled egg dipped in a tablespoonful of honey once daily for a month or two. This recipe
increases sex stamina by releasing sex hormones and strengthens the sexual plexus. It is for this reason that carrot halwa, prepared according to Unani specifications is considered a very effective tonic to improve sexual strength.
The lady’s finger is another great tonic for improving sexual vigour. It has been mentioned in ancient Indian literature that the persons who take five to 10 grms of root powder of this vegetable with milk and ‘misri’ daily will never lose sexual vigour.  Shilajit is a very powerful natural aphrodisiac.
Dried dates, known as chhuhara in the vernacular, is a highly strengthening food. Pounded and mixed with almonds, pistachio nuts and quince seeds, it forms an effective remedy for increasing sexual power.
Black raisins are also useful for restoration of sexual vigour. They should be boiled with milk after washing them thoroughly in tepid water. This will make them swollen and sweet. Eating of such raisins should be followed by the use of milk. Starting with 30 grams of raising with 200 ml. of milk, three times daily, the quantity of raising should be gradually increased to 50 grams each
time.
A vigorous massage all over the body is highly beneficial in the treatment of impotence as it will revive the muscular vigour which is essential for nervous energy. The nerves of the genital organs are controlled by the pelvic region. Hence a cold hip bath for 10 minutes in the morning or evening will be very effective. Every effort should be made to build up the general health level to the highest degree and fresh air and outdoor exercise are essential to the success of the treatment. Yogasanas such as dhanurasana, sarvangasana and halasana are also highly beneficial. The scheme of treatment outlined above will go a long way in restoring sexual vigor. Where the trouble is of psychological origin, treatment should be just the same , but in these cases advice from a qualified psychotherapist would be desirable. The patient also requires gentle handling by a willing partner.

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Impotence takes three forms. There is primary impotence When the man’s erectile dysfunction is there from the very beginning of sexual activity and he simply cannot have an erection. This is a rare manifestation of the problem. Secondary impotence is the commonest and this implies that
the man can normally attain an erection but fails on one or more occasions in between normal activity. The third form is associated with age and is a continuous and serious form with poor prognosis.
Causes of erectile dysfunction: Since erection is the result of erotic excitement, intact nervous pathways and adequate hormonal functioning, the pathological causes of impotence are numerous. It may occur as a
result of psychological illness such as depression, which lowers both sexual drive and erectile function, tiredness, alcohol abuse, the therapeutic use of oestrogens, paralysis of parasympathetic nerves by drugs or permanent damage to them and diabetes. Other causes of impotence are abuse or misuse of the sexual organism over a long period and a devitalised condition of the system in general.
However, the main problem of secondary impotence is the apprehension created by failure which generates a good deal of anxiety for the next time round regarding the likelihood of failure. If, in fact, intercourse is attempted again and the same failure results, then a vicious circle is established. Anxiety of failure is established as an anticipatory reflex which in turn impairs the capacity of the penis.

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Cancer Of Mouth and Tounge

Cancer of tongue and mouth forms almost 1% of all the cancers and as much as 1.5% of all the cancer deaths. Men are 3 times as likely as women to be affected by Cancer Of Mouth and Tongue.

Cancers of the tongue, mouth, and pharynx (other than nasopharynx) are all related to smoking (of pipes, cigars, and cigarettes) and to the consumption of alcohol. The two factors act synergistically and cancers in these sites are extremely rare in non-smokers who do not drink alcohol. Cancer of the tongue is much less common in Britain than it was early this century, but the reason for the sharp decline in incidence is unknown. One explanation
could be the decrease in syphilis, which was commonly believed to be a predisposing factor because of the clinical association with syphilitic leucoplakia. Recentincreases in oral and pharangeal cancer in men are partly due to increased consumption of alcohol and possibly, in the case of pharyngeal cancer, to human papilloma virus infection.
Cancers that occur low in the hypopharynx are distinguished by a tendency to affect women who have suffered from iron-deficiency anaemia and dysphagia.
Cancers of the mouth and pharynx (excluding nasopharynx) are particularly common in South-East and Central Asia where tobacco smoking is largely replaced by chewing tobacco, betel nut or leaf, and lime (calcium hydroxide). A close association with such chewing habits has been established by studies that have shown that the cancers tend to originate in the part of the mouth in which the quid is usually held—a characteristic that varies both between individuals and between areas. The materials chewed differ in different places and, although the disease is commonly described as 'betel chewer's cancer', betel is not invariably a component of the quid
and the most characteristic constituent seems to be a small amount of lime and, in most cases, some form of tobacco. In parts of Asia, the disease is so common that it accounts for 20 per cent of all cancers and in those populations the abandonment of chewing would be the single most effective means of reducing the total incidence of cancer—so long as the habit was not replaced by an increase in tobacco smoking. Among habitual quid chewers, the risks are particularly elevated in those who both chew and smoke—indeed, in parts of India the majority of deaths from 'betel chewer's cancer' could have been avoided if those affected had not also smoked. The incidence might also be reduced by improved nutrition, as the disease in Southern Asia tends to be associated with vitamin A deficiency.

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Colitis  ulcerosa is treated according to the invention by administering to the patient suffering from such condition an effective dose of penicillamine. The preferred penicillamine because of its low toxicity is D-penicillamine. All types of administration are suitable, including oral administration and administration by injection. The actual dosage depends upon the extent of the condition. Orally the dose may be as little as 0.6 g per day and as high as 2.4 g per day, and even higher for short periods. By injection the dose may be as little as 0.5 g and as high as 1.5 g per day.

Cortisone therapy must be considered as useless in the treatment of colitis ulcerosa chiefly because it causes undesirable side effects such as Cushing's syndrome or osteoporosis. Generally speaking, in accordance with the present invention, a subject suffering from colitis ulcerosa is administered an effective dose of penicillamine, particularly D-penicillamine.

The present invention further provides for the treatment of colitis ulcerosa wherein a highly effective action is achieved with minimum toxicity and lack of undesired side effects. Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from further reading of the specification and of the appended claims. With the above and other objects in view, the present invention mainly comprises the treatment of colitis ulcerosa by administering to the patient suffering from the same an effective amount of penicillamine. Although the L-isomer and the DL-isomer of penicillamine are both active for the same purposes as the D-penicillamine, their toxicity is so much higher than D-penicillamine, that as a practical matter the D-penicillamine is used for the purposes of the present invention. The use of penicillamine in the treatment of provides considerable advantages in that the penicillamine in contrast to other immunosuppressive drugs acts extracellular, so that it is less toxic and the possibility of particular side effects is avoided. The dosage of the penicillamine of course depends upon the extent of the condition being treated. Thus, the higher the degree of cross linking and the more insoluble collagens, the higher the dosage of the penicillamine required to achieve the therapeutic effect. Likewise, the duration of administration is also dependent upon the degree of cross linking and amount of scar formation. In most cases a suitable dosage program would be the administration of 0.3 g of D-penicillamine for one week, then increasing the dosage by 0.3 g per day for an additional week until the full dosage of 1.8 g per day is arrived at. This dosage program is most desired in order to avoid any side effects.

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lip cancer causes : what causes lip cancer?

Lip cancer as such is not a common type of cancer. The incidence of lip cancer is about 0.1 per cent of all cancers and it causes 0.02 per cent of cancer deaths.
Carcinoma of the lip was one of the first types of cancer to be related to an extrinsic cause when, more than 200 years ago, it was noted to occur characteristically in pipe smokers. Many years later it was realized that the disease could also be produced by smoking cigarettes, although much less readily, so that it must be produced by the chemicals in smoke rather than by the non-specific effect of local heat. It is also much more common in outdoor than in indoor workers and is induced by ultraviolet light in the same way as other cancers of the exposed skin. Ultraviolet light and tobacco account, between them, for the great majority of all cases in Britain, probably multiplying each other's effects. The disease is much less common than it used to be, because of the decrease in both pipe smoking and outdoor work.

Breast cancer hormone replacement therapy

Epidemiological observations have shown clear relationships between a woman's reproductive history and the risk of cancers of the sex organs, which are generally thought to reflect changes in hormonal secretions; but which hormones are concerned and the mechanisms by which they act are, for the most part, still uncertain. An exception is endometrial cancer, the risk of which is directly related to the degree of exposure to oestrogen not followed after an appropriate interval by progestogen.

Proof that oestrogenic stimulation of the mammary tissues is a cause of most cases of breast cancer in developed countries has been provided by randomized trials of tamoxifen, an antioestrogenic drug that blocks the oestrogen receptors in the cells of the normal breast. The effect is large and rapid: 5 years of tamoxifen approximately halves the incidence of breast cancer not only while the drug is being taken but also for some years afterwards. Exogenous oestrogen also increases the risk of breast cancer when given as hormonal replacement therapy and endogenous oestrogen accounts for the increased risk associated with adiposity after the
menopause, as androstenedione, which continues to be produced by the adrenals, is converted to oestrogen in adipose tissue. It is presumably oestrogens, too, that cause a small increase in risk of breast cancer during and immediately after pregnancy and the oestrogen component of the steroid contraceptives that causes a similar small increase in risk during their use and for a few years after their use is stopped. It is, however, unclear which hormone-related processes are involved in reducing the long-term risk for the rest of a woman's life that occurs some years after the occurrence of each pregnancy and it is equally unclear why the use of oral
contraception and the consequent suppression of ovulation reduces the long-term risk of ovarian cancer.
Hormones, it is thought, must also be involved in producing cancers of the testis and prostate in men, but the epidemiological evidence is, as yet, unhelpful. Randomized trials of the effects of physical or medical castration in men who already have prostate cancer have, however, shown that progression of the disease can be slowed substantially, presumably by the reduction of androgenic stimulation.

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Eating Meat Can Cause Cancer - the Meat Cancer Link

Meat and fat
Figures for food consumption and cancer incidence and mortality rates in different countries show fairly close correlations between the consumption of fat and, to a less extent, the consumption of meat and the incidence of several types of cancer. The correlations are closest for breast cancer and cancer of the large bowel and are less strong for cancers of the endometrium, pancreas, and prostate. When, however, attempts are made to associate the consumption of either type of food with the disease in individuals within a country the evidence is commonly conflicting. This could be because the international correlations are misleading, indicating only that the risks are correlated with something that is correlated with fat and meat consumption (for example some other aspect of a high gross national product), but it
could be partly because of the inaccuracy of dietary histories and partly because people in developed countries, and particularly in North America, eat such similar diets. Overviews of the published data, however, do suggest that a high consumption of fat is associated with a high risk of colorectal cancer, but the claim that a high consumption of fat (or of particular types of fat) is associated with high risks of breast and endometrial cancer after the menopause, other than by providing a high calorie diet leading to obesity, is controversial.

Overnutrition
That overnutrition could affect the incidence of cancer was first suggested by Tannenbaum's experiments on mice during the Second World War. These showed that the incidence of spontaneous tumours of the lung and breast and of a variety of tumours produced experimentally could be halved by moderately restricting the intake of food without modifying the proportions of the individual constituents. This protective effect has subsequently been demonstrated repeatedly, but has attracted little attention (perhaps because reports of such results emphasized the benefits of restriction rather than the harm of overeating). It is now clear, however, that what is considered normal nutrition in developed countries increases the risk of breast cancer (by bringing forward menarche and increasing body size) and possibly also that
of testis cancer. With greater consumption obesity (that is a BMI greater than 25 kg/m 2) has been estimated to be responsible for 5 per cent of all incident cases in Europe and 10 per cent of all cancer deaths in non-smokers in the United States (Peto, 2001): most notably cancer of the breast in women after the menopause and cancers of the endometrium, large bowel, pancreas, gallbladder, prostate, and kidney and myelomatosis. For some of these increases, the explanation is obvious: namely, those of the two female cancers, which in postmenopausal women are attributable to the formation of oestrogen from androstenedione in adipose tissue while the increased risk of gallbladder cancer may be due to a greater secretion of bile salts. For others, the explanation is obscure.

WEIGHT LOSS

Green tea is well known for its mighty antioxidant properties and mild caffeine boost, but it can also help you lose weight or take inches off your waist.  Green Tea is known to burn fat faster by boosting the body's internal metabolism. Even if no actual physical activity is done by a person the body still burns calories for it's normal metabolic function. Green Tea seems to enhance this metabolic calorie consumption process. This means that you can reduce your weight (fat) by just doing nothing.

Epigallocatechin gallate (or EGCG for short), has been found to stimulate the metabolism and accelerate weight loss. EGCG, along with the caffeine in green tea, stimulates the central nervous system and causes fat to be released into the blood stream for the body to use as fuel. This process of fat being used for energy is called “thermo genesis”. It provides extra energy, sheds excess water, and also helps to burn body fat.

Enhanced metabolism is not the only way in which green tea stimulates weight loss. Food that we intake including sugar and fat is synthesized into a substance called “triglyceride” in the liver and small intestine. It is then carried into the bloodstream to other tissues in the body. Triglyceride is used as source of energy for life support and physical activities, and is very necessary. The problem comes about when there are excess amounts of triglyceride, because then it’s turned into fat which subsequently causes obesity.  Green Tea contains high amounts of polyphenols which activate the enzyme that is responsible for dissolving excess triglyceride. In the long run, this means that green tea effectively aids in burning fat.

Green tea weight loss study

Animal studies have found that green tea consumption reduces food cravings, decreases leptin levels and body weight and increases thermo genesis. However, little clinical evidence is available to determine whether similar effects are seen in humans. One open study did find that a green tea extract AR25 (80% ethanolic dry extract standardized at 25% catechins) taken by moderately obese patients resulted in a 4.6% decrease in body weight and 4.5% decrease in waist circumference after 3 months’ treatment.

OTHER USES

Green tea has many other uses, based on results of animal or in vitro tests or on the known pharmacological activity of constituents such as tannin and caffeine. Some of these other uses are treatment of diarrhea, Crohn’s disease, dyspepsia and other digestive symptoms, promoting alertness and cognitive performance, reducing symptoms of headache and promoting diuresis.

COLITIS

Animal studies have shown anti-inflammatory activity in colitis.