Tendonitis treatment | Tendinitis pain relief

Tendonitis also known as tendinitis occurs when tendons or cords that attach bones to muscles get inflamed or irritated. Tendonitis can affect anyone but is more prevalent in those over 40. This is because tendons become harder and more inflexible with age and thus have a greater chance of being affected.

The most common areas that get affected by tendonitis are the elbows, shoulders, knees, hips, wrists, base of the thumb and achilles tendon.

Tendonitis is generally caused by excessive force or pressure on a tendon either due to exercise or repetitive action. It can also be caused by diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout and diabetes.

The best treatment for tendonitis is to allow the tendon to rest and recover. Stop the activity causing pressure. Supporting the area and physical therapy are also recommended. Anti-inflammatory drugs are sometimes prescribed along with corticosteroids to reduce the pain and inflammation. However these generally have side effects.

Herbal remedies such a Rumalaya Forte tablets and Rumalaya gel ointment provide pain relief and reduce inflammation without any side effects.

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Purim Geriforte Eczema Psoriasis treatment

One of our customers has informed us of her experience using a couple of Himalaya products. She had been suffering from eczema on her feet for 20 years. Previously she had tried cortisone tape which gave quick relief but the effects were short lived. She also tried homeopathic treatment for some time but without much benefit.

She decided to try herbal therapies and started taking Purim tablets along with Geriforte. She took 2 Purim tablets and 1 Geriforte tablet with meals daily. After two months, her skin has lost its scaliness and has become almost smooth. The itching has also almost disappeared.

Purim is an excellent blood purifier and detoxicant. It comprised of various herbs including turmeric, neem, triphala and others and is extremely beneficial in skin disorders. Geriforte works well in conjunction with Purim especially for conditions like eczema and psoriasis. It helps in cell regeneration and stress relief - which sometimes is a prime culprit in skin conditions.

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Arthralgia herbal remedy | Joint pain relief

Arthralgia refers to joint pain which can be caused by various causes. Arthralgia in strict medical terms refers to joint pain where there is no inflammation. Arthritis is considered to be joint pain with inflammation.

Arthralgia can be caused by injury including fractures, or a number of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Bursitis and Gout. Infectious diseases such as Hepatitis, Influena, Measles, Epstein-Barr viral syndrome and Lyme disease can also cause arthralgia.

Rumalaya Forte manufactured by Himalaya Herbals is an effective herbal remedy for arthralgia. It helps to relieve joint pain and improves mobility. Comprised of herbs such as Boswellia, Guggul, Licorice and others it is completely safe and non-habit forming. Read more on Rumalaya Forte ingredients and benefits

Prevent coronary heart disease | Coronary artery disease prevention

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US and over 15 million are affected by it. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is also known as Coronary artery disease (CAD) and is caused by the narrowing of arteries due to plaque build-up. Coronary heart disease prevents the normal flow of blood in the arteries causing chest pain, fatigue with minimum exertion, difficulty breathing and heart attacks.

People with diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, poor blood circulation and high blood pressure along with hereditary factors are at increased risk of CHD.

The risks of coronary heart disease can be mitigated by controlling blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. A healthy diet and exercise program can go a long way in preventing coronary heart disease. Giving up smoking and excessive drinking is also essential.

Herbs such as Arjuna and herbal formulations like Abana which contain Arjuna, Guggul and other herbs help to protect the heart, improve blood flow, reduce blood pressure and also regulate cholesterol levels.

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Foods that fight colds and flu

Our diet can help to build the body's resistance against colds and the flu.
Here is a list of some important foods and herbs that help fight against the cold.

1. Citrus fruits - Lemons and oranges are excellent sources of Vitamin C. Take lemon juice with hot water in the morning.

2. Spices - Garlic, ginger, onions, black pepper, chilli peppers, cinnamon and turmeric are antioxidative and help clear congestion. Add them in broths, soups or teas

3. Honey - Excellent for helping to clear phlegm and soothing the throat.

4. Berries, nuts and seeds - These contain vitamin c, zinc and selenium and build immunity

5. Hot teas - Green tea and teas containing lemon juice, rosehips, ginger and peppermint help in decongestion and also help to prevent colds since germs are washed down into the digestive tract where they cannot survive

6. Soups - Tomato soup, chicken soup, vegetable broths provide nourishment, vitamin c and help to reduce inflammation. Cysteine, an amino acid found in cooked chicken works similarly to acetylcysteine, a bronchitis drug.

7. Herbs - Malabar nut / Vasaka, Amalaki, Holy Basil / Tulsi , Turmeric ,
and time tested formulations like
Septilin and Chyawanprash. These herbs and herbal formulations help to prevent and fight infections of the respiratory tract.

More information on building immunity with herbs.

Prevent Swine Flu, H1N1 Flu, Common Cold and Flu

The following recommendations to avoid swine flu were emailed by a doctor.

For Swine flu or any other kind of flu, the only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it is almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as is proliferation.

While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, can be practiced:

1. Frequent hand-washing

2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face.

3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you dont want to use salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

4. Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.


5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (
Amla and other citrus fruits). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.

6. Drink as much of warm liquids as you can. Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.

Septilin is an ayurvedic formulation of various herbs and minerals designed to immunise the body against viral infections including respiratory tract infections. Read more on Septilin ingredients and benefits

Risk of heart attacks in women

New follow-up research shows that middle-aged women are now increasingly at risk of heart disease. Generally middle aged men were thought to be in the higher risk group. Women's hormones gave a protective effect against cardiovascular problems. However increasing rates of obesity are eroding the protection that hormones give and causing a higher risk of heart attacks and stroke.

Heart health can be improved and protected with healthy eating and healthy living. Reducing weight and increasing exercise is the first step to cardiovascular health. The risk of strokes and other heart disorders can be further mitigated by herbs and herbal supplements such as Arjuna and Abana.

Arjuna is a herb that contains COQ10 apart from other compounds. This herbal extract is actually the bark of the Arjuna tree found in India. Arjuna is known to protect against heart disease and strengthen heart muscles.

Abana is a herbal and mineral formulation containing herbs such as Arjuna, Guggul, Ashwagandha for a total of more than 40 herbs and minerals. This formulation is designed as a heart tonic and helps improve cardiovascular health. It improves blood circulation, blood pressure and also controls cholesterol levels.