Protecting Your Eyes From Sun

Sunlight emitted from sun in the atmosphere has many benefits but overexposure to sunlight can cause damage to critical parts of the human body. The sun emits various kinds of light i.e. ultra-violet (UV) light, blue light and intense light and frequent direct exposure to ultra violet light is detrimental to eyes. Therefore, it is essential to take precautions to avoid direct exposure to sunlight.

UV rays are electromagnetic radiation of which only about 3% reach the earth, as a result of filtering through the ozone layer. The wavelength of UV light is shorter than that of visible light. Constant exposure to UV light has adverse effects on our eyes.

Someone has rightly quoted,A stitch in time saves nine and this holds true for eye care too. Preventive care is the best way to keep our vision in good condition for a long time. Ayurvedic eye drops, Extended periods of exposure to UV light can cause eye disorders such as:

• Age-related macular degeneration – macular damage that affects vision loss among older people
• Age-related cataract - gradual clouding of the eye lens
• Pterygium - growth on the white part of the eye
• Skin cancer - cancer around the eyelids
• Photokeratitis - corneal sunburn due to long hours of exposure.

Jiwadaya Netraprabha is a medicine which provides a cooling and soothing effect to the eyes as well as protects the eyes from dryness and damage.

Tips to Protect Eyes from Sunlight

Follow these guidelines and ensure eye safety:-

• Wear Sunglasses with UV protection that completely block UV rays
• Wear a cap or hat to protect eyes from UV rays exposure from top.
• Wear UV protected contact lenses and glasses
• Do not focus eyes directly towards to the sun. This is extremely harmful.
• Avoid going out in the summer between late morning and afternoon if your eyes are sensitive to sunlight
• Adults and children are equally affected. Every family member should take preventive measures.
• While, wearing sunglasses or using shielding screens may provide some protection, our eyes also need TLC with lubrication that helps calm and soothe them. Use of a lubricating eye drop on a regular basis may help safeguard our eyesight.

Jiwadaya Netraprabha eye drops is an Ayurvedic medicine for eyes that can be incorporated as part of your ophthalmic  care. It is a lubricant that provides a cooling and soothing effect to the eye and also helps prevent dryness and damage.  It helps protect and preserve vision for a long time.

Caring For Your Vision

Eyes serve as a means for the development of our perceptions of the world. They are an important asset and vision is one of the essential functions of human body. It is this asset that we tend to neglect more often. Our eyes are subject to insults such ultra-violet (UV) rays, pollution and strain as a result of working long hours in front of the computer. While, wearing sunglasses or using shielding screens may provide some protection, our eyes also need TLC with lubrication that helps calm and soothe them. Use of a lubricating eye drop on a regular basis may help safeguard our eyesight.

Eyesight is our gateway to the external environment and it is crucial to protect it from any damaging components on a long term basis.Taking proper care of your eyes, To keep your eyes in the best possible condition, here are some tips for healthy eyes:-
- Follow a regular regime of ophthalmic care - schedule yearly eye exams.

- Do not ignore even a small problem with your eyes and consult a doctor immediately.

- Take proper precautions to prevent eye injuries when participating in outdoor activities as well as while doing physical work such as in a factory, etc. 

- Do yoga exercises for the eyes.

- Rest your eyes intermittently during the day.
- Cleanse your eyes periodically.

- Lubricate your eyes regularly to prevent damage as a result of dryness

Pollution, UV radiation and long hours in front of the computer as well as working in hazardous conditions cause dryness in eyes. This is a very common eye problem and one may experience the following symptoms - eye pain, light sensitivity, feeling of a foreign particle in the eye, itching, redness, or blurring of vision. Use vision care medicines such as lubricating eye drops that are available in a pharmacy.

There are two types of eye lubricants available in pharmacies i.e. allopathic and Ayurvedic eye drops. The allopathic formulation is made from pharmaceuticals and the Ayurvedic formulation is made naturally occurring substances and has no side effects. 

           

Jiwadaya Netraprabha is one such, Ayurvedic eye drop which can be used on a daily basis for the maintenance of the health of the eye. It is a lubricant that provides a cooling and soothing effect to the eye and also helps prevent dryness and damage.  It helps protect and preserve vision for a long time.

So, Now you know the importance of eye care. Incorporate the use of Jiwadaya Netraprabha in your daily routine for your eye care.

Vision is a gift of God!

It is in our hands how we take care of our eyes. All the while that our eyes are open, they are performing the visual function. Only when we close our eyes do they get rest.

In today’s world in fact we are overusing our eyes to the extreme limits! Forget adults, even the children are not away from this.Television,Computers,Mobiles are all a cause of ruining our vision. Doesn’t mean that we stop using all these modern age gadgets but it should be in control. As we overtire our eyes we suffer from redness,irritation,watering,pricking of our eyes.

So what is the solution??

First is limit your usage of these electrical gadgets. Secondly you can use some eye medicine for your eyes which would relieve you from all various symptoms like swelling, itching, redness, dry eye syndrome, foreign body sensation etc. The ayurvedic medicine for these symptoms is Jiwadaya Netraprabha. Though it causes burning when you instill the drops but the end result is relief from all your symptoms.Hence just bear a little pain and get a handsome gain!!

Herb of the week - Khus (Useera) - Vetiveria zizanioides

Description of the Plant

Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver is a perennial grass of the Poaceae family, native to India. It is popularly known as khus.

Morphology

The vetiver grass lives in bunches. Shoots growing from the underground crown make the plant frost and fire resistant and allow it to survive heavy grazing pressure. The leaves can become up to 120-150 centimetres long and 0.8 centimeters wide.The plant stems are erect and stiff and can persist deep water flow. The root system of vetiver is finely structured and very strong,which grows 3–4 meters deep within the first year.

Useful parts of the herb

Roots

Uses

Erosion control

The downward growing roots makes vetiver an excellent stabilizing hedge for stream banks, terraces, and rice paddies, and protect soil from sheet erosion. As roots bind to the soil, it cannot dislodge. The plant also penetrates and loosens compacted soils.

Runoff mitigation and water conversation

The close-growing culms also help to block the runoff of surface water. It slows water's flow velocity and thus increases the amount absorbed by the soil (infiltration).

Vetiver mulch increases water infiltration and reduces evaporation, thus protects soil moisture under hot and dry conditions. The mulch also protects against splash erosion.

Crop protection

Vetiver can be used for crop protection. It attracts pests such as the stem borer (Chilo partellus), which lay their eggs preferably on vetiver. The larvae can not move on the leaves due to hairs, hence fall to the ground and die.

As a mulch, vetiver is used for weed control in coffee, cocoa and tea plantations.

Animal feed

The leaves of vetiver are a useful byproduct to feed cattle, goats, sheep and horses.

Perfumery and aromatherapy

Vetiver is mainly cultivated for the fragrant essential oil distilled from its roots. Due to its excellent fixative properties, vetiver is used widely in perfumes.

Medicinal use

Vetiver has been used in traditional medicine in S.Asia, S.E.Asia, and W.Africa.

In-house use

Khus (vetiver roots) is often used to replace the straw or wood shaving pads in evaporative coolers. Otherwise vetiver cooler perfume or even pure khus attar can be added to the tank. These do not catch fire as easily, while wood shavings catch fire easily.

Mats made by weaving vetiver roots and binding them with ropes/cords are used to cool rooms in a house during summer. They are hung in a doorway and kept moist by spraying with water periodically. They cool the passing air and emit a cool and refreshing aroma.

In the hot summer months a muslin sachet of vetiver roots is tossed into the earthen pot that keeps household's drinking water cool and aromatic. Khus scented syrups are sold.

Fuel cleaning

Dr. Nativ Dudai from volcanic institute in Israel found out that the plant is capable of growing in a fuel-contaminated ground and is able to clean the ground, which makes the soil almost fuel-free.

Other uses

Vetiver grass is used as roof thatch, mud brick making for housing construction, strings and ropes and ornamentals (the light purple flowers).

Crop Management

In general, vetiver is highly tolerant to herbicides and pesticides.

Medicinal Properties of the Plant as per Ayurveda

Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, vata, burning sensation, hyperdipsia, ulcer, skin diseases, vomiting nausea, flatulence, dyspepsia, colic, cough, fever, low back pain, headache and general debility.

Acidity & Summer

Summer has begun!

U can feel the heat , right????

It is troubling externally as well as internally. So, how do we combat with it?

To avoid external heat, you can stay indoors especially between 11a.m. to 4p.m. Use sunglasses, caps, hats, etc. You can also choose to apply sunscreen on face, exposed parts of hands, arms, etc.

For internal heat, which may lead to hyper acidity, ulcers, etc.- you need to be more careful and take appropriate measures to avoid serious damage. Preventive measures include increasing your fluid intake. Take lots of fresh fruits, salads in your meals. Avoid oily,spicy,junk,fermented food.

You can also start using ANTAJ by Jiwadaya Netraprabha. Its main ingredients include Jeshtimadh, Khajur, Shatavari, Kali Draksha. All of these are known for their cooling effect (sheet virya or cooling potency). They suppress the abnormal jatar-agni (digestive juice in abdomen) thereby giving relief from hyperacidity.

With 2 teaspoonfuls of ANTAJ three times a day, you can keep hyper acidity away!!

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Eye Care in Summer

We use sunscreen to protect our skin from the summer sun's damaging rays, but do we take the time to make sure our eyes receive the same protection? Ultraviolet light, long known to cause skin cancer, can also be absorbed by the eyes, causing a number of chronic eye diseases.

Overexposure to the sun can contribute to these common eye ailments

Cataracts, a build-up of protein on eye's lens which can cloud vision. Pteryguim a growth of tissue on the cornea which can interfere with vision. Skin cancer which can form on the eyelids and areas close to the eyes. Age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss.

During the summer, the strongest UV rays occur between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and particular care should be taken to protect the eyes during those hours.

Prevention during summer

• Wear quality sunglasses to provide UV protection. Choose sunglasses with 100 percent protection from both UVA and UVB rays.
• Choose lenses that cover the largest area around your eyes.
• Choose lighter-colored lenses, which cut glare without changing the color of what you see. Consider photo chromic lenses, which darken when exposed to UV light.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat or a visor to provide extra protection.
• Do not look directly at the sun, even while wearing sunglasses. This can cause permanent eye damage.
• Don't forget the kids! Children and teens should also wear sunglasses with the same level of protection as adult sunglasses.

Jiwadaya Netraprabha is one Ayurvedic product, which can be used for prolonged periods without side effects. Jiwadaya Netraprabha acts as an antimicrobial through Amla and Madh. The ingredients present in Netraprabha give it the ability to keep the eyes in good condition even after exposure to everyday pollutants.

Jiwadaya Netraprabha when applied stimulates the lachrymal glands leading to natural flow of tears rapidly flowing out of the eyes. These natural tears provide essential cleansing to the eyes. Further, this action takes place within 15-20 seconds after application thereby providing immediate relief from any feeling of irritation, heaviness or dryness in the eyes.

Jiwadaya Netraprabha is an effective medicine for treating Redness, Swelling, Irritation, Itching or Foreign body sensation in the eyes. It is an Anodyne – Collirium. The medicine is particularly useful when applied after removal of contact lenses since it prevents any infection or diseases that may occure due to prolonged use of the lens. Jiwadaya Netraprabha reduced swelling of the eyes due to late sleeping after reading during exams. It prevents eye allergy, harmful effect of glares, Photophobia (Difficulty in tolerating light), development of weak eye sight (Poor vision) and Dark circle around the eyes. The medicine is particularly effective in preventing and treating Dry Eye Syndrome due to watching T.V. or cinema, after driving vehicles at long stretches or due to working on computers.

Recipe with Neem - Ugadi Pachadi

It is a nutritious low-calorie pachadi, where the jaggery, new tamarind, fresh raw mangoes and neem flowers are full of nutrients that purify the system and help in prevention of the disease or illness by acting as prophylactics. Each ingredient used in Ugadi Pachadi has its own scientific explanation for its usage in the recipe. Neem flowers are proven good for skin problems and diabetes, jaggery enhances hemoglobin levels and it is good for combating jaundice, and tamarind & raw mango also have therapeutic values. All in all, a mixture of all these ingredients is good for maintaining good wellbeing.

Ingredients:

Neem flowers - 1 tablespoon - For Bitterness - Represents sorrow

Finely chopped raw fresh Mango - 1 cup - For Tanginess - Represents excitement

Tamarind - 1 small lime size - For Sourness - Represents Mischiveiousness

Grated Jaggery - 1 cup - For Sweetness - Represents Happiness

Red chilli powder or Black pepper powder - 1/4 teaspoon - For Spiciness/Hotness - Represents Angriness

Salt - 1/2 teaspoon - For Saltiness - Represents scariness

• Firstly, soak tamarind in water, put aside for 20 minutes, and then take out a dilute pulp.
• Now, take a pan, heat oil in it, and add curry leaves, mustard seeds and hing.
• After crackling of them, add the tamarind pulp and let it boil and lessen in volume.
• Next, add mango pieces and boil for a while.
• Add chilli powder and salt and mix well.
• Now, it’s a time to add jaggery. Stir in for a while until it gets somewhat thick.
• At last, add the neem flowers after dry roasting of them. And your Ugadi Pachadi is ready.