BENEFITS OF MELATONIN

Melatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland. The pineal gland is about the size of a pea and is located in the center of the brain. Melatonin is secreted at night or in the dark. It is used to regulate the sleeping cycle. It is also found to correlate with a lot of other functions and problems in the body. Because of its many uses, melatonin is being manufactured by pharmaceutical companies as a dietary supplement. People are using it to treat everything from jet lag to cancer. There have been many studies done on the effects of melatonin. The bulk of the studies have been done on the effects of melatonin on sleep and on treating jet-lag. The findings show that melatonin is proven to be an effective sleep aid and also help alleviate jet lag. 

Melatonin is a substance that the public is taking without being knowledgeable about its benefits, side or dosage. Many companies manufacture melatonin. There are two kinds of melatonin available, synthetic or natural. It is recommended to take the synthetic time release formula. It is the closer to the molecular make-up of melatonin and is made with pharmaceutical grade ingredients. Natural melatonin may contain animal parts through which viruses and diseases can be carried.

Melatonin and Sleep 

Melatonin is used most frequently for sleeping troubles and jet-lag. By differing the amount of exposure to lightness and darkness, there is a possibility of abrupting the sleep/wake cycle. It is believed this change results from varying levels of melatonin being produced. Taking melatonin is thought to induce sleep. It is found to work best when taken between twenty to forty minutes before bedtime. Low levels of melatonin seem to impede or disrupt sleep, without rising levels of melatonin in the evening, it is difficult to fall asleep. The peak of melatonin production appears to be at 2:00 a.m. Melatonin levels rise when the sun goes down and decrease after 2:00a.m. By taking melatonin tablets before bedtime, one can supplement their melatonin levels, making sleep come more easily and sleeping more consistently. 

Melatonin and Jet Lag

Melatonin is also used to relieve jet-lag. Jet lag occurs after experiencing rapid, long distance travel through different time zones. Other behaviors that produce symptoms similar to jet lag are working all night shifts, staying up all night and working multiple shifts. All of these behaviors upset the biological clock. Through upsetting the biological clock, a person may experience fatigue, dizziness, loss of ability to think clearly or a headache. The use of melatonin before bedtime is said to help reset your biological clock, therefore relieving symptoms.

Melatonin and the Immune System

It is thought that much repair of the immune system occurs at night, therefore interacting with melatonin. When people are exposed to frequent artificial light and they do not get enough sleep melatonin levels are suppressed. Some forms of cancer are thought to be related to melatonin levels. Melatonin levels of breast and prostate patients are reduced to half the normal levels. In two cases of sarcoidosis, which were not responding to long term treatments, melatonin was used. In between four to five months of being treated with 20mg daily, the symptoms were alleviated.

Melatonin and Age-Related Disorders

Melatonin levels are found to decline with age, leading scientists to believe that lack of melatonin brings about age related disorders. Among the diseases that melatonin is thought to effect are Alzheimer's disease, glucose intolerance, impaired immune function and cancer.  In studies done on rats and mice, melatonin was found to increase their life-span by about 20%. There have not been any studies completed on melatonin related to the prolonging of the human life span What studies have proven about melatonin, there have been many studies done on the effects of melatonin on the body over the past few years. Melatonin is most frequently used for the treatment of sleeping problems and in curing jet-lag. Therefore, most studies that have been done on melatonin have been done in these two subject areas. Studies have been done linking melatonin as a cure for other disorders, but there have not been enough studies available to show substantial evidence in melatonin curing other disorders. 

*Always consult your Doctor prior to follow any treatment. 

FREE Ayurvedic Counseling

Vaidya(Ayurvedic Doctor) Godwin Newton will be at Ayurvedics Self Care Center for FREE Ayurvedic Counseling from November 18th, 2013 trough December 8th, 2013 at 304  Fortaleza Street Old San Juan Puerto Rico. Will be attended by appointment only. 787-721-4369.

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THE BENEFITS OF FLAX SEED

Flax seed supplements in powder, natural seeds, and Flax seed oil supplements is an all natural way to get the Omega 3 your body could be missing. Ground flax seed and Flax seed capsules supplements have numerous health benefits for women including helping maintain radiantly healthy skin, hair and nails and also, helping ease menopause and PMS symptoms. This natural substance can be taken in liquid softgels, powder form or natural seeds.

Researchers are finding that flax seed may help prevent breast cancer.  A new Canadian study shows that the Flax seed can significantly slow the rate of breast cancer cell growth. Flax seed has been shown to help lower cholesterol and harmful cholesterol levels.  Other benefits show that these natural supplements may also help lower blood triglyceride and blood pressure. You could see an overall improvement in health, skin, nails and hair. 

Flax seed are rich in the EFA's(essential fatty acids) your body needs to maintain optimal health. Flax seed give you all around immune support, promote healthy cholesterol levels, aids healthy digestion, and promotes healthy natural glowing skin. Flax seed also contain omega-3 and omega-6 that promotes good heart health. Benefits are too numerous to count. This organic solution comes in liquid softgels and powder form.

Try this amazing seed in your cereals, recipes and see the results. Remember, HEALTH is WEALTH!

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CHYAWANPRASH-JALEA MILAGROSA AYURVEDICA!

Chyawanprash Awaleha (Special) es una fórmula Ayurvédica clásica descrita en el "Charaka Samhita", el primer y, por lo tanto, más antiguo tratado de la ciencia de la vida. El Chyawanprash Awaleha Ashtavarga (Especial) se prepara siguiendo estrictamente una receta Ayurvédica de siglos hecha a base de ingredientes totalmente frescos y naturales, principalmente a base del fruto Amla (Emblica officinalis), la más rica fuente de Vitamina C. Las hierbas y otros ingredientes ayudan a mantener la salud física y mental, ejerciendo un efecto protector contra los efectos adversos causados por los cambios climáticos y la contaminación en general.

Chyawanprash Awaleha Ashtavarga (Especial) es una pasta semisólida, dulce y especiada de color marrón oscuro. Es totalmente natural, sin potenciadores del sabor artificiales, inocua y completamente libre de efectos secundarios. INDICACIONES El Chyawanprash se ha considerado como un "rasayana"1 (agente rejuvenecedor, inmunomodulador y antienvejecimiento) durante siglos. Ha mostrado resultados positivos en la ansiedad, la neurosis y la depresión, además de estimular la inmunidad del cuerpo. Al ser un anabolizante, resulta ideal como tónico.

El Chyawanprash es eficaz en las infecciones del tracto respiratorio superior. También se utiliza como agente profiláctico y potencia la energía sexual. INVESTIGACIÓN EN EXAMEN CLÍNICO El Chyawanprash ha mostrado excelentes resultados como agente antistress, inmunomodulador, estimulador de la memoria/aprendizaje, aumento de la resistencia no específica, acción antifatiga como activador enzimático. Acción de limpiador (scavenger) de los radicales libres en varios parámetros experimentales.

El Chyawanprash ha mostrado también una potente acción antioxidante en varios patrones experimentales. Un ensayo clínico llevado a cabo sobre el Chyawanprash en el Departamento de Psiquiatría de Varanasi ha mostrado efecto antidepresivo y potente efecto ansiolítico en pacientes con depresión4. La actividad antienvejecimiento y anabolizante del Chyawanprash se confirmó por medio de otro estudio5, en el cual voluntarios de edad regular fueron sometidos a diversos parámetros fisiológicos, endocrinos y metabólicos.

Se realizó un estudio sobre el Chyawanprash en pacientes con cáncer de garganta y de cerebro que recibían tratamiento por radiaciones. Se observó que el grupo de pacientes que recibían Chyawanprash junto con las radiaciones mostraban menos reacciones en la piel y menos problemas hematológicos, debido probablemente a su acción antioxidante.

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What is Ayurveda?

 Ayurveda is a sister science devoted to balancing the mind in relation to the body. Also many thousands of years old, Ayurveda was developed as a system for diagnosing imbalances in the body and mind in the form of illness, disease, and other symptoms of discomfort as well as treating those imbalances through the use of herbal medicine, treatments, and other natural remedies. 

The traditions of Ayurveda teach us that we must pursue health not just through attaining proper functioning of the body, but that we must combine physical health with mental health, a vocational contribution to society that fulfills our sense of purpose, relationships that enrich rather than encumber our lives, maintenance of a healthy environment/habitat, and a commitment to spiritual growth. 

All of us have 3 humors, and those humors are called Doshas.  These are three basic energy types that are found in each of us, and relate directly to certain functions of the body. The first (Pitta) is responsible for metabolizing for the sake of processing oxygen and perpetuating life.  The second (Kapha) forms our bodies, which serves as a container so that life can exist as matter.  The third (Vata)shifts matter’s position in space through the act of motion.  The sages not only understood these three types of energy to form the fundamental reality of our entire physical existence, but that each one informs us of how we feel day to day.

Our Pitta energy drives us to achieve, accomplish goals, and exhibit fiery qualities like passion and anger.  When excessive, Pitta energy can cause indigestion, liver complaints, bloating, fatigue, and other ailments.

 

Our Kapha energy helps us to feel grounded, facilitates our nurturing of others, and helps us exhibit a calming presence in stressful situations.  When excessive, Kapha energy can cause weight gain, diabetes, and a feeling of lethargy.

Our Vata energy helps us to explore creativity and inquisitiveness, express ourselves, and remain in motion.  When excessive, Vata energy can cause dry skin, insomnia, constipation, and various nervous disorders.

When an Ayurvedic practitioner diagnoses a patient’s conditions and observes their general health, they will use the relationship of the patient’s three doshas to determine how best to proceed with achieving and sustaining greater health.

 While Indian tradition assigns these three doshas to our bodies and constitutions, it also assigns three different qualities to the mind.  These three qualities are known as gunas, and while doshas relate to our basic nature, gunas relate to our thoughts at any given point of time in our life.  The three gunas are rajas, tamas, and sattva.

The rajas mind is active, intense, and has the potential to become incendiary and aggressive.  Those with a rajas-like mind are prone to argument and can be challenging.

The tamas mind is lethargic, slow, and has the potential to become negative and destructive.  Those with a tamas-like mind are prone to disengaging from situations and becoming lazy.

The sattva mind is balanced and pure.  When a person finds a sense of truth and light in their life, they are more open to creating sattvic qualities in their mind.  Many people might perpetuate sattvic qualities in any given moment, but truly sattvic people are particularly rare.

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Remember to make an appointment TODAY!

Vaidya(Ayurveda Doctor) Dr. Godwin Newton is coming from India and will be available for FREE consultation from November 18^th,  2012 through December 8^th, 2013 at Ayurvedics. ONLY WILL BE ATTENDED BY APPOINTMENT. The following condition(s) will be evaluated:

§     Articulations §     Choresterol §     Memory §     Heart §     Hypertension(H.B.P.) §     Skin §     Chronic Fatigue Syndrome §     Irritable Bowel …and much more! Preventive measurements and Ayurvedic lifestyle counseling  are available based on every individual’s conditions.   www.facebook.com/ayurvedics

§     Diabetes §     Sinusitis §     Immune related conditions §     Gynecological diseases §     Tension(Stress, Insomnia) §     Men’s Health(Impotency, Erectile Disfunction) §     Urinary Tract Infections

 

AYURVEDA FREE CONSULTATION

Namaskar:

Vaidya(Ayurveda Doctor) Dr. Godwin Newton is coming from India and will be available for FREE consultation from November 18^th,  2012 through December 8^th, 2013 at Ayurvedics. ONLY WILL BE ATTENDED BY APPOINTMENT. The following condition(s) will be evaluated:

§     Articulations §     Choresterol §     Memory §     Heart §     Hypertension(H.B.P.) §     Skin §     Chronic Fatigue Syndrome §     Irritable Bowel …and much more! Preventive measurements and Ayurvedic lifestyle counseling  are available based on every individual’s conditions.   www.facebook.com/ayurvedics

§     Diabetes §     Sinusitis §     Immune related conditions §     Gynecological diseases §     Tension(Stress, Insomnia) §     Men’s Health(Impotency, Erectile Disfunction) §     Urinary Tract Infections

 

CONSULTAS AYURVEDICAS GRATIS EN AYURVEDICS!

Namaste:

Vaidya (Doctor Ayurvédico) Dr. Godwin Newton viene desde la India a Puerto Rico y estará disponible para consultas GRATIS en Ayurvedics en el Viejo San Juan, desde el día 18 de noviembre de 2013, hasta el día 8 de diciembre de 2013. Solamente se atenderán por cita previa.

 Las siguientes condiciones de salud serán evaluadas:

ARTICULACIONES

COLESTEROL

MEMORIA

CORAZÓN

HIPERTENSIÓN(ALTA PRESIÓN)

PIEL

SÍNDROME DE FATIGA CRÓNICA

INTESTINO IRRITABLE

DIABETES

SINUSITIS

CONDICIONES RELACIONADAS A LA INMUNIDAD

ENFERMEDADES GINECOLÓGICAS

MOLESTIAS DIGESTIVAS

TENSIÓN(“STRESS”, INSOMNIO)

SALUD MASCULINA(IMPOTENCIA/DISFUNCIÓN ERECTIL)

ENFERMEDADES URINARIAS…

…y mucho más

Medidas preventivas y conserjería de estilo de vida Ayurvédica están disponibles basadas en la condición de salud del individuo. Se puede comunicar con nosotros al 787-721-4369.

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"THE BEST LASSI RECIPE"

Namaste:

Summer means, beach, sun and heat! We mastered the best lassi recipe, to soothe the heat on your body, in fact, is the best refreshing drink, it's nutritious and soothe your stomach.

The ingredients are:

1 cup of fat free plain yogurt, or greek yogurt
1 1/2 cup of water
2 tablespoons of rose water
pinch of black pepper, roasted shilvered almonds, safron (optional)

Instructions:

In a blender combine the yogurt or greek yogurt, 1 1/2 cup of water and the 2 tablespoons of rose water, mix throughly, about 2 minutes high speed.

Optional, you can add some of your favorite fruits or mangoes...ENJOY!

WHAT IS NEEM?

For over 4000 years, women in India have relied upon Neem for flawless skin. The Neem tree is an evergreen tree that is part of the mahogany family and is a common feature of the drier regions of India, Southeast Asia and parts of Africa. Neem bark, leaves, fruit, seeds and oils all contain medicinal qualities. Neem is highly treasured in India and is used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine for many skin issues and daily skin care.

Healing Benefits of Neem

The exceptional properties of Neem can be summarized as anti-septic and anti-inflammatory, and they facilitate wound healing. Neem trees produce a cocktail of molecules in their leaves and seeds that have potent properties. Scientific studies have shown Neem to have elements that are:

• Antiviral – inhibits the growth of viruses
• Anti-fungal – inhibits the growth of fungi
• Antibacterial – destroying the growth of bacteria
• Analgesic – providing pain relief
• Anti-inflammatory – reduce certain signs of inflammation, swelling or tenderness
• Antimicrobial -destroying the growth of microorganisms

In addition Neem contains insect repellent substances and natural anti-histamines. One can think of it as the immune system of the tree, a mechanism that allows these trees to survive in extreme environments.

We have found Neem to be very effective for acne, psoriasis and eczema treatments.  The antibacterial qualities in Neem kill bacteria on the skin naturally. Our Neem soaps and lotions have shown to do just that. Our natural and organic soaps work wonders as gentle all-body cleansers. Green Tea and Coconut Soap in specific help reduce the symptoms of acne.

Neem can also be applied in support of topical fungal or viral conditions such as nail fungus, athlete’s foot, warts or cold sores. The plant-derived anti-histamines in Neem are effective in treating itching skin, for example from bee stings, mosquito and spider bites, poison ivy, and others. Neem Cure, our plant-based healing oil, can be used for all the above mentioned skin conditions.

Neem oil is also an excellent moisturizer, high in Vitamin E, rich in emollients and fatty acids, soothing dry skin, cracked cuticles or otherwise stressed and damaged skin. Unlike petroleum based moisturizers, Neem oil actually restores the skin’s natural elasticity. Neem is safe for use on children. Read more about the ways Neem is used in skin care.

Consejos para el mantenimiento de un sistema fuerte de la resistencia de alérgenos:

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\  Evite comer sobras y envasados​​, alimentos enlatados o congelados, que son los alimentos que producen impurezas digestivos.

\  Evite los plátanos, berenjenas, pimientos, patatas y tomates, ya que tienden a obstruir los canales del cuerpo, bloqueando los desechos sean retirados y los nutrientes lleguen a las células.

\   El yogur es pesada, a menos que se mezclan con tres partes de agua para formar una sana digestión mejora la bebida, llamado lassi.

\  Coma más alimentos calientes, recién cocinados. Compre alimentos orgánicos, ya que son libres de productos químicos y no agrava las toxinas del hígado o provocar que se acumule.

\  Beba bastante tibia o agua a temperatura ambiente para eliminar las impurezas de los canales de la microcirculación.

\  Ir a dormir a las 10:00 de la noche, cuando el sistema digestivo del cuerpo necesita para descansar y purificar las toxinas.

\  Utilice spray nasal para proteger las membranas nasales  naturalmente.

\  Quite las alfombras.  Las superficies de suelo duras no acumulan tanto polvo como las alfombras.

\  Limpie su casa con frecuencia. Si su respuesta a los alérgenos es grave, es posible que desee evitar hacer la limpieza usted mismo y contratar a un ama de llaves.

\  Si usted está preocupado por el polen, mantenga las ventanas cerradas cuando la estación de polen está en su apogeo. Cambie su ropa después de pasar tiempo al aire libre. Consiga a alguien para cortar el césped.

\  Evite los lugares húmedos, como los sótanos, si usted es alérgico al moho. Mantenga los baños y otras áreas propensas molde limpio y seco.

\  Cuando los niveles de polen son menores, mantenga su casa bien ventilada para reducir los niveles de humedad y evitar la formación de moho. Abra las ventanas al cocinar y bañarse.

COCONUT WATER, NATURE'S BEST WATER!

Anti-Ulcer Properties:  Both coconut milk and coconut water exhibit potent anti-ulcer activity against chemicals such as indomethacin, a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID).

Blood-Pressuring Lowering Properties:  When human subjects consumed coconut water for two weeks, it was found to lower blood pressure in 74% of the experimental group, reducing it by up to 24 points (mmHg) systolic and 15 points (mmHq) diastolic.

Anti-Alzheimer’s Properties: in an animal model of ovariectomy-induced menopausal changes, coconut water appeared to prevent the decline of brain estrogen (estradiol) levels, as well as the associated accumulation of Alzheimer’s disease associated β-amyloid (Aβ) plaque in their brains.

Anti-Bacterial Properties: Three novel antimicrobial peptides have been identified in coconut water which exhibited inhibitory activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Anti-Gastroenteritis Agent:  When sodium is added (ideally sea salt) coconut water has been determined to be an ideal rehydrating agent in countries where medical supplies are not freely available, and where, say, cholera and other severe forms of gastroenteritis persist.

Ultimately, coconut makes for an excellent alternative to sports drinks, which are increasingly comprised of synthetic ingredients. Also, coconut water is filtered by Nature through an intensive purification process -- far safer than municipal systems which leave up to 600 toxic disinfectant byproducts behind. I'm nuts for the stuff (so much so that I will use a bad pun like this), how about you?