Osteoporosis: Myths and Facts,Tips and Treatment.

Hello everyone, Today I will blog about a totally different topic rather than the regular product reviews. I received a newsletter from Himalaya Herbals about "Osteoporosis" which educated me a lot about the silent disease. Mostly women are prone to this disease and hence after a certain age we need to take care of a few things in order to keep this disease at bay. 

Below is the Newsletter about Osteoporosis which I like to share with you all. I hope you all will find it helpful.....

Five Mythsabout Osteoporosis:

MYTH-Osteoporosis is a ‘natural' diseasethat comes with age.

FACT- While osteoporosis is a disease that does affects theolder population at large, it can be prevented by proper diet, exercise andmedical attention. It is very important to diagnose and treat the disease.

MYTH- too young to get osteoporosis.

FACT-It is a common myth that only ‘little old ladies' getosteoporosis. Young people need to ensure that they regularly take calciumsupplements to build bone mass now. A good lifestyle can cut down the risk ofosteoporosis by as much as 50%.

MYTH- is not a serious condition.

FACT-Theconsequences of osteoporosis are extremely painful, which can lead to death. Asubstantial percentage of those who fracture their hips die due to surgicalcomplications conducted to repair the fracture. More than half who survive ahip fracture cannot move easily for the rest of their lives.

MYTH-Once I getosteoporosis, I can't do anything about it.

FACT-Theconsequences of osteoporosis are extremely painful, which can lead to death. Asubstantial percentage of those who fracture their hips die due to surgicalcomplications conducted to repair the fracture. More than half who survive ahip fracture cannot move easily for the rest of their lives.

MYTH-I'll know ifI have osteoporosis.

FACT-Osteoporosisis referred to as the ‘silent disease', which progresses over time, withoutsymptoms until a fracture occurs. Diagnosis is of utmost importance.

7 Ways to Keep Osteoporosis at Bay:

•    Eat a calcium-rich diet, whichincludes milk, yoghurt, cheese, broccoli, spinach and soy products.

•    It has been revealed that Vitamin Dstimulates the absorption of calcium into the body. So ensure that you areexposed to some sunshine everyday!

•    The acid in soft drinks washes theenamel off teeth and depletes calcium from bones. Reduce your intake of sodabeverages.

•    Avoid alcohol, coffee and smoking.These have been linked to bone disorders like osteoporosis.

•     Strengthening and weight bearing exercisesare a good way to keep your bones healthy. Ensure that you get adequateexercise each day.

•    Drink green tea! Green tea, full ofantioxidants, helps in building bone mineral density.Eat unpurified or natural salts, which is rich in vitaltrace elements

Ayurveda for Osteoporosis:

According to the traditional Indiansystem of medicine Ayurveda, osteoporosis is a vata disorder. This is anelement or a dosha, which is condensed from element or space. Ancienttexts claim that bones become porous due to an excess of air and ether, whichresults in this particular health condition.

To balance the vata dosha or to treat osteoporosis,Ayurveda recommends herbs like ginger, long pepper and cinnamon. For menopausalwomen, red pepper, parsley, sage and fennel-rich diet is advised to retain bonemineral density.

Treating Osteoporosis:

Drawing from Ayurvedic texts, at Himalaya, we havedeveloped a range of herbal drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis:

Reosto restores bone mass and increases the mineral content in bones.It also alleviates associated pain with osteoporosis. Containingnaturally-forming calcium, Resosto helps in maintaining healthy bone structure.

Osteoporosis is common in olderwomen, who are suffering from menopause. Himalaya's Menosan helps inpostmenopausal symptoms, of which brittle bones due to bone tissue degenerationis a major concern.

Geriforte helps in early new bone deposition by formation of callusformation in osteoporosis. It is known to promote cellular regeneration.

I am sure you all must be knowing someone who is affected by this disease... Did you find this information helpful ????

Flower Of Life -Shea Butter Soap with Lavender Basil Essential Oil Blend. Pure Lavender Basil

Today I will be reviewing 100% Herbal Handmade soap. I have never reviewed a soap before so If I goof up anywhere please excuse me for it --- The soap I will be reviewing is Flower of Life  - Shea Butter Soap with Lavender Basil Blend Essential Oils. This soap is manufactured by Swadeshi Natures Products. Below is some background information about the organisation. You can visit their website HERE.

About the Organization: 

Swadeshi Natures Products, is considered to be a leading manufacturer and supplier  of natural and herbal products like fancy soaps, handmade natural soaps, gift soaps based on the formulae of ancient Ayurveda, Alchemy, Tibetan Treatment, and Unani.  They use 100% pure natural herbs to manufacture our bathing products - soaps and toiletries - which have wide application areas in human life. Natural resources, plants, and herbs are used as the main source for manufacturing these products which help in reducing stress, tension, and illness by improving the immunity of our body.  From the past, the formulae and theories of Ayurveda, Alchemy and Aromatherapy have been proven as the best medicine to cure our body and health in a natural way. Based on those concept, they manufacture a wide assortment of soaps and herbal products to keep our body free from illness, disease and stress.  The products offered by them help in uplifting the status of mind, soul and psychology.  Aromatherapy and herbal soaps offered by them provide complete solutions to the problems of skin, body as well as mind by invoking stability in mind and anti depressant agents.  The offered range of soaps made of natural oils and herbs provide the best solutions to various skin problems, different rashes, and skin disorders.  Various types of herbal soaps made of Jasmine, Lavender, and Rose Oil, Sandalwood powder soap and Lemon refreshing soaps are supplied by them.  Apart from this, they also expertise in making 100% herbal Handmade soaps with the essential oils of Tee Tree, Cinnamon, Olive, Basil, and Black pepper. Product: Flower Of Life - Handmade - Shea Butter Soap with Pure Lavender Basil Essential Oil Blend.  Price: 150 INR Quantity: 100 gms  Claims: 100% Natural Luxurious Handemade Shea Butter Soap with Lavender Basil Essential Oil Blend. The soap is rich in moisturizing properties and smells wonderful. The Lavender -Basil Essential Oil Blend has a light calming scent and soothes nerves. The soap forms a creamy lather and leaves skin soft, smooth, and clean.   My Take on the Product:  The first thing I noticed when I used this soap for the first time was the strong smell of Lavender and Basil. The moment you lather up the soap your filled with the smell of essential oils.  The smell of the soap is strong which might irritate some people. I found the smell quite bearable.  The downside I found about the product was that the smell does not tend to linger on even for a minute. The moment you step out of shower and smell your hands the fragrance of the essential oils has vanished away.  I liked the creamy rich lather the soap produces which cleanses your skin perfectly.  The Shea Butter in the product prevents over drying your skin after using the soap.  All in all this soap is a good product which is worth trying once.  The only thing which bothered me was the price of the product - it is expensive .. The same kind of handmade natural soaps manufactured by Khadi are available at a much cheaper rates.  Please Note: The product was sent by the company for consideration.

Lotus Herbals announced the “Lotus Beauty Star- Esthetician of the year Award”

Lotus Herbals Professional, the professional skin care brand from Lotus Herbals Ltd., hosted the ‘Lotus Beauty Carnival’, India’s First Professional Beauty Congress, at the luxurious Marriott Resort and Spa, in Goa, recently. The nation’s leading estheticians and salon owners celebrated their success at a dazzling awards function which was the main attraction of the event. The glitzy event witnessed a power packed musical performance by the renowned bollywood singer Akriti Kakkad and a troupe of dancers who mesmerized the crowd with their power packed performance.

Bollywood Singer Akriti Kakkad performing at the Lotus Beauty Star Awards night at the Marriott Resort and Spa, Goa on 26^th July 2011.

Television Super Star, Mona Singh, announcing the names of the winners at the Lotus Beauty Star Awards night, at the Mariott Resort and Spa, Goa on 26^th July 2011

 

The ‘Lotus Beauty Carnival 2011’was a celebration of the “Lotus Beauty Star – Esthetician of the Year Contest 2010-11”. This innovative contest was initiated on September 1^st, 2010 and carried on till March 31^st, 2011. The contest received a tremendous response with more than 1500 enrolments from estheticians and salons across India and Nepal who participated in this contest.

Adding glamour to the “LOTUS BEAUTY STAR 2010-11 Awards” function was television super star Mona Singh of Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi fame, who announced the names of the winners. The awards were divided into two categories, Awards for National winners and Awards for City winners and were given away by Mr. Kamal Passi, Chairman and Managing Director, Lotus Herbals, Mr. Nitin Passi, Director, Marketing and Sales, Lotus Herbals and Mr. Dipin Passi, Director, Lotus Herbals. The first prize, in the national awards category, was won by Ms. Kalpana Rathore of Benher Beauty Salon, Lucknow who got a cash prize of Rs 1,00,000. The first runner up was Ms. Rashmi Mishra, Rashmi Beauty Parlor, Rourkela who got a cash prize of Rs 50,000 and the second runner up was Mr. Ashok Kumar, Cloud 9 salon, Dehradun got a cash prize of Rs 25,000. Apart from these winners, awards were given to the first city winners from the participating cities across the country.

Mr. Kamal Passi, Chairman and Managing Director, Lotus Herbals, Mr. Nitin Passi, Director, Marketing and Sales and Mr. Dipin Passi, Director Lotus Herbals, with the first Prize winner Ms. Kalpana Rathore, Benher Beauty Salon, Lucknow.

 

Mr. Kamal Passi, Chairman and Managing Director, Lotus Herbals, Mr. Nitin Passi, Director, Marketing and Sales, Lotus Herbals and Mr. Dipin Passi, Director, Lotus Herbals, with the first runner up  Ms. Rashmi Mishra, Rashmi Beauty Parlor, Rourkela

Mr. Kamal Passi, Chairman and Managing Director, Lotus Herbals, Mr. Nitin Passi, Director, Marketing and Sales and Mr. Dipin Passi, Director Lotus Herbals, with the second runner up.Mr. Ashok Kumar, Cloud 9, Dehradun.

The “Lotus Beauty Carnival” and the “Lotus Beauty Star- Esthetician of the Year Award” is yet another testament to Lotus Herbals commitment to be a driving force in the professional beauty care industry in India. 

About Lotus Herbals

Lotus Herbals Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of quality natural cosmetics

based on the 5000 years old science of Ayurveda. An ISO 9001 (2000) certified company, Lotus Herbals follows strict manufacturing processes as per GMP.

Lotus Herbals retail range reaches 125 cities and towns through 8 branch offices and 400 distributors. The brand is currently available at over 45,000 leading retail outlets including Departmental and chain stores across India.

Lotus Herbals’ professional division currently serves 85 cities through 110 distributors with world class technical products, education and services reaching over 5,400 beauty salons and spas.

Give your Body,Skin and Hair a Treat - Products from "Auravedic"

Hi everyone , I was given lots of information yesterday by the brand called " Auravedic". This brand offers repertoire a range of natural brands for skin and body care, made with the finest natural ingredients using the traditional wisdom of Ayurveda.

They are steadily finding favour with both national and international clientele and are currently available at the Mumbai International Airport at the Duty Free section through DFS and at the Bangalore International Airport through Nuances. 

So have a look of all the products they are offering --  

 
 To check out their website -- 
CLICK HERE

Please note: The product's information was sent by the company's PR.