“Ghee promotes memory, intelligence, agni, ojas, Kapha and medas.It alleviates Vata, Pitta, poison, insanity, inauspiciousness and fever.It is the best of all fats, is cold, madhura rasa, madhura vipaka, has 1000 potentialities and so, if used properly according to prescribed methods, exerts 1000 types of action”- Charaka SamhitaOften called 'The...
Different healing models define stress and anxiety differently. While there is no specific definition to expound these terms, it can be broadly described as a physiological reaction inside the body in response to some kind of stimulus, be it physical, emotional, or environmental.Ayurveda's Perspective On Stress and AnxietyAyurveda views stress...
The liver, one of the largest organs in the body, is often overlooked and taken for granted. Are you too guilty of making this mistake? Let's amend that by getting to know the importance of this gentle giant and how Ayurveda can help keep it healthy.In Ayurvedic scriptures, the liver...
COVID-19 is one of the deadliest and infectious diseases to have emerged in the recent past. The different medical systems across the world are trying to help fight the virus and prevent its spread. The ancient systems of medicines, particularly Ayurveda, with its proven, tested, and preventative approach has come...
During these tough times Ayurveda has helped people to stay protected from COVID 19, and address many other lifestyle related diseases. Including herbs in our diets and following ayurvedic tips to lead a healthy life has become the new norm. A lot of us have also resorted to taking ayurvedic...
Before the current pandemic the common man had hardly come across medical terminologies such as SpO2 level, RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription - Polymerase Chain Reaction) test, Antigen test, Antibody test, pulse rate etc. The pandemic crisis has forced people to understand these terms, especially more in this second wave in which...
Vipaka is a unique concept of Ayurveda. It is the post digestive effect of any ingested substance.These can be in either of the two forms: Ahara dravya (food) or Aushadh dravya ( medicine).Once the digestion of these substances takes place in the gastro-intestinal tract, it is metabolized and transformed into...
This is how Ayurveda Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis PatientsAyurveda is the oldest healing system that originated in India thousands of years ago. According to Ayurveda, people can hugely benefit from taking care of their mind, body, and spirit. Unlike other treatment procedures that focus on treating the symptom of the disease,...
Childhood is the best time of life. For a child each day is a new day to learn new things. When the health of the child is good, he/she is able to enjoy life to the fullest, grasp and experience new things easily. With the onset of COVID-19, strong immunity...
Diabetes is a disease which occurs when the pancreas loses the ability to produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. This results in an increased concentration of glucose in the blood. Diabetes is known as a silent killer, if not managed at the...
What is Alzhimer's?Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that impairs memory and other mental functions. It is the most common form of dementia that generalizes memory loss and loss of other essential cognitive abilities that are serious enough to interfere with an individual’s daily life. Most people often think that this...
A strong immune system helps to counter the inconveniences arising from - whether it’s a cold, a cough, the flu, or something else. But, how do we support a robust immunity? According to Ayurveda, strong immunity is a product of good digestion, strong Agni, quality functioning of the vital organs,...
Many studies conducted worldwide have found that almost every 1 out of 4 people gets affected by some type of mental illness each year (source), depression being the prime illness. It is believed that by 2022, depression will rank as the second leading cause of disability, after heart disease. And, this...
With the perils of a global pandemic looming over everyone, the thought of integrating healthy food alternatives in our daily lifestyle is increasingly becoming prominent. We all know about the implications of COVID-19 on the natural barriers of the human body and therefore are keen to include healthy eating habits....
The prime mantra to living healthy based on Ayurvedic principles is to understand that our food has a direct impact on our mind and body. Just like our bodies, the seasons too are characterized by doshas. Summer is the season of heat and brightness and is known to be the...
