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1. What is the history of Ayurvedic herbs?

Ayurveda is a 5000 years old science, using plants as a source of medicine. Ayurveda is made up of two words 'Ayur plus Veda', Ayur meaning life and Veda meaning science. Thus Ayurveda is the science of life.

2. How many kinds of treatment can be found in the world?

Ayurvedic treatment, Allopathic treatment and Homeopathic treatment.

3. Which treatment is widely used today?

In Asian countries Ayurvedic treatment is most widely used. In western counties like U.S.A. and Europe, Ayurvedic system of medicine is gaining tremendous popularity because of the safety and efficacy of these products.

4. Does Ayurvedic form of medicine have any side effects / reaction?

Welex Ayurvedic products are made from time tested herbs and they work without causing any side effect

5. Does one need dietary constraints during Ayurvedic medication?

For faster efficacy it is essential to follow the dietary advice during Ayurvedic medication.

6. How does Ayurvedic system of medicine work?

Ayurvedic medicine does not merely suppress the symptoms it attacks the root of the disorder and offers a cure.

7. Why are Welex Ayurvedic products a must?

The main distinguishing factor of the Ayurvedic approach is that it advocates that this form of 'medication' must become part of a 'lifestyle' approach. To explain this in another way - when we get into our car, we strap on the seat belts. This is not done because we are deliberately going to crash into some other vehicle or become involved in some accident, but it is done because it provides a safety feature that in the event that there is an accident, one is protected from serious injury. Similarly, the regular usage of Ayurvedic products provides the best barrier and safety protection against most types of illnesses.

8. Can Ayurvedic products be taken with Allopathic medicines?

In Western countries Ayurvedic or herbal products are termed as alternative medicine or complementary medicine. Increasing number of Western doctors suggest or approve herbal products be taken as adjuvant therapy. To date no incompatibility has been reported.

9. During Ayurvedic medication, can existing sicknesses turn more serious?

No.Even in very rare cases if the herbal products are not working, the ailments or the patient's condition need not worsen. Where patients are on painkillers, starting them on Ayurvedic medicines may take time for herbal supplements to show results.

10. Does Ayurvedic medicine provide a 100 % cure?

If the disorder or ailment is treated during the initial stages in most cases a 100% cure is attainable. In chronic disorders or ailments there is immense relief through Ayurvedic medication without side effects.

11. Are Ayurvedic products suitable or compatible to all individuals?

Yes. As they are natural products, they are suitable and compatible to all living creatures.

12. Are Ayurvedic products addictive when taken during prolonged medication?

Generally Ayurvedic products are not habit forming or addictive

13. Does a healthy body and mind need ayurvedic herbal products ?

Ayurveda promotes health. It is necessary top take ayurvedic products along with daily diet ,particularly tonics.

14. Do we need to take Ayurvedic products after recovery?

Yes, you need to take Ayurvedic products after recovery as a maintainance dose, especially tonics for your well-being.

15. Why do some people feel excessive heat, thirst and an increase in body temperature after consuming Ayurvedic medicines?

Some people have excessive pitta (fire / heat) in the body. This pitta is aggravated and leads to temperature-like symptoms when they eat heat-generating foods, drink excessive alcohol, etc. Ayucid is recommended to combat this burning and temperature sensation.

16. Why do some people, after taking Ayurvedic medicines, feel sleepy and tired?

If a patient is unwell, it is natural to be sleepy and tired. Normally, Ayurvedic medicines will not make a patient tired or sleepy. On the contrary, patients taking Ayurvedic medicines will feel fresh and energetic. Normally, Ayurvedic medicines need to be taken over a period of six to eight weeks to impact the illness.

17. What is the difference between Ayurvedic tonics and allopathic vitamins?

Ayurvedic tonics are made up of a blend of herbs and are therefore natural products, whereas allopathic tonics are synthetic chemical derivatives.

18. Do we need to take Ayurvedic herbal tonics as long-term food supplements? If so, why?

Ayurvedic medical science stresses the need to rejuvenate the person, and slow down the ageing process. To keep a healthy and a fit body, Ayurvedic herbal tonics are recommended.

19. Do Ayurvedic herbs have mineral and nutritional value?

Yes, all herbal medicines provide nutritional and mineral value in varying amounts. The nature and type of mineral offered in each is also differentiated. Depending on the specific herbal supplement taken, the nutritional value will vary.

20. What are the symptoms of high cholesterol in the blood?

High cholesterol is also known as hypercholesterolemia, is a silent disease. There are no symptoms until complications have already developed. Such as the chest pain of a heart attack or calf pain during walking, caused by narrowed or blocked arteries of the legs.

21. How is high cholesterol diagnosed?

High cholesterol is diagnosed through blood tests. These lab tests usually measure the total cholesterol level in the blood including levels of LDL, HDL, and triglyceride in the blood. The patient will need to fast for twelve hours before a blood test.

22. How is high cholesterol treated?

	Remove the skin before cooking chicken or turkey.
	Use lean cuts of meat and trim all visible fat.
	Limit the amounts of nuts you eat, specially nuts high in saturated fat namely cashew nuts, pistachios and macadamias.
	Replace saturated fats in the diet with moderate amounts of non-saturated and polyunsaturated fats. e.g. limit use of butter, margarine, cheeses, shortening, coconut and palm oils. Use sunflowers, safflowers, soya bean, canola or olive oil etc., which are high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
	Replace whole milk dairy products with nonfat or low fat milk, cheese or yoghurt.
	Avoid eggs. Use egg substitutes.
	Avoid fatty deserts including ice creams, cream filled cakes, cheese cakes etc
	Choose fresh fruits, nonfat frozen yoghurt etc..
	Reduce fried foods and fast foods.
	Lose weight if you are over weight.
	Exercise as approved by the doctor.

23. How to avoid hypercholesterolemia?

	Not smoking.
	Maintaining normal weight.
	Exercising daily, under doctor’s advice.
	Exercise helps raise HDL levels, improves circulation, decreases body fat and tones muscles.

24. How to increase HDL and decrease LDL?

HDL can be increased by consuming oils that are beneficial and rich in omega-3 fatty acid found in walnuts, soya beans, fish like mackerel, tuna etc. olive oil, flax seed oil, canola oil, garlic and onions. Almonds, whole pulses, fruits like apples, oranges and vegetables like capsicum, broccoli and leafy vegetables also help raise HDL levels. Olives and avocados contain beneficial monosaturated fatty acids which help increase the good cholesterol. Wine drinkers stand at an advantage because drinking one glass of red wine a day helps raise HDL levels.

You can reduce LDL levels by reducing your intake of saturated fats found in milk, cheese, chicken skin, red meat, processed foods made from refined flour and junk food. Use oils rich in monosaturated fatty acids such as olive oil, canola oil, ground nut flaxseed oil, mustard oil etc..

Take vitamin E supplements, as it prevents oxidation of LDL. Eat foods rich in soluble fibre as in oat bran and whole pulses like beans, gram etc., to reduce total cholesterol.

Cholesterol Myths: It is a misconception that cholesterol occurs only in old people who are fat or obese. In reality, cholesterol is also found in people below 40 years of age with high disposable incomes and a sedentary lifestyle.