Master these 3 Mudras to soothe symptoms of migraine, anxiety and depression

Yoga is one of the most popular physical, mental and spiritual practices and people throughout the globe do it on a regular basis and reap its health benefits. When done on a regular basis, yoga is known to enhance the activity of parasympathetic nervous system.

This is the system, also known as the rest and digest mode, and helps us feel more relaxed by minimizing stress. According to the experts, when compared with other types of exercise, yoga was found to be as potent as or better than traditional exercises, both in healthy individuals and people with a disease.

Is yoga the right choice for you?

In addition to the physical health advantages, it has to offer, yoga is also highly effective in addressing problems such as poor focus and memory problems, depression an anxiety. When talking about yoga, it is pivotal to mention that it is never about the acrobatic looking positions and putting your body in impossible shapes. It is more about the journey, about the breath, meditation and poses and gestures that put you in the present moment by increasing your awareness.

Knowing the benefits of yoga, 3 different hand mudras or poses with the hands that can be done at any time. You can do them with your regular yoga workout or any other time.

What is Mudra?

Mudra is a hand and finger gesture which is usually done during breathing exercises or meditation. They’re thought to be ritual gestures because they’re often seen in ancient scripts and images from Hinduism or Buddhism. In the yogic tradition, mudras help direct the energy flow in the body and to enhance the functioning of different brain parts. Each of the fingers corresponds to a natural element, i.e., water, air, earth, fire and space.

1.       Mudra of knowledge= this gesture is believed to enhance the knowledge by boosting our memory and focus. It is helpful for people suffering from insomnia and it also betters the functioning of the endocrine and pituitary glands. Touch the tip of the thumb against the index finger’s tip. Stretch the other 3 fingers or keep them slightly bent.

2.       Mudra of air= This mudra is good for releasing surplus air from the stomach and it can be of aid for people suffering from gout, arthritis, Parkinson’s paralysis, rheumatic problems and cervical spondylitis. To perform it, fold the index finger and put the base of the thumb against the bone close to the tip of the finger. Place the thumb over the index finger. Maintain the other 3 fingers as stretched as you can.

3.       Mudra of earth-  This mudra is recommendable for when you’re feeling tired and stressed out. It will boost the blood flow, lower weakness and better the digestive processes. Hold the tip of the ring finger and thumb together and apply slight pressure. Keep the other 3 fingers as extended as you can.

 This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.     

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Sources- The hearty soul, Yoga journal

For respiratory problems an herbal tea

Oregano,whether you use it in its fresh or dry form, it is a powerful culinary and medicinal herb which has been used for a long period of time. It is a member of the mint family and it has strong antioxidant, anti-cancerous and anti-inflammatory properties.

Nutritive value of oregano
magnesium, iron, fiber, manganese, niacin, carotenoids, vitamins A,C, E & K.
its dried form has 3% volatile essential oil.

Oregano can decrease oxidation.
One study showed that cooking meat with a mixture of spices, including oregani, lowered the level of malondialdehyde in the meat by staggering 71%. The mixture was consistent from oregano, cinnamon, clove, rosemary, ginger, paprika, black pepper and garlic.

Different uses of oregano
fresh, dried, as a supplement, in tea

The healing properties of oregano
asthma
cough
arthritis
dandruff
digestive problems
muscle pain
acne
allergies
toothache
bloating
tiredness
headache
earache
heartburn
UTI
menstrual cramps

How to prepare oregano tea
This tea is highly recommendable against colds, flu, sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, rheumatism and infections.
Ingredients
oregano leaves dried  4 tbsp
water  3 cups
lemon 1 slice
hone  1 tsp
Method
Boil the water, then add oregano and cover the content. Leave it to steep for 5 minutes and then strain it. Add the honey for a sweeter taste. Drink it throughout the day.

How to use oregano in cooking
add the leaves towards the end of the cooking process to avert the loss of flavour.
always sprinkle a small amount to prevent the meal from becoming bitter
prior to cooking, crush dried oregano leaves so that the essential oils are released.
add it to meats and vegges.
goes great with broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, lamb, onion, thyme, basil, garlic and olive oil.

Medical uses of oregano
against nail fungus
soak the feet in a mixture of water and a drop of oregano essential oil, and a tsp of coconut oil or rub the mixture of oils onto the affected areas daily.

To treat sinusitis and colds
add a couple of oregano oil drops in a pot with steaming water and taking the steam for 2-3 minutes.

To stop infections and remove parasitesMix a drop of oregano oil and a drop of some carrier oil and put it underneath the tongue. Leave it to dissolve and then rinse the mouth. Repeat the process 4 times a day.

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source- healthline, live strong, bestfoldmedicine

6 of the Most Important Drug Discoveries Ever

Author Michael C. Gerald penned The Drug Book, in which he details 250 important milestones in the history of drugs. Gerald, who also happens to be a professor emeritus of pharmacy at the University of Connecticut, was asked to pick the six most important drug milestones to date. Here’s what he chose:

1. Colchicine

Gout has long been considered a disease of the wealthy due to the fact that it tends to be caused by overindulgence in rich foods and alcohol. Famous sufferers include King Henry VIII, Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther, Charles Darwin, and Benjamin Franklin.

The American Founding Father used Colchicum extract while serving as Ambassador to France between 1776 and 1785, introducing the drug to his fellow Americans upon his return. Colchicine is well-known for its ability to relieve pain and swelling brought on by gout, but it’s also toxic.

2. Arsenic

Arsenic is more well-known for being a poison than for anything else, however, it first rose to prominence in a medical capacity during the 18th century. It was prescribed for ailments such as syphilis and trypanosomiasis, but it has since been superseded by modern antibiotics.

British chemist James Marsh was the man to develop an irrefutable and highly sensitive chemical test for the presence of arsenic in 1836, and this led to fewer people being poisoned with it as a result!

3. Absinthe

The Swiss were the first to manufacture absinthe in the 1790s, and were also among the first Europeans to outlaw it just a century later. In the intervening years, it was made infamous by the likes of Vincent van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Rimbaud and Oscar Wilde, who were widely known to enjoy drinking the stuff while living in France.

 Absinthe made a return to the mainstream in the 1990s, when it was returned to the store shelves. In terms of its medical uses, it’s excellent for sterilizing things due to its very high alcohol content, as well as for treating various digestion problems, such as loss of appetite, an upset stomach, gallbladder disease and intestinal spasms.

4. Pure Food and Drug Act

Many of the 20th century’s best-selling medicines didn’t only claim to treat a whole range of different ailments, but actually claimed to cure them too. These include cancer, infertility, tuberculosis, epilepsy and “female complaints”, among many others.

The thing is that they became the best-selling medicines of the 20th century in the first five years of it, prior to the signing of the Pure Food and Drug Act. It was the first piece of legislation enacted to protect the public from unsafe (read quack) medications and was signed into law by US President Teddy Roosevelt in 1906.

5. Prozac

Prozac and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs for short, are the most commonly-prescribed antidepressants in the world, despite lingering questions about how effective they actually are at combatting it. There’s also no doubting that they can cause quite a few different side effects, however, they’re safer than tricyclic antidepressants in the event of an overdose.

The 1970s and the 1980s were the two decades in which the link between serotonin (the “happy” chemical in the human brain) and depression became more apparent. This led to Prozac becoming medically approved in 1987 and marketed in 1988. The drug is often prescribed for six months or more at a time in the event of a patient being diagnosed with severe depression, and this is to allow it plenty of time to start working, and prevent relapses once the course is over.

6. Resveratrol

Although the French diet is notorious for containing a high level of saturated fats, French people actually have very low incidences of heart disease. The so-called French Paradox broke into the global consciousness following the broadcasting of a TV show named 60 Minutes back in 1991. It suggested that an ingredient contained in red wine, namely resveratrol, was responsible for protecting the heart when red wine is consumed in moderation.

Resveratrol is found in the skin of grapes and in red wine and is an antioxidant that helps to fight cell-damaging free radicals. Although animal studies have exhibited the health benefits of resveratrol convincingly, such a study has yet to be replicated in humans, however, it’s widely accepted knowledge that a glass or two of red wine per day can improve heart health.

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