Great contest here

THere are many contest-beauty contests,eating contest,so many like wise but here we have a unique contest -who can write something very creative and still it should be imaginative and immpossible.Examples are as fallows-I have an elephant living in my ear.A king and his family lived in a palace built in side a seashell.Pumpkin seeds are so huge that you can not eat one seed in a meal,you may have to make 20 meals for 20 people out of one seed.So now the contest is open.Rules-One can write as many creative falsehood which are creative yet immpossible like science fiction.It should be a comment and anyone else can re comment on that.And after 10 enteries are here we decide who wrote the best imaginative lie.who writes the first creative lie ? Goodluck

Nobel prize in Medicine 1995

Nobel prize in medicine/physiology was awarded to Ed Lewis, Christiane Nusslein-Volhard and Eric Wieschaus in 1995 for their work on fruit flies.Drosophila melanogaster is a fruit fly, a little insect about 3mm long, of the kind that accumulates around spoiled fruit. It is also one of the most valuable of organisms in biological research, particularly in genetics and developmental biology. Drosophila has been used as a model organism for research for almost a century, and today, several thousand scientists are working on many different aspects of the fruit fly.This link gives you the pictures of these scientists and also a little about the work that won them the award.http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1995/illpres/
Want to win awards ? Want to create history ? Want to be of great utility to other living beings ? May be we all wish and do work at different levels leave some impressions by which we are remembered.Ask Sylvia is doing great work but may be she would not recive any such award but I value her work much and m y heart has immense respect for this great lady.

I want to live forever

Have you ever thought of this aspect of life ? Do you also want to live for ever ? Yes,I would love to live forever but with some certain conditions.Live forever with all sense organs in tact ,no disability nor fatigue and of course mental faculty as sharp as before.Is this really possible ? Can scientists make this come true ? How long a human being can live in perfect health condition ? Are there certain genes which can bestow immortality?Here are some interesting points of research which are pointers towards this aspect.AS human lifespan is too big scientists have choosen -yeasts,fruitflies,rodents,worms to prove this issue.Drastically reducing calorie intake, or caloric restriction, is known to extend the lifespan of species including yeast, worms and rodents. Previous research linked a gene called Sir2 with lifespan extension due to caloric restriction, but worms and yeast that lack Sir2 also live longer when put on a tough diet, showing that some other genes must be at work. A vast screening programme of different chemicals found that most chemicals had zero impact on the lifespan of the worms, but the antidepressant drug boosted their lives by an average of 30%.for more information you could read this site.http://www.aleph.se/Trans/Individual/Life/index-2.html#General
If our readers here would like to live forever -here are our blessings-cheeranjivibhava....

Marriages are made in Heaven

-Marriages are made in heaven -what does this statement mean ?1)That marriages are not made on earth.Or if made on Earth are null and void.2)Marriages are decided in Heaven and carried out on Earth.3)Marriages are heavenly only in heaven.Well,we seem to think of so many things but giving a serious thought about marriage is essential and that too before marriage.Here are some serious thoughts that made me ponder more and this I share with you too.Love is blind, but marriage restores its sight.Some people claim that marriage interferes with romance. There's no doubt about it. Anytime you have a romance, your wife is bound to interfere.(The Groucho Phile, 1976)My husband and I have never considered divorce... murder sometimes, but never divorce.Marriage is that relation between man and woman in which the independence is equal, the dependence mutual, and the obligation reciprocal.A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.Marriage to me is very sacred promise we make ourseleves to maintain this (friendship beyond comparison)divine relationship forever.Both the partners are equally responsible to enjoy a suceeful relationship for life.

Tantalizing aromas at Adelaide

select from to appease your appetite. Adelaide promotes itself as the culinary capital of Australia. Welcoming aromas wafting from the restaurants tell you all. You could choose continental cuisines from Mexican, Chinese, Thai, Indian, Japanese, Italian, French, Greek, African, Lebanese and Korean.
The most popular dishes of Adelaide include Sidney Rock Oysters, Barramundi, tiger prawns, macadamia nuts and yabbies. Lamb and beef are the most consumed meats.From its earliest, Adelaide attracted immigrants from many countries, particularly German migrants escaping religious persecution. They brought with them the vine cuttings that founded the acclaimed wineries of the Barrossa Valley. After the 2nd world war ,Italians,Greeks,Dutch,Poles , and possibly every other European nationality came to make a new start. An influx of Asian immigrants following the Vietnam war added to the mix. These new arrivals have blended to form a rich and diverse cuisine and vibrant restaurant culture.O’Connell Street in North Adelaide is an excellent choice and home to forty or so restaurants, cafes and wine bars and if you don’t find anything there to tempt you then try Melbourne street which also comes highly recommended Jetty Road in Glenelg is also very popular. With lots of outdoor cafes and restaurants and both a tram and bus service from the city centre which will take you there in less than thirty minutes and runs every ten to fifteen minutes, getting there is no problem either.And for those of you who like nothing better than a good old takeaway head to the Central market area where you will find excellent Asian take out in the International Food Market or try Hawker’s Corner on West Terrace. As well as the excellent choice when it comes to food, the wine on offer is also superb compliments of the nearby wineries of the Barrossa Valley.There are quite a number of Indian restaurants in Adelaide offering delicacies with exquisite spices and flavor directly from India. Some of the popular Indian restaurants in Adelaide are Jasmin , Beyond India Restaurant, Tandoori hut, and the Taj Tandoori.Having said that, dining out in Adelaide will leave you pleasantly surprised when it comes to paying the bill as it is a lot cheaper than many of its Australian counterparts, particularly Melbourne and Sydney.

Smiling people’s paradise -Adelaide

Adelaide is –“smiling people’s paradise “For Adelaidians are healthy, wealthy and wiseFlowers, parks, dishes daintyPubs, restaurants, clubs plenty.Calm, cultured city, with heritage grandGardens, roads and transport of unique brandKnown for kolas, kangaroos, ducks and penguin walksArt, music and sport are thought for international talks.Planned by Colonel William LightWas a welcome home for immigrants in flight or plightTree tea plaza, central market or Rundle markets are fabulousLadies dresses are fashionable and simply gorgeousA haven for multi cuisine and culturePromises to be a global leader in near future.
When I visited Adelaide recently I fell in love so wrote this,hope u like it too.Writing poems is a hobby but all people who are in love are poets,so either be a poet or be in love or be a poet in love but last option is love a poet.

clonning Right or wrong ?

It is important that we discuss this issue here.all your comments are most welcome.Cloning attempts occurred as early as 1952, and the first successful transfer of embryonic cells occurred in 1970 Ian Wilmut, the scientist famous for the "Dolly" cloning experiment has paved the way for a completely different thought. There were other organisms that were cloned but what made "Dolly" unique was that instead of cells being taken from an embryo "Dolly" was created by using DNA from an adult ewe. The process of cloning was discovered to be simpler than what was thought. The first step is to take the cells from the udder of a Finn Dorset ewe and place them in a culture with low concentrations of nutrients causing it to starve and ultimately stop cell division and active genes. While this is occurring an unfertilized egg cell is taken from a Blackface ewe with its DNA filled nucleus taken out leaving a nucleus free egg cell that will later produce an embryo . Next with the aid of an electric pulse the cells from the udder of a Finn Dorset ewe and the unfertilized egg cell with no nucleus is fused together to begin cell division which will later turn into an embryo which will be placed in the uterus of another Blackface ewe. Eventually the Blackface ewe will give birth to a new genetically identical Finn Dorset ewe. With the creation of "Dolly" the doors of human cloning has opened the controversy and complications of cloning. First we need to know both the sides of this coin to discuss this issue.
do we need to play God ? If yes, how far and how long and to what extent ?

Herbs to heal

We have here -parijatha puspha and dronapusphi.

Nyctanthes arbor trislis.Is indicated in liver diseases, relieves constipation, acts as anthelminthic, antihistaminic.

Dronapusphi is known as Leucas aspera and is highly indicated in liver disorders.

Guess who is in here ?

Here you find a picture of freshly formed dew drops and here is a visitor can you trace the visitor here ?
Good luck

prayers are powerful

Saint Theresa's Prayer May today there be peace within.May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.May you not forget the infinite possibilitie s that are born of faith.May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.It is there for each and every one of us.We have many sorts of prayers and research today says that prayers are powerful and can have medicinal value.Research says that people who visit church or temple or mosque or any place of worship or pray regularly are more likely to maintain better health than people who don't pray.Less hospital visits and minimal infections are reported in those people who pray daily.Prayers give a boast to your immune system it seems.Prayers are in many forms.We see that some people think that work is worship and do their work very sincerely and succeed much better than others.What is your form of prayer ? Work or service or prayer in song form or worship form ? You are welcome to do your form of prayer but do it regularly.
As praying is a form of very intesne therapy.It helps heal not jsut you and your near and dear oens but the atmosphere too.

So pray.

Honey is money

Practising Ayurveda from many years I recommend and have realised it is more valuable in medicine as suggested in Ayurveda many centuries ago.Here are some home remedies for youRegular intake of honey, gives energy, freshness and enhances immunity against diseases. It removes disorders related to respiratory system, asthma, digestive system and skin.It purifies blood, removes cough decreases cholesterol and improves digestion.If you are on the obese side take honey in warm water with or without lemon juice early morning ,if you are thin and wish to put on weight consume it with warm milk.Honey is a valuable support for building haemoglobin in the blood, due largely to its iron, copper and manganese content. It is beneficial in the treatment of anaemia as it helps maintain the right balance of haemoglobin and red blood corpuscles.Take honey with raisins or saffron daily.Or consume honey with a little bit of ghee or just honey.The use of honey is highly beneficial in the treatment of irritating cough. As a demulcent or soothing agent, it produces a soothing effect on the inflamed mucus membrane of the upper respiratory tract and relieves irritating cough and symptoms like difficulty in swallowing. For this reason, it is used in the manufacture of various cough mixtures. Honey gargles are also useful in irritant cough.Pepper powder or clove powder(1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)with 1-2 spoons of honey with tulsi leaf juice is very beneficial.Honey is valuable in keeping the mouth healthy. Applied daily over the teeth and gums, it cleans and gives sparkle to the teeth. It helps prevents deposit of tarter at the base of the teeth and decay and early falling of the teeth. Being a mild antiseptic it helps prevents the growth of harmful micro-organisms.Apply honey 3-4 times on your oral ulcer,it just heals.In cases of ulcers in the oral cavity, honey helps early healing and in preventing further sepsis. In addition gargling with honey water is very useful in gingivitis due to inflammation of the gums.Gargle using water mixed with 1-2 spoons of honey,2-3 times a day.Honey is especially useful in providing energy and heat to the body in old age. It dries up the phlegm and clears the system of mucus to which a person generally falls victim to in old age. One or two teaspoonful of honey in a cupful of boiled water that has been cooled to lukewarm is a refreshing and strengthening drink.Eating papaya fruit with honey helps prevent aging as per Ayurveda.

The gourd that guards you.

Bottle gourd is a bottle full of nutrition . It is not only tasty but also helpful in treating many diseases like heart blockage , hypertension , diabetics and its complications. Bottle gourd juice mixed with carrot juice and apple juice makes a very good morning drink . you can even add a bit of gooseberry juice and honey to enhance the taste and also the nutrients in it.This unique gourd can also be used as a vegetable and also for making sweets like halwa.
To make the juice of this gourd , you need to cut it into pieces and remove the seeds and then you need to grate it. This grated gourd have to be squeezed to remove the juice . The pulp that we get can be used to make halwa . The juice can also be used for making puris ; that is making dough using that juice adding pepper and salt to taste. The puris will be very crispy and tasty. Curry made out of this gourd is also very tasty. For this you need to cut it into smaller pieces after removing the outer peel and the seeds. It is tastier if you cook this in milk along with pepper and salt and a bit of oil. This gourd is found rampant in South India. Every bit of it is useful . The peels and seeds can be used for making delicious dosas and idlis . People who are weight conscious can be rest assured that even after eating their favourite dosas and idlis can remain slim and trim , as this Godly gourd gaurds you from putting on weight.

Award bestowed by Dr.Prof D.P.Puranik to Dr.Shantala

Update shalakya 2006in Pune.shalakya is a specialization in Ayurveda.It deals with the diseases manifesting above the collor bone.

Response to heavy metals in Ayurvedic medicine

A study conducted “to determine the prevalence of Ayurvedic medicines available via the Internet containing detectable lead, mercury, or arsenic” has concluded that “one-fifth of both US-manufactured and Indian-manufactured Ayurvedic medicines purchased via the Internet contain detectable lead, mercury, or arsenic.” The article can be found in the August 27 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association (Vol 300, No.8 p915) titled “Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic in US- and Indian-Manufactured Ayurvedic Medicines Sold via the Internet.” The National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), Ayurvedic Practitioners Association (APA) and Verband Europäischer Ayurveda-Mediziner und -Therapeuten (VEAT) welcome all efforts to
enhance quality and safety of Ayurvedic products but recommend that this study be interpreted with caution. We recognize and support the need for effective quality control in the use of all Ayurvedic products and promote the use of suppliers who use Good Manufacturing Practices. We agree that there is clearly a challenge with heavy metals throughout the food chain as a whole.“Metals,” “heavy metals” and “toxic metals” are all terms used for a group of elements which include lead, mercury, arsenic and others that are known or suspected to cause toxicity in certain forms and at certain doses. The detectable presence of these elements in dietary products and food or water is not the same as toxicity. These elements are present in many of our everyday foods and as shown in this study,
Ayurvedic dietary supplements. In the case of foods and herbal products their presence can occur because: 1) they are naturally occurring in the soil, water and air, 2) from pollution as a result of human activity where in both cases theses elements are taken up by the plants, 3) from contamination in the manufacturing process, and 4) these elements are intentionally added. Toxicity is the result of too much of the specific form of metal being ingested over time. In the U.S, there is no current national law precisely regulating the amount of lead, mercury and arsenic
in dietary supplements. There are various opinions on what the maximum safe daily limits for lead,mercury and arsenic in dietary supplements should be. For example, four authorities are, mentioned in
the JAMA article and their limits vary considerably. They are: the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (California Proposition 65) that gives a maximum level of 0.5 μg /day for lead
as a reproductive toxin; The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International Dietary Supplement Standard 173 that gives a maximum level for lead
at 20 μg /day, mercury at 20 μg /day and arsenic at 10 μg /day; the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) that gives a maximum level of 21 μg /day for inorganic mercury and 21 μg /day for
inorganic arsenic for a 70 kg adult; and The Food and Agricultural Organization / World Health Organization Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (FAO/WHO) that give total dietary intake
maximum levels of 250 μg /day for lead, 50 μg /day for mercury and 150 μg /day for arsenic for a 70 kg adult. In the absence of specific standards it is difficult for the dietary supplement industry and Ayurvedic community to know what limits to meet. NAMA, APA and VEAT welcome government guidelines for the industry. [μg = mcg = micrograms or one millionth of a gram = 0.000001 sometimes referred to as ppm or parts per million -- mg = milligrams or one thousandth of a gram = 0.001]
The JAMA article states that “one-fifth of both US-manufactured and Indian-manufactured Ayurvedic medicines purchased via the Internet contain detectable lead, mercury, or arsenic.” However, as
discussed above, the simple presence of any of these elements does not in and of itself translate to toxicity. This “one-fifth” (or 20%) was based simply on whether lead, mercury or arsenic was able to be detected in the product, not the specific forms of these metals that are of concern and without consideration of the resulting daily dose. More importantly, all these products were said to “cause ingestions exceeding at least 1 regulatory standard.” The “regulatory standard” with the lowest levels is
California’s Proposition 65, with a maximum level of 0.5 μg /day; the lowest by far of all of the limits cited in the article and one that does not take into consideration naturally occurring lead. It is important
to note that California Proposition 65 is not a regulation prohibiting sales of these products, but rather requires a specific warning to the consumer if a product contains these elements above its limits. If a different analysis were done using the daily dose limits of ANSI/NSF, USEPA and FAO/WHO, we would find that the percentage of products containing heavy metals and resulting in daily doses above their recommended amounts is approximately 8% of total products, not the 20% stated in the article. There is one more important issue to consider. Among the products tested, there were some traditional Ayurvedic products that intentionally contain specially prepared forms of lead, mercury and or arsenic. Although these products have been in use in India for hundreds of years with claims of efficacy and safety, they have not been proven by modern medical science to be either safe or effective. NAMA,
APA and VEAT recommend that practitioners and consumers should avoid the use of products in which lead, mercury and or arsenic have been intentionally added until these products are better
understood by modern science and medicine, and there are clear guidelines both from within the Ayurvedic community and national laws. Finally, if we were to count only those products that do not
have lead, mercury or arsenic intentionally added but would still result in daily doses above the authorities other than California Proposition 65, we find about 5%, not “one fifth” 20%. In order to adequately and effectively meet the existing challenge of heavy metal contamination in
Ayurvedic products, NAMA, APA and VEAT make the following recommendations: 1) That government and industry establish sound, scientific daily dose limits for lead, mercury and arsenic in all dietary supplements and establish Good Manufacturing Practices that all
manufacturers demonstrate compliance through independent third-party testing using validated preparation and testing methodologies, not just for Ayurvedic products and dietary supplements but also for conventional foods. 2) That manufacturers, marketers, practitioners and consumers of herbal products stop importing, manufacturing, distributing, selling, recommending and using any product for which lead, mercury
or arsenic have been intentionally added until such time as modern western science and medicine have proven the safety of such products.
3) We support those companies who adhere to the points in these recommendations, Good Manufacturing Practices, quality control and who are members of one or more recognized industry associations that are committed to safety and quality. 4) Until such time as government and industry can agree upon and establish scientifically sound daily
dose limits for lead, mercury and arsenic, we recommend that manufacturers and practitioners adhere to any government regulations currently in existence and at a minimum follow the lower of
the guidelines established by ANSI/NSF and FAO/WHO which are currently 20 μg /day for lead, 14 μg /day for mercury and 10 μg /day for arsenic. Consumers must make their own decisions on
what is safe for them based on sound scientific, medical and expert advice according to their own personal situation.
NAMA-APA-VEAT Joint Response to JAMA Article on Heavy Metals in Ayurvedic Medicines - September 2008

Music therapy

Today when people are scared of taking any medication the drugless therapies are becoming more popular and so is music therapy or some call it mantra chikitsa.A group of London based physicians have scientifically experimented on different aspects of music therapy. In their views, the shastric ragas could induce healing of all kinds of ailments. They argue that the immediate benefits these ragas offer is mental peace by alleviating tensions and providing an enchanting and creative diversion to the mind. Interpretation of the Vedic scriptures on Nada Vidya implies that Shastric Music helps synergetic augmentation of the panch pranas.Research studies have revealed that daily practice of japa yoga improves cardiac output and respiratory efficiency, lowers blood pressure, enhances alpha brain wave activity, and lowers serum cholesterol levels and levels of stress hormones such as lactate, cortisol and adrenaline in the bloodstream. These effects have led medical researchers to conduct further studies in which patients suffering from various disease conditions have been found to respond very favourably to japa yoga. In addition, psychologists have noted improved scores in parameters of emotional stability; anxiety and neuroticism indices; memory and concentration power; and antisocial, addictive, delinquent and criminal behaviours.so do we start music therapy or mantra japa ?It can help prevent diseases and keep us more creative and calm and in bliss.Do we need to worry if it is evaluated scientifically to just enjoy some soulful music ?

Can cancer be prevented ?

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY . Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins 1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size. <>

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime. 3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumours. 4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors. 5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system. 6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc. 7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction. 9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications. 10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites. 11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply. WHAT CANCER CELLS FEED ON: a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells . Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal,Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt. b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells are being starved. c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer. d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it. 12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup. 13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells. 14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells. 15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life. 16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising da ily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

Ayurveda prescribes satwik diet to prevent cancer.

Colon cleansing can it be harmful ?

Some other common ingredients in homemade colon cleansing recipes may seem a little out of the ordinary. Bentonite clay is used along with apple juice and fiber powder in some recipes. Magnesium oxide is a powder that is recommended to be taken mixed with water and a little citrus juice. Flaxseed meal, acidophilus and Green Magic are also ingredients used in many recipes. The most common ingredients in colon cleanse recipes are curacao and can aloe leaf, senna, cascara sagrada, barberry root bark, ginger rhizome, garlic bulb, turkey rhubarb, cayenne pepper, fennel and ginger. These all have different but important properties that help effectively cleanse the colon. Fiber is very important in all colon-cleansing recipes. Fiber helps to move out waste and produce timely bowel movements. Fiber is the indigestible part of foods that helps to move everything along through your digestive system. This valuable ingredient is found naturally in fruits and vegetables and synthetically in fiber powders. Fruit juice does not contain fiber unless it is juiced fresh and includes the pulp of the fruit.Can it be harmful?
Colon irrigation promotes no direct side effects. Utilizing unsterile instruments, lack of hygiene and knowledge will surely cause more harm than good. Excessive cleansing ,cleansing without the qualified person prescribing should not be encouraged as it may have deleteroius effect on over all health too.Anyone will agree with Harvard Medical School’s Intelihealth.com that colonic hydrotherapy, or colonic irrigation, can be dangerous if it not administered properly. It is an invasive intervention that is unregulated and, therefore, potentially unsafe.Frequent treatments may cause you to absorb too much water. This may lead to electrolyte imbalances in the blood, nausea, vomiting, heart failure, fluid in the lungs, abnormal heart rhythms or coma. Contaminated equipment can cause infection and there is a risk of bowel perforation.Colon cleansing at home is not advisable unless you have supervision of a qualified person while conducting it. It is advisable not to use senna regularly as it is habit forming and can have potential harmful effects Pregnant ladies, babies, infirm and the aged are not advised senna and never to be taken daily.
Some explored some unexplored herbs for cleansingAloe vera is one of the only known natural vegetarian sources of Vitamin B12, and it contains many minerals vital to the growth process and healthy function of all the body's systems. Numerous studies worldwide indicate that aloe vera is a general tonic for the immune system and is known for it’s anti-inflammatory, anti- bacterial, and anti-viral actions. The juice is said to soothe digestive tract irritations such as colitis, ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome. In one study, oral use of Aloe for six months helped mitigate asthma symptoms in almost half of the participants.Triphala the three Ayurvedic herbs has been under clinical trails since centuries and now again it has stood the test of time, it prevents aging, imparts immunity and improves mental faculties apart from acting as cleansers. It helps to detoxify the liver, restore digestion and purify blood. Triphala is widely used in a large number of medicinal preparations. This combination has been proved effective in clinical trails of cancer too.Ayurveda prescribes more than 600 herbal combinations to cleanse and this succeeds without harmful effects as it is highly individualized.

Heavy metals in Ayurvedic medicine a debate

Comments of the Department of Ayush on“Heavy Metals in Ayurvedic Medicines”

If you recall an article by Dr.Robert B. Saper of Department of family medicine, Boston Medical Center along with others had published an article in JAMA, December 15, 2004 “Heavy Metal Content of Ayurvedic herbal medicine Products” which on the basis of testing of 70 samples of herbal medicinal products collected from grocery stores of Boston Area for heavy metals concluded that one out of every 5 Ayurvedic Herbal Medicinal Products originating from south Asia and available in Boston south Asian grocery stores contains potentially harmful levels of lead, mercury and/or arsenic.

This article was repeatedly reported in all leading newspapers in India and abroad but was it the truth ? What is India doing about this false propoganda ?

http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=42213

Find time to read the above link.