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The Yoga-Kundalini Upanishad is the
eighty-sixth among the 108 Upanishads. It forms part of the Krishna Yajurveda.
It deals with an exposition of Hatha and Lambika Yogas. It concludes with an
account of the non-qualified Brahman. The Non-dual Brahman is the quest of all
seekers.
Like the Rough Collie, there is a tendency toward inherited malformation and disease of the eyes. Each individual puppy should have his eyes examined by a qualified veterinary ophthalmologist. Some lines may be prone to hypothyroidism, epilepsy, or skin allergies.
As with all dog breeds, diet should be monitered and adjusted as needed as many nonworking Shelties can overeat and easily become obese.
Although its coat might appear to be a time-consuming task, a once-weekly, but thorough, brushing is all that is needed, though mor ...
Adolf Hitler's medical health has long been a subject of popular controversy. There has also been speculation regarding his mental health.
Adolf Hitler's medical health - Doctors and drugs.
Unbeknownst to most people today, and especially to many Germans at the time, Hitler suffered from several medical ailments. In 1934, the young Schutzstaffel officer and surgeon Dr. Karl Brandt, assisted by Professor Werner Haase, was assigned as his escort physician. Professor Theodore Morell, who was reputed for ...
Diarrhea - Infective diarrhea.
It is not uncommon for diarrhea to persist. Diarrhea due to some organisms may persist for years without significant long term illness. More commonly a diarrhea will slowly ameliorate but the patient becomes a carrier (harbors the infection without illness). This is often an indication for treatment, especially in food workers or institution workers.
Parasites (worms and amoeba) should always be treated. Salmonella is the most common persistent bacterial organism in humans.
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To counter these negative planetary influences, Ayurveda suggests the use of multi-faceted herbs that not only provide curative relief to various physical afflictions but are also endowed with the preventive power to combat planetary interference.
Venus
Hydrocotyle asiatica (Mandukparni)
Jupiter
Swertia Chirata (Chirata)
Sun
Aegle Marmelus
Ketu
Withania Somnifera (Aswagandha)
Saturn
Nyetanthes arbortristis (Shefali)
Desmostachya bipinnata (Dhuva)
Mars
Hemidesmus indicum (Anantmool)
Rahu
Bacopa monierri (Brahmi)
Mercury
Bacopa monierri (Brahmi)
Moon
Cueumis Satirus
Cucumber (Khirika)
Gemology
In exactly the same manner precious gemstones such as rubies, diamonds, pearls, red corals, sapphires etc. can influence the effects of the planets substantially. Although they can minimise the impact of planetary afflictions, they should always be worn with care and on recommendation of an experienced astrologer. For the wrong stone can aggravate the condition and even cause fresh problems.
PLANET * DISEASE *GEM
Mars, Mercury, Moon
Rheumatism, musculo skeletal
Red coral, emerald, dark blue pearl,
Saturn, Sun
Problems and bone diseases
sapphire, ruby
Mars, Mercury
Digestive diseases, diabetes
Red coral, white coral,emerald
Saturn, Ketu
Diseases of the nervous system
Dark blue sapphire
Mercury, Mars, Ketu
Psychol0ogical diseases, including hysteria
Emerald in the night, red coral in the day
Mars, Saturn, Rahu
Skin diseases
White coral, yellow sapphire
Saturn, Mars, Moon,Venus, Mercury, Jupiter
Urinary and gynecological problems
Pearl, diamond, red coral, yellow sapphire, emerald, topaz
Saturn, Mars
Dental problems
Sapphire, red coral
Saturn, Mars
Ear nose, and throat problems
Yellow sapphire, white coral
Saturn, Mars
Blood-related problems
Dark blue sapphire, emerald, ruby
(See also:
Planetary Ailments , Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Dictionary, Alternative Health,
Body Mind and Soul)
Chronic renal failure (CRF, or "chronic kidney failure", CKF) is a slowly progressive loss of renal function over a period of months or years and defined as an abnormally low glomerular filtration rate, which is usually determined indirectly by the creatinine level in blood serum.
CRF that leads to severe illness and requires some form of renal replacement therapy (such as dialysis) is called end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Chronic renal failure - Signs and symptoms.
Initially it is without sy ...
Black Death - Depopulation.
See also: Medieval demography.
Information about the death toll varies widely by area and from source to source. Approximately 25 million deaths occurred in Europe alone, with many others occurring in northern Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Estimates of the demographic impact of plague in Asia are based on both population figures during this time and estimates of the disease's toll on population centers. The initial outbreak of plague in the Chinese province of ...
In epidemiology, an epidemic (from Greek epi- upon + demos people) is a disease that appears as new cases in a given human population, during a given period, at a rate that substantially exceeds what is "expected," based on recent experience (the number of new cases in the population during a specified period of time is called the "incidence rate"). (An epizootic is the same thing but for a nonhuman population.)
Defining an epidemic can be subjective, depending in part on what is "expected." An epidemic may be res ...
Most bananas grown worldwide are used for local consumption. In the tropics, bananas, especially cooking bananas, represent a major source of food, as well as a major source of income for smallholder farmers. It is in the East African highlands that bananas reach their greatest importance as a staple food crop. In countries such as Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda per capita consumption has been estimated at 450kg per year, the highest in the world. Ug ...
Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells due to damage to DNA (mutations) and, occasionally, due to an inherited propensity to develop certain tumours. Autoimmune diseases arise from an overactive immune response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body - in other words, the body attacks its own cells. In a contrast, transplant rejection happens because a normal healthy human immune system can distinguish foreign tissues and attempts to destroy them. Also the reverse situation, called ...
There are several ways to classify hypoglycemia. The following is a list of the more common causes and factors which may contribute to hypoglycemia grouped by age, followed by some causes that are relatively age-independent. See causes of hypoglycemia for a more complete list grouped by etiology.
Hypoglycemia - Hypoglycemia in newborn infants.
Hypoglycemia is a common problem in critically ill or extremely low birthweight infants. If not due to maternal hyperglycemia, in most cases it is multifactorial, tr ...
Scurvy is a disease that results from insufficient intake of vitamin C and leads to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, and bleeding from almost all mucous membranes. The spots are most abundant on the thighs and legs, and a person with the ailment looks pale, feels depressed, and is partially immobilized. Scurvy was at one time common among sailors whose ships were out to sea longer than perishable fruits and vegetables could be stored and by soldiers who were similarly sep ...
The power of the mind is so tremendous, that if we use it properly even the deadliest of diseases can and have been cured. This truth has been known and observed for many years now.
Modern research experimenting with diverse healing systems cites numerous examples of cures of even deadly diseases such as cancer and AIDS by attuning the mind to positive thoughts and changing one's lifestyle to a simple and harmonious one.
(See also: Affirmations for good health , Affirmations,
Practising Affirmations, Life Transforming Affirmations, Essence of
Affirmations, Faith and Belief, Peace of Mind,
Love and Happiness, Body Mind and Soul)
Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation) is a group of conditions that affect the health of the bone joints in the body. One in three adult Americans suffer from some form of arthritis and the disease affects about twice as many women as men.
Arthritic diseases include rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, which are autoimmune diseases; septic arthritis, caused by joint infection; and the more common osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease. Arthritis can be caused from strains and ...
The Yoga-Kundalini Upanishad is the
eighty-sixth among the 108 Upanishads. It forms part of the Krishna Yajurveda.
It deals with an exposition of Hatha and Lambika Yogas. It concludes with an
account of the non-qualified Brahman. The Non-dual Brahman is the quest of all
seekers.
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory arthritis primarily affecting spine and sacroiliac joints, causing eventual fusion of the spine; it is a member of the group of the spondylarthropathies. Complete fusion results in a complete rigidity of the spine, a condition known as bamboo spine.
Treatment is with physiotherapy and medication. Some cases remain mild, while other result in marked disability.
Ankylosing spondylitis - Signs and symptoms.
The typical patient is ...
Apples have long been considered healthy, as indicated by the proverb an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Research suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. They may also help with heart disease, weight loss and controlling cholesterol.
A group of chemicals in apples could protect the brain from the type of damage that triggers such neurodegenerative diseases as Alzheimer's and Parkinsonism. Chang Y. "Cy" Lee of Cornell University found that the apple phenolics, which are natur ...
Different manifestations occur at each stage of the disease.
Syphilis - Primary syphilis.
Primary syphilis is manifested after an incubation period of 10-90 days (the average is 21 days) with a primary sore. During the initial incubation period, individuals are asymptomatic. The sore, called a chancre, is a firm, painless skin ulceration localized at the point of initial exposure to the bacterium, often on the penis, vagina or rectum. Local lymph node swelling can occur. The primary lesion may persist for 4 to 6 weeks and then heal spontaneously.
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In anatomy of the digestive system, the colon, also called the large intestine or large bowel, is the part of the intestine from the cecum to the rectum. Its primary purpose is to extract water from feces. In mammals, it consists of the cecum, ascending colon and approximately the first two-thirds of the transverse colon on the right (or proximal) side and the last third of the transverse colon to the splenic flexure, the descending colon, the sigmo ...
