March-April 10

Dental Dealings

From an Ayurvedic perspective,dental problems are linked to poor bone nourishment and related poor diet,with particular reference to taking excess refined foods which remove minerals from the body while passing through the digestive process.


Apamarga-The Prickly Chaff Flower

In this era we have discovered electronic toothbrushes.But,even before a toothbrush came into use,certain plant twigs were utilized for teeth cleaning. The juice of that particular twig also served as an antibacterial agent and also strengthened the gums.


Genetically Modified Foods:Harmful or Helpful?

Genetic modifiation or genetic engneering refers to a new technology called 'recombinant DNA'whereby scientists attempt to engineer new abilities into an organism........


Take Care of your Gums

If you have been told you have periodontal(gum) disease,you are not alone.An estimated 80 percent of adults currently have some form of the disease....

 

 


Plants used for Dental care.

YA clean mouth is a healthy mouth.As the saying goes,"clean only the teeth you want to keep".Herbs and spices have been a part of dental care for centuries...........


Painless Tooth Extraction

Yoga and Ayurveda are the ancient sciences of Indian Wisdom.As a remedy nowadays people are looking towards them for many of their ailments.....

 


Teething Troubles

Drooling,crying,screaming and gnawing on anything within reach -this is the life of a teething baby...



Drive Away Your Doubts

Get answers to your health related queries straight from our renowned Vaidya
GG Gangadharan, Joint Director at FRLHT, Bangalore.