Can Ayurveda Reduce Medical Costs for Cardiovascular Disease, Stress and Chronic Disorders?

Ayurveda, the traditional health care system of India, is the world’s oldest and most comprehensive system of medicine. Through the use of time-tested modalities that are natural and free of harmful side effects, Ayurveda works to prevent disease at its source, rather than working at the level of symptoms after health problems have arisen.

 

In 1997, the American Journal of Managed Care published an eleven-year study on Maharishi Ayurveda, a systematized revival of Ayurveda. The study used Blue Cross/Blue Shield data to analyze medical utilization patterns of individuals participating in a number of components of Maharishi Ayurveda, compared with matched control groups and normative data.

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Choosing Excellent Herbal Extracts for Optimal Health

Overview

Choosing a quality herbal extract is the key to resolving health issues affecting the body. A good quality herbal extract should have:

 

o Strength

 

o Clarity

 

o Color and Taste

 

STRENGTH OF HERBAL EXTRACTS

 

An often asked question is what herbal extracts are and why do they contain a natural or neutral alcohol. Herbal Extracts are an herbal food or combination of foods, diluted in liquids. The liquids used are:

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IT Support Services

IT support services are quickly becoming integral to the success of many small and mid level businesses. IT management services allow businesses to save on overhead, rather than employing a full time IT staff member or a multi-member team, outsourced IT support provides all the benefits of a computer IT team at a fraction of the cost. We have the experience and know-how to exceed your expectations. Custom web applications and services can save your company thousands of man-hours by allowing automation. Move data safely between you and your vendors and customers, or transition to a paperless operation. Provide a better user experience for your customers and web visitors, driving accelerated sales and customer retention. Continue reading

Cancer Treatment – Organ Specific Cancer Treatments

Organ specific cancer treatments

Certain advanced cancer hospitals manage cancer in an organ specific way, and accordingly oncologists are reserved for treating cancers affecting specific organs only. Accordingly, oncologists have successfully treated breast cancer, head and neck cancer, gynecological cancer, orthopedic cancer, lung cancer, neuro cancer, and liver cancer.

Understanding each organ specific cancer and the treatment available for it.

Breast Cancer

It is the commonest of cancers affecting women, and it is believed to be the cancer that has caused the most mortality among women next to lung cancer. The mortality has been the highest among women whose ages were between 45 and 55. Breast cancer is curable if it is diagnosed at an early stage, and if the necessary treatments are carried out immediately following its detection. Breast cancer is growth of breast cells in an uncontrolled manner. Continue reading

Economics Lessons from St Louis Fed

The Economic Lowdown is a podcast series by the Economic Education department of the St. Louis Fed. The series covers topics in economics, banking and monetary policy. The brief videos use clear, simple language and graphic elements so that students can better visualize the economic concepts being presented. In the end, you will see how economic principles affect the choices made in everyday lives.