Ayurvedic Home Remedies Due to seasonal changes, low immunity, unhygienic and erratic food habits several conditions like cold, fever, loss of appetite, indigestion, diarrhea, dysentery, vomiting, abdominal pain, and cramps, headache, constipation, hair fall, etc. may be commonly seen in the general population. Most of the ingredients used in the natural remedies may be easily …
Forms of Water For modern science, water is just H2O. It is either potable or contaminated. But Ayurveda has a lot to say about water and its effect on health. The qualities of water are based on its source, time of collection, and so on, are explained in great detail. The purest water, according to …
Signs of Good Health According to Ayurveda, one is in a good state of health, when one’s body, sense organs, mind & spirit are in tune with each other, so health and wellness may be considered synonymous. Ayurveda delves into the purpose of life – Why one has taken birth. What are the different levels …
Baby Talk Children are the epitome of purity and divinity. An uncontaminated mind and an unprejudiced intellect make the child divine. The child grows through the societal interaction he or she receives from peers and seniors. Kashyapa divides the child’s life into three stages : Fetal stage (Garbhastham) – 9 months Infancy and Early Childhood …
Healing Cracked Feet It is our feet that bear most of our body weight. Yet they get the least attention. Feet that are well-protected promise you a long and healthy life for your energy balance. In chronic diabetics these nerve endings get inflamed and become so soft that the affected person is unable to keep …
Monsoon Diet Seasons in Ayurveda are called ‘ritus’. The ritus are Varsha (monsoon), Sharad (autumn), Hemantha (winter), Shishira (late winter), Grishma (summer), and Vasanta (spring). Shishira, Vasantha, and Grishmaritus are called the Adana Kala. Varsha, Sharad, and Hemantharitus are called Visarga Kala. In other words during the Visargakala, the sun is facing towards the south …
Cough – A View In Ayurveda Cough is a reflex mechanism that constitutes sudden expulsion of air which helps eliminate foreign particles from the breathing passages and lungs. Common triggers are- viruses (irritate the lungs), allergies (lung tissues overreact), irritants like cold air, cigarette smoke, strong perfumes, etc, Acid reflux, postnasal drip. A doctor’s attention …
Tackle Your High Cholesterol High Cholesterol is a very common health problem among men and women especially among people who do not have enough physical work. After the age of 45, it is especially advisable to check the level of cholesterol in the blood. A high level of cholesterol can narrow blood vessels in particular, …
Tone Up Your Liver The liver is the largest glandular organ in the body and has more functions than any other human organ. A person’s entire blood supply passes through the liver several times a day. At any given time there is about a pint of blood in your liver. Ayurveda considers the liver as …
Match Making In Ayurveda, there is an important concept called Viruddhaahara. This term referrers to the incompatibility of certain food articles when consumed together. The concept of Viruddhaahara has important practical implications because incompatibility causes a lot of disturbances to the physiology of the body and gives rise to diseases of varied nature. Over 20 …