Combating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – CFS with Ayurveda (2)

I am continuing this from the post I published on 31-03-2013 as “Combating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – CFS with Ayurveda part (1)”. I am giving below more home and Ayurveda remedies that I have used or I am using with the benefits I have received from. In some cases however I could be using them for long term benefits or combating a condition like difficulty in urinating or suspected prostate enlargement, or as a preventive.

METHI (FENUGREEK) SEEDS: I am using fenugreek, because I have a family history of osteoporosis. Although men usually do not suffer from the condition, I am using it to supply my body with building material for bones as a replacement of calcium. It is best taken after soaking overnight, on an empty stomach. I am however, consuming as a powder, for convenience sake.

CLOVES: Cloves have a warming effect on the body. They increase digestive power, and keep you warm in winters. One or two cloves soaked for about 36 hours in a glass of water make an excellent mouth freshener, rinse your mouth with this water or drink it. Crush a couple of cloves in a mixer and make tea from it. Clove oil, available in the market is great for toothache.

SAUNF: It is an excellent mild laxative. Take two table spoons full of Saunf add three or four cups of water, reduce to one cup, drink it at night to relieve you of constipation. It can be chewed after meals as a mouth freshener. There are two types of saunf available the small size one is more pungent. However both work the same.

SHILAJIT: Shilajit is generally considered to enhance sexual power for males, and is usually consumed for that reason alone. Healthy men also consume to last longer and get firmer erections. However Shilajit has a much wider application. It can be used after any long term disease to regain strength. It has a warm effect on the body. It is an excellent tonic.

PUNARNAVA: I am using Punarnava to improve urinary flow which has diminished as a result of an enlarged prostate.

GOKSHURA: I am using this to improve vitality and help reduce the size of my prostate.

VASAKA: I have a chronic bronchial problem. I throw up small amounts of phlegm, especially in the morning. Vasaka helps the respiratory system.

HARITIKI: This is a mild laxative. Capsules of Haritiki can be taken 1 or 2 times a day to promote better bowl movement.

BRAHMI: Is an excellent brain tonic. I am taking it to help me combat, psychological issues arising out of my long drawn tryst with health issues, and consequently career.  

KARELA (BITTER GOURD): Can be dried and made into a powder Take one to two grams, it promotes carbohydrate metabolism, thereby increasing energy levels. Fresh Karela can be consumed in the form of juice. Mix it with tomatoes, carrots and beetroot or any other combination you like. I use one Karela of about 4 inches length in 300 ml juice, considering that Karela is very bitter, you could use less.

Combating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – CFS with Ayurveda (2)

I am continuing this from the post I published on 31-03-2013 as “Combating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – CFS with Ayurveda part (1)”. I am giving below more home and Ayurveda remedies that I have used or I am using with the benefits I have received from. In some cases however I could be using them for long term benefits or combating a condition like difficulty in urinating or suspected prostate enlargement, or as a preventive.

METHI (FENUGREEK) SEEDS: I am using fenugreek, because I have a family history of osteoporosis. Although men usually do not suffer from the condition, I am using it to supply my body with building material for bones as a replacement of calcium. It is best taken after soaking overnight, on an empty stomach. I am however, consuming as a powder, for convenience sake.

CLOVES: Cloves have a warming effect on the body. They increase digestive power, and keep you warm in winters. One or two cloves soaked for about 36 hours in a glass of water make an excellent mouth freshener, rinse your mouth with this water or drink it. Crush a couple of cloves in a mixer and make tea from it. Clove oil, available in the market is great for toothache.

SAUNF: It is an excellent mild laxative. Take two table spoons full of Saunf add three or four cups of water, reduce to one cup, drink it at night to relieve you of constipation. It can be chewed after meals as a mouth freshener. There are two types of saunf available the small size one is more pungent. However both work the same.

SHILAJIT: Shilajit is generally considered to enhance sexual power for males, and is usually consumed for that reason alone. Healthy men also consume to last longer and get firmer erections. However Shilajit has a much wider application. It can be used after any long term disease to regain strength. It has a warm effect on the body. It is an excellent tonic.

PUNARNAVA: I am using Punarnava to improve urinary flow which has diminished as a result of an enlarged prostate.

GOKSHURA: I am using this to improve vitality and help reduce the size of my prostate.

VASAKA: I have a chronic bronchial problem. I throw up small amounts of phlegm, especially in the morning. Vasaka helps the respiratory system.

HARITIKI: This is a mild laxative. Capsules of Haritiki can be taken 1 or 2 times a day to promote better bowl movement.

BRAHMI: Is an excellent brain tonic. I am taking it to help me combat, psychological issues arising out of my long drawn tryst with health issues, and consequently career.  

KARELA (BITTER GOURD): Can be dried and made into a powder Take one to two grams, it promotes carbohydrate metabolism, thereby increasing energy levels. Fresh Karela can be consumed in the form of juice. Mix it with tomatoes, carrots and beetroot or any other combination you like. I use one Karela of about 4 inches length in 300 ml juice, considering that Karela is very bitter, you could use less.