Some forms of Shirodhara can be categorized in tailadhara, ksheeradhara, takradhara and jaladhara.

BENEFITS OF SHIRODHARA TREATMENT
Shirodhara is very cooling and especially beneficial during summers. Shirodhara focuses on eliminating diseases of head and Vata disorders affecting neck, eyes, ears, nose and nervous system.

- It brings the positive energy within the person’s body.
- It relaxes the nervous system.
- It lowers metabolism.
- It increases brain integration.
- Once brain is quiet, flow of nutrients, energy and oxygen becomes more free.
- It provides better nourishment for hair and scalp.
- It helps in overcoming insomnia, anxiety, tension, anger, headaches and asthma.
- It helps in treating depression and mood swings.
- The sensation power increases.
- Detoxify body.
- It induces positive energy flow in the body.
- It gives strength to neck and head.
- It cools down the body.

Shirodhara is very effective in case of mental disorders, sleeplessness, diabetic neuropathy, insomnia, chronic headache, migraine, hair fall, psoriasis, paralysis, anxiety, hypertension due to anxiety.
People having low blood pressure, rashes on forehead or any kind of aversion from oils can face problems in shirodhara. Also, pregnant women can face problems.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SAFFRON

- Saffron has medicinal applications like
healing menstrual pain.
menopausal problems.
depression.
chronic diarrhea.
neuralgia.
treats inflammation.
treat high blood pressure.
Saffron has long been considered an aphrodisiac.
- Studies show that saffron can prevent cancer. Its anti-cancer properties come from a certain carotenoid called crocetin that’s abundant in saffron and has strong anti-oxidant properties.
- Saffron improves your memory and is good for the brain.
- Saffron is used in suji halwa, and kheer. Apart from adding a pleasing color,it also makes the dessert nutritious.
- Saffron tea is used to treat mild to severe abdominal pain and upset stomach.
- Saffron tea has been used to induce vomiting and coughing in order to cause stomach, throat or chest relief.
- Studies have shown that saffron tea is used to treat a number of other maladies, including asthma, coughing, dry skin, shock, gas, heartburn, insomnia and premature ejaculation.
- Compounds in saffron may also have some effects on lowering cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Saffron is also rich in many vital vitamins including vitamin A, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin-C that are essential for optimum health.

- Fist session introduces you to inner relationship focusing process, what it feels like and how to apply it.
- It begins with discovering “felt sense” which means a body sensation in response to an emotion or situation.
- Next, attention is paid on these felt senses, observe it , get curious about it and refrain from making judgements.
- Through this acknowledgement and acceptance, you allow your felt sense to become whatever it needs to be.
- This process can lead to pathways of growth as you gain access to information about yourself that has otherwise been beyond your awareness.
Inner relationship focusing therapy is most often used for personal growth and understanding, pain management, stress relief, depression, weight loss, smoking cessation, addictions and enhancing creativity.

The option to pick and choose among alternative, complimentary and conventional treatments provide great opportunities to maintain health and well-being. Consider the options carefully. When choosing any practice, follow these steps:
- Gather all the information that is necessary about the therapy that you intend to use. Educate yourself about the therapy. Talk to people who have used it. Ask your doctor. Gather information about the therapy from Internet.
- Consider the cost and find out exactly how much the therapy will cost you. Many therapies are not covered under health insurance.
- Be an open minded skeptic and stay open to various treatments but evaluate them carefully.
- Check credentials when considering a practitioner of that particular therapy. Make sure the person is from a reputed organization and has adequate training and experience.

Results showed that women with depression were about 17 per cent more likely to develop diabetes after controlling for other risk factors, such as physical activity and body mass index (BMI). And those who were taking antidepressants had a 25 per cent higher risk of developing diabetes than those who did not have depression. Women with diabetes were 29 per cent more likely to develop depression. Women who took insulin for diabetes had a further increased risk—53 per cent higher than women without diabetes.
The results indicate that depression may have an effect on risk for diabetes beyond weight and inactivity. In addition, the findings reinforce the idea that diabetes is related to stress, the authors noted.

This kind of study needs much further research, including determining the causative factors that can point to why one is related to the other. Such research will help in the search for finding cures or atleast finding chemicals that can reduce the risk factors in either case (although it is fairly well known that stress is a risk factor for diabetes).

CAUSES OF ANOSMIA

- age
- severe infection in the sinuses.
- severe nasal congestion of blockage caused due to excessive mucus.
- seasonal or nasal allergies.
- on some serious note, neurological disorder may be the cause.
- head injury and lead poisoning.
- use of certain medications.
- trauma.
- hormonal disturbances or dental problems.
- nerve damage caused by cigarette smoke.
- anosmia can be a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.
- zinc deficiency can also cause anosmia.
- brain aneurysm.
- diabetes.
- huntington’s disease.
- klinefelter syndrome.
- Kallmann’s syndrome.

SYMPTOMS OF ANOSMIA

- loss of smell.
- loss of taste.
- loss of appetite.

The complications of anosmia may be distressing. There are no serious health concerns resulting from anosmia. At times, the loss of smell causes the inability to smell rotten food which may cause stomach problems by its ingestion. Occasionally it may become dangerous when one is not able to smell fire smoke.

DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT OF ANOSMIA

- Examination of the head and neck, a CT scan and skull x-rays.
- Quit smoking.
- Do not overuse and misuse nasal decongestants.
- Taking a zinc supplement can improve your sense of smell.
- Surgical correction of deviated nasal septum may be done if needed.

During treatment, you feel more tired than usual especially physical activities that include climbing stairs, gardening, shopping etc are more tiring. Your attitudes, emotions, and moods can change from day to day, and even from hour to hour. You may feel good one day and terrible the next. Know that this is normal and that, with time, most people are able to adjust to a cancer diagnosis and move forward with their lives. One should be aware of the side-effects of treatment like hair loss, nausea, vomiting, constipation, neuropathy and changes that can happen to your skin.

Studies related to cancer patients have been mixed, and some research suggests that having a positive attitude has an important role for boosting immunity. Your general well being and emotional strength often have a direct correlation to survival with lung cancer. Do not let anyone steal your hope. Each person responds differently to each treatment. Be positive in your approach, your family, well wishers and the medical team who are there with you in the fight.

Characteristics of Emotional Eating

- Emotional hunger can develop suddenly.
- Emotional eaters don’t listen to their bodies.
- Emotional hunger isn’t related to time.
- Emotional eating often leads to feelings of guilt and shame.
- Emotional eaters are not satisfied after they eat.
- Emotional eaters still feel empty after they’ve eaten.

There are some indications that would indicate that you are emotional eating:
- The hunger comes suddenly.
- The hunger you feel is urgent.
- You crave for certain foods and that does not include healthy foods,its more of unhealthy foods.
- The reason behind this hunger is an underlying emotion.
- You crave the taste of a certain food in you mouth or can’t stop thinking of a certain food. It is not related to the hunger that is located in your belly.
- It is an unconscious eating.
- You often feel guilty or ashamed after eating.
- Emotional eating is situational. Eating because the opportunity is there.
- Eating when around other people.

Developing alternatives to eating is the second step.
- Tame your stress.
- Keep a food diary.
- Go for a walk.
- Engage yourself in some other activity like take a bath, do deep breathing exercises, talk to a friend, write a letter.
- Don’t eat mindlessly in front of the tv.
- Don’t deprive yourself of foods you love – just don’t overdo it.
- Deal with your triggers.
- Plan nutritious meals and snacks.
- Get enough sleep.

Most of the worried well cases are men. Sometimes a worried parent may bring in a child who is
a hardworking student, but is unable to do well in exams. The aware and educated are more prone to worry about forgetfulness. They are in the peak of their careers and want to do better. They ask if they can take memory enhancers but there is no such thing, changing their lifestyle is the solution. With the increasing pressures of urban life, memory complaints are on the rise.
Dementia, the progressive loss of mental ability, also begins with memory loss. It kills or damages brain cells. The most common dementia is Alzheimer’s.
Blood tests for thyroid functioning and vitamin B12 deficiency will help diagnose the problem. Cognitive and behavioral tests are also conducted. Depression is the main cause for memory loss.

- In normal ageing, you can brush teeth but in dementia, you are unable to brush your teeth.
- In normal ageing, you forget change and money but in dementia, you do not recognize money.
- In normal ageing, you understand proverbs but in dementia, you cannot interpret proverbs.
- In normal ageing, you can identify carrots and radish but in dementia, you cannot identify.
- In normal ageing, you pay more for merchandise but in dementia, you wear sweaters in summers.
- In normal ageing, you speak slowly but meaningfully but in dementia, you speak non-meaningfully and substitute inappropriate words.
- In normal ageing, you recognise objects and faces but in dementia, you cannot recognise objects and faces.
- In normal ageing, you do not work due to fatigue but in dementia, you do not work due to lack of interest.
- In normal ageing,you take extra care in a task but in dementia, you are suspicious or paranoid.
- In normal ageing, you are sad for valid reasons but in dementia, you have rapid mood swings.

Components of Flaxseed Oil

- FIBER: Fiber keeps the digestive tract clean and regular and lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, which is important in preventing heart disease.
- LIGNANS: These plant compounds found in the hull act as as weak form of estrogen (phytoestrogen) and appear to protect the body from hormonal cancers – including breast cancer.
- Proteins : The protein in flaxseed oil is easily digested and contains a complete amino-acid profile that the body needs.
- Essential Fatty Acids : Omega-3 fatty acids, usually from fish oil, have been shown to reduce inflammation and help prevent certain chronic diseases such as heart disease and arthritis.

Health Benefits of Flaxseed Oil

- Lowering cholesterol levels.
- Improving the immune system.
- Lubricates and absorbs toxins.
- Prevents the toxic that builds in bowels.
- Soothes ulcers.
- Acts as a buffer for excess stomach acids.
- Protect against heart disease and control high blood pressure.
- Controls counter inflammation associated with lupus and gout.
- Flaxseed Puts the Brakes on Prostate Cancer Growth.
- Eases weight loss in people afflicted with obesity.
- Treating Dandruff.
- Strengthens finger and toenails.
- Can improve eyesight and perception of colors.
- Curing asthma and diabetes.

Uses of Flaxseed Oil (sprinkled or added in small quantity)

- Salads
- Protein shakes
- Yogurt, Breakfast cereal
- Cookie Dough
- Pancakes, Muffins, Waffles
- Lotions

Side-Effects of Flaxseed Oil

- Anyone that has an allergy to Linaceae plant should avoid flaxseed oil.
- Bloating or increased flatulence is experienced. Start with a small amount and then increase gradually. Increase your water intake also.

- Children who eat fish may be less likely to develop asthma.
- Fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids can contribute to the health of brain tissue and the retina.
- The omega 3 fatty acids in fish may reduce the risk of many types of cancers by 30 to 50 per cent.
- People who regularly eat fish have a lower incidence of depression.
- Eating fish during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of delivering a premature baby.
- Regular fish consumption may relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and autoimmune disease.
- Fish is high in protein and low in fat.
- Breastfed babies of mothers who eat fish have better eyesight.
Healthy ways to cook fish are baking, shallow frying, grilling, poaching and steaming.

Advantages of Omega-3 fatty acids

- It helps in maintaining cardiovascular health by playing a role in the regulation of blood clotting and vessel constriction;
- Important for prenatal and postnatal neurological development.
- Reduce tissue inflammation and alleviate the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Plays a beneficial role in irregular heartbeat.