PEEPAL TREE(SACRED FIG) :- HEALTH BENEFITS

PEEPAL TREE :-

 

Peepal tree(bodhi tree, Ashwattha tree or sacred fig) is considered to have a religious significance in three major religions that originated on the Indian subcontinent, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

USES OF PEEPAL TREE :-

Since the ancient times in Ayurveda this sacred tree is being used for treatment of many diseases, every part of this tree i.e. leaves, bark, flowers, fruits and roots is used for curing many health problems. 

LEAVES :-

Leaves of Peepal tree contains Glucose, Asteroid and Mennos, Phenolic 

Used to cure stomach  pain: make paste of 2-5 leaves of peepal plant and mix with 50 grams Jaggery and make small tablets of the mixture and take it 3-4 times a day to soothe stomach pain.

Treating persistent skin itching

repairing dry and cracked heels

treating boils, pimples and blackheads 

EYE PAIN

Extract the milk from peepal leaves and apply it on eyes to cure eye pain.

SNAKE BITE

Because of its blood purifying action the extract of peepal tree leaves can be used to remove poison from the body after a snake bite.

HEART PROBLEMS

For treating heart-related issues such as palpitations and cardiac weakness, start drinking an infusion prepared from peepal leaves. To prepare it, infuse leaves in water overnight and distill it in the morning. Drink this infusion thrice a day for the best results.

BARK :-

It's bark is rich in Vitamin K, tainen and Phaetosteroline.

Its bark is used to cure Asthama:- Take a bark of plant and its ripe fruits. Make their powder separately and mix them in equal quantities. Take this mixture thrice a day for relief in problem.

Strengthening blood capillaries and minimizing inflammation 

Healing skin bruises faster and increasing skin resilience 

treating pigmentation issues, wrinkles and dark circles 

lightening surgery and pregnancy marks, scars and stretch marks 

The powder prepared from peepal tree bark can be used as face mask by combining it with gram flour. this paste will help in improving complexion 

TOOTHACHE

Prepare a rinse by boiling Peepal tree and banyan tree bark in equal quantity in water and use this to rinse your mouth regularly. This will provide you relief from toothache.

SEEDS

 For blood purification

A lot of health problems are a result of impurities in the blood. The natural way to purify the blood is by having 1-2 gms seeds of peepal tree with honey.

For impotency

Take half spoon of peepal fruit (sacred fig) powder thrice a day with milk. This will help in treating impotence and provide strength to the body.

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NEEM TREE (Azadirachta indica):- God of Healing

Neem commonly growing tree in Northern India is considered as a healing power by people residing there.

Every part of this tree is used to make medicines for various diseases in Ayurveda, Alopathy or in Homeopathy.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Let's come to the point of this article , as we all know Neem since the historical period is considered as a holy tree, in most of the parts of India people used to worship this tree not because there is god in this but because our ancestors were aware about the benefits of this tree and as a legacy many braught this up and many forgot and started beleiveing in modern medications.

Below are some benefits of this  tree:- 

LEAVES:-

Neem leaves are dried in India and placed in cupboards to prevent insects eating the clothes, and also in tins where rice is stored.

it's green leaves are used to kill germs, bacteria or harmful worm of stomach.

Paste of the leaves is used as a mask to remove pimples from face 

Neem oil and leaves have the ability to cause some forms of toxic encephalopathy and ophthalmopathy if consumed in any quantity

Neem leaf is used for leprosy, eye disorders, bloody nose, intestinal worms, stomach upset, loss of appetite, skin ulcers, diseases of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease), fever, diabetes, gum disease (gingivitis), and liver problems. 

The leaf is also used for birth control and to cause abortions.

Reaserches has shown that leave powder of Neem is used for washing hairs to stop dandruff and hair fall.

Neem leaf and its constituents have been demonstrated to exhibit immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antihyperglycaemic, antiulcer, antimalarial, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic properties. This review summarises the wide range of pharmacological activities of neem leaf.

BARK :- 

The bark is used for malaria, stomach and intestinal ulcers, skin diseases, pain, and fever.

The bark of the neem tree has antiseptic and astringent properties, which helps heal wounds.

Extracts made from neem bark have antioxidant properties. 

It also acts as a coolant.

Few best benfits:-

ward off tiredness

treat worms

control fever 

treat loss of appetite

clean teeth 

balance the Kapha constitution

prevents bleeding gums, tooth decay, and bad breath.

. Uses of neem powder

A) Neem powder is used in mouthwash products
B) It helps you deal with stomach upsets.
C) It helps boost your immune system

How to use it:

 Add neem powder to boiling water. Keep overnight. Allow the mixture to steep for 2 days. Strain the liquid and use it in a diluted state for mouthwash. This was India’s ancient remedy preceding toothpaste and breath fresheners. 

Neem oil:

1. Skin conditions

(i) Is acne embarrassing you? Do you suffer from psoriasis, eczema, ringworm, and stubborn warts? Neem oil is remarkably effective in getting rid of these skin conditions.
(ii) It is also an essential element in cosmetics. Neem oil is known to help rejuvenate and beautify your skin.

Note: If you are using store-bought neem oil, ensure that you use high-quality neem oil. 

2. Haircare 

This can help get rid of dandruff. It also helps in the growth of thicker and stronger hair. So, if you are suffering from hair loss, neem oil is an effective remedy.

How to do it: 

Apply neem oil to your scalp and gently massage. Leave it for about 30 minutes. Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner.

3. Digestive disorders

If you are among those who suffer from gastric problems like ulcers, neem can help ease the pain by removing toxins in the body. 

You can make juices from neem flowers or add the leaves in drinks such as aamras (mango juice) to enjoy the benefits of neem.

4. Parasitic diseases

Neem extracts have the ability to destroy parasites – internal and external, as they have hormone mimics. These don’t allow the eggs of the parasite to hatch also preventing their ability to feed. 

How to make neem oil at home:

(a) Take a few sprigs of neem and tulsi (basil) leaves. Wash well and dry.
(b) Mix with a little water (just enough to help grind) in a blender and keep the paste aside.
(c) In another pan, warm some coconut or sesame oil, the base for preparing neem oil. 
(d) Add the paste in the oil and keep over a low flame for 15-20 minutes, allowing the oil to be absorbed by the neem paste.
(e) Remove from the flame and cool for 2 hours.
(f) Strain the mixture.
(g) Keep the neem oil in a closed container free from moisture.

THE FLOWER:-

The flower is used for reducing bile

controlling phlegm

treating intestinal worms.

To lose weight, it is advisable to consume neem leaves and neem flowers. It improves the metabolic rate of the body. As a result, the work of burning calories and reducing fat is also rapid. Therefore, people have started using it for weight loss as well. If you too are looking for a natural way to lose weight, which is safe and good. So, a recipe prepared with neem flowers may also work for you. Fresh neem flowers are used for this.

We have discussed many benefits of Neem tree but as we know excess of everything is harmful in our life . We must be aware some its side effects also, here are few:-

1)

Neem is POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults when taken by mouth for up to 10 weeks, when applied inside the mouth for up to 6 weeks, or when applied to the skin for up to 2 weeks. When neem is taken in large doses or for long periods of time, it is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. It might harm the kidneys and liver.

2)

These serious side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, blood disorders, seizures, loss of consciousness, coma, brain disorders, and death.

3)

Can be harmful in breast feeding because no enough info is available on this. So taking safe side one must avoid it.

4)

Can lower sugar lowel too low so if you have diabetes and taking Neem than monitor your sugar level at regular intervals of time.

5)

Reduced ability to have children (infertility): There is some evidence that neem can harm sperm. It might also reduce fertility in other ways. If you are trying to have children, avoid using neem.

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SHOULDER PAIN AND EXERCISES

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There is a saying "No pain no gain", it's true but for hardwork not for body's Anatomy. Sometimes a continuos stress and pain may leads to severe injury or disease like pain in muscles, ligaments, bones etc.

A strain or sprain may occuer in any muscles of body due to heavy workout, doing wrong exercises, sleeping one side for whole night and lifting a heavy weight at home or while doing work on job.

So today we will discuss about a common problem which occurs in daily life of people i.e shoulder and neck pain due to strain in msucles and its exercises to reduce it.

• Shoulder pain is a common problem
• There are many things that can cause shoulder pain
• For most people, it will improve over time with appropriate treatment.

CAUSES OF SHOULDER PAIN 

There are many causes of shoulder pain and not all of them are due to problems of the shoulder joints or associated structures.

Osteoarthritis: cartilage is a smooth, cushiony tissue that covers the ends of your bones where they meet in a joint. Healthy cartilage helps your joints move smoothly. Over time cartilage can become worn, or it may become damaged due to injury or an accident, leading to the development of osteoarthritis.

Inflammation of the shoulder capsule

• Synovitis is when your synovial membrane becomes inflamed. It can occur as a result of another condition  or it may happen as a result of an injury. Or the cause may be unknown.

• Frozen shoulder is a condition that occurs when your shoulder capsule thickens and becomes inflamed and tight. There may also be less synovial fluid to lubricate the joint. As a result your shoulder becomes difficult to move. Frozen shoulder may occur as a result of another condition (e.g. diabetes), if the shoulder has been immobilised (e.g. due to surgery or injury), or the cause may not be known.

Injuries and sprains

• Ligaments are soft tissues that connect bones to bones. They provide stability to your shoulder by keeping the bones where they’re meant to be. If the ligaments are injured or sprained, they can cause short-term pain. This may be the result of the humerus coming partially out of the joint socket (subluxation) or if the humerus comes completely out (dislocation).
• The flexible tissue that helps keep your shoulder joint in place (the labrum) can become torn. This is called a labral tear. This can occur as a result of an injury (e.g. falling onto your outstretched arm) or repetitive actions (e.g. throwing sports such as cricket).
• A direct blow to your shoulder can result in the acromioclavicular joint being sprained. This type of injury often occurs in people participating in contact sports such as football who take a blow to the shoulder. It can also occur as a result of a fall.
• Rotator cuff: this group of tendons and muscles keep your shoulder stable and positioned correctly for your shoulder and arm to move. Tears to rotator cuff tendons may occur as a result of an injury (e.g. a fall, broken collarbone) or happen over a period of time as you age.

Neck and upper back: 

Problems with the joints and associated nerves of your neck and upper back can also be a source of shoulder pain. The pain from your neck and upper back is often felt at the back of the shoulder joint and/or through to the outside of your upper arm.

Injury to the axillary nerve: 

This nerve can be injured if you dislocate your shoulder or break your humerus. This can cause weakness when moving your arm outwardly away from the body.

Symptoms of shoulder pain

There are many causes of shoulder pain, and they all have their own unique set of symptoms.

Depending on the cause of your shoulder pain you may experience:

• pain deep in the shoulder joint, in the back or the front of the shoulder and the upper part of the arm. Sometimes the pain in the shoulder can be described as a ‘catching pain’. The location and type of pain is likely to relate to the structure causing the pain
• reduced movement, and pain when moving your shoulder.
• weakness of the shoulder/upper arm. Depending on the condition, there may be a sensation of the joint slipping out and back in to the joint socket, or the shoulder can become completely dislodged (dislocated)
• sensations of pins and needles (tingling) and burning pain. This is more likely to be associated with nerves from the neck than the shoulder joint itself.
• lack of movement after a shoulder dislocation. This is usually due to pain. Complete rotator cuff tears and injury to the axillary nerve both cause weakness in moving the arm away from the body. These problems require close clinical examination.

Symptoms of shoulder pain

There are many causes of shoulder pain, and they all have their own unique set of symptoms.

Depending on the cause of your shoulder pain you may experience:

• pain deep in the shoulder joint, in the back or the front of the shoulder and the upper part of the arm. Sometimes the pain in the shoulder can be described as a ‘catching pain’. The location and type of pain is likely to relate to the structure causing the pain
• reduced movement, and pain when moving your shoulder.
• weakness of the shoulder/upper arm. Depending on the condition, there may be a sensation of the joint slipping out and back in to the joint socket, or the shoulder can become completely dislodged (dislocated)
• sensations of pins and needles (tingling) and burning pain. This is more likely to be associated with nerves from the neck than the shoulder joint itself.
• lack of movement after a shoulder dislocation. This is usually due to pain. Complete rotator cuff tears and injury to the axillary nerve both cause weakness in moving the arm away from the body. These problems require close clinical examination.

Diagnosing shoulder pain

Health practitioners who treat shoulder pain are trained to investigate and identify the exact cause of the condition or injury causing the pain. They will do this by:

• asking about your shoulder pain, including potential causes (e.g. recent injuries, other health conditions), if you have had shoulder pain before, things that make your pain worse, things that make it better
• conducting a thorough physical exam.

From this information they can work out the likelihood of particular structures in the shoulder being involved. Sometimes they will suggest that investigations or tests may be needed.

It’s important to know that many investigations show ‘changes’ to your shoulder that are likely to represent the normal passage of time (even by age 45), not ‘damage’ to your shoulder. An experienced health practitioner can help you to understand the difference.

X-ray

X-rays provide images of your bones and joints. They can show any changes caused by arthritis in the shoulder joint (e.g. bone spurs, narrowed joint space) or fractures. However x-rays don’t show any changes or problems with your soft tissues (e.g. muscles, tendons).

Ultrasound

Ultrasounds are typically used to investigate your rotator cuff tendon for inflammation, tears or rupture. While it can be a helpful tool to use, and can provide clues to identify the source of your pain, a diagnosis can’t be made using the ultrasound alone. If an ultrasound is ordered, then an x-ray should also be arranged. Both tests will provide more complete information about the state of your joints and the tendon.

CT and MRI

Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are usually not the first test used to investigate shoulder pain. They may be used when a fracture is suspected or an accident is involved. These scans will help determine the extent of injury and whether further assessment and treatment by a surgeon is needed.

Treating shoulder pain

There are many treatments for shoulder pain:

• physiotherapy – one of the first treatment approaches involves physiotherapy and modifying your activities that make your pain worse. Physiotherapy will aim to fix problems such as stiffness and weakness. It will also include retraining the movements or activities related to your sport, work or everyday activities that were aggravating your shoulder so that wherever possible, you can get back to what you were doing.
• Heat and cold packs – may help provide you with temporary relief of pain and stiffness.
• Medication– such as paracetamol and low dose anti-inflammatories can be helpful in controlling pain while you work to maintain and restore movement and function. If you have high blood pressure or cardiac or kidney disease, you should talk to your doctor before using these medications. Medications shouldn’t be considered as a long-term solution for your shoulder pain. If your pain persists, you should discuss other treatment options with your doctor.

• Self-management 
• Most people  with shoulder pain will recover from their condition. For many there will need to be a commitment to an exercise-based rehabilitation program. It may also be necessary to make modifications to your lifestyle and work practices that aggravate shoulder pain. Talk with a physiotherapist and occupational therapist for advice.

Few exercises to reduce shoulder pain are as follows 

1

Upper Trapezius Stretch

• Start standing or sitting tall, and place one hand on your lower back, the other hand on the opposite side of your head.
• Pull your head toward your shoulder, looking straight ahead, until you feel a stretch in your neck.
• Hold for at least 30 seconds and then repeat on the other side.

2

Quadruped Thoracic Rotation Stretch

• Start on all fours, with your hands stacked under your shoulders and your knees stacked under your hips. Engage your core and maintain a flat back.
• Place your left hand on the back of your head, so that your elbow points out to the left side. Rest the hand lightly—don't put pressure on your head or neck. This is starting position.
• Slowly rotate your head and shoulder toward your right hand on the floor.
• Then, reverse the motion and rotate to the left and up so your elbow points toward the ceiling. Hold for a few seconds.
• Return to starting position. Continue this movement for 30 seconds, and then repeat on the other side.

3

Child's Pose

• Kneel on your mat with your knees wider than hip-width apart and your feet together behind you.
• Sit back on your heels (as best as you can) and fold forward, resting your belly on your thighs. Extend your arms out in front of you and rest your forehead on the floor. You'll feel this stretch in your shoulders and back, in addition to your hips and glutes.
• Gently press your chest and shoulders toward the ground to deepen the stretch.
• Hold for at least 30 seconds

4

Thread the Needle

• Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and hips over your knees.
• Reach your right arm underneath and across your body with your palm facing up.
• Bend your left elbow as you gently lean into your right side; you should feel a stretch in the back of your right shoulder.
• Hold for a few seconds then return to the starting position and repeat.

5

T-Spine Windmill Stretch

• Lie on your right side with your knees stacked and bent at 90 degrees and your hips bent at 90 degrees. Stack your arms and hands together on the floor, extended out to the right. This is starting position.
• Slowly open up your body, bringing your left arm up and over to your left side, to form a “T” with your arms. In this position, both shoulder blades should be planted on the floor.
• Slowly reverse the movement to return to starting position.
• Do 5-10 reps. Switch sides and repeat.

Doing exercises may give you temporary or permanent solution but if problem persist than consult your doctor.

Ignorance of any problem may leads to severe results .

Stay healthy.